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Patent GB-2523717-A (GB)
Title: Ring wing floating platform
Inventor: WU ZHIRONG
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 2014-01-22
Abstract: A ring wing floating platform comprising: a floatation body, where the top part thereof is elevated above seawater level; a ring wing surrounding the periphery of the bottom part of the floatation body, where the bottom part of the ring wing is in flush with the bottom part of the floatation body, annular gaps are provided along the radial direction, and the ring wing and the floatation body form an integral structure via multiple connection structures distributed in the radial direction; a positioning system arranged at the bottom part of the floatation body; and, a topside facility arranged on top of the floatation body. The ring wing floatation platform is applicable for oilfield and gas field exploration, development, and production in deepwater and adverse sea conditions, and is a system that is environmentally friendly, safe and reliable, flexible to use, and convenient to transport. All construction and commissioning works for the entire platform can be completed in a shipyard, thus greatly conserving facility construction costs, oil and gas field production operating costs, and disposal costs.
Patent GB-2525125-A (GB)
Title: High data rate printed circuit board based communications plugs and patch cords including such plugs
Inventor: CANNING MICHAEL WALTER
IPC: H01R24/64
Filed: 2014-03-06
Abstract: Patch cords include a communications cable that has a first conductor and a second conductor that form a first differential pair, and a third conductor and a fourth conductor that form a second differential pair and a plug that is attached to the communications cable. The plug includes a housing that receives the communications cable, first through fourth plug contacts that are within the housing, and a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes first through fourth conductive paths that connect the respective first through fourth conductors to respective ones of the first through fourth plug contacts. The plug further includes a first conductive shield that extends above a top surface of the printed circuit board that is disposed between the first differential pair and the second differential pair.
Patent GB-2526471-A (GB)
Title: Scanning method and apparatus
Inventor: BOWDON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01T1/29
Filed: 2012-11-02
Abstract: A beam of gamma radiation from a source is emitted through a pipeline or process vessel to detect density changes. It is detected by an array of detectors which are each collimated to detect radiation over a narrow angle relative to the width of the emitted radiation beam. The scintillators have a depth away from the surface at which radiation is incident which is at least twice that of their thickness. The thickness may be 1 5 mm with other dimensions 10 - 80 mm depending on the source chosen. The source and detectors are linked by a support arm to form one unit capable of rotation around the pipeline or other structure. A collimation block is formed of steel with layers of lead or a heavy alloy placed above and below the block
Patent GB-2542154-A (GB)
Title: Foldable packaging
Inventor: AMRIK TATLA
IPC: B65D5/492
Filed: 2015-09-09
Abstract: A squaring divider foldable from a blank having three sections 1, 2, 4 separated by bend lines 8, 10; two non adjacent sections including a slot 12, 18 and one section with a slot including a tab 16; such that the section 1 with a slot and no tab can be received in the slot 12 of the end section with the tab 2; and the tab 16 can be received in the slot 18 of the other end section 1. The sections extending through slots is not essential. The middle section may be right angle isosceles triangular defined by the two fold lines and one slit. The divider can be planar prior to folding or after unfolding. It can be formed of corrugated kraft paper, cardboard or plastic. One layer can be ruptured in the folding process. The bend lines can be perforations or score lines. Ideally the slot is as thick as the sheet of material. The material can be recyclable or include padding.
Patent GB-2526239-A (GB)
Title: Use of ferrous sulfide suspension for the removal of mercury from flue gases
Inventor: MCCULLOUGH THOMAS P
IPC: B01D53/78
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A ferrous sulfide suspension that includes at least FeSm and Al(OH)3 and which can be used to reduce mercury emissions in flue gases. Through a combination of complex chemical reactions, precipitation, co-precipitation, and surface adsorption the ferrous sulfide suspension of the present invention effectively removes mercury from gaseous streams while concurrently preventing mercury re-emission.
Patent GB-2545465-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical probe for delivering microwave energy
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2015-12-17
Abstract: Electrosurgical probe for delivering microwave energy An electrosurgical instrument 200 for use in minimally invasive surgical techniques that provides a small scale localized microwave field capable of precisely ablating tissue, e.g. in the lungs, through suitable selection of geometry and material for a radiating distal tip thereof. The instrument comprises a coaxial cable 202 for conveying microwave energy to a radiating tip portion 204 that comprises a dielectric tip 214 and a distal conductive portion 212 that extends longitudinally therein. The dielectric tip 214 has a dielectric constant greater than a dielectric material 210 within the coaxial cable. The distal end of the device is designed to facilitate efficient microwave energy delivery into lung tumour tissue to achieve a localized volume of ablation. Also disclosed is a bronchoscope (300, figure 11) having a power delivery structure formed 302 within the instrument cord thereof. A vision system may be incorporated into the energy delivery structure. The bronchoscope 300 may comprise multiple lumens (324, 326, figure 12) for additional instruments.
Patent GB-2545651-A (GB)
Title: Door protection system and method
Inventor: ANDREW MASKELL
IPC: B60W30/08
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a door protection system 2 for a vehicle 1. The door protection system 2 includes sensor means 10, 11 for detecting an object O proximal to the vehicle 1. Processing means 14 are provided to process a signal S1, S2 received from said sensor means 10, 11 to determine if the detected object O obstructs opening of a vehicle door 5, 6. Output means are provided for outputting a suspension control signal Ssus to control operation of a vehicle suspension 7 i.e. to raise or lower the vehicle, in dependence on determining that the detected object O obstructs opening of the vehicle door 5, 6. The system may also prompt the driver to confirm any changes in the suspension before implementation. The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle 1; to a method of controlling operation of a vehicle suspension 7; and to an electronic processor 14.
Patent GB-2548360-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool frame
Inventor: JUI-CHIEN KAO
IPC: B25H3/04
Filed: 2016-03-15
Abstract: A slidingly adjustable hand tool frame has a track base 10, a positioning board 20, at least one positioning mount 30D, and an engaging structure 42D, 41D. Positioning mounts 30D for holding tools can be slidably mounted on the track base 10, and locked into position by engagement of ribs and slots 42D/41D in the positioning mounts 30D and positioning board 20D. Rectangular positioning mounts 30D may slide but not rotate in a slide rail, and circular positioning mounts may slide and rotate (figs 1 to 4) relative to the track base 10. The engagement ribs 42D may be in the positioning mount 30D or in the positioning board 20 (41C, fig 10). The tool frame may have two track bases 10, only one track base 10 (fig 6), or one track base 10 with a trapezoidal outer frame (fig 16) having side clamping panels with clamping claws to hold tools. The positioning mounts 30D and/or the positioning board 20 may be elastic. Rotatable sleeves (60, fig 5) may be detachably mounted to positioning mounts 30, using a protruding ball (321, fig 2). Locking the positioning mounts 30D prevents inadvertent movement of the mounts and tools.
Patent GB-2551951-A (GB)
Title: Fuel pump
Inventor: Engin Erdemir
IPC: F02M59/02
Filed: 2016-04-08
Abstract: A fuel pump 110 comprising a pumping plunger 116 comprising a first plunger part 116a and a second plunger part 116b and a pump head 112 defining a first barrel 114 in which the first plunger part 116a is reciprocable to pressurise fuel in a pumping chamber 122. The second plunger part 116b is reciprocable within the further barrel 141c which may be formed in the same or a different housing to the pump head 112. The first and second plunger parts 116a, 116b are connected by a connector part 146 located part-way along the length of the pumping plunger so that the first and second plunger parts 116a, 116b move together.
Patent GB-2549512-A (GB)
Title: Cell pack thermal management apparatus and method
Inventor: NICHOLAS JOHN CARPENTER
IPC: H01M10/6568
Filed: 2016-04-20
Abstract: A cell pack thermal management device with an intake side manifold 320; an exhaust side manifold 321; and at least one flexible conduit 311, 315, 317 which provides a fluid communication path between the manifolds. The conduit may be connected through ports 319; there may be multiple chambers and conduits, the chambers beside each other communicating by chamber connectors (230-233 fig. 9) and preferably including intermediate chambers 320c, 321c. The chambers may be made by injection moulding. The fluid may be an ethylene glycol and may be pumped to heat or cool the batteries. The conduit may be made from a polymer or composite e.g. with polyethylene or polyester. The device is designed to be simple, light, and easily adaptable, the conduit conforming to surface contours or expanding around any cell pack or battery configuration or shape (fig 20), providing a large contact area for heat energy transfer without requiring an intermediate material. The pack is designed for use in a hybrid or electric vehicle, for instance with lithium-ion batteries to ensure a suitable operation temperature.
Patent GB-2551545-A (GB)
Title: Servo differential turbofan engine
Inventor: ADRIAN LYNLEY ASHLEY
IPC: F02C7/36
Filed: 2016-06-21
Abstract: A turbofan engine has an induction motor 1 with a superconducting stator 2, hinged airflow deflectors 5 positioned in the bypass and radially positioned cooling vanes 6. Computational judgement means 3 preferably controls the transfer of power from the turbine to the fan by way of the induction motor and may vary the speed of rotation of the fan relative to the turbine. The superconducting stator may have coils of superconducting wires immersed in liquid helium. The computational judgement means may also control the deflection angle of the airflow deflectors. The radially positioned cooling vanes may be used to dissipate heat from the compressor. Preferably, the computational judgement means has adaptable learning capabilities to make adjustments to the controls in varying operational conditions and environments and to vary the angle of deflection of the airflow deflectors to adjust heat dissipation from the compressor.
Patent GB-2553299-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring operational performance of a subsea pump for pumping product from a formation
Inventor: CHRISTIAN HØY
IPC: F04B49/06
Filed: 2016-08-29
Abstract: A system for monitoring the operational performance of a subsea pump for pumping product from a formation uses stored data representative of pump performance and the operating conditions of the pump, derived from a pump performance prediction model. In use, a controller receives an operating condition data stream derived from a subsea sensing system. Predicted pump performance data is contemporaneously retrieved from the stored pump performance prediction model based on a latterly received instant of the operating condition data. Actual pump performance data is also continually received, derived from the sensor system of subsea pump. The controller continually provides a comparison of synchronised latterly retrieved predicted pump performance data with a latterly received actual pump performance data. A method for generating the model data is also disclosed comprising controlling a pump to operate in various conditions, with various densities and gas volume fractions of product, and storing data representative of pump performance.
Patent GB-2543171-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for occluding a vessel
Inventor: PER ELGAARD
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2015-10-08
Abstract: A system 10 for endoluminal ablation and embolization of a blood vessel 18 by resistive heating includes an electrically conductive element 12 of elongate form with a resistive heating element 22. A control unit 40 includes a processing unit 42, a power unit 44 and, optionally, a temperature sensor unit 46 coupled to a temperature probe 24 to determine when blood flow obstruction is formed. In one embodiment the control unit is coupled to a position sensor that detects the position of the resistive heating element and applies power to the resistive heating element when it is deemed to have been moved by a first predetermined distance, effecting ablation during and/or after the retraction process in order to create a more effective occlusion barrier. In another embodiment, ablation is in at least two phases, the first phase at a higher energy level to cause a blood clot and contraction of the blood vessel 18 and a second phase after at least partial retraction of the resistive part 22 and at a second lower level in order to cause blood clots to close any remaining lumen formed within the vessel 18 during the first phase.
Patent GB-2541577-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for accelerated data translation
Inventor: JOSEPH M LANCASTER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2015-04-23
Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are described for performing high speed translations of data. In an example embodiment, record layout detection can be performed for data. In another example embodiment, data pivoting prior to field-specific data processing can be performed. Data can be streamed through computer systems in any of a number of formats. For example, as described in the cross-referenced patent applications, a delimited data format is a common format used for passing data between data processing system or over networks, particularly with respect to passing record-oriented data.
Patent GB-2558672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stairlifts
Inventor: GAVIN SCOTT PUGH
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2017-01-17
Abstract: A wireless battery charging system for a stairlift capable of charging a variety of battery types using common hardware. The stairlift comprises a carriage 5 to which is mounted a chair 11, batteries 8, a motor and gearbox 7 and a charge receiver 18. Charge transmitters 116 are mounted to the rail 6 at the top 14 and/or bottom 15 to allow the stairlift to charge while it is stationary. A suitable method of power transfer would be induction through the use of electrical coils. The charging system may also include a communications portal 23 for communicating diagnostic and or user data to a remote location wirelessly.
Patent GB-2559139-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for incident response
Inventor: SIMON HALFORD
IPC: G08B25/01
Filed: 2017-01-26
Abstract: An incident response method for a vehicle comprises; detecting an event indicative of a vehicle incident; establishing an audio communication channel between the vehicle and remote communication means or call centre in response to detection of the incident; detecting audio exterior to the vehicle and selectively transmitting this audio to the remote communication means. Also claimed is an incident response system and controller that perform this method. The method may further detect audio interior to the vehicle, and transmits the detected audio exterior to the vehicle if the detected interior audio is less than a threshold level. A microphone may be located and configured to detect the external audio. The incident may be a collision or crash, and the call centre operator may direct emergency services to respond to the incident. Audio interior to the vehicle, which may comprise an occupant speaking, may be combined with audio exterior to the vehicle before being transmitted. There may be a check that the external audio detector or microphone is functioning and available before sending a relevant notification to the remote communication means.
Patent GB-2561605-A (GB)
Title: Gait training apparatus
Inventor: Hester Corne
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 2017-04-21
Abstract: A control unit for controlling a gait training unit comprising a moveable footplate and one or more actuators for controlling movement of the footplate. The control unit comprises a processor and a memory device which stores a user profile defining a range of motion of one or more joints of the user. The processor identifies a planned footplate position and/or orientation dependent on a target gait trajectory. A virtual kinematic model (70) is generated from the user profile and one or more virtual joint angles (0h, 0k, 0a) are determined dependent on the planned footplate position and/or orientation. If the one or more virtual joint angle (0h, 0k, 0a) is outside the range of motion for a joint in the user profile, the processor outputs a control signal to control said one or more actuator to control movement of the footplate to the planned footplate position and/or orientation. A control unit similar to above wherein, the processor determines a virtual reaction force and/or torque generated when the virtual kinematic model (70) is re-configured on the planned footplate position and/or orientation. The disclosure also relates to a gait training apparatus; and a method of controlling a gait training unit.
Patent GB-2564083-A (GB)
Title: Construction module printing
Inventor: ARTO KOIVUHARJU
IPC: E04G21/02
Filed: 2017-05-04
Abstract: A method of constructing a multi-layered building structure comprising extruding a pair of opposing flows of wet aggregate containing mixture 23 to define a pair of outer layers and a void therebetween, and simultaneously injecting a foam F into the void before the wet aggregate containing mixture dries. The wet aggregate containing mixture may be concrete. The foam may be insulating polyurethane foam. The concrete may be extruded from a pair of extruders 4A, 4B each having a forming surface. Each forming surface may have a leading end 17 from which concrete is extruded and a trailing edge 18, the trailing edges being selectively moveable towards and away from each other. Also claimed is a forming apparatus for wet aggregate mixture comprising a pair of extruders each having an extrusion outlet, the extrusion outlets opposing each other. In use the extruders extrude a wet aggregate mixture to form two opposing outer layers defining a void therebetween, with an injector arranged to release a foam into the void. The method and apparatus may be concerned with a three dimensional printing technique.
Patent GB-2565761-A (GB)
Title: Combustion engine fuel mixture system
Inventor: William James Beer
IPC: F02C7/22
Filed: 2017-07-28
Abstract: A combustion engine, preferably a turbojet engine 1, is provided with one or more fuel mixture systems which each comprise a combustion chamber 13 with a housing having inlets 14, and also an aperture inlet 15 with a restriction device, typically of variable size for controlling the air intake according to operating conditions. A circumferential ring 16, typically around inlet 15, is also provided which may have either a series of fuel outlets into chamber 13, or alternatively a single fuel outlet. An alternative arrangement has both an internal fuel ring and an external fuel ring. One example has a series of fuel outlets in circumferential ring 16 that are not of constant size. The arrangement may reduce fuel consumption while increasing power.
Patent GB-2565787-A (GB)
Title: A method of performing magnetic resonance imaging and a magnetic resonance apparatus
Inventor: RADHOUENE NEJI
IPC: G01R33/56
Filed: 2017-08-22
Abstract: A region of interest in a subject in which a material having magnetic susceptibility, e.g. a catheter, has been introduced is imaged using a first imaging sequence comprising excitation pulses having a frequency that is on‑resonance and a second imaging sequence comprising excitation pulses having a frequency that is off-resonance. Both the first and second imaging sequences have balanced gradient pulse trains (S301, S302). Signals emitted from the region of the interest in the subject in response to the first and second imaging sequences are detected, and first and second images are generated. The first and second images are processed by subtraction to generate a difference image (S303). The difference in frequency between the pulses may be about 1/(2 x relaxation time) of a spin isochromat. The pulse sequences may be balanced steady state free precession (bSSFP) sequences.
Patent GB-2566944-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming microimage elements
Inventor: JOHN GODFREY
IPC: B42D25/40
Filed: 2017-09-26
Abstract: An array of microimage elements are formed by applying a first region of a layer of a first material 1 to a surface of a first material carrier 101a and applying a second region of a layer of a second different material 2, to a surface of a second material carrier 101b. The first and second regions of the layers of first and second material are blended together such that a blended region of the layers of first and second material exhibits a gradual change in relative concentration along a first direction. The step of blending together the first/second regions of the layers of first/second material comprises bringing a first/second blending surface into contact with the first/second material on the surface of the first/second material and spreading the layer of first/second material along a first direction. The blended layers of first and second material are brought into contact with a patterned material carrier 111corresponding to the array of microimage elements. This selectively removes the blended layers of first and second material according to the pattern transferring them onto a support layer 131.
Patent GB-2554562-A (GB)
Title: Protecting an engine in automatic stop/start applications
Inventor: Martin T Brooks
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2015-03-20
Abstract: An apparatus includes an engine friction module in operative communication with an engine and structured to interpret engine operation data indicative of an engine friction amount, and a stop/start module structured to compare the engine operation data with predetermined protective criteria that includes an engine friction threshold and to turn off the engine for at least a portion of time based on the engine friction threshold exceeding the engine friction amount.
Patent GB-2567429-A (GB)
Title: Data compression
Inventor: SIMON FENNEY
IPC: H04N19/88
Filed: 2017-10-09
Abstract: Spatial decorrelation is performed on a jxk input block of data values using a spatial decorrelation module which is arranged to process gxh blocks of data where j x k = g x h. The input tile is rearranged by dividing each of its rows into a plurality of sections each comprising g data values and arranging the sections into h rows to form a gxh block. Spatial decorrelation is performed on the gxh tile where its rows are processed in order so that for each row of the input data block, a first section is processed before a second section and at least one value form the first section is saved for use in the spatial decorrelation of the second section Entropy encoding may be performed on the decorrelated values. The data may be blocks of texture data, such as image data, for use in a graphics processing unit. The input blocks may be rectangular shaped blocks which are rearranged into square blocks for spatial decorrelation. The spatial decorrelation may involve predicting pixels using linear or Haar prediction methods. Also claimed is corresponding recorrelation.