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Patent GB-2518360-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust treatment apparatus and method
Inventor: DAVIES MICHAEL
IPC: F01N13/10
Filed: 2013-09-17
Abstract: Exhaust treatment apparatus 1 for an internal combustion engine 5. The apparatus comprises a catalyst chamber C, containing a catalyst 3, having at least one inlet for receiving exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine, and an outlet for supplying exhaust gas to a turbocharger 25. An injection nozzle 19 for introducing a reductant (e.g. urea) into the exhaust gas may be located between the catalyst and the turbocharger, and may further open into the catalyst chamber downstream of the catalyst. The catalyst may have a three-dimensional open structure, such as an open cell, porous, granular, or lattice structure. The catalyst chamber may be an exhaust manifold 13, and a recess may be formed in the catalyst substantially coincident with each inlet. The catalyst may be a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), a diesel oxidation nitrogen oxides absorbent catalyst (DO(NA)C), a lean NOx trap (LNT) or a three-way catalyst. A selective catalytic reduction filter (SCRF) 29 may be located downstream from the turbocharger.
Patent GB-2523386-A (GB)
Title: Snubber
Inventor: SKINNER ANDREW JOHN
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 2014-02-24
Abstract: An energy recovery snubber circuit for a power converter comprises a flyback transformer driven by a converter switch M1. The snubber circuit comprises two capacitors Cl, C2 which are connected such that, when the snubber circuit is connected to a primary winding L1a of the flyback transformer, the capacitors are charged in series by current flowing in a first direction in the primary winding when switch Ml is turned OFF, to recover energy stored in the leakage inductance of the transformer, and discharged in parallel to cause current flow in a second direction in the primary winding of the transformer, to thereby transfer the recovered energy to the transformer. A snubber switch M2 may be connected between the primary winding of the transformer and the capacitors such that the capacitors are discharged in parallel when switch M2 is on.
Patent GB-2509021-A (GB)
Title: Image processing device, image processing method, image-capturing device, computer program and recording medium
Inventor: FUJITA TAKEO
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2012-02-17
Abstract: An image processing device (21) is provided with: a noise suppression processor (23) for creating a noise reduction image (NRs) by executing spatial filtering with respect to a plurality of pixels, which fall within a reference range that includes a pixel of interest, in an input image (Is); and a distortion correction processor (24) for correcting distortion by local enlargement or shrinkage using a magnification factor (R) corresponding to the amount of local distortion in the noise reduction image (NRs). The reference range is dynamically changed in accordance with the magnification factor (R). A control is performed so that the reference range becomes narrower in response to a larger magnification factor (R).
Patent GB-2526254-A (GB)
Title: A builder's line holder
Inventor: GORMAN LEE
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2014-04-14
Abstract: A device (100, Fig 6) holds a builders line for use when held adjacent a brick wall, by an upright (102, Fig 6). The device comprises a substantially planar body 10 with a front surface 12 and a rear surface 14. The body 10 has a central portion 24 and left hand and right hand end portions 26, 28. The body further comprises a left and a right clip portions 30, 32 which extend laterally from the central portion. The body 10 has an upper edge 16 that is castellated 40 and lower edge 18 that has serrations 60 to hold the builder's line. The left and right clip portions comprise laterally orientated projections spaced apart from the surface of the body 10. Preferably the projections are tapered wherein one of the projections has an upper edge 50 of one projection being narrower than the lower edge 52, whilst the other projection has the lower edge 54 of the projection being narrower than the upper edge 56.
Patent GB-2526122-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of pipe strings using friction stir welding
Inventor: TOGUYENI GRÃ GORY ALEXANDRE
IPC: F16L13/02
Filed: 2014-05-14
Abstract: A method of fabricating a metal pipeline by friction stir welding (FSW) along a circumferential interface comprises spinning at least first and second FSW tools 70A-70C about respective axes of rotation 84A-84C in contact with a pipe wall 82 to heat, plasticise and stir respective zones of plasticised metal at the interface. The zone of plasticised metal produced by the second FSW tool 70B extends deeper into the pipe wall than the zone of plasticised metal produced by the first FSW tool 70A. If a third FSW tool 70C is provided, then the zone of plasticised metal from this tool preferably extends deeper than the zone from the second tool 70B. Relative circumferential movement of the FSW tools along the interface is controlled such that the second FSW tool 70B following the first FSW tool 70A enters the zone of plasticised metal produced by the first FSW tool while the metal in that zone remains plastic. In preferred embodiments, the leading portion of the pipe wall 82 may be preheated, e.g. by a heating tool 98 and/or by locally heating a part of an internal back-up member 64 within the pipe. A trailing portion of the pipe wall 82 may also be cooled after welding has taken place, e.g. by locally cooling a part of the internal back-up member 64. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also claimed, as is its use in a welding station, possibly as part of a pipelaying vessel or onshore pipe fabrication facility. This method is particularly suitable for welding thick pipe sections typically used in offshore environments. The sequential increasing probe lengths of the FSW tools allows a more gradual welding to the required depths for friction stir welding to be effective.
Patent GB-2527740-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing method
Inventor: BURNSIDE NEIL WILLIAM
IPC: B26D5/00
Filed: 2014-05-16
Abstract: A method of cutting a plurality of items (10, fig 21) from a sheet of material 12. The method comprises making a partial first cut 18 which extends only part way through first side 16 of the sheet and is spaced a short distance outwardly from the actual outer edge of the finished items. A complete second cut (30, figure 12) is then provided from the second side (28, figure 13) of the sheet material, extending all the way through and corresponding to the actual outer edge of the finished items. Providing the first cut enables the coating to be applied to the first side, while with the second cut extending wholly through the sheet, a single clean cut is provided around the item. This is in contrast to previous arrangements which often exhibited a line corresponding to the depth of any partial cuts. A finished item of the proposed method thereby appears to be high quality, whilst also being inexpensive to manufacture.
Patent GB-2527076-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a confectionery product
Inventor: FOSKETT ROBERT BENJAMIN
IPC: A23P1/08
Filed: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A method of making a confectionery product comprising a substrate formed from a first confectionery substance and a layer of inclusions made from a second confectionery substance uses an applicator 14 with a porous end portion 16. The pressure of the gas in the end portion of the applicator is reduced so that when the applicator is brought into close proximity to a reservoir of solid granules of the second confectionery substance a layer of the solid granules 18 is drawn onto and retained on the end portion of the applicator. The applicator is then brought to a predetermined distance from the substrate 24 and the pressure of the gas in the end portion of the applicator is increased so that the layer of granules of the second confectionery substance is deposited on the substrate. An apparatus for applying a layer of edible solid granules comprises a mould 20, an applicator having a porous end 14 and a conduit 12a which extends from the porous end wherein the porous end portion is profiled to conform to the profile of the mould.
Patent GB-2527098-A (GB)
Title: Functionalised material
Inventor: BARG SUELEN
IPC: C09D147/00
Filed: 2014-06-11
Abstract: A functionalised ink composition comprising a functionalised material, a pH regulating agent, and an aqueous solvent, wherein the functionalised material comprises inorganic particles, such as Al2O3, SiC, SiO2, TiO2, Al2O3SiO2, solid oxides with perovskites structure, iron oxides or magnetite, and functionalised with a pH responsive polymer, such as a branched copolymer. Also disclosed, is a method of preparing the functionalised ink composition; and use of the functionalised ink composition.
Patent GB-2516388-A (GB)
Title: Optimised subcutaneous therapeutic agents
Inventor: HENRY WILLIAM
IPC: A61P31/00
Filed: 2013-04-16
Abstract: Methods and dosage formulations are provided for subcutaneous administration in which therapeutic agents are modified to increase the hydrophilicity and molecular dimensions in relation to the native state of the therapeutic agent, in which the Cmax:Caverage ratio is lower than the Cmax:Caverage ratio of the agent when delivered intravenously.
Patent GB-2524365-A (GB)
Title: Precision laser shooting system
Inventor: THARAN MURALEE J
IPC: F41J5/02
Filed: 2015-01-09
Abstract: An electronic shooting system comprises at least one electronic shooting module located at a first site and at least one electronic shooting module located at a second site physically remote from said first site. Each electronic shooting module comprises a laser target 100a, 100b, a processing module and a monitor. Each site includes at least one local network switch 24a, 24b and at least one local server 28a, 28b to which a respective at least one electronic shooting module is communicably linked. The system further comprises a cloud-based coordinator module 30 configured to facilitate interactivity between electronic shooting modules located at each of the first and second sites. The processing module of each laser shooting module is configured to wirelessly transmit target data to the respective local network switch 24a, 24b and the server 28a, 28b using a first communications protocol, and to wirelessly transmit event data representative of said target data to the respective local network switch 24a, 24b using a second communications protocol. The processing module and/or said local network switch 24a, 24b is configured to perform error recovery in respect of the event data, the coordinator module 30 being configured to wirelessly receive system data and system event data, via said second communications protocol, from the network switch 24a, 24b at one of the sites and wirelessly transmit the system data and system event data, via said second communications protocol, to the network switch 24a, 24b of the other of the sites for distribution to the at least one electronic shooting module at the same respective site. The coordinator module 30 and/or said network switches 24a, 24b are configured to perform error recovery in respect of the system data and the system event data.
Patent GB-2519904-A (GB)
Title: Field-effect nanosensor for biopolymer manipulation and detection
Inventor: ROYYURU AJAY K
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2013-08-14
Abstract: A mechanism is provided for manipulating a molecule. The molecule is driven into a nanochannel filed with electrically conductive fluid. A first vertical electric field is created inside the nanochannel to slow down the molecule and/or immobilize the molecule. The molecule is stretched into non-folded linear chains by the first vertical electric field and a horizontal electric field. Monomers of the molecule are sequentially read.
Patent GB-2536903-A (GB)
Title: Side-mount speakers
Inventor: ROBERT LYALL
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 2015-03-30
Abstract: A pair of side-mount speakers 10, 11 for mounting to a respective left or right side of a display screen each comprise at least one speaker driver; a first section 20 and a second section 30. The second section is configured to slide telescopically relative to the first section for adjusting a height of the speaker.
Patent GB-2536509-A (GB)
Title: Efficient cellular network security configuration
Inventor: STEPHEN BABBAGE
IPC: H04W12/04
Filed: 2015-05-06
Abstract: Security key management is provided between a cellular network and a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal and an authentication management node of the cellular network both store a common security key. A key management message is communicated between the cellular network and the mobile terminal 10. In response to the communication 20, an intermediate security key specific to the mobile terminal is generated 30 using the stored common authentication key . A session security key 40 is generated using the intermediate security key, for securing a communications session between the cellular network and the mobile terminal. Using an intermediate key which is longer lived than a session key increases the time required between rekeying the device. This is especially useful for Machine-Type-Communication (MTC) devices which are typically low-usage, low-power devices. For these devices, frequent updating of a security key may represent a large proportion of the data they communicates and subsequently reduce battery life significantly.
Patent GB-2525768-A (GB)
Title: Techniques for platform duty cycling
Inventor: GORBATOV EUGENE
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to an apparatus, method and other techniques for detecting active and semi-active workloads during execution on a platform processing device and enabling a duty cycle process to reduce thermal output and power consumption, and align unaligned activity. In various embodiments, the duty cycle processing may be enabled during an active workload when thermal output or power consumption is above a thermal threshold or power consumption threshold that is below an efficient operating point for the platform processing device. The duty cycle processing may also be enabled during semi-active workloads when the workload causes the platform processing device to be underutilized and unaligned. The duty cycle processing may comprise enabling a forced idle period for the platform processing device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2538761-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle comprising doors with edge protector strips
Inventor: NICHOLAS MARTIN
IPC: B60R13/06
Filed: 2015-05-26
Abstract: A vehicle comprising doors 4 with edge protector strips 6 and in which each door has a protector strip 6, the protector strip extends along an edge 8 of the door that extends the furthest from the vehicle on opening. The door protector strip forms the edge of the door and lies aerodynamically flush, and forms part of at least an outer surface of the door. The protector strip has concave and convex surfaces, and is manufactured as an extrusion, or is moulded as an integral part of the door, attached to the door with adhesive, mechanical fasteners, or rivets, and made of a rubber or plastic impact-absorbing material.
Patent GB-2524695-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for developing and managing oncology treatment plans
Inventor: CHRISTODOULEAS JOHN
IPC: G16H10/60
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for managing oncology care plans. The systems and methods involve or include: retrieving a standard care plan from an electronically stored library of oncology care plans provided by one or more clinical content providers; receiving, from a user, a modification to the standard care plan; generating a local care plan that includes the standard care plan and the modification to the standard care plan; retrieving, from the electronically stored library of oncology care plans, an updated standard care plan that includes one or more updates to the standard care plan provided by the one or more clinical content providers; and automatically generating an updated local care plan that includes the updated standard care plan and the modification to the standard care plan.
Patent GB-2541941-A (GB)
Title: Diffuser
Inventor: WEN TAO KUANG
IPC: F21V11/06
Filed: 2015-09-07
Abstract: A diffuser 101 for use with a plurality of light emitting diodes in a luminaire comprises a plurality of diffuser cells 102. Each diffuser cell 102 comprises a cell wall 103 extending in a depth direction D and defining a cell interior with upper and lower openings. The diffuser cell 102 provides an unobstructed light path through the cell interior for a respective LED 501 aligned with the upper opening of the diffuser cell. The diffuser has means for inhibiting contact through each cell interior with a respective LED 501. Thus each diffuser cell 102 may have a safety barrier arrangement 201, 202 and/or be dimensioned to provide a cross-sectional area between each cell wall that is sufficiently narrow to inhibit contact with the aligned LED 501.
Patent GB-2542785-A (GB)
Title: Security print media and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: ALAN KEEN
IPC: B42D25/45
Filed: 2015-09-29
Abstract: A security print medium 1 comprises a transparent or translucent polymer substrate 5 having first and second opposing surfaces 5a, 5b and at least one opacifying layer 6a, 6b. The security print medium further comprises a first print 10a of a multi-tonal image disposed on the first and/or second surface of the polymer substrate, the first print being covered from the point of view of an observer on at least a first side of the security print medium by at least one of the opacifying layers 6a which is disposed continuously across the multi-tonal image, and a second print 7 of the multi-tonal image formed as a screened working comprising an array of screen elements in a colour which contrasts with that of the continuous opacifying layer. The second print is disposed on top of the continuous opacifying layer from the point of view of the observer and in alignment with the first print. When the security print medium is viewed in reflected light, the second print dominates the appearance of the multi-tonal image and when the security print medium is viewed in transmitted light, the first print dominates the appearance of the multi-tonal image.
Patent GB-2545410-A (GB)
Title: Tensioner for an endless drive element of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: FLORIAN ANDREAS BRAUN
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2015-12-10
Abstract: A tensioner (500 in Fig. 2) for an endless drive element (600 in Fig. 2) of an internal combustion engine (110 in Fig. 1) is provided. The tensioner comprises a support body 580 and a tensioning element 510. The support body 580 comprises: a hollow housing 580a; an oil chamber 590; a feeding duct 586 connecting the hollow housing 580a to the oil chamber 590. The tensioning element 510 is at least partially inserted within the hollow housing 580a in a movable manner with respect to the support body 580. An elastic element 520 biases the movable tensioning element 510 for imparting tension to the endless drive element. The oil chamber 590 further comprises a chamber oil inlet 595 to fluidly connect the oil chamber 590 to an oil supply line 700 of the internal combustion engine. The chamber oil inlet 595 is arranged at a level above the feeding duct 586 to retain oil within the hollow housing 580a and the oil chamber 590.
Patent GB-2529367-A (GB)
Title: Provisioning a secure customer domain in a virtualized multi-tenant environment
Inventor: DONNELLAN SEAN
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2014-06-06
Abstract: To provision a secure customer domain in a virtualized multi-tenant environment, a virtual machine (VM) is configured for a customer in the customer domain. A first, second, and third virtual network interfaces (VNICs) are configured in the VM. The first VNIC has a first network address within a first address range selected for the customer domain and enables an application on the VM to access a second application in a second VM in the customer domain. The second VNIC enables a third application outside the customer domain to access the VM in the customer domain. The second VNIC is configured to use an addressing specification used by a server of the third application. The third VNIC enables access from the first application to a fourth application executing outside the customer domain. The third VNIC is configured to use an addressing specification used by a server of the fourth application.
Patent GB-2532886-A (GB)
Title: Anti-stall mechanism
Inventor: ANAND BHAGWAT KEDARE
IPC: F16D43/04
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a locking clutch that includes a collection of movable locking blocks slidably coupled to the rotatable output shaft. The movable locking blocks slide radially inwardly and outwardly with respect to a central longitudinal axis of the rotatable output shaft, and are spaced apart circumferentially about the rotatable output shaft, with each movable locking block having a first contacting face and a second contacting face. A collection of fixed locking blocks are coupled to the rotatable housing, and are positioned radially around the output shaft and spaced apart circumferentially about the interior of the rotatable housing a distance sufficient to receive one of the movable locking blocks when it moves inwardly toward the central axis of the rotatable output shaft, each said fixed locking block having a first contacting face and a second contacting face.
Patent GB-2538375-A (GB)
Title: Spring-assisted deployment of a pivotable rocket motor
Inventor: JUSTIN G ALBRIGHT
IPC: F02K9/97
Filed: 2016-04-12
Abstract: A rocket 100 comprising propulsion units 121 comprising a pivotable rocket motor 122 pivotable between stowed and deployed positions wherein outer geometry of the rocket is changed as the motor is moved, a spring assisted one time deployment mechanism 124 for moving the motor between the positions and a release mechanism 126 for releasing the deployment mechanism. The outer diameter of the rocket may be increased as the motor is moved to the deployed position. The motor may include a nozzle and combustion chamber. The propulsion units may be arranged in a tractor configuration. The deployment mechanism may include a spring 422 and the release mechanism may include a frangible nut 430 and may be non-explosive. The rocket may comprise a frame 110 with a load ring (112 fig 3) and the motor may comprise an axle pivot 410 extending through the load ring terminating in a motor mount (510 fig 6). The motor mount may include a spherical hard stop (610 fig 6). A launch system comprises a carrier aircraft defining an interface envelope (210 fig 2A) and the motor in the stowed position may fit within this envelope.
Patent GB-2538399-A (GB)
Title: A capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device
Inventor: HIELKE DIJKSTRA
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2016-05-16
Abstract: A capsule (2, figure 3a) suitable for the preparation of a beverage includes an aluminium body (12) with a central axis (12A), a bottom (18), a side wall (16), an outwardly extending flange (20), a sealing structure (28) at the flange and a cover sheet (14) attached to the flange. The sealing structure includes a deformable sealing ring portion (also labelled 28) which projects axially from base portions of the flange. The sealing ring portion includes an inner wall portion 246 extending from and contiguous with an inner base portion of the flange, and an outer wall portion 247 extending from and contiguous with an outer base portion of the flange. The outer wall is located radially outward and spaced from the inner wall, and a bridge portion 248 interconnects the inner wall and outer wall, the bridge portion being located axially spaced from the base of the flange. A top part 249 of the bridge portion axially remote from the base of the flange may be flat, or alternatively may have a center plane curved with a radius of curvature larger than two times the wall thickness of the top of the bridge portion. A beverage preparation device for the capsule is also supplied.