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Patent GB-2555145-A (GB)
Title: Liner interface
Inventor: PAUL WAREHAM
IPC: B65D88/16
Filed: 2016-12-22
Abstract: A liner interface for use with a valve system for an intermediate bulk container (IBC) comprising a plastic bag for containing liquid within a plastic container is weldable to the plastic bag. It is annular defining an inner circular opening around the perimeter of which are distributed lugs of two types A and B; type A providing an irreversible locking connection with corresponding lugs on a valve body and type B providing a supporting but non-locking connection with other lugs on the valve body. Type A lugs may have claws or clips which interact with claws or clips on the corresponding valve body. Type B lugs may slide over the corresponding lugs on the valve body. Type A and type B lugs may be irregularly distributed on a rim around the perimeter for added security. The rim may be surrounded by a region of reduced thickness strengthened by ribs. The central axis of the inner opening may be offset so that the axis of the opening is closer to the bottom edge of the liner interface when it is welded to the plastic bag.
Patent GB-2551864-A (GB)
Title: Methods for determining relative response factors for impurity analysis using LC with absorbance and evaporative light scattering detection
Inventor: MICHAEL JONES
IPC: G01N30/86
Filed: 2017-01-12
Abstract: A method for determining relative response factors comprises: performing a liquid chromatographic separation of a sample including a reference compound and one or more additional compounds; performing molar concentration-based detection on the separated sample to determine a molar-based peak area for the reference compound and for each of the one or more additional compounds; performing mass concentration-based detection on the separated sample to determine a mass-based peak area for the reference compound and for each of the one or more additional compounds; and determining a relative response (RRF) for each of the one or more additional compounds based on the ratio of the molar-based peak area for the additional compound to the logarithm of the mass-based peak area for the additional compound and the ratio of the molar-based peak area for the reference compound to the logarithm of the mass-based peak area for the reference compound. The method may be used in performing degradation studies of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Patent GB-2547343-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle communications signal diagnostics using radio receiver
Inventor: JAMES MARTIN LAWLIS
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2017-02-14
Abstract: An automotive diagnostic tool having an antenna 104 and a controller 102. In response to a vehicle diagnostic request, the controller demodulates an antenna signal at a frequency in a range corresponding to electromagnetic emissions caused by an imbalance of a differential signal channel 114 in the vehicle, and alternately disables and enables the differential channel resulting in a baseline audio signature and an audio signature that includes a disturbance distinct from the baseline. The controller may request a vehicle controller transmit a predetermined signal over the differential channel when enabled to cause EM emissions in a predetermined range when the channel is unbalanced. The controller may output the demodulated signal to a speaker 108 for analysis by a listener. The demodulated signal may be further processed to identify emissions from the communication network. Also claimed is a method of diagnosing wiring issues in a vehicle, and also an automotive diagnostic tool that outputs a diagnostic signal in response to identifying a presence of a disturbance in an audio signature that is absent when the channel is balanced.
Patent GB-2553166-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing dynamic range based on spectral content of signal
Inventor: Aniruddha Satoskar
IPC: H03M1/70
Filed: 2017-02-16
Abstract: An analog signal path portion of a signal path may have: (i) an audio input Vin for receiving an analog signal, an audio output Vout for providing an output signal, and aselectable analog gain k/x, and may be configured to generate the output signal based on the analog signal and in conformity with the selectable analog gain; and (ii) a digital path portion having a selectable digital gain 12 and configured to receive a digital input signal DIG_IN and convert the digital input signal into the analog signal in conformity with the selectable digital gain. A control circuit 20 may be configured to modify the digital and analog gains inresponse to an indication to switch between gain modes of the signal path. The gain switching may take place at zero-crossings in the signal. A level detection circuit 62 (and 42, fig.3) provides information to the gain controller (50, fig.3). The level detection circuit 64 may receive signal information via a filter 62, which may shape the spectral content of the signal and which may be designed to mimic an auditory responsiveness of a human ear.
Patent GB-2560944-A (GB)
Title: NOx adsorber catalyst
Inventor: GUY RICHARD CHANDLER
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2017-03-29
Abstract: Lean NOx trap catalyst comprising (i) first layer with one or more platinum group metals, first ceria-containing material, and first inorganic oxide and (ii) second layer with one or more noble metals, second ceria-containing material and second inorganic oxide, wherein the first ceria-containing material or the first inorganic oxide comprises a rare earth dopant. The dopant is preferably lanthanum or neodymium, more preferably lanthanum. The total loading of platinum group metals in the first layer may be lower than the total loading of noble metals in the second layer, preferably less than half by weight. Conversely, the loading of the ceria-containing material may be higher in the first layer compared to the second layer, preferably more than double. Preferred platinum group metals are palladium, platinum and rhodium, whereas preferred noble metals additionally comprise silver and gold. Mixtures or alloys of Pt and Pd supported on the ceria-containing materials are particularly preferred for both layers. Preferably the ceria-containing material is bulk ceria in both layers. The inorganic oxide is preferably selected from alumina, ceria or a magnesia-alumina composite oxide, more preferably alumina in the second layer.
Patent GB-2561821-A (GB)
Title: Multi-phase sensor module, systems and methods
Inventor: PHILIP ORR
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2017-04-06
Abstract: The invention enables phase-to-phase (or phase-to-earth or -neutral) voltage measurement in a multi-phase (e.g. three-phase) power cable, e.g. a subsea or subterranean power cable. The invention comprises a spacer 301 that holds two conductors (e.g. 309A, 309B) of a multi-phase cable apart and a voltage sensor 303A disposed on the spacer to be located between the conductors. The sensor comprises a fibre Bragg grating (FBG) in contact with a piezoelectric element 311A, which expands and contracts in response to voltage between the two conductors, resulting in FBG signals dependent on the phase-to-phase voltage. The piezoelectric element may be electrically connected to the conductors via electrodes 313A. The invention does not require a power supply at the measurement location and can provide optical fibre sensing of phase-to-phase voltages along the length of the power cable. The invention may be incorporated into a repair splice for retrofitting purposes, and may also incorporate FBG-based current sensors to simultaneously measure current in the conductors.
Patent GB-2566431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to waste treatment
Inventor: JAMES PATRICK SHERRY
IPC: C04B33/132
Filed: 2017-06-13
Abstract: A method of treatment of Air Pollution Control Residues (APCR) 1 in order to produce a solid product, the method comprising mixing a quantity of APCR with a quantity of a laterite material and a quantity of a glass material 2 to form a mixture 3, compressing the mixture 3 under a compressive pressure of at least 10MPa to form a green body, sintering the green body 5 and cooling the sintered green body 6 thereby to produce the solid product. Preferably the glass material comprises soda-lime glass. Ideally the temperature of sintering is between about 800°C and about 1400°C. Also claimed is a process of APCR treatment comprising receiving and mixing a quantity of APCR and a quantity of laterite to form a mixture, measuring the proportion of one or more target substances within the chemical composition of the combined mixture, treating the APCR within the mixture according to the method above wherein a quantity of glass material, and/or the sintering temperature, and/or the sintering period of time are determined according to the measured proportion of the one or more target substances. The invention relates to the manufacture of building products from APCR.
Patent GB-2548313-A (GB)
Title: Hanger lock system
Inventor: DENNIS P NGUYEN
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2015-12-10
Abstract: A system including a hanger lock system, including a positive lock system, including a load ring configured to engage a first tubular, and a lock ring configured to energize the load ring, a tool including a first piston configured to couple to a second tubular, a second piston configured to couple to the lock ring to energize the load ring.
Patent GB-2553986-A (GB)
Title: Bearing pressure indicator
Inventor: BASTIAAN LIEZENBERG
IPC: F16C33/10
Filed: 2016-04-22
Abstract: A pressure indicator assembly disposed in a bearing has a first pressure relief valve and a first piston disposed in a first passage formed in a first component of the bearing and a first proximity switch disposed an initial distance away from the first piston. A first preset pressure value is set on the first pressure relief valve to indicate when pressure within the bearing is greater than or equal to the first preset pressure value.
Patent GB-2567825-A (GB)
Title: Electrical relay
Inventor: NIGEL EDWARD LAWRENCE BEDGGOOD
IPC: H01H50/54
Filed: 2017-10-24
Abstract: An electrical relay comprises a first member consisting of a contact bridge carrying at least two spaced apart electrical contact surfaces 26, a second member consisting of a terminal portion comprising at least two corresponding electrical contact surfaces 24, and an actuating mechanism for bringing the contacts of the bridge and terminals into engagement along an approach path. The contacts of one member are tilted relative to the contacts of the other member by a resilient biasing means so that the contacts initially engage in a tilted orientation and as the members are brought closer together the biasing means is counteracted to reduce the tilt until face-to-face contact is achieved. The actuation mechanism may include an actuation plunger (17, figure 5) attached to the bridge portion and arranged to be axially displaced along the approach path. The bridge may comprise a bore 27 to accommodate the plunger with a loose fit to allow tilting of the bridge. The biasing means may be between the plunger and bridge, such as a protrusion 31 on one side of the plunger to displace the bridge into a tilted orientation or a protrusion (40, figure 11) or wedge (41, figure 16) on the bridge.
Patent GB-2568772-A (GB)
Title: Gas treating apparatus
Inventor: Yun Soo Choi
IPC: B01D53/79
Filed: 2018-02-13
Abstract: A gas treatment apparatus comprises a duct component (100) formed by a flow channel (101) wherein gas to be treated flows. An interior cover component (200) is installed on the exterior of the circumferential surface of the duct component and a solution supply apparatus (400, Fig 1) is connected to a vaporisation chamber (S1) formed between the duct component and the interior cover component to inject reaction solution into the vaporisation chamber. The duct component is provided so that the heat of gas to be treated is conveyed to the reaction solution injected into the vaporisation chamber. The gas treatment apparatus may comprise a reaction unit (10), DeNOx unit (20), quenching unit (30), heating apparatus (40), control unit (50), wastewater treatment unit (60) and post‐processing unit (70). The gas treatment apparatus may find use in semiconductor manufacturing processes and could provide a gas treating apparatus able to increase the efficiency of processing halogen compounds in a gaseous state and reduce the amount of by‐products such as nitrogen oxides.
Patent GB-2571130-A (GB)
Title: Drive system for electric or hybrid vehicles
Inventor: MATTHEW ALEXANDER
IPC: F16H1/12
Filed: 2018-02-20
Abstract: A drive system 10 for electric or hybrid vehicles, comprising: a first input shaft 24 rotatable about a first input axis 36; a second input shaft 52 rotatable about a second input axis 37; a first output shaft 16, wherein the first output shaft 16 is rotatable about a first output axis 76, a second output shaft 18, wherein the second output shaft 18 is rotatable about a second output axis 92, wherein the first input axis 36 and the second input axis 37 are axially misaligned, wherein the first output axis 76 and the second output axis 92 are coaxially aligned. One or more lay shafts (120,136 see fig 3) may be provided. The input axes 36,37 may be angled (see fig 3) to the coaxial output axes 76,92. The drive system 10 provides for compactness, thus addressing torque density and the avoidance of added weight.
Patent GB-2557149-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for non-destructive testing of materials
Inventor: ALDO BELLOTTI
IPC: G01N29/12
Filed: 2016-09-14
Abstract: A device for testing a test material for defects within the test material has an acoustic broadband transducer offset from the test material surface during testing by a distance so that the transducer acquires acoustic waves across an air gap from the test material, wherein the acoustic waves arise from impact of an impact member on the test material.
Patent GB-2562586-A (GB)
Title: Expandable screw and methods of use
Inventor: WILLIAM REIMELS
IPC: F16B35/04
Filed: 2018-03-20
Abstract: An expandable orthopedic screw 100 comprises a head (120, Fig 1b) and a shaft (130, Fig 1b) with a spiral/helical cut pattern (134, Fig 1b) disposed along it; the shaft having a longitudinal axis 101, an outer surface including a thread 133 to engage bone, and an expandable region configurable between a first state with a first radius R1 measured from the longitudinal axis to the outer surface and a second state having a second radius R2 measured from the longitudinal axis to the outer surface. The cut pattern permits at least partial nesting of a first portion of the expandable region within a second portion of the expandable region in the second state, for example by lying at a non-normal angle (Ac, Fig 3, 5) to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and closes the central lumen of the shaft 144 by the abutment of a top portion of the second cut surface 135b with the bottom portion of the first cut surface 135a, preventing a bone ingrowth within it.
Patent GB-2563133-A (GB)
Title: Predictive connectivity diagnostics for a wireless mesh network in a process control system
Inventor: Wynn Gervacio Diancin
IPC: H04W84/22
Filed: 2018-04-04
Abstract: When the failure of a communication ability in a wireless mesh network is anticipated, the resulting locations of pinch points are predicted, a pinch point being a wireless node whose failure would result in at least one other node being unable to communicate with the network gateway. The location of potential pinch points following the failure are also predicted, potential pinch points being nodes which would have fewer than a threshold number of neighboring nodes in direct wireless communication. The potential failure of a communication ability may relate to a low battery condition or the instability of a communication path. The low battery condition may depend on a threshold which is a function of the criticality of the node to the network. The mesh network may form part of a process control system and use the WirelessHART protocol.
Patent GB-2574009-A (GB)
Title: Fire alarm system and integration
Inventor: FARUK MEAH
IPC: G08B17/12
Filed: 2018-05-21
Abstract: Fire alarm control panel 3 is arranged to interoperate with the addressable security cameras 24 of separate security system 2. The control panel includes display 7 and network hub 6 through which it communicates with plurality of fire detector units 14. The alarm panel further features a concordance of cameras and fire detector units which are located close to each other. The display screen displays images from surveillance cameras included in data from the security system received by communication interface 13. The communication interface may be arranged to send a request, including a time range of operation of the camera, for identification of frames from a camera of the security system and the control panel may be arranged to identify one of the frames to be requested from the camera. In a second aspect, a fire alarm system comprises a control panel, a plurality of detector units, and a plurality of addressable cameras. The control panel includes a communication interface via which it receives data from a separate building management system.
Patent GB-2574294-A (GB)
Title: Security elements and methods of manufacture thereof
Inventor: BRIAN HOLMES
IPC: B42D25/29
Filed: 2019-03-22
Abstract: A security element is provided comprising a first layer having a first surface; and an array of image regions 110 across the first surface arranged along at least a second direction. Each image region comprises at least a first image sub-region 110a having an average inclination defining an angle, relative to a plane of the security element, about an image region axis extending along a first direction. A diffractive optically variable effect generating structure is provided in or on the first surface across the first image sub-regions. The diffractive optically variable effect generating structure comprises diffractive elements 111a, 111b that extend along a direction within 45° of the first direction. The diffractive optically variable effect generating structure is provided across the first image sub-regions and spatially arranged and/or modulated across the first image sub-regions in accordance with a first image such that the first image is displayed by the first image sub-regions in combination at least at a first viewing angle. A method of manufacturing said security element is also provided.
Patent GB-2583766-A (GB)
Title: Methods and devices for recording work history and proving reputation in a blockchain network
Inventor: CRAIG STEVEN WRIGHT
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2019-05-10
Abstract: The invention records the work history of a miner in a blockchain/distributed ledger system. When a miner first mines a block they include a registration generation transaction that includes their identifier. For example the public key of their wallet. When the miner successfully mines subsequent blocks they include the miner ID and a reference linking to the immediately preceding block that they mined. Thus a miner history comprising a sequence of linked blocks leading back to the original registration is created (Figure). The history can be read out and used as the basis of a reputation score. The reputation may be based upon the number of blocks mined and possibly the difficulty assigned to those blocks.
Patent GB-2582840-A (GB)
Title: Structural reinforcement
Inventor: MATTHEW GREENHALGH
IPC: F16B37/12
Filed: 2019-08-15
Abstract: A boss 1000 for assembly with a part has a roughened portion for engaging a face of the part. The boss may have a flange 1004. Also disclosed is a method of reinforcing a girder. The method includes determining a section of the girder that requires strengthening and fastening a strengthening member to the girder. The section is not removed when the strengthening member is fastened to it.
Patent GB-2590892-A (GB)
Title: A joint for a fenestration unit
Inventor: PHILIP DAYTON PARRY
IPC: E06B3/964
Filed: 2018-07-30
Abstract: A mitre joint 10 for a metallic frame 2 of a fenestration unit i.e. a door or window or vent, the joint comprising first 12a and second 12b frame members; a connector 16 configured to locate the first and second frame members in relation to one another; and first 18a and second 18b fasteners configured to secure the first and second frame members to the connector. The connector comprises a first arm 20a configured to extend within a hollow profile defined by the first frame member, and a second arm 20b configured to extend within a hollow profile defined by the second frame member. A longitudinal axis of each of the first and second fasteners is configured to be parallel to a longitudinal axis of the respective connector arm. Each of the first and second fasteners is configured to engage the respective frame member when the respective connector arm extends within said frame member. Later embodiments relate to a connector, a metallic frame and a fenestration unit for said joint.
Patent GB-2589145-A (GB)
Title: Protected portable media storage
Inventor: JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2019-11-25
Abstract: A method of configuring a controller 14 for controlling access to a memory 12 is provided. The controller 14 has a display 18 configured to selectively display a plurality of different input screens, wherein each input screen has a unique code associated therewith and the input screens are for receiving user credentials from a user. The method comprises the steps: a) inputting to the controller 14 a plurality of authentication factors required to access at least a first portion of the memory 12; b) generating, by the controller 14, a first encryption key for encrypting data stored on the first portion of the memory 12; c) displaying a first input screen at the display 18; d) entering first user credentials to the first input screen and storing the first user credentials as a first factor of authentication; e) displaying a second input screen at the display 18; f) entering second user credentials to the second input screen and storing the user credentials as a second factor of authentication; g) encrypting the code for the second input screen using the first user credentials; and h) encrypting the first encryption key using at least one of the user credentials. A method of gaining access to the memory 12 is also provided in which the code for each subsequent input screen is decrypted using user credentials provided at the previous input screen. A method of authenticating a user and a device configured according to the method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2576666-A (GB)
Title: Sequence detection
Inventor: GIOVANNI CHERUBINI
IPC: H03M13/41
Filed: 2018-05-30
Abstract: Calculating path metrics, associated with respective states of an n-state trellis, by accumulating branch metrics in a sequence detector. Each path metric is represented by N bits plus a wrap-around bit for indicating wrap-around of the N-bit value of that path metric.