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Patent GB-2543883-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting sub-atomic particles
Inventor: PETER ROBERT CLAIDEN
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: Apparatus comprises a colloid suspension (14) of charged particles such as silica, aluminium oxide or magnetite in a liquid, and electrodes (10) in contact with the colloid. The electrodes detect perturbations to electric fields caused by interaction between the charged particles and the sub-atomic particles, such as cosmic rays, muons or neutrons. The location of events is detected by using an array of electrode strips in a container (18) with a cover (20) transparent to the radiation of interest.
Patent GB-2560869-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for operating a digital subscriber line arrangement
Inventor: Ian Horsley
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 2016-11-08
Abstract: The inventors have identified that networking signals within customer premises can interfere with xDSL or G.fast signalling. The invention proposes to put an xDSL modem/customer premises equipment (CPE) 41,42,43,45 proximate to each terminal within a premises so that all LAN traffic is xDSL, thereby removing interfering signals beyond xDSL control. The in premises DSL can be fed through telephone cabling, Cat 5,5e,6 cabling (typically used for Ethernet LANs) or mains power line cabling which can be interconnected using splitters 31,32,33. Where mains cabling is used a media converter 70 may be used. A distribution point unit (DPU) 10, feeding multiple premises, may apply vectoring to the xDSL signals to reduce cross talk. The vectoring may treat each CPE within a premises as a distinct independent endpoint for vectoring purposes. Traffic for multiple CPE within a premises may use time or frequency division multiple access (T/FDMA).
Patent GB-2543692-A (GB)
Title: Inductive displacement detector
Inventor: MARK ANTHONY HOWARD
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 2013-10-02
Abstract: Disclosed is an inductive detector for measuring the relative displacement of a first body 11 relative to a second body 12 along a measurement path, wherein each body comprises a planar surface, the planar surface of the first body facing that of the second. The first body comprises a passive electromagnetic target, whilst the second comprises an arrangement of laminar windings. At least one of the bodies incorporates a series of layers comprising an insulating layer and a carrier skin, wherein the insulating layer has the greater thickness, and the carrier skin acts as a shield against electromagnetic noise. The ratio of the thickness of the insulating layer Y to the radius a of either body is lower than 1/5, but may be greater than 1/10. The carrier skin may be absent about the circumference of either body, and may be less than a millimeter in thickness. The detector may be rotary comprising circular bodies.
Patent GB-2548487-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic filtration apparatus
Inventor: KEVIN MARTIN
IPC: C02F1/48
Filed: 2017-03-02
Abstract: A magnetic filter assembly 100 to separate contaminant material from a fluid comprising a first section with: a filtration housing 101 defining a chamber, a fluid inlet 106 and a fluid outlet 107; a tube 109 extending within the chamber; an elongate magnetic core 111 movably mounted within the tube; a piston mounted at the core; and a piston housing 102 defining a piston chamber 161 within which the piston 113 is capable of moving axially in response to a fluid pressure acting on the piston. Preferably the magnetic filter assembly further comprises a second section comprising: a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; a trough to receive a fluid to be filtered and output from the primary filtration device; a rotatably mounted body which has at least one magnet wherein the body is positioned such that it is capable of being at least partly submerged within the fluid in the trough; and a scraper positioned immediately adjacent to the body where the scraper dislodges the contaminant material from the body. A method of separating contaminant material from a fluid using a magnetic filtration apparatus is also claimed.
Patent GB-2561209-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system and method
Inventor: Tore Berge
IPC: H01M10/6567
Filed: 2017-04-05
Abstract: An energy storage module cooling system for an energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module 14, or at least one cubicle 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d housing at least one energy storage module comprises a source 10 of cooling fluid, a plurality of fluid conduits 12, 16, 20 for supplying cooling fluid to the or each stored energy module or cubicle, each fluid conduit 20 entering each module or cubicle being provided with a flow control valve 21, 28 and one or more sensors 10 19 associated with each valve and module, or cubicle. A signal from each sensor to a controller 18 controls the degree of opening of each valve 21, 28 to control the amount of cooling fluid provided to each module, or cubicle.
Patent GB-2552572-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial compositions
Inventor: THOMAS PATTON
IPC: A01N63/10
Filed: 2014-04-30
Abstract: Compositions for generating antimicrobial activity comprising a purified enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide, and a sugar substance that includes a substrate for the enzyme. The compositions do not include sufficient free water to allow the enzyme to convert the substrate. The sugar substance is an unrefined natural sugar substance and the enzyme is an oxidoreductase enzyme. The exemplified sugar substance is pasteurized honey and the exemplified enzyme is glucose oxidase. Use of the compositions to treat microbial infections and wounds is described, as well as methods for their production. The treatment of acne, chaffed lips, infected eczema, fungal nail infections, pressure sores, infected ulcers, Caesarian wounds, infections at line entry points, such as catheters, as well as general wound treatment.
Patent GB-2546691-A (GB)
Title: Opening/closing plug device
Inventor: HING WAI MICHAEL MA
IPC: H01R24/30
Filed: 2015-10-08
Abstract: Provided is an opening/closing plug device, comprising a prong module (101) having fixed thereon at least one fixed prong (110); the bottom end of the prong module (101) is provided with a first hinge shaft (102); a first case body (120) and a second case body (130) are arranged on the two sides of the prong module (101); a channel (121) is arranged at the middle section of the first case body (120); a movable prong (140) corresponding to the fixed prong (110) is arranged on the second case body (130); the movable prong (140) is arranged so as to employ the following structure: when the two case bodies (120, 130) are collapsed, the movable prong (140) is located in the channel (121); when the two case bodies (120, 130) are opened, the movable prong (140) rotates and extends outward from the channel (121) to correspondingly form, with the fixed prong (110), a plug.
Patent GB-2563595-A (GB)
Title: Twin-shaft pumps
Inventor: NEIL TURNER
IPC: F04C29/04
Filed: 2017-06-19
Abstract: A twin shaft pump comprising two rotors 12 each attached to a shaft 10 which is mounted on a bearing 20 is disclosed. The shafts extend beyond the pumping chamber to a support member 30 which comprises mounts for the bearings. The bearing holder 30 defines the distance d between the two shafts. A thermal break 33 in structural elements, such as the pump body or the shafts, connecting the pumping cavity and the support is present to impede thermal conductivity between them, allowing the cavity and the support to operate a different temperatures. The physical properties of the thermal barrier 33 are different to that of the support material, such that the thermal conductance of the barrier is lower than the support. The rotors may be formed from a material with a lower coefficient of thermal expansion than the support material. The invention allows higher internal pump temperatures to be used whilst maintaining the bearings at their operating temperature and takes the differential expansion of components into account.
Patent GB-2550500-A (GB)
Title: Real estate wireless lockbox
Inventor: GARCIA DESINOR JR
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: A system and method are described regarding a wireless lockbox that can be used to manage real estate- sales tours. A system can include various owners, and buyers that create a searchable real estate listing. Buyers can review the list via computing device, such as a smartphone, and request home tours. Owners can review requests and approve potential buyers to tour their property. When, the potential buyer approaches the property, software on their computing device can communicate Bluetooth, or another wireless network, and unlock the wireless lockbox.
Patent GB-2553704-A (GB)
Title: An optical coherence tomography system with dual optical coherence tomography probes
Inventor: Siu Wai Mak
IPC: G01N21/47
Filed: 2015-03-11
Abstract: An optical coherence tomography (OCT) system with dual optical coherence tomography probes is provided comprising: an optical scope comprising a distal end; a first OCT probe; and, a second OCT probe, each of the first OCT probe and the second OCT probe mechanically attached to the optical scope, the first OCT probe and the second OCT probe being substantially paraxial and configured to focus on a same scanning area, the optical scope configured to optically image the same scanning area using the distal end, the first OCT probe having a higher resolution than the second OCT probe.
Patent GB-2553959-A (GB)
Title: Access control for data resources
Inventor: Brent Verweyst
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2016-05-09
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium are provided for information processing in a technically efficient manner, which can improve ease of access to information while preserving security requirements. In one aspect, in the context of information processing within an enterprise, a method includes receiving resources of an enterprise, each resource having a respective access control list specifying access privileges to the resource for one or more members, and the resources including entities related to the enterprise and relationships; identifying entity facts of the entities from the resources; determining, for each entity fact, an entity fact access control list; storing data describing the entities, entity facts and the respective entity fact access control lists, wherein each entity fact is associated with its corresponding entity fact access control list; and providing, to each of the members of the enterprise, access privileges to the data describing the entities and the entity facts according to the respective entity fact access control lists.
Patent GB-2569990-A (GB)
Title: Breaking board holder
Inventor: STEPHEN FRANCIS
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2018-01-08
Abstract: A breaking board holder for supporting breaking boards 15 during martial arts training; comprises two opposing supports 7 and 13 configured to grip the breaking board 15 therebetween. A biasing member, eg an elastic cord 19, is configured to urge the first two supports 7 and 13 together. The supports 7 and 13 are pivoted to a base structure 1 at pivot points 11. In this way, a breaking board 15 may be held securely and more safely than in prior arrangements, and the holder may be folded away for storage (as shown in figure 2).
Patent GB-2556518-A (GB)
Title: Coatings
Inventor: STEPHEN RICHARD COULSON
IPC: B05D7/24
Filed: 2016-06-08
Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic or electrical device or component thereof comprising a cross-linked polymeric coating on a surface of the electronic or electrical device or component thereof; wherein the cross-linked polymeric coating is obtainable by exposing the electronic or electrical device or component thereof to a plasma comprising a monomer compound and a crosslinking reagent for a period of time sufficient to allow formation of the cross-linked polymeric coating on a surface thereof, wherein the monomer compound has the following formula: where R1, R2 and R4 are each independently selected from hydrogen, optionally substituted branched or straight chain C1-C6 alkyl or halo alkyl or aryl optionally substituted by halo, and R3 is selected from: or where each X is independently selected from hydrogen, a halogen, optionally substituted branched or straight chain C1-C6 alkyl, halo alkyl or aryl optionally substituted by halo; and n1 is an integer from to 27; and wherein the crosslinking reagent comprises two or more unsaturated bonds attached by means of one or more linker moieties and has a boiling point at standard pressure of less than 500°C.
Patent GB-2561772-A (GB)
Title: Connectors for audio data transfer
Inventor: ROBERT DAVID RAND
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2015-05-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a data controller that controls the transfer of data between a host device 400 and a peripheral device 300 via a USB Type-C connector 304 of the host device. The data controller has a path controller 309, 310 that establishes signal paths between circuitry of the host device and contacts of the USB Type-C connector. The path controller operates in first and second modes. In the first mode the path controller establishes separate signal paths to each of four contacts A6, A7, B6, B7 of the USB Type-C connector and some of the established signal paths are for the transfer of analogue audio data. In the second mode the path controller establishes a pair of signal paths to only a subset of the four contacts to provide a differential digital data path. One of the signal paths in the first mode is a digital microphone signal path for the transfer of digital audio signals received from a digital microphone of the peripheral device to audio processing circuitry in the host device. Also, disclosed is a audio controller and method of operation in which any four contacts of the connector are used to establish signal paths. Further, disclosed is a apparatus for a host device with a symmetrical connector.
Patent GB-2567945-A (GB)
Title: Spin-dry mop
Inventor: JING LI
IPC: A47L13/20
Filed: 2018-08-31
Abstract: A spin-dry mop comprising a rotatable mop rod 10, a cleaning body 3, an outer cover 5 and a fixing sleeve 4, the rotatable mop rod 10 comprises an upper tube 1, a lower tube 2 and a rotating driving mechanism. The upper tube 1 and the lower tube 2 are movably connected through the rotating driving mechanism, the upper tube 1 and the lower tube 2 can move up and down relative to each other and can rotate relative to each other. The cleaning body 3 is connected to the lower tube 2, the outer cover 5 is sleeved outside the lower tube 2 and can move up and down along the lower tube2, the fixing sleeve 4 is fixedly connected with the upper tube 1 and the spin-dry mop further comprises a locking mechanism used for locking the rotatable mop rod. The locking mechanism comprises a first limiting mechanism capable of limiting the lower tube 2 and the outer cover 5 in the circumferential direction, a second limiting mechanism is capable of limiting the upper tube 1 and the outer cover 5 in the circumferential direction and an engaging mechanism (fig 5) that is disposed between the fixing sleeve 4 and the outer cover 5, wherein when the outer cover 5 and the fixing sleeve 4are engaged, the rotatable mop rod can be locked. The locking means may be an arrangement of teeth and recesses (figure 2).
Patent GB-2577681-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle control system and method
Inventor: ANDY JOHN MURRAY
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 2018-09-26
Abstract: A vehicle control system 100 comprising a controller 110 with an activatable delivery mode in which a plurality of vehicle components 120a, 120b, 120c are automatically controlled, and activation of the delivery mode changes the state of each component from an in use state to a parked state when the vehicle is parked. Examples of the vehicle components are wing mirrors, sound systems, hazard lights, cargo doors, climate control or visual displays. The vehicle could be parked to carry out a delivery or collection. Preferably, the controller returns each component to their previous state upon termination of the delivery mode. Termination may be manual, or automatic when a driver returns to the vehicle. The delivery mode could be activated based on vehicle position data. A user interface configured to communicate with the control system is also provided, as a well as a method for controlling a plurality of components comprising the activation of the delivery mode.
Patent GB-2564060-A (GB)
Title: Detecting a moveable device position using fiber optic sensors
Inventor: BURKAY DONDERICI
IPC: G01V3/26
Filed: 2016-05-16
Abstract: Fiber optic sensors are described for detecting the operational position of a downhole moveable device. In one example, an electric or magnetic field is emitted into the wellbore and interacts with the moveable assembly, thereby producing a secondary electric or magnetic field. The secondary field is detected by a fiber optic sensor which produces a corresponding response signal. The response signal is then processed in a variety of ways to determine the operational position of the moveable device. In another example, the operational position is determined using fiber optic temperature or acoustic sensors. A temperature or acoustic vibration reading is acquired before and after actuation of the moveable device. The two readings are then compared to determine the operation position of the moveable device.
Patent GB-2572843-A (GB)
Title: Pressurized composite fluid lines and method
Inventor: MOUSHUMI SHOME
IPC: F16L9/08
Filed: 2017-03-24
Abstract: A fluid line 30 for pressurised fluid imposing loads on the line comprises a first tube 32 formed of a plurality of laminated layers of a braided composite 50. The braided composite may include a of sleeve of reinforcing fibres 52, 54 held in a plastic matrix 55. The reinforcing fibres may have an orientation and/or density tailored to meet varying load requirements along a length of the tube. A second, similar, tube 32 may be coupled to the first tube wherein the coupling is formed of a fibre reinforced plastic 55 and a bracket 36 mounts the fuel line on a supporting structure 44. Also provided is an apparatus for consolidating a composite laminate tube along its length respectively tailored to meet local load requirements, comprising a volumetric chamber (74, fig 15) into which the tube may be placed, the chamber including a plurality of internal compartments 78 within which sections 40 of the tube are contained in use. Vacuum tight seals 88 separate each of the compartments and a plurality of valves 82 apply different levels of compaction pressure to each section of tube.
Patent GB-2573613-A (GB)
Title: Door locking device providing emergency access
Inventor: BRIAN JOHN WATSON
IPC: E05B65/06
Filed: 2019-03-05
Abstract: A locking device for a door of a cubicle, comprising a fixed base section 20 provided at the side wall 112; and a retractable section, e.g. the pilaster 30 of the cubicle, which is moveable from a first position where extends from the base section to prevent movement of the door in either direction from a closed position, to an emergency use position in which the door is free to pivot in both directions, the device inhibiting lateral movement of the door relative to the locking device when the door is in a closed position. Preferably the inhibiting is a result of a protrusion mounted on the pilaster e.g. a bump 50 and the door which engage with each other if the door panel is attacked, e.g. kicked. The pilaster may be biased into the closed position by a spring and there may be a stop to prevent it from moving. The fixed section may have a guide having notches 44 which engage with a retaining pin 40 to hold the pilaster in the open or closed position. There may be two locking devices back to back with a gap between the pilasters.
Patent GB-2573968-A (GB)
Title: Floating drum turbine for electricity generation
Inventor: SHAHRIAR NAJAFIAN
IPC: F03B13/00
Filed: 2017-02-07
Abstract: A floating drum turbine is used for generating the electrical energy from the kinetic energy of a water stream (sea wave or river flow) that provides the mechanical energy needed to rotate an electrical generator for generating the electricity. The drum turbine is installed on a buoyant skid anchored to the seabed by some chains/ropes to keep it in a fixed position and direction along the water stream. The turbine is coupled to an electrical generator with a power transmission system, and generates the electricity that is transferred to the coast using a cable system floated on the water surface.
Patent GB-2575933-A (GB)
Title: Vertical transport transistors with equal gate stack thicknesses
Inventor: RUQIANG BAO
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2018-04-13
Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of forming the same include forming vertical semiconductor channels on a bottom source/drain layer in a first-type region and a second-type region. A gate dielectric layer is formed on sidewalls of the vertical semiconductor channels. A first-type work function layer is formed in the first-type region. A second-type work function layer is formed in both the first-type region and the second-type region. A thickness matching layer is formed in the second-type region such that a stack of layers in the first-type region has a same thickness as a stack of layers in the second-type region. Top source/drain regions are formed on a top portion of the vertical channels.
Patent GB-2592071-A (GB)
Title: Laser controller
Inventor: LEON PAUL SKORCZEWSKI
IPC: H01S3/10
Filed: 2020-02-17
Abstract: There is provided a laser controller 100 comprising: an electromagnetic radiation source 101 which may be an ultra-violet source operable to transmit radiation into the environment. A backscatter detector 102 is operable to detect backscattered radiation from the environment and a processor 103 operable to generate a laser control signal based on characteristics of the detected backscattered radiation. A vehicle for example, an aircraft may comprise the controller 100 (Figure 2, 200) and include a laser 201 (Figure 2). The laser 201 (Figure 2) may be part of a laser-directed energy weapon 202 (LDEW) using the laser control signal and may also used in other vehicles such as ships or land vehicles.
Patent GB-2596116-A (GB)
Title: A clip for a face shield
Inventor: JAGMAIL VIRDIE
IPC: A61F9/02
Filed: 2020-06-18
Abstract: A clip for a face shield or visor comprising a mounting portion 14 to mount relative to a wearer’s head (for example onto their glasses or a pair of dummy frames) and at least one arm 15 associated with the mounting portion and mounted for movement to releasably mount an at least partially transparent (12, fig. 1) face shield. Preferably the mounting portion comprises spaced portions 22, 24 forming an opening 21 for the frames and a rest 23 to brace the frames once inserted. The mount might comprise a locking means such as an over-centre lever mechanism as shown in figures 21-22. The clip might comprise air distribution means 41 (figures 14-17). The arrangement allows disposable visors which can be stored flat to be used in conjunction with re-usable mounting means.
Patent GB-2584575-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic foam articles
Inventor: HOSSEIN A BAGHDADI
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 2019-03-12
Abstract: A variety of foams and foam components are provided, including foam components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment. The articles include a composition having a foam structure, wherein the composition includes a thermoplastic copolyester elastomer comprising: (a) a plurality of first segments, each first segment derived from a dihydroxy-terminated polydiol; (b) a plurality of second segments, each second segment derived from a diol; and (c) a plurality of third segments, each third segment derived from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid. Methods of making the compositions and foams are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including at least one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by extrusion or injection molding to foam the polymeric composition, or extrusion or injection molding to foam the polymeric composition followed by compression molding of the foam.