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Patent GB-2530395-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling make up assembly
Inventor: LEDINGHAM MICHAEL
IPC: F16L13/14
Filed: 2015-08-03
Abstract: A pipe swaging assembly 10 has first and second gripping means 66, 78, a drive means, and a swaged die 86. In a corresponding method of usage the overlapping end of two pipes (fig.2a) are held within the assembly and the swaged die moves parallel to the axis of the pipes to form a metal to metal seal, by elastic and plastic deformation. The assembly may be used to form long pipes passed into oil or gas drilling bore holes. The joint formed may have advantages over threaded joints, in that more weight can be applied to the joint during formation, reduced or negated leakage, and the ability to turn a stuck pipe with such joints in a borehole, without the joints unscrewing.
Patent GB-2542762-A (GB)
Title: Measuring device and method
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN SETCHELL
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2015-09-21
Abstract: A measuring device (10) for determining the location of one or more objects moving relative to the measuring device. The measuring device comprises; a non-contact distance measuring device, EDM, or theodolite (12) coupled to an image capture device, ICD, camera or CCD (20) operable to output digital images and movable in registration with the EDM; and one or more sensors (16) for determining the orientation of the ICD/EDM. A controller (28) is arranged to receive data from the one or more sensors and the ICD. The controller is configured to: a) associate an image with the orientation of the EDM during exposure of the image: b) locate one of the moving objects within the image: and c) use the location of the moving object within the image in combination with the EDM orientation to establish the direction of the moving object with respect to the measuring device.
Patent GB-2542583-A (GB)
Title: Stretcher arrangement
Inventor: JAMES THOMAS MASON
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 2015-09-23
Abstract: A wheel assembly comprising a wheel 80 mounted on a bracket 92 wherein the bracket 92 is rotatable about an upwardly extending axis 82 and a locking mechanism controlled by a solenoid to selectively prevent rotation. The solenoid may be a latching solenoid such that no power is consumed in its rest positions and a spring may be provided to bias it towards the locked position. The bracket 92 may have opening into which a locking member can selectively extend and the opening may be surrounded by a guide surface which slopes downwardly such that movement up the slope works against a biasing force. The wheel 80 may be used on a stretcher and with a remote activation device provided on a handle. Also disclosed is a lifting mechanism with cross members engaging rails and coaxial actuators for pivoting support members.
Patent GB-2537706-A (GB)
Title: Down conversion system and method
Inventor: IAN FLINT
IPC: H04B10/2575
Filed: 2015-12-23
Abstract: A method of down-converting microwave (RF) signals into lower frequencies is disclosed. In an embodiment, a comb of frequencies (figure 2) from a wavelength division multiplex (WDM) source may be provided to a Mach-Zehnder modulator that also receives a wideband RF signal, such as an electronic warfare (EW) signal, allowing the received RF signal to be optically down-converted. Within the WDM source, a plurality of wavelengths from laser sources are applied to an MZ modulator. The output of the MZ modulator is applied to a multiplexor which may comprise an arrayed waveguide grating (AWG), e.g. a Bragg grating. This provides the output of the WDM source. The WDM output wavelengths are supplied to the MZ modulator that receives the wideband RF signal. The down-converted signal from the modulator is supplied to a WDM receiver, which may comprise a second AWG followed by photodiodes. Signals from the diodes pass to a bank of ADCs that advantageously operate at lower frequencies.
Patent GB-2538391-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for predicting fault occurrence in mechanical systems and electrical systems
Inventor: CHI-KEONG GOH
IPC: G06N5/04
Filed: 2016-04-28
Abstract: A method for predicting fault occurrence in a mechanical system such as a gas turbine engine. Pre-processing an imbalanced dataset of mechanical system condition data by oversampling the minority data before application of a machine learning algorithm such as an ensemble of classifiers. The minority category data is data signifying a fault in the mechanical system. A set of conditions for generation of synthetic minority category data is encoded for each of the minority data points, these are termed chromosomes, and each is applied to a minority category data point to generate a second dataset. This may be done iteratively. The second dataset is used with a machine learning algorithm such as a decision tree, support vector machine or neural network, or an ensemble of these used on distinct versions of the second dataset, to predict fault occurrence.
Patent GB-2539558-A (GB)
Title: Ride-sharing long-term ride-share groups
Inventor: YIMIN LIU
IPC: G06Q50/30
Filed: 2016-04-29
Abstract: A ride-sharing server may request users associated with a long-term ride-share group to confirm attendance 504 to an upcoming group route from an origin to a destination. Confirmation is received from one of the users confirming attendance to the group route, and the group route is constructed according to the confirmation and current travel conditions. A rental server is informed of use of a vehicle for the group route. Furthermore, a vehicle space availability is determined and a user outside of the long-term ride-share group can be invited. A route is then determined for the the long-term ride-share group and outside users.
Patent GB-2534819-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool with expander ring
Inventor: MUHAMMAD SUBHAN BIN MUHAMMAD MOIZUDDIN
IPC: E21B23/01
Filed: 2013-12-31
Abstract: In at least some embodiments, a downhole tool includes a tool body defining a tool centerline, and a recessed ring guide intermediate to ends of the tool body. The downhole tool also includes an expander ring having an asymmetric wall thickness and rotatable around the recessed ring guide between a reduced tool profile orientation and an expanded tool profile orientation. The downhole tool also includes an actuator configured to rotate the expander ring between the reduced profile orientation and the expanded profile orientation.
Patent GB-2553766-A (GB)
Title: Turbomolecular pump lubricant supply systems
Inventor: EMILIANO LUCCHETTA
IPC: F16C33/66
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: Turbomolecular pump comprises housing, pumping mechanism, rotor shaft 24, bearings supporting the shaft including rolling bearing 32, lubricant supply system (36, fig. 1) including lubricant collection passage 88, and lubricant transfer device 38 to transfer lubricant from the lubricant supply system to the rolling bearing. The housing comprises face 96 opposite the resilient bearing supports end face (56, fig. 4), which may be abutting. The lubricant collection passage is defined in the housing face, receiving lubricant passed through the rolling bearing. Resilient bearing support 40 supports the rolling bearing and defines lubricant through-passage 78 to receive lubricant from the lubricant collection passage and conduct lubricant to a lubricant reservoir 82. The lubricant collection passage may include support elements 100 abutting the end face (56, fig. 4), and may be an annular channel spaced apart from the shaft. Rotatable securing element 102, which may have an external thread 104, may secure the resilient bearing support to the housing and define a flowpath 108-110 conveying lubricant from the through-passage to the reservoir. The housing may comprise wall 90 separating the pumping mechanism from the resilient bearing support. The shaft may comprise taper portion 120 which increases in diameter towards the rolling bearing.
Patent GB-2554417-A (GB)
Title: System for assessing effective physiological performance
Inventor: SIMON FOX
IPC: A61B5/16
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: The method includes monitoring a user 2, for example respiratory rate or ECG, processing via data processing unit 6 to generate score 7 such as a heart-rate variance (HRV) score, and controlling display 8 of stimuli to the user, possibly including an animated graphic or information e.g. breathe more slowly, based upon the generated score 7. In embodiments, the invention monitors user HRV and provides an interactive biometric feedback loop to help the user control their diaphragmatic breathing, which may improve a user's control and reduce cognitive stress. Processing of the data may include time-domain or frequency-domain analysis on extracted subset(s) of the user data (e.g. heart beats or bpm) and/or comparison with a stored ideal reference, or combinations thereof. The mean squared differences of NN intervals (RMSSD) or FFT analysis of RR signal may be used. Envisioned users include emergency and military personnel or any user that may benefit.
Patent GB-2543955-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: David Carass
IPC: C01B3/48
Filed: 2016-10-14
Abstract: A process for increasing the hydrogen content of a synthesis gas mixture 10 comprising hydrogen, carbon oxides and steam, comprises the steps of:(i) passing the synthesis gas mixture at an inlet temperature in the range 300-450°C over a first water-gas shift catalyst 18 disposed in a first shift vessel 16 to form a first shifted gas mixture; and (ii) passing the first shifted gas mixture at an inlet temperature in the range 170-300°C over a second water gas shift catalyst 32 disposed in a second shift vessel 30 to form a second shifted gas mixture,wherein the second water-gas shift catalyst comprises copper and the first shift vessel contains a sorbent material 20 for capturing halogen contaminants disposed downstream of the first water gas shift catalyst. Preferably, the first water-gas shift catalyst is an iron-containing high temperature shift catalyst, and the second water-gas shift catalyst is a copper-containing low-temperature shift catalyst. The sorbent material 20 may be divided into two or more zones (40, 42, 44, 46, fig 2), and a perforate mesh (22, fig 2) may prevent the sorbent material passing through.
Patent GB-2546142-A (GB)
Title: Electric field detector
Inventor: RICHARD FRANCIS PENNEY
IPC: G08G5/00
Filed: 2016-11-08
Abstract: An electric field detector for a hot air balloon, comprises a pair of sensors 10A, 10B each adapted to sense an electric field that is generated by electrical transmission lines, measurement means 20 to measure the potential difference between said sensors and generate a signal representative of the distance from the detector to transmission lines, and means to display 30 the signal to give an indication to a user of the distance from the detector to a transmission line, such as an audible and/or visual display(s). The display means may also provide an indication of the direction of the mains power line from the detector. The sensors may be secured to the basket of the balloon, and may be in the form of sensor plates, or a pair of spaced apart wires or antennae cables, which may be configured as loops. The measurement means 20 may have a filter, amplifier and signal conditioner. The filter centres on the mains frequency of the transmission lines e.g. 50Hz. The signal conditioner reduces the occurrence of false warnings by eliminating the effect of broadband noise from the balloons burners.
Patent GB-2544660-A (GB)
Title: Visual interactive search
Inventor: NIGEL DUFFY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2015-05-04
Abstract: Roughly described, a system for user identification of a desired document. A database is provided which identifies a catalog of documents in an embedding space, the database identifying a distance in the embedding space between each pair of documents corresponding to a predetermined measure of dissimilarity between the pair of documents. The system presents an initial collection of the documents toward the user, from an initial candidate space which is part of the embedding space. The system then iteratively refines the candidate space using geometric constraints on the embedding space determined in response to relative feedback by the user. At each iteration the system identifies to the user a subset of documents from the then-current candidate space, based on which the user provides the relative feedback. In an embodiment, these subsets of documents are more discriminative than the average discriminativeness of similar sets of documents in the then-current candidate space.
Patent GB-2553389-A (GB)
Title: Rechargeable battery pack
Inventor: Cang Hai Guo
IPC: H01R13/645
Filed: 2017-02-27
Abstract: A universal battery pack 10 capable of being attached to a plurality of different appliances (26, Figures 3A and 3B), (29, Figures 4A and 4B) in respective different ways. The battery pack 10 has a housing which contains at least one rechargeable battery, the housing having a bottom wall 11, first end wall 12 and second end wall (15, Figure 1) extending from respective ends of the bottom wall 11 and electrical outlet contacts 17 and mounting formations 18 which are disposed at or adjacent an intersection between the bottom wall 11 and the first end wall 12. The battery pack 10 may comprise a coding key array 24, 25 adapted to cooperate with a coding key array of an appliance (26, Figures 3A and 3B), (29, Figures 4A and 4B) to prevent the contacts 17 of the battery pack mating with complementary contacts of the appliance when the battery pack is unsuitable for the appliance, for example when the battery voltage is above the rated voltage of the appliance.
Patent GB-2554486-A (GB)
Title: Correction for speaker monitoring
Inventor: Varnsikrishna Parupalli
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2017-04-27
Abstract: Errors in measurements of a resistor to monitor current through a speaker may be corrected to improve the accuracy, performance, or quality of other signals affected by the measurement. Error may occur in the current measurement resulting from variations in measurements involving the resistor, such as errors based on the sense resistor's response to temperature or voltage differential. Correcting the measurement errors can prevent the overcurrent condition from occurring, and otherwise improve audio output from the speaker. Thus, a method for correcting measurements in a speaker monitoring circuit may include monitoring a current through a speaker by receiving a measurement that is correlated to the current output through the speaker; and correcting the measurement for one or more inaccuracies in the measurement.
Patent GB-2563433-A (GB)
Title: Method of attaching rigid printed circuit boards on a substrate
Inventor: MOAZZAM ALI
IPC: H05K3/32
Filed: 2017-06-16
Abstract: A method of attaching a printed circuit board (PCB) 110 on a substrate 130, comprising a first conductive adhesive layer 150 and a second conductive adhesive layer 160, wherein the first layer includes a hot melt polymer, a conducting particle and a first polymer having a first functional group and wherein the second layer includes a hot melt polymer, a conducting particle and a second polymer having a second functional group, wherein covalent bonds 170 are created between the first and the second functional groups when the first and second layers are brought into contact. The first and second functional groups may be an amine and an epoxy or a thiol and a carbon-carbon double bond based group such as alkenyl, acrylate or methacrylate. Electrical contact layers 120 and 140 may be respectively provided on the surfaces of the PCB and the substrate. The substrate may be paper, plastic or glass. The hot melt polymer may become sticky above 50oC and may include thermoplastic polyurethanes such as Pearlstick (RTM), Pearlbond (RTM) or Estane (RTM).
Patent GB-2549867-A (GB)
Title: Log trace device and log trace program
Inventor: MITSUHIRO MATSUMOTO
IPC: G06F21/52
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A degree of association calculation unit (123) calculates, on the basis of an occurrence time which log data (11) indicates, common interval probabilities of occurrences among event types in the same interval, and calculates degrees of association among the event types from the common interval probabilities. A corresponding type specification unit (124) specifies the corresponding types from the degrees of association which the degree of association calculation unit (123) has calculated. A log mapping unit (125) which generates log composite data (12) wherein mapping has been implemented between instances of the log data of the corresponding types which the corresponding type specification unit (124) has specified, whereof occurrence timestamps are included within the common interval.
Patent GB-2555248-A (GB)
Title: Artificial placenta and methods of preparation
Inventor: DONGEUN HUH
IPC: C12M3/00
Filed: 2016-03-23
Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a microfluidic device that can simulate capillary blood flow on a fetal side of the device and pooled blood on a maternal side of the device (i.e., intervillous space). The microfluidic device can reconstitute the maternal-fetal interface, can expand the capabilities of cell culture models, and can provide an alternative to current maternal-fetal transfer models.
Patent GB-2567838-A (GB)
Title: Improved inflow test packer for drilling applications
Inventor: JASON FONG
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2017-10-25
Abstract: An improved downhole packer tool 100 includes a bypass channel and a method of reducing or preventing debris from entering the bypass chamber 4. One or more meshes (17, fig 2) filter the fluid entering via the lower port (6, fig 2). When set, the lower body 1 moves downwards with respect to the lower housing 2. Seals 3 prevent the passage of fluid into the chamber 4. The seals may be replaced by filters. ‘Inflow’ or ‘negative’ tests may be carried out when the packer is in place.
Patent GB-2568282-A (GB)
Title: Flat panel loudspeaker
Inventor: EGIDIJUS MIKALAUSKAS
IPC: H04R7/04
Filed: 2017-11-10
Abstract: A flat panel loudspeaker 1 for mounting in a mounting surface comprises a resonant panel 10 insertable into a circular opening in the mounting surface and having a front surface 10a having an outer boundary 12 formed to be substantially circular and facing outwardly in the mounting surface when the flat panel loudspeaker 1 is mounted in the mounting surface. An exciter 30 is provided substantially at an axial centre of the circular resonant panel and coupled to the rear surface 10b of the resonant panel to cause the resonant panel to vibrate, on operation of the exciter, to generate sound. A support frame 20 is provided for mounting in the mounting surface and having the rear surface of the resonant panel fixed thereto around substantially the whole of the outer boundary 12 of the resonant panel, such that when mounted in the mounting surface and when the resonant panel is caused by the exciter to vibrate, the outer boundary of the resonant panel is fixed relative to the mounting surface. Mode distribution means 50 are provided and configured to induce, in use, non-circularly symmetric distortion of natural modes of oscillation of the resonant panel in response to operation of the exciter.
Patent GB-2561453-A (GB)
Title: A material processing plant
Inventor: NEILL SUITOR
IPC: F04B53/22
Filed: 2018-03-05
Abstract: A pump support arrangement 1 being part of a material processing apparatus 3 such as a screen box, with a structural support frame 4, is moveable between a storage position (figure 1) and an extended position (figure 3). Pump support arrangement 1, holding hydraulic pump 5, is movable in one plane at least part of the way between storage position and extended positions. The moveable arrangement allows for the easy access to a pump for maintenance and repair and when in an extended position this is outside the boundary of support frame 4 by lateral displacement. Components shown include fixed portion 6 for supporting pump 5, moveable portions 7, 27 coupled to fixed portion 6 that may include spaced apart rails (8, Fig 2) and are aligned with rails 8, 10 of moveable portions 7, 27. Carriage 9, pump receiving member 14, guide assembly 11 with guide channel 15, locking mechanism 21, and tailgate 27 are also shown. A method of moving a pump support means is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2557827-A (GB)
Title: Slide opening door assembly
Inventor: JOHN MONAGHAN LIMITED
IPC: E06B3/46
Filed: 2016-10-21
Abstract: A slide opening door assembly which is a pocket door assembly comprising a door leaf having a top edge, a door frame assembly, and a sliding assembly for slideable translation of the door leaf in relation to the door frame assembly between a closed position and an open position, wherein the door frame assembly provides a pocket to receive the door leaf in open position, wherein the assembly is provided in a plurality of parts for assembly in situ, comprising in a first part the door leaf, in a second part the door frame assembly with bay or pocket configured to receive the door leaf, or in second and third parts the door frame assembly and separate bay or pocket configured to receive the door leaf, and wherein the door assembly is disposed and configured in manner which prevents ligature about the door leaf top edge and in manner which prevents access to the sliding assembly for tamper purpose or for ligature purpose; a kit comprising a slide opening door frame assembly and a door leaf, a method for assembling a door leaf in a slide opening door frame assembly, and the use thereof in manner to prevent misuse including ligature and tampering.
Patent GB-2573578-A (GB)
Title: Support devices
Inventor: CHRISTIAN MIDE
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 2018-05-11
Abstract: A device 2 for supporting the connection hub of a catheter, the hub comprising a connection feature at a first end (38, Fig 5a) of the hub (36 Fig 5a) to which a syringe or other medical device may be connected. The support device comprises at least one support arrangement 4 comprising a receiving portion shaped to receive both the second end (42, Fig 5a) of the connection hub and the associated fluid transfer hose (catheter) (44, Fig 5a) extending therefrom. When the second end of the connection hub is inserted into the receiving portion in use, the receiving portion is shaped to support the connection hub in a predetermined position and shaped to accommodate the fluid transfer hose extending therefrom in a manner such that the fluid flow path extending through the fluid transfer hose is substantially unimpeded. A system comprising both a support device and a catheter comprising both a connection hub and a hose is also taught.
Patent GB-2579594-A (GB)
Title: Blockchain data processing system and method of operation thereof
Inventor: Thorsten Ständer
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2018-12-05
Abstract: A blockchain data processing system 100 includes a user-interfacing arrangement 102, a data processing arrangement 104 and a database arrangement 106 that function in combination to provide a blockchain arrangement. Entries added by the system to a blockchain of the blockchain arrangement are implemented by way of one or more smart contracts and managed by a ledger arrangement of the blockchain arrangement. The blockchain is used to record steps and/or results of purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash processes. The blockchain data processing system operates to provide seamless placement or reception of purchase orders directly from one or more transacting parties coupled to the system. Preferably the system supports real-time auditing of the transactions. The system aims to provide a fully integrated and automated workflow for conducting purchase transactions and maintaining the associated transaction records.