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Patent GB-2594337-A (GB)
Title: Pumpless top-up water heating tank
Inventor: PETER ARMSTRONG
IPC: F28D20/00
Filed: 2020-06-04
Abstract: The water heating tank 1 comprises a reservoir, a guide means 7 located within the reservoir and a heater 5 (e.g. electrical immersion heating element 19) at least partially enclosed within the guide means. The reservoir has a cold water inlet 25 and a hot water outlet 27, and the guide means has an outlet that is located in an upper region of the reservoir, an inlet, and a vent, which may take the form of passive flow ports 11 or exterior vent holes (1554, figure 16) that may be selectively aligned with complimentary interior vent holes of a frustoconical section (1546, figure 16). Because the outlet of the guide means is located in an upper region of the tank it is possible for the heater to heat a small amount of water rapidly even when the heater is located at a base of the reservoir since a thermocline is established within the guide means and mixing of heated water with the main body of water outside of the guide means is prevented.
Patent GB-2596069-A (GB)
Title: Slack separation apparatus and method
Inventor: ADRIAN MEREDITH SUNTER
IPC: B07B1/26
Filed: 2020-06-15
Abstract: A device for separating slack from a mixture of product and slack (i.e. particulate material mixed with a solid packed product) which comprises a hollow drum 12 which has a drum wall with one or more apertures 12a extending through the drum well. The apertures are sized such that slack may pass through, but not product. The device further comprises a rotation unit 14 that rotates the drum, causing the contents to be tumbled and an actuation unit that conveys the contents of the drum towards the discharge end of the drum. Preferably the minimum dimension of the apertures is less than 1 cm, more preferably less than 0.5 cm and most preferably less than 0.25 cm. Preferably the actuation unit comprises a drive unit 24 configured to cause motion of the drum. Alternatively, the actuation unit may comprise a contact portion that pushes contents of the drum towards the discharge end, more preferably this may comprise a helical surface (fig 3 320b), this may also comprise a piston (fig 4a 420b).
Patent GB-2597661-A (GB)
Title: Arrangements, duct arrangements and methods thereof
Inventor: MATTHEW EDWARD THOMPSON
IPC: F15D1/02
Filed: 2020-07-23
Abstract: An arrangement 110 for influencing fluid flow comprising a first section 1100 selectively configurable to provide a vortex generator surface 3100. The vortex generator surface comprises a series of laterally aligned projections 3102 (e.g. serrations and/or undulations) inducing vortices in the liquid flow. The first section may expand from and/or retract into a second section 2100. The second section may comprise a flow control surface, e.g. a rudder, duct and/or rotor. A controller 112 may implement selective configuration of the vortex generator surface in dependence on a user command, input from a sensor arrangement 114 and/or environmental condition(s). The laterally aligned projections may form a continuous wave-like profile. An actuator assembly 1104 may adjust a resilient membrane 1102 profile to provide the vortex generator surface. The first section may be formed from a shape memory alloy. An aircraft or watercraft may comprise the arrangement. A method of influencing fluid flow is disclosed.
Patent GB-2585814-A (GB)
Title: Right angle time-of-flight detector with an extended life time
Inventor: ANATOLY N VERENCHIKOV
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: A right angle time-of-flight detector 41 (see Figure 4) comprising a single microchannel plate 137 for converting detected ion packets into secondary electrons; an electrostatic bender of secondary electrons; a scintillator 132 floated positively relative to the microchannel plate by 1kV to 20kV and located past said microchannel plate at 45 degrees to 180 degrees; and a sealed photomultiplier (134) past the scintillator (132). The photomultiplier unit may be protected by electromagnetic shielding 135. A further mesh-based electron multiplier 140 may be included. A light transmitter 133 may also be included. At least one magnet 47 (see Figure 4) may bend the electron path. In an alternative embodiment discrete dynode electron multipliers are used. In an alternative embodiment a converter surface is curved or stepped for compensating time-per spatial spherical aberrations.
Patent GB-2601353-A (GB)
Title: Camber modification for different driving surfaces
Inventor: SYED ASAD ALI
IPC: B62D17/00
Filed: 2020-11-27
Abstract: A control system (300, see figure 1) for controlling an actuator arrangement (104) of a vehicle, the actuator arrangement being capable of modifying a camber angle of at least one wheel of the vehicle. The control system comprising one or more controller (301), wherein the control system is configured to: receive surface information indicative of a low-traction surface over which the vehicle is travelling; and in dependence on receiving the surface information, control the actuator arrangement of the vehicle such that a wheel-to-surface contact patch of the at least one wheel is laterally moved relative to the vehicle as a result of camber modification. The system may change the ride height of the vehicle by adjusting the camber of a wheel. The system may also take into account traction information or vehicle speed to determine the trigger condition. In another embodiment, a control system is described which modifies a camber of one or more wheels in dependence of surface information where the wheels are moved as a result of camber modification. The camber modifications having different amplitudes and or signs for different tyres. The control system may cause oscillating steering angle changes of steerable wheels.
Patent GB-2601555-A (GB)
Title: Locking nut key
Inventor: DAVID BRAIN
IPC: B25B27/18
Filed: 2020-12-04
Abstract: The locking nut key 104 is for aiding the removal of a locking nut (100, Figure 1A) having a patterned groove 102, from a wheel. The key defines a longitudinal axis A – A and comprises a head portion 106 for engagement with a tool (200, Figure 6). A wall 112 extends from the head portion at a proximal end 114 to a free distal end 116 along the longitudinal axis of the key. The wall has an outer surface 122 and an inner surface (124, Figure 3). The outer surface comprises a thickening 118 between the proximal end and the distal end. The outer surface has a first diameter 126 between the proximal end and the thickening and a second diameter 128 at the distal end. The outer surface has a third diameter 130 at the thickening. The third diameter 130 is greater than the first diameter 126 and the second diameter 128. A method of removing a locking wheel nut includes driving the locking nut key 104 into a locking wheel nut to deform the distal end of the key to the patterned groove. The locking nut key is then rotated to loosen the locking wheel nut.
Patent GB-2587581-A (GB)
Title: Device to enable infants with cleft palate to breast feed
Inventor: JAMES SEAWARD
IPC: A61J13/00
Filed: 2016-12-16
Abstract: A feeding device for infants with cleft palate or cleft lip comprises a nipple shield 14b, a nipple 18b extending from the nipple shield and a check valve 72 located in the nipple. A first portion of the nipple has a first stiffness and a second portion a second stiffness lower than the first stiffness. A reinforcement member 62b may be provided to increase the first stiffness. The first portion of the nipple is configured to obstruct a cleft in a baby’s mouth. The check valve is arranged to allow milk to flow into the first portion of the nipple from the breast but prevent fluid from leaving the first portion. A second check valve 76 may additionally be provided and a biasing member 80 may be provided to bias the check valve and the second check valve away from one another.
Patent GB-2599747-A (GB)
Title: Method for selecting routes during atmospheric monitoring using operating vehicles
Inventor: SHUAISHUAI JIA
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2019-07-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for selecting routes during atmospheric monitoring using operating vehicles. The operating vehicles comprise several taxis in an urban region and a group of buses in preferable bus routes (20). An atmosphere pollution inspection device is mounted on the operating vehicle for implementing detection of air quality of the urban region.
Patent GB-2591638-A (GB)
Title: Managing gas bubble migration in a downhole liquid
Inventor: JIANXIN LU
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2019-06-04
Abstract: Gas bubble migration can be managed in liquids. In one example, a system can execute wellbore-simulation software to simulate changes in gas dissolution in a liquid over time. This may involve dividing the wellbore into segments spanning from the well surface to the downhole location, each segment spanning a respective depth increment between the well surface and the downhole location. Next, for each time, the system can determine a respective multiphase-flow regime associated with each segment of the plurality of segments based on a simulated pressure level, a simulated temperature, a simulated pipe eccentricity, and a simulated fluid velocity at the segment. The system can also determine how much of the gas is dissolved in the liquid at each segment based on the respective multiphase-flow regime at the segment. The system can display a graphical user interface representing the gas dissolution in the liquid over time.
Patent GB-2604403-A (GB)
Title: Record production devices, systems and methods
Inventor: Werner Freistaetter
IPC: G11B27/034
Filed: 2021-03-06
Abstract: Methods, system and devices for the production of audio records of a vinyl record type are provided. A record format is selected, and this selection is used to modify a set of digital audio files. A music production interface may be provided to receive the selection. A set of manufacturing instructions 73 are generated, which are derived from the modified set of digital audio files. The set of manufacturing instructions are used to convert a record blank 10b into a playable audio record 10. The blank is converted into a playable record by subtractive manufacturing process where material is removed using a cutting head 23 to form a spiral groove. The set of digital audio files may be modified in response to user selection including chronology, maximum playback length, playback volume. A filter may be used to control amplitudes at predetermined frequencies and the music production interface may comprise an editor to receive user input to specify appearance and packaging 10c of the record.
Patent GB-2605599-A (GB)
Title: A bar assembly
Inventor: ADRIAN REDSHAW
IPC: E06B3/68
Filed: 2021-04-06
Abstract: A bar assembly 24a for securing to a fastening member (16, fig 1) of a fenestration unit (10, fig 1) and overlying an external face of a panel 22 of the fenestration unit, the bar assembly comprising: a support member 40 having a cross section extending along a longitudinal axis; and an elongate exterior trim 38 fastened to an exterior surface of the support member; wherein the support member has an interior formation 34 configured to engage with the fastening member; and wherein the bar assembly is configured to overlie the glazing unit such that longitudinal axis of the support member and the longitudinal axis of the exterior trim are offset from a perimeter of the fenestration unit. The trim may be push-fit onto the support member, and the support member preferably comprises a second formation to fasten to the trim.
Patent GB-2606141-A (GB)
Title: Improved method, controller and apparatus for determining the onset of melting of a material
Inventor: GIANLUCA DORINI
IPC: G01N25/04
Filed: 2021-04-22
Abstract: A method for determining the onset of melting of a material comprising providing a layer of the material 102; defining a reference area within the layer of material 106; providing a temperature sensor 104 comprising a plurality of pixels including at least first and second pixel to form a first reference pair of pixels of the temperature sensor to detect the temperature of corresponding first and second regions within the reference area 120; operating a heat source to heat the reference area over a duration of time while monitoring the temperature of the two regions using the reference pair of pixels 122, wherein the heat source causes a temperature difference between the two regions such that the first and second pixel detect respective different temperatures over the duration of time; and determining the onset of melting of the material from the evolution of the temperature difference over the duration of time 128. Further provided is a controller for carrying out the method and an apparatus for the layer by layer formation of a three-dimensional object from particulate material is also provided, comprising the temperature sensor, and in which the onset of melting as determined in situ may be applied as a set point for measurement of the temperature sensor.
Patent GB-2594825-A (GB)
Title: Method for evaluating crop nutritional status during latent element deficiency using sensitive metabolites
Inventor: HONGYAN GAO
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2020-10-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for evaluating crop nutritional status during latent element deficiency using sensitive metabolites, including the following steps: plotting out nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium test plots, and using a standard crop fertilization formula to form samples with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium at three different nutritional levels, namely, stress, an appropriate amount and an excessive amount; using a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry technology to obtain non-target metabonomics data; screening for sensitive metabolites significantly related to nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in crops; based on ion peak areas of the sensitive metabolites, relatively quantifying the sensitive metabolites to obtain contents of the sensitive metabolites and normalizing the contents, establishing a corresponding relation between nutrient elements and levels thereof and labels, dividing the samples into a calibration set and a validation set, and establishing models for evaluating nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium nutritional statuses of the calibration set, respectively; and obtaining contents of the sensitive metabolites, inputting the contents into the models for evaluating crop nutritional status, and determining the crop nutritional status.  The present invention can be used for early diagnosis of nutritional level, and significantly improves the timeliness and accuracy of detection.
Patent GB-2602896-A (GB)
Title: Automatic digital inspection of railway environment
Inventor: SEBASTIAN ADAM KAY
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2022-03-02
Abstract: A method for automatic digital inspection of a railway environment is disclosed. The method comprises receiving 102 at least a first video captured by at least one camera mounted on a rail vehicle, wherein the first video comprises video frames representing the railway environment; generating 104 point clouds using the video frames, wherein a given point cloud correspond to a given set of video frames; attributing labels 106 to each pixel of the video frames for generating annotated video frames evaluating 108 the annotated video frames and their corresponding point clouds using a set of predefined rules to at least determine whether or not at least one violation is present in the railway environment; generating 110 inspection information related to at least one violation, when it is determined that at least one violation is present in the railway environment; and sending 112 the inspection information to a user device. LIDAR and/or neural networks may be employed. The predefined rules may relate to linesides, vegetation, signs, signals, cesses or obstacles. Safety speeds may be considered.
Patent GB-2617566-A (GB)
Title: A method of mashing, a mashing vessel, and an associated system
Inventor: PETER MACKIE
IPC: C12C7/06
Filed: 2022-04-11
Abstract: A method comprising causing fluid to continuously flow, under hydraulic pressure, through a vessel containing grist in a first direction, including pumping the fluid into the vessel through a first perforated tube that is connected to a first end of the vessel and extends inside the vessel to hydraulically agitate the grist; the fluid is heated, including continually increasing the temperature of the fluid while pumping fluid through the first perforated tube; when it is determined that the direction of fluid flow needs to change, the fluid is caused to continuously flow through the vessel in a second direction, including pumping the fluid into the vessel through a second perforated tube that is connected to a second end of the vessel and extends inside the vessel to hydraulically agitate the grist, wherein the second end of the vessel is opposite the first end of the vessel. A vessel for mashing having a first and second end remote from each other, comprising a first and second perforated tube connected respectively to the first and second ends of the vessel and extending into the vessel is also disclosed. A system comprising the vessel is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2603716-A (GB)
Title: API for recurrent neural networks
Inventor: BASTIAAN JOANNES MATHEUS AARTS
IPC: G06N3/10
Filed: 2020-12-15
Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques to implement a recurrent neural network. In at least one embodiment, an application programming interface receives one or more API calls comprising a graph definition and a recurrence attribute, and executes a recurrent neural network based on the graph definition.
Patent GB-2616317-A (GB)
Title: Fuel management system
Inventor: RICHARD G MOCHRIE
IPC: F02C7/22
Filed: 2022-04-27
Abstract: A fuel management system 500A, 500B for a gas turbine engine 10. The fuel management system comprises a fuel supply line 510 configured to supply fuel from an inlet 520 to a combustor 16 of the gas turbine engine 10. The fuel management system also comprises a recirculation line 511 extending from a recirculation point 512 on the fuel supply line and configured to recirculate excess fuel from the fuel supply line for resupply to the fuel supply line. In addition, the fuel management system comprises a heat exchanger 540 configured to reject heat from a thermal load 44 of the gas turbine engine to fuel in the fuel management System. The heat exchanger is disposed on the fuel supply line upstream of the recirculation point or on the recirculation line. The fuel management system further comprises a fuel cooling device 570 disposed along the recirculation line and configured to reject heat from the excess fuel therein. The fuel cooling device may comprise a ram-air heat exchanger. The fuel management system may incorporate a bypass line configured to receive fuel from the recirculation lien and bypass the fuel cooling device.
Patent GB-2619320-A (GB)
Title: Termination assembly
Inventor: Kelly Turner
IPC: H02G15/02
Filed: 2022-05-31
Abstract: A termination assembly suitable for a cable, hose or umbilical comprises a connector interface, or termination unit, and a coupler. The connector interface, or termination unit, is adapted to receive the coupler. The cable, hose or umbilical has a nominal diameter in a range between a minimum value and a maximum value. The coupler comprises a customised hollow cylinder 45 chosen to match the nominal diameter of the cable, hose or umbilical and an optional adaptor 70 to match the cylinder 45 diameter to the maximum value of the range. The connector interface, or termination unit, is sized to match the maximum diameter of the range, and a securing element 81 is sized to match the maximum value of the range.
Patent GB-2611607-A (GB)
Title: Drug delivery device
Inventor: JOHN PALMER-FELGATE
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2021-10-08
Abstract: An autoinjector 100 comprising a housing 102, a needle guard 104 moveable between retracted and extended positions, the needle guard arranged to shield a needle 116 of a syringe 106 retained within the housing, and a biasing element 108 arranged to bias the needle guard into the extended position. When the needle guard is moved from an extended position to a retracted position, abutment between the needle guard and an activation element 107 causes the activation element to move such that subsequent movement of the needle guard from the extended position to the retracted position is prevented. The autoinjector may further comprise a removable cap that initially holds the needle guard in a retracted position. The first latch element may be a longitudinal arm that articulates without flexing. The biasing element may further provide a lateral force on the arm to bias it toward the second latch.
Patent GB-2604567-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic freepoint indicator tool
Inventor: JIM ANDREW GULLIVER
IPC: E21B47/092
Filed: 2020-12-07
Abstract: A system for determining a stuck point of a pipe positioned within a wellbore includes a tubular housing (202) and a sensor array (204) positioned within the tubular housing (202), the sensor array (204) arranged at a first end (206). The system also includes a first magnetic source (214) positioned within the tubular housing (202), the first magnetic source (214) arranged at a second end (210). The system further includes a second magnetic source (216) positioned within the tubular housing (202), the second magnetic source (216) arranged between the sensor array (204) and the second end (210). The first magnetic source (214) and the second magnetic source (216) have a different magnetic field source.
Patent GB-2607255-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic subsystem operational sequencing to concurrently control and distribute supervised learning processor training and provide predictive responses
Inventor: Joshua Howard Levy
IPC: G06N5/04
Filed: 2021-04-07
Abstract: A supervised learning processing (SLP) system and method provide cooperative operation of a network of supervised learning processors to concurrently distribute supervised learning processor training, generate predictions, provide prediction driven responses to input objects, and provide operational sequencing to concurrently control and distribute supervised learning processor training and provide predictive responses to input data. The SLP system can dynamically sequence SLP subsystem operations to improve resource utilization, training quality, and/or processing speed. A system monitor-controller can dynamically determine if process environmental data indicates initiation of dynamic subsystem processing sequencing. Concurrently training SLPs provides accurate predictions of input objects and responses thereto and enhances the network by providing high quality value predictions and responses and avoiding potential training and operational delays. The SLP system can enhance the network of SLP subsystems by providing flexibility to incorporate multiple SLP models into the network and train with concurrent commercial operations.