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Patent GB-2510798-A (GB)
Title: Process for drying radioactive waste containing water
Inventor: PORTER JAMES STEPHEN
IPC: G21C19/46
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: A process for drying radioactive waste containing water comprises a) heating the radioactive waste in a sealed container 102 using a heater 104 to evaporate the water; b) entraining water which evaporates from the waste into a gas stream 108 and removing this from the container 102; c) condensing the gas stream and removing the condensed water from this stream; and d) returning the gas stream back to sealed container 102. The container is heated to a temperature between 50Â°C - 95Â°C. The container is not depressurised. By keeping the temperature below 95Â°C and the system unpressurized, the present invention provides a process for drying radioactive waste which reduces the levels of created airborne particulates from the waste and which is more energy efficient than existing waste drying systems.
Patent GB-2510371-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical-based analytical test strip with soluble acidic material coating
Inventor: MACFIE GAVIN
IPC: G01N27/327
Filed: 2013-01-31
Abstract: An electrochemical-based analytical test strip (EBATS) for the determination of an analyte in a bodily fluid sample, such as glucose in a whole blood sample, includes an electrically insulating base layer 110, a patterned electrically conductive layer forming electrodes 122, 124, 126 disposed on the base layer, an enzymatic reagent layer 140 disposed on the conductor layer, a patterned spacer layer and a top layer 170 having an underside surface 176. The spacer layer and top layer define a sample-receiving chamber having a soluble acidic material coating 160 disposed on the underside surface of the top layer within the chamber. In use the acidic material coating is dissolvable in the bodily fluid sample to reduce the samples pH serving to reduce the effects of interferents in the sample. Locating the coating on the underside of the chamber also prevents the acidic coating interacting with or damaging the enzymatic reagent layer.
Patent GB-2514189-A (GB)
Title: Carbon fibre-containing prepregs
Inventor: SPENCER PAUL JOHN
IPC: C08J5/24
Filed: 2013-05-17
Abstract: A prepreg comprising at least one layer of carbon fibres and a curable thermosetting resin system, the curable thermosetting resin system at least partly impregnating the at least one layer of carbon fibres, wherein the curable thermosetting resin system comprises: a. a curable thermosetting resin including at least one epoxide group; b. a curing agent for curing the curable thermosetting resin, wherein the curing agent is present in the liquid phase and includes a cyanamide reactive group; c. an accelerator for accelerating the curing of the thermosetting resin by the curing agent, wherein the accelerator includes at least one urea reactive group; and d. a rheology modifier for the curable therrnosetting resin system, wherein the rheology modifier is at least one of a thermoplastic resin and an inorganic particulate thickener or a mixture thereof. In preferred embodiments the curing agent can be cyanamide NC-NH2, the accelerator can be toluene bisdimethyl urea and the rheology modifier can be a phenoxy resin, an acrylic rein, an acrylate resin, an acrylonitrile resin, an etherimide resin, a polyketone, a polysulphone or fumed silica.
Patent GB-2515481-A (GB)
Title: Programme control
Inventor: EGGINK JANA
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-06-24
Abstract: A system for controlling the presentation of audio-video programmes has an input for receiving audio-video programmes. A data comparison unit is arranged to produce at intervals throughout the programme a value for each of f features of the audio-video and then to derive from the features a metadata value, the metadata value having M dimensions, the number of dimensions being smaller than the number of features. Athreshold is applied to the metadata value to determine points of interest within the audio-video programmes and a controller is arranged to control retrieval and playback of the programmes using the interesting points.
Patent GB-2519934-A (GB)
Title: Improved shisha
Inventor: ASGHAR-SHEIKH SAMI
IPC: A24F40/40
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: A shisha head 10 comprises an air inlet 15, an air outlet 18 suitable for connection to ashisha, at least one vapourizer 20 and an air flow sensor 25 arranged to detect air flowthrough the shisha head. The vapourizer is arranged to produce vapour in response to the air flow sensor detecting a flow of air through the shisha head. Preferably the vapouriser contains e-liquid that is propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine or polyethylene glycol, or a mixture thereof as a base, with active ingredients dissolved in or mixed with this base. The active ingredients may comprise nicotine and/or flavourings. A shisha comprising a the shisha head is also disclosed and may advantageously provide for an improved shisha which is less likely to have negative health effects and will not be affected by legislation controlling or limiting smoking.
Patent GB-2503617-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispenser
Inventor: HARPER MICHEL WAYNE
IPC: A23L29/20
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage dispenser for dispensing a gelatinous beverage. The present invention also relates to a gelatinous beverage for use in a beverage dispenser, and more specifically an alcoholic gelatinous beverage. The beverage dispenser comprises a housing and a gelatinous beverage contained within the housing, the housing being configured for movement between a closed configuration in which the gelatinous beverage is sealed within the housing and an open configuration in which the gelatinous beverage may be dispensed from the housing. The gelatinous beverage may comprise at least one alcoholic ingredient, at least one gelling agent, at least one acidity regulator, at least one preservative and at least one dilutant.
Patent GB-2519749-A (GB)
Title: Tyre cavity noise absorber
Inventor: MCKINLAY JAMES
IPC: B60C5/00
Filed: 2013-10-24
Abstract: A tyre cavity noise absorber comprising a body 1 of sound absorbing material with an outer protective cover 3. The body of sound absorbing material is intended to be mounted to a wheel 2 of a wheel and tyre 6 assembly so that a surface of the body is exposed in a tyre cavity of the wheel and tyre assembly. The outer protective cover only partially covers said surface of the body of sound absorbing material such that the cover protects the body of sound absorbing material from a bead 7 of a tyre as a tyre is fitted to, or removed from, the wheel and the uncovered parts of the body of sound absorbing material arc free to absorb sound.
Patent GB-2527485-A (GB)
Title: A cable support apparatus
Inventor: DOYLE TONY
IPC: H02G3/30
Filed: 2014-02-14
Abstract: A cable securing bracket 22 is provided for securing to an overhead mounting feature of a vehicle comprising spaced mounting elements 2, 12. The bracket has a body (24) having opposed ends configured for attachment to the spaced mounting elements and a support section (26) to supporting and secure one or more cable conduits (76, Fig 7). A connector (30) is provided at a first end of the bracket body for connection to a first one of the spaced mounting elements, whereas one or more resiliently flexible arms (54, 56) extend outwardly away from the bracket body at the second end for engagement with the second mounting element. The resiliently flexible arms are arranged to flex outwardly away from the second end in a direction away from the first end during connection such that when the bracket is connected the flexible arms provide a returning inwardly directed biasing force in the direction of the first end. Cable can be secured to the bracket with cable ties.
Patent GB-2517054-A (GB)
Title: Railway vehicle
Inventor: MCCULLOCH WILLIAM FRANCIS
IPC: B61K5/02
Filed: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle (10, Figure 1) provided only with rail engaging rolling means 18 comprising: a chassis 14, a working surface 16 connected to the chassis 14 for supporting equipment, materials 20 and personnel and positioning means 22, 24 connected to the chassis 14 for lifting the vehicle (10) and moving it laterally with respect to a direction of rail travel between a trackside location and an on-track location 12. A lifting apparatus is mountable on the chassis and moveable along the length of the working surface 16. A secondary support means (26, Figure 3) may be provided for connection to the chassis 14 and to engage the ground in order to lift the vehicle (10) in a vertical direction. A method of mounting the vehicle on the tracks 12 is also disclosed comprising the steps of deploying positioning means to lift the vehicle (10) above the height of the railway track 12, operating positioning means to move the vehicle (10) laterally, operating the positioning means to lower the vehicle (10) onto the tracks 12 and stowing the positioning means to allow the vehicle (10) to travel on the tracks 12.
Patent GB-2518486-A (GB)
Title: Insert comprising an external surface forming part of at least one aerodynamic profile of a turbine engine test vane
Inventor: DOUSSEAUD SYLVAIN
IPC: G01M15/14
Filed: 2014-07-03
Abstract: An insert (440, figure 4) for a turbine engine test vane 40, the test vane comprising the insert and a vane body. The insert comprises a central part 442, two opposite profiled parts 450a, 450b, and two external surfaces 452, 454, one located on each profiled part. The insert is configured to fit into the vane body such that the external surfaces each form part of a vane aerodynamic profile. At least one of the profiled parts projects upstream and/or downstream of the central part, in use. The profiled parts are mechanically connected to the central part, and preferably integral there with. The test vane may be part of an aerodynamic test assembly which further comprises at least one additional insert having a different shape from that of the test vane. The inserts may be interchangeably housed in the vane body. A method for assembling the aerodynamic test assembly, wherein the test vane is a outlet guide vane, is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2529443-A (GB)
Title: Object detection apparatus and method
Inventor: BROWN GARETH
IPC: G01L17/00
Filed: 2014-08-20
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of detecting an object (O) embedded in a tyre (3). The method comprises using pressure measuring apparatus (7L, 7R) to measure the pressure applied by the tyre. A pressure characteristic (PHIGH) can be identified in the measured pressure corresponding to an object (O) embedded in the tyre (3). The present disclosure also relates to an apparatus (1) for detecting an object (O) embedded in a tyre (3).
Patent GB-2521257-A (GB)
Title: Control means and method for operating an internal combustion engine
Inventor: HORST STEFAN
IPC: F02D41/24
Filed: 2014-10-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and control means for operating an internal combustion engine with the detection of a combustion air ratio, determining a deviation from a determined set point value and whether spontaneous ignition has occurred. The deviation may be calculated by a time integral of the deviation and spontaneous ignition determined based on this. Such an occurrence could exist where the deviation deviates from a predetermined limit (SPI) by a predetermined amount (M). The combustion air ratio and integrated deviation may be determined for specific cylinders measured using a lambda probe. The measurements of combustion air ratio and integrated deviation may be determined in a detection window, in particular a specific crank angle range (wc1..wc4). A protective measure such as mixture enrichment or knock control suppression may be carried out. The invention may include a motor car with control means to operate the engine in accordance with the invention and a computer program with code that carries out the invention.
Patent GB-2522097-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft control system and method
Inventor: HENZE CHAD M
IPC: B64C29/00
Filed: 2014-10-15
Abstract: An aircraft control system includes a co-axial, counter-rotating propeller shaft assembly (28 fig. 1) that comprises a first rotor 34 operatively coupled to the propeller shaft assembly, the first rotor having a first plurality of blades 38 mounted thereto, wherein the first plurality of blades are disposed at a substantially identical nominal pitch during rotation of the first rotor. Further included is a second rotor 40 operatively coupled to the propeller shaft assembly, the second rotor having a second plurality of blades 44 mounted thereto, wherein a pitch of the second plurality of blades is configured to cyclically change during rotation of the second rotor. The second rotor may be disposed upstream or downstream of the first rotor and may be proximate a fixed wing (82 fig.3) or a nose of an aircraft. The pitch of the second plurality of blades may be altered cyclically to generate a moment configured to control the aircraft.
Patent GB-2532052-A (GB)
Title: NC-SI port controller
Inventor: FABRICE JEAN VERPLANKEN
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2014-11-07
Abstract: A NC-SI Port Controller (NPC) 23 of a Network Interface Controller (NIC) provides a sideband connection between the network 2 and a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) 17. Pass-through traffic to and from the BMC are injected and extracted by the XBB 16 and RBB 6 units of the Host Ethernet Adapter 3 part of the NIC. Asynchronous event notification (AEN) pseudopackets giving status information about the NIC are compiled 28 and injected into the data route of the NPC that carries packets from the BMC. Both of those kinds of packet pass by a packet parser 30 with the AEN pseudo-packets being dropped but their content being assembled by the NPC into an AEN packet which is then injected into the data route of the NPC that carries packets bound for the BMC. The packet parser also identifies NC-SI requests from the BMC and provides response packets in the same way. The NPC may also comprise an arbiter 21, 22, to arbitrate traffic to or from the BMC.
Patent GB-2534360-A (GB)
Title: Offshore wind turbine ladder cleaner
Inventor: MATHEW CRAWFORD
IPC: F03D80/55
Filed: 2015-01-15
Abstract: A mechanical cleaning unit which is connected to the ladder of an offshore wind turbine or to support wires/bars 1, by free moving pulleys 3, seated in a housing 2, which is connected to the main body 4, by a single attachment point or bearing 6. The device uses the motion of the sea to move freely up and down the ladder or support wires/bars. The front side of the main unit will preferably house several brushes 9, which clean the ladder constantly whilst the device is moving. The main device can have a separate float attached to the back of the device 5, or can have buoyancy integrated into the main body itself.
Patent GB-2534565-A (GB)
Title: Fuel pump inlet arrangement
Inventor: ANDREW DIXEY
IPC: F02M37/50
Filed: 2015-01-27
Abstract: Disclosed is an inlet arrangement 6 for fuel pump 4 of an internal combustion engine. The inlet arrangement comprises a first fuel flow path via a first inlet arm 10 and first filter 22, and a second fuel flow path along a second inlet arm 12 and a second filter 24. The first filter 22 has a larger mesh size than the second filter 24. A selection valve is operable to select the flow path. In an embodiment the selection valve is operable in response to fuel temperature, via an ECU, to select the first or second flow paths, to direct cold, waxed fuel through along the first flow path, and when fuel temperature rises above a threshold, along the second flow path. The first and second flow paths may be arranged such that both paths are formed along a branching path such that the paths share a common inlet section 8. The fuel may be supplied from the main fuel tank or a secondary fuel tank. The arrangement allows for reliable supply of fuel during cold start of an engine.
Patent GB-2537585-A (GB)
Title: Digging accessory
Inventor: NICHOLAS SKALIOTIS
IPC: A01D9/00
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A digging aid for use with a digging tool such as a fork or spade or the like. The digging aid is formed two sections which are connected together via a pin and slot, the slot maybe J-shaped. The first section is configured to connect, in use, to a stem of the digging tool such that the second section in use provides a platform lying substantially perpendicular to the first section. The second section maybe L-shaped. The platform part may have a central longitudinally extending ridge.
Patent GB-2535994-A (GB)
Title: Gas saving device
Inventor: PAULO DOLABANI SHARAU
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A gas saving device 1 comprises a tubular body 2 containing a space 9 defining a lung, an input terminal 3 and an output terminal 4. A short radial canal 21 in an axial cylindrical projection 20 of the input terminal 3 defines an opening acting as an input injector 22 in connection with an input pipe 23. The output terminal 4 comprises a tubular cavity 29 with an internal thread section 30 and a conical portion 31 ending in an axial canal 32 defining an output injector 33. Tubular body 2 may comprise ends 5, 6 with corresponding internal thread sections 7, 8. Input terminal 3 may have an externally threaded larger diameter portion 11, a second hexagonal portion 14 and an externally threaded smaller diameter portion 16. Output terminal 4 may have a hexagonal portion 24 and an externally threaded portion 26. The device is particularly suitable for use in the gas supply line of a commercial or residential stove to stabilise the gas flow, and may be used with liquefied petroleum gas or natural gas.
Patent GB-2536490-A (GB)
Title: Competency and psychometric profiling system
Inventor: BRADLEY MICHAEL BIRCHALL
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2015-03-20
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of generating competency frameworks 200 includes the steps of receiving an element of competency 202 defining an individual's skills, knowledge and behaviour to perform a specified task, receiving an element of behaviour 203 defining the individual's attributes and characteristics that contribute to successful job performance, receiving an element of deliverables 204 defining products or milestones to be delivered by the individual in a specified time frame, organising the competency 202, behaviour 203 and deliverable 204 into at least one category 201, and adding data corresponding to each competency framework 200 to a competency framework set data file in a data storage device 111. The resulting competency frameworks 200 may be used for generating job descriptions (300, Fig 3) assessing or ranking competencies (305), generating individual profiles (306), psychometric assessments and generating learning and development plans. A system (104, Fig 1) for implementing the method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2528366-A (GB)
Title: A stand for supporting an object to be viewed
Inventor: ADETUNJI AYINDE OLUSEYE
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2015-05-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a stand for supporting an object. The stand comprises: a mounting base 2 for connection to a surface; a holder 7 with a front face for supporting the object, a clip 11 for securing the object against the front face, a ledge 8 on which the object rests and side supports 9 which are adjustably extendable from each side of the holder. The mounting base and the holder are connected together by an adjustable arm 12 which includes two pivotally connected sections 3a, 3b so that the position of the holder can be altered. The mounting base and the holder are each substantially flat and capable of being arranged or folded so as to be positioned adjacent one another in a stowed orientation (fig. 7B). The object may be a book, newspaper, electronic tablet or similar device and the ledge may be displaceable vertically to accommodate different sizes of objects. Similarly the clip may be adjustable along a channel and the stand may comprise a directionally adjustable light.
Patent GB-2539435-A (GB)
Title: Shared pages
Inventor: JASON PARKER
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2015-06-16
Abstract: A data processor stores data in a memory. The memory is divided into regions. Each region is owned by a process, which is running on the processor. Access to a memory region is controlled by the process, which owns the region, independently of the privilege level of the processes. The owning process may designate a region as either private to the owning process or shared between the owning process and one or more other sources of memory access requests. The other sources may be other bus mastering devices or other processes on the processor. When a memory region is allocated to a new owning process, the contents of the memory region are overwritten. The overwriting of the region may be tracked in hardware. The data processor may run a security monitor, hypervisor, operating systems and user processes at different privilege levels.
Patent GB-2544256-A (GB)
Title: A closure mechanism for a shower door and a shower door assembly
Inventor: LEYTON JAMES IDDON
IPC: E05F3/22
Filed: 2015-08-21
Abstract: A closure mechanism 100 for a shower door (102) has a control mechanism 106 arranged to control movement of the shower door between a partially closed position and a fully closed position, and an assisting mechanism 108 arranged to assist movement of the shower door (102) from the fully closed position to the partially closed position against the action of the control mechanism 106. Preferably control mechanism 106 mounted on one of the door and frame includes damped piston 110 connected to coupling member 118 guided by pin 128, 122b for sliding movement in track 126 corresponding the final closing/initial opening; coupling member 118 selectively coupled to abutment member 120 mounted on the other of the door and frame; guide slot 126 may include a curved portion (130, fig.2b) causing coupling member 118 to rotate and release from abutment member 120. Assisting mechanism 118 may be a helical spring 114 compressed or stretched during final closing to energise it ready to assist opening.
Patent GB-2534644-A (GB)
Title: Zeolite blend catalysts for treating exhaust gas containing Nox
Inventor: GUY RICHARD CHANDLER
IPC: B01J29/80
Filed: 2014-08-29
Abstract: Provided is a catalyst for treating exhaust gas, particularly for selectively reducing NOx, and methods for using the same, wherein the catalyst includes a blend of a transition metal promoted zeolite and an un-promoted zeolite, wherein both zeolites have the same framework type, which is selected from CHA, AEI, AFX, LEV, and SFW.
Patent GB-2532161-A (GB)
Title: System and process for mixing concrete having desired strength characteristics
Inventor: ROBERT W PHARE
IPC: B28C7/04
Filed: 2014-02-24
Abstract: A system for mixing a concrete batch, the system having a processor 10 having a transceiver 16 to receive or transmit signals, the processor also having a database of lab and field information and an algorithm for calculating a water cement ratio (WC ratio) and comparing this ratio against information in the database. The system also includes a concrete truck 50 with a water input system and a transceiver 56 to receive or transmit signals to the processor, and a concrete manufacturing plant 30 having a transceiver 36 to receive or transmit signals to the processor. Also claimed is a process for mixing a concrete batch to meet or exceed a given compressive strength, including recording an amount of water added and an amount of cement added to the batch, transmitting the amounts of water and cement added to a processor, transferring the batch to a concrete truck, and prior to pouring, adding more water or cement, then calculating a water-to-cement ratio and comparing the ratio to that associated with a given compressive strength according to a database of concrete family characteristics.