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Patent GB-2492610-A (GB)
Title: Electrical distribution system for use with renewable energy sources
Inventor: BURTON DEREK JOHN
IPC: H02J3/00
Filed: 2011-12-09
Abstract: An electrical distribution system, particularly for use with renewable energy sources, includes on-site energy storage means for subsequent supply to a number of loads on site. The system comprises a supply subsystem 10 connected to a building having a distribution sub-system including lighting circuits 42 and power circuits 40. The supply subsystem includes means for generating power from renewable sources and a central battery for storing energy from the renewable sources. The distribution subsystem includes modules 30, 31 connected to power sockets 41 or the lighting circuits, where each module includes a control board and a battery, such that the loads can be powered either from the module battery or the central battery. A management subsystem monitors the amount of charge in the central battery and the module batteries and controls the connection of the loads and the charging of the batteries accordingly. A mains electricity connection and a auxiliary generator (e.g. diesel generator) may be provided at the supply subsystem. A water supply subsystem may also be provided.
Patent GB-2497972-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical sensor incorporating a ferrocenophane
Inventor: CRAWFORD LYNNE
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2011-12-23
Abstract: An electrochemical sensor for determining an analyte in a fluid incorporates a ferrocenophane which is a compound with at least one bridging group covalently attached to and connecting the two cyclopentadiene rings associated with the same iron atom. This bridging group may be tetramethylene. As compared to an equivalent sensor with ferrocene, the tolerance of elevated temperature is improved and so is the working life at ambient temperature. The analyte may be hydrogen ions (a pH sensor) and the ferrocenophane-containing compound may be used as a reference which is insensitive to analyte concentration. Alternatively the analyte may be hydrogen sulphide or thiols. The sensor may be incorporated in a downhole tool for measuring characteristic parameters of wellbore fluids. Also included may be means to apply variable voltage to the sensor and measure current while the voltage is systematically varied. The sensor may comprise a main cylindrical body 112 which supports an electrode 120 and a counter electrode 122 in contact with an electrolyte containing the ferrocenophane-containing compound.
Patent GB-2488036-A (GB)
Title: Marine riser tensioner
Inventor: AKSEL BULENT
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2012-02-08
Abstract: A push-up tensioner 11 for maintaining a tensile force in a riser 13 having an axis 39 couples to a floating platform and maintains the tensile force while the riser 13 tilts variably from the vertical. The tensioner 11 includes a plurality of cylinders 19 having a lower end pivotally coupled to the deck 17. The cylinders 19 are substantially perpendicular to the deck 17 in the running position and at an angle to the deck 17 in the tensioning position. After running of the riser 13, a placement assembly 51 moves the cylinders 19 from the running position to the tensioning position. A tensioner ring 21 is run on the riser 13 proximate to an upper end of the cylinders 19, and the cylinders 19 are then automatically coupled to the tensioner ring 21. Also claimed is a riser tensioning system having a guide roller 45 assembly adapted to mount on the deck 17 and roll along the riser 13 and a conductor sleeve 25 extending from the tensioner ring 21 parallel to the riser 13 and adapted to interface with rollers of the guide roller 45. When the riser 13 rotates relative to the deck, the conductor sleeve 25 resists rotation of the tensioner through react forces exerted by the guide roller 45 and when the tensioner imparts rotation to the riser the conductor sleeve 25 resists rotation of the riser through react forces exerted by the guide roller assembly 45.
Patent GB-2487006-A (GB)
Title: Wireline tool for locking internal tree cap
Inventor: AARNES LASSE E
IPC: E21B23/02
Filed: 2012-03-15
Abstract: A tool 101 for locking an internal tree cap (ITC) 201 to the bore of a subsea well unit 301, 303 or retrieving it from the same, comprises a wire connection member 103 for wire suspension of the tool from a surface installation and actuation means 125 for locking the internal tree cap directly or indirectly in the bore of the subsea well unit. The tool is adapted to be retrieved from the subsea well unit and internal tree cap when installed, and 1TC support means 117 is adapted to release the ITC from the tool, preferably by actuation with an ROV. The latching may be performed using a latching handle 121 and the support means may be in the form of a main body with a plurality of locking members and an actuation ring comprising a plurality of engagement members.
Patent GB-2490031-A (GB)
Title: Load limited actuator with two pistons
Inventor: VEILLEUX LEO J
IPC: F15B15/08
Filed: 2012-04-11
Abstract: An actuator 30 includes a first piston 40 and a second piston 42. The first piston has 40 a piston ring 49 that separates a first chamber 44 from a second chamber 46 of the actuator. The first piston 40 has an interior chamber 52 that communicates with the first chamber 44. The second piston 42 is disposed within the interior chamber 52 of the first piston 40 so as to be movable with respect thereto. The second piston 42 has a surface 43 that interfaces with the second chamber 46. The actuator 30 may be used as part of a bleed door of a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2507263-A (GB)
Title: Display holder with window
Inventor: CLARKE GARY
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2012-10-23
Abstract: A display holder 1 is formed from a single sheet of planar material 2 that is foldable along a line 4 to define a front panel 6 and a rear panel 8. The front and rear panels 6, 8, are releasably held in a folded closed position in register with each other by cooperating magnetic strips 16. A space between the panels is created for receiving an item to be displayed, e.g. a printed information sheet, picture, photograph or poster. The front panel 6 includes an open aperture window 10 through which the item to be displayed can be viewed. The display unit 1 includes mounting means, e.g. a hook part 14.
Patent GB-2496282-A (GB)
Title: Flexible printed circuit (FPC) harness connector
Inventor: BROUGHTON PAUL
IPC: H01R12/61
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: A flexible printed circuit (FPC) harness connector 209 joins two electrical harnesses, e.g. for a gas turbine engine, each harness being formed from a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 201 comprising a plurality of conductive tracks 203 which fan out at a planar terminating region 205. One or more receiving holes 207 connected with respective conductive tracks 203 are formed in each terminating region 205 and extend perpendicularly to the plane of the terminating region 205. The connector 209 further comprises a connection formation (e.g. retaining body 215) sandwiched between respective terminating regions 205 of the two harnesses and has one or more pins 217 that enter corresponding receiving holes 207 of the two harnesses thereby electrically interconnecting respective conductive tracks 203. A housing (e.g. formed of two half shells 211), configured to hold respective terminating regions 205 of the two electrical harnesses in face-to-face relationship, has one or more apertures through which the harnesses can exit as they extend away from their terminating regions 205. The housing may be formed of two half shells 211 containing respective elastomeric resilient layers 223 which act as a fixation formation urging the terminating region 205 into engagement with retaining body 213.
Patent GB-2507795-A (GB)
Title: Conflating time-sensitive messages
Inventor: WALSH PATRICK
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2012-11-12
Abstract: Conflating a time-sensitive message prior to transmission to a subscriber. A computer-implemented method 100 to conflate a time-sensitive message prior to transmission of the time-sensitive message to a subscriber 102, 106, the method comprising: providing a queue 118 comprising at least one time-sensitive message to be transmitted to a client 104, 108; receiving a further time-sensitive message for transmission to the client; searching the queue for a time-sensitive message related to the further time-sensitive message; and if a related time-sensitive message is identified in the queue, generating a conflated message from the further time-sensitive message and the identified time-sensitive message. The arrangement is particularly embodied to be employed at a server/broker 116 of a publish/subscribe system wherein the broker receives content from publishers to forward to interested/subscribed clients/subscribers 102, 106, 104, 108. The arrangement is directed to avoid sending messages that are not yet sent to the interested subscribers/clients that have already become out of date due to newly received messages/content superseding the messages in the brokers/servers queue 120. The arrangement may involve nullifying the earlier superseded message in the queue or may involve forming a combined message of the content of the earlier message and the newly received message. The position in the queue of the earlier message may be taken by the newly received message. The arrangement is directed to save bandwidth in not sending obsolete data to subscribers and is particularly relevant for scenarios where the information changes quickly such as stock prices, currency markets, online game location, betting, news/sports, financial etc wherein content is continually/regularly updated. Finding/locating a related earlier time-sensitive may involve identifying messages with the same topic.
Patent GB-2499323-A (GB)
Title: Implantable sensor and electrical patch used to determine blood glucose.
Inventor: STUMBER MICHAEL
IPC: A61B5/145
Filed: 2013-02-07
Abstract: An implantable sensor 1, comprising a hydrogel 11, a glucose-binding protein 12 and a reference molecule 13, whose binding affinity for glucose differs from the binding affinity for glucose of the glucose-binding protein at least by a factor of 10, wherein the glucose-binding protein and the reference molecule change their electromagnetic behaviour and/or their fluorescence behaviour on binding glucose. Also, an electrical patch 2, comprising a measuring element 21 and a first communication element 22 for wireless communication. The sensor and patch function with an evaluation device 3, which comprises a computing device 31, a display 32 and a second communication element (33) for wireless communication, together to form a kit for determining a blood sugar level. In a method which uses said kit, the sensor 1 is implanted under a patient's skin and the electrical patch 2 is positioned on the patient's skin. Then properties of the glucose-binding protein 12 are measured using the measuring element 21. The measurement result is transmitted wirelessly via the first communication element 22 to a second communication element 33 of an evaluation device 3, and the patient's blood sugar level is calculated from the measurement result and a reference value.
Patent GB-2502699-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor for a three point linkage
Inventor: NUGENT SHANE
IPC: A01D87/00
Filed: 2013-04-30
Abstract: An adaptor for coupling two agricultural implements to a three point linkage of a tractor, said adaptor apparatus comprising an elongate frame having a group of primary mounting points 16, 18, 20 provided on a substantially central region of the frame for attaching the adaptor to a three point linkage of a tractor, and first and second groups of secondary mounting points provided on either side of the frame to enable a pair of implements to be mounted onto the frame in side by side. The first and secondary groups of secondary mountings may each comprise a respective pair of lower mounting points 22, 24, 26, 28 and an upper mounting point 34, 36 corresponding to the top link of a three point linkage. The agricultural implements may be bale handlers.
Patent GB-2521015-A (GB)
Title: Propulsion device for a watercraft
Inventor: EVANS DAVID RONALD OWEN
IPC: B63H16/18
Filed: 2013-12-09
Abstract: A propulsion device 100 for a watercraft that provides thrust in a first direction comprises a first wall 130 and a second wall 120, the first and second walls defining a first space and being movable relative to each other to vary the volume of the first space. The propulsion device further comprises an outlet opening 114 configured to allow liquid to be urged out of the first space along a direction opposite to the first direction and a one-way valve 140 and 150 configured to allow liquid into the first space as the volume of the first space is increased. The propulsion device is configured so that, as the volume of the first space is reduced, liquid is expelled only through the outlet opening.
Patent GB-2524742-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical instruments
Inventor: BROOKE GERARD
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument 1 is disclosed including a housing 2 comprising an elongate main body 3, extending in an axial direction and a grip member 12. An implement 4 is fixed relative to and projecting from a forward region of the main body 3. A smoke evacuation passage 8 is defined within the main body 3 and extends from an inlet 9 proximal to the implement 4. An electrical conductor is housed within the housing for supplying an electro-surgical current to the implement 4. The grippable 12 member is slidably connected to the main body 3 such that the axial position of the grippable member 12 relative to the main body 3 may be adjusted in use. Further there is provided a controllable smoke passage obstructor (25, Figure 6) for enabling adjustment of the throughput of the smoke passing through the interior of the housing.
Patent GB-2527083-A (GB)
Title: A portable power lighting unit for outdoor use
Inventor: BOYLE RODNEY MARK
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 2014-06-11
Abstract: A portable power and lighting device comprises a housing, at least one power outlet 20 and a battery that may be recharged by mains charging circuit, solar panel, mechanical means or a power supply inlet. Removable lighting units 24, 34 each comprise a casing and one or more light sources. Cables 30 may connect the lighting units and the battery.
Patent GB-2528958-A (GB)
Title: Spectroscopy apparatus and method
Inventor: MATTHEWS JONATHAN C F
IPC: G01N21/39
Filed: 2014-08-07
Abstract: A bi-photon spectroscopy apparatus 2 is suitable for measuring an optical property such as the light absorption of a medium under test 10 using entangled photon pairs. Input light source 4 inputs pump light to a photon pair source 6 which converts pump photons into signal and idler photon pairs. The source 6 may be tunable so that the wavelength of the signal and idler photons can be changed by application of thermally tuning means. At least one of the signal and idler photons is made incident upon a medium under test 10. A heralding detection apparatus 12 detects any signal and idler photons output from the spectroscopy apparatus 2, wherein at least one of the photons of the pair has interacted with or been operated upon by the medium under test 10. The idler photon may be directed to detector 14 whilst the signal photon may be directed to second detector 16. The source 6 may be an integrated optic photon pair source. The signal and idler photons are distinguishable from each other and may be separated using a splitter 20 or may be distinguished from each other at the detector 12.
Patent GB-2531600-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for manufacturing and repairing fibre-reinforced composite materials
Inventor: ANDREW MCKIBBIN
IPC: B29C70/48
Filed: 2014-10-24
Abstract: Apparatus 30 and methods for manufacturing and repairing fibre-reinforced composite materials are disclosed. In various embodiments, the apparatus and methods disclosed herein use a resin retaining/releasing device 14 comprising resin 16 having a viscosity that is temperature dependent for infusion into a region of a part. The resin retaining/releasing device may comprise a first sheet 18 and an opposite second sheet 20 at least partially enclosing the quantity of resin. The first sheet and the second sheet may be gas-permeable. The second sheet may be substantially resin-impermeable when the viscosity of the resin is above a threshold viscosity and resin-permeable when the viscosity of the resin is below the threshold viscosity. A vacuum barrier 40 may cover the infusion region 32 or part 34; sealing between the barrier 40 and part 34 may be achieved by sealing members 42. A vacuum port 44 may be in fluid communication with the first volume 41. Heating blanket 46 maybe disposed within second volume 54. The quantity of resin may be laterally offset from the infusion region.
Patent GB-2532796-A (GB)
Title: Low frequency active acoustic absorber by acoustic velocity control through porous resistive layers
Inventor: ALAIN ROUX
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2014-11-28
Abstract: A device for wide band low frequency absorption comprises at least one electroacoustic transducer 1, mounted on an acoustic baffle 2, separating a closed rear volume 3 and a front volume 4. The front volume is closed by an acoustic fabric 5 of determined acoustic air-flow resistance. A power amplification electronic 6 with feedback control 7 is configured to obtain a transducer membrane velocity proportional to an input voltage, coming from a microphone 8 located in front of the acoustic fabric on a side opposite from the front volume. The microphone is connected to a preamplifier 9 and a feedforward control 10, with adjustable gain and band-pass filter, taking a first pressure signal coming from the microphone preamplifier and driving the power amplifier input. The feedforward control gain is equal to where Af is the fabric area, Als the projected transducer membrane area, R the fabric air-flow resistance and G1 the preamplifier gain, minimizing the acoustic pressure in the front volume, thus having a specific impedance, defined as pressure/velocity ratio, in front of the acoustic fabric equal to the determined air-flow resistance of the acoustic fabric.
Patent GB-2523228-A (GB)
Title: Water-dispersible plant-growth regulating concentrate and processes for making and using same
Inventor: WIKELEY PHILIP SIMON
IPC: C05G3/00
Filed: 2014-12-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-dispersible suspension concentrate comprising: at least one cytokinin in an amount from 0.1 to 80 wt%; a surfactant; an anti-foam agent; a buffering system; an anti-freeze agent; and an anti-settling system. The concentrate is dispersed in water wherein the suspension has an average dispersed particle size from 1-5Âµm. Also claimed is a plant treatment composition comprising the water-dispersible suspension concentrate and additional water. Preferably the cytokinin comprises 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BAP), the surfactant comprises 1-napthaleneacetic acid, the anti-freeze agent is selected from the group consisting of glycols, and the anti-settling system is comprised of materials selected from clays, gums, and mixtures thereof.
Patent GB-2534371-A (GB)
Title: A mobile display unit
Inventor: DAVID MICHAEL WOOD
IPC: F16M11/26
Filed: 2015-01-20
Abstract: A mobile information display cart 1 comprising a remote controlled electronic display screen 2 connected to conveyance means 3 by an extendable support which is configured to enable the screen to be extended away from the conveyance means 3 so as to increase the visibility of the screen 2. The extendable support comprises remote controlled actuation means, e.g. mechanical screw, to raise and lower the display screen 2. The cart 1 has, for example, casters (7, fig 5) which under a downward action of transit handle 6 project beyond feet (8) and lift the cart 1onto the casters (7) so that the cart 1 may be moved by the transit handle 6. Stabilizing may be provided by ballast, e.g. batteries, in the cart 1 or by at least one outrigger leg. Locking means may be provided by the outrigger legs and may be actuated by moving the handle 6 from a move position to a lock position. The cart 1 may comprise a central processing unit with wireless communication means and data collecting means.
Patent GB-2524375-A (GB)
Title: Retaining clip for at least one elongate element
Inventor: LACROIX JOACHIM
IPC: F16L3/12
Filed: 2015-01-29
Abstract: A retaining clip 1 for at least one elongate element 2, the retaining clip 1 being designed to encompass the elongate element 2. The retaining clip 1 comprises an outer component 5 and an inner component 6, the inner component 6 being arranged on an inner side 7 of the outer component 5 and connected to it in a firmly bonded fashion. The outer component 5 features a retraction space 8 for the inner component 6 on its inner side 7. The retraction space 8 can be in the form of a groove which is continuous in a circumferential direction of the outer component 5. The outer component 5 can be in the form of a circular ring with an opening 3 in the circumferential direction, which interrupts the circular ring. The outer component 5 can also feature two end sections which protrude radially outward from the opening 3.
Patent GB-2534860-A (GB)
Title: Heat dissipation system
Inventor: MATTHEW REED
IPC: F28D1/02
Filed: 2015-01-30
Abstract: A heat exchanger 7 is arranged in contact with a submerged outer wall of an underwater or floating structure, e.g. with the nacelle of a subsea turbine 1 or with a ship hull, in order to dissipate heat through the outer wall to the surrounding body of water. Thus there is no need to penetrate the outer wall of the structure in order to form conduits supplying seawater to the heat exchange area, which could lead to the formation of deposits within the conduits, corrosion and water leaks. The channel (15, fig. 3A) for circulation of the cooling fluid within the heat exchanger may be formed between two panels (12, fig. 3A) proper to the heat exchanger. Alternatively, the channel may be formed in part by the submerged outer wall (18, fig. 4) of the underwater or floating structure. Circulation of the cooling fluid, e.g. fresh water, between the heat exchanger and the equipment 3 to be cooled may be effected via a pump 5. Baffles (16, fig. 3A, 4) may be present within the heat exchanger to form a tortuous path for the coolant and enhance heat exchange.
Patent GB-2537682-A (GB)
Title: A security device
Inventor: TIMOTHY FRANK BRISE
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2015-04-24
Abstract: A security device for tethering two or more objects together comprising a flexible strap (2, fig.1) having two ends, the ends having means for securing the ends to each other or to other objects, the strap having a layered construction comprising a plurality of layers formed by separate flexible elongate flat strips 9. The two ends may be secured together by a lock 4 having a lock housing 16 on one end of the strap and a lock engaging feature 10 on the other end of the strap. The strap may have between four and twenty flat strips, which may be formed from stainless steel. The flat strips may be contained within a flexible protective sleeve, formed from a polymeric material or a fabric.
Patent GB-2538292-A (GB)
Title: A container for receiving a portable exercise apparatus
Inventor: SCOTT HOLLOWAY
IPC: A63B21/16
Filed: 2015-05-15
Abstract: A portable exercise apparatus comprising a container 2, a frame 34 and a lid (4, figure 1). The frame and lid fit inside the container. The container acts as a floor contacting base for the frame and the frame may be locked into the container. When the frame is locked into the container it can be used for exercise, and when unlocked the frame can be stowed in the container. The frame may have a single or two upright poles 36 and a horizontal pole 16, either of which may be telescopic. The frame may be hinged to allow folding and alternative orientations. The container may have roller wheels (6, figure 1) for movement, which may rotate through 90 degrees to form feet. The apparatus may have a dock for an electronic device such as a phone, a display, a tracking unit or an audio means.