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Patent GB-2536135-A (GB)
Title: Self-assembling packer
Inventor: MICHAEL LINLEY FRIPP
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: Certain aspects are directed to self-assembling packers that seal an annulus in a downhole wellbore. In one aspect, the packer is formed from a magnetorheological fluid, which may be a carrier fluid formed from a polymer precursor and magnetically responsive particles. The fluid is allowed to be shaped by a magnetic field provided by one or more magnets exerting a radially extending magnetic field from a tubing section used to place the packer.
Patent GB-2549105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in vehicle speed control
Inventor: JITHESH KOTTERI
IPC: B60W40/076
Filed: 2016-04-05
Abstract: The invention provides a side-slope detection system 10, 19, 185C for a vehicle 100. The system comprises a processor 10, 19 arranged to receive, from one or more sensors 185C arranged to capture data in respect of terrain ahead of the vehicle, terrain information indicative of the topography of an area extending ahead of the vehicle 100. The processor 10, 19, in dependence upon a predicted path of the vehicle 100 over said terrain extending ahead of the vehicle 100, generates, for the predicted path of the vehicle 100, information indicative of the angle of side-slope of the predicted path, being the slope of the predicted path transverse to a direction of travel of the vehicle 100. The system predicts the gradient of the pitch of the side slope and controls the speed according to the predicted route or trajectory
Patent GB-2550324-A (GB)
Title: Removable panel for a headboard
Inventor: JOHN EDWIN SIMS-HILDITCH
IPC: A47C19/02
Filed: 2016-04-18
Abstract: A headboard comprising a back board 3 and a removable front panel 3. The front panel is positioned in the headboard using at last one flange 9 attached to the front panel, the flanges being inserted into at least one cup or slot 7 in the back board. The panel may be secured in place by way of fixing means, preferably screws, that pass through each cup and flange.
Patent GB-2551689-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for processing graphics
Inventor: AMIR KLEEN
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2016-04-22
Abstract: Graphics primitives for image rendering are sorted (by binning) into lists (304-306) (e.g. primitive list or tile list) corresponding to different sub-regions (e.g. tiles) of a render output to be generated, e.g. displayed image. Each list indicates primitives to be processed for the respective sub-region of the render output. A size of at least one of the sub-regions is determined based on a distribution of primitives across either another (e.g. preceding) or the (i.e. current) render output. A lower density of primitives can result in larger sub-region size, while a higher density of primitives can result in smaller sub-region size. The distribution may comprise the number of primitives contained in those regions. The list building unit may also record the positions of the primitives in a pair of histograms which show the distribution of primitives across the render output (307). Once all primitives for the render output have been sorted into lists, the histograms are outputted to a predictor processor (309). The predictor processor determines a set of sub region sizes to be used when sorting primitives for the next render output to be generated into lists, based on the histograms (310) (see figs. 4A-C).
Patent GB-2550391-A (GB)
Title: Method to control self-latching of high pressure piston driven fuel pumps
Inventor: David J Lane
IPC: F02D41/38
Filed: 2016-05-19
Abstract: A method of controlling an engine fuel supply system to avoid self-latching of a high pressure pump outlet metering valve. The high pressure fuel pump has a cam driven piston or plunger to pressurise fuel in a chamber to supply pressurized fuel to one or more fuel injectors and is supplied with fuel from a low pressure feed pump. The method comprising: a) measuring or determining the operational speed of said high pressure fuel pump, b) ensuring that the supply pressure outlet from said low pressure feed pump is below a limit value, said limit value being dependent on high pressure pump speed. The relationship may be recorded as a map. The feed pump may be electrically driven and the outlet valve may be spring biased open and electrically closed by an armature. Reducing the feed pump pressure provides a cavity in the piston chamber which collapses after peak plunger velocity is reached.
Patent GB-2550568-A (GB)
Title: Fan apparatus
Inventor: IAN LYONS
IPC: F24F7/00
Filed: 2016-05-20
Abstract: A fan apparatus 1 comprises an impeller 12A, 12B, 12C, 26A, 26B for generating a flow of air. A drive means 14 for driving the impeller comprises a turbine 18, which is rotated by a working liquid supplied to the fan apparatus. The drive means is configured cyclically to vary a rotational speed of the impeller. The impeller and drive means are disposed in a cartridge 7 for mounting in a mounting sleeve. A first impeller 12A, 12B, 12C generates a flow of air in a first direction and a second impeller 26A, 26B generates a flow of air in a second direction opposite the first direction. The first and second impellers are arranged concentrically. The first impeller may be an exhaust impeller and the second impeller may be an intake impeller. The fan apparatus may provide air ventilation or air extraction. A mains water supply may supply water as the working liquid.
Patent GB-2553578-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack assembly process and apparatus
Inventor: STEPHEN IRISH
IPC: H01M2/10
Filed: 2016-09-12
Abstract: An apparatus 200 for assembling battery packs, each battery pack comprising a plurality of batteries 900 and each battery having a hole (105, Fig. 1A) extending therethrough is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a cassette 201 for holding a plurality of batteries 900 in at least one stack, an aligner 210 arranged to hold the at least one stack of batteries in a configuration where the respective hole of each battery is aligned, and an indexer 205 arranged to release the aligned at least one stack of batteries from the cassette for assembly of the battery pack. Preferably, the aligner is arranged to extend through the respective hole of each battery to align the respective hole of each battery. The aligner may comprise a jig 300, and the apparatus can comprise a conveyor (400, Fig. 4) for carrying and positioning the jig relative to the cassette. The indexer may comprise a plurality of fingers for separating batteries held by the cassette, wherein the apparatus can release an aligned stack of batteries from the cassette by operating at least one of the fingers. A method for assembling battery packs is also claimed.
Patent GB-2539859-A (GB)
Title: Barcode imaging workstation having sequentially activated object sensors
Inventor: MICHAEL S SLUTSKY
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2015-04-21
Abstract: A workstation includes a proximity system having multiple object sensors each associated with an object field of view for detecting a target object outside the housing. Each object sensor includes an IR emitter for emitting IR light into an IR emission field and an IR sensor for sensing returned IR light within an IR detection field that intersects the IR emission field. The workstation also includes a controller is operatively connected to the proximity system for activating each one of the multiple object sensors sequentially.
Patent GB-2542512-A (GB)
Title: Authentication methods and systems
Inventor: JUSTIN PIKE
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2016-05-27
Abstract: The invention provides an authentication method and system. It is particularly suited for verifying the identity of an individual prior to permitting access to a controlled resource. This may or may not be a financial resource. The invention uses biometric data relating to a user to encode and decode an identifier associated with a user. Thus the user's biometric data becomes the key for encoding and subsequently decoding the identifier. In one embodiment, the biometric data is used to generate a keypad configuration. The keypad configuration specifies the order and/or position of a plurality of keypad keys. An operable keypad and/or image of a keypad is then generated using the configuration. Thus, the individual's biometric data can be used to generate a customised keypad and/or image which can then be used to encode or decode the identifier associated with the user. A keypad or image generated from the biometric data can be used to generate a mapping between different keypad configurations. The biometric data may be captured at or on a device associated with the individual, such as a computer, mobile phone, tablet computer etc.
Patent GB-2558640-A (GB)
Title: Turbocharger assembly with oil carry-over protection
Inventor: LOMA THOMAS
IPC: F02B39/14
Filed: 2017-01-13
Abstract: A turbocharger assembly 20 comprising a seal arrangement between a compressor 22 flowpath 3 and bearing lubrication flowpath 26. Flow control means 28, 29 are operable to control the flow of exhaust gas in a turbine 21 flowpath 5 to maintain a minimum rotational speed of the compressor. The minimum speed is selected to maintain a pressure gradient across the seal so to supress leaking and carry-over of oil. The assembly may include a second turbocharger arranged in series with the first one. The control means may be a bypass channel or guide vanes. A control system using feedback from inclination or temperature sensors may be used to determine the required speeds. Such control prevents leaks occurring when the turbocharger or vehicle it is mounted to is angled away from a normal position, such as when climbing slopes. A method of controlling oil leaking in a turbocharger assembly is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2558893-A (GB)
Title: Method for processing media content and technical equipment for the same
Inventor: PAYMAN AFLAKI BENI
IPC: H04N13/279
Filed: 2017-01-17
Abstract: A method for providing smooth transitions when moving between views captured by multiple multicameras. The method comprises receiving a first image stream of an event from a first multicamera 606 and displaying it on a head mounted display (Fig. 2b). At least a second data stream is received from at least a second multicamera 605, wherein the first and t second image sequences have been captured simultaneously from different perspectives of the event. The presentation of the first video sequence on the head mounted display is switched to a presentation of the second film, where this view swapping comprises rendering on the head mounted display a presentation of at least one view between the first and second multicameras. The method may comprise tracking and object 610 between the first and second sensors. There might be an even number of tracking points. The number of views to be rendered may depend on the distance between the cameras. An apparatus for implementing this method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2560183-A (GB)
Title: Sealing pipe liner for connecting metal pipes to plastic pipes
Inventor: PAUL NICHOLAS WHITELEY
IPC: F16L47/24
Filed: 2017-03-02
Abstract: A pipe liner 1 comprises a seal which is arranged to move from a relaxed configuration, in which at least part of the seal has a smaller inner diameter, to an expanded configuration having a larger inner diameter. The seal transitions from the relaxed configuration to the expanded configuration as the pipe liner is pushed over a spigot 18. Consequently, the pipe liner can be introduced into a pipe 5 in the relaxed configuration, with a smaller internal and external diameter and thereby ease introduction into the pipe. Then, when pushed over the spigot, the increase in internal diameter can force the external surface of the seal against the internal surface of the pipe, sandwiching the seal in a compressed condition between the spigot and the pipe. The seal can comprise one or more sealing rings which can be formed integrally in a sealing element, and can have a triangular cross section. The liner can be for connecting metal pipes 5 to pipe fittings 7 intended for plastic pipes 14, and can be sized to sit between the metal pipe and a spigot in the pipe fitting.
Patent GB-2548057-A (GB)
Title: Golf club and golf club head structures
Inventor: MICHAEL G TAYLOR
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2015-12-09
Abstract: A golf club head has a body having a ball striking face, a rear opposite the ball striking face, a crown, a sole, a heel, and a toe, the body having a void defined by a peripheral edge on the sole. The body further defines a cover that extends over the void and forms at least a portion of the crown. At least a portion of the peripheral edge of the void includes a lip extending from the peripheral edge inwardly into the void. The golf club head may additionally or alternately include one or more weight receptacles connected to the sole and having an opening in the sole, such that each weight receptacle is configured to receive insertion of a weight through the opening.
Patent GB-2549220-A (GB)
Title: Method for cooling magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and magnetic resonance imaging apparatus
Inventor: PING CHEN
IPC: H01F6/04
Filed: 2016-01-29
Abstract: A method for cooling an MRI apparatus and an MRI apparatus are provided. The MRI apparatus comprises a magnet, a primary cooling device and a secondary cooling device. The primary cooling device is in contact with the magnet and the secondary cooling device separately. The method comprises continuously monitoring the pressure of the magnet; turning off the secondary cooling device if the pressure is greater than or equal to a first preset pressure, less than a second preset pressure and in a rising state. The method and MRI apparatus can save electricity, and since the use duration of the secondary cooling device is also reduced, the lifespan of the secondary cooling device is prolonged, thus saving costs.
Patent GB-2555913-A (GB)
Title: System and method for managing retail products
Inventor: Aditya Reddy Cheruku
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2017-08-18
Abstract: A system and method includes shelf image capturing device(s) disposed within a retail shopping facility; stock image capturing device(s) disposed within a stockroom of the retail shopping facility; and a control circuit, such as a computer, in communication with the shelf image capturing devices and the stock image capturing devices. The control circuit is configured to analyze the captured shelf images and associated shelf timestamps to determine a rate of shelf product depletion for a retail product; analyze the captured stock images and the associated stock timestamp to determine a rate of stock depletion; compare the rates of shelf product depletion and stock product depletion; and send a stock depletion warning regarding the retail product to a supply chain management server. Further disclosed is a system for estimating customer traffic based on a received report of the number of deleted images from a shelf image capture device, where images are deleted when an individual obscures the view of a shelf; estimating a plurality of shelf product depletion rates based in part upon the estimated customer traffic; and determining a rate of shelf product depletion derived from image analysis of time separated images of a shelf storing the particular retail item.
Patent GB-2563098-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatics
Inventor: MARK EDWARDS
IPC: F04B53/06
Filed: 2017-09-08
Abstract: A pneumatic device 100 comprising an external housing 18, an inlet port 2 for receiving compressed gas from an exhaust of a pneumatically operated diaphragm pump (30, fig. 3), an external outlet port 4, an internal housing 8 arranged to funnel received compressed gas towards an internal outlet port 10 located adjacent to and spaced from the external outlet port and one or more exhausts 12, 14 for exhausting compressed gas output from the internal outlet port but not from the external outlet port. The device may further comprise a Venturi conduit 9 for accelerating the compressed gas received by the inlet port, followed by one or more impellers 11a-11d driving the gas towards the internal outlet port. The internal housing may have a tapering portion 8c for funnelling compressed gas, in which case the diameter of the impellers decreases towards the internal outlet port. According to a second aspect, an internal housing need not be present. A pneumatic system comprising the device pneumatically connected to the exhaust of a diaphragm pump is also claimed. This system may further comprise a pressure intensifying arrangement (103, fig. 3) to increase the pressure of the gas output from the external outlet port.
Patent GB-2570275-A (GB)
Title: Die-cutting of pressure sensitive materials to produce an array of die-cut shapes
Inventor: DAVID CHARLES WELCH
IPC: B32B7/06
Filed: 2017-10-13
Abstract: A pre-assembled kit of die-cut shapes (d) disposed upon a peelable or repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive (b) wherein the shapes remain affixed to a moistened surface (g)as an array once the adhesive material is removed. The shapes remain affixed by a water resistant pressure sensitive adhesive (e) which may become exposed to the moistened surface due to solubilisation of a water soluble coating (f). The coating may substantially be an aqueous formulation of polyvinyl alcohol, or polyurethane. Also claims is a material comprising a first substrate, an upper surface being print receptive (c) and the lower surface coated with pressure-sensitive adhesive. Protected by a water soluble coating and a second substrate (a) coated with moisture resistant peelable or repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive laminated to the upper surface of the first substrate against which second substrate the first can be die-cut to form shapes. The first substrate may be polymeric, non-woven fabric, paper, metallic films or a mix thereof. Also included is a method of providing die-cut shapes capable of being affixed to a moistened surface.
Patent GB-2569278-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for verifying a user transaction
Inventor: Shaun Blake
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2017-10-23
Abstract: The application concerns verifying a user transaction at a blockchain node, such as validating an attempt to authorise an employee to be a company signatory. A communication device, such as a computer, mobile phone or web browser, receives information from a user. Based on the received information, a message is generated and signed with the private key of a public-private key pair before transmission to a server. An execution function, such as a smart contract, verifies that a public key corresponds to the private key with which the message was signed. If verification succeeds, the user transaction is recorded at the blockchain node. The execution function may comprise code validated using data on the blockchain. The received information may comprise an instruction to create or update a user record at the blockchain node, and the public key may be associated with this user record. Alternatively, the information may be an instruction to create or update an entity or signatory record. The communication device may comprise a key manager to generate the key pair and sign the message. The public key may be loaded from the user record and stored in the transaction’s blockchain record.
Patent GB-2556526-A (GB)
Title: Methods of pneumatically conveying solid particulates
Inventor: CHEMSSEDDINE BOUGUETTA
IPC: C09K8/03
Filed: 2016-07-29
Abstract: A method for transferring barite for use in wellbore fluids may include providing a ground weight material comprising barite and quartz having a d50 between about 4 and 8 and a d50 between about 15-25 microns to a pneumatic transfer vessel, supplying an air flow to the ground weight material in the pneumatic transfer vessel, and pneumatically transferring the ground weight material from the pneumatic transfer vessel to a storage vessel.
Patent GB-2560434-A (GB)
Title: Securely transferring user information between applications
Inventor: Thomas Michael Leavy
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2018-01-26
Abstract: Provisioning multiple instances of a secure communication application on multiple devices. A secure communication application on a first device generates a first set of private keys associated with a user and a second set of keys associated with the secure communication application on the first device 410. The first set of private keys establishes a set of root identifying keys for the user that are identical for all installations of the secure communication application, while the second set of keys will vary from device to device (node/device based keys). In this regard, the first set of root identifying keys are used for any subsequent installations of the secure communication application on other devices. This establishes a high degree of trust since each installation of the secure communication application is linked to the first set of root identifying keys and allows the user to send and receive encrypted communications on multiple devices from the same trusted root keys. An escrow key, generated at enrollment stage, is used to encrypt and store the private or root key bundle at a server for use with subsequent installations 440, 450. A password-based key 420 may be used to encrypt/decrypt the escrow key 430.
Patent GB-2572145-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle sliding door
Inventor: SIMON CHACKSFIELD
IPC: E05D15/10
Filed: 2018-03-19
Abstract: Vehicle sliding door assembly comprising a door panel (10, fig.3) having a runner (18) with a slide arm 32 proximate to a middle thereof to slidably engage a guide channel (30, fig.6) located on a vehicle body. The runner can slide along a track (40) of the guide channel, curved (42) at one end by guide plate (44). The slide arm is pivotally secured to the vehicle door, having first and second vertical-axis guide rollers 50, 52, a horizontal-axis load-bearing roller 38, and also a vertical-axis pivot roller 56 located above the first guide roller to engage with and be guided around the curve of the guide channel. The slide arm is pivotal about the vehicle body when the pivot roller is guided around the curve of the track to a position whereby the slide arm is perpendicular to a length of the runner, projecting the door outwardly from a side of the vehicle (see fig.8). The load-bearing roller may be dome shaped and located on a distal end surface of the arm. Rotation of the slide arm may change movement of the load-bearing roller from rotating to skidding along the track during sliding of the door.
Patent GB-2559298-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced message delivery
Inventor: YIFAN CHEN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: Biometric data about a vehicle occupant are received from a wearable device. Based at least in part on the biometric data, an occupant alertness and an occupant workload are determined. A rate of transmission of messages to the occupant is adjusted based at least in part on at least one of the occupant workload and the occupant alertness
Patent GB-2574585-A (GB)
Title: Irrigation device
Inventor: MARCUS WEST
IPC: A01G31/02
Filed: 2018-06-05
Abstract: An irrigation device 100 comprises a reservoir 102, an aperture 106 arranged to dispense drops 108 of water from the reservoir, a support structure 110 arranged to support one or more objects 112 to be irrigated, and a dispersive surface 114 arranged to receive a drop of water dispensed from the aperture and to disperse, over the support structure, fragments of the drop of water as a plurality of water droplets 116. The dispersive surface may be located below the aperture. A channel (230, figure 2) may fluidly couple the reservoir and the aperture wherein the channel extends below a bottom of the reservoir. The aperture may be less than 1mm. Also disclosed is a method of irrigation comprising dispensing a drop of water from an aperture, receiving the drop at a dispersive surface and dispersing fragments of the drop as a plurality of water droplets.