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Patent GB-2499412-A (GB)
Title: A fuel cell assembly
Inventor: HOOD PETER DAVID
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2012-02-15
Abstract: A fuel cell assembly comprising an enclosure 102 having a fuel cell stack mounted therein, and an inlet opening into the enclosure. The fuel cell stack having an inlet face for receiving coolant / oxidant fluid. The fuel cell assembly further comprises a delivery gallery 128 extending from the inlet in the enclosure to the inlet face of the fuel cell stack, the delivery gallery having a first region 128a and a second region 128b separated by an aperture 140. The delivery gallery and aperture are configured such that, is use, coolant / oxidant fluid withing the first region of the delivery gallery is turbulent, and coolant / oxidant fluid within the second region of the delivery gallery has a generally uniform pressure.
Patent GB-2500427-A (GB)
Title: Battery discharge for electric vehicles in crash event
Inventor: GREENWOOD JEREMY
IPC: B60L3/00
Filed: 2012-03-22
Abstract: A system 20 for discharging the electric charge stored in a traction battery 12 of an electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle in a crash event comprises a traction battery having a plurality of cells C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, a battery management system 19 and a sensor 16 for detecting a crash event. The battery management system, upon receiving a signal indicative that a crash event has occurred, initiates a discharge cycle of the electrical energy stored in one or more of the cells of the battery. The battery management system may comprise a passive battery regulator including resistors R1, R2, R3 connected across respective cells and switches S1, S2, S3 connected in series with respective resistors. The sensor may measure deceleration or detect a collision impact. The switches may closed simultaneously or in a predetermined sequential order. A temperature sensor may be provided to monitor the temperature of the battery as the cells are discharged.
Patent GB-2487034-A (GB)
Title: Support system for bioprosthetic valves with commisural posts with heart-shaped openings
Inventor: AGATHOS EFSTATHIOS-ANDREAS
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2010-11-09
Abstract: A novel support system for bioprosthetic cardiac valves with heart shape commissural posts (18) and intercommissural conjunctions with long openings with oval closures (8), allows the better function of the valve by diminishing the forces applied on the leaflets during the cardiac cycle.
Patent GB-2488926-A (GB)
Title: A system for producing a reversible block in a peripheral nerve structure
Inventor: DACEY RALPH G JR
IPC: A61N1/02
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively or cyclically blocking conduction in a peripheral neural structure are disclosed. Timing of delivery of blocking stimuli may be based upon overall activity level of the subject or use/activity of a portion of the body of a subject (figures 5-7)
Patent GB-2492899-A (GB)
Title: Method of modelling to-be virtualized infrastructures
Inventor: BULLOCK JEREMY
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2012-07-13
Abstract: Method of modelling to-be virtualized infrastructures to predict computing resources required by a group of users, comprising: performing assessment of computing resources consumed by the group of users by monitoring their use of their non-virtualised infrastructure; deriving at least one of: user template session, user template component session, user template image; determining acceptable value of latency to the group of users; deriving a value of user concurrency for users within user group; and deriving a base value, for attributes based upon: application input/output usage and/or CPU usage and/or network bandwidth, said base value being indicative of concurrency values for a specified resource consumed in a virtualized computing environment. A sequence list is also derived. A filtering process is used to generate base values. A peak concurrency value is obtained. A user concurrency is derived from a usage event list including a list pairing for each user template with each application.
Patent GB-2492729-A (GB)
Title: Use of Nanopore arrays for multiplex sequencing of nucleic acids
Inventor: MELLER AMIT
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2011-05-11
Abstract: Described are techniques for optical detection of single molecule signals from a nanopore array for analysis of nucleic acid sequences. These techniques are useful for rapid multiplexed DNA sequencing.
Patent GB-2495859-A (GB)
Title: Beam and column joint for building framework having reinforced side plates
Inventor: HOUGHTON DAVID
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2009-08-13
Abstract: A building framework includes plural column assemblies interconnected by plural full-length beam assemblies, with the union of the column assemblies and beam assemblies forming beam-to-column joint assemblies according to this invention. The column assemblies include pairs of side plates spanning the column members of the column assemblies and projecting toward another column assembly of the plurality of such column assemblies. The side plates are reinforced by at least one reinforcing member on an outer surface of at least one side plate. The reinforcing member 154 extends along the side plate from a location on the side plate overlying a flange of the column, horizontally and outwardly from the column to overly a gap G between the column flange and a beam received between the side plates.
Patent GB-2509548-A (GB)
Title: Shoe heel with a peak extending from the front face.
Inventor: REID WILLIAM
IPC: A43B21/24
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a heel 2 for a shoe having two sides 4 and 5 which are spanned by a front face 3. The front face comprises at least one peak Q extending therefrom, which is not at junction P or R formed between the said sides and front face. The invention seeks to decrease the likelihood of slipping by increasing surface area, while providing additional arch support and reduced accumulation of debris by the heel.
Patent GB-2512916-A (GB)
Title: Output stage for class AB amplifier
Inventor: WILSON MARTIN
IPC: H03F1/02
Filed: 2013-04-11
Abstract: The large additional output transistors M4B,M5B in the output stages 14,16 of a CMOS current amplifier are active only when the input current 3 is high. There is thus no need for a large, and wasteful, quiescent current in the amplifier. The small output transistors M4A and M5A carry a low quiescent current, but they provide the output current with a good bandwidth when the input current is small. The input transistor pairs M1A,M1B are M2A,M2B are each biased by slightly different voltages so that signal current reaches the output current mirrors 14b and 16b only at high signal levels.Â  The current amplifier may form the error amplifier in an envelope tracking power supply.
Patent GB-2515998-A (GB)
Title: PFR bushing
Inventor: COLVERSON ANDREW
IPC: F16J15/18
Filed: 2013-05-01
Abstract: An annular seal cavity throat bushing 6 is provided. The throat bushing 6 comprises: an inner annular surface 9; and an outer annular surface 8. The inner surface 9 comprises a substantially latitudinal channel 3 with the channel being provided with at least one orifice 12 to allow fluid communication between the inside of the bushing and the outside of the bushing. The bushing 6 is further provided with at least one groove 11 extending substantially longitudinally from one end of the bushing 6 to the channel 3. The groove 11 comprises at least one tapered edge, thereby increasing the width of the groove along its length.
Patent GB-2508685-A (GB)
Title: Den building kit with reciprocating connector
Inventor: CALLICOTT BEN WILLIAM
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2013-09-04
Abstract: A modular kit comprises identical connectors 10, each having a face with a mushroom shaped projection 14, 16 and a keyhole shaped recess 18, such that two connectors reciprocally mate with each other by inserting the plug into the recess and rotating the connectors. The kit is for a den or play tent. The connectors also have an engagement portion which may take a number of forms: a rod, clamp, hook, spike, suction pad, a master module having several connectors thereon, and a ring having central flaps for gripping a sheet of material. The master module may be octahedral and preferably comprises a slot which can receive the recess of a second master module for complimentary engagement. The recess in the connector may take the form of a channel or groove and may be shaped into an arc to permit the twisting motion.
Patent GB-2503160-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for repositioning and repairing a section of subsea pipe located on a seabed
Inventor: LISO STEPHEN
IPC: B25J1/06
Filed: 2012-02-09
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for repositioning and/or repairing a section of pipe within a pipeline or other equipment located on a seabed. System components are delivered by a surface vessel to the vicinity of the section of pipe or other equipment. Piles are partially driven into the seabed adjacent the section of pipe or other equipment such that each of the piles has an exposed pile top above the seabed. Pile tops are employed to support load-bearing manipulator assemblies each having a hydraulically controlled manipulator arm having a grapple capable of grasping and repositioning a section of pipe or other equipment. The manipulator assemblies are operated to reposition the pipe or other equipment in one embodiment, and to hold the pipe so that a repair clamp can be installed.
Patent GB-2502931-A (GB)
Title: Fire fighting foam composition
Inventor: ROBINET NICOLAS
IPC: A62D1/00
Filed: 2011-03-11
Abstract: A fire fighting foam composition is disclosed comprising water; diutan gum; one or more surfactants; and one or more water-miscible organic solvents. In some exemplary aspects, the foam may be a fluorine-free foam composition or a reduced fluorine content foam composition.
Patent GB-2513464-A (GB)
Title: Bracket
Inventor: WILLIAMS BENJAMIN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: A bracket for supporting a faÃ§ade wall panel having a base portion 3 and a protruding portion 5 comprises fibre-reinforced polymer material optionally with intumescent filler. The protruding portion has a slot 27 defined by a fixing member and a gripping member so that a facade panel mounting member can be temporarily supported prior to accurate positioning and fixing using apertures 17. Also claimed is a bracket with base and protruding portions, where at least a major portion of the protruding portion comprises a fibre-reinforced polymer with intumescent filler. The base is preferably fixed to a wall via apertures 15.
Patent GB-2528028-A (GB)
Title: Border tracing
Inventor: VERBYE JOHAN Ã
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-05-13
Abstract: A method for scanning for borders in an image represented by pixels, the method including a first operation comprising: estimating an attribute for each of a first set of two adjacent pixel positions in the image: assessing whether a predetermined binary condition differs in respect of the two pixel positions, and if so determining that a border is present in the part of the image represented by pixels at those positions; and if a border is determined to be present in that part of the image. estimating the direction of the border as being perpendicular to a line joining the positions of the two pixels; and initiating tracing the border in that direction.
Patent GB-2527538-A (GB)
Title: Control of breathing during MRI-based procedures
Inventor: BROWN KEVIN JOHN
IPC: G01R33/567
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: An apparatus for imaging a patient comprises a magnetic-resonance imager (MRI), a breath control device (e.g. an active breathing control or ABC device or face-mask) having a selectively closable valve adapted to prevent breath flow in at least one direction and a control apparatus which is adapted to (i) obtain a scan of the patient utilising the MRI device to yield a 1D/2D output image, (ii) analyse the said output image and (iii) close the valve to prevent breathing if the image meets a defined criterion. In another embodiment the apparatus may be combined with a radiotherapy device for delivering therapeutic radiation to a user. In this embodiment the control apparatus is used to trigger delivery of radiation while the valve is shut.
Patent GB-2533391-A (GB)
Title: Wall encoding and decoding
Inventor: MARC PETERS
IPC: H04L9/28
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: A binary data stream is encoded by entering it into a two dimensional array with a predetermined width. The next bit is placed into the next entry in the array if either a one or zero could be placed in that location while still forming contiguous regions of the same value of at least a predetermined minimum size. Otherwise, a dummy bit is placed. An attempt to place the bit in the next array in the entry is made. Once all the data bits have been placed, then the dummy bits are replaced with random bits. The first bit may be placed at a position, which is a predetermined offset from the start of the array. The data may be read from the array in a different order to that in which it was written.
Patent GB-2540429-A (GB)
Title: Packaging snack food chips
Inventor: PAUL DAVID WORTH
IPC: B65B35/50
Filed: 2015-07-17
Abstract: A conveyor moves crisps 8 towards and onto a vertical stack 18 on a support 28. The top of the stack 42 is maintained in alignment with the conveyor 14 as new items are placed on it. Once complete the stack is inserted end 48 first into an elongate package 46 such as a tube which is then closed 52. The alignment could be maintained by raising the conveyor or lowering the stack support continuously or in increments. Ideally the crisps are not planar and shingle ie nest or interlock. A vibrator can be periodically or continuously used to settle the stack. A static elongate guide 34 can define the stacks edge. The stacks size can be measured by sensing its weight or height, or by counting the items on it. The stack could be urged up through the open base of the tube or the tube could be urged down around the stack. Ideally the openable top 46 of the tube will already be on the tube when the stack is inserted and the tube is closed by attaching a base 54. The container can be rotated after inserting the stack so that the base is highest during closing. Multiple infeed endless belt conveyors can regulate their speed to create bunching of crisp intended to be packaged together.
Patent GB-2541695-A (GB)
Title: Method, computer and system for communicating digital media
Inventor: ALEX GORDON JAMES
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2015-08-26
Abstract: Described is a computer, a method and a system for communicating digital media. The method and system receive at the computer, from a second computer, digital media and profile information. There is also received at the computer, from a third computer, a request to communicate the digital media. The request comprises recipient information associated with an intended recipient. The method and system determine, the first computer, whether the recipient information complies with the profile information. If the recipient information complies with the profile information, a communication, comprising the digital media, is sent from the computer, via a communications server, to the intended recipient. The communication is sent from an account of the third computer that is registered with the communication server.
Patent GB-2542602-A (GB)
Title: A robotic device
Inventor: AIDAN DAVIES
IPC: B62D61/12
Filed: 2015-09-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a robotic vehicle 10 having six wheels 12-15 and three axles, whereby the driven middle axle and wheels are positioned lower than the front and rear wheels to optimise turning. Further to improve the vehicles hill climbing capability the rear axle and wheels 12 & 13 are pivoted by an actuator connected through a control with inclinator to bring the rear wheels into contact with the surface to be climbed, improving overall traction, and when laden used as a counterbalance.
Patent GB-2528007-A (GB)
Title: Display device and manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: DONG CHENGCAI
IPC: G02F1/1368
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: Provided are a display device and a manufacturing method thereof. In a display device (100), a pixel unit of a display substrate (101) comprises a gate line material layer (107), a transparent electrode layer (105), a semiconductor layer (111), and a metal layer (110), the semiconductor layer (111) and the metal layer (110) being both provided between the gate line material layer (107) and the transparent electrode layer (105), and the meat layer (110) being provided above the semiconductor layer (111). Such a structure can reduce the stored capacitance on the display device, so as to reduce the resistance-capacitance delay of a scanning signal on a gate line.
Patent GB-2527480-A (GB)
Title: Cable management device
Inventor: KERN DALE W
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2015-03-24
Abstract: A wire management device can facilitate the organization and retention of a plurality of wires. The wire management device may include a plurality of semi-enclosed arms through which a plurality of wires can be passed. The plurality of semi-enclosed arms can support the plurality of wires, and one or more of the wires can be directed outside of the wire management device, at various positions along the wire management device, through gaps between adjacent semi-enclosed arms. In some implementations, flexible cable retainer(s) can be attached to the plurality of semi-enclosed arms and can be operable to preclude wires from being inadvertently removed from the wire management device.
Patent GB-2548129-A (GB)
Title: Injector arrangement for reductant supply systems
Inventor: SIDDHARTH S GHARPURE
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2016-03-09
Abstract: An after-treatment system injector 112' includes an injector housing 140 and an injector nozzle 142. The housing includes inlet and outlet coolant ports 128, 132, and a coolant passage 146 extending there between. The passage is substantially U-shaped and includes first and second substantially parallel (or minimally inclined) sections 148 150, and a connecting section 152. The passage extends around at least a portion of the injector nozzle, and the injector is arranged such that the connecting section of the passage is provided lower in elevation relative to the injector nozzle. The injector may be part of a reductant system which also includes a coolant circuit with a coolant tank. A method of installing the injector may comprise coupling the inlet and outlet ports to a coolant circuit. The inlet and outlet ports may be positioned higher relative to the injector nozzle. The injector nozzle may comprise one, six, or an even number of injector holes.
Patent GB-2534084-A (GB)
Title: Self-aligning and vibration damping bearings in a submersible well pump
Inventor: Nicholas Daniel Johnson
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 2014-09-10
Abstract: An electrical submersible pump assembly has a centrifugal pump with stages, each having an impeller and a diffuser. A shaft extending from an electrical motor rotates the impellers. In the stages, a thrust runner is coupled to the shaft for rotation in unison. A bushing is non rotatably mounted in a receptacle in the diffuser. The bushing has a bore that receives the body of the runner in sliding, rotating engagement. The bushing has a thrust receiving end engaged by the thrust face of the runner in rotating, sliding engagement to transfer thrust from the runner to the diffuser. An elastomeric compliant member between a cylindrical exterior of the bushing and the receptacle allows limited radial movement of the bushing relative to the diffuser.
Patent GB-2552134-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use by operatives in hazardous environments
Inventor: MARK JONATHAN BERNSTEIN
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2016-06-28
Abstract: An item of clothing, such as a jacket 101 for use by operatives in hazardous environments. The jacket 101 has electrical conductors embedded therein for conveying electrical power and data. A control processor is provided having an operational state and a minimal power dissipation state, i.e a sleep mode. An interrupt signal generating device 104 is configured to generate an interrupt signal in response to detecting a predetermined frequency of non-ionising radiation such as infrared radiation from a source 106 associated with a hazard; this brings the processor out of the sleep state. On receiving the signal the processor may operate an illuminating device in order to warn the operative of the hazard. The radiation may be modulated to prevent accidental firing due to stray light/radiation. The item of clothing may have further means to detect presence of chemicals.
Patent GB-2538033-A (GB)
Title: Chinese character information recording method
Inventor: GUANGSHENG LIN
IPC: G09B11/00
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a Chinese character information recording method and a Chinese character stroke order recognition figure in an information recording method. A Chinese character structure is split into several parts step by step according to a simplicity rule in the Chinese character information recording method, and the several parts are sequenced, so as to recognize an approximate stroke order of the Chinese character structure. Similarly, approximate stroke orders of most Chinese characters can be recognized. With reference to a special situation table of a Chinese character stroke order, a step of recognizing a stroke of a Chinese character, and a step of recording a Chinese character by using an information recording tool according to a stroke order, most Chinese characters can be recorded successfully, thereby helping a beginner of the Chinese character to shorten time for successfully recording a Chinese character. Approximate stroke orders of most Chinese characters can be recognized simply by using the Chinese character stroke order recognition figure.
Patent GB-2545792-A (GB)
Title: Finishing belt device and method for finishing a workpiece
Inventor: Alfons haas
IPC: B24B21/16
Filed: 2016-11-04
Abstract: A finishing belt device (10) comprising a pressure apparatus (40) having a first and second pressure roller that applies a pressing force to the rear side of a finishing belt (24) such that, when viewed in the running direction of the finishing belt an active side of the finishing belt can be pressed against a peripheral surface (46), that is to be finished. The active side of the finishing belt is arranged to be pressed against the peripheral surface of the workpiece, which may be a cam, in two spaced-apart linear contact regions by means of the two pressure rollers. The invention also relates to a method for finishing a peripheral surface in particular a cam surface of a workpiece. The device may be arranged so that the support for the pressure rollers is rotatable about a pivot axis (42). The device may incorporate a pressing apparatus (40) driven in an oscillating manner in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the workpiece (52) by means of an oscillating drive (54).
Patent GB-2545980-A (GB)
Title: Hill parking aid
Inventor: LI XU
IPC: B62D133/00
Filed: 2016-11-10
Abstract: A vehicle 10 includes a parking assist system that identifies an inclination of vehicle 10 and an angle of wheels 32 relative to a centre-line 34 of vehicle 10. Vehicle 10 also includes a controller 22 that, in response to activation of the vehicle, for example by actuating an ignition switch, and if the inclination β exceeds a first threshold and the steering angle α exceeds a second threshold, adjusts steering angle α to centre wheels 32 relative to centre-line 34. Optionally, the system can stop aligning the wheels if a brake pedal 36 is pushed or if a steering wheel 16 is grabbed, and an alert 38 may be provided when the system is activated. The system may also automatically steer wheels 32 towards or away from a curb 28 if vehicle 10 is deactivated while facing respectively downhill or uphill.