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Patent GB-2524536-A (GB)
Title: An electrical conduit coupler
Inventor: CLOTHIER ALAN
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 2014-03-26
Abstract: An electrical conduit coupler 390 has a first end 310 for fitting inside a first conduit and a second end 320 with a universal fitting for receiving a second standard-sized conduit. The second end may have an internal (351, Fig 2b) or external (451, Fig 3b) thread, or prongs (570, Fig 4a). The coupler may go into a tubular protrusion 610 of a junction box 600 to connect a conduit to the box without requiring a sleeve (2000, Fig 6a). The coupler may be polymeric, and may be colour-coded to show its size. It may have internal chamfers or bevels 342, 344 to prevent snagging of the electrical wire.
Patent GB-2518926-A (GB)
Title: Determination of proximity using a plurality of transponders
Inventor: GIBBS SIMON
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2014-05-06
Abstract: Devices and methods of determining a proximity of a receiver to a tag 106, or transponder, in a predetermined region. A signal characteristic is sensed at the receiver from the tag (410-1) and an assisting tag (410-2). Zones (Z1, Z2 etc) are defined representing a proximity of the receiver to each tag. A presence probability vector for the receiver and zones of each tag is estimated based on the signal characteristic. For the assisting tag, a further presence probability vector for the receiver and zones of the tag is estimated, given the presence probability vector for the assisting tag, based on a spatial relationship between the tag and the assisting tag. A combined probable proximity vector for the receiver and zones of the tag is calculated, using the presence probability vector for the tag and the further presence probability vector, via a Bayesian network. The proximity of the receiver to the tag is based on the combined vector.
Patent GB-2513489-A (GB)
Title: Distributed computer system for accessing a virtual seismic cube
Inventor: BONETI CARLOS SANTIERI DE FIGUEIREDO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-03-07
Abstract: A distributed computer system has a plurality of computing devices comprising an index computing device operatively connected to at least one storage device and at least one analysis computing devices that comprises at least one analysis application. The index computing device is configured to store a seismic cube index in a memory device and receive 601 a first write request for writing resultant seismic data to seismic cube, the first write request comprising a virtual location of a first portion of the seismic cube. Using the virtual location 603 of the first portion, the seismic cube index is queried 605 to identify a first section having a first portion corresponding to the first virtual location. A first storage device is selected 615 for storing a new section of seismic cube and a storage request is sent to the first storage device to store the resultant seismic data as the new section. The seismic cube index is updated 619 to reflect that the first portion is stored in a first storage location on the first storage device and the seismic cube index is updated 621 to indicate, for the first section, that a new version is created for the first portion.
Patent GB-2527323-A (GB)
Title: Runtime protection of web services
Inventor: TRIPP OMER
IPC: G06F21/50
Filed: 2014-06-18
Abstract: Protecting a runtime web service application by instrumenting the application to log its operation to allow recreation of its execution trace. Identifying trace point vulnerabilities using one or more data payloads; identifying candidate trace point operations associated with the trace point vulnerabilities; compute supplementary candidate operations based on the existing trace point operations and the one or more data payloads: and further instrumenting the Web service application with the one or more supplementary candidate operations. This ensures that vulnerabilities from transitions of data from trusted to untrusted can be identified and defenses to limit injection actions implemented. The trust boundaries are therefore analysed and can be corrected where security checks do not provide protection. A candidate trace point may be the operation for which a payload value has been rejected by a validator or sanitized.
Patent GB-2532076-A (GB)
Title: Backup method, pre-testing method for environment updating and system thereof
Inventor: CHIEN-TING KUO
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2014-11-10
Abstract: Method of pre-testing system and software compatibility, vulnerability, and efficiency when updating an operating system environment. System and software information is extracted (S101), e.g. system version, serial code, configuration, application name and settings. After detecting that an environment updating process will be performed (S102), it is decided (S103) whether testing is executed. The test comprises: selecting system/software information (S104); generating (S105) a virtual machine (VM) according to system/software information, i.e. a clone system. After performing the update in the clone environment (S107) the test is implemented (S108) by executing startup, close, input/output value detections (e.g. how web applications execute database queries) and monitoring the error messages and memory contents. It is determined (S110) whether the update can be performed or switching to the clone. Some steps can be performed on computer devices or cloud server systems. The need of taking snapshots for back-up before installation is avoided.
Patent GB-2518095-A (GB)
Title: Pulling machine for unloading and laying railway tracks
Inventor: VEGA JOS CASTANO
IPC: E01B33/00
Filed: 2013-03-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a pulling machine for unloading and laying railway tracks (1), which moves by means of caterpillar tracks (6) running next to the sleepers (3) arranged on the setting bed (2), with the rail (5) on the provisional supports (4) arranged on the sleepers (3). The machine comprises a cabin (9) and two caterpillar tracks (6) and includes, in its rear tractor part, a pulling slide (11) that comprises a tube (15) with fastening elements, said tube sliding horizontally, actuated by a hydraulic cylinder (12) comprising a piston connected to the tube (15), via three dismountable metal supports provided with teflon elements for facilitating the sliding, said metal supports being connected to steel elements acted upon by articulated arms generating the vertical movement by means of the action of another hydraulic cylinder (13), always maintaining the pulling direction. The machine pulls the rails without needing an auxiliary track, maintaining the position of the track-laying train.
Patent GB-2533784-A (GB)
Title: Fluid isolation valve
Inventor: ANTHONY STEWARD
IPC: F16L55/07
Filed: 2014-12-29
Abstract: A fluid isolation valve has a housing 8, 10 which can be clamped around a pipe. A pipe cutting bolt 24 has a pipe cutter with spaced concave blades 36 mounted opposite each other and annularly around the periphery of the tip. A round slug pusher 38 is mounted on the tip and is located between the blades 36. The pipe cutting bolt 24 is advanced into the housing 8, 10 when clamped around the pipe, and is turned so that the blades 36 cut through the pipe and sever a length of pipe within the housing. The blades 36 sweep the cut section of pipe onto the slug pusher 38 and it is collected and prevented from entering the fluid in the pipe. A flow shutoff valve 48 is rotationally mounted in a bore of the bolt 24.
Patent GB-2523899-A (GB)
Title: Lock and aircraft landing gear assembly
Inventor: BENNETT IAN ROBERT
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 2013-09-10
Abstract: A mechanical lock 10 for a vehicle assembly such as an aircraft landing gear assembly enables or prevents movement between two components. A first component includes a first part 12 pivotal about an axis 14 and has a generally circular peripheral surface 12a and a bearing surface 12b. A second component includes a second part 16 pivotal about an axis 18 and has a generally circular peripheral surface 16a and a bearing surface 16b. When the two components are in a lockable configuration the second part can be manually rotated to a condition (fig 2b) where the two components 32,34 cannot be moved relative to one another. The lock is either pivotally mounted and substantially mass balanced, or part of an aircraft landing gear assembly 30 and arranged to be mechanically operated from the ground by a mechanical actuation device.
Patent GB-2526404-A (GB)
Title: Residual current circuit breaker and assembly method
Inventor: MUNDT ANDREAS
IPC: H01H83/02
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: A residual current circuit breaker 1 comprises an insulating-material housing 2 having front and fastening faces 4,5 connected by broad and narrow faces 7,6 and terminal receiving spaces (10, figure 2B) for receiving connection terminals (11, figure 2B). An electrical contact element 20, in a mounted state, is routed at least partially out of the housing 2 through an opening formed on the fastening face 5 and comprises a lug (21, figure 3A) designed to make contact with an externally arranged contact apparatus and a web (22, figure 3A) with a first end 22-1 connected to the lug, wherein the contact element 20 can be pivoted from a joining position to an end position in which its second end 22-2 is received in one of the terminal receiving spaces instead of a connection terminal. The contact 20 may comprise a securing element (24, figure 3A) that interlocks with a corresponding mating element on the fastening face 5. The lug may be designed in an L-shape having a first limb making electrical contact with a contact apparatus and a second limb for fixing the contact element 20 to the housing 2.
Patent GB-2531156-A (GB)
Title: A freestanding self-righting frame
Inventor: DAMIEN JOSEPH O'DONOVAN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2015-09-21
Abstract: A freestanding self-righting frame 1 has a ground engaging base 2 which may be formed by a pair of ground engaging wheels 3. An upstanding frame 4 is pivotally mounted on the base by pivot mounts 5, 6 for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis A. The frame may also pivot on the wheels forming the base. A counterweight 9 is mounted on the frame below the pivot axis. The counterweight retains the frame in a normal, upright operating position and will resist pivotal movement of the frame on the wheels away from the upright normal operating position. The frame may be portable and/or mobile. The wheels may be connected to the frame by a swivel mount 22 and may include a releasable locking means. The frame may include a pair of upright stanchions 15 and a plurality of rail members 16 between them.
Patent GB-2544046-A (GB)
Title: Skin care composition and method thereof
Inventor: MICHAEL DAVID BELL
IPC: A61Q19/02
Filed: 2015-10-30
Abstract: A composition comprising emblica and an ester or ether derivative of ascorbic acid. The composition further comprises at least one of the following options: a 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid in a form other than the acid; or an antioxidant chosen from Mulberry, mangostin, Sophora, a flavonoid, hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid and a chromane. Preferably the derivative of ascorbic acid is ascorbyl glycoside or sodium ascorbyl phosphate. Preferably the 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid is in the form of a salt or a lactone, in particular gluconolactone. Also claimed is the cosmetic use of the composition, particularly when the composition is a skin care composition. Preferably the composition is used in at least one of lightening, bleaching, whitening and/or depigmenting of skin.
Patent GB-2534668-A (GB)
Title: Annular deflection wall for turbomachine combustion chamber injection system providing a wide fuel atomization zone
Inventor: ALAIN CAYRE
IPC: F23R3/00
Filed: 2015-11-30
Abstract: A deflection wall 100 for improving the air fuel mix in a turbo machine combustion chamber, having a downstream edge 102 formed by the repetition of a sinuous pattern 104. The pattern being an undulation or wave formed from a plurality of bosses 120, 122 with downstream ends 124, 126 which alternately project radially inward or outward. The bosses or deflections are oriented with their longitudinal axis P2 at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the deflection wall itself P1.
Patent GB-2548096-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system
Inventor: Lars Standal Strømmegjerde
IPC: F16L53/34
Filed: 2016-03-07
Abstract: A pipe assembly comprises a pipe 101 with an electrically conductive wall with a thermally conductive outer coating. First and second electrical connectors 106 are arranged in electrical contact with the wall of the pipe 101 and support the flow of an electrical current to heat the wall of the pipe 101. The pipe allows cooling of the outer surface of the wall of the pipe by the surrounding environment when the outer is hotter than its surrounding environment. This provides a technique for heating the pipe in order to remove deposits, such as wax, from the inner walls of the pipe. The outer surface can be in direct contact with the surrounding environment, and may be an electrical insulator providing no thermal insulation. It may be formed from materials such as ceramic. An electric cable 103 may be located along the length of the pipe in series electrical connection with the pipe. The assembly may further comprise sacrificial nodes on the exterior surface of the pipe in direct electrical contact with the wall of the pipe.
Patent GB-2543410-A (GB)
Title: Downhole cut and pull tool and method of use
Inventor: GEORGE TELFER
IPC: E21B31/20
Filed: 2016-09-16
Abstract: A downhole tool 10 for cutting a wellbore casing 18 (fig.2B) and a method of use thereof, comprising a body 12, a gripping mechanism 20 for gripping a section of wellbore casing and a cutting mechanism 30 configured to cut the casing. The grip mechanism is configured to grip a range of casing diameters. The method further comprises lowering the tool into a wellbore, actuating the gripping mechanism, actuating the cutting mechanism, removing the cut casing. A tool string comprising a downhole tool and hydraulically actuable tool with a bypass flow path, a first flow path may be used. The method may further comprise pumping fluid through the bypass path to actuate the hydraulic tool, closing the bypass flow path and opening the first flow path. The gripping mechanism may comprise a cone 22, which may have a slope, and at least one slip 24 configured to engage the casing surface by bearing on the cone and a sleeve 40. Cone and slip may be adjustable. The gripping mechanism may be hydraulically or pneumatically operated, which may be by pumping fluid into a throughbore of the tool body. The mechanism may comprise a lock to prevent accidental release.
Patent GB-2548433-A (GB)
Title: Light-weight and modular construction system
Inventor: FERNANDO GARATE CHURRUCA
IPC: E04H1/00
Filed: 2015-05-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a light-weight and modular construction system provided for buildings of up to four storeys, formed from a metal anchoring (1), base and levelling structure (2), and vertical structural panels (3) as enclosing elements and thermal and acoustic insulation of the façade and partitions, characterised in that said panels are screwed together and to the rest of the structural elements of the system by means of intermediate steel plates (4) and joints which are screwed by means of high-resistance screws, forming joints which are of the articulated type but overall provide a uniform and wall-like working form of said panels (3). The slabs do not use hydraulic materials such as concrete and consist of a main horizontal metal structure (5) and an upper closing element formed by means of a sandwich panel (6) with a variable configuration, screwed to said horizontal metal structure (5). The covering structure is able to adopt different geometries and slopes as a result of a metal substructure (7) and a closing element and cladding formed by means of a metal sandwich panel (8) of variable thickness, quality and materials screwed to said substructure (7).
Patent GB-2554416-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated eyewear device
Inventor: JAMES GOURLAY
IPC: G02C11/04
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: An illuminated eyewear device for directing visible light, preferably towards the wearer, and preferably towards their eyes, for providing light therapy to treat seasonal affective disorder, SAD. The device is worn similarly to conventional spectacles, with frame 12 having arms 13 for the side of the head, possibly ears and preferably a bridge area for the nose (prior art nose support 4 of fig 1 is less clear in fig 3). The device comprises a transparent substrate, preferably in front of the wearers eyes, having one or more light sources 21, such as LEDs, mounted around its perimeter which couple light into the substrate where it propagates. The substrate may be optically neutral or ophthalmic lenses that the wearer looks through. The substrate has refractive light scattering means (fig 4, 5) which overcome the total internal reflection guiding of the light and distribute the light towards the wearer, the scattering means preferably on the inner (wearer side) surface. The scatterers may be an array of grooves, micro-lenses or dots and they may vary with distance from the LED injection edge (fig 5, 6) such that the resultant emitted illumination is uniform over the substrate area, and thus uniform over the wearers eyes such that there is less of a problem of glare (see fig 1 prior art compared to fig 3). The substrate thickness may taper away from the injection edge. The eyewear may include power supply 22 and control means 23, 25 for the intensity and possibly colour of lights, eg LEDs, and may include wireless communication means 24.
Patent GB-2540699-A (GB)
Title: Impedance analysis for fluid discrimination and monitoring
Inventor: BURKAY DONDERICI
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2014-06-23
Abstract: An apparatus and method may operate to mount one or more communication assemblies relative to the exterior of a casing being placed in a borehole. Each communication assembly is configured to cause electrodes of a fluid sensing assembly to inject currents into fluids in one or more regions of the annulus surrounding the casing, and to obtain excitation responses from electrodes of the fluid sensing assembly, where the excitation responses vary based on electrical properties of fluids in one or more regions of the annulus surrounding the casing. Control is provided to control which electrodes of the fluid sensing assembly will inject currents and generate excitation responses and to control which electrodes of the fluid sensing assembly will sense the currents. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
Patent GB-2558550-A (GB)
Title: Fluid collection
Inventor: EDWARD BLACKLEDGE
IPC: E04D13/00
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: A fluid collection device 1 for directing a dripping liquid into a receptacle or bucket 2 comprising a lid 3 and an enclosure 4 formed of one or more panels 5 in which the liquidreceptacle 2 is received. The lid 3 may have a sloping base (32, figure 4) leading to an aperture (35, figure 4) and the lid 3 may have a peripheral lip (30, figure 4) that receives the upper edges (51, figure 3) of the panels 5. The panels 5 may comprise a cellular sheet material, such as polyurethane foam or a corrugated plastic, and may be joined by hinges or members 6, which may also be formed of a plastics material. The device 1 may comprise a tray (107, figure 10) with a lip (170, figure 10) that engages the lower edges of the panels 5. The device may comprise handles, warning indicia 53 or a fluid level indicator (108, figure 10). The device may be part of a kit and parts of the device may be 3D printed. A method of using the device is provided.
Patent GB-2560884-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for privacy enhancement
Inventor: Paul Wiles
IPC: G10L21/02
Filed: 2017-03-20
Abstract: An in-vehicle privacy system sends audio from a source (250, fig. 2) to outputs (145-147, fig. 1 eg. loudspeakers) and then determines the audio amplitude outside the vehicle 725 via eg. an external mic 720. Control means 710 then determines an audio signal 735 for external output 730 which would reduce the external intelligibility of speech from within the cabin (eg. a masking or sound-cancelling signal). External intelligibility may be determined directly via an Articulation Index.
Patent GB-2550275-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for efficiently downloading media assets
Inventor: AARON PETER BLOHOWIAK
IPC: H04N21/472
Filed: 2017-03-27
Abstract: In response to a user request for a media asset 702; a system determines the future unavailability of a network 704; requests, from a server, a first portion of a first version of the media asset and a second portion of a second version of the media asset 710; and receives, prior to the future determined loss of network connectivity, the first and second portions 712. Splitting the media asset into first and second segments may be based on the future unavailability of network and the time remaining until the future unavailability. The first and second versions may be of different video qualities. A user profile may be retrieved using a calendar, location or behaviour pattern in order to determine the future unavailability. The user may select a download time, a percentage associated with the first version of the media asset, and/or a desired version of the media asset.
Patent GB-2555891-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring pressure within a shunt
Inventor: VIAS DEMETRIOU
IPC: G01L7/18
Filed: 2017-07-07
Abstract: An apparatus 11 with a distensible member 12 arranged adjacent to a graduated scale 14, the member distending in the direction of the scale such that it is suitable for measuring fluid pressure in a shunt 10. The apparatus is attachable at a shunt valve 16 or upstream thereof. The distensible member 12 and scale both contain radiopaque markers 15 able to be read by x-ray imaging. The distensible member 12 may be formed of radiopaque material and may comprise distensible tubing. The fluid may be cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and the shunt may be a ventricular shunt. The ventricular shunt may be a ventricular catheter that the apparatus may attach to. The graduated scale may be located on the ventricular catheter.
Patent GB-2550782-A (GB)
Title: Reclosable pin for securing a train of a dress
Inventor: ISABEL SHARP
IPC: A44B99/00
Filed: 2016-01-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a reclosable pin (10) for securing the train of a dress, for example a bridal dress, in a raised position. The reclosable pin (10) comprises a resilient arcuate base portion (12), first and second leg portions (14, 16) extending from the base portion (12), a return arm (18) at the upper end of the first leg (14) extending substantially perpendicular to the first leg portion (14), a curved point portion (20) at the upper end of the second leg portion (16), a point (22) provided at the end of the curved point portion (20) directed towards the first leg portion (14), and a clasp (24) provided at the free end of the return arm (18) for engagement with the second leg portion (16). The clasp (24) comprises a loop (26) extending toward the base portion (12), the free end of the loop (26) extending away from the first leg portion (14) to provide an abutment surface (28) for the second leg portion (16) directed toward the first leg portion (14) when the pin (10) is in a closed position. The pin (10), when in the closed position, forms a closed loop having a tapered shape such that the closed loop is narrowest adjacent to the base portion (12).