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Patent GB-2543113-A (GB)
Title: Sensing device
Inventor: Michael James Banach
IPC: G01N27/413
Filed: 2016-03-03
Abstract: A method for producing a sensing device comprising providing a first and second component each comprising a support film 30. The device also comprising one or more of each of the following: A working electrode 6, a counter electrode 10,12, a barrier 24,32 and an array of spacer structures 36 each supported on a support film. Depositing a volume of liquid electrolyte on the first component, laminating the two components so as to spread the electrolyte in the area bounded by the barrier and spacer arrays. The spacer structure may be formed in situ on the respective support film. The barrier may contain adhesive for security the first and second components together. Both first and second components may have adhesive applied and may be successively laminated from increasingly distal portions in a lamination direction such that the adhesive defines arrays of paired lines, each pair converging. The adhesive may define a zig zag line extending in a line perpendicular to the lamination direction. Also included is a claim for a device for sensing a target species comprising the first and second components as created above.
Patent GB-2535054-A (GB)
Title: Tabletop sections for surgical tables
Inventor: JULIE CAMPBELL
IPC: A61G13/12
Filed: 2013-07-12
Abstract: A tabletop section for a surgical table comprising first 107 and second 108 ends with a connector 202 at the first end 107 and first 103 and second 105 sides connecting the ends each with a handle portion wherein a centre of mass of the tabletop section is between the first and second handle portions. The center of gravity may be mid way between the handles and the handles may be formed from recesses in the side walls. The connector 202 may form part of a mechanism wherein a hook engages a peg which can be locked in place by a biased pin operated by a switch on the handles. The locking pin may move in a linear direction parallel to the sides of the tabletop section and a second locking mechanism 204 may be provided. The arrangement is designed to make the section easier to manipulate during transport.
Patent GB-2543875-A (GB)
Title: Light weight construction site retractable noise barrier
Inventor: WAI LUN HO
IPC: E01F8/00
Filed: 2016-06-14
Abstract: The noise barrier 100 comprises at least one mounting pole 211 and at least one panel 101, the panel having a sleeve through which the pole is slidably inserted, the sleeve having two attached wings extending in different directions, each wing movable about the wings attachment to the sleeve between a closed noise barrier position and an open wind passage position, the wings being movable via the force of wind. Also claimed is a method of installing the barrier. Also claimed is a noise barrier comprising a panel having a side openable from against a support by the force of wind, the side having magnets which attach to the support, the magnets being spaced such that when one magnet is attracted towards the support another magnet is brought towards the support. Also claimed is a method of closing the panel of the magnetic noise barrier. The noise barriers may be used adjacent construction sites.
Patent GB-2552001-A (GB)
Title: New air freshening formulation
Inventor: AVIJIT DAS
IPC: C11B9/00
Filed: 2016-07-06
Abstract: An air freshening composition comprises; 30-65 wt.% water, 10-50 wt.% alcohol, 10-30 wt.% of a co-solvent, 0.1-15wt.% of a fragrance composition, and does not contain a surfactant. Preferably, the alcohol is a C1-C4 alcohol, and most preferably ethanol. Preferably, the co-solvent is a glycol ether; preferably either a polypropylene glycol ether or an ethylene glycol ether. In a separate embodiment, the alcohol is ethanol and the co-solvent is dipropylene glycol n-propyl ether (DPnP). In said second embodiment the composition comprises; 48-52 wt.% water, 26-30 wt.% ethanol, 18-22 wt.% DPnP, and 1-3wt.% of a fragrance composition. Either composition may additionally comprise a corrosion inhibitor accounting for less than 0.5 wt.% of the composition. Either embodiment may be combined with a propellant and used in an aerosol canister.
Patent GB-2539355-A (GB)
Title: Formation measurements using nonlinear guided waves
Inventor: Ehsan Khajeh
IPC: G01V1/50
Filed: 2015-03-19
Abstract: An embodiment of a method of estimating a property of an earth formation includes: disposing an acoustic tool in a borehole in an earth formation, the acoustic tool including an acoustic source and at least one acoustic receiver; transmitting acoustic signals into the borehole by the acoustic source, the acoustic signals having at least one linear guided wave mode that propagates along a surface of the borehole; receiving the acoustic signals by at least one receiver; analyzing, by a processor, the acoustic signals to measure non-linear harmonic waves generated by the formation is response to the at least one linear guided wave mode; and estimating a property of the formation based on the measured non-linear harmonic waves.
Patent GB-2547520-A (GB)
Title: Non-linear interactions with backscattered light
Inventor: ARTHUR H HARTOG
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 2016-12-16
Abstract: A system 300 for measuring vibration in a structure comprises first and second lasers 302, 308 that each launch pulses of light of first and second frequencies into a first end of an optical fibre. Backscattering from within the fibre is processed to determine the vibration in the structure. The system may be a heterodyne distributed vibration sensing (hDVS) system using coherent optical time domain reflectometry (OTDR). The first and second lasers may act as pump and probe lasers, wherein the Rayleigh backscatter produced by the probe laser is amplified or attenuated by the pump light by Brillouin amplification or attenuation; this occurs when the frequency offset between the lasers is equal to the Brillouin frequency shift of the fibre, which is a function of fibre temperature and strain. Therefore, by monitoring the intensity of the Rayleigh backscatter, the value the Brillouin shift and thus fibre properties can be inferred. The sensor may be applied in a hydrocarbon production wellbore for measuring seismic signals or noise from flow events.
Patent GB-2558245-A (GB)
Title: Photovoltaic systems
Inventor: FARIS NASHAT SAHAWNEH
IPC: H02S40/22
Filed: 2016-12-22
Abstract: A concentrator photovoltaic (PV) system, comprising: at least one PV module 1 having at least one solar cell; at least one reflector 2 having a reflective surface arranged at a tilt angle configured to reflect solar radiation onto the at least one PV module 1; and a mechanism for adjusting the tilt angle of the reflective surface; wherein the tilt angle of the reflective surface is adjustable relative to horizontal during operation. The system may comprise a temperature sensor. The tilt angle may be dependent on the time of day or year. The PV module may be covered, at least in part, by a film to reflect infrared (IR) radiation. The reflector may be moved so as to cover and protect the PV system. The system may also include a solar thermal collector which can be arranged between adjacent PV modules. The reflective surface may be curved or planar.
Patent GB-2543218-A (GB)
Title: System and method for KVM appliance forming a secure peripheral sharing switch to prevent data leakage
Inventor: MICHAEL J BALDUCCI
IPC: G06F21/84
Filed: 2015-06-24
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a KVM appliance for preventing the passing of status information between a target computer, which is in communication with the KVM appliance, and a peripheral of a user. The KVM appliance may comprise a housing, an indicator supported on the housing, and a main processing unit (MPU) for receiving status information. The MPU monitors status information received by it and determines when the received status information is of a specific type which is used to set the indicator, which in turn apprises the user of a real time status of a feature of the peripheral. When the status information is identified as being of the type to set the indicator, it is then used to set the indicator to indicate the real time status of the feature to the user of the peripheral.
Patent GB-2550656-A (GB)
Title: External vehicle control system
Inventor: JAMES KELLY
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: The invention relates to an external control device 3 for controlling dynamic operation of a vehicle (V see fig 1) from outside the vehicle (V). The control device 3 includes a user interface 19 for receiving user inputs. A processor (41 see fig 3) is provided to generate at least one external control signal in dependence on the user inputs. A transmitter (45 see fig 3) is coupled to the processor (41) and configured to transmit the control signal(s) to a control unit (5 see fig 4) in the vehicle (V) for controlling dynamic operation of the vehicle (V). The processor (41) is configured to modify a control signal in dependence on the location or orientation of the device 3. The disclosure also relates to a vehicle control system 1, to a control unit (5), and to a vehicle (V) and seeks to overcome problems such as disorientation. The device 3 typically includes mounting means (7, 9 see fig 3) for releasably mounting it to the vehicle (V).
Patent GB-2561610-A (GB)
Title: Fire extinguishing liquid
Inventor: TONY CRAWLEY
IPC: A62D1/06
Filed: 2017-04-21
Abstract: A fire extinguishing liquid comprising: one or more of a phosphate, hydrogen phosphate or dihydrogen phosphate salt; a hydrogen carbonate salt; and a sulphate salt. The fire extinguishing liquid may also comprise monopropylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol), allowing operation at lower temperatures without freezing. Preferably, the fire extinguishing liquid comprises diammonium hydrogen phosphate ((NH4)2HPO4), ammonium bicarbonate (NH4HCO3) and ammonium sulphate ((NH4)2SO4). The salts may be dissolved in a liquid vehicle, preferably water. The fire extinguishing liquid may also comprise a firefighting foam component, preferably an aqueous film forming foam (AFFF). A method of manufacturing a fire extinguishing liquid is also claimed, comprising the step of mixing one or more of a phosphate, hydrogen phosphate or dihydrogen phosphate salt; a hydrogen carbonate salt; a sulphate salt; and a liquid vehicle. The use of propylene glycol as a freezing-point depressing additive in said fire extinguishing liquid is also claimed. A fire extinguisher containing said fire extinguishing liquid and a method of extinguishing a fire using said fire extinguishing liquid are also claimed. The fire extinguishing liquid of the invention is operable over a wide range of temperatures and is particularly useful in cold climates.
Patent GB-2564632-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing
Inventor: Robert Hygate
IPC: G07F13/02
Filed: 2017-05-04
Abstract: The apparatus 40 for dispensing a liquid comprises: a liquid inlet 404; a liquid outlet 406; a liquid flow control means 408; a liquid flow meter 410; and a power source 414, the apparatus additionally comprising: electronic credit payment receiving means comprising: a near field communication (NFC) means 402; credit management means; and electronic control means. The flow control means may be a solenoid switch, the flow meter may be a Hall effect meter, and the power source may be a solar collection means. Also disclosed is a method for dispensing liquid comprising presenting an electronic credit storage means, preferably a mobile phone or NFC card, to a liquid dispenser and receiving a volume of liquid if there are sufficient electronic credits. Also disclosed is a method for the distribution of electronic credits comprising: a credit supply means controlled by a central authority; a secure computer network controlling and monitoring the credits; and transfer of credits from the central authority to primary credit storage means, subsequently to secondary credit storage means, and subsequently to the liquid dispenser.
Patent GB-2566248-A (GB)
Title: Optoelectronic Switch
Inventor: ANDREW GEORGE RICKMAN
IPC: H04Q11/00
Filed: 2017-05-25
Abstract: An optoelectronic switch for switching data from a source external client device to a destination external client device is provided, including: an array of client-side transceivers, each having an array of client-facing optical ports to connect to an external client device, and an array of leaf-facing electrical ports; an array of leaf switches, each including an array of client-side electrical ports and an array of fabric-side electrical ports; a first electrical interconnecting region providing electrical connections between the leaf-facing electrical ports of the client-side transceivers and the client-side electrical ports of the leaf switches, an array of fabric-side transceivers, each having an array of leaf-facing electrical ports, and an array of fabric-facing optical ports; a second electrical interconnecting region providing electrical connections between the fabric-side electrical ports of the leaf switches and the leaf-facing electrical ports of the fabric-side transceivers; an array of spine switches, each including an array of fabric-facing optical ports; and an optical fabric providing connections between the fabric-facing optical ports of the fabric-side transceivers and the fabric-facing optical ports of the spine switches. Also disclosed is an integrated circuit for use in a spine switch of an optoelectronic switch.
Patent GB-2562790-A (GB)
Title: Emergency lighting converter
Inventor: DEEPAK MAKWANA
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 2017-05-22
Abstract: An emergency lighting converter is used in lighting applications for operation from an energy storage device in case of mains failure. The converter comprises a charger circuit configured to charge the energy storage device 2 and a microcontroller circuit configured to control the charger circuit. A light driver circuit 12 is implemented as a coupled inductor boost circuit topology. The microcontroller circuit is further configured to control a switch 27 of the boost circuit based on a zero crossing of a measured inductor current so as to operate the converter in a boundary conduction mode.
Patent GB-2562802-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor drive assembly
Inventor: TERENCE BRATTON
IPC: B65G21/14
Filed: 2017-05-26
Abstract: A conveyor apparatus (1, Fig 28) having a base frame 7 supporting an extendable frame 9 and a drive assembly 4 with a rotatable drive mechanism 20. Drive mechanism 20 comprises a plurality of frame-engaging portions 21 such as teeth that engage with a plurality of drive-engaging portions 23 such as sockets. When drive mechanism 20 rotates the first base frame 7 or extendable frame portion 9 is displaced with respect to a second so as to extend or retract. Mechanism 20 may include first and second plates 22 that are circular / disc-shaped and which are connected to the plurality of frame-engaging portions 21. An arrangement where the extendable frame is pivoted so as to provide an curved configuration (Fig 33) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2549634-A (GB)
Title: A mattress or mattress topper
Inventor: STEPHEN ANDREW MIDGLEY
IPC: A47C31/10
Filed: 2017-06-19
Abstract: A mattress comprising a core layer 110, a quilt layer 122A, and an upholstery layer 120 between them comprising a moisture transport layer 124A and a moisture holding layer 124B where the holding layer has a greater water absorbency by weight than the transport layer and the transport layer is formed of a pleated non-woven web of fibres. Also claimed is a mattress topper without the core layer. Preferably the fibres of the holding layer are smaller and less densely packed than the fibres of the transport layer. Preferably the fibres of the non-woven web in the transport layer are in an anisotropic arrangement. In use the transport layer draws sweat away by capillary action and it is absorbed by the holding layer- it can then evaporate away when the mattress is not in use.
Patent GB-2565531-A (GB)
Title: Film for floor coverings
Inventor: GARY WILSON
IPC: B32B27/30
Filed: 2017-07-31
Abstract: A film for use in resilient floor coverings comprising a first layer (a) with a shore D hardness of 60-80 at 20 ºC and a second layer with a shore D hardness of 40-65 at 20 ºC. The first layer may contain a plasticiser, the weight percent of which may be 20%, or less, optionally 0 – 16% or less and preferably 0.1 to 14%. The first layer may be a rigid layer, may comprise a thermoplastic which may be selected from ethylene methracrylate (EMA), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyurethane (PU). acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) or most preferred, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), The first layer may have a thickness of 12-600 microns. The second layer may comprise a plasticiser in weight percentages of 7-40, preferably 8-36 and most preferably 10-30. The thickness of the second layer may be 125 microns or more, it may further comprise a thermoplastic chosen from the list above, most preferably PVC. The first layer ay comprise a third layer and a print layer(d), the second layer may comprise a wear layer (b) , a backing layer (e) or a combination thereof. The backing layer may comprise a filler.
Patent GB-2565555-A (GB)
Title: Sliding component and method
Inventor: William Bisgrove
IPC: F16C17/24
Filed: 2017-08-15
Abstract: A sliding component 100, for example a bearing shell for an internal combustion engine, comprises a substrate in which an electrically-insulating substrate portion 130 extends between the front surface and the rear surface of the substrate. A connector 140, which is configured to extend through the electrically-insulating substrate portion 130 of the substrate, provides an electrical connection through the substrate from an electrical component 160 arranged at the front surface of the substrate. The electrical component may be a resistor which acts as a wear sensor. Alternatively it may be a thermocouple or a strain sensor. The substrate may include a groove which extends over a portion of the front surface, such that the insulating substrate portion extends between the groove and the rear surface of the substrate. The groove may have ramped end sections. Its first end may have an angular position at least 8 degrees from a first joint face and its second end may be positioned less than 80 degrees from the first joint face. A connector component for use in a sliding component, and a method of manufacture of a sliding component are also provided.
Patent GB-2555272-A (GB)
Title: Micro-structured fiber optic cable for downhole sensing
Inventor: YONG ZENG
IPC: E21B47/135
Filed: 2015-07-30
Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for sensing and communicating sensed downhole parameters using a hybrid micro-structured fiber optic cable are provided. The micro-structured fiber optic cable may be used to communicate and/or amplify sensor signals indicative of the sensed downhole parameters. These sensed downhole parameters may include one or more of a downhole temperature, pressure, magnetic field, electromagnetic energy, radioactivity, telemetry signal, or some other downhole measurement. The micro-structured fiber optic cable may include opto-electronic circuitry built into the internal structure of the cable for modulating the optical signal based on the sensed parameters. The opto-electronic circuitry may include diodes, triodes, and other components that are communicatively coupled to external sensors used to measure downhole parameters. The opto-electronic circuitry may include an internal sensor in the form of a functional material disposed within the micro-structured fiber optic cable for measuring downhole parameters.
Patent GB-2561044-A (GB)
Title: Agent and method for hair cleansing
Inventor: THORSTEN KNAPPE
IPC: A61Q5/02
Filed: 2017-11-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition that includes, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition, a) from about 2.0 to about 10 wt.% starch particles b) from about 2.0 to about 10 wt.% ethanol c) from about 80 to about 96 wt.% propellant; wherein the starch particles include, relative to the weight of the starch particles, al) from about 65 to about 98 wt.% starch, and a2) from about 1.0 to about 30 wt.% pigment. Most preferably, the particles have a coating of pigment. Preferably, the starch is a rice starch. The composition, which may be a dry shampoo, may further comprise oil (e.g polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMSO)), a tenside (e.g. cetyltrimethyl ammonium chloride). Also claimed is the use of the composition for cleaning keratinous fibres (e.g. human hair) and a method of cleaning keratinous fibres.
Patent GB-2556233-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable time duration for driving pulse-width modulation (PWM) output to reduce thermal noise
Inventor: JOHN L MELANSON
IPC: H03M1/82
Filed: 2016-06-19
Abstract: Noise introduced in an output signal of a pulse-width modulator (PWM) may be reduced by changing the time duration that a switch is driving the output node. Because the power supplies coupled to the switches are the source of noise in the output signal of the PWM, the time duration that the power supplies are driving the output may be reduced to obtain a subsequent reduction in noise in the output signal. For example, when a small signal is desired to be output by the PWM, the switches may be operated for shorter time durations. Thus, the switches couple the noise sources to ground for a duration of a cycle to reduce contribution of noise to the output. But, when a larger signal is desired to be output by the PWM, the switches may be operated for longer time durations or the conventional time durations described above.
Patent GB-2561286-A (GB)
Title: Identifying human interaction with a computer
Inventor: DARRELL JOHN MARJORAM
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2018-02-08
Abstract: This application is for a method of detecting genuine human interaction. It works by receiving data that is indicative of interaction events, such as mouse movement, touching a touch pad, key presses and so on 910. It then processes, or parses the data 920 to extract user-interface (UI) cues, which are collections of multiple events, such as pressing and releasing a key. It then determines for each UI cue a type indicative of the type of interaction with respect to the computer, and determines a fingerprint that can identify a plurality of UI cues 930, which may be done using heuristics or a hash function. It then may check a store for stored fingerprints 940 to determine if the interaction is a replay of a previous user interaction with the device 950. In another embodiment it may determine if the user is human by classifying the UI cues as human or not, and if the number of human UI cues is above or below a threshold determines that the user is a human or not.
Patent GB-2557099-A (GB)
Title: Retrievable inflatable bridge plug with separate seal and anchor components
Inventor: Christopher R Matthews-Ewald
IPC: E21B33/134
Filed: 2016-06-10
Abstract: A retrievable inflatable plug system features distinct seal and anchor elements where the seal element features overlapping ribs preferably metallic and preferably overlapping. The ribs extend the substantial length of the packer and are disposed under the annularly shaped sealing element. The anchor features exposed continuous ribs extending from opposed ends with one or more stiffener rings disposed on the exposed ribs. The elements can be inflated separately or together and include valving systems to allow deflation for selective removal of the plug to put a well back into service.