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Patent GB-2482623-A (GB)
Title: Non-collapsing built in place adjustable swage
Inventor: ADAM MARK K
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2010-08-31
Abstract: A swage is made from segments that slide relatively to each other to go from a run in dimension to a maximum or built dimension when the segments move into alignment. The angle of inclination of the sliding axis between the members is less than the swaging angle for the pipe on the exterior of the segments so that once the segments are aligned and driven into a tubular for swaging they are precluded from extending into misalignment to clear an obstruction. In this manner a minimum drift is provided or the swage simply stalls. To facilitate building the swage in a tubular to the predetermined maximum dimension, the sliding surfaces are configured at an angle to bear the radial reaction forces from the tubular more directly thereby reducing the contact forces and the resulting friction. The edge connections are also configured to reduce bending which can cause segment binding as the swage is built in the tubular.
Patent GB-2481767-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for managing fluid flow within a screw pump system
Inventor: KOTHNUR VASANTH
IPC: F01C21/02
Filed: 2010-03-11
Abstract: In a pump system, a process fluid is directed into inlet chambers of a pump casing at an inlet pressure, and a plurality of rotors disposed inside the pump casing are rotated to pump the process fluid from the inlet chambers to an outlet chamber located between the inlet chambers, wherein the process fluid in the outlet chambers is at an outlet pressure. The process fluid is directed from the outlet chamber to a separator configured to separate particulate matter from the process fluid, and a portion of separated process fluid is directed from the separator to a gear chamber of the pump. Pump bearings are lubricated with the portion of separated process fluid from the gear chamber. Some of the portion of the separated process fluid from the pump bearing is leaked to the inlet chambers via rotor shrouds to reduce accumulation of particulate matter in the inlet chambers. A Pump system and a method for operating a pump system are disclosed.
Patent GB-2481952-A (GB)
Title: Plant growth regulator additive
Inventor: WILLIAMS RICHARD
IPC: A01N37/44
Filed: 2010-04-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and composition for improving the efficacy of a plant growth regulator by the use of, particularly but not exclusively, anthranilic acid in combination with an additional agrochemically acceptable additive.
Patent GB-2496894-A (GB)
Title: Foodstuff and bait ball cutter
Inventor: BELLHOUSE IAN
IPC: A01K91/04
Filed: 2011-11-25
Abstract: A device for cutting balls from foodstuff or bait comprises a cutting ring 10 and a bracket 30 rotatably holding the cutting ring and arranged for being pushed into foodstuff with the cutting ring. A shaft 20 to which the cutting ring is attached and carries a handle 21. The cutting ring 10 may have a bevel 11 formed on both edges.
Patent GB-2497106-A (GB)
Title: Laser System and path length of radiation
Inventor: LEE STEPHEN
IPC: H01S3/06
Filed: 2011-11-30
Abstract: A laser system 5, comprises a radiation source 20 for example a diode stack and laser gain material 10 of Nd:YAG, Nd:YVO4, Nd:YLF, Nd:GSGG or ErGlass, wherein the radiation source is configured to pump or provide radiation to the laser gain material at one or more ends of the gain material and/or along a long axis of the gain material; and wherein the gain material comprises at least one reflective surface (a reflective coating). The system may be configured such that the path length through which the radiation travels through the gain material is the same length longer than the absorption lens of radiation produced by the radiation source 20 at an operational temperature of the laser system 5 associated with the lowest absorption by the gain material 10 of the radiation produced by the radiation source 20.
Patent GB-2497310-A (GB)
Title: Inductor structure
Inventor: YOON JANGSUP
IPC: H01F17/00
Filed: 2011-12-06
Abstract: An inductor structure 400 comprises an even number of segments, where each segment includes a loop 402, 404, 406, 408 having first and second ends 456 - 470 which have crossover connections 410 to cause current to circulate around the segment loops such that the current in a loop 402 of a segment flows in an opposite rotational direction to that of the loops 404, 408 of the two segments which are adjacent to the said segment. The loops may be of substantially the same area, shape and size. The inductor 400 may have rotational symmetry or symmetry about at least four axes. First and second feed line 452, 454 may be provided to the centre of the inductor or to the periphery of a segment of the inductor. Each loop may have multiple turns where one turn circumscribes another. Four or eight segment inductors are disclosed. The inductor may be planar where the segments may be on the same plane or the segments may be formed on first and second parallel planes. The inductor 400 may have an octagonal outer profile. The inductor may be used in an integrated circuit.
Patent GB-2498529-A (GB)
Title: Image sensor comprising positive feedback between a bias line and the output of multiple ADCs
Inventor: MOORE JOHN KEVIN
IPC: H01L27/14
Filed: 2012-01-17
Abstract: An image sensor comprising an array of pixels and first and second Analogue to Digital Convertors (ADCs) with a bias line common to both the ADCs and in which a positive feedback coupling (which may comprise a capacitor) is provided between the bias line and the output of each ADC. Each ADC may serve one column of pixels in the array and may be formed within and as part of the pixel structure. The bias line may be global to the pixel array and to every ADC or it may be split to form two or more localised bias lines with each of the localised bias lines being associated with a predetermined set of ADCs. At least one of the ADCs may comprise a multi-stage comparator having a positive feedback coupling between the output of one stage and a current source of a second preceding stage. Also disclosed is a mobile telephone comprising the disclosed image sensor. The positive feedback coupling of the invention is design to improve the noise performance of CMOS image sensors
Patent GB-2496702-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft on board inert gas generation system
Inventor: MASSEY ALAN ERNEST
IPC: B64D37/32
Filed: 2012-02-03
Abstract: The system receives air from a relatively low pressure source such as low pressure engine bleed air or ram air and comprises a compressor 40, e.g. a positive displacement compressor which can be multi-stage, for supplying an air separation module 48. A reservoir 82 is provided in the flow path between the compressor 40 and the air separation module 48 to accumulate compressed air and to discharge it to the air separation module when demand for nitrogen-enriched gas is high. The reservoir 82 has valves controlling flow into/out of it such that it is fed by the compressor 40 during take-off and ascent but delivers air to the separation module during cruise supplementary to the compressor. A storage reservoir for nitrogen-enriched inert gas may be provided between the separation module and the space, e.g. fuel tank 52, receiving the inert gas from the module.
Patent GB-2501286-A (GB)
Title: Torsional vibration damper having a plurality of chambers containing a liquid and a gas
Inventor: HIARD MATTHIEU
IPC: F16F15/16
Filed: 2012-04-18
Abstract: A torsional vibration damper 1 (10, fig 2) for damping torsional vibrations is provided that comÂ­prises a housing 8 comprising a preferably annular inner wall 3, a preferably annular outer wall 2 and a plurality of dividing walls 4 extending between the inner wall 3 and the outer wall 2 and define a plurality of chambers 5 for receiving a liquid and a gas. The chambers 5 may have connecting passages (11, fig 2). A cover is preferably provided for the damper. The damper may have mounting members 9. The damper is preferably used in a vehicle transmission, preferably an automatic transmission, and may be mounted on a dual mass flywheel and/or a torque converter.
Patent GB-2493413-A (GB)
Title: Adapting speech models based on a condition set by a source
Inventor: JIA BIN
IPC: G10L15/065
Filed: 2012-04-25
Abstract: A method of maintaining and supplying a plurality of speech models comprises storing a plurality of speech models and metadata for each stored speech model, receiving from a source a query for a speech model, the query comprising one or more conditions, determining the speech model with metadata most closely matching the supplied condition(s), supplying to the source the determined speech model, receiving from the source a refined speech model and storing the refined speech model. The condition can identify an environment at the source.
Patent GB-2491776-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for measurement of hand joint movement
Inventor: METCALF CHERYL DIANE
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2011-03-08
Abstract: Signal processing apparatus (1) for measuring hand joint movement comprising a plurality of markers (5) located at particular positions on a hand (20) and further comprising monitoring apparatus (10) to monitor movement of the markers to obtain dynamic positional information of the markers, and the apparatus further comprising a processor (12) to process the positional information to determine hand joint movement, wherein the processor configured to use the positional information of the markers to determine planes associated with respective groups of markers, wherein the processor configured to determine a first plane and a second plane, said planes adjacent to a hand joint, the first plane is substantially determined by a respective group of markers, and the processor configured to determine the second plane by reference to the first plane and the processor further configured to determine a change in angle between the two planes as a result of hand joint movement.
Patent GB-2500952-A (GB)
Title: A system for monitoring the consumption of two or more utility resources incorporating user predefined thresholds for alerting purposes.
Inventor: EWING TANYA BARBARA
IPC: G01D1/18
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: A system and associated method for monitoring at least two utility resources such as electricity, gas supplies or the like. The system comprises an input interface into which a data set associated with at least one aspect of the two or more utility resources plus a predetermined threshold criteria associated with the aspect of the at least two utility resources is provided. The monitoring apparatus as well as monitoring the consumption of the at least two utility resources, also provides a monitor output indicative of the monitored consumption. A processor uses the data set, the predetermined threshold criteria and the monitor output to generate a processor output that determines whether a predetermined threshold criteria is exceeded. When a predetermined threshold is exceeded, an alert mechanism sets an output to operate an alert signal. A data set and predetermined threshold criteria may be provided for each of the at least two utilities or may be provided for a collective level of the at least two utilities. The alert mechanism may include a transmitter to transmit a signal to at least one remote interface.
Patent GB-2506901-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit apparatus to control torque on bit
Inventor: MAOUCHE ZAKARIA
IPC: E21B10/43
Filed: 2012-10-11
Abstract: A drill bit 10 for drilling a wellbore in a subterranean formation, the drill bit comprising: a plurality of cutters 50, 60 disposed at a contact face of the drill bit, each of the cutters having a cutting face arranged to cut into the formation when the drill bit is rotated about an axis of rotation passing through the contact face during drilling of the wellbore. At least one of the cutters located inside a gauge portion of the drill bit is machined form a substantially flat surface 62 which intersects with the cutting face of the cutter and defines a cutting edge of the cutting face of the cutter. At least one cutter may be located in a central regain of the contact face adjacent to where the axis passes through. Related methods for designing and manufacturing a drill bit are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2507334-A (GB)
Title: Valves
Inventor: GOSNALL TOBY
IPC: B60C29/02
Filed: 2012-10-29
Abstract: A valve having a captive nut protruding from an external end thereof which captive nut is arranged to be releasable to allow the tyre to be inflated, wherein the captive nut is provided with an engagement means arranged, in use, to engage a tool.
Patent GB-2511108-A (GB)
Title: Device for removing a window from a frame of a vehicle
Inventor: CAMM TIM
IPC: B23D57/00
Filed: 2013-02-25
Abstract: Device 10 for cutting through adhesive to remove a windscreen has a wire wound by spools 26, 27 mounted on a base 12, cross over rollers 23, 24 mounted to the base e.g. co-axially and equidistant from the spools, guiding the wire onto the spools and guide rollers 20, 21 mounted on the base e.g. around and overlapping the periphery, guiding the wire, maintaining a sharp angle (55, Figure 3b) as it passes through the adhesive. The rollers 20 may be more closely spaced on one side of the device. The spools may be ratcheted to turn in opposite directions to minimise the angle the wire must bend about the cross over rollers. In use the device is attached outside the vehicle using suction pad 70, the wire (50, Figure 3a) is aligned along the adhesive inside the vehicle and two ends are passed through a hole in the adhesive, over the guide and cross over rollers and onto the spools. As the spools are wound the wire cuts through the adhesive around the edge of the window (Figures 3a-c). A guide element (Figure 2a) may also be used to further guide the wire.
Patent GB-2504574-A (GB)
Title: Method for print document release via mobile device
Inventor: BELL LYNN
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2013-05-24
Abstract: A method for print document release via mobile device 402 by receiving one or more text messages from the mobile device, wherein the one more text messages includes a mobile print command 410 and a document identification number 420, parsing the one or more text messages, and releasing 430 a document to a printer 406, wherein the document is associated with the document identification number. Also disclosed is a system configured to perform the above method, the system comprising a processing system comprising one or more processors, and a memory system comprising one or more computer-readable media, wherein the one or more computer-readable media contain instructions that, when executed by the processing system, cause the processing system to perform the above method. The method may also include the steps of: verifying one or more credentials of the mobile device and/or determining further information is required to perform the mobile print command and sending one or more instruction text messages to the mobile device.
Patent GB-2517683-A (GB)
Title: Chip card assembling structure and method thereof
Inventor: WANG PEN-LO
IPC: B42D25/47
Filed: 2013-08-05
Abstract: A chip card assembling structure and a method thereof, including at least one base plate 1, at least one fixing element 3 having a side forming a fixing trough 31 corresponding to the base plate, at least one adhesive film 4 disposed on one side of the fixing element to cover the fixing trough, and at least one thin-film chip 2 received in the fixing trough and bonded to the adhesive film. To use the present invention, the adhesive film, together with the thin-film chip, is lifted and the base plate is placed into the fixing trough, following setting the adhesive film and the thin-film chip back to have the thin-film chip coupled to the base plate. Then, the adhesive film is lifted to remove the coupled thin-film chip and base plate, so that the relative position between the thin-film chip and the base plate is precise and correct.
Patent GB-2518864-A (GB)
Title: Rapid Heater
Inventor: LISCOMBE KHAN ST GEORGE
IPC: F01N5/02
Filed: 2013-10-03
Abstract: A vehicle heating system comprising a heat exchanger in the form of a tank A attached to or in an exhaust ES or exhaust manifold EM. A fluid flow pipe C and return pipe F circulate a fluid heated by the exhaust to and from a heater matrix I using fluid pump H. When the fluid has reached a predefined temperature a thermostatic valve K may be opened to allow the fluid to be cooled by a radiator L incorporating a fan N. Instead of using a radiator, tanks may be pivoted on an outside face of the exhaust and/or exhaust manifold such that they can be selectively engaged with and disengaged from the exhaust using a solenoid P and thermostatic switch. The tank includes a fluid level indicator switch D, a fluid temperature switch E, a fluid top-up reservoir pipe G, and a bleeding nipple O is provided in the return pipe.
Patent GB-2510490-A (GB)
Title: Accessory with a plug connector with a plurality of data contacts, an ID contact and an ID module
Inventor: TERLIZZI JEFFREY J
IPC: G06F13/12
Filed: 2012-11-07
Abstract: Disclosed is an accessory plug connector with at least a two data contacts and an ID contact. The data contacts are configured to enable communication between the accessory and host using a communication protocol and the ID contact carries information that identifies the protocol. The plug also has an ID module that holds the protocol information and sends the information over the ID contact. The ID module may also when it receives a request over the ID contact sends the ID information and configuration information about the data contacts over the ID contacts. The accessory may also have a power control module to enable a power path between the accessory and the host. The plug may have 180 degree symmetry, so that it can be inserted in two orientations. The ID module may switch the communication protocol to a different second protocol by sending a message over the ID contact, causing the data contacts to switch from being coupled to communication circuitry within the accessory for the first protocol to circuitry for the second protocol.
Patent GB-2521658-A (GB)
Title: A lighting control system operable in presence mode and absence mode
Inventor: BUNTING SIMON
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2013-12-27
Abstract: A lighting control system 1 comprises: a lighting load 11, a user-operable switch 9 for switching the lighting load on and off; and a detector 3, the detector having an occupancy detector element 5 and a control module 7, the detector element being arranged to generate an output dependent on it detecting the presence/absence of a person, and the control module being arranged to control the lighting load in response to the output of the detector element. The lighting control system is initially configured in presence mode, also known as fully automatic mode, but is configurable to absence mode, also known as semi-automatic mode. The lighting control system is arranged to change from presence mode to absence mode in response to the user-operable switch being operated to switch the lighting load.
Patent GB-2518249-A (GB)
Title: Method, system and injection subsystem for producing nanotubes
Inventor: PAUKNER CATHARINA
IPC: C23C16/44
Filed: 2014-01-28
Abstract: A floating catalyst chemical vapour deposition method for producing nanotubes includes: supplying a nanotube-material precursor and a catalyst precursor, heating said precursors and injecting said precursors into a heated reaction chamber containing a process gas; pyrolysing the catalyst precursor within the reaction chamber to produce catalyst particles; and pyrolysing the nanotube-material precursor within the reaction chamber in the presence of the catalyst particles in order to produce nanotubes; wherein the method further comprises controlling the size of the catalyst particles at the point of pyrolysis of the nanotube-material precursor by controlling the operational parameters of the reaction chamber and/or of the precursor supplies. A corresponding system for producing nanotubes is also provided. A reaction chamber 2 and injector subsystem 5 comprises: a first portion having a first set of injection pipes 7 for receiving species for delivery into a pre-reaction chamber 8; and an interface portion that is removably attachable between the first portion and the reaction chamber in use, the interface portion comprising at least one injection pipe 10 arranged to receive the species provided by the first set of injection pipes 7 and to inject said species into the reaction chamber 1in use; the injector subsystem being operable in use such that, with the interface portion removed (figure 7), said first set of injection pipes 7 are operable to individually inject their respective species into the reaction chamber 2, and with the interface portion attached, a pre-mixing chamber is defined by the interface portion in combination with the first portion, for pre-mixing the species provided by the first set of injection pipes prior to the species entering the at least one injection pipe of the interface portion.
Patent GB-2511424-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle floor
Inventor: RASICO JAMES G
IPC: F41H7/04
Filed: 2013-08-15
Abstract: A blast absorbing expanding structure comprises a force abatement device forming a floor of the cabin. A cover plate 104 having a plurality of slots 106 arranged around a perimeter 105 of the plate 104 is provided and the cover plate 104 is attached to a top surface of the device. The cover plate 104 is movable between an initial position and a blast force position to diminish the blast forces from reaching an occupant of the cabin.
Patent GB-2511210-A (GB)
Title: Changing the machine-to-machine (M2M) group of an M2M device
Inventor: MOHANTY SHANTIDEV
IPC: H04W8/18
Filed: 2011-12-16
Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, communication is made by a machine-to-machine (M2M) device with a first base station using a first group identifier, and then a handover is performed to a second base station. The M2M device listens to a message broadcast by the second base station to determine if the first group identifier should be changed. The M2M device requests assignment of a second group identifier for communication with the second base station if it is determined that the group identifier should be changed for the M2M device. In some embodiments, the M2M device wake from an idle mode to listen to a message broadcast by the base station. If the message indicates that a group identifier should be changed, the M2M device requests assignment of an updated group identifier.
Patent GB-2523770-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for attaching a surveillance device
Inventor: MARCHESE JONATHAN PETER
IPC: B62B5/00
Filed: 2014-03-04
Abstract: There is provided an apparatus 10 for attaching a surveillance device to a receptacle. The apparatus comprises a housing 11 configured to encapsulate the surveillance device, and a first arm 12 and a second arm 13 projecting away from a surface of the housing, each of the first arm and the second arm having an engagement member 12c, 13c at a distal end. The apparatus is configured such that the positions of one or both of the first arm and the second arm are adjustable relative to one another by way of a one-way adjustment mechanism 14. The adjustment mechanism may comprise a ratchet mechanism provided on one or both of the first and second arms, said mechanism having linear racks of teeth 11b-e which engage with corresponding teeth 12d, 12e, 13d, 13e on the first and/or second arms. The surveillance device may comprise an electronic article surveillance (EAS) or radio frequency identification (RFID) device. The surveillance device is intended to prevent the theft of a shopping basket, trolley or the like (figures 5, 6), with the engagement members engaging with a framework (21a,b) of the basket or trolley.