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Patent GB-2562645-A (GB)
Title: Self-locking coupler
Inventor: STEPHEN MICHAEL GRECI
IPC: E21B17/046
Filed: 2016-03-28
Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a self-locking coupler, a method to couple adjacent tubing sections, and a self-locking coupling assembly. In one embodiment, the self-locking coupler includes a coupling shroud having an external interface proximate to a first end of the coupling shroud and a set of collet fingers that extends from the first end of the coupling shroud. The self-locking coupler also includes a locking sleeve having an internal interface that complements the external interface of the coupling shroud. The locking sleeve is movable from a first position on the external interface to a second position on the external interface. As the locking sleeve moves from the first position to the second position, the locking sleeve compresses the set of collet fingers into a cavity of a first seal ring coupled to a first tubing section to secure the coupling shroud to the first tubing section.
Patent GB-2564020-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling an electronic device using a rotary control
Inventor: CRAIG F SIDDOWAY
IPC: G05G1/10
Filed: 2017-01-27
Abstract: A method (200) and apparatus for controlling an electronic device (100) using a rotary control (143). The method (200) includes receiving, by an electronic processor (102) from an inductance sensor, a first inductance. The method (200) further includes comparing, by the electronic processor (102), the first inductance to a first threshold. The method (200) further includes, determining, by the electronic processor (102), a location for the rotary control (143) when the first inductance exceeds the first threshold. The method (200) further includes activating, by the electronic processor (102), a control function based on the location. The method (200) further includes receiving, by the electronic processor (102) from the inductance sensor, a second inductance. The method (200) further includes determining, by the electronic processor (102), a delta based on the first inductance and the second inductance. The method (200) further includes adjusting, by the electronic processor (102), the control function based on the delta.
Patent GB-2567954-A (GB)
Title: Head-mounted display and control apparatus and method
Inventor: IAN GEOFFREY JAMES
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2018-09-10
Abstract: A head-mounted display apparatus 1 comprises a helmet 10 including a viewing device 12, such as a visor, for viewing a real‑world environment and a display generating device, such as a screen, for depicting an augmented reality operational area having a plurality of functional regions defining selectable functions that can be performed in respect of the operational area. A control module of the apparatus includes a control device, such as a hands on throttle-and-stick device, which is selectively coupled to the regions to enable a user to perform the respective functions. An eye tracker module monitors a user’s gaze within the augmented reality environment such that when the user’s gaze is directed at a selected region, an actuation signal is transmitted to the control module to couple the control device to said region. The control device is decoupled from said region when the user’s gaze is no longer directed thereto. Preferably, a plurality of operational areas are defined, each being associated with the user’s head position as determined by a head tracking module. The regions may be information windows which only appear when the user directs their gaze at a predefined location. The apparatus is particularly suited to use in military fighter aircraft.
Patent GB-2570765-A (GB)
Title: Resonator apparatus and method of use thereof
Inventor: MUSTAFA BAKR
IPC: H01P1/208
Filed: 2018-11-30
Abstract: A resonator apparatus for use in a radio frequency filter has dielectric resonating means creating or supporting at least three resonant modes. The resonator apparatus is arranged such that only two of the at least three resonant modes are degenerate and said at least three resonant modes coincide or substantially coincide at a particular frequency or set of frequencies. The resonating means may be provided in a cavity of a housing and the at least three resonant modes may be achieved by adjusting the ratio of the cavity diameter with respect to the height of the cavity, by adjusting the ratio of the diameter of the resonating means with respect to the height of the resonating means and/or by adjusting the cavity diameter and/or height with respect to the resonating means diameter and/or height. The at least three resonant modes include a pair of hybrid modes (HE) and a transverse magnetic mode (TM mode). The resonating means may have one or more recesses, slots and/or channels defined at or adjacent one or more peripheral edges or surfaces of it.
Patent GB-2580947-A (GB)
Title: A heating device
Inventor: SAAHIL MEHTA
IPC: A61F7/08
Filed: 2019-01-30
Abstract: A heating device 100 comprising a wearable layer conformable to a part of a user’s body. A heat source 12 attached to the wearable layer for applying heat to a region of a user’s body. A blood flow sensor 14 attached to the wearable layer configured to detect a parameter indicative of blood flow and generate a signal thereof. The device may process the signal or transmit the signal to a remote device. The heat source 12 may be an electrical heat source. The blood flow sensor 14 may use plethysmography, acoustic, or thermal sensing. The heat source 12 may apply a pulsating heating pattern. The device may include a temperature sensor.
Patent GB-2569252-A (GB)
Title: Methods of combining the detection of biomolecules into a single assay using fluorescent in situ sequencing
Inventor: GEORGE M CHURCH
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2017-08-31
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods that combine RNA fluorescent in situ sequencing (FISSEQ) with other molecular detection modalities, forming an integrated panomic detection platform. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides systems and methods to prepare a biological sample to preserve the spatial relationships of biomolecules of interest within the biological sample for FISSEQ detection.
Patent GB-2583109-A (GB)
Title: Cellular construction design and method
Inventor: SHAMIR PRAVINCHANDRA BUDHDEO
IPC: E04B2/56
Filed: 2019-04-16
Abstract: A cellular construction method comprising a combination of partition supports 118 and slabs 112 arranged horizontally and vertically. The slabs may be of different thickness according to their position in the structure and may be hollow. The partitions and supports may be formed from reinforced concrete. The partition supports may be of various widths and lengths. The construction method requires less weight of material and reduces the depth and shape of the required for a structure. A cellular structure built using the construction method 110 and a method of retrofitting an existing structure are also claimed.
Patent GB-2575726-A (GB)
Title: Bench-top time of flight mass spectrometer
Inventor: Ruth Wamsley
IPC: H01J49/24
Filed: 2019-05-31
Abstract: A control system assesses an operational state of a mass spectrometer and assign a fault to one of three categories when the fault is detected. When the fault is assigned to a first category of faults which may be attempted to be rectified automatically by the mass spectrometer, an attempt may be initiated to automatically rectify the fault. When the fault is assigned to a second category of faults which may be attempted to be rectified by the user, information relating to the fault may be displayed including steps to be taken by the user to attempt to rectify the fault. When the fault is assigned to a third category of faults which may only be attempted to be rectified by a service engineer, information relating to the fault may be displayed with an indication that the user should call a service engineer. A method of performing a start-up routine automatically upon switching on the mass spectrometer and a method of using a backing pressure measurement to determine the existence of a fault in relation to an atmospheric pressure interface are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2584467-A (GB)
Title: Loom of electrical conductors
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: D03D1/00
Filed: 2019-06-05
Abstract: A loom of electrical conductors is with warp 101 and weft 301 yarns, with electrical wires 201 parallel to the warp an comprising a conductive core 202 surrounded by insulating material 203. Each electrical wire has a diameter larger than the warp diameters. Weft yarns are woven between the warp yarns with a first proportion 302 establishing a weave exclusively with warp yarns and second proportion 303 establishing a weave with warp yarns and the wires, the first proportion larger than the second. The insulating material may be a rubber silicone material. The core diameter may be one third the wire diameter. The loom may be a first layer further comprising a second layer over the conductors, stitching attaching first and second layers along a first edge and second stitching along a second edge. First and second stitching may comprise first and second gaps, where the gaps may align to provide anchoring locations for receiving additional anchoring materials. The loom may be connected to externally emerging peripheral-device connectors for connecting peripheral devices to and item of clothing. Also claimed is a method of weaving the loom.
Patent GB-2573430-A (GB)
Title: Incremental time lapse detection of corrosion in well casings
Inventor: BURKAY DONDERICI
IPC: G01N17/00
Filed: 2017-02-22
Abstract: Apparatus and methods to investigate a multiple nested conductive pipe structure can be implemented in a variety of applications. A pipe characterization tool obtains first measurements of multiple nested conductive pipes at a first time subsequent to placement of at least one of the multiple nested conductive pipes in a wellbore, and at a second time subsequent to the first time. Processing circuitry calculates a thickness change of the multiple nested conductive pipes between the first time and the second time and predicts future thickness based on this thickness change. Well treatment decisions can be made based on predicted future thickness. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
Patent GB-2580726-A (GB)
Title: Underwater detection apparatus and underwater detection method
Inventor: AKIRA OKUNISHI
IPC: G01S15/96
Filed: 2019-07-10
Abstract: An underwater detection apparatus for detection of mobile targets, such as schools or shoals of fish, as well as targets such as trawling equipment, nets and otter boards, which have zero velocity relative to a fishing boat that tows them. The apparatus includes a transmitter and a receiver, which receives reflected transmission waves and generates a reception signal. A Doppler shift module calculates the frequency shift of the reflected wave relative to the transmission wave. A first signal processor retrieves an echo signal from the reception signal based on the frequency shift amount. A second signal processor retrieves an echo signal independently of the doppler shift. An image signal generation module (14) that creates a target echo image of static and mobile targets based on doppler corrected and non-corrected signals respectively.
Patent GB-2573938-A (GB)
Title: Expandable elastomeric sealing layer for a rigid sealing device
Inventor: STEPHEN M GRECI
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2018-04-23
Abstract: Included are wellbore sealing systems and methods of use. An example wellbore sealing system comprises a rigid sealing device capable of expansion and having an exterior having holes disposed therethrough; and an expandable sealing layer disposed around the rigid sealing device. The expandable sealing layer comprises an elastomeric layer and a reinforcing layer.
Patent GB-2588093-A (GB)
Title: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner appliance
Inventor: Aaron Yii How Teo
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2019-10-02
Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaning appliance comprises a housing 12, a front agitator 14 supported for rotation relative to the housing in a first rotational direction, a rear agitator 16 supported for rotation relative to the housing in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction so that the agitator contra-rotate, a suction chamber 26 located between the front agitator and the rear agitator and a baffle 52 located within the suction chamber, wherein the suction chamber comprises a suction port 40 located above the baffle and during use the baffle guides air towards the suction port. The baffle is preferably disposed on a baffle plate (42, fig 2) that is detachably connected to the housing and located at the bottom of the suction chamber. The baffle plate may at least partially define a front suction inlet 46 located between the baffle plate and the front agitator and a rear suction inlet 50 located between the baffle plate and the rear agitator.
Patent GB-2578393-A (GB)
Title: Broadband arbitrary wavelength multichannel laser source
Inventor: AARON JOHN ZILKIE
IPC: H01S5/40
Filed: 2018-06-14
Abstract: A multi- channel laser source, including: a bus waveguide coupled, at an output end of the bus waveguide, to an output of the multi-channel laser source; a first semiconductor optical amplifier; a first back mirror; a first wavelength-dependent coupler, having a first resonant wavelength, on the bus waveguide; a second semiconductor optical amplifier; a second back mirror; and a second wavelength-dependent coupler, on the bus waveguide, having a second resonant wavelength, different from the first resonant wavelength. In some embodiments the first semiconductor optical amplifier is coupled to the bus waveguide by the first wavelength-dependent coupler, which is nearer to the output end of the bus waveguide than the second wavelength-dependent coupler, the second semiconductor optical amplifier is coupled to the bus waveguide by the second wavelength-dependent coupler, and the first wavelength-dependent coupler is configured to transmit light, at the second resonant wavelength, along the bus waveguide.
Patent GB-2591772-A (GB)
Title: Asset maintenance management system and method
Inventor: SALAH AL DILIMI
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2020-02-06
Abstract: An asset maintenance management system and method 50 comprises collecting 52 inspection data of an asset from an inspector device by means of at least one processor and determining 54 the health status of the asset. The collected inspection data of may include information of the asset, a location of the asset in a facility, a rating of the condition of the asset, wherein the rating of the condition of the asset is arranged to indicate whether or not the asset has a deficiency and the extent of the deficiency, photographs of the asset with or without the deficiency, a recommended maintenance action to cure the deficiency, and a criticality rating of the condition of the asset. The method may also include providing a list of recommended maintenance actions for selection by an inspector. The recommendation may be stored in a database for alerting another inspector or maintenance staff about the type of maintenance remedy that is recommended for the asset.
Patent GB-2593859-A (GB)
Title: Self supplied gate driver
Inventor: CHRISTIAN JAMES TESKE
IPC: H03K17/72
Filed: 2020-02-10
Abstract: A self-supplied thyristor gate driver circuit includes a thyristor 20, a driver unit 18 for turning ON the thyristor, a rechargeable energy storage device, e.g. capacitor 12, and an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) 1. The thyristor is connected at its anode 21 to a voltage source 25, at its cathode 19 to a load terminal and at its gate 23 to the driver unit. The driver unit includes a power lead 24 for receiving power for the driver; both the storage device and emitter 26 of the IGBT are connected to the power lead. The IGBT gate 27 is connected to a further voltage source and its collector 28 is coupled via an impedance 4 to the thyristor anode; when a positive voltage is applied across the thyristor anode and cathode, power from the voltage source is provided to the driver unit and may charge capacitor 12. The further voltage source may include a constant current source 6 and a voltage regulating diode, e.g. Zener diode 8, coupled in series to the thyristor anode. Alternative circuits may include driving an IGBT, MOSFET, electromechanical switch or gas discharge switch instead of the thyristor or using a MOSFET or BJT instead of the IGBT. The circuit may be used in applications where reduced cost, complexity and component space is desirable.
Patent GB-2592665-A (GB)
Title: Smart monitoring apparatus for spine position
Inventor: EOIN EVERARD
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2020-03-06
Abstract: Apparatus 10 to monitor and alert the wearer to poor posture and an extended or flexed position of the spine. The apparatus comprises a main body such as a belt 1 secured to the waist and alongside the spine of the wearer by a locking mechanism, and an electronic unit 2. The electronic unit has a plurality of sensors to monitor movement of the spine, and an electronic control module to determine poor spinal position and notify the wearer via vibration 3 and/or Bluetooth (RTM). The sensors may include a flex sensor, strain sensor or any other position or displacement sensor. The control module may send an alert via Bluetooth (RTM) to a smart device such as a smart phone or wearable smart device. The apparatus may allow calibration of a neutral or normal spine position, and may allow a delay in vibration using a digital application (app) within the smart device.
Patent GB-2584007-A (GB)
Title: An inflatable deflector for reentry access into a lateral wellbore
Inventor: MARK CHRISTOPHER GLASER
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2017-11-13
Abstract: A tool, system, and method for reentry access into a lateral wellbore. The tool, utilized in the system and the method, can include a body with an internal flow passage, an inflatable bladder disposed along an exterior portion of the body, and a flow restrictor that can partially restrict fluid flow through the internal flow passage and create a pressure differential across the tool when fluid pressure rises at an inlet of the internal flow passage. The pressure differential can cause inflation of the inflatable bladder and a surface of the inflatable bladder can be extended radially outward from the body in response to the inflation, where the extended surface can push the tool away from a wall of a main wellbore toward an opposite wall of the main wellbore and divert the tool into a lateral wellbore.
Patent GB-2582716-A (GB)
Title: Container for potted plants
Inventor: MACIEJ BIALEK
IPC: B65D85/52
Filed: 2020-05-18
Abstract: A container 100 for a potted plant having a pot and a plant rooted therein. The container comprises a first hollow elongate part 102 having a first end portion 108 and a second end portion 106. The second end portion 106 of the first hollow elongate part 102 comprises a stepped configuration constituting an outer-lip 112 and an inner-lip 113. A first cap 110 is configured to be arranged on the first end portion 108 of the first hollow elongate part 102. The container further comprises a second hollow elongate part 104 having a first end portion 114 and a second end portion 116. The first end portion 114 of the second hollow elongate part 104 is configured to be slidably received by the stepped configuration to allow the first end portion 114 to rest on the outer-lip 112. The container has a second cap 118 configured to be arranged on the second end portion 116 of the second hollow elongate part 104.
Patent GB-2593943-A (GB)
Title: Power source and method for providing an activating current
Inventor: ROGER BURKETT
IPC: H02H3/05
Filed: 2020-06-02
Abstract: A power source 10 comprises an input terminal 14, a charging circuit 15 having an input 22 coupled to the input terminal 14 of the power source 10, a capacitor 16 having a first electrode coupled to an output 20 of the charging circuit 15, an electronic switching circuit 31, a discharge protection circuit 50, a control switch 32 and a disconnecting device 11. An input 38 of the electronic switching circuit 31 is coupled to the first electrode of the capacitor 16. The control switch 32 includes a first terminal 33 which is coupled via the discharge protection circuit 50 to the input terminal 14 of the power source 10 and is coupled to an output of the electronic switching circuit 31. The disconnecting device 11 comprises a first terminal 36 coupled to a second terminal 34 of the control switch 32. The power source 10 may be in an automotive application, for example an electric vehicle (EV).
Patent GB-2595925-A (GB)
Title: Air flow control apparatus
Inventor: Enric Soro Juan
IPC: H02K9/06
Filed: 2020-06-12
Abstract: A rotor end member 20-1 for conveying air through a rotor 3 of an electric machine 1. The end member comprising at least one air inlet aperture 23-n for conveyance of air into one or more first rotor aperture (fig 3, 12-n) formed in a radially inner section EM1 of the rotor, and at least one air outlet aperture (fig 5, 30-n) for discharging air from rotor apertures (fig 3, 13A-C) formed in a radially outer section EM2. The member may comprise first 26-1 and second 27-1 flow guides directing and drawing air respectively into the inlet apertures, the guides comprising a surface facing in a circumferential direction with an acute angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the air inlet aperture. Each inlet aperture may be formed in a recessed section of the rotor end member. An annular wall may be disposed between the inlet and outlet aperture, where outlet aperture is disposed radially outwardly of inlet aperture. The end member may comprise a projection to generate low pressure for drawing air through the air outlet apertures. First and second members may be located at opposite ends of the rotor that co-operate with corresponding rotor apertures, communication channels and a centrifugal fan to circulate the air flow. The electric machine may be used in a vehicle.
Patent GB-2584211-A (GB)
Title: Selective modulation of protein-protein interactions
Inventor: CHARLY CHAHWAN
IPC: C12N15/81
Filed: 2018-11-15
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to identify peptides and small molecule moieties that are able to modulate protein-protein interactions (PPIs). Some moieties can disrupt specific PPIs within a complex, or disrupt variant-specific PPIs. Some moieties can alternatively bridge between two proteins in a protein-specific or a variant-specific manner. The methods described enable generation of compounds able to modulate PPI networks within cells with implications for drug development for pathological conditions.
Patent GB-2601379-A (GB)
Title: Controllable pitch propeller
Inventor: DAVID ALEXANDER DUNCAN
IPC: B64C11/30
Filed: 2020-11-30
Abstract: A propeller shaft (1, Fig 1) is rotatable about a longitudinal axis 1A and a hub (2, Fig 1) is mounted on the propeller shaft with propeller blades 4 projecting radially from the hub. Each propeller blade has a blade base 7 which includes a drum 9. A ring bearing 8 mounts the blade base to the hub such that the propeller blade is rotatable about a radial axis (4A, Fig 3). A cable or other flexible drive element 13 is looped around each drum and attached thereto by a bolt 14. Opposite ends (13a, 13b, Fig 3) of the cable are attached to opposite ends of a pitch change rod 12 which extends transverse to the radial axis. In one embodiment a control member 11 may extend within the propeller shaft to reciprocally move the pitch change rods and thereby change the pitch angle of the propeller blades. In another embodiment the pitch change rods may be moved by a hydraulic cylinder within the propeller hub.