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Patent GB-2545804-A (GB)
Title: Instrumented flow passage of a turbine engine
Inventor: Jeremy Giordan
IPC: F23R3/02
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: An annular air flow passage (18, 20 fig.1), for a turbine engine, including internal 60 and external 62 annular walls, having a measuring element 58 elongated in a direction between the annular walls. One end of the element is fixed rigidly to one of the walls possibly using flange 70. Nozzles 54 may protrude in an upstream direction and measure the characteristics of the air flow. Measuring element 58 has at least one tubular cavity 63 extending its length which forms part of a closed circuit and is supplied with pressurised fluid 74. Sensor 78 which may be a strain gauge determines, in conjunction with controller 76, whether the measurement environment is inducing vibrations in the element approaching its resonant frequency and if so the pressure in the element may be varied, thus adjusting the stiffness of the element and hence moving the element resonant frequency away from that present in the measurement environment.
Patent GB-2542979-A (GB)
Title: Packaging for MEMS transducers
Inventor: TSJERK HOEKSTRA
IPC: H04R19/00
Filed: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A MEMS acoustic transducer package 300 having a first integrated circuit die 200 which has an integrated MEMS transducer 202 (eg a membrane for a microphone) and integrated electronic circuitry 203 for operation of the MEMS transducer. The package is formed by a first package cover 302 which comprises electrical connections and which overlies the MEMS transducer and a second package cover 301 on the other side of the first integrated circuit die. The second package cover is a die attach film (DAF) which is provided during wafer dicing. Using the die attach film for dicing and sealing reduces the number of device manufacturing steps.
Patent GB-2555876-A (GB)
Title: Temporary sign
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JAMES WHITELEY
IPC: G09F19/00
Filed: 2017-03-29
Abstract: The sign comprises a support structure 10 and a sign board 12, the support structure being foldable between an in use and folded configuration. The support structure includes a stay of substantially channel shaped section and at least one ballast member is received within the channel of the stay. The support structure may take the form of a main section and a rear prop pivotally connected to the mains section. The stay may be co-operable with the prop to hold the prop in a position angled to the main body. The stay may be pivotally connected to the main section. Also disclosed is a temporary sign comprising a support structure, a sign board and a mounting arrangement, the arrangement comprising a series of first mounting features provided on the support structure and a second series of mounting features provided on the sign board such that the sign board can be mounted upon the support structure in a range of positions.
Patent GB-2547812-A (GB)
Title: Proppant composition and method
Inventor: JIM WEAVER
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2014-12-11
Abstract: This present application relates generally to fracture-treatment compositions and methods that provide for a proppant having a first angle of repose, a chemical additive coated on the proppant, wherein the coated proppant has a second angle of repose and the second angle of repose is no more than 10% greater than the first angle of repose.
Patent GB-2550286-A (GB)
Title: Optical system for monitoring the movement of people through a passageway
Inventor: DEREK HUFF
IPC: G07C9/02
Filed: 2017-04-21
Abstract: A system monitors the movement of people 10 through passageway 1, e.g. turnstile, e.g. to prevent tailgating or sidegating. It comprises multiple time of flight ranging sensors (TOF) 3a, 3b deployed on opposing sides of the passageway. The TOF sensors probe a direction substantially transverse to the direction of movement T of a person or object, e.g. using infrared. The TOF sensors produce one-dimensional measurements of the distance to the person versus time. The speed of the person or object is determined and combined with the sequence of distance values to produce 2D cross-sections 5a, 5b. One for each TOF detector. From these measurements, the system can determine the number of people and the direction of their movement. The beams may be transmitted intermittently, i.e. time division multiplexing, to avoid cross talk. The TOF sensors may be directly opposing or may be displaced in the direction of travel T.
Patent GB-2548294-A (GB)
Title: Hand guided automated positioning device controller
Inventor: KAI HYNNA
IPC: B25J9/18
Filed: 2014-11-25
Abstract: An automated positioning device and associated method for use in a medical procedure is provided. The automated positioning device comprises a computing device having a processor coupled to a memory, a multi-joint positioning arm electrically coupled to the computing device and controlled by the computing device, and a sensor module attached to the multi-joint positioning arm and providing a proximity signal to the computing device indicating proximity of a target. The computing device provides a control signal to the multi-joint positioning arm to move the multi-joint positioning arm in response to the proximity signal such that the positioning arm follows the target when within a threshold distance.
Patent GB-2554541-A (GB)
Title: Device for fastening a catch net in a vehicle
Inventor: GINO CAVALIERI
IPC: B60R22/14
Filed: 2017-08-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fastening a catch net 9 for securing a load, preferably in a vehicle with a loading region 3 which is substantially open to the passenger region 4, wherein fastening eyes 11, 12 for the secured fastening of the catch net are integrated in the supporting structure in the upper region of a seat backrest 5 and/or of a neck rest 6, 7. The catch net may be directly secured in the fastening eyes by means of mounting hooks. Additionally, the catch net may be held on a locking rod 8 which extends across the entire width of the loading region and, with formations on the end sides on both sides serving as the fasteners of the fastening eyes. The fastening eyes may be located on the outer or inner sides of the backrest or neck rest. Furthermore, a parallel catch rod arrangement (16, see fig. 4) may be used to secure the catch net vertically between the locking rod and said catch rod. Finally, the eyelets may be concealed with a panel.
Patent GB-2555954-A (GB)
Title: A package for a bottle
Inventor: LEE PATRICK
IPC: B65D77/04
Filed: 2017-11-07
Abstract: The package 10 includes an outer wall 390 that defines an inner cavity (34, figure 1) and includes a wall opening 60. The package also includes a top face (14, figure 1) with a top opening 46 and a lid 500 that is configured to permanently close the top opening 46. The outer wall 390, may have a circular or polygonal cross-section. The package 10 may be made of three blanks to form a top frame (36, figure 1) and a front frame (50, figure 1). The lid 500 preferably comprises a plate part 302 and a body part 304 where the plate abuts the top portion of the package and the body 304 is placed through the opening 46. The body 304 may have at least one protrusion 504, 506 that is arranged to abut the underside of the frame of the top face (36, figure 1). There may be a cover 388 that wraps around the wall opening 60 and this could be secured with magnets.
Patent GB-2569621-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent lighting
Inventor: ARVID STRAND
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2017-12-21
Abstract: An autonomous controller 100 for regulating at least one parameter of at least one illumination source 104 comprises a receiver 102 for receiving messages relating to detected events, a memory device for storing a plurality of received messages, and processing means for regulating at least one parameter of the at least one illumination source, wherein the regulating of the at least one parameter is based on a predicted probability of a future event based on at least one previously detected event stored in the memory device. The detected events may relate to outputs from one or more sensors 108 for sensing physical conditions such as presence or motion in proximity to the controller or ambient illumination or temperature. The probability of a future event may be determined by Kalman filtering of a plurality of events stored in the memory device. Also disclosed is a lamp (figure 5a) comprising a first surface (154) and a second surface (156) arranged at a periphery of the first surface, a first light source configured to emit light (164) from the first surface and a second light source configured to emit light (166) from the second surface, the first and second light sources being independently regulated.
Patent GB-2570923-A (GB)
Title: Fluid storage apparatus
Inventor: IMRAN ABUBAKKAR
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2018-02-12
Abstract: A fluid storage apparatus, such as a radiator or convector, for connecting to a space heating system. The fluid storage apparatus comprises a fluid reservoir 8 having an inlet 5 and outlet 55, and a device arranged to attract ferro-magnetic particles from the fluid intermediate the inlet and outlet. The device may be integral with the radiator or convector, and may be centrally located on the rear thereof. The device may instead be displaceable from the fluid reservoir, and may also comprise a drain. The device may comprise a sleeve 1 and a magnet 10, and the magnet may be displaceable from the sleeve.
Patent GB-2579865-A (GB)
Title: Pig for inspecting a tubular object
Inventor: Jonathan Harry Phipps
IPC: G01N29/265
Filed: 2018-12-19
Abstract: A pig 20 for inspecting a tubular object (e.g. pipe), the pig 20 configured for travel along an interior of the tubular object and comprises a transducer body 26 which includes at least one transducer 32 for detecting a condition of the tubular object. The or each transducer 32 is configured to, in use, move in a plane that is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel of the pig 20 along the interior of the tubular object. Aspects include: the or each trasducer is configured to, in use, rotate in the plane that is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the pig (such rotation may be configured to provide a transducer coverage that follows a rotating pattern, track or path (such as a helical pattern, track or path) along the length of the tubular object). Embodiments include: a drive unit operably coupled to the trasducer body to drive the movement of the or each trasducer; the drive unit includes a motor or a fluid energy conversion mechanism; the fluid energy conversion mechanism includes a turbine or impellor; an energy harvesting device (e.g. an electrical generator) operably coupled to the transducer body.
Patent GB-2574501-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring system for the cabin of an aircraft, data distribution apparatus and aircraft
Inventor: CHRISTIAN RIEDEL
IPC: B64D11/04
Filed: 2019-04-08
Abstract: A monitoring system 1 for an aircraft cabin having a main computing unit 2 and a data distribution apparatus 4 physically separate from at least one galley operator control apparatus 3; 3A, 3B, 3C (e.g. for saving space in the galley monument and allowing upgrade of existing galleys). The data distribution apparatus has a first 41 computing unit autonomous of a second computing unit 42 (e.g. having separate processor cores running on separate operating systems, functioning independently) connected via an interface circuit (44, figure 3) for data interchange. The first computing unit takes a cabin output signal from the main computing unit as a basis for providing an operating signal for a cabin function. The second computing unit receives a control command from a display device 31 of the galley operator control apparatus as a basis for a power switching signal for an electrical load L (e.g. oven, refrigerator). The second computing unit receives a cabin output signal from the first computing unit as a basis for providing a display signal, reproducing information on the display device.
Patent GB-2584092-A (GB)
Title: Tool holding frame
Inventor: JUI-CHIEN KAO
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 2019-05-20
Abstract: A tool holding frame has a track base 10, a positioning board 20, and positioning mounts 30. The track base has two sliding channels 14. The positioning board 20 is disposed onto the track base via a rail and has multiple positioning blocks 242. Each positioning block has two curved edges 243. The positioning mounts are slidable and rotatably mounted on the track base 10. Each positioning mount 30 has an annular positioning flange 311 and multiple second engaging segments 312. A curved part of the positioning flange 311 is selectively engaged with one of the positioning blocks 242. The space between two adjacent positioning blocks is defined as a recess. Each recess comprises a positioning portion 244 that engages with the engagement segments 312 of the mount. Ideally, the positioning mount engages with both curved edges of a positioning block. Preferably, the position board comprises two rail bars 21 for locating in one of the channels and comprises a recess 22 in the bottom surface. Ideally, the positioning portions connect the curved edges of two adjacent positioning blocks. Ideally, the mount comprises teeth.
Patent GB-2585940-A (GB)
Title: Clothing system with communication apparatus
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 2019-07-26
Abstract: A system comprising a communication apparatus 401 and a high-visibility item of clothing (for example a jacket, parka or vest) 206, the comms device having an upper surface 404 that is substantially flat horizontal when arranged in a specific, self-supporting configuration (upright as in figure 8), the apparatus also having a front surface that is substantially vertical when arranged in this configuration, the clothing including a fabric enclosure 601 for including a window 801 (501, fig. 5) the upper surface 404 including indicator lights visible through the window. The fabric enclosure might be a detachable pouch (601, fig. 6) with a more permanent upper attachment means 802, 803 and a more temporary connector (901, figure 9) so that the user can incline the device up towards them and view a front screen 403 through a front window 401. The communication device may be part of a network for safety in hazardous environments (figures 1-2). Also claimed is a method (figs. 3-4) of attaching a communication apparatus to a garment comprising the steps of locating an electrical connector within the apparatus, the connector being within a pouch, placing the communication device within a pouch and attaching the pouch to the garment.
Patent GB-2578690-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow measuring device, system and method
Inventor: ALAN JAMES PEARSON
IPC: G01P5/02
Filed: 2019-10-17
Abstract: A sensing element 1 for measuring fluid flow, such as turbulence, comprises a sensor body 2 and a load cell arrangement 3 connected to the body. The sensor body is three dimensional and rotationally symmetric about a longitudinal axis Z passing through the load cell arrangement and the body. The load cell measures the force on the body due to fluid flow in at least a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The body may have at least second order rotational symmetry, it may be hollow, and the shape may be a sphere, ellipsoid, cylinder, polyhedron or prism. The material may be a polymer. The body’s surface may be textured to control its drag coefficient, for example, by having depressions (36, Figure 1). The body’s mass may be selected to control its inertial response to fluid flow. There may be a second load cell arrangement 4 on the opposite side of the body to the first load cell arrangement 3. The load cell arrangements may comprise at least one strain gauge 16, 17, 18, 19. The sensor may be connected to a support (25, Figure 4) by damping members (34, 35, Figure 4).
Patent GB-2590727-A (GB)
Title: A watch with replaceable parts
Inventor: GUOFU ZHANG
IPC: G04B45/04
Filed: 2020-01-03
Abstract: A watch with replaceable parts including a watch case 1, table circle (2,fig.4), lug 3, watch core 9 and decorations 7 comprising: a function knob 20; a bezel (2,fig.4); a watch case hole (18,fig.4); the bezel includes a bezel wire opening (17,fig.4) and is provided at a middle base surface of the watch case; the watch core 9 includes a rotating device; a base surface of the watch core is provided with transparent lenses; an upper edge of watch core is provided with a decoration storage slot 8 including decorations; the upper and lower end of the watch case includes lug 3 and slots 12; the lug is composed of an insert plate, ear part 11, ring buckle, a first raw ear 14 and a cylindrical tank; the lugs have an insert plate including the first raw ear 14, an annular buckle groove, a cylindrical groove, an auxiliary strap (4,fig.1) and a connecting strap (5,fig.1); the lug 3 is close to the auxiliary strap; the connecting strap includes a strap connecting area; an end of the connecting strap remote from the lug includes a connecting port.
Patent GB-2580837-A (GB)
Title: Resistive memory device
Inventor: Wabe Koelmans
IPC: G11C11/56
Filed: 2018-09-13
Abstract: The invention is notably directed to a resistive memory device comprising a control unit for controlling the resistive memory device and a plurality of memory cells. The plurality of memory cells includes a first terminal, a second terminal and a phase change segment comprising a phase-change material for storing information in a plurality of resistance states. The phase change segment is arranged between the first terminal and the second terminal. The phase change material consists of antimony. Furthermore, at least one of the dimensions of the phase change segment is smaller than 15 nanometers. Additional implementations of the resistive memory device include a related method, a related control unit, a related memory cell and a related computer program product.
Patent GB-2581936-A (GB)
Title: N4-hydroxycytidine and derivatives and anti-viral uses related thereto
Inventor: GEORGE R PAINTER
IPC: C07H19/10
Filed: 2018-12-07
Abstract: This disclosure relates to certain N4-hydroxycytidine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections, such as Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (EEE, WEE and VEE, respectively), Chikungunya fever (CHIK), Ebola, Influenza, RSV, and Zika virus infection with the disclosed compounds.
Patent GB-2589228-A (GB)
Title: Settable and unsettable device and method
Inventor: JAMES C DOANE
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2019-04-11
Abstract: A settable device including a radially enlargeable portion, a force retention pathway (between 20 and 42 or between 20 and 160) operably connected to the radially enlargeable portion to maintain a setting force to the radially enlargeable portion, a material disposed within the force retention pathway (between 20 and 42 or between 20 and 160) of the device, the material retaining force when in solid form and disengaging force retention when in fluid form.
Patent GB-2602026-A (GB)
Title: A compact Siegbahn drag pump
Inventor: RICHARD GLYN HORLER
IPC: F04D29/64
Filed: 2020-12-15
Abstract: A Siegbahn drag pump is disclosed. The drag pump comprises a stator 20a,20b and a rotor 10. The stator is formed of sheet material, a surface of the stator facing the rotor comprises a pumping surface. The sheet material is contoured, the contours defining channels in the pumping surface along which a fluid is pumped from an inlet towards an outlet on rotation of the rotor. The stator may be formed of a shaped layer of material attached to a base layer. The pump may comprise more than one stator, with the stators being formed same sheet of material which has been folded. The stator may be formed by bending or pressing, or by gluing or welding separate parts. The stator is more compact and less expensive than those formed by conventional means such as casting or machining.
Patent GB-2605959-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: JINGHUA ZHI
IPC: B23P15/32
Filed: 2021-04-15
Abstract: The method of manufacturing a drill bit by e.g. electric resistance welding includes providing a first shaft portion 12 and a second shaft portion 14, each formed of different materials. The first portion has a first contacting face 16. The second portion has a second contacting face 18. Then aligning the first and second shaft portions along a common central axis A, with the first contacting face facing the second contacting face. Then directly or indirectly contacting the first contacting face with the second contacting face. Then passing a current through the first and second shaft portions, to increase the temperature at an interface between the two contacting faces. Whilst simultaneously applying pressure between the first and second shaft portions in a direction of the common central axis A. This results in welding the first shaft portion to the second shaft portion to form a shaft (10, Figure 1A) of the drill bit. A drill bit (1, Figure 1F) is formed in accordance with this method. The shaft portions may be cylindrical rods. The first and second portions may be formed from steel and tungsten carbide respectively. Nickel may be provided between the contacting faces before welding.
Patent GB-2593314-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for establishing a bi-directional communication link between a symbol reader and a symbol reader cradle using wireless charging component
Inventor: ROBERT W DIGIOVANNA
IPC: H04W76/10
Filed: 2019-09-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for establishing a bi-directional communication link between a reader and a base station using wireless charging components includes positioning the reader within the base station, and electrically charging a rechargeable power source of the reader by an induced current carried through an induction coil in response to an electromagnetic field generated by an induction coil of the base station. The reader receives a communication parameter that uniquely identifies a short-range communication transceiver of the base station by detecting a modulation in the induced current. In response, a short-range communication transceiver of the reader transmits an RF signal that includes the identification data and a request to establish a bi-directional communication link with short-range communication transceiver of the base station. In response to receiving the identification data and the request, the base station and the reader establish a bi-directional communication link via a short-range wireless communication protocol.
Patent GB-2606409-A (GB)
Title: Meat alternative product and process
Inventor: Emily Bowers
IPC: A23J3/22
Filed: 2021-05-07
Abstract: A fat composition for meat analogues comprises a glucomannan gum e.g. konjac gum, a fat, a browning agent e.g. a dextrin, a coagulating agent e.g. calcium hydroxide, and water. The composition preferably comprises 0.1-5 wt.% glucomannan gum, 2-25 wt.% fat, 4-20 wt.% browning agent, 0.01-5 wt.% coagulating agent, and 45-93 wt.% water based on total fat composition weight. The composition may comprise a gelling agent, e.g. xanthan gum, and the weight ratio of xanthan gum:glucomannan gum may be 2:98 to 10:90. The composition preferably includes 0.5-5 wt.% plant protein, e.g. legume, potato, soy protein or mixtures thereof. A meat analogue is also claimed, comprising 1-25 wt.% of the fat composition and 75-99 wt.% of a protein source based on total meat analogue weight. The meat analogue may be a bacon analogue or a mincemeat analogue, e.g. burger, sausage or meat ball. A process of producing a plant-based fat composition by combining the ingredients is also claimed, and may include a step of adding coagulating agent to obtain a pH of at least 8. The fat composition is intended to ensure the meat analogue is crispy on the outside when fried or baked while maintaining a chewy texture throughout.