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Patent GB-2556443-A (GB)
Title: Wind energy device
Inventor: TERRIE KELLY
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 2017-10-09
Abstract: A vertical axis wind energy device 10 with a plurality of curved blades 14 is disclosed. Each vane 14 includes a linear inner edge 16, an outer edge 17 and upper 18 and lower 19 edges. The inner edges are located adjacent and parallel to the rotational axis 13 of the device. The top 18 and bottom 19 edges taper from the central edge 16 to the distal edge 17 so that the outer edge 17 is shorter that the inner edge 16. The outer edges may be linear and parallel to axis of rotation. The blades may be secured between upper 20 and lower 22 plates. Securing rings 54 may be provided to increase the rigidity of the blades.  The disclosed wind turbine 10 aims to have an improved appearance and allows for simple and cost effective construction.
Patent GB-2553459-A (GB)
Title: Sychronization of SBS suppression modulation to enable small offset, OBI free, WDM signal transmission
Inventor: BRIAN ISHAUG
IPC: H04B10/50
Filed: 2016-04-15
Abstract: Synchronizing SBS suppressing optical phase/frequency modulation of each of a plurality of optical transmitters can be achieved with a plurality of optical transmitters conveying a plurality of optical carriers; and a synchronizer coupled to each of the plurality of optical transmitters to synchronize the SBS suppressing optical phase/frequency modulation of each of the plurality of optical carriers.
Patent GB-2567653-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for use in melting chocolate in a microwave oven
Inventor: BILKIS MASTER
IPC: A47J36/02
Filed: 2017-10-18
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for melting chocolate in a microwave oven comprises a first container 12 and a second container 14. The first container comprises a base 18 and a side wall 20 which extends upwardly from the base to define an internal volume 22 suitable for receiving chocolate 24 for melting. The second container 14 also comprises a base 28 and a side wall 30 which extends upwardly from the base. The first container is mountable in the second container such that a chamber 16 for holding liquid 17 is defined between the two containers. The apparatus further comprises a removable closure 44 for at least partially closing a gap between the first and second containers at an upper end region of the second container. The liquid holding chamber may be defined between the side walls of the two containers. At least a region of the base of the first container may have a plurality of openings that allow melted chocolate to drain through in use. The base of the second container may comprise one or more apertures in alignment with the region of the first containers base through which the melted chocolate may pass in use.
Patent GB-2558420-A (GB)
Title: Filling compositions for food products and food products containing the compositions
Inventor: Lisanne Henrietta Van Der Kooi
IPC: A23L11/00
Filed: 2017-12-19
Abstract: A comestible non-baked food filling composition comprises a pulse flour and not more than 50% by weight fat. The composition is ambient-stable, has a water activity of not more than 0.6, and has a specific gravity of not more than 1.05. Food products comprising said filling compositions include food products 1 comprising a portion of filling 2 in combination with at least one cooked comestible outer portion 3, 4 that has a water content of not more than 11% by weight based on the total weight of the said outer portion, wherein the comestible outer portion is selected from biscuit, cooked snack dough and granola. The filling compositions when alone or within the said food products have good organoleptic properties.
Patent GB-2570503-A (GB)
Title: Turbomolecular pump and method of operation
Inventor: PETER DAVID JONES
IPC: F04D29/58
Filed: 2018-01-29
Abstract: A turbomolecular pump is configured or operated to perform a warm-up cycle to increase the temperature of a pump component prior to operation of the pump. Heating may be performed by passing current through the motor windings, and the pump may be rotated at a low speed during the warm-up (pre-heating) phase. The heating may be particularly useful for grease lubricated bearings.
Patent GB-2571262-A (GB)
Title: Automated activation of a remote parking feature
Inventor: IOSIF TODOR
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2018-02-16
Abstract: A parking system 80 comprising a sensor 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, a processor 82, and a transmitter 88, wherein the parking system determines a distance between an object and a vehicle reference point, and when the determined distance is less than a predetermined value, the parking system transmits a signal receivable by a user device (50, Fig.5) indicative of a state of the vehicle. Preferably, the signal is indicative of whether or not a user can access the vehicle, the clearance of a door, or a warning state. The predetermined value may depend on properties of the user, which could be stored in a database. The system may incorporate a transceiver to receive requests from the user. Transmissions may be made to the user device periodically, at a predetermined time, based on a vehicle power mode, or based on historical data. The system may determine if a user is authorised to instigate a predetermined action, which could be the remote control drive of a vehicle. Possible sensors include ultrasonic, radar, imaging and laser based sensors.
Patent GB-2571547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to polymer materials
Inventor: JOHN PATRICK HYND
IPC: D02G3/38
Filed: 2018-03-01
Abstract: A composite elongate element 5a-5d or braid comprises plural elongate yarns 15 twisted together. At least one of the yarns 15 comprises a polymer base 20 and at least one polymer surface layer 25 which has a softening temperature lower than that of the polymer base 20. Two or three yarns 15 may be twisted together with 20 to 100 twists per meter length. At least one of the yarns may be planar prior to twisting together. The composite element may be incorporated into a fabric, such as by weaving, and adjacent such elements may be fusible together at intersections. The fabric may be used as a carpet backing. The fabric as a single layer or a laminate may be used to produce, by moulding, an impact resistant article such as a suitcase shell, an automotive component or a sportswear product. The article may be armour for military applications.
Patent GB-2558800-A (GB)
Title: Automatically providing media items in environments with limited network performance
Inventor: JUSTIN LEWIS
IPC: H04N21/262
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: A media server provides media items to clients via a network. In some instances, limited network performance of the network makes streaming or on-demand downloading of media items infeasible. In these instances, the media server automatically provides media items to clients for download as network performance allows. Media items may be provided to clients without interrupting the activities of users of the clients, and without active monitoring or watching by users. Clients may issue notifications to users when provided media items are ready for presentation, and clients may present the media items for users to consume.
Patent GB-2573537-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, method and computer program for audio signal processing
Inventor: MIKKO-VILLE ILARI LAITINEN
IPC: H04R1/40
Filed: 2018-05-09
Abstract: Obtaining at least a first audio signal and a second audio signal 301 wherein the first audio signal and the second audio signal are captured by a microphone array comprising at least two microphones. The apparatus are also configured to identify at least a first direction 303 and at least a second direction 305. The first and second directions are identified for a plurality of frequency bands. The first direction and the second direction are identified by using delay parameters between at least the first audio signal and the second audio signal. Preferably, first and second energy parameters are identified. Said energy parameter comprises a ratio. Preferably different frequency bands are used to identify the first and second directions/energy parameters. Preferably wider frequency bands are used to identify the second direction/energy parameter than are used to identify the first direction/energy parameter. Preferably the first and second audio signal are captured simultaneously, where the first and second directions are identified simultaneously. Preferably the directions/energy parameters are identified using coherence analysis. Within the coherence analysis, an angular range is defined around a direction and directions from the angular range are omitted from the coherence analysis.
Patent GB-2573757-A (GB)
Title: A pipe inspection apparatus, system and method
Inventor: NIGEL WILSON
IPC: G01S17/08
Filed: 2018-05-14
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for inspecting the inner surface of a pipe comprises one or more time of flight sensors 12 arranged to take a measurement of at least part of a circumference of the inner surface of the pipe such that it’s of the diameter, ovality or surface profile may be determined. The or each time of flight sensor is arranged to measure the distance between the apparatus and a plurality of different positions on a circumference of the inner surface of the pipe, a processing unit 22 being operable to receive the distance measurements and use them to determine the diameter, ovality or surface profile or the inner surface of the pipe. Preferably there are two or more sensors each mounted 13 for rotation about a measurement axis 24 at the end of an arm 4 forming part of a crawler 1, the arm further comprising a camera 9.
Patent GB-2564965-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods of capturing and distributing imaging content captured through unmanned aircraft systems
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: H04W8/00
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided to capture and distribute imaging content. Some embodiments, provide remote inspection systems, comprising: an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) base station control system that wirelessly communicates with an UAS, and comprises: a wireless transceiver; a control circuit; and a memory wherein the control circuit: receives imaging content, captured by a camera of the UAS; establishes a network connection with a content distribution system and activate a distribution session; and communicates the imaging content to the content distribution system that enables multiple remote authorized rendering systems to access the networked content distribution system over the Internet, join the distribution session, and receive over the Internet in real time the imaging content allowing each of the rendering systems to visually play back the imaging content such that a user at each of the multiple rendering systems can watch the imaging content in real time.
Patent GB-2575645-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling a brushless permanent magnet motor
Inventor: JACK MICHAEL THOMPSON
IPC: H02P6/15
Filed: 2018-07-17
Abstract: A brushless permanent magnet motor 14 is controlled by measuring a mains power supply voltage of the motor and determining whether the mains power supply voltage lies within a first range representative of a first country's mains power supply or a second range representative of a second country's mains power supply. Commutation of a winding 22 of the motor is advanced relative to a zero-crossing of back EMF in the winding 22 where the mains power supply voltage lies within the first range, and retarded relative to a zero-crossing of back EMF in the winding 22 where the mains power supply voltage lies within the second range. The first range may comprise voltages lower than voltages within the second range. Each half of an electrical cycle may be divided into at least one energisation period and at least one de-energisation period, and where the mains power supply voltage lies within the second range, the energisation period may comprise a single energisation period, the de-energisation period may comprise a single de-energisation period, and the de-energisation period may occur after the energisation period.
Patent GB-2568991-A (GB)
Title: Foaming agent-containing cosmetic compositions having pigment-containing starch particulates and anionic polymer
Inventor: THORSTEN KNAPPE
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2018-08-30
Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for the cleaning of keratinic fibers, preferably human hair, which contain pigment-comprising starch particulates, anionic polymers (comprising at least 1 unit of (I), (II) and (III) below) and a foaming agent. The compositions have a high cleaning performance and simultaneously lead to a water-resistant and long-lasting styling and temporary color effect. The present disclosure relates to the use of these compositions for hair cleaning and simultaneous temporary coloring. Preferably the starch is a physically modified rice starch and the pigment and starch are bound together with a silicone oil. Preferably the foaming agent is a propane/butane mix. In some embodiments a cationic surfactant, preferably a quaternary ammonium derivative, is included in the composition and ethanol may also be included. In an embodiment the composition comprises 5.0 wt% ethanol, 85.5% propellant (propan/butane), 3.5 wt% anionic polymer and 6.0 wt% of particulate (iron oxides and physically modified rice starch).
Patent GB-2567550-A (GB)
Title: Urine bottle distribution and removal system
Inventor: PHILIP JOHN FOX HARRIS
IPC: B65D85/30
Filed: 2018-08-30
Abstract: A urine bottle distribution and removal system includes a urine bottle 4 and a bottle carrier. The container has one or more receptacles each adapted to carry one or more bottles 4, each receptacle including a strut 7 extending from a lower portion of one side of the compartment to the top of the opposite side. This allows the bottle 4 to stand in the receptacle with its mouth substantially upright. Each receptacle has a cross member 8 located substantially above the lowest extent of the strut 7, the crosspiece 8 being substantially perpendicular to the brace 7. A sticker having a tab 2 is positioned upon the bottle 4 such that upon placing the bottle 4 into the carrier, the tab 2 is forced upwards by the crossbar 8. The sticker may include a top and bottom layers 1, 3. A method for using the system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2577677-A (GB)
Title: High pressure pump shoe
Inventor: Diego Guerrato
IPC: F04B27/10
Filed: 2018-09-21
Abstract: A high pressure pump arrangement including a cam and a pump plunger, the cam being adapted to provide reciprocating motion to a pump plunger via a shoe arrangement, the shoe arrangement includes a shoe that includes at least one internal recess 11. Preferably the shoe arrangement includes a longitudinal roller 4 in contact with the cam surface, where the shoe is located between the distal end of the plunger and the roller. The internal recess is preferably perpendicular to the axis of the roller. The recess may comprise a slot, hole or bore with a circular or elliptical cross section. The shoe may be formed from an upper section and a lower section that when brought together provide the recess, where the upper portion comprises a top surface adapted to contact the distal end of the plunger and includes a protrusion on the opposite surface and where the bottom surface includes a corresponding recess adapted to receive the protrusion with the recess being provided between the distal end of the protrusion and the bottom dace of the recess.
Patent GB-2577939-A (GB)
Title: System and method
Inventor: Nicolas Andrew Redshaw
IPC: A63B71/08
Filed: 2018-10-12
Abstract: A system and method for monitoring acceleration of an intra-oral appliance comprises: control circuitry, a first motion measurement module operative in a first mode to provide a first motion value at a first rate and send a first signal to the control circuitry, the control circuitry responsive to the first signal to send a second signal to the first motion measurement module to invoke a second mode operative to provide the first motion value at a second rate greater than or equal to the first rate. The intra-oral appliance is preferably a mouth guard 10, the motion measurement module may include a gyroscope or an accelerometer and may measure linear or angular acceleration. A system and method that operates a motion measurement system in different modes in response to a measured value satisfying a criteria is also disclosed. The different modes may be low power and high power modes invoked in response to a threshold being reached.
Patent GB-2569682-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: MARK LAIT
IPC: A61K47/32
Filed: 2018-10-18
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to topical compositions comprising water, solvent, thickener, preservative and conditioning agent wherein the composition has a viscosity in the range 200-6000 cP at 25°C following exposure to gamma radiation. Also disclosed is the use of the said composition in a dressing and the use of compositions and dressings in treatment or prophylaxis of burns. The conditioning agent is a mineral complex derived from seawater. The solvent is preferably 1,3-propane diol. The thickener is preferably an acryloyldimethyl- taurate/VP crosspolymer and the preservative is preferably a mixture of phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, chlorphenesin and a polyaminopropyl biguanide (PHMB). The composition maintains its integrity upon irradiation with gamma radiation, i.e., does not lose viscosity, colour or become denatured.
Patent GB-2578784-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system and method
Inventor: FABIO CAPPELLO
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2018-11-09
Abstract: A system comprises an information input unit which receives information 500 relating to gameplay of a video game, e.g. generated by human playtesters. Based upon the received information, an error characterising unit identifies indicators of an error in the game 510, such as visual anomalies that occur when an object is not displayed correctly. A playtest control unit recreates the reported bug by operating one or more playtest bots 520 (i.e. scripts controlling virtual players) in the computer game to generate playtest data comprising information relating to the identified error indicators. An error reporting unit identifies faults 530 based on the playtest data, which may then be used to debug the application. The behaviour of the bots may be determined by a machine learning process such as a generative adversarial network trained using video footage of gameplay involving glitches.
Patent GB-2586433-A (GB)
Title: Medical health software application and wearable telecommunication device
Inventor: HELEN BLAKEMORE
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 2019-03-11
Abstract: A wearable communication for measuring, recording and monitoring user’s vital signs e.g. heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels and temperature; and communicating recordings to medical professionals e.g. doctor, hospital, paramedic, care giver; or other communication devices wirelessly or via a cellular network. The body of the device has operating buttons 3A, 4A, cameras 5A, a mic 9A, speaker, SIM card slot 6A, touch screen, flashing lights on the rear (7A, fig 5), and straps 2A for attaching the device to the user e.g. wrist or ankle. The device may allow direct communication between user and medical professional and/or recordings of audio, video and photographic images to be transferred to a medical professional, including the user’s location; as a means to allow appropriate care to the user. The device may alert third parties if it detects an unconscious user, sending user details e.g. name, vital readings and images; with may be activated manually via manual distress button 8A, wherein images may be used to locate the user. Information may be transferred from the device by scanning a barcode on the device. A registration barcode may associate the device to the user and facial recognition, or fingerprints restricts access.
Patent GB-2584836-A (GB)
Title: Underwater production system protection and storage tank
Inventor: Pål Atle Solheimsnes
IPC: E21B33/037
Filed: 2019-06-11
Abstract: An apparatus 100 for protecting an underwater structure i.e. oil and or gas production systems such as wellheads, Christmas trees, templates, manifolds, spools and pipelines. The apparatus comprises a flexible non-permeable first sheet 102 configured to cover at least a portion od the underwater structure. The first sheet is further configured to be retained in position at a plurality of points 112 around the underwater structure. The first sheet is still further configured to contain a first buoyant fluid 104 having a density lower than the surrounding water such that the fluid exerts a buoyancy force on the first sheet. The structure may comprise second and third sheets to form first and second volumes, wherein the second volume contains a different buoyant fluid.
Patent GB-2588125-A (GB)
Title: Interface device for a container for fluid material and for an apparatus for formation of three-dimensional objects from fluid material
Inventor: FREDERIK TJELLESEN
IPC: F16L41/18
Filed: 2019-10-08
Abstract: An interface device for a container for fluid material comprises a fluid port 200 for application to one face of a flexible portion of a container wall and a locking ring I00 for application to an opposite face; wherein a first end 201 of the fluid port and the locking ring are engageable, preferably by rotation, in interlocking relationship to secure a part of said flexible portion between the fluid port and the locking ring to provide a bore 204 through which fluid material can flow. An apparatus for manufacturing 3D objects and a de-caking station arranged to be engageable with the interface device are further provided. A method of connecting the interface device to a flexible portion of a container for fluid material comprises feeding the flexible portion through an opening in the locking ring, folding the flexible portion back over the locking ring, engaging and interlocking the fluid port with the locking ring, eg. by rotation, to secure the container wall and provide a bore through which material can flow. A method of mixing virgin and recycled fluid materials within a supply tank of an apparatus for manufacture of 3D objects comprising attaching, filling and detaching containers of virgin and recycled materials from the inlet port is further provided.
Patent GB-2591727-A (GB)
Title: Confectionery
Inventor: LEWIS MICHAEL HORNBY
IPC: A23G3/42
Filed: 2019-12-03
Abstract: A composition for the preparation of a confectionary product comprises 0.5-2.0 wt.% agar and 0.05-1.0 wt.% of a galactomannan polysaccharide. The galactomannan polysaccharide may be present in an amount of 10-40% the amount of agar. The galactomannan polysaccharide preferably ahs a mannose to galactose group ratio of about 4:1. The galactomannan polysaccharide is preferably carob gum or locust bean gum. The composition may comprise up to 0.5 wt.% electrolyte component, preferably sodium and/or potassium chloride. The composition may include one or more of a non-nutritive sweetener, an acidulant, a starch or starch-derived polysaccharide, a flavourant, and a colourant. The balance of the composition is water, preferably at least 92 wt.% water. A confectionary product formed form the composition, a method of preparing a confectionary product by heating and cooling a solution of polysaccharide gelling agent and water with reference to the activation and setting temperature of agar, and a method of enhancing the firmness of a gummy or jelly product comprising the step of pasteurising the product, are also claimed.