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Patent GB-2494666-A (GB)
Title: A solid oxide fuel cell system
Inventor: BOZZOLO MICHELE
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 2011-09-15
Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell system (10) comprises a solid oxide fuel cell stack (12) and a gas 5 turbine engine (14). The solid oxide fuel cell stack (12) comprises a plurality of solid oxide fuel cells (16). The gas turbine engine (14) comprises a compressor (24) and a turbine (26). The compressor (24) supplies oxidant to the cathodes (22) of the fuel cells (16) via an oxidant ejector (60) and the oxidant ejector (60) supplies a portion of the unused oxidant from the cathodes (22) of the fuel cells (16) back to the cathodes (22) of 10 the fuel cells (16) with the oxidant from the compressor (24). The fuel cell system (10) further comprises an additional compressor (64), an additional turbine (66), a cooler (70) and a recuperator (72). The compressor (24) supplies oxidant via the cooler (70) to the additional compressor (64) and the additional compressor (64) supplies oxidant to the oxidant ejector (60) via the recuperator (72). The solid oxide fuel cell stack (12) 15 supplies exhaust gases to the turbine (26) and the turbine (26) supplies the exhaust gases through the recuperator (72) to heat the oxidant flowing through the recuperator (72).
Patent GB-2482627-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for introducing antifreeze into a water supply system
Inventor: SEDGWICK DANIEL
IPC: E03B7/12
Filed: 2011-11-08
Abstract: A water supply system 8 is provided with a diaphragm pump 18 for introducing an anti-freeze substance 20 into the system 8 in response to flow of water through the system. The diaphragm pump 18 is operated by a flow switch 24 to pump the anti-freeze 20 into the system. Preferably a non-return valve 22 is positioned between the pump 18 and the water source. The system may comprise hot and cold water supply arrangements. The system is suitable for recreational or temporary accommodation, whereby the system allows a protective arrangement against frost-induced pipe damage during seasonal disuse. A later embodiment relates to a method of introducing an anti-freeze substance into a system using said diaphragm pump 18 and flow switch 24.
Patent GB-2485888-A (GB)
Title: Consumable authentication system
Inventor: JONES BRENT RODNEY
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2011-11-22
Abstract: There is provided methods and systems for authenticating an imaging device consumer replaceable unit (CRU) used in products such as a printing system with appropriate programming such that they are able to positively recognize and accommodate authorized consumables. A microcontroller or processing chip is integrated with the CRU and capable of generating a validation code. A code key will be comprised of a value string including programmed characters representing a combination of all or portions of a market program designator or code, consumable identification (ID) information and a randomly generated value, which may be hidden from view. The resulting string key is a basis for an algorithm created validation Code. This code is generated by the consumable processor and readable by a printing system or device the CRU is inserted into. The code is independently established by the printing system or device using the same algorithm and information and validates the resulting Code when they match. The printing system or device must confirm the validation code and applicability of the consumable to deem it appropriate for use.
Patent GB-2504917-A (GB)
Title: Damped self centering hinge
Inventor: CHOW CHUNG
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 2012-01-27
Abstract: A hinge having a damped self centering stop arrangement comprising a housing 1 having a spindle 9 parallel and offset from a hinge axis, the spindle rotationally coupled to the hinged connection via an attachment such as a gear train (7, 8, 6, fig.2) or crank lever (210, fig.12). The spindle has first cam surfaces 24 engaged by a pusher head 22 of a spring biased closing piston 17 and a second cam surface (49) engaged by a pusher head 27 of a spring biased damping piston 38 arrangement within a cylinder. The closing and damping pistons extending radially of the spindle axis. The damping arrangement may comprise one way valve 34 in the piston head with a first chamber 37 formed by the interior surface of the piston head and the cylinder and a second chamber 38 formed by the exterior of the piston head and the spindle 9. The spindle may include stop surfaces holding a door open, such surfaces may be flattened portions of the spindle located perpendicular of the first cam surface.
Patent GB-2488037-A (GB)
Title: Cutting insert and drilling tool for drilling stacks of unconnected plates
Inventor: JAEGER HORST MANFRED
IPC: B23B27/16
Filed: 2012-02-08
Abstract: The cutting insert 10 includes two end faces 30, 31 perpendicular to an insert axis Ap and a number of side walls 33a-g which connect the end faces. Supporting surfaces for bearing against corresponding mating supporting surfaces of a cutting insert receptacle 9 of the drilling tool 2 are formed on at least two side walls arranged in a rear region 32. A main lip 40 for machining a workpiece to be drilled is formed on at least one side wall 33e, 33f arranged in a front region. The side walls 33a-c have the supporting surfaces arranged such that the cutting insert can be inserted into a trigon receptacle in an accurately-fitting manner. The side wall having the main lip 40 or the side walls 33e, 33f having the main lip 40 is/are oriented asymmetrically, such that an internally cutting end 44 of the main lip is arranged at a greater distance Di from the insert axis than an externally cutting end 45 of the main lip. The insert may be used in a device for drilling unconnected plates with a drilling tool.
Patent GB-2488469-A (GB)
Title: Isolation valve for subterranean use
Inventor: CLEM NICHOLAS J
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2010-08-25
Abstract: A valve on an inner string can only be closed with multiple movements in opposed directions that occur after a predetermined force is held for a finite time. Holding the force against resistance eventually allows movement that arms the valve. A set down and pickup force will then close the valve. The surrounding string has a constriction that interacts with a j-slot to rotate a wedge with a first peak into alignment with a peak on a second wedge that can only translate against a spring bias. The second wedge is eccentrically linked to a ball that rotates between and open and a closed position.
Patent GB-2491970-A (GB)
Title: Detecting a loose connection in an electricity meter
Inventor: SINGHAL SANJAYA
IPC: G01R11/25
Filed: 2012-06-13
Abstract: A loose electrical connection in an electrical apparatus such as an electricity meter is detected by measuring the rate of change of temperature in a housing that contains one or more electrical connections. The temperature sensor 17 measures the ambient air temperature inside the housing and a processor 14 computes the rate of change of temperature, or the acceleration of temperature i.e. the second derivative of temperature with respect to time. The rate of change or acceleration in temperature may be compared to a threshold stored in memory 15. A switch 18 may be activated to cut off the electricity supply if the temperature rate of increase or acceleration is too high, or an alarm signal may be generated. The current in the meter may be measured by current sensor 13 to compensate for changes in load. A thermal model of the apparatus may be used to determine the threshold.
Patent GB-2494291-A (GB)
Title: A device for removing moisture from a gas stream
Inventor: PARIS DANIEL
IPC: B01D1/30
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: A device for removing moisture from a gas, comprises an elongated vessel (1) having a gas outlet (2) at one end, a moisture outlet (3) at the other end and a gas inlet located between said gas outlet and said moisture outlet. The said vessel includes first (5) and second (6) gas flow modifying means for causing deviation of the flow of gas within the vessel from a flow path extending directly between said gas inlet and said gas outlet. The first gas flow modifying means are in the form of a plate extending partly across the vessel and arranged to direct the gas flow from the vessel in a direction towards said moisture outlet. The said second gas flow modifying means are in the form of at least one plate extending across the vessel. The perforations of plate (6) may be in the form of elongated slots, which are laterally displaced. An optional feature is a demister pad, preferably comprising a mesh formed of monofilament wire.
Patent GB-2508910-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of a frequency converter, based on dc measurements, to reduce an output dc component arising from local oscillator leakage and self-mixing
Inventor: NENTWIG MARKUS
IPC: H03D7/14
Filed: 2012-12-14
Abstract: A frequency converter comprises a mixer and a variable load arranged to act on at least one of an input and an output of the mixer, and a detector arranged to detect a direct current component of an output signal of the converter. A plurality of states of the variable load are sequentially set and a variation between the direct current components for each one of the plurality of states of the variable load is observed, and at least one parameter influencing the direct current component of the output signal of the frequency converter is adjusted such that the observed variation is reduced. The technique reduces a direct current component at the output of frequency converter arising from leakage of the local oscillator signal and self mixing.
Patent GB-2515716-A (GB)
Title: Lock shroud
Inventor: RAWCLIFFE NICHOLAS JOHN HOWARD
IPC: E05B71/00
Filed: 2013-02-12
Abstract: A protective shroud 2 for a portable lock such as bicycle D-locks to protect the lock and provide additional strength and resistance to attack from cutting tools or leverage. Preferably the shroud has a tubular channel section 2 into which the shackle 1 of an existing lock may fit to provide a reinforced outer sleeve, the shroud may also include a hinged cover 4 protecting the lock bar 3 with a protective end flange to guard the keyhole of the lock against drilling (8, fig.3). The protective guard/shroud may be separate device or may be attachable or integral with a bike stand 5 such as those found in public.
Patent GB-2497042-A (GB)
Title: Graphical user interface for music sequence programing
Inventor: LENGELING GERHARD
IPC: G10H1/40
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: An example graphical programming interface system includes a processor. A grid matrix defined by a plurality of coordinate axes, having selectable matrix positions is displayed on a display device. Multiple movable object icons, each representing an object having a predefined output sound are also displayed on the display device. In one aspect, a single object data file is associated with each matrix position on said grid matrix. In this aspect, once a user places an object icon on a matrix position, the processor causes the predefined output sound associated with the object icon in accordance with the object data file associated with the matrix position at which the object icon is placed, and outputs the processed sound to an output device. This allows a user to program musical sequences by placing one or more object icons each on the selectable matrix positions.
Patent GB-2498670-A (GB)
Title: Using gestures to control a laser tracker
Inventor: STEFFENSEN NILS P
IPC: G01S17/86
Filed: 2011-04-21
Abstract: A user moves a retroreflective target to communicate a command to a laser tracker so as to control operation of the tracker. A rule of correspondence between each of a plurality of commands and each of a plurality of spatial positions is established, and then the user selects a command from among the plurality of commands and moves the retroreflector to the corresponding position. The tracker emits a laser beam and receives (e.g. by one or more photosensor arrays) its reflection to determine the position of the target; if the position corresponds to a command, the command is executed. A command tablet may define the positions, in which case the target is made to touch the tablet at three reference points as well as the desired point. The laser beam may be rotated in elevation and azimuth.
Patent GB-2499347-A (GB)
Title: Surface data acquisition, storage, and assessment system
Inventor: THOMSON PAUL E
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2011-11-16
Abstract: The subject invention is a surface data acquisition, storage, and assessment system and more particularly a surface data acquisition, storage, and assessment system for detecting and quantifying similarities or differences between stored data and data collected from a scan. The system operates utilizing a method or process that decreases the time required for calculating a pose estimate thus increasing its performance thereby making it more practical for many applications that require real-time operations. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the system comprises one or more sensing components for scanning and measuring various surface features of an object for determining the identity of the scanned object, and determines differences between data obtained from two or more scans.
Patent GB-2515308-A (GB)
Title: Lighting fixture
Inventor: DESMOND JOHN
IPC: F21V21/03
Filed: 2013-06-18
Abstract: A lighting fixture 10 comprises a housing 12, 14 and a cooperating light panel 20. The housing comprises securing means 16 for securing the light panel 20 to the housing and circuitry means 19 for powering the light panel 20. The light panel 20 is fitted to the housing by engaging guidance means 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d in side channels (60, Fig. 7). This engagement enables quick and easy installation of the light panel and provides easy access for maintenance.
Patent GB-2505340-A (GB)
Title: Anomaly detection system, anomaly detection method, and program of same
Inventor: AKIYAMA KAZUHITO
IPC: G05B9/02
Filed: 2012-01-26
Abstract: The present invention is an anomaly detection system for detecting an anomaly within a network as a first embodiment in order to provide an anomaly detection system, anomaly detection method, and program for the same. Provided is an anomaly detection system which has a plurality of industrial control systems (hereinafter "ICS"s) which are connected to the network, an integrated analyzer which receives the operational status of each ICS as monitoring data in order to identify an ICS for which an anomaly is suspected so as to perform an anomaly assessment, a receiving unit provided for each ICS which receives data from other ICSs, a transmission unit which transmits data to other ICSs and transmits the monitoring data to the integrated analyzer, a security policy which includes recording of data and generation rules, and a wrapper which refers to the security policy in order to control the data so as to transmit the same to other ICSs.
Patent GB-2510017-A (GB)
Title: Door member for mounting to a door and having a seal mounting channel
Inventor: MORETON-SMITH PAUL
IPC: B60J10/08
Filed: 2013-10-28
Abstract: A door member 1 suitable for mounting to a vehicle door (43, Figure 5). The door member 1 is injection moulded from a plastics material and includes an integral door seal mounting channel (3, Figure 2) for receiving a mounting portion 19 of a primary door seal 13. The door seal mounting channel (3) has first and second sidewalls 5, 7. A first projection 11 is optionally provided on the first sidewall 5 for engaging the mounting portion 19 of the door seal 13. A method of moulding the door member where a first mould member forms the underside of the first projection 11 is claimed and the method involving removing the first mould member through an aperture 18 proximal the first projection 11. Also claimed is a door member suitable for mounting to an upper window frame of a vehicle door which is profiled to cooperate with the upper window frame to form a seal and a door member suitable for mounting to a vehicle door having a first door seal mounting channel where at least one end of the seal mounting channel a seal can be mounted using a lap joint.
Patent GB-2522263-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle chain oiling and cleaning device
Inventor: FORESTER NICK
IPC: B62J31/00
Filed: 2014-01-20
Abstract: A chain oiling device comprises an aerosol canister containing either lubricant or cleaning fluid mounted for use on the motorcycle. In an embodiment, the aerosol is inserted into an aerosol mount (a) and a retaining door closed. The main body is depressed by the user and flexibility imparted by cutaways allows sufficient movement for the canister to discharge. The liquid in the aerosol is then prayed down a connecting tube and out of a spray head onto the chain.
Patent GB-2512754-A (GB)
Title: System and method for developing a risk profile for an internet resource
Inventor: HARRIS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2010-02-27
Abstract: In a method for controlling access to an Internet resource, a first plurality of Internet resource reputation vectors is collected 4001 and partitioned 4002 into a plurality of training sets. Preferably, each of the vectors comprises a plurality of weighted dimensions comprising: security history, legitimacy, behaviour, associations and location. Preferably the training sets comprise both good reputation and bad reputation Internet resources. A MED (Maximum Entropy Discrimination) classifier is trained 4003 with the plurality of training sets for a specific local area network and tested 4004 using a second plurality of Internet resource reputation vectors unknown to the trained MED classifier. The tested MED classifier is evaluated 4005 and feedback is provided 4006 to the evaluated MED classifier. Once trained, tested and evaluated 4007, the MED classifier is used at a local area network for managing access to an Internet resource, preferably located at a security appliance.
Patent GB-2525190-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle
Inventor: MCKEE MICHAEL
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2014-04-14
Abstract: A working machine 10 having controls, a seat 31 movable between at least two positions that may be forwardly and rearwardly facing (41 & 42, fig 3), and a single control 50 for both selectively disabling at least one of the other controls and releasing a securing means to allow the seat to rotate, there being no other control for releasing the securing means. The selectively chosen controls may be a hand or foot operated throttle 34, gear, rear mounted boom 21, front mounted loading arm 16, dipper arm 22 or stabilisers. The securing means may be a lock (40, fig 2). The single control may be mounted to the cab or seat and may be hand or foot operated.
Patent GB-2514682-A (GB)
Title: A container and method of use thereof
Inventor: CARR NICHOLAS JULIAN JOHN
IPC: E03F5/10
Filed: 2014-05-20
Abstract: A container 2 is provided including a first chamber 18 and at least a second chamber 20. At least one wall of the first and/or at least second chamber is formed from at least two spaced apart wall elements 30, 32. The container can be a vacuum unit for use in a sewage or waste collection system whereby at least one of the chambers is arranged to have a vacuum formed therein. The double wall feature may comprise of three dimensional shapes and/or strengthening means 34, 36 on an external wall of the two spaced apart wall elements. The chambers may be placed one on top of the other in a vertical stack arrangement with a partition 24 placed between the two chambers. The partition wall may comprise of an aperture or inlet/outlet means 44 to connect the two chambers in use. Supporting elements 38 can be included to join the outer and inner wall elements, these supporting elements may comprise of kiss offs. The container may comprise of one or more inlet/outlet means 16 arranged at spaced apart intervals around the periphery of a side wall.
Patent GB-2512763-A (GB)
Title: A method of and apparatus for treating waste and a waste product
Inventor: CATHCART JEREMY JAMES
IPC: B03B9/06
Filed: 2011-08-04
Abstract: An apparatus for processing food waste at the premises of a kitchen comprises an inlet 12 for receiving the waste, a hopper 80 containing drying agent, a feed mechanism 86 for dispensing the drying agent, a comminuter 46,48 to comminute the received waste to provide comminuted waste, a dewatering device to dewater the comminuted waste to produce dewatered comminuted waste, a compressor to compress the dewatered comminuted waste to produce compressed waste, a mixer 88for mixing the compressed waste with drying agent delivered from the hopper to the mixer by the feed mechanism and an outlet to provide processed waste for collection. Ideally, the drying agent is a powder and may be cement, silica, lime or mortar. The comminuter preferably comprises a pair of contra-rotating blades or knives. The dewaterer and compressor comprise an Archimedean screw conveyor 608 in which the gap between the screw and the housing decreases in the compressor section. A method of processing food waste at premises of the kitchen comprises receiving the waste, comminuting the received waste to provide comminuted waste, dewatering the comminuted waste to provide dewatered waste, compressing the dewatered waste to produce compressed waste and mixing the compressed waste with a drying agent.
Patent GB-2527325-A (GB)
Title: A bicycle training aid and a method of aiding a person to ride a bicycle
Inventor: SKY BALLANTYNE
IPC: B62H7/00
Filed: 2014-06-18
Abstract: A bicycle training aid 10 comprises a handle 20 connected to a bicycle rider via a harness 40 comprising shoulder straps, 50, 60 and a waist belt 130 that is worn, thereby providing a handle 20 at a height which enables an adult to stand up and run comfortably alongside the bike. In this way, a person may be aided in learning to ride a bicycle by a companion holding the handle 20 to prevent the person from falling sideways off the bicycle. The harness may be adjustable, and the handle 20 may be substantially less flexible than the harness.
Patent GB-2527329-A (GB)
Title: Turbine blade arrangement
Inventor: RUBB KHALIL ABU AL
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2014-06-18
Abstract: A wind turbine comprising first and second rotatable blade arrangements, the second arrangement being operable to power rotation of the first arrangement. Preferably, the second arrangement is rotatable at a lower wind speed than the first arrangement and the first arrangement comprises a plurality of blades 124 having a greater diameter than the blades 142, 144 of the second arrangement. The arrangements are preferably coupled via electrical, pneumatic or mechanical means. The first arrangement preferably further comprises means 128, 130, 134, 136, 137 for varying the moment of inertia of each blade of the arrangement independently or simultaneously. This may be achieved by pumping fluid in to a void 137 within a blade, by varying the distance between a blade and the axis of rotation of the first arrangement or by controlling the flow of fluid in to and out of chambers within the hub of the first arrangement. The invention increases the range of wind speeds at which the turbine can produce power.
Patent GB-2521240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to neurostimulating devices for treating pain, improving function and other nervous system related conditions.
Inventor: GOROSZENIUK TEODOR
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: A patch 10 for treating chronic pain has one or more rounded stud electrodes 12 (diameter of 3-12 mm) mounted on an insulating support for applying pressure to the electrodes so they indent a patients skin. Preferably the support includes rigid washers 16 of two to three times the diameter of the stud. The stud and washer assemblies may be mounted on a flexible strap having hook and loop swatches 30 or may be secured to the patient by an elasticated adhesive fabric stretched over the patients skin. A signal generator, which may be mounted on the support, provides a stimulation signal to the electrodes. The signal may have a frequency of 1 Hz to 50Hz and a current of between 0.2 and 60 mA. The studs may be provided in a strip which can be cut to the required length. An earthing patch (return electrode) 36 may be provided on the underside of the support.