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Patent GB-2566393-A (GB)
Title: Using fluidic devices to estimate water cut in production fluids
Inventor: MAXIME PHILIPPE COFFIN
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2016-09-27
Abstract: A method includes drawing a fluid into a flow control assembly coupled to a completion string positioned within a wellbore, the flow control assembly including a first fluidic device and a second fluidic device, where the first and second fluidic devices exhibit different flow characteristics. A flow condition of the fluid circulating through the first and second fluidic devices is measured with a plurality of fluid sensors, and a water cut of the fluid is estimated based on the flow condition measured by the plurality of fluid sensors.
Patent GB-2567761-A (GB)
Title: Automated and self-adjusting data backup operations
Inventor: GREGORY JOHN TEVIS
IPC: G06F16/00
Filed: 2011-09-20
Abstract: A method for performing automated and self-adjusting data protection wherein there is a policy for adjusting data retention which specifies one or more events requiring a retention period adjustment and a duration of adjustment based on the severity of each event. The method comprises initiating a data roll-up 402 for data provided by a continuous data protection (a back-up operation) on a data store, obtaining a retention period adjustment form the policy based on the occurrence and severity of one or more event 404 and postpone the data rollup for the duration of a new retention period by adjusting a retention period of the data with the retention period adjustment 406. The events could include for example, a business application upgrade, data movement operation, system configuration change, storage volume defragmentation process, I/O error, data loss server, volume or application failure. The retention period may be reduced if events are cleared. A high, medium and low severity level and corresponding retention period extensions are defined among the events. The retention period extension and event clearing may be implemented through the use of an application programming interface.
Patent GB-2582364-A (GB)
Title: Methods
Inventor: ANDREW SHARRATT
IPC: C07D303/08
Filed: 2019-03-21
Abstract: A method for preparing a partially fluorinated alcohol, comprises reacting an epoxide: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group comprising hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, CF3, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, haloalkyl with a fluorinating agent is provided. The fluorinating agent may be HF or a complex of HF with a nitrogen containing species, such as Olah’s reagent (HF: Pyridine complex). A method for preparing a partially fluorinated carbonate ester comprising reacting a fluorohydrin and COX2 wherein X is selected from the group comprising -F, -Cl, ‑CH3, CCl3, diimidazole and disuccinimidyl is described. The use of a fluorinated carbonate ester or composition comprising a fluorinated carbonate ester as a solvent, preferably in battery applications is described. A method of preparing a fluorinated compound by reaction a fluorohydrin with a fluorinating agent is described. A method of preparing a partially fluorinated epoxide by reacting a partially fluorinated alkene with an oxidising agent is described.
Patent GB-2584433-A (GB)
Title: Spark containment cap
Inventor: RICHARD DOBBIN
IPC: F16B37/14
Filed: 2019-05-30
Abstract: A spark containment cap 200 forms a sealed cavity around an end 122 of a fastener 120 protruding from a structure 110 . The cap 200 has a cap body 201 defining an air cavity 202 arranged to enclose the end 122 of the fastener 120. The cap body 201 includes an annular base 210 terminating at a base rim 211 which surrounds an opening 212 into the air cavity 202. An annular skirt 230 of the cap 200 provides an annular sealing volume 235 extending around the base rim 211 arranged to receive an annular bead of a curable sealing material 250 around the opening 212 into the cavity 202 to provide a seal between the cap body 201 and the structure 110 to seal a volume of gas within the cavity 202. The cap body 201 comprises a cap upper 220, remote from the base rim 211, arranged to receive at least part of the end 122 of the fastener 120. The cap upper 220 is positionable so that an axis of the cap upper 210 is offset from an axis of the annular skirt 230.
Patent GB-2588124-A (GB)
Title: Floating Wind Turbine
Inventor: ANDREAS KNAUER
IPC: F03D13/00
Filed: 2019-10-08
Abstract: Floating wind turbine 101 arranged so the cross-sectional area at the waterline 105 can be changed while the turbine is floating (in use). The turbine may; be arranged so the position if controllable while floating, comprise an adjustable ballast 120 capable of controlling the vertical position, comprise a support structure 102 with a varying cross-sectional area along its length, comprise a first and second portion where the first portion has a smaller cross-sectional area than the second and the second portion nearer the bottom of the floating wind turbine, the turbine is moveable between upper and lower positions with the upper position having the second portion at the waterline and the lower position having the first portion at the waterline, be moveable into a parked position which is vertically lower than the lower position, the parked position may be such that the lowermost point of the blades 108 do not contact the water when furthest from the bottom of the turbine (where the rotor may be locked) but do closest to the bottom. Also claimed is a method of doing such, and a turbine and method of locking the rotor as previously described.
Patent GB-2589833-A (GB)
Title: Mobile refrigerator
Inventor: SIMON ANDREWS
IPC: F25D11/00
Filed: 2019-10-22
Abstract: A mobile refrigerator comprises a trailer 12 towable by a vehicle. The trailer comprises a housing 14 with access means moveable between an open and a closed condition. The housing defines an enclosed space 16 when the access means is in a closed condition. The mobile refrigerator further comprises an 80 Bar pressure rated CO2 refrigerator system 18 comprising an evaporator 19 located within the housing, a condensing unit 20 located outside the housing, and an expansion valve (22, fig 2). The trailer may be a box trailer. The condensing unit and a control panel 24 may be located on a front outer surface 26 at the front of the trailer. The control panel may be located above the condensing unit. The refrigeration system may comprise a fan 30 integrated with the evaporator and the temperature in the space may be controlled from 5 Celsius to minus 20 Celsius. A method of cooling an enclosed space is also described.
Patent GB-2576449-A (GB)
Title: Barrier material
Inventor: DANIEL WHEELER
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2018-04-26
Abstract: A barrier material for a containment system comprising: a first portion of polymeric material having an open structure defined by a plurality of small openings to function as a fine screen, the first portion of polymeric material being formed from a plurality of fibrous materials and being configured to form a static structure having a display surface; and a second portion attached to a second surface of the first portion, the second portion having an open structure defined by a plurality openings to function as a reinforcing member for the first portion; wherein the display surface of the first portion is configured to receive and retain a printed image thereon.
Patent GB-2583813-A (GB)
Title: Electronic apparatus for controlling display of image, control method of electronic apparatus and program
Inventor: YASUHIRO KUWABARA
IPC: H04N13/279
Filed: 2020-02-06
Abstract: An electronic apparatus, comprising a control unit configured to display (Fig. 3B, 205) a reference point and image data of a virtual reality (VR) image, expressed by a projection format using a predetermined point as the reference point, and change the reference point in case an instruction is received from a user. A determination unit is configured to determine the reference point as a zenith or a nadir of the VR image S372. The display area may be circular, and a correction unit may be configured to perform horizontal correction S377 of the VR image using the zenith or nadir determined by the determination unit. The control unit may superimpose and display a circular line indicating the reference point onto the display area with a radius which may be changed by the user. An associated method and computer program are further disclosed.
Patent GB-2592434-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for controlling a storage apparatus
Inventor: KEVIN CARTWRIGHT
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2020-02-28
Abstract: Computer-implemented method for a storage apparatus comprising a plurality of lockable storage compartments (2 figure 1) a memory unit (812 figure 8) for storing data, and a communication unit (813 figure 8) for wireless communication according to a local wireless communication protocol, optionally WiFi(RTM). The method comprises receiving an order for goods 1010 from a computing device associated with a user, the order comprising an identifier associated with the storage apparatus; receiving, at the storage apparatus, digital media 1020 from a computer server; storing the digital media in the memory unit, transmitting connection information 1040, which may comprise an SSID and passcode, to a mobile device associated with the user (optionally a mobile phone), for establishing a wireless communication connection between the communication unit of the storage apparatus and the mobile device; establishing 1050, in dependence on the connection information, the wireless communication connection between the communication unit and the mobile device, and transmitting 1060 via the connection, the digital media from the storage apparatus to the mobile device for displaying the digital media on a display device thereof. A system for performing the method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2592643-A (GB)
Title: An airway management device
Inventor: ZORAIDA DEL SOCORRO FONTANILLA DAZA
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2020-03-05
Abstract: A device 10 for inserting an infraglottic airway, endotracheal tube or imaging device into a patient comprises an open channel guide 12 which is curved along its length and may have humps 22,24 to help direct the tube, one end of the device having a handle portion 16,18 and the other end 20 being spoon-shaped and configured, in use, to extend to the opening of the patient’s trachea and rest on the opening of the esophagus. Cushioning 26 and a compressible hollowed out opening 28 may be provided to avoid tissue damage. Also disclosed is an infraglottic airway device comprising an endotracheal tube with two annular inflatable cuffs, each provided with an inflation line.
Patent GB-2587861-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor apparatus and equipment
Inventor: KOHEI MATSUMOTO
IPC: H01L33/36
Filed: 2020-06-23
Abstract: A stacked semiconductor apparatus includes first semiconductor component (Fig. 1A: 101) including a cell array 1234 and a wiring structure (Fig. 1A: 110) bonded to second semiconductor component (Fig. 1A: 201) including a plurality of pads 41, 42, 43, 44 in a pad array connected to the first semiconductor component, each pad bonded to a pad 31, 32, 33, 34 of the first semiconductor component and a circuit 51, 52, 53, 54 of the second semiconductor component. The cells each include a first semiconductor element 61, 62, 63, 64 and a second semiconductor element 71, 72, 73, 74 having a different function. The apparatus may comprise an image or sensor pixel array, photoelectric conversion element, or memory cell array. Row wirings 11, 12, which may be used to input common signals, connect first semiconductor elements of cells of the same row, and connect to a row pad 41, 42 of the pad array; and column wirings 21, 22, which may be used to output signals, connect second semiconductor elements of cells of the same column, and to a column pad 43, 44 of the pad array. A first row pad 41 connected to row wiring 11 of first and second cells 1, 2, a second row pad 42 connected to a row wiring 12 of third and fourth cells 3, 4 and a column pad 43 connected to a column wiring of first and third cells 1, 3 are arranged such that a straight line connecting the first row pad 41 and the column pad 43 crosses a straight line connecting the second row pad 42 and the column pad 43. Plural row wirings and/or column wirings may be provided in each cell row and/or column (Figs 4A, 4B), wherein first and second semiconductor elements within each cell are connected to a separate wiring. Optimization of wiring lengths and avoidance of short circuits owing to proximity of neighbouring pads is achieved.
Patent GB-2597805-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring system
Inventor: GREGORY MICHAEL BURNELL
IPC: G01H1/00
Filed: 2020-08-07
Abstract: Complex weapon system 100 may comprise a missile, launcher, guided weapon or container on an air, ship, vehicle or man-portable platform. Inertial measurement unit 103, e.g. several accelerometers, acquires data representing movement of the weapons system, or a part of it, which may correspond to loading and mechanical fatigue including from shock and impact. A measure of mechanical fatigue is calculated 109, such as a shock response spectrum (SRS) or fatigue damage spectrum (FDS). A cumulative total calculator 113 may add the calculated measure 111 to the cumulative total 115, to account for the mechanical fatigue. An expected remaining life of the system may be determined, based on comparison with a threshold which may be a quantity of fatigue for which the system is certified, identified by an accelerated aging programme. The invention may avoid complex weapons systems being removed from service prematurely.
Patent GB-2598644-A (GB)
Title: Sustainable packaging system and packaging sealing device
Inventor: Wayne Kulkin
IPC: B65D63/10
Filed: 2020-10-27
Abstract: A packaging sealing device 100 comprises: a band 104 that can be secured around a box in a first direction; and a cable tie fastener 102 that includes a length of material with a male member 102a at a distal end and a female member or buckle 102b secured to a portion of the length of material. The male member can be secured to the buckle such that the material is tightened around the box in a second direction orthogonal to the first. The band includes a first opening (104x, fig. 4) and a second opening (104y.) The material is received through both openings to secure it to the band. Also claimed is a packaging system comprising the above packaging sealing device in combination with a container B in a rectangular prism configuration comprising a receptacle including five walls and an opening, and a lid U including a first wall configured to cover the opening and four remaining walls that fit around four of the five walls of the receptacle.
Patent GB-2601112-A (GB)
Title: Camera apparatus
Inventor: ROBERT LANGHORNE
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2020-11-11
Abstract: A camera apparatus comprising an actuator assembly and a lens assembly with optical image stabilisation OIS. The actuator assembly comprises a support structure 4 and an image sensor assembly 6 with an image sensor, the image sensor suspended and moveable relative to the support structure. Two flexible printed circuits FPC are connected to the image sensor assembly at one end and fold around the sensor assembly such that their other ends are at the same side of the image sensor assembly (fig 5). The lens assembly is mounted on the support structure and comprises a lens 22 to focus an image onto the sensor, a lens carriage 21 which allows movement of the lens along its optical axis, and an autofocus actuator arrangement 24. The autofocus actuator arrangement moves the lens relative to the lens carriage along the optical axis and is electrically connected to one of the terminals of the FPCs through the support structure.
Patent GB-2597597-A (GB)
Title: Determining a technical limit for a drilling operation using a machine learning algorithm
Inventor: DAMIAN ANTONIO MARTINEZ
IPC: G06Q50/02
Filed: 2021-06-16
Abstract: A system comprising (Fig. 1): a processing device 204; and a memory device 207 that includes instructions executable 210 by the processing device for causing the processing device to: receive real-time data of a wellbore drilling operation 502; apply a machine-learning algorithm to the real-time data to determine a lost connection of the wellbore drilling operation 504; apply the machine-learning algorithm to determine correlations between the real-time data and historic drilling reports 506; and determine a technical limit for the wellbore drilling operation based on the correlations 508. A non-transitory computer-readable medium for storing the instructions and a method of performing the data correlation are also claimed.
Patent GB-2602522-A (GB)
Title: Military towed vehicle automatic hitching system - divisional application for locking pin solenoid and control system
Inventor: GARY WEBSTER
IPC: B60D1/36
Filed: 2021-04-28
Abstract: A pintle hitch assembly (20, figure 2) for a vehicle comprising: a base member (33, figure 5) that is mounted to a vehicle and pintle body (30); a rotatable shaft portion mounted to the base member and rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the shaft portion; a pintle hook carried on the shaft portion that receives a towing eye of a trailer; a retaining member 31 movable between a closed and open position; the base member includes a locking means 44 that prevents the rotation of the pintle hook relative to the base member; the base member including a drive means that selectively engages and disengages the locking means 44; wherein the base member includes a controller connected to the base member; the controller includes identifying means that automatically identify whether a trailer being connected to the pintle assembly has a fixed or rotation towing eye; and the controller operates the drive means 43 to engage/disengage the locking means depending on whether the trailer has a rotating or fixed towing eye.
Patent GB-2602527-A (GB)
Title: Graphics processing system and method of rendering
Inventor: ENRIQUE DE LUCAS
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2021-06-30
Abstract: There is provided a method of rendering a scene formed by primitives in a graphics processing system. The method comprises, for a sequence of primitives combining a pipeline fragment shading rate value and a primitive fragment shading rate value for a primitive to produce a combined fragment shading rate value for the primitive, storing fragment shading rate data representing the combined fragment shading rate value for the primitive and associating data identifying the primitive with the fragment shading rate data. It is then determined for a subsequent primitive, if a combined fragment shading rate value for the subsequent primitive is the same as for the preceding primitive, and if the combined fragment shading rate value for the subsequent primitive is the same as for the preceding primitive, associating data identifying the subsequent primitive with the fragment shading rate data that the data identifying the preceding primitive is associated with, and repeating the determining step for a next subsequent primitive, if there is one or, if the combined fragment shading rate value for the subsequent primitive is not the same as for the preceding primitive, storing further fragment shading rate data representing the combined fragment shading rate value for the subsequent primitive and associating data identifying the subsequent primitive with the further fragment shading rate data and repeating the determining step for a next subsequent primitive, if there is one.
Patent GB-2597835-A (GB)
Title: Detecting thermal events in battery packs
Inventor: Lawrence Hilligoss
IPC: H01M10/48
Filed: 2021-07-15
Abstract: A battery module e.g. for an electric vehicle comprises a plurality of battery cells and a sensing circuit 62 extending across the cells. A monitoring unit 46 detects a change in a continuity of the sensing circuit and is used to create an alarm signal. The sensing circuit may detect a rise in temperature and may be a trace circuit which extends across a busbar 56 of the battery, spanning over vent holes 60. If a battery cell overheats, hot gases from a vent hole break the trace circuit continuity. Alternatively, the sensing circuit may be series connected thermocouples or positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors (figure 11) with a resistance monitoring circuit. Each thermistor may be associated with a battery cell.
Patent GB-2608463-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems and apparatus to support reduced energy and water usage
Inventor: Peter Konowalczyk
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2021-08-02
Abstract: A heating system comprises an energy store 112 containing a latent energy storage medium, and a heat pump 116, and provides instantaneous hot water supply and space heating to a building using heat stored in the medium. A processor 130 controls the supply of heat from the heat pump to the medium to store heat and to estimate a likelihood of a defrost cycle by the heat pump. In anticipation of an impending defrost cycle, the processor further controls the system to store additional energy by at least one of: (a) heating the medium to a higher level than a level set for anticipated water heating demand alone; and (b) heating the building and/or a circulating heating fluid used to heat the building to a higher level than a level set for desired building heating (e.g. higher than a maximum temperature set by a thermostat). The additional energy compensates for an absence of heat from the heat pump during the defrost cycle.
Patent GB-2595790-A (GB)
Title: Grinding machines and methods of operation thereof
Inventor: MICHAEL PIERSE
IPC: B24B45/00
Filed: 2016-10-04
Abstract: A grinding machine comprises two rotary tool spindles 4, 6, each able to carry at least two grinding wheels 20,22,24, and a transfer mechanism (40,64 figure 4a), preferably comprising clamping mechanisms (40,64 figure 4a), operable to transfer a grinding wheel 22 mounted on one of the tool spindles onto the other tool spindle. Preferably there are three grinding wheels, of which one can be transferred from one grinding tool spindle to the other by the transfer mechanism. Also disclosed is a grinding wheel 20 with a central opening (50, figure 4a) and a circumferentially extending groove (52, figure 4a) which can be engaged by a clamp mechanism (40, figure 4a) preferably where the groove comprises opposing sidewall faces (54, 56, figure 4a)
Patent GB-2604676-A (GB)
Title: An acoustic sensor
Inventor: ANDREW BOND
IPC: H04R17/02
Filed: 2021-09-17
Abstract: An acoustic sensor which comprises an elongate sensing element which consists of an electro-mechanical transducer. The elongate sensing element has a length along a longitudinal direction which is greater than two times a second dimension. The electromechanical transducer may comprise a piezoelectric polymer or a piezoresistive or piezoelectric ink printed onto a substrate. The sensor may be configured as a hydrophone. The electro-mechanical transducer may be a strip with a rectangular cross-section or a filament with a circular cross-section. The sensor may further comprise a connection part to connect the sensor to a signal processing device. The sensing element may further comprise a first electrode and a second electrode. A second and third sensing element may be included and may be arranged as a vector sensor. An acoustic sensor array is also disclosed which comprises a plurality of acoustic sensors. Each of the acoustic sensors comprises an elongate sensing element with an electro-mechanical transducer having a longitudinal length greater than 0.03 times the length of a channel spacing. The array may be configured as a linear towable sonar array. The array may be towed by a vessel. The device may be manufactured using additive manufacturing.