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Patent GB-2545392-A (GB)
Title: Framed heat sealable strip
Inventor: PAUL FRANCIS DAY
IPC: B65D53/08
Filed: 2015-10-20
Abstract: A support frame assembly for sealing and supporting a single row of individual tubes 13 comprising a substantially rigid sealing strip frame 11 adapted to fit over the top of the row of individual tubes and a heat sealable film 12 for sealing to the tops of the individual tubes, the heat sealable film being attached to the rigid sealing strip frame by attachment means 124, 127, 128, 129, 130 wherein after heat sealing the film attaches to the top of the tubes such that the row of individual tubes and the support frame assembly form an integral unit. The frame may include ribs which form apertures in the frame through which individual tubes fit. The attachment means are ideally lugs or projections that are raised above the profile of the frame wherein the lugs melt during heat sealing so that the film becomes bonded to both the tops of the tubes and the perimeter of the frame.
Patent GB-2529586-A (GB)
Title: Mitigating annular pressure buildup using temperature-activated polymeric particulates
Inventor: RAVI KRISHNA M
IPC: C09K8/40
Filed: 2014-07-10
Abstract: A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one embodiment, a method that comprises providing a treatment fluid comprising a carrier fluid and temperature-activated polymeric particulates, wherein a compressible gas is trapped in the polymeric particulates; and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore annulus.
Patent GB-2528819-A (GB)
Title: Managing strain on a downhole cable
Inventor: THOMAS SEAN GREGORY
IPC: E21B19/02
Filed: 2013-07-23
Abstract: Techniques for managing strain on a downhole cable, such as a slickline or wireline, include a wire coupled with a communication line, such as a fiber optic cable or metallic (or non-metallic) conductor. In one example, a downhole cable includes a wire to support a downhole tool string; and a communication line non-linearly coupled with the wire, the communication line sized to communicate instructions, that include at least one of logic or data to the downhole tool, and elongate based on an axial force that acts on the downhole cable.
Patent GB-2547193-A (GB)
Title: An electrically-powered, subsea tool assembly
Inventor: KEITH STUART ELLIOT
IPC: F15B21/00
Filed: 2016-02-09
Abstract: An electrically powered subsea tool assembly 1 comprising a tool 2 and a hydraulic actuator 3 for the tool. A pump 10 supplies hydraulic fluid to the actuator and is located within a sealed chamber 20 to which the tool is externally attached. A battery operated motor 19 is provided for the pump along with a pressure compensator 15 that comprises a source of hydraulic fluid for the pump. The pressure compensator equalizes the pressure at a hydraulic input 17 of the pump with the external subsea pressure. The tool may reset automatically after actuation by a spring. The actuator may include a hydraulic piston, which the pressure compensator is connected to either side of. A valve 16 on the driven side may be closed during actuation of the tool and opened when the tool is resetting.
Patent GB-2549691-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle hanger
Inventor: GRAHAM HANNATH
IPC: B62H3/12
Filed: 2016-03-18
Abstract: A hanger for hanging a bicycle and, in particular, a cycle storage hanger or bracket. The hanger comprises a mounting 1 for attaching the hanger to a structure, a lower jaw 3 and an upper jaw 7. The lower jaw 3 is attached to the mounting 1 for receiving a portion of the bicycle and being moveable downward relative to the mounting 1. The upper jaw 7 is moveable from an open position, where the portion of the bicycle can be withdrawn from the lower jaw 3, to a closed position for retaining the portion of the bicycle received by the lower jaw 3. The downward movement of the lower jaw 3 moves the upper jaw 7 into the closed position. The upper jar 7 may be moved by the interaction of a rack 8 and pinion 9. An integrated lock 6 may also be included.
Patent GB-2533893-A (GB)
Title: Single frequency network broadcast for mission-critical services on LTE
Inventor: BRADLEY M HIBEN
IPC: H04W72/00
Filed: 2014-10-20
Abstract: A method for transmitting data in a single-frequency network in a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network includes receiving media for broadcast in a broadcast area of a plurality of broadcast areas associated with a single-frequency network, wherein the broadcast area comprises a plurality of cells; identifying a subset of defined broadcast resources for broadcasting the media to the broadcast area; broadcasting the media to the broadcast area using the subset of defined broadcast resources; and broadcasting a null pattern on the subset of defined broadcast resources in adjacent broadcast areas to the broadcast area. An associated LTE network and broadcast controller are also described.
Patent GB-2537509-A (GB)
Title: Methods and compositions to use shape changing polymers in subterranean formations
Inventor: SHARATH SAVARI
IPC: C09K8/516
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: A wellbore treatment fluid containing lost circulation materials and methods for using the treatment fluid, the fluid including a carrier fluid and shape changing polymer structures. The shape changing polymer structures may be folded or rolled into various cross-sectional surface area reducing configurations and are capable of reversibly extending and reversibly contracting with changes in temperature. The materials forming the shape changing polymer structures may include at least one selected from poly[ethylene-co-(vinyl acetate)], poly(ω-pentadecalactone), poly(ε-caprolactone), and copolymers thereof. A method for utilizing the treatment fluid for creation or maintenance of a well includes forming or providing the treatment fluid and introducing the treatment fluid into a borehole.
Patent GB-2540855-A (GB)
Title: Extensible bracelet
Inventor: ENNIO SCANDOLARO
IPC: A44C5/08
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: An extensible bracelet formed by a plurality of links arranged annularly and an elastic ring, wherein each link has a female element 30 at a first end and a male element 40 at a second end, the male element comprising a slot 41 extending in the annular direction and the female element comprising a side hole 31 and a pin which extends through the hole and the opening of the slot in order to connect the male and female elements. Preferably each female element has an annular opening and a cavity to receive the male element of the adjacent link. Preferably the bracelet is made of precious metals.
Patent GB-2551523-A (GB)
Title: Livelock recovery circuit
Inventor: ASHISH DARBARI
IPC: G06F11/30
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: A livelock recovery circuit 104 monitors control signals of a processor 102 and causes the processor to transition to a known safe state when live-lock is detected. The circuit includes detection logic 108 to detect that the processor is in livelock when it has illegally repeated an instruction; and transition logic 110 to cause the processor to transition to a safe state when livelock has been detected. The detection can be based on: the frequency of repetition exceeding a threshold; fetching the same instruction two times within a predetermined number of consecutive fetches; fetching an instruction from the same address between a start and a stop event, e.g. the processor being in an idle state. Known states can be idle states and transitions to them may comprise invoking an interrupt. The processor can be single cycled non pipelineed or pipelined. Uses include system-on-chips (SoCs) implementing complex finite state machines (FSM).
Patent GB-2552698-A (GB)
Title: Gasket
Inventor: KIEREN SCHNEIDER
IPC: F16L17/08
Filed: 2016-08-04
Abstract: A metal gasket 14 for providing a sealing connection between two pipes. The gasket has two opposing side surfaces 30, each side surface having an annular recess 36 for receiving an annular sealing member, which may be elastomeric. The gasket also has an outer circumferential surface 26 with an annular rib portion 32, and an inner circumferential surface 28 with an annular channel 34. A first pair of annular tapered surfaces 38, 40 extend between the side surfaces and the outer circumferential surface; and a second pair of annular tapered surfaces 42, 44 between the side surfaces and the inner circumferential surface. The first pair of tapered surfaces may be tapered at an angle which is shallower that the second pair of tapered surfaces. Also disclosed is a sealing assembly with the abovementioned metal gasket as well as an annular seal plate for retaining the gasket coaxially within, the seal plate having an annular recess in its inner surface to retain the gaskets rib. It is envisaged that primary usage of the metal gasket is in subsea environments providing a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal.
Patent GB-2552227-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible and stretchable storage bag
Inventor: FU-TSUN LIN
IPC: A47D9/00
Filed: 2016-09-08
Abstract: The collapsible and stretchable storage bag comprises two end panels 11, 12 and a soft crib 13. The end panels 11, 12 have inner sides facing each other and a zipper 111, 121 that combines the end panels 11, 12 when in the collapsed state. The soft crib 13 is connected to the inner sides of the end panels 11, 12 with crib bumpers 131 extending upwards so that the soft crib 13 is surrounded by the end panels 11, 12 and the crib bumpers 131. This creates a space for a baby or young infant to be held when it is not able to walk and saves the parent from the strain of carrying them unaided. The expansion of the bag moves one of the ends panels 11, 12 away from the other 12, 11. A soft flap 4 may cover the opening at the top of the expanded bag.
Patent GB-2541149-A (GB)
Title: Position determination device, leak detection system, position determination method, and computer-readable recording medium
Inventor: HIROFUMI INOUE
IPC: G01N29/14
Filed: 2015-06-11
Abstract: Provided are a position determination device, and the like, for specifying vibration measurement positions for specifying a leak position. A position determination device (100) has a feature value extraction unit for extracting, on the basis of each pipe vibration detected by a plurality of detection units, feature values for each of the detected vibrations, and a measurement position determination unit for determining the measurement positions of at least two detection units on the basis of the feature values.
Patent GB-2557953-A (GB)
Title: Triple rig
Inventor: CHARLES H COISH
IPC: B63H9/08
Filed: 2016-12-19
Abstract: A sailing boat has a mast 2 mounted amidships with a transverse crossbeam 3 or yard mounted substantially at the top of the mast and extending outward towards the sides of the hull(s) 1. Port and starboard side sails or jibs 8 may be located about forestays 6 and 7 that are attached to the crossbeam ends 4 and 5 and extend forward to the sides of the boat. A main or headsail 9 may be located to the centre or middle of the crossyard and may extend forward substantially to the bow 11 of the ship via a forestay or mainstay 10. All the sails may be loose footed or may use a pole beam to support them. The arrangement is intended increase sail area, to eliminate the need to store alterative sails on board the ship and to provide unrestricted access when tacking. The rig may be used on single or multihull boats Fig 2.
Patent GB-2544693-A (GB)
Title: Cable for conveying radiofrequency and/or microwave frequency energy to an electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: H01B11/18
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: A hollow coaxial transmission line cable transmits radiofrequency and/or microwave frequency energy to an electrosurgical instrument. The hollow cable is provided with electrical connectors for forming a bipolar electrical connection with an electrosurgical instrument that fits within, e.g. slides relative to, the hollow coaxial cable. The connectors are conductive protrusions extending in an axial direction on opposite sides of the cable. The protrusions can be tabs, fins, rods, pins, strips or wires which engage corresponding terminals on the instrument. The cable can be used with multiple instruments. The transmission line structure of the invention can make use of a porous dielectric material (41, fig 4) between the two tubular conductors (43, 45, fig 4). One or both of the tubular conductors may comprise a braided conductive material (fig 5). The transmission line structure may have a smaller diameter over a length adjacent to the remote end of the cable (fig 7).
Patent GB-2546913-A (GB)
Title: Method of scoring
Inventor: LEON JURGENS SMUTS
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2015-09-23
Abstract: A method of arranging participants' event predictions in a participation event in which multiple participants participate to predict an outcome of the participation event, which method includes receiving a first participant identity registration associated with a first participant, linking the first participant's identity registration with at least one other participant identity registration associated with at least one other participant, receiving event predictions from the first participant and the at least one other participant and collating the event predictions from the first participant with the event predictions from the at least one other participant.
Patent GB-2554998-A (GB)
Title: Selective amplifier
Inventor: TAKUNORI TAIRA
IPC: H01S3/23
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: A multi-mode laser beam 8A and an excitation beam 34A for amplification are imputed to an amplification gain medium 62 in a relationship in which their optical axes match each other. An effective beam diameter of the excitation beam for amplification is smaller than an effective beam diameter of the multi-mode laser beam. As a result, a laser beam of a part of modes included in the multi-mode laser progressing in a radiation range of the excitation beam 34A for amplification is selectively amplified. Laser beam 40A subjected to mode cleaning is thereby outputted.
Patent GB-2560797-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder cable lid lock and bird feeder with the same
Inventor: MARKO K LUBIC
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2018-01-19
Abstract: A bird feeder having a feed reservoir body with a removable lid having an aperture therein, and a wire or cable 18 threaded through the aperture by which the feeder is suspended in use. the bird feeder comprising a cable lid lock 20 includes a threaded bolt 32 having an axial hole through 42 which the hanging cable 18 is fed and an internally threaded base element 24 in abutment with the lid and having a bore with a diminishing diameter (e.g. stepped or tapered) that receives the bolt. The bolt has a relief 44 cut in the shank to form at least two arms 36a,b on different sides of the cable. The arms 36a,b are pressed toward one another as the bolt is tightened into the diminishing diameter base element bore, squeezing the cable where it extends through the bolt and exerting a significant force normal to the cable that, with the coefficient of friction, creates a very effective locking action on the cable to secure the lid against the feed reservoir body. A method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2566130-A (GB)
Title: Robot weld positioning device
Inventor: GUANGZHONG FANG
IPC: B23K37/047
Filed: 2017-09-25
Abstract: A robot weld positioning device, comprising: a clamping assembly for securing a work piece to be welded; a rotating plate (1) relatively fixed to the clamping assembly, and a rotating and positioning device for rotating and securing the rotating plate (1). The rotating and positioning device comprises a fixed shaft (21) and a positioning component. The fixed shaft (21) is fixed on the rotating plate (1). The rotating plate (1) can rotate with the fixed shaft (21) as the center. The rotating plate (1) is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (11). The plurality of positioning holes (11) are intermittently provided in a ring formation with the axis of the fixed shaft (21) as the center. The positioning component comprises a positioning shaft (3). The positioning shaft (3) is subject to a force to move axially and to move one end of the positioning shaft (3) into the positioning hole (11). Providing a rotating plate for controlling rotation of the work piece to be welded facilitates a welding robot to perform multi-directional welding on the work piece to be welded, removing the need for additional welding robots. The invention thereby raises welding efficiency, improves welding quality, and greatly reduces costs.
Patent GB-2555067-A (GB)
Title: Marker deployment
Inventor: YUSUF MUHAMMAD
IPC: G08B19/00
Filed: 2013-10-02
Abstract: A fire suppressing system is disclosed which is operable in two modes. The system may be operable in fire suppressing mode to supply fire suppressant material (6) to the one or more spray heads and in marker deployment mode to supply fire suppressant material and a marker (7) to the one or more spray heads. In fire suppressing mode, the system may supply the fire suppressant material for a long period of time, for example, a few tens of minutes. In marker deployment mode the system supplies the fire suppressant material and marker to the spray heads for a short period of time, for example, a few tens of seconds.
Patent GB-2571117-A (GB)
Title: An improved subsea electric actuator
Inventor: GUY RICHARD MORGAN
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 2018-02-16
Abstract: A subsea electric actuator comprising an electric motor, a drive connection from an output of the motor to an input shaft 51 of a two speed gearbox, and a switching mechanism to switch the gearing ratio in the gearbox from a first gearing ratio to a second different gearing ratio delivered to an output shaft 52 of the gearbox. The gearbox may be a planetary gearbox comprising an outer ring gear with inwardly extending teeth, a central sun gear 43 with outwardly extending teeth, and at least one planet gear 44/49 between the ring gear and central sun gear. The switching mechanism may comprise a brake 47 to lock the sun gear to the planet gear and a clutch mechanism 48 to selectively release the sun gear and the at least on planet gear.
Patent GB-2571959-A (GB)
Title: RFID pet identification
Inventor: STEVE MARTIN BROOKS
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2018-03-14
Abstract: A method of tuning a tuned circuit for a pet product (for example, a pet door such as a cat flap or dog flap) for reading an RFID carried by a pet, where the antenna frequency is made equal to the resonant frequency when the circuit is located in air, then detuning the circuit by a set amount until the final tuning is substantially at the point where the sensing distance for air and sensing distance for metal are equal. The antenna frequency is made equal to the resonant frequency when the circuit is located in metal, then over tuned the circuit by a set amount until the final tuning substantially at the point where the sensing distance for air and sensing distance for metal are equal. The circuit may also be manually adjustable.
Patent GB-2564541-A (GB)
Title: Gate shift register and organic light emitting diode display including the same
Inventor: SHINJI TAKASUGI
IPC: G11C19/28
Filed: 2018-05-15
Abstract: A gate shift register and an organic light emitting diode display including the same are disclosed. The gate shift register includes first and second stages, STGn, STGn+1, that output image display gate pulses during a writing period and selectively output a sensing gate pulse in a vertical blanking interval. The first stage includes nodes Q1, Qbo and M and a first sensing control block, BK1a, which activates Q1 in accordance with the voltage of M and a global reset signal. The first stage also includes a second sensing control block, BK1b, which deactivates Qbo in accordance with the voltage of M and the global reset signal. The second stage includes nodes Q2 and Qbe and a third sensing control block, BK1a, which activates Q2 in accordance with the voltage of M and the global reset signal. The second stage also includes a fourth sensing control block, BK1b, which deactivates Qbe in accordance with the voltage of M and the global reset signal. The first stage and the second stage share part of a drive circuit configuration with each other.
Patent GB-2578175-A (GB)
Title: The zeus project
Inventor: ANUJ SHARMA
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2019-02-20
Abstract: Wearing augmented reality headgear with holographic projection capability as user will see a hologram box which accesses the invention known as project Zeus. From this box a user has access to any feature relating to global healthcare assets following which data pertaining to it will be displayed in holographic enabled for user interaction. The system may link to the internet or mobile communication networks and includes language translation by means of artificial intelligence. The invention provides a descriptive, predictive, prescriptive and cognitive (fully autonomous) analytic and operative capabilities for global healthcare ecosystems at any place by an authorized user, displaying live hologram projections digital assets of all on field physical assets including humans using augmented/mixed-Reality for creating live digital twins of all available physical assets including humans in real world complete with monitoring, visualization, communication, operations and execution capabilities
Patent GB-2582755-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle body member comprising a sensor array
Inventor: ASHUTOSH TOMAR
IPC: G01S15/93
Filed: 2019-03-29
Abstract: A vehicle body member comprising an ultrasonic sensor array and a method of making the device. The sensor on the vehicle body member comprises a substrate 202, wherein the substrate is the vehicle body member or arranged to be attached to a vehicle body member. The substrate having at least one electrically conductive pathway 104 attached to its surface including one or more contact elements 106. At least one piezo electric film 108 in electrical contact with the one or more contact elements forms the ultrasonic elements making up the array. The vehicle body member or the substrate may comprise one or more cavities 204, the contact elements being coincident with the cavities. The cavities preferably being configured to reflect an anti-phase wave to the ultrasonic elements. The conductive pathways preferably have at least a portion arranged in a digitated (fig 3A) or interdigitated (fig 3B) structure.
Patent GB-2570820-A (GB)
Title: Macromolecular conductive wear-resistant composite board and manufacturing process thereof
Inventor: KAI HUANG
IPC: B32B15/085
Filed: 2018-08-13
Abstract: The wear resistant board comprises a matrix layer, an intermediate layer and a macromolecular, conductive, inner layer. The matrix and intermediate layers are integrally sintered. The conductive layer overall wraps the intermediate layer, which contains holes, preferably tensile through holes. The preferred holes are tapered, stretched, and punched at equal distances. The matrix is preferably steel. The intermediate layer is preferably copper. The preferred inner layer comprises 25% polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), 10% glass fibre, 60% graphite and 5% molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) and has resistance < 1000 Ω. Production of the board using an electric furnace at 900-930 °C in a protective atmosphere of 70% hydrogen (H2) and 30% nitrogen (N2) at 0.7-0.8 mPa is also claimed. The polymeric composition is injected into the holes in the intermediate layer, before the board is rolled and plasticised at 380 °C. The board is used in machinery, cars, high-speed trains and aeroplanes.