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Patent GB-2542909-A (GB)
Title: Multi-server system interconnect
Inventor: JOHN MICHAEL BORKENHAGEN
IPC: G06F15/163
Filed: 2016-08-12
Abstract: Socket servers 302, 304 each having a plurality of sockets 306 configured to receive processors, at least one serial computer expansion bus coupled to each of the sockets and a plurality of adapters 308 coupled to the expansion buses, the adapters enabling communication between processors of different socket servers. Distinct first and second address ranges may be assigned to each of the socket servers 306 and adapters 308, respectively. The second address range may be the same for all adapters 308 and the socket servers 306 may have identical physical address ranges. The serial computer expansion buses may be Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) slots. Some sockets 306 may be indirectly electrically connected with one or more adapters 308 via express plugs or interconnects 0-0, 1-1, 2-2. Adapter interconnects 312 may couple adapters 308 associated with different socket servers 302, 304 using cables e.g. PCIe x16 lane extender cables. Short adapter interconnect 312 lengths may ensure signal integrity between socket servers 302, 304 which may be preferably positioned back to back and fixed in the same rack.
Patent GB-2557890-A (GB)
Title: Delivery vehicle
Inventor: NICHOLAS JAMES HUMPISH
IPC: B60P3/16
Filed: 2016-08-18
Abstract: A delivery apparatus for transporting materials, the apparatus being configured to be mounted or otherwise affixed on a vehicle chassis, and comprises a plurality of individual containers 12. Mounting interface 10a, 10b are provided with a longitudinal axis and being configured to removably receive the plurality of containers 12, in side-by side configuration, along its length. Each container 12 extends generally laterally across mounting interface 10a, 10b and is selectively and independently removable therefrom as well as having shaft extending therethrough, between end walls. The shaft has a mounted or coupled mixing blade that is driven by drive member 30. Also shown is container receptacle portion 14, base portion 16, lid 18, hinge 20 and stack of tubs 40.
Patent GB-2557183-A (GB)
Title: Agglomerated stone countertop and process of manufacture
Inventor: CHAOBIN HE
IPC: B32B9/04
Filed: 2016-11-29
Abstract: A countertop comprising a backer sheet 16 of a rigid material, an outer layer of agglomerated stone 14 disposed on the top surface of the backer sheet to form a central portion 14a and an outer layer of agglomerated stone disposed on a side surface 16c, 16d of the backer sheet to form an edge 14b, 14c wherein the centre and edge portion(s) form a single piece layer 14. A second claim to a countertop where the backer sheet is a honeycomb material and the agglomerated stone is bonded to the backer sheet is present. The agglomerated stone preferable comprises 85-98 % stone aggregates and may comprise resin as a binder. Further included is a process for the manufacture of an agglomerated stone countertop comprising the steps of, providing a mould with a cavity, partially filling said cavity with a backer sheet, spaced from at least one cavity side wall and providing an agglomerated stone composition to fills the space between the cavity side and the backer and cover the top or bottom surface of the backer sheet and curing the stone composition.
Patent GB-2543201-A (GB)
Title: Non-rotating method and system for isolating wellhead pressure
Inventor: DENNIS P NGUYEN
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2015-06-25
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a plugging assembly configured to be disposed within a production flow bore of a tubing spool tree, wherein the plugging assembly includes a body having a central bore, a lock ring disposed about the body, a support sleeve slidably disposed about the body, and an inner body support pin coupled to the support sleeve and extending into the central bore of the body, wherein axial actuation of the inner body support pin drives the support sleeve between the body and the lock ring to actuate the lock ring radially outward, and wherein the plugging assembly is configured to be disposed within a production flow bore of a tubing spool tree.
Patent GB-2562748-A (GB)
Title: Bearing assembly
Inventor: MEHER SRIRAM AYYAGARI
IPC: F16C33/06
Filed: 2017-05-23
Abstract: A bearing assembly 1 for installation in a through-hole 10 in a composite material 8, the bearing assembly comprising a first bush 2a and a second bush 2b, each of the first and second bushes 2a, 2b having a flange 6a, 6b. The first and second bushes 2a, 2b are held together such that, in use, when the bearing assembly 1 is installed in the through-hole 10 with the flanges 6a, 6b of the first and second bushes 2 on opposite sides of the material 8 the flanges 6a, 6b limit the axial movement of the bushes 2a, 2b relative to the through-hole 10. The bearing assembly 1 may also include an annular sleeve 18 which has a spherical bearing 20 mounted therein, and two inner bushes 22a, 22b mounted within the spherical bearing 20, at either end of the through-hole 10 and concentric with it.
Patent GB-2549642-A (GB)
Title: Image processing device and method, program, and recording medium
Inventor: TAKEO FUJITA
IPC: H04N5/355
Filed: 2015-10-08
Abstract: In synthesizing a first image and a second image having different exposure conditions and synthesizing a wide dynamic range, pixel values for the first and second images are generated as first and second index values (Sa, Lb), in which a cumulative frequency rate (B) constitutes first and second reference values, and controls first and second exposure amounts (ES, EL) assuming, as first and second target conditions, that each of the first and second index values (Sa, Lb) has a predetermined relation with respect to first and second target values (Sat, Lbt). It is possible to reduce the time for the exposure amounts to converge with respect to a change in the brightness of a subject.
Patent GB-2553455-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for determining predicted distribution of future transportation service time point
Inventor: LINGYU ZHANG
IPC: G06Q50/30
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for determining a predicted distribution of future transportation service time point. The systems may perform the methods to obtain historical service time points of transportation service requests occurred in a predetermined region; determine a variance of the historical service time points; determine a predicted distribution of future transportation service time point in the predetermined region based on the variance; and store the predicted distribution in a database.
Patent GB-2569830-A (GB)
Title: Electrical discharge method and apparatus
Inventor: GARETH ALYN EVANS
IPC: C25D3/02
Filed: 2018-03-16
Abstract: A method of imparting a hardened finish to the surface of an electrically conductive workpiece 3 by an electrical discharge technique is disclosed. The method comprises effecting relative movement between an electrode carrier 10comprising one or more electrodes and the workpiece surface 3, applying across the gap defined between the electrodes and the adjacent workpiece surface 3 a series of discrete electrical discharges, and supplying to the gap present between the electrode(s) and the workpiece surface 3 a dielectric fluid 9 within which is dispersed a quantity of particles of a material of different electrical conductivity and/or permittivity to that or those of the dielectric fluid 9. At least two particles are present with percentage concentration ranges of 0.10-10 and 0.05-7µm. The particles may be sized between 0.20-15µm and comprise graphite and carbide. The workpiece can be a work roll 3. The method may also be used to provide texturing on a workpiece surface 3.
Patent GB-2564745-A (GB)
Title: Methods for generating a 3D garment image, and related devices, systems and computer program products
Inventor: YU CHEN
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2015-12-16
Abstract: A 3D garment image is generated from a 2D torso-based garment model with a single two dimensional texture cut-out or silhouette by approximating a the 3D geometry model of the garment. The approximation involves applying the following simplifications: around the upper body, the garment closely follows the geometry of an underlying body shape and around the lower body, the garment approximates to an elliptic cylinder with varying axis lengths, centered at the origin of the body. The three dimensional clothing image is displayed on a screen of a computing device. A 3D body model may be generated and the 3D apparel model may be shown on the 3D body image. The displayed 3D garment image may be modified in response to a detected change in position of the computing device. Also claimed are corresponding computing devices, systems and computer program products.
Patent GB-2578603-A (GB)
Title: Determination of spatial audio parameter encoding and associated decoding
Inventor: ADRIANA VASILACHE
IPC: G10L19/02
Filed: 2018-10-31
Abstract: An azimuth value, elevation value, an energy ratio value and a spread or surround coherence value are received for each sub-band of an audio signal frame. For each sub-band, a codebook is determined 405, based on the energy ratio 412 and azimuth value, for encoding the spread or surround coherence value. A vector 402 comprising the spread or surround coherence value is discrete cosine transformed (DCT) and a number of components of the transformed vector 404 is encoded 405 using the codebook. The codebook may be determined, based on a weighted average of the energy ratio value, and on whether a measure of the distribution of the azimuth values (such as difference between consecutive values, or variance 414) exceeds a threshold. A number of codewords for the codebook may be selected using the averaged energy ratio. The number of encoded components of the vector 404 may depend on the sub-band.
Patent GB-2577760-A (GB)
Title: Wall sockets and like connectors
Inventor: NEIL ROSEN
IPC: H02G3/16
Filed: 2019-01-17
Abstract: A wall socket or like connector comprises a patress or like housing 12 and a detachable front panel 14 with first connection means 16 for disconnectably connecting thereto an external device 18 and non-terminal second connection means 20 (eg a pluggable connection or an inductive connection) that connect to the first connection means to enable a non-terminal second connection thereto from e.g. a mains supply 22. A separating member 26 may be mounted to the housing 12, with third connection means 24 to cooperate with the second means. To the rear of the separating member is a terminal means 28, 30 for connection to the power supply 22. The non-terminal second connection enables an unqualified person to exchange the front panel 14 without having to connect any wiring, with any live parts protected behind the separating member. The front panel may be made in two parts 141, 142 and may carry a USB socket (168, Fig 7.3), a power-transmitting coil (169, Fig 9.11), or a drum for a lead (161, Fig 8.4), and it may be quick-release or secured with security means. An external connector (182, Fig 15) may penetrate the front panel and connect to a connector (245, Fig 15) on the separating member.
Patent GB-2580657-A (GB)
Title: Wireless sensing method
Inventor: ANAS AL RAWI
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 2019-01-21
Abstract: A method of wireless monitoring comprises determining information relating to entity 10 located in second location 17 using a wireless monitoring signal transmitted from first location 18. Transmitter 28 forming a component device of a first WLAN transmits the wireless monitoring signal from the first location, through a partition, to the second location, the partition separating the first location from the second location. The transmitted wireless monitoring signal is received at receiver 38 and the information relating to the entity located in the second location is determined. The information relating to the entity may include its location/speed of travel/direction of travel and may be sent as an alert. Wireless monitoring may be performed at a second WLAN located in the second location and may take into account information relating to the entity located in the second location that has been determined at the first WLAN. The method may only be performed if the second WLAN has indicated that assistance from the first WLAN is required.
Patent GB-2570411-A (GB)
Title: Gas-filled carrier aircrafts and methods of dispersing unmanned aircraft systems in delivering products
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: B64D1/12
Filed: 2017-02-07
Abstract: Apparatus and method for the transport and delivery of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the delivery of products. A gas-filled aerial transport and launch system 100 comprises an aircraft 102 having a gas chamber 106, a carrier compartment 108 and at least one propulsion system 110. The gas chamber induces a lifting force on the carrier compartment. The carrier compartment comprises a UAS storage area configured to receive multiple UASs and an UAS launching bay that enables each UAS of the multiple UASs to be launched while the transport aircraft is in flight and while the UAS is carrying a package to be delivered. The system also includes a scheduling control system which is in wired or wireless communication with the aircraft.
Patent GB-2585949-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus having counter rotating members
Inventor: MATTHEW MCCANN
IPC: A63B23/16
Filed: 2019-07-26
Abstract: An exercise apparatus 10 comprising a first 11 and second 12 rotatable member with an outer side (111 fig 2a) that is engaged by an appendage, such as a hand, and an inner side (112 fig 2a) opposite where the inner sides are arranged adjacent to each other. The first and second members are coupled 13 to allow counter rotation. The members might be an elongate shape or circular discs. In an embodiment the outer sides might have one or more engagement or gripping features (113 fig 2a). In a further embodiment there is a rotational resistance means 14,15 which might be a torsion spring that is further biased to return the members to a default position. The resistance means might otherwise be provided via magnets. The apparatus might have means for straps to be attachable.
Patent GB-2578363-A (GB)
Title: Direct current voltage regulation of a six-phase permanent magnet generator
Inventor: GREGORY I ROZMAN
IPC: H02P9/48
Filed: 2019-08-29
Abstract: A power generation unit, particularly for an aircraft, to generate direct current (DC) power provided to a load includes a six-phase permanent magnet generator (PMG) 104 and a rectifier section that converts alternating current (AC) voltage produced by the six phase PMG into a DC output. The rectifier section includes a first six-pulse rectifier 110 connected to the first set of windings and a second six-pulse rectifier 210 connected to the second set of windings. The unit also includes an output bus 191 connected to the load and including a positive rail 192 and a negative rail 194 connected to the second rectifier, and an output voltage regulation section 160 that provides an output voltage to the output bus. The unit also include a controller 240 that provides a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal to the output voltage regulation section to vary the output voltage provided to the output bus, or provide a constant voltage to the load. The output voltage regulation section may include a single pole double throw switch with a control output connected to the output bus. The controller may receive a feedback voltage measured across the output bus and compare it to a reference voltage.
Patent GB-2587237-A (GB)
Title: Downhole packer apparatus
Inventor: STUART ROTHNIE
IPC: E21B33/124
Filed: 2019-09-20
Abstract: A downhole packer apparatus 10 with a body 12 and a plurality of sealing elements 14 configured to divide the annulus into a plurality of annulus portions 18, and a valve arrangement 26 configured to control fluid flow between the respective plurality of annulus portions via a fluid communication arrangement. The valve arrangement is operable to permit fluid communication between the respective plurality of annulus portions in response to a predetermined threshold pressure differential across the valve arrangement. The valve arrangement may comprise check valves. The fluid communication arrangement may comprise conduits circumferentially spaced around the body. An initiation conduit 24 may be provided for allowing the annulus portions to be pressurised.
Patent GB-2581574-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device
Inventor: Jin-Sam Kim
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2019-12-18
Abstract: First aspect is Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 1000, comprising: Thin Film Transistor (TFT) array substrate 100; opposing transparent substrate 200; LCD layer 250. TFT 100 comprising: active area AA; non-active area NA; plurality of first common electrodes 110. AA has pixel array, comprising plurality of pixel electrodes 150 for applying electric field in corresponding region of LCD, and disposed on first common electrode 110. NA is on one edge of TFT, comprises static electricity discharge electrode 315, coupled to plurality of first common electrodes 110. Plurality of first common electrodes 110 face the LCD layer, having plate shape which extends across line of pixels. Opposing transparent substrate 200 partially overlaps TFT. LCD layer 250 is between TFT 100 and opposing transparent substrate 200. Second aspect is LCD 1000 comprising: TFT array substrate 100. TFT 100 comprising: active area AA; non-active area NA; plurality of third common electrodes 170a; plurality of common lines. AA has pixel array, comprising plurality of pixel electrodes 150 for applying electric field, disposed on first common electrode 110. NA is on one edge of TFT. Plurality of first common electrodes 110 having plate shape which extends across line of pixels. Common lines run between a third electrode 170a and one or more first common electrodes.
Patent GB-2585120-A (GB)
Title: Information processing system
Inventor: YUJI NAKAYAMA
IPC: G06F15/163
Filed: 2020-02-27
Abstract: In an information processing system, a first relay device includes first address ranges corresponding to first connection units of the first relay device connected to first information processing devices, and second address ranges corresponding to second connection units of a second relay device connected to second information processing devices, and transfers data for which a second address range is designated, from the first relay device to the second relay device. The second relay device includes third address ranges corresponding to the second connection units and fourth address ranges corresponding to the first connection units. When transferring data for which a second address range is designated, from the first relay device to the second relay device, the first relay device converts address information relating to the data to address information for designating a third address range and transfers the resultant address information to the second relay device.
Patent GB-2586315-A (GB)
Title: Digging Fork
Inventor: JAMES JOHN THORN
IPC: A01D9/00
Filed: 2020-05-14
Abstract: A digging fork 1 has a shaft 2 at an end of which extends in a row first 5, second, third, fourth tines 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d respectively. The second 4b and third 4c tines are angled towards each other and the first 4a and fourth 4d tines are parallel to each other. The fork may comprise a first bar 6a connecting the first and second tines and a second bar 6b connecting the third and fourth tines. The first and/or second bars may be closer to the distal ends of the tines than to the proximal ends of the tines. The second and third tines may converge such that their distal ends may be adjacent to or abut each other
Patent GB-2589661-A (GB)
Title: Virtualized real-time I/O in process control systems
Inventor: Mark John Nixon
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2020-06-05
Abstract: A system and method of controlling an industrial process comprising virtualizing, by an I/O switch 25 disposed between nodes of the industrial process plant, at least one physical delivery mechanism of I/O data between the nodes via publishing or subscribing layers 42. The I/O switch 25 is included in a process control system 18 of the industrial process plant 15; and the nodes 40 include a field device disposed in the process plant 15 and a process controller. The field device and the process controller are included in a process control loop of the process control system 18 that executes during run-time operations of the process plant 15 to control a portion of the industrial process. The method further comprises delivering, by the I/O switch 25 via a virtualized delivery mechanism utilizing the publishing or subscribing layers 42, process I/O data between the field device and the process controller to thereby control the portion of the industrial process.
Patent GB-2583306-A (GB)
Title: A coupling system for coupling and uncoupling a radiator with a heating system
Inventor: DEREK BENNETT
IPC: F24H9/18
Filed: 2019-01-31
Abstract: A coupling system (99) for coupling and uncoupling a radiator (200) with a heating system (300), comprising: first and second fluid conduits (1), each fluid conduit comprising a valve (8) for closing the respective fluid conduit; and means (3) for coupling and uncoupling the first and second fluid conduits.
Patent GB-2597085-A (GB)
Title: Commingling flow between transport tubes of a multi transport tube shunt system
Inventor: MICHAEL DEAN LANGLAIS
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2020-07-14
Abstract: A open hole shunted gravel pack screen system 48 comprises a commingler 58 positioned along a plurality of transport tubes 50 at a location separate from a manifold 56. The commingler 58 has an internal chamber 60 where gravel slurry received from uphole transport tube sections 62 (of a plurality of transport tubes 50) is commingled before flowing into downhole transport tube sections 64 (of the plurality of transport tubes 50). The internal chamber 60 is placed in fluid communication with uphole transport tube sections 62 via inlets 66 and with downhole transport tube sections 64 via outlets 68. The internal chamber 60 provides a cavity for bringing together flow of gravel slurry from the two or more transport tubes 50 and for mixing the gravel slurry flows before redistributing the gravel slurry downstream through the commingler outlets 68.
Patent GB-2597518-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring cable integrity during pipeline manufacture
Inventor: GIOVANNI AIELLO
IPC: H02G1/00
Filed: 2020-07-24
Abstract: When manufacturing a pipeline that carries an array of electrical cables, insulation resistance monitoring is performed by a monitoring unit that is connected to the cables of the array and is mounted to a leading end of the pipeline. The monitoring unit tests the cables cyclically in succession. Aspects include a cable monitoring arrangement for monitoring at least one cable 14 being installed along a pipeline 12, the arrangement comprising: an inspection zone through which the pipeline may be advanced continuously, the inspection zone extending between an upstream location at which the at least one cable is applied to the pipeline and a downstream location at which the at least one cable is concealed beneath an outer pipe (pipe-in-pipe structure) or other covering; and an insulation resistance monitoring unit 32 connected to the at least one cable and to earth, the monitoring unit being configured to monitor the at least one cable and to raise an alert (via alarm unit 34) on detecting a fault in the at least one cable, before the fault exists the inspection zone as the pipeline and the at least one cable advance through the downstream location.