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Patent GB-2509578-A (GB)
Title: Engine with LNT and SCR exhaust treatment
Inventor: TUFAIL KHIZER
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2013-10-25
Abstract: A method of operating a diesel engine 10 having LNT and SCR after treatment devices 11, 13. The engine is switched between lean and rich combustion modes based on operating requirements of the LNT and/or SCR to minimize NOx emissions from the engine. Rich early injection is used when the engine is in the rich combustion mode. In the rich combustion mode the LNT generates ammonia for storage in the SCR, which is located downstream thereof. The ammonia reacts with slipped NOx from the LNT when the engine is operated in the lean combustion mode. Lean early injection may be used in the lean combustion mode. The engine may be switched to rich combustion when the ammonia stored in the SCR reaches a lower limit, and switched to lean combustion when it reaches an upper limit. The injection may overlap with the combustion process.
Patent GB-2520082-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine blades
Inventor: HEDGES ANDREW
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2013-11-11
Abstract: A method of making a wind turbine blade in a blade mould is described. The wind turbine blade comprises a plurality of elongate reinforcing structures e.g. spar caps each comprising a stack 40 of strips of fibre-reinforced polymeric material, and the method comprises: stacking strips of fibre-reinforced polymeric material to form a plurality of stacks; aligning the stacks relative to one another in an alignment zone outside the blade mould; supporting the stacks to maintain their relative alignment; transferring the plurality of stacks into the blade mould simultaneously while maintaining the relative alignment of stacks; and integrating the stacks with other blade materials forming the blade in the blade mould. An apparatus 70 for simultaneously transferring a plurality of stacks of strips is also described. The method allows the strips to be aligned outside the mould where access is easier.
Patent GB-2504427-A (GB)
Title: Green coalescent agent composition containing fatty acid monoesters of vegetable oils with fusel oil alcohols
Inventor: SANTOS JULIANE PEREIRA
IPC: B01D17/04
Filed: 2012-05-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to green coalescent agent compositions composed of monoesters obtained by direct or indirect esterification of fatty acids of vegetable oils and alcohols from fusel oil. The fatty acids used in the present invention have 6 to 22 carbon atoms and can be saturated or unsaturated.
Patent GB-2506289-A (GB)
Title: Enabling a vehicle lane departure warning system when road speed, steering angle and steering angle speed meet threshold criteria
Inventor: GELENCSER ADAM
IPC: B60R21/0132
Filed: 2011-12-03
Abstract: A vehicle warning system 16 associated with lane departure compares road speed, steering angle and rate of change of steering angle to threshold values. If criteria of the comparison are satisfied for a pre-determined period, the warning system is enabled and it may be disabled if they do not. Vehicle speed 12, steering wheel angle 13 and rate of change thereof 14 may be obtained from vehicle CAN BUS 11; alternatively the rate of change of steering angle may be determined from the steering wheel angle and a clock signal. Lane departure warning or side-swipe warning systems may thus be selectively enabled based on a road classification which is actively determined from the vehicles operational parameters e.g. disabled on a tortuous road and automatically enabled on a straight highway.
Patent GB-2508308-A (GB)
Title: Visible light titania photocatalyst
Inventor: THULIN LUKAS M
IPC: B01J21/06
Filed: 2012-05-19
Abstract: Titania having high visible light photocatalytic activity is prepared by (a) mixing titania with carbon powder; (b) heating the titania/carbon powder mixture to at least about 1000Â°C in an inert or weakly reactive atmosphere; and (c) thereafter heating the resultant powder mixture to a temperature in the range of about 350 to about 1000Â°C in an oxidizing atmosphere. The resultant titania may be used for detoxifying or disinfecting liquids for gases, for generating hydrogen from aqueous media and in sunscreens and sunglasses, and as a fade resistant pigment.
Patent GB-2524733-A (GB)
Title: Cooling plates for fuel cells
Inventor: GURNEY CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: A separator plate 400 in an air-cooled fuel cell (100, figure 1) comprises a series of airflow channels 412, 413, each channel extending longitudinally between first and second opposing edges of the separator plate. Each channel has a cross-sectional profile defining an airflow cross-section at points along the length of the channel, and at least selected ones of the channels each have a thermally conductive structure 420 extending into the channel cross-section at selected intermediate longitudinal positions of the channel. The positions are disposed over an active area of the fuel cell, to locally enhance heat transfer from the active area via the plate to airflow moving through the channel. The thermally conductive structure 420 may comprise fins (as shown), partition walls (520, figure 5; 620, figure 6) or bumps (720, figure 7; 820, figure 8). The fins 420 and bumps (720, figure 7; 820, figure 8) may vary in height (e.g. by increasing) as a function of distance along the length of the channel 412, 413. In preferred embodiments, the thermally conductive structure 420 only extends into the channel cross-section within the second longitudinal half or final third of the channels 412, 413.
Patent GB-2517016-A (GB)
Title: Secure data storage
Inventor: HARWOOD WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: G06F21/78
Filed: 2014-04-25
Abstract: The invention provides a processor which can carry out a limited number of operations on information stored in a secure memory, one of the limited number of operations being a comparison of the secured information with received data 1. The comparison operation returns a pass or fail result 2, but cannot reveal the stored password. A nanowall 4 containing domain specific control logic for interpreting and executing commands 1 may be used. The nanowall comprises a loop of logic that may be implemented via fixed hardware, such as FPGAs, or via Harvard architecture. The operation request containing the password is received from an application server. A further system comprises an application server connected to a secure memory and a pre-server which is operable to rewrite data received from a client device and forward it to the application server for comparison with data stored in the secured memory. Also disclosed is a method of using flash memory in which the flash memory is organised as a hash table. Data and metadata associated with a user profile is stored in a single block of a single uniform space of blocks and a single block write operation is carried out in response to a command to update the user profile.
Patent GB-2527544-A (GB)
Title: A method of processing waste material to produce various wood products
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN MARK
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: A method of processing waste for recovering of various wood products comprises receiving waste material 10, shredding 30 the waste material, removing at least some metallic objects from the shredded waste material 40, 50, mechanically separating the waste material into at least three size fractions 60, mechanically sorting at least one of the at least three size fractions using near infrared spectroscopy 160 to separate it into at least two streams with one stream comprising substantially only wood products and one stream comprising treated wood products and mechanically sorting the stream comprising substantially only wood products using x-ray fluorescence and/or x-ray transmission 170 to separate it into two streams with one stream comprising substantially only grade "A" wood products and the other stream comprising treated wood products. The various grades of wood may be used for fuel pellet manufacture. Ideally, the undersize size fraction is subjected to air separation and the largest fraction is subjected to shredding.
Patent GB-2521709-A (GB)
Title: Embryo implantation
Inventor: GOPICHANDRAN NADIA
IPC: C07K14/52
Filed: 2014-08-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of and compositions comprising cytokines for, improving the success rate of embryo implantation and the success rate of pregnancy rates in females, by providing an immunopermissive uterine environment prior to insemination or implantation of embryos. The method consists of administering a mixture of cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta), eotaxin and RANTES. The compositions are preferably delivered via a intrauterine pessary.
Patent GB-2529626-A (GB)
Title: Integrated multi-component body support system
Inventor: PENDLETON ROBERT JAMES
IPC: A47G9/10
Filed: 2014-08-25
Abstract: A multi component body support system comprising a central ring 1 for supporting the head/neck of the user, and shoulder supports 2 in the form of bars that are offset in relation to the ring and held in position within a cover 0. The cover may have optional supports such as lateral body supports 3a,b, lumbar supports 4 and or hamstring bolster bar 5 to support the body of the user. The supports are preferably positioned within pouches or pockets, and the supports may have different densities to allow the user to alter the support. The cover may be may made from different material and hence alter the flexibility of the cover, thereby allowing the supports to be maneuvered to provide support where it is required. Alternatively the system may have detachable sub sections that allow the sections to be used in isolation or attached together and used together. The system may have an aromatherapy insert, heating element, reading light or audio speaker.
Patent GB-2529628-A (GB)
Title: Managing vehicle deceleration
Inventor: OWEN Simon
IPC: B60T8/72
Filed: 2014-08-26
Abstract: A method of managing vehicle deceleration comprises receiving a brake command, such as an electrical signal indicative of driver demand, and determining an actual rate of deceleration of the vehicle. The method further comprises monitoring the speed of the vehicle as the vehicle decelerates in response to the brake command. The method still further comprises modifying the amount of brake torque being applied to one or more wheels of the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches a predetermined threshold, by first decreasing the amount of brake torque being applied and then subsequently increasing the amount of brake torque being applied to bring the vehicle to a standstill. The brake torque may further be increased once the vehicle has come to a standstill. The method prevents pitching of the vehicle, preventing the vehicle digging or sinking into terrain having a deformable surface such as sand, gravel, mud or wet grass. The terrain may either be identified by a user or automatically.
Patent GB-2531305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stairlifts
Inventor: WILSON ALEXANDER HENRY GAGE
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2014-10-15
Abstract: A swivel assembly 14 for use with a stairlift chair comprises first 22 and second 23 axes of rotation parallel to each other and spaced apart in a perpendicular direction. At least one of the axes of rotation 22, 23 may be defined by a shaft. The shaft may be located in a common housing 27 and project from the housing 27 in opposite directions. There may be a transmission 24, 25, 26 by which rotation about one of the axes 22, 23 affects rotation about the other axis of rotation 22, 23. The swivel assembly 14 may be mounted to a stairlift carriage 11 along the first axis 22 and may be mounted to a stairlift chair 13 along the second axis 23. The chair 13 may have a longitudinal centre line 20 between front and rear edges 18, 19 and the second axis 23 may be fixed to the chair 13 along this line. The swivel assembly 14 can be used to facilitate mounting and dismounting of the stairlift chair without causing collision with the wall 31 of the staircase.
Patent GB-2533782-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing conductive ink composition, antenna structure, and antenna for RFID tag
Inventor: CHUNG PING LAI
IPC: H01Q1/22
Filed: 2014-12-29
Abstract: A conductive ink for an RFID tag comprises a solvent as well as 90-99.9999 wt.% conductive carbon and 0.0001-10 wt.% dispersant based on the solid content of the ink. When used in an RFID tag, the ink accounts for 2-85 wt.% of the tags solid content. The conductive carbon may be carbon flake/sheet, graphene, natural graphite, ball-shaped graphite, or carbon black flakes, each having a thickness of 1-10000 nm and a grain size of 0.1-100 microns. The dispersant may be ionic, e.g. xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone or non-ionic, e.g. poly(sodium-4-styrenesulphonate), 3-[(3-chloramidopropyl)dimethyl ammonio]-1-propanesulphonate, hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, sodium taurodeoxycholate hydrate, or 1-pyrenebutyric acid. An antenna structure for an RFID tag also contains a conductive layer 20 on a fibre substrate 10, the layer comprising 90-99.9999 wt.% conductive carbon and 0.0001-10 wt.% dispersant based on the solid content of the antenna. The conductive layer is printed on the substrate such that part of the layer percolates into substrate pores.
Patent GB-2534577-A (GB)
Title: Variable depth of field imaging device and method
Inventor: OLIVER JANESH CHRISTIANSEN
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2015-01-27
Abstract: The present invention discloses a device and method for producing a variable depth of field. A variable depth of field imaging device, comprises an aperture control 140 and a light attenuation control 130. The aperture control is adapted to vary the depth of field of an image of an object and the luminance of light reflected by the object. The light attenuation control is adapted to attenuate the luminance of the light reflected by an object. The aperture control and the light attenuation control are operably coupled to one another such that when the depth of field is increased and the luminance of light reflected by the object decreased, the luminance of the light reflected by the object is increased. The method of varying the depth of field and a computer program product containing code for carrying out such a method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2525746-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogenation catalyst and process for production thereof by the use of uncalcined starting material
Inventor: PAULUS MARTIN
IPC: C07C5/02
Filed: 2013-09-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a shaped Cu-Al catalyst body for the hydrogenation of organic compounds containing a carbonyl function. More particularly, the shaped catalyst body is suitable for the hydrogenation of aldehydes, ketones and of carboxylic acids or esters thereof, specifically of fatty acids or esters thereof, such as fatty acid methyl esters, to the corresponding alcohols such as butanediol. The present invention further relates to Cu-Al catalysts obtainable by the preparation process.
Patent GB-2537117-A (GB)
Title: Electrical charger
Inventor: IAIN URQUHART
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2015-04-07
Abstract: An electrical charger 10 comprises a power converter having a Dual Active Bridge (DAB) 12. The DAB has a primary H-bridge 16 and a secondary H-bridge 18, each having a plurality of switches 22. The charger also comprises a controller 14 for controlling a switching sequence of the DAB. The switching sequence is arranged to control an outer phase shift D2 between the primary and secondary H-bridges. The switching sequence is also arranged to control an inner phase shift D1 of the primary H-bridge and an inner phase shift D1 of the secondary H-bridge, where the inner phase shift of the secondary H-bridge has a direction opposite to the inner phase shift of the primary H-bridge. The invention is suitable for use as a charger for an electric or hybrid electric vehicle 30.
Patent GB-2521987-A (GB)
Title: Method for defining a representation of a hydrocarbon reservoir
Inventor: SCHIRMER PATRICE
IPC: G01V99/00
Filed: 2013-11-13
Abstract: Several sources of uncertainty need to be taken into account when assessing the static volume of hydrocarbons in a deposit. A base case is selected for each source of uncertainty. For each source of uncertainty, a probability distribution of the static volume is estimated when said source varies while the other sources comply with the base cases thereof. A conversion table is constructed, of which each row has, for each source of uncertainty, a quantile value corresponding to a volume value according to the probability distribution estimated for this source and, furthermore, having a resultant value of the static volume calculated on the basis of the volume values associated with the quantile values of the row. A row of the conversion table which has a resultant value of the static volume of hydrocarbons that is equal or closest to the target value of the static volume is selected to adjust the sources of uncertainty in a geological model.
Patent GB-2541923-A (GB)
Title: Ergonomic key fob multi-tool
Inventor: PETA SEYMOUR
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2015-09-04
Abstract: An ergonomic key fob multi-tool (10) has a main body (12) with conjoined first and second body portions (14), (16) being angularly offset from one another. The first body portion (14) includes a gripping region whilst the second portion (16) includes a scraping tool (26) for use with scratch-cards, the angular offset between the first and second body portions (14), (16) giving a shape that is ergonomic suited for use of the scraping tool (26). The main body (12) may ne used as a lever, the interface (18) between the first and second body portions (14), (16) acting as a fulcrum. An aperture (22) is provided in the second body portion (16) for a key ring. The scraping tool (26) may have a curvilinear edge and a rounded upper surface. The second portion (16) may have a bevelled edge for use as a cutting tool. The first body portion (14) may also comprise a screwdriver head (46). Independent claims are also included for scraper multi-tool and for a key ring scratch-card scraper tool having a first portion with side edges that converge from the front edge to the rear edge.
Patent GB-2547426-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications network communication sessions
Inventor: KEVIN SMITH
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2016-02-16
Abstract: A mobile telecommunications network includes a plurality of eNodeBs 1, 1A for wireless communication with a mobile telecommunications device (UE) 3. Each eNodeB has an associated edge server 11, 11A operable to support a communication session with the UE 3 to provide a service thereto. The first server 11 is operable to send data relating to the communication session to the second server 11A via an X2 interface to enable the second server 11A to support the communication session and provide continuity of the communication session if the UE 3 hands over from the first eNodeB 1 to the second eNodeB. In another embodiment the session data is sent on a logical X2 interface over S1 interfaces via a serving gateway SGW.
Patent GB-2547473-A (GB)
Title: Flute keywork variant
Inventor: MARK ESMONDE
IPC: G10D9/04
Filed: 2016-02-18
Abstract: An additional key 2 with associated tonehole and a finger rest 1 for a flute, where the finger rest provides an alternative pressing point for the right little finger of a player without actuating any keys or affecting the sound of any note. The additional venting key is installed on the flute at a position close to that of the existing D sharp key 3. The new key can be closed by pressing the D natural key 4 or the C sharp key. The additional key and the pinky finger touchpiece allow the required operations of the D sharp key to be reduced, and provide greater stability of the flute during playing as the movement of the right hand little finger is reduced. An alternative embodiment has the D sharp key and neutral finger rest key in a single seesaw touchpiece (20, figure 5) on a pivot (21, figure 5), where the seesaw has a stop under one site to prevent downward motion, such that it is a neutral touch point, but can be pressed down on the other side to act on a lever (22, figure 5) of the D sharp key.
Patent GB-2533249-A (GB)
Title: Seismic data recorder charging and data offload
Inventor: EINAR HOLST
IPC: G08C17/00
Filed: 2014-09-18
Abstract: A system for storing seismic data recording units. The system may include a storage unit for storing the seismic data recording units. The system may also include a storage container disposed inside the storage unit. The storage container may define a volume of space in which the seismic data recording units are stored. The system may also include a cable coupled to one of the seismic data recording units. The cable may transfer seismic data from the one of the seismic data recording units to the storage unit.
Patent GB-2549479-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector
Inventor: FABRIZIO BONFIGLI
IPC: F02M61/20
Filed: 2016-04-18
Abstract: A fuel injector 20 for use in an i.c. engine, eg a compression ignition engine, includes an injection valve member 28 having a control surface 48 or control surface associated therewith exposed to fluid pressure in a control chamber 40; a leaf spring element 102 extends transversely through the control chamber 40 to apply a biasing force to the control surface of the injection valve member 28. The biasing force may be applied to the centre of the control surface in line with the longitudinal axis of the valve member 28. The leaf spring 102 may be defined by a U-shaped cut-out feature 114 of a spring plate member 112 positioned between a valve guide body 44 and a control valve body (46, fig.2). The leaf spring element may engage an anti-spin feature (110, fig.4) eg a slot or groove in the valve member 28.
Patent GB-2552190-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle system based on magnetic repulsion and balancing of forces
Inventor: MICHAEL OLUWASEUN BAMIDELE
IPC: B60L13/10
Filed: 2016-07-13
Abstract: A vehicle system 20 comprises a magnetized road surface 25 and a vehicle 35 having at least one air turbine steering mechanism 40 located at a rear side 65 of the vehicle. The vehicle has a magnetically polarized base 45, creating magnetic repulsion between the base and the road surface, allowing levitation of the vehicle. A pair of weight balancing bars attached to the base of the car or other vehicle each contains an amplifier for amplifying a magnetic field 60 of the road surface and eliminating contact of the base with the road surface. The air turbine is attached to the vehicle via a multi-directional hinge 80 allowing the fan to pivot to a number of different angles, and driving the vehicle in the required direction. Preferably there is a hybrid electric power source 85 having photovoltaic cells 90 and a high capacity battery 95 for powering the vehicle.
Patent GB-2541805-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for use in acquiring credentials from a portable user device in unlocking door lock systems
Inventor: CHUCK SCOGGINS
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2015-01-15
Abstract: Some embodiments comprises methods of providing a guest with security credentials to gain access to a guest room, the methods comprise: identifying a user; identifying a guest room of multiple guests rooms at a property and with which the user is intended to occupy; acquiring a first security credential intended to be validated by a door lock system of a door to the identified guest room; and causing the first security credentials to be communicated, over a distributed network, to a portable consumer electronic user device associated with the user to be stored on the user device such that the user device is configured to wirelessly communicate the first security credential to the door lock system to gain access to the guest room.