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Patent GB-2561937-A (GB)
Title: Ray calibration device and operation method therefor, and radiation imaging system and operation method therefor
Inventor: ZHIQIANG CHEN
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: A ray calibration device comprises a driving component (1), a cam component (2), and a calibration component (3). The calibration component (3) is located below the cam component (2). The driving component (1) is used for driving the cam component (2) to rotate. The cam component (2) is used for applying a pressure to the calibration component (3), so that the calibration component (3) downwards moves into a ray region. The present invention also comprises a working method for the ray calibration device, a radiation imaging system and a working method therefor, which relate to the technical field of radiation imaging and can resolve the problems of low calibration efficiency and large required space of the existing calibration device.
Patent GB-2555304-A (GB)
Title: Downhole service tool employing a tool body with a latching profile and a shifting key with multiple profiles
Inventor: THOMAS MURPHY
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2015-07-02
Abstract: A method for adjusting position of a downhole flow control device, comprising deploying a service tool downhole, wherein the tool includes a tool body with a first latching profile and a shifting key with a second latching profile and travel profile, locking the service tool to a latch interface, and moving part of the service tool to adjust position of the flow control device while the service tool is locked to the latch interface. A system comprising a downhole flow control device, a latch interface, and a service tool, wherein the service tool includes a tool body with a first latching profile, a shifting key with a second latching profile and travel profile, and an actuator to extend and retract the profiles relative to the tool body, wherein position of the flow control device is adjusted by moving the service tool.
Patent GB-2569373-A (GB)
Title: Active accessory drive control system
Inventor: NICK DASHWOOD CRISP
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2017-12-15
Abstract: A method of operating a front end accessory drive system for a motor vehicle, wherein the accessory drive system comprises one or more accessory components pulleys, e.g. air conditioner pulley 106, a motor generator pulley 102, a drive pulley 104, first and second idler pulleys 108, 110 and a flexible drive element, such as drive belt 112, configured to transmit a torque load between the one or more accessory components pulleys and the motor generator pulley. The method comprises determining a condition of the belt, determining a maximum permissible belt torque threshold, based on the determined condition of the belt. The method includes detecting an increase in torque demand on the belt, e.g. during a recuperation event, and determining when the torque demand on the belt will exceed the belt torque threshold. The method involves reducing the torque demand of one or more accessory components and/or a motor generator, so that the belt torque threshold is not exceeded and the belt will not experience parasitic losses such as belt slip and/or stretch etc.
Patent GB-2571914-A (GB)
Title: A process for producing a fertiliser containing boron
Inventor: IGAN HAYATI
IPC: C05D9/02
Filed: 2018-02-13
Abstract: A process for producing a fertiliser containing boron, wherein the process comprises providing the boron in the form of a solution or a suspension. Preferably the boron solution or suspension is formed in a solvent of water and the boron is produced from one or more of boric acid, sodium tetraborate decahydrate or pentahydrate, disodium octaborate tetrahydrate and/or sodium pentaborate decahydrate. The fertiliser may be in the form of granules and the solution or suspension is applied to the surface of the granules in the form of a coating agent/ In other embodiments, the fertiliser is in the form of a powder and the solution or suspension is added as a binding agent, wherein the fertiliser is then granulated to form fertiliser granules. Also claimed is a fertiliser containing boron wherein it has been produced by the above process.
Patent GB-2556007-A (GB)
Title: Swellable technology for downhole fluids detection
Inventor: JIMENEZ WALMY CUELLO
IPC: E21B47/005
Filed: 2015-09-25
Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of a downhole fluid at a particular location in a wellbore including pumping an activating fluid into a wellbore; contacting a flow controlling device in a pipe string casing with the activating fluid, the flow controlling device comprising at least one swellable element; activating the at least one swellable element in the flow controlling device; blocking fluids or controlling the flow of fluids entering or leaving the casing with the activated flow controlling device; allowing the pressure to change; and detecting the pressure change. An apparatus includes a pipe string in a wellbore and a flow controlling device in the pipe string casing, wherein the flow controlling device includes at least one swellable element, wherein upon activation, the at least one swellable element swells and fully or partially seals off the flow area of the flow controlling device.
Patent GB-2571141-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus
Inventor: MOHAMMED REZA BAHMANYAR
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 2018-02-21
Abstract: An implantable cardiovascular pressure sensor 100 comprising: a rigid enclosure 110 sealed by a flexible membrane; and an elongate compliant member 120 comprising a piezoelectric material, the member having a width and a length greater than the width, and two ends separated by the length and two sides separated by the width; wherein the flexible membrane is coupled to the elongate compliant member to transfer external fluid pressure load lo the elongate compliant member to cause deflection of the elongate compliant member in response to changes in the external fluid pressure; the pressure sensor further comprising: a first acoustic wave device 151 provided by the piezoelectric material of the elongate compliant member for sensing said detection. The first acoustic wave device comprises a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device disposed on an internal face of the elongate compliant member. The SAW device may comprise interdigitated transducer having a plurality of interdigitated fingers spaced apart in the direction of the length of the compliant member (fig.7)
Patent GB-2571373-A (GB)
Title: Device for the manual control of the accelerator and brake of a motor vehicle
Inventor: FAUSTO NOSENZO
IPC: G05G9/06
Filed: 2018-07-06
Abstract: A device 1 for operating a motor vehicle’s accelerator and brake, comprising lever 2 connected to frame 3, and two mechanisms which are connected to the vehicle’s brake and accelerator pedals respectively. The brake activates when lever 2 moves forwards, and the accelerator activates when lever 2 moves backwards. Frame 3 has at least one fixing point 5, 6 to a side of the vehicle. Frame 3 may have two fixing points 5, 6 to the side of the vehicle, oriented horizontally and vertically respectively; and at least one fixing point to the seat rails. The accelerator-operating mechanism may have a strut 13 joined to frame 3, the accelerator pedal via strut 12, and lower portion 9 of lever 2 via roller 16. The brake-operating mechanism may be joined to lever 2 above portion 9 via strut 11, and can extend when lever 2 moves backwards.
Patent GB-2577894-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning system and method
Inventor: Stephen Broadbent
IPC: B41F35/00
Filed: 2018-10-09
Abstract: An ultrasonic cleaning bar 12 for cleaning a roller of a printing machine. The bar comprises an elongate body, a doctor blade (66 figure 5) supported by the body, an ultrasonic transducer 72 for generating ultrasonic waves within a cleaning fluid and formations 28, 30, 32, 34 positioned at opposite ends of the body. The formations being engageable with mounting brackets 14, 15. In use when formations are engaged with the brackets, the doctor blade engages a surface of the roller defining a trough to contain a cleaning fluid which contacts the roller. Also disclosed is a cleaning method using the apparatus. Also disclosed is a control means 10 for the ultrasonic cleaning system. Also disclosed is a roller driver 16 for rotating the roller of the printer during the cleaning process.
Patent GB-2564793-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical preparation of palbociclib and preparation method thereof
Inventor: ZEREN WANG
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2016-06-21
Abstract: Disclosed are a pharmaceutical preparation of a palbociclib and a preparation method thereof. The pharmaceutical preparation comprises the palbociclib and an acidic excipient and an optionally hydrophilic polymer material. The preparation has a more excellent solubility and dissolution in vitro property compared to conventional preparations, and can be used to enhance the in vivo absorption and bioavailability of the palbociclib.
Patent GB-2579359-A (GB)
Title: Impact crusher
Inventor: IAN BOAST
IPC: B02C13/31
Filed: 2018-11-28
Abstract: An impact crusher (2, Fig 1) comprises a frame (4) defining a crushing chamber (6), a rotor 8 provided with at least one hammer (10), at least one impact apron plate, and a rotor positioning device 14 configured to adjust a rotational position of rotor 8. Rotor positioning device 14 comprises a piston motor 16 coupled to rotor 8, motor shaft 26, and having a cylinder block 18 comprising a plurality of cylinders 20. A plurality of pistons 22, each being slidably mounted in a respective cylinder 20, and a surface 24 against which pistons 22 are configured to exert a force. Cylinder block 18 and surface 24 are arranged for relative rotation, and cylinder block 18 or surface 24 is operatively coupled to rotor 8, such that relative rotation of each causes rotation of rotor 8. Rotor positioning device 14 is operable in two modes, wherein in the first mode, piston motor 16 is configured to actuate pistons 22 in a predetermined sequence such that pistons 22 cooperate with surface 24 to generate torque, thereby causing relative rotation of cylinder block 18 and surface 24, causing rotation of rotor 8. In a second mode, piston motor 16 is configured to arrange pistons 22 and/or the surface 24 such that free rotation of rotor 8 is permitted. Also shown are torque mount 48 for torque arm 42 and torque mount 44, motor housing 40, motor shaft 26, brake 38, bearing sets 46, 50 and cavity 30.
Patent GB-2580101-A (GB)
Title: Device for tensioning a connecting element
Inventor: INIGO GUISASOLA
IPC: F16B31/04
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: The device 10 is for tensioning a connecting element 12, such as a screw or bolt, fastened to a component 18, 20 to be tightened. The device includes an engagement element 24 connectable to the connecting element 12; and a support element 40 to support the device against the component 20, and to translationally guide the engagement element relative to the component. The engagement element is preloaded relative to the support element. The engagement element may be preloaded towards a reset position. A reset unit 106 for preloading the engagement element may be arranged between the support element and the engagement element. The reset unit may include at least one disc spring (110, Figure 2) or at least one disc spring set 112 of stacked disc springs.
Patent GB-2568406-A (GB)
Title: Play apparatus
Inventor: MILES MANN
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: A base for a game apparatus, e.g. a tetherball apparatus, the base comprising a first ground-contacting surface, at least a portion of which contacts the ground at least temporarily during use of the game apparatus, e.g. the tetherball apparatus, wherein at least a portion of the first ground-contacting surface is convexly curved.
Patent GB-2573595-A (GB)
Title: Rotation mechanism for child safety seat
Inventor: ZUSHENG MENG
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2018-12-26
Abstract: Provided is a rotation mechanism for a child safety seat, the rotation mechanism comprising a seat base (1) and a seat body (2) arranged on the seat base (1), wherein a bottom face of the seat body (2) is provided with a rotary plate (3); the rotary plate (3) is circumferentially constrained on the bottom face of the seat body (2); the seat body (2) is mounted on the seat base (1) by means of the rotary plate (3); the rotary plate (3) can perform a rotation of 360 degrees in a horizontal direction relative to the seat base (1); and at the same time, an orientation selection structure is arranged between the seat base (1) and the rotary plate (3), and the orientation selection structure can orientate the seat body (2), relative to the seat base (1), to be in four orientations, namely, facing forwards, backwards, to the left and to the right. The rotation mechanism of a child safety seat is rationally designed in terms of structure. By means of the rotation mechanism of a child safety seat, the seat body (2) can perform a rotation of 360 degrees in a horizontal direction relative to the seat base (1); furthermore, the rotation mechanism can conveniently orientate the seat body (2), relative to the seat base (1), to be in four orientations, namely, facing forwards, backwards, to the left and to the right.
Patent GB-2581814-A (GB)
Title: Tessellatable container, system and method
Inventor: IAIN PETER MCGUFFIE
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2019-02-27
Abstract: The application discloses a plurality of hexagonal interlocking containers 1. Each container comprises six faces, each face has an engagement portion (either in the shape of a groove 4 or a protrusion 3), and each portion has three faces. The engagement portions are designed such that they can be pulled apart radially but not laterally. Each of the six faces are construed to comprise three sections; an upper 8, lower 10 and middle 9 sections. The middle section is free from any engagement portions which are preferably located on the lower and upper sections. Ideally, the middle section is a flat surface that forms a gap (15, figure 16) with another container of the same shape when interlocked. A vertical locking element (16, figure 17) may be inserted into the gap to prevent movement of the containers when interlocked. The vertical locking element may be inflatable. A strap (14, figure 21) may be placed around a plurality of interlocked containers. The containers may be lifted via a lifting means (17, figure 21).
Patent GB-2569516-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for providing reminders
Inventor: BRUCE W WILKINSON
IPC: G08G1/127
Filed: 2017-10-13
Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for providing reminders. A system for providing reminders comprises a communication device configured to receive location information associated with at least a vehicle, a mobile device, and a tracker coupled to an item, a movement pattern database, and a control circuit. The control circuit being configured to: track a current movement pattern of the vehicle, the mobile device, and the tracker based on the location information received via the communication device, select an expected movement pattern from the movement pattern database based on the location information associated with one or more of the vehicle, the mobile device, and the tracker, compare the current movement pattern of the vehicle, the mobile device, and the tracker with the expected movement pattern, and generate an alert based on detecting a deviation from the expected movement pattern.
Patent GB-2586869-A (GB)
Title: Scene representation using image processing
Inventor: MICHAEL BLOESCH
IPC: H04N19/54
Filed: 2019-09-06
Abstract: An image processing system 100 configured to obtain a mesh representation of a scene, wherein the mesh representation comprises a plurality of polygons defined by respective vertices associated with an in-plane position. the in-plane position being in a plane comprising a first dimension and a second dimension, and cite vertices having an associated vertex depth value in a third dimension different from the first dimension and the second dimension, The image processing system comprises an in-plane position estimation network 104 configured to process image data representative of an image of the scene to estimate the in-plane positions associated with respective vertices of the mesh representation 106. The image processing system further comprises a depth estimation engine 108configured to process the in-plane positions and the image data 102 to estimate the associated vertex depth values for the respective vertices of the mesh representation 110. Further disclosed is an iterative approach to the system and the use of a cost function to estimate vertex values. The system may be used in robotics.
Patent GB-2579285-A (GB)
Title: Towel radiator
Inventor: PHILIPPE BLOUIN
IPC: H05B3/48
Filed: 2019-11-25
Abstract: A radiator with a hollow tube towel rail 2 having an inner wall 200 and open ends 2a,2b. An electrically insulated heating cord 4 runs the through the internal length of the rail and is held in place by a thermal dissipator profile 5 which spans an equal length to the rail. A fastening pad is arranged on the profile end to hook to an edge of a rail opening 20a. There may be a fastening pad on each end of the profile each hooking to a respective rail opening edge. The transversal cross-section of an arrangement 50 of the profile may compliment that of the heating cord and the cord may be rest in close contact with the arrangement. The cord may be of excess thickness at its ends and the arrangement may also be greater there. The profile may possess fins extending inside the rail, with the fins being either away from or contacting the inner wall of the rail. A method of mounting the heating cord in the radiator is also claimed.
Patent GB-2593443-A (GB)
Title: Hub assembly with reduction gear
Inventor: Nicholas Black
IPC: F16H3/44
Filed: 2020-03-10
Abstract: A hub assembly 10 for coupling a rotational input, such as a helm wheel of a marine vessel, to a rotational output, such as a vessel steering mechanism. The hub assembly comprises an input shaft 52, an output shaft 62, a coupler 64 for transmitting drive from the input shaft to the output shaft, and a reduction planetary gear assembly 14. The coupler is movable between a first position and a second position to switch the hub assembly from a first configuration in which the coupler is directly engaged with both the input shaft and the output shaft and a second configuration in which the coupler is engaged with the reduction gear assembly to transmit drive from the input shaft to the output shaft through the reduction gear assembly.
Patent GB-2579751-A (GB)
Title: Folding webbing structure
Inventor: ANTHONY JAMES PATRICK HOBBS
IPC: A61G1/013
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: A folding stretcher comprises a plurality of panels 46 interlinked by selectively foldable poles 10, each pole extending through a tube within at least one of the panels. Each pole consists of a series of tubular rods that are interconnected by at least one cord or wire but which can separate and fold relative to one another. When unfolded, linearly adjacent rods are fixed to one another by a non-foldable connection in the form of a spigot, wherein a webbing strip 54 bridges the gap between the foldable panels. Optionally there is a plurality of webbing strips interconnecting each pair of neighbouring panels. The webbing strip may be a continuous length of material extending the length of the structure. The webbing strip may optionally double as a loop to provide a lifting loop of handle and secondary loops or handles are provided at both ends of the structure. Optionally the webbing strip is sewn, welded or bonded onto the panel or elements of the panel such as a flange.
Patent GB-2593774-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispenser comprising piezoelectric detector
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JAMES DYER
IPC: F04B49/12
Filed: 2020-04-03
Abstract: A liquid dispenser 100 comprising a liquid pump 1, a first inlet 2 introducing a first liquid 10, a second inlet 9 introducing a second liquid 11, an outlet valve 6 releasing a mixture of the liquids, a reciprocating member 5 alternating between first and second movements (opposite) configured so the outlet valve closes after the first movement, and opens after the second, a liquid outlet 7 to release the liquid when the outlet valve opens, and a piezoelectric detector 20 arranged to detect shockwaves generated by the pump and generate a voltage peak as a function of the shockwave.
Patent GB-2582478-A (GB)
Title: Handheld tool for installing or removing railway track fasteners
Inventor: ANDREW MELVELLE
IPC: E01B29/24
Filed: 2018-11-16
Abstract: The present invention relates broadly to a handheld tool (10) for installing or removing a railway track fastener (12) in the form of an e-clip. The handheld tool (10) generally comprises a drive assembly (24) including an actuator sub-assembly (26), and a driven assembly (28) including an actuated sub-assembly (30) operatively coupled to the actuator sub-assembly (26). The actuator sub-assembly (26) actuates by rotation under the influence of an impact wrench (not shown) effecting longitudinal movement of the driven assembly (28). The drive assembly (24) further includes a jaw member (36) mounted to a bracket (38) extending from an actuator housing (34) of the drive assembly (24). The driven assembly (28) includes an actuated housing (40) within which the actuated sub-assembly (30) is housed. The driven assembly (28) further includes an opposing jaw member (42) mounted to an opposing bracket (44) extending from the actuated housing (40). In operation, the longitudinal movement of the driven assembly (28) relative to the drive assembly (24) effects closing of the opposing jaw members (36) and (42) relative to one another for installing or removing the e-clip fastener (12).
Patent GB-2597067-A (GB)
Title: Group locating and alerting system
Inventor: TAMZIN LENT
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2020-07-12
Abstract: A system is disclosed for communicating to all members of a group the location within a predefined venue of each member of the group and for enabling each member of the group to transmit a signal to all other members. The system comprises a personal area network of stationary shortrange radio beacons distributed around the venue, and a plurality of portable programmable processing devices, each to be carried by a respective group member and incorporating a communicating device for receiving from, and transmitting to, the beacons radio signals to enable the location of each group member to be determined by the system, wherein each processing device is programmed to display the location of each group member on a map of the venue and to enable each member to transmit a signal or message to all other group members.
Patent GB-2586379-A (GB)
Title: Band for protecting vehicle wheels and tyres
Inventor: ALEXANDRE SCHUNN VIANNA
IPC: B60C17/04
Filed: 2018-04-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for protecting wheels, with variable setup, which enables a single product to be used for different tyre sizes. It is constituted by two semi-circular rubber segments with a crescent-shape "I" profile (1), with a base 50% longer and a top 30% longer, both in relation to the central part of the product (6 and 7); each (crescent) part has at the ends thereof a "parrot-beak" fitting system (4), a single (4A) at one end and a double (4B) at the other, to allow the superposition of the parts, joined by an assembly of ratchets (2) that pull on the steel cables or high-strength tape (3) to join the ends of the parts; it has a compartment (space) (5) for receiving the ventil valve or pressure sensor.
Patent GB-2589203-A (GB)
Title: Expression of heterologous enzymes in yeast for flavoured alcoholic beverage production
Inventor: Charles F Rice
IPC: C12P7/40
Filed: 2019-03-01
Abstract: The present disclosure concerns recombinant yeast host cells expressing one or more heterologous polypeptide for making a flavour compound and a native ethanol production pathway. The recombinant yeast host cells can be used in a subsequent production process to make flavoured alcoholic beverage products, such as beers.