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Patent GB-2545461-A (GB)
Title: Compact vehicle drive train
Inventor: ERIC MAY
IPC: F16H48/38
Filed: 2015-12-17
Abstract: A vehicle drive train comprising a transmission (11 fig. 1) having a differential 3 mounted in a transmission case 7. The differential has a differential carrier 3a and a power transfer ring gear 2, where the power transfer ring gear is mounted on, or integrally formed with, the differential carrier. The drive train further comprises a power transfer unit or PTU 8 having a pinion gear 4 which is rotatably mounted in the transmission case and meshes directly with the power transfer ring gear. The differential carrier may further comprise of a helical differential ring gear 1 mounted to, or integral with, the power transfer ring gear. The power transfer ring gear may be a bevel or hypoid ring gear and the differential may be the front differential of a commercial motor vehicle. The drive train can provide a compact assembly which minimises the space occupied by existing components.
Patent GB-2542875-A (GB)
Title: Bed frame
Inventor: NICHOLAS DRAKE
IPC: A61G7/053
Filed: 2016-04-18
Abstract: A bed base for supporting a mattress wherein a side frame member 212 has a blocking element 260 attached to or extending from it at an end of the side frame member 212 wherein the blocking element 260 has a first stop surface which is transverse a longitudinal axis and a second stop surface which is perpendicular to the first surface. A support device 30 with a handle to be gripped may be provided which can engage the side frame member 212 with a clamp apart from in the region of the blocking element 260. The blocking element 260 may be a rod with distance greater than 315mm. The frame may have telescopic sections to extend its length and the blocking element 260 may be positioned on one section and either engage a guide bore on the other or be spaced such that the other section can slide under it.
Patent GB-2551497-A (GB)
Title: Floating locking mechanism for locking tools
Inventor: KENWORTH NIGEL MORGAN
IPC: E05B19/00
Filed: 2016-06-17
Abstract: A flat locking mechanism comprising a sprung tab defined by a slot 208. The locking mechanism is fitted into a modular folding pocket tool body alongside the tool it is intended to lock by way of pivot holes 210 located at either end of the locking mechanism. The sprung tab has integrated front stop 207 and back stop 208 that press against the rear and side of a tool (such as a key) when the tool is rotated to extend from the pocket tool body, preventing the tool from further rotation and effectively locking it in position until the finger tab 206 on the inclined sprung tab is pressed, allowing the tool to rotate once more.
Patent GB-2538644-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid power delivery system for an aircraft mover
Inventor: TUSHAR KULKARNI
IPC: B60L50/10
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: There is provided a method of moving an aircraft using an aircraft mover (10), preferably an aircraft tractor. The method comprises the steps of: a] accelerating the aircraft up to speed using one or more electric motors (16) drivable by at least a fast- discharge electrical-energy storage and supply device (20) during a high-power requirement of the aircraft mover (10); b] substantially maintaining a speed of the aircraft using a slow-discharge electrical-energy storage and supply device (22) during a low-power requirement of the aircraft mover (10); c] monitoring a charge status of the slow-discharge and fast-discharge energy storage and supply devices (20, 22) and when a predetermined charge status is reached, automatically charging the slow-discharge and/or fast-discharge energy storage and supply devices (20, 22) via an onboard electricity generator (14); and d] regeneratively recharging the slow-discharge and/or fast-discharge electricity-energy storage and supply devices (20, 22) during at least deceleration of the aircraft coupled to the aircraft mover (10). There is also provided a method of controlling the power distribution to the motors (16) within the aircraft mover (10), a dual electrical-energy storage and supply system (18) and controller (50) for implementing said method, a hybrid power delivery system for an aircraft mover incorporating the dual electrical-energy storage and supply system and controller, and an aircraft mover (10) using said systems.
Patent GB-2554388-A (GB)
Title: Surface treatment tool
Inventor: IMRE KILLI
IPC: A47L11/40
Filed: 2016-09-23
Abstract: A portable surface treatment tool or accessory tool configured for attachment to suction controller. The tool 2 is configured for use with vertical, overhead, inclined and horizontal surfaces and comprises a head 4and a handle 6 coupled to said head 4. The head 4 comprises a rotatable surface treatment unit 22 configured to engage a surface to be treated, a motor configured to drive the rotatable surface treatment unit 22 and a shroud 28 substantially encasing at least a portion of the rotatable surface treatment unit 22. The shroud 28 defines a suction region 34 proximal the rotatable surface treatment unit 22 and is configured to suck fluid from a surface to be treated. The shroud 28 defines a suction connection formation 42 configured to be coupled to a source of suction supplied by a suction controller, the suction connection formation 42 being in fluid communication with the suction region 34 to remove fluid from a surface to be treated. A shroud 28 is also defined. The accessory tool is for use with a scrubber dryer machine.
Patent GB-2540689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to bollards and barriers
Inventor: ROBERT NICOLAS BALL
IPC: E01F15/00
Filed: 2013-08-02
Abstract: The bollard or barrier apparatus, particularly for use as a vehicle impact barrier, comprises a number of posts elements 30 each comprising upper 31 and lower 32 parts joined by a bend 33 of at least 250 degrees which forms a loop between the two parts. A coupling element 34 passes through the loop of each post element to retain the elements together such that the lower parts extend transversely relative to the coupling element to provide a foot upon which the bollard or barrier is supported in an upright position. The lower part of one or more post elements is preferably provided with a further loop or bend of at least 180 degrees through which a further coupling element can pass to provide additional coupling between post elements. Also claimed is a kit of parts for a bollard or barrier.
Patent GB-2558611-A (GB)
Title: A method of joining first and second components, a component assembly formed by the method and an insert for use in the component assembly
Inventor: TREVOR FAHY
IPC: B29C65/64
Filed: 2017-01-10
Abstract: A method of joining first 10 and second 12 components not readily weldable together comprises introducing an insert 14 into the first component which is of a material weldable to the second component to secure the first and second components together. Alternatively a second insert (38, Figure 3) may be introduced into the second component 12 and welded to the first insert. The first and second inserts can transmit loads to their respective components such as by a contact surface 20 located between a head 16 and a shaft 18.The inserts may be metal or plastics. A deposit of braze or solder (50, Figure 5) may be applied to the end of the first insert to aid welding. The first and second components may comprise panels and intermediate panels may be provided between them. The first or second insert may comprise an internal or external thread. A protrusion or chamfer may be provided at the end of an insert to act as a weld start point and allow shrinkage and resulting compression after solidification of the weld pool. May be used in the automotive industry and for metal to metal, composite to metal or composite to composite joins.
Patent GB-2544677-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration cycle device and air-conditioning device
Inventor: YUSUKE TASHIRO
IPC: F25B47/02
Filed: 2014-09-17
Abstract: A refrigeration cycle device configured so as to be equipped with a refrigeration circuit having a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, a throttle device, and an outdoor heat exchanger, which are connected by refrigerant piping, with the outdoor heat exchanger being equipped with aluminum heat transfer tubes connected to the refrigerant piping, and multiple fins connected to the heat transfer tubes, and the thermal capacity of the multiple fins being no greater than 50% of the total thermal capacity of the heat transfer tubes and the multiples fins. This refrigeration cycle device is equipped at least with a combined defrosting mode, wherein a hot gas defrosting operation is executed by supplying hot gas to the outdoor heat exchanger, said hot gas being discharged from the compressor without passing through the indoor heat exchanger, after which a reverse defrosting operation is performed to supply refrigerant that has passed through the indoor heat exchanger from the compressor to the outdoor heat exchanger.
Patent GB-2543722-A (GB)
Title: Self-boosting expandable seal with cantilevered seal arm
Inventor: MATTHEW J KRUEGER
IPC: F16J15/16
Filed: 2015-06-22
Abstract: A downhole seal assembly includes a body extending from an uphole end to a downhole end. The body includes a first sealing surface and an opposing, second sealing surface that is angled relative to the first sealing surface. A first void is formed in the second sealing surface adjacent the uphole end, and a seal is arranged in the first void. A second void is formed in the second sealing surface adjacent the downhole end. One or more passages is formed in the downhole end and fluidically coupled to the second void. The one or more passages is configured and disposed to guide downhole fluids into the second void forcing the first sealing surface against a wellbore.
Patent GB-2546022-A (GB)
Title: Intra-operative determination of dimensions for fabrication of artificial bone flap
Inventor: CAMERON PIRON
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2014-08-20
Abstract: Methods and systems for calculating dimensions for fabricating an artificial bone flap. Intra-operative data indicating dimensions of an opening in a portion of the patient's skull are obtained. 3D dimensions of the opening are calculated using the intra-operative data, registered to a reference image. The calculated 3D dimensions are provided for fabricating the artificial bone flap by a fabrication system.
Patent GB-2560747-A (GB)
Title: A start-stop system
Inventor: DAVID HESKETH
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2017-03-24
Abstract: A start-stop system 100 suitable for a motor vehicle 2 is configured to control the operation of an engine 4, when a predetermined engine start-stop condition is achieved and shuts down the engine according to an operating condition. The operating condition is one of: a first condition, in which the start stop system is prevented from shutting down the engine when critical inhibitor(s) are active and a second condition, in which the start-stop system is prevented from shutting down the engine when critical or non-critical inhibitor(s) are active. The operating condition may be selected by a user, preferably by a switch or button in the vehicle. Critical Inhibitor(s) may correspond to conditions(s) that affect safe operation, which may be a low battery state, an engine fault, a starter fault or a battery fault. Non-critical inhibitor(s) preferably correspond to conditions(s) that do not affect safe operation, which may be climate control, temperature(s), media or auxiliary power systems. A motor vehicle comprising the start-stop system and a method of operating the motor vehicle are also claimed.
Patent GB-2547374-A (GB)
Title: Debris chamber with helical flow path for enhanced subterranean debris removal
Inventor: MOHAN L SONI
IPC: E21B31/08
Filed: 2011-08-24
Abstract: A subterranean debris removal device that uses pumped flow, having a housing that has a lower end inlet tube 48 that defines an annular debris collection volume 60 and an upper end outlet 56. The inlet tube 48 imparts a spin on the fluid passing through toward the outlet and also has an elongated interior member 44 that imparts a spin on the fluid, the inlet tube 48 rotates on its axis. The inlet tube 48 may be power driven to rotate on its axis and may also rotate on its axis due to debris laden flow passing through. The debris collection volume 60 may have an open top, or a closed top wherein the entrance to the collection volume 60 is at the closed top or between an upper end of the inlet tube 48 and an outlet tube 52 that extends through the closed top. The outlet tube 52 may define a second annular debris collection chamber 54 on the other side of the closed top. The elongated interior member 44 have helical form and be supported by a central shaft 46, or may be a helical projection or depression on the inside of the inlet tube 48.
Patent GB-2548532-A (GB)
Title: Fully-wetted, refractory-free tubless fluid heating system with negligible thermal expansion stress
Inventor: CARL NICHOLAS NETT
IPC: F28D7/12
Filed: 2015-11-23
Abstract: A fluid heating system including: a pressure vessel shell including a first inlet and first outlet; a tubeless heat exchanger core disposed entirely in the pressure vessel shell, the tubeless heat exchanger core including a second inlet and a second outlet; an outlet member, which penetrates the pressure vessel shell and which connects the second outlet of the tubeless heat exchanger core and an outside of the pressure vessel shell; and a conduit having a first end connected to the second inlet of the tubeless heat exchanger core and a second end disposed on the outside of the pressure vessel shell.
Patent GB-2564469-A (GB)
Title: Injector with press fitted-filling valve seat
Inventor: MICHAEL PETER COOKE
IPC: F16F1/04
Filed: 2017-07-13
Abstract: A compression coil spring (22) made of a wire (W) of diameter (Dw) is wound along a spring axis (X22) from a first coil (28) to a last coil (30), the first coil being ground to form a first flat face (32) perpendicular to said spring axis and having an annular shape extending over 0.55 ± 0.1 turns corresponding to an angular span (A) comprised between 198° ± 3 6°. The spring may be symmetrical such that the last coil also has a ground flat face with the same dimensions as the first coil. The end points (36, 38) of the extreme coils (28, 30) may have a thickness between 0.35 and 0.65 the times of the original diameter of the wire (Dw). The winding pitch of the spring may increase from a minimal value at the extreme coils. The spring may be applied in a diesel fuel injector (10) comprising a nozzle assembly (14) wherein the spring urges a needle valve member (18) towards a closed position.
Patent GB-2553660-A (GB)
Title: Contextual information for a notification
Inventor: Gokhan Hasan Bakir
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2017-07-21
Abstract: Receiving from a user device 110 a query-independent request for contextual information relevant to a notification triggered by the occurrence of an event, identifying multiple search items from notification content, determining a relevance score for each search item, selecting search items based on the relevance scores and, for each search item, providing a respective user interface element for display with the notification to the user device 110. The query-independent request does not include terms entered by a user. Background applications may provide notifications for display. Trigger events may include satisfaction of reminder criteria for a calendar appointment, receipt of a text message or receiving a push notification from a server. Notification text may be extracted. User devices e.g. laptops, mobile communication devices, smart phones or tablets may include calendar, messenger or news applications. User device 110 may provide the request to contextual information server 150 without having the user enter query terms verbally or physically.
Patent GB-2555710-A (GB)
Title: Metal bridge detection systems and methods
Inventor: SCOTT VINCENT MYERS
IPC: B60W40/06
Filed: 2017-09-14
Abstract: A metal bridge detection system (104 see fig 1) and method are provided for a vehicle 302. Host vehicle LIDAR and camera data contribute to identifying a metal bridge 306 proximate the vehicle. If a metal bridge 306 is identified, the method adjusts vehicle operations to improve vehicle control as it drives across the bridge 306. The invention is provided to address slip which may occur on a metal surface 304 in the bridge 306. Speed is adjusted if longitudinal slip is non-zero. Also a lane change may be performed. The vehicle includes a traction manager (222 see fig 2), GPS (112 see fig 1) and a data fusion and analysis module (216 see fig 2). Detected ice or snow is reported to a shared database.
Patent GB-2555245-A (GB)
Title: Completion system for gravel packing with zonal isolation
Inventor: PATRICK PATCHI BOURGNEUF
IPC: E21B43/14
Filed: 2015-06-05
Abstract: A wellbore completion system includes a tubular positioned in the wellbore such that an annulus is created between the tubular and a portion of the wellbore. The system further includes a gravel pack packer, a first packer positioned downhole of the gravel pack packer, and a second packer positioned downhole of the first packer. The gravel pack packer and the first packer define a first zone in the annulus, and the first and second packers define a second zone in the annulus. A wash pipe is positioned within the tubular and is positionable in a first position to allow fluid communication between a first port and the first packer and a second port and the second packer. The wash pipe is positionable in a second position to allow fluid communication between the first port and the first zone and the second port and the second zone.
Patent GB-2558076-A (GB)
Title: Livelock detection in a hardware design using formal verification
Inventor: ASHISH DARBARI
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: Hardware monitor 106 detects livelock in hardware design 102 for integrated circuit 104. The hardware monitor includes: monitor and detection logic 108 detecting particular states occurring in the hardware design; assertion evaluation logic 110 periodically evaluating assertions of a formal property related to reoccurrence of a particular state in the design to detect whether it is in a livelock, e.g. infinitely cycling through the same states. Occurrences of the particular state are counted and evaluated to be less than a predetermined number between a start and a stop event, e.g. the processor being idle. The particular state can be fetching an instruction from a symbolic address and the assertion logic may also evaluate whether the particular state does not recur in a number of clock cycles. Formal verification tool 112 uses the hardware monitor to exhaustively verify that the hardware design cannot enter a livelock comprising the predetermined state.
Patent GB-2570284-A (GB)
Title: Safety circuit apparatus
Inventor: CALLUM HEALEY
IPC: H02H9/00
Filed: 2017-11-29
Abstract: Apparatus electronically connecting first electric circuitry 72 in a hazardous environment with second electric circuitry 74 whilst separating the second electric circuitry from the hazardous environment. A metallic body 42 forms a passage 56 which opens at one end into the hazardous environment. PCB 58 extends across the passage and is covered with a layer of insulating material 66 to form a gas tight barrier across the passage. The PCB has a first connector 78 connected with first electronic circuitry and at least one second connector 80 extending through the insulating layer and connected with the second electronic circuitry. The first and second connectors are electronically coupled so that the first electronic circuitry is connected to the second electronic circuitry through the PCB and insulating layer. The apparatus may comprise a sensor for measuring characteristics of the hazardous environment, such as an oxygen, humidity, electrostatic or temperature sensor. The insulating layer may be a potting compound, melted glass or brazed ceramics.
Patent GB-2568929-A (GB)
Title: Use of cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy
Inventor: GEOFFREY GUY
IPC: A61P37/06
Filed: 2017-12-01
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of patients with childhood-onset epilepsy who are concurrently taking an immunosuppressant drug characterised in that the blood levels of the immunosuppressant drug is monitored to ensure blood levels of the immunosuppressive compound do not become toxic. Preferably, the condition to be treated is one of; Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, myoclonic absence epilepsy, tuberous sclerosis complex, Dravet syndrome, Doose syndrome, Jeavons syndrome, CDKL5, neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL). Preferably, the immunosuppressant drug is tacrolimus. Preferably the CBD used is in the form of a highly purified extract of cannabis such that the CBD is present at greater than 98% of the total extract (w/w) and the other components of the extract are characterised. In particular the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been substantially removed, to a level of not more than 0.15% (w/w) and the propyl analogue of CBD, cannabidivarin, (CBDV) is present in amounts of up to 1%.
Patent GB-2569311-A (GB)
Title: A cleaner head for a vaccum cleaner
Inventor: THOMAS CLIFFORD CARTER
IPC: A47L9/06
Filed: 2017-12-12
Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner has a housing (12, fig. 1), an agitator (20) rotatably mounted within the housing, and first (56) and second (58) debris removal members. The first debris removal member is movable relative to the second debris removal member between a first position in which a debris collection channel (88) is defined, and a second position (fig. 16) in which the debris removal members are contiguous or overlapping, wherein movement from the first to the second position removes debris from the channel, wherein the cleaner includes a movement mechanism for moving the first debris member between first and second positions, the mechanism entirely housed within the agitator. The debris members and the mechanism may be mounted to a common base, part of the base received within an end of the agitator. The debris members may be partially located outside the agitator. In the first position the first member may comprise a first removal edge which opposes a removal edge of the second member. The removal edge may comprise a cutting edge. The mechanism may comprise a weight attached to the first debris removal member.
Patent GB-2571519-A (GB)
Title: Storage box
Inventor: MICHAEL STEPHEN BRYDEN
IPC: B60R7/02
Filed: 2018-02-21
Abstract: A storage container 101 for fitting onto a vehicle boot or trunk floor, having, a front comprising an opening directed towards the vehicle rear (e.g. tailgate opening), and a shelf 130 moveable between first and second positions. A seat 120 is mounted on the shelf. In the first position, the seat is inside the container 101 (e.g. collapsed and stowed). In the second position, a shelf portion is exited from the container, revealing the seat. The seat may be unfolded for event seating (e.g. picnic or changing footwear). The shelf may be moved manually (pulled out of the container), or by a powered actuator. The seat may rotate or swivel. One, two, or three seats may be provided on the shelf. Alternatively, the seat may be a bench for more than one occupant. The shelf may comprise a deployable table 140, which may be raised above the shelf. Also disclosed a storage container (201, figure 25) having a shelf (230) moveable between first and second positions, wherein in the second position, a primary shelf portion is exited from the container (201), whilst a secondary shelf portion is within the container and accessible via a hinged lid (203, figure 28).