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Patent GB-2472935-A (GB)
Title: Recovery of hydrocarbons from highly compartmentalised reservoirs
Inventor: GRAHAM STEPHEN A
IPC: E21B43/30
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A system of subterranean wells, comprising: a subsurface flow line 20 having at least a portion underlying at least one of two or more subterranean formations 12 vertically separated by one or more fluid impermeable layers; a plurality of drainage wells 26, 28, 30, 32 each extending from the surface and intercepting at least two of the two or more subterranean formations each at a respective interception location and having a lower portion in fluid communication with the subsurface flow line 20, the subsurface flow line between each location of fluid communication with a drainage well and a common recovery well 45 being angled at 45 degrees or less relative to horizontal; and the common recovery well extending from the surface and in fluid communication with the subsurface flow line, such that formation fluids entering the two or more drainage wells from the two or more formations flow into the subsurface flow line and then into the common recovery well.
Patent GB-2472179-A (GB)
Title: Camera-based document imaging
Inventor: HUNT MARTIN
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2009-05-06
Abstract: A process and system to transform a digital photograph of a text document into a scan-quality image is disclosed. By extracting the document text from the image, and analyzing visual clues from the text, a grid is constricted over the image representing the distortions in the image. Transforming the image to straighten this grid removes distortions introduced by the camera image-capture process. Variations in lighting, the extraction of text line information, and the modeling of curved lines in the image may be corrected.
Patent GB-2491588-A (GB)
Title: Multiprocessor with different cache coherency protocols between different parts
Inventor: JONES ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: G06F12/0817
Filed: 2011-06-06
Abstract: A data processing system has two parts. The parts may be dies in a multi-die package. The first part 2 has a memory controller 12, one or more caches 19 and a cache directory 14. The second part has one or more caches 42Â­   46. The directory uses a first protocol with the caches on the first part and a second different protocol with the caches on the second part. The second protocol only uses modified and invalid cache line states. The first protocol also uses other states, such as exclusive and shared. Directory entries for caches on the second part may be allocated in a reserved area in the directory. The second part may also contain a directory 28 for cache lines in the second part. The system memory 8 may be divided into shared and non-shared areas. The parts may be linked by virtual channels 23.
Patent GB-2478468-A (GB)
Title: Subsea boosting cap system
Inventor: PAULO PAULO CEZAR SILVA
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2009-12-11
Abstract: A subsea boosting cap system is disclosed. The system comprises an anchor assembly capable of attaching to the sea floor. The anchor assembly comprises a pump cavity capable of receiving a removable pump assembly. A valve system is attached to the anchor assembly. The valve system comprises an inlet flow path and all flow path. A boosting cap covers the pump cavity. The boosting cap comprises a first flow path configured to provide fluid communication between the inlet flow path and the removable pump assembly. A second flow path provides fluid communication on between the removable pump assembly and the outlet. A crossover flow path provides fluid communication between the inlet flow path and the outlet flow path, the crossover flow path bypassing the pump cavity.
Patent GB-2486036-A (GB)
Title: Process for liquefying natural gas using low-pressure feed stream
Inventor: MAUNDER ANTHONY DWIGHT
IPC: F25J1/02
Filed: 2011-06-15
Abstract: A process comprising: cooling natural gas with a heat exchanger D and a first expander E. The heat exchanger D cools the feed natural gas 9 to temperature higher than the outlet temperature of the expander E, reheating the expander outlet stream 11 in a first cold passage of the heat exchanger D to slightly below the temperature of the feed natural gas 9 to the heat exchanger D, passing the cold outlet stream 14 from the heat exchanger into a second expander F wherein it is partly liquefied, separating the outlet stream 15 of second expander F into liquid 16 and vapour 18 fractions, collecting the liquid fraction 16 for use as LNG product, reheating the vapour fraction 18 in a second cold side passage of the heat exchanger D to substantially the same temperature as the temperature of the feed natural gas 9 to the heat exchanger D, recycling the reheated vapour fraction 21 partly as feed 5 to the first expander E and partly as feed 4 to the heat exchanger D. A high pressure feed gas is not required so production of LNG from smaller offshore gas fields is facilitated; the process does not rely on storage and use of liquid refrigerants.
Patent GB-2497336-A (GB)
Title: A countermeasure cartridge packing device
Inventor: PLEWKA DAVID PETER
IPC: F42B33/02
Filed: 2011-12-08
Abstract: A counter measure cartridge packing device 1 comprises a first body member 2 and a second body member 3 disposed to cooperate in such a way that, in use, a surface of the first body member 2 cooperates with a surface of the second body member 3 to provide a cam means. Rotation of the first member 2 relative to the second member 2 drives the cam means, to displace the second body member 3 to fill at least partially a void between an adjacent end of the cartridge and a pellet payload carried by the cartridge.
Patent GB-2498361-A (GB)
Title: Silicon carbide reinforced aluminium alloy turbocharger impeller
Inventor: PINKNEY IAN
IPC: F01D5/04
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: A turbocharger impeller 1, for connection to a shaft 2, is formed from a metal matrix composite material having an aluminium alloy matrix and silicon carbide particulate reinforcement. The average particle diameter of the particulate reinforcement may be 2 microns or less. The particulate reinforcement may be from 10% to 30% of the composite by volume. The impeller may be fitted with a connector 3. The connector may frictionally engage an inner or outer surface of a shaft-side hub extension H of the impeller. The connector may have a threaded portion 12 which screws onto a corresponding threaded portion 7 of the shaft. The material of the connector may have a coefficient of thermal expansion which is equal to or greater than that of the composite material of the impeller. The material of the connector may have a greater strength than the composite material of the impeller.
Patent GB-2497374-A (GB)
Title: A tire pressure sensor device setting method
Inventor: YU SAN-CHUAN
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2012-06-15
Abstract: A tire pressure sensor device setting method, comprising the steps of: providing a setting tool comprising an infrared transmitter and selecting a control program to be downloaded onto a tire pressure sensor device; providing a tire pressure sensor device comprising an infrared receiver; driving the infrared transmitter of said setting tool to encode the selected control program into an infrared signal and to transmit the infrared signal to the infrared receiver of said tire pressure sensor device; enabling said tire pressure sensor device to transmit a feedback signal to said setting tool wirelessly to stop said setting tool from transmitting the infrared signal; and enabling said processor and memory unit of said tire pressure sensor to decode the received infrared signal into a decoded control program and to store the decoded control program in a memory thereof, thereby finishing the setting.
Patent GB-2491054-A (GB)
Title: Method of modulating a multisection quantum dot laser
Inventor: HOGG RICHARD ANDREW
IPC: B82Y20/00
Filed: 2009-03-30
Abstract: A method of modulating a multisection quantum dot laser comprising varying a tuning current between inactive an active ranges so that the laser does not lase when the tuning current is the inactive range. Varying the tuning current may result in duobinary modulation. The laser may comprise at least first and second sections 8, 9, each comprising a semiconductor substrate comprising p and n type layers and a quantum dot layer sandwiched therebetween; the semiconductor substrate comprising a back electrical contact in electrical contact with one of the p and n type layers and a tuning electrical contact in electrical contact with the other of the p and n type layers; the quantum dot layers of the first and second sections being portion of the same quantum dot layer 12 forming a laser cavity. Each tuning electrical contact 13, 14 and back electrical contact pair may be connected such that both sections are forward biased.
Patent GB-2507281-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable wall hanging mechanism
Inventor: SYMONDS DAVID
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: An adjustable wall hanging mechanism suitable for mounting an object on a vertical surface 1, consists of a fixing member which comprises a body 5 and a head 3, and has an extension at or adjacent to the head in the form of an elongated bar 4 substantially perpendicular to the body, the bar being provided with a cap 6 moveable longitudinally with respect to the bar, such that its movement alters the combined length of the bar and the cap. Using a number of these devices allows the position of a mounted object such as a picture frame 8, resting upon the caps 6, to be adjusted and levelled. The fixing member may comprise a screw, nail or pin. The bar and cap may be threaded, or alternatively smooth but tightly fitting.
Patent GB-2499091-A (GB)
Title: A ground-anchored umbrella stand
Inventor: MAY KARL-HEINZ
IPC: A47G25/12
Filed: 2012-12-20
Abstract: A ground-anchored umbrella stand is provided. The stand comprises a base unit 10 which is to be anchored in the ground and includes a soil sleeve 16 extending into the soil. A pole mounting unit 12, in which a pole is inserted, is fastened to the base unit 10 via an adjustment and locking mechanism 14. The adjustment and locking mechanism 14 is located between the base unit 10 and the pole mounting unit 12 and allows tilting and aligning the pole mounting unit 12 in all directions.
Patent GB-2509989-A (GB)
Title: Docking station for a mobile robot
Inventor: IRELAND SIMON EDWARD
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2013-01-22
Abstract: A docking station for a mobile robot comprises a first side portion and a second side portion and housing an electrical system having power input means. The power input means includes a first power input socket 128 provided on the first side portion and a second power input socket 128 provided on the second side portion. The two power input sockets allows a user flexibility in their choice of location for the docking station in an environment. The first and second power input sockets 128 may be housed in a cylindrical elongate housing 129 which preferably forms a rear edge of the docking station. The docking station may include a back plate 62 pivotable with respect to a base portion 60.
Patent GB-2512622-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker bracket
Inventor: ANDREWS ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2013-04-04
Abstract: The bracket is for attachment to a speaker and for suspending a further speaker therefrom. The bracket 400 comprises a frame 404 and a suspension member 402. The suspension member is moveable by means of a cam wheel 430 between a retracted position and an extended position in which the suspension member projects from the frame and defines an axis of rotation 406. The suspension member is configured in the extended position for attachment to a frame of a further bracket attached to a further speaker (see fig 5A) such that the further speaker is rotatable about the axis of rotation. The suspension member is configured in the extended position such that the axis of rotation is between the speaker and the further speaker.
Patent GB-2514390-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: THEOBALD ADAM
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 2013-05-22
Abstract: A security device for securing a jack plug 60 during retail display of a product, such as a pair of headphones, that is fitted with a jack plug. The security device comprises a jack plug socket 16 for engagement with the jack plug 60 of the product and is operable to lock the jack plug 60 in place. This may be in the form of a locking arm 32 which pivots around pins 38 from an open to a closed position and is secured in place by control screw 34 with locking ring 40. The security device has an input 18 for receiving electrical signals from a source, such as an MP3 player or a mobile phone. The input 18 is electrically connected to the jack plug socket 16 so that electrical signals e.g. audio, music etc. are transmitted to the jack plug socket 18 and thus to a jack plug 60 engaged with the jack plug socket 16. The security device is provided with an attachment 20 for attaching the security device to a fixture such as a retail display.
Patent GB-2517702-A (GB)
Title: Collaborative electronic nose management in personal devices
Inventor: SIDOTI STEFANO
IPC: G16H50/20
Filed: 2013-08-28
Abstract: A diagnosis system comprising a diagnosis server and electronic noses, the diagnosis server comprises a receiver unit for receiving a set of data from one out of a plurality of e-noses. The set of data comprises a sensor identifier, a sensor output value, and a relevance flag for a predefined diagnosis. A determination unit in the diagnosis server determines a probability factor for the predefined diagnosis based on the set of data, a relevance function and a distribution function wherein the relevance function is indicative of the relevance of the sensor output value for the predefined diagnosis and wherein the distribution function is indicative of a distribution of the sensor output value for the predefined diagnosis.
Patent GB-2514003-A (GB)
Title: Shut-off device for pipe
Inventor: LEE WAI KEUNG CARSON
IPC: F16K31/18
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: A shut-off device for use in a pipeline operates in response to ingress of water and comprises a valve 100 having a valve member 110 supported for movement between an open position to permit passage of fluid through the pipe and a closed position to shut off passage of fluid through the pipe. A buoyant member 200 moves the valve member 110 to the closed position automatically in the presence of water ingress in the vicinity of the buoyant member 200.
Patent GB-2526078-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for improving micro-LED devices
Inventor: PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01L33/26
Filed: 2014-05-07
Abstract: The extraction efficiency (EE) of a mesa shaped micro-LED (uLED) device 800 is improved by guiding light generated in a light emitting region to reach the light emission surface at an angle more acute that the total internal reflection angle 811 using off-axis crystal structures. A semiconductor epitaxial layer 804 is grown on a substrate 802, and a mesa 806 is defined in the substrate and epitaxial layer, which may comprise a wurtzite crystal lattice structure and may be gallium nitride. An active light emitting layer 808 is configured within the epitaxial layer, so that on application of an electrical current, light is emitted through a surface 810 of the substrate opposite the mesa. The crystal lattice structure 814a, 814b of the substrate and the epitaxial layer is arranged such that a c-plane 202 of the crystal lattice structure is misaligned with respect to the light emitting surface 810. The semi-polar plane 208 may be aligned approximately normal to the light emission surface.
Patent GB-2514925-A (GB)
Title: Seat for a vehicle, in particular a passenger vehicle
Inventor: CHINNASWAMY GOPAL KRISHNAN
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2014-05-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a seat 10 for a vehicle, the seat 10 comprising a seat part 16, headrest 26, and a backrest 22 connected to the seat part 16, wherein the seat 10 includes an actuating device 38 configured to pivot at least an upper portion 30 of the backrest 22 towards the seat part 16 in case of an accident, e.g. a frontal impact. Actuating device 38 includes a gas generator (e.g. a pyrotechnic device) configured to effect translational movement of gear road 42, resulting in rotational movement of gear wheel 40 thereby pivoting upper portion 30 about axis 32. Seat 10 may be a front seat. Thus, a collision of the head (52) of a rear occupant (14) sitting in a rear seat (12) and backrest 22 is avoided. An engine control unit (ECU) may detect a frontal impact using crash sensor (60) and ignite gas generator in dependence upon a pressure signal from pressure sensor (58) indicative of a rear passenger sitting in rear seat (12).
Patent GB-2514280-A (GB)
Title: A trolley
Inventor: ITALIANO PETER
IPC: B66C19/02
Filed: 2011-05-18
Abstract: A trolley 100 for mounting on a beam (12 fig. 1) of a gantry (10 fig. 1), comprising: first and second plates 103, 116, a roller assembly 102, 104 mounted at an end of the first plate 103 and a shaft 112 extending outwardly of the first plate 103. The second plate 116 is rotatably mounted on the shaft 112 such that the second plate 116 can move between a closed position, in which the second plate 116 engages with the roller assembly 102, 104 and an open position in which the second plate 116 does not engage with the roller assembly 102, 104. The trolley 100 may comprise a handle 106, a master link and/or a pulley wheel 114. The pulley wheel 114 may rotate on the shaft 112. The trolley 100 may be included on a gantry (10 fig. 1).
Patent GB-2518517-A (GB)
Title: Replacement clip
Inventor: HANNA ALAN
IPC: H01M50/224
Filed: 2014-08-15
Abstract: A replacement clip 31, 45 for a mobile communication device battery 16,arranged to replace a non-functional integral clip 17 for retaining the battery 16 in a housing 12 of the mobile communication device 10. The clip 31, 45comprises a base plate 32, 34 having a surface 33 configured for adhering to the battery 16 and a retaining tab 41 carried by the base plate 32, 34. The retaining tab 41 is arranged to interact with the mobile communication device 10 by resilient deformation of the base plate 32, 34 so as to hold the battery 16 thereto. The mobile communication device may be a TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) terminal.
Patent GB-2524855-A (GB)
Title: Q-flow HLS
Inventor: DO MANH HUNG PETER
IPC: H04N21/6373
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: A data flow control method for managing the flow of media data from a sending node to a receiving node over a communication network, the receiving node capable of playing said media data, wherein the data transmitted to the receiving node is a sequence of data segments which can be encoded at a plurality of different data rates, and wherein the data flow control method is implemented by the receiving node for controlling the flow of said data from the sending node to the receiving node, the method further comprising: identifying a condition of the communication network between said sending and receiving nodes; identifying a condition of the data buffer at the receiving node; and adjusting the media data flow through said communication network based on the identified condition of the communication network and the identified condition of the receiving node.
Patent GB-2515957-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge for test apparatus
Inventor: DJENNATI NASR-EDDINE
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2013-03-28
Abstract: A cartridge for test apparatus arranged to receive a sample to be tested and to releasably engage with a reader to enable a sample received by the cartridge to be analysed. The cartridge has a movable cover arranged to cover a part of the cartridge at which a sample to be tested is received and a latch means arranged to prevent the cover being moved to expose the part of the cartridge at which a sample to be tested is received unless the cartridge is engaged with a reader. The cover may be a cap. The latch may be formed by a wedge shaped protrusion on the cap arranged to be received into an aperture in the remainder of the cartridge. The cartridge prevents a sample being introduced before it is engaged with a reader.
Patent GB-2533093-A (GB)
Title: Disposable device for capture of volatile compounds
Inventor: FRANK KVASNIK
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 2014-12-08
Abstract: A solid-phase micro extraction (SPME) device comprises a supporting substrate 10 in the form of a sheet of paper board, of cardboard or of plastics material having first and second major surfaces 11, 13 and first and second end regions. A layer 12 of gas barrier material is applied over the first end region of a least the first major surface. A volatile compound sorptive coating 14 is disposed on the gas barrier material on the first major surface. This may be on only a portion of the layer of gas barrier material, such as a central region of the first end region of the first major surface where a depression or indentation 15 may be formed for this purpose. The second end region of the substrate is dimensioned to serve as a handheld section (16, fig 1) of the device. The SPME device may be used in combination with a breath sampler in the form of a hollow container formed from an outer tubular sleeve (24, fig 3) and an inner tubular part (22, fig 3). The device may be used as a test for a Helicobacter Pylori infection.
Patent GB-2526898-A (GB)
Title: Biological materials and therapeutic uses thereof
Inventor: MIDWOOD KIM SUZANNE
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2015-01-13
Abstract: Agents for modulation of a chronic inflammatory response (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis) wherein the agent modulates the biological activity of citrullinated tenascin-C. The agent may be siRNA, antisense molecules or antibodies. There is also provided methods of identifying agents modulating citrullinated tenascin-C and chronic inflammation. There are also provided therapeutic uses of such agents.
Patent GB-2525489-A (GB)
Title: Liquid jet head and liquid jet apparatus
Inventor: HORIGUCHI SATOSHI
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 2015-03-12
Abstract: A liquid jet head comprising a base plate 41, 81; a first actuator portion 42 and a second actuator portion 82 separately arranged on first and second principle planes 41a, 81a of the base plate respectively; first extracting electrodes 71 electrically connected to first drive electrodes 55 of the first actuator portion 42 on the first principal plane 41a of the base plate; and second extracting electrodes 80 electrically connected to second drive electrodes 55 of the second actuator portion 82 on the second principal plane 81a of the base plate; wherein the second extracting electrodes 80 are pulled out on the first principal plane 41a through through holes 84 formed in the base plate. The base plate may include first and second plates 41, 81 bonded together.
Patent GB-2539938-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for supporting a bicycle on a vehicle
Inventor: MARK TRUMAN
IPC: F16B2/10
Filed: 2015-07-01
Abstract: The present invention provide an apparatus 10 for supporting a bicycle (300, figure 5) on a vehicle (220), comprising a carrier member 12 extending along a longitudinal axis 100 and including at least one channel 36 that is configured to receive at least a portion of a bicycle wheel (302), and attachment means for attaching the carrier member to a rail (202) of the vehicle such that the longitudinal axis is substantially parallel to the rail. The attachment means may comprise at least one clamp (110, figure 4A) comprising two opposing jaws (112, 114) that are movable between open and closed configurations such that the rail may be disposed between, and clamped by, the jaws. A cam (126) and a lever (124) may be used to move the jaws between their two positions. A support member 14 may be provided on the carrier member, said support member having a clamp 52 for clamping to a portion of the bicycle or its wheel. The rail may be a roof rail of the vehicle, and the carrier member clamp is also claimed in isolation from the carrier.