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Patent GB-2493397-A (GB)
Title: Pulse counter for single photon events
Inventor: ISAAC THOMAS HENRY
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2011-08-05
Abstract: A device 10 for determining the number of discrete events represented by an input signal is provided. The input signal may for example comprise pulses representing photons arriving at a detector. The device comprises a plurality, n, of comparator circuits 14 for reading the signal. For each comparator circuit from i=1 to i=n, the ith comparator circuit has a corresponding threshold value which the amplitude of a pulse representing i discrete events will exceed, but which the amplitude of a pulse representing i-1 discrete events will not exceed. Each comparator circuit is arranged to output a first value when the input signal exceeds its threshold value and a second value when the input signal is less than its threshold value. The device includes a counter 16 for counting the number of outputs of the first value that have been output by the plurality of comparator circuits.
Patent GB-2496163-A (GB)
Title: Bobbin, winding and core constructions in a transformer assembly
Inventor: SILVA ARTURO
IPC: H01F3/00
Filed: 2011-11-03
Abstract: A transformer construction 120 comprises a plurality of transformer cores configured to share magnetic flux paths and wherein at least one of the cores comprises a post and an associated sidewall with an effective cross-sectional area which is less than that of the said post. Also disclosed is a transformer winding comprising a longitudinal spine having a first turn emanating from a first portion of the spine in a first transverse direction and a second turn emanating from a second potion of the spine in a second transverse direction, where the second transverse direction is opposite to that of the first transverse direction. Further disclosed is a transformer bobbin structure 130, 150 comprising a primary bobbin mounted on a primary substrate and a secondary bobbin mounted on a secondary substrate, wherein the secondary bobbin is hollow such that it can receive at least a portion of a transformer core therein and wherein the primary bobbin is hollow such that it can receive the secondary bobbin therein and wherein at least one of the primary or secondary bobbins has a free end comprising a flange which is arranged to maintain a predetermined spacing between the primary and secondary bobbins. Also disclosed is a power conditioning unit or a method of operating a power conditioning unit comprising a plurality of single phase transformers, a plurality of drive circuits which operate the plurality of transformers out of phase from each other and wherein the transformers share magnetic flux paths.
Patent GB-2500676-A (GB)
Title: Kerr-lens mode-locked (KLM) semiconductor laser
Inventor: HAMILTON CRAIG JAMES
IPC: H01S3/0941
Filed: 2012-03-29
Abstract: A self mode locking laser comprising: a resonator terminated by first 3 and second 4 mirrors and folded by a third mirror 5, the third mirror 5 surmounted by a multilayer semiconductor gain medium and which includes at least one quantum well layer and an optical Kerr lensing layer; wherein the length of the resonator is selected such that a round trip time of a cavity mode is matched with an upper-state lifetime of one or more semiconductor carriers located within the gain medium. Also disclosed is a method for producing the above self mode locking laser. The self mode locking of the laser may alternatively be achieved by configuring the laser resonator such that the lensing effect of the Kerr lensing layer acts to reduce an astigmatism deliberately introduced to the cavity mode. The self mode locking laser may further comprise fourth 8, fifth 7 and sixth 6 folding mirrors between the second mirror 4 and third mirror 5. The semiconductor gain medium may be optically pumped by a continuous wave optical field source 12, which may be a fibre coupled diode laser system.
Patent GB-2489126-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming coils for an electromagnet arrangement with supported outer coils
Inventor: CALVERT SIMON JAMES
IPC: G01R33/3815
Filed: 2010-05-26
Abstract: A coil arrangement or a method of making a coil comprises elements 16 extending around a coil 14 in a direction of axial force BF where the elements 16 are located at certain circumferential positions on a coil 14. The coil 14 arrangement is suitable for retaining a pair of outer coils 14 in a solenoidal magnet in position against axial forces BF urging the outer coils 14 away from one another. Corresponding strap elements 16 extend around each of the coils 14 and are linked by a tensile member 18 to counteract axial forces BF. Support frames 20, slip plane material surfaces, filler material and flexible and adjustable tensile link members 18, may be used. The method of making a coil 14 includes providing a journal with a cavity into which a coil is wound. The walls of the journal include recesses into which strap elements 16 are located such that they traverse the winding cavity and have internal surfaces which correspond to three surface regions of the coil 14. The coil 14 and strap elements 16 are then located in a mould and bonded together by impregnating them with a hardening material which is allowed to harden before being removed from the mould.
Patent GB-2494243-A (GB)
Title: An access system for a gully drain
Inventor: O'DONNELL ROY
IPC: E03F5/04
Filed: 2012-08-03
Abstract: The invention provides an access system 10 for use with a drainage gully (G figure 3) in which the system may be retrofitted to a gully in order to clear blockages. The access system comprises a duct 12 having a first end 16 engagable with the drainage gully, and a second end 18 adapted to releasably retain a closure member, such as to allow a blocked drainage gully to be quickly and easily cleared without requiring excavation of the gully which is a tedious and time-consuming operation.
Patent GB-2494541-A (GB)
Title: In-vehicle accelerometer
Inventor: WHITE DANIEL
IPC: G01P1/02
Filed: 2012-09-11
Abstract: The accelerometer comprises: an accelerometer chip (7,fig4); a display interface 3 adapted to display to the driver of the vehicle while driving an indication of net acceleration force perceived by the accelerometer chip in the medial plane of the vehicle at least in magnitude, and optionally also in direction fore-and-aft and/or left-and-right. The display interface includes an indicator, concentric rings (9, fig 2), defining a datum position and adapted to provide an indication of the magnitude of net perceived acceleration force by the extent from said datum position that successive regions of the indicator are lit or subject to a colour change. The indicator is coupled to circuitry linked to the accelerometer chip.
Patent GB-2491750-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a drill bit
Inventor: LOCKWOOD GREGORY T
IPC: B22F5/00
Filed: 2009-05-07
Abstract: A method is provided to manufacture a drill bit (30, fig 3) having ribs extending from the body of the bit. The method includes loading a quantity of abrasive particles and a first matrix material 40 in a mold cavity corresponding to a gage portion 48 of at least one of the ribs. A further quantity of abrasive particles and a second matrix material 34 are then loaded into the other portions of the mold cavity. The mold contents are heated to form an impregnated drill bit. The mold may be infiltrated with a binder.
Patent GB-2492919-A (GB)
Title: A vibrating downhole tool having differing turbine blades
Inventor: ALLAHAR IAN
IPC: E21B7/24
Filed: 2011-03-08
Abstract: A vibrating downhole tool includes a housing having a central axis defined therethrough, and inner mandrel 320 disposed within the housing configured to receive a drilling fluid. The tool further includes a number of turbine blades 322 configured to receive the drilling fluid and to rotate the inner mandrel 320, thereby causing the tool to vibrate. At least one property of one of the turbine blades 322 differs from the property of the remaining turbine blades 322. Said property may be size, shape, mass or profile.
Patent GB-2504159-A (GB)
Title: Gas permeable breast pad
Inventor: LEE SHU FENG
IPC: A41C3/14
Filed: 2012-11-07
Abstract: A breast pad 100, comprises an encapsulation layer 20 and a basic layer 10, with the encapsulation layer 20 being of a cloth fabric and covered on the basic layer. The basic layer 10 may have a first surface 11 and a second surface 12 with gas holes 13 penetrating through both the first surface 11 and the second surface 12. The encapsulation layer 20 may cover the basic layer on a first surface 11, a second surface 12, or on both. The basic layer 10 may comprise a foam material. The pad 100 may be incorporated into a bra or other items of underwear.
Patent GB-2507973-A (GB)
Title: Drilling template for curtain rail support holes
Inventor: LORD LUCY
IPC: A47H7/00
Filed: 2012-11-14
Abstract: A template 1 for marking the location of part of a curtain rail support with respect to a recess in a surface, such as a wall, door or window frame, has at least one edge, preferably two linear edges 6, 7 forming a right angle at an inner corner 5 and preferably comprising a chevron shape. The template also comprises at least one hole, preferably a plurality of holes 9 forming a grid 8 and spaced 1 cm apart. There may be numerals 10 indicating distances between the holes and an edge of the template. A method of manufacturing the template is also disclosed, which may comprise moulding template 1 from a clear plastic, for example poly(methyl methacrylate). Template 1 may be formed in two symmetrical sections 2, 3 which may be flexibly bonded to form a fold line 4.
Patent GB-2501381-A (GB)
Title: Annulus cementing tool for well abandonment
Inventor: HOFFMAN COREY EUGENE
IPC: E21B29/12
Filed: 2013-03-22
Abstract: A method for abandonment of a subsea well includes fastening a pressure control assembly (PCA) 20, (fig 2A) to a subsea wellhead 10 and deploying a tool string into the PCA. The tool string includes a packer 215 and an upper perforator 209 located above the packer 215. The method further includes closing a bore of the PCA above the tool string with a solid barrier (115v fig 4A); and setting the packer against an inner casing hung from the subsea wellhead. While the PCA bore is closed, a wall of the inner casing is perforated by operating the upper perforator 209. Cement slurry is injected into an inner annulus formed between the inner casing and an outer casing hung from the subsea wellhead - see figs 3A-3H. A perforating gun is also claimed and includes a blasting cap 231 and shaped charges 226 disposed in a chamber 242 which is isolated from a bore 223b formed through the exterior of the gun. A firing mechanism operating in response to a piston 238 strikes the blasting cap 231 and the chamber 242 remains isolated from the bore 223b after firing of the charges see figs 5D-5F.
Patent GB-2512935-A (GB)
Title: Digital Radio Transmissions
Inventor: WICHLUND SVERRE
IPC: H04L27/148
Filed: 2013-04-12
Abstract: A digital radio receiver adapted to receive radio signals modulated using continuous phase frequency shift keying. The receiver comprises means for receiving an analogue radio signal (2) having a carrier frequency, a correlator (8) arranged to estimate a frequency offset between said carrier frequency and a nominal carrier frequency, means comprising a phase accumulator block (12) and a complex rotator (4) for correcting for said frequency offset, and a matched filter bank (MFB) which receives the compensated signal and comprises a plurality of filters (20), each of which corresponds to a different bit pattern for determining a bit sequence from said analogue radio signal, and also a module (24) which determines the filter that gives the maximum output and a majority vote module (28). The output of the MFB is also sent to a frequency drift estimator (14) which is used in the frequency offset estimation.
Patent GB-2513302-A (GB)
Title: Transmitter positioning for satellite communications
Inventor: MOORES BENJAMIN GEORGE
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2013-04-15
Abstract: A method of determining the position of a transmitter (eg an interference transmitter) transmitting a signal within one spot beam 8 of a multibeam uplink of a communications satellite 2, comprises storing point data defining, for each of a plurality of points within the satellite uplink, the gains of a set of beams 8 at that point, to provide a set of gain data; for each of a set of uplink spot beams 8 within which the signal is detected, determining a signal strength measurement within that beam to provide a set of strength data; and determining the position of the transmitter within one of the beams by comparing the signal strength data for each of the uplink spot beams 8 with the gain data for each of a plurality of the points; and selecting a subset of the points (e.g. one point), on the basis of the comparison, as defining the position of the transmitter. Beams may then be nulled in the direction of the interferer.
Patent GB-2501397-A (GB)
Title: Microwavable Container with Ribs and a Label
Inventor: BAGNALL PAUL
IPC: B65D25/20
Filed: 2013-04-18
Abstract: A microwaveable plastic container 10 has a base 12 and an upstanding wall 14 which terminates at a rim 16 defining a mouth 22 of the container 10. The outer side of the container wall 14 is provided with a plurality of ribs 36 which are spaced around the container wall 14. The container 10 is further provided with a label 40, which may be an adhesive label, which overlies the ribs 36, which may define a gripping surface by which a user holds the container 10. The ribs 36 and label may co-operate to define a plurality of air pockets around the container 10 which reduce heat transfer from the container 10 to the label 40. The ribs 36 may extend fully or partially along the container wall 14, and the ends of the label 40 may overlap one another. The container may be provided with a reinforcing ring adjacent to the mouth 22; the ribs 36 may extend from below this ring. In the inside surface of the container wall 14 may be formed, and may be formed on the opposite side of the wall 14 to each of the ribs 36. The container base may be circular or elliptical.
Patent GB-2500501-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, system and method for estimating a property of a downhole fluid
Inventor: CSUTAK SEBASTIAN
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2011-11-17
Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for estimating a property of a downhole fluid, the apparatus including but not limited to a test cell that receives the downhole fluid; a swept frequency electromagnetic energy source that emits electromagnetic energy toward the downhole fluid in the test cell; an electromagnetic/mechanical device that is immersed in the fluid and receives the emitted electromagnetic energy, wherein the emitted electromagnetic energy being emitted is swept about a resonant frequency for the electromagnetic/mechanical device; and an electromagnetic energy detector in electromagnetic communication with the electromagnetic/mechanical device immersed in the fluid, the electromagnetic energy detector producing an output signal indicative of the downhole fluid property. A system and method for estimating a property of a downhole fluid are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2514577-A (GB)
Title: Drum cover
Inventor: BROUGHTON PAUL
IPC: G10G7/00
Filed: 2013-05-29
Abstract: A detachable cover (2) for a drum, such as a bass drum 4. The cover has a disc-shaped main body (6). A surface of the main body has a layer of sound proofing material (10) such as uncompressed foam. The sound proofing layer may comprise four separate segments (10A-10D) and face inwardly when fitted to a drum. The cover has means, such as spring-loaded brackets 14 and retainer brackets 32, to attach in a detachable manner, the cover to a rim of the drum so as to extend across the surface of the drum skin. A tension rod (16), such as an aluminium runner, preferably extends diametrically between the spring-loaded brackets and may be received within a groove in the sound proofing layer.
Patent GB-2504210-A (GB)
Title: Quick release mechanism connecting toilet hinge and cover assembly to toilet lock bar, in which rotation of the cover assembly actuates the release mechanism
Inventor: PENG DONG
IPC: A47K13/12
Filed: 2013-06-19
Abstract: A toilet connection lock device (100, Fig 1) includes fixation shaft 10, about which cover assembly 200 rotates. The fixation shaft 10 engages lock bar 320. The connection lock device includes lock piece 20 which moves in a first direction in the axial direction to engage lock bar 320. Elastic piece 30 urges lock piece 20 to move in the first direction. A drive part component 40 is connected at one end to the lock piece 20. A press part component 50 is disposed in cover assembly 200, and when cover assembly is lifted, press part 50 pushes the other end 42 of drive part 40, which moves lock piece 20 in a second direction along the axial direction, to permit rapid disconnection of cover assembly from lock bar 320. Preferably, the press part 50 is disposed in the seat ring (240, Fig 1) of the cover assembly 200.
Patent GB-2515733-A (GB)
Title: Wind Turbine Generator
Inventor: PROUT RICHARD
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2013-06-25
Abstract: A wind turbine assembly includes aerofoil blades 10 secured to a shaft 12 mounted for rotation about a vertical axis relative to stationary supporting structure 32 of the assembly. The supporting structure includes recesses 30 into which the upper and lower ends 22, 24 of the shaft project. First and second magnets 25, 27 of the same polarity are positioned along each side of each recess and along the sides of the shaft which project into the recesses. In use, the shaft levitates due to the repelling forces of the magnets. An electricity generator is provided in the form of a coil (40, fig 2) secured to the stationary structure and positioned between one of the aforesaid magnets and a third magnet 38 of opposite polarity. The ends of the shaft are preferably generally conical and may have a lesser inclined shoulder 16, with the recess being complimentary.
Patent GB-2505988-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic system and method for obtaining an ultrasound image frame
Inventor: STUEBE SUSAN MARTIGNETTI
IPC: A61B8/08
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic system (100) is provided that includes an ultrasound imaging device (108) having an ultrasound probe that is configured to provide an ultrasound image of the heart during an ultrasound imaging session. The diagnostic system also includes a user interface (104) including an operator display (110) that is configured to concurrently display a reference image frame and the ultrasound image of the ultrasound imaging session. The user interface (104) is configured to receive operator inputs to adjust a view of the heart in the ultrasound image and acquire a set of image frames of the heart. The diagnostic system also includes a cardiac analyzer that is configured to automatically identify a measurement frame from the set of image frames. The measurement frame includes the heart at a designated orientation and at a designated cardiac condition. The designated cardiac condition may be a predetermined cardiac cycle event, such as an end diastole of a cardiac cycle.
Patent GB-2516458-A (GB)
Title: Support cushion
Inventor: LEWIS JON
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 2013-07-23
Abstract: A support cushion comprising a first air tight support portion 14 comprising first and second chambers 16 and 18 linked such that air can flow between them a second air tight support 22 portion comprising a further chamber wherein external pressure on the first chamber 16 of the first support portion results in air flow between it and the second chamber 18 but no flow between it and the further chamber. The chambers may have air retention means 26 in them which can be sponge or polyurethane foam. Indents 30 may be provided in this to support a users Ischia and coccyx. Valves may be used to control air flow into the chambers and may operate without a pump. The device is designed for use on a wheelchair to help prevent pressure sores.
Patent GB-2516695-A (GB)
Title: Package
Inventor: MCCORMICK STEVE
IPC: B65D75/00
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: A package in the form of a pouch comprises a first flexible sheet part 6 and a second flexible sheet part 7. The pouch comprises a first permanent seal 14 between the two sheet parts 6, 7 along a first edge 12 of the pouch, and a second permanent seal 15 along a second edge 13, opposite the first edge. The pouch further comprises a first temporary seal 16 between the two sheet parts extending across the pouch between the first and second permanent seals, as well as a second temporary seal 17 also extending between the same. This results in a first compartment 20 bounded by the two sheet parts 6, 7, the first and second permanent seals 14, 15 and the first temporary seal 16, as well as a second compartment 21 bounded by the two sheet parts 6, 7, the first and second permanent seals 14, 15, and the first and second temporary seals 16, 17. The first and second sheet parts may form part of a continuous flexible sheet 10, with a fold 11, or they may be separate pieces further comprising a third permanent seal along a third edge. This package may be suitable as a hand rolled tobacco pouch.
Patent GB-2506274-A (GB)
Title: Bayesian analysis in evaluating biological sequences
Inventor: CLEARY JOHN GERALD
IPC: G16B30/00
Filed: 2013-08-21
Abstract: Simultaneously evaluating biological sequences across multiple population members, and calling normal and cancerous biological sequences from a mixed sample which may contain normal and cancerous material. This may be achieved by evaluating the probability of hypothesis(es) being correct for a plurality of population members based on biological sequence information for the population. For related family members, Mendelian inheritance may be integrated into the method. For populations, information from members under evaluation may be used to refine priors to more accurately call population members. Contamination, copy number variation, de novo mutations, and phenotypic traits and their genetic explanations may also be accommodated.
Patent GB-2514431-A (GB)
Title: An offshore pile and a pile sleeve interfacing system
Inventor: BIGGS ROBERT
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 2013-09-26
Abstract: An offshore pile and a pile sleeve interfacing system comprises an offshore pile interface plate 30, 66 comprising a protrusion 31, 72 and a pile sleeve interface ring 20, 68 comprising a recess 70 located on a shoulder member protruding from an inner wall of the ring. The protrusion is rectangular in shape and comprises a top load bearing surface 73. The recess 70 is rectangular in shape and comprises a bottom load bearing surface 71. In use the interface plate 30, 66 is rotated relative to the interface ring 20, 68 and the protrusion 31, 72 of the interface plate 30, 66 locates within the recess 70 of the interface ring 20, 68. The top load bearing surface 73 of the protrusion cooperates with the bottom load bearing surface 71 of the recess 70. Later embodiments relate to an offshore pile interface plate and a pile sleeve interface ring.
Patent GB-2511163-A (GB)
Title: Corner fixing system and method
Inventor: JOHNSON DAVID LEONARD
IPC: E06B3/968
Filed: 2013-12-05
Abstract: A corner fixing system 10 for use with sash frame members of type having an outer recessed channel comprises an L-shaped fixing bracket 11 for fitting to a recessed corner created by abutting mitred edges 52 of respective frame members 50. An L-shaped corner block 20 is provided to fit into the recessed corner over the fixing bracket. The bracket and the block are each provided with at least one aperture (18, 21, figs 2, 3) through their respective corners, the apertures being aligned with respect to each other at the same inclination. The apertures receive a screw 60 that engages with the abutting frame members and clamps the corner block around the frame edges at the mitred frame corner as the screw is tightened. The screw may be provided to engage along the mitred ends of the frame members. A method of corner fixing sash frames is also provided.