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Patent GB-2502490-A (GB)
Title: Floor cleaning machine
Inventor: PUTT NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: A47L11/30
Filed: 2012-02-09
Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of floor cleaning machines such as scrubber-dryers which are equipped with a liquid collection device such as a squeegee chamber for sucking air-entrained liquid from the floor surface. The invention provides a floor cleaning machine (10) having a floor-facing work head (18) which is rotatable about a generally vertical axis (35), which machine is provided with a floor-facing elongate liquid collector (24) which is adapted to swing about a generally vertical axis (35), wherein a fluid conduit extends between the liquid collector and a liquid collection vessel, and a suction motor is provided to draw air-entrained liquid from the liquid collector via the conduit to the collection vessel, wherein a portion of the fluid conduit extending from the liquid collector comprises a rigid generally tubular member (30) which extends in a horizontal direction generally towards the swing axis (35) of the liquid collector and the rigid tubular member is attached at one end region (31,32) directly or indirectly to the liquid collector so as to cantilever therefrom with a distal end (36,37) of the rigid tubular member is disposed above the work head and offset from the work head rotation axis (35) and disposed inside the work head outer circumference and is characterised in that the distal end (36,37)of the rigid tubular member is connected to a flexible tubular conduit (38) which communicates with the collection vessel, the flexible tubular conduit permitting swinging of the distal end (36,37) of the tubular member in response to swinging of the liquid collector (24). In a preferred arrangement said rigid tubular member distal end is disposed at a location (X,Y,W) which is radially spaced from the work head rotation axis less than it is radially spaced from the work head outer circumference.
Patent GB-2520478-A (GB)
Title: Determining a status of a well construction process
Inventor: HAMMERVOLD MARVIN
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2013-10-29
Abstract: There is described a method of determining a status of a well construction process, and associated apparatus. In particular embodiments, there are provided predicted or planned process data associated with at least one predicted condition or operationplanned to be performed in the well construction process, and performed process data associated with at least one operation actually performed in the well construction process may be provided. The performed process data and the predicted or planned process data can then be processed to produce a well construction chart on a digital display device, and the chart used to determine the status of the well constructionprocess.
Patent GB-2521460-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a multi-layer anodic coating
Inventor: DUFFY BRENDAN
IPC: C25D11/12
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layer anodic coating comprises the steps of placing a metal in a first electrolytic solution and applying a current to form a first anodic layer having a barrier region, reducing the applied current to cause a reduction in thickness of the barrier region and placing the metal in a second electrolytic solution and applying a current to form a second anodic layer. The method may further comprise the step of sealing an interface between the first and second anodic layers. The first and second layers may be phosphoric acid and sulphuric acid layers respectively. A coating or adhesive, preferably a sol-gel, may be applied to the phosphoric acid layer. An aluminium component comprises the multi-layer anodic coating of the invention. Also disclosed is a multi-layer anodic coating comprising duplex anodic structure comprising phosphoric acid and sulphuric acid anodic layers comprising pores having a diameter in the range 50 to 100 nm and 10 to 25 nm respectively.
Patent GB-2523598-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining the position of a client device
Inventor: WEBB TOBY
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-02-28
Abstract: A method for determining the position of a client device is disclosed herein. The client device comprises a display screen and a front-facing camera for capturing images of objects which the display screen faces. The method comprises the steps of: determining a first estimate of the position of the client device 100 using positioning signals; using the front-facing camera to capture an image 200; acquiring object-shape data 400 representative of the shape of objects within an area, wherein the first estimate of the position of the client device is within the area; comparing the image with the object-shape data 500 to establish a match associated with a second estimate of the position of the client device ; and outputting a position 600 for the client device based on the second estimate. Processing the image can involve identifying parts of the image that are sky and non-sky, and enhancing the distinction between the sky and non-sky. The non-sky part can further be identified as a non-building object, excluded from any comparison, and replaced by either sky or building based on a prediction of what lies behind the non-building object.
Patent GB-2509865-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with stabilization member
Inventor: YOU KUEYOUNG
IPC: A61F13/47
Filed: 2011-11-08
Abstract: The present application discloses and claims an absorbent article which utilizes a stabilizing member within the article having a design which is intended to reduce the amount of vertical bunching of the product when the product is subjected to lateral compressive forces as are commonly exerted by a wearer during use of the article.
Patent GB-2527315-A (GB)
Title: Error detection in motion estimation
Inventor: FISHWICK STEVEN JOHN
IPC: H04N19/587
Filed: 2014-06-17
Abstract: Error detection in a motion estimation system having an image divided into a plurality of estimation blocks 1110 and indication blocks 1110. Each indicator block is associated with an initial indicator value and each estimation block has an associated motion vector 1100. The location of the estimation block 1150 and its associated motion vector 1120 define an indicator block 1140 and the indicator value attached to the block is modified D. The indicator values are analysed to determine a motion estimation error and error concealment is performed. An indication block with an unmodified indicator value may indicate a motion estimation error. Preferably the image is an interpolated frame inserted between two video frames and the motion vectors are double ended or bi-directional vectors pointing to the next and previous frames. The indicator values may indicate whether collocated blocks in adjacent frames occur as source or target blocks for motion vectors of macroblocks in the current interpolated image and an error is deduced at blocks which do not occur as a source or a destination. These blocks are likely to have occlusions 1000 causing erroneous vectors 1120 to be used for interpolation and causing an undesirable flickering or strobing.
Patent GB-2530006-A (GB)
Title: Low power lighting
Inventor: STEWART ROBERT
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2014-07-10
Abstract: Four LEDs, or groups of LEDs 3,4,5,6, are mounted facing outwards 7, or towards the area to be illuminated 8, at 90 degree angles to each other on a printed circuit board 1.The lights are flickered on and off sequentially to spin a beam of light through a wide area at a frequency fast enough so that due to visual persistence the lights appear to be constantly on. A frequency of 40hz would be sufficient for this purpose. The printed circuit board may have a hole 2 in the centre to allow it to be mounted on a pole or walking stick. A diffuser 9 may be used for visual safety. The device may be powered by a solar panel and may have a USB port for charging other devices.
Patent GB-2520797-A (GB)
Title: Football training apparatus
Inventor: MITCHELL EDDIE
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2014-08-21
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for football training comprises a circular wall 100 having an inward facing surface 110 to provide rebound for a football 50. Multiple target indications 200 are provided at angular locations around the circular wall. The apparatus further includes a control system 210, for activating a series of the target indications, and a monitoring system 220 for determining an angular location of an impact between the football and the inward facing surface. The apparatus is configured to compare the angular location of the impact with the angular location of the target. The circular wall may further be disassembled, comprise a ceiling and have a radius between 3 and 8 meters. The target indications may comprise lights of different colours that can be activated individually or simultaneously to provide either, extended targets or multiple targets. Adjacent lights may also be activated in turn to provide moving targets. Targets are controlled by the control system and may be activated by an audio output from a speaker system. The monitoring system may only detect impact between the ball and the inward facing surface, or it may continuously track the ball.
Patent GB-2538224-A (GB)
Title: Clock regulation apparatus
Inventor: MATTHEW ROBERT BEAN
IPC: G04C3/027
Filed: 2015-04-02
Abstract: Clock regulation apparatus 20 for a pendulum clock, the apparatus 20 comprising an electromagnet 30 which is selectively engagable with the pendulum 10 of the clock substantially at the maximum extent of swing of the pendulum 10, to prevent the pendulum 10 from swinging for a required period of time.
Patent GB-2528578-A (GB)
Title: Image forming apparatus
Inventor: IWADATE SHINNOSUKE
IPC: G06K15/14
Filed: 2015-07-10
Abstract: A printer/photocopier includes two photosensitive drums, one for forming a colour toner image and one for forming a black toner image, 101k and a transfer member, 130, onto which the black and colour toner images are transferred. A mechanism is used to move the transfer member between being in contact with both drums, to only being in contact with the black toner drum. An operating portion (e.g. a touch screen or buttons) is used to receive the users instructions. Such instructions include whether to print in a full colour or a monochrome mode. The image forming apparatus predicts when the print command is imminent and moves the intermediate transfer member to be in contact with the correct drums in accordance with colour mode that has been selected. This may reduce initialisation time before printing. The colour drum may comprise at least one of a drum for forming a yellow toner image, 101y, a drum for forming a magenta toner image, 101m, or a drum for forming a cyan toner image, 101c.
Patent GB-2542756-A (GB)
Title: Balance training wheel
Inventor: JAMES ALEXANDER LONG
IPC: B62M1/10
Filed: 2015-08-13
Abstract: An arrangement of Bicycle Wheel for the purposes of stabilizing a bicycle with a gyroscopic effect. A flywheel 3 is mounted between first 1 and second covers 2, at least one of which supports the rime 4a which engages tyre 4. The housing 1, 2, may engage a hollow shaft 6 which is mounted on an axle 5 by bearings 7. The wheel may include an electric motor to instigate rotation in the flywheel, by engaging a surface of the flywheel 3 with a frusto-conical wheel, which may have a soft elastomer or polymer surface. The motive means may be held against the surface of the flywheel 3 by a sping. The flywheel 3 may be removed by removing one cover 1, 2, and disengaging a bolt or clip.
Patent GB-2541921-A (GB)
Title: Restraint
Inventor: ARAN LACKEY
IPC: E05B75/00
Filed: 2015-09-04
Abstract: A restraint for positioning around the wrists of an individual comprising an elongate piece of material having a first length for positioning around a first wrist and a second length for positioning around a second wrist, the first length longer than the second. The restraint comprises a joint between the first and second lengths of material, and first and second retainers. A first loop 14a of the elongate material is formed between the first retainer and the joint when the first length is threaded through the first retainer and an excess portion is releasably secured to the outside surface of the first loop. A second loop 14b is formed between the second retainer and the joint when the second length is threaded through the second retainer and an excess portion of the second length is releasably securable to the outside surface of the second loop and also overlaps with and releasably securable to the excess portion of the first length on the outside surface of the first loop and to overlap with and be releasably securable to a portion of itself on the outside surface of the second loop. Also described is a method for manufacturing the restraint.
Patent GB-2543771-A (GB)
Title: Novel safe
Inventor: WILLIAM DAVID GRAY
IPC: E05G1/02
Filed: 2015-10-27
Abstract: A lockable container with a ground engaging anchor comprising a container having a base 20 and a lid 30, and a ground screw 10 having a screw head 12 and a ground engaging tail 11. The base of the container has securement means 26, 13 to secure the screw head 12 to the base 20, and the lid has a lock 32 to secure the lid to the base. Preferably the base has a raised profile 23 with a recess to receive the screw head 12, and the screw head 12 is secured via a pin 26 that passes though the raised profile 23 and the screw head 12. The lock 32 of the lid may engage with the raised profile 23 in the base. To prevent the base 20 rotating once the ground screw 10 has been engaged with the ground and the base secured to the ground screw 10, ground engaging pegs 28 may be passed through the apertures in the base 29 and engage with the ground at an angle.
Patent GB-2546066-A (GB)
Title: Protection assembly for an elongate member deployed underwater
Inventor: ANDREW MICHAEL SMITH
IPC: H02G1/10
Filed: 2015-12-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a protection assembly for mounting in an underwater support structure, such as the leg of a wind turbine. One aspect of the invention relates to a protection assembly having a portion for releasable engagement with a pulling clamp. The protection assembly comprises at least one bend protection device 20a coupled to a retaining device 18, which together provide a through going passage for receiving an elongate member which is to be protected. Installation of the protection assembly comprises grasping an end portion of the protection assembly with a releasable clamp connected to a pulling line. Another aspect relates to a protection assembly having means to engage an opening. The support structure 12 has an opening 16 through which the elongate member is passed, and the retaining device is configured to be received in the opening in the support structure and to engage with the support structure to resist subsequent withdrawal from it, for example using captive balls on ramps. A third aspect relates to a polymer bend stiffener with couplings for further bend stiffeners at both ends. The couplings may be suitable for a locking dog.
Patent GB-2546310-A (GB)
Title: Melt-formed inorganic fibres
Inventor: GARY ANTHONY JUBB
IPC: C03C13/06
Filed: 2016-01-15
Abstract: An apparatus for forming melt-formed fibres comprises: a source of molten material; a spinning head comprising one or more rotors (2, fig 3); at least one rotor being configured to receive molten material from the source of molten material at a region 23 of the rotor to which melt is delivered. A plurality of nozzles (14, fig 4) or slots is disposed around at least part of the rotors to supply a stream of gas. A conveyor is disposed to receive fibres produced from the molten material. A barrier (4, fig 3) is located between the spinning head and the conveyor, with an upper edge lying below a horizontal line 22 lying in a first vertical plane 17 including the axis of rotation of at least one rotor of the one or more rotors and intersecting the intersection of the axis of rotation with a second vertical plane 18 orthogonal to the first vertical plane and including a vertical line 20 through the region, the included angle θ between the horizontal line and a line 21 in the first vertical plane joining the upper edge of the barrier and the intersection of the horizontal line and axis of rotation being in the range 40º to 85º. A mass of melt-formed biosoluble fibres is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2538372-A (GB)
Title: Protective coating for a substrate
Inventor: XU ZHIYUE
IPC: C09D7/48
Filed: 2014-09-03
Abstract: A coating having a gradient composite structure, applied to a substrate, which may be a disposable tool. The gradient composite comprises a bonding component and an erosion and/or corrosion resistant component. When applied to a disposable tool, such as a ball and seat assembly in a downhole environment, the coating enhances the performance of disintegrable materials used in such tools. The coating may be configured to expire at the end of a selected duration, allowing the underlying material to disintegrate.
Patent GB-2538168-A (GB)
Title: Rapid assemble coupler
Inventor: PAUL ALDRIDGE
IPC: F16B2/18
Filed: 2016-04-29
Abstract: A rapid assemble coupler 1 for coupling together at least two non-overlapping elements comprises a first member 2 and an opposing second member 3. A rod 4 passes through the first member 2 and connected, in use, to the second member 3. A cam 5 is pivotably attached to the rod 4 and may be operated by a lever 7. In use, rotation of the cam 5 causes the first member 2 to be translated towards the second member 3 thereby clamping each element between the first and second members 2, 3.
Patent GB-2552646-A (GB)
Title: Information management system
Inventor: Keith Featonby
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A method of importing a document into an information processing system, comprises: scanning a first document page and a second document page into a file buffer, the scanned page files being stored in the buffer in a first file format such as bitmap format; processing asynchronously and/or in parallel the scanned page files and converting them into a second file format such as JPG format; collating the processed scanned page files into a composite output file in a third file format such as PDF; and storing the output file in memory associated with the system. In another embodiment a method of importing a document into the system comprises importing attachment(s) associated with an email. In another embodiment a method of providing a user with access to the system includes generating a user interface based on a user role determined from a biometric property of the user. In another embodiment a method of optimizing a query of a database includes replicating a database and denormalising the data stored in a second database. In another embodiment a method of providing client access to data stored in a remote database includes populating a cache.
Patent GB-2535965-A (GB)
Title: Seismic data acquisition with varying relative distance between multiple seismic vessels
Inventor: JACQUES PIERRE LEVEILLE
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2014-12-09
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to marine seismic prospecting, and in particular to seismic prospecting using multiple vessels. During acquisition of seismic data, a distance [D] between a first seismic vessel [110] and a second seismic vessel [120] may be adjusted according to a predefined function such that data is collected at a variety of offsets.
Patent GB-2552798-A (GB)
Title: Medical device
Inventor: BENT FAUERBY LARSEN
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2016-08-09
Abstract: A medical device e.g. syringe comprising a barrel 12, a needle holder 16, the needle holder 16 comprising an outer portion 30 connected to the barrel 12, an inner portion 32 comprising a needle 18, a breaking portion 34 connecting the inner portion 32 to the outer portion 34, and a spring 28 for retracting the needle 18 into the barrel 12. A plunger 22 movable within the barrel 12 towards the needle holder 16, a cutting element 26 projecting from the plunger 22, the cutting element 26 arranged to contact and break the breaking portion 34 of the needle holder 16 to allow the spring 28 to retract the needle 18 into the barrel 12 as the plunger 22 is retracted.
Patent GB-2556045-A (GB)
Title: Communication device
Inventor: DAVID GREENBERG
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2016-11-11
Abstract: A first communication device 5 comprises a peer-to-peer networking interface 7 arranged to establish a connection between the first communication device 5 and a second communication device via a peer-to-peer network. An audio input device 11 receives audio from a first user and a voice recognition module 13 initiates establishing the connection between the first communication device 5 and the second communication device based on an audio voice command received from the first user via the audio input device 11. The first communication device 5 further comprises a communication module 15 arranged to transmit, via the peer-to-­peer networking interface 7 to the second communication device, audio data based on the audio received from the first user via the audio input device 11. The first communication device 5 receives audio data from the second communication device, via the peer-to-peer networking interface 7 and outputs audio, via an audio output device 17, based on the received audio data.
Patent GB-2557203-A (GB)
Title: A capacitor component
Inventor: GEOFFREY HENFRYN OWEN
IPC: H02K11/00
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: A capacitor component 800 comprises: a housing 940 having first and second portions 980,983 which extend around an aperture, the second portion 983 connecting the first and second ends 981,982 of the first portion 980; one or more capacitor elements 920 which are housed in a section of the first portion 980 of the housing 940; a first busbar 900 and a second busbar 910 which extend around both sections 980,983 of the housing 940, are electrically connected to respective conductive layers of the capacitor element(s) 920 and each have a respective power supply terminal 950,960. Also disclosed is an electric motor or generator which comprises: a stator having two coil sets; the above capacitor component 800; and two control devices each arranged to connect one of the coil sets to the capacitor component. By requiring the second portion 983 of the housing 940 to only house the busbars 900,910 and not the capacitor components, the second portion can be made thinner allowing for coolant conduits (261, figure 2).
Patent GB-2558662-A (GB)
Title: Gas compressor cleaning
Inventor: LARS BRENNE
IPC: F04D29/70
Filed: 2017-01-17
Abstract: A method of cleaning deposited solid material from a fouled portion of a gas compressor 6 of a gas processing system 1 in situ, by supplying a liquid cleaning agent to a compressor inlet, a portion thereof remaining in liquid state as it passes through the compressor, and recovering from the compressor outlet a fluid containing removed solid material, thus preventing its advance further downstream. Preferably the gas compressed is a hydrocarbon gas and the liquid cleaning agent is a hydrocarbon liquid produced from the system itself. The liquid may be injected into the gas compressor inlet at a high pressure via a supply valve 8, coming from the liquid phase output of a separator 10 located downstream of the compressor. A cooler (28, fig. 2) may be placed between the compressor outlet and the separator to cool the fluid exiting the gas compressor and cause liquid to condense. An additional separator 3 may be present upstream of the compressor, its gas phase output being supplied to the compressor. Alternatively, there may be only one upstream separator (44, fig. 3), the fluid output of the compressor being recirculated thereto during cleaning via an anti-surge line (51, fig. 3).