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Patent GB-2505849-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring of conduits
Inventor: MINTO CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F17D5/00
Filed: 2012-06-20
Abstract: This application relates to methods and apparatus for monitoring of conduits, especially oil or gas pipelines, as an object such as pipeline pig moves within the conduit. The method comprises monitoring at least part of a conduit(206) using a fibre optic(202) distributed acoustic sensor (204) as the object (208) passes along the conduit. The acoustic signals detected from at least one sensing location (203) as the object moves along the conduit are analysed so as to discriminate acoustic signals received at said sensing location from different locations. The method allows the contributions to the acoustic signal at a given sensing portion from different locations to be separately identified, and can allow the detection of the location of acoustic sources along the conduit even if the source is outside the section of conduit which is monitored. The method provides a method of leak detection that can extend the monitoring of the pipeline beyond the location of the optical fibre.
Patent GB-2516743-A (GB)
Title: Optical device, control method therefor, and storage medium storing control program therefor
Inventor: NARITA YU
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2014-05-28
Abstract: An optical device, such as a camera, includes first and second shake correction units 102, 103 for optically correcting image blur based on shake amount that is detected by a shake detection unit, 107. The second shake correction unit, 103, has different image blur correction effect from the first shake correction unit, 102. The optical device has a mode in which shake correction is performed using the first shake correction unit without using the second shake correction unit. The first shake correction unit may distort the image less for a given correction angle than the second shake correction unit and the image blur correction effect of the second shake correction unit may be higher than that of the first shake correction unit. When an image quality priority mode is selected (e.g. when photographing faces or when the camera is attached to a tripod) the first image correction unit alone may be used. When an image blur correction effect priority mode is selected (e.g. when photographing fast moving objects) the second image correction unit alone may be used. In a further mode both image correction units may be used.
Patent GB-2513754-A (GB)
Title: Angular downstream guide vane sector with vibration damping by means of a wedge for a turbine engine compressor
Inventor: CLOAREC YVON
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a downstream guide vane sector (16) with vibration damping by means of a wedge for a turbine engine compressor, comprising an inner shroud (20), an outer shroud (22), at least one blade (24), a casing element (36) at least partially mounted around one of the shrouds and having an open groove (42) opposite an axial end of the corresponding shroud, an attached wedge element (44) arranged between the casing element and the corresponding shroud, the wedge having a first surface (46) which is to engage with a bearing surface (22a) of the axial end of the corresponding shroud, and a second surface (48) which is inclined relative to the first surface and which is to engage with a corresponding inclined surface (50) of the groove of the casing element, and a means (52) for exerting an axial force on the wedge such that the first surface thereof remains engaged with the bearing surface, and the second surface thereof remains engaged with the inclined surface of the groove of the casing element.
Patent GB-2515212-A (GB)
Title: Method for processing cacao composition using alkaline electrolytic water
Inventor: AN YOUNG-IL
IPC: A23G1/02
Filed: 2013-03-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing a cacao composition using alkaline electrolytic water. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for processing a cacao composition using alkaline electrolytic water that is characterized in that a cacao composition, which has an excellent flavor, aroma, and color and which is harmless to the human body can be processed using alkaline electrolytic water prepared through an electrolysis method, which is different from conventional methods using a chemical compound, and the present invention can reduce manufacturing costs by readily regulating the pH of alkaline electrolytic water to thereby increase the efficiency of process control.
Patent GB-2531050-A (GB)
Title: Boot lid
Inventor: Steve Crowe
IPC: E05F15/611
Filed: 2014-10-09
Abstract: An automobile 100 boot lid 110 comprises a centrally mounted drive mechanism 130, which is operable to open and close the boot lid. The drive mechanism is preferably mounted in the central third of the boot and more preferably mounted along the centre of mass. The drive mechanism may be a single telescopic actuator, such as a spindle drive, although two actuators may also be used. The actuator may be electrically powered, hydraulic or pneumatic and preferably has a telescopic tubular portion 290 which extends from a tubular sleeve 300. The drive mechanism preferably has a cover 140 which forms part of the interior trim. The drive mechanism may be pivotally connected to mounting brackets 170 & 210. An automobile comprising such a boot lid is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2530586-A (GB)
Title: Managing communication resources
Inventor: FROST TIM
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2014-10-30
Abstract: Managing communication resources within a cellular network (e.g. LTE) by receiving from a base station 20 information indicating the load of the base station; determining groups of user equipment, UEs 10, engaged in a group call (e.g. MBMS group call) in a first mode of operation to be migrated to a second mode of operation based on the load; and sending a message indicating that the determined groups of UEs 10 are to migrate. The UEs may be migrated from multicast to unicast operation if MBMS resource utilization is above a first threshold, preferably using MBMS resources configured for multicast if no UEs in multicast mode are using the resource. Alternatively, they may be migrated from unicast to multicast if utilization is above a second threshold. A time indicator may be provided to synchronise the migration, preferably by joining an IP multicast user plane data distribution group in order to receive SYNC packets.
Patent GB-2535764-A (GB)
Title: Structural cross-member
Inventor: NICHOLAS GWINNUTT
IPC: B62D25/14
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A structural cross-member 1 spans between opposing sides 2a, 2b of a vehicle interior, and comprises integrated air ducts (13, 14, 15, 16, Figure 4B) for the supply of air to the interior of a vehicle, typically with a coupling to a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) unit 8. Cross-member 1 may be monolithic or integrally formed and may comprise carbon-fibre reinforced plastic. Outlets 3a, 3b may be provided to at ends of duct 1 to provide air to side windows, while outlets 4a, 4b, typically at ends of tubular portions 5a, 5b providing a steering column support structure, may provide air to vents in A-pillars and outlets 7a, 7b may provide air for demisting a windscreen.
Patent GB-2536443-A (GB)
Title: A device for isolating a digit
Inventor: STEFFEN VINK
IPC: A61F5/058
Filed: 2015-03-17
Abstract: The present application relates to a device for isolating a digit, such as a finger or toe, from adjacent remaining digits to enable radiological examination of said isolated digit. The device comprises a rigid frame member 2 which includes a first wall portion 3 positionable between said digit to be isolated and said remaining digits, such that one of said digit to be isolated or said remaining digits are received within the frame member. The rigid frame member also includes a second wall portion 4 which is positioned relative to said first wall portion to enable a user to apply pressure to said second wall portion to urge said first wall portion and said remaining digits in contact with said first wall portion away from the digit to be isolated. In embodiments, the rigid frame member may be substantially U or L shaped.
Patent GB-2537813-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for threading an intermediate transfer member of a printing system
Inventor: AHARON SHMAISER
IPC: G03G15/16
Filed: 2015-04-14
Abstract: A printing system comprises: an intermediate transfer member in the form of an endless belt formed from an elongate strip 18; two endless drive members 50, each located alongside a respective edge of the strip18; the endless drive members 50 are driven in synchronism with one another; each drive member includes a gripper to engage a leading end of the strip 18 from which the intermediate transfer member is to be formed; the strip is threaded through the printing system by the drive members 50 pulling it from its leading end. The drive members 50 are preferably chains or toothed timing belts; the printing system may include guide channels which receive formations 30 formed on the edges of the intermediate transfer member. A method of installing an intermediate transfer member and a strip suitable for use as an intermediate transfer member are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2538280-A (GB)
Title: Box cutter structure
Inventor: YIN-HAN HUANG
IPC: B26B1/08
Filed: 2015-05-14
Abstract: A box cutter structure having a shell (10, fig 1) and a blade carrier (20, fig 3) slidably disposed in the shell. A pushing assembly (30, fig 1), disposed on the shell, is movable from a locking position to a releasing position. In the locking position, a blocking portion 32 of the pushing assembly is prevented from moving by a restrictive portion 12 on the shell. In the releasing position the blocking portion is free to move, such that a pushing portion 31 of the pushing assembly engages part of the blade carrier and slides the blade out of the blade projecting end 11 of the shell. The blocking member may be attached to a pressing member 34 on the pushing assembly, whereas the pushing member may be attached to a carrying body 33 on the pushing assembly. Alternatively the pressing member may contain both the pushing and blocking portions. An elastic member 50 may bias the blade into its withdrawn configuration inside the shell.
Patent GB-2527664-A (GB)
Title: Well flow control with acid actuator
Inventor: HOLDERMAN LUKE WILLIAM
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A well production device includes a production tubing with a fluid passage between the exterior of the tubing and a center bore of the tubing. A fluid barrier is provided sealing the fluid passage. The device has a chamber comprising a dissolving fluid adapted to dissolve the fluid barrier when in contact with the fluid barrier and an actuator configured to release the dissolving fluid into contact with the fluid barrier in response to a signal.
Patent GB-2529517-A (GB)
Title: Method For Preparing A Three-Dimensional Article
Inventor: OSBORNE GEMMA
IPC: C09D133/08
Filed: 2015-06-19
Abstract: A method for preparing a printed article having a desired three-dimensional shape the method comprises the steps of applying a curable composition 3b to selected areas of a printed sheet 1b; curing the curable composition 3b present on the printed sheet 1b, thereby providing a laminate comprising the printed sheet 1b and a discontinuous layer of cured composition 3b; and forming the laminate into a desired three-dimensional shape. The laminate may be formed into a three dimensional shape using a mold (4, Fig.2). There is also provided a substantially colourless curable composition comprising (a) 5 to 50 wt% of cycloaliphatic compound(s) comprising one ethylenically unsaturated group; (b) 10 to 60 wt% of compound(s) comprising two ethylenically unsaturated groups; and (c) 0 to 10 wt% of compound(s) comprising three or more ethylenically unsaturated groups. Component (a) may comprise at least two cycloaliphatic compound(s) comprising one ethylenically unsaturated group and may comprise isobornyl acrylate.
Patent GB-2539655-A (GB)
Title: Composite bath tub and method of manufacture
Inventor: JOHN NICHOLS
IPC: B29C43/20
Filed: 2015-06-21
Abstract: A composite bath tub 100 has upper and lower member 110, 120 of plastics material that together form an outer shell, and an inner core of filler within the shell. The inner core has a substantially uniform thickness. The filler may comprise a resin material that exhibits shear thinning and has a viscosity that allows the resin to flow between the upper and lower members without forming voids. The tub may include strengthening ribs, a plug hole and leg sockets. The upper and lower members may be formed from an acrylic material such as ABS. The filler material may be a composite formed from a polymer resin, a catalyser and one or more particulates such as limestone. A method of manufacturing a bath tub, including the steps of compressing and displacing the filler material between the upper and lower members and allowing it to cure, is also claimed.
Patent GB-2541182-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft part assembly
Inventor: ANDREW JOHN KIRKHAM
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2015-08-05
Abstract: A method of producing part of an aircraft 2 comprises providing a frame 4 having a first surface 10, a second surface 12, and one or more side edges 14 between the first and second surfaces. The frame 4 is mounted to a first tool 20. The first tool 20 comprises a support surface 22 that contacts the second surface 12 of the frame 4 to oppose movement of the frame 4. While the frame 4 is mounted to the first tool 20 the first surface 10 is machined to form attachment features. The machined frame 4 is then attached to a second tool (30, fig 5) which contacts with the frame 4 at only the one or more side edges 14. While the frame 4 is mounted to the second tool, aircraft panels 6, 8 are attached to the first and second surfaces 10, 12, using the attachment features to form an outer skin.
Patent GB-2541935-A (GB)
Title: Insecticide/miticide composition
Inventor: Owen Thomas Jones
IPC: A01P7/04
Filed: 2015-09-07
Abstract: The present proposals relates to an insecticide or miticide composition comprising a fatty acid/amino acid salt. The fatty acid component comprises one or more unsaturated fatty acids having from 14 to 22 carbon atoms, and one or more saturated fatty acids having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms; wherein the one or more saturated fatty acids having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms forms at least 15 wt% of the fatty acid component. Furthermore the weight ratio of unsaturated fatty acids having from 14 to 22 carbon atoms to saturated fatty acids having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms is at least 1. Also claimed is the use of the of the composition as an insecticide or miticide, and a method of killing insects and/or mites on a plant by treating the plant with the composition. The composition demonstrates low phytotoxitcity even at relatively high concentrations combined with highly effective insecticidal and miticidal activity.
Patent GB-2537700-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for transmitting data through an aggregated connection
Inventor: PATRICK HO WAI SUNG
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 2014-12-24
Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for transmitting data packets from a first communications router to a second communications router through an aggregated connection comprising a plurality of tunnels. The first communications router receives a first data packet belonging to a data session from a first host. The first communications router then transmits the first data packet to the second communications router and stores the first data packet in a local storage medium. The first communications router determines whether an error correction mode is activated. If an error correction mode is activated, the first communications router retransmits the first data packet and also transmits an error correction packet corresponding to the first data packet.
Patent GB-2537442-A (GB)
Title: Molecular and bioinformatics methods for direct sequencing
Inventor: ANDREW MILLAR
IPC: G16B10/00
Filed: 2015-10-23
Abstract: A method for preparing and isolating nucleic acids from a sample comprising: contacting the sample with a chaotropic agent and subjecting the sample to lysis; and optionally, contacting the sample with activated charcoal either before, during or after the lysis step. Additional purification steps involve guanidine salts, isopropanol, detergents and mechanical lysis. Ideally the resultant DNA or RNA sample may be stored at an ambient (room?) temperature for several weeks. Ideally the sample comprises 16S ribosomal RNA. Also disclosed are the preparation of an isolated biological sample containing at least one DNA or RNA using a chaotropic agent and silicon dioxide, methods for separating SSU rRNA and reverse transcribing it, a method of sequencing and sequencing data classification by data analysis, a computer implemented method of sequencing data analysis. Various permutations of the extraction, sequencing and data analysis methods are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2547630-A (GB)
Title: Safe calls controllers
Inventor: ROLAND IMAD
IPC: H04W48/04
Filed: 2016-01-03
Abstract: A device 1 to control or limit the functions of mobile communications devices if they are deemed to be in the location of the driver of a vehicle. The device is a planar directional antenna mounted in a vehicle. The antenna has a rotating motor, and creates a revolving planar barrier 2. When a handheld communication device such as a mobile phone passes through the barrier, the operating mode of the communication device is automatically changed. The mobile device may be switched to a hibernate mode, or functions may be disabled. The device has a sensor which detects if the vehicle is moving, and disables functions of the communication device accordingly. The communication device will change back to normal function after a defined time delay, if the planar barrier is no longer active.In a second embodiment two stationary devices are situated in diagonal alignment on the drivers seat, each with two non-rotating planar barriers, creating a rectangular zone. A mobile communication device is switched from normal function to hibernating mode when it passes through a first barrier, and returns to normal function if it passes through a second barrier, or the same barrier a second time.
Patent GB-2541963-A (GB)
Title: Sprinkling device
Inventor: PIN-HSIEN YU
IPC: B05B15/06
Filed: 2016-02-01
Abstract: A sprinkling device includes a grip, a rotary seat mounted and sealed onto the grip and a sprinkling head mounted and sealed onto the rotary seat. The sprinkler head and rotary seat connected to allow relative rotation. The sprinkling device is useable as a spray gun when the axis of the sprinkling head is co-axial or parallel to that of the rotary seat. The sprinkling device is used as a sprinkler when the axes of the sprinkling head and the rotary seat form an angle, wherein the grip is used as a platform for the device to rest on the floor and spray water upwards. The connection between the rotary head and sprinkler head is angled such that rotation also causes the axis of each to move from being co-axial or parallel to being angled or perpendicular.
Patent GB-2547008-A (GB)
Title: Balancing of axial thrust forces within a gas turbine engine
Inventor: DAVID ANTHONY EDWARDS
IPC: F16C39/04
Filed: 2016-02-04
Abstract: The thrust balancing mechanism balances loads on a rotor thrust bearing 3. The mechanism includes a piston 6 axially mounted to a stationary structure 2 about a centre axis in alignment with a rotating shaft 1. The shaft carries the rotor thrust bearing and one or more hydrodynamic thrust bearings 8. The hydrodynamic bearing is mounted between the piston and the rotor bearing. The piston is pressurised so as to impart to the rotor bearing, via the hydrodynamic bearing, an axial load which counters an axial load imparted to the thrust bearing by the rotating shaft. The mechanism may include an annular plate 4 such that a load is transmitted to the plate via the hydrodynamic bearing. The piston may be hydraulically operated via engine oil by being connected to an engine oil feed system. Also claimed is a gas turbine engine with the mechanism.
Patent GB-2548409-A (GB)
Title: Table leg
Inventor: ADAM CHALLENOR
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2016-03-18
Abstract: A table leg 1 comprising a connector 4 for pivoting engagement with a seat pivoting between first and second leg positions. Securing means 5 restrict table leg movement relative to the seat, allowing and preventing removal of the table leg from the seat when the table leg is in the first (e.g. maintenance leg position, figure 3E) and second (e.g. in-use, figure 3F) leg position respectively. Preferably the connector can be slid or pulled out of engagement in the maintenance position. The table leg may support a table top (3, figure 4B), stowable upright against the rear of an aircraft seat, and comprise protrusions (6) for preventing movement between the leg positions via abutment with the seat (2, figure 2A) or the seat back (7). Preferably, movement into the first leg position is permitted when the seat back is tilted forward, but prevented when it is upright. Securing means 5 may comprise a curved channel with flared entrance 13 in a rearward leg edge 14. Securing means and connector may receiving a bar, protrusion or pivot pin 8, 11 of seat 2 or seat frame 9.
Patent GB-2552984-A (GB)
Title: A control interface
Inventor: MARCUS HOGGARTH
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 2016-08-17
Abstract: An ultrasonic haptic control system for a motor vehicle comprises: a steering wheel assembly 60; and a plurality of ultrasound emitters (Fig.2, 42) associated with the steering wheel 62, the ultrasound emitters configured to focus ultrasound waves within a central region about which the steering wheel circumferentially extends and/or radially outside of and adjacent to the steering wheel. The focused ultrasound waves are configured to form one or more haptic control surfaces, providing tactile interfaces with which the occupants fingers or hand may interact. The ultrasound emitters may be located on a trim portion 100 of the vehicle or on a separate ring portion (Fig.3, 320) offset from the central axis 64 of the steering wheel. A camera (Fig.2, 46) may detect the hand or fingers of the occupant and the haptic control surfaces may only be provided when the hand or fingers are within a threshold distance of the location of the surfaces. A holographic projector (Fig.7, 600) may also be provided to produce a holographic image within or adjacent to the steering wheel. A method of operating the system is also provided.
Patent GB-2553581-A (GB)
Title: Building component formation
Inventor: Thorp Precast Limited
IPC: E04G9/10
Filed: 2016-09-13
Abstract: Apparatus 10 usable in forming a building component, such as a panel of a settable material e.g. concrete, with a plurality of facing members 24 which can be bricks, stone or tiles in order to give the appearance of a conventional brick, stone or tiled wall. The apparatus comprises a base member 12 which can be in the form of a steel plate with a regular array of through holes (14, figure 2). Holes (14, figure 2) may be rectangular or in the form of a slot. Circular mould mounting holes (16, figure 2) may be provided in the base member. The apparatus also includes clip members 26 with a body that can engage with the mounting holes (14, figure 2) and preferably a resilient curved head which contacts a surface of the facing member to hold it in position during casting of the concrete. After setting, the base member can be removed by breaking the clip. A sealing member can also be provided to prevent settable material from passing between the facing members.