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Patent GB-2559015-A (GB)
Title: Electric machine apparatus
Inventor: TIAGO CESA
IPC: H02K1/27
Filed: 2017-11-22
Abstract: A rotor (fig 2, 3) for an electric machine (fig 2, 1), the rotor having: a plurality of permanent magnets 6-n mounted in magnet apertures 9n formed in the rotor, the magnets each have a reference frame comprising a longitudinal central axis Zn, a transverse major axis Xn and a transverse minor axis Yn; the longitudinal central axis of each permanent magnet extends substantially parallel to a rotational axis Z of the rotor; a plurality of magnet poles (fig 2, 5a-f) each have a plurality of magnets arranged in at least a first layer (fig 2, L1); wherein the first layer of each magnet pole includes a plurality of said magnets, the magnets in said first layer being arranged such that the transverse minor axis of each magnet extends along a radius (Rn) of the rotor (3). The first layer may consist of two magnets. The rotor may compromise one or more bridge formed between the magnets. Second and third layers may also be provided in the same arrangement, where the transverse minor axis of each magnet extends along the radius of the rotor. The pole may also be arranged in layers where the transverse minor axis of each magnets extends at a first angle α1 to a radius of the rotor. The electric machine may be a synchronous machine and may be used in a vehicle.
Patent GB-2555044-A (GB)
Title: Methods of producing epimerases and benzylisoquinoline alkaloids
Inventor: CHRISTINA D SMOLKE
IPC: C12P17/12
Filed: 2016-05-09
Abstract: A method of epimerizing an (S)-1-benzylisoquinoline alkaloid to an (R)-1 -benzylisoquinoline alkaloid is provided. The method comprises contacting the (S)-1 -benzylisoquinoline alkaloid with at least one enzyme. Contacting the (S)-1 -benzylisoquinoline alkaloid with the at least one enzyme converts the (S)-1 - benzylisoquinoline alkaloid to an (R)-1 -benzylisoquinoline alkaloid.
Patent GB-2569968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to locks and lockers
Inventor: JACOB MARK HINSON
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2018-01-04
Abstract: A user 1 is provided with a key 10 and seeks allocation of one of a plurality of lockers 2, each locker 2 being fitted with an electronic lock 3. A terminal 4 is operable to identify unallocated lockers 2 and allocate one such locker 2 to the user 1. The allocated locker 2 has a lock 3 with a unique lock identification code and an associated sequence number. The terminal 4 is operable to write the lock identity code to the key 10, increment the sequence number and write the incremented sequence number to the key 10. Subsequently, the user 1 can present the key 10 to the lock 3 of the allocated locker 2. The lock 3 is operable to read the lock identity code and the sequence number. If the lock identity code matches a stored lock identity code and the sequence number is equal to or greater than a stored sequence number, the lock 3 will open allowing the user to access the locker. Additionally, the latest accepted sequence number is stored by the lock 3. A master key with a master key and a master sequence number may be provided.
Patent GB-2571538-A (GB)
Title: Memory interface
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN ROBINSON
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2018-02-28
Abstract: Memory interface 318 between memory bus 316, e.g. AMBA 4 (RTM), and cache memory 330, e.g. L2, comprises: a plurality of snoop processors 541-543 receiving snoop requests from the memory bus; and a plurality of bus interfaces 502-504 for data transfer with the memory bus; wherein each snoop processor is associated with a respective bus interface, and processes the request in dependence on determining whether received snoop requests relate to the associated bus interface. The processing comprises generating a response to the request based on a memory address in the request. The bus interfaces transfer data to associated cache banks 331-332 based on mapping between the memory address and the cache-bank. Each snoop processor stores received requests in a FIFO buffer and can process them in a different order. The L2 cache uses a virtual address space and reverse translation module 550 from physical to virtual address space is maintained.
Patent GB-2558100-A (GB)
Title: Teleportation in an augmented and/or virtual reality environment
Inventor: ADAM GLAZIER
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2016-12-05
Abstract: In a system for teleporting and scaling in a virtual reality environment, a user may teleport from a first virtual location, being experienced at a first scale, to a second virtual location, to be experienced at a second scale. The user may select the new, second virtual location and the new, second scale with a single external input via a handheld electronic device so that, upon release of a triggering action of the electronic device, the user may teleport to the newly selected second virtual location at the newly selected scale.
Patent GB-2572998-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle and method of measuring a gap
Inventor: DARREN JAMES DAY
IPC: G01B11/02
Filed: 2018-04-19
Abstract: A vehicle 6, 12 has at least one sensor 2 arranged to determine the width of a gap faced or entered by the vehicle 6, 12 in its direction of travel. A processing unit 3 (figure 1, not shown) is arranged to compare the determined width of the gap to a set distance, thereby to determine if the vehicle 6, 12 and/or an object 11 towed by the vehicle 6, 12 can be driven through the gap. A driver interface 4 is provided to output a result to a driver of the vehicle 6, 12 in dependence on the determination, informing the driver if the vehicle 6, 12 and/or any towed object has sufficient clearance to fit through the gap. The set distance may be entered via the driver interface and may be maximum with of the vehicle or of a trailer towed by the vehicle and may additionally include a clearance distance. The processor may detect if the vehicle is off-centre or otherwise misaligned with respect to the gap when determining whether the vehicle has sufficient clearance to pass through the gap.
Patent GB-2562621-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling asset-related actions via a blockchain
Inventor: CRAIG STEVEN WRIGHT
IPC: G06Q20/06
Filed: 2017-02-14
Abstract: According to one perspective, the invention provides a technical arrangement to calculate, register and/or apportion costs and/or generate income in proportion to the current ownership of an asset. One or more embodiments also comprise a novel technique for generating cryptographic sub-keys. Thus, one benefit provided by the invention is that it allows the secure distribution of costs and income for an asset registered and maintained on the Blockchain. In turn, this increases the capability of such assets to meet the real-world needs of various entities such as the asset itself and investing parties. In one embodiment the invention provides a computer-implemented system for controlling a transfer made via a blockchain in respect of an asset, the system comprising an asset having a plurality of private cryptographic keys, each private key being associated with an owner of the asset; a registry comprising a plurality of public cryptographic keys wherein each public key corresponds to a private key in the asset's plurality of private keys, and is associated with a redeem script hash that can be identified within an unspent blockchain transaction; a smart contract comprising at least one rule relating to the automated generation of one or more blockchain transactions to enable a transfer to be made in respect of the asset; and a computing agent arranged to evaluate and/or execute the at least one rule of the smart contract. In some embodiments, a hierarchy of computing agents is managed by a master agent to carry out the asset related tasks defined in the smart contract. The master and subordinate agents communicate to execute discrete tasks.
Patent GB-2562389-A (GB)
Title: Rapid setting in situ cement plugs
Inventor: PAUL JOSEPH JONES
IPC: C09K8/467
Filed: 2016-03-08
Abstract: Methods, compositions, and tools for use in creating rapidly forming plugs in situ in subterranean formations. In one instance, the disclosure provides a method that includes: placing a first pill comprising a calcium-aluminate-based cement composition at a plug location within the wellbore with the tubing; and placing a second pill comprising an alkaline fluid composition into the wellbore adjacent to the first pill with the tubing. In some cases there is a spacer fluid or spacer device between the first pill and the second pill. In some cases tubing having a mixing device is located at the bottom of the tubing in the wellbore to aid I mixing the first pill and the second pill to facilitate a chemical in situ reaction of the first pill and the second pill. The reaction between the first pill and the second pill forms a set plug at the plug location.
Patent GB-2576344-A (GB)
Title: Gas-lift system
Inventor: BØRRE TORE BØRRESEN
IPC: E21B43/18
Filed: 2018-08-15
Abstract: A gas-lift system 100 for producing oil from a reservoir 102 having a gas cap 106, wherein a production wellbore 108 and a gas wellbore 140 extend separately into a formation 150 containing the reservoir and the production wellbore contains a tubular 110 in fluid communication with the reservoir for conveying produced reservoir fluids, the gas-lift system comprises a gas-liquid separator 114 for coupling to said tubular for separating produced reservoir fluids into separate liquid and gas phases, the system further comprises a first conduit 142 for extracting gas from the gas cap via the gas wellbore, and a gas compressor 116 for coupling to the gas-liquid separator and to the first conduit to selectively receive extracted gas from the first conduit and/or separated gas from the gas-liquid separator, and to compress the received gas to produce compressed gas, the system further comprises a second conduit for injecting compressed gas into the tubular for gas-lift,108 and a third conduit 144 for injecting compressed gas into the gas cap via the gas wellbore, the gas compressor is configurable to deliver compressed gas to one or both of the second and third conduits. A gas-lift method and a further system are also claimed.
Patent GB-2578621-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: GARY DONALD SPINKS
IPC: D21H21/48
Filed: 2018-11-01
Abstract: A security device 1 comprising a substrate 2 with a first surface 2' and an opposing second surface. Provided on the first surface are printed regions 3, 4, 5. The printed regions comprise fluorescent inks which glow, emitting a coloured light when they are excited by ultra violet radiation. The printed regions are provided on the substrate 2 such that each one of the printed regions partially overlaps with each of the other two printed regions. The printed regions overlap so that there is a region 9 where all three printed regions overlap. Where all three printed regions overlap in the centre white light is produced as a result additive mixing of the emitted colours. The substrate may be in the form of a fibre or planchette.
Patent GB-2566873-A (GB)
Title: Foam and fiber composite
Inventor: Jun G Zhang
IPC: B32B5/24
Filed: 2016-09-09
Abstract: The foam and fiber composite can provide an absorbent article with improved dryness and an improved liquid distribution capability. The foam and fiber composite can be formed from at least two materials. The first material is an open cell foam material and the second material is a fibrous material. A plurality of the fibers forming the fibrous material can be fluid inserted into the open cell foam material thereby forming the foam and fiber composite. In various embodiments, the foam and fiber composite can be incorporated into an absorbent article as a component of an absorbent system located between a topsheet layer and a backsheet layer of the absorbent article.
Patent GB-2583928-A (GB)
Title: Flexible weighted fabric
Inventor: JAMES HAMMOND
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2019-05-13
Abstract: A flexible weighted blanket comprising a layer of weighted material in the form of stainless steel beads 3 that are sandwiched between two outer layers of fabric 1, 5. The layer of weighted balls 3 are held in position by two layers of adhesive 2, 4 that are coated onto one side of each fabric layer wherein the adhesive layers are positioned between the beads and fabric. The gravity blanket is formed by compressing the layers together.
Patent GB-2576606-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogenation process
Inventor: PAUL GORDON
IPC: C07D211/94
Filed: 2019-06-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a saturated heterocyclic amine, e.g. a piperidine, comprising reacting an unsaturated heterocyclic amine, such as a heteroaryl amine, with hydrogen in a vapour phase reaction at a pressure of not more than 70 bar and a temperature in the range of 150 °C - 350 °C. Preferably, the reduction reaction is conducted at 190 °C – 220 °C. Preferably, the gas head space velocity (GHSV) is from 50 h-1 to 350 h-1. Preferably, the process is run is a continuous manner over a nickel-comprising catalyst. The conditions are suitable for the reduction of pyridine and pyrrole rings, such as lutidine. Also claimed is a process of N-alkylating a saturated heterocyclic amine, comprising a vapor phase reaction at a temperature of at least 220 °C. Also claimed is a process for the production of heterocyclic quaternary ammonium salts or hydroxides comprising at least two N-alkylation steps.
Patent GB-2587185-A (GB)
Title: Surface electromyography apparatus
Inventor: ISABEL ROSE HEPWORTH
IPC: A61B5/389
Filed: 2019-09-09
Abstract: Surface electromyography (EMG) apparatus 1 provided as a transfer, the apparatus comprising an electrically conductive layer forming a first electrode 101 and a non-conductive ink layer 107 covering the conductive layer. The electrically conductive layer may form one or more electrical pathways 113, 115. A second electrode 103, forming a bipolar pair 100 may be provided between the first and a second non-conductive ink layer and the electrodes may form a nested arrangement. An opening may be provided in the ink layer for the electrode. The transfer may be applied to a wearable item such as a garment (400 figure 4). An adhesive layer (125 figure 2) may cover the non-conductive ink layer (107 figure 2). A method of manufacturing a surface EMG by printing electrically conductive ink onto a surface and covering it with non-conductive ink is also claimed. A method (figure 7) of applying a surface EMG transfer to a surface by applying heat or pressure to the transfer is also claimed.
Patent GB-2589897-A (GB)
Title: Domain transition disable configuration parameter
Inventor: THOMAS CHRISTOPHER GROCUTT
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2019-12-11
Abstract: Processing circuitry 4 has a secure domain and a less secure domain. A control storage location 32 stores a domain transition disable configuration parameter 34 specifying whether domain transitions between the secure domain and the less secure domain are enabled or disabled in at least one mode of the processing circuitry 4. In the at least one mode of the processing circuitry. when the domain transition disable configuration parameter 34 specifies that said domain transitions are disabled in said at least one mode, a disabled domain transition fault Is signalled in response to an attempt to transition between domains in either direction. This can help support lazy configuration of resources for the secure domain or less secure domain for a thread expected only to need the other domain.
Patent GB-2594232-A (GB)
Title: Optical touch screen
Inventor: DAVID LOMAS
IPC: G06F3/042
Filed: 2019-12-24
Abstract: A touch sensitive apparatus comprises: a top plate having one or more light sources associated therewith, such that light from the one or more light sources is transmitted within the top plate with total internal reflection; a base plate, wherein light is transmissible within the base plate, wherein the base plate comprises a plurality of base plate elements optically separated from each other. The top plate and the base plate are configured such that if an external body touches a first surface of the top plate thereby performing a touch, then light is coupled from a second surface of the top plate into an underlying base plate element for transmission within that base plate element. Each base plate element has one or more detectors associated therewith for detecting light transmitted within that base plate element. The touch sensitive apparatus further comprises processing means to determine information from the detectors relating to touching of the first surface of the top plate. The apparatus may have base plate elements adapted to detect presence or absence of a touch but not position of the touch.
Patent GB-2579327-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric device
Inventor: BERND W GOTSMANN
IPC: H01L35/00
Filed: 2018-08-13
Abstract: Embodiments are notably directed to a thermoelectric device including a thermoelectric element. The thermoelectric element includes a Weyl semimetal and a plurality of magnetized elements. The plurality of magnetized elements are configured to apply a directed magnetic field on the Weyl-semimetal. Embodiments further concern a related method for cooling a device and a related method for generating electrical energy.
Patent GB-2592919-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for providing coherence data for use when implementing a cache coherency protocol
Inventor: JOSHUA RANDALL
IPC: G06F12/0831
Filed: 2020-03-09
Abstract: Apparatus and method for receiving requests from a plurality of processing units with associated cache storage wherein there is a snoop unit which has snoop filter tables organised in a hierarchical arrangement with a primary snoop filter table at the highest level and each other table forms a backup table for an adjacent table at a higher level. Each filter table is a multi-way associative set with each table having a different number of sets than the adjacent table at a higher level wherein each entry in the tables stores, for an associated address, coherence data determining which cache storages need to be subjected to a snoop operation in response to a request specifying the address. The snoop unit also has control circuitry controlling allocation of new coherence data into the filter tables, wherein it may be preferentially allocated into the primary table, but a backup table may be utilised if the primary table has no available entry. Lazy or eager promotion algorithms may be used when allocating or evicting data from the filter tables.
Patent GB-2579988-A (GB)
Title: Tape drive memory deduplication
Inventor: ERIK RUEGER
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2018-08-21
Abstract: A method and system for improving tape drive memory storage is provided. The method includes receiving, by a storage tape drive, a data stream for storage. The data stream is passed through a non-volatile memory device (NVS2)of the storage tape drive. The data stream is divided into adjacent variable length data chunks and a chunk list file including similarity identifiers for each of the adjacent variable length data chunks is generated and stored within a (non-volatile memory device) NVS1. Duplicate data including duplicated data with respect to a group of data chunks of the adjacent variable length data chunks is identified and deleted from the NVS2 of the storage tape drive such that the group of data chunks remains within NVS2. The group of data chunks is written to a data storage tape cartridge. Pointers identifying each data chunk and an associated storage position are generated and stored.
Patent GB-2594061-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic connector
Inventor: ANTHONY SIMONS
IPC: F16L37/367
Filed: 2020-04-14
Abstract: An apparatus for selectively providing fluid communication between a first primary fluid communication passageway and a further primary fluid communication passageway, comprising: a first connector member 205, securable to a fluid transfer member, comprising a connector body that includes at least one connector fluid communication passageway 235 that opens, via a port, into a first recessed region 218 in the connector body; a shaft element 222 slidable in the first recessed region; and a piston member 230 that is slidable in an end portion of the connector body and is biased by a first biasing element 280, wherein the shaft element 222 comprises at least one internal shaft fluid communication passageway 226 that extends between a first port proximal to the piston member and a further port distal to the piston member, said further port being located to selectively align with at least one port of a further connector member 210 that mates with the first connector member, for fluid communication with a further primary fluid communication passageway 255 via a connector fluid communication passageway of the further connector member, when the shaft element is slid into a respective first or further axial position.
Patent GB-2595513-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of infections
Inventor: Svein Kvåle
IPC: A61K49/22
Filed: 2020-05-29
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for use in a method of treatment of an infection is provided, wherein the composition comprises: (a) a cluster composition as defined herein comprising: (i) a gas microbubble and stabiliser to stabilise the microbubble; and (ii) a microdroplet comprising an oil phase and stabiliser to stabilise the microdroplet, where the oil comprises a diffusible component capable of diffusing in the gas microbubble so as to at least transiently increase the size of the microbubble; where the microbubble and microdroplet have opposite surface charges and form clusters via attractive electrostatic interaction; and (b) an antimicrobial agent as defined herein, provided as a separate composition to (a) or together with (a). The phase shift of the diffusible component of the microdroplet may be activated by ultrasound irradiation to enlarge the microbubble and temporarily block microcirculation at the region of interest. The antimicrobial may be an antibiotic or antifungal agent. The infection may be selected from the group comprising bacterial meningitis, otitis media, eye infections, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, skin infections, gastritis, food poisoning, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases. The infection may be related to an organ transplant.
Patent GB-2595655-A (GB)
Title: Electric propulsion system for delivering high torque
Inventor: DAVID B T SERCOMBE
IPC: H02K9/197
Filed: 2020-06-01
Abstract: A liquid-cooled system to convert electrical power to torque, comprising: one or more motor controllers 150, each configured to receive power input commands (optionally from a system controller 175) and an electric motor assembly 125 with a shaft 126. The controllers convert high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) input to variable, multiphase high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) output to the motor based on the power input commands. The motor and at least one controller are cooled by a liquid coolant system 140 wherein coolant flows through the motor and controller. The motor may comprise a stator and rotor, and the coolant may flow in direct contact with the stator windings. The coolant liquid may act as a lubricant for the moving parts within the electric motor. If two or more controllers are present, one or more may be redundant. An integrated accessory gearbox, deriving power from the electric motor, may be used to power a coolant pump. The shaft may provide torque to an aircraft propulsor (1115, Fig.11) optionally a variable pitch propulsor wherein the hydraulic fluid for adjusting pitch is the same as the coolant fluid. The coolant, lubricant, and hydraulic fluids may come from a common reservoir 141.
Patent GB-2608981-A (GB)
Title: Clipper grabber
Inventor: FAISAL MALIK
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 2020-07-14
Abstract: A strap for hair clippers comprises a leather strap with a hook and loop on both sides e.g. Velcro(RTM). A second leather strip is stitched to the first to secure a steel ring. A leather wrist strap is attached to the ring. In use the strap is wrapped around the clippers or other tool and secured with the Velcro. The strap prevents the tool falling to the floor if dropped.