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Patent GB-2512285-A (GB)
Title: Node partitioning
Inventor: PORTER JOHN DAVID
IPC: H04W84/22
Filed: 2013-03-22
Abstract: A set of wireless nodes is provided, in which a subset of the wireless nodes are also wired nodes. A method of processing the set comprises performing a node initialisation, thereby linking nodes in the set of wireless nodes, performing a link evaluation, thereby determining a quality characteristic of links between nodes, and segmenting the nodes into partitions, each partition comprising at least one wired node and each node in a partition having a link to another node in the same partition with the determined quality characteristic above a predetermined threshold. The above process may also be undertaken when a new node is introduced to an area, to allow it to link with another node within a partition.
Patent GB-2515725-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cells
Inventor: CREETH ANDREW MARTIN
IPC: H01M8/20
Filed: 2013-05-01
Abstract: The present invention concerns a redox fuel cell with a porous non-conductive separator. In one particular aspect, the fuel cell comprises an anode and a cathode separated by the porous non-conductive separator, means for supplying a fuel to the anode region of the cell, means for supplying an oxidant to the cathode region of the cell, means for providing an electrical circuit between the anode and the cathode, and a non-volatile catholyte solution in fluid communication with the cathode, the catholyte solution comprising a redox couple being at least partially reduced at the cathode in operation of the cell, and at least partially regenerated by reaction with the oxidant after such reaction at the cathode. In another aspect, the cathode assembly comprises a catholyte inlet channel and flow channels with at least one porous region. In a still further aspect the fuel cell includes a regeneration zone separate from the electrode assemblies, with oxidant being supplied to the regeneration zone.
Patent GB-2513874-A (GB)
Title: Roll Container
Inventor: JARVI MIKKO
IPC: B62B5/00
Filed: 2013-05-08
Abstract: A roll container has a frame 5 on which is mounted side walls 2 and a bottom 4. The roll container also has a wall board (8, Figure 2) having a first joint 9 at a side wall 2 at a height of half the width of bottom 4, a second joint 10 spaced from first joint 9 by half the width of bottom 4, and a lower edge 11 spaced from second joint 10 by at least half the width of bottom 4. There may be a rear wall 1 on which side walls 2 are hingedly mounted. Bottom 4 may be hingedly mounted to frame 5 using a pivotable shaft (7, Figure 8) and may rotate upwardly for storage. The wall board may be an accessory and may be permanently or temporarily in place; the wall board may also collapse or fold into the side walls.
Patent GB-2514136-A (GB)
Title: Integration platform monitoring
Inventor: STORSTEN MARIUS WERGELAND
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2013-05-14
Abstract: A computer-assisted method of monitoring the behaviour of an integration platform, i.e. a software product such as BizTalk (RTM) which facilitates communication between multiple software applications operating in a business process which exhibits cyclic behaviour, the monitoring method comprises determining values of a parameter of a node of the integration platform (a server, group of servers or input/output ports that the integration platform is running on) across two or more cycles, determining an expected range of values for normal behaviour of the parameter by calculating an expected value of the parameter across a cycle based on historical data, and identifying an anomaly based on when the values are outside the corridor. The parameter may be message counts, volume or processing delay or server statistics or host instance statistics
Patent GB-2518129-A (GB)
Title: Overhead charging arrangement for a vehicle
Inventor: BEDELL ROGER
IPC: B60M7/00
Filed: 2013-06-25
Abstract: An overhead charging arrangement 10 for a vehicle 12 comprises first 22, second 24 and third 26 elongate charging conductors for making contact with respective first 28, second 30 and third 32 charge receiving members on the vehicle 12, the first 22 and second 24 conductors being arranged in-line one behind the other and insulated from one another, and the third conductor 26 being disposed between the first and second charging conductors 22, 24, the third conductor 26 being transverse or perpendicular to the first and second conductors 22, 24. A fourth conductor, in line with the third 26, may be provided, which may provide a pilot connection to control charging. The assembly 10 may be movable between contact and non-contact positions. A further overhead charging arrangement for a vehicle comprises a plurality of conductors for contacting respective charge receiving members, and is movable between contact and non-contact positions, at least one of the conductors making contact before the others, at which point the assemblys movement slows down. The movement of individual conductors may be independent.
Patent GB-2505070-A (GB)
Title: Bore selector
Inventor: STRAND VIDAR
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: A bore selector 1 to be used for coupling a monobore riser to a dual bore subsea installation includes a lower base part 10, which is provided with first and second through bores 11, 12; an upper selector part 20, which is provided with a through bore 21 to be connected to a bore of a monobore riser, the selector part 20 being movable in relation to the base part 10 so as to allow the through bore of the selector part 10 to be aligned with and connected to a desired one of the through bores 11, 12 of the base part; an actuator 30 for moving the selector part 20 in relation to the base part 10; and a connector sleeve 50, which is slidably mounted in the through bore 21 of the selector part 20 and configured for selective engagement with the first and second through bores 11, 12 of the base part 10.
Patent GB-2517788-A (GB)
Title: Water depth estimation apparatus and method
Inventor: CUND MARK
IPC: G01F23/292
Filed: 2013-09-03
Abstract: An apparatus 12a, 12b for estimating the depth of water H about a land-based vehicle 10, 110, and a land-based vehicle including such an apparatus are provided. The apparatus comprises: at least one light source 70; at least one imaging means such as a camera 30 mounted to a vehicle; and a control unit 40. The apparatus 12a, 12b is structured and arranged such that a first light signal is emitted toward a water surface 18 about the vehicle, the at least one camera 30 is configured for imaging the first light signal and the control unit 40 is configured and arranged to compute from the imagery obtained by the at least one camera 30 an estimation of a depth of water H about the vehicle. A method of estimating the depth of water about a vehicle is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2523722-A (GB)
Title: Constructal smart eBox
Inventor: HORTA LUIS MIGUEL PEREIRA
IPC: H02K35/02
Filed: 2013-12-06
Abstract: A permanent magnet energy harvester comprises a box wound with for example four coils each coil orientated at 45Âº to the next coil and containing a magnet supported for vibration within the box to harvest vibration energy. There are at least four layers of four coils which are connected to a load via branched connection wires. Starting from the coils, the diameter of each subsequent connection wire assembly doubles from the location where wires/wire assemblies meet. The vibrating magnet assembly may be replaced by a rotating magnet pivoted about a central pin to harvest rotational energy.
Patent GB-2525150-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic product delivery device
Inventor: GITTENS NICI
IPC: A61M5/168
Filed: 2014-01-30
Abstract: A therapeutic product delivery device comprising a circuit layer 154, an actuator layer carrying an actuator, an occlusion detection layer 118, and a valve layer, through which a therapeutic product is conveyed by the action of the actuator. A plurality of conductive pins 155 extend from the circuit layer through or to each of the actuator layer, the occlusion detection layer 118 and the valve layer, the conductive pins aligning the layers with each other. The occlusion detection layer 118 comprises a plurality of contacts 820, each electrically connected to a respective one of the conductive pins 155, the contacts being provided at a detection region 800 at which the therapeutic product is deposited in the event of a blockage. A blockage inhibiting the therapeutic product from being conveyed to the patient is detected when therapeutic product deposited in the detection region 800 provides an electrical connection between the contacts 820. The conductive pins 155 therefore provide at least two functions; firstly they align the layers of the cartridge (at assembly and during use), and a secondly they provide a conductive route between the circuit layer 154 and the occlusion layer 118, permitting therapeutic product deposited at the occlusion layer 118 to be able to complete an electric circuit with the circuit layer 154 to enable occlusion detection.
Patent GB-2512745-A (GB)
Title: Processor having frequency of operation information for guaranteed operation under high temperature events
Inventor: VARMA ANKUSH
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A processor comprises a semiconductor chip having non-volatile storage circuitry. The storage circuitry has information identifying a maximum operational frequency of the processor at which the operation of the processor is guaranteed for an ambient temperature corresponding to an extreme thermal event. The maximum operational frequency may correspond to a maximum die temperature of the semiconductor chip. The processors operation may be guaranteed for a limited time, wherein this time is measured in hours or days. In another embodiment, the information may be used to determine performance states of the processor as a function of ambient temperature and a state of a cooling system where the processors operation is guaranteed.
Patent GB-2524789-A (GB)
Title: Management and control of a sealing element of a rotating control device
Inventor: JOHNSON ASHLEY BERNARD
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2014-04-02
Abstract: Managing operation of a sealing element is described. In some aspects, failure of the sealing element of a pressure drilling system may be predicted. Deformation of the sealing element as a tool joint is pulled through the sealing element may be detected and tracked 400 to determine if a deformation pattern of sealing element changes. Responses of sealing element due to one or more of stress, strain, temperature, mechanical load, and pressure using a network of sensors around sealing element can be detected. Responses 402 may be tracked 404 over time. Detected responses are compared 406 to tracked responses to identify changes in the symmetry of responses over time or changes in magnitude of responses over time. Changes are associated with fractures occurring within sealing element. A remaining life of sealing element is predicted 408 based on the changes and replacement may be scheduled 410 based at least in part on the predicted remaining life.
Patent GB-2521017-A (GB)
Title: A catalytic fragrance burner assembly and a method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: HARBUTT RICHARD
IPC: F23D3/18
Filed: 2014-04-04
Abstract: A catalytic fragrance burner assembly, comprising: a porous core of foamed material; a catalyst, deposited on or around the core; and a wick, in communication with the porous core, and arranged to draw fuel to the core. The sintered material is a foamed metal, preferably aluminium. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing a catalytic fragrance burner assembly comprising providing a porous core of foamed material, providing a catalyst on or around the core and providing a wick in a communication with the core.
Patent GB-2526342-A (GB)
Title: Point cloud matching method
Inventor: FAN LIXIN
IPC: G06T17/00
Filed: 2014-05-22
Abstract: A method comprising: providing a first three-dimensional point cloud obtained according to a first sensing technique, a second 3D point cloud obtained according to a second sensing technique and a first radius of a sphere covering a real object underlying the second first 3D point cloud and a second radius of a sphere covering a real object underlying the second 3D point cloud; defining scales of the first 3D point cloud and the second 3D point cloud based on said first radius and second radius; searching statistically substantially similar candidate regions between the first 3D point cloud and the second 3D point cloud using an ensemble shape function (ESF) and aligning the statistically substantially similar candidate regions between the first 3D point cloud and the second 3D point cloud at least in vertical direction The aligned candidate regions are then aligned between the 3D point clouds based on their structural similarity.
Patent GB-2527038-A (GB)
Title: Interconnector for freight containers
Inventor: REYNARD STEPHEN KENNETH
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 2014-06-09
Abstract: An interconnector 400 for coupling two corner units (102)of adjacent ISO freight containers (100, 101) in an end-to-end or side-to-side configuration, wherein each of the corner units is able to receive a part of the interconnector. The interconnector has a main body 401 with an internal chamber inside. A first clamp head 404 and a second clamp head 409 are positioned at opposite ends of the main body and a shaft 408 is rotatably mounted within the internal chamber. The first clamp head is substantially hook shaped and is provided in a fixed position relative to the main body, whilst the second clamp head is fixed to one end of the shaft and is able to rotate with the shaft. A bias actuator (703) may work to bias the rotation of the shaft and the second clamp head relative to the main body to prevent accidental decoupling of the containers.
Patent GB-2530547-A (GB)
Title: Shelf ready packaging
Inventor: GEE STEVEN
IPC: B31B50/04
Filed: 2014-09-25
Abstract: The packaging comprises a length of elastic material 10 secured at or towards its ends to foldable sheet material 12, in which at the time that the length of elastic material is so secured: the length of elastic material is bent and/or twisted and the foldable sheet material is not in its fully erected configuration, so that as the foldable sheet material is folded towards its fully erected configuration the length of elastic material is deployed to a position in which it can be stretched to extend behind contents within the packaging so as to bias the contents in a predetermined direction, e.g. to a zone for display to or removal by a customer. As items are removed from the packaging, the remaining items are pushed into a removal zone so that the items remain highly visible to a customer, when the packaging is placed on a shelf. Corresponding methods and apparatus for manufacturing such packaging are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2531520-A (GB)
Title: Antenna impedance matching with negative impedance converters
Inventor: SAMPSON HU
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2014-10-20
Abstract: There is disclosed an active impedance matching network for an electrically-small antenna. The network may include a plurality of negative impedance converters (NICs) 1-4 individually connectable between a transceiver 6 and the antenna 5. Each of the NICs is respectively configured for optimum performance at a respective different power output of the transceiver. Switches 200-203, 100-103 are used to select the appropriate NIC, based on the transmit power. Alternatively, the network may include a negative impedance converter (10, Fig. 9) with a bias voltage (11, Fig. 9) which is controlled based on the power output of the transceiver.
Patent GB-2521516-A (GB)
Title: A metal modified Y zeolite, its preparation and use
Inventor: LONG JUN
IPC: C10G47/20
Filed: 2014-10-22
Abstract: A metal modified Y zeolite contains 1-15wt% of IVB group metal, where the ratio of the zeolite surface's IVB group metal content to the zeolite interior's IVB group metal content is not higher than 0.2. Preferably, the ratio of the distorted tetrahedral-coordinated framework aluminum to the tetrahedral-coordinated framework aluminum in the Y zeolite lattice structure is 0.2-0.8. A process for preparing a metal modified Y zeolite comprises the steps of: (i) dewatering a Y zeolite raw material so that it has a water content of no more than 5%; (ii) contacting the Y zeolite obtained from (i) with a mixture of a compound containing a group IVB metal and an organic solvent; (iii) calcining the Y zeolite obtained from step (ii) with an aqueous acid solution at 400-800ÂºC to produce a metal modified Y zeolite, the acid concentration being 0.1-0.2mol/L. A catalytic cracking catalyst may contain 10-60wt% of the metal modified Y zeolite, 10-60wt% clay and 5-50wt% binder.
Patent GB-2532045-A (GB)
Title: A frame for a conveyor, and associated parts and systems
Inventor: EDWARD TOYE
IPC: B65G41/00
Filed: 2014-11-06
Abstract: A conveyor frame (10, fig.1) features a projecting portion 30 extending from an end of a cross member 22, and an engagement arrangement 32 extending transversely from the end of the cross member 22. This dual engagement system may be repeated at a second end of the cross member 22. The projecting portion 30 may be received in a receiving means such as a channel (16, fig.1) of a first side portion (12, fig.1) of the frame (10, fig.1). The engagement arrangement 32 may further be attached to the first side portion (12, fig.1), such as by a screw. The dual engagement system is intended to use less materials than, and reduce the time of assembly when compared to, two bracket engagement systems, and to prevent rotation of the cross member 22, relative to the frame (10, fig.1).
Patent GB-2538731-A (GB)
Title: Methods
Inventor: Martyn Gordon Boutelle
IPC: F16K49/00
Filed: 2015-05-26
Abstract: A microfluidic flow controller 1 for receiving analyte fluid and calibration fluids is provided. The flow controller 1 is configured to switch between (i) an analysis mode in which analyte fluid is passed to an analysis module 16 and (ii) a calibration mode in which the analyte fluid is passed to an alternative destination 14, 15 and calibration fluid is passed to the analysis module 16, thereby maintaining the flow rate of analyte fluid from a source S and maintaining a steady flow rate of fluid through the analysis module 16 in both analysis mode and calibration mode. The flow controller 1 may vary the ration of multiple calibration fluids during a calibration mode. Means for accurately positioning sensors within a flow conduit of the analysis module is also described. Sensors are also described for use with or without the microfluidic flow controller for the detection of metabolites and molecules. The sensors may or may not comprise enzymes and may be used with a sensing reagent, which is also described.
Patent GB-2530191-A (GB)
Title: Semi-rigid plastic article, carton, or package with select optical element and manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: YANG JINGMIN
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 2013-09-03
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a decorated semi-rigid plastic article, carton, package, or box, including: defining a select region of a semi-rigid plastic film or sheet according to a design requirement; applying a clear, colored, or highly reflective coating onto the select region, positioning said coating relative to an embossing form, said embossing form containing at least one Optical Element, bringing the embossing form and coating into intimate contact, hardening, drying, or curing the coating such that it permanently adopts the mirror image of at least one Optical Element, and separating the coating from the embossing form such that the semi-rigid plastic film or sheet contains a selectively applied Optical Element. The above method of manufacturing the semi-rigid plastic article has simple steps, simple operation and low cost. A semi-rigid plastic packing box manufactured by the above method containing both see through transparent regions and select Optical Elements is also provided.
Patent GB-2529953-A (GB)
Title: Nanostructures and nanofeatures with Si (111) planes on Si (100) wafers for III-N epitaxy
Inventor: DASGUPTA SANSAPTAK
IPC: H01L21/203
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: A fin over an insulating layer on a substrate having a first crystal orientation is modified to form a surface aligned along a second crystal orientation. A device layer is deposited over the surface of the fin aligned along the second crystal orientation.
Patent GB-2545493-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine diagnostic apparatus
Inventor: TOBIAS THEOPOLD
IPC: F03D17/00
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: A wind turbine 100 comprises a back-up power supply 112, a processor, a first and second sensor units 114, 116, configured to measure at least one of a voltage and current value, wherein the voltage and current value(s) are indicative of the condition of the backup power supply to highlight potential replacement needs. The first sensor unit is configured to measure at a first location, the second sensor unit is configured to measure at a second alternative location. The processor is configured to compare the voltage and current values and to assign a level of confidence based on the comparison. Thereafter, if the confidence level is low then the wind turbine may be directed to an idle state, where preferably control unit controls a pitch drive unit 104 and motor 110 to alter the blade positions to achieve the idle state. The back-up power supply is preferably a super capacitor.
Patent GB-2537213-A (GB)
Title: MAMR head with inclined MAMR head body
Inventor: HISASHI KIMURA
IPC: G11B5/187
Filed: 2016-02-11
Abstract: A microwave-assisted magnetic recording (MAMR) head 10 comprises a body 13 having a main pole 8, maybe made of CoFeNi, CoFe, or FeNi, which is configured to emit a recording magnetic field, and a microwave oscillator 9 positioned on a trailing side surface 18 of the main pole 8, the main pole 8 serving as a first electrode and having a front portion 14 parallel to or forms a part of an air bearing surface (ABS) B-B, wherein the MAMR head body inclines at an acute angle 22 to the ABS, such that the acute angle 22, possibly 10-30 degrees, is formed between a trailing side 18 and the ABS B-B. Further aspects include a hard disk comprising the head, and a method of production involving substrate 16, alumina layer 1 and reactive ion etching (RIE) of resistive pattern films and masking layers.
Patent GB-2547641-A (GB)
Title: Survival craft
Inventor: Duncan McCaughan
IPC: B63C9/04
Filed: 2016-02-18
Abstract: This invention relates to a survival craft that comprises a hull 10 formed from inflatable members (12, 13, Fig 1), a canopy support structure (20, Fig 2) carried by the hull and formed from inflatable members (21, 21A, Fig 2), and an inflatable wall structure (11, Fig 1) for mounting a rigid pod 19 to the hull. A rigid pod configured to carry a survival craft in a deflated state and to be coupled to the hull when the craft is in an inflated state is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2551700-A (GB)
Title: Seat back for an article of adjustable furniture
Inventor: PAUL BROWN
IPC: A47C20/04
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: A seat back (10, figure 1) for an article of adjustable furniture such as a chair, bed, recliner or sofa has a frame (12, figure 1) and at least one movable support section (14, figure 1) mounted for angular adjustment with respect to the frame. A cam 64, which may be a guide ramp, is associated with the frame or the support. A cam follower 58 connects to the other of the frame and the support. An actuator 38, which may comprise linear actuator means, moves the cam 64 or follower 58 associated with the frame, causing motion of the cam 64 with respect to the roller 58 and pivoting of the support section 14 with respect to the mount 12. The movement of the wheel 58 may be in the longitudinal direction of the frame 12. The support section(s) may comprise an adjustable head rest 14, an adjustable lumbar support (80, figure 17) or both.