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Patent GB-2568365-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dispensing funds in a lottery
Inventor: Douglas E Pollard
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2018-09-11
Abstract: The lottery apparatus includes: lottery tickets having symbols 135 printed on a substrate 131, the symbols covered by removable coverings 136, and the symbols defining a game outcome; lottery cards having a substrate 142 with no game symbols, a point of sale code 144 which is scanned for purchase of the lottery card, an activation code 145 which identifies the lottery card to the lottery system and does not identify whether the card relates to a winning or non-winning result, and an access code which used by the user to access a digital presentation 112; a lottery control system operable to: receive the activation code and in response provide a validation code which contains information which defines a result selected from a pool containing a plurality of outcome options; and display the result via the digital presentation. Preferably: the lottery control system allocates a plurality of predetermined results between the lottery tickets and the pool which provides results for the lottery cards; the access code is a QR code; the lottery cards are only activated after purchase. The digital presentation is preferably displayed through a website or software application accessed by a user using a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2568171-A (GB)
Title: Wavelength conversion element, light source device, and image projection device
Inventor: YUTAKA YAMAGUCHI
IPC: H01L33/50
Filed: 2017-05-30
Abstract: [Problem] To inhibit the occurrence of a temperature gradient in a phosphor part due to irradiation with excitation light. [Solution] A wavelength conversion element 20 has a phosphor part 10 in which phosphor particles 5 are dispersed in a binder 4. The phosphor part has a first surface and a second surface located on opposite sides from each other in the thickness direction. The phosphor part is irradiated with excitation light from the second surface side. When the phosphor part is bisected in the thickness direction into a first portion on the first surface side and a second portion on the second surface side, the volume density of phosphor particles in the first portion is higher than the volume density in the second portion.
Patent GB-2568176-A (GB)
Title: Robotic devices and systems for performing single incision procedures and natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgical procedures, and methods
Inventor: CHUNG-KWONG YEUNG
IPC: A61F7/12
Filed: 2017-05-26
Abstract: A surgical system (200) having an end-effector assembly (340), first and second arm assemblies (330,360), and an elbow joint assembly (234). The end-effector assembly (340) includes an instrument assembly (237) and a wrist assembly (236). The instrument assembly (237) includes a first instrument (239,342,344). An first arm assembly (330) includes a body, first and second instrument drive assemblies (332, 334), a wrist drive assembly (336), and a first arm drive assembly (339). The first instrument drive assembly (332) is configurable to move the first instrument (239,342,344) relative to a first axis(A). The wrist drive assembly (336) is configurable to move the instrument assembly (237) relative to a second axis (B). The first arm drive assembly (339) is configurable to rotate the end-effector assembly (340) relative to a third axis (F). An elbow joint assembly (234) includes an elbow pitch joint portion (350') configurable to be driven to move the first arm assembly (330) relative to a fourth axis( C'). The elbow joint assembly (234) also includes an elbow sway joint portion (350) configurable to be driven to move the first arm assembly (330) relative to a fifth axis (C).
Patent GB-2585624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to well abandonment and slot recovery
Inventor: JAMES LINKLATER
IPC: E21B31/20
Filed: 2019-02-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for casing recovery in well abandonment uses a slip 52 anchored hydraulic jack 18 having a piston 38 moving a mandrel 30, a casing gripping spear 20 and a pressure drop sub 24. A downhole flow pulsing device 22 on the string superimposes a cyclic pressure on the fluid used to move the jack piston to oscillate the mandrel while pulling casing. The apparatus length 27 is such that fluid at a first throughbore 43 pressure plus the cyclic pressure of a shorter inner throughbore pathlength 17 between the pulsator and the piston and a second annulus 53 pressure plus the cyclic pressure, resulting from a longer outer pathlength 19 via the apparatus lower end and up the annulus to the piston, interfere to enhance or reduce oscillation with the path difference determining the degree of oscillation of the mandrel. The path difference is an even or odd number of half wavelengths. The pulsator may be a motor driven rotating plate pulsator.
Patent GB-2581994-A (GB)
Title: A booth
Inventor: ROGER PHILLIPS
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2019-03-06
Abstract: A freestanding booth comprises upstanding peripheral walls, a roof and a base upon which the booth stands in use. One of the walls defines an opening that is closed by a door. The base extends along a basal edge of a first of the walls, the first wall is fixed to the base via a first levelling assembly. The first levelling assembly comprises a first height adjustment mechanism and a second height adjustment mechanism that are spaced apart from one another in a longitudinal direction of the basal edge of the first wall and are independently adjustable for altering an angle of the basal edge of the first wall relative to the ground. A second levelling assembly may be provided along a basal edge of a second of the walls which opposes the first wall. The adjustment mechanisms may be screw threaded. Sound absorption material may be disposed between the walls and the base.
Patent GB-2582136-A (GB)
Title: Timing adjustment within a wireless communication system for a moving vehicle
Inventor: ANDREW LOGOTHETIS
IPC: H04W76/10
Filed: 2019-03-11
Abstract: A mechanism is provided for performing timing adjustments or resource allocation within a wireless communication system for a moving vehicle 10. The wireless communication system has an antenna system for communicating with a further antenna system 20, and communication control circuitry. The communication control circuitry issues via the antenna system a connection setup signal for receipt by the further antenna within an identified timing window. The wireless communication system also has location specifying circuitry and distance computation circuitry for obtaining location information specifying a location of the further antenna system, and for determining a separation distance 30 between the antenna system and the further antenna system. The connection setup signal is issued at a default time unless the separation distance exceeds a setup threshold distance preventing the connection setup signal being received within the identified timing window, in which case a timing advance is applied to the connection setup signal to cause the connection setup signal to be received by the further antenna system within the identified timing window. This facilitates successful establishment of a communication link even in situations where the separation distance exceeds that supported by modern telecommunications standards.
Patent GB-2570409-A (GB)
Title: Determining pipe properties in corrosion inspection
Inventor: BARIS GUNER
IPC: G01R17/02
Filed: 2016-11-06
Abstract: Systems and methods for detection of pipe characteristics, such as defect detection of downhole tubulars and overall thickness estimation of downhole tubulars (e.g., pipes such as casing and/or production tubing). A defect detection method may comprise disposing a defect detection tool in a wellbore, wherein the defect detection tool comprises at least one transmitter and at least one receiver; obtaining nominal parameters of pipe properties; determining nominal responses corresponding to the nominal parameters; determining a defect profile for a plurality of pipes disposed in a wellbore; determining defected responses for the defection detection tool from at least the nominal parameters and the defect profile; calculating a gradient from at least the defected responses, the nominal responses, the nominal parameters and the defect profile; making downhole measurements of the plurality of pipes using the defect detection tool; and calculating final solution parameters of the plurality of pipes using at least the downhole measurements, the nominal responses, the gradient and the nominal parameters.
Patent GB-2583542-A (GB)
Title: Pump with exhaust valve
Inventor: JEAN-FRANCOIS AUBERT
IPC: F04C28/24
Filed: 2019-05-28
Abstract: A pump, such as a sliding vane oil-sealed vacuum pump, for pumping a gas from an inlet 10 to an outlet 16 comprises an exhaust valve for opening and closing the outlet. The exhaust valve is configured such that a resistance of the exhaust valve to opening the outlet varies in dependence upon a pressure of the gas being pumped. A piston 22 whose movement is controlled by a pump inlet pressure may be used to control the resistance of the exhaust valve. Alternatively, a pressure sensor may be used to control the resistance of the exhaust valve. The exhaust valve may comprise a flexible plate with a fixed end and a free end, the stiffness of the plate varying with movement of the piston. Alternatively, a biasing means, such as a spring, may bias the valve towards a closed position, the resistance of the exhaust valve being the biasing force of the spring.
Patent GB-2576403-A (GB)
Title: Workbench system
Inventor: David Samuel John Holmes
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2019-06-18
Abstract: A workbench system (100) comprising: a workbench (102); one or more sensors (120, 126,) mounted to the workbench; a multi-axis robot (104) comprising an end effector (130) for holding an object; and a controller (106). The controller is configured to, using a measurement by the one or more sensors, identify a user 122, based on the identity of the user, determine a task to be performed by the user using the workbench system. The controller controls the robot to move the object held by the end effector relative to the one or more sensors; then control the one or more sensors to measure one or more physical properties of the object held by the end effector and perform a validation process using the measurements taken by the one or more sensors. The one or more sensors may consist of a visible light camera, an infrared camera, an ultraviolet camera, a full-spectrum camera, a 3D scanner and a LIDAR scanner.
Patent GB-2585837-A (GB)
Title: User authentication based on behavioural biometrics
Inventor: GABRIELE GELLARDI
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2019-07-16
Abstract: Computer implemented methods for enrolling a user as an authenticated user of a computing device and for authenticating a user of a computing device are provided. The methods make use of behavioural biometrics to determine a set of shares that represent a secret credential according to a secret sharing scheme. The set of shares is initially determined when the user is enrolled based on typical measurements of the user's behavioural biometrics and authentication data indicating how to generate the set of shares from a user's behavioural biometrics is generated. When authenticating the user, the computing device can generate the set of shares based on the authentication data and measurements of the current user's behavioural biometrics. The computing device can use the generated set of shares to recreate a copy of the secret credential with which to authenticate the user.
Patent GB-2573247-A (GB)
Title: Mixing machine with VFD based diagnostics
Inventor: Ruben T Huerta-Ochoa
IPC: H02P29/024
Filed: 2018-02-27
Abstract: A mixing machine includes a head extending over a bowl receiving location, a rotatable output shaft for receiving a mixer tool, and a gear system for effecting rotation of the rotatable output shaft about its axis and orbiting of the shaft axis about another axis. An electric motor includes an output operatively connected to drive the gear system. A variable frequency drive is connected to deliver 3-phase power to the electric motor to achieve variable speed and torque. The variable frequency drive includes a plurality of embedded sensors, including embedded current sensors and embedded voltage sensors. A diagnostic control is configured and operable to analyze outputs from the embedded sensors and produce an alert indication upon identification of a characteristic indicative of at least one of input power brownout, input power surge, machine short circuit, motor phase insulation arch, motor phase to ground arch or motor loss of phase.
Patent GB-2587234-A (GB)
Title: Endoscope
Inventor: ANDREW MILLER
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2019-09-20
Abstract: An endoscope 10 for use in intubation, the endoscope comprising a housing 20,40, a display device 50 having a display screen, and an operative member 100 extending from the housing 20,40. The operative member 100 being configured to be inserted into a patient’s airway and to transmit images to the display screen 50. The housing 20,40 comprising an actuator 40 coupled to the operative member 100 and a retainer 20 coupled to the display screen 50. The housing having a handle portion comprising at least the actuator 40, and the actuator 40 being single-handedly rotatable by the user relative to the retainer, such that the operative member 100 is rotatable relative to the display screen 50.
Patent GB-2589075-A (GB)
Title: Subsea wellhead systems and methods
Inventor: Rolf Barfod Schüller
IPC: E21B41/08
Filed: 2019-11-07
Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly 100 having a well frame 101 e.g. a template, supporting at least one wellhead, a plurality of connection points 103 arranged in the well frame and disposed about the at least one wellhead. A blow-out preventer (BOP) 105 is arranged on the wellhead and a plurality of tension members 104 are arranged between the plurality of connection points and connection points 106 on the BOP. There is also provided a method for controlling bending loads on a subsea wellhead when connected to a riser 117. The tension members support the BOP against tension and lateral loads imposed by sea forces on the riser, transferring them to the frame and thereby reducing one-off and cyclic fatigue loads on the well head to improve life and safety thereof. The frame connection points may be on a plane that intersects the well head and the BOP connection points may, but need not, share that plane. Two tension members may extend from a single frame connection point to opposite BOP corners and may be attached by an ROV; each may have a length adjusting tensioner.
Patent GB-2595220-A (GB)
Title: Modular post
Inventor: PAUL J INGLEBY
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2020-05-15
Abstract: The modular post, particularly for use in temporary barriers, comprises a post component and a base 110, wherein the post component is configured to be attached or attachable on, to or in the base in a deployed configuration, and configured to be housed within the base in a stored configuration. The post preferably comprises a number of segments 106 that are separable from one another. Each segment is preferably configured to be received with the base separately in the stored configuration. The base preferably comprises at least one recess with a shape substantially corresponding to at least a part of the shape of the post component. The post may comprise at least one retractable barrier unit, preferably a retractable tape unit. The base preferably comprises one or more handles and an securing element to retain the post components within the base in the stored configuration. Also claimed is a method of using a modular post.
Patent GB-2596815-A (GB)
Title: Kit and method
Inventor: ANTONIO MADEJON SEIZ
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 2020-07-06
Abstract: A method of determining the presence or absence of an antibody in a sample, the method comprising the steps of: (a) contacting the sample with a lysis composition comprising (i) a quaternary ammonium compound; and (ii) a non-ionic surfactant; and (b) contacting the sample and the lysis composition with an antibody detection device. The quaternary ammonium compound is preferably a benzyl or silyl ammonium compound. The non-ionic surfactant is preferably an alkyl polyglucoside or an alcohol ethoxylate. The detection device is preferably a lateral flow assay. The antibodies are preferably for SARS-CoV-2. The sample may be blood or saliva. Also described are kits for carrying out the method.
Patent GB-2597467-A (GB)
Title: A touch capacitive sensor and method thereof
Inventor: KING CHUANG SHE
IPC: H03K17/96
Filed: 2020-07-22
Abstract: The touch capacitive sensor 100 comprising a first capacitor 104, 104’ to detect electrical charges in electrical charge transfer cycles, and an electrical charge transfer cycle counter system 106 configured to count a number of electrical charges required to transfer electrical charges to the first capacitor until a voltage from the first capacitor reaches a voltage threshold value. The sensor may include a further count comparator 112, 112’ configured to compare the number of the electrical charge transfer cycles required with a transfer cycle threshold value. The counter system may be configured to execute a discharging cycle by transferring electrical charges from the first capacitor to a second capacitor 102, 102’. The counter system may also execute a charging cycle by transferring charge to the second capacitor, and there may be hysteresis between the charging and discharging cycles. The counter system may be configured to terminate the charging and discharging cycles when the voltage form the first capacitor reaches the threshold value.
Patent GB-2598348-A (GB)
Title: A folding large container
Inventor: DAVID PARKINSON
IPC: B65D25/10
Filed: 2020-08-27
Abstract: A Folding Large Container (FLC) 10 comprises an outer container body having a footprint area with a base (11, fig. 2) and walls 12 each moveable between an assembled condition in which each wall portion is upstanding and together the wall define a transport volume within the container body and a collapsed condition in which each of the wall portions lies within the footprint area of the base. The container has at least one opposed pair of rigid side support ribs (13, fig. 3). One of each pair is secured to an inner side of respective opposed walls, and each rib includes at least one locating notch (14, fig. 6). At least one pair of elongate rigid component support structures 15 comprises a tongue (16, fig. 12) to be removably received within a notch in a ribs to position the elongate component support structures transversely between the opposed side walls and at least one shaped component-locating opening (17, fig. 8) to locate a component relative to the at least one pair of elongate component support structures.
Patent GB-2590534-A (GB)
Title: Composite edible oil and the manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: DIEN LIANG TONY CHU
IPC: A23D9/007
Filed: 2020-10-08
Abstract: A composite edible oil comprising peanut oil, hempseed oil, black sesame oil, pumpkinseed oil, walnut oil, linseed oil, perilla seed oil, and rosemary. The ratio of the monounsaturated fatty acid to the polyunsaturated fatty acid in the oil may be around 1:1, and the ratio of ω-6 to ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid may be around 4:1. Also disclosed is a method of producing an edible oil, including steps of hot expression of peanuts and black sesame to produce a peanut oil and black sesame oil, cold expression of linseeds, hempseeds, pumpkinseeds, walnuts and perilla seeds to produce their respective oils, processing said oils with a deposition process, a filtration process and a UV degradation process, and adding dried rosemary.
Patent GB-2593563-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic shape-forming surgical continuum manipulator
Inventor: PIETRO VALDASTRI
IPC: B25J9/06
Filed: 2020-10-23
Abstract: A magnetic shape-forming surgical continuum manipulator (“CM'') comprises an elastomeric base material 1 and a plurality of magnetic elements 2 located at a plurality of points along a length of the CM and each magnetic element 2 having a predetermined magnetic profile, whereby the shape of the CM can be magnetically manipulated substantially along said length by the application of an external magnetic field and a magnetic field gradient. The magnetic elements 2 may comprise spaced permanent magnets or magnetic particles dispersed in the elastomeric base material 1 and the magnetic particles may be dispersed at different concentrations and/or with different magnetic profiles along the length of the CM. The manipulator may be formed by combining the magnetic elements 2 with the elastomeric base material 1 and magnetizing the elements 2 to create the magnetic profile. Vacuum extrusion apparatus 8 may be used with mould 4, reservoirs 5, 6 of doped and undoped elastomer, curing apparatus 7 and magnetising coils 10.
Patent GB-2600434-A (GB)
Title: Valve system and method
Inventor: KARSTEIN BERGE KRISTIANSEN
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2020-10-28
Abstract: A valve monitoring system comprises an actuator 14, 23 adapted to hold a valve closure member (25, Fig. 5A) in a position whereby fluid flow through the valve is allowed. A monitoring circuit comprises a signal source 18, a signal sensor 17 and a processor 10. The monitoring circuit is adapted to apply a signal which varies in at least one of amplitude and frequency to an element 15 of the actuator 14, 23. The monitoring circuit is connected to either end of the element 15 of the actuator 14 and adapted to monitor signals passing through the element of the actuator. Data from the signal sensor 17 is processed in the processor 10 to provide an indication if the monitored signal is outside a predetermined range or passes a threshold.
Patent GB-2591645-A (GB)
Title: Intrusion detection with honeypot keys
Inventor: HARALD SCHUTZ
IPC: H04W12/12
Filed: 2019-09-25
Abstract: A honeypot file is cryptographically secured with a cryptographic key. The key, or related key material, is then placed on a central key store and the file is placed on a data store within the enterprise network. Unauthorized access to the honeypot file can then be detecting by monitoring use of the associated key material, which usefully facilitates detection of file access at any time when, and from any location where, cryptographic access to the file is initiated.
Patent GB-2594601-A (GB)
Title: Ion-exchange resin module and deionization apparatus using same
Inventor: CHANG WOO HAN
IPC: C02F1/42
Filed: 2019-11-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to an ion-exchange resin module and a deionization apparatus using same. An ion-exchange resin module (36) is filled therein with ion-exchange resins (42) and has a pressing plate (46) configured to extract fluid from between the ion-exchange resins (42). The ion-exchange resin module (36) is installed such that a plurality thereof are stacked in an inner space (22) inside a tank (20) of the deionization apparatus. In the inner space (22), an exhaust pipe (24) which passes through the bottom of the tank (20) and extends to the top portion thereof is installed, the exhaust pipe (24) being positioned in a through-duct (43) which passes through the center of the ion-exchange resin modules (36). Thus, according to the present invention, the ion-exchange resins (42) can be used more efficiently, and there are advantages of, for example, increasing the recycling rate of cooling water and the like and reducing the maintenance and working time.