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Patent GB-2541104-A (GB)
Title: Electrical process control sensor assemblies
Inventor: BEN HIRON-JONES
IPC: H03K17/95
Filed: 2016-06-23
Abstract: An electrical process control sensor assembly including a magnetic proximity sensor 22 for sensing the proximity of an object. The sensor assembly comprises an integrally formed head 14 and body 12 section with the head interior 24 being in communication with the body interior 20, and the magnetic proximity sensor located in the body section. The proximity sensor is internally connected 28 to a connector arrangement 26 located in the head section, and in the installed condition, further electrically connected via the connector arrangement to external communicating means. An access port 34, for external cable entry, is located on the lateral side of the head relative to the axis extending along the body. The head section may define a plurality of ports and may comprise an access aperture 40 and removable cover 42. The assembly may be formed of stainless steel. The assembly may be suitable for industrial applications and hazardous environments.
Patent GB-2541992-A (GB)
Title: Avionic equipment heating
Inventor: JEAN-PHILIPPE PINEAU
IPC: G01P5/165
Filed: 2016-07-27
Abstract: A piece of aeronautic equipment 25 intended to equip an aircraft comprises a part intended to be arranged at a skin 27 of the aircraft and including means for heating the part. The heating means comprises a thermodynamic loop including a closed circuit in which a heat transfer fluid circulates. The closed circuit comprises an evaporator 14 associated with functional means 25a of the aircraft forming a heat source giving off heat during their operation. The circuit also includes a zone in which a condensation of the heat transfer fluid can occur in the appendage to heat it. Outside the evaporator 14, the circuit in which the fluid circulates is formed by a tubular channel with an empty section. The functional means 25a may take the form of a piece of electrical equipment or an actuator.
Patent GB-2552526-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical method of ammonia generation
Inventor: TIMOTHY HUGHES
IPC: C25B15/08
Filed: 2016-07-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and a method for electrolytically pro­ducing ammonia. Nitride ions are formed at a cathode 3 and metal ions are formed at metallic anode 1. Both the N3- and metal ions are then dissolved in an electrolyte 2. The electrolyte 2 is then purged with HCl and/or HBr and/or HI to produce NH3. The anode 1 may comprise at least 10 wt% of Li, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Zn or Al. The apparatus may include a heater and may also include a switch for reversing polarity of the anode 1 and cathode 3. The anode 1 can either be a solid electrode, a coated conductive sheet and/or have a porous structure. The electrolyte 2 can have a melting point below the decomposition temperature of ammonia. The electrolyte 2 is preferably kept below 500 °C. Nitrogen can be supplied through the cathode 3, and the HCl and/or HBr and/or HI may be supplied through the anode (Fig. 3; 1). After ammonia production, the polarity may be switched to regenerate the anode 1. The energy required for the electrolysis process and optionally the anode 1 regeneration step may be provided by renewable energy sources.
Patent GB-2546396-A (GB)
Title: Driving a surgical instrument articulation
Inventor: Ben Robert Chaplin
IPC: A61B34/30
Filed: 2016-12-09
Abstract: A robotic surgical instrument comprising an articulation at a distal end of a shaft 504 for articulating an end effector, where the articulation is driveable by pairs of driving elements A1-A2, B1-B2,C1-C3. At a proximal end of shaft 504 is an instrument interface 1701 that comprises: an internal portion thats within the projected profile 1950 of shaft 504; an external portion thats outside of the projected profile 1950; and interface elements 1905,1906,1907 for driving pairs of driving elements A1-A2,B1-B2,C1-C2, where a first interface element 1905 engages a first pair of driving elements A1-A2 within the internal portion. The first pair of driving elements A1-A2 may be fast or fixed with the first interface element 1905 so that displacement of the first interface element 1905 is transferred to the first pair of driving elements A1-A2. The articulation may have a first joint driveable by the first pair of driving elements A1-A2, the first joint allowing the end effector to rotate about a first axis transverse to a longitudinal axis 511 of the shaft 504. The first interface element 1905 may be linearly displaceable along an axis parallel to the shaft longitudinal axis 511. The pairs of driving elements may be cables.
Patent GB-2544208-A (GB)
Title: Methods, systems and media for controlling playback of video using a touchscreen
Inventor: GAREN CHECKLEY
IPC: H04N21/472
Filed: 2015-06-18
Abstract: Methods, systems and media for controlling playback of video using a touchscreen are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: causing video content to be presented in a player window of a screen of a touchscreen; detecting a first tap gesture within the player window; causing presentation of the video content to be paused; detecting a second tap gesture via the touchscreen; causing presentation of the video content to continue; detecting a left to right swipe gesture; causing a first portion of the video content that is later in time to be presented; detecting a right to left swipe gesture; causing a second portion of the video content that is earlier in time the video content that is currently being presented to be presented.
Patent GB-2560894-A (GB)
Title: Secure transfer of data between internet of things devices
Inventor: NEIL TABERNER
IPC: H04W4/70
Filed: 2017-03-23
Abstract: A method to establish ownership of one device by another. A first device 10, 30a sends ownership data over a point-to-point communication link 330 to a second device 20, 30b. The first device 10, 30a is already registered with a registration entity 40 as being owned by an ownership entity, the second device 20, 30b is unregistered. The ownership data sent identifies the ownership entity and the network address of the registration entity 40. The second device 20, 30b contacts the registration entity 40 via the Internet 320 for authentication of the ownership data. If the registration entity 40 returns a confirmation that the authentication is successful the second device 20, 30b stores the ownership data. The point-to-point link 330 may be a wireless link such as Near Field Communication (NFC) or a RFID communications link. The first device 10, 30a may be a smartphone or similar device, the second device 20, 30b may be an IoT device. The second device 20, 30b may encrypt the data sent to the registration entity 40 using a key sent by the first device 10, 30a.
Patent GB-2575615-A (GB)
Title: Rollerball a machine and system of pumped storage
Inventor: SUSIE EVA LIND
IPC: F03G3/04
Filed: 2017-04-04
Abstract: A pumped storage electricity, a dual height method of electricity production, uses balls of an appropriate weight and consistency, travelling from a height down through a tunnel. The system uses two reservoirs filled with spheres with one reservoir being at a higher level than the other. The containers are linked by the tunnel. The balls travel from the higher container downwards, through the tunnel, to the lower container. As the balls travel downwards they pass through a generator turbine where the generator shaft is turned and electricity generated. The balls pass through the turbine at peak electricity use and price. At lowest electricity use and price the balls are elevated back to the higher container using the electricity generated. This is repeated continually or as and when required. Since the costs of returning the balls back to the higher level is lower than the price gained on passing the balls down through the generator this results in a net profit.
Patent GB-2547578-A (GB)
Title: System and method of sensor reconditioning in an exhaust aftertreatment system
Inventor: MATTHEW W HORMANN
IPC: G01N27/04
Filed: 2015-11-03
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system, apparatus, and method for reconditioning a particulate matter sensor in an exhaust aftertreatment system that will resist poisoning. The system and method includes receiving particulate matter data indicating a state of the particulate matter sensor; determining that the particulate matter sensor is in a full state based on the particulate matter data; activating a heating element of the particulate matter sensor to a multiple of intermittent temperatures that clean the sensor prepatory to the next measurement. By this manner, many reactive chemicals are removed before they can react with and poison the sensor materials.
Patent GB-2565319-A (GB)
Title: A hat storage container
Inventor: Marcus Hamilton
IPC: A45C11/02
Filed: 2017-08-10
Abstract: A storage container for storing a snap back hat comprises a base portion 2 providing a support surface for supporting at least one snap back cap; a cover portion 6 comprising a domed rear portion 7 shaped and dimensioned to receive a crown portion of at least one snap back hat, and an elongate front portion 8 shaped and dimensioned to receive a bill portion of at least one snap back hat. The container includes at least one strap 11 and/or at least one strap attachment mechanism for transportation of the container. The cover portion 6 may be hingeably connectable and releasably engageable with the base portion 2 to define a cavity extending there between, and in which the base portion and cover portion are moveable relative to each other between a first open position providing user access to the cavity, and a second closed position in which the base portion and cover portion are engaged to substantially seal the cavity from an external environment.
Patent GB-2554205-A (GB)
Title: Permanent way with "Static/Fixed Points" and steerable "On-Board Points"
Inventor: BRIAN MORRIE BACK
IPC: E01B7/00
Filed: 2010-01-22
Abstract: A steering bogey for a railway vehicle, suitable for use with a railway with static points, comprises a bogie chassis 6 pivotable about a vertical axis. The bogey or truck has four wheels 5, each of which is also pivotable about a vertical axis. The steering direction of the wheels may be controlled by linear actuators 2 and linkages 3, and the control may include torque feedback. The steering direction of the wheels may alternatively be provided by four respective steering direct drive motors with servo positioning control. Also described is a railway with static points. The points have flat areas at the regions of rail divergence so that flanges of vehicle wheels support the wheels at those regions. The flat areas are provided by rail head tapering downwardly at each end with a lower base rising to provide the contact with wheel flanges. Also described is a system wherein the points have, at the regions of divergence, two parallel pairs of rail, the vehicles having two corresponding sets of wheels. At the divergence regions with one wheel set engaging the rails of one pain, the other wheel set is lowered from an initial raised position to engage the other rail pair and the first set is then raised.
Patent GB-2553955-A (GB)
Title: Hydroembedded film-based Composites
Inventor: KAIYUAN YANG
IPC: C08J7/04
Filed: 2016-02-24
Abstract: A substrate has an elastomeric film having surfaces and a nonwoven web having fibers, wherein a plurality of fibers is partially embedded in one surface of the film. In addition, a substrate has an elastomeric film and a nonwoven web having fibers, wherein a plurality of fibers is partially embedded in one surface of the film, and wherein the substrate is essentially free of adhesives and film-based microfibers. A method for making a film/nonwoven composite includes providing an elastomeric film traveling in a machine direction; providing a nonwoven web traveling in the machine direction in face-to-face contact with the film, wherein the nonwoven web includes fibers; and impinging the elastomeric film with hydro jets such that at least some of the fibers become embedded in the film.
Patent GB-2572572-A (GB)
Title: Energy harvester for harvesting energy from broadband ambient vibrations
Inventor: YU JIA
IPC: H02N2/18
Filed: 2018-04-03
Abstract: An energy harvester for harvesting energy from broadband ambient vibrations 3 having a particular average amplitude, comprising: a bi-stable oscillator 1, subsidiary oscillator 2 mechanically coupled 4 to the bi-stable oscillator; wherein the bi-stable oscillator has a snap-through frequency, ω-snap, as a result of the ambient vibrations, and wherein the subsidiary oscillator exhibits resonance when driven at a frequency of ω-snap; and at least one transducer 5 6, coupled either to the bi-stable oscillator or to the subsidiary oscillator. The subsidiary oscillator may be driven in parametric resonance by oscillation of the bi-stable oscillator, and arranged to oscillate in a direction orthogonal to oscillation of the bi-stable oscillator, and arranged to be driven in direct resonance by oscillation of the bi-stable oscillator. The energy harvester may use a magnetic field to induce bi-stability in the bi-stable oscillator. The bi-stable oscillator may comprise a cantilever flexure or a membrane flexure. The harvester ambient vibrations may comprise a periodic vibration and a broadband vibration wherein the bi-stable oscillator is driven in stochastic resonance by the ambient vibrations. A method may be used to extract the power by damping either the bi-stable or subsidiary oscillator, or damping both oscillators, where extracting power comprises piezoelectrically and/or electromagnetically damping the subsidiary oscillator.
Patent GB-2572764-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion protection for metallic substrates
Inventor: WILLIAM WEAVER
IPC: C08K3/014
Filed: 2018-04-09
Abstract: A composition comprises a carrier, a first corrosion inhibitor having a passivation mechanism, and a second corrosion inhibitor having a barrier mechanism. The second inhibitor is selected from (i) nanoplates of graphene, graphene oxide, or reduced graphene oxide, (ii) graphitic nanoplates of 6-14 layers of carbon atoms, or (iii) nanosized graphite flakes with ≤40 layers of carbon atoms. The first inhibitor is preferably (i) an ion exchange pigment, (ii) a calcium-exchanged silica, (iii) an oxyaminophosphate magnesium salt, (iv) a mixture of an organic amine, a phosphoric acid/inorganic phosphate, and a metal oxide/hydroxide, or (v) a chromate, molybdate, tungstate, vanadate, phosphite, polyphosphate, borate, or metaborate of zinc, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, or aluminium. The carrier may be a polymer, such as epoxy resin. The composition may comprise 1-15 wt.% first inhibitor and 0.05-1 wt.% second inhibitor. A coating formulation comprising the composition and a method of manufacturing the composition are disclosed.
Patent GB-2576160-A (GB)
Title: Distributed ledger system
Inventor: Gregory Epiphaniou
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2018-08-06
Abstract: The use of a distributed ledger 12 to control searching for information stored in a distributed storage system 14, comprising identifier storing means 10 for causing an identifier to be stored in the distributed ledger. The identifier enables a determination of where at least a portion of the information is stored in the distributed storage system in dependence on finding the identifier in the distributed ledger. May also include a means for enforcing at least one requirement associated with searching for the information. Said requirement may be an authorisation requirement, or an authentication requirement using a zero knowledge proof scheme. At least part of the identifier may be encrypted, and the enforcing means may be configured to determine whether an access key associated with a search query decrypts said encrypted identifier part. Searching means 44 may search the distributed ledger for the identifier in response to a search query.
Patent GB-2564021-A (GB)
Title: Door latch with opening and closing mechanical advantage
Inventor: DAVID M BERCHOWITZ
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 2017-02-14
Abstract: A door latch which provides leverage to the door in both the closing and opening operations of the latch's door handle. The door latch has a door axle attached to an edge of the door and a striker is attached to the cabinet. A latch pivoting component has a base bearing journaled to the door axle and a handle attached to the base bearing for manually rotating the base bearing about the door axle. A cam is attached to the base bearing and is engageable with the striker by rotation of the base bearing. The cam includes a closing cam segment and an opening cam segment. The opening cam segment engages and slides along the striker as the latch pivoting component is rotated in an opening direction of rotation. The closing cam segment engages and slides along the striker as the latch pivoting component is rotated in a closing direction of rotation.
Patent GB-2577923-A (GB)
Title: Structural assembly
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN SERJEANT
IPC: E04H12/08
Filed: 2018-10-11
Abstract: The assembly includes elongate sleeve sections 20 having a tubular wall 21 defining a duct 22, and flanges 23 extending outwardly from the tubular wall along its length defining channels 24. The assembly includes a core section (40, Fig. 5) receivable withinthe duct, and cover strips (30, Fig. 4) for engagement between adjacent flanges 23 to close the channels 24. The sections may be used to assemble upright pole members of a mast, having spacing bars 8, bracing bars 9 and brackets 10 (see Fig. 1) for supporting antenna and communication units. The parts may be extruded aluminum sections to provide a lightweight mast suitable for installation on top of buildings. There may be a plurality of short core sections used to join a plurality of longer sleeve section end-to-end, being secured together via bolt holes 28. The covers may snap fittingly engage the flanges via barbed hooks, and may be convex such that the poles formed may have a circular outer profiles.
Patent GB-2569685-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for active heat removal from a heat resistant container
Inventor: DAVID LOWELL MILLER
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2018-10-22
Abstract: A heat resistant container 100, comprises: protected content 110; a transmitter system 112; a first heat absorber 116 surrounding substantially all of the protected content; a thermoelectric generation system 126 surrounding the first heat absorber 116 and electrically coupled to the transmitter system; and an impact resistant enclosure 120, part or all of which is permeable to electromagnetic spectrum in which the transmitter system transmits, the impact resistant enclosure substantially surrounding the thermoelectric generation system. A second heat absorber 122, such as a phase change material, can substantially surround the protected content, further surrounded by the first heat absorber. A thermal insulator 118, such as a ceramic, can surround the thermoelectric generation system and a power system can be used between the thermoelectric generation system and the transmitter. An additional transceiver system (215A,B; Fig 2) can be provided to transmit stored data. The heat resistant container can be used to protect a memory device, functioning as a crash survivable memory system in an aircraft. As an alternative, the container can function as a fire safe, used to protect articles such as papers. The invention reduces the weight and size of heat protection devices while still providing adequate thermal insulation.
Patent GB-2567975-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic resonance imaging of different nuclear spin species with the same radio frequency coil
Inventor: Jeff Stainsby
IPC: G01R33/36
Filed: 2016-05-27
Abstract: Systems and methods for magnetic resonance imaging ("MRI") of multiple different nuclear spin species using the same radio frequency ("RF") coil are described. Generally, multiple different nuclear spin species are imaged using the same RF coil by using an MRI system whose magnetic field can be rapidly ramped between a number of different, and arbitrary, magnetic field strengths. The magnetic field of this MRI system can be ramped to different values in reasonable amounts of time (e.g., in a time frame that is feasible within an imaging study).
Patent GB-2567576-A (GB)
Title: Lock assemblies
Inventor: STUART CARPENTER
IPC: E05C9/00
Filed: 2011-11-11
Abstract: A multipoint lock assembly with an elongate faceplate arrangement, a lockbox 1 mounted on the faceplate, and a first connecting rod linkage 4 extending along the faceplate from the lockbox 1 to a first remote gearbox 2includes a locking member movable by longitudinal movement of the first connecting rod linkage between a locking position and a released position. The first connecting rod linkage includes a first link 11 connected to a second link 44, the connection between the first and second links being able to be varied to adjust the combined length of the first and second links. Preferably the adjustment is via teeth 54 and there is a toothed connection block 50 which engages the teeth on the link and the other link. The first link may have a crank 47. Preferably the lock assembly comprises an adjustable second connecting rod linkage extending in the opposite direction from the gearbox 1.
Patent GB-2585691-A (GB)
Title: Anonymising robotic data
Inventor: STEVEN BISHOP
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2019-07-11
Abstract: A method of anonymising data in a surgical robotic system 502 involves receiving a data stream captured by the system. The stream contains data relating to a surgical procedure including personally-identifiable data e.g. video footage of faces, written or spoken names etc. One or more occurrence of the personal data is identified, and an anonymised data stream is generated in which the personal information is omitted, thus preserving the privacy of patients and medical professionals. The robot has a base and an arm 518, having multiple joints and an attachment for an instrument. The robotic system may comprise an endoscope 510, video data from which is included in the data stream, wherein any faces, names etc. present in the footage are masked or blurred. Alternatively, entire frames may be removed. The anonymised data can be used for teaching and training, or for remotely assisting a surgeon during surgery.
Patent GB-2572904-A (GB)
Title: Downhole fluids containing cyclic orthoesters and brine and methods for using the same
Inventor: HUI ZHOU
IPC: C09K8/86
Filed: 2018-02-20
Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating a downhole environment are provided. The method includes introducing a treatment solution containing a cyclic orthoester and brine into a wellbore within the downhole environment and hydrolyzing the cyclic orthoester to produce an acid within the downhole environment.
Patent GB-2580460-A (GB)
Title: Air treatment apparatus
Inventor: Luke Edward Nutbeen
IPC: F24F6/04
Filed: 2019-09-12
Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) disinfection apparatus for disinfecting a water supply and comprising a water tank (1300, Fig.1) and a water outlet supply pipe 1407. A UV light source 1409 irradiates water passing through the water supply pipe with UV light. A UV diffuser 1414 is disposed within an interior of the water tank to redirect and spread the UV light from the water supply pipe. An air treatment apparatus comprises an air flow generator (1110, Fig.4), a moisture source (1200, Fig.4) introducing water vapour into the air flow, and a water supply system (1300, 1400, Fig.5) providing water to the moisture source. The water supply system comprises the ultraviolet (UV) disinfection apparatus. The water supply system may comprise a pump housing containing a water pump 1403 and extending into an interior of the water tank. The pump housing may contain the water supply pipe and the UV light source. The UV diffuser may comprise a diffuser pipe (1414a, Fig.18) having at least one open end extending across the width of the pump housing and having a UV reflective surface. The air treatment apparatus may be a humidifier, in particular an evaporative humidifier.