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Patent GB-2479435-A (GB)
Title: Improving Cooling of an Item Such as a Beverage Can, by use of Movement
Inventor: GRIGORIAN VARTAN
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2011-03-17
Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in or relating to cooling an item, such as beverage can, by a first movement and a second movement. The arrangement includes a cooling apparatus 10 having a cavity 11 for receipt of the product to be cooled, and means to supply a coolant to the cavity. The arrangement has rotation means, for example a motor 13, to rotate the product received in the cavity, and means 14, 15, 16 to apply a supplementary motion to the cavity, for example a linear or reciprocating motion. The arrangement may be associated with a vending apparatus, and means to insert and remove the product to be cooled may be included. The rotary motion may be at least 90 RPM, and the reciprocating motion may be at least 50 oscillations per minute. The coolant may be a cooling fluid supplied to the cavity at a temperature of -10°C or less.
Patent GB-2485008-A (GB)
Title: An injection moulding system with heating elements for compensating for heat loss from mixing of polymer and foaming agent
Inventor: WOODWORTH PETER
IPC: B29B13/02
Filed: 2011-05-10
Abstract: A system for injection moulding of polymer parts comprises a polymer melting stage 100, 102, 108, a nozzle 50, a mould 8 and a controller (5, Fig 2). The polymer melting stage melts the polymer, which is received by the nozzle 50, and the mould (8, Fig 2) receives foamed polymer from the nozzle 50. The nozzle 50 has a body (60, Fig 4A) defining a mixing chamber (30, Fig 4A), an injector arranged to inject a liquid foaming agent into the mixing chamber (30, Fig 4A) and a heating element (80, Fig 4A) for applying heat to the mixing chamber (30, Fig 4A) to maintain the polymer at a temperature within its operating range. The controller (5, Fig 2) is operable to cause injection of a dose of foaming agent and a dose of polymer into the mixing chamber (30, Fig 4A) and to cause actuation of the heating element (80, Fig 4A) to supply an additional amount of heat to compensate for heat loss resulting from mixing of the foaming agent with the polymer. A nozzle 50 for a polymer moulding machine 2 is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2492537-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling the operation of a turbocharged internal combustion engine
Inventor: NICHOLSON MICHAEL
IPC: F01N3/023
Filed: 2011-06-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the operation of a turbocharged internal combustion engine 10 with an exhaust gas aftertreatment device 20, wherein the operation of a wastegate 16 of the turbocharger 15 is determined by at least two engine set point maps which consider the exhaust gas aftertreatment device temperature and at least one of engine speed, engine fuel injection quantity, coolant temperature, ambient temperature and barometric pressure. Transition between the maps taking place gradually over a range of exhaust gas aftertreatment device temperatures using an interpolation factor derived from the exhaust gas aftertreatment device temperature, or is performed as a discrete switch between the maps triggered by the exhaust gas aftertreatment device temperature crossing a pre-determined threshold.
Patent GB-2482392-A (GB)
Title: Wellhead seal assembly
Inventor: GETTE NICHOLAS PETER
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2011-07-15
Abstract: A wellhead seal assembly is formed between inner and outer wellhead members 18, 10, the former of which may be a casing hanger. A seal ring 17 includes inner and outer legs 27, 31 having a slot therebetween. The seal is preferably a metal-to-metal seal. An energising ring 28 is moved into the slot to force the legs into sealing engagement with the inner and outer wellhead members. A pathway transmits annular pressure from below the seal assembly into the slot to increase the contact force of the seal. The inner and outer legs may have a threaded connection 34, 36, wherein the space between the threads provides the pathway. Inner and outer legs 27, 31 may have a soft metal inlay 40 on their interior surfaces 42, 44 to deform onto the energising ring. Wickers 14, 20 may be provided to prevent axial movement of the assembly.
Patent GB-2484372-A (GB)
Title: Parallel linkage for deployment and recovery of water turbine
Inventor: PAISH MARC
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 2011-08-25
Abstract: A support arrangement comprises a foundation 8, 9, and a base 2 which supports a power generating apparatus 6. The base 2 is connected to the foundation 8, 9 by parallel linkage arms 11, 12. This parallelogram linkage allows the base 2 to be recovered to the surface without changing the angle of the base 2 relative to the flow, thus reducing the chance of damage to the base or power generating equipment (figures 2, 3). The linkage arms 11, 12 may extend parallel to the flow direction. There may be a base on either side of the foundation 8, 9 (figure 5-7) in which case the arms 31, 33 may extend perpendicular to the flow direction, and be attached at different distances from a plane parallel to the flow, to form the parallelogram linkage.
Patent GB-2495284-A (GB)
Title: Beehive entrance Varroa mite trap
Inventor: ROWETH STUART
IPC: A01K47/06
Filed: 2011-09-30
Abstract: A beehive entrance which encourages honey bees to bend forwards at an angle articulating their bodies as they go up and over a horizontal ridge 1. As they do this any Varroa mites clinging to the bees become exposed and are pulled off by horizontal fine threads 2 fixed above the ridge. The mites drop down through a permeable floor 4 into a collecting area 5 below and are caught in a sticky substance. Preferably the entrance incorporates a number of barriers 3 to deflect downwards any mites propelled away from the bee.
Patent GB-2495941-A (GB)
Title: Processing linked image components for coding, with error correction of link parameter
Inventor: GISQUET CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2011-10-25
Abstract: A method of processing image components for coding or decoding an image sample, the image being composed of at least a first type of component (e.g., luma component, Y) and a second type of component (e.g., chroma component, Cb, Cr) different to the first type - samples of the second component type being predictable from samples of at least the first type using a prediction model linking the component type - comprises: computing a parameter value, e.g. using a Least Mean Square (LMS) method, representing, in the prediction model, the link between the first and second component types; detecting 203 whether or not at least one type of error (e.g., quantization error) exists in the computed parameter value of the prediction model and, in the case where an error is detected, adapting 211 the computed parameter value to correct for the error detected; and predicting a sample of the second type from a sample of the first type using the prediction model and the adapted parameter value. Associated coding devices and a signal are also claimed. The parameter error type may be determined, 204-210. Data may be collected from N chroma and luma samples from image borders.
Patent GB-2488219-A (GB)
Title: Pump with inlet flow through rotating bearing
Inventor: MATSUNAGA NORIAKI
IPC: F04D13/06
Filed: 2012-02-10
Abstract: An impeller pump has an effective length of a blade of an impeller extended by a central bearing 18 which rotates with the impeller and has fluid guiding holes 18-1C or vanes (see figures 9, 12). The bearing 18 is at least partially made from a magnetic material, and is attracted to magnet part 201 to maintain adequate thrust against thrust bearing 28, thereby minimising backflow from a discharge outlet to a suction inlet. The magnet part 201 may be ring-shaped and may be an electromagnet. It may be controlled according to speed, to provide no thrust at start up, to reduce friction loading. Attraction may be increased at low speeds to reduce backflow, but reduced at higher speeds when the hydrodynamic thrust experienced by the rotor ensures adequate sealing.
Patent GB-2499632-A (GB)
Title: Separation of components of plastic
Inventor: KOSIOR EDWARD
IPC: B07B13/00
Filed: 2012-02-23
Abstract: A process for separating two or more components of a plastic material for the purposes of recycling, with particular application to purifying poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) during recycling procedures. The process comprises contacting a quantity of the plastic material with one or more discrete pre-heated particles. Further components of the plastic material mae poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA). The pre-heated particles are preferably heated to about 200Â°C, may be substantially spherical in shape and about 2mm 15mm in diameter. Preferably, the pre-heated particles comprise stainless steel and/ or alumina. An apparatus for carrying out the process is further disclosed.
Patent GB-2498820-A (GB)
Title: Condenser
Inventor: GRIST MATTHEW
IPC: F28B1/02
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: An air cooled condenser for condensing gasses and vapours comprises a glass inner tube 1 having a bore 3 therethrough, a metal outer tube 2 having a bore 8 therethrough and two ends. The inner tube passes through the bore of the outer tube 2. A seal (15, 16, figs 3 & 4) at each end of the outer tube seals the outer tube to the inner tube so as to define a sealed space 11 between the inner and the outer tubes. The space contains a liquid (water) 12 in contact with the inner and outer tubes. The outer tube has a plurality of internal and external fins, which may be rigid. The inner tube may have a plurality of protrusions 6. The seals may have flat portions (32, figs 8 & 9) to prevent the condenser from rolling when placed on a flat surface. The condenser is commonly used in a vertical orientation (fig 11) whereby condensate runs down the internal bore under gravity and collects in a flask (101).
Patent GB-2501114-A (GB)
Title: Stove with smoke and heat capturing water sprays
Inventor: HUGHES GLYN
IPC: F24B1/02
Filed: 2012-04-13
Abstract: A solid-fuel fired stove has an enclosed tank 2 for holding water, with two tubes 3,6 extended upwards from the top of the tank, each tube having a nozzle 5,7 to spray water down the tube onto smoke particles and into the tank, one tube 3 receiving combustion products from a firebox 1, and the second tube 6 open to the atmosphere via duct 8. The sprays 5,7 work in opposite directions which is said to reduce the pressure change and maintain draw on the fire. A heat exchanger 11 or conductive pipe portion cools the water, a pump 9 circulates water, and a pipe 10 discharges scum from the tank 2. The stove can operate without a chimney.
Patent GB-2495856-A (GB)
Title: Beam with fixing brackets at each end for temporary fixing to a column assembly
Inventor: HOUGHTON DAVID
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2009-08-13
Abstract: A building framework includes plural column assemblies interconnected by plural full-length beam assemblies, with the union of the column assemblies and beam assemblies forming beam-to-column joint assemblies. The beam assembly comprises a beam have upper and lower flanges and a web. The beam has, at each of a pair of end portions defined at opposing ends thereof, a pair of bracket members. Each bracket has a first leg extending outwardly from the web and vertically between the flanges, and a second leg extending from the first leg, away from the near end of the beam and parallel with the beam length. The second leg may have apertures for temporary securing of the bracket to side plates of a column assembly.
Patent GB-2510599-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy alarm with magnetic sensor
Inventor: STEVENSON ERIC GRAHAM
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 2013-02-08
Abstract: An ostomy alarm comprising a magnet 3, a magnetic sensor (not shown) and means to generate an alarm signal (not shown) when the relative proximity of the magnet 3 and the magnetic sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold, wherein the ostomy alarm is removably attachable to an ostomy pouch by at least one magnetic attachment element 7,8 e.g. magnetic clamp. The magnet 3 may be mounted on arm 4 which is pivotally connected to housing 2. The attachment element may comprise one or more magnets 7,8. The means to generate an alarm signal may comprises a magnetically responsive switch. The signal generating device can be an audible, visual, or vibratory signal generating device.
Patent GB-2512872-A (GB)
Title: Respirator hood
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JOSEPH ANTHONY
IPC: A62B17/04
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: A respirator hood apparatus for use in a breathing respirator comprises a respirator hood 13 made of a flexible material and at least one clamping member 23. Each clamping member 23 is configured to clamp overlapping folded layers of the hood material to define and maintain a pocket 24 within the hood 13 between the folds of the hood material. An earphone 18 can be located in the pocket 24 and held in place by the clamping member 23. When the clamping member 23 is released by the user, the earphone 18 will be located proximate the wearers ear. Preferably the hood material is stretchable and may comprise rubber. The at least one clamping member 23 may be separate to the hood 13 or may be integrally formed with the hood 13. The hood 13 may further comprise a wire guide 17 for an earphone 18. Also disclosed is a respirator hood apparatus comprising a respirator hood made of flexible material, comprising a recessed pocket formed in the material on the inside of the hood, proximate the location of a wearers ears when being worn.
Patent GB-2504372-A (GB)
Title: A surgical implant made from a Co-Cr-Mo-Si-C alloy
Inventor: YAO MATTHEW
IPC: A61L27/04
Filed: 2013-05-01
Abstract: A surgical implant component which is made from an alloy comprising (by weight): 23-33 % Cr, 8-20 % Mo, 0.05-1.5 % Si, 0.35-3.5 % C, , 0-1 % Fe and either 0-1 % or 3-4.5 % Ni, 40-60 % Co and incidental impurities. The alloy has an atomic ratio of (Cr+Mo+Nb)/Co of at least 0.59, a matrix microstructure comprising (by volume): 45-85 % face-centered cubic structure, 15-55 % by volume hexagonal close-packed structure and 10-35 % carbides; and a Rockwell C hardness of greater than 35. An implant component can be made by casting, forging or powder metallurgy with no cold work being applied to it.
Patent GB-2508449-A (GB)
Title: Roof support structure for a horticultural building
Inventor: MCVEIGH LEONNE
IPC: A01G1/04
Filed: 2013-05-14
Abstract: A roof support structure, for a horticultural building such as a mushroom house, comprising a plurality of parallel curved/arched roof supports 12 spanning the width of the structure arranged at spaced locations along the length of the building, one or more of said roof support arches 12 being supported at a location along its length by at least one upright support member 24 that forms part of a shelving assembly 16, 18 including a plurality of trays 20 upon which a growing medium can be supported. The vertical support member 24 extends to the ceiling and may include an extension pole/leg 26. Trays are preferably mounted between a pair of vertical supports. The roof may be of metal such as aluminium and the building may be used to grow mushrooms.
Patent GB-2516680-A (GB)
Title: Improving data security
Inventor: STEVENS TERENCE PAUL
IPC: G06F21/50
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: Sending a notification to alert a user when or if they have not removed their data from a computer, for example during a session using a communal workstation they may have forgotten to remove a memory stick, pen drive, compact disc or forgotten to remove temporary files or data cached temporarily in local memory. The user data is detected as being present at the end of a user session, for example during log off or shut down, and a user is sent a message to their phone, email account, etc.
Patent GB-2502734-A (GB)
Title: Terminal wire block
Inventor: MILLER ARLYN EARL
IPC: H01R4/30
Filed: 2013-09-02
Abstract: A terminal wire block 150, 200 comprises a spring clamp 152, 202 and a screw clamp 156, 204 to hold an electrical wire 12 in a fixed position using one or both clamps. In some embodiments, the spring clamp and the screw clamp may be operated independently of each other. The spring clamp includes a cage 158, 216 and a biasing element to push the wire against an inner wall of the cage, wherein the biasing element is a spring 154, 210 having a first bias and a second bias approximately perpendicular to the first bias. The screw clamp includes an externally threaded fastener 159, 232 which, in some embodiments, secures the wire in the fixed position in response to tightening of the fastener. In other embodiments, the terminal wire block comprises a housing 206 with a first opening 164, 218 to receive the wire and the cage of the spring clamp has a second opening 180, 214. The fastener may be operatively connected to the biasing element so that the first and second openings become aligned in response to pressure applied to the fastener enabling the wire to be received through the openings.
Patent GB-2520077-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling the temperature of a turbocharger
Inventor: LOSANO FIORELLO
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2013-11-11
Abstract: A method of controlling a temperature of a turbocharger for an internal combustion engine. The method comprises: (a) calculating a temperature parameter DT of the turbocharger, which is correlated to the temperature of the turbocharger, and which is a function of an exhaust gas mass flow, an exhaust gas temperature drop across the turbine, and an engine speed; (b) determining a time during which said temperature parameter is larger than a temperature parameter threshold; and (d) de-rating the internal combustion engine if said time is larger than a first time interval Ta, in order to lower the temperature of the turbocharger below the turbocharger temperature threshold. The method may further comprise: (c) sending a warning message if the time is smaller than the first time interval, and larger than a second time interval Tb. The de-rating may be performed stepwise.
Patent GB-2507701-A (GB)
Title: Disappearing perforating gun system
Inventor: MOODY-STUART ALEX
IPC: E21B43/116
Filed: 2012-08-27
Abstract: A system and methodology facilitates creation of perforations along a wellbore. The technique utilizes a perforating gun system having cooperating components, such as a carrier, a loading system, and a plurality of shaped charges. The cooperating components are constructed to break down into multiple smaller pieces upon detonation of the plurality of shaped charges. This allows the perforating gun system to effectively disappear within the wellbore such that any remaining small pieces do not interfere with well flow and/or later interventions.
Patent GB-2523349-A (GB)
Title: The S.E.G
Inventor: BRANTON PETER
IPC: H02K53/00
Filed: 2014-02-20
Abstract: An electrical generator comprises a central vertical axle D supported by bearings A located in housings B at either end of the axle. A series of magnets are fitted to the axle E and rotate with the axle. A series of coils B and coil wheels A (Figure 1)are also located on separate vertical axles and are adjacent to the magnets located on the central axle. Further magnets H, I and J are located on the central axle. Electric motors C and K act to initiate rotation of the device and then to maintain momentum of the device.
Patent GB-2526510-A (GB)
Title: Engine control method and engine controller
Inventor: BEVAN PHILLIP
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2014-03-10
Abstract: Disclosed is an engine management apparatus for a vehicle, the apparatus comprises a fuel ratio controller arranged to control the air to fuel ratio of a fuel mixture for the vehicle's engine 10. The apparatus comprises a power demand sensor 26 arranged to sense power demands made of the engine 10, a vehicle speed determiner 30 and a controller 24 configured to increase the air to fuel ratio from a first selected value to a second selected value in the event that the rate of vehicle speed change is less than a first threshold and the demand is less than a second threshold. The apparatus may be used in compression ignition engines and may be used when transitioning from a period of acceleration to a steady cruising speed.
Patent GB-2541350-A (GB)
Title: Process for purifying a stream comprising 1,4-butanediol
Inventor: GRAHAM REED
IPC: C07C31/20
Filed: 2012-08-21
Abstract: A process for purifying a stream comprising 1,4-butanediol comprising the steps of: (a) supplying a crude product stream comprising 1,4-butandiol and one or more of γ- butyrolactone, 2-(4-hydroxybutoxy)-tetrahydrofuran, 4-hydroxybutyl(4-hydroxybutyrate), and 3-(4-hydroxybutoxy)-tetrahydrofuran to a first distillation column; (b) removing a side-draw comprising 1,4-butanediol, and light components, said light components including at least some of those produced by reaction in the first distillation column; (c) passing the stream to a hydrogenation zone; (d) subjecting the stream from step (c) to hydrogenation in the hydrogenation zone in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, and recovering from the hydrogenation zone a 1,4- butanediol product stream having a reduced content of 2-(4-hydroxybutoxy)-tetrahydrofuran, and optionally additionally including (4-hyroxybutyl)-4-hydroxybutyrate formed by reaction ofγ-butyrolactone; (e) passing the 1,4-butaendiol product stream from step (d) to a second distillation column operated such that (4-hyroxybutyl)-4-hydroxybutyrate is removed as a bottom stream and removing a 1,4-butanediol stream as overhead; and (f) passing the overhead stream removed in (e) to a third distillation column and recovering a purified 1,4-butanediol stream.
Patent GB-2524118-A (GB)
Title: Product to enable person to identify & indicate number of days a food or drink product may be consumed
Inventor: O'BRIEN CHRISTOPHER DAVID STANLEY
IPC: G09F11/00
Filed: 2014-04-08
Abstract: A tactile means of indicating the number of days food or drink may be consumed comprising an array of air bubbles made of flexible plastic chambers that are attached to the packaging of food or drink 3. During use the air bubbles are popped until the remaining unpopped air bubbles denote the number of days food or drink may be consumed, once the packaging is initially opened, which are then popped each day thereafter until all the air bubbles are popped which denote that the remaining food or drink should be discarded. Preferably the array of air bubbles are manufactured as a sheet or strip form 1, with an adhesive backing to allow the air bubble indicator to be attached to the packaging of the food or drink. Preferably the strips of air bubbles have a flap 2 that allow the backing of the adhesive to be removed. The tactile air bubbles allows visually impaired users to record and asses the lifespan of food or drink once the packing has been opened.
Patent GB-2527280-A (GB)
Title: Improved low-complexity scheme for enhancing multi-carrier communications
Inventor: JONES KEITH JOHN
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2014-06-04
Abstract: A method for predicting the locations and/or strengths of inter-modulation products in a modulated multi-carrier signal transmission, as created by the presence of a non-linear component in the transmission equipment and where the inter-modulation products create inter-modulation distortion in the transmission, comprising the step of defining the amplitudes of the modulated multi-carrier signal components wherein the amplitude of each defined signal component is quantized so that it is located within one of a plurality of distinct amplitude bands.