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Patent GB-2512960-A (GB)
Title: Downhole data transmission system
Inventor: MAXTED IAIN
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2013-10-07
Abstract: A downhole data transmission system comprises a downhole tool 10 arranged to measure at least one downhole characteristic, and a telemetry cartridge 12 associated with the tool 10. The system also comprises a data transmission cable 16, and a surface receiving unit 14. The data transmission cable 16 is arranged to transmit data from the telemetry cartridge 12 to the surface receiving unit 14 via an electrical signal being sent along the data transmission cable. The surface receiving unit 14 comprises a pattern recognition device configured to receive and analyse the signal transmitted from the telemetry cartridge 12 to the surface receiving unit 14. Also claimed is a method of converting a downhole measurement to a digital signal and transmitting it to the surface and comparing the signal to one or more stored signals. There is also claimed a method of sending first and second downhole signals to the surface along a cable where a surface unit records the first and second signals.
Patent GB-2522451-A (GB)
Title: A system, method and server for locating and identifying a tag
Inventor: HAWLEY-JONES TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: G01S5/06
Filed: 2014-01-24
Abstract: Each RID tag emits an rf electromagnetic signal in response to movement of the tag using a conductive plate, groundplate and electrets. A plurality of receivers provide data to a server that processes the data to determine tag location by time difference of arrival (TDOA), compares this with information concerning the known previous location of the tag and the most probable tag identity is determined corresponding with the known location. Speed may also be determined and used to predict location information for specific tags.
Patent GB-2507923-A (GB)
Title: Shielding devices
Inventor: MIDE CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61B46/27
Filed: 2013-09-25
Abstract: A device (230) for shielding at least part of a limb from the view of a wearer of the device (230) which comprises a shield (232) with a first configuration in which it is substantially planar and a second configuration in which it has a three-dimensional shape. The shield (232) comprises one or more hinge lines (238), enabling it to be converted from the first configuration to the second configuration. The device also comprises an attachment portion (234) with one or more elongate members (236) to attach around a limb of a wearer in use. An edge portion (239) of the shield (232) may comprise an outer edge opposite the hinge line (238) that is at least partially divided into independently moveable sections such that the edge portion (239) can be flexed to help convert the shield (232) into a three-dimensional configuration.
Patent GB-2516522-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic port shield
Inventor: MAROCCHINI FRANCIS A
IPC: F16K24/06
Filed: 2014-03-03
Abstract: A port shield assembly 18 includes a cup 20, a fitting 22, and a retaining pin 24. The cup 20 includes a top 26 with a hole 28, a sidewall 32, a cavity 34 defined by the top 26 and the sidewall 32, and a side port 36 in the side wall 32. The fitting 22 includes a body 38 with a first end 40 and a second end 42, a flange 44 at the first end 40, and a central bore 46 extending from the first end 40. The fitting 22 also includes a port 48 communicating with the central bore 46, and a cross bore 50 near the second end 42. The fitting 22 extends through the hole 28 of the cup 20 and the retaining pin 24 is disposed in the cross bore 50 to retain the cup 20 between the first end 40 and the second end 42 of the fitting 22.
Patent GB-2510748-A (GB)
Title: A cinema structure and a method for constructing a cinema structure
Inventor: ANDERSON THOMAS
IPC: E04H3/22
Filed: 2012-12-03
Abstract: A cinema structure (1 ) comprises an auditorium (12) defined between a floor (2), a ceiling (3), front and rear walls (5,8) and side walls (10), which is of length (L) similar to its width (W) and of height (H,) approximately half its width (W). A screen (14) which is substantially the width and height of the auditorium (14) is located adjacent the front wall (5). Rows (17) of seats (18) are tiered upwardly rearwardly at an angle of approximately 22.5Â°. The front row (17a) of seats (18) is located on the floor (2), while the second and subsequent rows (17) of seats (18) are mounted on corresponding plinths (20). The rearmost plinth (20a) is located adjacent the rear wall (8) and is spaced apart downwardly from the ceiling (3) a height (H2) of approximately 2 metres. A projector (24) in a projector housing (23) is located centrally on the rearmost plinth (20) within the auditorium (12), and a lens port (22) of the projector (24) is located at a level of approximately 0.5 metre below the ceiling 3.
Patent GB-2529608-A (GB)
Title: A method of coating a sheet of steel
Inventor: ALLCOCK BRYAN
IPC: C23C28/00
Filed: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A method of coating a sheet of steel is comprises preparing a surface of the sheet of steel by grit blasting with brown fused alumina. A first metal deposition coating, including aluminium, is applied and then a second metal deposition coating, including aluminum and a least one first doping material e.g. titanium, chromium, is applied to the first coating. Finally a barrier coating which may be potassium silicate is applied to the second metal deposition coating. A second doping material e.g. zinc, tin, indium may be included in the first coating. Also shown is a sheet material and article comprising the coating and an apparatus for applying a coating.
Patent GB-2530239-A (GB)
Title: Failover handling in a content node of a content delivery network
Inventor: ARAUJO JOAO DIOGO TAVEIRA
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2014-06-09
Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and software for accommodating failover of a content node in a content delivery network. In one example, a method of operating a content node includes receiving a communication for an end user device from a control node, wherein an interrupted content node previously handled the communication. The method further includes determining if the communication includes a synchronization packet and identifying connection information for the communication. The method also provides, if the communication includes a synchronization packet, accepting the communication and handling delivery for the end user device. The method also includes, if the communication does not include the synchronization packet, determining if a match exists between the connection information for the communication and connection information stored in a flow table, and handling the communication based on the match.
Patent GB-2529614-A (GB)
Title: Reverse flow settler apparatus
Inventor: LERNER ODED
IPC: B01D21/24
Filed: 2014-07-03
Abstract: A reverse flow apparatus 150 for separating liquid-liquid dispersions of relatively light and heavy phases, wherein the apparatus comprises a vessel having front 102 and rear 105 walls and first 104 and second side walls 103 disposed generally transverse to the front and rear walls. A floor 101 is connected to the side walls, and to the front and rear walls. A settling section 180 is disposed within the vessel and an underflow launder 120, is at least partially submerged below, and connected to, the floor. A launder volume within the launder fluidly communicates with the settling section at a first height. An overflow launder 140 connects to the settling section and fluidly communicates with the settling section at a second height wherein the second height exceeds the first height. A pre-coalescence channel 110 is disposed generally along a long dimension of the first side wall, the channel having a feed end adapted to receive a feed flow, and a discharge end adapted to discharge the feed flow. A feed distribution channel 130 is disposed generally transverse to the pre-coalescence channel and between the front wall and the settling section. Pluralities of turning vanes 135 are disposed within the feed distribution channel, and a first end of the turning vanes is disposed within the pre-coalescence channel, at the discharge end. The turning vanes are adapted to generally reverse a flow direction of the flow within the feed distribution channel to produce a reversed flow direction, with respect to a direction of the feed flow through the pre-coalescence channel. A second end of the turning vanes (Fig 4) form an acute angle (Î¸i) with a line projecting perpendicularly with respect to a length of the pre-coalescence channel wherein the acute angle is within a range of 30Â° to 80Â°. Advantageously the reverse flow apparatus significantly reduces flow turbulence.
Patent GB-2514501-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive cache promotions in a two level caching System
Inventor: GUPTA LOKESH MOHAN
IPC: G06F13/12
Filed: 2013-02-18
Abstract: Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for managing data in a first cache and a second cache. A reference count is maintained in the second cache for the page when the page is stored in the second cache. It is determined that the page is to be promoted from the second cache to the first cache. In response to determining that the reference count is greater than zero, the page is added to a Least Recently Used (LRU) end of an LRU list in the first cache. In response to determining that the reference count is less than or equal to zero, the page is added to a Most Recently Used (MRU) end of the LRU list in the first cache.
Patent GB-2537337-A (GB)
Title: Bandage
Inventor: Stuart John Ashman
IPC: A61L15/46
Filed: 2014-10-14
Abstract: A bandage 2 comprising, a first layer 4 adapted to be applied to a patients skin; a second layer 10 adapted to adhere to the first layer and to cause said first layer to apply compression to the patients skin; wherein at least one aloe containing material is provided in the first layer. The aloe material may be dried aloe 8 and/or aloe vera. The bandaged may comprise at least one adhesive material 6 and/or 12 for adhering the second layer to the first layer, such adhesive may be provided in the first material. The aloe containing material may be provided in the adhesive material. The bandage may comprise at least one odour capturing material included in the first layer; such odour capturing material may comprise at least one cyclodextrin material. The first layer may be compressible, the layer comprising at least one foam material. The second layer may comprise at least one stretchable material, wherein such stretchable material is stretchable to a limited extent. The invention is particularly directed to the treatment of venous leg ulcers, wherein the second layer comprises an elasticated loop of material designed to provide pressure to the applied area.
Patent GB-2531291-A (GB)
Title: Liquid level detector
Inventor: NEWMAN ALEXANDER GRAHAME
IPC: G01F23/26
Filed: 2014-10-14
Abstract: A liquid level detector for use in a pump control system comprises a chamber 20 for liquid, a liquid inlet 6 to the chamber 20, a liquid outlet 7 from the chamber and connectable to a pump, and a capacitive sensor comprising mutually spaced capacitive sensor elements (first capacitive sensor 21, 22; second capacitive sensor 22, 23) forming a capacitance which is sensitive to permittivity within a region of the chamber proximate the capacitive sensor. The chamber is defined at least partially by a barrier member 25 and the capacitive sensor elements are provided on the barrier member outside the chamber. The capacitive sensor elements may each form a ring around the chamber. An electronic controller may be provided configured to generate a pump control signal by comparison of the output signal from the first and second capacitive sensors in order to control the pump in response to the liquid level independently of the orientation / inclination of the chamber. The capacitive sensor may form part of an oscillator circuit in the controller, the frequency of the oscillator circuit indicative of the capacitance of the capacitive sensor. The liquid level detector is suitable for connection to a condensate reservoir of an air conditioning system, a refrigeration system or a heating system.
Patent GB-2522768-A (GB)
Title: Coupling
Inventor: PARKER SIMON
IPC: F16D3/224
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: A coupling comprises a first member 201 having an outer convex spherical periphery S1 centred about a central point C. The first member has a torsional axis A1 extending through the central point. A second annular member 202 has an inner concave spherical complementary to the outer periphery of the first member. The spherical surfaces of the first and second members co-act to transmit radial loads therebetween and to transmit loads acting along the torsional axis therebetween. An axle arrangement X1, X11 extends radially of the central point C and couples the first member 201 and second annular member 202 for transmitting torsional load from one to the other. The first member and second annular member are rotatable one relative to the other about the said central point in a direction constrained by the axle arrangement. The coupling may have additional members (603, 604 & 605, fig 6) and a coupling arrangement (66, 67, fig 5) may connect two couplings.
Patent GB-2524616-A (GB)
Title: Inter-architecture compatability module to allow code module of one architecture to use library module of another architecture
Inventor: HASABNIS NIRANJAN
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2015-01-19
Abstract: An inter-architecture compatibility apparatus 522 comprises: a control flow transfer reception module 530 to receive a first call procedure operation, intended for a first architecture library module, from a first architecture code module 516, where the first call procedure operation involves a first plurality of input parameters; an application binary interface (ABI) change module 532, coupled with the control flow transfer reception module, to make ABI changes to convert the first call procedure operation, involving the first plurality of input parameters, to a corresponding second call procedure operation, involving a second plurality of input parameters, which is compatible with a second architecture library module; and a control flow transfer output module 536, coupled with the ABI change module, to provide the second call procedure operation to the second architecture library module 518. The modules 530, 532, 536 may be part of a first wrapper module that corresponds to the first architecture library module. The apparatus may allow 32-bit legacy code 516 to run on 64-bit architecture using native libraries 518.
Patent GB-2534407-A (GB)
Title: Cut-flower display apparatus
Inventor: JOHN HARRY ALLAN WILLIAMS
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 2015-01-23
Abstract: A cut-flower display apparatus 10 for displaying cut flowers (32, fig. 1), the apparatus comprising: a display stand 12; at least one flower support element 14 at or adjacent to the display stand; a water container 36 at least in part housed within the display stand, the water container defining a flow path F for water to pass therein wherein at least part of the water container is exposed at or adjacent the or each flower support element to permit a cut-flower placed therein to contact the water in the water container; a water circulation means 42 for pumping water along the flow path of the water container; and a water-conditioning means 50 for altering a condition of the water in the water container. The water container may include at least one fall which defines a flow path F for water to pass there through and the water conditioning means may include a water temperature controller or a chemical treatment device. A method of prolonging the display period of cut flowers using the apparatus 10 is also provided.
Patent GB-2530821-A (GB)
Title: Pressure management device
Inventor: FOSTER ROBERT
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2015-01-27
Abstract: A pressure management device 10 for use with a heating system is disclosed which obviates the need for manual topping up of the heating system, protects against flooding and avoids danger of backflow of heating system fluid and consequent contamination of a mains water supply. The pressure management device comprises a one-way valve 16 disposed in the fluid flow path and arranged to permit flow in the direction from the inlet toward the outlet and to resist flow in the opposite direction. A pressure reducing valve 18 is configured to respond to an outlet pressure of the pressure management device, being normally maintained in a closed state by the outlet pressure but adapted to open when the outlet pressure falls below a threshold. In this way the pressure reducing valve causes the heating system to be topped up when necessary. Additionally a flood prevention device 20 is configured to close in response to excessive flow through the pressure management device, so that any risk that the pressure reducing valve might permit uncontrolled release of water in the event of a leakage in the heating system is obviated.
Patent GB-2535521-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling the stopping and starting of an engine
Inventor: THEMI PHILEMON PETRIDIS
IPC: F02N11/10
Filed: 2015-02-20
Abstract: A method of stopping and starting an engine (10 fig. 1) of a motor vehicle 5 having a manually operated clutch system 50 including a clutch 2 for driveably connecting the engine to a transmission 11 is disclosed. First and second clutch engagement thresholds (D_P, D_R fig. 6) are set for use in controlling the stopping and starting of the engine. The first threshold D_P corresponds to a more disengaged state of the clutch than the second clutch engagement threshold D_R. The first threshold D_P is used when the clutch is being disengaged to decide whether the engine can be safely shutdown while the transmission remains in-gear and second threshold D_R is used when the clutch is being engaged to decide whether the engine can be safely started. By using a less conservative threshold D_R for starting the engine than stopping the engine the number of inhibited restarts is reduced.
Patent GB-2524423-A (GB)
Title: Reducing rotational vibration in rotational measurements
Inventor: REIDERMAN ARCADY
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2013-12-04
Abstract: An apparatus for mitigation of torsional noise effects on borehole measurements. The apparatus may include a conveyance device; a sleeve having a sensor section, the sleeve rotatably disposed on the conveyance device; a sensor having at least one component disposed on the sensor section; and a driver coupled to the conveyance device and configured to rotate at least the sleeve sensor section. The driver may rotate the sleeve sensor section independent of the conveyance device. The driver may rotate the sleeve sensor section at a preset substantially constant rotational speed. The sleeve may include at least one arm configured to selectively lock the sleeve to a surface in the borehole. The driver may rotate the sleeve sensor section during measurement by the sensor. The driver may selectively couple the sleeve.
Patent GB-2525113-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for occluding a vessel by RF embolization
Inventor: ELGAARD PER
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 2014-04-10
Abstract: An RF ablation system 10 includes an electrode element 12 of elongate form and a cathode pad 14. A control unit 40 includes a processing unit 42, a power unit 44 and, optionally, a temperature sensor 46 and/or an impedance sensor 48. One embodiment provides for sensing retraction of the anode terminal 12 and effecting RF ablation during and/or after the retraction process in order to create a more effective occlusion barrier. The control unit 40 in another embodiment carries out RF ablation in at least two phases, the first phase at a higher energy level and a second phase, after at least partial retraction of the anode element 12, at a second lower energy level in order to close any remaining lumen within a blood clot formed within the vessel 18 during the first phase.
Patent GB-2525535-A (GB)
Title: Device for Mounting a Spark Plug in a combustion Engine of a Gas Turbine Engine
Inventor: BUNEL JACQUES MARCEL ARTHUR
IPC: F23R3/60
Filed: 2012-05-03
Abstract: The invention provides a device 100 for mounting a spark plug (36 Fig 1) in a combustion chamber (10 Fig 1) of a gas turbine engine. The device has a chimney (200 Fig 3) which includes a collar 206 extending radially inwards and a washer (300 Fig 3) fastened on an axial end 204 of the chimney so as to project towards the inside of the chimney. The device has a bushing (400 Fig 3) forming a spark plug guide and this includes an inner collar 402 and an outer collar 404 that are axially spaced apart from each other by a cylindrical portion (406 Fig 3). Each bushing collar extends radially outwards, and the bushing is floatingly mounted inside the chimney with its collars axially positioned between the collar of the chimney and the washer. During operation, the bushing inner collar bears against the collar of the chimney, and the bushing outer collar presents an outside diameter (d1) greater than the inside diameter (d2) of the washer.
Patent GB-2542116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in starter motors
Inventor: NEIL REFSON
IPC: H02K13/00
Filed: 2015-09-03
Abstract: A framework 200a,200b is disclosed for holding magnets 130 (fig 3) to form a stator 300 comprising a tubular magnet array which is removably slid into housing 420. The framework provides a central aperture for receiving a rotor armature of said electric motor and is formed of two mating halves, snap fittings 211,212 securing the halves together. The magnet receiving appeartures120 (bays) are tapered radially inwards so as to prevent the magnets passing though the apertures and the magnets are curved and have a complimentary taper to that of the apertures. The framework construction is elastically deformable. Electrical terminals are mounted at 114a,114b to provide power to the brush system. Grooves 113 accommodate bolts 401 (fig 4) securing motor parts together. Also described is a two part brush housing 510,520 comprising a plurality of passages for slidably retaining brushes 550 and a plurality of bias housings 540 each of which receives a conical spring560 which is inserted in compressed state into the bias housing via slot 541. The brush housing 500 mounts to the end of the framework and grooves 502 accommodate the bolts 401. The framework and the brush housing are of polymeric material.
Patent GB-2529344-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for identifying local features
Inventor: GHASEMI ALIREZA
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2013-10-31
Abstract: A method of local feature identification, comprising the steps of: retrieving data representing a lightfield (101 ); forming an epipolar volume (V) from the retrieved data; applying a transform to epipolar planes retrieved from said epipolar volume, so as to represent said epipolar planes in a new space (106); identifying a plurality of epipolar lines (107); identifying local features (fp) based on at least some of said epipolar lines (108).
Patent GB-2531958-A (GB)
Title: PCD elements and process for making the same
Inventor: NEAL ALAN BOWDEN
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 2014-06-11
Abstract: Catalyst in a sintered polycrystalline diamond (PCD) structure is dissolved in at least a portion of the structure by a liquid solvent metal. The structure is infused with the heated solvent and the solvent infiltrates interstitial spaces between consolidated diamond grains to contact residual catalyst from the sintering process. The dissolved catalyst passes to the bulk solvent and the solvent replaces the catalyst in the interstitial spaces.