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Patent GB-2493912-A (GB)
Title: Communication buoy with underwater deployment
Inventor: POINTER STEPHEN ARTHUR
IPC: B63B22/00
Filed: 2011-08-18
Abstract: A communication buoy launched from an underwater craft or installation comprising remote radio communications in a surface module and acoustic communications in a submergible module, wherein the entire hermetically sealed buoy ascends to the surface after launch under its own positive buoyancy, deploys flotation means at the surface, then separates the modules wherein the submergible module partially floods, becomes negatively buoyant and descends to a predetermined depth on an umbilical communication cable that connects the modules together. The sonobuoy may be launched from a submarine with its centre of mass above its centre of buoyancy so that it rights itself after launch until the centre of mass is below the centre of buoyancy during ascent. A control means may trigger deployment of a flotation bag with an antenna after a predetermined time. The module separation may occur after a second predetermined time or once a GPS fix is achieved using the antenna. A drogue, spool, and cable damping may prevent the modules uncoupling after the submergible module descends. A ring transducer may be used for transmitting and receiving acoustic communications.
Patent GB-2493924-A (GB)
Title: A sprayer device comprising a trolley, a reservoir and a pivotably mounted pump
Inventor: GREALISH WILLIAM MARTIN
IPC: A01G25/09
Filed: 2011-08-22
Abstract: A sprayer device comprises a trolley 2, a vessel 17 for holding a fluid, a pump 3 for pumping fluid from the vessel, a fluid conduit connecting the vessel to the pump to enable fluid to be pumped from the vessel, and another fluid conduit 8 connecting the pump to a spray nozzle, wherein the pump is mounted on a support 4 pivotably connected to the hand-cart / trolley 2. Ideally the vessel takes the form of a wheeled dustbin / wheelie bin 17, the inside serving as the reservoir for the fluid. The trolley is adapted to pick up the dustbin, and tilt backwards so as keep it in place. As the pump support is pivotable, it moves relatively little compared to the trolley when it tilts (see figure 4 for comparison). Restraining brackets 23 may be provided for additional stability. The portable arrangement may be used for pressure jet cleaning, or spraying pesticides. A volume gauge is ideally provided.
Patent GB-2492423-A (GB)
Title: Alarm system for preventing theft of portable or personal items
Inventor: DUKE BARRY
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2011-09-01
Abstract: An alarm system 10 is provided for preventing theft of portable items. The alarm system 10 comprises an alarm unit 12 and activation means 14. The activation means 14 may be a removable key which along with a cable 18 and loop 20 is configured to provide a link between the alarm unit 12 and a base location such as a userâ  s belt, or a leg of a chair or table. Removal of the alarm unit 12 from the base location by more than a threshold distance causes removal of the key 14 from the socket 16 and as a result the alarm unit 12 issues an audio alarm signal. The alarm unit 12 may further comprise a disarming means which prevents the alarm unit 12 from issuing an alarm signal. The disarming means may comprise a removable key 22 which may be inserted into a socket 24 in the alarm unit 12. The alarm unit 12 may be located in or on an object to be protected such as a wallet or personal computer.
Patent GB-2486809-A (GB)
Title: Rotary steerable system
Inventor: DOWNTON GEOFFREY
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: A rotary steerable system (28, fig 2) for drilling a wellbore includes a drill collar (34, fig 2) and a set of movable steering pads 30 mounted thereon. The pads are hydraulically actuated by a fluid directed through ports corresponding with the pads. The ports include ports 92 which are each directly coupled to a respective steering pad, and also a collective port 94 that is coupled with all of the steering pads. A rotary valve 66 is positioned in the drill collar to control flow of the fluid to the ports for selectively actuating the steering devices, in order to facilitate directional drilling. In a second aspect, a system includes at least one port being positioned to create at least one no flow region. In a further aspect, a method includes coupling a motor to a rotational valve to rotate the valve between ports at different rates of rotation.
Patent GB-2498531-A (GB)
Title: Network access using credentials stored on a virtual SIM
Inventor: INEN JUSSI LEMILA
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2012-01-18
Abstract: A remote device (12), which is unable to access directly network access credentials stored on a virtual SIM (VSIM) in a database on a network, requests the credentials via a proxy device (10). The access credentials may include an identifier such as ICCID or IMSI, security or encryption information, passwords, a list of services which the terminal may access and the like. The proxy device may have the credentials stored itself or may request the credentials from a subscription database (16). The credentials thus obtained are supplied to the terminal, which then accesses the network via the proxy device.
Patent GB-2489560-A (GB)
Title: An auto hammer with the grip near the motor
Inventor: WEI GAN
IPC: B25C1/06
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: An auto hammer 1 includes a motor 2 in a housing 3, a striking device 12 arranged in a nozzle 4 and a transmission mechanism 8 for converting the rotating motion of the motor into the striking motion for the striking device 9. The transmission mechanism includes a striking assembly for exerting a striking motion to the striking device, the striking assembly includes a rotational driving member 11 and a rotational striking member 12 enclosing the rotational driving member, and the rotational striking member is provided with at least one striking portion for striking and contacting the striking device 9. The auto hammer has a gripping portion 31 suitable for palm gripping which is arranged on a back side of the housing opposite to the striking device where the motor 12 is arranged on the same side as the striking assembly relative to the axis of the reciprocating linear motion of a striking shaft 9 of the striking device.
Patent GB-2504284-A (GB)
Title: Sensing device for a gas turbine unit
Inventor: LOVELESS DANIEL PETER
IPC: G01K1/14
Filed: 2012-07-23
Abstract: A sensing device for a gas turbine unit, for example a temperature and/or pressure sensing device comprises a housing 2 having an aperture and a probe, such as a thermocouple probe 6, at least partially positioned within the housing. The housing may have an outwardly projecting flange 4 for mounting the housing to the casing 5 of a gas turbine engine. A separate resilient element such as a coiled or helical spring 17 is provided and positioned within the housing. The separate resilient element causes the sensing end of the elongate member to protrude from the aperture.
Patent GB-2503959-A (GB)
Title: Determining physiological training effect of exercise
Inventor: MARTIKKA MIKKO
IPC: A61B5/0205
Filed: 2012-08-21
Abstract: Physiological training effect (TE) of a physiological performance of a person is determined using a portable device that monitors the performance to obtain performance data 21A, 21B (e.g. heart rate, acceleration, position, velocity, power). The device includes computing means to determine a first training effect parameter 23A describing a first physiological effect of the performance using a first determination method 22A, and a second training effect parameter 23B describing a second physiological effect of the performance using a second determination method 22B. A third training effect parameter 26 describing a third physiological effect of the performance using a third determination method may be calculated. The third physiological effect being a combination effect of the first and second physiological effects which are different from each other and are descriptive of different physiological effects of training, such as homeostatic disturbance and cumulative physiological load, respectively. The training effect parameters are displayed and or stored 24A, 24B, 27. The training effect parameters may be peak fitness, cumulative intensity/load, recovery time, peakTE, baseTE and totalTE etc.
Patent GB-2494292-A (GB)
Title: Detection of potentially fraudulent activity by users of mobile communications networks
Inventor: MEACHAM MATTHEW JOHN
IPC: H04W12/12
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: A mobile communications fraud detection system is provided in which one or more probe devices 5, 20, 30, 40 are deployed to intercept predetermined types of data being carried over selected interfaces within the mobile communications network. In particular, the probe devices are arranged to intercept data being carried between equipment responsible for providing the air interface (such as a BSC 10 or RNC 35) and equipment interfacing with the mobile network's core switching equipment (such as an MSC 15 or SGSN 25). Fraudulent activity relating to gateway fraud, revenue sharing fraud, credit or debit card fraud, spam generation and fraudulent or other activity indicative of the presence of malware executing on a mobile communications device can be detected at the time it occurs. The intercepted data may include source and destination address or identity, DTMF tones, text message contents, called number, IMSI, MSISDN, cell ID, or IMEI.
Patent GB-2492694-A (GB)
Title: Tunable floating seal insert
Inventor: KOTRLA JOHNNIE E
IPC: E21B33/064
Filed: 2011-02-28
Abstract: A system comprising, a mineral extraction component, a conduit fitting coupled to the mineral extraction component, a floating seal insert disposed in the conduit fitting. The floating seal insert comprises a feature configured to tune a fluid dynamic characteristic along a liquid flow path through the conduit fitting and the floating seal insert. Furthermore, the fluid dynamic characteristic can be shockwaves, flow rate, turbulence, etc.
Patent GB-2502657-A (GB)
Title: Variable length strap
Inventor: SHAHROKHSHAHI-AFSHAR ARJANG
IPC: A45C13/30
Filed: 2012-11-12
Abstract: A variable-length strap comprises first and second inelastic strap parts 21 and 22 and an elastic strap part 23 connected to the ends of the first and second strap parts 21, 22. The adjacent ends of the first and second strap parts have stop members 25, 26 which cooperate with respective stop members 29, 30 at respective end regions of a third inelastic strap part 24. The stop members 25, 26, 29, 30 contact each other when the elastic part 23 is extended, thereby preventing further extension of the elastic part 23. When the strap is not being used, it can contract in length to prevent it trailing on the ground.
Patent GB-2510369-A (GB)
Title: Reducing the Visual Effect of Lost Data in a Multi-Projection System
Inventor: SEVIN JULIEN
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2013-01-31
Abstract: Video frames are projected by adjacent video projectors in a multi-projection system (fig. 1). Video frames to be projected are received by a video projector via a communication network (S510). A determination is made whether pixel information (e.g. luma and chroma components) belonging to the overlap region in the received video frames is missing (S520). If so, a control message is sent signalling the missing pixel information to the adjacent video projector (S540) and values are set for the missing pixel information (e.g. luma component is set to zero if missing). The received video frames are projected, including the set values in replacement of the pixel missing information, if any. The adjacent projector receives the control message (S620) and adjusts the values of the received video frames (S630) so that the missing pixel information is concealed when the adjacent projector projects the video frames (S640). Interleaving pixels prior to transmission may be applied to further reduce visual effect of errors (see figs. 8&9). Edge-blending may be applied to the pixels prior to projecting.
Patent GB-2498115-A (GB)
Title: Modular subsea completion
Inventor: JUNE DAVID R
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2011-05-25
Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a subsea tree and a tubing spool including a longitudinal bore configured to receive a tubing hanger. The tubing spool also includes a lateral flow passage extending from the longitudinal bore and configured to transfer product to the subsea tree. The subsea tree includes multiple valves each coupled to a structure positioned radially outward from the tubing spool such that the subsea tree does not block a subsea intervention connection or blowout preventer (BOP) access to the longitudinal bore.
Patent GB-2513179-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for controlling the transport of a tape within a tape transport system
Inventor: CHERUBINI GIOVANNI
IPC: G11B15/46
Filed: 2013-04-19
Abstract: A controller 100 controls the transport of a tape 208 within a tape transport system 200, the tape transport system 200 having a read/write head 203, inboard reel 207 and outboard reel 206. The control device is adapted to generate control signals 104, 105 to control the velocity of the outboard and inboard reels as a function of a primary velocity 101 of the tape at the head and a secondary velocity 102 of the tape at the inboard reel and/or a secondary velocity 112 of the tape at the outboard reel. The velocity of the supply reel may be controlled based on the primary velocity and the velocity of the take-up reel may be controlled based on the secondary velocity. The primary velocity may be measured at the head using servo track information SI. Hall sensors 201 and 202 can be arranged at the reels for measuring the secondary velocity and a further secondary velocity. Tension of the tape can also be controlled.
Patent GB-2499552-A (GB)
Title: Vertebral spacer
Inventor: MATSUMOTO TOSHIO
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2011-11-09
Abstract: The disclosed vertebral spacer is used by being inserted between one vertebra (101) and another vertebra (102) (the intervertebral space). Said vertebral spacer (1) has a block body (2) which, provided with a pair of contact surfaces contacting each of the vertebrae (101, 102), is configured from titanium or a titanium alloy as the main material. The block body (2) has needle-form bodies (40) forming a needle shape at both ends, and a porous part (21) which, provided with through-holes (22) penetrating in the thickness direction, has at least a surface porosity higher than that of the needle-form body (40). The needle-form bodies (40) are inserted into the through-holes (22) such that both ends of said needle-form bodies protrude from both contact surfaces, and the aforementioned both ends thereby configure protrusions (41) that function to fix the block body (2) between the vertebrae. By this means, the size of the space between the two vertebrae (the intervertebral space) can be properly maintained. Further, damage can be accurately prevented regardless of the clinical case and the position of the intervertebral space, and earlier bone fusion with the vertebrae can be achieved.
Patent GB-2518346-A (GB)
Title: Long Reach Sealant / Caulking Gun
Inventor: JONES JASON CLIVE
IPC: B05C17/01
Filed: 2013-07-04
Abstract: A long reach dispenser gun 10 comprising an elongate barrel chamber 11, a piston 12 movable longitudinally within the chamber and an actuator operable upon the piston. There is an adaptable or convertible drive face or plunger (55, 58 figures 6B & 6D) demountable upon the piston as a displacement head for a variety of reservoir types, such as a cartridge or foil pack. The gun may include a multiple barrel assembly with shared or respective nozzles. A nozzle may be moveable and remotely steerable. There may be an articulated or flexible barrel.
Patent GB-2510928-A (GB)
Title: A wave energy converter
Inventor: DICK WILLIAM
IPC: F03B13/20
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: A wave energy converter 100 comprises a heaving buoy 120 coupled to an adjustable reference mass 125 comprising a volume for accommodating sea water. The heaving buoy 120 and the adjustable reference mass 125 move together in response to passing waves. A chamber 105 within the heaving buoy is in fluid communication with the sea for trapping a volume of air above an enclosed column of water. The height of the enclosed column of water varies as the point absorber 122 reacts against its surface via an adjustable air-spring. A power take off turbine is driven by a stream of vented air from the chamber 105 as the point absorber reacts against the trapped volume of air. The reference mass is adjustable by opening valves 150 at either end of vertically orientated cylinders 146 to trap sea water. The resistance of the turbines may be varied e.g. using switched reluctance generators.
Patent GB-2506808-A (GB)
Title: Disposable single use beverage package
Inventor: FU THOMAS
IPC: A47J31/06
Filed: 2012-07-23
Abstract: A disposable single use beverage package includes a frame. The frame includes a continuous rim that defines an opening at a top of the frame, a bottom portion that is closed, and a plurality of spaced apart ribs that extend from the rim to a peripheral edge of the bottom. The bottom portion, plurality of ribs and rim define a plurality of openings that facilitate fluid flow. The basket is tapered to facilitate stacking of multiple baskets. At least one rib includes a ledge positioned in a center region configured to limit an amount by which an upper basket is insertable into a lower basket to thereby define a space between respective bottoms of the upper basket and the lower basket.
Patent GB-2522868-A (GB)
Title: Opacity testing for processing primitives in a 3D graphics processing system
Inventor: HOWSON JOHN
IPC: G06T15/40
Filed: 2014-02-06
Abstract: Method and system for processing primitives of a non-opaque object type in which, prior to texturing being applied to fragments of the primitive, an opacity map is obtained S406, for each of a plurality of blocks of one or more fragments an opacity state is determined S408 using the map, and the processing of the fragments is simplified S410 using the determined opacity states. The simplification comprises one or more of, indicating that fragments of one or more blocks are to be associated with a different object type, discarding one or more blocks, or indicating that fragments of one or more blocks are not to be transmitted for texturing. The different object type may be an opaque object type. Blocks may be discarded if all of their fragments are transparent. The simplification may take place prior to depth testing and the depth testing S414 may take place according to the associated object types of the fragments. Also claimed is a method of generating an opacity map.
Patent GB-2509008-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring structural shape or deformations with helical-core optical fiber
Inventor: DUNCAN ROGER GLEN
IPC: G01B11/16
Filed: 2012-09-07
Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for determine a parameter of a structure is disclosed. A fiber optic cable is coupled to a member. The fiber optic cable includes at least a first core helically arranged in the fiber optic cable that includes at least a first sensor and a second sensor. A first measurement related to the parameter is obtained at the first sensor, and a second measurement at the second sensor related to the parameter is obtained at the second sensor. A difference between the first and second measurements is used to determine the parameter.
Patent GB-2515624-A (GB)
Title: Degradable component system and methodology
Inventor: HOWARD MICHAEL D
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2014-04-25
Abstract: A system and method of use thereof, for use in a well comprising a well string having a well tool, the well tool 28 comprising a primary flow passage 44 and a port 46 positioned to direct a flow of fluid for performance of a task downhole, the well tool further comprising a degradable material 30 positioned in the port to temporarily block flow of fluid through the port until the degradable material, which may be formed as a plug 36 or a degradable ring 56, is degraded over time via exposure to a degradation fluid downhole. Also claimed is a system which may further comprise a well tool actuable between a plurality of positions via shifting of a shiftable component 38 (fig 1), the well tool further comprising a degradable material positioned to temporarily prevent shifting of the shiftable component until the degradable material is sufficiently degraded via exposure to a degradation fluid present at a downhole location
Patent GB-2526292-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum system
Inventor: HAYLOCK JAMES ALEXANDER
IPC: H02P29/00
Filed: 2014-05-19
Abstract: A vacuum system 10 comprises a vacuum pump 12 for evacuating a tool or chamber. The vacuum pump 12 is driven by an electric motor 14 which is typically arranged to rotate one or more rotors of the vacuum pump, dependent on varying pumping requirements. Electrical energy for driving the motor 14 is supplied from an electrical supply, typically a mains electrical supply. A control 16 controls the transfer of energy to the motor. The control is typically a power electronic controller, which comprises a rectifier for converting AC electrical energy from the supply to DC energy and an inverter for converting DC energy into an appropriate AC form for controlling rotation by the motor. The control is arranged to control the magnetic flux generated in the electric motor and the value of cooling applied by the cooling arrangement dependent on the values of flux, cooling and power and/or torque. The control may be arranged to receive an input from a sensor 22 arranged to sense the temperature of the vacuum system or the temperature of one or more components of the vacuum system
Patent GB-2528044-A (GB)
Title: Non-touch optical detection of vital signs
Inventor: KHACHATURIAN MARK
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-07-04
Abstract: A means for motion amplification to communicate biological vital signs comprises: a cropper for receiving at least two images and cropping them, a skin pixel identifier coupled to the cropper for identifying pixel values representative of skin, a spatial bandpass filter coupled to the skin pixel identifier, a regional facial clustering module coupled to the bandpass filter to apply spatial clustering to the output of the filter, a temporal bandpass filter coupled to the output of the clustering module, a temporal variation identifier to identify temporal variations in the output of the filter and a vital sign generator which generates at least on vital sign from the temporal variation. Also disclosed is a non-touch thermometer senses temperature from a digital infrared sensor is described. A microprocessor is operably coupled to a camera from which patient vital signs are determined. A digital signal representing a temperature without conversion from analog is transmitted from the digital infrared sensor. A temporal variation of images is generated from which a heart rate and the respiratory rate can be determined and displayed or stored.