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Patent GB-2535864-A (GB)
Title: Edible fungi
Inventor: TIMOTHY JOHN ANDREW FINNIGAN
IPC: C12R1/77
Filed: 2016-01-22
Abstract: An edible formulation comprises edible fungal particles of a filamentous fungus and calcium ions, preferably between 0.100 and 1 wt% calcium ions on a dry matter basis. The formulation preferably does not include any components derived from animals, such that it is suitable for vegans. Conventionally egg albumin is used to bind together edible filamentous fungi in meat substitute products. The calcium ions increase the firmness and strength of the mycoprotein food product. The formulation may also include at least 50% water, a polysaccharide and an additional protein source, such as potato protein or wheat protein. If calcium chloride is used to supply the calcium ions, acetate ions may also be added to counter the disagreeable taste of the calcium chloride. A preferred formulation includes calcium chloride and calcium acetate. Recipes are provided for vegan pieces, mince, burgers and sausages.
Patent GB-2548928-A (GB)
Title: Data processing systems
Inventor: QUINN CARTER
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2016-05-16
Abstract: Method of storing an array of data that comprises a plurality of data positions wherein: the array is divided into blocks; the blocks are divided into sub-blocks; data representing sub-blocks is stored in memory; for each block, a header containing data relating to that block is stored. The method comprises: determining whether all data positions in a block have the same data value; if so, storing in the header for that block: an indication that all data positions within that block have the same data value; and an indication of the data value. The array may be an image, frame or texture. Data positions may be pixels, texels or sampling positions. Data values may be a colour, luminance, chrominance, transparency, depth, light or shadow, stencil values, alpha values, gloss values, normal or bump map values. Data values may be saved uncompressed. Headers may contain: pointers to a base memory location; and sub-block size fields. Floating point numbers may be used. Blocks may be written to a buffer. Graphics fragments may be rendered in a tile based processor. Tiles may be rasterised and presence of polygons may be determined. The header may be read.
Patent GB-2539799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to hole saws
Inventor: KYLE GAMBLE
IPC: B23B51/04
Filed: 2016-06-03
Abstract: The rotary hole saw 20, for use in e.g. plasterboard or plywood, includes a cylindrical boss with a shaft 13 at a proximal end for fitment to a drill chuck, the boss having a mandrel 12 and a screw-threaded portion, the mandrel having at least one elongate member (31, Figure 3a). A cup-shaped cutting element 14 has a base 21 and a cylindrical wall 23 extending therefrom with a distal edge 18. The base has a central screw-threaded portion 22 for coupling with the boss and at least one aperture (29, Figure 5a) for the elongate member. The mandrel is operable to axially slide between a proximal release position and a distal locking position, between the proximal end and the screw-threaded portion at a distal end of the boss. The mandrel has a bias to the locking position, such that once the hole saw is screw-threadedly associated with the boss and the mandrel faces the base and the elongate member extends into the base, the boss and the hole saw become axially and radially fixed with respect to each other. A centralizing guide element 24 may also be coupled to the boss when being used to enlarge a pre-existing hole.
Patent GB-2551757-A (GB)
Title: Database extensibility
Inventor: JAMES HYDE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2016-06-29
Abstract: A method for handling access to a database service hosted by a database server is provided. A database access device 120 is in communication with a first database server 130 providing a first database 132, and a first client access device 110a. The database server 130 supports both conventional access queries and extended access queries. A second client access device 110b is in communication with the database access device 120 for the first database service and thus is in communication with the first database server 130. One or more database access queries is received from the external source 110a, 110b at the database access device 120; and based on the received query, the database access device 120 provides an extended service response in response to the external source. Requests received at the database access device 120 which contain one or more extended access queries which are not supported by the first database 132 based on a register of extended database functionality are blocked.
Patent GB-2554070-A (GB)
Title: Packaging insert
Inventor: KEITH MARSHALL
IPC: B65D85/00
Filed: 2016-09-14
Abstract: A packaging insert 800 configured to engage with a portion of a surgical drape for locating the drape on a surgical robot arm (300, Fig 3) comprises a body 802 and a retention portion 804 engageable with a drive transfer element (706/707/708, Fig 7A) of the drape (for transferring drive between the robot arm and a surgical instrument) for retaining the drive transfer element in a desired position. The packaging insert may be formed from a single piece of rigid or semi-rigid material and the retention feature may be a recess, an aperture, a protruding portion or a plurality of lips for engagement with a drape lip provided on the drape.
Patent GB-2541129-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced and crosslinked polyarylenes, methods of manufacture, and uses thereof
Inventor: Sayantan Roy
IPC: C08L65/02
Filed: 2015-02-24
Abstract: A composition contains a polymer component comprising a crosslinked product of a polyarylene, a crosslinked product of a substituted polyphenylene, a crosslinked product of a polyphenylene sulfide and a polyphenylsulfone, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; and a mesoporous silicate having an average pore size of about 5 nanometers to about 50 nanometers. The composition has high-temperature elastomeric properties and excellent mechanical strength. The compositions are useful in oil and gas downhole applications. Methods for the manufacture of the composition and articles comprising the composition are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2540093-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with a start-stop system wherein the starter-generator is directly coupled to the internal combustion engine
Inventor: NEIL BROWN
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2015-05-01
Abstract: A stop-start system is disclosed for a vehicle comprising an electrical starter-generator (MG,12) directly coupled to the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine (10). The stop/start system comprises a stop/start controller (50) arranged to vary torque produced by the starter-generator (MG,12) during a stop/start event to at least partially compensate for variations in torque produced by the engine (10).
Patent GB-2555489-A (GB)
Title: Cash management system, intelligent cash holding unit and method of use thereof
Inventor: MARK BERNHARDT
IPC: G07G1/14
Filed: 2016-11-01
Abstract: An intelligent cash holding unit 1 comprising a user identity signal receiver 26, an access module which allows access to the holding unit based on the signal 27, and a reporting module, where the reporting module sends a report containing the identity of the user and data relating to the contents of the cash holding unit to at least one external device 18. The identity is identified by a card, RFID, barcode, or biometric reader. The notes and coins are weighed in cups supported by transducers to determine the value of the currency inside the holding unit. The intelligent cash holding unit is part of a cash management system comprising a plurality of electronic point of sale terminals 19 greater than the number of cash drawers 1 and a management terminal 20. The cash holding units act as a virtual cash holding unit for the EPOS terminals. The management terminal can compare data received from the EPOS terminals and the cash holding units and match them using the identifier. The intelligent cash holding unit can be an intelligent cash drawer unit, optionally connected to an intelligent point of sale safe 25 (cash validation safe).
Patent GB-2548445-A (GB)
Title: RGBZ pixel cell unit for an RGBZ image sensor
Inventor: Chung Chun Wan
IPC: H04N9/04
Filed: 2015-11-23
Abstract: An image sensor is described. The image sensor includes a pixel array having a unit cell that includes visible light photodiodes and an infra-red photodiode. The visible light photodiodes and the infra-red photodiode are coupled to a particular column of the pixel array. The unit cell has a first capacitor coupled to the visible light photodiodes to store charge from each of the visible light photodiodes. The unit cell having a readout circuit to provide the first capacitor's voltage on the particular column. The unit cell having a second capacitor that is coupled to the infra-red photodiode through a transfer gate transistor to receive charge from the infra-red photodiode during a time-of-flight exposure. The unit cell has a back-drain transistor coupled to the infra-red photodiode.
Patent GB-2544901-A (GB)
Title: One-pot SCR catalyst synthesis method
Inventor: HAI-YING CHEN
IPC: C01B39/48
Filed: 2014-12-03
Abstract: A one-pot synthesis method for making a copper CHA framework zeolite catalyst composition, comprising a zeolite with a CHA framework, a molar silica-to-alumina ratio (SAR) of 45-85, and an atomic copper-to-aluminium ratio of at least 1.25. The method comprising a reaction mixture free from fluorine containing a source of alumina, a first CHA framework in the form of a copper metal-amine, such as Cu-tetraethylenepentamine (Cu-TEPA), a second distinct CHA templating agent, such as N,N,N-dimethylethylcyclohexylammonium (DMECHA), and seed crystals, heating the mixture and washing and drying the crystals of the catalyst composition. Also disclosed, is a method and a system for treating an exhaust gas containing NOx with the catalyst composition.
Patent GB-2541854-A (GB)
Title: Patterned surfaces
Inventor: RUSSELL F ROSS
IPC: C08L23/12
Filed: 2015-06-29
Abstract: The present disclosure provides patterned materials that may be useful in reducing certain negative effects associated with damaged tissue in vivo. The patterned materials can modify the healing process, and may minimize the formation of scar tissue. Such effects can provide inhibition of adhesion between tissues and/or reduction of fibrotic encapsulation around implanted medical devices.
Patent GB-2552731-A (GB)
Title: Battery module with natural convection cooling structure
Inventor: Chun-Nan Lai
IPC: H01M50/103
Filed: 2017-03-22
Abstract: A battery module 1 has a natural convection cooling structure which may achieve heat dissipation without forced airflow generated by a fan. The battery module 1 includes a housing 11 comprising a rear board 111, a left lateral board 112, a right lateral board 114, an upper board 116, a bottom board 117 and a front board 118 which together define an internal space. The left lateral board has left upper hole 1121 and left lower hole 1122. The right lateral board has right upper hole 1141 and right lower hole 1142. The upper board has upper hole 1161 and the bottom board has bottom hole 1171. A guiding board 12 divides the internal space of the housing into an upper space for accommodating an upper battery pack 13 and a lower space for accommodating a lower battery pack 14. The left upper hole, right upper hole and upper hole all communicate with the upper space. The left lower hole, right lower hole and bottom hole all communicate with the lower space. Heat generated from the battery packs induces airflows within the upper and lower spaces which flow out through said holes and as such dissipate heat from the battery packs by natural convection.
Patent GB-2560967-A (GB)
Title: Technique for developing skin-prints on an absorbent substrate
Inventor: Samuel J Atkinson
IPC: G01N33/94
Filed: 2017-03-30
Abstract: A method of obtaining an optical image of a skin-print on an absorbent substrate having a skin-print receiving region comprises: depositing a solution of a silver-containing compound having a solubility in water of at least 10 g/l on the skin-print receiving region of the absorbent substrate such that between 25 µg and 300 µg per cm2 of the silver-containing compound is deposited, and allowing the substrate to dry. The method further comprises depositing a skin-print on a skin-print receiving region of the substrate such that sodium chloride and water in the skin-print react with the silver-containing compound to form silver chloride; exposing the substrate to electromagnetic radiation, e.g. UV radiation, such that the silver chloride decomposes to form metallic silver; taking an optical image of the pattern of the metallic silver; and releasing a buffer solution onto the substrate. The buffer solution comprises a counterion for silver, which reacts with the silver-containing compound to form a compound of silver having a solubility in water of less than 1 g/I. The absorbent substrate may form part of a lateral flow immunoassay device 1 that has a skin-print receiving region 42, and analysis region 44.
Patent GB-2561182-A (GB)
Title: Power converting apparatus
Inventor: YONGJUN SUNG
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2017-04-03
Abstract: A power converting apparatus for a wave energy converter 11 includes a housing 101, a motion converter 102 such as a drum provided at the housing 101 to be exposed externally and configured to convert an energy of a power source to a rotary motion. The drum 102 is connected through a transmission 12 to a generator 13. The drum is also connected to an energy storage 104, which may comprise an electric motor generator and electrical energy storage. The motor may be used to maintain tension in a tensile force transmitting member connecting the drum to the wave energy converter.
Patent GB-2554549-A (GB)
Title: Collaborative interference mitigation between narrowband and broadband communication devices
Inventor: BRADLEY M HIBEN
IPC: H04W74/04
Filed: 2013-01-10
Abstract: Mitigating interference between a public safety narrow band communication device and abroad band device which (135) scans for a first narrowband control channel in a first frequency spectrum block, and monitors (411, 409) a first narrowband communication channel when the first narrowband control channel is found. The narrowband device (135) sends (407) a message to a broadband communication device (105) when the first narrowband control channel is not found, the message including a first disable instruction to the broadband device (105) to roam to a spectrally non-proximate frequency block (D-Block, cellular A & B or 1.8 GHz cellular) . When the narrowband device (135) receives (431, 451) an assignment to a call in a second frequency block, the narrowband device (135) sends (440, 460) a message to the broadband device (105), the message including a second disable instruction to the broadband device (105) to stop transmissions proximate to the second frequency block. After the call, a clear command sent to the broadband device (105) revokes the second disable instruction.
Patent GB-2552636-A (GB)
Title: Polarisation and mode selection technique for a laser
Inventor: Peter Edward DYER
IPC: H01S3/223
Filed: 2017-11-22
Abstract: A laser 10 comprising: first 18 and second 20 surfaces, forming a waveguide on a first axis; a discharge region within a portion of the waveguide; and, a resonant cavity with a propagation axis orthogonal to the first axis, wherein the first surface is a substantially dielectric surface including a localised metallic region. The metallic region provides linear polarisation while the dielectric surface provides low order mode selection. There may be a single, preferably rectangular, metallic region 16 on the first surface with a length between 5-30% of the length of the first surface. The second surface may also have a metallic region. The height 22 of the waveguide may be between 1-3mm. There may be third 34 and fourth 36 surfaces perpendicular to the first and second surfaces, making the waveguide a channel or planar waveguide. There may be a mirror 46 and an output coupler 48. The resonant cavity may form a positive or negative unstable branch resonator. The laser is preferably an RF excited CO2 laser. A method of providing a polarisation and mode selective laser is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2571511-A (GB)
Title: Trap control module
Inventor: PETER MATTHEW KNOWLES
IPC: F41J9/18
Filed: 2018-01-02
Abstract: A control module 101 for controlling one or more clay pigeon or clay target traps comprises a processor 103 and transceiver unit 104 adapted to generate a wireless local area network in accordance with a wireless communication standard enabling user devices to communicate control data to the control module 101 in accordance with the wireless communication standard. Responsive to receipt of control data, the processor 103 is adapted to generate relay control signals for selectively energising one or more relays 107, 108, 109 to generate a trap trigger signal which when received by a trap causes the trap to fire.
Patent GB-2560813-A (GB)
Title: Speed controller for a vehicle
Inventor: YAN WANG
IPC: B60W40/04
Filed: 2018-02-01
Abstract: Method and apparatus for a speed controller for a vehicle comprising a power train control unit, and an autonomy unit that receives a speed profile based on a preview of traffic information from a profile generator on an external network, wherein the control unit generates a control signal based on vehicle dynamic data and the speed profile. Preferably, the autonomy unit generates a model that correlates the fuel consumption with the dynamic data and speed profile, and determines the control signal based on constraint factors, the speed profile, and model. Said constraints could be minimising error between target speeds specified by the speed profile, minimising brake use, or minimising change in the control signal. Methods such as computing coefficients of autoregressive-moving-average models using a recursive least square technique, generating state space models based on the coefficients, and estimating a current state of the state space model using a Kalman Filter may be utilised. Traffic information could include, for example, signals, speed limits, weather, visibility road surface, or road curvature.
Patent GB-2556761-A (GB)
Title: Image contrast enhancement method
Inventor: YICHIEN WEN
IPC: H04N1/409
Filed: 2015-10-26
Abstract: The present invention provides an image contrast enhancement method. In the method, absolute values of gray scale differences between pixels of adjacent two rows in a same column and gray scale differences between pixels of adjacent two columns in a same row are separately calculated; a first gray scale value weight and a second gray scale value weight are separately calculated according to the absolute values; then cumulative calculation and normalization processing are carried out by means of the first gray scale value weight and the second gray scale value weight, an enhanced gray scale table is finally acquired; and gray scale values of the pixels are reallocated, and accordingly, the image contrast can be improved, image distortion can be reduced, and display effects are optimized.
Patent GB-2572211-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for stabilizing stacked wind turbine blades
Inventor: MICHAEL KASTRUP
IPC: F03D13/40
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: A system and method for transporting a plurality of wind turbine blades 74 include stacking wind turbine blades using blade frame elements 30, 52 configured to support a wind turbine blade and stabilising frame elements 50, where the blade frame elements are stacked on top of each other to form a plurality of stacks and where the stabilising frame elements are stacked on top of each other to form a stabilising stack; with a stabilising stack being positioned between two blade stacks. Laterally securing the stabilising stack to the blade stacks and having two arrays 62 of stacks oriented so that the tips of blades in the second array are positioned in stabilising frame elements of the first array is also claimed. Lashing elements to increase frame element stiffness are also claimed. Preferably there are root frame elements and tip frame elements.
Patent GB-2567105-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic beam focus adjustment for single-transducer ultrasonic assembly tools
Inventor: ZACHARY LEONARD
IPC: G01V1/52
Filed: 2017-07-06
Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and products for ultrasonic borehole logging using an ultrasonic borehole imaging tool in a borehole intersecting the earth formation. Methods may include adjusting a focus for an ultrasonic beam generated from a single-transducer ultrasonic assembly of the ultrasonic imaging tool; using a receiver to generate measurement information responsive to an ultrasonic signal caused by the ultrasonic beam; and estimating a parameter of interest from the measurement information. Methods may include adjusting the focus in dependence upon environmental conditions, the environmental conditions comprising at least one of: i) standoff between the ultrasonic imaging tool and a wall of the borehole; and ii) borehole annulus conditions. Methods may include adjusting the focus in substantially real-time. The ultrasonic beam may be focused with a focal zone at the borehole wall configured to produce a beam spot size of a selected diameter.
Patent GB-2578655-A (GB)
Title: Metals recovery
Inventor: ANDREW GRIMLEY
IPC: C22B34/20
Filed: 2019-02-22
Abstract: A process for the recovery of scandium and other rare earth metals from titanium dioxide production residues comprises treating the residue with an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate and at least one other anion such as chloride or sulphate to leach scandium and other metals into solution, and then selectively precipitating the scandium and other metals from the solution. Vanadium and niobium, if present, can also be recovered.
Patent GB-2575209-A (GB)
Title: A floating plant
Inventor: HUGO GUSTAVSEN
IPC: A01K61/60
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: A floating plant (8) comprises a container (1) and a mooring element (2) provided with respective guide elements (10, 13). The guide elements have a mutual complementary shape such that the container (1) and the mooring element (2) may move freely with respect to each other in directions that coincide with the container central axis (CL). A plurality of elongated buoyancy elements (10) are arranged on the container outside and arranged between the container bottom end (17) and the container upper end (18), preferably parallel with the container central axis (CL). The container may be transported to the installation site, floating in the water and stabilized by means of the buoyancy elements (10). The mooring element (2) may be transported to the installation site, either in one piece or on several pieces (2a, 2b), and mounted such that it surrounds a portion of the container. The container is raised and lowered in the body of water by controlling the amount of water in the container.
Patent GB-2588430-A (GB)
Title: Fishing line retrieval tool
Inventor: ANTHONY ZANELLI
IPC: A01K97/24
Filed: 2019-10-23
Abstract: A fishing line retrieval tool comprises a frame or body 1 having an aperture 2 therethrough through which a fishing pole or rod can pass. The body is adapted to slide along the pole or rod and is attached to a flexible recovery line 8. The body may be provided with hooks to pull aside vegetation or a removable cutting blade 6 to facilitate the cutting of the fishing line to release it from an entangled hook. The body frame may be openable, e.g. with hinged or separable parts, for locating it around a rod and line, and may comprise a low-friction coating or a grooved roller 3 for engagement with the rod.