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Patent GB-2546462-A (GB)
Title: Dosing control coupling for enteral fluid transfer
Inventor: Benjamin M Davis
IPC: A61M39/12
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: An enteral dosing control coupling comprising a cylindrical collar defining a hollow internal chamber and a lumen extension tip projecting axially into the internal chamber, the lumen extension tip defining an internal lumen extending therethrough. In example forms, the lumen extension tip is integrally formed with the cylindrical collar. In other example forms, the lumen extension tip is a separate piece and is removably engageable within the cylindrical collar.
Patent GB-2548513-A (GB)
Title: Method for locating a transmitter with unknown position using synchronised receivers with known positions
Inventor: RÉMI ROLLERO
IPC: G01S5/06
Filed: 2015-12-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for locating a signal transmitter (5) of which the position is unknown, by means of signal receivers (1, 2, 3) which are synchronised together on a common time reference and of which the positions are known, comprising: a step of multilateration (40) by arrival time difference, which is carried out with the signals transmitted by the transmitter (5) with unknown position and received by the receivers (1, 2, 3), respectively, characterised in that: said step of multilateration (40) by arrival time difference is preceded by a step of assessing (30) time offsets between the values of the common time reference which are respectively known by the respective receivers (1, 2, 3), said step of multilateration (40) by arrival time difference is carried out by correcting (41) said time offsets so as to retime the receivers (1, 2, 3) to a single common time reference value.
Patent GB-2550772-A (GB)
Title: System for automated oilfield supply demand balancing and forecasting
Inventor: Thomas Manuel ORTIZ
IPC: G06Q50/06
Filed: 2015-12-15
Abstract: A method includes obtaining an available supply of a commodity using information provided by one or more commodity producers included in a network that also includes one or more commodity consumers, obtaining a demand for the commodity using information provided by the one or more commodity consumers, controlling the available supply of the commodity from the one or more commodity producers using information provided by the one or more commodity consumers, and supplying the commodity to the one or more commodity consumers based on the demand for the commodity.
Patent GB-2567626-A (GB)
Title: A modular banknote apparatus
Inventor: ANDREW BULLOCK
IPC: G07D11/40
Filed: 2017-10-13
Abstract: A modular banknote apparatus (1) comprises a banknote acceptor module (2); a banknote dispenser module (3); at least one banknote storage drum module (4); and a banknote transport module (5). The banknote transport module (5) mechanically and electrically interconnects the at least one banknote storage drum module (4) and the banknote dispenser module (3). The banknote transport module (5) is configured to provide electronic control of both the banknote dispenser module (4) and the banknote storage drum module(s) (4) in a master and slave relationship. The banknote transport module (5) is preferably releasably connected to the other modules. The banknote acceptor module (2) may provide electronic control of the banknote transport module (5) in a master-slave relationship. The banknote transport module (5) may enclose a banknote transport mechanism (501) and a controller operable to control the banknote dispenser module via a dispenser module PCB and control each banknote storage drum module via respective PCBs. The banknote acceptor module includes a controller that controls the transport module controller. A printer module and a banknote cashbox (6) may also be removably connected to the banknote transport module (5).
Patent GB-2559228-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent pipe connector, system and method
Inventor: MOHAMMED ZULFIQUAR
IPC: G01M5/00
Filed: 2017-10-27
Abstract: An intelligent pipeline system 1000 is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of pipes 210 coupled to one another by a plurality of intelligent pipe connectors 100 and a central control unit 300 have a control server 310. The joining members 100 are capable of monitoring data relating to the pipeline at their positions which is sent to the CPU 310, which performs real-time actions based on the differences in the received data points. The couplings 100 may comprise a ring portion defining a fluid pathway, in which is embedded a monitoring and communication device, and a pair of connecting attachments. The monitoring device may have a flexible composite layer with an arrangement of nanosensors and circuits disposed on it. The connectors may have vault doors disposed over them to block the flow of fluid in the event of leakage. The inventions extends to a method for monitoring a pipeline with the features of the system described above.
Patent GB-2553735-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for determining point of interest
Inventor: ZIYI WANG
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2017-04-12
Abstract: A method for searching a point of interest (POI) around a location is provided. The method includes receiving information relating to a target location associated with a user from a terminal and determining a target geocode value relating to the target location. The method also includes obtaining a geocode structure for determining POIs. The method further includes determining at least one POI relating to the target location based on the geocode structure and the target geocode value.
Patent GB-2568961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to injection wells
Inventor: FREDERIC JOSEPH SANTARELLI
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2017-12-04
Abstract: A method for a well injection program, including the steps of determining the characteristics of a pretreated (untreated) injection fluid such as a produced fluid 17, estimating or determining (measuring) characteristics of a treated injection fluid 22, and using these estimated or determined characteristics to evaluate sandface 58 plugging (blocking) over time. Appropriate treatment facilities are then specified. The pretreated injection fluid may be produced from a well 12. An artificial or simulant produced water may be created having a concentration of solids and oil being a multiple of that of the treated produced water, and tested using a filtration medium to evaluate the treated produced water cumulative filtrate volume, areal spurt loss coefficient (SL) and Carter’s Leak-Off coefficient (Clo) and thereby evaluating plugging of the sandface over time. Fracture extension may also be modelled to determine required injection pump capacities.
Patent GB-2571709-A (GB)
Title: Communication apparatus and method
Inventor: ANTONY JAMIN
IPC: H04B1/12
Filed: 2018-02-28
Abstract: A main antenna arrangement 1 is configured to receive with a pre-configured first directional radiation pattern having a first beam with beamwidth b1, and at least one auxiliary antenna (3a, 3b) is configured to receive with a pre-configured respective second directional radiation pattern having a second beam with a second beamwidth b2 different from b1. Interference cancelling circuitry 2 controls the amplitude and phase of signals received from the auxiliary antenna to produce weighted signals that are then combined with the signals received from the main antenna arrangement to reduce a level of interference signals received by the main antenna arrangement. The main and auxiliary beams may also have different directions (d1-3) and may overlap. The auxiliary antenna may be a patch antenna. The main antenna may be a dish antenna, and the auxiliary antenna may be attached to a support that connects the main antenna’s feed and dish.
Patent GB-2561297-A (GB)
Title: Filter apparatus
Inventor: Nicholas John Jackson
IPC: B01D35/157
Filed: 2018-03-07
Abstract: A filter apparatus (1) for filtering a liquid such as water, the filter apparatus (1) includes a filter chamber (5) having an inlet and an outlet and a drain for draining liquid from the filter chamber (5). An inlet valve assembly is provided for selectively opening and closing the inlet. The inlet valve assembly has an inlet valve member (32) movable between a closed position and an open position. A drain valve assembly is provided for selectively opening and closing the drain. The drain valve assembly comprises a drain valve member (18) movable between a closed position and an open position. The inlet valve member (32) is coupled to the drain valve member (18). In a further invention the inlet valve assembly is operable in dependence on a hydraulic pressure of the liquid supplied to the filter apparatus (1). The filter apparatus may find use in aquariums, ponds, pools and by coupling the drain valve member to the inlet valve member, the opening and closing of the drain valve member may be performed in unison with the inlet valve member to facilitate control of the filter apparatus.
Patent GB-2575022-A (GB)
Title: Dental treatment appliance
Inventor: MATTHEW WILLIAM FORD
IPC: A61C17/36
Filed: 2018-06-20
Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance, preferably a toothbrush or interdental cleaning device, includes a handle (12, Fig 1), a fluid reservoir (32, Fig 1) for storing a working fluid, and a fluid delivery system for receiving working fluid from the reservoir and for delivering working fluid to the oral cavity of a user. The fluid reservoir includes a fluid port 76 from which fluid is dispensed from the fluid reservoir, and also through which the fluid reservoir is replenished. The fluid reservoir is moveable along the handle between a first position in which the fluid port is connected to the fluid delivery system, and a second position in which the fluid port is exposed to allow the fluid reservoir to be replenished. In a preferred arrangement the reservoir is slid along a second tubular section 36 of the handle which has a reduced diameter with respect to a first section 18. The handle preferably also comprises a seat 74 for receiving the fluid reservoir when in its first position.
Patent GB-2577682-A (GB)
Title: Auto-injector
Inventor: PAUL MCPHERSON
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2018-09-28
Abstract: An auto-injector 100 for operating a syringe, the autoinjector 100 including: a housing comprising a main body 104 and a hinged door 106, where the syringe is receivable within the housing when hinged door 106 is in an open position; and at least one spring charging link 112a,112b connecting main body 104 and hinged door 106 that are configured to slide on opening and closing of hinged door 106, and further configured to couple to at least one syringe plunger drive spring 114a,114b in order for priming drive spring 114a,114a by opening and/or closing the hinged door 106. On activation of autoinjector 100, primed drive spring 114a,114b operates to propel forward a plunger driver 122, so operating the syringe’s plunger. Auto-injector 100 may comprise a shroud 130,132 extending to cover the syringe’s needle before use, and where drive spring 114a,114b may be retained in a primed state by a plunger driver latch 144, and where rearward movement of shroud 130,132 releases driver latch 144. Autoinjector 100 may comprise a rotary damper comprising a rack and pinion arrangement, wherein rotation of the pinion is damped, where the damper damps motion of plunger driver 122.
Patent GB-2579047-A (GB)
Title: Storage and feeding of disposable pipette tips
Inventor: MARTIN TRUMP
IPC: B01L9/00
Filed: 2018-11-16
Abstract: A plurality of pipette tips comprising at least two pipette tips 2 which are connected by a connecting member 4 arranged at the end of the pipette tips. Ideally, the connecting member is positioned at the open end of the pipette tip which connects with a pipette body. The pipette tips are ideally arranged in a line such that the formation of connecting member and pipette tips can be rolled like a belt. The connecting member preferably comprises bars at predetermined breaking points such that a pipette tip can be released from the connecting member. A method of connecting the pipettes and the use of the pipette tips in an automated analyser.
Patent GB-2570983-A (GB)
Title: Valve for a controllable transverse thrust engine
Inventor: KARL BAUER
IPC: F42B10/66
Filed: 2018-12-10
Abstract: Valve 10 for a controllable transverse thrust engine 1 for missiles having a nozzle 2, has a movable valve body 3 with a control unit 5. The valve body 3 is connected to the control unit 5 via at least one ceramic body 4. The ceramic body may be a plurality of balls 24.
Patent GB-2579796-A (GB)
Title: Hinges
Inventor: NIGEL TAYLOR
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 2018-12-13
Abstract: A reversible adjustable hinge 10 has a frame portion 6 and a sash portion 14 comprising a pair of lateral adjustment plates 54, 56 hingedly connected to the frame portion and laterally fixed relative to the frame portion and a sash attachment member 64 located between the lateral adjustment plates and fixed relative to a sash. A lateral adjustment mechanism 86, 88, 92 adjusts the position of the sash attachment member laterally relative to the lateral adjustment plates. The sash attachment member 64 can be secured to a sash with either one of the lateral adjustment plates 54, 56 located between the sash attachment member and the sash thus allowing the hinge to be mounted either left or right handed. A cover 18 may be provided over the plates. The adjustment plates 54 56 may be an integrally formed U shape or two separate plates connected to the hinge pin. The plates may have slots 78 for allowing the lateral adjustment of fixing screws of the hinge.
Patent GB-2580102-A (GB)
Title: System for tensioning at least one connecting element
Inventor: INIGO GUISASOLA
IPC: F16B31/04
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: The system 1 is for tensioning at least one connecting element 12, such as a screw or bolt, fastened to a component 18, 20 to be tightened. The system includes at least one connecting element tensioning device 10 having an engagement element 24 connectable to the connecting element and an actuating unit (44, Figure 2) for translating a rotational movement applied to an actuating element 46 into a translational movement of the engagement element relative to the component. At least one electric actuator 13 is for rotationally actuating the actuating element. A control unit (CPU) is for actuating the at least one electric actuator. The system may have at least two tensioning devices and at least two electric actuators. The actuating unit may include a piston 48 and a fluid chamber 50. At least one pressure sensor 104 may be used to determine pressure in the fluid chamber. Position sensors 136, 138 may be used for determining a relative position and a change of torsion angle.
Patent GB-2567086-A (GB)
Title: Combined herbal and pharmaceutical composition and method
Inventor: UWAIS M SYED
IPC: A61K36/896
Filed: 2017-06-22
Abstract: An herbal combination composition can include, herbal extracts, including combinations of: Hyssopus officinalis, Zingiber officinale, Viola odorata, Ziziphus jujuba, Chamomile, and Ocimum tenuiflorum; pharmaceutical compositions, including combinations of: dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, acetaminophen, phenylephrine, diphenhydramine; polyethylene glycol; propylene glycol; poloxamer 407; ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; methyl paraben; potassium sorbate; propyl paraben; xanthan gum; citric acid; anhydrous citric; and purified acetate buffered water. Also disclosed is a method for manufacture of an herbal combination composition, including dissolving herbal extracts, adding poloxamer, adding pharmaceutical compositions, adding acetate buffer, adding xanthan gum gel, adding acetate buffer.
Patent GB-2584671-A (GB)
Title: Hair clipper attachment
Inventor: JOSEPH KELLY
IPC: B26B19/20
Filed: 2019-06-10
Abstract: An attachment 200 for hair clippers (Figure 1 10) configured to perform a fading haircut. The attachment comprises an attachment 202 means to connect the attachment to the cutting blade of the clippers, and a second adjustable section 204 arranged to be moved relative to the attachment means by a drive wheel 214. The drive wheel is arranged to interface with the head of the subject and as it moves along the head the distance between the cutting blade and the head of the subject is changed. Preferably the second adjustable section comprises a comb 224. The second section may be slidably mounted to the first section. Preferably the orientation of the comb is maintained relative to the cutting blade as it is moved during use. Also disclosed is a hair clipper for performing a fading haircut comprising a first part containing a motor housing and a second part that is movable relative to the first part by a drive wheel.
Patent GB-2590071-A (GB)
Title: A device for tile fixing on the roof
Inventor: PETER LAGAN
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 2019-11-21
Abstract: A bracket 3 in the form of a clip for fixing a tile 8 to a roof having a first portion 4 for fixing to a batten (5, Fig. 2) or an underlying tile 6 and a second portion for engaging the tile 8 to be fastened. The clip may be a bent sheet metal strip, the first portion having an elongate slot 10 through which a fixing screw or nail 9 can be driven to secure the clip and underlying tile 6 to a batten. The second portion may be bent into a C shaped clip having three portions 13a,b,c at right angles, for fitting over a raised vertical edge rib of the tile 6 to clamp it in place. The clip may also have a folded lateral flange (15, Figs. 2,5,6) for aiding positioning against an underlying tile or batten. Also claimed is a tile to be used in the roof system having holes for receiving fixing 9.
Patent GB-2590403-A (GB)
Title: HVAC vent improvement
Inventor: Sunil Desai
IPC: F24F13/14
Filed: 2019-12-16
Abstract: An air vent suitable for use in a vehicle has at least one control support vane 3 comprising a support member 4 that is at least partly within the control support vane. The control support member may comprise a slot or hole that is located in the support vane, the cross-section of the slot being equal in height to a connecting member of the control member and width of the slot is wider than the connecting member to allow for translational movement. The control member may include a control knob 30. The vent may include one or more controlled vanes 7 that are connected to the control member by a telescopic or extendable linkage 8 so that movement of the control vane moves the controlled vanes.
Patent GB-2593150-A (GB)
Title: A light modulator having bonded structures embedded in its viewing area
Inventor: DONAL O'KEEFFE
IPC: G02F1/01
Filed: 2020-03-05
Abstract: A switchable light modulator device (201, 202, 203) comprises a first substrate (101, 102, 103) and a second substrate (141, 142, 143) with opposite major surfaces spaced apart by one or more polymer structures that each comprise two or more parts and define wall features (21b, 22b, 23b) for a plurality of cavities (111, 112, 113), the cavities sealing a fluid (71, 72, 73) or gel in discrete volumes. Each of the one or more polymer structures comprises a mould part (21, 22, 23) bonded to the first substrate and defining a recess (31, 32, 33), and a cast part (81, 82, 83) filling the recess and bonded to the second substrate and a surface of the recess, the cast part being defined by the surface of the recess and the second substrate replicating the surfaces of both. The materials used for the mould and cast of the polymer structure may be different materials. The mould may be optically transparent. The cast may obscure light and include a colourant, a filler material, or light scattering material. The cast may be an elastomeric solid polymer, such as polyurethane. The surface of the recess may be sloped or curved, may slope towards the other edge, and may vary in width and depth. The walls may have bracing features.
Patent GB-2581293-A (GB)
Title: A method for detecting degree of crack development of asphalt pavement
Inventor: YUCHUAN DU
IPC: G01N21/95
Filed: 2017-12-30
Abstract: A method for detecting degree of crack development of asphalt pavement based on infrared thermal image analysis, comprising; establishing a model for crack development degree detection; collecting IR thermal images of a fracture zone of pavement and recording ambient temperature; processing the IR images and obtaining measured temperature difference data between crack samples in said fracture zone and pavement surface; obtaining reference temperature difference data by introducing the ambient temperature into said model; and obtaining crack development degree by introducing said reference temperature difference data and said measured temperature difference data into said model.
Patent GB-2582463-A (GB)
Title: Intervention based completions systems and methodologies
Inventor: BENOIT DEVILLE
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2018-11-01
Abstract: A technique facilitates intervention operations in many types of wells including horizontal, multi-zone wells. According to an embodiment, a completion is deployed in a borehole, e.g. a deviated wellbore. The completion comprises a side pocket mandrel having a docking station. In some embodiments, the completion may comprise a plurality of the side pocket mandrels. A device, such as an electrically powered device, is removably deployed in the docking station. When the docking station receives the electrically powered device, an inductive coupler or other suitable electric coupler may be used to provide power to the electrically powered device while deployed in the docking station. The electrically powered device also is configured for engagement with a tool which enables an intervention operation by simply removing and replacing the device via the tool.
Patent GB-2595298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to masts
Inventor: STUART BALFOUR
IPC: B63B15/00
Filed: 2020-05-21
Abstract: Apparatus for raising and/or lowering a mast 18 on a vessel comprises: a mast housing 28; a pivot 50 for the mast fixedly connected to the mast housing; a rail 24 and car 26 mechanism for enabling controllable lateral movement of the mast with respect to the pivot and the mast housing; a drive member 30 connected to the mast and connected to the mast housing, or connected to the mast and connectable to a vessel, for driving the mast to rotate about the pivot and move laterally under the control of the rail and car mechanism so as to raise or lower the mast and move the mast laterally in a controlled manner. A vessel incorporating such a mast apparatus, a kit comprising such a mast apparatus and instructions for retrofitting to a mast and a method of use of the mast apparatus are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2595457-A (GB)
Title: A system for hostile vehicle mitigation with shallow-footing arrangement
Inventor: MARK STONE
IPC: E01F15/04
Filed: 2020-05-25
Abstract: The security barrier system comprises a first 14 support member, a second 14 support member and a panel 21 having a reinforcing arrangement 22 therein. The reinforcing arrangement extends through the panel and into each of the first and second support members. The shallow foot arrangement comprises a first footing section comprising first 73 and second 76 spaced apart and adjoined plates within which first and second plates a bottom end section of said first support member is securely affixed. The arrangement further comprises a second footing section comprising third 73 and fourth 76 spaced apart and adjoined plates within which third and fourth plates a bottom end section of said second support member is located and to which said bottom end section of said second support member is securely affixed. There is further a physical interconnection 80 between the first and second footing sections. Also disclosed is a method of forming a shallow foot arrangement for use in a hostile vehicle mitigation system.