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Patent GB-2539026-A (GB)
Title: Geothermal steam processing
Inventor: LÁRUS GUDMUNDSSON
IPC: F24J3/08
Filed: 2015-06-04
Abstract: A steam processing system for a wellhead geothermal power plant 2 comprises a separator 8 for receiving a two-phase fluid from a geothermal well 4 that is arranged so as to separate steam from the two-phased fluid, an active heat exchanger 10 arranged to receive and condense the steam from the separator, and a demister 12 arranged to remove condensate from the processed steam. The heat exchanger 10 causes the steam to partially condense forming condensate. The formation of condensate removes contaminants carried by liquid in the steam. The condensate is then removed by the demister, taking with it most of the contaminants, to prevent build-up or damage to the turbine 16.
Patent GB-2527473-A (GB)
Title: Electrical energy storage device and system
Inventor: WORDSWORTH ANDREW
IPC: H02J7/34
Filed: 2014-03-21
Abstract: An electrical energy storage device comprises an electrical connection arranged to detachably connect to a power distribution system on a site; an energy store having an input arranged selectively to charge the energy store from the distribution system, and an output arranged selectively to discharge the energy store to the distribution system; a processor arranged to monitor at least one condition relating to the site, and to monitor at least one condition relating to the energy store, and to control the energy store to charge or to discharge dependent upon the monitored conditions; and preferably a communication interface for the processor. Such a device could be provided in a domestic site, in particular a site having a generation capacity such as PV panels, in order for the energy consumer at the site to obtain an electrical energy supply more efficiently or more cheaply, and in order to smooth out fluctuations in energy supply and/or demand from the site.
Patent GB-2531180-A (GB)
Title: Water treatment apparatus
Inventor: DAMONE ARMSTRONG
IPC: E03F5/16
Filed: 2011-04-21
Abstract: A water treatment apparatus comprises a settlement tank 1 to remove fats, oils, grease and solids. The apparatus comprises an inlet 2 and an outlet (3 figure 1), the inlet and outlet are located towards respective opposite ends of the settlement tank. The settlement tank has a baffle 4 extending across the settlement tank, located downstream of the inlet and upstream of the outlet. The baffle is hollow in the axial direction and preferably has a curved front (4a figure 2) or rear face (4b figure 2). A later embodiment relates to a water treatment apparatus characterised by first and second baffles wherein at least part of the second baffle 6 is above the first baffle.
Patent GB-2530463-A (GB)
Title: Identifying and extracting stratigraphic layers in one or more bodies representing a geological structure
Inventor: LUNEBURG CATALINA MARIA
IPC: G06T17/10
Filed: 2014-08-15
Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying and extracting stratigraphic layers in one or more bodies representing a geological structure by performing a stratigraphic analysis on the bodies to extract the stratigraphic layers without seams or intrusions for simple identification.
Patent GB-2546728-A (GB)
Title: Actuator for hen house door
Inventor: SIMON JOHN DEAN
IPC: E05F15/622
Filed: 2016-01-16
Abstract: An actuator 1 for opening and closing a hen house door, having a rotatable threaded shaft 2, a motor 5 to rotate the shaft, a running nut 6 which moves along the shaft as the shaft rotates, an arm 7 with a first end 7A connected via a hinge to the running nut and a second end 7B connected via a hinge to a foot 8 for securement to a chicken coop door. There are means to secure the baseplate 4 of the shaft mechanism to a position adjacent the door. There may be a spring-loaded stop 9A, 9B to limit the travel of the running nut on the shaft. Preferably the actuator has a control device 10 to control the motor at predetermined times. The control device may include a light sensor to open and close the door depending on sunlight levels. The light sensor may be set to a threshold level, and the sensor may measure current delivered to the motor. The control device may have a memory to remember if the door was in a closed or open position in the event of a power failure. There may be an external light with a switch.
Patent GB-2534706-A (GB)
Title: Multilateral junction system and method thereof
Inventor: BRYAN P PENDLETON
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2014-08-01
Abstract: A multilateral junction system includes a multilateral junction device including a first bore leg; a second bore leg; a joint section having a first opening connected to the first bore leg and a second opening connected to the second bore leg. A main body extending from the joint section and including a third opening; and, a tube connected to the third opening. The tube configured to enable an upper completion to be run into a borehole together with the multilateral junction device. Also included is a method of improving multilateral operations in a borehole.
Patent GB-2547486-A (GB)
Title: Optical sensing and communications system
Inventor: LESLIE CHARLES LAYCOCK
IPC: H04B10/524
Filed: 2016-02-19
Abstract: An optical system 100 features a transmitter module 102 that transmits a sequence of optical pulses (300, fig. 3), with each pulse having a different magnitude to each other pulse in the sequence. The system also features a receiver module 104 that receives the sequence of optical pulses (300, fig. 3), with one or more optical signal detectors. There is also one or more processors 110 that process the sequence of optical pulses received by the receiver module 104, so as to select an optical pulse from the received sequence (400, fig. 4), based on one or more predetermined criteria. The predetermined criteria includes that the selected optical pulse does not saturate the one or more optical signal detectors. Optionally, the optical pulses are a sequence of optical pulses (300, fig. 3) having a strictly decreasing magnitude. The receiver module 104 may comprise a silicon photomultiplier detector.
Patent GB-2539779-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for computing device protection
Inventor: John Gunther Hering
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2016-05-10
Abstract: Computer-implemented method and system for identifying events that may pose a risk to a computing device that comprises: receiving sensor data 110 from sensors coupled to the computing device; using the sensor data to identify an event posing a risk to the computing device 120; and presenting, based on the identified event, an offer to insure the computing device 130 to a user of the device. The risk comprises one or more of damage to the computing device and loss of the computing device. The sensors may be thermal detectors, location detectors, moisture sensors, altimeters, accelerometers, gyroscopes or magnetometers. An insurance provider can provide predetermined thresholds for the sensor data that are associated with the offer to insure. A risk event may be identified by detecting the presence of malware on the computing device. The computing device may be a smartphone, tablet, watch or laptop computer.
Patent GB-2550348-A (GB)
Title: Smart sensor based hotspot detection system
Inventor: JAAFAR HASAN ALI SAEED ALMUSAAD
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2016-05-15
Abstract: The system comprises sensors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 located at the server rack cabinets to measure environmental conditions such as temperature, airflow, and humidity. These sensors wireless transmit data to a receiving station, using means such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (RTM). The sensors maybe located on the back and front of the cabinet. The data collected maybe stored in databases and used to produce a graphical representation of the environment, it may also be used to set off an alarm if a hotspot develops. Various analysis may be performed on the data, such as correlation and regression analysis, which can be used to identify factors contributing to hotspot development and also produce additional data on the environment. The invention can improve the management of a data center by allowing for an increase in operating temperature and a reduction in the energy consumed by cooling infrastructure. It can also avail heat-related throttling and stability issues.
Patent GB-2550860-A (GB)
Title: Methods, apparatus, computer programs and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums for manufacturing gas shields for welding one or more articles
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HEASON
IPC: B33Y80/00
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a first part (e.g., gas shield 62 for welding one or more aerospace articles 141) uses first data defining surfaces of the articles 141, 142, 143 to generate second data defining surfaces 621, 622, 623 of the first part 62, and then controls a three dimensional printer to print the first part 62 using the generated second data. The scanned first data from the articles 141 may be analysed to determine locations for receiving fixtures (66, fig 5) of the gas shield 62 to help coupling to the articles 141. Exhaust gas apertures 64 may help gas escape from the gas shield 62. A bespoke ALM gas shield 62 may snugly fit between aerofoils 142, 143. A controller generates data for surface 621 of the gas shield 62 using the data of the surface of the disk 141, data for a first side surface 622 using data from a side surface of the aerofoil 142, and data for a second side surface 623 using data from the aerofoil 143: surfaces 621, 622, 623 of the gas shield 62 have gradients matching surfaces 141, 142, 143. A controller may generate second data to 3d print a fixture or mask for cold spraying or for metal spraying processes. A CAD computer program may be stored on a non-transitory computer readable storage medium.
Patent GB-2540671-A (GB)
Title: Improved connector
Inventor: AMANDA MAO
IPC: H01R27/00
Filed: 2016-06-23
Abstract: A plug and socket connector comprises a first, male part and a second female part and a locking mechanism comprising two protrusions 19, 20, which engage with corresponding aperture(s) in the other part of the connector and which flex in substantially different planes. This makes for a more secure connection and also allows the connectors to be used with a variety of existing connectors. The protrusions may have a frangible portion (25, Fig 3) to allow one to be broken off if required for mating with a given counterpart. One protrusion may be longer than the other. The connectors may be used to connect lighting.
Patent GB-2540057-A (GB)
Title: Control of warpage using ABF GC cavity for embedded die package
Inventor: DIGVIJAY A RAORANE
IPC: H01L23/31
Filed: 2015-08-18
Abstract: A glass fibre layer 210 provides rigidity to a coreless die package. The die is arranged in a cavity formed by using laser ablation of the glass fibre package stiffening layer. Build-up interconnect and dielectric layers are further provided in the device package. The stiffness of the package may be controlled by adding additional stiffening glass fibre layers to the package or by varying the size of the gap between the sidewall of the die and the sidewall of the glass fibre cavity.
Patent GB-2542915-A (GB)
Title: Reduced weight aircraft tyre
Inventor: JOANNE ELIZABETH SHAW
IPC: B60C9/00
Filed: 2016-08-18
Abstract: A pneumatic tyre having a carcass and a belt reinforcing structure (40, see figure 1) is disclosed. The belt reinforcing structure comprises a belt 70, 92 formed by winding a rubberized strip 41 comprising reinforcement cords 44, 46. The strip is formed from or comprises at least one first reinforcement cord and at least one second reinforcement cord. The first reinforcement cord is formed of a higher modulus material than the second reinforcement cord or the first reinforcement cord has a higher modulus than the second reinforcement cord. Additionally, the first reinforcement cord may have a tangent modulus at 80% of break greater than 5000 MPa wherein the second cord has a tangent modulus at 80% of break less than 5000 MPa. The two second reinforcement cords may be located at each lateral end of the strip or the first cord may be located between the second reinforcement cords. The cords may be formed of nylon or aramid. Finally, the belt may be a zigzag belt or a helically wound belt.
Patent GB-2554419-A (GB)
Title: Deployable mounting system for plumbed equipment
Inventor: PELHAM MONTAGUE RAPHE RAVENSCROFT
IPC: E03D11/14
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: The mounting assembly 100 comprising a support assembly 121 consisting of a fixed mounting portion and a moveable mounting bracket 204 for receiving the item of plumbed equipment 1, the support assembly configured to be movably mount the moveable bracket to a fixed surface via the fix support, allowing the item to be moved between a first stowed position and a second deployed position. Additionally, the mounting assembly comprises a water supply connection 150, supplying the moveable item with a flow of water and a waste water connection 170 configured to movably connect a waste outlet 11 of the item with to a fixed waste port 3. Also disclosed is a plumbing arrangement comprising a plumbed item with said deployable mount.
Patent GB-2558909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in damper assemblies
Inventor: VALTER SVARA
IPC: E05F5/02
Filed: 2017-01-19
Abstract: A damper for a toggle-type hinge 10 with a mounting flange 13 and a pivotally connected arm assembly 11. The damper comprises a damping device 16 that is actuable along a linear axis, and a housing 20 mounted on the mounting flange, retaining the device parallel to the hinge pivot axis. The damper also includes an actuating lever 21 connected to the device, a first camming mechanism (arm 11 engaging with surface 30) which causes the lever to rotate in response to pivoting of the arm 11, and a second camming mechanism (side 24 engaging with surface 23) which acts against the housing 20 and rotates to causes linear displacement of the lever. Each camming mechanism may have the engagement point lying in a plane (i, ii) through or perpendicular to the axis of the device 16, with the respective planes (i, ii) of the mechanisms coincident or closely adjacent each other (best seen in figures 4, 5). The surface of the second mechanism 23 may be helical with a low and/or variable pitch. There may also be a shock absorbing buffer 25 or rotatable rollers on the lever. Also claimed is a hinge including the damper.
Patent GB-2548240-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for an adjustable cup holder
Inventor: NICHOLAS JAMES LOMBARDI
IPC: B62B9/00
Filed: 2017-03-03
Abstract: An adjustable cup holder (109, fig 1, not shown) comprises a static cup holder section 110 and a rotatable cup holder section 112 rotatably coupled to the static section. The rotatable section may be rotated from a stored (fig 4A) to a use (fig 5A) configuration and vice versa. The cup holder is provided adjacent a seat portion of a child seat (100, fig 1, not shown) such as a car or booster seat, a stroller or a high chair. The cup holder includes two recessed slots (210, 212, fig 2A, not shown) disposed along the top end of a side wall of the static section and two tabs 308, 310 extending radially from the side wall of the rotatable section. The holder further has an aperture (208, fig 2A, not shown) through a bottom surface of the static section and a shaft (314, fig 3A, not shown) extending from the base of the rotatable section. Hence by raising, rotating and lowering the rotatable section the holder is reconfigured. An advantage is that the stored configuration takes up less horizontal space.
Patent GB-2550687-A (GB)
Title: Shared vehicle setting data
Inventor: Joseph m onorato
IPC: G06Q50/30
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: Vehicle setting data 372 is received for one or more vehicles 310 associated with a particular driver, along with vehicle setting preference information for the driver. The vehicle setting data 372 is processed based on the driver preferences 374, and stored in a cloud-based server 378. The processed data is then transmitted to various third parties 382, such as social networks 350, manufacturers 360 or devices 340. The vehicle setting data 372 may include metadata identifying the make and model of the vehicle 310; values of vehicle settings, such as mirror positions, car seat positions, steering wheel positions, heating or ventilations settings, or navigation settings; or driver information. The vehicle setting data 372 may be sent from an electronic device 320 of the particular driver, or may be associated with a plurality of drivers. Vehicle setting patterns may be detected for a particular: demographic group of drivers, vehicle make/model, or driver profile.
Patent GB-2562787-A (GB)
Title: Spherical wheel rolling in all plane direction O-3D wheel
Inventor: HEDI HASSIS
IPC: B60B19/14
Filed: 2017-05-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a spherical wheel system comprising: a spherical wheel; a bearing system comprising a ring and two wheels in contact with the spherical wheel; a guide system for the plane directions orientation; and a fastening system attaching the bearing system, the guide system and containing the spherical wheel. The guide system may further comprise: a gear for each spherical wheel, a turntable and a gear system or chain system can be used to connect the turntable and gears. Also claimed is a roundboard comprising the spherical wheel system.
Patent GB-2567494-A (GB)
Title: Surgical instruments
Inventor: MARNO NAGTEGAAL
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2017-10-16
Abstract: Surgical tweezers 1 having first and second elongate arms 10,14 which are biased open. The distal end of each arm defines a hook portion 13,17 which extends transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the arm. Preferably the hook portions extend parallel to each other and narrow to pointed tips. A proximal portion 11,15 of each arm may be made from a dielectric whilst distal parts 12,16 may be electrically conductive and define electrodes. Each electrode may be controlled independently. A power supply and control unit 7 may be connected to a body 2 of the tweezers via a cable 8 and connection 6; an electrically insulating hand grip 3 may be mounted on the body.
Patent GB-2554287-A (GB)
Title: Animating a virtual object in a virtual world
Inventor: ALBERTO AGUADO
IPC: G06T13/40
Filed: 2015-05-22
Abstract: A method of animating a virtual object within a virtual world, the method comprising: obtaining, for one or more object parts of a virtual object, a corresponding target, the virtual object comprising a plurality of object parts; at each animation update step of a sequence of one or more animation update steps: for each of the one or more object parts, performing a corresponding dynamics calculation to determine a corresponding effector for that object part, the dynamics calculation based, at least in part, on the corresponding target for that object part; and performing an inverse kinematics operation, based on the effector determined for each of the one of more object parts, to update a configuration for the plurality of object parts.
Patent GB-2559240-A (GB)
Title: Self-closing electric socket cover
Inventor: MAHMOUD YOUSEF GHANNAM
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 2017-11-28
Abstract: A vehicle has a socket 115 mounted on its exterior, for example to provide an electrical connection to a trailer. A computer is programmed to close a cover 120 of this socket if the vehicle's speed exceeds a predetermined threshold, the cover is open, and the electric socket is in an electrically disengaged state.
Patent GB-2556721-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for capturing data sent by mobile devices and security, back-up and control for mobile devices
Inventor: TODD MICHAEL COHAN
IPC: H04W12/08
Filed: 2016-08-04
Abstract: Systems and methods for providing security, monitoring, and control of mobile communications device activity including at least one mobile communication device with software operable thereon for receiving rules provided by an authorized user of the device(s) and in accordance with those rules administering actions to provide for controlling, monitoring, and security data stored or generated on the device(s), including logging data and activities related to the mobile communications device, blocking and filtering calls, messages, websites, emails, and combinations thereof, via wireless communication with a remote server computer having a corresponding software module operable thereon for managing and implementing the rules.
Patent GB-2559683-A (GB)
Title: Fixing structure and electronic cigarette having same
Inventor: WEN CHEN
IPC: A24F40/40
Filed: 2018-01-11
Abstract: A fixing structure 100 comprises a housing, a PCB accommodated in the housing and a top cap covering the housing, wherein the housing has a side wall provided with at least two protrusion portions 11 each defining a connecting hole, the PCB defines at least two first through holes, and the top cap defines at least two second through holes 72. The fixing structure 100 further comprises at least two connecting pieces 50 which each pass through one of the second through holes 72, one of the first through holes and one of the connecting holes in sequence to fix the top cap and the PCB to the housing. The fixing structure 100 may be part of an electronic cigarette, and may further comprise a display 32 and a USB interface 17. The PCB may comprise a first PCB 34 comprising the first through holes and a second PCB 35 comprising corresponding notches, the PCBs 34 and 35 arranged parallel to one another. Also provided is a second fixing structure wherein a conducting nail fixes a PCBA control board to a fixing part, wherein the conducting nail is in electrical connection with a negative electrode of the PCBA control board.
Patent GB-2571271-A (GB)
Title: Graphics processing
Inventor: PETER WILLIAM HARRIS
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2018-02-21
Abstract: When a shader program is to be executed by a graphics processor, the processor executes (94, 95) multiple variants of the program (e.g. each variant having a different order or instructions – see figs. 4-6), and the operation of the processor when executing execution threads for the different program variants is monitored (96) (e.g. by measuring thread execution performance). A program variant to be executed by subsequent threads that are to execute the shader program is then selected (97) based on the monitoring. The processor is thus able to assess the operation of different program variants under the current runtime conditions by initially running multiple program variants in parallel, and then to select the more efficient program variant for the subsequent threads. The program variants may be executed for a test region of the render output being generated, optionally a test region exists for each of a plurality of subdivisions of the rendered output. Also disclosed is considering different variants of other factors and parameters (e.g. state parameters) that control processor operations. Different render state settings (e.g. whether early or late depth testing is performed) are tested to determine a preferred variant.