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Patent GB-2556323-A (GB)
Title: Combined internal quality control (IGC) and external quality assessment/proficiency testing (EQA/PT) for diagnostic testing
Inventor: DAVID BARRETT-JAMES
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2016-08-03
Abstract: Combined IQC and EQA/PT activities for in vitro diagnostic testing through a specific software portal using bespoke IOC materials. The software provides immediate feedback to the operator of the testing device on the acceptability of the IOC result(s). Additionally, the IQC results are used to produce EQA/PT reports without the necessity for separate EQAIPT samples. The system may log the results with the operator identity and time to provide an audit trail. The software may also provide additional functionality to support the operator in quality assurance processes
Patent GB-2555125-A (GB)
Title: A coating system
Inventor: Duarte Rui Sousa
IPC: B05D1/02
Filed: 2016-10-19
Abstract: Coating system 1 comprising a sprayer 3 capable of spraying a coating fluid on to surface 2 which is mounted on a bed 5 apart from the sprayer, characterised in that a spray modifier 21 is associated with the sprayer which in use modifies a physical characteristic of the produced spray. The sprayer may be an ultrasonic sprayer, the modifier may be a source of convective heat or electromagnetic radiation which may be infrared, ultraviolet or microwave radiation. The system may include at least one sensor 29 to measure a characteristic of the spray or coating on the surface. The sensor may be connected to a controller to control operation of the sprayer, the spray modifier or both in response to measurements from the sensor. The bed of the system may include a conveyor assembly 9 which may be a vacuum conveyor.
Patent GB-2542955-A (GB)
Title: Low-cost self-oscillating driver circuit
Inventor: TIMOTHY CHEN
IPC: H02M3/338
Filed: 2015-05-18
Abstract: A driver circuit for powering a load is disclosed. The driver circuit includes a self- oscillating half-bridge circuit, a resonant driver in electrical communication with the self- oscillating half-bridge circuit, and a DC voltage supply in electrical communication with the resonant driver. The self-oscillating half-bridge circuit is configured to generate a high- frequency AC signal. The resonant driver is configured to limit a current of the high- frequency AC signal and produce a limited output voltage based on the high-frequency AC signal. The DC voltage supply is configured to rectify the limited output voltage into a DC output voltage including a substantially constant current for powering the load.
Patent GB-2557223-A (GB)
Title: Voltage regulator
Inventor: MALIHE ZARRE DOOGHABADI
IPC: G05F1/565
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: A low-dropout voltage regulator 2 comprises an error amplifier 4 that produces an error signal proportional to a difference between a sense voltage Vsense derived from an output voltage Vout and a reference voltage Vref; a pass field-effect-transistor MP connected to the input voltage VDDe; and a rail-to-rail buffer 6 circuit connected between the input voltage VDD and ground. The rail-to-rail buffer circuit 6 has an input which receives the error signal; an output which applies a buffered version of the error signal to the field-effect-transistor gate; and a resistive bypass arrangement Rbypass between the buffer input and output. When the load current is low the buffer may be disabled whereupon the output pass transistor is driven by the error amplifier via the bypass which may comprise a fixed resistor constructed from a field effect transistor. The output field effect transistor MP may be a p-channel or an n-channel MOSFET.
Patent GB-2547304-A (GB)
Title: Deceleration determination of a vehicle
Inventor: SCOTT J LAUFFER
IPC: B60W40/00
Filed: 2016-12-07
Abstract: A method comprising identifying a current state of a vehicle 210-240, determining a maximum deceleration capability of the vehicle and determining a desired deceleration profile to follow the maximum deceleration capability 260 and control the deceleration of the vehicle based at least in part the desired acceleration profile 270. The state of the vehicle, which may be an autonomous platform (ATP), may include data on the brake pads, hydraulic pressure, regenerative braking, vehicle mass or payload, road grade and surface mu or pitch angle of the vehicle. Additionally map and route data may be used as well as communication from a second vehicle (V2V) or road infrastructure (V2I) and an obstacle detection sensor, which may be a LIDAR or SONAR sensor. Discrete data may be sent from individual controllers around the vehicle (17, 18, 19 fig.1) to the autonomous vehicle controller (14 fig.1) for interpolation to generate the profile.
Patent GB-2560362-A (GB)
Title: A Domestic hot water installation
Inventor: TERENCE WILLIAM MADIGAN
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2017-03-09
Abstract: A domestic hot water installation, comprising a hot water cylinder 3, an external heating circuit 5, a controller 35, means to measure the volume of hot water delivered into the cylinder and means the measure the volume of hot water drawn from the cylinder 34. The controller is in communication with both the means, and can determine the current volume of hot water in the tank. A graphical user interface displays said volume. The controller may store information regarding the volume of water required for a bath or shower and the display may show if there is enough hot water in the cylinder for either of these. A user may use the interface to select a desired amount of available hot water and the controller will operate the external heating circuit to provide it. The interface may have a timer clock which indicates the amount of time left to provide the desired amount of water.
Patent GB-2553612-A (GB)
Title: Helical coil delivery device for active agent
Inventor: BUCKNELL WEBB
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2015-10-28
Abstract: A delivery device includes a substrate (201) formed in a coil (200); a plurality of cavities (202) for holding an active agent, the cavities (202) disposed along a length of the substrate (201) between an inner surface (304) and an outer surface (305) of the substrate (201) formed in the coil (200); and a plurality of seals (204) defining a closed volume of the cavities (202), wherein the seals (204) are configured for sequential opening of the cavities (202).
Patent GB-2567612-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of snack food pellets
Inventor: JAMES WILLIAMS
IPC: A23P30/30
Filed: 2017-05-31
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a starch-based snack food pellet, for manufacturing an expanded snack food, comprises (a) feeding a first starch ingredient 4 into cooking device 6, (b) inputting mechanical and thermal energy into the cooking device to cook and gelatinise the first starch ingredient so as to provide a processed starch component 12, (c) adding a potato starch ingredient comprising native potato starch 22, 26 to the processed starch component to provide a starch mixture, and (d) forming the starch mixture into pellets 32 by extrusion. The cooking step (b) preferably uses steam and mechanical mixing. The first starch ingredient 4 preferably comprises native cereal starch, and may also comprise native root and/or pulse starch. A native potato starch 8 may also be included in the first starch ingredient, and a pre-gelatinised potato starch 28 may be added to the starch mixture. A starch-based snack food pellet, for manufacturing an expanded snack food, is also claimed, comprising a starch matrix formed of a starch mixture where the starch mixture comprises 40-70 % of gelatinised non-potato starch, 10-40 % of native potato starch, and 20-70 % of gelatinised potato starch based on weight % of the starch mixture.
Patent GB-2548507-A (GB)
Title: Motorized gift card holders
Inventor: ANTHONY BEGIN
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2016-01-28
Abstract: A gift card holder comprising a bottom portion 40B having a cavity therein and a lid 40L which fits over the bottom portion to form a closed cavity; a motor module 48 concealed within the device; a switching means M to activate the motor; and a means for receiving a gift card 41; where the motor is configured to cause movement of the receiving means. Preferably the motor is concealed beneath a floor panel F in the bottom of the box. Preferably the receiving means connects to the motor via a spring 43 such that when the lid is closed the card is pressed down parallel to the floor panel. In use the device forms a gift box for attractive presentation of a gift card.
Patent GB-2563226-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communications network
Inventor: ROBERT JOHN SALTER
IPC: H04W84/06
Filed: 2017-06-06
Abstract: A mobile communications network comprising a plurality of mobile (LTE core) nodes (e.g. base stations) 10, each node being disposed on a vehicle (e.g. a truck, aerial drone, naval vessel) comprising an antenna having variable propagation characteristics and directional gain, wherein the plurality of nodes 10 are configured to be connected to any one or more of a plurality of mobile (subscriber) devices 14 (e.g. user equipment), the network further comprising a planning and control module configured to: generate an output (110, 112), using: received (102) location data representative of the current location of the respective mobile devices 14; received (104) data from each of said nodes 10 representative of the respective coverage capability 12; and, received (106, 108) data representative of a coverage requirement associated with a specified one or more mobile devices 14; to cause the coverage capability of one or more nodes 10 to be adjusted to meet said coverage requirement. The algorithm utilised by the planning and control module may dynamically reconfigure coverage and spectrum provided by the communications network by changing the geospatial location and/or propagation characteristics of the core nodes 10 to deliver the most effective service by minimising gaps in coverage.
Patent GB-2547607-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically actuated wellhead hanger running tool
Inventor: EDWARD T THORNBURROW
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2015-12-21
Abstract: Various tools for installing components in a wellhead housing are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a wellhead hanger running tool (36). The running tool includes a piston (58) and a locking segment (46) both disposed in a body of the running tool. The piston and the locking segment are positioned with respect to one another so as to allow the locking segment to be selectively driven by the piston to secure the running tool to a wellhead hanger (22, 38) received by the running tool. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2552884-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle impact absorbing system
Inventor: ZHIBING DENG
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 2017-06-12
Abstract: A system has a first airbag 20 with a first joining panel 24 and a second airbag 22 with a second joining panel 26. The airbags are both inflatable from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The first and second joining panels are spaced from each other in the uninflated position. In the inflated position, the first joining panel is fixed to the second joining panel. The joining panels may be hook and loop fasteners (such as Velcro), or they may be magnets. When the airbags are inflated the joining panels may be disposed between the front pillar 18 and the driver seat 40. The first joining panel may extend around the perimeter of the first airbag. The joining panels may be exterior to the inflation chambers of the airbags, or may be inside the inflation chamber (for instance when magnets are used). There may be a third airbag with a third joining panel which affixes to a fourth joining panel. The system may involve side curtain airbags which join with a respective steering wheel or passenger airbag. Also disclosed is an airbag with a fabric panel defining an inflation chamber and a magnet fixed to the fabric panel.
Patent GB-2565795-A (GB)
Title: Targeted content delivery
Inventor: TANYA FIELD
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2017-08-22
Abstract: Methods and system 200 for facilitating delivery of targeted content in a network comprising at least one service provider network 210 and a user profile data database 240 located externally to the service provider network. The method comprises the steps of receiving user identifiers communicated from a network device located externally to the service provider network and facilitating delivery of targeted content for a given targeted content delivery process in the service provider network on the basis of the received user identifiers. The user identifiers are determined on the basis of user profile data accessed via the network, by the network device, from the user profile data. The user identifiers are also determined by the network device on the basis of segment definition data received from a demand side platform 230 via the network where the segment definition data comprises a list of user attributes and corresponding user attribute values associated with the given targeted content delivery process.
Patent GB-2557080-A (GB)
Title: Urea production method and urea production device
Inventor: Maghfuri Baharuddin
IPC: C07C275/00
Filed: 2016-08-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and a device capable of producing urea more efficiently. In the present invention, prior to removing unreacted materials from a urea synthesis solution obtained from a stripper, the pressure of the urea synthesis solution is decreased from the synthesis pressure, and the obtained gas-liquid mixture, once heated by a decomposition gas from the stripper, is introduced into a purification system. The heating of the gas-liquid mixture by the decomposition gas is carried out using a shell-and-tube heat exchanger, the decomposition gas being introduced on the tube side while introducing the gas-liquid mixture on the shell side.
Patent GB-2557799-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: IAN PAGANO
IPC: H01R25/14
Filed: 2016-08-24
Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting a cable (40) to an electrically conductive track (30) comprises a screw (24), having a proximal end and a distal end, and a connector body (10), having an aperture 19 through which the screw passes, and a resilient contact portion (12) configured to abut the distal end of the screw. The screw is movable to urge the resilient contact portion in a distal direction against the track, and the cable is retainable between the proximal end of the screw and the connector body. An electronic shelving display system (50), and a system comprising an electrically conductive track (30), a cable (40), and an electrical connector, are also provided.
Patent GB-2562172-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods
Inventor: JOHN ADAMSON
IPC: C08L79/02
Filed: 2018-05-03
Abstract: A functionalised polyalkyleneimine polymer of formula (I): wherein P is a polyalkyleneimine backbone; A is a carbonylalkyleneoxy group; each Z is independently H or CR1R2CR3R4OH, provided that at least one Z is not hydrogen; wherein each of R1, R2, R3 and R4 is independently selected from hydrogen or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group; each x is at least 1; and y is a number less than or equal to the number of reactive amine groups in P. The functionalised polyalkyleneimine polymer of formula (I) comprises of reaction of a polyalkyleneimine, such as polyethylene imine (PEI) and a lactone, such as ε-caprolactone. Also disclosed is use of the functionalised polyalkyleneimine polymer as a dispersant or in a composition of ink, personal care, agrochemical, oilfield, lubricant or fuel.
Patent GB-2574870-A (GB)
Title: Discharging a bus of an electrically powered or hybrid vehicle
Inventor: ADRIAN HILARY BERRY
IPC: G01R19/165
Filed: 2018-06-21
Abstract: A vehicle sub-system 1 (e.g. for an electric or hybrid vehicle, EV, HEV, BEV, NEV, PHEV) includes an electrical power bus 12, 14, 16 for distributing electrical power from an electrical energy storage means 10 (e.g. battery) to electrical components of the vehicle (e.g. an electric traction motor/generator 20). The sub-system also includes a means for disconnecting the energy storage means from the bus; a means for measuring the potential difference between a rail of the bus of a first polarity and a chassis 18 of the vehicle; and a means for connecting and disconnecting the rail of the bus to a terminal of the electrical energy storage means of opposite polarity. The rail of the bus is connected to the opposite polarity terminal of the electrical energy storage means if the measured potential difference between the rail and the chassis exceeds a predetermined value, until the potential difference between the rail and the chassis is less than the predetermined level. The rail is then disconnected from the terminal. This technique may be used to at least partially discharge a Y capacitance on any, or all, rails of the bus in the event of a vehicle collision.
Patent GB-2575499-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle floor
Inventor: DANIEL T JACKSON
IPC: B62D25/20
Filed: 2018-07-13
Abstract: A moulded motor vehicle floor 101 with an integral seat attachment point 111. Floor 101 may further comprise a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) duct 123 formed integral to floor 101, with duct 123 comprising a wall 131 that may be fluidly connected with the HVAC system. Floor 101 may be laminated, and have a lower surface 120 that forms at least a portion of a vehicle’s underbody, and an upper surface that forms part of the interior trim of a vehicle. Floor 101 can have vehicle attachment point 117 that, together with seat attachment point 111, forms part of a path that takes the brunt of the force during a crash. A vehicle is assembled by selecting a floor from a kit 133 of floors (101a, 101b, Figure 4), each with integral attachment point arrangements (111a, 111b, Figure 4), depending on the desired use of the motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2577061-A (GB)
Title: A carton
Inventor: ADAM LUNN
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 2018-09-11
Abstract: A carton 10 for food comprises a body 12 configured to receive food, the body defining an opening (23, fig 3) and a lid 14 secured to the body at a first edge thereof 30 and configured for sealing in a closed position over the opening. The body defines a first side wall 16 adjacent the first edge, wherein a first portion of the side wall 24 secured to the lid at the first edge is configured for opening with the lid to provide access to the contents of the carton. The carton is preferably in the form of a triangular prism and the first side wall is triangular. The carton may be used for packaging sandwiches.
Patent GB-2570402-A (GB)
Title: Method of removing a downhole casing
Inventor: Frode Sunde
IPC: E21B31/16
Filed: 2017-11-02
Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing a downhole casing from a well using a downhole tool assembly 30a having a spear tool 40a, cutting device 36a, and a pull tool 42a having through-rotation capability. The through-rotation capability of the pull tool allows the cutting device to be operated by rotating an inner body of the pull tool. The through-rotation may result from the pull tool having an outer body 52 and an inner body or mandrel 54, and a rotational mechanism 50. The pull tool may have a piston member. Also disclosed is an apparatus wherein a downhole motor is used to operate the cutter.
Patent GB-2566863-A (GB)
Title: Process of cutting and assembling diamonds to form composite diamond having enhanced brilliance and shade
Inventor: MAHESHBHAI SHAMBHUBHAI KAKADIYA
IPC: A44C27/00
Filed: 2016-10-03
Abstract: PROCESS OF CUTTING AND ASSEMBLING DIAMONDS TO FORM COMPOSITE DIAMOND HAVING ENHANCED BRILLIANCE AND SHADE 5 The present invention is a novel technique for setting a multiplicity of diamonds such as diamonds into a unique setting to enhance the beauty and presentation, with the technique including steps of assorting, blocking, mapping, sawing, polishing, assembling 10 and grooving of assembling of white, naturally couloured and treated colour natural diamonds. The present invention provides method where each diamonds is separately processed for ultimate brilliance and cumulative refraction. The flat surfaces of the adjacent diamond are joined to form the complete design in the system. The 15 assembled diamonds are arranged by grooving and providing support to form final pattern of the jewelry. The present process is advantageous with regards to usage of maximum utilization of raw diamond and process that gives great brilliance of large diamond and expensive appearance to user. 20
Patent GB-2567353-A (GB)
Title: Handheld dimensioning system with feedback
Inventor: FRANCK LAFFARGUE
IPC: G06T7/62
Filed: 2015-09-28
Abstract: Obtaining a dimension measurement using a dimensioner comprises receiving 20 range data, creating 25 a distance map from the range data and determining a quality, such as a null-data pixel-count 30 which comprises a total number of null data pixels. An error feedback is generated 55 if the quality is below a threshold and a dimension measurement may be computed 40 if the quality is above a threshold. The error warning may comprise audio feedback or illuminated indicators or graphics displayed by the dimensioner. Confidence feedback may be provided and may comprise an image of a dimensioning system’s field of view and a wireframe rendering of an object. User guidance feedback may be generated and may include information to facilitate adjustment of measurement geometry or lighting.
Patent GB-2582635-A (GB)
Title: Device, method, and assembly for loading nozzles with fluid
Inventor: VICTOR CAREY HUMBERSTONE
IPC: B41F9/10
Filed: 2019-03-28
Abstract: A device for loading fluid into nozzle(s) of a nozzle-bearing body such as a gravure printing roller. The device includes a first member 310 having a first surface 316, and a second member 320 protruding from the first member. The second member has a second surface 328 and a third surface 326. The second surface extends from the first surface at an interior angle in a range of 20 degrees to 160 degrees. The first surface is shaped to substantially complement the shape of a body surface of the nozzle-bearing body. A tangent to the third surface, in a region of the third surface proximate to where the second surface meets the third surface, is substantially parallel to a tangent to the first surface. in a region of the first surface where the first surface meets the second surface. when the device is placed into a working configuration with the nozzle-bearing body. There is also provided an assembly and method for loading fluid using the device.
Patent GB-2583356-A (GB)
Title: Joining components
Inventor: WILLIAM TULLOCH
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2019-04-25
Abstract: A component 10 for joining to a further component 11 in a preselected relative orientation, contacting an interface surface 111 of the further component when joined. The component comprises a surface 101 facing the interface surface when the components are joined, a plurality of recesses 12a-c formed in the surface, and a plurality of spacer elements 13a-c. Each recess has a preselected orientation relative to the component. Each spacer element comprises a contact surface 131a-c contacting the interface surface when the components are joined. Each spacer element is disposed in one of the recesses such that the orientation of a given contact surface is defined by the orientation of the corresponding recess. Optionally, the surface is curved and convex (see figure 3) and the interface surface is flat. Spacers may be cylindrical and recesses may comprise counterbores or sockets. Components may include aircraft wing, interface plate or engine mounting pylon.