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Patent GB-2584171-A (GB)
Title: Ring fastener
Inventor: EDWARD HENRY CROSS
IPC: F16B21/18
Filed: 2019-11-29
Abstract: A ring fastener 10 comprises a discontinuous band 11 having a first end 14 and a second end 16. The first end 14 comprises a pair of spaced-apart elongate finger members 15a,15b, and the second end 16 comprises an elongate tongue member 17. The finger members 15a, 15b and the tongue member 17 are interlockable, such that when interlocked, the band 11 comprises a continuous circumference. The ring fastener 10 further comprises a closed configuration wherein the finger members 15a, 15b and the tongue member 17 are substantially aligned with a circumferential surface of the band 11; and an open configuration wherein a first finger member 15a is radially and/or axially deflected from its substantially aligned position, so that it is angled with respect to the circumferential surface of the band 11. The invention may be used as part of a turbine assembly.
Patent GB-2580796-A (GB)
Title: A controller for controlling an engine of a vehicle
Inventor: ROB JERGER
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: A controller 125 for controlling an vehicle 103 engine 102, a control system 101 comprising a controller 125, a vehicle 103 and a method (200 Fig. 2), (500 Fig. 5). The control means is configured to cause stopping of power generation of the engine during movement of the vehicle in dependence on at least one criterion being met, e.g. vehicle speed or accelerator pedal below threshold or brake pressure above a threshold, and to cause restarting of power generation by the engine, in dependence of at least one input signal indicating a brake pressure is below a threshold indicating a restart requirement for the engine. The control means is configured to receive a target engine speed value dependent on a current driveshaft speed and cause the engine to maintain a speed that is no greater than a target engine speed, dependent on the target engine speed value, during a period after receiving the at least one input signal and until a further signal is received indicating a reconnection of the engine to a driveshaft 104; the engine speed may then exceed the target engine speed.
Patent GB-2585730-A (GB)
Title: Conduit anchor
Inventor: Calum Miller
IPC: F16L1/20
Filed: 2020-01-22
Abstract: A conduit anchor 100 comprising: a base section 102; and a conduit guide 104 extending from the base section; wherein the base section comprises a conduit attachment for securing a static conduit portion to the base section; wherein the conduit anchor defines a dynamic conduit pathway range 108b, available in use to a dynamic conduit portion extending distally from the conduit attachment via the conduit guide; and wherein the conduit guide comprises a convex bend protecting surface region 112 oriented towards the dynamic conduit pathway range and distally from the conduit attachment; and the convex bend protection surface region extending at least partially around the dynamic conduit pathway range. In use, when the dynamic conduit portion moves (due to movement in the water column and/or of an installation at the surface) it is protected from over bending as it abuts the convex bend protecting surface region and in effect “wraps around” the bend protecting surface region. Aspects include an offshore system comprising a conduit anchor and a method of deploying a conduit anchor.
Patent GB-2592018-A (GB)
Title: Resistor circuit
Inventor: GUIDO JANSSEN
IPC: H01L27/08
Filed: 2020-02-11
Abstract: A method of forming a resistor circuit comprises forming a first resistor and a second resistor, the first and second resistors being different types of resistor, and simultaneously doping a part of the first resistor and a part of the second resistor to define a temperature coefficient of the first and second resistor. The temperature coefficient of the first resistor and the temperature coefficient of the second resistor have opposite signs. The temperature coefficients of the two resistors may compensate each other when the resistors are connected to each other in a resistor circuit, so that the resistor circuit may be substantially temperature independent. The simultaneous doping of the first and second resistors reduces process variations, such as variations in dopant dose, energy or concentration that may result in unequal resistivity or sheet resistance between separately doped first and second resistors, that influence the temperature dependence of the resistor circuit. The first resistor may be a diffusion or well resistor (RA, Figure 7C), and the second resistor may be a polycrystalline resistor (RB, Figure 7C).
Patent GB-2584179-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Seat Side Airbag Bracket
Inventor: ERIC D VEGGIAN
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 2020-02-24
Abstract: Provided is an airbag system 12 suitable for use in a vehicle. The system 12 comprises a seat frame 14; an airbag 16 located outward of the frame 14; an inflator 18 located inward of the frame 14; and a bracket 20 for supporting the airbag 16 and the inflator 18. The bracket 20 extends through the seat frame 14; and has upper 22 and lower 24 portions that are inboard of the frame 14 and separated from each other by an intermediate portion 26 that is located outward of the seat frame 14. The intermediate portion 26 may be located in the inflation chamber (54, Fig. 3B) of the airbag 16. The bracket 20 can have two legs 68a, 68b spaced apart from each other, with the inflator 18 being positioned between these two legs 68a, 68b.
Patent GB-2592637-A (GB)
Title: Fire protection and retardant coatings
Inventor: DEREK ALFRED WARD
IPC: C09K21/14
Filed: 2020-03-05
Abstract: An intumescent water-based coating comprising between 20.28 and 24.79% by weight water, 7.78-9.15% by weight melamine, 8.51-10.40% by weight monopentaerythritol, 23.4-28.6% by weight ammonium polyphosphate, 0.263-0.321% by weight acrylic copolymer, 0.882-1.09% by weight propylene glycol, 0.43-0.528% by weight antifoam, 0.063-0.77% by weight biocide, 0.438-0.534% by weight water soluble polycarboxylate, 6.98-8.53% by weight titanium dioxide, 4.01-4.91% by weight chlorinated paraffin, 2.781-3.40% by weight coalescent additive, and 14.175-17.325% by weight styrene acrylic copolymer. The intumescent water-based coating is a fire protection/retardant coating particularly for coating metallic surfaces, such as steel.
Patent GB-2581902-A (GB)
Title: Multi-state device based in ion trapping
Inventor: NING LI
IPC: H01L21/822
Filed: 2018-11-16
Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided that contains a non-volatile battery which controls gate bias and has increased output voltage retention and voltage resolution. The semiconductor structure may include a semiconductor substrate including at least one channel region that is positioned between source/drain regions. A gate dielectric material is located on the channel region of the semiconductor substrate. A battery stack is located on the gate dielectric material. The battery stack includes, a cathode current collector located on the gate dielectric material, a cathode material located on the cathode current collector, a first ion diffusion barrier material located on the cathode material, an electrolyte located on the first ion diffusion barrier material, a second ion diffusion barrier material located on the electrolyte, an anode region located on the second ion diffusion barrier material, and an anode current collector located on the anode region.
Patent GB-2597966-A (GB)
Title: Method and control unit for identifying misfire subjected cylinders of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: Darshit Shah
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2020-08-12
Abstract: Method for identifying misfire in cylinders of an internal combustion engine (16, Fig 1), comprising step S1 of determining whether the engine is subjected to a misfire condition, step S2 of measuring vibrations generated upon operating the engine and a step S4 of identifying a cylinder(s) subjected to a misfire in dependence on the measured vibrations. The misfire may refer to at least one of a no combustion condition and an incomplete combustion condition occurring during an operating cycle of a cylinder. Step S1 preferably comprises sub-steps of determining an engine operating signal being indicative of an engine speed or engine power output by the engine and detecting an unintended performance variation of the engine in dependence on the engine operating signal for determining whether the engine is subjected to a misfire. The method may comprise determining a misfire point of time in dependence on at least one of the measured vibrations and the determined engine operating signal. The vibrations may be measured by a vibration sensor(s) an accelerometer(s), a knock sensor(s) or a microphone device. A further step S3 may determine a set of misfire suspected cylinders. A control unit is also claimed.
Patent GB-2602953-A (GB)
Title: Helicopter collective control apparatus
Inventor: JASON HILL
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2020-08-21
Abstract: A collective control arrangement for a helicopter comprises a collective handle 5210 disposed in an elongate channel 5212 within a pilot’s seat armrest (5230, Figure 4), allowing a pilot to grip the handle. The handle couples to one or more helicopter actuators controlling collective pitch of the rotor blades. The armrest may be arranged centrally in a cockpit and may have an elbow support (5232) positioned above the channel and collective handle. The channel may be curved, arranged parallel to a longitudinal axis of the helicopter and may be formed in a vertical face of the armrest, the handle protruding horizontally. An elongate arm (5220, Figure 5) may extend from the handle to below the cockpit floor, pivotably fixed and being substantially hidden by the armrest, such that the arm pivots as the handle is slid in the channel. An auxiliary collective handle 5320 may be provided for a co-pilot. A second embodiment comprises a collective control arrangement for a helicopter comprising a first collective handle translatable along a linear path and a second collective handle for a co-pilot pivotable about a point. The handles are coupled to at least one actuator such that eithers movement controls collective rotor pitch.
Patent GB-2601723-A (GB)
Title: Haircare appliance
Inventor: DAVID ANDREW TIBBETTS
IPC: A45D20/50
Filed: 2020-09-30
Abstract: A haircare appliance 10 such as a hand-held curling barrel, comprises a blower (40, Fig. 2) for generating an airflow, a plurality of outlets (113, Fig. 5) through which the airflow is discharged in one of a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction, and an indicator (60, Fig. 2). The indicator has a first visual state when the airflow is discharged in a clockwise direction and a second visual state when the airflow is discharged in a counterclockwise direction. The appliance comprises a handle 20 that houses the blower and the indicator, and an attachment 100 that houses the outlets and provides an indication to the handle of the direction of airflow discharge. The discharge direction may be controlled by a moveable member (140, Fig. 4) that selectively blocks some of the outlets. The position of said member may be linked to a switch (133, Fig. 6). The visual indicator may be a ring of LEDs 61 that change state depending on the position of the switch. The member may be moved by a dial (120, Fig. 4). Data may be transmitted from the attachment to the handle via a RFID tag (130, Fig. 4) and reader (72, Fig. 3).
Patent GB-2599923-A (GB)
Title: Control of electrical power consumption
Inventor: INAKI BARROSO
IPC: H02H11/00
Filed: 2020-10-14
Abstract: An electrical system 500 for selectively supplying electrical power from a power supply to a plurality of power consuming circuits 800 having a designated circuit 801 for determining electrical continuity, the system 500 comprising: a multi-circuit plug and socket electrical connector 400 arranged to electrically connect the power consuming circuits to the power supply, a power controller 600 in electrical communication with the power supply; and an electrical continuity monitor 610 in electrical communication with the power controller, wherein in use the electrical continuity monitor 610 is arranged to monitor the continuity of the designated circuit 801 across the shared multi-circuit plug and socket electrical connector 400; and permit power to be supplied to the plurality of power consuming circuits 800 only when the electrical continuity monitor 610 determines that there is electrical continuity across the shared multi-circuit plug and socket electrical connector 400 for the designated circuit 801
Patent GB-2601526-A (GB)
Title: Tinning of electronic components
Inventor: ANTONY BOSWELL
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 2020-12-03
Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for tinning electronic components, comprising a holder 10 made of material to which solder will not adhere and formed with a plurality of holes each dimensioned to receive with clearance a single respective component 14. Surfaces of the components to be tinned lie in a common plane on the underside of the holder. A transport mechanism lowers the holder onto a solder bath 16, to bring the surfaces of all the components held by the holder into contact with molten solder contained in the solder bath. The components may be loaded in the holes by shaking of the holder and application of suction to one side of the holder. The components may be prevented from dropping out of the holder by application of a magnetic force. Ferromagnetic pole pieces 32 may be aligned with respective holes in the holder.
Patent GB-2588358-A (GB)
Title: Braze Joints
Inventor: JERRY LOGSDON
IPC: B23K103/18
Filed: 2016-06-22
Abstract: A method of manufacturing comprising depositing a first braze material 210 to a first joint location 230 between a first component 202 and an intermediate component 204, e.g. an Inconel (RTM) steel, and depositing a second braze material 212 to a second joint location 232 between the intermediate component and a second component 206. Preferably the intermediate component has an intermediate coefficient of thermal expansion. Manufacturing the joints may be done by heating the first two components to braze the first braze material into a joint and then heating the top two components to braze the second joint in turn, or alternatively by heating all three components simultaneously. The first and second braze materials may have the same, different, or decreasing melting temperatures; and preferably be nickel, copper, or precious metal alloys. The method may be used for joining a turbine fitting to a housing accommodating thermal strain.
Patent GB-2594561-A (GB)
Title: A grid framework structure
Inventor: NEIL CARSTAIRS
IPC: B65G41/00
Filed: 2021-03-02
Abstract: A grid framework structure, and an associated storage system, for supporting a load handling device operative to move one or more containers in a stack, comprises a plurality of upright columns 116 lying in a vertical plane and arranged to form a plurality of vertical storage locations for containers to be stacked therebetween as well as guided by the upright column 116 in a vertical direction. Columns 116 are interconnected at their top ends by a first set of grid members (see Fig 8) extending in a first direction and a second set of grid members extending in the second direction, the second set of grid members running transversely to the first set of grid members in a substantially horizontal plane to form a grid structure comprising a plurality of grid cell / spaces. Grid members support a first and a second set of tracks respectively for a load handling device to move one or more containers on the grid framework structure. A sub-group of upright columns 116 are rigidly joined together by at least one bracing assembly 82 comprising a plurality of diagonal braces 82 to form a braced tower 80. The three upright columns 116a, 116b, 116c lay in the same plane with two 116a, 116b being laterally disposed either side of a middle upright column 116 and rigidly connected to columns 116c by the plurality of diagonal braces 82. An anchor foot (133, Fig11 c) comprising discrete fingers (see Figs 16a, b) for bolting in to a concrete foundation is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2605605-A (GB)
Title: A Docking Arrangement for an Additive Manufacturing Process
Inventor: CALLUM HEALEY
IPC: G01F11/46
Filed: 2021-04-06
Abstract: An operating handle 50 for controlling the operational state of a valve arrangement associated with a container to control dispensing of material from the container 12 to a component of an additive manufacturing process, comprises a rotatable shaft coupled to the valve arrangement 26, the shaft being rotatable between a plurality of angular positions corresponding to one or more operational states of the valve arrangement; a lever 52 operatively coupled to the shaft and configured to cause rotation of the shaft between the plurality of angular positions upon rotation of the lever; a rotation retention mechanism configured to retain the lever in one of a plurality of rotational positions; and an actuator engagement member extending axially outwards from the handle, wherein an actuator provided as part of a docking arrangement associated with the component is operable to act on the actuator engagement member for engaging and disengaging the rotation retention mechanism. An actuator comprising at least one moveable component configured to engage with the operating handle, a docking arrangement for an additive manufacturing process and a method of controlling the operational state of a valve arrangement are further provided.
Patent GB-2607011-A (GB)
Title: Method for pipe filling
Inventor: RICHARD DITTE
IPC: F16L55/124
Filed: 2021-05-20
Abstract: A method of filling a pipe 10 (e.g. a pipe contaminated by radioactive waste such as at a decommissioned nuclear facility) comprises inserting a first 1 and second 2 seals into the pipe, the second seal being axially spaced from the first. A first vent 4 is formed in the pipe proximal the first seal and an expandable material 20, e.g. polyurethane foam, is injected through a first port 6 in the pipe into the space between the seals. The expandable material expands to fill the space between the seals. The first port can be located proximal the second seal, and the expandable material can then be injected proximal the second seal. A third seal 3 can be inserted into the pipe, it being spaced from the second seal which is then in between the first and third seals. A second vent 5 can then be formed in the pipe and expandable material injected through a second port 7 proximal the second seal, into the space between the second and third seals. Waste material from the pipe can be collected into a first receptacle connected to the first vent and/or a second receptacle connected to the second vent.
Patent GB-2613331-A (GB)
Title: Wavelength multiplexing for an optical communication system
Inventor: Omar Iqbal
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2021-10-18
Abstract: An optical communication system, a receiver, a transmitter, and a method of operating thereof are provided. The method includes, at a transmitter 2: emitting 50 N single-wavelength quantum beams from N faint photon sources 8; multiplexing 52 the N single-wavelength quantum beams using a first wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) 22 to produce a combined multi-wavelength quantum beam having a repetition rate N times that of the individual single-wavelength quantum beams; and at the receiver 3: de-multiplexing 56 the combined multi-wavelength quantum beam to recover the N single-wavelength quantum beams; at N single photon detection units, receiving a respective quantum beam of the N quantum beams and detecting single photon events resulting from the respective quantum beam, such that each single photon detection unit corresponds to a respective quantum beam; tagging 64 each single photon detection according to time, and at least one of: a wavelength of photons associated with the detection event, and an identity of the detecting single photon detection unit responsible for the detection event; and assigning a detection time-period to the detection event based on the correlation of the detection event and the wavelength of photons and/or an identity of the detection unit.
Patent GB-2596996-A (GB)
Title: Battery clamp device
Inventor: JONATHAN LEWIS NOOK
IPC: H01R11/28
Filed: 2020-04-13
Abstract: A battery clamp having a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp, and a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp. The first inner metal battery clamp member and/or the second inner metal battery clamp member having a battery cable connector configured to allow a user to access the battery cable connector with the user's fingers or a tool while avoiding interference with the handle portions of the battery clamp.
Patent GB-2601420-A (GB)
Title: Screw with guide means
Inventor: WILHELM NEUKAM
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2021-10-29
Abstract: A screw 1 comprising a screw head 11 and a shank having a thread 13. Between the screw head 11 and the thread 13, the shank has a first guide means 14 and a second guide means 15. The first guide means 14 is arranged closer to the thread 13 and the second guide means 15 is arranged closer to the screw head 11. The screw 1 may be used in an arrangement comprising first and second housing components 21, 22 of a computer housing 2. The first housing component 21 may have two coaxially and mutually spaced guides 23, 24 for receiving the screw. One 24 of the mutually spaced guides may receive the first guide means 14, and the other 23 of the mutually spaced guides may receive the second guide means 15. The screw may be screwed to the second housing component 22.
Patent GB-2614726-A (GB)
Title: A method for connecting a subsea well to a subsea pipeline
Inventor: MARTIN PEDERSEN
IPC: E21B43/017
Filed: 2022-01-14
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for connecting a subsea well to a subsea pipeline 2. The method comprises providing a subsea pipeline 2 comprising at least one connection station 6, the connection station 6 comprising connection means for connecting a fluid conduit thereto, and at least one fluid port 5 in fluid communication with an interior of the subsea pipeline 2. The method also comprises drilling a borehole adjacent the connection station 6 and locating a wellhead support 42 adjacent the connection station 6 and connecting the wellhead support 42 to the subsea pipeline 2, mounting a wellhead 54 on the wellhead support 42, and aligning the wellhead 54 with the drilled borehole to provide a subsea well. The method comprises mounting a connection module 55 on the wellhead support 42 and fluidly connecting the subsea well to the at least one fluid port 5 in the connection station 6 via the connection module 55. Also disclosed is a method for establishing a cluster of subsea wells and a subsea pipeline 2.
Patent GB-2602577-A (GB)
Title: Image generation using one or more neural networks
Inventor: Siddhant Pardeshi
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2021-08-30
Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques are presented to generate augmented images. In at least one embodiment, one or more neural networks are used to modify one or more first objects in an image based at least in part upon a modification to be made to one or more second objects in the image.