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Patent GB-2477181-A (GB)
Title: Marine based carbon sequestration device and methods
Inventor: HUGGINS ROBERT JOHN
IPC: A01G33/00
Filed: 2010-12-14
Abstract: A marine-based carbon sequestration device1and method comprises means for emitting light in a stratified marine environment, at or below a pycnocline or at a deeper marine level. The device may comprise an energy transformer which converts light into electricity, a conduit3for transmitting the electricity from the transformer to a deeper marine level and means4for emitting light at the deeper level powered by the transmitted electricity thereby to provide a light zone for promoting organic growth such that, in use, the resulting organic material sinks to greater depths and becomes incorporated into the marine bed sediment.
Patent GB-2488766-A (GB)
Title: Securely transferring data to a mobile device
Inventor: EDWARDS CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2011-03-04
Abstract: Securely transferring data to a mobile device (130), comprising receiving authentication information associated with a user (110) and authenticating the user based on the authentication information, determining a one-time use password, verifying an identity of a mobile device and/or a mobile device operator, transmitting encrypted data to the mobile device, the encryption based, at least in part, on the password, and receiving, at the mobile device, the password and decrypting the data for use by the mobile device.
Patent GB-2492353-A (GB)
Title: Method of assembling an internal combustion engine proving balanced force distribution
Inventor: LOSANO FIORELLO
IPC: F02F1/00
Filed: 2011-06-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of assembling an internal combustion engine 110. The method comprises the steps of comprising the steps of connecting a cylinder head 130 to an engine block equipped with a plurality of cylinders 121-124. The cylinder head 130 and the engine block are clamped together by means of a plurality of bolts arranged so that each cylinder 121Â­-124 is surrounded by a respective group 800, 810 of bolts such that the plurality of bolts comprises lateral (outer) bolts belonging to a single group and central (inner) bolts belonging to two groups. The cylinder head 130 is clamped to the engine block so that the clamping forces are evenly distributed across all of the cylinders in such a way that the total clamping load of each group 800, 810 of bolts surrounding each cylinder 121-124 and applied to each cylinder 121-124 is substantially the same. This is achieved either by using outer bolts which provide less clamping force in themselves, for example by means of a reduced diameter of shaft, or by tightening the outer bolts less than the inner bolts.
Patent GB-2483541-A (GB)
Title: A breathable sealing gasket
Inventor: FARZANA NUSRAT
IPC: B01D46/10
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: A sealing gasket 10, includes at least one layer of microporous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) 12 and at least one air permeable support fabric layer 14. The sealing gasket 10 simultaneously provides for the passage of air through the gasket 10 while limiting the passage of liquid through the gasket 10. The sealing gasket 10 may be used between two components that require air flow between the components while limiting the passage of liquid between the components. In one aspect, the air permeability is at least 0.01 cubic feet per minute (CFM) per square foot as determined by ASTM D 737 testing.
Patent GB-2482798-A (GB)
Title: Solid wall closed containment aquaculture system
Inventor: BUCHANAN RICHARD
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 2009-03-03
Abstract: This system for cultivating marine species employs a marine-based array of floating closed-containment tanks composed of panels made of waterproof fiberglass laminate materials and internal buoyant foam-based materials. The panels, connected by flanged struts, form the walls and bottom of the tanks, which are substantially cylindrical in overall shape. The tops of the tanks are open to the atmosphere but are protected from predators via a thick mesh top net. The system also employs a filtration system which utilizes centrifugal water flow and hydraulics to remove sludge and solid matter which is then filtered and transformed into a component for use in garden fertilizers. It also uses an electronic computerized system for monitoring and controlling the marine species rearing environment.
Patent GB-2485056-A (GB)
Title: Upright processing machine with adjustable stop and brake
Inventor: LUKAS HEINER
IPC: B23B39/14
Filed: 2011-10-25
Abstract: The processing machine 10, such as an upright drilling machine, includes a column 11 on which a bearing bracket 14 for a working machine 16 is held so as to be longitudinally displaceable 15. The bearing bracket is acted on by a return spring 27 which is supported, on the one hand, on the bearing bracket and, on the other hand, on an adjustable stop member 30 which is held on the column so as to be adjustable in the longitudinal direction. A complete machine head 17 is fixedly attached to the bearing bracket 14 as the working machine. The machine head contains in a housing 18 a drive motor with gearing and has a tool holding fixture 19. The stop member 30 has a slotted clamp 31 which can be radially tightened by means of a pivotable clamping lever 32. The stop member also has a braking device 50 cooperating with the column 11 to brake the bearing bracket and engaging on the column.
Patent GB-2485059-A (GB)
Title: Gas detection system
Inventor: XIA HUA
IPC: G01N21/77
Filed: 2011-10-26
Abstract: A gas detection system for identifying gases 12 includes a sensing module 10 with a hollow chamber 14 enclosed by a chamber housing 16, an optical sensing fibre 18 positioned within the chamber which includes a gas sensor comprising one or more fibre Bragg gratings positioned at locations along the fibre, and a sensing layer on an exterior surface of the sensing fibre at the grating locations. After the gas is directed into the chamber through inlet 13, the grating sensing layer and the gas exchange heat energy through convection, based in part on a heat transfer coefficient of the gas. The exchange of the heat energy induces a shift in a Bragg resonant wavelength of the fibre Bragg grating which exceeds a threshold shift required for detection, where the shift is used to identify the gas. Binary or multiple gases may be detected.
Patent GB-2482455-A (GB)
Title: Method for balancing a wind turbine
Inventor: AXELSSON ULF
IPC: F03D7/02
Filed: 2010-05-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for balancing a wind turbine. The method includes the steps of a) measuring at least one property that is dependent on a motor workload of at least one yaw motor 52 of a soft yaw system 5 during a period of time, b) calculating an unbalance based on the measurement of step a), c) determining a pitch offset angle for at least one turbine blade 41 based on the calculation of step b), and d) changing the pitch of the at least one turbine blade according to the pitch offset angle of step c) for decreasing the unbalance. The present invention also relates to a system for balancing a wind turbine.
Patent GB-2490769-A (GB)
Title: Corrugated tube protector for junction box
Inventor: SAKAI SUGURU
IPC: F16L25/00
Filed: 2012-04-26
Abstract: A corrugated tube protector for clamping a corrugated tube 25 (e.g. wire harness) that is inserted into a junction box 1 comprises: an opening 3 in a side wall 2 of the junction box main body 1, wherein the corrugated tube 25 is received and supported by an insertion depression 23 in communication with the opening 3; and a sliding cover 5 that is slidably engaged with a guide part 4 on both sides of the opening 3. A projecting ridge 13 and a rib 14 are provided on an inner circumferential face of the cover 5. The ridge 13 has a projecting end face along the outer circumferential face of the corrugated tube 25 and acts to either eliminate a gap between the corrugated tube 25 and the inside of the cover 5 or press the corrugated tube 25 against the insertion depression 23. The rib 14 is continuous from the projecting ridge 13 in a direction parallel to the sliding direction of the cover 5 and has a curved or sloped projecting end face 14a that smoothly intersects the end face 13a of the projecting ridge 13. This allows the ribs 14 and projecting ridges 13 to smoothly contact each of the ridges 25b of the corrugated tube 25 as the cover 5 is slid.
Patent GB-2490626-A (GB)
Title: Measurement method for a component of the gravity vector
Inventor: EDWARDS CARL M
IPC: G01V13/00
Filed: 2011-01-31
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for calibrating a sensor, particularly a gravimeter, which involves positioning the sensor in at least three different orientations and calibrating the sensor using a linear model and the sensor outputs from the at least three different orientations. The method may include applying an external force to the sensor. The apparatus includes a processor and storage subsystem with a program that, when executed, implements the method.
Patent GB-2491068-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically released window mill
Inventor: STOWE CALVIN
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 2010-03-03
Abstract: An affixation and release arrangement includes a first component having a fluid pressure chamber; a piston mounted in the first component and exposed to the fluid pressure chamber; a second component affixed to the first component through the piston, the piston responsive to fluid pressure increase within the chamber to unaffix the second component from the first component. Methods are included.
Patent GB-2519280-A (GB)
Title: Seamless integrated panel system
Inventor: HELMORE IAN STEWART
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2012-10-08
Abstract: A integrated panel system comprising a single seamless panel 47 that is mounted on a frame to provide a false wall in front of an existing wall whereby an area of space is left between the panel system and the existing wall. Preferably the frame is made from metal such as steel, and the panel is made from a solid surface material, wherein the panel is secured to the metal work via fastening means. Preferably the panel is attached via hinges allowing the door to be panel to be opened and allow access behind the panel. Preferably the panel system is for use with washroom sanitary ware and water outlets such as basins, 46 toilets, urinals, showers and taps/faucets 48 that is preferably fixed to or integrally molded into the seamless panel 47 and connected to plumbing fixtures with swivel connectors that allow the sanitary ware and water outlets to remain connected to waste outlets and water inlets when the panel is opened and closed.
Patent GB-2496299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in closed loop EPAS systems
Inventor: BEAN ALEX
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 2012-10-29
Abstract: A vehicle comprising a closed-loop electric power assisted steering (EPAS) system 10 comprising a control unit 30 configured to compute an artificial friction component and to compute a desired reference torque incorporating the artificial friction component, wherein the artificial friction component is dependent upon steering wheel angle. Also claimed is: a closed loop electric power assisted steering system; a programmable unit for use in a closed loop electric power assisted steering system; a method of determining a desired reference torque by collecting data at least relating to vehicle speed, steering wheel velocity, driver applied torque and steering wheel angle, computing an artificial friction that is dependent upon steering wheel angle and computing a desired reference torque based upon the collected data and the artificial friction; and a program for a computerised control of an electric power assisted steering system.
Patent GB-2511036-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Cleaning a Surface
Inventor: GRAFTON-REED CLIVE
IPC: B08B7/00
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: A method of cleaning a surface comprising the steps of directing a laser beam to the surface at a predetermined location and capturing for the predetermined location a) data relating to an acoustic response induced by interaction of the laser with the surface, b) data relating to the optical reflectivity of the surface at the predetermined location, and c) data relating to the spectrographic response of a plume generated by interaction of the laser with the surface. The data captured is combined and used to assess the cleanliness of the surface.
Patent GB-2512091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to filters
Inventor: ALISON MR JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: H01P1/205
Filed: 2013-03-20
Abstract: An rf signal filter arrangement, e.g. for use in filtering rf signals from a constellation of global positioning satellites, comprises a band-pass filter stage 233 for allowing frequencies of the signal within a pass-band to pass and for attenuating signal frequencies outside that band, and a notch filter stage 234 for attenuating signal frequencies outside of and adjacent to those of the pass-band, thereby to improve out-of-band rejection of the signal. The notch filter stage may comprise a feed network having a feed finger 236 flanked by two further fingers 242, 244. The band-pass stage may comprise a distributed element filter, preferably an interdigital filter. The notch filter stage comprises a distributed element filter. The notch filter stage can thus improve the frequency discrimination of the filter arrangement without substantially attenuating signal frequencies within the passband.
Patent GB-2500812-A (GB)
Title: A press assembly for use in the formation of synthetic diamond
Inventor: VUKOVIC DRAGAN
IPC: B01J3/06
Filed: 2013-03-22
Abstract: A press assembly for pressurising a body, comprises a frame 200 and a cartridge 100 for applying load to the body, in which the frame comprises a bore 210 for accommodating the cartridge. The press assembly further comprises an axial securement mechanism (e.g. ribs 115, 215) for securing the cartridge axially within the bore and a radial securement mechanism 112, 114 for securing the cartridge radially within the bore. The press assembly is configured such that the cartridge can be rotated in the bore between a locked condition (LC, fig 3) and an unlocked condition (UC, fig 3). The radial and axial securement mechanisms are cooperatively configured with respect to each other so when the cartridge is in the locked condition, both the radial and axial securement mechanisms are engaged and when the cartridge is in the unlocked condition the radial and axial securement mechanisms are both disengaged and there is a clearance gap (150, fig 3) between the cartridge and the bore permitting the cartridge to be axially displaceable within the bore. The press assembly may be an ultra-high pressure press assembly suitable for use in the formation of synthetic diamond, cubic boron nitride (cBN), polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and polycrystalline cBN (PCBN). The cartridge may comprise a hydraulic system.
Patent GB-2512850-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle luggage board & vehicle including a luggage storage space
Inventor: HOCKADAY PETER DAVID
IPC: B60R5/00
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: A vehicle boot 129, 131 luggage board 101 includes a first load bearing surface 103 and a first edge 107. The edge is profiled to engage a first protrusion 121 formed in a first vehicle trim element 117. A second edge may likewise engage a protrusion in a trim element on the opposite side of the vehicle. The board edge, protrusion or both, may be tapered or curved. The first load bearing surface and one or both edges may be covered by carpeting, which may extend partly over a second load bearing surface; which may have a wipe clean surface portion. There may be an interference fit between the luggage board, which may be reversible, and the trim elements. The trim element protrusions may be parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle; and may be flexible.
Patent GB-2498485-A (GB)
Title: Entering a command
Inventor: CAMPBELL ROBERT
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2010-10-05
Abstract: An embodiment provides for entering a command into a system. The method includes detecting a pattern placed in view of a sensor. The pattern can be recognized and associated with an operation code sequence. The operational code sequence may be executed when the sensor detects an intersection between the recognized pattern and an object.
Patent GB-2513903-A (GB)
Title: An improved fluid flow rate measuring arrangement
Inventor: FABRICIUS LARS CHRISTIAN
IPC: G01F1/36
Filed: 2013-05-10
Abstract: A fluid flow rate measuring arrangement 100 comprising; a fluid flow path 130, a flow restriction orifice 135 in the flow path, upstream 145 and downstream 146 pressure ports located on their respective sides and a digital pressure meter 150 connected to both ports arranged to measure the difference in their pressures and communicating the pressure difference or a value derived from the pressure difference to a remote output device. The arrangement can comprise a valve casting through which the fluid flow path is provided; there can be a channel between the external and internal surfaces of the valve casting in which a digital pressure measuring device can be accommodated. The arrangement can also comprise a second upstream 141 and second downstream 143 pressure port which can be arranged to be connected to an analogue pressure measuring device e.g. a manometer. Also provided is a method of measuring a fluid flow rate.
Patent GB-2515108-A (GB)
Title: A browser plug-in and a method of operating a browser plug-in
Inventor: LAWLESS PAUL
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2013-06-14
Abstract: A method of operating a plug-in for a web browser comprises providing an identifier of a web page being displayed by said web browser to a server, receiving from the server at least one identifier associating an attribute with a form field of the web page and obtaining a respective user value associated with each of the least one attribute identifiers. Each form field of the web page is completed with an associated attribute value for the user. A user selection of at least one further attribute identifier is received and for each selected further attribute identifier, a user selection of a 10 form field from said web page associated with one of said at least one further attribute identifier is received. An indicator associating said selected form field of said web page and said attribute identifier is provided to said server.
Patent GB-2516031-A (GB)
Title: Lining of pipework with ferrules
Inventor: WAITE STEVE
IPC: F16L55/18
Filed: 2013-07-08
Abstract: A method of lining a pipe (10, Figure 1), for example a utility supply pipe e.g. for water or gas, comprises connecting inserts 22 to branch tap-off points 12 of the pipe before spray-lining. Inserts 22 are fitted to ferrule connections 14 in the pipe wall to communicate with the interior of the pipe, while shielding tap-off 12 points from the sprayed liner. The pipe may be lined using a rotary spray device 15 that moves within and along the pipe. Inserts 22 may suitably comprise an angled passageway 20, 24 pointed away from a direction the spray lining is applied, and may be push-fitted into ferrule connections 14. Inserts 22 may remain in place after lining, avoiding the need to locate and machine ferrule connections 14.
Patent GB-2504003-A (GB)
Title: Continuous wave directional emission liquid crystal structures and devices
Inventor: MUNOZ ANTONIO
IPC: G02B6/122
Filed: 2013-07-11
Abstract: A light emitting photonic band gap (PBG) material 10 comprises a polymer network 12 exhibiting a non-uniform pitch, a small molecule liquid crystal material 18 for example, nematic, smectic or cholesteric, with bifringence > 0.04, one or more light emitting dyes 20 having a low triplet state absorption, and wherein the light emitting PBG material has a defect-induced density of states enchancing feature at a wavelength that overlaps the emission spectrum of the light emitting dye. A cholesteric (CLC) laser may also be produced using the PBG material, pulsed and continuous wave (CW) directional emission may produced in the dye doped CLCs under both coherent (laser) and incoherent (eg LED) continuous (CW) light excitation. The combination of the dye and a polymer stabilized disturbed feedback structure of the CLC exhibiting defect-type photonic band gap (PBG) behaviour may be used to achieve the effect. The polymer network may have a chirality of its own or follow the chirality of an added liquid crystal material.
Patent GB-2516655-A (GB)
Title: Control apparatus for detecting a variation of a fluid level in a tank
Inventor: ZANETTI IGOR
IPC: G01F23/00
Filed: 2013-07-29
Abstract: A control apparatus is disclosed for detecting a variation of a fluid level (515) in a tank (520), the tank (520) being equipped with a fluid level sensor (510), the control apparatus comprising an Electronic Control Unit (450) connected to the fluid level sensor (510) and configured to: monitor a signal value representative of a fluid level (515) in the tank (520); filter the fluid level (515) signal value using a first filter (600) to obtain a first filtered signal and using a second filter (610) to obtain a second filtered signal, the first filter (600) having a time constant lower than a time constant of the second filter (610); calculate an integral value of a difference between the first filtered signal and the second filtered signal; and if the integral value is greater than a predefined threshold (thresh_int), generate a signal representative of the detection of an increase in the fluid level (515) in the tank (520). The tank may be a tank in a vehicle such as a diesel exhaust fluid tank. A corresponding method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2516978-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: READ SIMON JAMES
IPC: C09J7/02
Filed: 2013-08-09
Abstract: A release liner is produced by providing a web of film 11; subjecting at least a first surface of the film web to a first plasma discharge treatment 14 in the presence of a gas (introduced at 13) which effectively functionalises the first surface of the film web to provide thereon functional groups which are capable of actively binding to a release compound and/or a precursor thereof; and subsequently depositing a coating of a release compound (introduced at16) onto the functionalised (with ketone, aldehyde, glyoxyl, amide, amine, hydroxide, nitride or vinyl groups) first surface of the film web by contacting the release compound and/or a precursor thereof with the functionalised first surface during a second plasma discharge treatment 17. The exemplified film 11 comprises a coextruded bubble film having a polypropylene core ethylene propylene copolymer skins. It is subjected to dielectric barrier discharge plasma treatments with ammonia in nitrogen and then with hexamethyl disiloxane in nitrogen, to produce a 50nm thick polydimethylsiloxane release coating. The release liners can be used with pressure sensitive adhesive labels and packaging films.
Patent GB-2502745-A (GB)
Title: Selectable grounded gear linear actuation
Inventor: FORSYTH JOHN R
IPC: B60K17/344
Filed: 2011-12-14
Abstract: A power transfer mechanism includes a shift mechanism translating a shift sleeve to a first position where an input shaft is directly drivingly coupled to a first output shaft and to a second position where a reduced speed drive ratio connection exists between the input shaft and the first output shaft as well as the input shaft and a second output shaft via a first planetary gearset. The shift system includes a second planetary gearset having a planet gear fixed for rotation with a lead screw threadingly engaged with the shift sleeve. Rotation of the planet gear axially translates the shift sleeve. A first clamp arm restricts rotation of one member of the second planetary gearset to cause rotation of the planet gear in a first direction. A second clamp arm restricts rotation of another member of the planetary gearset to rotate the planet gear in an opposite direction.