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Patent GB-2478870-A (GB)
Title: Local collector
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID M
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2009-10-26
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for remotely collecting data from the local storage of a machine. For example, embodiments of the method involve deploying a collection tool to the machine via a network, automatically installing the collection tool on the machine, generating a snapshot of the data, storing the snapshot in a storage area on the machine, and transmitting the data from the storage area to a remote collection server. Because the data is transmitted from the snapshot stored in the storage area rather than from the original data stored on the local storage of the machine, the data may be transmitted to the remote collection server without substantially affecting a user's ability to use the machine and interact with the data stored on the machine.
Patent GB-2481304-A (GB)
Title: Downhole signal coupling system
Inventor: HYLAND BRENDAN PETER
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2011-06-15
Abstract: A signal coupling system 2 for data and/or power signalling in the confined space of tubing within a hydrocarbon extraction well comprises first and second transceivers 4,6 arranged with primary and secondary loops 22,24 lying orthogonal to the ends of the transceivers 4,6. The transceivers 4,6 can be narrower for access downhole. Each loop 22,24 is housed in a semi-cylindrical housing with a planar face 8,10, so providing a cylindrical body when oppositely arranged for the transfer of electromagnetic radiation therebetween. Guiding surfaces are also provided on the housing to assist in bring the coupling system together downhole. The system provides reliable real-time data from any location within the wellbore and improves reservoir management, well planning and resource exploitation.
Patent GB-2478259-A (GB)
Title: A compressor
Inventor: SHARP NICHOLAS
IPC: F02C6/12
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: A compressor (1) has a housing (3) defining a gas inlet flow path and a gas outlet and a rotatable impeller wheel (2) between the gas inlet flow path and the gas outlet. The housing (3) has an inner wall (10) defining a surface (6) located in close proximity to radially outer edges of impeller wheel vanes (5) that sweep across said surface (6) as the impeller wheel (2) rotates. At least one opening (13) is provided in the inner wall (10) at the surface (6). A port (14) is provided in the compressor housing (3) in gas communication with the at least one opening (13) and for diverting gas in a direction away from the gas inlet flow path during relatively low gas flow rate conditions. A gas displacement device such as a pump (16) is disposed outside of the gas inlet flow path and connected to said port (14), the pump (16) being operable to remove gas selectively through the at least one opening (13) and the port (14) in a direction away from said gas inlet flow path.
Patent GB-2493010-A (GB)
Title: Fireplace heating installation comprising a heat pump
Inventor: WEBSTER GARY STANTON
IPC: F24D18/00
Filed: 2011-07-21
Abstract: The heating installation 10 comprises a heat pump 11 adapted to be installed in a chimney breast behind a fireplace. The installation additionally comprises at least one of: a heat exchanger 15 installed in the fireplace and in fluid communication with the heat pump; or connectors that are suitable for establishing a fluid connection between the heat pump and a domestic hot water and/or central heating system. The installation may comprise a fan 16 to draw air through an air inlet 17 of a flame effect fire and over the heat exchanger to heat the air before passing the air through an air outlet 18 to heat a room. The flame effect can be provided by simulated fuel 22 and a flame effect generator 21. The installation may also comprise an electrical heating element to heat the room. The heat pump may also be fluidly and electrically connected to a photovoltaic-thermal solar panel by connectors that run up a chimney flue of the fireplace.
Patent GB-2493030-A (GB)
Title: Applying the timbral characteristics of a first sound signal onto a second sound signal
Inventor: VAINIALA MIKKO PEKKA
IPC: G10H1/16
Filed: 2011-07-22
Abstract: A sound analysis and synthesis method includes receiving a first input sound signal and analyzing it to determine its corresponding impulse response, which is representative of a timbre of the input sound signal. A second input sound signal is processed, which preferably involves generating a pink noise equivalent frequency spectrum of the second sound signal. The impulse response of the first sound signal is then applied to the processed second input sound signal to generate an output signal, wherein the output sound signal includes at least timbral nuances of the first input sound signal. The first input sound signal may originate from musical instruments such as guitars or from analogue music equipment such as thermionic electron tube amplifiers. The method may also include functions for adjusting the perceived loudness of the processed sound and adding distortion associated with magnetic tape recorders. The method may be used to emulate the timbre of well-known music albums.
Patent GB-2496848-A (GB)
Title: Treating liquid with adsorbent
Inventor: BROWN NIGEL WILLIS
IPC: B01D15/00
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: Removing contaminants from a contaminated liquid by a method comprising contacting the contaminated liquid with a carbon based adsorbent material capable of electrochemical regeneration in an adsorption reservoir 1 to decontaminate the contaminated liquid; passing the decontaminated liquid to a separate regeneration chamber 2 within which is provided at least one pair of electrodes 9 and operating the electrodes to pass an electric current through the adsorbent material to regenerate the adsorbent material. Preferably the adsorbent material is unexpanded intercalated graphite. An apparatus for the treatment of a contaminated liquid to remove contaminants from the liquid is also disclosed. Advantageously the apparatus is used in the treatment of liquids to remove organic pollutants.
Patent GB-2484608-A (GB)
Title: Shockwave generation device and method of delivering a shockwave
Inventor: WHITESIDE RICHARD ERIC
IPC: B08B9/043
Filed: 2011-06-29
Abstract: A fluid delivery device for delivering a flow of a gaseous fluid into a liquid medium, the device comprising means for generating an ultrasonic shockwave under the flow of gaseous fluid therethrough, the device being operable to launch the ultrasonic shockwave into the liquid medium.
Patent GB-2483402-A (GB)
Title: Multiple-sample microfluidic chip for DNA analysis
Inventor: BIENVENUE JOAN M
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2010-03-02
Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a microfluidic chip. The microfluidic chip includes a first domain configured for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of DNA fragments, and a second domain for electrophoretic separation. The first domain includes at least a first reaction reservoir designated for PCR amplification based on a first sample, and a second reaction reservoir desginated for PCR amplification based on a second sample. The second domain includes at least a first seperation unit coupled to the first reaction reservoir to received first amplified DNA fragments based on the first sample, and a second serpataion unit coupled to the second reaction reservoir to received second amplified DNA fragments based on the second sample. The first separation unit is configured to perform electrophoretic separation for the first amplified DNA fragments, and the second separation unit is configured to perform electrophoretic separation for the second amplified DNA fragments.
Patent GB-2499038-A (GB)
Title: Framed skylight safety net
Inventor: WHELAN PAUL GERARD
IPC: E04D13/03
Filed: 2012-02-03
Abstract: A safety apparatus is shown and a method of fitting the safety apparatus is disclosed. The safety apparatus prevents entry through a skylight (104). A metal frame 201 is configured to surround a vertical housing. A netting (202) is connected to the frame and extends over a cover of the skylight. The frame is constructed from substantially straight lengths of metal connected by angled connectors. The frame may be galvanized or coated steel. The net may be polypropylene knotless netting having a diameter between 4mm and 8 mm and a mesh spacing between 80 mm and 140 millimetres. The net may have sacrificial portions which are removable to allow periodic strength testing.
Patent GB-2489077-A (GB)
Title: Upright vacuum cleaner
Inventor: STRECIWILK ERIC J
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2012-02-16
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner has a body including a nozzle assembly 14 and a handle assembly 16. A suction generator and dirt collection vessel are carried on the body. A connector 18 connects the handle assembly 16 with the nozzle assembly 14 to provide a first pivotal connection 70 between the connector 18 and the nozzle assembly 14 and a second pivotal connection 66, 68 between the connector 18 and the handle assembly 16. In addition a tilt axle assembly 20 is connected to the body by a third pivotal connection. Preferably the first pivotal connection 70 has a first pivot axis A1 and the second pivotal connection 66, 68 has a second pivot axis A2 offset from the first pivot axis A1 by a distance of between 60-80 mm as measured along a line perpendicular to the first pivot axis A1. The third pivotal connection 84 may have a third pivot axis A3.
Patent GB-2500194-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust temperature control during SCR injection events
Inventor: BEVAN NEIL
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2012-03-12
Abstract: The exhaust system 12 of an internal combustion engine 11 is periodically dosed with urea 19 or ammonia to recharge a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst 15. If dosing is scheduled the temperature of the SCR catalyst 15 or the exhaust temperature upstream of it is determined and compared to a threshold and if the exhaust gas temperature is too low to ensure recharging, a forced increase in exhaust gas temperature is effected for the period of the dosing and thereafter reverts to standard. The exhaust gas temperature is raised by a post-combustion fuel injection, modification of the combustion conditions within the engine, or electric heating. A diagnostic to confirm correct operation of a catalytic converter may advantageously run at the same time.
Patent GB-2488061-A (GB)
Title: Carburettor fuel metering valve actuation
Inventor: OMARSSON KRISTJAN BJORN
IPC: F02M7/22
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: A carburettor comprises a primary air passage 19 having an adjustable throttle valve 8; a fuel supply nozzle 28 communicating with the primary air passage 19 and connected to a fuel metering valve 23, and a rotary input shaft 12 for moving the throttle valve 8 between open and closed positions in response to engine speed. The rotary input shaft 12 is also connected to a movable carriage 18, eg by a peg 62 on a lever arm 61 received with lost motion in a slot 64 in the carriage. The carriage 18, which may be slidable on parallel tracks 60, has an elongate inclined ramp (74, fig.1) which extends in the direction of movement of the carriage and is engaged by a follower (78) connected to the fuel metering valve 23. Rotation of the input shaft 12 results in movement of the throttle valve 8 and also in movement of the carriage 18 and thus of the ramp (74), so that the follower (78) is moved transverse to the length of the ramp and the fuel metering valve 23 is thus also moved.
Patent GB-2500445-A (GB)
Title: Occasional seat
Inventor: CASSON RICHARD
IPC: A47C1/14
Filed: 2012-09-24
Abstract: An occasional seat comprises a sheet of a planar material 1 bent along a plurality of preformed creases 10/11/12 such that it forms a number of predetermined, co-operating geometrical shapes 2/3/4, a means of temporally securing the adjacent co-operating said shapes together 7/8 and a further part of planar material 5 attached to at least one of the said shapes and bendable via a crease in a direction away from the said shapes, and is characterized in that the said shapes, when secured together, form an essentially rigid three-dimensional structure, with the further part attached to and extending away from the said structure and that when the securing means are undone the planar material may be folded along its creases to form a conveniently portable item. The co-operating shapes may be equilateral triangles and the planar material may be cardboard or plasticized cardboard which can be recycled, waterproofed or have a high frictional finish. The securing means may comprise of lugs 8 engaging with slots 7 or mechanical devices such as press studs (7/8, Fig 7). A solar panel (29, Fig 5) may be provided on one of the three dimensional surfaces to operate an electronic device (32, Fig 5). The invention further comprises a method of forming an occasional seat.
Patent GB-2506209-A (GB)
Title: Disc roller conveyor system
Inventor: FRADGLEY PAUL
IPC: B65G13/00
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: A disc roller conveyor system features a flat surface 2 array of driven flat disc rollers 5,7, a motor 12, a gearing and/or pulley system 6, with the direction and speed of rotation of the discs 5,7 being controllable, such as to control the passage of pallets 1 across the flat surface 2. Also disclosed is a subsystem of a disc roller pallet direction changing table (fig.4) with a flat surface array of driven flat disc rollers, which may all rotate in the same direction, such as to alter the direction of travel of a pallet travelling across the surface of the table.
Patent GB-2496757-A (GB)
Title: A security bulwark for deterring unauthorised boarding of ships
Inventor: STEVENS TERESA MAVIS
IPC: B63B17/04
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: A security bulwark 2 is provided to deter and preferably prevent unauthorised boarding of ships by pirates. A number of the security bulwarks can be connected together and to the peripheral edges of a ship to form a security barrier (1, Fig 1). Each security bulwark comprises a bulbous head section 4, a rear wall 10 and a skirt 3 that in use lies adjacent to and substantially parallel a ship   s wall or railing 13. The head section has a generally smooth outer surface that slopes downwardly and outwardly from its uppermost point so as to form an overhang 6 extending away from the rear wall. The security barrier is able to prevent the use of conventional roofing ladders in gaining unauthorised access to the ship and the overhang makes it difficult for an individual to climb over, even with grappling hooks.
Patent GB-2513910-A (GB)
Title: Methods, apparatus and computer programs for operating a radio access network and user equipment
Inventor: KUBOTA KEIICHI
IPC: H04W24/10
Filed: 2013-05-10
Abstract: A user equipment (UE) (20) is configured with a first configuration for reporting measurement feedback information according to a first reporting cycle using a first set of parameters, and a second configuration for reporting measurement feedback information according to a second reporting cycle using a second set of parameters. The UE (20) switches between the first cycle and the second cycle for reporting for example CQI based on for example comparing a data or a channel measurement against a predefined threshold. In various embodiments the second configuration is fixed, or results in no CQI reporting, or is variable based on a previous cycle or CQI level, or is event-based. In another embodiment, the network commands the UE (20) to switch. The end result is that control signalling overhead can be reduced when appropriate by reducing the number of CQI reports that are sent uplink.
Patent GB-2499348-A (GB)
Title: Cable and umbilical
Inventor: WONG SIU KIT JOE
IPC: H01B7/285
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: A multicore electrical cable (38) includes a plurality of insulated electrical conductors (46), each including at least one conductor wire strand (28,28a) forming the conductor core (42). A plurality of conductor wire strands (28,28a) are helically twisted together to form the conductor core (42) and the interstices between strands are filled with a conductive sealant (40) or one conductor wire strand forms the conductor core. The conductor cores (42) are over sheathed by a polymeric insulation layer (30), with a layer of an adhesive (44) provided between the polymeric insulation layer (30) and the conductor core (42) to fill interstices therebetween. The insulated electrical conductors (46) are bundled together, and over sheathed by an outer polymeric insulation layer (50), with a layer of adhesive filler (48) provided between the outer polymeric insulation layer (50) and the insulated electrical conductors (46). A subsea umbilical is also provided.
Patent GB-2519568-A (GB)
Title: Bib
Inventor: SAPIA BETH LOUISE DI
IPC: A41B13/10
Filed: 2013-10-25
Abstract: A bib, suitable for a child, comprises a poncho style shape with front and rear protective panels and over the shoulder side coverings. The bib has hook and loop fastenings to enable it to be secured around the neck. The sides also have hook and loop fastenings to enable the bib to be fastened around the body of the infant. The front of the bib may have liftable flaps attached which may be used to wipe a baby's mouth for example. The bib may comprise an inner layer which is water absorbent and made of sponge or cotton based material.
Patent GB-2504877-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable swage assembly for subterranean tubular inside dimension expansion use
Inventor: ADAM MARK K
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2010-08-31
Abstract: An adjustable swage assembly for subterranean tubular inside dimension use comprises a plurality of relatively moveable interlocked segments defining adjacent contact flanks disposed on opposed sides of said interlocking segments wherein said flanks are in different non-parallel planes.
Patent GB-2521446-A (GB)
Title: Digital processing
Inventor: ENGELIEN-LOPES DAVID ALEXANDRE
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A digital radio receiver is adapted to receive radio signals which are spread-spectrum modulated using continuous phase modulation, and consist of a sequence of chips. The receiver comprises means for receiving an analogue radio signal having a carrier frequency, a plurality of correlators( 6, 8) each corresponding to a different chip sequence which share a common estimator (4) for estimating a frequency offset between said carrier frequency and a nominal carrier frequency, and a decision unit (12) for determining which of said correlators produces a desired output signal.
Patent GB-2507442-A (GB)
Title: Method of constructing core with tapered pole pieces and low-loss electrical rotating machine with said core
Inventor: GAYLER JOHN ANDREW
IPC: H02K1/16
Filed: 2012-08-17
Abstract: An electrical rotating machine having a stator or a rotor with a core that includes a plurality of tapered pole pieces. This machine is a low loss electrical machine that results in improvements such as higher output power, higher torque and higher efficiency. The stator or the rotor with tapered pole pieces may be applied to a power train in automobiles, power tools, and various appliances. The core is constructed by winding an iron-based amorphous magnetic alloy ribbon to form a cylinder-shaped core, then heating, impregnating with resin, and machining the cylinder-shaped core to form a plurality of tapered pole pieces being separated in an alternating manner by a plurality of slots. The cores having an outside diameter in a range of 50 mm-1200 mm, a tapered angle in a range of 10Â°-45Â°, and a slot depth in a range of 10 mm-210 mm are advantageous.
Patent GB-2509012-A (GB)
Title: Oil and fuel circuits in a turbomachine and method for managing heat exchanges
Inventor: GAMEIRO SEBASTIEN
IPC: F01D25/18
Filed: 2012-08-14
Abstract: Oil and fuel circuits in a turbomachine, comprising a main oil/fuel heat exchanger (36) through which flows of oil and of fuel flow in order to cool the oil, and an oil/air heat exchanger (54) mounted in the oil circuit (68) and through which a flow of cooling air flows, a bypass pipe (62) mounted between the oil inlet and outlet of the oil/air heat exchanger (54) and a valve (64) controlling the passage of the flow of oil through the bypass pipe (62) and through the oil/air heat exchanger (54), characterized in that a secondary oil/fuel heat exchanger (60) is mounted in the bypass pipe (62).
Patent GB-2528318-A (GB)
Title: Measuring delay
Inventor: WILKINSON JOHN PAUL
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2014-07-18
Abstract: A method of measuring the delay in the allocation of resources operates for a set of sequential requests for the resources. The method comprises the steps of recording a start time for the receipt of the first request of the set, incrementing a request start time counter, for each subsequently received request, with the current time minus the recorded start time, incrementing a total time counter, for each request allocation, with the current time minus the recorded start time, and incrementing a request counter, for each request allocation. When determining that all received requests have been allocated, and decrementing the total time counter by the request start time counter it is possible to determine an average delay time from the total time counter divided by the request counter. The measure of the delay may be a weighted value. Sets of requests may also be phased and delay calculated for a phase.
Patent GB-2515243-A (GB)
Title: Carbonate permeability by pore typing
Inventor: LI LILONG
IPC: G01V3/38
Filed: 2013-03-22
Abstract: A method for estimating a property of an earth formation includes: conveying a carrier through a borehole penetrating the earth formation; performing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurements on a sensitive volume in the formation using an NMR tool disposed at the carrier to provide a distribution of relaxation times; identifying peaks in the distribution of relaxation times; selecting at least one peak based on a characteristic of the at least one peak; and estimating the property using a relaxation time associated with the at least one peak.
Patent GB-2525951-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar plate assembly, fuel cell system and vehicle
Inventor: KEUERLEBER MARTIN
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2014-12-03
Abstract: A bipolar plate assembly 28 for fuel cell stacks suitable for vehicles comprises anode 30 and cathode 32 plates. A sealing element 38 is applied to one side of assembly 28 and seals between the assembly 28 and an adjacent membrane electrode assembly in use. The two plates 30, 32 are bonded to each other by a bond 36, such as a weld, differing from the sealing element 38. One of the plates 30, 32 comprises an interlocking element 40 for fixing the sealing element 38 to the assembly 28. In an area of the interlocking element 40 a sealing element portion is located in a space 66 between the two plates 30, 32. The interlocking element may be formed in the anode 30 and comprise base regions 54 extending from welds 36 to slope regions 56 either side of and leading to a third region 54 parallel to the cathode 32. The third region may include openings 46 which allow sealing material to enter and encapsulate the interlocking element during injection moulding of seal 38. The interlocking element may have a curved profile (Figure 5). The sealing element may comprise flat portions 70 either side of a bulge 68.