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Patent GB-2562381-A (GB)
Title: Oil-in-water emulsions
Inventor: PATRICK BRUNELLE
IPC: C10L1/32
Filed: 2018-05-10
Abstract: The invention relates to oil-in-water (water continuous) emulsions that can be used as fuels, and which have high static and dynamic stability. The oil-in-water emulsion comprises a primary surfactant and a polymeric stabiliser. The polymeric stabiliser is a cationic polymer, in particular monomers comprising dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate or dialkylaminoalkyl methacrylate quaternary salts, or dialkylaminoalkylacrylamides or methacrylamides and their quaternary salts. The oil is dispersed in the aqueous phase and the emulsion has the following characteristics: an average droplet size (D[4,3]) in the range of 3 to 15 µm; less than 3wt% of the droplets have a particle size greater than 125 µm; a viscosity greater than 50 and up to 700 mPas at 50°C and 20 S-1; and a static stability of less than 5% residue after centrifugation at 50°C and 2000g for 30 minutes. The oil phase may be a hydrocarbon-containing oil having a viscosity of up to 300000 cSt at 100°C. The emulsion can comprise an organic acid, such as methanesulfonic acid and formic acid. The primary surfactant may be one or more of: fatty alkyl amines, ethoxylated fatty alkylamines, ethoxylated fatty alkyl monoamines, methylated fatty alkyl monoamines, methylated fatty alkyl amines, and quaternary fatty alkyl amines.
Patent GB-2574039-A (GB)
Title: A power distribution system for a marine vessel
Inventor: IGOR STRASHNY
IPC: B63H21/17
Filed: 2018-05-24
Abstract: A power distribution system 11 for a marine vessel (10, Fig 1) that aids in the dynamic positioning of the vessel comprises auxiliary, first and second buses 30, 31, 32, and first and second propulsors/propulsion units 12, 14 for propelling the marine vessel; a first power generation system 50 that’s electrically connected to the first bus 31 and operably connected to the first propulsor 12; and, a second power generation system 60 that’s electrically connected to the second bus 32 and operably connected to the second propulsor 14. The first and second buses 31, 32 are electrically connected to the auxiliary bus 30 such that electrical power is transferable between the first and second power generation systems 50, 60 for driving the first and/or second propulsors 12, 14. A method is also disclosed that comprises the step of transferring the generated electrical power from the first and/or second power generation system to the second/first system via the auxiliary, first and second buses; and operating the second/first power generation system to receive the electrical power and then supply mechanical power to drive the second and/or first propulsors.
Patent GB-2561767-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic washing unit for hard endoscope
Inventor: Yong Chang Liu
IPC: B08B3/12
Filed: 2016-04-12
Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasonic washing unit for a hard endoscope. The ultrasonic washing unit comprises a housing, a washing sink (2), an ultrasonic system, a liquid adding system, a suction system, a control system, an automatic water feeding and draining system, and a washing basket (8). The housing comprises a left housing (101), a right housing (102), a left panel (103), a right panel (104), a base plate (105) and a support (106). A sink body of the washing sink (2) is installed on the right housing (102) and the bottom of the sink body of the washing sink (2) is inclined by a pre-set angle. The washing basket (8) is placed in the washing sink (2). The ultrasonic washing unit for a hard endoscope mainly improves the existing washing manner, so that hard endoscope-type cavity instruments are washed by machine instead of by hand, greatly saving manpower and material resources, and improving the washing efficiency of the instruments.
Patent GB-2561779-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft device
Inventor: MATTHEW ROSE
IPC: F01M11/04
Filed: 2016-12-16
Abstract: A vehicle drain plug anti-theft device, comprises a support portion for attaching to a head portion of a vehicle drain plug; a sleeve mountable to the support portion such that the sleeve is rotatable relative to the support portion and such that, in use, the sleeve covers the head portion of the vehicle drain plug to prevent access to said head portion of the vehicle drain plug; and a retaining portion configured to substantially prevent separation of the support portion and the sleeve.
Patent GB-2572469-A (GB)
Title: Charging electric vehicles
Inventor: TIMOTHY PETER MARTIN
IPC: B60L53/31
Filed: 2019-01-21
Abstract: An apparatus 301 for charging electric vehicles (EVs) includes: a housing 302 with side panels 303 and top edges 304; a rechargeable battery contained within the housing; a roof 305 attached to the top of the housing; and at least one charging cable 306 that is connectable, via a vehicle connector, to an EV to charge the EV. The roof includes an extension that extends over at least one of the top edges. The charging cable extends down from the extension, the charging cable being configured to support the vehicle connector above ground when not connected to the EV. The charging cable may be of such length that the vehicle connector is supported above ground level, when not connected to an EV, by the charging cable and the extension. The charging cable may be supported by a retractable device 308 which extends upon application of a manual force to facilitate connection to an EV. The retractable device retracts to support the vehicle connector above ground level when the connector is disconnected from the EV and the manual force is removed. A body of the retractable device may be attached to the extension, with a cord retractably extending from the body. The charging cable is movably supported within a ring secured to an extending end of the cord.
Patent GB-2567585-A (GB)
Title: Remote field eddy current tools
Inventor: AHMED ELSAYED FOUDA
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 2016-10-24
Abstract: Apparatus and methods to investigate a multiple nested conductive pipe structure can be implemented in a variety of applications. An electromagnetic pulsed tool disposed in the multiple nested conductive pipe structure in a wellbore can make a set of log measurements and provide a measured log at different depths in the multiple nested conductive pipe structure. The total thickness of the multiple nested conductive pipes can be determined at each depth in the measured log using a remote field eddy current look-up curve. The remote field eddy current look-up curve can be correlated to a remote field eddy current regime in time-domain associated with time decay response. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
Patent GB-2573608-A (GB)
Title: Load following and frequency control system and nuclear power plant having such system
Inventor: Shunsuke Konno
IPC: G21D3/12
Filed: 2019-02-27
Abstract: A load following and frequency control system includes rod control and information system 14 that controls positions of control rods, reactor recirculation flow control system 12 that controls circulation of cooling water in a reactor, electro hydraulic control system 11 that controls apertures of the turbine control valves 6 installed in the main steam line leading steam generated in the reactor into the turbine 8a, and the turbine bypass valves 7 installed in the bypass line branched from the main steam line and connected to the condenser 9, and a switching system 16 which selects one of or a combination of the two of the plant power variation methods using rod control and information system, reactor recirculation flow control system, and electro hydraulic control system according to the operation state of the reactor and the amount of change and the change rate of a turbine speed.
Patent GB-2569717-A (GB)
Title: Healthcare monitoring method and system secure communication of patient data
Inventor: Nina Sellberg
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2017-09-05
Abstract: There is provided a method in a healthcare monitoring system for anonymous communication of patient data associated with a patient from an electronic user device, using a patient application implemented in the electronic user device, to a host server, using a host application implemented in the host server, via a wireless network, and identification of the patient associated with the patient data after the patient data is received in the host server. There is further provided a corresponding system, computer program and non-volatile data carrier containing the computer program.
Patent GB-2572301-A (GB)
Title: Container-based operating system and method
Inventor: SIMON BRADY
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2017-12-07
Abstract: In a distributed network hosting a shared pool of configurable computing resources there is provided one or more system instances of a blockchain. Each system instance comprises a virtual machine and a set of containers. The containers are members of the blockchain in that the blockchain's public ledger records encrypted copies of at least selected directories of each container. Each container that is in the set can thus verify whether any other container also belongs to the same set with reference to the public ledger, since the transactions recorded on the public ledger are encrypted copies of the set's containers. The use of a blockchain thus allows a system boundary to be defined around a set of containers by the initial specification of the blockchain. The system boundary can be defined to ensure that the set of containers comply with legal requirements, such as a geographic restriction.
Patent GB-2583149-A (GB)
Title: Assay reading method
Inventor: NEERAJ ADSUL
IPC: G06T7/33
Filed: 2019-07-19
Abstract: A computer implemented method for reading a test region of an assay, the method comprising: (i) providing digital image data of a first assay 201; (ii) inputting the digital image data into a trained convolutional neural network (Figure 6, 602) configured to output a first probability, based on the input digital image data, that a first region of pixels of the digital image data corresponds to a first test region of the assay; (iii) if the first probability is at or above a first predetermined threshold, accepting the first region of pixels as a first region of interest associated with the first test region (Figure 6, 603): and (iv) estimating an intensity value of a portion of the first test region in the first region of interest (Figure 6, 604). There may be a plurality of test regions in a single image and the test regions may be not be aligned parallel one another. The assay may comprise a housing and may be a lateral test flow device. Further disclosed is an associated apparatus, computer program and computer readable storage medium.
Patent GB-2585947-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for improving mass transfer of data via a standard network adapter
Inventor: YACINE EL KOLLI
IPC: H04L49/901
Filed: 2019-07-26
Abstract: Storing data at buffer memory locations using descriptors. In a first embodiment, data packets are received at a processing device from another processing device at a reception rate. Descriptors are obtained from a descriptor set and the number of descriptors of the set depends on buffer memory size. Each descriptor comprises a pointer to a buffer memory address. Some packets are stored at the buffer memory address identified by the descriptors. Stored packets are processed at a processing rate. Obtained descriptors are released based on the processing and reception rates. In a second embodiment, data is transferred from a network adaptor 405 to a buffer location 430-1. Data is received at the adaptor from a processing device. First or second kernel memory spaces are selected as a function of the received data. A buffer address in a buffer memory associated with a descriptor ring 435-1 of the selected kernel memory is obtained by accessing an entry of the descriptor ring of the first or second kernel memory. Buffer memory associated with the descriptor ring is independent from selected first or second kernel memory space. Received data is directly transferred to a buffer location identified by the obtained buffer address.
Patent GB-2589056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to construction
Inventor: GEORGE OWEN
IPC: E04G21/10
Filed: 2019-08-20
Abstract: The screed rail support apparatus 100, particularly for use with concrete slabs cast on steel decking, comprises a mounting portion 200 adapted to mount to a decking profile and a carrying portion 300 adapted to carry a screed rail, wherein the mounting apparatus comprises first 210 and second 220 parts moveable relative to one another to vary the span of the mounting portion. The first and second parts are preferably telescopically connected to one another and can be held in position relative to one another temporarily with a holding element that engages with apertures 214, 224 in the parts. The carrying portion may act to help secure the first and second parts relative to one another. The carrying portion preferably comprises a support element 310 for holding a screed rail which is adjustable in height. Also claimed is a method of construction, a method of forming a concrete slab and a concrete slab structure.
Patent GB-2583155-A (GB)
Title: Flexible connector
Inventor: MATTHEW WEBB
IPC: H05B3/84
Filed: 2019-10-24
Abstract: A flexible solder bridge 1 has a first foot portion 11A and a second foot portion 11B for connection to a vehicle windscreen, interconnected by a flexible electrically conductive portion 12, which may be a thin metal foil such as copper with thickness less than 100 microns and which may bend easily without damage or breaking, reducing stress on the windscreen. Each foot portion 11A, 11B may have a polyimide polymer insulation layer 13 with a window aperture 15A, 15B. Adhesive tape may also be provided on a surface of the solder bridge. The flexible portion 12 may provide an electrical connection to a power source. A second aspect includes a pane having an electrically conductive structure on it. An electrical connector is secured to the electrically conductive structure at a mounting portion which is a flat electrically conductive body covered in insulating material.
Patent GB-2594485-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning and/or disinfecting apparatus
Inventor: PAUL MARTIN HERCOCK
IPC: A61L2/26
Filed: 2020-04-28
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for sterilising a pulse oximeter finger probe sensor 2, apparatus 1 comprising a means of cleaning outer surface 20, an inner patient contact surface, and electrical cord 30 of pulse oximeter 2. Apparatus 1 comprises an aperture 3 in which the cleaning takes place, and a means of delivering at least one cleaning element 42 on a consumable. The consumable may be a cartridge 40. Cartridge 40 may be at least one disk 41 with each disk 41 expressing at least one cleaning element 42. Each cleaning element 42 may perform a cleaning action when needed and each cleaning element may have access to a reservoir 100 storing a disinfecting liquid. Apparatus 1 may comprise a chamber, clip, or runner 31 which engages with the cable 30 to clean it. Said chamber/clip/runner 31 may run successive sections of the cord 30, controlled by a motor. Apparatus 1 may be configured to act as storage for another apparatus. The pulse oximeter 2 may be stabilised during cleaning to prevent displacement/malpositioning.
Patent GB-2595279-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for configuring network coding and controlling network coding activation
Inventor: PASCAL LAGRANGE
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2020-05-20
Abstract: A method of wireless communication between a base station and a user equipment, UE, wherein the method comprises: the base station transmitting a data radio bearer, DRB, configuration; and transmitting packets between the base station and UE according to the DRB configuration; wherein: the data radio bearer configuration comprises a network coding configuration; and the transmitted packets are transmitted according to the network coding configuration. The transmission may be initiated after reception of a configuration acknowledgement message. The configuration may indicate the transmission mode to be applied, such as multi-radio connectivity or carrier aggregation. The configuration may indicate the network coding scheme to be used, or the network coding coefficient values to be used. The configuration may configure logical channel mapping or RLC entity association. The base station may check the need for and feasibility of network coding. The configuration may comprise an activation or deactivation command.
Patent GB-2604343-A (GB)
Title: Rendering an immersive experience
Inventor: MARTIN ENDER
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2021-03-01
Abstract: An immersive experience is rendered. The immersive experience comprises source and destination nodes. The source node comprises a source scene and a source geometry. The destination node comprises a destination scene and a destination geometry. A first representation of the source scene is rendered. The first representation of the source scene represents the source scene at a first viewpoint in the source geometry. A second, different representation of the source scene is rendered. The second representation of the source scene represents the source scene at a second, different viewpoint in the source geometry. A transition is rendered from the source scene to the destination scene. The transition comprises a third, different representation of the source scene and a first representation of the destination scene. The third representation of the source scene represents the source scene at a third, different viewpoint in the source geometry.
Patent GB-2605638-A (GB)
Title: System for fastening structures to a vehicle
Inventor: ANDREW IAN CRAWFORD
IPC: F16B41/00
Filed: 2021-04-08
Abstract: A system 202 for fastening a structure to a portion of a machine comprises a fastener 502 defining a head portion 508 and a shank portion 510. The shank portion 510 has a threaded portion 514 and an unthreaded portion 516. The unthreaded portion 516 extends between the head portion 508 and the threaded portion 514. A washer piece 504 is disposed around the unthreaded portion 516 and is retained between the head portion 508 and the threaded portion 514. A flexible tether 506 has a first end 544 and a second end 546. The first end 544 is coupled with the washer piece 504 and the second end 546 includes a retention member 542 for securing the flexible tether 506 to the structure.
Patent GB-2599977-A (GB)
Title: Notifications determined using one or more neural networks
Inventor: Siddhant Pardeshi
IPC: G08B1/08
Filed: 2021-04-28
Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques are presented to determine actions to be taken for data anomalies. In at least one embodiment, audio and video data captured 502 for an environment of a user can be analyzed to detect 504 one or more data anomalies and determine 506 whether to notify this user depending on whether the anomalies are applicable to this user.
Patent GB-2606741-A (GB)
Title: Residue spread monitoring
Inventor: ESMA MUJKIC
IPC: A01D41/127
Filed: 2021-05-19
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring the distribution of residue material from a spreader tool of an agricultural machine 10. An imaging sensor 30 is used having a sensing region rearwards of the agricultural machine, and image data from the sensor is indicative of residue material spread by the spreader tool within the sensing region. The image data is analysed to identify one or more residue material pieces within the sensing region and determine one or more characteristics of the distribution of residue material in dependence on the identified residue material piece(s). Based on this, one or more operational parameters of the agricultural machine or one or more components thereof are controlled.
Patent GB-2607603-A (GB)
Title: Imaging apparatus
Inventor: EDWARD FREDERICK BULLARD
IPC: G01N21/76
Filed: 2021-06-08
Abstract: An imaging apparatus 10 comprises: an optical source 22 configured to emit radiation in a first wavelength range; a fibre optic faceplate (FOF) 30 and an image sensor 40. The FOF 30 comprises an array of optical fibres. The FOF 30 comprises a first side 30A onto which a sample carrier 26 can be placed and a second side facing image sensor 40. The array of optical fibres is configured to convey radiation from the first side 30A to the second side. The radiation in the first wavelength range is configured to stimulate a sample on the sample carrier 26 to emit fluorescent radiation in a second wavelength range. The optical fibres in the FOF and/or a layer of image sensor 40, is configured to attenuate radiation in the first wavelength range. Another aspect is a method where the sample carrier 26 is positioned on the first side 30A of the FOF, the sample is stimulated with radiation from an optical source 22 at a first wavelength range to cause fluorescence in the sample, and the radiation is conveyed through the FOF and detected by the image sensor 40.
Patent GB-2607629-A (GB)
Title: Reversible oil pan for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: DEAN WILLIAM WALTERS
IPC: F01M11/00
Filed: 2021-06-10
Abstract: An oil pan 100 for an engine has a containment portion 101 of unitary construction. A circumference (180 Fig. 1) of the containment portion has an attached pair of mutually opposing side walls 140, 150, a first portion (102 Fig. 1) and a second portion (104 Fig. 1), and a base wall 160 extending inwardly from the first portion that defines the lower extent of the containment portion. The oil pan includes both a first and a second plug portion 200, 300, that in use can receive an oil syphon connector 400, and the oil pan has rotational symmetry so that it can be attached to an engine block in both a first orientation and a second orientation via an attachment surface 110. The first and second plug portions allow an oil tube of the engine, which has a fixed location relative to the engine block, to align with either the first plug portion or the second plug portion, depending upon the oil pan orientation. The oil pan can be composite and manufactured by injection moulding, and the first and second plug portions can accommodate an adaptor socket 400 on an oil pan syphon 500, so that a single oil pan syphon can be used, irrespective of pan orientation.
Patent GB-2592832-A (GB)
Title: Power generation wind and gravity based
Inventor: Hayk Vasilyan
IPC: F03D9/16
Filed: 2021-06-18
Abstract: A subsea energy generation assembly in which a subsea mass, or weight, 108 is raised through the action of a vertical axis wind rotor, or VAWT, 116 working through a gearing system 118 to operate a pulley system 110 with a cable 112; the whole assembly being mounted on a buoy 102 suitable for deployment on a sea, lake or ocean, once raised the mass can be lowered whilst connected to a generator 128 on the buoy in order to generate electrical power. The system may be provided with a clutch that slows the descent of the mass as it approaches the lower extreme of its movement, preferably at a pulley system bottom part 106. The pulley system can comprise multiple parallel cables. The buoy can be stabilised by a sea anchor 124 attached via a tether 126. A subsea power cable 122 transmits the generated power to a substation. Preferably the mass moves across an operating depth of 100-700 m. Also disclosed is use of a sail, such as a high flying kite, to raise the subsea mass which preferably weighs from a few to several hundred kilograms.