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Patent GB-2559151-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic polishing tool
Inventor: RICHARD ALAN KERSHAW
IPC: G02B6/25
Filed: 2017-01-27
Abstract: A polishing tool 1 for polishing fibre optic ferrules, contacts or pins within fibre optic connectors, comprising a handle portion 2 and a polishing probe 3, wherein the handle portion 2 comprises mounting means (4, fig 2) to attach the polishing probe 3 to the handle portion 2, a spool (9, fig 2) for holding a supply of polishing paper (10, fig 2), a store (11, fig 4) for holding used polishing paper (12, fig 2), and wherein the polishing probe 3 comprises a probe head 8 mounted at a distal end 5 of the polishing probe 3, guide means (13, fig 3) to guide the polishing paper 10 from the supply spool (9, fig 2), over the probe head 8 and back into the used paper store, and resilient biasing means (18, fig 3) to control pressure of the probe head 8 in use. A method of using the tool is also disclosed, whereby the tool head is positioned over the surface to be polished and polishing paper is passed over the probe head to polish the surface, with used paper moved to the used paper store and the dirt and debris collected from it.
Patent GB-2547366-A (GB)
Title: Controls and operation of variable frequency drives
Inventor: NATHAN THOMAS WEST
IPC: F25B49/02
Filed: 2014-03-11
Abstract: A refrigeration system and a method for operating a refrigerant compressor in the system, comprising following a speed trajectory 840 configured to maintain motor speed of the compressor from exceeding a predetermined speed limit for a predetermined period of time following start of the compressor; and stopping operation of the compressor if motor current 890 of the compressor exceeds a predetermined current limit 880 before expiration of the predetermined period of time 820. The speed trajectory of speed command 840 will generally provide relatively low motor speeds between times 810 and 820 that facilitate clearance of liquids from compressor while avoiding undesirable and increased motor torque and current. Preferably the compressor is a screw compressor.
Patent GB-2552579-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for supporting a structure
Inventor: SIMON CROOK
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2017-05-23
Abstract: An apparatus 100 for supporting a structure, the apparatus 100 comprises a first guide member 102a and a second guide member 102b, each adapted to receive a respective elongate member to be installed into the ground during use. The apparatus also includes a locating member arranged to prevent the first and second guide members (102a, 102b) rotating relative to each other. The locating member comprises a first vertical plate 104a coupled to the first guide member 102a, and a second vertical plate 104b coupled to the second guide member 102b. A central supporting region 106 is also included, from which the first and second vertical plates (104a, 104b) extend. An assembly and a kit of parts comprising the apparatus are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2549910-A (GB)
Title: Selecting potential well locations in a reservoir grid model
Inventor: FENG WANG
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2015-03-02
Abstract: Systems and methods for selecting potential well locations in a reservoir grid model using a bounding box with grid-block dimensions to calculate a total original gas-in-place (OGIP) and/or original oil-in-place (OOIP) for each bounding box associated with a potential well location.
Patent GB-2566289-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing milk from milk powder
Inventor: JOHN ARTHUR TAYLERSON
IPC: A23L5/00
Filed: 2017-09-07
Abstract: A method of reconstituting milk powder comprises (a) adding milk powder and water to a container; and (b) mixing the milk powder and water together in the container whilst substantially excluding air from the mixture and avoiding the formation of an air vortex extending into the mixture. The method may include a step of processing the mixture to remove a foam portion. The container may include a mixer head which may rotate at 4000 rpm or less. The air may be displaced from the container after step (a) by providing a cover substantially adjacent to the water in the container and sealing the container prior to step (b). The advantage is a reconstituted milk from powder without an unpleasant off taste. Also disclosed is a milk powder formulation comprising at least one milk powder and an additive starch.
Patent GB-2568653-A (GB)
Title: A method of measuring properties of a composite material
Inventor: MARCO ARCIDIACONO
IPC: G01N33/44
Filed: 2017-09-26
Abstract: A method of determining properties of a composite material comprising at least one fibre and at least one resin property, comprises; a calibration step 20 - exposing the material to an alternating EM field 12; measuring an EM response 14 and recording a calibration data set; conducting a standard analytical determination 18 of the material properties; repeating for different composite materials having varying properties to establish multiple calibration data sets; a determination step 40 - exposing a material sample to the same EM field 32 to obtain a response data set 34; cross correlating 36 the response data set with the calibration data sets and selecting a best fit to analyse the material sample. Alternatively, the EM field may have two modes of energy and these are correlated with the standard analytical determination, wherein the material sample properties are determined by applying the correlating function to measured data of the sample. The properties may be areal weight, or volume fraction (FAW, RAW, FVF, RVF). A further method of controlling a process for the manufacture of a multicomponent sheet material having a desired predetermined parameter is disclosed.
Patent GB-2565377-A (GB)
Title: Video generation method and apparatus
Inventor: PATRICK CONNOR
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2017-10-11
Abstract: An image generation system comprising a region of interest identifying unit operable to identify a region of interest within a piece of content, the piece of content comprising one or more objects, and an image generation unit operable to generate an image for display comprising one or more of the one or more objects such that objects at a different visual depth to the region of interest are present in the generated image at a lower quality. The region of interest may be identified by contextual information or determining the attention point of the viewer. The adjustment in quality may be implemented by varying the resolution of a texture to be used in rendering wherein a lower resolution texture produces a lower quality image or by selecting different resolution meshes for rendering wherein a lower resolution mesh produces a lower quality image.
Patent GB-2568094-A (GB)
Title: Filler head body for a reductant reservoir assembly
Inventor: JOHN GROVES
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2017-11-06
Abstract: A filler head body 262 comprises an inlet 28 for receiving reductant fluid, a first outlet 263 for attachment to a filler tube 30 through which reductant fluid flows to a fluid reservoir 180, a second outlet 265 for attachment to a breather tube 34 to allow gas to flow between the fluid reservoir and the filler head body, and a vent 380 to allow gas to enter or exit the filler head body. The vent may comprise an aperture covered by a semi-permeable membrane (382, fig 5) and a vent lid 40. A vehicle (10, fig 1) comprises a selective catalytic reduction system (16, fig 1) including a reductant reservoir assembly 220 comprising the filler head body, the fluid reservoir, the filler tube and the breather tube. The position of the vent means that it can be above a wade line of the vehicle, avoids contamination of the vent through contact with reductant fluid and means that the size of the vent can be tuned to the requirements of the system.
Patent GB-2569956-A (GB)
Title: Viscometer device
Inventor: DANIEL JAMES PALMER
IPC: G01N33/10
Filed: 2018-01-03
Abstract: A viscometer 10 has a housing 11 within which is an elongate cavity 12 disposed in a horizontal plane of the housing 11. A well 14 is at a first end of the cavity 12 in which a defined volume of a viscous fluid (58a, fig 5a) such as a cornflour thickened liquid, is stored until a releasable retainer 13 is released, allowing progression of the liquid along the channel 12. Following release of the retainer 13, the distance travelled from a starting position 18a of the cavity 12 by the liquid over a set time may be measured against graduations 17 and compared to known viscosity standards to determine the liquid viscosity. The releasable retainer 13 may take the form of a lip (23, fig 3) attached to a lid (25, fig 3) of the housing 11. The cavity 12 may be a curved or spiral shape.
Patent GB-2569960-A (GB)
Title: Cutting machine and method
Inventor: ALEXANDER LESLIE WHITE
IPC: B23K26/08
Filed: 2018-01-03
Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting a sheet of material, the apparatus comprising; i) a laser scanner (12) traversable in a lateral direction across a cutting surface (14) and controllable to direct a laser beam onto the cutting surface; ii) a material-advancing mechanism controllable to incrementally advance a sheet of material in a longitudinal direction over the cutting surface, and further controllable to position and hold stationary successive laterally-extending portions of the material in a cutting area (A) of the cutting surface, with the laser scanner being controllable to cut each successive laterally extending portion of the material held stationary in the cutting area before the material is advanced. The apparatus may comprise a reader for reading matter printed onto the sheet of material e.g. a printed pattern, a registration mark or a printed image. This reader may be coupled to the laser scanner and arranged to read a portion of the printed matter within a laterally extending reading area (which may be adjacent to the cutting area). Optionally, the reading area may be the same as the cutting area.
Patent GB-2571738-A (GB)
Title: Clamp for lifting elongate rigid materials such as tubing and pipework
Inventor: Kieran Michael Forrey
IPC: E04G7/28
Filed: 2018-03-07
Abstract: The clamp 1 comprises two arms 2, 3, a part for connecting the arms 4 and an opening 5 for lifting apparatus. Each arm includes a radially concave section 6, which in use holds a workpiece such as a scaffold tube, and an elongate section which include locking parts. The arrangement of the arms is such that the arms correspond in shape such that one arm enfolds or partly surrounds envelopes the other arm in a closed position. The locking part may involve external threads 7 on the two elongate parts which are secured together using a nut 8. The locking part may also be a clasp with a barb or a sliding lock that includes a tongue. Also claimed are methods for affixing the arms together. The arms may be connected together in a hinge fashion with a pivoting pin portion.
Patent GB-2562570-A (GB)
Title: Composite ion exchange membranes
Inventor: BAMDAD BAHAR
IPC: H01M8/102
Filed: 2018-03-08
Abstract: An anion exchange membrane is made by mixing 2 trifluoroMethyl Ketone BiPhenyl methylene chloride , and trifluoromethanesulfonic acid to produce a pre-polymer. The pre-polymer is then functionalized to produce an anion exchange polymer. The pre-polymer may be functionalized with trimethylamamine in solution with water. The pre-polymer is imbibed into a porous scaffold material, such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene to produce a composite anion exchange membrane. The resultant composite membranes may be used in fuel cells. In some embodiments, the porous support may be ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. In some embodiments the porous PTFE support may be treated with UV light or surfactants in order to increase the hydrophilicity of the support.
Patent GB-2567269-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for producing micro-engineered models of the human cervix
Inventor: DONGEUN HUH
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 2016-10-21
Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides systems and methods for producing a three-dimensional model of a human cervix. A microdevice is provided for culturing human cervical cells. The microdevice can include an upper microchannel including live ectocervical epithelial cells. The microdevice can include a lower microchannel including a first parallel lane and a second parallel lane including stromal media. The first and the second parallel lanes can be lined with live vascular endothelial cells. The lower microchannel can include a third parallel lane including uterine fibroblasts and live smooth muscle cells embedded in hydrogel. The first, second, and third lanes of the lower microchannel can be separated by protrusion structures. The third parallel lane can be positioned in the lower microchannel in between the first and the second parallel lanes. The microdevice can further include a porous membrane positioned in between the upper microchannel and the lower microchannel.
Patent GB-2574243-A (GB)
Title: Adeno-associated viral vector-mediated gene therapy for treating fragile X-associated disorders
Inventor: DAVID R HAMPSON
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2018-05-31
Abstract: The present application provides adeno-associated viral vector-mediated gene therapy for treating Fragile X-associated disorders, including Fragile X Syndrome (FXS). In particular, there is provided a vector comprising an adeno-associated virus (AAV) genome or a derivative thereof and a nucleic acid sequence encoding a Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (FMRP) isoform that lacks exon 12 and includes exon 14 of the full length FMRP I gene, such as a human or a murine Group C FMRP isoform, preferably mouse isoform 7 or human isoform 17. The vector preferably comprises AAV serotype 2 ITR regions and AAV serotype 9 capsid sequences. Also provided are related pharmaceutical compositions comprising this vector, and methods and uses thereof for the treatement of Fragile X-associated disorders, including FXS.
Patent GB-2578101-A (GB)
Title: Quick fit bollard system
Inventor: ROBERT GERRARD
IPC: E01F13/00
Filed: 2018-10-15
Abstract: A bollard 10 comprises a base plate 12, an attachment 14 for connecting the base plate to a ground surface, and a bollard post 18. The base plate has at least one through hole for receiving the attachment, and a plurality holes for receiving threaded fixings 42 for attaching the bollard post to the base plate. The bollard post may comprise a hollow, vertical elongate section and a mounting plate for attachment to the base plate. A raised lip 30, upraised location features or a recess may be provided on the base plate for locating the mounting plate. The attachment may comprise a rawl plug and a bolt, or a metal spike. The spike may be welded to the base plate. Also claimed is a method of installing a bollard, the method including the step of creating a hole in the surface and fixing the attachment in the hole. The method may comprise drilling a hole and inserting a rawl plug for a bolt, or placing grout in the hole and inserting a metal spike.
Patent GB-2566242-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device including wrap around contact, and method of forming the semiconductor device
Inventor: Nicolas Jean Loubet
IPC: H01L29/423
Filed: 2017-06-22
Abstract: A method of forming a wrap around contact, includes forming a plurality of semiconductor layers on a plurality of fin structures, forming a sacrificial gate on the plurality of semiconductor layers, forming an epitaxial layer on the plurality of fin structures and on a sidewall of the plurality of semiconductor layers, forming a gate structure by replacing the sacrificial gate and the plurality of semiconductor layers with a metal layer, and forming a wrap around contact on the epitaxial layer.
Patent GB-2566418-A (GB)
Title: Test-port activated tubing hanger control valve
Inventor: Billy A Bowen JR
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2017-06-29
Abstract: A pressure control valve located in an improved tubing hanger of an oil or gas wellhead. The pressure valve having in-line communication with the production bore and having pressure activation. The pressure activation is imparted by utilizing hydraulic pressure input through the existing test port into the tubing head adapter void space. The pressure actuates the in-line wellhead control valve in a safer, more efficient, and less expensive manner than current industry practices and provides a barrier to pressurized hydrocarbons, both liquid and gas, produced by the well. The control valve eliminates the need for a lubricator and expensive specialized equipment. The valve is easily operated by a standard hydraulic hand pump through the existing test port of the tubing head adapter, and fits inside the tubing hanger.
Patent GB-2572880-A (GB)
Title: Diversity receiver front end system with variable-gain amplifiers
Inventor: WILLIAM J DOMINO
IPC: H04B1/18
Filed: 2015-10-28
Abstract: This application relates to a multiband receiver comprising a plurality of paths disposed between a demultiplexer 511 (or “first multiplexer”) and a multiplexer 512 (or “second multiplexer”). Each path includes a respective bandpass filter 313a-313d and a respective variable gain amplifier (VGA) 314a-314d. Each path is associated with a different frequency band. Each path is selectively activated by a controller 502. The above components may be implemented on a packaging substrate 501. However, at least one path between the first and second multiplexers includes a VGA 514 and an off-substrate filter 513, (aka an off-module filter). The receiver may be a diversity receiver (DRx) front-end module (FEM)
Patent GB-2587407-A (GB)
Title: Containerized electric power supply
Inventor: ANGUS GEORGE LEWIS MOODIE
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2019-09-27
Abstract: A containerized electrical supply unit 5 comprising a container 10, an electrical storage system 50 and an electrical conditioning system 60 to convert an electrical output of the electrical storage system 50 into an electrical output of the containerized electrical supply unit 5. A temperature control system 95 maintains a temperature of the electrical storage system 50, wherein the electrical storage system 50, temperature control system 95 and electrical conditioning system 60 are provided within the container 10. A controller 125 controls the operation of the containerized electrical supply unit 5 and/or the electrical storage system 50 responsive to user input and a control panel 135 or user interface, wherein the controller 125 and/or one or more parts of the electrical conditioning system 60, e.g. an invertor and/or a transformer, are provided on a sub-frame 65 (Figure 5). The transformer may change the voltage of the electrical storage system 50.
Patent GB-2590067-A (GB)
Title: A weapon system
Inventor: KEITH ANTONY RIGBY
IPC: G05D1/10
Filed: 2019-11-14
Abstract: A weapon system 6 for use on a vehicle 2 (such as an air platform, land vehicle or watercraft), comprises a control system 4. The control system 4 is configured to, in response to a determination that a line-of-sight 12 from the weapon system 6 to a target 10 of the weapon system 6 is currently, or going to be obscured, trigger an alteration of a configuration of the vehicle 2 such that the line-of-sight 12 to the target 10 is not obscured. Thus, the weapon system 6 can ensure a line-of-sight 12 of the target 10, allowing it to be successfully engaged.
Patent GB-2578385-A (GB)
Title: Remotely controlled packable robot with folding tracks
Inventor: JAMIE GORDON NICHOL
IPC: B62D55/075
Filed: 2018-07-06
Abstract: A compact ground robot includes a vehicle body, a forward pair of track assemblies mounted to the vehicle body, and a rearward pair of track assemblies mounted to the vehicle body. All the track assemblies are foldable underneath the vehicle body for compact transport of the robot. All the track assemblies unfold to a deployed position supporting the vehicle body for deployment of the robot. Each track assembly may include a drive sprocket, a flipper, and a tack about the sprocket and flipper.
Patent GB-2584790-A (GB)
Title: An intelligent WiFi Socket
Inventor: ZHIHUI CHEN
IPC: H01R13/66
Filed: 2020-04-30
Abstract: Plug socket comprising a housing containing a circuit board 2 and socket terminal 3 which are connected via a connection terminal 4 rather than a cable. The socket terminal 3 and connection terminal 4 may both be made of phosphor copper. The housing may be formed of an inner housing 5 and outer housing 6, with blocks 8 of the periphery of the inner housing 5 fitting into slots 7 of the inner rim of the outer housing 6.
Patent GB-2599128-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and Method
Inventor: JOHN BARNES
IPC: E21B33/02
Filed: 2020-09-24
Abstract: A washpipe cartridge for carrying drilling mud in a top drive of a drilling assembly, the washpipe cartridge comprising: a housing 104 adapted to fit between a stationary goose neck pipe of the top drive and a drill string, wherein the drill string is rotatable about a rotational axis, the housing comprising: a sleeve 102; and, a housing 104; wherein the sleeve is configured to provide the drilling mud to the drill string; and, wherein the housing is configured to receive drilling mud from the goose neck pipe. Disposed between the sleeve and the housing is a first seal 106, a second seal 108 and a first gallery 112 between the first seal and the second seal, and a second gallery 114 and wherein the cartridge further comprises: a first gallery inlet 116 for providing a first supply of barrier fluid to the first gallery; a second gallery inlet 118 for providing a second supply of barrier fluid to the second seal, wherein the second gallery inlet is separated from the first gallery by the second seal.
Patent GB-2600952-A (GB)
Title: A method for operating a head unit of an at least partially autonomous motor vehicle as well as a head unit
Inventor: Jun Mak
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2020-11-12
Abstract: A method for operating a head unit 12 of an at least partially autonomous motor vehicle 10, comprising the steps of receiving a voice command 22 of a user 24 of the head unit 12 by a microphone device 14 of the head unit 12. In a further step the voice command 22 of the user 24 is analyzed by an electronic computing device 16 of the head unit 12. At least one purchase recommendation 26, 28 out of a plurality of purchase recommendations 26, 28 is selected depending on the voice command 22 and depending on a user profile 30 of the user 24 by the electronic computing device 16. The at least one purchase recommendation 26, 28 is presented on a display device 18 of the head unit 12 and/or by a speaker device 20 of the head unit 12 for selecting the purchase recommendation 26, 28 by the user.
Patent GB-2591598-A (GB)
Title: Composition for the treatment of urinary tract infections
Inventor: LAURA MANN KEVEHAZI
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2020-12-08
Abstract: A composition comprising: D-mannose; extract from one of Boswellia serrata, Boswellia sacra or Boswellia carteri containing boswellic acids, terpenes and incensole acetate; Pumpkin seed extract; turmeric extract; green tea extract containing polyphenolic catechins; and Piper nigrum (black pepper) is provided. The composition may be in the form of a powder, liquid, gel or in a capsule. The pumpkin seed extract is preferably an extract from one of Cucurbitaceae maxima, Cucurbitaceae pepo or Cucurbitaceae moschata and may be in the form of water-soluble pumpkin seed extract or pumpkin seed oil extract. The composition may be for use in combating and reliving the symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI); for use in combating the recurrence of a urinary tract infection; for use as an anti-spasmodic for those suffering with overactive bladder syndrome; or for use in combating post coital/sexual activity triggered UTIs.