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Patent GB-2486811-A (GB)
Title: Rotary steerable system
Inventor: DOWNTON GEOFFREY
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: A rotary steerable system (28, fig 2) for drilling a wellbore includes a drill collar 34 having a set of ports ,92, 94. At least one movable steering pad 30 is mounted to the drill collar, the pad being hydraulically actuated by a fluid directed through a selected port or ports 92 of the set. The remainder of the ports 94 is used to perform a secondary function besides actuate the pads, such as for telemetry. For example, the vent port can be used to create pressure pulses. A rotary valve 66 is positioned in the drill collar to control the flow of an actuating fluid to the set of ports. An encoder to measure angular position and control electronics, as well as a motor, may be located within a pressure housing within the collar.
Patent GB-2499603-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus used in concreting operations
Inventor: COULTON RICHARD HENRY
IPC: B08B3/04
Filed: 2012-02-21
Abstract: A unit for cleaning apparatus used in concreting operations comprises: an open-topped receiving hopper 4 for receiving apparatus to be cleaned; a pump for providing a flow of liquid onto apparatus in the hopper for washing the apparatus and creating washout; a tank for receiving the washout, separating solids from the washwater and adjusting the pH of the washwater; and a further tank for receiving pH adjusted washwater from the first-mentioned tank and for separating solids from the washwater. In another aspect, a first tank 18 receives the washout from the hopper and separates aggregate from the washwater; a second tank 20 receives washwater from the first tank; a pH reducer (32, 34, Fig. 4) associated with the second tank reduces the pH of the washwater therein, the pH reducer being connected to a source 15 of a pH reducing agent, such as carbon dioxide; a third tank 22 receives pH adjusted washwater from the second tank and separates solids from the pH adjusted washwater; and a fourth tank 24 receives and stores cleaned and pH adjusted washwater from the third tank. A method of cleaning apparatus used in concreting operations is also claimed.
Patent GB-2489134-A (GB)
Title: Mounting device for a coordinate measuring machine
Inventor: BAILEY BRENT
IPC: G01B5/00
Filed: 2011-01-14
Abstract: A mounting device for portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine is provided. The mounting device includes a body having an opening therethrough. A lip is disposed on one side of the opening, the lip is sized to engage a flange on a base portion of the coordinate measurement machine. A portion of the opening includes a thread configured to couple with an external mounting fixture. A first arm is coupled to the body and arranged to rotate in a first direction between a first position and a second position.
Patent GB-2508344-A (GB)
Title: Creating an operating system dump
Inventor: SCHWEFLINGHAUS JOCHEN
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 2012-11-28
Abstract: A method for creating an operating system dump comprises dividing a main memory of a computer system into at least three contiguous memory areas 102, comprising a primary memory area, a secondary memory area and a data memory area. Also comprises booting a first instance of an OS (operating system) into the main memory 104, loading a second instance of the OS into the secondary memory 106 area using the active first instance of the OS, stopping execution of the first active instance of the OS 108 if a critical execution error occurs and re-starting the computer using the loaded, second instance of the OS 110 which becomes the active instance of the OS. Method further comprises creating a dump of the primary memory area 112, and loading a third instance of the OS into the primary memory area 114. Thus the secondary instance continues regular operation of the primary instance, while dumping the crashed primary instance so it may be possible to minimize downtime after a crash.
Patent GB-2508374-A (GB)
Title: Inlet and outlet valve for axial piston motor or pump
Inventor: RILEY STEVEN
IPC: F01B3/00
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: A fluid inlet and outlet interface (valve) for an axial piston motor or pump which has a rotatable cylinder block defining a plurality of cylinders each having a respective piston mounted therein. The valve comprises first and second slots 44, 46 arranged so that, in use, fluid is input to the cylinders via the first slot, and output from the cylinder bores via the second slot, as the cylinder block rotates. A first conduit 52a fluidically connects the first and second slots, and is arranged so that, in use, as each cylinder sweeps between the slots, it is exposed to the first conduit. The first conduit may connect opposing ends 44a, 46a of the slots, and a second conduit 52b may connect the other opposing ends 44b, 46b of the slots. The slots may be arcuate, and have an equal radius of curvature to each other. The conduits may also be arcuate, but have differing radii of curvature to each other, and to the slots.
Patent GB-2501145-A (GB)
Title: Rendering and modifying objects on a graphical user interface
Inventor: HAUSSILA TUMUR
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2012-12-07
Abstract: A method involving use of a graphical user interface (GUI) comprises rendering a GUI, and rendering one or more user-selected images, icons, sprites, graphics, items or objects on multiple user-selected locations of the interface. These objects 302/304 may interact with graphical objects 208 already displayed on the GUI. The objects may represent resources (such as weapons) used in a war or battle type video game. The GUI may be shown a touch-sensitive display screen capable of sensing simultaneous multiple touches, and the user selections may be made by touch. A further method involving use of a GUI comprises rendering a GUI, and applying a pre-selected effect to one or more user-selected objects rendered on the GUI. Again, the selection may be made by touch on a touch-sensitive display screen, or otherwise moving a pointer object or cursor. This GUI may be in a farming simulation video game.
Patent GB-2510171-A (GB)
Title: Oxidising and condensing sulphur and nitrous oxides from exhaust gas
Inventor: MENON MOHAN
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: A method and appartus for removal of SOx and NOx from an exhaust gas comprising SOx, NOx, soot and water vapor, the exhaust gas originating from a combustion of a fuel where the combustion takes place in an internal combustion engine 12. The exhaust gas is passed through at least one catalytic reactor 18 comprising an oxidation catalyst, in which catalytic reactor at least SO2 is converted to SO3 and NO is converted to NO2. Thereafter the exhaust gas is passed through a condenser 20 and cooled to a temperature below the dew point temperature of the water in the condenser such that SO3, NO2 and water are condensed, and SO3 and NO2 are dissolved into the condensed water and removed from the exhaust gas. A particle filter 16 may be provided upstream of the catalytic reactor. Some exhaust may be taken from between the catalytic reactor and condenser, and fed back in upstream of the particle filter.
Patent GB-2496547-A (GB)
Title: Optimization of human activity determination from video
Inventor: DING LEI
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2011-07-06
Abstract: In an embodiment, automated analysis of video data for determination of human behavior includes providing a programmable device that segments a video stream into a plurality of discrete individual frame image primitives which are combined into a visual event that may encompass an activity of concern as a function of a hypothesis. The visual event is optimized by setting a binary variable to true or false as a function of one or more constraints. The optimized visual event is processed in view of associated non-video transaction data and the binary variable by associating the optimized visual event with a logged transaction if associable, issuing an alert if the binary variable is true and the optimized visual event is not associable with the logged transaction, and dropping the optimized visual event if the binary variable is false and the optimized visual event is not associable.
Patent GB-2497038-A (GB)
Title: Universal coupler for a beam blade windshield wiper assembly
Inventor: AVASILOAIE VALENTIN
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 2011-09-14
Abstract: The present invention overcomes the limitations and disadvantages in the related art in a beam blade windshield wiper assembly 26 having a universal coupler assembly (66). The universal coupler assembly (66) includes a carrier (68) that is operatively mounted to the windshield wiper assembly, a saddle (70) that is removably received and retained by the carrier (68), and a coupler (72) that is operatively mounted to the saddle (70). The carrier (68), saddle (70), and coupler (72) cooperate to accommodate various sizes of "hook-type" attachment members, "bayonet-type" attachment members, as well as "pin-type" attachment members that are used to connect the wiper arm and the windshield wiper assembly.
Patent GB-2514819-A (GB)
Title: Road stud
Inventor: ZAREMBA JULIAN
IPC: E01F9/07
Filed: 2013-06-05
Abstract: A road stud for mounting in a pre-existing housing 101 (figure 6), the road stud comprising an upper portion 305 (figure 4) having at least one LED 311 (figure 4), an electrical storage means and a solar panel 307 (figure 4), and a base portion (figure 5) which is provided with engaging inward lugs 304 (figure 5), the housing defining a recess for accommodating the road stud and protrusions 107 (figure 6) for engaging the engaging recesses of the road stud, wherein said protrusions extend from the sidewalls of the recess at a height spaced from the floor of the recess. The engaging means may comprise shoulders adapted to snap under the protrusions when engaged with the base portion. The base portion may be resiliently deformable. There may be four engaging means and four protrusions. Also claimed is a method for installation. The road stud has the advantage that it is visible from all positions around a bend in a road, as it does not require reflection from headlights.
Patent GB-2516227-A (GB)
Title: Scalene cushion
Inventor: STEWART CHRISTINE
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2013-07-14
Abstract: A support 1, for an electronic device 2 such as tablet computer or flat screen or phone, comprises a scalene triangular prism shaped cushion made of high density foam. Attached on a surface or contained within the support cushion 1 are magnets 3, e.g. neodymium magnets, which allow the tablet computer or phone 2 to be held in place on the support cushion 1. The magnets 3 may be replaced with a magnetic paper (8, fig 9). Accompanying magnets 4 are attached to a back of the tablet computer 2 or housed within a plastic tablet case (6, fig 6) to allow the tablet computer 2 to be attached to the support cushion 1. Hook and loop fasteners may replace the magnets 3. The support 1 may have a textile or leather cover and a shape of the support may be created by an inflatable membrane. Because the scalene triangular shaped support has no equal angles/sides it provides three different viewing angles.
Patent GB-2506244-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting data and/or device specific parameters between a fan-filter device and a separate computer unit
Inventor: VOLMER ACHIM
IPC: A62B18/04
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a fan-filter system (powered air purifying respirator) 20, having a fan-filter device 1, a head piece 21 and a connection hose 22 connecting the fan-filter device and the head piece together in a manner allowing there to be fluid-communication. A spatially separate computer unit (30) has a wired or wireless communication interface (31) to transmit data to a control unit (6) of the fan-filter device and/or to receive data from the control unit of the fan-filter device. The remote computer unit (30) may be used for checking and setting device-specific parameters and software of the fan-filter device.
Patent GB-2521366-A (GB)
Title: A method and device for displaying traffic data
Inventor: BOX SIMON
IPC: G08G1/0967
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: A method of, or a device suitable for, visually representing traffic flow parameters comprises selecting an area of interest on a map, defining cells within the area of interest and extracting data relating to a traffic flow parameter for each cell. A three dimensional representation 26-31 of a first traffic flow parameter is applied to the map in the cells in the area of interest and the map is displayed with the three dimensional representation of the traffic flow parameter. Variation of the height of the 3D representation may indicate changes in the parameter and a further traffic flow parameter may also be displayed with an alternative representation, e.g. two dimensionally 1, 5 using colour or transparency. The traffic flow parameter may be vehicle number or speed.
Patent GB-2512431-A (GB)
Title: Control of a water device via a dialysis machine user interface
Inventor: ROHDE JUSTIN B
IPC: A61M1/14
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: A home medical device system 110 includes a home therapy machine 100 (for example a dialysis, drug delivery or nutritional therapy machine) for performing a home therapy on a patient; a user interface 122 operably connected to the home therapy machine which receives operator inputs; a water treatment device 10 in fluid communication with the home therapy machine; and a data connection between the home therapy machine and the water treatment device. In a first embodiment wherein the home therapy machine transmits data via the connection to the water treatment device for control of the water treatment device, the data provided based on at least one of the operator inputs received via the user interface. In a second embodiment the home therapy machine transmits data via the connection to the water treatment device, where the data is based on a therapy prescription sent from a server 118 to the home therapy machine. In a third embodiment the water treatment device is configured to transmit data via the connection to the home therapy device which then forwards the data to a server 118.
Patent GB-2510976-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting diode display device
Inventor: LEE JAE-MYON
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: An LED display device includes a first scan switching element Tr_S1 between a data line DL and a first node n1, a first voltage transfer switching element Tr_P1 between a first drive voltage line 333 and the first node, a first detection switching element Tr_T1 between second and third nodes n2, n3 , a first driving switching elementTr_D1 between the first drive voltage line and the third node, a first emission control switching element Tr_E1 between the third node and a first LED OLED1, a second scan switching element TR_S2 between the data line and the second node, a second voltage transfer switching element Tr_P2 between the first drive voltage line and the second node, a second detection switching element Tr_T2 between the first node and a fourth node n4, a second driving switching element Tr_D2, a second emission control switching element Tr_E2 between the fourth node and a second LED OLED2, and a common capacitor CC between the first node and the second node. Capacitor CC is shared by adjacent pixels PXL1 and PXL2, and therefore reduces the pixel size.
Patent GB-2523732-A (GB)
Title: Tritium measurement
Inventor: BOXALL COLIN
IPC: G01T7/02
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: Measuring the level of tritium in an aqueous material. Electrolysis concentrates tritium into an electrode comprising palladium over voltage cycles. The palladium electrode may be self-supporting, coated, porous or void-free. Beta particle emission from the electrode is measured using a scintillator by comparison with a reference sample.
Patent GB-2512487-A (GB)
Title: Bulk material bag discharge apparatus
Inventor: BOUTTE KENNETH J
IPC: B65D88/16
Filed: 2014-02-28
Abstract: A bulk material transport bag 2 comprising a flanged discharge apparatus 4 that secures a replaceable discharge outlet cover 20 is disclosed. The discharge outlet cover may be quickly replaced to reseal the discharge outlet after use. The flanged discharge apparatus is comprised of a flange or base ring 10 assembly engaged with the bag around the bag discharge opening. A locking flange or ring 14 secures the replaceable cover to the base ring assembly to cover and seal the bag discharge opening. The replaceable cover is intentionally incised to discharge and empty the contents of the bag. When the bag is emptied a new replaceable cover is mounted between the base ring assembly and locking ring to seal the bag discharge opening. The replaceable cover may be comprised of the same material used for construction of the bag or another suitable material.
Patent GB-2524567-A (GB)
Title: A coupling assembly for a swivel castor wheel
Inventor: POLLARD JAMES
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 2014-03-27
Abstract: A coupling assembly for coupling a swivel castor wheel to an object which is to be moved across a surface. In use, an orientation of the swivel castor can be adjusted in order to change a direction of travel of the object across the surface. One disclosed coupling assembly 10 comprises a first coupling component 18 which can be mounted to one of a swivel castor wheel (figure 1, 12) and an object (figure 1, 8), and a second coupling component 20 which can be mounted to the other one of the swivel castor wheel and the object. The coupling components are arranged so that they can rotate relative to one another about a common rotation axis 22, to facilitate adjustment of the orientation of the swivel castor wheel relative to the object. The coupling components are arranged so that, in use, they are biased under the action of gravity towards at least one predetermined rotational orientation relative to one another, to provide a directional bias in the orientation of the swivel castor wheel with respect to the object and so direction of travel of the object across a surface.
Patent GB-2519215-A (GB)
Title: Transformer fault detection apparatus and method
Inventor: HAN KISON
IPC: G01S11/16
Filed: 2014-08-20
Abstract: A transformer fault detection apparatus includes sensor units located on each of upper and lower drain valves 111, 112 for sensing acoustic and electromagnetic signals generated by a partial discharge. A first possible discharge area 121 is calculated based on the different arrival times of the acoustic and electromagnetic signals detected by the sensors on the upper drain valve. A second possible discharge area 131 is calculated from the arrival times of the acoustic and electromagnetic signals at the sensors on the lower drain valve. The first and second areas 121, 131 are three dimensional spheres around the sensor locations. A final possible discharge area 141, a two dimensional arc, is calculated from the overlapping area between the first and second possible discharge areas. The point location 161 of the fault may be determined from the arrival times of the same signal, electromagnetic or acoustic, at the corresponding sensor on the upper and lower drain valve.
Patent GB-2516196-A (GB)
Title: Methods, compositions, kits, and systems for selective enrichment of target cells
Inventor: LIM JAMES
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2014-01-24
Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, kits, and systems for detecting, enriching, culturing, identifying, isolating, and/or characterizing target subpopulations of cells. The invention utilizes defined environmental conditions to enrich target cell subpopulations which can be used for future genetic, proteomic and morphological analyses. The method can use image-capture and analysis software to characterize cells based on, e.g., physical properties, such as size, morphology and kinetic properties.
Patent GB-2537801-A (GB)
Title: A connection device for connecting a load to a load transporting apparatus
Inventor: JASON DERRICK FOWLER
IPC: B60D1/07
Filed: 2015-01-23
Abstract: A connection device (20 see fig 1) for connecting a load such as a trolley to a load transporting apparatus (10 see fig 1) includes a part for connecting the device (20) to the load, a receiving formation for receiving a part / portion of the load to be moved; and a receiving formation modifying member 30a moveable between at least two positions for modifying the size and/or configuration of the receiving formation. The modifying member 30a is rotationally / angularly moveable between the positions. The invention is usable for connecting a mover for manoeuvring supermarket cage trolleys of different types. Indexing of the modifying member 30a enables different sizes of trolley frame member B to be accommodated. Holes are provided for fixing the modifying member 30a in various rotational positions.
Patent GB-2535508-A (GB)
Title: Control method for crane system including a spreader beam
Inventor: STEVE MCLAUGHLIN
IPC: B66C13/16
Filed: 2015-02-19
Abstract: A method of detecting a fault condition in a crane system comprising a spreader beam 40 comprising at least two load points 52, each arranged to support a respective portion of a load, wherein the method comprises: 148 monitoring respective loadings applied to each of the load points; 154 analysing the loadings to determine whether the crane system is operating outside of one or more acceptable load ranges; 146 monitoring an inclination of the spreader beam relative to a horizontal plane, possibly in two orthogonal axis; 164 comparing the inclination with an inclination threshold to determine whether the crane system is operating outside of the inclination threshold; and 156,166 determining the existence of a fault condition if the crane system is operating outside of the inclination threshold or at least one of the acceptable load ranges. The steps of 150 calculating load distribution, 152 calculating the total load, 158 updating load ranges, 168 updating inclination threshold and monitoring the vertical speed of the spreader 40 may also be included. There is also claimed a method of operating a crane system, the system may be a gantry crane system.
Patent GB-2537378-A (GB)
Title: Bearing system and method
Inventor: ADRIAN HETHERINGTON
IPC: F16C13/02
Filed: 2015-04-14
Abstract: A bearing system having a shaft 100 including a circumferential channel100c, the profile of the channel being inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. A bearing 200 is configured to be disposed around the shaft when in use and a split ring 300 is located in the channel so as to be in contact with the inclined surface. The split ring includes a first part 300a having an outer diameter and a second part 300b having a greater diameter than the first part, thereby providing a thrust surface 300c. A collar 400 accommodates the first part of the split ring and a locator 500 exerts an axial force between split ring and bearing to locate the bearing on the shaft. In use, an axial thrust load exerted on the split ring by the shaft is transmitted to the collar by the thrust surface, and the split ring is urged along the inclined profile surface so as to produce a radial load on the split ring which is resisted by the collar. A method for assembling the system is provided.
Patent GB-2528540-A (GB)
Title: Liquid storage system
Inventor: MARTINDALE NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: B64D37/32
Filed: 2015-05-06
Abstract: A liquid storage system, suitably an aircraft fuel tank system, comprises an outer tank 16 for containing a liquid enclosing a liquid storage space 14, and an inner tank 18a, 18b located within the outer tank and enclosing the liquid storage space. A deformable spacing means 20a, 20b associated with the outer tank and the inner tank for maintaining the tanks in a spaced apart relationship. On application of a force to the inner tank, at least part of the inner tank moves relative to the outer tank. The inner tank may define a chamber between a first wall and a second wall. The volume of the chamber is sufficient to allow a shockwave 30 in the liquid in the system, resulting from compression of the liquid by impact of a projectile 24 to be reduced by expansion of the compressed liquid into the chamber. The inner tank may be formed of aramid or para-aramid fibres. The inner tank may be rigid. The spacing means may be elastic.