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Patent GB-2534853-A (GB)
Title: Drip tray
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER CROSSTHWAITE
IPC: F16N31/00
Filed: 2015-01-30
Abstract: A tray assembly 1 has a tray 10 and is arranged to receive a first fluid and a second fluid. The tray assembly further includes an outlet arranged to drain the first fluid, which may be water; and the tray assembly further comprises a filter 20 arranged to retain the second fluid 100, which may be oil. The tray assembly may include a grid platform 30 upon which an oil drum may be placed, and the filter may be within a filter housing 14. The filter may comprise a filter material 22, and the filter material may be one of a lipophilic material, a hydrophobic material, an amphipathic material, an oil sorbent material, etc. When soiled, the soiled filter is replaced by coupling a clean filter to the soiled filter (S110 Fig 8) and removing the filter from the tray assembly (S120 Fig 8), inserting the clean filter into the tray assembly (S130 Fig 8) and uncoupling the clean filter from the soiled filter (S140 Fig 8).
Patent GB-2537110-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for uniformly coating a surface
Inventor: STEPHEN MALTBY
IPC: B05B13/00
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: Apparatus 201 is disclosed for uniformly coating a surface, the apparatus having a three axis servo machine 202 with x, y and z longitudinal axes 203, 204 and 205 respectively. A process unit 206 configured for coating is mounted onto the z axis 205. The apparatus also includes a sensor (601 figure 6) configured for detecting surface variations a predetermined distance ahead of the process unit and feeding back data to the process unit. The process unit produces a signal in response to the data and alters the level of coating directed onto surface. The apparatus may be suitable for coating the deck surface of an aircraft carrier.
Patent GB-2537597-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion Inhibition
Inventor: Lynne Patricia Crawford
IPC: C23F11/14
Filed: 2015-04-13
Abstract: The corrosion of metal surfaces is inhibited through the use of a corrosion inhibit. The inhibitor comprises at least one quaternary nitrogen containing heterocycle that can be joined to at least one aromatic system in combination with an anion with an atomic number greater than 52 (such as Iodine). These groups can be connected via a linking group which may be covalently attached to the quaternary nitrogen atoms of the aromatic heterocyclic rings, and a polarizable adsorption-intensifying anion. The concentration of the anions is at least that of the quaternary nitrogen atoms in equivalent terms. The nitrogen containing heterocyclic group may be pyridine, quinoline, isoquinoline, anthradine or phenanthradine. The linking group may also comprise a plurality of carbon atoms. An example inhibitor would be hexanediyl di-isoquinolinium iodide
Patent GB-2538542-A (GB)
Title: A toy exhaust device for attachment to a rear stay of the frame of a bicycle
Inventor: ANDREW JAMES MAXWELL
IPC: B62J99/00
Filed: 2015-05-21
Abstract: A toy exhaust device 10 for attachment to a rear stay 11 of the frame of a bicycle, the device 10 comprises an elongate body unit 13 having formations 14, 15 thereon shaped so that the body unit 13 is locatable against the surface 16 of the rear stay 11, which surface 16 faces out from the frame and an exhaust pipe 17 extending from the body unit 13 to the rear of the frame and away therefrom, when the body unit 13 is attached thereto. The device 10 is symmetrically disposed about a plane of division 18 of the device 10, in which plane of division the longitudinal axis of the body unit 13 lies, and such that, in use, when an exhaust device 10 is attached to each side of the frame one device 10 will be a mirror image of the other device 10.
Patent GB-2530146-A (GB)
Title: Multi-part framework
Inventor: LANGE MARCUS
IPC: F16B11/00
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: A framework, typically a vehicle body member, comprises at least first and second components 21, 22 of materials with different heat expansion coefficients, for example first component 21 may be aluminium and second component 22 may be steel. Components 21, 22 are fastened on an elongated overlap zone, typically by a welded, riveted, clinched or glued connection of flanges in contact with each other. On at least first component 21, the overlap zone comprises weak points 16 oriented in a transverse direction, typically slots open at an edge 33 of component 21 and optionally with expansions (19, Figure 4) at an end distant from edge 33, that subdivide the overlap zone into tongue-like portions (17, Figure 4) longitudinally following one another. The components may form a body side or cross member or a sill, or one component can be a roof panel and the other a side beam. Slots 16 may be filled with an elastic sealant 20.
Patent GB-2531879-A (GB)
Title: System for use in steering apparatus
Inventor: KEVIN TALBOT
IPC: B62D1/04
Filed: 2015-08-19
Abstract: A system for classifying inputs from a plurality of input controls (14, 16, 18, 20, Figure 1) on a vehicle steering apparatus (10, Figure 1) includes a resistor ladder circuit 54 for measuring an output across a resistor ladder 56 and a data memory for storing pre-determined output data relating to each control. The system further comprises a processor 60 receiving a measured output from circuit 54, comparing the measured output with the predetermined output data, determining a corresponding pre-determined output indicating a control selection and monitoring and correcting for a difference between the measured output and the pre-determined output, compensating for ground shift, noise, resistor tolerances and drift. The predetermined output data comprises data relating to a plurality of voltage bands corresponding to controls on the steering apparatus, with an initial bandwidth, an initial central value and an offset for each band. Processor 60 corrects the offset value by applying a correction value dependent on the bandwidth of the associated voltage band. The output from resistor ladder 56 may optionally be debounced.
Patent GB-2532123-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method
Inventor: BENJAMIN DOUGLAS COUTTS
IPC: F16L31/00
Filed: 2015-09-14
Abstract: A load bearing flexible conduit system 10, for use in a body of water and adapted for deployment from a reel located on a water going vessel, comprises a number of lengths 12 of load bearing flexible conduit. Each length 12 of load bearing flexible conduit has an inner layer with a throughbore and a load bearing outer layer. In some aspects, it also comprises a further other protective covering. A joint 30 for connecting the lengths together has a body with a longitudinal axis and a throughbore and at least one flexible coupling to permit at least one of the ends of the lengths 12 of load bearing flexible conduit to move relative to the longitudinal axis of the joint 30. The lengths of load bearing flexible conduit are sufficiently flexible that they are capable of being stored, prior to use, on a reel and are further capable of being at least partially payed out from the reel into the body of water during use. Additional joints can be used to connect further lengths 12 of conduit. A cylindrical ferrule can be used as part of a load transfer mechanism within the system 10.
Patent GB-2545440-A (GB)
Title: Halogen free and fire-resistant rubber composition and hose
Inventor: RECEP MUCO
IPC: F16L11/12
Filed: 2015-12-15
Abstract: A halogen free, fire resistant rubber composition for a fire resistant hose, the composition comprising 100 parts by weight of elastomer comprising a blend of 60-70 parts of ethylene vinylacetate (EVM) wherein the vinylacetate content is in the range 60-70 wt%, and 30-40 parts of terpolymer of ethylene, propylene and a diene elastomer (EPDM) wherein the ethylene content is from 30-40 wt% and the propylene content is from 60-70 wt%; at least one fire retardant ingredient and at least one vulcanizing agent wherein the vulcanizing agent is a peroxide curative. Preferably the fire retardant ingredient is one or more metal hydrates, more preferably aluminium trihydrate (ATH), magnesium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide and magnesium carbonate. Preferably the peroxide curative is selected from dicumyl peroxide, di(tert-butylperoxyisopropyl)benzene and 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane. The composition may also comprise an inorganic silica source, carbon black, plasticizer or zinc oxide. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the rubber composition comprising the steps of mixing the components, curing the rubber composition and then extruding or fabricating as one or more layers of a single or multilayer hose. A fire resistant hose comprising the rubber composition is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2551821-A (GB)
Title: Droplet deposition apparatus
Inventor: MARIO MASSUCCI
IPC: B41J2/045
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A circuit for a droplet deposition apparatus, the circuit configured to generate a drive waveform having a drive pulse 32, a first non-ejection pulse 34 and a second non-ejection pulse 36, and wherein the first non-ejection pulse is inverted with respect to the second non-ejection pulse. The second non-ejection pulse may be inverted with relation to the drive pulse and the first non-injection pulse. The non-ejection pulses are used to destructively interfere with and cancel out residual vibrations in the pressure chamber (2 figure 1) that are caused by the ejection of a droplet. Also disclosed is a method of driving an actuator element (4 figure 1) with a drive waveform 30 to eject droplets from an associated pressure chamber the method comprising applying a drive pulse, a first non-ejection pulse and a second non-ejection pulse to the actuator.
Patent GB-2552713-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine recuperator
Inventor: BORJA NAVAS
IPC: F28D21/00
Filed: 2016-08-05
Abstract: A gas turbine engine recuperator 18 for transferring heat from exhaust gases of a turbine section (16, fig 3) of the engine (10) to pre-combustion compressed air supplied to a combustion section (13) of the engine. The recuperator comprises an array 22 of parallel coiled tubes 18 extending between an inlet 20 and an outlet 21 manifold and through which the compressed air is communicated. The coiled tubes are substantially identical, and the amplitudes of the coils and spacing between adjacent tubes permit coils of adjacent tubes to nest with each other thereby creating a large surface area for heat transfer. The tubes may be metal, have a circular cross section, may be brazed or welded to the manifolds and the coils function as springs to compensate for thermal growth. If one or more tubes becomes damaged the entrance and exit of the tube(s) may be stopped / plugged to prevent the compressed air entering the tube(s).
Patent GB-2545044-A (GB)
Title: Determining a thickness of a region of wall-or plate-like structure
Inventor: TOMASZ PIALUCHA
IPC: G01N29/44
Filed: 2016-08-11
Abstract: A method of determining a thickness of a region of wall- or plate-like structure which is thinner than a surrounding region of the structure due to a defect in the structure. The method comprises comparing a measured time-frequency dispersion map (51), obtained by measuring the structure using at least one dispersive guided wave, with a reference time-frequency dispersion map (45, Fig. 19) obtained by modelling the structure. A split or cut-off frequency fc at which the measured and reference time-frequency dispersion maps differ is determined and the thickness of the corroded region is calculated in dependence upon the cut-off frequency. The structure may be modelled by testing the structure at a reference section which is substantially free from defects. The dispersive guided wave may be an antisymmetric or symmetric shear horizontal guided wave. The time-frequency dispersion map may be obtained for a set of different frequencies and a transducer excites the structure using a tone burst to cause fundamental symmetric and first excited mode antisymmetric shear horizontal guided waves to be generated. The tested structure may be a pipe wall. Also claimed is a transducer, comprising an array of spaced transducer elements wherein the transducer spacing is variably adjustable.
Patent GB-2555816-A (GB)
Title: Analyser
Inventor: Matthew Mowlem
IPC: F16K99/00
Filed: 2016-11-10
Abstract: A fluid handling device, e.g. a microfluidic fluid handling device, suitable for use in an analyser, the device comprising a substrate 10 comprising a first layer 1 having at least one fluid flow channel 2a, 2b, a second layer 5 and at least one valve wherein each valve comprises a pocket 11 in-line with the fluid flow channel(s) and a discrete resiliently deformable membrane 8 disposed at least partially within the pocket, wherein a portion of the discrete resiliently deformable membrane is embedded between the first layer and the second layer thereby retaining, e.g. compressing, the membrane within the substrate, wherein upon actuation of the valve, the membrane is caused to reversibly deform to restrict or prevent fluid flow through the pocket, and/or, upon actuation of the valve, the membrane is caused to reversibly deform to allow an increased fluid flow through the pocket. The membrane maybe engaged with a plurality of alignment features such as a post, pillar or pin. A pumping system comprising syringe pump with plunger, motor, control unit and sensor for monitoring the position of the plunger. An analysis system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2544906-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus comprising a headset, a camera for recording eye movements and a screen for providing a stimulation exercise
Inventor: DARIO GEISINGER
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2015-07-05
Abstract: An apparatus and an associated method are disclosed for treating vestibular, ocular or central impairment. The apparatus comprises a headset, a mobile computer device having a computer processor, at least one camera and a display screen, a case adapted to hold the mobile computing device and to attach to the headset, an optical arrangement associated with the case and an application associated with the processor, whereby the application and the processor are adapted to display at least one stimulation exercise on the screen using virtual reality. The method includes placing the headset on the head of a user, displaying the stimulation exercise on the screen, determining a response and providing a modified exercise of a different degree of difficulty based on the determined response.
Patent GB-2553600-A (GB)
Title: Ectoparasite Reduction
Inventor: IAN MALCOLM ARTHUR ARMSTRONG
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to exposing aquatic ectoparasites to an aqueous solution comprising hydrogen peroxide and exposing the aquatic ectoparasite to sound waves. Claimed is a method of injuring or killing an aquatic ectoparasite; a method of reducing aquatic ectoparasitic infestation on an aquatic animal; and a non-therapeutic method of improving the appearance, meat quality and/or growth rate of an aquatic animal. Also provided is an apparatus and a kit of parts comprising an aquatic enclosure for retaining the aquatic animal and an aqueous solution comprising hydrogen peroxide, and a means for directing sound waves into the aquatic enclosure. Also claimed is hydrogen peroxide for use in the method of treating ectoparasitic infestation of an aquatic animal. Decomposing hydrogen peroxide may form bubbles 12 on or near the surface of the animal. These bubbles collapse when exposed to sound waves 13 to generate a liquid jet which has sufficient energy to dislodge or kill ectoparasites on the surface of the animal. The animal may be fish such as salmon, and the aquatic ectoparasites may be sea lice.
Patent GB-2542085-A (GB)
Title: Low-noise fluxgate magnetometer with increased operating temperature range
Inventor: WENQUAN LI
IPC: G01V3/26
Filed: 2015-05-26
Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as a method and an article, may include synchronic symmetrical integrator circuitry and a magnetic field measurement device comprising an excitation circuit including an excitation coil, the excitation coil being wound around an amorphous soft magnetic core having a certain temperature coefficient such that inductance of the excitation circuit will change with temperature variations of the amorphous soft magnetic core; a detection circuit including a detection coil, the detection coil being wound around the same amorphous soft magnetic core, such that inductance variation of the detection circuit with temperature of the core can be detected from the excitation coil; and a resonation control circuit coupled to the excitation circuit and to the detection circuit to adjust a resonant frequency of the detection circuit responsive to temperature variations of the core. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
Patent GB-2543995-A (GB)
Title: A subsea electrical generator and system
Inventor: STEPHEN WESTON
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2015-09-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a subsea electrical generation system. More particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a subsea electrical generation system for use in extracting energy from tidal movement. Problems associated with existing subsea tidal generation systems have been the tendency for the turbines to clog with debris and silt. The invention overcomes these problems by providing a sub-sea generator which is fitted with a plurality of blades which is adapted to be received in a housing that is located on the sea bed. The housing has protective walls along its front and rearward facing blade edges and a channel is disposed so as to prevent build-up of silt. A cover plate is provided to act as a guard against fish and other debris from impinging the blades. Ideally the cover plate comprises a plurality of parallel plates separated by adjustable flow spacers.
Patent GB-2554115-A (GB)
Title: A system for pyrolysing material
Inventor: MARK HARRADINE
IPC: F27D21/00
Filed: 2017-06-20
Abstract: A pyrolysing system comprises an inlet stage, a kiln and an outlet stage. A pressure relief mechanism 70 is provided that includes a liquid filled trap 71 comprising a conduit 74 having a first end and a second end, the conduit between the two ends being at least partially filled with a liquid to form at each end a respective column 72, 73 of liquid, the two columns being connected at a lower end by a body of liquid. The pressure relief mechanism is arranged such that the surface of the liquid in the conduit at the first end is connected to the inlet stage so that the liquid is prevented from flowing into the inlet pipe and the gas pressure at the inlet stage acts down upon the column of liquid at the first end. In use the liquid in the conduit normally provides a seal to gases in the kiln but in the event that the gas pressure in the inlet stage exceeds a predetermined level the gas escapes through the liquid in the conduit. A screw conveyor for supplying feed to the kiln is also disclosed having a split flight, and an arrangement for controlling the pressure of gas leaving the kiln.
Patent GB-2560215-A (GB)
Title: Agent and method for lightening keratin-containing fibers
Inventor: UDO ERKENS
IPC: A61Q5/08
Filed: 2017-10-11
Abstract: A cosmetic agent for lightening keratin fibers, containing at least one packaged preparation (A), wherein preparation (A), based on its total weight, contains about 10-90% by weight of peroxydisulfate(s), from about 10-50% by weight of sodium silicate and preparation (A) is packaged in a water-soluble film which, based on its total weight, consists of at least 60% by weight of a polymer mixture which has a multi-modal molecular weight distribution. The sodium silicate may comprise sodium disilicate. The polymer mixture may comprise at least 60% by weight of a mixture comprising water-soluble vinyl alcohol / vinyl acetate copolymer a1) and at least one water-soluble vinyl alcohol / vinyl acetate copolymer a2) which is different from a1). The polymer mixture may comprise at least 60% by weight of a mixture comprising water-soluble vinyl alcohol / vinyl acetate copolymer a1) and at least one optionally modified water-soluble polysaccharide from the group consisting of methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, dextrin and hydroxypropylstarch. The cosmetic agent may further comprise a flowable preparation (B) which, based on its weight comprises 50-98% water and 0.5-20% hydrogen peroxide. A method for the colour change of keratin fibres in which preparation (A) is introduced into preparation (B) by dissolving the water-soluble film.
Patent GB-2559474-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for automated work pattern quantification
Inventor: PATRICK LEUNG
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: Method and system for automating work pattern quantification and providing worker feedback based on quantified metrics. The system first identifies a work pattern to be quantified for a user 200. Using one more predefined rules associated with the identified work pattern, the system determines at least one task associated with the work pattern 202. The services accessed to perform the associated task are identified 204 and event data from these services is collected, each event including an associated timestamp 206. The event data is filtered into event sessions 208 and analyzed to generate a focus metric 210. The generated focus metric is then used to provide feedback in order to quantify the work pattern 212. The event sessions are sequences of events that occur within a predetermined time period of one another. The feedback may be displayed on a user interface via a mobile or desktop application.
Patent GB-2573283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to network functions virtualization
Inventor: ANDREW MUNRO CALDWELL
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2018-04-26
Abstract: Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and lifecycle management of Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) 307 using a deployment manager 301 in a communications network. The method comprising: receiving a lifecycle management message M43 relating to a deployment of VNFs; associating the received lifecycle management message with a specific deployment of VNF instances, the specific deployment comprising a set of more than one VNF instance; updating M461 a first VNF instance in the deployment on the basis of the received lifecycle management message; and updating M462 a second VNF instance in the deployment on the basis of the received lifecycle management message. The Lifecycle Management Message (LCM) may comprise a management and orchestration (MANO) message from a VNF management entity and may comprise deployment topology information or a request to update lifecycle state of the VNF instance. Alternatively the LCM may comprise a lifecycle management message from the first VNF instance, for example a request to register the first VNF instance for deployment-specific configuration. The update message may be a message indicative of the first VNF instance becoming available to the second VNF instance to cooperate in a service or indicating the first VNF instance is no longer available to cooperate.