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Patent GB-2507611-A (GB)
Title: Ejection of ion clouds from 3D RF ion traps
Inventor: BREKENFELD ANDREAS
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: The invention relates to the collective ejection of all ions from within a three-dimensional RF ion trap, particularly for their transfer to Kingdon ion traps or other mass analysers. The invention proposes a method in which ions 15 are initially trapped by applying a RF voltage 1 from a high-quality resonant circuit 30 & 31 to the traps ring electrode 13, before replacing this first RF voltage with a second RF voltage 2 applied to the traps end cap electrodes12 & 14 so as to keep the ions stored within the trap, said further RF voltage 2 being more rapidly switchable than the high voltage at the ring electrode 13. The second RF voltage at the end cap electrodes 13 & 14 is then abruptly switched down or off, the released ions being ejected through an opening in one of the end cap electrodes by applying a DC voltage to at least one of the end cap electrodes.
Patent GB-2499963-A (GB)
Title: Computer-readable storage mediums for encrypting and decrypting a virtual disc
Inventor: FONTIGNIE JACQUES
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2011-11-03
Abstract: A computer-readable storage medium (916) containing machine executable instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to encrypt a virtual disc; wherein the virtual disc comprises a virtual disc image; and wherein execution of the machine executable instructions cause the processor to: receive (600) the virtual disc; increase (602) the size of the virtual disc; write (604) a decryption-master- boot-record and a decryption program to the virtual disc; encrypt (606) at least a portion of the virtual disc image, wherein the decryption program comprises decryption-machine- executable-instructions for decrypting the at least partially encrypted virtual disc image in accordance with a cryptographic key (944).
Patent GB-2515804-A (GB)
Title: Snack table and kit
Inventor: MINDELL BERTRAM
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: A pole mountable table 1 comprises a radially inner plastic or metal tray portion 2 having an opening for receiving a pole and at least one radially outer table portion 3 formed of wire mesh. A clamp, such as a circular worm drive clip 6, clamps spring fingers 4,14 of the tray portion and outer table portion against a supporting parasol, umbrella or like pole. The outer table portion is held in place by hooking a first portion over a lip 20 of the inner tray portion and hooking a second portion 14 over the central opening in the tray portion. A support arm 13 for the or each table portion may be provided. The tray portion may be provided with recesses T for holding food and cut-outs C for holding beverage containers and the like. The pole-mountable table may be provided as a kit of parts comprising a tray portion, one or more table portions, a pole and legs 10 pierced so as to accept ground-mounting pegs 11.
Patent GB-2511590-A (GB)
Title: Thermal storage
Inventor: FANSHAWE SIMON
IPC: F28D20/00
Filed: 2013-09-06
Abstract: A thermal store 29 comprises a vessel 22 containing a stratified fluid and a fluid inlet system 21 communicating a fluid at a predetermined temperature into the vessel. The inlet system includes a means 28 to distribute the fluid passing through the inlet system to a specific layer of the stratified fluid at a specific temperature that is substantially similar to the temperature of the fluid passing through the inlet system and thereby constrains mixing of the fluid passing through the inlet system with a layer of fluid in the vessel at a different temperature. The distribution means may be a flexible plastics sleeve / condom having an outlet 24 and floats in the stratified fluid whereby the density of the unsupported flexible sleeve with fluid flowing through it is substantially the same as the density of the strata of the fluid in the thermal store at the level where the outlet floats and creates little turbulence. The sleeve may have a constant / variable cross section along its length, may taper or broaden (fig 7c) out towards the outlet. A plurality of flexible sleeves may be used (figs 3 5). Buoyancy aids 20a, 20b may help orientate the sleeve.
Patent GB-2520038-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for rapid discharge of compressed gas
Inventor: JONES ROY
IPC: F41B11/72
Filed: 2013-11-07
Abstract: A discharge mechanism for pressurised gas comprising a piston 11 slidably mounted in a housing 10. The housing defines a first chamber 14 for the gas to be discharged and the piston 11 is able to slide along an axis within the housing 10 between charging and discharged positions. In the charging position, pressurised gas in the first chamber 14 exerts no force on the piston 11 in the axial direction. The housing may defines a second chamber 19 configured such that pressurised fluid in the second chamber 19 may exert a force on the piston 11 to move it towards the discharged position. The first chamber 14 may be located outside the volume of the piston 11. Pressurised fluid in the second chamber 19 may exert a force on the piston 11 in an opposite direction to the discharge of gas pressurised by the first chamber 14. There may be seals 15, 16, 20 sealing the first 14 and second 19 chambers; a seal in the first chamber 14 in the forward direction may also seal the second chamber 19 in the rearward direction. This mechanism may be used in a gun, cannon or launcher.
Patent GB-2521373-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for degassing drilling fluid
Inventor: PICCOLO BRIAN
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for degassing drilling fluid includes a primary separator and a secondary separator, the primary separator having a vessel body 12 with an inlet port 14; a liquid outlet port 18 located at a lower end of the vessel body; and a gas vent port 16 located at an upper end of the vessel body 12. The secondary separator 26 has an inlet port 28 which is connected to the gas vent port 16 of the primary separator; a gas outlet port 32; and a liquid outlet port 36 which is connected to the interior of the vessel body 12 of the primary separator via a liquid return line. The second separator 26 may be a cyclone. Also claimed is a drilling system comprising a drilling fluid separator for degassing drilling fluid and a rig and choke and kill manifold where a valve can control flow from the choke and kill manifold to an inlet of the separator apparatus. A method of operating a drilling system is also claimed and comprises a gas separator having a vessel body characterised by monitoring the output from a liquid level sensing system to monitor the rate of change in liquid level in the vessel body over time to determine a flow rate trend over time.
Patent GB-2509405-A (GB)
Title: Downhole sensors impregnated with hydrophobic material, tools including same, and related methods
Inventor: LILLY DAVID HILL
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: A downhole tool includes a sensor having a sensitive component, a polymer that at least partially covers the sensitive component, and a hydrophobic material impregnated within the polymer and/or the sensitive component of the sensor. Methods of forming the downhole tool include covering a portion of the sensor with a polymer and impregnating a hydrophobic material within the polymer and/or the sensitive component of the sensor.
Patent GB-2511940-A (GB)
Title: Maneouvering element
Inventor: BERTANI ALBERTO
IPC: G05G1/08
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: A manoeuvring element 1 consisting of crank handle 2 with protruding grip 3 at one end and at the other end means 4, such as a slot or coupling, for transmitting rotation to a shaft. There is a safety system comprising: button 5, in cavity 4b in the handle, that actuates locking pin 13; and retaining means 10 for the locking pin that is engaged and caused to move along its axis by the button and rotates between a fastening position and an unlocking position. Button 5 may have a cylindrical body with a projecting glass element that has wavy pattern (5c, fig. 3a) on one surface and ribs (5a, fig. 3a) that engage grooves (4d, fig. 4b) in the cavity walls. Retaining means 10 may have ribbings (10a, fig. 3b) whose top surface may be angled at 23 degrees. It may also have outer circular crown (10b, fig. 3c) with central bush (10c, fig. 3c) that has an annular groove to hold spring 11 maintaining elastic engagement between button and locking pin. Locking pin 13 may have dovetail insert (12a, fig. 3d) and base (12b, fig. 3d) with slightly larger diameter than bottleneck (13a, fig. 3e) into which it fits. Flanged body 15 may close the cavity. A key may be turned to lock and unlock the securing system.
Patent GB-2515864-A (GB)
Title: Atmosphere modifier
Inventor: LAURENCE DANIEL
IPC: F25D23/00
Filed: 2014-03-26
Abstract: The invention may be a refrigerated environment atmosphere refiner comprising an oxygen removal means 16 for removing oxygen from the atmosphere 12, to help prolong the life of perishable items. The invention can include: methods of prolonging the life of a perishable item store in a cool environment comprise extracting atmosphere from the environment, depleting oxygen from atmosphere and reintroducing the deoxygenated atmosphere into the environment; or methods for control of microbes comprising closing a door of a container creating a seal with the external environment, the ignition of a fuel within a combustion device, within the container, burning of the fuel within the combustion device, until levels of O2 within the container can no longer sustain combustion, and extinguishing of the flame within the combustion device due to no or low O2 levels, or also including a step of lighting a UV light. The invention can also be an atmosphere refiner comprising oxygen removal means for removing oxygen from the atmosphere; or an atmosphere modifier with an oxygen removal means periodically removing oxygen from the atmosphere. The removal means can be an oxidation and/or reduction process, chemical reaction and oxygen scavenging or absorption process.
Patent GB-2525221-A (GB)
Title: A bearing assembly
Inventor: DASYAN ARJUNA
IPC: F16C17/10
Filed: 2014-04-16
Abstract: A bearing assembly comprising: an outer housing; a plurality of split race portions arranged at least partially within the outer housing to define an annular composite bearing race having an inner surface; an annular bearing insert arranged at least partially within the composite bearing race having a truncated substantially spherical inner bearing surface; an inner ball having a truncated substantially spherical outer bearing surface, wherein the inner ball is rotatably held within the bearing insert, configured such that, when the longitudinal axis of the inner ball is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the annular bearing insert, the outer bearing surface of the inner ball extends beyond the inner bearing surface of the bearing insert in both axial directions.
Patent GB-2526802-A (GB)
Title: Seat recline mechanism, adjustable seating assembly, and method
Inventor: WICKETT DAVID HUGH
IPC: A47C3/025
Filed: 2014-06-02
Abstract: A reclining or tilting chair comprises a seat recline mechanism 30 for controlling the motion of a seat portion relative to a support structure. The mechanism comprises first and second bearing means 32 for attaching to a first assembly, and a hub 31 for attaching to a second assembly. The hub includes first and second inclined surfaces (figure 9, 31a, 31b) oppositely-facing each other. In use, the first bearing means (figure 9, 32b) is arranged to act against the first inclined surface and the second bearing means (figure 9, 32c) is arranged to act against the second inclined surface, the relative positions of the first and second bearing means with respect to the first and second inclined surfaces is adjustable. In a preferred embodiment, third bearing means (figure 32d) acts on a third surface (figure 9, 31c) of the hub, the shape of which limits the extent at which the seat portion may recline. An incline angle locking mechanism and adjustable leg and back rests are also provided. Further disclosed is a seating assembly comprising one or more seat recline mechanisms, and also a method of controlling the motion of a first assembly relative to a second assembly within a seating assembly.
Patent GB-2513075-A (GB)
Title: Device for supporting mechanical seal faces
Inventor: IVESON CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: F16J15/34
Filed: 2013-02-08
Abstract: A device is for supporting within a coating chamber a mechanical seal face (8) having an annular sealing surface. The device includes a frame (1 ) housing first support means (9) for supporting the seal face when the device is in a first orientation with the annular sealing surface resting on a surface of said first support means. Second support means (2) within the frame supports the seal face when the device is in a second orientation.
Patent GB-2532181-A (GB)
Title: IPN carousel
Inventor: Andrew Leese
IPC: G07F17/12
Filed: 2014-08-14
Abstract: An automated collection point 1 comprising a carousel provided with a plurality of moveable shelves 2 mounted on a vertically oriented elliptical chain 3 driven by a motor, much like that of a paternoster. The shelves 2 have at least one thermally insulated compartment. In use, each compartment or shelf 2 is associated with an order number. The compartments are accessible at a carousel opening 7. An order number or a code therefore is entered at an input screen; the carousel moves the shelves 2 so that the compartment or shelf is presented at the carousel opening, wherein the opening 7 or compartment is provided with an automatically actuatable self-closing door.
Patent GB-2525980-A (GB)
Title: Window shade
Inventor: HUANG SZU-CHANG
IPC: E06B9/322
Filed: 2015-03-26
Abstract: The constituent assembly comprises a first pull cord 46 adapted to be partially wound on a cord reel 45 of a window shade, the window shade comprising upper and lower rails, a shade unit between the rails, and a cord reel provided on one of the rails, the assembly further comprising a retarding unit on the one of the upper and lower rails and comprising a first retarder 51 which in turn comprises two horizontally spaced retarding shafts 511 around which the pull cord extends. The shafts may comprise a core pin 513 and a roller member 514 rotatably sleeved upon it. The first retarder may comprise a first rod member 512 located below the shafts and between them in the horizontal direction. The assembly may comprise second cord reels, pull cords and retarders which are similar to the first. The first and second retarders may be horizontally spaced at opposite sides of the cord reels and connected by a rod.
Patent GB-2539425-A (GB)
Title: Kinetic energy recovery system
Inventor: NIGEL PAUL SCHOFIELD
IPC: B60L50/30
Filed: 2015-06-16
Abstract: A kinetic energy recovery system 12 for a motor vehicle 10 is provided. The kinetic energy recovery system 12 comprises a flywheel 14 located in a first vacuum enclosure 22; and a second vacuum enclosure 32 comprising an inlet 34 in fluid communication with the exhaust 30 of the first vacuum enclosure 22 and arranged to be maintained at a pressure less than atmosphere for reducing the pressure at the outlet 30 of the first vacuum enclosure 22. The second vacuum enclosure 32 comprises an exhaust 36 through which gas can be pumped periodically at indeterminate intervals for maintaining the second vacuum enclosure 32 at a pressure less than atmosphere.
Patent GB-2541215-A (GB)
Title: Debug adapter
Inventor: ANDREW BRIAN THOMAS HOPKINS
IPC: G01R31/317
Filed: 2015-08-12
Abstract: An integrated circuit chip comprises system circuitry and debugging circuitry. The system circuitry comprises a peripheral circuit and the debugging circuitry comprises a debug unit and a debug adapter. The debug unit is connected to the peripheral circuit, with the debug adapter interfacing between the debug unit and a debug controller. The debug adapter is configured to receive a sequence of debug commands from the debug controller, each debug command instructing the debug unit to perform an action other than responding to a poll. In respect of each debug command, the debug adapter sends the debug command to the debug unit, and polls the debug unit to query whether the debug unit has performed the action instructed in that debug command. The integrated circuit may be a system on chip and the peripheral circuit may be a processor.
Patent GB-2544533-A (GB)
Title: An optical modulation device
Inventor: ANDREW JOHN WARD
IPC: G02F1/225
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates to optical modulation devices and, in particular, monolithically integrated optical modulation devices. The optical modulation devices of the invention comprise input and output optical ports, 210, 215, that are both positioned on a front edge, 205, of the device. A waveguide joins the input port to the output port such that a net 180o change in direction occurs to light guided from the input port to the output port. In some embodiments the waveguide is split into at least two branches, 230a, 230b, with at least some of the net 180° change in direction being achieved within the branches of the waveguide. The device may further include modulation elements, 235a, 235b, 245a, 245b, located in the branches of the waveguides. These modulation elements may be Mach-Zehnder type modulators. In some embodiments the device also includes terminals for providing electrical signals to the modulator, 250a, 250b, which are located on a rear edge of the device. Also disclosed is an optical modulation device comprising a modulation assembly which comprises a modulation element coupled to a waveguide and a termination unit coupled to the modulation element.
Patent GB-2533037-A (GB)
Title: Shielding strip
Inventor: JIAZHEN YU
IPC: H01B11/10
Filed: 2015-11-26
Abstract: The shielding strip includes a polyester film substrate 11, upon each of which is an aluminium foil shielding layer 12. The aluminium foil shielding layer has a discontinuous structure and includes etched slots 13 configured to divide the aluminium foil shielding layer into a plurality of aluminium foil shielding units. The aluminium foil is adhered to the polyester substrate. The slots may have a width in the range 0.1-3 mm; 2mm is preferred. The aluminium foil areas may be rectangular or diamond-shaped. The shielding strip has a simple structure and is easy to implement, and can significantly reduce static charges accumulated on each of the aluminium foil shielding units and hence current discharging is unnecessary, thereby reducing the cost.
Patent GB-2546746-A (GB)
Title: Method for mounting wall panels & wall panel system
Inventor: CHARLES ROBERT WILLIAM FLEET
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2016-01-26
Abstract: The method includes providing first and second laminated wall panels 1a, 1b each having a thermoplastic substrate over which is a protective film 7 having a textured surface, mounting the panels onto a wall 27, and inserting a clear sealant 21 into the gap between the panels. The textured surface may be stippled, random or embossed, and be the outer surface of the panel. The film may be a thermoplastic such as PVC, PMMA or PVDF, and be attached to the substrate via adhesive. The panels may have a printed image 5 on the film, substrate, or adhesive. The substrate may be PVC or ABS. The panels may be rolled up for transportation to an installation site, and unrolled prior to mounting. The method may include mounting the panels to the wall using double-sided adhesive tape 19 and a backing strip. Also claimed is a corresponding wall panel system.
Patent GB-2551367-A (GB)
Title: Temporary fastener assembly
Inventor: TOM ROBERT GEORGE THOMPSON
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 2016-06-15
Abstract: A temporary fastener assembly for use in the assembly of vehicular components, comprises a socket member having an expandable body portion and a plug member which is axially receivable in the socket member to cause the body portion of the socket member to expand. The socket member and the plug member each have a retaining feature (121), the retaining features (121) being configured to couple axially the socket member and the plug member when the plug member is received in the socket member.
Patent GB-2543602-A (GB)
Title: Mitigation of anti-sandbox malware techniques
Inventor: CHRIS DOUGLAS KRAFT
IPC: H04L1/14
Filed: 2016-06-17
Abstract: A method for configuring a sandbox for malware testing, the method comprising, performing a static analysis of a sample of a software object using one or more signatures of one or more possible malware objects and when the static analysis identifies one of the one or more possible malware objects performing the steps of determining a configuration of a target endpoint for the software object; configuring a sandbox to match the configuration of the target endpoint; and forwarding the software object to the sandbox for execution where it can then be observed. Static analysis is applied to unrecognized software objects in order to identify and address potential anti-sandboxing techniques. Where static analysis suggests the presence of any such corresponding code, the software object may be forwarded to a sandbox for further analysis. In another aspect, multiple types of sandboxes may be provided, with the type being selected according to the type of exploit suggested by the static analysis. The configuration of the sand-box depends upon the target endpoint of the malware being tested and may include an application configuration, operating system configuration or hardware configuration.
Patent GB-2552032-A (GB)
Title: Step-up authentication
Inventor: ALESIS NOVIK
IPC: G06F21/45
Filed: 2016-07-08
Abstract: Identification or authentication of a user for a first task is requested and a first threshold is determined 201 in dependence on the first task, e.g. by determining whether the task is one which is likely to require increased security such as that for a bank account. A first authentication process is selected 202 from a plurality of such processes and an identity confidence score is determined 204 based on a performance of the first authentication process. It is then determined 205 whether the confidence score is above or below the threshold and if it is below the threshold a second authentication process is selected 209, otherwise the user is authenticated for the first task 206. One of the authentication processes is preferably biometric.
Patent GB-2543144-A (GB)
Title: Model-based characterization of pressure/load relationship for power plant load control
Inventor: XU CHENG
IPC: G05B13/02
Filed: 2016-08-23
Abstract: A control system uses a feedforward neural network model to perform control of a steam turbine power system in sliding pressure mode. Turbine inlet steam pressure of a steam turbine power generation system in sliding pressure control mode has a direct one-to-one relationship with the electrical energy load (output) of the steam turbine power system. This control system provides a more accurate representation of the turbine inlet steam pressure, such that the power generated by a power plant is more closely controlled to the target (demand). The system uses performance data to train a new neural network models if the difference between electrical energy set-point and the actual electrical load exceeds a threshold value during steady-state operation.