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Patent GB-2549290-A (GB)
Title: Material processing apparatus
Inventor: KEVIN VALLELLY
IPC: B03B9/00
Filed: 2016-04-12
Abstract: An apparatus for the wet attrition of particulate material comprising an attrition scrubber 2; a dewatering screen 20 comprising a deck 22 and a sump 24 beneath the deck, said dewatering screen being mounted upstream of the attrition scrubber whereby oversize material from a downstream end of the deck of the dewatering screen passes into the attrition scrubber; and a hydrocyclone 50 wherein an underflow, containing a coarser fraction of the feed slurry, passes out of a lower outlet of the hydrocylone while an overflow, containing a finer fraction of the feed slurry and most of the water, passes out of an outlet at the upper end of the hydrocyclone, a pump 42 being provided for pumping material from the sump of the dewatering screen to the inlet of the hydrocyclone, wherein the underflow from the hydrocyclone is passed into the attrition scrubber. There may be a further water supply 60, which may comprise a controller which may adjust water flow as a function of rotation resistance in the attrition scrubber, and a second hydrocyclone 40 upstream of the dewatering screen.
Patent GB-2549993-A (GB)
Title: System and method for generating an electrical standing wave in the earth between a transmitter and a reciever and an electrical field polarisation of gas
Inventor: LEE SMITH
IPC: H04B13/02
Filed: 2016-05-06
Abstract: A system and method for generating a standing electrical wave in the earth between a transmitter 2 and a receiver 3 comprising a power supply 4 such as a DC power supply, a capacitor 5 and a signal generator 6 used to discharge the capacitor into an electrostatic charge generator 7. The electrostatic charge generator is connected to a primary coil 9 of a transformer 8, to a resonant secondary coil 10, to earth 19 and to an end section 11. The receiver 3 comprises a resonant coil 16 with an identical length to resonant coil 10, which is connected to the earth 13 and to a second end section in the air 14. Electrostatic oscillations of air molecules of the atmosphere between the two end sections 11 and 14 and the standing wave generated between the transmitted and receiver via earth cause oscillations of electrons and therefore a current in the receiver 3.
Patent GB-2552345-A (GB)
Title: Anchor roller and rode guide
Inventor: JOHN ALEXANDER HALLAS MANGOLETSI
IPC: B63B21/22
Filed: 2016-07-19
Abstract: An anchor roller assembly 5 comprises a base 9 and a tiltable member 11 comprising a longitudinal channel for receiving an anchor shank and pivotally mounted to the base, a pair of rollers 15, 17 supporting an anchor rode 1 and a guide 19 for preventing snagging of the anchor rode. The guide defines a flared bearing surface (27 fig 2) at least part of which is concave when viewed in a cross section plane normal to a longitudinal axis of the channel and convex when viewed in a cross section plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of the channel. An anchor roller assembly is further disclosed in which the tiltable member comprises a buffer 31, 33 limiting the tilt angle of the tilting member and is adjustably positionable so allowing a maximum or minimum tilt angle to be set. An anchor roller assembly is further disclosed in which the tiltable member comprises a hose connector 65 and is arranged to convey water into the channel when water is supplied via a hose. A method of washing an anchor rode is also disclosed comprising supplying water to an anchor rode as it is drawn along the channel.
Patent GB-2552664-A (GB)
Title: Swivel
Inventor: ELLIOT JAMES TANNER
IPC: F16G15/08
Filed: 2016-08-01
Abstract: A swivel comprises a first body component 10 and a second body component 12 with an interconnection assembly connecting the first and second body components to allow mutual rotation of the first and the second components about a swivel axis. The swivel further includes a rotation limiting arrangement, activated by user control 66, which, in a release condition, allows free mutual rotation of the first and the second body components and in a first or a second locking condition restricts mutual rotation of the first and the second body components 10, 12, preferably in excess of 220 degrees but less than 360 degrees.
Patent GB-2540681-A (GB)
Title: Invalidation data area for cache
Inventor: PULKIT MISRA
IPC: G06F12/0868
Filed: 2015-06-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a method 400 of invaliding blocks in a cache by determining a journal block 402 tracking a memory address associated with a received write operation, the journal block stored in a journal of the cache. The method determines a mapped journal block based on the determined journal block and on an invalidation record 404. The mapped journal block and the invalidation record are stored in an invalidation data area of the cache. Then, whether any write operations are outstanding is determined 406, if any are they are aggregated and a single aggregated write operation is preformed 408, on the other hand if no write operations are outstanding then the received write operation is performed 410. Also, disclose is a method of recovery of a cache by determining an initial reconstruction of the cache based on the cache journal. The recovery works by for each mapped journal block in an invalidation record, determining if a corresponding data block tracked in the journal is valid, and if the block is determined not to be valid evicting the data block from the initial reconstruction of the cache.
Patent GB-2558646-A (GB)
Title: Pipe Pusher
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR
IPC: F16L1/09
Filed: 2017-01-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to the laying of pipes, in particular concrete drainage pipes comprising a string of connected pipe sections. A pipe pushing tool (26) is provided, comprising a connection head (28) and a unitary elongate beam (30). The connection head (28) comprises a connection (56) for a quick hitch coupling, and a channel for receiving the beam (30). The beam (30) is slidable within the channel so that the vertical position of the beam relative to the connection head (28) can be adjusted. Selectively engageable locating features (46,48,50,52) are provided to support the beam (30) in a plurality of predefined vertical positions relative to the connection head (28). The invention also provides an invertible connection head (28) for a tool, then connection head (28) comprising a connection (56) for a first quick hitch coupling at a first side of the connection head (28) and a connection(58) for a second quick hitch at a second side of the connection head (28) opposite the first side.
Patent GB-2559729-A (GB)
Title: Ankle-foot orthosis
Inventor: PAUL STARKEY
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2017-02-06
Abstract: An ankle-foot orthosis having an ankle sleeve 104 for arranging around an ankle and comprising first and second guide members 106a 106b and a line (116 Fig 3) having a first end which extends around the first guide member and a second end which extends around the second guide member. The first and second ends of the line are operable to be reversibly attached together (e.g. tied in a knot) between the first and second guide members and in use the first and second guide members change the direction of the first and second ends of the line, respectively. Preferably the first and second guide members are hooks and located on opposite sides of the ankle in use. Preferably a further guide member is located centrally. The sleeve may have first and second attachmenet members 114/112 Fig 2, e.g. a hook and loop fastener system. The line may be the size of a standard laced shoe eyelet and may be elastic. A foot sleeve may be used with the ankle sleeve and has an attachment point (126 Fig 6) for receiving the line. A kit of parts and method of attaching the orthosis is also claimed.
Patent GB-2552423-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for improving dispatch of different types of law enforcement patrols for achieving a desired deterrent effect
Inventor: Walamitien H Oyenan
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2017-06-30
Abstract: A computer program running on a computer which identifies an available responding law enforcement patrol of a particular type with a sufficient deterrent factor for dispatch to a patrol route, the patrol route having been identified as not having a desired level of deterrence provided by a previous law enforcement patrol which has patrolled that route. A desired level of deterrence can be determined by crime statistics, which can be real-time or historical data and can include the amount and types of crimes. A dispatch instruction may be sent to the second police patrol, the instruction can include a frequency and speed at which to patrol the patrol route. Different patrol routes have different desired deterrence levels. Different types of police patrols have different deterrence levels, police people having a higher deterrence level than police cars. The identified available law enforcement patrol to be dispatched may be the one with the lowest total cost to dispatch out of the range of law enforcement patrols. A controller to implement the method is included.
Patent GB-2566286-A (GB)
Title: Valve closure incorporating an over-pressure relief valve
Inventor: PHILIP ANDREW WALTON
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2017-09-07
Abstract: The valve closure (e.g. an A-type closure) has a closure body 1 for attachment to a container, a gas inlet port 14, a liquid dispensing port 25, and a valve member 6 to sealably close the gas inlet and liquid dispensing ports. The valve closure also includes an over-pressure relief valve 40, configured to release gas from within the container in the event that an internal pressure limit is exceeded, and a user-operable depressurising lever 50 arranged to permit the over-pressure relief valve to be manually opened. The depressurising lever 50 may incorporate an integral hinge (Fig. 6, 62) forming a frangible connection so that the lever becomes detached from the valve body and may thus permanently open the over-pressure release valve.
Patent GB-2552121-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration cycle device and system for detecting abnormalities in refrigeration cycle device
Inventor: YASUTAKA OCHIAI
IPC: F25B49/02
Filed: 2015-04-30
Abstract: This refrigeration cycle device comprises: a refrigeration cycle which is equipped with a compressor, a condenser, a decompression device, and an evaporator, wherein a refrigerant is circulated therethrough; and a control unit 3 which controls the refrigeration cycle. If it is established that operational conditions including the passage of a preset period of time after the refrigeration cycle has stopped, the control unit 3 brings the refrigeration cycle into operation, and detects abnormalities in the refrigeration cycle on the basis of the state data of the refrigeration cycle brought into operation.
Patent GB-2558364-A (GB)
Title: Control system for a vehicle and method
Inventor: ROBERT BURFORD
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2017-10-23
Abstract: The invention provides a system for a vehicle that receives drive demand information indicative of an amount of drive demanded of a powertrain (Fig.1, 129) of the vehicle, and controls an amount of drive torque applied by the powertrain to the road wheels (Fig.1, 111, 112, 114, 115) in dependence on the drive demand information. The system also receives gradient information (Fig.2, 11GS) relating to the driving surface and vehicle speed information (Fig.2, Sv). The system, in dependence on the gradient 320 and speed information, automatically causes a braking system (Fig.2, 12d) to apply brake force to one or more of the wheels to prevent vehicle rollback. The amount of brake force applied is adjusted in dependence on the drive demand information to cause the amount of brake force applied to increase progressively 330 as an accelerator pedal is released 319. The brakes may be automatically activated if the vehicle comes to a stop and if the gradient of the road exceeds a threshold. The brake force may be reduced as drive demand increases.
Patent GB-2569670-A (GB)
Title: Composite material and its method of production
Inventor: ALEXANDER SEIFALIAN
IPC: C08L75/10
Filed: 2018-07-05
Abstract: A composite material which is a copolymer of at least (i) a functionalized carbon nanoparticle, (ii) a polyol, (iii) a compound comprising at least two isocyanate groups, wherein the functionalized carbon nanoparticle and the polyol are covalently bonded by a urethane and optionally a urea and/or an amide linkage, and a process for producing the same. Such composite materials are suitable for use in moulded articles for implantation within a mammal. The carbon nanoparticle may be graphene oxide functionalized with primary amino groups. Carbon nanotubes and fullerenes may also be employed as the carbon particles and hydroxy groups may also be used to functionalize the particles. In a preferred embodiment, the polyol is pol(hexamethylene carbonate) diol , the isocyanate is methylenebis(pheny isocyanate) (MDI) and the carbon nanoparticle is graphene oxide functionalized with primary amine groups. Methods for producing the composite materials and molded articles formed from the composites are also claimed.
Patent GB-2575976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to a coping unit
Inventor: IVAN RICHARD GROOM
IPC: E01F1/00
Filed: 2018-07-27
Abstract: A coping unit 10 for a railway raised platform comprises an underface 16 that incorporates a plurality of regular recesses (30, figure 2a). The recesses may comprise a frustum shape, and the sides of each recess may be at an angle of between 15 and 45 degrees (32, figure 2b) to the vertical when in use. The recesses may also tessellate to form a regular pattern on the underside of the coping unit (see figures 2a-2c). A method of constructing the coping unit comprises the step of joining a tactile plate (12, figure 3a) with the coping unit body before the body has fully set (figure 3c).
Patent GB-2571423-A (GB)
Title: A secure collaborative data communications network
Inventor: PERRY SMITH
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2018-12-20
Abstract: A data communications network including virtual primary and secondary nodes 102 and 104 associated with respective entities -see fig 1-, each node including an automated controller 108 wherein the secondary node is replicating features of the primary node using a template. The replication template may be based on an eXtensible markup language XML. The virtual nodes may form a virtualized network which may include all layers of the open systems interconnection OSI model. The node features may be replicated from one node to another via the deployment of a virtual appliance. The virtual appliance may create business applications based on the XML template. Template replication using a virtual appliance allows for a fast deployment at all levels of software from network to data and applications. Each virtual appliance (node) once deployed may connect to other virtual appliances (nodes) on the same physical network. In this way, the network nodes may form a series of virtual appliances that are able to provide end user collaboration services and are highly secure.
Patent GB-2582658-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy pouches
Inventor: IAIN POWNER
IPC: A61L28/00
Filed: 2019-03-29
Abstract: An ostomy pouch 50 having a pair of opposed side walls 51,52 with one of the side walls 51 defining a stoma receiving opening 100 for receiving a part of a stoma. One or both of the side walls 51,52 are formed of a polymeric film, whose internal surface is at least partially coated with hydrophobic particles 1. Hydrophobic particles 1 comprise a metal oxide core and a hydrocarbon chain, which has from 2 to 40 carbon atoms. The hydrocarbon chain is chemically bound to the metal oxide core. Preferably ostomy pouch 50 comprises a drainable opening 101, where both side walls 51,52 comprise a lower region 58 coated with the hydrophobic particles 1 surrounding the drainable opening 101. The hydrocarbon chain may be covalently bound to the metal oxide core via a functional group. The polymeric film may comprise a thermoplastic film, possibly comprising polyolefin, vinyl polymer or polyacetal film, where the thermoplastic film might comprise a co-extruded, bilayer or multilayer film. The hydrophobic particles 1 may be partially embedded in the polymeric film. An adhesive may secure the hydrophobic particles 1 to the polymeric film. Described in terms of overcoming of pancaking.
Patent GB-2576070-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for deploying rescue equipment
Inventor: IAIN JAMES SMITH
IPC: E06C9/14
Filed: 2019-05-29
Abstract: An apparatus 20 for deploying rescue equipment 23 includes a housing 21 for containing the rescue equipment, the housing having an opening through which, in use, the equipment can be deployed. Pushing means, such as an inflatable bladder 24, is provided for pushing against an inner moveable panel 22 that is configured to slide within the housing towards the opening, such that in use the rescue equipment located within the housing can be deployed. The pushing means may be remotely initiated, and where inflation is used as the pushing means, it may be powered by an on-board source, such as a lithium battery. The power source may include capacitive means to provide a higher peak power. The rescue equipment may be a ladder, and the housing may comprise carbon fibre. The apparatus allows rescue equipment to be deployed in a substantially horizontal direction, and therefore is well suited to applications where the apparatus is embedded into bulkheads of vessels or buildings. Also, provided is a method of installation.
Patent GB-2571488-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for estimating product inventory
Inventor: MATTHEW A JONES
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2017-12-04
Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein for estimating product inventory in a retail facility. A system for inventory management comprises: a reusable container comprising a series of computer readable markings stacked vertically along a sidewall of the container such that each computer readable marking corresponds to a possible fill line level of a product in the container, a handheld device, and a control circuit configured to obtain scan data from a computer readable marking that corresponds to a fill line level of the product in the container, and estimate a weight of the product in the container at the particular fill line level by comparing the particular fill line level to a known weight of the product in the container.
Patent GB-2572724-A (GB)
Title: Downhole hydraulic jetting assembly
Inventor: BRUCE L RANDALL
IPC: E21B7/18
Filed: 2016-01-29
Abstract: The assembly includes an internal system which comprises a jetting hose and a jetting nozzle, and an external system comprising a first elongated tubular body defining an outer conduit, and a second elongated tubular body residing within the bore of the outer conduit and defining a jetting hose carrier. The jetting nozzle 1600 comprises a rotor body 1620 having one or more fluid discharge ports 1640, a stator body 1610, and wire-wrapped stator poles 1615 to induce rotation of the rotor body. The assembly is configured to (i) translate the jetting hose out of the jetting hose carrier and against the whipstock face by a translation force to a desired point, (ii) upon reaching the desired point, direct jetting fluid through the jetting hose and the connected jetting nozzle until an exit is formed, (iii) continue jetting forming a lateral borehole into the subsurface formation, and then (iv) pull the jetting hose back into the jetting hose carrier after a lateral borehole has been formed by applying the translation force in a second opposite direction.
Patent GB-2572731-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detaching surgical blades
Inventor: KIM SIA QUEK
IPC: A61B17/3217
Filed: 2018-02-14
Abstract: An apparatus for detaching a blade from a scalpel handle is provided. The blade has a cutting portion and a heel portion and is removably mounted on a tang of the scalpel handle. The apparatus has a flexible blade detachment member with a stepped portion for engaging the heel of the blade as the handle is withdrawn and a leading angled portion. A backing member is provided with the detachment member being arranged adjacent the backing member so that during use the detachment member flexes in only one direction, away from the mounting tang in response to force applied by the handle to the leading angled portion thereby causing the blade and the handle to be separated and detached relative to each other. Upon withdrawing the tang from the opening, the stepped portion engages the heel of the blade resulting in detachment of the blade from the tang.
Patent GB-2589292-A (GB)
Title: Traversable road covering track
Inventor: NEIL WIGLEY
IPC: E01C19/52
Filed: 2019-09-13
Abstract: The system 100, particularly for deploying and recovering a roll of traversable road covering, is detachably couplable to a vehicle (e.g. a tractor) for power and transportation, and comprises an arcuate guide member 110 detachably couplable to a retaining element 120. The guide member and retaining element are arranged to contact the roll along a first and second arcuate range respectively, and are movable between a first position for deploying or recovering the roll as the host machine moves and a second position for retaining the roll. The guide member may comprise an arcuate array of rollers 112. The retaining element, which may have a second array of rollers 122, may be pivotably connected to the guide member. There may be an actuator 150 to initiate movement between the first and second positions. The retaining element may comprise a diameter-limiting member 160 with a biasing element or an actuator 161. Alternatively, the retaining element may comprise a strap which winds onto a drum. Also claimed are a host machine with the system mounted thereon, and a method using the system.
Patent GB-2575579-A (GB)
Title: Light modulation element
Inventor: PHIL BAKER
IPC: C09K19/34
Filed: 2018-03-19
Abstract: The invention provides a defect-free light modulation element utilizing the vertically aligned deformed helix ferroelectric liquid crystal (VADHFLC) mode. Further, the present invention relates to a method of production of such light modulation element, to the use of such light modulation element in an electro-optical device, i.e. in a LC display device, and to an electro- optical device comprising the light modulation element according to the present invention.
Patent GB-2588668-A (GB)
Title: Keg closure with integrated venting system
Inventor: DUNCAN SHEARMAN
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 2019-11-01
Abstract: A beverage keg valve 38 with a rupture barrier 29 integrated in its wall. The rupture barrier 29 seals a venting opening 15 when not ruptured. When pressure within the keg ruptures the barrier 29, the venting opening 15 is no longer sealed and vents the keg headspace. The venting aperture 15 is separate from the valve inlet. The rupture barrier 29 may be formed in a wall of a keg head portion 22. The rupture barrier 29 may be formed by compressing a portion of the valve 38 housing during injection moulding. An indented region (of reduced thickness) of the barrier portion may be formed, e.g. by scoring the barrier with a laser to create a pair of intersecting grooves. The rupture barrier may be circular (rupture disc), oval, polygonal, etc. The keg valve 38 may be plastic and disposable.