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Patent GB-2566560-A (GB)
Title: Slurry Handling Apparatus
Inventor: Alex Humphrey
IPC: C02F11/127
Filed: 2017-12-14
Abstract: A slurry handling apparatus comprising at least one reception hopper (10A, 10B) comprising a base (12, fig. 4) , a rear wall (18, fig 4) and opposing side walls 14, (16, fig. 5) and an opening (20, Fig. 4) being provided in the base. The apparatus further comprising a dewatering deck (32, fig. 9) comprising apertures located beneath the hopper. A tank or sump 44 is located underneath the deck. In operation, slurry is poured into the hopper which passes into the deck. Finer particulate can pass through the apertures to be received by the sump. Larger particulate is discharged downstream from the deck. The base of the hopper may be in line with the road such as to allow the vehicle 2 to reverse up to the hopper. Spray bars may be located over the deck to aid the washing process. The hopper may be adapted with safety features such as a raised back stop (24, fig. 4) for receiving the real wheels of a truck and safety grills 25 in the base. There may be a plurality of slurry handling apparatus lined up side-by-side. The apertures in the deck may be approximately 6mm in size. In one embodiment, slurry maybe pumped from the slump into a cyclone (70, fig. 13) wherein the underflow is deposited on a second dewatering screen (60, fig. 13) and the overflow returned to the sump.
Patent GB-2566564-A (GB)
Title: Responding to snoop requests
Inventor: PHANINDRA KUMAR MANNAVA
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2018-01-19
Abstract: Responding node 130 receives a snoop request from source node 160 for requested data by another requesting node. Cache 240 comprises the requested data. The snoop request comprises an indication to return the requested data to the source node. In dependence on the indication, a response is sent to the source node comprising the requested data. The source node can be the home-node or a home node proxy, e.g. when the home node is on a different chip. It comprises heuristic circuit 210 to determine, for example, which node has the lowest responding latency. Mode switching circuitry 250 can inhibit data returning regardless of the request. Source node 160 obtains copies of the data without consulting the main memory, without multiple copies being returned, and more quickly. Also disclosed is a snoop request with an indication to forward back the requested data to the node transmitting the snoop request.
Patent GB-2557524-A (GB)
Title: Travelling wave IMS with counterflow of gas
Inventor: KEVIN GILES
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2014-12-22
Abstract: A method of filtering ions, and an apparatus for carrying out the method, comprises applying transient DC voltages or potentials, or multi-phase AC or RF voltages or potentials to a plurality of electrodes 6, in order to urge or drive ions along a filter in a first direction. A gas flow 5 is provided along the filter in a second direction, the direction of gas flow 5 being angled with respect to the first direction. The first and second directions are not normal, perpendicular or orthogonal. The gas flow 5 generally opposes the direction of the ions. The arrangement is such that ions having different physicochemical properties travel along different paths through the filter, and only ions of selected value(s) are transmitted on an exit path. The filter may be a mass filter. The filter may be an ion mobility filter. The electrodes 6 may be aligned in a direction which is angled to the first direction. Operational parameters may be varied to vary the physicochemical property value for transmission. Varying operational parameters may include gas flow speed, gas flow direction, transient DC voltage/potential speed, amplitude or direction.
Patent GB-2574052-A (GB)
Title: Image processing
Inventor: DAREN CROXFORD
IPC: G06V10/764
Filed: 2018-05-24
Abstract: An object classifier for use with sequential image data frames (e.g. video). The classifier uses a set of object definitions arranged in object categorization data. The classifier is arranged to configure a first object classification cycle and a second, subsequent, object classification cycle by selectively executing a first subset of object definitions from the categorization data in the first cycle; and selectively executing a second, different, subset in the second cycle. The object definitions could be arranged in a hierarchy including at least a first group of coarse-level object definitions and a second group of finer-level object definitions, wherein the first subset is taken from the coarse definitions and the second from the finer definitions. The second classification cycle could be configured using control data derived from the first cycle. In other embodiments control data could be derived from measures relating to: computer resources, a vehicle, or recognised people. The classifier could be implemented using a neural network 100.
Patent GB-2576031-A (GB)
Title: Illumination system and method
Inventor: Ian Bledowski
IPC: G03H1/22
Filed: 2018-08-02
Abstract: An illumination system is arranged to output a light beam 715 for illuminating a scene 717. The system comprises a spatial light modulator 707 arranged to receive incident light from light source 701/collimating lens 703 and to output light comprising a first component and a second component wherein the first component comprises light not modulated by the SLM whilst the second component comprises light which has been spatially-modulated according to a hologram displayed by the SLM. Light output form the SLM may be directed to a reflector 709 to illuminate a scene 717. A control device (e.g. SLM control device 705) controls the SLM to influence the proportion of light output by the SLM that corresponds to the second component, thus controlling a ratio of modulated light 713 to non-modulated output light 715. This control is effected by adjusting the allowable modulation levels of the displayed hologram. The illumination system may be implemented in a vehicle to provide controllable headlight/headlamp illumination. Also disclosed is a related system wherein a control device is alternatively a light tuning device (405, figure 4) and used to adjust a property (e.g. polarisation, coherence, wavelength) of the incident light.
Patent GB-2570362-A (GB)
Title: Processing signalling
Inventor: BEN RITCHIE
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2018-09-20
Abstract: A calling device 105 sends a session establishment request to an IP Multimedia System (IMS) core 115 to establish a session with a called device 110. The request includes a calling party identifier A. At least one Application Server (AS) 120 performs call processing on the request by changing the calling party identifier A to another identifier B, e.g. so that the call can be billed as a group call rather than an individual call if the parties 105, 110 are in the same group. Control logic in the core 115 may identify which AS is to handle a call from each calling party. The identifier B can be derived from a mapping database using the identifier A as a key. After processing the identifier B is then changed to another identifier, which may be the first identifier A or another identifier X, before the session request is sent to the called party.
Patent GB-2581959-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for conveying coiled tubing into a fluid conduit
Inventor: HUGH MACKENZIE
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2019-02-26
Abstract: A system 10 for conveying coiled tubing 12 from a reel 14 into or from a hydrocarbons fluid conduit 16 comprises an injector in the form of injector head 18 suspended from a crane 20. The injector head 18 comprises a drive arrangement 28 typically comprising an arrangement of gripping members 30 to grip the coiled tubing 12 so the drive arrangement 28 can push and/or pull the coiled tubing 12 into or out of the fluid conduit 14. An access module 40 comprising a body 42 and a window 44 permits access to the coiled tubing 12. The system facilitates connection or disconnection of sections of the coiled tubing 12 avoiding tripping the coiled tubing connection through the injector 18 and around the tubing guide 24. Another system provides a tensioner (146, fig 2) to apply a tensile force to the coiled tubing. A coiled tubing (CT) connector can provide an unlocked state where two connected coiled tubes can pivot relative to one another, and a locked state where pivoting is prevented (figures 4 & 5). The connector has a ball-shaped end sitting within a sealed seat to allow pivoting and a locking collar is inserted to prevent pivoting.
Patent GB-2573387-A (GB)
Title: LED lamp for easy extension, retraction and rotation
Inventor: HAIYING ZHU
IPC: F21Y115/10
Filed: 2018-06-04
Abstract: Disclosed is an LED lamp for easy extension, retraction and rotation. A lamp body (2) performs extension, retraction and rotation on a lamp base (1) by means of a telescopic rotary mechanism (3); the telescopic rotary mechanism (3) comprises a gear seat (8) arranged on the lamp body (2); a gear (10) is arranged on a central hole (9) of the gear seat (8); deep holes (11, 12) are symmetrically provided on two sides of the central hole (9); elastomers (13, 14) are arranged on the deep holes (11, 12); one end of each of the elastomers (13, 14) abuts against the bottom of one of the deep holes (11, 12) and the other end abuts against one of latches (17, 18); the latches (17, 18) are engaged with the gear (10); one end of a telescopic rod (19) is connected to the gear (10) and the other end is hinged to a screw (20); the screw (20) is arranged on a fixed box (21); a first protruding column (22) and a second protruding column (23) respectively extend from two sides of the fixed box (21); a first elastomer (24) is arranged between the first protruding column (22) and the second protruding column (23); a first protruding column guide rail (26) and a second protruding column guide rail (27) are symmetrically arranged on two sides in a lamp shell (25) of the lamp base (1); and the first protruding column guide rail (26) or the second protruding column guide rail (27) comprises a first groove (28) and a recessed strip (29) connected to the first groove (28). The lamp body (2) can not only perform free axial extension and retraction on the lamp base (1) but also the lamp body (2) can perform 360-degree rotation lighting relative to the lamp base (1), and the lamp body (2) can also perform bending lighting. The omnidirectional lighting of the LED lamp is realized by means of a simple structure.
Patent GB-2583737-A (GB)
Title: Submerged storage of hydrocarbon fluids
Inventor: KNUT SVEBERG
IPC: B65D88/78
Filed: 2019-05-07
Abstract: A tank 1 with a flexible partition 2 or bag with weights and/or floats on it. Ideally the tank is submerged and contains oil 3 on one side of the partition or bag and seawater 4 on the other side. There can be a central float 5a surrounded my multiple weights 5b which give the partition or bag a non-planar profile as it moves to vary the relative size of the compartments. The membrane can be releasably clamped to the tank walls around its periphery and can be replaced. The hydrocarbon zone of the tank can have a port 6 linked to an external pump and the seawater zone can have ports communicating with the surrounding water. The partition or bag can comprise fold lines. Sensors can relay positional information about the membrane to a controller. The tank can have sufficient ballast that the oil does not make it float.
Patent GB-2575903-A (GB)
Title: Capacitive position sensing
Inventor: Chad Unterschultz
IPC: G01D5/347
Filed: 2019-05-20
Abstract: A wireless capacitive displacement sensing device with a segmented scale comprises a capacitive circuitry module, a measurement module and an interpreting module with means for interpreting the property being measured with one or more models that account for fringing. The model may be made by mathematically breaking down the resultant signal or signals; building a deterministic nonlinear and fringe based map or model, correlating position data based on the constituent elements; and implementing the model. In another aspect, a method for improving capacitive sensor performance comprises adjusting the load impedance, particularly during sensor operation. In another aspect, a method of improving capacitive displacement sensing comprises using historical measurements to mathematically project or estimate the next measurement. In another aspect the sensor comprises specialised slider sensor pads, wherein some pads are specialised to detect features such as irregularities and others to detect features such as position.
Patent GB-2577775-A (GB)
Title: Drift correction for industrial augemented reality applications
Inventor: JOSHUA SANDERS FRIESENHAHN
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2019-07-31
Abstract: In a method for increasing accuracy of augmented reality information presented to a user navigating a real-world mapped environment e.g. a process control plant, a specific object within a field of view of a camera of the user's mobile device is identified, at least by predicting an object type by a machine learning model processing images captured by the camera. A node that corresponds to the object type is identified within a map database representing the mapped environment as being within a threshold distance of the mobile device as determined by an inertial measurement of the mobile device. A location associated with the node is retrieved from the map database and is used to update or confirm one or more estimated locations of the mobile device. Digital information is caused to be superimposed on a real-world view presented to the user via a display of the mobile device, the digital information being selected based at least in part on the updated or confirmed one or more estimated locations of the mobile device. The application also references other inventions relating to facilitating the creation of a map of a real-world process control environment by tracking locations of a mobile device and to updating node locations in a real-world mapped environment.
Patent GB-2588379-A (GB)
Title: A roof panel
Inventor: JOANNA PARKER-SWIFT
IPC: H02S20/26
Filed: 2019-10-11
Abstract: A roof panel comprises a rigid sheet 1 of material for forming a structural roof. The sheet has a plurality of ridges 2. A flexible solar cell 6 is attached along at least one of the ridges. The solar cell may be a thin-film organic photovoltaic cell and may be bonded to the sheet using an adhesive. The sheet can be corrugated so that the ridges are integral with the sheet. The solar cell may be attached to a curved surface of the ridge so that the solar cell is also curved. The length and width of the roof panel may be greater than 1 m, preferably greater than 5 m. The solar cell may be in the form of a strip at least 1 m wide and there may be a plurality of such strips along each ridge. Each of the solar cell strips may be electrically isolated from one another, with an electrical connection 7 provided for each strip.
Patent GB-2588692-A (GB)
Title: Optic fibre light shutter
Inventor: LESLIE BAMBERGER
IPC: G02B6/35
Filed: 2019-11-04
Abstract: The Optic fiber light shutter 1 allows the user to transmit and halt transmission from light source(s) 3 to remote location(s) without the need to create or break a circuit, whether directly or indirectly. This allows Sabbath observant Jews to activate an indicator or light to signal to others remotely. The shutter enables a user permit or restrict light from the source(s) to pass through an optic cable. An embodiment of the invention comprises a rotatable dial 2 which can be turned to align the fiber 3 corresponding to the light source with various output positions.
Patent GB-2589086-A (GB)
Title: A method of obtaining x-ray images
Inventor: GIL TRAVISH
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2019-11-12
Abstract: To reduce dose without a reduction of the quality of x-ray images a method of obtaining x-ray images of a first object obscured by a second object is described; the method comprising the steps of: providing an x-ray imaging apparatus 10 comprising a panel 30 including an array of individually energisable x-ray emitters, a detector 40 and a processor 50, wherein the array and the detector remain stationary relative to one another and the second object; energising a first set of x-ray emitters of the panel over a first period of time and directing the x-rays at the first object and surrounding area; using the detector to detect the x-rays after passing through the first object and surrounding area; processing the detected x-rays to create a first x-ray image of the first object and surrounding area; selecting a region of interest (74; Fig.4) from the first x-ray image which is smaller than the image of the first object and surrounding area; energising a second set of x-ray emitters of the panel over a second period of time and directing the x-rays at the region of interest; using the detector to detect the x-rays after passing through the region of interest; and processing the detected x-rays to create a set of images (100, Fig.4) of the region of interest to obtain tomosynthesis data showing the structure of the region of interest.
Patent GB-2580539-A (GB)
Title: Method for co-processing
Inventor: PEKKA AALTO
IPC: C10G31/08
Filed: 2019-12-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for co-processing waste plastic (WP) derived liquids and end-life-tire (ELT) derived liquids with crude oils (CCU) in conventional oil refinery settings comprising desalting 10 and distilling 20. The WP and/or ELT are admixed with the crude oil, followed by desalting and distilling and optionally catalytic hydrodesulfurisation.
Patent GB-2582055-A (GB)
Title: Coin pad for coin processing system
Inventor: DOUGLAS U MENNIE
IPC: G07D3/12
Filed: 2020-01-03
Abstract: A resilient coin sorting pad for imparting motion to a plurality of coins, the resilient pad designed to be coupled to a rotatable disc of a coin sorter. The resilient pad comprises a lower foam layer 118f having a top surface, an upper skin layer 118s coupled to the top surface of the foam layer. According to some embodiments, the pad includes a layer of mesh material. The upper skin layer may comprise at least one layer of nitrile rubber and the layer of mesh material is nylon fibre mesh within the skin layer. In a further embodiment, the pad incudes a foam layer, an upper skin layer and a coating of detectable material on the top surface of the skin layer. Alternatively, the pad includes a foam layer, an upper skin layer and electrically conductive elements couple to or embedded in the skin layer. Alternatively the pad can have a foam layer and a differential adhesive. A method of manufacturing a resilient coin sorting pad using a tool post grinder on a skin layer of a pad having a foam layer and skin layer is disclosed. Also disclosed are a twist-lock debris blade or cone and a twist-lock cone retaining assembly.
Patent GB-2591230-A (GB)
Title: An interactive module for a toy and a toy including the interactive module
Inventor: BARRY HUGHES
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2020-01-20
Abstract: An interactive module 100 for a toy 300 comprises a controller; a power source operatively connected to the controller; an accelerometer operatively connected to the controller; a user operable button operatively connected to the controller; and a speaker operatively connected to the controller. The controller is operable to be responsive to a user operating the button for a first time, control the speaker to provide a countdown noise; after conclusion of the countdown noise, record accelerometer data for a period of time; and subsequently, when a user operates the button for a second time, control the speaker to provide a noise indicative of recorded accelerometer data. The user operable button (106, figure 4) and speaker (108) may be arranged such that the user operable button is operated by the user depressing the speaker. The toy may be a football.
Patent GB-2592033-A (GB)
Title: Image manipulation
Inventor: Albert Saá-Garriga
IPC: G06T15/02
Filed: 2020-02-13
Abstract: An image manipulation method comprises receiving an input image 202 and obtaining a set of image content descriptors for the input image 204. A data store of related images is then accessed and a group of stored images 208,210 based on similarity between the set of image content descriptors of the groups of stored images and the set of image content descriptors of the input image to retrieve a stored image 216 that is used as a reference image when generating a manipulated image by performing a style transfer 218 operation on the input image. The data store is created based on analysis of activities of at least one user in relation to images. An additional invention of creation at least one data store adapted for image manipulation is also claimed.
Patent GB-2592231-A (GB)
Title: Showerhead Mounting
Inventor: JAMES EDWARD BOURNE
IPC: E03C1/02
Filed: 2020-02-20
Abstract: A showerhead mounting pipe 200 for mounting a wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted showerhead has two ends and a bend 206 of at least 45' between the ends. Each end of the pipe comprises a connector 202, 204 for a showerhead. The pipe is arranged to be cut at a selected location between the two ends so as to provide a suitable portion for use to mount a showerhead. Later embodiments relate to a method of using such a pipe to install a wall-mounted or ceiling mounted showerhead, and a kit of parts including the showerhead mounting pipe.
Patent GB-2596585-A (GB)
Title: Integrity tree for memory security
Inventor: Andreas Lars Sandberg
IPC: G06F21/78
Filed: 2020-07-03
Abstract: A data integrity tree for memory security comprises a plurality of nodes, wherein a linked series of nodes of the data integrity tree protects a data item stored in memory. A parent node in the linked series of nodes comprises a plurality of counters, each associated with a respective child node and providing an input to a protection function associated with the respective child node. A node authentication code protects the plurality of counters in each parent node and is dependent on a counter in a node above the parent node in the data integrity tree. A plurality of hash value child nodes each comprises a plurality of encrypted hash values generated as a function of a respective block of data stored in the memory and as a function of a counter comprised in a node above the hash value child node in the data integrity tree.
Patent GB-2587888-A (GB)
Title: Through mold via frame
Inventor: SEUNGJAE LEE
IPC: H01L23/498
Filed: 2020-07-10
Abstract: A through via mold (TMV) frame including a sheet of epoxy mold compound, having a plurality of holes each extending through the sheet of epoxy mold compound, and a plurality of conductive elements, each extending through a respective one of the holes. The via frame, or interconnect, can be fabricated by drilling through a sheet of epoxy mold compound, filling each of the holes with metal and grinding a surface of the mold to remove excess metal. The via frame can be incorporated into an interposer or package having: a photonic integrated circuit, PIC, 130; an electro-optical chip 155; an integrated circuit 145; the via frame 100, wherein the integrated circuit is electrically connected to vias within the frame and the electro-optical chip.