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Patent GB-2515255-A (GB)
Title: Chain wear gauge
Inventor: HASSAN RICHARD
IPC: G01B5/16
Filed: 2013-04-10
Abstract: A chain wear gauge (100) for measuring a percentage extension Ec in pitch length of one of a set of chains relative to a predefined characteristic and unique nominal pitch length Pc thereof, comprising: (i) a spanning portion (10) for spanning a cumulative length Ln of a selected number nc of pitches of the selected chain from a selected datum pin thereof to a remote pin thereof, wherein the percentage extension Ec in pitch length to be measured is defined by the following equation (I): Ec = [ (Ln - Pcnc) / Pcnc ] x 100 (l); (ii) an anchoring portion (20) at one end of the spanning portion (10) and comprising an anchoring slot 24 constructed and arranged for pivotably anchoring the selected datum pin in the slot 24 such that the axis of the datum pin defines a positional datum axis; and (iii) a measuring portion (30) at the opposite end of the spanning portion (10) and including an indicator leg portion (132) having a complex contour defined by a locus of an indicator point whose distance Mc from the positional datum axis corresponding to the pin of the selected chain varies as a function of a calculated percentage extension Xc of the selected chain's nominal pitch length Pc according to the following equation (ll): Mc = ncPc (1 + (Xc /100)) - (dc /2) (ll), where dc is the selected chain's characteristic and unique pin diameter; wherein the indicator portion (132) bears indicia (136) for displaying a series of calculated values of percentage extension Xc of the chain's nominal pitch length Pc at a series of indicator locations (li) therealong; whereby upon pivoting of the anchoring portion (20) of the gauge about the anchored datum pin, the indicator portion (132) may be brought into engagement with the remote pin, the engagement being at a measurement location on the indicator portion, and thus the respective calculated percentage extension Xc value displayed at that measurement location on the indicator portion equals the percentage extension Ec in pitch length of the selected chain.
Patent GB-2514550-A (GB)
Title: System and method for providing access to a resource for a computer from within a restricted network and storage medium storing same
Inventor: BARC JAKUB
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2013-05-28
Abstract: Access to one or more resources on a storage computer 120 is provided to a client computer 100 located within a restricted network 110, despite the client computer being prevented from initiating a network connection to the storage computer due to the security policies of the restricted network or firewall. Instead, the connection is initiated by the storage computer using a connection oriented protocol and the connection is then maintained. The storage computer receives a description of needed resources from the client computer and checks whether it has any of these. Access to matched resources is then provided via the network connection. The description of needed resources may be downloaded to the storage computer from the client computer using the network connection, and may be provided on a periodic basis. The invention provides a solution for supporting network attached storage (NAS) on the storage computer.
Patent GB-2516023-A (GB)
Title: Shallow depth diving equipment housing
Inventor: COUGHLIN ANDREW RUSSELL
IPC: B63C11/02
Filed: 2013-07-07
Abstract: An equipment housing 1 intended for shallow water applications such as diving in combination with an air or inert gas filled positively pressurised compensator 4. The use of such a positively pressurised compensator increases the depth rating of existing widely available commercial housings and/or reduces the required wall thickness/strength of such a housing. The compensator can take the form of a flexible membrane, a plunger within a cylinder or a rolling diaphragm within a cylinder. The use of a compensator indicates to the user when the pressure of the equipment housing has been met or exceeded. Equipment 2 used within the proposed housing is not required to be compatible with a non-conductive fluid as is common place with oil in electronics devices. Due to the housing being positively pressurised, in relation to ambient surface pressure, air will escape prior to the ingress of water in the event of a leak.
Patent GB-2501845-A (GB)
Title: Modular casing for electronic equipment
Inventor: HACKING MAXIMILLIAN ARTHUR DAVID
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 2013-08-12
Abstract: A modular casing for electronic equipment comprises edge portions (22) and corner portions (20,50). Each corner portion is interlocked with adjacent edge portions to form a framework. The casing also includes panels (26) which are retained in the casing by engagement with edge portions. The dimensions of the casing can be selected to suit particular requirements by varying the length of the edge portions or the number of edge portions along each edge of the casing. The side panels can be secured to the edge portions by sliding projections or tabs (10) on the panels into slots (24) on the edge portions.
Patent GB-2505085-A (GB)
Title: Use of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) in well treatments
Inventor: RODDY CRAIG W
IPC: E21B43/25
Filed: 2012-02-21
Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore, comprising placing a wellbore composition comprising a plurality of Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) sensors in the wellbore, placing a plurality of acoustic sensors in the wellbore, obtaining data from the MEMS sensors and data from the acoustic sensors using a plurality of data interrogation units spaced along a length of the wellbore, and transmitting the data obtained from the MEMS sensors and the acoustic sensors from an interior of the wellbore to an exterior of the wellbore. A method of servicing a wellbore, comprising placing a wellbore composition comprising a plurality of Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) sensors in the wellbore, and obtaining data from the MEMS sensors using a plurality of data interrogation units spaced along a length of the wellbore, wherein one or more of the data interrogation units is powered by a turbo generator or a thermoelectric generator located in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2518207-A (GB)
Title: Improved ammunition production
Inventor: LEGGE JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: F42B33/00
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: A method of forming a component for a round comprises the step of causing said component to be drawn through at least one floating die 10, 12. The component may be a projectile comprising an inner core and an extrudable outer sheath or jacket.
Patent GB-2518871-A (GB)
Title: Sensing
Inventor: ASTLEY MICHAEL ROBERT
IPC: H03K17/96
Filed: 2013-10-03
Abstract: An apparatus comprising a capacitance touch sensor arrangement 20 having a capacitance 22 that varies when a conductive object 2 approaches and at least one variable impedance sensor 30 whose impedance 32 varies with a sensed parameter. Further comprising an output node 50 and at least one switch 40 configured to provide a first configuration 41 that presents an output impedance at the output-node dependent upon the variable capacitance and in a second configuration 42 presents an output impedance at the output-node dependent upon the variable impedance. The variable capacitance may vary when a user finger touches the sensor arrangement. The first configuration may connect a first electrode to the output-node via a low impedance path wherein the second configuration the variable impedance may be connected between a reference node and the output-node. The first configuration may reduce the impedance between a first and second electrode and may also interconnect the first and second electrodes in series via a low impedance current path through the switch as an alternative to a current-path through the variable impedance. A method comprising proximity detection by controlling switching of an apparatus that comprises a capacitive touch sensor and at least one variable impedance sensor.
Patent GB-2519152-A (GB)
Title: Engine
Inventor: BOND ALAN
IPC: F02K9/78
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: An engine comprising a rocket combustion chamber 45 for the combustion of fuel and oxidant is provided. The engine comprises: a compressor 31 for supplying pressurized oxidant to the combustion chamber; and a first heat exchanger 29, 30 having an inlet and an outlet arranged for cooling oxidant to be supplied to the compressor using a heat transfer medium before compression by the compressor. The engine is configured to operate in a first operating mode, in which a circulator is configured to deliver heat transfer medium from the outlet of a first heat exchanger to the inlet of said first heat exchanger.
Patent GB-2520955-A (GB)
Title: Pre-transaction data exchange
Inventor: EHLEN ANN
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2013-12-04
Abstract: A computer implemented method making account balance data and merchant information enquiries, the method comprising the steps of: a third party 104 receiving a first request message from a user device 102 via known communications networks 103, the first request message containing proposed transaction amount data, location data and payment card data; the third party sending a second request message via a suitable known network 201 to a card issuer 202, the second request message containing a balance inquiry and payment card data; the third party receiving a first response message from the card issuer, the first response message containing balance data related to the balance inquiry and payment card data; interrogating a database 105 to obtain merchant data based on the location data; and the third party sending a second response message to the user device, the second response message containing response data, related to the balance data, and the merchant data. A user 101 may utilize this method to check whether there are enough funds in a specified account and whether the merchant accepts the specified payment card prior to initiating the purchase. An alternate embodiment may use merchant specific data in place of the location data.
Patent GB-2512478-A (GB)
Title: Processors, methods, and systems to relax synchronization of accesses to shared memory
Inventor: DIXON MARTIN G
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2014-02-20
Abstract: A processor wherein a set of instructions including memory synchronisation instructions (e.g. barrier or fence instructions) are fetched, and where the memory may be accessed without respecting the synchronisation instruction including preventing the synchronisation instruction from synchronising accesses to the memory when the processor is in a relaxed memory access synchronisation mode such as by omitting performing the synchronisation operation. The relaxed mode may be indicated by setting architecturally visible bits, which are made visible to software. Different bits may be set according to respective memories. The synchronisation instructions may be converted into a no operation (NOP) when in the relaxed mode. The synchronisation instruction may be selected from a: read-modify-write, compare-and-swap, test-and-set, store-conditional instruction of a load-link/store-conditional pair, conditional branch instruction; where the relaxation logic converts the synchronisation instruction to an instruction selected from a store and a write or causes the conditional branch to be predicted in a particular way.
Patent GB-2519403-A (GB)
Title: Ammonia slip catalyst
Inventor: ANDERSEN PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2014-07-30
Abstract: A catalyst article (ammonia slip catalyst (ASC)) comprises a substrate 34 having a first layer 32 disposed on/within the substrate, and a second layer 31 disposed over at least part of the first layer. The first layer comprises a first oxidation catalyst, and the second layer comprises an SCR catalyst for selectively reducing NOx and/or storing ammonia (NH3). The ASC also has a second oxidation catalyst consisting of supported palladium (Pd). The second oxidation catalyst may be provided in a mixture with the SCR catalyst, or in a third catalyst layer 30 disposed over the second catalyst layer or upstream of the first and second catalyst layers. The first and second oxidation catalyst may be different formulations. The ASC may be provided downstream of an SCR catalyst in an exhaust gas treatment system. Also disclosed is a method of treating exhaust gas using the ASC.
Patent GB-2531795-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: GARY KEVIN FRANCIS
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2014-10-31
Abstract: A communication system 100 is configurable to operate in either a transparent mode or a data streaming mode. In the transparent mode data is transferred to a data requesting component 112 from a data source 102 using a request-response protocol. In the data streaming mode a second data transfer component 106 is configured to obtain 606 data from the data source component via a third data link 104, and to transfer 608 the data to a first data transfer component 110 via a second data link 106, which has a relatively higher latency, without using the request-response protocol. The first data transfer component is configured to store 610 the transferred data and to transfer 614 the stored data to the data requesting component via the first data link upon receiving a request for the stored data from the data requesting component.
Patent GB-2518797-A (GB)
Title: System and method for actuating isolation valves in a subterranean well
Inventor: CRAIK STEVEN J
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2012-10-02
Abstract: A method of actuating one or more isolation valves in a well can include conveying a tubular string into the well, the tubular string including a shifting tool, inserting the shifting tool into an isolation valve, thereby opening the isolation valve, and withdrawing the shifting tool from the isolation valve, the isolation valve remaining open after the withdrawing. A completion system for use in a well can include multiple isolation valves, and a shifting tool which opens one isolation valve, allowing full bore inner diameter and not restricting flow, and closes another isolation valve. A shifting tool for actuating multiple isolation valves in a well can include multiple shifting profiles, whereby one shifting profile opens an isolation valve, and another shifting profile closes another isolation valve.
Patent GB-2526171-A (GB)
Title: Electronic assembly for an inverter
Inventor: SINGH BRIJ N
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2015-03-05
Abstract: An electronic assembly for an inverter comprises a substrate 34 having a dielectric layer 54 and metallic circuit traces. A plurality of terminals 36-44 are arranged for connection to a direct current source. A first semiconductor 20 and a second semiconductor 22 are coupled together between the terminals of the direct current source. A metallic island (e.g., strip) is located in between the mount connectors. The metallic island provides a heat sink to radiate heat. The device may have a first enclosure portion mounted above the substrate and a second enclosure portion mounted below the substrate, wherein the first enclosure portion has a plurality of coolant channels. The heat may be conducted away from the islands through vias. The connectors may be mounted on the substrate and the enclosure may have an inner surface with a mating shape and size that corresponds with the connector.
Patent GB-2521566-A (GB)
Title: Cylindrical multi-reflecting time-of-flight mass spectrometer
Inventor: VERENCHIKOV ANATOLY N
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2013-11-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for improving resolution and duty-cycle of a multi-reflecting TOF mass spectrometer (MR-TOF) by arranging a. cylindrical analyzer having an appropriate radial deflection means, means for limiting ion divergence in the tangential direction and a pulsed source providing ion packet divergence of less than 1mm*deg. There are disclosed embodiments for fifth-order focusing cylindrical ion mirrors. Separate embodiments provide parallel tandem MS-MS within a single cylindrical MR-TOF.
Patent GB-2537663-A (GB)
Title: Light bezel
Inventor: WEN TAO KUANG
IPC: F21V17/10
Filed: 2015-04-22
Abstract: A bezel 101 for retainment on a bezel support surface 103 of a luminaire 102 comprises a mounting region 108 having one part of a two-part magnetic coupling arrangement and presenting a mounting surface 112 for magnetically co-operating with the bezel support surface 103 to releasably retain the bezel 101 on the bezel support surface 103. Mounting regions 108-111 of the bezel are provided with permanent magnets 116-119.
Patent GB-2524406-A (GB)
Title: Solar powered desalination system
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN DENIS ALBERT
IPC: C02F103/08
Filed: 2015-05-05
Abstract: A desalination system 10 comprises: a controller 28; a salt water tank 12; a solar collector 14 in fluid communication with the salt water tank and adapted to receive salt water therein; a first pump operable to pump salt water from the salt water tank into the solar collector; a photovoltaic (PV) panel 18 operable to convert incident solar energy to electrical energy, and operable to supply electrical energy to the first pump; a water condenser tank 16 in fluid communication with the first pump and arranged to receive water vapour from the solar collector and to condense such received water vapour; and a temperature detector 30 operable to generate a temperature signal indicative of a temperature of the solar collector, and to supply such a temperature signal to the controller. The controller is arranged to receive a temperature signal from the temperature detector, and is operable to control the first pump in dependence upon such a received temperature signal, such that the first pump operates to transfer saltwater from the saltwater tank to the solar collector when the temperature signal is indicative of a predetermined temperature. The predetermined temperature may be 90Â°C or above.
Patent GB-2525806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to assemblies for use in knee replacement surgery
Inventor: MOHOLKAR KIRTI
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2014-05-21
Abstract: An assembly (10) for use in knee replacement surgery comprising a tibial base plate (14) which, in use, engages a tibia (200), and a tensioning element (33), (34) operable, in use, to engage between the tibial base plate (14) and a femur (300) to set the gap between the tibial base plate (14) and the femur (300) when the femur (300) and tibia (200) are in extension.
Patent GB-2532586-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for changing the frequency of retrieving monitoring data
Inventor: YING KWAN
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2014-07-31
Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for monitoring a network connected device by a monitoring server. The monitoring server sends notifications to the network connected device periodically according to a time interval. The time interval is set to a normal value and the notifications include a request for the monitoring data. Then the network connected device sends the monitoring data to monitoring server upon receiving the notifications. Monitoring server receives and stores the monitoring data from the network connected device. When one condition is satisfied, the time interval is changed to a lower value. Therefore, the frequency of sending notifications to network connected device from monitoring server is changed.
Patent GB-2544289-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for transmission of video data packets
Inventor: LIONEL TOCZE
IPC: H04N21/647
Filed: 2015-11-10
Abstract: A method and device for transmitting video data packets from a transmitter to a receiver using a transmission frame (or channel) and a retransmission frame (or channel). The retransmission channel is usually reserved for retransmission data packets received with errors but in the claimed invention not yet transmitted video packets are also transmitted. The retransmission channel may be the left over bandwidth in the transmission channel that remains after the sufficient bandwidth for a video to be transmitted, as used in Automated Repeat reQuest (ARQ) schemes. The future packets that are transmitted using the retransmission frame may be chosen by priority and can provide redundancy for important packets. Error correction packets may be prioritised over redundant future packets when the retransmission bandwidth is low or limited. Also claimed is a method and device for receiving packets by a receiver from a transmitter.
Patent GB-2528820-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic head and system having offset arrays
Inventor: BISKEBORN ROBERT GLENN
IPC: G11B5/584
Filed: 2014-04-14
Abstract: In one general embodiment, an apparatus includes at least two modules, each of the modules having an array of transducers, wherein the at least two modules are fixed relative to each other, wherein an axis of each array is defined between opposite ends thereof, wherein the axes of the arrays are oriented about parallel to each other, wherein the array of a first of the modules is offset from the array of a second of the modules in a first direction parallel to the axis of the array of the second module such that the transducers of the first module are about aligned with the transducers of the second module in an intended direction of tape travel thereacross; and a mechanism for orienting the modules about an axis orthogonal to the plane in which the arrays reside to control a transducer pitch presented to a tape.
Patent GB-2548561-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust backpressure detection
Inventor: ANTONY JAMES EAGER
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2016-03-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling operation of an after-treatment apparatus for an internal combustion engine. The after-treatment apparatus comprises a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) module downstream of the DPF and an injector for injecting reductant upstream of the SCR module. The after-treatment apparatus also comprises a first pressure sensor upstream of the DPF and configured to output a first pressure value representative of pressure of gas entering the DPF and a second pressure sensor configured to output a pressure value representative of a pressure difference over the DPF. A controller is configured to calculate an inferred pressure value indicative of a pressure downstream of the DPF based on the pressure of the gas entering the DPF and the pressure difference across the DPF. The method comprises comparing the inferred value of pressure downstream of the DPF with a reference pressure value when a mass flow through the DPF exceeds a mass flow rate threshold value. The reference pressure is dependent upon the mass flow through the DPF. The difference between the inferred downstream pressure and the reference pressure and a selective catalytic reduction module regeneration or maintenance indicator is triggered based on the result. An after-treatment system and computer program for carrying out the method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2534775-A (GB)
Title: Fluid loss additive for water based drilling fluids with improved thermal stability
Inventor: WEIBIN ZHA
IPC: C09K8/516
Filed: 2013-12-26
Abstract: A polymer microsphere for use as a fluid loss additive in drilling muds including a hydrophobic core of hydrophobic monomers and a hydrophilic shell of hydrophilic monomers wherein the hydrophilic shell surrounds the hydrophobic core. The polymer microsphere is capable of forming micelles or microgels in water without using surfactants and can be block, graft, and random copolymers. The hydrophilic shell is physically or chemically linked to the hydrophobic core. The polymer microsphere further includes crosslinkers, preferably where the crosslinkers are monomers containing at least two ethylenically unsaturated groups.