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Patent GB-2535270-A (GB)
Title: Round heat exchanger
Inventor: GERALD P DYER
IPC: F28D9/00
Filed: 2015-11-06
Abstract: A heat exchanger 100 comprises first and second fluid inlets 106, 110 and first and second fluid outlets 108, 112. A first fluid laminate 208 defines a first fluid cavity in communication with and downstream from first inlet 106. A second fluid laminate 210 positioned adjacent to and in contact with the first fluid laminate 208 defines a second fluid cavity in communication with and downstream from second inlet 110. The first and second fluid laminates 208, 210 define a portion of a cylinder and heat is transferred between the first and second fluids via the first 208 and second fluid laminates 210. The first fluid may be fuel and the second fluid oil. The heat exchanger 100 may have a first end plate 102 defining the first inlet 106 and second outlet 112 and a second end plate 104 defining first outlet 108 and second inlet 110. First 214 and second 212 annulus plates may define first fluid annulus 218 and second fluid annulus 216. The heat exchanger 100 may have first 220 and second 222 axial fluid channels and is particularly suitable for use in an aircraft.
Patent GB-2544816-A (GB)
Title: An animal feeder
Inventor: DANIEL MICHAEL CARROLL
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 2015-11-30
Abstract: An animal feeder for dispensing forage and concentrate feed comprises two compartments; a first compartment contains forage; and a second compartment has a plurality of pivotally mounted containers 17 that contain concentrate feed, where both compartments have a gap at the base to allow an animal to access the food. A weight 13 is placed upon the forage, and is connected via a pulley system 15, 16 to a counterweight 17 in the second compartment. In use, as the forage is eaten by foraging animals, the weight drops under gravity and in doing so raises the counterweight in the second compartment, as the counterweight is raised the counterweight tips over the containers and empties the feed at intervals. Preferably the dominant weight may be raised by a winch suspended from the roof of the feeder and the containers are reset to a horizontal position when the counterweight is lowered. The feeder may have a plurality of water sprinklers in the first compartment to moisten the hay, and each compartment may have a removable tray inserted into the bottom of the compartments to collect dust, and/or excess water. The animal feeder may also be transportable.
Patent GB-2536095-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium casting alloy with improved high-temperature performance
Inventor: BRADLY L HOHENSTEIN
IPC: C22C21/16
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: An aluminum alloy includes, in weight percent, 0.1-0.25 Si, 0.10 max Fe, 2.0-3.4 Cu, 0.9-1.2 Ni, 1.3-1.8 Mg, 0.25 max Ti, and one or more dispersoid forming elements, the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The alloy is suitable for casting, and may be formed into a cast alloy product. Additionally, the alloy exhibits excellent high temperature mechanical properties, particularly high temperature fatigue strength, as well as good corrosion resistance.
Patent GB-2546306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mild hybrid vehicles
Inventor: ASHISH NAIDU
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2016-01-15
Abstract: A system is provided for controlling a mild hybrid vehicle comprising an engine and an e-machine or electric motor and an air conditioning system comprising a compressor. The system is configured to define a transitional period 10/12 following a step change in demand on the compressor. The system is further configured to deploy the e-machine to mask the step change from the engine. The step change may be an increase in demand 10 which is masked by the e-machine as a motor to provide additional torque. The step change can also be a decrease in demand 12 in which the e-machine is operated as a generator to divert or harvest un-required torque. The transitional period is about 2 seconds. The step change can be from zero to maximum torque and during the transitional period the engine and e-machine are operated simultaneously. The rate of change of torque provided by the engine is constant throughout the transitional period and the rate of change of torque provided by the e-machine may be in a constant or step wise manner through the transitional period.
Patent GB-2550149-A (GB)
Title: A cylinder for pressurised liquefied gas and a method of calculating the liquid level
Inventor: BAYERL WILHEL HERR
IPC: G01F23/292
Filed: 2016-05-10
Abstract: A method of calculating the liquid level in a cylinder 1 filled with pressurised liquefied gas. An upper portion of the cylinder contains vaporised gas G, and the lower portion contains vaporisable liquid L. An optical fibre 5 is provided in the cylinder which has a free end 10 at a known location within the cylinder. Light is radiated along the fibre and the light reflected back along the fibre is detected. The detected signal is compared with a reference value to determine whether the end of the fibre is within the vaporised gas or the vaporisable liquid. A signal representative of the depth of the liquid is outputted depending on whether the fibre ends is determined to be within the vaporisable liquid. Preferably there at least two optical fibres 5-9 provided in the cylinder wherein the free ends 10-14 of the optical fibres are positioned at different depths in the cylinder.
Patent GB-2550182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to lighting units
Inventor: PETER RICHARD LEAK
IPC: F21V7/00
Filed: 2016-05-11
Abstract: A lighting unit device (and a means of assembling) comprising a substrate 2 with a reflective surface which may comprise aluminum and further comprises at least one channel section 4, a major and minor fluorescent light (FL) source, which may be a cold cathode FL or compact FL, within said channel section 4 with both light sources disposed in a corresponding major 6 and minor 8 groove wherein the light sources are at least partially separated by a reflector or opaque projection 10 (Figure 2A). The lighting unit may comprise one or more helical or annular channel sections 4. The channel sections 4 may comprise vertical side walls 12 which are shared with adjacent channel sections 4. The minor groove 8 may be formed above and to one side of the major groove 6. Each channel section 4 may have a target plane aperture width of 20-30mm or 9-11mm.
Patent GB-2553524-A (GB)
Title: Wing tip device
Inventor: WILLIAM TULLOCH
IPC: G09F21/10
Filed: 2016-09-06
Abstract: A wing tip device 300 comprises an upwardly extending element 302 and a downwardly extending wing-like element 304 connected at an intersection; and a lighting element 316 on the downwardly extending element which operates as a wingtip logo light to illuminate at least a portion of the outboard surface 308 of the upwardly extending wing-like element 302. The lighting element 316 may also radiate light away from the aircraft, either by a lens arrangement (706 figure 7) or by supplying two separate lighting means (602, 604. figure 6)
Patent GB-2553860-A (GB)
Title: Outboard motor transport and mounting system
Inventor: NIGEL YOUNG
IPC: B63H20/36
Filed: 2016-09-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to an outboard motor carrier 1, the carrier comprising a frame 2-4, a retaining element and a stop 14 for preventing movement of the outboard motor, wherein the stop is moveable from a first position to a second position below the first position. The frame may comprise two arms 11 each of which comprises an aperture 12 for receiving the retaining element, said element extending in use between the apertures to secure the outboard motor to the frame. The frame may comprise wheels 8 at the front or rear, said wheels being secured to plates 16a by means of resilient clips. The frame may comprise one or two removable sections such that it may function as a work stand when the sections are removed. A method for mounting an outboard motor onto a boats transom using the carrier, and a kit of parts, are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2543939-A (GB)
Title: Electrically-powered platform pool lift
Inventor: Ben Tiffin
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: Various embodiments include a system that provides assisted access to a pool. The system includes a platform that includes a frame, a deck, and one or more handrails. The deck is attached to the frame and sized to receive a wheelchair. The one or more handrails are attached to at least one of the frame and the deck. The system includes an upright lifting component case. The frame of the platform is substantially perpendicular to the upright lifting component case. The system includes lifting components that are at least partially disposed in the upright lifting component case and attached to the platform. The lifting components are operable to vertically move the frame between a top and a bottom of the upright lifting component case. The system includes an electrical power source operable to provide electrical power to at least a portion of the lifting components.
Patent GB-2546853-A (GB)
Title: Leveling plate and thrust bearing device using the same
Inventor: YUJI KAWAAI
IPC: F16C41/02
Filed: 2016-11-24
Abstract: A levelling plate 60 and thrust bearing device (10 in Figures 1 & 2) are provided. The levelling plate 60 includes a main body 61 and an end protrusion 62, 63. The end protrusion 62, 63 is provided at each end in a longer side direction (L in Figure 5) of the main body 61. The end protrusion 62, 63 protrudes from the main body 61 in a thickness direction T. The end protrusion 62, 63 has an end circumferential surface 621, 631 whose central axis extends in parallel with a shorter side direction (S in Figure 5) of the main body 61. A thrust bearing device (10 in Figure 1 & 2) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2540918-A (GB)
Title: Coatings for a degradable wellbore isolation device
Inventor: ZACHARY W WALTON
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2014-08-25
Abstract: A wellbore isolation device comprising: one or more materials, wherein the one or more materials degrade after contact with a fluid; and a non-metallic coating, wherein the coating covers the one or more materials of the wellbore isolation device, and wherein the coating partially or wholly degrades after contact with a wellbore fluid. A method of removing the wellbore isolation device comprising: degrading the coating via contact with a wellbore fluid; and contacting the portion of the wellbore isolation device with a fluid, wherein the portion of the wellbore isolation device comprises one or more materials that degrade after contact with the fluid.
Patent GB-2542058-A (GB)
Title: Reducing instantaneous wind noise
Inventor: HENRY CHEN
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2015-06-01
Abstract: Wind noise reduction is provided by obtaining a first signal from a first microphone and a contemporaneous second signal from a second microphone. A level of the first signal is compared to a level of the second signal, within a short or substantially instantaneous time frame. If the level of the first signal exceeds the level of the second signal by greater than a predefined difference threshold, a suppression is applied to the first signal.
Patent GB-2555941-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for authenticating a device
Inventor: DANIEL JOHN JONES
IPC: H04W48/16
Filed: 2017-09-19
Abstract: A method for authenticating a device with a wireless access point, including the steps of: transmitting a message to the device for generation of a code in audio from a speaker at the device; processing an audio signal received from the device to extract the code; verifying the code to authenticate the device, at least in part; and in response to the authentication, providing access to network services to the device via the access point, such as internet access. The code is derived from the message, which may include a seed for a pseudo-random number generator, and/or a user interface module configured to generate the audio. The audio may be audible or ultrasonic. The code may be generated by applying a hash function to the MAC address of the device. The message may trigger captive portal functionality.
Patent GB-2561037-A (GB)
Title: MEMS transducer system and associated methods
Inventor: JEAN LASSEUGUETTE
IPC: H04R7/00
Filed: 2017-10-11
Abstract: A system 110, comprising: a MEMS capacitive transducer 112, comprising one or more first capacitive plates coupled to a first node and one or more second capacitive plates coupled to a second node; and test circuitry coupled to the second node to: selectively apply one or more current sources 130, 132 to the second node to charge and discharge the MEMS capacitive transducer and so vary a signal based on a voltage at the second node between an upper and a lower values, determine a parameter that is indicative of a time period of the variation of the signal, and determine a capacitance of the MEMS capacitive transducer based on the parameter. The system may comprise biasing circuitry 116 coupled to the first node, to provide a biasing voltage to the first capacitive plates. Also claims are: a MEMS capacitive transducer system including capacitive circuitry comprising a charge amplifier arranged in a feedback loop comprising a capacitor whose effective capacitance is increased by the gain of the amplifier; and an amplifier circuit for a MEMS capacitive transducer system including a comparator and control circuitry.
Patent GB-2567810-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for determining optimal path for drones
Inventor: PAUL EDMUND BRAMALL
IPC: G08G5/00
Filed: 2017-10-18
Abstract: A path for a drone is optimised within a defined area by creating a route-grid which has a plurality of cells associated with the area, obtaining a preference factor for each cell by analysing parameters associated with each cell, defining start and end coordinates for the drone in the route-grid, obtaining several potential routes, and determining a cumulative (total) preference score for each route between the start and end coordinates based on the preference factor of the cells that comprise each route. The cumulative preference scores are then used to select an optimal path. The parameters associated with each cell may be static, perhaps relating to terrain or structures, or may be dynamic, perhaps relating to air traffic or weather, and these parameters may be used to determine the preference score for each cell. The best path for the drone may be selected using a graph traversal algorithm.
Patent GB-2568888-A (GB)
Title: Fluid tank for use in a vehicle and method
Inventor: ALAN AGURTO GOYA
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2017-11-29
Abstract: A urea storage system (22, fig 2) comprises a urea tank 10 having a tank housing 14, a ferrous material 16, and an outlet (36, fig 3A) for delivering urea to an exhaust system 26 of a vehicle (12, fig 2). The ferrous material is inductively heated by one or more electrically conductive coils 24. Heating the tank prevents the urea from freezing. The ferrous material can be separate from the tank housing, located in the tank housing, partially combined with the tank housing, or forms part of a bottom section of the tank housing, and may comprise protrusions 20. A windscreen washer fluid storage system has the same features as the urea storage system. A vehicle system comprises the urea storage system or windscreen washer fluid storage system and a controller 32 to control the application of electrical power to the one or more electrically conductive coils.
Patent GB-2561656-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling aperture members in a vehicle
Inventor: GEORGE PENG
IPC: E05F15/71
Filed: 2018-02-05
Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle aperture member, e.g. vehicle window, receives an input from a user to open a first aperture (window, sunroof) and determines if an opened position of the first window is likely to cause buffeting and if so opens a second aperture (window). The method may prevent opening of the first window beyond an opened positioned likely to cause buffeting. Also claimed in a controller for a vehicle aperture. A second window may be opened proportional to the extent of the first window. Likely buffeting may be determined by speed and window position or vehicle condition sensing units may be included which may sense acoustic pressure fluctuations within the cabin. The controller may open third and/or fourth windows concurrent or sequentially to opening of the second window. The controller may return the windows to previous positions when conditions dictate buffeting is longer likely.
Patent GB-2570905-A (GB)
Title: Slot mode antennas
Inventor: EERO VARJONEN
IPC: H01Q13/10
Filed: 2018-02-08
Abstract: An antenna assembly 10 or a wristwatch using such an assembly, comprises at least one circuit board 12 arranged at a distance D from a conductive body 11 to define a slot between them and where the length of the slot is defined between two connection points 14, 15 where the conductive body 11 is connected to a ground plane of the at least one circuit board 12 and where a slot antenna feed 13 is suitable for coupling an electromagnetic signal between the slot antenna and the circuit board 12. The conductive body 11 may be a bezel with a ring, elliptical, rectangular, square or some other polygon shape. The bezel 11 and the circuit board 12 may be in parallel planes and a portion of the periphery of the circuit board 12 may include a grounded conductive layer. A conductive rim structure may be attached to the at least one circuit board 12 to define part of the slot antenna. Multiple connection points may be used to form multiple slot antennas which can operate at different frequencies. The antenna assembly 10 may be used for satellite communications and global positioning systems (GPS).
Patent GB-2562565-A (GB)
Title: Winder unit for vehicle glazing panel cut out
Inventor: WILLIAM FINCK
IPC: B26D1/547
Filed: 2017-01-23
Abstract: A winder unit for winding cutting line in vehicle glazing panel removal, comprising: a rotatable spindle 61 and a ratchet device 80 mounted to the spindle via a one-way bearing or clutch 75. Preferably, the ratchet comprises a collar and rotates in unison with the one-way bearing or clutch. Preferably, a demountable spool 4,5 is mounted to the spindle. Winder unit preferably operable in: a first mode where the spindle can freewheel in first direction, but is inhibited in second direction; a second mode where the spindle has selectively applied resistance in first direction, but is inhibited in second direction; and third mode where rotation is inhibited in both directions. Preferably, the resistance is applied by ratchet. Winder unit where a ratchet device and one-way bearing or clutch act in unison to control rotation of the spindle. The winder is preferably used for removing glass window screen panels and may comprise suckers 12.
Patent GB-2574366-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle transfer system
Inventor: MATTHEW JAMES WALKER
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a system 2 for assisting a user into and out of a vehicle. The system 2 can be installed in a car or other vehicle and comprises a transfer plate 40 and a supporting base 10. The base 10 is supported by a plurality of legs 20 and includes a clamping arrangement 50, 60 on an upper surface for engagement with a seat rail 74 of a vehicle. The legs 20 may be adjustable in length and modular. The base 10 may include a plate with a horizontal part that includes holes for attaching the legs 20. The clamping mechanism may include an anchor arm 50 and guide blocks 60, allowing the position and width of the engaged clamp to be varied. A kit of parts for assembling the system 2 is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2565433-A (GB)
Title: Reconciliation of run-time and configuration discrepancies
Inventor: JULIAN KEVIN NAIDOO
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2018-07-27
Abstract: Reconciling discrepancies between runtime and configuration values, comprises: receiving a set of runtime values 602, accessing a set of corresponding configuration values 604, detecting a discrepancy between the two 606, receiving a reconciliation instruction 608, and updating the process control environment 610. The discrepancy may be resolved by updating a configuration file for the object, or may be resolved by updating the runtime instantiation of the object. Discrepancies may occur if a user edits the runtime settings, as the configuration settings will not be automatically updated, or when a user interacts with the configuration application, as the application will not know whether an updated configuration file should contain the runtime value or the prior configuration value.
Patent GB-2566610-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell unit
Inventor: Andrew Ballard
IPC: H01M8/2432
Filed: 2018-08-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved metal supported solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) unit, fuel cell stacks, fuel cell stack assemblies, and methods of manufacture. The metal-supported SOFC unit 1 comprises a metal spacer 30 disposed between a metal substrate 65 and a metal interconnect plate 20, at least one SOFC 79 being disposed on an opposite surface of the metal substrate from the metal spacer, wherein the metal spacer comprises at least one fuel inlet cut-out section 34a, 34b, at least one fuel outlet cut-out section 34c, 34d, and at least one further cut-out portion 40a, 40b between the inlet and outlet sections. Furthermore, the metal interconnect plate comprises a plurality of bridge portions (120, 121, figure 6) defining a fluid flow path between the inlet section, the cut-out portion(s) and the outlet section. The metal interconnect plate may also comprise a number of dimples (110, figure 6). The metal substrate 65 may comprise two blanking plates 50a, 50b, between which are located a plurality of metal substrate plates 70a, 70b.
Patent GB-2576720-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for providing an electrical connection
Inventor: JAMES MARQUIS
IPC: H02G11/00
Filed: 2018-08-28
Abstract: An electrical connection from a stationary part 2 to a movable part 3 of a structure, including: a guide 17 provided on or in the stationary part or the movable part; a first electrical connector 13 attached to the stationary part; a second electrical connector 16 attached to the movable part; and a carriage 6 movable along the guide; wherein the carriage includes a closed loop electrical cable 8 mounted in or on the carriage body such that the electrical cable can rotate, wherein the first connector is electrically connected to the cable and the cable is electrically connected to the second connector. The cable may extend around two guide wheels 9 10 and the carriage may be slidably movable along the guide (figure 2). The structure may be a nacelle or a thrust reverser of an aircraft engine and the connection may be used to provide electrical power or transmit signals to one or more sensors or electronic devices mounted on the transcowl of an aircraft engine.
Patent GB-2577110-A (GB)
Title: Pressurised air generating system
Inventor: Kevin kennedy
IPC: F04D29/40
Filed: 2018-09-14
Abstract: A pressurised air generating system comprises a chassis, an air compressor mounted on the chassis, a drive shaft drivably connected to the air compressor 38 where the drive shaft 4 has a drive input 5 for connection to a power take off unit of a tractor or agricultural vehicle and a mounting assembly for mounting the chassis to the tractor or agricultural vehicle. There may be a drive input on each end of the drive shaft. The mounting assembly may be engagable with the chassis such that it can be mounted to connect to either the front or rear power take off unit of the tractor. The drive shaft may project beyond the chassis. The mounting assembly may connect to a three point linkage on the tractor. The air compressor may be used to power pneumatic systems.