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Patent GB-2511930-A (GB)
Title: Separator plate assembly, fuel cell stack, vehicle and method for manufacturing a separator plate assembly
Inventor: MEDINA MICHAEL
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2014-02-07
Abstract: A separator plate assembly 10 for a fuel cell is disclosed, comprising a first plate 14 with a flow field 16 for an anode of the fuel cell, a second plate 18 with a flow field 20 for a cathode of the fuel cell and a frame member 22, preferably made of plastic, arranged between the first plate and the second plate, both preferably made of metal. The frame member comprises a substantially flat region in which the frame member is in contact with the first plate and the second plate. The flat region provides support for at least one first sealing member (40, 42) arranged on the first plate and for at least one second sealing member (40, 42) arranged on the second plate. Further disclosed is a fuel cell stack with a plurality of such separator plate assemblies, a vehicle with a fuel cell stack and a method for manufacturing a separator plate assembly. The frame member may further comprise several openings for reactants (28, 30, 32, 34) and for coolants (36, 38). Preferably, the first and second plate are fixed to the frame member using an adhesive.
Patent GB-2529606-A (GB)
Title: TrueLie articulating golf putter mechanism
Inventor: NOBLE JAMES SCOTT
IPC: A63B53/06
Filed: 2014-06-06
Abstract: A golf putter that allows a golfer to adjust the angle of the putting head to suit their stance and/or alignment preference. The shaft 1 and hosel 2 can be moved relative to the putter head by way of ball bearings 3, 6. A headless locking bolt 5 and headless locking screw 4 are tightened to lock the putting head in position.
Patent GB-2528139-A (GB)
Title: A masking package
Inventor: MOORE KENNETH SIMON AYLETT
IPC: A61M5/28
Filed: 2014-08-18
Abstract: A masking package to mask syringes or vials in a blind drugs trial comprises an opaque housing formed of first and second housings 104/304, 102/302 and an adaptor 122/322. The adaptor 122/322 is fixed, in use, to a syringe or vial and an inner surface of the first housing 104/304. The second housing 102/302 can move relative to the first housing 104/304. The housings 104/304, 102/302 may comprise open and closed ends, the closed end of the first housing 104/304 having an orifice 123/323 for receiving a syringe needle. The housings 104/304, 102/302 may be cylindrical. The first housing 104/304 may have first and section sections with a shoulder between them. The adaptor 122/322 may close the open end of the first housing 104/304. One of the housings 104/304, 102/302 may be slidable within the other. The second housing 102/302 may have an inner surface (144 fig 4a) which engages with a plunger of a syringe. The adaptor 122/322 may comprise two portions. The first housing 104/304 may include a window (108 fig 5a) and/or one of more flanges (110 fig 5a).
Patent GB-2533610-A (GB)
Title: Fuel unit pump and internal combustion engine comprising it
Inventor: RICHARD M FRANK
IPC: F04B9/04
Filed: 2014-12-22
Abstract: A fuel unit pump 180 for an internal combustion engine (110), comprising a fuel unit pump body 180a, a pumping plunger (180b) and a follower assembly (F) for following the movement of a cam lobe 135a of a camshaft 135 of the internal combustion engine 110. The follower assembly comprises a follower body 10 connected to the pumping plunger and a roller 12 rotatably mounted on a roller carrier 13 and having a roller rotation axis RA, where the roller carrier 13 is mounted on the follower body 10 allowing the follower body to pivot or tilt around the roller carrier rotation axis Z allowing the manufacture of the internal combustion engine with wider tolerances in the alignment of the fuel pump, reducing the manufacturing costs of the engine.
Patent GB-2535719-A (GB)
Title: Telephone call placement
Inventor: PAUL LACEY
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2015-02-24
Abstract: A method or apparatus for connecting a telephone call between a vehicle driver and a customer, the method comprising receiving a driver request message from a device associated with the vehicle driver to place a telephone call between the vehicle driver and a customer; using the driver request message to match the vehicle driver with a job allocation record in at least one database and identifying from the record the identity of the customer; retrieving a telephone number relating to the device associated with the vehicle driver and retrieving a customer telephone number from the at least one database; and causing a telephony service to use the telephone numbers to place the telephone call between the vehicle driver and the customer. A taxi driver can forward a request to a system which manages the private hire service to place a call (using a conference call host) between the driver and the customer and therefore the call can be set up without divulging the customers phone number to the driver.
Patent GB-2536021-A (GB)
Title: Heat transfer element
Inventor: JOHN TATLOW
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2015-03-04
Abstract: A heat transfer element 10 comprises a metal plate 12 having a thinned area forming a recess 16 and a metallic foam 14 disposed in the recess and bonded to the plate by sintering. The plate and foam may be made from copper. The foam may be bonded to the plate in the same sintering process as is used to manufacture the foam from a metal and non-metal powder mix, or alternatively the metallic foam and the plate may be formed as discrete components before being bonded by sintering. The heat transfer element may comprise of a flat surface placed on a heat source (computer processor) and a cooling fluid passed over the foam to draw heat away from the heat transfer element. The cooling fluid may be air or another gas blown by a fan or a pumped liquid. Holes 22 in the plate permit the heat transfer element to be screwed onto the heat source.
Patent GB-2526194-A (GB)
Title: Systems, methods and apparatus for internally supported shafts
Inventor: GABRYS JONATHAN W
IPC: F16C3/02
Filed: 2015-03-26
Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for transferring a rotational force via an internally supported shaft are provided. The apparatus 100 includes a shaft member 102 that may include a first end configured to receive the rotational force from a first mechanical component. The shaft member 102 may be configured to receive a torque in response to receiving the rotational force at the first end. The shaft member 102 may also include a second end that may be configured to provide the rotational force to a second mechanical component. The shaft member 102 may further include an outer surface 104 and an inner surface 106 that defines an internal volume of the shaft member 102. The apparatus 100 may also include a support member 108 that may be configured to transmit the torque. The support member 108 may include a plurality of lobes 110a, 110b, 110c that have a spiralled geometry. The support member 108 may be coupled to the shaft member 102.
Patent GB-2536720-A (GB)
Title: Authentication system
Inventor: SCOTT GOODWIN
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: An authentication system 1 comprises: a plurality of unique article identifiers 3 each including a unique non-alphanumeric random graphic; an image capture means 40 for capturing an image comprising a random graphic 31a of one of the identifiers; a processing means connected to the image capture means; and a memory means connected to the processing means and having stored thereon a database including a representation of each of the random graphics and article identification data relating to an article associated with each respective random graphic. In operation the system captures, using the image capture means, an image comprising the random graphic of one of the unique identifiers, and compares at least part of the captured image with each of the one or more representations stored on the database in order to identify the random graphic in the captured image and retrieves the article identification data for the article associated with the identified random graphic. The system could find application in a retail environment, and the image capture means could be part of a mobile telecommunications device.
Patent GB-2538534-A (GB)
Title: Time distribution in wireless communication systems
Inventor: ERIC DOUGLAS MURRAY
IPC: H04W56/00
Filed: 2015-05-20
Abstract: Coarse timing information is distributed 304 from base stations (102, figure 1) to mobile devices (100) using conventional signalling techniques indicating a propagation delay (timing advance commands). Prior to transmitting fine timing information it is determined that the propagation delay between the mobile device and base station is constant 306, i.e. the mobile device is stationary. Accurate measurements of propagation delay (fine propagation delay) are taken (utilising Sounding Reference Signals, SRS, 307). The difference between the coarse and fine timing advance is calculated and quantised, 308. Fine timing information is communicated to mobile devices using the fine timing information to modulate a carrier signal (a series of timing advance update commands 309). The modulation format is such that the average value of the carrier signal is not affected by the modulation. Setting of a clock at the mobile device is based at least in part on: the coarse and fine indications of propagation delay 304, 309, downlink frame timing and System Frame Number SFN alignment to a reference time 301, and a time signal indicating absolute time communicated to the mobile device 302. For the distribution of timing information in an LTE cellular network.
Patent GB-2524692-A (GB)
Title: Determination of microrna expression levels for the diagnosis of a platelet-related disorder
Inventor: MAYR MANUEL
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of monitoring the efficacy of an anti-platelet therapy. The present invention also relates to a method of determining platelet activity, a method of predicting and/or diagnosing a platelet-related disorder and a method of determining the progression of a platelet-related disorder.
Patent GB-2540935-A (GB)
Title: A stretcher
Inventor: PERRY COHN
IPC: A61G1/013
Filed: 2015-07-30
Abstract: A collapsible stretcher 2 comprises a pair of side members 4, cross members 6 extending between the side members, and a pair of handles 8 located at each end of the side members is disclosed. Each side member is provided as a plurality of tubular sections connectable to each other via male 14 and female 16 connecting formations. Each male connecting formation includes an insert portion 20 inserted into and chemically bonded to a female holding portion 22. The cross members may be U-shaped in cross section and the cross member may comprise first and second parts and a means for locking the parts together. In a preferred embodiment an outsert junction 30 joining side members and cross members may receive removable feet 32. The outsert junction may also be arranged to receive a fluid dispensing device and a patient monitoring equipment.
Patent GB-2526013-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining tension of a transmission line in a tubular
Inventor: BENEDICT DETLEV
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2014-01-29
Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining tension of a transmission line in a tubular includes a first clamp segment configured to surround at least a portion of a transmission line and a second clamp segment configured to surround at least a portion of the transmission line. The second clamp segment has a first axial end and a second axial end. The first axial end is configured to contact an axial end of the first clamp segment, such that the first clamp segment and the second clamp segment are configured to apply a force in opposite radial directions to clamp the transmission line with respect to the tubular to lock a position of the transmission line with respect to the tubular.
Patent GB-2526030-A (GB)
Title: Skin protection device
Inventor: BROWN RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: A61F15/00
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin protection device comprising: a flexible cover having a first end and a second end. The cover comprises two sides extending between said first and second ends. The sides comprise seal sections capable of mutual engagement to form a seal. Each seal section includes a surface that is longitudinally serrated or undulating, wherein serration or undulation is provided on both sides of the section, a first female serrated or undulating side and a second male serrated or undulating side which when placed together form a mating pair and the seal. Each seal section is an extrusion as one part with a flat base and a plurality of serrations or undulations, folded and secured around the sides of the cover so that the flat base is in contact with both surfaces of the cover.
Patent GB-2534647-A (GB)
Title: Method of applying solvent treatments using emulsions
Inventor: MATTHEW OFFENBACHER
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2014-09-18
Abstract: Methods of delivering a low density solvent into a wellbore include combining an oleaginous solvent and a non-oleaginous fluid to form an emulsion, and injecting the emulsion into a wellbore. Other uses of low density solvent systems may include dissolving waxes and wax-containing residues in a wellbore, on downhole tools, from sand screens, or use in general cleanup operations in and outside of the wellbore.
Patent GB-2549790-A (GB)
Title: A computer-implemented method of executing a query in a network of data centres
Inventor: BO HU
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2016-04-29
Abstract: Executing a query in a network of data centres comprises a preparation stage and an execution stage. The preparation stage includes each data centre providing information relating to data centre parameters and/or proximity, allowing arrangement of the data centres in a dynamic hierarchical cluster topology of a parent data centre and child data centres. Each child data centre has its own local data sequence which is to be processed by individual analysis tasks of the query. The child data centres together form a cluster of similar and/or proximate data centres, the cluster having a single parent data centre. The execution stage includes the parent data centre sending the tasks to the child data centres and the child data centres sending to the parent data centre a sequence of outcomes derived from the local data sequence and the tasks. Both a child data centre and its parent data centre cache tasks executed by the child and the sequence of outcomes of the tasks. This allows for the handling of wide-area geographically distributed analytics, such as big data analytics.
Patent GB-2534825-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for generating power from sea currents
Inventor: Moritz Palm
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for generating power from sea currents, comprising a structure having a buoyancy provided by buoyancy members (1, 8), support members (20) supporting water turbines (19) and mooring means (4) for mooring the structure to a fixed point. The buoyancy members (1, 8) comprise an elongate main floating body (1) and at least one elongate auxiliary floating body (8), wherein the auxiliary floating body (8) is positioned above the main floating body (1) in a vertical plane extending through the main floating body (1). The main floating body (1) and auxiliary floating body (8) are interconnected by at least one vertically extending strut (9, 10).
Patent GB-2541541-A (GB)
Title: Connection system and method
Inventor: DEREK A SEEBER
IPC: H01F6/06
Filed: 2016-07-28
Abstract: A connection system 100 is disclosed, which includes a connector 102 electrically connected and fixedly secured to the gradient coil assembly 50 of a magnetic resonance imaging device 10, a cable block 106 fixedly secured to a magnet 54 of the MRI device 10 substantially above the connector 102, and a cable 108 having a first end electrically connected to the cable block 106 and a second end received by the connector 102 and forming an electrical connection between the connector 102 and the cable block 106. A method is disclosed for setting up the system by securing the cable block to an end face of the magnet 54, and wherein the cable has a plug for connection to the connector 102. A system is also disclosed wherein the connectors receptacle (104, figure 3) is oriented radially with respect to the patient-receiving bore 59 of the MRI device, and wherein a coaxial cable extends downwardly from the cable block 106, the cable having a plug that is received in the receptacle of the connector.
Patent GB-2539823-A (GB)
Title: Reaction valve drilling jar system
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN STRACHAN
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 2014-04-18
Abstract: An apparatus and method for drilling is disclosed, including a drill string with at least one jar and one reaction valve. Drilling fluid flows through the reaction valve. The reaction valve is selectively throttled, which creates a differential pressure across the valve seat. The differential pressure creates an axial force that is transferred to the jar, which aids in cocking or firing the jar. In an embodiment, a reaction valve throttles downward fluid flow to create a downward compressional force on the jar, while in another embodiment, a reaction valve throttles upward fluid flow to create an upward tensile force on the jar. Upward and downward fluid flow may be alternatively throttled for alternately firing the jar upwards and downwards. A bypass valve may be included in the drill string for establishing a drilling fluid flow path when such may be otherwise obstructed by foreign matter in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2544368-A (GB)
Title: Paddle for water sports
Inventor: ALEXANDER IAN NUGENT O'CONNOR
IPC: B63H16/04
Filed: 2015-01-23
Abstract: A paddle for water sports is provided that allows a user to more effectively propel themselves through the water. The paddle comprises a blade, a fastener for fastening the paddle to a user's forearm, a gripping portion mounted to the blade and a connector extending from the fastener to the paddle, wherein the connector is bendable to enable the blade to be moved between an operating position and a stowed position.
Patent GB-2546128-A (GB)
Title: Pharamaceutical compositions comprising hexaminolevulinic acid and methods of using the same
Inventor: MOHAMMED A KABIR
IPC: A61K49/00
Filed: 2016-09-28
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising: (a) an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of hexaminolevulinate, a precursor thereof, a derivative thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; (b) optionally at least one triglyceride; and (c) at least one emulsifier, is outlined. Preferably the composition may further comprise one or more of (i) at least one mucoadhesive agent; (ii) at least one surface penetration agent; (iii) at least one chelating agent; and (iv) citric acid. Preferably the composition further comprises at least one coating selected from the group consisting of triethyl citrate, talc, a copolymer of methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate, and a copolymer of methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate. A pharmaceutical composition comprising hexaminolevulinate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; (b) a diluent; and (c) a lubricant, wherein the composition is enterically coated with at least one coating is also provided. The compositions are useful in conducting photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) or photodynamic therapy (PDT), in particular to diagnose or treat a condition in the lower gastrointestimal tract of a subject, such as, for example, colorectal cancer.
Patent GB-2548439-A (GB)
Title: Automatically identifying reduced availability of multi-channel media distributors for authentication or authorization
Inventor: Tudor Scurtu
IPC: H04N21/258
Filed: 2016-11-04
Abstract: An entitlement service 114 receives requests for media content 205 to be provided to user devices 106 and transmits the requests to a multi-channel media distributor 112 to authenticate users or confirm that authenticated users are authorized to receive the content. The entitlement service determines a success rate based on the transmitted requests, indicating whether the multi-channel distributor has failed to authenticate user credentials or content access. Based on the success rate, the entitlement service identifies a reduced availability of the authentication service and provides user devices with temporary access 206 to requested programmer content during the period or reduced availability. The temporary access may be revoked or continued 208 based on the authentication response 218 of the media distributor when it is available. Reduced availability may be detected when the success rate drops below a threshold. This is useful for managing high authentication demand when many users simultaneously remotely access streaming media subscriptions, for example at the start of live video streams of sporting events.
Patent GB-2556076-A (GB)
Title: Method
Inventor: SERGEI MARKOCHEV
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2016-11-17
Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining the state of health of a battery and system for performing the method. The method comprising: receiving (S12) a set of data from a battery, the set of data comprising battery voltage and current data over a period of time; preparing (S14) a plurality of subsets of the set of data, each corresponding to a subperiod of the period of time; determining (S16) a state of health of the battery versus time by fitting a battery model to the subsets, the parameters of the battery model comprising (i) a state of charge of the battery at a point of time in each subperiod and (ii) the state of health, the time dependence of the state of health is controlled by limiting the magnitude of its temporal rate of change; and providing (S18) an alert in response to the state of health meeting a particular criterion. The system comprising an apparatus configured to perform the method, one or more batteries, and a communications network to enable the apparatus to receive a set of data from each battery.
Patent GB-2559777-A (GB)
Title: Engine Dipstick
Inventor: XAVIER DEMEULENAERE
IPC: G01F23/04
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: An engine 101 comprises an engine casing, such as a crankcase, 103 and a dipstick 105. The dipstick features a free end 121 extending into the engine casing when the dipstick is installed to the engine casing. The lowest natural frequency of the free end of the dipstick is above the highest operational frequency of the engine. The dipstick may be received by an opening 117 in the engine casing and cooperate with a wall 117a of the engine casing to define its free end. The casing may feature a projection configured to engage the dipstick positioned so as to determine the length of the free end. A further projection may feature on the dipstick and be configured to deflect the dipstick away from the interior wall of the engine casing. The natural frequency of the dip-sticks free end may be tuned through selection of its second moment of area, modulus of elasticity, or the position or material of a mass provided towards the free-end.
Patent GB-2562535-A (GB)
Title: Method for privacy protection
Inventor: HEIKKI HANNIKAINEN
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2017-05-19
Abstract: Method for privacy protection in regards to website visitor tracking. An API request is identified as being related to a tracking service, this might be achieved by comparing the URL against a reputation database or identifying any tracking fields that may comprise user data such as a Get field or cookie. A predetermined number of initial requests are generated and sent to the tracking service when processing the API requests to the tracking service. The initial requests and respective responses related to the initial requests from the API are stored in a database. The body objects of the stored initial requests and respective responses are analyzed and a dynamic response recipe is generated on the basis of the analysis. A response is generated where the response, which may be random or fake data, comprises a response body acceptable by the tracking process on the basis of the generated dynamic response recipe.