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Patent GB-2514848-A (GB)
Title: Method
Inventor: DICKIE MARTIN
IPC: C12H6/04
Filed: 2013-06-07
Abstract: A method of increasing the concentration of alcohol, the method including the steps of: passing a first mixture comprising water and alcohol from a first vessel 20 into a cooler 60; cooling the first mixture in the cooler 60 to produce a slurry comprising water, alcohol and ice; returning the slurry to the first vessel 20; and separating at least a portion of the ice from the slurry to produce a second mixture comprising water and alcohol, such that the concentration of alcohol in the second mixture is greater than the concentration of alcohol in the first mixture. Preferably the separating step comprises a holding step involving leaving the slurry, after the cooling step, for a period of time to allow the ice to accumulate preferentially at the top of the mixture. Preferably the separating step comprises a transfer step involving transferring either the ice, or the second mixture, into a separate vessel such that a predominantly ice mixture is in one vessel or holder and the second mixture is in a separate vessel or holder. An apparatus for increasing the concentration of alcohol is also provided wherein the apparatus comprises (i) a first vessel 20; a cooler 60 and a return line 24 from a first cooler back to the first vessel.
Patent GB-2516983-A (GB)
Title: Sign stand
Inventor: LILLYWHITE DAN
IPC: E01F9/627
Filed: 2013-08-10
Abstract: The temporary sign 1 stand is self stabilising and free standing. The sign can flex and return to its original position in the event that the sign is hit. In one version the return is as a result of natural material torsion allowing the post 2 to twist. Alternatively a hinge 7 and spring 8 system is used. The sign may include a base that is semi flexible and can be partially run over by a vehicle. The sign and stand can be assembled and disassembled from/into two parts. The sign stand may be located on an offset base, such that the sign can be located in close proximity to a kerb in use.
Patent GB-2519321-A (GB)
Title: Drying apparatus and method of drying material
Inventor: FRISBY BEN
IPC: F26B3/04
Filed: 2013-10-16
Abstract: A drying apparatus comprising a drying circuit 20 for re-circulating working steam and a dryer 22 for receiving material to be dried. An extraction line 40 in fluid communication with the drying circuit 20 for extracting a fraction of steam from the drying circuit 20, and a heat reclaimer 50 comprising a heat pump 60 having an evaporator 64 arranged to recover heat from extracted steam in the extraction line 40 and a condenser 62 arranged to transfer heat to 10 working steam in the drying circuit 20. The amount of steam removed through the extraction line may be proportional to the amount of vapour removed from the material to be dried. An extraction valve 44 controls the flow-rate through the extraction line and may be operated by a controller 102, the flow-rate may be chosen to maintain the working steam amount within a defined range.
Patent GB-2519761-A (GB)
Title: A method and a system for distributed processing of data records
Inventor: SKOWRONSKI KRZYSZTOF
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-10-29
Abstract: A system for distributed processing of data records on a distributed database computer system. A matrix set is used to calculate a value set corresponding to each data record by using said data record as input. The matrix set comprises at least one processing parameter matrix and preferably a metadata matrix, a predictor to parameter correlation matrix and a beta function matrix for use as a link function in a generalized linear model. The value set comprises at least one calculation value. The distributed database computer system comprises processing units united in a share-nothing parallel processing architecture. Each processing unit comprises a processor of the each processing unit, a processor memory of the each processing unit, and a storage memory the each processing unit. The data records and the matrix set are stored in a distributed database using the storage memories. Each processor is operable for executing user defined functions, calculating the value set corresponding to only one data record at a time, executing transaction processing, storing data in the processor memory, and using the data stored in the processor memory for execution of the user defined functions within a framework of one transaction, wherein a first UDF is used to load the matrix set into the processor memory for subsequent multiple executions of a second UDF using the matrix set to calculate the value set.
Patent GB-2521845-A (GB)
Title: Content delivery
Inventor: BRADBURY RICHARD
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2014-01-03
Abstract: A system for delivering content at varying qualities from a server to multiple clients across a network has a server side converter 6 and a client side converter 8. The server side converter makes unicast requests to a server for representations of content and converts these to multiple representations to be delivered as multicast streams. The client side converter receives a request for content from clients, determines a quality of representation of content to obtain and subscribes to an appropriate multicast stream. The client side converter then converts the multicast stream back into segments available to a client by unicast request. In this way, data is delivered efficiently across a network from a server side to a client side using multicasting whilst maintaining compatibility with traditional client unicast requests. The technique may be used to deliver live DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) content, and is referred to as Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over Multicast (DASM).
Patent GB-2522279-A (GB)
Title: Clever blazer bag
Inventor: MELBOURNE JEANE SUMUAL
IPC: A41D15/04
Filed: 2014-01-21
Abstract: A waistcoat (figure 1) with a series of inside pockets (9, figure 13) is convertible into a bottomless bag (figure 2) by connecting a series of buttons 5 with an associated series of button-holes 4. The device may have a half cross loop belt 2 and is covered with layers of fabric 3 which may serve to disguise the bulkiness of any items in the pockets. The device may also be fitted with zippers (6, figures 3 and 4) which enable the device to be converted into a short waistcoat and a min-skirt (figure 3) or two different style bags (figure 4). The device may be lined with a mesh fabric (8, figure 13).
Patent GB-2523735-A (GB)
Title: A hooklink system
Inventor: TASKER STEVE
IPC: A01K95/02
Filed: 2014-02-14
Abstract: A lead clip 102, comprising: an elongate body 104 having means for attachment to a hook line at a first end, means for attachment to a rod line at a second end, and a clip arm 112 secured to the body 104 at the first end, the clip arm extending along the body between the first and second ends, wherein a distal end 114 of the clip arm is biased towards the body, characterized in that the means for attachment to the rod line comprises an aperture 110 formed within the body towards the second end. The attachment means on the first end of the body may be a core that has swivel arm extending from it. The body, clip arm and attachment means of the system may be formed as a single structure.
Patent GB-2508125-A (GB)
Title: Interface and mud control system and method for refinery desalters
Inventor: HYPES RONALD D
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 2012-09-04
Abstract: A method and system for controlling an interface emulsion layer and mud layer within a desalter vessel includes injecting a water flow through a plurality of nozzles arranged about a piping circuit located in the brine water layer. Each nozzle is oriented toward an interior space of the desalter vessel and is arranged oblique to the piping circuit. The water flow through the plurality of nozzles causes a horizontal and vertical rotation of a volume of water that is effective for suspending solids in the water and promoting a collapse of the interface emulsion layer. The water flow through each nozzle, which may be a recycled water flow, is preferably in a range of 1 to 3 fpm and each nozzle is preferably oriented at an angle of about 15Â° and 60Â° in a horizontal plane and a downward angle of about 15Â° and 60Â° in a vertical plane.
Patent GB-2518925-A (GB)
Title: Vibration testing device
Inventor: LEE KUN-TA
IPC: G01M7/02
Filed: 2014-04-09
Abstract: A vibration testing device 200 is provided with a platform 210, a vibration assembly 220, a housing 230 and a (water) cooling system 240. The platform is adapted to hold a test object. The vibration assembly is adapted to force a vibration to the platform. The housing has an inlet end 232 and an outlet end 234 opposite the inlet end. The housing is disposed under the platform and covers the vibration assembly. The cooling system includes a fan 242 and an atomizing assembly 244, and is disposed on the housing. The fan is adapted to generate an airflow. The atomizing assembly is adapted to generate atomized water. The airflow with the atomized water passes through the inlet end, the interior of the housing and the outlet end sequentially to reduce the working temperature of the vibration assembly.
Patent GB-2527510-A (GB)
Title: Multi-speed automatic vehicle transmission
Inventor: JERGER ROB
IPC: F16H61/02
Filed: 2014-06-23
Abstract: A method of selecting a launch speed gear ratio in an automatic transmission 22 having a plurality of selectable speed ratios. The method comprises providing a vehicle with slope and/or obstacle sensing devices, such as cameras 13, (15, fig 2) or RADAR or LIDAR. The sensing devices 13, (15) look in a direction of intended travel and have output signals, e.g. images, which are processed by a controller 24 so as to determine a gradient of a slope (12) and/or recognition an obstacle such as kerbs or rocks etc. Having recognized the gradient and/or obstacle, the controller 24 uses shift maps to pre-select an appropriate launch gear ratio so that upon starting from rest the vehicle is adapted to the terrain. If an up-slope or a down-slope exceeds a threshold gradient or an obstacle exceeds a threshold height the pre-selected launch gear ratio is lower than normal. Reference is also made to a launch control system and to a vehicle having a launch control system.
Patent GB-2527577-A (GB)
Title: Frame rate augmentation
Inventor: CLOSSET ARNAUD
IPC: H04N21/43
Filed: 2014-06-26
Abstract: Processing image data for image sequence display comprises receiving image data representing at least one current image portion of the sequence, e.g. a subdivision grid for multi-projection system image sequence display. First time information representative of an expected completion time of the current image receipt (t4) is determined based on at least one of an image sequence image period and the delay for receiving the image data from a source (t0 t0), and a second time information representative of a scheduled time of current image display (SOF) is also determined. The first and second time information are compared. The comparison result triggers the display of either the current image or an image based on at least one precedent image (e.g. the precedent image itself). In this way, if the image is expected to be received in time, its displayed, otherwise a previous image is displayed. The first time information may be received with the image data. The scheduled time may be determined according to a display frame rate. The image based on at least one precedent image may be a result of a motion estimation process between successive frames of the video sequence.
Patent GB-2514024-A (GB)
Title: Data processing apparatus having first and second protocol domains, and method for the data processing apparatus
Inventor: FLANDERS WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2012-03-02
Abstract: A data processing apparatus (2) comprises a first protocol domain A configured to operate under a write progress protocol and a second protocol domain B configured to operate under a snoop progress protocol. A deadlock condition is detected if a write target address for a pending write request issued from the first domain A to the second domain B is the same as a snoop target address or a pending snoop request issued from the second domain B to the first domain A. When the deadlock condition is detected, a bridge (4) between the domains may issue an early response to a selected one of the deadlocked write and snoop requests without waiting for the selected request serviced. The early response indicates to the domain that issued the selected request that the selected request has been serviced, enabling the other request to be serviced by the issuing domain.
Patent GB-2517835-A (GB)
Title: Trailer parameter identification system
Inventor: SINGH HARPREET
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 2014-07-03
Abstract: A trailer parameter identification system (1, fig.3) for identifying at least one geometrical parameter relating to a trailer 5 comprises a data acquisition means 9, 10, (11, 7A, 7B, fig. 3) including sensors and a processor (33A, 33B). The data acquisition means is configured to acquire data. The processor (33A, 33B, fig.3) is configured to process said data to generate a value representative of a geometrical parameter of the trailer. Preferably the geometrical parameter comprises one of, a tow bar position, a maximum length of the trailer, a hitch length of the trailer, a rear overhang of the trailer, trailer shape, number of wheels, trailer loading, trailer tyre pressures, number of axles of the trailer, a height of the trailer. The sensors may be a camera, a radar, a vehicle parking sensor, an ultrasonic transceiver or a laser scanner. Preferably a vehicle is moved alongside the trailer form which the vehicles onboard sensors detect the geometric parameters to identify a type, class or category of the trailer.
Patent GB-2529877-A (GB)
Title: Method or working tubular objects
Inventor: PEARSON RUPERT GEORGE
IPC: B23P13/00
Filed: 2014-09-05
Abstract: A method for the accurately repeatable retention of a tubular work-piece in a multi stage machine tool comprising: first, the formation of at least one longitudinal slot (or groove, notch etc) at one end of said tubular work-piece, which at least one slot is to engage with an appropriately shaped chuck (e.g. matching protrusions) on an end stock of said machine tool, there may be two of said slots cut into opposite sides of the work piece; then, applying a cutter for creating an incision, which may have a width of 0.1mm, around the periphery of said tubular work-piece leaving just two frangible narrow connection sections, said incision may be 15mm from the end of said work piece, and said connections may be 1mm wide or up to 3mm wide and may be in line with the slots. After all operations on the work piece are completed the work piece is knocked sideways breaking the frangible connections.
Patent GB-2534113-A (GB)
Title: Ink composition
Inventor: JONATHAN MORGAN
IPC: C09D11/50
Filed: 2014-09-12
Abstract: A photochromic inkjet ink comprises a photochromic colorant and a UV absorber. Typically, the ink contains 0.5-10 wt.% colorant and 4-15 wt.% absorber. The colorant may be a spiropyran, particularly 1,3,3,-trimethylindolino-6-nitrobenzopyrolospiran and the absorber may be an acrylic resin and/or a styrene maleic anhydride copolymer. A solvent, such as a ketone containing four carbon atoms, may be included in an amount of 60-90 wt.%. In preferred embodiments, the ink includes 5-15 wt.% binder (especially a cellulose resin and/or a rosin ester resin), 0.1-2 wt.% polyether siloxane copolymer additive, and 0.5-5 wt.% ammonium and/or bromide salt. The ink may have a viscosity of 2-6 cP and a conductivity in excess of 450 µS/cm. Use of the ink as a time temperature indicator is disclosed, whereby it is preferably activated by applying the ink to a substrate, followed by exposure to UV light. Food or drink packaging comprising a deposit formed by the ink is also claimed.
Patent GB-2530524-A (GB)
Title: Fluid Control Valves
Inventor: SANSUM NIGEL PAUL
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2014-09-24
Abstract: A fluid control valve for mixing hot and cold water has an inlet 15 for cold water, an inlet 17 for hot water and at least two outlets (19, 20, Fig. 2) for temperature controlled water. The valve has a flow control device 13 comprising a pair of control members (61, 63, Fig. 4) that are relatively movable to control flow of water at the inlets 15, 17 and outlets 19, 20 of the valve for selecting flow to an individual outlet 19, 20 or a combination of at least two outlets 19, 20.
Patent GB-2531064-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for ultrasonic catheter cutting
Inventor: CLIVE LINDSEY DENMAN
IPC: B26D7/00
Filed: 2014-10-10
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for the ultrasonic cutting of an eyelet in a catheter tube comprising a mandrel 10 to support a catheter tube X, and at least one ultrasonic horn 20, 21 to cut an eyelet in a tube on the mandrel. The invention also relates to a method for cutting an eyelet in a catheter tube. The apparatus will preferably have a means of removing the waste material via the means of a vacuum.
Patent GB-2533805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to darts
Inventor: VINCENT CHARLES BLUCK
IPC: F42B6/00
Filed: 2014-12-31
Abstract: A dart comprises a front portion 3.1 and a rear portion 3.2 which are fixed together by a pivoting joint. The front and rear portions 3.1, 3.2 are held together in alignment along a central axis by opposing magnets adjacent the joint. In use, the rear portion 3.2 can be deflected relative to the front portion 3.1 when struck by another dart 5.
Patent GB-2529002-A (GB)
Title: A method for processing metals contaminated with radioactive materials
Inventor: YAMAMOTO TADASHI
IPC: G21F9/30
Filed: 2015-01-27
Abstract: A method for processing metals contaminated with radioactive materials is described. The method comprises: (a) a step of preparing said metals contaminated with radioactive materials S1; (b) collect radioactive materials from said metals as low radioactive waste S2 (LLW); (c) a step of collecting metals from said metals after collecting the low radioactive waste S3; (d) a step of equivalently substituting high radioactive waste for the low radioactive waste S4, and (e) a step of substituting the high radioactive waste (HLW) as sealed solidifications S5 which can be transported S6. The sealed solidifications can then be stored.
Patent GB-2541037-A (GB)
Title: Equipment calibration
Inventor: PARAMJIT CHANA
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2015-10-20
Abstract: A portable field device 11 (e.g. a tablet, PDA or laptop) communicates wirelessly with a remote information management device 12 (e.g. a central server). A data store, preferably on the management device, comprises information relating to instruments to be calibrated, preferably including identification, location, required frequency of calibration checks and calibration tolerances. The portable device receives calibration requests from the management device, a service operator inputting calibration data which is used to generate a calibration certificate 13 or error report. A barcode on the instrument may be scanned by the portable device and GPS may be used to confirm the correct instrument is calibrated. The portable device may print a calibration certificate or sticker, or may connect to a printer via Bluetooth™. The service operator may be identified at the portable device before performing calibration tasks. Thus time consuming and error prone manual processes, including filling out of paper forms, can be eliminated.
Patent GB-2544321-A (GB)
Title: Router and message handler for providing scalable receipts of control messages
Inventor: RICHARD BAILEY
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2015-11-12
Abstract: Apparatus, in a network for routing instructions for remotely controlling a plurality of nodes in the network, comprises a communication interface (3) for receiving a request comprising instructions for controlling a plurality of nodes, for communicating with one or more network capabilities (4), each using different communication methods, for sending messages to one or more message handlers (5) for controlling the plurality of nodes, and for receiving receipts (acknowledgments) from the message handlers; and a message processing module configured to generate one or more messages for the instructions, the messages including at least one receipt generation optimiser parameter for managing traffic generated by transmission of the receipts, wherein the optimiser parameter may indicate a proportion of the nodes which are required to send a receipt, or a time window in which a receipt is required to be sent.
Patent GB-2536532-A (GB)
Title: Deep sensing systems
Inventor: MICHAEL S BITTAR
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 2013-09-03
Abstract: Transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals into and from a subterranean formation may include use of an antenna capable of transmitting and of receiving relatively low frequency electromagnetic signals, thereby enabling sensing at great depths. Utilization of a mostly buried dielectric slab with an exposed end may minimize the antenna's profile, facilitating integration into drilling equipment such as a drilling collar, mandrel, or wireline tool.
Patent GB-2548807-A (GB)
Title: Information processing apparatus,second information processing apparatus, system,method and computer program product
Inventor: RENAUD DIFRANCESCO
IPC: H04W12/02
Filed: 2016-03-23
Abstract: In a method of obfuscating information communicated between a first apparatus and a second apparatus, the first apparatus obtains genuine information and decoy information to be communicated to the second apparatus, indicates the decoy information to the second apparatus, transmits the genuine information, and periodically transmits the decoy information. The second apparatus receives the genuine information and decoy information, ignores the decoy information, and acts on the genuine information. The use of decoy information makes it difficult for an eavesdropper to determine the genuine information, or to identify transmission patterns. Numerous applications are disclosed, including the genuine information relating to events associated with a smart TV, the presence of a user at a location, health of a user, internet usage, route information, characteristic of a vehicle, contents of a logistic container and goods in a shop. The genuine and decoy information may be database addresses, with the receiver identifying the decoy information by accessing the database. The decoy information may be selected from a store of genuine information associated with other users that are demographically similar to the user of the first apparatus.
Patent GB-2540246-A (GB)
Title: A radial control shaft for a device for controlling the pitch of fan blades of a turbine engine having an unducted fan, and a method of mounting such a shaft
Inventor: OLIVIER BELMONTE
IPC: B64C11/38
Filed: 2016-05-05
Abstract: A radial control shaft 48 for a device for controlling the pitch of fan blades of a turbine engine having an unducted fan, the shaft comprising an external portion 52 that is designed to be mounted in the control device from its outside and to be coupled to at least one fan blade 26 in order to adjust its pitch, and an internal portion 50, independent of the external portion, that is designed to be mounted from the inside of the control device, to be connected to a load transfer bearing 40 in order to pivot the shaft about a radial axis Z-Z, and to close an oil enclosure in which said bearing is housed, the external and internal portions of the shaft being coupled to each other. The invention also relates to a method of mounting such a shaft and to a control device including such a shaft.