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Patent GB-2493626-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow control device
Inventor: IVESON CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: F16K15/02
Filed: 2012-08-08
Abstract: A fluid flow control device comprises a housing 2 with an inlet 5 and outlet 9 and a passage extending therebetween. The passage has a tapered portion 6 which narrows in the direction towards the inlet 5. A fluid flow control member 3 is located in the passage and has a tapered end corresponding to the tapered portion 6 of the passage. The member 3 is moveable longitudinally within the passage between a first position in which the tapered end engages the tapered portion 6 of the passage and fluid flow along the passage towards the inlet 5 is blocked, and a second position in which fluid flow along the passage is allowed. The member 3 includes a laterally extending surface located within the tapered end portion 6 which faces towards the outlet 9 so that if fluid flows towards the inlet 5, the fluid will impinge on the surface and cause the member 3 to pushed to be the blocking position.
Patent GB-2507949-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for treating waste
Inventor: HALL PHILIP LAWRENCE TIMOTHY RICHARD
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2012-09-16
Abstract: An apparatus for treating solid waste material comprising a first cylinder 10 rotatable about a first axis with waste inlet, treated waste outlet and steam inlets for introducing steam into the first cylinder, a heated jacket 18 surrounding the first cylinder, and a second cylinder 22 which is extends from and is rotatable about the first axis and comprises an inlet for receiving waste from the first cylinder outlet and an outlet. The second cylinder surrounds the first cylinder so that the cylinders are concentric with waste travelling in one direction in the first cylinder or drum and travelling in the other direction through the second cylinder. Both cylinders contain Archimedes or conveying screws 16, 30. The method comprises subjecting the waste to steam at 150Â°C â 200Â° in the apparatus with separation of the resultant material into constituent parts. Biomass and/or plastics are subjected to further treatment. The further treatment preferably produces bioethanol from the biomass and diesel from the plastics. Alternatively, biomass may be gasified to produce hydrogen.
Patent GB-2497409-A (GB)
Title: Casing hanger lockdown with conical lockdown ring
Inventor: YATES CHAD ERIC
IPC: E21B33/03
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: A seal 17 seals an annulus 15 in a subsea assembly between a wellhead 13 and a casing hanger 11 landed on a shoulder within a 'bore of the wellhead 13. The seal 17 includes a casing hanger seal ring 21 disposed within the annulus 15. The seal ring 21 engaged with an inner diameter surface of the wellhead 13 and engaged with an outer diameter surface of the casing hanger 11 so that the seal ring 21 prevents flow through the annulus 15. A nose ring 23 is secured to a lower end of the seal ring 21 so that, when the seal ring 21 is energized, a conical surface 46 of the nose ring 23 engages a mating conical profile 48 formed in the inner diameter surface portion of the wellhead 13 and the nose ring 23 engages a surface opposite the conical surface 46 with an outer diameter surface portion of the casing hanger 11 to limit upwards axial movement of the casing hanger 11.
Patent GB-2494341-A (GB)
Title: Optimizing energy consumption and application performance in a multi-core multi-threaded processor system
Inventor: ELNOZAHY ELMOOTAZBELLAH NABIL
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2011-05-23
Abstract: A mechanism is provided for scheduling application tasks. A scheduler receives a task that identifies a desired frequency and a desired maximum number of competing hardware threads. The scheduler determines whether a user preference designates either maximization of performance or minimization of energy consumption. Responsive to the user preference designating the performance, the scheduler determines whether there is an idle processor core in a plurality of processor cores available. Responsive to no idle processor being available, the scheduler identifies a subset of processor cores having a smallest load coefficient. From the subset of processor cores, the scheduler determines whether there is at least one processor core that matches desired parameters of the task. Responsive to at least one processor core matching the desired parameters of the task, the scheduler assigns the task to one of the at least one processor core that matches the desired parameters.
Patent GB-2510852-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle engine air supply condensation control
Inventor: BIRD ROB
IPC: F02B29/04
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: A system for controlling condensation associated with a vehicle engine air supply includes a shutter assembly 50 selectively allowing airflow, eg having a plurality of movable shutter members 52. An air supply cooler, eg intercooler 36, is situated near the shutter assembly 50 such that air flowing through the shutter assembly is incident on an exterior of the air supply cooler 36. A controller 54 determines when at least one condition exists that is conducive to condensation within the air supply cooler 36 and controls the shutter assembly 50 to alter an amount of air incident on the exterior of the cooler for controlling condensation in the cooler, eg to maintain the temperature of the intake air at or above a condensation threshold temperature. Conditions conducive to condensation may be determined by sensing the temperature and pressure of the ambient air and the temperature of the air exiting the cooler 36. Operation of the windscreen wipers may be taken to indicate that there is moisture in the ambient air which would increase the cooling capacity of the cooler 36 and thus contribute to condensation formation.
Patent GB-2511740-A (GB)
Title: Railway Rail Baseplate Apparatus
Inventor: GARCIA RUBEN RIPOLL
IPC: E01B9/38
Filed: 2013-03-11
Abstract: A railway baseplate 1 comprising a plate 10, made at least partially of plastics material and configured to provide a rail support region 11, and first and second metal fastenings 120A, 120B each comprising a first railway rail clip engaging portion 121, 122, a second railway rail clip engaging portion 121, 122, and an elongate portion 123 connecting the first railway rail clip engaging portion to the second railway rail clip engaging portion. The elongate portions of the metal fastenings extend under the rail support region of the plate. The first railway rail clip engaging portion of the first and second metal fastening extend upwardly through the plate on one side of the rail support region of the plate, and the second railway rail clip engaging portion of the first and second metal fastening extend upwardly through the plate on the opposite side of the rail support region of the plate. A first and second anchoring device 12A, 12B is formed by the first and second rail clip engaging portions.
Patent GB-2517669-A (GB)
Title: Splash stoppa
Inventor: MEADOWS SIMON
IPC: B28C5/08
Filed: 2013-03-09
Abstract: A cement mixer splash stopper arrangement is intended for use especially during the cleaning of a mixer drum, and comprises a flat surface and a rim / up stand portion of 60mm. Made from a robust and light weight material such as polypropylene, the arrangement is intended to fit snugly in to an associated drum, with a protruding edge extending there beyond. Two molded side handles may also be included as an extension of the flat surface.
Patent GB-2497473-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cryosurgery comprising an exhaust line and vacuum source
Inventor: CLARKE BRIAN
IPC: A61B18/02
Filed: 2012-10-30
Abstract: An apparatus for cryosurgery is described, comprising an exhaust line 111 configured to receive cryogen from a probe 105 and a vacuum source 107 configured to be in fluid communication with the exhaust line 111. The apparatus may further comprise a heating means to heat the cryogen prior to its delivery to the probe 105. The probe 105 may comprise a dispersive medium, such as a porous or sintered material. A vacuum reservoir 125 may also be provided, optionally in communication with a heat exchanger, heating element or other heating means. The exhaust line 111 may also have peripheral insulation such as a vacuum jacket. The exhaust line 111 may be provided concentrically about a cryogen supply line 109 and may be continuously evacuable. Also disclosed is a probe with a dispersive medium, a method and means of drawing cryogen using a vacuum source, a liquid cryogen exhaust apparatus, a cryogen line comprising a concentric insulating conduit and a cryosurgery apparatus comprising primary and secondary sources of liquid cryogen.
Patent GB-2500494-A (GB)
Title: Drilling control system and method
Inventor: RECKMANN HANNO
IPC: E21B44/04
Filed: 2011-11-10
Abstract: A method of operating a drill string includes receiving signals indicative of rotation of a bottom hole assembly (BHA) of the drill string; receiving signals indicative of the torque experience by the BHA; determining from the received signals an average slipping torque and a maximum sticking torque; determining a friction ratio based on the maximum sticking torque and the average slipping torque; and generating an indication that the friction ratio exceeds a limit.
Patent GB-2502695-A (GB)
Title: Drop door seal assembly
Inventor: CLARKE RUSSELL
IPC: E06B7/21
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a drop door seal 10 for a door 12, and comprises an elongate sealing portion 16 supported within a downwardly open channel and movable vertically between an extended position and a retracted position by way of a first actuator 26 and a second actuator 28. The actuators are connected by respective actuator arms 34, 36 to a pivotable spindle (38 figure 4), whereby movement of the first actuator results in opposite movement of the second actuator. The drop door seal has respective coupling means for connecting the actuator arms of the first and second actuators to opposite ends of the spindle. Each respective coupling means has a spigot (70, 72 figure 4) and cooperating socket (78, 80 figure 4) rotatably connecting the respective actuator arm to the spindle. The sockets have bores 84 and a transverse openings ( 86 figure 4) wherein the bore has a larger diameter than the transverse opening. The spigot is inserted through the transverse opening of the socket into the bore and inhibited from disengagement by the smaller transverse opening.
Patent GB-2498697-A (GB)
Title: Flow measurement
Inventor: SINGFIELD CHRISTIAN ROBERT
IPC: E21B21/08
Filed: 2011-11-08
Abstract: The volumetric rate of flow out of a flow line (4) of a bell nipple (2) is a function of the pressure of the head of liquid (7) above the threshold of the intersection of the vertical pipe (3) and the flow line (4). A pressure which is related to that pressure is measured by a pressure transducer (10) which is mounted below the threshold. Density of the fluid (7) is inferred by using the measured pressure as an input to a trained neural network.
Patent GB-2502922-A (GB)
Title: Imaging device, management device, and video monitoring system
Inventor: MARUTA SATOSHI
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2011-09-01
Abstract: [Problem] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an imaging device that can efficiently record video data between a plurality of imaging devices or between an imaging device and a recording device. [Solution] A video monitoring system provided with an imaging device (1-1 to 4-4) disposed in a railroad car or the like, a network switch (W1 to w4), a video display device (H1, H2), a management device (K), and other components, wherein the conditions inside a vehicle are monitored by video, the video data is recorded in a recording medium mounted installed in the imaging device, and a recording medium of another imaging device is shared in order to optimize the interval for replacing the recording medium or removing the video data.
Patent GB-2518387-A (GB)
Title: Electronic circuit production
Inventor: MILES ANTHONY
IPC: C25F3/14
Filed: 2013-09-19
Abstract: An electrolytic etching and/or deposition system comprises a container for an electrolyte 42, means for moving a continuous section of substrate 40 through the electrolyte and first and second electrodes 58, 55 respectively arranged to be in electrical contact with the electrolyte and with the substrate. The second electrode may be arranged to be in electrical contact with the substrate via the means for moving the substrate, which preferably comprises a feed roller 55. The polarities of the electrodes are preferably reversible. A system for continuous circuit fabrication comprises the system of the invention (12, figure 1) and one or more of means for storing and dispensing the substrate, means for laminating the substrate (1), means for printing the substrate, means for optical inspection of the substrate (4), means for photolithography of the substrate (6), means for drying the substrate, means for developing the substrate (8), means for washing the substrate (10) and means for electroplating the substrate. Also disclosed are methods of electrolytic etching and electrolytic deposition.
Patent GB-2519758-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for processing of food items
Inventor: LOESER ULRICH
IPC: A23G7/02
Filed: 2013-10-29
Abstract: A method for solidifying chocolate or an item comprising chocolate, involves depositing or forming the item within one of a plurality of temperature-controlled chambers 8 at a loading station 5 of a process line 1 and controlling the temperature in the chamber 8 over a treatment period to solidify the chocolate within the chamber 8 according to a temperature profile as the temperature-controlled chamber 8 is conveyed to an unloading station 6. The solid chocolate based item is removed and the temperature-controlled chamber 8 returned to the loading station 5. In the event of a stoppage upstream or downstream of the solidification stage, the temperature- controlled chambers may be halted or stored in an offline holding arrangement whilst solidification proceeds within each chamber independently, reducing loss or recycle of product.
Patent GB-2509580-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for affixing lamp to safety helmet, using non-metallic fastenings
Inventor: PRATLEY DAVID
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2013-10-30
Abstract: A bracket 100 adapted to fix a lamp to a safety helmet 200, the bracket comprisinga main body (102, fig.1) including a channel arrangement (116, fig.1) for, in use, receiving a bracket-fitting portion of a lamp, the channel arrangement at least partially formed of flexible material, andat least one fixing arrangement 202a, 202b, 202c for fixing the bracket to the safety helmet; the fixing arrangement comprising a polymer push fastener and an elastomer gasket for providing a seal between the fastener and the bracket. The flexible material may be non corrosive, such as spring steel. The fastener I preferably made of nylon and is threaded, and the gasket may be formed of rubber. The helmet may further comprise a loop arrangement at the rear of a helmet, for holding a cable of a lamp.
Patent GB-2520067-A (GB)
Title: Gas inlet system for isotope ratio spectrometer
Inventor: SCHLUTER HANS-JURGEN
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2013-11-08
Abstract: A gas inlet system 20 for an isotope ratio spectrometer 1 comprises a first supply of analyte gas 9, 11, and a variable volume reservoir 5. A first analyte gas supply line is provided between the first supply of analyte gas and the variable volume reservoir for selectively supplying the analyte gas to the variable volume reservoir. A reservoir supply line is provided for supplying the contents of the variable volume reservoir to the spectrometer. The reservoirs internal volume may be controllably adjusted at a pre-determined rate to generate a defined flow of analyte gas or mixture to or from the reservoir. Analyte gas and carrier gas may be taken up by the reservoir on increasing the reservoirs internal volume and then expelled from the reservoir to the spectrometer on decreasing the reservoirs internal volume. The variable volume reservoir may be a syringe (fig 5), bag (fig 8), or bellows (figs 6 and 7). The system may be used in Isotope ratio optical spectrometry (IROS) or isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS).
Patent GB-2513245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in surgical instruments
Inventor: MEREDITH NEIL
IPC: A61C1/08
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-held surgical instrument with an orientation determining unit that determining the orientation of the instrument, and an indicator to provide an indication of the orientation to a user. The orientation determining unit may determine the orientation of the instrument with respect to one, two or three axes. The orientation determining unit may include a magnetometer, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, as an micro-electromechanical system. The indicator may be visual, audio or haptic means. The instrument may have a memory to store data about the orientations of the instrument. The instrument is used to prepare an osteotomy for dental implants by determining and indicating the orientation of drills.
Patent GB-2518290-A (GB)
Title: Inflow control device with adjustable orifice and production string having the same
Inventor: NGUYEN NELSON P
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: An inflow control device laterally insertable in a wall of a tubular, the inflow control device includes a plug shaped body having a first section and a second section, the first section having an orifice accessible to an interior of the tubular and the second section having an opening accessible to an exterior of the tubular, the orifice in fluid communication with the opening; and a selectable insert insertable into the orifice, the insert having an inner periphery providing a flow path between the exterior and interior of the tubular. Also, included is a production string and adjustable orifice inflow control device combination.
Patent GB-2519404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to visors
Inventor: MARSHALL IAN
IPC: G02C7/10
Filed: 2014-08-11
Abstract: Visor for enhancing contrast of display and ambient lightA glare visor 13 for reducing ambient light intensity perceived by a wearer viewing a head-up display 3 employing display light 7 including a given wavelength(s) of light. The visor includes a visor body comprising optically transparent material which is partially absorbing of light of visible wavelengths, reducing the intensity of ambient light transmitted to the wearer. A transparent optical coating 12 is formed upon a surface of the visor body which is preferentially transmissive of light of a subrange of wavelengths, including the wavelength(s) of display light. This permits a perceived enhancement of contrast between display light 7 relative to ambient light 8. The subrange of wavelengths is preferably between 500 and 600 nm. The visor body may be colour tinted, and formed of polycarbonate or plastics material containing a light absorbing pigment or dye. The coating may be multi layered. Also claimed is a helmet comprising such a glare visor.
Patent GB-2520125-A (GB)
Title: Tank having an inclined partition provided at its ends with through-holes for continuous supply of a supply liquid to a turbine engine
Inventor: GOUELLEC GILLES LE
IPC: F16N19/00
Filed: 2014-09-02
Abstract: The liquid supply tank 1 suitable for use with a turbine engine, which comprises a first compartment 1a having an inlet 10, a first outlet 20 and a second outlet 30 located according to a first direction (I), similar to a height of the tank, with respect to the first outlet so that the second outlet is closer to the bottom of the tank than the first outlet; a second compartment 1b; a partition 40 separating the first compartment and the second compartment, having a first end 40a and second end 40b, at least one first through-hole 52 located near the first end and at least one second through-hole 54 located closer to the second end than the first end; wherein the second end is closer to the bottom of the tank than the first end, the partition is inclined from the first end to the second in the first direction in the direction of the first outlet to the second outlet. The supply tank allows for a continuous supply of liquid when under zero gravity (as shown in figures 2a-2f).
Patent GB-2514718-A (GB)
Title: Handover with carrier aggregation
Inventor: VELDE HIMKE VAN DER
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2010-05-11
Abstract: A method for user equipment measurement in a wireless network in which a cell and a carrier frequency may be configured as a component carrier, and in which at least two component carriers may be aggregated for communication is described. It comprises: configuring the user equipment before handover to perform a measurement linked to a first measurement identification, the measurement comparing a quantity at a first carrier frequency configured as the primary component carrier with a quantity at a second carrier frequency at a neighbour frequency of the first carrier frequency; and dependent upon handover and upon the second carrier frequency being configured as the primary or secondary component carrier after handover, re-configuring the user equipment to perform a measurement linked to the first measurement identification, comparing a quantity at the second carrier frequency configured as the primary or secondary component carrier with a quantity at the first carrier frequency. Re-configuring the user equipment preferably comprises swapping the first carrier frequency to a component carrier of a serving cell after handover, and may comprise autonomous swapping from a source to a target node of at least one of: component carriers; any measurement identity; a linked inter-frequency measurement for which a neighbouring frequency becomes a serving frequency.
Patent GB-2527617-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressing
Inventor: COTTON STEPHEN
IPC: A61L15/20
Filed: 2014-10-20
Abstract: A wound dressing comprising an absorbent body 110 that is laminated to, or is in intimate contact with, a perforated film 120 comprising one or more benefit agents e.g. manuka honey, wherein the film 120, in use, is exposed to a wound to which the dressing is applied, such that exudates from the wound passes through the perforations 125 in the film 120 and is absorbed by the absorbent body 110, and wherein the film 120 dissolves upon exposure to wound exudates, thereby releasing the one or more benefit agents. In another aspect a solid dissolvable film comprising a polymeric carrier material and from about 25% to about 75% w/w honey is described.
Patent GB-2520431-A (GB)
Title: An improved support device for use in a wellbore and a method for deploying a barrier in a wellbore
Inventor: MURRAY JOHN KENNETH FRASER
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2014-11-07
Abstract: A downhole support device 200 adapted to be run into the wellbore 202 through or on a workstring 204. The device 200 comprises an inflatable 206 for filling with cement or other fluid, detachably connected 222 to the workstring 204, and an inflation valve 210. When filled, the inflatable 206 expands so as to plug the borehole. The inflation valve 210 is preferably a slide valve, which is opened by applying sufficient pressure. The inflatable also features a non-return valve 270 to prevent deflation, a relief valve 268 to prevent excess pressure within the inflatable and a safety valve 272 to protect the relief valve from damage. The device also features retractable engaging elements, which connect to the workstring to prevent premature disconnection. The inflatable may have a burst preventing sheath 216 and be filled with a catalyst for speeding up hardening of the packer. Also included is a method for using the packer to form a barrier in a borehole (e.g. oil well).