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Patent GB-2537902-A (GB)
Title: Composite Fluid Conduit Assembly
Inventor: DAMON ROBERTS
IPC: F16L23/22
Filed: 2015-04-30
Abstract: A composite fluid conduit assembly 52 comprises a fluid conduit having a wall defining a fluid flow path. The wall comprises an outer region 36 comprising a composite material having one or more reinforcing elements embedded within a matrix material, and an inner region 34 comprising a material which is substantially devoid of reinforcing elements, and may be the same material as that of the outer region 36. The inner region of the wall defines a first sealing surface around the fluid flow path at one end of the fluid conduit. The assembly further comprises an interface member 22, substantially devoid of reinforcing elements, located at the end of the fluid conduit. The interface member defines an aperture in fluid flow communication with the fluid flow path and a second sealing surface. A compression arrangement 24 forces the interface member 22 and the fluid conduit towards one another to energise the seal arrangement around the fluid flow path between the first and second sealing surfaces. The interface member 22 may be configured for connection of the composite fluid conduit assembly to a conventional fluid conduit such as a conventional steel pipe.
Patent GB-2522370-A (GB)
Title: Light-weight lighting fixture
Inventor: CLARK BRUCE
IPC: F21V1/26
Filed: 2013-11-15
Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for providing illumination. Particularly, at least one implementation includes a light-weight lighting fixture that can enclose one or more lighting elements and can provide a desired illumination. Furthermore, the light-weight lighting fixture can have no visible hardware connecting various components and/or portions thereof.
Patent GB-2540139-A (GB)
Title: Evaporative cooler apparatus and method
Inventor: ALAN BERESFORD
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2015-07-03
Abstract: An evaporative cooler apparatus 2 and a corresponding method controls the temperature and / or humidity of a system space 4, for example housing IT equipment. The apparatus comprises an evaporative-cooling chamber 10 and an air mixing chamber 14. A first damper 8 controls a flow of ambient air through a first inlet 6 into the evaporative-cooling chamber, which contains an evaporative-cooling element 12. Second 24 and third 22 dampers control a flow of recirculated air from the system space through a second inlet 23 into the evaporative-cooling chamber and through a third inlet 26 into the air mixing chamber. The evaporative cooler may be controllable in response to a temperature and humidity of ambient air in the system space and may operate in a cooling mode (Fig. 2), an attemperation mode (Fig. 3) or a recirculation mode with humidification (Fig. 4). The evaporative cooler may also be provided as a modular unit (Fig. 12-13) in a housing, wherein the first damper is in the vertical rear wall (Fig. 12-13, 62) of the housing, and the third and second dampers are mounted at the top of the housing.
Patent GB-2541162-A (GB)
Title: Machine to machine virtual private network
Inventor: NICHOLAS BONE
IPC: H04W12/04
Filed: 2015-07-13
Abstract: System and method for providing secure machine to machine, M2M, communications comprising a device management DM server, 30 configured to obtain credentials of one or more M2M devices 40 and provision the one or more M2M devices with credentials of a virtual private network, VPN. An application programming interface API 50. A VPN server 20 comprising a first communications interface configured to communicate API requests and API responses with the API. A second communications interface configured to provide a VPN for the one or more M2M devices. Logic configured to issue an API request, wherein the request includes the credentials of the VPN. Receive an API response from the DM server including an indication of the one or more M2M devices provisioned with the credentials of the VPN. Initiate a VPN over the second interface between the one or more M2M devices and the VPN server.
Patent GB-2540612-A (GB)
Title: Rain and air born debris repelling face mask
Inventor: MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: A42B3/26
Filed: 2015-07-23
Abstract: A face mask which repels rain and airborne debris comprises two spinning, transparent screens 1 powered by electric motors (6, fig. 2). The motors drive the outer rings of bearings (7, fig. 2) upon which the screens are mounted. A warm air flow generated by the electric motors may be ducted to an inner surface of the screens to prevent condensation (see fig. 3). A battery (not shown) for powering the motors may be remotely located and connected via a wiring harness (not shown). The mask may be integral with a helmet visor, such as a motorcycle helmet, or may be attached as a supplement to a helmet visor. When attached to a visor, the mask may have a seal (14, fig. 3) for preventing ingress of water between the visor and the mask, and may attach using a securing strap 4, 5 having hinge means (not shown) allowing the mask to be raised along with the helmet visor. It is intended that centrifugal forces generated by the spinning action of the screens causes water and airborne debris to be thrown towards the edge of the screens, thus clearing the field of view of a wearer.
Patent GB-2541231-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid data storage system and method and program for storing hybrid data
Inventor: BO HU
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2015-08-13
Abstract: A hybrid data storage system comprises: a tabular data storage system 14 configured to store a plurality of fixed values as tabular data; and a graph data storage system 12 configured to store a data graph; and a multi-storage logic layer 16 unifying access mechanisms to each of the tabular data storage system 14 and the graph data storage system 12; wherein each of the fixed values in the table occupies a table entry and constrains a property of a vertex (or node) in the data graph; the graph data storage system 12 being configured to store the data graph as a plurality of vertices linked by edges, each edge linking a specified pair of vertices as a subject vertex and an object vertex, the plurality of edges including, for each of the plurality of fixed values stored by the tabular data storage system, an edge specifying the vertex for which a property is constrained by the fixed value as the subject vertex and a pointer vertex as the object vertex, the pointer vertex encoding a pointer to the table entry occupied by the fixed value.
Patent GB-2533051-A (GB)
Title: Methods, systems and devices for recording and transmitting identification information of tire pressure monitoring sensors to a vehicle
Inventor: MATTHEW MCINTYRE
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2014-07-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, systems and devices for recording and storing identification information of tire pressure monitoring sensors (12) and transmission of the stored identification information to a tire pressure monitoring system (54) of a vehicle (1 6). In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method of integrating one or more tire pressure monitoring sensors (12) with a tire pressure monitoring system (14) of a vehicle (16). The method includes utilizing a configuration tool (18) to cause a tire pressure monitoring sensor (12) to generate a signal including an identifier. The method further includes recording the identifier on a memory device (46) of the configuration tool (18). The method also includes transmitting the recorded identifier from the configuration tool (18) to a memory device of a vehicle (16).
Patent GB-2529989-A (GB)
Title: A workbench arrangement adapted to be in part supportable by a wheelie bin
Inventor: BRYANT PAUL
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2014-06-27
Abstract: A workbench arrangement supportable by a wheelie bin having a worktop with a base portion with dimensions for a frictional fit engagement with upper internal walls of a lid removed opening of a wheelie bin to be laterally fixable in the opening of the wheelie bin. The worktop further including an outer skirt adapted to rest upon a peripheral upper edge of the lid removed opening of the wheelie bin to support the worktop in an elevated fiat user workable position. A worktop table extension adapted to laterally join with the outer skirt of the worktop to support the worktop table extension at one end and at least one support leg fastenable at the other end to support the worktop table extension in the elevated flat user workable position.
Patent GB-2535011-A (GB)
Title: Balancing apparatus, arrangement and method
Inventor: Mattheus Bakker
IPC: G01M1/36
Filed: 2016-01-13
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus, arrangement and method for placing a balancing weight (28, fig. 3C) in a groove (2) on a rotor disk (1) in a gas turbine engine. The apparatus comprises an elongate reservoir (8) for housing a hardenable material and an inflatable element (26, fig. 3A) in fluid communication with the distal end of the elongate reservoir (8). An actuator is provided, preferably in the form of a plunger (20), for forcing the hardenable material from the elongate reservoir to inflate the inflatable element with hardenable material within the groove (2) on the rotor disk (1). A sealing device for sealing the inflated inflatable element to form the balancing weight is also provided; possibly, this could take the form of a clamping ring (27, Fig 3A). An advantage of this invention is that it provides a simpler way of adding balancing weights when fine tuning the balance of the rotor than some alternatives such as using adjusting screws.
Patent GB-2534294-A (GB)
Title: A moveable traffic signal or moveable pedestrian signal system
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PEARSON
IPC: G08G1/0955
Filed: 2016-01-13
Abstract: A movable intermediate controller connects a movable traffic signal (e.g. a portable or temporary pedestrian or traffic light) to an Urban Traffic Control (UTC) system. A central controller of the UTC system generates control signals. The portable intermediate controller receives the control signals from an outstation (OTU) of the UTC control system and processes them so as to generate timing signals which it transmits to the movable traffic signal. The intermediate controller may be a stand-alone unit (Fig.4) or may form part of the movable traffic signal (Figs.5-6) and may be hardwired to an output of the OTU or may connect to it wirelessly. The traffic signal may thus control traffic at a road junction on a temporary basis as a part of a UTC traffic signal network.
Patent GB-2536555-A (GB)
Title: Cellular device policy conflict management
Inventor: BEN TONER
IPC: H04W48/18
Filed: 2016-02-01
Abstract: A method of providing wireless devices 16 (i.e. 3G, 4G cellular device) with access to access points (i.e. enterprise Wi-Fi (RTM)) in a communications network, in which the wireless devices 16 include first connection policies (i.e. subscribed services like 3G or 4G) issued by a first server 12 and second connection policies (i.e. MDM profile) issued by a second server 14 (i.e. enterprise IT department server or MDM server), the method comprising: if a second connection policy prevents a wireless device 16 accessing a wireless access point to which access has been granted by a first connection policy, the first server 12 requesting that the second server 14 update the second connection policy to allow the wireless device 16 access to the access point. Claims to a communication network, network server, enterprise server, and cellular device are also included. The invention aims to resolve conflicts between different network access policies and maintain the security and improving the connectivity of the wireless device at the same time.
Patent GB-2547892-A (GB)
Title: No sway golf swing trainer
Inventor: TREVOR DEAN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2016-02-24
Abstract: A golf swing training aid comprises a base or platform 11 that supports an adjustable arm 9 and a circular ring 12 that acts as a viewfinder. In use, the golfer aims to keep sight 8 of the golf ball through the viewfinder during the drive swing. The objective is to reduce undesirable movement (such as sway) by the golfer when performing a golf swing. The arm might be a three-piece hinged armature arrangement. The arm can be rotated or swivelled on the platform to best suit the golfers posture, size and the golf club being used. The device can be affixed to the ground by the use of golf tees through predrilled holes on the self-supporting platform. The device can be disassembled to fit inside a standard golf club bag.
Patent GB-2537487-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical composite deposition machining method and apparatus using laser light tube as electrode
Inventor: ZHAOYANG ZHANG
IPC: C25D5/18
Filed: 2014-04-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrochemical composite deposition machining method and apparatus using a laser light tube as an electrode. A full-beam pulse laser beam is converted to an annular hollow laser beam with zero light intensity at the center by a light beam modulating system; the annular laser is used to irradiate the expansion of plasma; a compression impact is generated on the electrochemical deposition within a non-solid light tube electrode. The deposition stress is removed, the cathode reaction gas is discharged, and the material density is improved; moreover, the deposition reaction can only occur in the center of the light beam where the laser energy is zero, thereby enabling electrochemical composite deposition machining, repairing and surface performance strengthening having high quality and good location-targeting. The present invention belongs to the field of rapid miniature machining and processing, and is suitable for the machining, repairing and surface performance strengthening of miniature high-performance metal parts.
Patent GB-2536817-A (GB)
Title: Position indicator through acoustics
Inventor: RALPH HARVEY ECHOLS
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2013-12-30
Abstract: Assemblies and methods of use are disclosed for determining a position of a body within a tubing section. A signal generator coupled to the body is operable to generate a pressure wave in response to detecting a detectable portion of the tubing section when the body is moved relative to the tubing section.
Patent GB-2549152-A (GB)
Title: Lighting system and control thereof
Inventor: RODERICK ALLEN GAMMONS
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2016-04-20
Abstract: A method for controlling a lighting device comprises receiving data relating to settings on a camera, determining a brightness for at least one lighting device in dependence on said data and modifying the brightness of a lighting device to said determined brightness. Also disclosed is a method for controlling a lighting device comprising: receiving data relating to settings on a camera, determining the brightness of a lighting device and determining an appropriate camera aperture size in dependence on said data and said brightness. The invention extends to a corresponding apparatus and system.
Patent GB-2543375-A (GB)
Title: Compounds and their uses
Inventor: SHARON ROSSITER
IPC: C07D403/04
Filed: 2016-05-09
Abstract: A compound of formula (A) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph, prodrug, codrug, cocrystal, tautomer, racemate, stereoisomer or mixture thereof: wherein X is nitro or hydrogen; Y is hydrogen or a side group. Preferably, Y is selected from H, amino, amide, ester, carboxy and its esters and amides, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkaryl, aryl, heterocyclic or heteroaryl groups, all of which may be optionally substituted with heteroatoms and/or side groups, and wherein any chains may be straight or branched. More preferably, Y is optionally substituted imidazolyl, optionally substituted pyrazolyl, optionally substituted triazolyl or tetrazolyl. More preferably, Y is phenyl or substituted phenyl. The compounds of formula (A) are inhibitors of S100P/RAGE and are useful in the treatment of cancer, in particular pancreatic cancer.
Patent GB-2537540-A (GB)
Title: Wet wipes for personal care
Inventor: COREY THOMAS CUNNINGHAM
IPC: C11D3/14
Filed: 2014-12-02
Abstract: Pre-moistened wiping articles are provided comprising a fibrous web impregnated with a liquid cleaning composition including an unstable dispersion of water, surfactant, and water insoluble polysaccharide particles such as natural starch and/or microcrystalline cellulose. Due to the instability of the dispersion the particles primarily reside on the surface of the fibers forming the fibrous web and are freely released from the web as a result of the mechanical and hydraulic forces associated with use of the article. The pre-moistened wiping articles are suitable for use in personal care applications including use as perineal wipes. Embodiments of the invention further include methods of making pre-moistened wiping articles comprising a fibrous web impregnated with the unstable dispersion.
Patent GB-2541124-A (GB)
Title: Turbomachine fan frame comprising improved attachment means
Inventor: THIERRY GEORGES PAUL PAPIN
IPC: F04D29/34
Filed: 2016-08-03
Abstract: A turbomachine fan frame comprises a central hub 12 and a plurality of vanes or blades 14 installed on the hub, each vane comprising a root 18 at which the vane is fixed to the hub, and there is a plurality of flow stream reconstitution platforms or spacers 24, each platform being installed between the roots of two adjacent vanes and radially at a distance from the hub, where each platform is fixed to the hub by at least one support element 26, where the support element is located between the associated platform and the hub and between the roots of two adjacent vanes, where each support element comprises two cleats 28 for attachment of the support element to the hub, and where the cleats are located in a plane P parallel to the principal axis of the hub, and the support element also comprises a plate located in a second plane Q that is approximately parallel to and radially offset from plane P. Also claimed is an arrangement where there is also an outer wheel, the vanes being installed on the hub and the wheel, and the vanes have a radial end that is attached to the hub and/or the wheel, and the platforms are installed between radial ends of adjacent vanes. Each support element may be fixed to the hub or wheel by the screws fastening each vane radial end to the hub or wheel. Additionally claimed is a support element as above manufactured by bending or folding a single strip of metal, and an aircraft turbomachine comprising such a fan frame and support element.
Patent GB-2553781-A (GB)
Title: Product
Inventor: MARK CONSTANTINE
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2016-09-12
Abstract: A cosmetic product comprising an effervescent material and an electronic device. The effervescent material may envelop the electronic device, the electronic device may envelop the effervescent material or the electronic device and effervescent material may be present in layers. The effervescent material may effervesce on contact with water and may comprise a salt of carbonic acid, such as sodium bicarbonate or sodium carbonate, and an acidifying component, such as citric acid, tartaric acid or potassium bitartrate. The effervescent material may comprise a surfactant and may comprise a light transmissive element such as salt crystals. The electronic device may comprise an emitter, a power source and electronic circuitry. The emitter may emit light, sound or vibration and may be switched on and off. The switch may comprise one or more of a moisture, light, temperature, motion or sound sensor, particularly a moisture sensor.
Patent GB-2543655-A (GB)
Title: Spectrometry system and method, spectroscopic devices and systems
Inventor: DAMIAN GOLDRING
IPC: G01J5/10
Filed: 2014-07-30
Abstract: A spectrometer 100 comprises a plurality of isolated optical channels comprising a plurality of isolated optical paths. Each isolated optical path extends sequentially from a filter of a filter array 170, through a lens of a lens array 174, through a channel of a support array, to a region of a sensor array 190. Each region of the sensor array 190 comprises a plurality of sensor elements in which a location of the sensor element corresponds to the wavelength of light received based on an angle of light received at the location, the focal length of the lens and the central wavelength of the filter. The spectrometer also comprises a diffuser 164 where the light path from the diffuser to the detector is less than 9mm. The diffuser 164 may be configured to transmit light with an angular profile which is fixed and independent of an angle of incidence of light from a sample. The effective range of wavelengths passed by the filter may be greater than a bandwidth of the filter. The spectrometer may comprise an illuminator comprising two radiation emitters emitting in different wavelength ranges.
Patent GB-2544414-A (GB)
Title: Turbine engine guide vane
Inventor: STEPHANE ROGER MAHIAS
IPC: F01D25/06
Filed: 2016-11-09
Abstract: A turbine engine guide vane 25 has a succession of five bulge portions along a tangential direction Y perpendicular to a radial direction Z. The bulge portions extend over the whole height H of the vane between a vane root 26 and vane tip 27. The convexity of successive bulge portions is alternately in one direction (e.g. towards a suction side 30 of the vane) and then the other (e.g. towards a pressure side 31). An eigenfrequency for the first stripe vibration mode is different from the urging frequencies of the vane during the operation of the turbine engine.
Patent GB-2545807-A (GB)
Title: Infrared thermographic porosity quantification in composite structures
Inventor: JEFFREY G THOMPSON
IPC: G01N25/72
Filed: 2016-12-06
Abstract: An infrared thermography system 100 for quantifying porosity of a test part of a given thickness. Infrared signals are received from the test part 102 and test data is determined therefrom, thermal model data is generated based upon the given thickness of the test part, and the porosity of the test part is quantified based on comparison between the test and model data. The system may include a thermal source 104 to emit heat pulses onto the test part and a thermal detector 106 to receive infrared signals from the test part. Test data may include temperature and thermal diffusion times, or infrared curves indicative of perceived thickness. Model data may include curves indicative of reference porosity of a model part the same thickness as the test part. The comparison may be between the perceived thickness and given thickness. Reference porosity may be retrieved from one or more porosity standards. The system may be used to determine structural viability of the test part.
Patent GB-2543202-A (GB)
Title: Well ranging apparatus, methods, and systems
Inventor: HSU-HSIANG WU
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2015-05-14
Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include well ranging apparatus, systems, and methods which operate to detect and determine a relative distance and/or azimuthal direction of nearby target well conductors such as pipes, well 5 casing, etc., from within a borehole of a drilling well.