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Patent GB-2543282-A (GB)
Title: Heat-bonded porous structures from recycled plastics and methods for making
Inventor: ROBIN JOHN CRAVEN
IPC: E02B11/00
Filed: 2015-10-13
Abstract: An end-form 106 comprising noodles 15 of agglomerated plastics heat bonded together leaving voids or gaps between the noodles 15. In a first aspect a method of forming end-forms 106 from recycled plastics includes: (A) Providing noodles 15 of molten agglomerated plastics, preferably using an agglomerator 12. The agglomerated plastics may be mixed with charcoal, unagglomerated thermoplastics, rubber, vermiculite, fibre and/or blowing agent. (B) Delivering the molten noodles 15 to a shaper 108 at a rate that may be varied and/or discontinuous. (C) Forming the end-form 106 in the shaper 108 by controlling movement and/or position of the shaper 108. Preferably the shaper 108 is a sloping, rotating cylindrical tube or drum where the speed of rotation and/or the slope may be adjusted. Alternatively the shaper may comprise a chute with one or more vertically oriented profile shaped conveyors (Fig 4a, 127). Connections, cavities, hollows, recesses and/or protrusions may be formed on the end-form 114. (D) Cooling at least an outer profile of the end-form 114. In a second aspect the end-form 114 comprises at least one curved side, e.g. a sphere. The end-form 114 may have a density of 250-750kg/m3 and the voids preferably make up about 35-75% of the volume. Preferably the noodles 15 have a diameter of 5-10mm and a length of 5-100mm. In a third aspect a drainage element comprises at least one end-form 114 including a channel (Fig 3c, 115) having a minimum diameter >50 mm formed through the end-form 114.
Patent GB-2531476-A (GB)
Title: Method for using geographical positioning system data to sketch the site for scouting job
Inventor: ANGHELESCU FLORIN MUGUR
IPC: G01S19/42
Filed: 2013-10-23
Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a method, apparatus, and computer program product for identifying locations associated with a well site. For example, one disclosed embodiment includes a system that includes at least one processor, a global positioning system unit configured to receive satellite signals, and at least one memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions that when executed by the at least one processor performs operations that include determining location data based on the satellite signals and indicating a location of interest associated with a well site on a map based on the location data. Certain of the disclosed embodiments may include a manual and/or an automatic tracking option for determining the location of interest associated with the well site. Non-limiting examples of locations of interest associated with a well site include a well site's perimeter, an access road to the well-site, and locations of well-site equipment.
Patent GB-2549495-A (GB)
Title: Electrical plug and socket
Inventor: TERENCE WOODGATE
IPC: H02G3/20
Filed: 2016-04-19
Abstract: An electrical plug suitable for low voltage lighting applications has a housing 110 and a connector assembly 120 which is movable within the housing to control the status of a locking means or lockable projection such as ball bearing 112. The locking means has a locked status in which the locking means projects radially from the housing and a released status in which the locking means is able to retract into the housing due to recess 127. The plug may accept a coaxial cable with grub screw 125 crushing ferrule 124 onto the outer conductor, restriction 128 preventing the outer conductor from entering further, and grub screw 129 piercing the insulation to contact the inner conductor. An electrical socket (200, Fig 6) for use with the plug comprises engagement means such as retaining ring or annulus (202, Fig 6) to engage with the locking means of the plug. The invention provides a quick-release plug which is suitable for lighting applications including SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) light fittings. The locking means doubles as the securement in the socket and also an electrical connection.
Patent GB-2551518-A (GB)
Title: Control system having a distributed service oriented architecture
Inventor: CHARLOTTE KERSHAW
IPC: G06F11/30
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: A control system (10) has a hierarchical distributed architecture. The system (10) comprises a plurality of nodes (12), each node (12) hosting one or more services (18) and a respective node agent (22). A communications bus provides communication between nodes (12). A system agent (24) is hosted on one of the plurality of nodes (12), the system agent (24) being configured to monitor a lifecycle state of the system (10). Each node agent (22) is configured to transmit data relating to a state of its respective node (12) and a respective state of the or each service (18) hosted on its respective node (12) to the system agent (24). The system agent (24) monitors the lifecycle state of the system (10). The system preferably uses a service-oriented architecture (SOA) to control a vehicle and its subsystems.
Patent GB-2555453-A (GB)
Title: Integrated arrangement of a common rail and a pressure sensor
Inventor: PETER VOIGT
IPC: F02M65/00
Filed: 2016-10-28
Abstract: A common rail 12 arranged in fuel injection equipment (10, figure 1) comprises a transverse wall 34 arranged in the vicinity of a first end 16 of the rail where a pressure sensor 42 is located, said transverse wall sealingly closing an internal space so that, in use, pressurised fuel retained in the inner space exerts forces on an inner face 36 of the transverse wall. Preferably the transverse wall is located slightly inside the first end whereby a recess is defined and / or is integral to a peripheral wall 32 of the rail. The transverse wall may be provided with a thinning feature. The pressure sensor or force sensing device may be a strain gauge and could be fixed on an outer face of the transverse wall and the defined recess may be filled with plastic for further protection. The common rail preferably has a pressure limiting valve.
Patent GB-2543432-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical system and method having enhanced temperature measurement
Inventor: DUANE W MARION
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 2011-04-15
Abstract: Controller 110 for an electrosurgical system for treating target tissue with an electrosurgical probe, the probe comprising an active electrode near its distal end. The controller is operable to: receive a temperature signal from a temperature sensor positioned in an electrically conductive fluid at the target-tissue, the conductive-fluid providing a path for current between the active electrode and a return electrode; modify high frequency energy delivery to the active electrode for at least one period; monitor the temperature signal during the period; determine a measured temperature of the conductive-fluid based upon the monitored temperature signal; control the circulation of the conductive-fluid by comparing the measured temperature to a desired temperature range and adjusting the conducing fluid flow rate based upon the comparison. A system comprising the controller 110 and the probe, where the probe may comprise an aspiration lumen for removing conductive-fluid from the target-tissue, where the lumen may be coupled to a pump 220 controlling conductive-fluid outflow from the target-tissue to maintain conductive-fluid temperature below a predetermined level and where the probe may comprise a fluid delivery element coupled to a controlled pump 220 delivering the conductive fluid to the target-tissue to maintain conductive-fluid temperature below a predetermined level.
Patent GB-2541614-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for micro-accumulation of funds
Inventor: King Hei Sin
IPC: G06Q40/06
Filed: 2015-06-18
Abstract: A method for accumulation and dispensation of micro-accumulation funds. The method includes performing, by a micro-accumulation fund ("MAF") system, the system including a user interface device, a data storage device, and a processor, the steps of: receiving point-of-sale information relating to a purchase made by a user; computing a round-off amount in accordance with a user-defined rounding value; and transferring the round-off amount to a holding account. A corresponding system and a corresponding computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2541843-A (GB)
Title: A light panel shade
Inventor: JULIE CLAIRE
IPC: F21V9/40
Filed: 2015-05-22
Abstract: This invention relates generally to a light panel light source shade in the form of a masking tape or sheet. Ideally the masks may be printed directly on a surface design layer for use with the light panel. The invention is for use in the field of decorative 5 lighting. The problem of the alternating bright and dark areas on an illuminated face of a pane of a light panel is that they produce an unpleasant mottled surface brightness around the perimeter or across a face of the pane of a light panel. A light pane light source shade is developed to produce a uniform intensity of light across the face of the light panel.
Patent GB-2561583-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle access system
Inventor: HOWARD SISWICK
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2017-04-19
Abstract: A vehicle access method, such as a keyless entry system, comprises scanning for a first signal 202 from a first device 154 using a first communication channel. Upon detecting the first signal a challenge signal 216 is sent to a second device 112 using a second communication channel. In response to the challenge signal the second device transmits a response signal 218 which controls the vehicle access system. The first device may be mobile device such as a smart phone, tablet or watch communicating via Bluetooth or WiFi. The second device may be a key fob communicating via low frequency (LF), ultra-high frequency (UHF) or ultra-wideband (UWB) radio frequencies. The received signal strength may be compared to a threshold by techniques such as received signal strength indication (RSSI), sending a signal strength request or using multiple antennas so as to determine an approach vector for the first device. The vehicle access method may comprise locking or unlocking the vehicle, and may be cancelled if no response is received. Power use is reduced by using detection of the mobile device to anticipate the proximity of the fob, and only then activating the LF transmission.
Patent GB-2563224-A (GB)
Title: Key blank dispensing system
Inventor: David Anthony Horsfall
IPC: B23C3/35
Filed: 2017-06-06
Abstract: The key blank dispensing system 10 includes a magazine 32 for receiving a plurality of key blanks (14, Figure 3; 22, Figure 7) stacked vertically one above each other in a substantially identical alignment to each other. A slot 34 is provided at the lower end in use of the magazine to enable a single key blank to be ejected laterally from the lower end of the stack of key blanks. An ejector arrangement 56 is also provided to urge the lowermost key blank laterally from the stack of key blanks. The ejector arrangement may include an ejector member (94, Figure 2) which is slidably movable to engage with and laterally move the lowermost key blank. The ejector member is engageable with the head of a key blank and may have a concave engagement face. The ejector arrangement may include a linkage arrangement (70, 72, 76, Figure 2) with an actuating member 62. The internal profile of the magazine may be adjustable to receive different sizes and shapes of key blanks.
Patent GB-2567416-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for delivering resinous lining material to a pipeline
Inventor: RICHARD TALBOT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16L58/10
Filed: 2017-09-19
Abstract: Apparatus for delivering a resinous lining to a pipeline (1 figure 1) comprises an injection head 2 with a nozzle 13 that is used to inject a mixed resin into an airstream and to deliver the mixed resin/air flow to a delivery hose (3 figure 1). The injection head comprises an air supply conduit 7 and a mixed resin supply line 16 wherein, mixed resin issuing from the supply line is injected into an air stream for delivery to the pipeline via the nozzle. A baffle 18, preferably in the form of a helical flight, is located within the air supply conduit. The baffle promotes turbulence within the airstream thereby preventing mixed resin remnants from sticking to and clogging the injection head. Advantageously, the mixed resin supply line is located, at least partially, within the air supply conduit. As the air stream within the conduit is temperature controlled, the airstream acts to keep the mixed resin within the supply line at an appropriate temperature for delivery from the injection head for application to the interior of the pipeline so that no additional external heating apparatus is required for the supply line.
Patent GB-2568936-A (GB)
Title: Liquid cooled injector
Inventor: DAVE JAMES HOWARD
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2017-12-01
Abstract: Apparatus for treating exhaust gas generated by an internal combustion engine 101 comprises a tank 111 for a reducing agent, a dosing valve 112 arranged directly on an exhaust gas pipe, and a fuel return line 109 for returning fuel from the internal combustion engine to a fuel tank 102. The dosing valve introduces the reducing agent directly into the exhaust gas, and is simultaneously cooled using fuel from the fuel return line as coolant to prevent thermal degradation of the reducing agent or thermal damage to the dosing valve. An SCR catalyst may catalytically reduce in combination with the reducing agent oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the exhaust gas. A motor vehicle or power generator comprises an internal combustion engine with the apparatus. The internal combustion engine may be a diesel engine or Otto engine operating at a higher than stoichiometric air to fuel ratio (lean).
Patent GB-2563305-A (GB)
Title: Dual cooking appliance and method for cooling a dual cooking appliance
Inventor: KONRAD BLEIER
IPC: F24C15/34
Filed: 2018-01-05
Abstract: A dual cooking appliance 4 comprises a lower cooking appliance G1 and an upper cooking appliance G2 in a shared housing 3. A first fan 9 draws air K flowing across an inner surface of a wall 2 of the housing 3 and a second fan 15 draws air K flowing across an outer surface of the housing wall 2. An air routing duct may be formed in the housing wall 2 by a vertically aligned embossing 7. The first fan 9 may be on a rear side of the appliance 4 and the second fan 15 may be on a top side of the appliance 4. Air escaping from a front door 13 of the appliance 4 may also be taken in by the first fan 9. An air guide hood (12, Fig. 3) may extend from a front edge of the housing 3, between the upper and lower appliances G1, G2. One of the cooking appliances G1, G2 may be capable of pyrolysis and the dual cooking appliance 4 may be integrated into a piece of furniture. A method of cooling a wall 2 of a shared housing 3 containing a dual cooking appliance 4 is also claimed.
Patent GB-2556532-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for retrieving a vessel from water
Inventor: BENJAMIN THOMAS HEALY
IPC: B66C23/52
Filed: 2016-06-17
Abstract: There is disclosed a retrieval system for retrieving a vessel from water to a deck of a recovery vessel, comprising: a lifting device mounted on the deck of the recovery vessel, the lifting device comprising a substantially vertically extending structure and a lifting hook mounted to said substantially vertically extending structure so as to be raised and lowered therefrom by way of a first winch; a connection lead having a free end configured to detachably connect to a connection link of the vessel to be retrieved from the water an opposing end of the connection lead being located on the recovery vessel; a capture member mounted with respect to the lifting hook to capture the connection link of the vessel when the free end of the connection lead is raised towards the lifting hook; and a control member mounted with respect to the lifting hook of the lifting device and configured to receive at least a portion of the connection lead so as to direct the connection link to the capture member to be captured thereby as the free end of the connection lead is raised towards the lifting hook; wherein upon capture of the connection link by the capture member the winch is operated to facilitate lifting of the vessel from the water to the deck of the recovery vessel.
Patent GB-2574248-A (GB)
Title: Foreline for a vacuum pump
Inventor: Neil CONDON
IPC: B01D45/02
Filed: 2018-05-31
Abstract: A foreline for a vacuum pump comprises an inlet 10 for connection to a vessel to be evacuated, an outlet 12 for connection to a vacuum pump and a discharge line 24 comprising a first end 26 arranged within the foreline and opening towards the inlet and a second end 28 arranged outside the foreline and comprising a solid material trap 32, wherein incoming solid material is collected by the opening of the discharge line and passes through the line to be caught in the solid material trap. The opening is preferably provided by a funnel, which may be perforated. Solid material may fall through the inlet into the opening of the discharge line under gravity. Gases 36 may bypass the opening by flowing around towards the outlet of the foreline. The foreline preferably has first and second sections (16, 18 figure 3), wherein a diameter of the first section is smaller than a diameter of the second section. The outlet and discharge line may be moveable 44 relative to the inlet in a straight line. A vacuum pump comprises the foreline of the invention with the inlet and outlet arranged on a vertical axis.
Patent GB-2564257-A (GB)
Title: Subsurface safety valve with permanent lock open feature
Inventor: JIMMIE ROBERT WILLIAMSON
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2016-03-11
Abstract: A well system includes a tubing string and a subsurface safety valve interconnected with the tubing string and including a housing that defines a central flow passageway and includes a flapper pivotable within the central flow passageway between closed and open positions. A flow tube is positioned within the central flow passageway and engageable with the flapper to move the flapper to the open position. An actuation piston is operatively coupled to the flow tube, a balance piston is operatively coupled to the flow tube, and a lock-open piston is engageable with an actuator sleeve operatively coupled to the flow tube. A lock-open tool is positionable within the central flow passageway to convey hydraulic pressure into a lock-open piston bore and thereby actuate the lock-open piston to an actuated position that moves the flow tube and permanently locks the flapper in the open position.
Patent GB-2564266-A (GB)
Title: Process and device for manufacturing a composite part enabling the evacuation of gas from the composite part
Inventor: PATRICE BRION
IPC: B29C70/44
Filed: 2016-12-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part, referred to as a composite part, formed from at least one composite material comprising at least one layer of a reinforcing structure impregnated with a polymer matrix within which the reinforcing structure extends, in which: - a composite blank (1) of said composite part is prepared, - a step of curing the polymer matrix of said composite blank is carried out, while exerting pressure on at least one pressed face (2) of said composite blank, characterized in that said pressure is exerted, in the form of a pressure gradient, applied to said pressed face of said composite blank, so as to make the gas present within the composite part flow from a zone of maximum pressurization to a gas evacuation zone (4). The invention also relates to a device for manufacturing such a part.
Patent GB-2576743-A (GB)
Title: Sample collection apparatus and method
Inventor: ANTHONY CLARK
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2018-08-29
Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining a stool or urine sample from a person comprises a body portion 2 which can be attached to a toilet bowl 14, allowing the toilet seat 16 to be lowered over the apparatus. The body portion 2 includes a sample collection receptacle 6 and attachment means 8a for attaching the body portion 2 to the toilet bowl 14. The sample container 6 may be detachable from the body portion 2. The attachment means 8a may be suction cups. A storage device for the body portion may be provided.
Patent GB-2580020-A (GB)
Title: A camera assembly and a kit of parts therefor
Inventor: BENJAMIN JAMES COUGHLAN
IPC: G03B17/56
Filed: 2018-11-29
Abstract: A camera assembly includes a camera body 1 and a lens 2 which has a proximal portion 10 fixed to the camera body and a distal portion 11 that rotates with respect to the proximal portion to change the focus of the lens. A matte box 3 is attached at a distal end of the distal portion of the lens so that the matte box moves axially and also rotates with respect to the distal portion. An anti-rotation device 4 & 7, figure 4 bridges the matte box 3 and the camera body 1 and/or the proximal portion of the lens so as to allow the distal portion of the lens to rotate without rotating the matte box. A kit of parts attaches to a matte box and a camera body and/or a camera lens. The kit has a rotary bearing with two rotating parts one attaching to the matte box the other attaching to a second portion of a camera lens. The kit also includes an anti-rotation device mounted to the matte box and the camera body and/or a first portion of the camera lens and a bridging portion connecting two mounting brackets to prevent their relative rotation.
Patent GB-2579660-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension apparatus
Inventor: CARL MELLINGS
IPC: B60G17/052
Filed: 2018-12-11
Abstract: A vehicle suspension apparatus 10 with a valve 12 and a manual adjuster 32. The valve 12 has inlet 14, outlet 16, and exhaust ports 20, which are in fluid communication with a pressurised fluid supply; a suspension actuator 18, such as one or more suspension bellows; and a low-pressure area, respectively; and an electronically- and manually-controllable actuator 18. The actuator 18 can be moved from a first position, in which fluid can flow to the suspension actuator 18 from a pressurised source; to a second position, in which fluid can flow from the suspension actuator 18 to the exhaust port 20. The manual adjuster 32 can move between an engaged position, in which it controls the flow of fluid to/from the actuator 18; and a disengaged position, towards which it may be biased, in which it doesn’t control the flow of fluid to/from the actuator 18.
Patent GB-2580642-A (GB)
Title: A tampon
Inventor: JOHN ANTHONY BAIRSTOW
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2019-01-18
Abstract: A tampon 100 with a central bore 110 along its longitudinal axis 108, the bore extending from the front end 104 to the rear end 106 of the tampon. The body of the tampon contains a liquid absorbing material which is a fluid. The tampon has an outer surface 112 and an inner surface defined by the bore 110. The outer surface may be at least partially a liquid impermeable layer 114 with the inner surface at least partially a liquid permeable layer 116 in a first configuration, and the outer surface may be the liquid permeable configuration in a second configuration. The tampon may act like a reversable sleeve and move between the first and second configurations when a compression force is applied, such as during insertion or removal of the tampon. When the outer surface is liquid permeable, in use, the tampon may absorb bodily fluid such as menstrual fluid.