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Patent GB-2567674-A (GB)
Title: A system
Inventor: GILES E HARVEY
IPC: H02K21/22
Filed: 2017-10-20
Abstract: An electric motor generator system has a coil spar 150 that has a coil assemby 130 and is positioned concentrically within a hollow rotatable shaft 110 having plural magnets 140 that conform to and abut a radially inward surface of the shaft. Magnets 140 may extend around a complete circumference of the shaft internal surface and extend along the working length of the shaft with a ratio of the shaft outside diameter to the working length greater than two. Coil assemblies may be on a radially outward surface of the spar which may have plural cooling holes (fig 3, 256) adjacent each coil to direct a cooling fluid such as a lubricant onto the coil. The outward surface of the coil spar may be crenelated having axial merlons on which each coil is positioned. There may be bearings 180 providing support between the coil spar and the inside of the shaft. The coil spar may rotate about its longitudinal axis in an opposite direction to rotation of the shaft. The electric motor generator system may be part of a gas turbine engine (fig 1).
Patent GB-2568661-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods of determining an improved user location using real world map and sensor data
Inventor: Bhaskar mehta
IPC: G01S19/50
Filed: 2017-03-20
Abstract: Systems and methods for determining an improved user location using real world map data and/or sensor data are provided. In one embodiment, the method can include obtaining an initial estimate of a location of a user device and maps information corresponding to a geographic area at least partially surrounding the initial estimate of the location of the user device. The maps information can include one or more physical boundaries located at least in part within the geographic area at least partially surrounding the initial estimate. The method can further include determining a set of permissible areas that can potentially include the user device. The set of permissible areas can be determined based at least in part on the one or more physical boundaries. The method can further include revising the initial estimate to provide a revised estimate for the location of the user device based at least in part on the set of permissible areas.
Patent GB-2568058-A (GB)
Title: Identifying anomalous flow in a water distribution network
Inventor: STEPHEN TOOMS
IPC: G01M3/00
Filed: 2017-11-02
Abstract: A method (200) comprises installing (210) temperature logging apparatus at upstream and downstream ends of a section of water main of the network, measuring (214) the temperature of water at the upstream and downstream ends of each section and storing the water temperature data, determining (212) the temperature of the ground surrounding the water main at the upstream and downstream ends and storing the ground temperature data, and processing (218) the water temperature data and the ground temperature data to determine whether a section includes a cause of anomalous water flow. Another method (230, figure 5) comprises estimating (232) an expected water flow rate along a section, calculating (240) an actual water flow rate along the section from measurements (236) of the temperature of water within each section and measurements (234) of the temperature of the ground surrounding the section, determining an anomalous flow rate (242) from the expected flow rate and the calculated actual water flow rate; determining (244) a lower bound for the anomalous flow rate; and comparing the lower bound for the anomalous flow rate with a threshold value of flow rate to determine (246) whether the section includes anomalous water flow. An installation (300, figure 3) for localising a cause of anomalous water flow in a water distribution network is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2568077-A (GB)
Title: Security document and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: BRIAN WILLIAM HOLMES
IPC: B42D25/351
Filed: 2017-11-03
Abstract: A method of forming a security document 100 comprises: providing a substrate 10 substantially transparent to visible light having opposing first and second surfaces 10a, 10b; and providing first and second opacifying layers 15 a, 15b to the first and second surfaces of the substrate respectively. The first and second opacifying layers comprise first and second patterns of elements 22, 26 respectively having gap regions 28 between the elements; the gap regions configured to at least partially allow the passage of visible light. The first and second patterns of elements at least partially overlap such that the first and second patterns of elements cooperate with each other to exhibit an optically variable effect to a viewer dependent upon viewing angle θ1, θ2. The gap regions of the first and second patterns of elements are not discernible to the naked human eye. At least one of the first and second opacifying layers is provided in a single print working. There is also a method wherein the first and second opacifying layers substantially cover the respective patterns of elements (Fig.4). The regions of the first and second opacifying layers covering the elements at least partially allow the passage of light.
Patent GB-2570435-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer
Inventor: HAMISH IAN STEWART
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2017-11-20
Abstract: A method of injecting analyte ions into a mass analyser is provided comprising injecting analyte ions of a first charge and counter ions of a second charge into an ion trap. The analyte and counter ions are cooled simultaneously in the ion trap such that a spatial distribution of the analyte ions in the ion trap is reduced. The analyte ions are then ejected as an ion packet from the ion trap into the mass analyser. The counter ions may have a charge of the opposite polarity to the analyte ions, thereby reducing the total charge density in the ion trap and the space charge of the analyte ions. Alternatively, the spatial distribution of the analyte ions is reduced by laser cooling the counter ions in the trap, which in turn cools the analyte ions by a transfer of kinetic energy. In this case, the counter ions may be of the same or an opposing charge to the analyte ions but are preferably of a lower mass to charge ratio allowing them to be cooled rapidly.
Patent GB-2569124-A (GB)
Title: A steering column assembly
Inventor: NICLAS DAVIES
IPC: B62D1/187
Filed: 2017-12-05
Abstract: A vehicle reach and/or rake adjustable steering column has a clamp pin 134 to hold an adjustment position, the end of the pin 134 having a C-shaped clip 146 in a circumferential groove (144, fig 4), and a retaining cap 150 surrounding the clip 146 to prevent it sliding out of the groove 144. The column can be telescopic, and clamp pin 134 pass through slots 130(132, fig 2) in a mounting bracket and a shroud. The clip 146 is a ring-shaped annular washer with a peripheral opening that the pin 134 can pass through without deforming the clip 134. The retaining cap 150 has a rim 152 folded during assembly to trap the clip 146. The steering column has a handle 136 that rotates part of a cam mechanism 138.
Patent GB-2558415-A (GB)
Title: A hand held appliance
Inventor: Christopher Daniel Currer Wilkinson
IPC: H01H9/04
Filed: 2015-05-22
Abstract: A hand held appliance comprises an outer wall 220, a user operable button 62a, a switch mechanism 100, and a switch assembly 150. The switch assembly is housed within the outer wall and comprises a frame 160, an actuator 180 and a flexible membrane 170 which connects the actuator to the frame. The actuator 180 cooperates with both the switch mechanism 100 and the user operable button 62a. A second actuator 190 is provided in the switch assembly to actuate a second switch 126. The second actuator may be connected to a button 62b which is a cold shot button on a hairdryer. The outer wall may comprise apertures and the user operable buttons engage with the actuators through the apertures.
Patent GB-2560246-A (GB)
Title: Restraint system
Inventor: RAED ESSA EL-JAWAHRI
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 2018-01-18
Abstract: A restraint system 32 for a vehicle includes a floor, a platform 36, and a deployable device 38. A hinge 40 couples the platform to the floor. The deployable device is inflatable from an uninflated position to an inflated position. A material forming the platform is stiffer than a material forming the deployable device. The platform may abut a pedal 48 when the deployable device is inflated. The platform may be wider along a hinge axis that the pedal. The deployable device may be disconnected from the platform and may abut the platform when inflated. The restraint system may include a floor covering 60 over the platform. The platform may have a curved end portion opposite the hinge. The hinge may be coupled to either a toe-pan portion 52 or a corner portion 54 connecting a floor-pan portion 50 and the toe-pan portion. Also disclosed is a restraint system with a platform having a curved end portion, a hinge coupled to an opposing end, and an inflatable deployable device adjacent a concave side 56 of the platform. The platform is stiffer than the deployable device.
Patent GB-2571932-A (GB)
Title: Common fuel rail port assembly
Inventor: LEVENT AKIN
IPC: F02M55/02
Filed: 2018-03-12
Abstract: A fuel rail assembly, eg for a Diesel engine, comprises a common rail with a port 2, eg an outlet port, having a recess 10 accommodating an insert 8 which has a flow bore 9, a first end face 15 for forming a first sealing interface with a corresponding connection surface/seat 16 in the port recess 10, and a second end face 14 to connect or receive a connector end of fuel inlet or outlet component, eg a HP pipe 13. Both surfaces of the insert 8 may be tapered or conical; alternatively the first surface 15 may be flat with a biting surface (figs.4,5). The micro-drill 6 between the rail gundrill 7 and the connected component may be included in the insert 8 (figs.5,6). The flow bore through the insert 8 may have two different diameters, including the micro-drill bore 6 (fig.6). The insert 8 may be provided in a recess 10 in an axial port at an end of the rail 1
Patent GB-2561303-A (GB)
Title: A display screen for a vehicle
Inventor: Liberty Fearns
IPC: G09G3/00
Filed: 2016-02-17
Abstract: A method of illuminating a display screen of vehicle, where the display screen is configured to be formed onto a trim panel of the vehicle such that it follows the visible contours and at least partially covers the trim panel. For example the display screen may be made such that it covers and follows the contours and curves of an external trim panels of the vehicle, 4, 6, 8, 10. The method involves determining the location of a further vehicle relative to the vehicle and adjusting the illumination of the display screen according to the determined relative location. The screen may further be illuminated based on whether the vehicle is operating in a manual, automatic or convoy operating mode, a control input (such as brake control or turn indicator) from the driver or an expected manoeuvre. The display screen may be Quantum Dot (QD) display screen and may be illuminated to provide one or more vehicle lights.
Patent GB-2561999-A (GB)
Title: Riser monitoring system and method
Inventor: BLAKE T DEBERRY
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2016-02-10
Abstract: Properties including the movement of a downhole tool 390 through a riser assembly 310 are detected by one or more sensors 318 on an outer surface or internal bore of said riser assembly. Signals indicative of the detected properties are communicated to an operator monitoring system using a communication system 322 on the riser assembly for the monitoring of riser assembly operating status and downhole tool trips. Also, data indicative of the detected properties is stored in a memory (fig. 21, 412) disposed in the riser to be transmitted to the operator monitoring assembly after the riser assembly is pulled to the surface. The detected properties may also include pressure, temperature, flow rate, stress, strain, weight, orientation, proximity and corrosion. The communication with the operator monitoring system may be in real-time.
Patent GB-2577880-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for determining chemical composition of pipeline media
Inventor: STEVEN BANKS
IPC: G01N23/223
Filed: 2018-10-08
Abstract: A pipe pig for travelling in the bore of a pipeline. The pig comprises X-ray fluorescence means for obtaining X-ray fluorescence data in respect of media within the bore. The phase and chemical composition of the media may be determined in dependence on the X-ray fluorescence data. The pig may determine the location of each chemical composition detected and may deliver a treatment agent to the pipeline in dependence thereon. This may be a corrosion inhibitor or anti-microbial agent. The pig addresses the problem of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) of pipelines, in particular that due to microorganisms leaving microbiological deposits (MBD) leading to under-deposit corrosion (UDC).
Patent GB-2565701-A (GB)
Title: Repair diagnostic system and method
Inventor: Rajeev Nayyar
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2017-04-24
Abstract: A computer-implemented repair diagnostic method is provided that comprises receiving first image data representing an object with a fault that a user wishes to report, recognising the object by comparing information of the first image data with information in an object datastore comprising information on a plurality of objects, and storing information on the recognised object in a fault diagnostic report.
Patent GB-2569719-A (GB)
Title: Method for secret origination service to distribute a shared secret
Inventor: Thomas s messerges
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2017-10-18
Abstract: A method and secret origination service are provided for calculating and distributing a shared secret. The secret origination service receives a first shared secret request from a first device. The first shared secret request includes a first identity token associated with a first user of the first device and a second participant identifier associated with a second user. The secret origination service verifies the first identity token to produce a first verified requestor identity and calculates a first shared secret based on the first verified requestor identity and the second user. The secret origination service sends the first shared secret to the first device. The secret origination service also receives a second shared secret request from the second device, which includes a second identity token associated with the second user of the second device and a first participant identifier associated with the first user. The secret origination service verifies the second identity token to produce a second verified requestor identity and calculates a second shared secret based on the second verified requestor identity and the first user. Because the inputs are the same, the second shared secret is identical to the first shared secret. The secret origination service sends the second shared secret to the second device.
Patent GB-2569513-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for testing roll together
Inventor: MORRISON JUST
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2017-10-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing roll together of a mattress using two weights, preferably weighted cylinders, and moving one of the weights towards the other while measuring change in distance between the weights and changes in angle of the stationary weight.
Patent GB-2584392-A (GB)
Title: Illumination system
Inventor: ALAN GRANT
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2019-04-29
Abstract: A handrail illumination system 15 whereby light emitting diode (LED) current is controlled to illuminate the LEDs 151 in a selected sequence to signify an intended direction of movement and/or speed of movement. The LEDs may be addressable individually, or in groups, and be controlled consecutively so that the selected sequence corresponds to a speed of two to four mph. The supplied current may be ramped up and down with a corresponding increase and decrease in brightness of the LEDs; the illumination level being determined in dependence on whether people are detected in proximity to the handrail by a sensor (175 fig.1). The handrail may be internal or external and part of an escalator, moving walkway or a stairwell.
Patent GB-2572891-A (GB)
Title: Diversity receiver front end system with flexible band routing
Inventor: WILLIAM J DOMINO
IPC: H04B1/18
Filed: 2015-10-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-band receiver comprising an input demultiplexer 311 connected to an output multiplexer 712 through a plurality of paths. Each path includes a respective amplifier 314a-314d and each path may pass a respective band of a plurality of bands. The output multiplexer has two outputs 735a, 735b. The output multiplexer comprises two combiners 820a, 820b, each connected to a respective one of the output multiplexer outputs 735a, 735b. The paths provide multiple inputs 801a-801d to the output multiplexer. At least one of the output multiplexer inputs (e.g. 801a, or 901b, Fig. 9) is connected to both combiners using either two switches 830, or one switch (930a, Fig. 9). The switches are controlled by a band select signal 702, 803. The switches may comprise two single-pole / single-throw switches (SPST) or a single single-pole / multiple-throw (SPMT) switch. The receiver may form part of a diversity receiver.
Patent GB-2587631-A (GB)
Title: An injection lance
Inventor: SIMON PAUL COLLIS
IPC: E02D3/12
Filed: 2019-10-02
Abstract: An injection lance 100 for permeation grouting, the injection lance comprising one or more stages 150 with each stage comprising: a tube 160 defining a longitudinal conduit 162; a plurality of first apertures 165 through the tube, a resiliently deformable sleeve 170 fitted onto the exterior of the tube, and a plurality of second apertures 175 (e.g. slits) through the sleeve. Preferably the sleeve is tight around the tube when no internal pressure is applied to the sleeve and preferably the second apertures are closed when the pressure within the sleeve is below a threshold pressure. Preferably the second apertures expand as pressure inside the sleeve increases.
Patent GB-2588587-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack
Inventor: NICHOLAS PAUL DAYNES
IPC: H01M50/514
Filed: 2019-10-18
Abstract: A battery pack (10, figure 1) comprises a plurality of adjacent battery modules (12a-h, figure 1), wherein each battery module has a plurality of cell groups (13a-d, figure 3) mounted on a support (31, figure 3). Each cell group has a plurality of battery cells (14, figure 4). Each cell group in a battery module is electrically connected to a corresponding cell group of an adjacent battery module, preferably using electrical connection tabs 41,42 associated with each cell group, to form a plurality of aggregate current paths 62a-b in the battery pack. Preferably, the connection tabs are provided in lateral spaces 27 provided between adjacent battery modules, and the current paths extend along the length of the battery pack. The current paths are preferably adjacent each other with the current flowing in opposing directions. The cell groups may also be spaced apart in a longitudinal direction of the battery pack to form one or more channels 18 between cell groups on each module, which channel can accommodate control components such as a BMS and coolant supply conduits. Preferably, the cell groups are provided on both faces of a planar cooling member forming the support.
Patent GB-2586894-A (GB)
Title: A hanger arrangement
Inventor: GUY TAYLOR
IPC: A47G25/40
Filed: 2019-11-29
Abstract: A garment hanger 12 comprises a rail engaging portion 16 and a garment supporting means in the form of a deformable elongate member 20. The elongate member comprises first 22 and second 24 parts of a connection mechanism, wherein the first part is located at an end of the elongate member distal from the rail engaging portion. In use, the elongate member is deformed back upon itself and the first and second parts of the connection mechanism are connected to form a closed loop. The elongate member further comprises a side flange 32 along its length. In use, the side flange aims to make engaging and disengaging the parts of the connection mechanism easier. The side flange may be at or adjacent the end of the elongate member distal from the rail engaging portion and may comprise a debossed or embossed section 33. The connection mechanism may comprise a click-fit fastening. The deformable elongate member may comprise at least one aperture. The side flange may extend in a direction non-parallel with the length of the elongate member. Also disclosed is a method of hanging a garment on the disclosed hanger.
Patent GB-2589625-A (GB)
Title: Improved thermal control for apparatus for the manufacture of three-dimensional objects
Inventor: Marcel Garrido
IPC: B33Y30/00
Filed: 2019-12-05
Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional object from particulate material comprising: a work space 100 bounded by first and second opposing side walls 100A, 100B; a build bed having a build bed surface 160 having a first and second edges 160’, 160’’; first and second gas inlets 101A, 101B at or near the first and second side walls; first and second gas outlets 102A, 102B above the floor of the workspace, the position of the gas outlets being coincident with the respective first and second edges or between the respective edges and respective first and second gas inlets; wherein the gas outlets are positioned higher than the inlets and wherein one or more flow devices are operable to create first and second gas flows F1, F2 between the first and second gas inlets and gas outlets respectively such as to create respective first and second gas curtains on the first and second sides of the work space in use. A method of manufacturing using the apparatus is also provided. The method and apparatus provide improved thermal control and efficiency of removal of airborne species from above the build bed surface.
Patent GB-2590670-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for adjusting the position of a tool
Inventor: ANTHONY JACKSON
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2019-12-23
Abstract: An apparatus/method for adjusting the position of a tool 31 relative to a component 14, 15, 16 using X-ray backscatter, including an X-ray backscatter device 60 positioned adjacent to a first side of the component, emitting X-rays 61 towards the component and receiving backscattered X-rays 62, determining a datum of the component based on backscattered information, and using the datum to adjust the position of the tool relative to the component. The apparatus may have a computer 70 configured to receive backscattered X-ray information and process it into the datum, e.g. X-ray images. The computer may post-process the image to determine the datum. The computer may automatically move the tool with a robot arm 28 based on the datum. A user may view a display to determine the datum. The component may be an aircraft assembly, e.g. wing skin 14. The tool may be a drill, a fastening head or a placement head.
Patent GB-2600076-A (GB)
Title: Suspended display
Inventor: MARCUS WATERFALL SCOTT
IPC: G09F17/00
Filed: 2020-07-13
Abstract: A suspended display comprises an open frame, having an upper frame member and a lower frame member, and tensioning means for connecting the upper frame member to the lower frame member. The tensioning means is adjustable to provide for one or more of a first state where all of the weight of the display is supported by the upper frame member, a second state where all of the weight is supported by the lower frame member, and an intermediate state where a proportion of the weight is supported by each of the upper and lower frame members. The tensioning means is adjusted to prevent a separation, e.g. bowing, of the frame portions when the display is suspended. The open frame receives the edges of a substrate carrying the display. A plurality of frame support cables 300 are provided that are attached 380 to the lower frame member. Turnbuckles 360, attached between each cable and a rigid connector 320 connected to the upper frame member, are provided to adjust the proportion of weight carried by the upper and lower frame members.