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Patent GB-2550074-A (GB)
Title: Fixed angle centrifuge rotor
Inventor: SINA PIRAMOON
IPC: B04B7/08
Filed: 2016-01-04
Abstract: A fixed angle centrifuge rotor (10, 210) includes a rotor body (12, 212) having a circumferential sidewall (20, 220) and a plurality of circumferentially spaced tubular cavities (24, 224). Each tubular cavity (24, 224) has an open end (34, 234) and a closed end (36, 236), and is configured to receive a sample container therein. The rotor (10, 210) further includes a pressure plate (16, 216) operatively coupled to the rotor body (12, 212) so that the pressure plate (16, 216), in combination with the plurality of tubular cavities (24, 224) and the circumferential sidewall (20, 220) of the rotor body (12, 212), define a hollow chamber (42, 242) within the rotor (10, 210). The rotor (10, 210) further includes a plurality of elongated torque transfer members (50, 250) supported by the rotor body (12, 212). Each of the plurality of torque transfer members (50, 250) has a first end (52, 252) located between a respective pair of adjacent tubular cavities (24, 224), and extends radially inward in a direction toward a rotational axis (A) of the rotor (10, 210).
Patent GB-2550299-A (GB)
Title: System and method for monitoring gas emission of perishable products
Inventor: JOSEPH D TAYLOR
IPC: G01N33/12
Filed: 2015-12-29
Abstract: A system for automatically monitoring merchandise in a retail sales environment is provided. The system includes a display fixture configured to store and display for sale a group of perishable items and one or more gas emission sensors associated with the display fixture and configured to measure gas emissions from the group of perishable items. The system further includes a control circuit coupled to the one or more gas emission sensors and configured to receive a gas emission measurement taken at the display fixture, compare the gas emission measurement with stored gas emission data associated with a category of the group of perishable items; and make a determination corresponding to the group of perishable items based on the comparison.
Patent GB-2552430-A (GB)
Title: Collision surface for improved ionisation
Inventor: Tamás Karancsi
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2016-03-07
Abstract: An apparatus for performing ambient ionisation mass and/or ion mobility spectrometry is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a substantially cylindrical, tubular, rod-shaped,coil- shaped, helical or spiral-shaped collision assembly; and a first device arranged and adapted to direct analyte, smoke, fumes, liquid, gas, surgical smoke, aerosol or vapour onto said collision assembly.
Patent GB-2556661-A (GB)
Title: Improved additive layer manufacturing
Inventor: MATTHEW TREVELYAN WEBB-MARTIN
IPC: B33Y80/00
Filed: 2017-09-18
Abstract: This invention relates to additive layer manufacturing (ALM) and in particular to a method to minimise residual thermal stress in a component manufactured by powder fed ALM processes, and objects formed therefrom. There is provided a three dimensional object formed by laser powder additive manufacture, wherein said object is formed from a plurality of sintered material layers of a feed material, wherein said object comprises at least one formed cavity, said cavity substantially filled with a filler material. The filler material is the feed material in an unsintered state. A first sintered layer 102 has a layer of sintered material 103a deposed thereon. An energy source 106 impinges on the surface of feed material 103a to form a sintered material 104a. Regions where the energy source is purposefully omitted allow portions of feed material 103a to remain, and is contained within the walls formed by sintered material 104a. This is repeated to form layers, with portions of feed material and portions of sintered material. Yet further layer of feed material 103c is deposed thereon, the layer is sintered to form a complete solidified outer layer 104c, thereby creating a cavity filled with feed material 103a and 103b.
Patent GB-2553930-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for notifying users of changes to files in cloud-based file-storage systems
Inventor: Michael Jeffrey Procopio
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2016-04-15
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for notifying a user of a change to a file stored in a cloud-based file-storage system. A first indication of a first change to the file by a first user is received from a remote server, where the file is associated with a second user and is stored by the remote server. Subscription preferences of the second user are received. A notification indicating the first change to the file is displayed on a mobile device associated with the second user if a category of the notification is allowed by the subscription preferences. The notification includes a graphical preview of the file, an identifier of the file, and an identity of the first user.
Patent GB-2568046-A (GB)
Title: Sausage producing apparatus
Inventor: MARK HUISH
IPC: A21C11/16
Filed: 2017-11-01
Abstract: Extruding apparatus comprising a template (300, fig 4) and a nozzle 200. The nozzle comprises a mouth 12 and an annular body 11. The template has a number of perforations (21, fig 4), or apertures or different shapes. The nozzle is arranged to receive the template adjacent to the mouth such that a perforation is located over the mouth. Material passes sequentially through the body, mouth and perforation to provide a sausage of material sized according to the perforation used. Preferably the perforations are circular. The template is preferably an elongate, substantially planar plate. The template may be attached to the nozzle by means that allow the template to move relative to the mouth, preferably without the need to remove the template from the mouth. The attachment means may be a sliding dovetail joint, wherein the template may have inclined edges that engage a slot in the nozzle.
Patent GB-2556700-A (GB)
Title: Flexible hang-off for a rigid riser
Inventor: KRZYSZTOF JAN WAJNIKONIS
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2016-05-27
Abstract: Flexible riser hang-off for rigid risers deployed offshore is provided. The hang-off utilizes combined torsional and bending flexibilities of a rigid tubular jumper deployed between a top of the riser and a floater piping. The rigid jumper transports fluids, contains the fluid pressure and accommodates angular deflections of the riser. The riser top is suspended from a pivoting arrangement that transfers the riser tension to the floater structure. The rigid jumper can be made of titanium or of other metallic or nonmetallic materials. The flexible riser hang-off provided has rotational stiffness independent on riser tension. Low static and fatigue bending loads on the riser and on the floater structure result. The hang-off allows large riser deflection angles.
Patent GB-2568911-A (GB)
Title: Improved torque device for tuning drums
Inventor: ERROL KENNEDY
IPC: G10G7/02
Filed: 2017-11-30
Abstract: A drum adjustment device 10 for adjusting or tuning the skinhead on a percussive drum. The device has a head 16 for engaging with a lug or fixing on the drum and a drive that a user would hold and turn. A torque mechanism connects the drive and the head. The torque mechanism is adjustable to adjust the maximum torque applicable by the drive to the head. The torque mechanism 28 has a clutch 38, 40; and a plurality of elongate bias units 42 adjustable to adjust a force applied to the clutch, each bias unit defining a bias axis that defines a direction along which said force is applied to the clutch, wherein the bias axes are arranged to extend parallel to the drive axis 26. Two or more bias units can be provided. The bias units may be adjusted by an adjustment ring 30 connected via a gear to at least one bias unit. The device may include a digital torque indicator, indicating the maximum applicable torque force which can be determined from the degree of displacement of a bias unit towards the clutch.
Patent GB-2570637-A (GB)
Title: A method for reducing water flow in a subterranean formation
Inventor: ESLAM A SALAM MOSTAFA
IPC: E21B33/138
Filed: 2018-01-17
Abstract: A method for reducing water flow in a subterranean formation comprises the steps of: selecting a suitable point of injection e.g. by use of a tracer material; injecting a hardener e.g. calcium chloride into the formation; and injecting a filler into the formation from another point of energy; wherein the above steps result in the formation of one or more insoluble salts. The filler may be sodium sulphate, potassium sulphate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium citrate, potassium citrate.
Patent GB-2571253-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for securing together and monitoring bridge modules in a modular bridge
Inventor: PERRY COHN
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 2018-01-29
Abstract: A device 300 for securing together and monitoring modules of a structure, such as a bridge, comprises a securing member 302 configured to secure a first module to a second module, and a load sensor 310. The load sensor may be located inside one end of the securing member in a housing 304, and may be positioned in the load path of the load exerted on the first and/or second modules. The load sensor may be a strain gauge and the device may further comprise temperature, acceleration, altitude or pressure sensors and may include GPS. A battery located in the housing may supply power and a data logger may collect and store data. The device may include a transmitter and/or receiver. A method of constructing a modular structure may include the use of a securing device that locks together connection members of at least two modules. The device may be used to calculate the remaining service life of the two or more modules.
Patent GB-2570708-A (GB)
Title: Switching between multidirectional and limited viewport video content
Inventor: Sujeet Shyamsundar Mate
IPC: H04N21/218
Filed: 2018-02-05
Abstract: In response to detecting a user switching from viewing multidirectional video content to viewing limited viewport video content corresponding to the multidirectional video content or vice versa, transition content is determined for transitioning between a current viewport 108 associated with the content being viewed and a landing viewport 110 associated with the content to be viewed. The transition content is determined based on the current viewport and the landing viewport. The length of the transition content depends on an angular distance between the current viewport and the landing viewport. The transition content for is outputted for display. The multidirectional content may be stored in a continuously updating buffer. The landing viewport may be a planar representation of a portion of the multidirectional content.
Patent GB-2574854-A (GB)
Title: Cell selection procedures
Inventor: RAGHAVENDRA MAGADI RANGAIAH
IPC: H04W76/30
Filed: 2018-06-20
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method in a terminal device, such as a Narrowband Internet of Things, NB­-IoT, terminal device (140), configured to operate in a radio access network (110) in a connected mode and an idle mode during a cell selection procedure. Stored system information of a cell is retained while in connected mode and may be used when the terminal device returns to idle mode (during an RRC connection release). The validity of the stored system information is checked (330) when the terminal device changes from connected mode to idle mode (320). The stored system information is updated with new system information if it is found to be invalid (340), and the terminal device camps on the cell in idle mode (350). Checking the validity 450 of stored system information comprises comparing a change identifier (e.g. SystemInfoValueTag) 420 in the stored system information 410 with a new change identifier 440 in new system information 430 received from the cell. A reduction in the time and processing required to find a suitable cell to camp on can provide a reduction in power consumption for the terminal device, and may extend its lifetime.
Patent GB-2560286-A (GB)
Title: Nanofibril cellulose additive
Inventor: WILLIAM CECIL PEARL JR
IPC: C09K8/68
Filed: 2016-02-23
Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one method, a method for well treatment may comprise providing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid; and a nanofribril cellulose additive, wherein the nanofribril cellulose additive comprises nanofribril cellulose and a surfactant adsorbed onto a surface of the nanofribril cellulose; and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore penetrating a subterranean formation. Additional systems, methods and compositions are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2565234-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle
Inventor: MATTHEW HANDLEY
IPC: B62D55/116
Filed: 2018-08-02
Abstract: A vehicle 110 has one or more track modules 120, 125, each being rotatable about a pivot point near an end; an inclined lead-in of linear track that can engage with inclined surfaces; propulsion modules 120, 125 that can be independently aligned with an upcoming inclined/raised surface or stairs; and/or where the length of the base provided by the modules along the direction of travel can be varied in use. Tracks 135, 140 may be laterally separated, triangular and co-rotatable. The modules may also have a driven pulley 136 at the opposite end of track 135 to the pivot axis, and idle pulleys 137, 138. The vehicle can have a self-levelling load carrying platform, ballistic shielding, and be less than 750mm wide.
Patent GB-2576745-A (GB)
Title: Pulsed accelerator for time of flight mass spectrometers
Inventor: JOHN BRIAN HOYES
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2018-08-30
Abstract: A pulsed accelerator for a Time of Flight mass spectrometers comprising a set of parallel electrodes, the accelerator is inclined at an oblique angle to the incoming ion beam. Preferably the angle is defined by the ratio of the incoming ion beam velocity spreads axial and transverse to the beam. Additionally a deflection electrode may be included to deflect unwanted ions away from the detector during the fill cycle of the accelerator. The deflector may be a Bradbury-Nielson ion gate. The accelerator may be operated in an oversampled or multiplexed mode. The mass spectrometer may further comprise a filed free region, a reflection based analyser and an electric sector.
Patent GB-2569443-A (GB)
Title: Boost device diverter valve system
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER DOUMBOS
IPC: F04D27/00
Filed: 2018-10-29
Abstract: A boost device diverter control valve 1 has a body 2 with an inlet port 3. A piston 8 is disposed in chamber 6 and movable between a closed position substantially sealing the inlet port 3 and an open position allowing communication between inlet port 3 and the piston chamber 6 where the piston 8 is resiliently biased towards the closed position. A three-way solenoid valve 15 has a solenoid inlet 18 in communication with the body inlet port 3 via a channel (19, fig.4) extending between them where the solenoid 15 has a first solenoid output 20 allowing communication between the piston chamber inlet port 3 and the piston chamber 6 and a second solenoid output 21 allowing communication between the piston chamber 6 and a body outlet port (22, fig.2). A one-way valve (24, fig.2) is disposed in the body outlet port (22) allowing flow therefrom. The valve operates with an improved (shorter) time lag.
Patent GB-2566840-A (GB)
Title: A wellbore system, tool and method
Inventor: EIRIK ESPE
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2017-05-05
Abstract: A well tool having a body configured for deployment in a tubular in a wellbore and having connection means (2; 2a) configured for connection to running tools and control means (3) for connection to uphole control means, characterized by a magnetic field generator (5) configured and controllable by the control means to generate a time- varying magnetic field. Use of the tool as a wellbore heating tool, a cement verification tool or a wellbore plugging tool.
Patent GB-2566868-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet printhead with multiple aligned drop ejectors and methods of use thereof for printing
Inventor: RICHARD MU
IPC: B41J29/393
Filed: 2017-04-21
Abstract: Described is an inkjet printhead includes a two-dimensional array of drop ejectors arranged as a plurality of columns, each column including a plurality of banks, and each bank including a plurality of groups that each include a plurality of drop ejectors. The drop ejectors in each group are substantially aligned along a first direction. The groups in each bank are spaced from each other along the first direction and are offset from each other along a second direction. The banks in each column are spaced from each other along the first direction and are offset from each other along the second direction. The columns are offset from each other along the second direction. The two-dimensional array has a width W along the first direction and a length L greater than W along the second direction. Each drop ejector includes a nozzle, an ink inlet, a pressure chamber and an actuator.
Patent GB-2580658-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for controlling gas flow rate in a boiler
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER CHARLES FARRELL
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2019-01-21
Abstract: A boiler control system for a gas boiler includes a pressure sensor 20 configured to measure the pressure of a gas supply at the gas inlet to the boiler and a controller 14 is configured to modify the volume of air demanded by the boiler based on the measured gas pressure by, for example, variable fan 16. If the pressure at the boiler gas inlet is reduced below the pressure expected to be delivered by a regulator 4, e.g. due to low mains pressure or demand in the pipe, then the fan speed and thus air demand is reduced to prevent over cooling of the burner 12 to maintain efficiency. The pressure sensor or a separate sensor may also measure an inlet gas temperature to further modify the air demand. An atmospheric air pressure sensor may also supply the controller for control of air demand to reflect the changes in calorific value of the gas based on elevation above sea level. A flue gas oxygen sensor 24 may be used to monitor completeness of combustion and validate the air fan and control valve settings.
Patent GB-2582965-A (GB)
Title: A diffuser assembly
Inventor: Ricardo Gomes
IPC: G03H1/32
Filed: 2019-04-11
Abstract: A diffuser assembly includes a leaf spring 420, a diffuser 400 and at least one actuator 450. The leaf spring is a rectangular frame having a width and height. The diffuser is suspended within the frame and the at least one actuator moves the diffuser. The assembly is arranged so that the leaf spring provides in-plane stiffness less than the out-of-plane stiffness. Each side of the frame may have at least one pivot point P1-P6 about which it can flex in one direction. The total length of the leaf spring in the width direction that can flex about a pivot point may be equal to that in the height direction that can flex about the pivot point. A support structure 430 may support the leaf spring. Each pivot point may form a mechanical connection between the leaf spring and diffuser or between the leaf spring and support structure. The mechanical connections may fix the orientation of the diffuser. The pivot points may be equal and opposite and each pivot point may have a corresponding pivot point on the opposite side of the leaf spring. The pivot point(s) may divide each side of the leaf spring into equal sections.
Patent GB-2572910-A (GB)
Title: Improved fastening device
Inventor: PETER ANTONY FARRAR
IPC: B65D25/10
Filed: 2017-11-15
Abstract: A fastening device for securing to a frame (40) of an artwork for use in mounting the artwork to a mounting panel, the fastening device comprising a first component (10) and a second component (20), one for securing to the frame (40) and the other for securing to the mounting panel a first end of the second component (20) being engageable with the first component (10) so that, in use, a second end thereof extends from the frame (40), the second end having a first elongate aperture (20E) therein extending substantially parallel to the length of the second component (20) and a second elongate aperture (20C) extending at an angle thereto, the second component (20) being reversible so it can be mounted to the first component (10) in two mutually opposite orientations relative to the first component (10) so as to extend therefrom in opposite directions.
Patent GB-2573693-A (GB)
Title: Memristive device based on alkali-doping of transitional metal oxides
Inventor: TALIA SIMCHA GERSHON
IPC: H01L45/00
Filed: 2018-01-03
Abstract: A memristive device includes a first conductive material layer. An oxide material layer is arranged on the first conductive layer. A second conductive material layer is arranged on the oxide material layer, where in the second conductive layer comprises a metal-alkali alloy.
Patent GB-2591444-A (GB)
Title: Temperature-controlled mixing valves
Inventor: ADAM MALEIN
IPC: F16K31/53
Filed: 2019-12-11
Abstract: A temperature-controlled mixing valve 1 such as a thermostatic shower valve includes a mixing module 4 housing a thermostatic cartridge (10, Fig. 5) for combining flows from hot and cold inputs 7, 8. The cartridge is arranged behind a cover plate 50 with the adjustment axis of its temperature regulator spindle (14, Fig. 2) parallel to the cover plate. A rotatable external temperature control member 41, for actuation by a user to adjust the regulated temperature, is coupled to the temperature regulator shaft by means of a geared coupling (5, Fig. 6). The external control member 41 can then be flush with an outward surface of the cover plate 50. The valve includes discrete flow modules 2,3, including push-button flow valves (24, 34, Fig. 3) for the hot and cold inputs, removably connected to the mixing module 4 via spigot connections (26, 36, Fig. 3), so that the mixing module can be withdrawn separately for servicing.
Patent GB-2579511-A (GB)
Title: A locking device
Inventor: MARK JOSEPH
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2018-07-19
Abstract: A locking device (10, 110) adapted for locking two adjacent fence poles in positional relation to one another, the locking device (10, 110) comprising a key-operated locking mechanism (44, 154) which is arranged for actuation between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the locking device (10, 110) is moved into engagement with said two fence poles, to retains each of them in a fixed position with respect to the other, and in the second position the locking device (10, 110) is disengaged from at least one of said fence poles, and the poles are able to be moved apart from one another. A system, method of use and a method of retrofitting the locking device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2584758-A (GB)
Title: Residual water prevention range hood
Inventor: XIANFENG WU
IPC: F24C15/20
Filed: 2019-06-03
Abstract: Disclosed is a residual water prevention range hood, comprising: a housing (1), a fume exhaust duct (2), a fan (3), a blowing duct (5) and a controller (6), wherein during cooking, the controller (6) controls the fan (3) to rotate forwards, such that an air flow is generated in the fume exhaust duct (2) and flows towards the outside, so as to absorb oil fumes generated by a piece of cookware (4); after cleaning the cookware, the controller first controls an electric shutter (23) to close to block a fume exhaust port (21), and then controls the fan (3) to rotate backwards, such that the air flow is generated in the fume exhaust tube (2) and flows towards the room, and air passes through the blowing duct (5) and blows the air flow from the blowing port (51) to the cookware (4) so as to accelerate the evaporation of residual water in the cookware (4). According to the residual water prevention range hood, by means of adding the blowing duct (5) that is connected to the fume exhaust duct (2), and by using the backwards rotation of the fan (3), the range hood can blow the air flow towards the cookware (4) so as to accelerate the evaporation of the residual water in the cookware (4) and keep the cookware (4) dry, thereby preventing the cookware (4) from rusting due to the residual water.