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Patent GB-2468238-A (GB)
Title: Revolution vortex tube gas/liquids separator
Inventor: SAMS GARY W
IPC: B01D45/12
Filed: 2008-10-22
Abstract: A centrifugal separator for separating immiscible components of a wet gas stream is formed by an upright cylindrical vortex tube having an internal wall surface, a top with a gas outlet opening therein, a bottom providing a liquid outlet opening and a wet gas stream inlet tangential to the internal wall surface, the inlet being spaced below the top. A helical baffle is secured to the vortex tube internal wall surface and extends from below the top but above the inlet to a lower end spaced above the vortex tube bottom. A plurality of spaced apart vertical outlet fins are affixed to and extending radially from the internal wall surface adjacent the vortex tube bottom, each outlet fin having a top end spaced below the helical baffle lower end.
Patent GB-2468447-A (GB)
Title: A method for generating a recombinant clonal cell line and novel reagents for use in the method
Inventor: HILL STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2008-09-29
Abstract: A method for generating a recombinant clonal cell line expressing a target cell surface receptor at a specific level of expression from a cell population comprising cells transfected with a plasmid encoding the cDNA sequence of the target receptor and expressing the target cell surface receptor, the method comprising (c) incubating the cell population with a receptor specific fluorescent ligand (d) selecting single cells from step (c) expressing the target cell surface receptor by monitoring the specific binding of the fluorescent ligand using flow cytometry; and novel fluorescent ligands.
Patent GB-2476526-A (GB)
Title: In-line composition and volumetric analysis of vent gases and flooding of the annular space of flexible pipe
Inventor: MANGAL LARS NICHOLAS
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2009-01-26
Abstract: A method and system for monitoring a flexible pipe, including an inline sensor system coupled to the annulus of the flexible pipe to detect corrosion of the flexible pipe. Also disclosed are method and system for monitoring an amount of water being accumulated in an annulus of a flexible pipe, including locating a pressure measurement system proximate to the annulus for measuring pressure of gas inside the annulus; controlling a flow of vent gas with a vent gas valve; positioning a flow measurement system upstream or downstream of the vent gas valve for measuring the flow of the vent gas when the vent gas valve is opened; and collecting with a microprocessor pressure and flow measurement data from the pressure and the flow measurement systems for determining the amount of water accumulated in the annulus based on the collected pressure and flow measurement data.
Patent GB-2473714-A (GB)
Title: Airbag cover
Inventor: RICK ULRICH
IPC: B60R21/2165
Filed: 2010-09-13
Abstract: A passenger protection device 1 for a vehicle, with an airbag module 3, wherein the airbag module 3 encompasses an airbag module cover 5, which has a weakened area 6, wherein the weakened area 6 is suitable and/or designed for providing an opening function of the airbag module 3 given an activation of the airbag module, wherein the airbag module 3 has a covering 7, with one edge area 8 of the covering 7 being aligned to following the progression of the weakened area 6.
Patent GB-2489194-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic room enclosure
Inventor: TURNER NICK
IPC: E04B1/82
Filed: 2010-10-29
Abstract: The acoustic room enclosure 10 is a self contained room which can be located within a larger space within an office or similar environment. In particular, the acoustic room enclosure 10 may be located within an open plan office in order to provide an acoustically protected environment for users. The present invention provides a self contained and self supporting acoustic room enclosure 10 in whichthe ceiling 14 includes a number of acoustic ceiling panels 16 that are suspended from a framework supported by walls of the enclosure to provide a gap between the ceiling panels and the walls of the enclosure. There are also gaps 18 between the panels in the ceiling 14 to enable the acoustic room enclosure 10 to benefit from the existing apparatus and systems located externally for air, heating, cooling, smoke and fire detection and control etc.
Patent GB-2477032-A (GB)
Title: Traffic speed control unit
Inventor: JAMES ALEC PATRICK
IPC: E01F9/529
Filed: 2011-01-17
Abstract: The traffic speed control unit has a first 20 and second 22 support surfaces and a control system 24 adapted to control the second surface in response to action on the first. The control system a support element 26 carried by the second support surface and biased into contact with a control surface 34 so that it maintains contact with the control surface during operation of the unit at or below a threshold speed. If a vehicle travels over the first support surface at too high a speed then the support element contacts an abutment element 38 to prevent the second support surface from falling as the vehicle passes. The support element preferably comprises a pivot rod biased resiliently biased towards the control surface. Plates on the support and abutment elements act to ensure the two elements either fully cooperate or avoid one another. The unit may be operate in both directions.
Patent GB-2477215-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for estimating principal stresses using rock strength parameters of a subterranean formation
Inventor: GRAY FREDERICK DAVID
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2011-01-25
Abstract: The invention relates to estimating principal stresses of a subterranean formation from seismic data. Rock strength parameters are determined from seismic data of the formation and used to calculate the anisotropic elastic properties of the formation. The principal stresses of the formation are determined using at least the calculated anisotropic elastic properties and the rock strength parameters of the formation, wherein the principal stresses comprise a vertical stress, minimum horizontal stress, and maximum horizontal stress. From the estimated principal stresses, the differential ratio of the maximum and minimum horizontal stresses can be determined to indicate optimal zones for hydraulic fracturing. In one embodiment, a tectonic strain term is introduced to calibrate the estimated principal estimated stress to a known reference point. In another embodiment, hoop stress is incorporated to estimate the fracture initiation pressures. The rock strength parameters may include young's modulus and Poisson's ratio.
Patent GB-2474794-A (GB)
Title: Pilot assisted data communications
Inventor: ANDERSON NICHOLAS WILLIAM
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2008-11-27
Abstract: A method of pilot-assisted data communication within a radio frame of a communication system is described. The method comprises, at a wireless network element, generating a signal for transmission to a wireless communication unit. A time slot of the signal comprises the following: a data time-code resource portion conveying common user data, a first pilot time-code resource portion conveying a first reference signal, and a second pilot time-code resource portion conveying a second reference signal. The method further comprises arranging the data time-code resource portion and the second pilot time-code resource portion to be transmitted during a mutually exclusive time period within the time slot, arranging the first pilot time-code resource portion to be transmitted over a time period overlapping both the data time-code resource portion and the second pilot time-code resource portion, and transmitting the signal to the wireless communication unit.
Patent GB-2475209-A (GB)
Title: RF monoblock filter assembly with lid filter
Inventor: NUMMERDOR JEFFREY
IPC: H01P1/205
Filed: 2009-09-16
Abstract: An RF filter assembly cotnprismg a monoblock of dielectric material defusing a first RF filter and a lid of dielectric material defining a second RF filter. In one embodiment, the monoblock defines a peripheral wall of dielectric material extending upwardly from a top surface thereof and first and second posts of dielectric material also extending upwardly from the top surface of the monoblock including regions of metallization thereon defining respective conductive input/output pads. The lid is seated against the top of the wall of the monoblock in a relationship spaced from the top surface of the monoblock and defines at least one region of metallization on one of the surfaces thereof defining a filter and a conductive input/output pad in coupling relationship with the input/output pad defined on one of the first and second posts on the monoblock.
Patent GB-2477649-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexing logical channels in a mixed licensed and unlicensed spectrum carrier aggregation
Inventor: HAKOLA SAMI
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2011-03-31
Abstract: Downlink control signalling from a network to a user equipment UE associates at least a first logical channel or radio bearer with a first component carrier in a licensed frequency band and associates at least a second logical channel or radio bearer with a second component carrier in an unlicensed frequency band. The UE uses the associations to select which uplink data is sent on the first and second component carriers by multiplexing the uplink data on the at least first and the at least second logical channels or radio bearers. Delay sensitive data may be sent via the licensed frequency band. By example the downlink control signalling may be a MAC control element in RRC _Connection_ Reconfiguration message which semi-statically defines a multiplexing allowance for each of the logical channels or radio bearers. An example MAC control element has an information tuple giving the association and multiplexing status per channel/bearer. Certain embodiments also adapt transmit power scaling for licensed/unlicensed band operation.
Patent GB-2476758-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore cleaning devices
Inventor: POSEVINA LISA
IPC: E21B37/02
Filed: 2009-10-20
Abstract: Non-rotating tubular wellbore cleaning devices are described which include a central tool mandrel with radially surrounding stabilizers and a cleaning member subassembly. A rotational bearing is provided that is partially radially recessed, thereby improving the overall strength of the cleaning device.
Patent GB-2490504-A (GB)
Title: Releasable anchor connecting link
Inventor: COLEMAN PAUL
IPC: B63B21/22
Filed: 2011-05-03
Abstract: An anchor connecting link 10 comprises a pair of straight arms 16 joined together at one end and naturally diverging towards jaws 24 at the other end. The link also has a brace 14 positionable in a first position (Fig 4) along the arms in which the brace limits spreading of the arms at that position so that separation of the jaws has a first spring rate and a second position (Fig 3) in which the brace does not limit spreading of the arms, or limits spreading so that separation of the jaws has a second lower spring rate. When in the first position, a rode chain 28, anchor shackle, or the like trapped between the brace and the jaws is released (Fig 5) when sufficient tension is applied between the rode and the anchor. The link provides a releasable element to allow retrieval of an anchor fouled on the seabed.
Patent GB-2492328-A (GB)
Title: Updating troubleshooting procedures for aircraft maintenance
Inventor: DUNSDON JONATHAN MARK
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2011-06-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a system 100 and method for automatically analysing aircraft systems data. The system 100 comprises a data acquisition module 102 operable to acquire aircraft systems data, a data archiving module 104 operable to store aircraft systems data and a data analysis module 106 operable to analyse the aircraft systems data to identify procedures that havenâ  t been previously defined in a maintenance manual for a particular fault â   in other words identify non-predetermined troubleshooting procedures. Automated identification of improved maintenance techniques can thus be provided, with the added benefit that maintenance manuals and procedures may thereby be automatically adapted over time, in particular based upon actual maintenance procedures undertaken.
Patent GB-2482784-A (GB)
Title: Child holding accessory suitable for use with a play yard
Inventor: FIORE JOSEPH F
IPC: A47D5/00
Filed: 2011-08-11
Abstract: A child holding accessory, suitable for use with a play yard 106, comprises a resting support 114 having two regions R1, R2 on opposing sides, and adapted to receive a child in different configurations of use. The resting support 114 may be pivotally attached to the play yard 106 by a fixing means 130, allowing the resting support 114 to be flipped from one configuration to the other. The child holding regions may include a changing table and a child sleeping bed. The application also describes a play yard fitted with a child holding accessory.
Patent GB-2495743-A (GB)
Title: Half-duplex communication system
Inventor: CAILLERIE ALAIN
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2011-10-19
Abstract: Communication between a first node 130 and a plurality of second nodes 140 in a network, including a first uplink mode in which a first message is transmitted from multiple second nodes in sequence, and a second uplink mode in which a second message is sent from only a subset of the second nodes. The first node 130 evaluates communication path information (channel quality, RSSI, SNR, number of errors etc.) for each path based on the messages received in the first uplink mode and returns this information via an acknowledgement to allow the subset of second nodes to be selected. The first message from multiple nodes includes sequence information, such as timing information, to allow the first node to acknowledge at an appropriate point in time. This is particularly applicable where multiple spatially separated antennas offer a receiver several observations of the same signal in an antenna diversity scheme using two or more antennas. Such antenna diversity can be used to improve the quality and reliability of a wireless link. The subset of nodes selected may be the best or optimum node or those nodes with the best channel quality. Such channel quality may be affected by obstacles 200 in the line of sight between the first node and some of the second nodes. The arrangement may be used in a half-duplex system and may be in a Wireless Personal Area Network operating at 60GHz. The acknowledgement message may be a global acknowledgement message. One embodiment is where the first node is a camera situated on a robot arm operable to send images to the selected subset of second nodes, which are located at various points around the camera (Figure 6).
Patent GB-2484829-A (GB)
Title: A tufting machine for creating a cut pile carpet with two different pile heights
Inventor: SHANLEY FRANK
IPC: D05C15/24
Filed: 2011-10-21
Abstract: A tufting machine for creating a cut pile carpet with two pile heights comprises a knife 20 reciprocally mounted and inclined relative to a respective hook assembly to pressurize the knife against the hook assembly. The hook assemblies comprises upper 6 and lower 7 hooks with respective cutting edges 8, 9 at the lower edge and are arranged for selectively directing the yarn onto one of the hooks. The knife 20 has a single cutting edge 21 co-operating with both hooks to cut each loop of yarn seized by the hook assembly with a scissor action. A relief 22 is provided between the knife and the lower hook allowing the knife to clear the lower hook 7 when the cutting edge 21 of the knife 20 approaches the cutting edge 8 of the upper hook. The relief may be provided by a recess extending across the entire width of one side of the knife. Alternatively the relief may be provided by offsetting the upper and lower hooks (see figures 5 and 5A) and a chamfer (41) may be provided on the upper hook to direct the knife onto the upper hook and away from the lower hook. In this embodiment the distal end of the upper hook may be thinned and inclined towards the plane of the lower hook.
Patent GB-2497562-A (GB)
Title: Plug and getter for a vacuum insulated duct
Inventor: ROSAGRO JOE
IPC: F16L59/065
Filed: 2011-12-14
Abstract: A vacuum insulated duct section 10 for conveying a fluid, comprising an inner pipe (12 figure 1) for conveying the fluid and an outer pipe (14 figure 1) enclosing inner pipe (12) and defining a vacuum chamber (16 figure 1) therebetween. A vacuum port 18 is provided which leads to chamber (16) through pipe (14). A plug member 30 is also provided which is arranged to seal port 18 so as to maintain a vacuum within chamber (16). A getter capsule 34 containing a getter material is attached to plug 30 so that it is disposed within chamber 16 and the getter material is exposed to chamber 16 through an opening in capsule 34. There is also disclosed a plug 30 for sealing a vacuum port, and an apparatus 60 and method for degassing and sealing a vacuum chamber. There is also an independent claim to a duct section having a vacuum port axis offset from the centreline of the inner pipe.
Patent GB-2484613-A (GB)
Title: Compliant dart-style reverse-flow check valve
Inventor: MAHMOUD ABDEL-RAHMAN
IPC: E21B34/08
Filed: 2010-06-11
Abstract: An apparatus usable with a well includes a gas lift valve having a check valve arrangement located between an annulus and a passageway of a tubing. The check valve arrangement is adapted to selectively allow fluid flow from the check valve arrangement from an inlet side of the check valve arrangement to an outlet side of the check valve arrangement, and is biased to prevent a leakage flow through the check valve arrangement from the outlet side to the inlet side. The check valve arrangement is defined by a valve element movable into and out of engagement with a valve seat wherein one of the valve element and the valve seat has a first sealing structure engageable with a second sealing structure on the other of the valve element and the valve seat. At least one of the first and second sealing surfaces include at least one pair of sealing members.
Patent GB-2501061-A (GB)
Title: Container comprising cooperatively threaded base and lid
Inventor: TEARLE ALAN
IPC: A24F15/00
Filed: 2012-03-13
Abstract: A container, which may be configured to receive a tobacco industry product, comprises a body 1 comprising a base 2 with a male threaded region 7 and a lid 3 with a complementary female threaded region for cooperation with the male threaded region on the base to secure the lid to the base, a portion of the male threaded region protrudes through an opening 12 in the lid when the female threaded region of the lid is threadingly engaged with the male threaded region of the base. The body of the container may define first and second substantially regular-polygonal shape cross-sectional planes at opposite ends of each of the threaded regions. The threaded regions may comprise a plurality of threads T1-4, each thread starting from a vertex T1-4of the first regular-polygonal cross-sectional plane. Each thread 8 may curve around a longitudinal axis A, and a single opening may e formed in the lid between each thread.
Patent GB-2502611-A (GB)
Title: Connection systems allowing linear and rotational movement
Inventor: VIGARS PAUL
IPC: F03B13/10
Filed: 2012-06-01
Abstract: A connection system for connecting a first connection point 22 with a second connection point 24 allows both rotation and translation of the second connection point with respect to the first. The connection system comprises a first support surface 32 moveable linearly (L2) with respect to the first connection point, a second support surface 34 moveable linearly (L1) and rotationally (R) with respect to the first connection point, and a reverse bend radius cable chain 36 located on the first and second support surfaces, having a first end connected with the first connection point via a first connector cable 38 and a second end connected with the second connection point via a second connector cable 40. Guide rails 44 allow linear movement of the cable carrier 30 having the first support surface while preventing rotation. The connection may be electrical, fibre optic or a fluid line, and may be used to connect an underwater turbine.
Patent GB-2492641-A (GB)
Title: Process for inkjet printing of textiles
Inventor: PALACIOS-GUBERTI SILVANA BEATRIZ
IPC: B41J3/407
Filed: 2012-07-02
Abstract: A process is provided for digitally inkjet printing textiles with environmentally sustainable inks. The process includes the manufacture of an ink based on natural dyes that provides sufficient colour, produces a high quality image and achieves adequate levels of fastness comparable to the fastness of textiles digitally printed with inks synthesized from petrochemicals, and the process of fixing the colour adequately on fabric. The process includes providing one or more inks, each ink comprising a natural dye from a sustainable source; digitally printing the one or more ink onto a textile; and fixing the one or more ink onto the textile. The natural dye may be from the vegetable group or the water-soluble group of natural dye sources. The fixing may also include natural and sustainable substances that act as fixatives of natural dyes and may include finishing treatment selected from a group comprising dry heat, dry heat curing, steaming, coating or sealing.
Patent GB-2505164-A (GB)
Title: Orthodontic appliance with piston, cylinder and spring force generator
Inventor: THOMSON SEAN
IPC: A61C7/10
Filed: 2012-07-20
Abstract: An orthodontic appliance has a first body adapted to exert a force on the lingual surface of the anterior teeth of a wearer of the appliance, attachment to the posterior teeth and in fixed relationship with a force generator 1 mounted to a second body, the force generator having a piston rod attached to the first body, a piston head which is slidably mounted in a cylinder, and a resilient spring located inside the cylinder between the piston head and a retaining means which may be a flattened end, a removable end or a threaded adjuster to avoid exposing springs of the appliance. The piston head may be spherical.
Patent GB-2493624-A (GB)
Title: Introducing ions into an electrostatic ion trap
Inventor: STER CLAUS KA
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2012-08-07
Abstract: According to the invention, a Kingdon ion trap is provided with a Kingdon ion guide for the introduction of ions, said Kingdon ion guide comprising a central wire 7 extending through hole 5 in the wall of one of the housing electrodes 1. The ions introduced cannot reach the housing electrodes 1 & 2 anywhere in the interior of the Kingdon ion trap except at the location of the wire 7. Therefore, once the heaviest ions of interest have been introduced, the potential of the wire 7 is switched again to the potential of the housing electrodes 1 & 2 so that all the ions remain securely trapped on their ion trajectories 8. This means that it is not necessary to change the voltage between the outer 1 & 2 and inner electrodes 3 & 4 of the Kingdon ion trap for the ion introduction process, and it is thus easier to achieve the extremely high stability that is required for this voltage.