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Patent GB-2474559-A (GB)
Title: Deaeration of water
Inventor: MCGUIRE PATRICK LEE
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 2010-10-11
Abstract: A process for removing dissolved oxygen from an injection water in a gas stripping system that comprises at least one stripping column 2, the process comprises:(a) introducing water to be deoxygenated to the bottom of a stripping column;(b) introducing 7 an oxygen-free stripping gas into the stripping column via one or more injection points wherein at least one injection point 8 is provided at or near the bottom of the stripping column;(c) maintaining a pressure at the top of the stripping column such that the two phase mixture of water and stripping gas adopts an annular flow regime as the mixture passes up the stripping column and the dissolved oxygen content of the water phase at the top of the stripping column is reduced;(d) withdrawing the mixture of water and stripping gas from the top of the column and passing the mixture to a separator that separates the stripping gas from the water, and removing the stripping gas and water from the separator through separate outlets; and(e) passing the separated water to an injection system for injection into a hydrocarbon bearing formation via an injection well.
Patent GB-2474152-A (GB)
Title: Multi-electrode ion trap
Inventor: MAKAROV ALEXANDER ALEKSEEVICH
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: This invention relates generally to multi-reflection electrostatic systems, and more particularly to improvements in and relating to the Orbitrap electrostatic ion trap. An electrostatic ion trap comprises an array of inner electrodes 52 arranged along an axis; an array of outer electrodes 54 positioned along said same axis, concentric with and enclosing said inner array of electrodes wherein the space between inner and outer electrodes defines an ion trapping volume 50; and a detection arrangement, configured to detect an image current from ions trapped within the trapping volume, using a pair of inner or outer electrodes. Further improvements lie in applying three or more different voltages to respective electrodes of the outer and inner arrays to approximate a hyper-logarithmic trapping field.
Patent GB-2478029-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft ejection seat with movable headrest
Inventor: MASTROLIA BRAD
IPC: B64D25/10
Filed: 2011-01-12
Abstract: An ejection seat 10 for an aircraft pilot/crewmember 20 comprises a seat frame 12 consisting of a seat portion 14 and a seat back 16. The seat is equipped with a rocket motor 22 for propelling the seat frame free of an aircraft. The seat also includes a headrest 30 that, upon initiation of the ejection seat, moves forward to support the pilot/crewmember's helmet 18 (and thus head) in a tilted-forward position. By holding the crewmember's head in a tilted-forward position, windblast forces are controlled to prevent the helmet from pulling upward and backward on the crewmember's head. The headrest includes a pair of struts 42,44 that extend forward around the sides of the crewmember's helmet to support the crewmember's head against flailing from the windblast. A headrest panel 86 extends between the struts and is connected to the struts by means of flexible straps (90, fig4) and which together provide further support to the crewmember's head against windblast flailing.
Patent GB-2477850-A (GB)
Title: Curing a component using a fluid heat transfer blanket in an autoclave
Inventor: HEWITT ALEX
IPC: B01J3/04
Filed: 2011-02-07
Abstract: An autoclave (1, Figure 1) comprises a pressure vessel 3, a tool 19 inside the pressure vessel for supporting a component 21 to be cured and a fluid heat transfer blanket 23 with a fluid flow channel (25, Fig. 3) extending along at least part of the blanket. The fluid flow channel comprises a fluid inlet (29, Fig. 3) and a fluid outlet (31, Fig. 3) connected to a source of temperature controlled fluid 34. The autoclave is arranged such that in use the fluid heat transfer blanket is in contact with and covers the part of the component to be cured, The fluid is delivered through the fluid flow channel to effect heat transfer between the fluid and the component in order to cure the component. Substantially the same pressure is applied to both the pressure vessel and the fluid. An autoclave fluid heat transfer blanket and a method of curing a component using an autoclave are also claimed.
Patent GB-2489002-A (GB)
Title: Delay adjustment to reduce distortion in an envelope tracking transmitter
Inventor: COBLEY KEVIN
IPC: H03F1/02
Filed: 2011-03-14
Abstract: A transceiverâ  s receiver is tuned to a frequency which rejects the transmit frequency but allows reception of a signal caused by distortion in the transmitter. This signal leaks through the duplex filter 122. One of the delays 108,116, or the shaping table 112, or other setting, is adjusted to minimise the effect of the received distortion signal as assesssed by measuring RSSI, BER, EVM, the signal to noise plus interference ratio or another quality of service (QoS) parameter. The calibration signal may be transmitted during factory adjustment (figure 2). Alternatively the adjustment value may be perturbed by a code when the transmitter is in normal service, the sequence allowing the effect of the leakage signal to be discriminated from the effect of other received signals. The technique requires comparatively little extra circuitry.
Patent GB-2491566-A (GB)
Title: Stairway apparatus for installation to a natural slope
Inventor: MILLAR ANDREW
IPC: E04F11/022
Filed: 2011-05-27
Abstract: The apparatus 200 comprises a platform member and a longitudinal support member 30. The platform member is configured to provide several treads 22 and risers 24 and is preferably made from a sheet material. The longitudinal member, in use, has a planar surface which is parallel to the slope upon which it is mounted, the longitudinal member also including a series of apertures for receiving ground attachment members. The support member is preferably provided on each lateral edge of the platform member. The support member may include a second planar surface which is perpendicular to the first surface to form an L shaped support member. The apertures may also be used to fix balustrades and at least one railing.
Patent GB-2479298-A (GB)
Title: Hole enlargement drilling device and methods for using same
Inventor: MEISTER MATTHIAS
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2010-01-28
Abstract: A bottomhole assembly (BHA) coupled to a drill string includes one or more controllers, and a hole enlargement device that selectively enlarges the diameter of the wellbore formed by the drill bit. The hole enlargement device includes an actuation unit that may move extendable cutting elements o the hole enlargement device between a radially extended position and a radially retracted position. The actuation unit may be responsive to a signal that is transmitted from a downhole and/or a surface location. The hole enlargement device may also include one or more position sensors that transmit a position signal indicative of a radial position of the cutting elements. In an illustrative operating mode, one or more operating parameters of the hole enlargement device may be adjusted based on one or more measured parameters. This adjustment may be done in a closed-loop or automated fashion and/or by human personnel.
Patent GB-2479500-A (GB)
Title: Roaming printing
Inventor: HUSTER KARSTEN
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2010-02-09
Abstract: A method of printing a document is described. The method comprises a workstation generating and storing print job data for a document, the workstation assigning ID information to the print job data, the user inputting the assigned ID information at a chosen printing device, the printing device transmitting a print job data request signal to the workstation, and the workstation transmitting the print job data to the printing device.
Patent GB-2495934-A (GB)
Title: Bioreactor outlet air conditioning systems and associated methods
Inventor: BARGH ADRIAN NEIL
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2011-10-25
Abstract: A bioreactor outlet air conditioning system (10) comprises a bioreactor vessel (100) and a heat exchanger comprising a fluid flow path (196) from a headspace (108) in the vessel for venting air from the vessel; and a temperature control element (300) in thermal contact with the fluid flow path (196).Â  Also claimed is a method of controlling evaporation within a bioreactor vessel comprising a bioreactor vessel loaded with liquid media, a temperature control element in thermal contact with a fluid flow path from a headspace in the vessel to the exterior of the vessel and adjusting the temperature of the temperature control element thereby controlling the rate of evaporation of the liquid media from the vessel.Â  Alternatively claimed is a bioreactor outlet air conditioning system comprising a disposable bioreactor vessel and an outlet gas condenser comprising a disposable condenser liner and a reusable element in thermal contact with the disposable condenser liner.
Patent GB-2488865-A (GB)
Title: Child resistant blister pack housing with integrated tooled access
Inventor: JONES STEVE
IPC: B65D50/06
Filed: 2012-02-06
Abstract: A packaging blank includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel includes one or more blister apertures and one or more tool portions. The second panel includes one or more blister access portions. The or each blister access portion includes a tab strip 182 and a pull tab portion 180 joined to the tab strip 182. The tab strip 182 of the or each blister access portion is at least partially severable from the second panel. The or each tool portion 172 overlaps the pull tab portion 180 of the respective blister access portion when the first panel at least in part is brought into flat face contacting arrangement with the second panel. The or each overlapping tool portion 178 is free of an adhesive or coated with an abhesive or anti-adhesion coating.
Patent GB-2489550-A (GB)
Title: High definition (HD) video conferencing system
Inventor: SURESWARAN RAMADASS
IPC: H04N7/14
Filed: 2011-04-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a HD video conferencing system (100) that includes at least one video conferencing server (10), an optimization module and at least two HD video conferencing clients (20). The server (10) includes an initiating module configured to initiate a conferencing session among one or more participants, and the HD A/V gateway is configured to distribute HD A/V content among the one or more participants. The optimization module is configured to process the HD A/V content to be shared among the one or more participants for reducing the size of the content. Each of the at least two clients (20) is capable of capturing the HD A/V content and playing back the captured HD A/V content to the participants during the conferencing session. The communicable coupling between two HD video conferencing clients (20) and the video conferencing server (10) is being done using either Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) or Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
Patent GB-2488049-A (GB)
Title: A camera system comprising a diagnosis unit and evaluation device
Inventor: CIESLINSKI MICHAEL
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2010-10-12
Abstract: A camera system comprises a diagnosis unit 10 and an electronic (digital) camera 20 having an image sensor 22. The diagnosis unit comprises a housing 12 and a coupling device 16 for coupling the diagnosis unit to an objective connection 18 of the camera or to the camera objective, wherein the coupling device surrounds the light exit opening 14 of the housing. The diagnosis unit further comprises at least one light source (such as LEDs) arranged in the housing for outputting a diagnosis illumination through the light exit opening and an interface 24 for electrically connecting the diagnosis unit to the camera such that electric control signals can be transferred between the diagnosis unit and the connected camera. The camera is configured for controlling the diagnosis unit. The camera has an evaluation device 26 which is configured for evaluating test images generated by means of the diagnosis unit and by means of the image sensor.
Patent GB-2489111-A (GB)
Title: Mounting of a packaging machine former
Inventor: TAYLOR ALFRED ALEXANDER
IPC: B65B9/22
Filed: 2012-03-15
Abstract: A former assembly 10 for a packaging machine includes a frame 11 having a central section 12 and arms 14 extending from each end of the central section 12. The former 17 is supported by the arms 14. The frame 11 may include means to deliver gas to the interior of a tube during formation, and the former 17 may have a plurality of ridges 32 extending across its surface 18.
Patent GB-2508162-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable predicate logic computer architectures
Inventor: KOUZAEV GUENNADI A
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2012-11-21
Abstract: A predicate logic processor executes predicate logic instructions. These instructions may include multi-valued logic, controlled not, Fredkin gate and dual rail operations. The processor may use a field programmable gate array with predicate logic to process data. The array may be reconfigured during operation using a control unit or in response to a particular instruction. Alternatively, the processor may have a reconfigurable arithmetic and logic unit in its data path. This may be reconfigured based on the instruction in the instruction register. The processor may have an accumulator, another data register and an instruction register. All the registers may be 16-bit registers. The processor may have a register, which operates with a base other than binary, such as quaternary. The processor may be used in artificial intelligence applications.
Patent GB-2508635-A (GB)
Title: Foundations for hair extensions and their use in methods of applying hair extensions
Inventor: DOUGLAS CAMERON JOHN
IPC: A41G3/00
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: A foundation for hair extensions 10 comprises a net 12 formed into a generally bowl-shaped configuration with a convex outer surface 14 sized to closely fit over at least a portion of a wearers head, a skin section 16 integrated into a portion 18 of the net and a plurality of hairs 20 arranged in the skin section to form a parting 22. The skin section is preferably formed of a combination of co-polymers and is more preferably an ultra-thin gas permeable membrane. One or more bands of skin section (42 - 52, figure 3) may be arranged on and integral with the net, preferably substantially circumferentially around a crown position. Also disclosed is a method of applying hair extensions comprising the steps of providing the foundation of the invention comprising strands of hair matched to an intended wearers own hair, locating the foundation on the wearers head so that the skin section provides a parting at a desired position, drawing the wearers hair through the foundation and locking in place on the wearers head.
Patent GB-2509329-A (GB)
Title: A traffic pole with spring loaded release base
Inventor: SEDDON ALAN MARK
IPC: E01F9/018
Filed: 2012-12-28
Abstract: A traffic pole 12 fitted within an inner sleeve 6 is affixed to the ground 1 by means of a base plate 3 which is affixed to the inner sleeve using locking pins 4. A system of cords 7 is arranged such that the outer sleeve 8 draws the cords up vertically when it undergoes a sideways impact. When the cords move up, the locking pins are drawn out of their initial positions against their securing springs 5. This frees the pole and release mechanism from the ground plate and allows the pole to be moved by the impacting force. A magnetic or electrostatic linkage system is also mentioned. A sensor for detecting the velocity of the vehicle is claimed. A system for disconnected the electricity supply to the traffic sign is claimed.
Patent GB-2497240-A (GB)
Title: Soil treatment process
Inventor: WALSH STEPHEN TERRENCE
IPC: C05F11/08
Filed: 2011-09-20
Abstract: Compositions for adding to soil that comprise an energy source, a phosphate solubilising microbe population and biochar, and methods of enriching soils that have an initial pH of 5.5 to 7.5.
Patent GB-2516081-A (GB)
Title: Fixing plate structure for containers
Inventor: CHEN CHIA-DENG
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 2013-07-11
Abstract: A fixing plate structure for containers includes a fixing plate 30 having a body 31. The body is formed in a polygon shape and has at least one through hole 32 defined therein, a plurality of slits 33 radially and isometrically extending from an outer peripheral side of the or each through hole, and a plurality of tongues 34 formed around the outer peripheral side of the or each through hole. Thereby, the fixing plate is used to fit and fix at least one container 20 securely by ways of the at least one through hole. Uses for this include being a protector for glass bottles such as those carrying beverages, which can break easily if they fall. The fixing plate will act as a protector, keeping the bottle at a raised angle and stopping it from rolling off a surface.
Patent GB-2517424-A (GB)
Title: Shock mitigation floor
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL RONALD
IPC: E04F15/18
Filed: 2013-08-19
Abstract: A shock mitigation floor comprising a layer of flexible resilient tubes 10 and a flexible integument 13 attached to the layer of tubes on one side thereof. Preferably the tubes have a circular cross section, they are made of silicone rubber and they are attached using a silicone adhesive. Preferably, the other side of the tubes comprises a layer of a flexible integument 12 (i.e. a sheet of silicone rubber), a stiff layer (i.e. marine plywood) or a sponge. Preferably the flexible tubes are arranged in an array of parallel tubes and these blocks of tubes are arranged within a plane such that the axes of the tubes in one block are orthogonal to the axes of tubes of the adjacent block. The preferred uses are as seat cushioning, gym or recreation mat, or as shock absorbing floor in rigid inflatable boat (RIB). Preferably the tubes are spaced apart, and the layer on top of the marine plywood 14 comprises a gel coat with glass fibres 15.
Patent GB-2513430-A (GB)
Title: Combined three-way sensor switch
Inventor: NEELAPPA GANESHA
IPC: H01H15/10
Filed: 2013-09-06
Abstract: A sensor detent assembly 20 for sensing a position of a gear selector comprises a rotatable profile plate 24 having raised portions (54, 56, fig 2B) and/or valleys (52) that correspond to at least neutral or reverse positions of the gear selector assembly. A three-way sensor switch has a plunger 26 that under an influence of a spring (64) follows the profile of the profile plate 24. In one position, the switch closes a first set of contacts (92) that indicate that the transmission is in neutral, and in another position, the switch closes a second set of contacts (94) that indicate that the transmission is in reverse. The switch may have a third position, wherein neither of the sets of contacts is closed. In the first position third and fourth lead ends are electrically connected with a connector terminal (84) and in the second position first and second lead ends are electrically connected with a connector terminal (84).
Patent GB-2510657-A (GB)
Title: Spread spectrum communication system with separate spreading codes for header and payload portions
Inventor: OKEHIE OBIOMA CHIEDOZIE DONALD
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: The invention discloses a spread spectrum communication system for framed data. It may be used to improve satellite broadcasting, e.g. DVB-S2 broadcasts. Payload data 222 of a frame is passed through a modulator to map the data onto modulation symbols. The output from this modulator is spread using a selected first spreading code S1 selected from a plurality of first spreading codes which have mutually different spreading factors. This allows payload data to be transmitted with a variable spreading factor. A header of the frame contains 231 physical layer signaling data (PLS) and an indication of the selected first spreading code. At least a portion of this header is spread using a second spreading code S2. The spreading factor of the second spreading code is greater than or equal to the spreading factor of each of the first spreading codes. This ensures that the header can always be received, even when the SNR is poor. The header may additionally include a start of frame (SOF) indication 203, spread using a third spreading code S3. The frame is modulated onto an RF carrier for transmission. There are transmitter and receiver embodiments. In an embodiment the receiver differentially encodes a received baseband signal (see Fig. 14) and the differentially encoded signal is correlated with a stored expected version of the differentially encoded signal in order to detect the start of the frame.
Patent GB-2519567-A (GB)
Title: A bait station
Inventor: JORDAN ANDREW CHRISTIAN
IPC: A01M25/00
Filed: 2013-10-25
Abstract: A bait station 10 comprises a hollow exterior housing 12, provided with an opening 14 at an end (there may be an opening at both ends), and an internal column 16, slidable in and out of the exterior housing via the opening, the internal column comprising a baiting location 18 accessible via an entrance 20. When the internal column is within the exterior housing, the opening of the exterior housing is not fully blocked and the entrance of the internal column is accessible from the interior of the external housing 12. There may also be a lock 22, to lock the internal column in place, and the cross section of the housing may comprise two overlapping circles. There may be a removable bar 24 for mounting bait within the internal column. The internal column may comprise multiple deflectors 26 protruding from the internal column, restricting access to the bait.
Patent GB-2510939-A (GB)
Title: Method and arrangement for operating a hybrid vehicle
Inventor: RUGER SEBASTIAN
IPC: B60W20/00
Filed: 2013-11-14
Abstract: Method for operating hybrid vehicle 2 having internal combustion engine 4 and electric motor 6 with a boost mode in which drive is provided simultaneously by ICE 4 and motor 6 for a specific distance 14 to be travelled. Boost mode may be selected by driver / operator / person in control of vehicle 2. Distance 14 of operation may be defined as a function of energy supply in an electrical energy accumulator, supply of combustion fuel (e.g. petrol / diesel) in a fuel tank of vehicle 2, gradient / topology of route being / to be travelled, air / rolling resistance / meteorological conditions on route being / to be travelled. Distance 14 of operation may be defined for one-off, uninterrupted use. A control unit 10 may be used to implement boost mode at the maximum for a specific distance 14 of travel.
Patent GB-2521173-A (GB)
Title: Noise reduction system & method
Inventor: SHARDLOW ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2013-12-11
Abstract: A noise reduction system, which can be a communications earplug protection CEP, comprises means for generating a magnetic field and an earplug 5. The earplug comprises an actuator 6, such as a neodymium magnet, arranged to move or vibrate in respond to the magnetic field. The magnetic field may be generated by a voice coil 1 positioned in an earcup 2 disposed over a user's ear. An alternating current may be applied to the coil which generates an audio-frequency changing magnetic field. As the magnet is within this field, the magnet is then driven to vibrate and may be used to communicate with the user. The actuator is preferably located at a first end of the earplug, which may be formed from compressible or expandable material. The invention is suitable for use in head-worn devices such as helmets.