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Patent GB-2547624-A (GB)
Title: RF transmitter and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: Michael James Parker
IPC: H03K3/537
Filed: 2015-11-25
Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) transmitter, comprising a Tesla transformer and an LC oscillator, said Tesla transformer comprising inner and outer conductors(10, 20), said inner conductor (20) comprising a generally tubular magnetic core (22) carrying a conductive member (22a) on its outer surface and said outer conductor (10) comprising a generally tubular magnetic core (13) carrying a conductive member (12) on its inner surface, said LC oscillator including a secondary winding module (40) comprising a generally tubular body (41) carrying a conductive coil (42) on its outer surface, said inner conductor (20), outer conductor (10) and secondary winding module (40) being arranged in a substantially concentric nested configuration such that said inner conductor (20) is located within said secondary winding module (40) and said secondary winding module (40) is located within said outer conductor (10), wherein a first portion (45) of relatively high permittivity dielectric material is provided between said conductive member (22a) of said inner conductor (20) and said conductive coil (42) and a second portion (33) of relatively high permittivity dielectric material is provided between said conductive coil (42) and said conductive member (12) of said outer conductor (10).
Patent GB-2535346-A (GB)
Title: Methods for enhancing propped fracture conductivity
Inventor: PHILIP D NGUYEN
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2013-11-11
Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to methods of treating a subterranean formations that provide enhanced fracture conductivity over other methods. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method can include obtaining or providing a composition including a tackifier. The composition can have a viscosity less than about 20 cP. The method can include placing the composition in a subterranean formation downhole. The method can also include fracturing the subterranean formation with the composition.
Patent GB-2548882-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injectors
Inventor: Frederic Bichon
IPC: F02M69/46
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: A fuel injector 20 for supplying fuel to a fuel combustion engine, the fuel injector 20 comprising an injector body 21 adapted to receive an injector assembly and supply fuel thereto, and a backleak nipple 23a communicating with an internal chamber of the injector body 21, the backleak nipple 23a being connected to a backleak pipe 24 via a backleak connector 23 for returning excess fuel to a low pressure fuel tank. The fuel injector 20 comprises a support mechanism 25 adapted to bias the backleak pipe 24 towards the injector body 21, and fix it in a predetermined position thereon. The arrangement aims to make an efficient use of space in packaging the backleak arrangement.
Patent GB-2548886-A (GB)
Title: Sensor, method of forming a sensor and use thereof
Inventor: JONATHAN BEHRENDT
IPC: G01N27/414
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: A method of forming a sensor comprising a single layer or multilayer structure 100, a fluorinated layer 113 having a fluorinated surface on the structure, and a receptor 115 having a fluorinated group 117 on the fluorinated surface, the method comprising treating the fluorinated surface with a surfactant and depositing the receptor 115 having a fluorinated group 117 onto the fluorinated surface from a formulation comprising one or more solvents in which the receptor is dissolved or dispersed. The sensor may be an electrical sensor such as a thin film transistor or an optical sensor. The fluorinated group may be a fluoropolymer such as PTFE. The receptor may bind to target analyte in a solution to be analysed.
Patent GB-2538366-A (GB)
Title: Motion arrangement
Inventor: ANTHONY RICHARD GLOVER
IPC: G09B9/12
Filed: 2016-04-01
Abstract: A motion arrangement for a vehicle simulator or for moving a load with six degrees of freedom is disclosed. The motion arrangement comprises struts 4, 5, 6, 7, each being (i) rotatably attached to a respective primary sled 8, 11, 12, 13 and (ii) slidably and rotatably attached to the load 1. A pair of intermediate links 24, 25 are attached respectively to two struts 4, 5 and secondary sleds 9, 10. The intermediate links are attached to the struts at a location between their respective sleds and the load and thus movement of the pair of the intermediate links causes the associated struts to pivot, in turn imparting motion onto the load. In preferred embodiments, a strut may be a wishbone arrangement or a single strut. The sleds may be motor driven and movable along tracks 2, 3 and in further preferred embodiments, a primary and secondary sled may be connected to each other by an elastic means in order to partially support the weight of the load.
Patent GB-2549308-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for machining components of gas turbine engines
Inventor: JAMES KELL
IPC: F01D15/06
Filed: 2016-04-13
Abstract: Apparatus for machining (e.g. repairing) a gas turbine engine component (turbine rotor blade, NGV, compressor aerofoil, etc.), the apparatus comprising: a flexible pipe 12 having first 20 and second 22 ends and a conduit 24 for receiving a fluid (e.g. compressed air); one or more first actuators 14 (e.g. cables or inflatable members) enabling the first end to be re-positioned relative to the second end: a turbine 16 adjacent to first end, receiving fluid from the conduit; and a tool head 18 coupled to the first end of the flexible pipe, the tool head comprising: a fastener 30 arranged to fasten to a tool and to receive torque from the turbine. The turbine may be positioned within the tool head or the flexible pipe. The tool head may comprise a first tool head part (181, figure 4) fixed in position to a second tool head part (182) at a non-zero angle between their longitudinal axes. The tool head may further comprise a joint (40, figure 5) between the tool head parts. One or more second actuators (42) may enable the second tool head part to be rotated relative to the first.
Patent GB-2534754-A (GB)
Title: 3D Display panel with effect of depth of field, and display method therefor
Inventor: XIANGYANG XU
IPC: G02B30/30
Filed: 2014-01-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a 3D display panel with an effect of depth of field, and a display method therefor. The 3D display panel comprises: a substrate (12), a thin film transistor array (14) formed on the substrate (12), a first organic light emitting layer (16) formed on the thin film transistor array (14), an insulation layer (17) formed on the thin film transistor array (14) and the first organic light emitting layer (16), a second organic light emitting layer (18) formed on the insulation layer (17), and a cathode layer (19) formed on the second organic light emitting layer (18) and the insulation layer (17). The first organic light emitting layer (16) and the second organic light emitting layer (18) are disposed in a staggered manner. The first organic light emitting layer (16) is used for displaying a foreground picture, the second organic light emitting layer (18) is used for displaying a background picture, and then, the foreground picture is separated from the background picture, so as to achieve a 3D display effect.
Patent GB-2540459-A (GB)
Title: Baffle apparatus and method
Inventor: CHRIS ROBERTS
IPC: B60K15/077
Filed: 2016-05-24
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a baffle 1 for a fluid storage vessel 2, for reducing sloshing or splashing of fuel in a vehicle fuel tank. The baffle includes at least one cell (Fig.2,6) which is open at an upper end (Fig.3,7) and a lower end (Fig.3,8).The at least one cell comprises a sidewall (Fig.3,9) composed of a plurality of panels (Fig.3,10). Adjacent panels in the sidewall are connected to each other by one or more hinge to enable the at least one cell to be collapsed or nested for installation of the baffle in the fluid storage vessel. The hinges may be living hinges. The baffle may be made from a resilient material. The baffle may be fixed to the vessel once it has been inserted into the vessel and expanded. The disclosure also relates to a fluid storage vessel incorporating a baffle; to a vehicle V; and to a method of installing a baffle in a fuel tank.
Patent GB-2542230-A (GB)
Title: An agricultural implement, a locking mechanism and an engagement mechanism therefor
Inventor: ARTHUR PHILIP HARVEY BROCK
IPC: A01B73/06
Filed: 2016-06-14
Abstract: An agricultural implement 1 comprises a drawbar 2; a left hand frame 6 and a right hand frame 7 each frame comprises a plurality of sub-frames 6a to 7e, each sub-frame supporting an axle supporting a roller, press or discs, each sub-frame being pivotally connected to an adjacent sub-frame so that in an open working configuration each of the frames may flex by virtue of adjacent sub-frames pivoting relative to each other, wherein each frame is pivotally connected at or towards, but remote from a proximal end to the drawbar and has at or towards a distal end one or more transport wheels 19a to 20b arranged to support a respective frame in the transport configuration, each frame further comprising a locking mechanism 17a to 18d arranged to lock adjacent sub-frames together and wherein the frames may be folded from the open working configuration to the closed transport configuration. Further inventions are disclosed in relation to locking mechanisms, a carriage on the drawbar and an engagement mechanism
Patent GB-2542265-A (GB)
Title: Shopping facility track system and method of routing motorized transport units
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 2016-08-12
Abstract: There is an elevated system of tracks 604 above the sales floor of a shop for motorized transport units 102 to move along. There can be vertical chutes 606 with two channels each from the tracks down to the sales floor along which the units move. The tracks can be wide enough for two units to pass each other. There can be elevated charging stations 608 which do not obstruct the tracks. The units can be controlled by a central computer system and relay their position back to it.
Patent GB-2553285-A (GB)
Title: A levelling system for a mobile object
Inventor: JONATHAN SCHOFIELD
IPC: E03D7/00
Filed: 2016-08-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a levelling system (Fig.1, 10) for a mobile object 50 having a platform 54, the levelling system comprising a level detector 20 adapted to sit on or parallel with said platform, wherein the level detector comprises at least one sensor (Fig.1, 24) to detect a level condition of the platform and a drive controller (Fig.1, 26) which communicates with the sensor in order to receive level condition information of the platform. The drive controller controls a drive system 56 in response to said level condition information. It is also claimed that the drive controller controls a drive motor or an engine management system according to the level condition. The drive system has a motor (Fig.4, 156) which drives rollers (Fig.4, 156a) that can engage with the wheels 55 of the mobile object. The mobile object may be a trailer, caravan, portable toilet, leisure vehicle or the like. The drive system may be remotely controlled using wireless communication technology. The levelling system may comprise at least one ramp or wedge 30.
Patent GB-2553301-A (GB)
Title: A trailer
Inventor: STUART DAVID WHARTON
IPC: B60P7/135
Filed: 2016-08-30
Abstract: A trailer 10 comprises a deck 12, a front wall 14 and side walls 16, 18 adjacent to and separated by the front wall 14. The trailer 10 further comprises a divider 20 extending from the front wall 14 and moveable between a dividing position (figure 1) and a non-dividing position (figure 2). In the dividing position, the divider 20 extends a distance from the front wall 14 to provide a barrier such that, in use, movement of a vehicle such as plant machinery supported on the deck 12 toward the front wall 14 is inhibited by abutment of the vehicle and the divider 20. Further, in the dividing position, the divider 20 defines an enclosure 22 between the divider 20, the deck 12, the front wall 14 and the two side walls 16, 18. This arrangement facilitates correct positioning of the vehicle on the trailer 10 and provides an enclosure 22 for accommodating articles such as accessories for the vehicle e.g. digger buckets, excavator breakers or rippers. The distance that the divider 20 extends from the front wall 14 may be variable by relatively slidable parts 20A, 20B with fixing means 21, 23. The divider 20 may comprise rails 28, 30 which may span between side walls 16, 18, releasably secured to receiving means 32.
Patent GB-2540061-A (GB)
Title: Pressure tank for a water heater in stainless steel, and also a method for manufacture of a pressure tank
Inventor: THOR FROLICH BRAATHEN
IPC: F24H1/18
Filed: 2015-02-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure tank in stainless steel to be used as a water heater. The tank is provided by two identical tank halves (12a, 12b; 14a, 14b). The two tank halves are joined about a common dividing plane (7) and have a longitudinal axis (26) that lies in the dividing plane (7) so that an extended tank is provided. The tank halves have welding flanges (22a, 22b) that are placed against each other in the joint dividing plane (7) and are joined together by welding or melting of the flanges (22a,22b) to a watertight tank. The plate thickness is calculated according to the maximum test pressure of the tank and not limited by the welding. An efficient welding of the internal welding seam (24), by placing the tank in a rig and rotating the tank, provides safe protection against corrosion in the weld.
Patent GB-2549160-A (GB)
Title: Image processing system and method
Inventor: PAUL JENNINGS
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2016-12-07
Abstract: A computer implemented method and image processing system comprising, receiving a users first image data (which includes anatomical features of the user), processing the first image data to show a representation of a first anatomical feature type within a first category of anatomical features overlaid on the first image data, receiving a user selection via scrolling between different feature types for the first category of features, and repeating this step of each of the other types of anatomical features. A second image data representing the user is processed by carrying out an instruction corresponding to the users determined anatomical feature category from an instructions database of image processing instructions corresponding to one of the anatomical feature types and displaying the processed second image data. The invention may be embodied as an augmented reality makeup program, which uses an image of the user to see how makeup would look and further provide step-by-step guides or tutorials for applying said makeup. Also claimed is a method and system which isolates and determines anatomical feature types instead of receiving a user selection and a method and system for resizing screens on a mobile device.
Patent GB-2542322-A (GB)
Title: Golf club with removable weight
Inventor: JOSHUA BOGGS
IPC: A63B60/54
Filed: 2015-06-18
Abstract: A golf club includes a golf club head having a sole, a crown, and a face. The golf club head defines a bore and a viewing window in communication with the bore. An elongate member is insertable within the bore and rotatable within the bore between a first angular position and a second angular position. The elongate member further includes a first indicia, and a second indicia, both disposed on a portion of a circumference of the elongate member. When the elongate member is in the first angular position, the first indicia is visible through the viewing window and the second indicia is blocked from view. When the elongate member is in the second angular position, the second indicia is visible through the viewing window and the first indicia is blocked from view.
Patent GB-2561256-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in a can system
Inventor: ANTONIO-MARCELLO COPPOLA
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2017-05-26
Abstract: A CAN device is provided with an encryption function (150) and a decryption function (152). The encryption function allows messages in CAN frames to be encrypted and put onto a CAN bus (127). The decryption function allow the messages on the CAN bus to be decrypted. The encryption and decryption functions share keys (153) which change over the course of time, either in response to a reset frame, a synchronization frame, the transmission of a predetermined number of frames, or after the expiry of a predetermined time period. Encryption is performed based on counter values of synchronized counters in each CAN device. Payload data and identity data in the CAN frames may also be scrambled using an encoding function.
Patent GB-2563668-A (GB)
Title: Dirt separator and vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LAURENT JAMES PETERS
IPC: B04C5/26
Filed: 2017-06-23
Abstract: A dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner comprises a first separation stage (20, fig 4) having a first dirt collection chamber (28, fig 4) for storing dirt removed by the first separation stage (20, fig 4), a second separation stage (22, fig 4) positioned downstream of the first separation stage (20, fig 4), the second separation stage (22, fig 4) having a second dirt collection chamber (30, fig 4) for storing dirt removed by the second separation stage (22, fig 4), a lid movable 32 between closed and open positions to selectively block and unblock an emptying aperture provided in the first dirt collection chamber (28, fig 4) and a latch mechanism 84 movable between securing and releasing configurations. The first and second dirt collection chambers (28, 30 fig 4) are movable relative to one another between first and second positions. The latch mechanism 84 is configured to secure the first and second dirt collection chambers (28, 30 fig 4) in the first position, and to secure the lid 32 in the closed position, when the latch mechanism 84 is in the in the securing configuration. The latch mechanism 84 is further arranged to allow the first and second dirt collection chambers (28, 30 fig 4) to move towards the second position and to allow the lid 32 to move towards the open position, when the latch mechanism 84 is in the releasing configuration.
Patent GB-2563834-A (GB)
Title: Wideband antenna array
Inventor: GIUSEPPE RUVIO
IPC: H01Q21/06
Filed: 2017-06-23
Abstract: An antenna array 10 or a method of making an antenna array, comprises a plurality of antenna elements 12 in a periodically distributed array wherein each antenna element comprises a shaped slot 32 for generating a non-linear polarisation signal. The shaped slot 32 may have first and second axis A1, A2 which are orthogonal to one another and where the length of the slot in the axial directions are substantially within the range 0.05 to 0.2 times the operating wavelength of the antenna and the ratio of the said lengths are about 1 to 2.5. The slot may be any suitable shape, such as: a polygon, diamond or a circle and a combination of the same or differently shaped slots may be used in a linear or two-dimensional planar array. The antenna array may be formed using printed circuit technology. A plurality of the antenna arrays 10 may be configured in different planes or in different directions and used within an antenna system. The antenna array or system may be used to detect a signal, measure the phase difference of arrival (PDoA) which is used to determine the angle of arrival of the said signal.
Patent GB-2553209-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for colouring a hand-moulded brick
Inventor: FRANCOIS ASSELBERGHS
IPC: B28B7/38
Filed: 2017-06-30
Abstract: A device for colouring a hand-moulded brick comprises a projection device 1 for projecting colourant onto one or more side walls of a cavity of a brick moulding tray 2 for moulding the brick. The colourant can be projected onto the side walls by a distribution elements (3, Figure 4) which can be located in the moulding cavity. Colourant, may be stored in a reservoir from which it may be metered into a metering pot from where it may be blown towards blowing openings (10, Figure 5) of holding a element (9) via lines between an applicator and blowing openings (10). The colourant may be powder and the walls of the tray may be wetted to allow the colorant to adhere to the walls then transfer to the clay during moulding. A tilting arrangement allows distribution element (3) to be tilted during colourant application to enable application of colourant to the entire surface area of the side faces of the moulding tray cavity.
Patent GB-2552093-A (GB)
Title: Simulating the effects of rupture disk failure on annular fluid expansion in sealed and open annuli
Inventor: ZHENGCHUN LIU
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2015-05-07
Abstract: A method for simulating the effects of rupture disk failure on annular fluid expansion in sealed and open annuli to mitigate annular pressure buildup in a wellbore comprises the steps of: determining whether an internal region or an external region for a pair of casing string annuli is open; and calculating at least one of an adjusted internal annular pressure buildup and an adjusted external annular pressure buildup for at least one of the internal annular region and the external annular region of the casing string annuli.
Patent GB-2551669-A (GB)
Title: Physically guided rapid evaporative ionisation mass spectrometry ("Reims")
Inventor: STEVEN DEREK PRINGLE
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2016-03-07
Abstract: A method is disclosed comprising obtaining physical or other non-mass spectrometric data from one or more regions of a target using a probe (20). The physical or other non-mass spectrometric data may be used to determine one or more regions of interest of the target. An ambient ionisation ion source (1) may then used to generate an aerosol, smoke or vapour (5) from one or more regions of the target.
Patent GB-2560397-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover device
Inventor: PHRIXOS PRODROMOU
IPC: E06B7/36
Filed: 2017-09-11
Abstract: The device comprises first and second elongate bodies 2, 3 with each body having substantially parallel sides and divided by hinge lines 7, 9, 11 and 13 parallel to the sides into a plurality of elongate panels. Some of these panels are hingable relative to an adjacent panel in order to enable at least some of the panels to concertina relative to each other. The first body is mountable at one end to the door and the second body is mountable on the frame with the free ends of the first and second bodies being removably hingably connected together to enable a degree of relative movement of one body, in a direction parallel to the hinge lines, relative to the other body. The hingeable connection between the bodies may include one channel 16 and at least one protrusion 19 which locates within the channel to be removeably held within it and to act as a hinge whilst enabling the relative longitudinal movement.
Patent GB-2556654-A (GB)
Title: Production of alkylated compounds
Inventor: Jeroen Ten Dam
IPC: C10G1/00
Filed: 2017-09-12
Abstract: Alkylated aromatic products are produced in a process comprising the steps of pyrolysing a pyrolysable raw material in a pyrolysis process to obtain a pyrolysis product stream containing a phenolic product and aromatics products; separating the pyrolysis product stream into a first product stream containing phenolic products and a second product stream containing aromatics products; subjecting the first product stream to a hydrogenation reaction to hydrogenate the phenolic product to obtain an aliphatic alcohol; then reacting the aliphatic alcohol with the aromatics products in the presence of a transalkylation catalyst comprising a solid acid catalyst to form an alkylated aromatic product. The alkylated aromatic product may be subjected to further treatment such as hydroprocessing. The alkylated aromatics product may be used in the production of fuels from biomass.