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Patent GB-2549369-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogen fuel generator and its method of use
Inventor: KEVIN JOSEPH PATRICK O'NEILL
IPC: F02M25/12
Filed: 2017-02-13
Abstract: A hydrogen fuel generator (10) is described, for use with an internal combustion engine (ICE, 100). The generator (10) comprises: a chamber for receiving an electrolyte comprising water; at least one anode electrode (which can be defined by the housing 12) and at least one cathode electrode (26) for passing an electric current through the electrolyte (figure 5, 78); and control means positioned at least in part between the electrodes for controlling the electric current. The generator (10) can be a wet cell and the housing of said generator (10) may be elongate (12) in appearance with flanged ends (14). The control means may take the form of a plurality of control plates (figure 4, 38) which are disposed within the housing (12), where said control plates (figure 4, 38) are electrically isolated from each other and the electrodes. The electrolyte (figure 5, 78) may comprise an aqueous solution with added alkali salts such as sodium or potassium hydroxide (KOH, NaOH). The outflow (74) of the generator (10) can be fed downstream of the air intake of the ICE (100).
Patent GB-2549598-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle table with deployable airbag
Inventor: ISKANDER FAROOQ
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 2017-03-14
Abstract: A vehicle interior 10 includes an interior compartment 14 and a table 16 in the interior compartment. The table has a top surface 18 including a perimeter, wherein an airbag 20 extends around the perimeter of the top surface. The airbag is inflatable in response to a vehicle impact to limit the likelihood of an occupant 22 impacting the table and/or to absorb energy from the occupant during the vehicle impact. Preferably, the airbag is located between the table and a cover 52, wherein the cover includes a tear seam. The airbag may be inflatable radially, and be of an annular shape that extends entirely around the perimeter of the table top surface. Furthermore, a plurality of indentations (56, Fig.6) within the inflated airbag may be present, which correspond to adjacent seats 36. A second independent claim includes a height adjustable table, and a processor programmed to initiate inflation based on the table height.
Patent GB-2560544-A (GB)
Title: Workpiece Support
Inventor: ADAM LOWE
IPC: B25B5/14
Filed: 2017-03-15
Abstract: The workpiece support 100, for use in supporting a workpiece during working, includes a base 10 for receiving the workpiece in use and a retaining portion 20 for retaining the workpiece on the base. The retaining portion includes an elongate, flexible member for gripping a surface of the workpiece in use. The retaining portion may be a strap or cord and/or be elastic. The base may be made of plastics, wood, metal or any other suitable material and may comprise a generally V-shaped portion 15 having opposed workpiece support structures 15a for receiving the work piece thereon. A non-slip material such as silicone or rubber may be provided on the support surfaces. An alternative workpiece support includes a base having one or more platforms arranged to support the workpiece with an open profile. A further alternative workpiece support includes a base having an axial spur allowing a user to grip the workpiece and the workpiece support. The workpiece may be piping, dowelling or guttering.
Patent GB-2548522-A (GB)
Title: Air-conditioning device
Inventor: YUJI MOTOMURA
IPC: F25B29/00
Filed: 2015-01-13
Abstract: An air-conditioning device is equipped with a branching unit 60 for addition of usage-side heat exchangers. The branching unit 60 is equipped with: a connecting section 61, which is connected via connecting conduits 70 to a connection port 2a used for branching unit connection in a relay unit 2, and through which a heat medium in a heat medium circulation circuit B passes; a branching section 62, which is connected to one or more additional usage-side heat exchangers 35e-35h, and which branches the heat medium flowing into the branching unit 60 via the connecting section 61, and circulates the heat medium to the one or more additional usage-side heat exchangers 35e-35h; and second heat medium flow path switching means (first heat medium flow path switching devices 32e-32h, second heat medium flow path switching devices 33e-33h, and heat medium flow path switching devices 34e-34h), which are provided in correspondence with the one or more additional usage-side heat exchangers 35e-35h, and which connect the one or more additional usage-side heat exchangers 35e-35h to one of multiple inter-heat-medium heat exchangers 25a, 25b.
Patent GB-2564442-A (GB)
Title: Method of registering and authenticating a user of an online system
Inventor: JONATHAN GEOFFREY MILTON CRAYMER
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2017-07-10
Abstract: A method of registering a user of a system where the user provides as an input a passcode, e.g. an ordered set of positions within a 6x6 grid with each cell of the grid containing a number or character. A passcode identifier (PI) is generated from the passcode and is split into k parts using a secret sharing algorithm, where q of the k parts are required to regenerate the PI. An amount n, where q > n ≥ 1, of the k parts are stored in a first location and an amount m, where q > m ≥ 1, of the k parts are stored in a second location and an amount p, where p ≥ 0, of the k parts are discarded. The n parts and/or the m parts are stored with generated user identifying information. A token may be sent to the user that contains the PI and other data. A user may be authenticated by retrieving the n parts from the first location and the m parts from the second location to regenerate the PI using the secret sharing algorithm. This may be validated against the PI stored in the token.
Patent GB-2566732-A (GB)
Title: Valve having means to detect a cylinder identity upon attachment
Inventor: KENTH DROTT
IPC: F17C13/04
Filed: 2017-09-25
Abstract: A device for controlling a medical gas flow from a cylinder, wherein the device is configured to be releasably attachable to a gas cylinder and wherein the device is capable of identifying a gas cylinder in order to control the opening and closing of a valve 10 comprised in the valve. The device comprises a valve 10 for controlling a gas flow from a gas cylinder, a gas outlet 12, which is in fluid communication with said valve and a connecting means 14 for releasably connecting to a cylinder for providing a fluid connection between a cylinder and the valve. The device furthermore comprises an identifying means for identifying a cylinder, wherein the valve is in communication with the identifying means and is configured to be openable based on the identification of the cylinder. The identifying means may be a barcode scanner. The device may also include a wireless transmitter.
Patent GB-2567649-A (GB)
Title: Display panel
Inventor: JAMES BRIAN SIRMON
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2017-10-18
Abstract: A waterproof LED display panel which is particularly suitable to be mounted on a vehicle comprises a back plate 2, a transparent front cover 3, and a U-shaped edge gasket 4 interposed between the back plate 2 and the front cover 3. An L-section frame 5 holds the edge gasket between the back plate and the front cover secured by fixings which pass through the gasket. An array of LED display tiles 6 are supported on the back plate 2 preferably by tile guides in such a way that the tiles can move away from the tile guides whilst remaining held in a fixed relationship to the adjacent tiles in a direction parallel to the back plate, e.g. by means of magnets (25, Fig. 5) provided on the rear of each LED tile. Each tile 6 incorporates a DC-DC voltage converter and on-board diagnostic circuitry which monitors the LED tile's input voltage, DC-DC converter output voltages, LED current, and tile operating temperature. An interlock controller uses the diagnostic information from the tiles to reboot or close down the display panel in the event of a problem.
Patent GB-2569551-A (GB)
Title: Lifting system
Inventor: GARY CHRISTOPHER MOORE
IPC: E04G21/14
Filed: 2017-12-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a lifting connector 10 suitable for use in lifting and aligning modules 1,2 of a modular building. The lifting connector 10 is attached to an upwardly facing surface 21 of a module 2 in use and comprises: a downwardly facing bearing surface 31 for engaging with a lifting device 16; and at least one tapered upwardly facing surface 32,33 for engaging with a downwardly facing surface 12 on a further module 1 to be mounted on top of the module 2 to which the lifting connector 10 is attached. Cooperation between the at least one tapered upwardly facing surface 32,33 and the downwardly facing surface 12 on the further module 1 aligns the horizontal position of the modules 1,2. The at least one tapered upwardly facing surface 32 may extend upwards and inwards from an outer edge 34 of the downwardly facing bearing surface 31, and/or downwards and outwards from an edge 35 provided below the downwardly facing bearing surface 31. The or each tapered upwardly facing surface 32,33 may have a frusto-conical or rounded shape. Also disclosed are kits comprising the disclosed lifting connector 10 and: a contact plate (40, figure 3) to be mounted on a downwardly facing surface 12 of a module; and/or an elongate element (50, figure 5).
Patent GB-2561426-A (GB)
Title: Process of forming epitaxial substrate and semiconductor optical device
Inventor: TOSHIMITSU KANEKO
IPC: H01S5/02
Filed: 2018-01-23
Abstract: A process of forming a semiconductor optical device is disclosed. The semiconductor optical device provides a waveguide structure accompanied with a heater for varying a temperature of the waveguide structure of a laser diode. The process includes steps of: (a) forming a striped mask on a semiconductor substrate; (b) selectively growing a dummy or sacrificial layer on the semiconductor substrate; (c) removing the patterned mask; (d) burying the dummy layer by a supplemental layer; (e) exposing a portion of the dummy layer by etching a portion of the supplemental layer; (f) and etching the dummy layer, thereby leaving a void in a region the dummy layer had existed. A waveguide for a laser diode can be further fabricated over the buried void.
Patent GB-2571958-A (GB)
Title: Electric Kettle
Inventor: RUTH LENNIE
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2018-03-14
Abstract: An electric kettle 100 for heating water comprising a kettle 102, and an electric base 104 for the kettle. The base 104 comprises means for supplying electrical power to the kettle 102 when the kettle is placed on the base, at least one weigh sensor (180, Fig.3) for measuring the weight of the kettle, at least one pro­cessor arranged to receive a signal from the weigh sensor, and a dis­play (184, Fig.4). The weight of the kettle may be used to estimate the weight of the water within the kettle and detect events of dry boiling or over boiling. The display may be used to show the number of cups of water remaining within the kettle based on the measured weight of the kettle and the determined weight of a cup of water. There may be input means (186, Fig.4) for inputting instructions to the processor of the electric kettle.
Patent GB-2565391-A (GB)
Title: Dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: Charles Howard Percy-Raine
IPC: B04C5/185
Filed: 2018-04-30
Abstract: A dirt separator (10, fig 3) for a vacuum cleaner, the dirt separator comprises a chamber (36, fig 3) having an inlet (21, fig 3) through which dirt-laden fluid enters the chamber (36, fig 3) and an outlet (38, fig 3) through which cleansed fluid exits the chamber (36, fig 3) and a disc 40 located at the outlet (38, fig 3), the disc 40 being arranged to rotate about a rotational axis (48, fig 3) and comprising holes 47 through which the cleansed fluid passes. The holes 47 are distributed over at least first and second regions of the disc 40, the second region being radially outward of the first region. The porosity of the second region is higher than the porosity of the first region.
Patent GB-2573341-A (GB)
Title: Plumbing device
Inventor: RUSSELL WINSTON ARMSTRONG
IPC: E03C1/10
Filed: 2018-05-04
Abstract: The connector 10 has an inlet 12, a main body 14 and an outlet 16, the body being open sided forming a tundish providing an air gap 20 between the inlet and outlet, through which water can fall in use, the connector including a flow straightener 22 to direct flow from the inlet to the body. The flow straightener may be a series of ribs 22 circumferentially located around the inside of the preferably tubular inlet, and axially extending along the path of water flow in use. The ribs may extend into the air gap from the edge of the inlet, and be integrally formed with the inlet. The body may have circumferential chamber wall 38 with a shelving floor 40 dividing it into upper and lower chambers, with a spring biased one-way valve in the floor between the chambers held by valve guide 45/44, to preventing any backflow. Arms 38 may extend between the chamber wall 38 and inlet 12. The flow straightener may minimise spraying or splashing of hot water in use.
Patent GB-2575291-A (GB)
Title: Gateway to Gateway Synchronisation
Inventor: OLA TØRUNDBAKKEN
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2018-07-04
Abstract: Apparatus and method for a system wherein work is performed on one or more accelerator subsystems 51 controlled by a host, wherein communication between the host and accelerator is mediated by a gateway 52. The subsystem processes data in a compute phase and transfers data in an exchange phase, for example following the bulk synchronous parallel model; the gateway acts as a barrier to synchronise transition between these phases and passes data to the subsystem during the exchange phase at pre-compiled data exchange synchronisation points. The gateway has a counter or credits to indicate availability of data or storage space to enable data transfer at subsequent sync points. The gateway receives a sync request and propagates the request to a further gateway 154 if the credit count is non-zero. Also claimed is gateway that aggregates or disperses synchronisation signals between the subsystem and further linked gateways.
Patent GB-2561129-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for ensuring reliability of protection trip of intelligent substation
Inventor: ZONGGUANG XU
IPC: H04L1/22
Filed: 2016-04-14
Abstract: An apparatus and method for ensuring the reliability of a protection trip of an intelligent substation. The apparatus comprises a main CPU and an auxiliary CPU connected together, and a main FPGA and an auxiliary FPGA connected together, wherein the main FPGA and the auxiliary FPGA are both connected to a physical layer of a protection apparatus, and the main CPU and the auxiliary CPU are both connected to a state monitoring data output end of a protected device. The method comprises: the main CPU sending a processing result to the main FPGA, the auxiliary CPU sending the processing result to the auxiliary FPGA, and the auxiliary FPGA synchronizing current information with the main FPGA after receiving information sent by the auxiliary CPU; and when the main FPGA receives trip information, the main FPGA comparing the consistency of current trip information obtained from the main CPU with that of current trip information obtained from the auxiliary FPGA, and if the two are consistent, the main FPGA sending the information received from the main CPU to the protection apparatus, otherwise, discarding the information received from the main CPU. According to the present invention, an anti-misoperation ability of a protection apparatus is improved, and it is ensured that the apparatus cannot cause a false motion of a primary device due to an unknown error where a hardware device, single event upset (SEU), etc. fails.
Patent GB-2576719-A (GB)
Title: Electrical vehicle charging apparatus and method
Inventor: ANDREW ROBERT LINTON HOWE
IPC: B60L53/66
Filed: 2018-08-28
Abstract: An electrical vehicle charging apparatus 10 recharges a battery arrangement of an electric vehicle 60 (EV) and includes: a power outlet unit 20 that is coupled, in operation, to an electrical power grid 30; and a smart charging cable 40 that is connected, in operation, between the power output unit and a charging socket 50 of the EV. The charging cable incorporates a device 100 that includes; a sensing arrangement, a data processing arrangement and a wireless communication arrangement. The sensing arrangement senses properties of power flow (e.g. DC power, AC power, reactive power flows, multiphase AC power flows, real-time alternating frequency of power flows) occurring along the charging cable when recharging the EV and/or when the EV is providing response back to the electrical power grid. The data processing arrangement performs local data processing at the device, on data generated from measurements made by the sensing arrangement. The wireless communication arrangement communicates data, representative of measurements of power flow data occurring in the charging cable, to a remote database 180 for fiscal accounting purposes and/or for controlling operation of the electrical power grid. The device may be retrofitted to a pre-existing charging cable.
Patent GB-2577517-A (GB)
Title: Cable breakaway device
Inventor: PHILLIP ALLAN WARD
IPC: H02G15/007
Filed: 2018-09-26
Abstract: A cable breakaway system works in two stages. An excessive load on the cable (700, Fig 2) causes shear pins (45, Fig 4) to break. This applies a load to cable cores 1, pulling the lugs (3a, Fig 5) or bearing surfaces (99, Fig 5) of connectors (300, Fig 5) against the top 113 of main body 108 and causing bolt (3b, Fig 5), stud (4c, Fig 5) or cable core (1d, Fig 5) to break. So that body (2a, Fig 5) and sleeve (2b, Fig 5) do not absorb some of the shock, these parts are cut with blades 111 and pushed out of the way as cable core 1 is pulled through channel 109 of the main body. An explosive charge (23b, Fig 10) may be used to disconnect the cable when desired. The breakaway may be used for a wind turbine on a floating structure.
Patent GB-2574712-A (GB)
Title: Decorative toy for fusible toy bead, and fusible toy bead set
Inventor: RYO SAKAI
IPC: B44C5/00
Filed: 2019-04-25
Abstract: A decorative toy for fusible toy bead includes a bead engagement portion 10. The bead engagement portion 10 includes a protrusion, a groove or a hole having a width dimension which is set in accordance with a maximum dimension of fusible toy beads, and is configured to be engageable with an aggregation of the fusible toy beads.
Patent GB-2572710-A (GB)
Title: Motorized rotatable exercise pole
Inventor: KATARZYNA LUCJA JAROSZ
IPC: A63B71/02
Filed: 2017-11-27
Abstract: A motorized rotational dance pole assembly is provided. The dance pole can be rotated by an adjustable and controllable motor assembly to provide controlled rotation of the pole at varying speeds. Further, the pole may have a fixed non-rotating mode, as well as a free rotational mode. Operation of the motorized rotational dance pole may be controlled by a remote wireless controller which may be programmable and reprogrammable to adjust operation of the dance pole.
Patent GB-2586068-A (GB)
Title: Tube Cleaning System and Method
Inventor: DEREK SUMSION
IPC: F28G15/04
Filed: 2019-08-01
Abstract: A system and method for cleaning a tube bundle of a heat exchanger core, the system comprises a lance 36 for directing a jet of fluid into spaces between the tubes, a carriage 34 for moving the lance in and out of the bundle, and a sensor (66, fig 6) for detecting movement between the lance and the carriage and to detect when a reaction force acting on the lance upon encountering an obstruction in the bundle exceeds a predetermined limit. At least two fixed members (58, fig 5) with a shaft (60) extend therebetween and are connected for movement with the carriage, and at least one slidable member (62a, 62b) is connected for movement with the lance and slideable on the shaft. The lance is biased forward by a spring (64). The sensor may be a proximity sensor mounted one of the slideable members (62a) and senses its proximity to a rod (68) in axial alignment with the sensor. Upon sensing the reaction force the lance is prevented from further advancing into the bundle, it is retracted and advance again a pre-set number of times to try and dislodge the obstruction.
Patent GB-2576835-A (GB)
Title: Reactivation control apparatus and method
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN DAVIES
IPC: F01N9/00
Filed: 2016-06-07
Abstract: A control unit 8 and method for controlling reactivation, regeneration or purging of a lean NOx trap (LNT) in an exhaust system 3 of an internal combustion engine 2, e.g. of a vehicle. The control unit has a processor 11 configured to generate a reactivate flag for the LNT, and a memory device 12 having instructions and coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to generate the reactivate flag when it determines that an adsorption capacity and/or efficiency in the LNT is reduced by identifying that the exhaust gas supplied to the LNT is lean, and an LNT temperature is greater than or equal to a predefined LNT temperature threshold. In dependence on the reactivation flag, the processor may generate a reactivation request signal when the exhaust gas temperature is less than or equal to a first reactivation temperature threshold and/or greater than or equal to a second reactivation temperature threshold.
Patent GB-2579487-A (GB)
Title: Forming self-aligned contacts
Inventor: SU CHEN FAN
IPC: H01L21/8238
Filed: 2018-07-16
Abstract: Techniques for forming self-aligned contacts by forming gate sidewall spacers and gates before forming the contacts are provided, in one aspect, a method of forming self-aligned contacts includes the steps of: forming multiple gate sidewall spacers on a substrate; burying the gate sidewall spacers In a dielectric; forming gate trenches by selectively rernoving the dielectric from: regions between the gate sidewall spacers in which gates will be formed; forming the gates in the gate trenches; forming contact trenches by selectively removing the dielectric from regions between the gate sidewall spacers in which the self-aligned contacts will be formed; and forming the self-aligned contacts in the contact trenches. A device structure having self-aligned contacts is also provided.
Patent GB-2592255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cleaning or washing aids
Inventor: JAGJEET SINGH KUDHAIL
IPC: A47L13/19
Filed: 2020-02-20
Abstract: A washing or cleaning aid comprises a reservoir or pouch 101 which, in use, is bonded or connected to a sponge or washing/cleaning applicator means (102, fig 5), said reservoir/ pouch having an inlet 101c for receiving a cleansing or washing or treatment agent or material and at least one outlet nozzle or valve 101e through which said agent/material may be dispensed. A hand grip portion 101a is provided with a suitably sized recess or well 101b for snugly receiving the sponge/applicator means. A further cleaning or washing aid is also disclosed, this aid comprises a glove 2 and a separately formed, self-contained reservoir or pouch 3, in use, bonded or attached to the outside of the a palm of the glove, said reservoir/ pouch having an inlet 3e for receiving a cleansing or washing or treatment agent or material and at least one outlet nozzle or valve 3b, 3c through which said agent/material may be dispensed.
Patent GB-2583260-A (GB)
Title: Device and liquid compositions for securing catheters having a rigid tapered tip
Inventor: SHENG ZHANG
IPC: A61M35/00
Filed: 2018-11-13
Abstract: An applicator for storing, sterilizing, and dispensing adhesives. The applicator includes a rigid tapered tip, a body, and a container holding a polymerizable cyanoacrylate monomer adhesive. The applicator is sterilized by radiation and, following sterilization, the adhesive remains substantially unpolymerized for about twenty-four months.