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Patent GB-2506284-A (GB)
Title: Bridge plug tool
Inventor: VSLETT ROBIN LA
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 2012-04-13
Abstract: A bridge plug tool for use in a well, comprising: a tool body; a mandrel extending through the tool body; a setting sleeve positioned on the tool body; a packer module located below the setting sleeve, the packer module having an expanded position in which its outer surface is expanded radially with respect to the tool body and a contracted position in which its outer surface is substantially the same as that of the tool body; and an anchor module located blow the packer module, the anchoring module comprising anchor elements moveable between an expanded position in which the anchor elements extend radially from the tool body and a contracted position in which the anchor elements are substantially aligned with the surface of the tool body; wherein the mandrel extends through the sleeve, packer module and anchor module; the mandrel and setting sleeve are relatively moveable between an axially extended position and an axially contracted position; and wherein the mandrel and setting sleeve engage the anchor module and packer module such that relative movement of the mandrel and setting sleeve between the axially extended and axially contracted positions correspondingly moves the anchor module and packer module between the respective contracted and expanded positions. The use of the sleeve and mandrel arrangement allows setting and release mechanisms to be protected from the external environment of the tool.
Patent GB-2526149-A (GB)
Title: Ducting apparatus to provide transport of a gas
Inventor: FRYER DAVE
IPC: F25D17/08
Filed: 2014-05-16
Abstract: A thermally insulated ducting apparatus for the transfer and recirculation of a chilled gas such as air. The apparatus comprises a modular construction and is formed from a plurality of interconnected sections having male and female ends that provide a fluid tight seal that is convenient and efficient to assemble and dismantle. The male and female ends are formed by the overlapping of two separate insulation layers (203, 205).
Patent GB-2530790-A (GB)
Title: Method of calibrating a patient monitoring system for use with a radiotherapy treatment apparatus
Inventor: MEAD EDWARD WILLIAM
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-10-02
Abstract: A method of calibrating a patient monitoring system comprising a plurality of image detectors viewing the surface of a patient laying on a mechanical couch of a radiotherapy treatment apparatus. The method comprising: locating a calibration object at a first position where its surface corresponds to an expected position of the patient surface S4-1; processing detector obtained images S4-2 to ascertain the relative locations and orientations of the image detectors and also optical distortion parameters indicative of optical distortions present in the obtained images of the calibration object S4-3; relocating the calibration object to a second position at a known position relative to an iso-centre of the treatment apparatus S4-4; obtaining images of the relocated calibration-object S4-5 and processing those images to determine a transform corresponding to the relocation of the calibration object from the first position to the iso-centre S4-6; and storing data indicative of optical distortions present in the images obtained in the first position and data indicative of the locations and orientations of the image detectors relative to the iso-centre determined by applying the transform to the ascertained relative locations and orientations of the image detectors S4-7.
Patent GB-2531512-A (GB)
Title: Context-sensitive Identification of regions of interest
Inventor: JEROME MARIE JOSEPH DECLERCK
IPC: G10L25/48
Filed: 2014-10-16
Abstract: A method of identifying regions of interest in patient/medical image data includes automatically identifying and segmenting 104 possible regions of interest (ROI) which may relate to known organs. The patient image data is displayed 106 to a user/clinician upon which verbal comments are received. The comments are received 110 via a voice input (213, figure 7) and may be analysed using voice recognition. An evaluation is undertaken to determine 112, in the context of the displayed image data and received comments, which of the displayed segmented ROIs are most likely to be the subject of the comments. The method may additionally perform automatic measurements 116 upon the determined ROI. A representation (e.g. a labelled view and ROI measurements) of the determined ROI is displayed 118 to the user. Accordingly, the method is able to automatically identify ROIs based upon a clinicians commentary. A system and apparatus are also disclosed. The method facilitates the automatic generation of medical reports with minimal manual intervention, allowing the clinician to focus upon clinical assessment of the image data.
Patent GB-2531329-A (GB)
Title: Managing power consumption in tree-based TDMA multi-hop wireless networks
Inventor: CARACAS ALEXANDRU
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: The present invention is notably directed to methods for managing power consumption in a tree-based, Time-Division Multiple Access, or TDMA, multi-hop wireless network (100), comprising 5 a set of nodes (ROOT, 2 ... 15) powered by a battery (340), the method comprising, at each (3) node of said set: if a condition related to the power consumption of the node is not met, relinquishing (S40) its initial role in the network, whereby the node (3) stops emitting (S42) beacons to a child node thereof and/or acknowledging (S44) beacons from a parent node thereof; and adopting (S50) a new role in the network, according to a TDMA protocol of said network, 10 said each node having a lower power consumption in this new role than it had in its initial role. The present invention is further directed to related networked systems and methods.
Patent GB-2532454-A (GB)
Title: Control arrangement
Inventor: MOHAMMED ZAKI AHMED
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 2014-11-19
Abstract: A control arrangement for use in controlling the electrical supply from a power supply unit including an internal capacitance 16 to an output 30, the control arrangement comprising first and second magnetically linked inductors 24, 26 arranged in series with one another and defining therebetween a connection 40 by which they are interconnected, third and fourth magnetically linked inductors 34, 36 each being connected to the connection 40 between the first and second inductors 24, 26, switch means 52 providing switched connections between the third and fourth inductors 34, 36 and ground, and a controller 50 operable to control the operation of the switch means 52 such that closing of a switch of the switch means 52 results in the formation of an LCR circuit, the internal capacitance 16 forming the capacitance of the LCR circuit and the third or fourth inductor 34, 36 forming the inductance of the LCR circuit, the magnetic link between the third and fourth inductors 34, 36 allowing an output to be generated from the other of the third and fourth inductors 34, 36. The capacitance may be an internal capacitance of the supply unit. The power supply unit includes a pn junction diode. The power supply comprises a solar panel. The third and fourth inductors may be identical or one may be larger than the other. The load may provide the resistance of the LCR circuit. A method of controlling the output of the arrangement is also provided.
Patent GB-2532487-A (GB)
Title: Discovering and identifying resource dependencies
Inventor: JACEK DOLEGA
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2014-11-21
Abstract: A method 100 for discovering and identifying resource dependencies comprises: discovering 102 resources in a computing centre and managing them as configuration items, where selected configuration items are each assigned 104 a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) object; including 106 the assigned URI object in a configuration data structure and storing 108 the configuration data structures in a configuration management system; assigning 110 a resource accessor address (206 in Figure 2), assigning 112 an access point address (208 in Figure 2), and providing 114 an access resolve entry object (402 in Figure 4) providing a function for address translation, where the access resolve entry object comprises at least a part of the resource accessor address and at least a part of the access point address, each of them in URI object form. The configuration management system may be a configuration management database (CMDB).
Patent GB-2517608-A (GB)
Title: Cable having a thin film material and methods of preventing discoloration damage to a cable having a thin film material
Inventor: MAGNER SCOTT
IPC: H01B7/18
Filed: 2013-07-03
Abstract: A cable apparatus and method for preventing discoloration to a cable is disclosed. The apparatus includes a conductor. An exterior layer surrounds the conductor. A thin film material is removably positioned over an exterior surface of the exterior layer. At least one film removal area is positioned within the thin film material, wherein the at least one film removal area is positioned along a length of the exterior layer.
Patent GB-2531825-A (GB)
Title: Recessed ceiling light
Inventor: UDO THRAN
IPC: F21S8/02
Filed: 2015-02-18
Abstract: A recessed ceiling light 1 has a frame 4 inserted in an installation opening 2. A lamp housing 10 is held in a rotatable and pivotable manner in the Installation frame 4. A dome-like hood 7 is connected to the installation frame 4 so as to be rotatable about a central axis 9. The lamp housing 10 is fastened by means of a pivot 12 to the hood 7 and a notional extension 13 of the pivot axis intersects the central axis 9. The lamp housing 10 is rotatable about the pivot 12. The installation provides superior fire safety.
Patent GB-2534612-A (GB)
Title: Palette predictor initializer when encoding or decoding self-contained coding structures
Inventor: CHRISTOPHE GISQUET
IPC: H04N19/93
Filed: 2015-02-20
Abstract: Encoding or decoding images using a palette coding mode in which each block of pixels has an associated palette which gives a correspondence between pixel values and indexes. The blocks of pixels are encoded as a block of indexes using the palette. At the decoder, the method comprises decoding encoded data of two self-contained coding structures having the same hierarchical level, using a palette coding mode. The palette associated with each processed pixel block is predicted from a palette predictor 1215 using prediction information from the bitstream 1200. A palette predictor initializer 1221 associated with a coding structure hierarchically above the two self-contained coding structures is obtained from the bitstream and used to initialize the palette predictor for each self-contained coding structure using the same obtained palette predictor initializer. The palette predictor initializer may be dependent on the whether or not the image is monochrome as signalled by a flag in the bitstream. The initializer may be defined for a picture, sequence or tile and signalled in the picture parameter set (PPS) or sequence parameter set (SPS). The self contained coding structures should be independently encoded and may be slices. Preferably, a palette predictor is built 1214 from the union of the previous palette and the previous palette predictor.
Patent GB-2536464-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, method and computer program for providing an audio signal
Inventor: Sampo Vesa
IPC: H04R3/04
Filed: 2015-03-18
Abstract: The method comprises: · obtaining information relating to a measured response of a headphone wherein the response is measured when the headphone is positioned adjacent an ear canal of a user; · obtaining information relating to a target response of the headphone wherein the target response replicates a different headphone; · determining at least one filter using the measured response and the obtained information relating to the target response; · and enabling the at least one filter to be applied to an audio signal to obtain the target response.
Patent GB-2534238-A (GB)
Title: A storage box for an electronic smoking device
Inventor: MIKE TONG
IPC: A24F15/01
Filed: 2015-03-24
Abstract: A storage box for an electronic smoking device comprising a receiving portion with at least one first receptacle for the electronic smoking device, and a second receptacle for at least one cap for a mouthpiece of an e-cigarette. The storage box may comprise a lid, moveable between an open position where the second receptacle is accessible, and a closed position, where the lid covers the second receptacle, or both receptacles, via an intermediate position where it covers the second receptacle and leaves the first receptacle accessible. The lid may be movable affixed to the receiving portion and biased towards its closed position by an elastic force or spring. The lid may comprise an actuation section extending along a side face of the receiving portion of the box, and a cover section which covers at least the second receptacle in its closed position. The inner diameter of the second receptacle may exceed the inner diameter of the first receptacle. The storage box may comprise a plurality of first receptacles and only one second receptacle.
Patent GB-2527637-A (GB)
Title: Switchable secondary playback path
Inventor: DAS TEJASVI
IPC: H03M3/02
Filed: 2015-04-13
Abstract: At high digital input signal magnitudes, a controller 20 selects a sigma-delta DAC circuit 12A with good linearity and low noise, while at low signal magnitudes the controller 20 selects a DAC circuit 13A with low power consumption. The channels may be weighted (44,46, figure 4) in a complementary fashion in dependence on the input signal magnitude. In a multi-stage noise shaping (MASH) arrangement (figure 5), the input signal for the low power DAC circuit is a quantization error signal from a digital delta sigma modulator.Â  The digital input signal may be subject to a low pass filter (72, figure 6) in the higher power DAC channel, a high frequency residue being generated by a subtraction circuit (86, figure 6) and fed to the low power DAC.
Patent GB-2539377-A (GB)
Title: By assignment
Inventor: Bob C Camello
IPC: H04B1/3822
Filed: 2015-04-28
Abstract: A vehicle radio system (100) has a single transmission line (122) carrying a plurality of different radio frequency (RF) signals from different antennas (114, 116). A combiner (118) has an input from each antenna (114, 116) and an output to the transmission line (122); the transmission line (122) connects the combiner (118) to a directional coupler (128); the directional coupler has one output to a first radio receiver (102), and another output, attenuated by a coupling coefficient, to a second radio receiver (108). The RF signals may be AM/FM broadcast, GPS or cellular telephone.
Patent GB-2524458-A (GB)
Title: Granulated feed phosphate compsition including feed enzymes
Inventor: FONTANA EDDY
IPC: A23K1/175
Filed: 2014-03-11
Abstract: A granulated phosphate composition that provides sufficient nutritional value as well as enhanced bioavailability of organic phosphorous present in a main feed ingredient. The granulated phosphate composition includes a phosphate source, such as monocalcium phosphate, mono-dicalcium phosphate, or dicalcium phosphate, and one or more feed enzymes such as phytase. When the phosphate composition is compounded and pelleted with a main feed ingredient into a feed pellet, and consumed by a non-ruminant, the phytase component of the phosphate composition liberates otherwise unavailable phosphorous present in the main feed ingredient.
Patent GB-2541015-A (GB)
Title: Subsea flying lead
Inventor: CHARLES ANTHONY AUGUST
IPC: H01R13/523
Filed: 2015-08-06
Abstract: A subsea flying lead 6 containing a fluid line comprising electrically conductive tubing 7a/7b, which terminate at a flying plate 9. Connector 9 has both fluid couplers 10a/10b and electrical connections 12a/12b. An electrically insulating portion 13a/13b may be provided on fluid line to prevent electrification of plate 9 and fluid connectors 10a/10b. Electrical conductors 11a/11b provide an electrical connection to the electrical connectors 12a/12b. A corresponding plate 3 is provided on a subsea structure for connection of the lead 6. The tubes 7a/7b may be hydraulic lines or chemical lines. The lead may be used to transmit power or data.
Patent GB-2541376-A (GB)
Title: Network provisioning
Inventor: Pål Nordbryhn
IPC: H04W12/08
Filed: 2015-08-12
Abstract: A power supply module 100 is connected to a network client device 130. The power supply module is capable of powering said network client device, wherein the power supply module has a data memory 104 containing security information 126. The power supply module transfers the security information 126 from the data memory to the network client device. The security information may comprise a network key and/or a passphrase for generating a network key. The security information may comprise network parameters. The network may be a wireless network and may further be a secure wireless network that is at least partially in a restricted environment. The network may be a wireless gas sensor network. The security information may be used to encrypt and/or decrypt data sent over a wireless network. A commissioning device may write the security information into the data memory. The commissioning device may generate the security information. The security information may comprise a unique identifier for the network client device.
Patent GB-2542766-A (GB)
Title: Wound treatment
Inventor: MELVIN FREDERICK VINTON
IPC: A61M35/00
Filed: 2015-09-24
Abstract: An oxygen distributor 1 has a distribution pad or web 10 formed by top and bottom liquid-impermeable layers 11, 12 sealed together 13 at their edges. The bottom layer 12 is gas-permeable; the layers surround a matrix 14 of open celled foam forming outlet branches 15. The pad has an elongate inlet tail 20 formed from two gas-impermeable layers and with a supply tube 30 extending from its far end to connect to an oxygen source. The outlet branches 15 of the pad are each preferably unconnected from adjacent outlet branches at their distal ends. Alternatively, the supply tube 30 may be disposed within the elongate inlet tail over a substantial part of its length with the top and bottom layers of the tail pressing against the supply tube after being RF welded to one another so as to form a friction fit. The tail provides better comfort, especially for wounds on the feet.
Patent GB-2542592-A (GB)
Title: Managing interaction constraints
Inventor: ALEX JOHN HOCKEY
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2015-09-24
Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing a non-registering endpoint with non-registration services (such as the ability to make a call) in an IMS network without requiring the non-registering endpoint to register. A request for a non-registration service is received and processed by an entity in the IMS network that is configured to handle such requests. The entity requires information about the endpoint itself before it can process the request, but usually can only get this information from a Home Subscriber Server (HSS) if the endpoint is registered or being registered by the entity. Consequently, the entity makes it look like the endpoint is registering, in order to obtain the information from the HSS. This is done by an entity sending a Multimedia-Auth-Request (MAR) to a Cx or Zh interface of the HSS. This results in the HSS releasing authentication credentials of the endpoint to the entity so that a challenge-response authentication can be carried out with the endpoint.
Patent GB-2532593-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling the operation of an air charging system of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: GIUSEPPE CONTE
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2015-10-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling the operation of an air charging system195 of an internal combustion engine 110. The method comprises the steps of monitoring a plurality of output parameters of the air charging system 195, calculating an error between each one of the monitored output parameters and a target value thereof, applying each one of the calculated errors to a linear controller that yields a virtual input, using the virtual inputs to calculate a plurality of input parameters for the air charging system 195, using each one of the input parameters to determine the position of a corresponding actuator of the air charging system 195, operating each one of the actuators according to the determined position. The inputs parameters are calculated with a non-linear mathematical model of the air charging system configured such that each one of the virtual inputs is in a linear relation with only one of the output parameters and vice versa. The invention may be used to control a plurality of actuators for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves, a variable geometry turbine (VGT) actuator and an air inlet actuator. The charging system may be a compressor of a turbocharger system. An associated apparatus and electronic control unit for carrying out the method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2545638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mine ploughing
Inventor: JAMES SIMPSON
IPC: F41H11/24
Filed: 2015-12-13
Abstract: A mine plough 15, 20 for clearing concealed or buried explosive ordnance includes a replaceable fold-out blade extension 40 on one or both sides of the plough 15, 20. The, or each, blade extension 40 is formed separately from the plough 15, 20 and is detachably attachable to the plough 15, 20.
Patent GB-2536769-A (GB)
Title: Security elements and methods of their manufacture
Inventor: BRIAN WILLIAM HOLMES
IPC: B42D25/40
Filed: 2015-01-15
Abstract: A security element comprises a diffractive or reflective relief structure 198a at least in first partial areas P1 of the region; a reflection enhancing material 197 present at least in the first partial areas of the region and being disposed on and following the contours of the diffractive or reflective relief structure; and a light absorbing material 192 provided in second partial areas P2 of the region which do not overlap the first partial areas. The first partial areas being arranged between the second partial areas such that a half-tone or screened pattern is formed by the reflection enhancing material and the light absorbing material in combination and is exhibited across the region. A non-opaque layer of iridescent amplitude interference material 193 is applied at least over the second partial areas of light absorbing material. In the areas of the light absorbing material, the visual effect of the iridescent amplitude interference material is visible, and in the intervening areas where the reflection enhancing material and the diffractive or reflective relief structure are present, the visual effect of the diffractive or reflective relief structure is visible, such that the two visual effects appear superimposed on one another across the region.
Patent GB-2536119-A (GB)
Title: Bristle propelled tool
Inventor: NEIL WILLIAM STUTCHBURY
IPC: F16L55/18
Filed: 2016-01-26
Abstract: A bi-directional tractor unit that can be used for traversing, cleaning, and/or inspecting external surfaces, such as mooring chain links, comprises a bristle drive system for providing bi-directional propulsion. The bristle drive system comprises bristles which engage with the exterior of a surface and can be utilized for tractive effort to traverse external surfaces and for cleaning the external surfaces. The unit can traverse using a push-me pull-you action utilizing a combination of a grip mode and shuffle mode between brush modules. The deflection of the bristles can be controlled by anti-splay means, and can be changed via moving a linear main drive actuator. The bristles can be provided on interchangeable bristle plates, which can be bolted so that different bristle properties can be provided on the same tractor. The unit may additional comprise a sensor module and an inspection module, which can include CCTV recording functionality.