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Patent GB-2560943-A (GB)
Title: NOx adsorber catalyst
Inventor: GUY RICHARD CHANDLER
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2017-03-29
Abstract: Lean NOx trap catalyst comprising (i) a first layer with one or more platinum group metals, a first ceria-containing material an alkali or alkaline earth metal and a first inorganic oxide and (ii) a second layer with one or more noble metals, a second ceria-containing material and a second inorganic oxide, wherein the loading of ceria-containing material is higher in the first layer, preferably more than double by weight. The total loading of platinum group metals in the first layer may be lower than the total loading of noble metals in the second layer, preferably less than half by weight. Preferred platinum group metals are palladium, platinum and rhodium, whereas preferred noble metals additionally comprise silver and gold. A mixture or alloy of Pt and Pd is particularly preferred in both layers. The ceria-containing material may be cerium oxide, ceria-zirconia or alumina-ceria-zirconia mixed oxide. The alkaline earth in the first layer is preferably barium. The inorganic oxides may be selected from alumina, ceria, magnesia, silica, titania, zirconia, niobia, tantalum oxides, molybdenum oxides, tungsten oxides and mixed or composite oxides thereof. Preferred inorganic oxides in the first layer are alumina, ceria or magnesia-alumina.
Patent GB-2546675-A (GB)
Title: Weak link arrangement and a method comprises a weak link arrangement
Inventor: BJØRN PAULSHUS
IPC: F16L39/00
Filed: 2015-10-15
Abstract: A weak link arrangement (1) designed for location on an umbilical (6, 7) extending on the seabed between respective structures potentially subjected to environmental hazards, like being snapped by an iceberg, which umbilical includes communicating fluid pipes and electric cables, is described. The weak link arrangement (1) includes a seabed frame (2) supporting an umbilical having a weak link multiconnecting structure (3) (UTA) installed in line, which weak link multiconnecting structure (3) (UTA) ensures continuous communication through the fluid pipes and electric cables until emergency disconnection takes place. Such disconnection is initiated by accidental pull in the umbilical, which pull activates disconnecting means and cable severing means.
Patent GB-2552590-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle interior and exterior monitoring
Inventor: James robert mcbride
IPC: B60W50/16
Filed: 2017-07-17
Abstract: A method comprising receiving data from a first LIDAR sensor 101 mounted to a vehicle exterior with a first field of view 301including a vehicle interior view first portion and vehicle exterior view first portion and determining a state of a vehicle occupant (204, fig 2A) based at least in part on data from the first LIDAR sensor. A three dimensional (3D) model of the occupant may be generated. In the instance the occupant is determined to be in an unexpected state (e.g. drowsy), a haptic module may be actuated to bring the occupant to an expected state (see fig 5). Data may also be received from a second LIDAR sensor 301 mounted to a vehicle exterior with a second field of view covering vehicle interior view second portion and vehicle exterior view second portion. The LIDAR sensors may be mounted on pillars of the vehicle exterior or exterior side mirror holders.
Patent GB-2554803-A (GB)
Title: Flow variation system
Inventor: ANDREW J BARDEN
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2017-08-07
Abstract: A method of remotely, selectively controlling the flow rate of fluid moving through a subsea pipeline during dewatering of the pipeline involves a control unit of a subsea valve actuation system 10 selectively and autonomously varying the flow of fluid through a fluid flow conduit 70 of the system fluidly coupled to the pipeline at the pig receiving end 70 thereof 5 based at least partially upon one or more signals emitted by at least one pressure transducer or flow meter fluidly coupled to the fluid flow conduit. The flow rate and/or pressure is controlled by the actuation of isolation valves 76
Patent GB-2567806-A (GB)
Title: Train traction system
Inventor: KENTO MOCHIZUKI
IPC: B60L15/32
Filed: 2017-10-12
Abstract: A traction system for a train comprises a plurality of transformers 2 for stepping down an AC voltage from an overhead power cable. A plurality of first switches 5 are closable to respectively connect the high voltage HV side of the primary coil or winding of each transformer 2 to the overhead wire. The plurality of first switches 5 is controlled to close in sequence, with a first predetermined time interval between closures. A plurality of AC-DC converters 1 each converts the stepped down alternating current from one of the transformers 2 to direct current , using pulse width modulation. The PWM rectifiers 1 have the same switching frequency, but are phase shifted. The converters 1 are all activated to convert AC to DC power simultaneously, after all of the first switches 5 have been closed. Multiple trains or carriages T1, T2 may be coupled together, each with respective traction systems, wherein a second traction system’s T2 first switches 5 may begin closing in sequence after the first switches 5 of the first train T1 have closed. The system may reduce harmonic noise from PWM switching and from inrush current.
Patent GB-2571306-A (GB)
Title: Video recording and playback systems and methods
Inventor: Nicholas Anthony Edward Ryan
IPC: H04N13/271
Filed: 2018-02-23
Abstract: Video recording method comprising: recording video image sequence output by a video game; recording sequences of depth buffer values and virtual camera positions; recording in-game events and their respective positions; associating the depth and camera position sequences, and an identifier for the video game, with the video sequence; associating the in-game events and their positions with the video game identifier. Also disclosed: video playback method comprising: obtaining a video sequence, from video game play, and associated video game identifier and sequences of depth values and virtual camera positions; obtaining data indicating a statistically significant in-game event and its position; calculating a location within a video frame corresponding to the event position; augmenting the image frame with a graphical representation of the event. Also disclosed: event analysis method comprising: receiving game identifiers and associated in-game events and their positions from gaming devices; identifying statistically significant in-game events; receiving, from a video replay apparatus, a game identifier, virtual camera location and in-game player position; selecting and transmitting analysis data for an event within a set distance of one of the received positions. Depth images may be encoded in image channels. Positions may be spatially encoded as high contrast blocks in image channels.
Patent GB-2571725-A (GB)
Title: Novel lipofuscin quantification method
Inventor: VASILEIOS GORGOULIS
IPC: G01N33/92
Filed: 2018-03-05
Abstract: A method for detecting lipofuscin in a sample of extracellular biological fluid comprises contacting a sample of extracellular fluid with a compound of Formula (1), and detecting the presence of any adducts formed, where Formula (1) is defined as: SBB Analogues-L-hapten (1); where SBB Analogues refer to compounds of general structure (2) or (3) below: where R1, R2, R3, R4 and Z are as defined herein, L is a bond or linker group that links Z to a hapten, and where the hapten is selected from biotin, digoxigenin, 2, 4-dinitrophenol, or fluorescein. Preferably, the method involves isolating any lipofuscin present in the sample by one or more successive centrifugation and washing steps, and also re-suspending a pellet formed during centrifugation in a liquid comprising a water immiscible solvent. The adducts formed between the compound of Formula (1) and any lipofuscin in the sample may be incubated with a hapten-binding molecule, such as streptavidin linked to a detectable marker, such as horse radish peroxidase, capable of reacting with a chemiluminescent substrate to produce a detectable luminescent signal. A kit for detecting and/or quantifying lipofuscin levels is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2572409-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems of upgrading syngas via CO² recovery
Inventor: GEORGE HURUDZA MUNYARADZI MKUSHI
IPC: C10L3/10
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: An apparatus and method of upgrading/purifying syngas (CO and H2), comprising the step of; removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from input syngas to produce output syngas at a variable output flowrate, and using a buffer element before delivery of the output syngas to an end user in order to minimise variation in the output flowrate. The input syngas may be produced from biomass. Optionally, 85%-99.99% of CO2 is removed from the input gas. The apparatus comprises; i) a gas scrubber for removing CO2; ii) a buffer element for storing the output syngas. The buffer element may be a tank, vessel or balloon for storing the purified syngas. Second and third aspects are directed towards a method and system for producing syngas respectively. A fourth aspect is directed towards a method of delivering a consistent and/or high-quality syngas from a variable and/or low-quality input fuel using a method according to the first aspect.
Patent GB-2573298-A (GB)
Title: A building with a framework
Inventor: Christopher Paul Bevington
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 2018-05-01
Abstract: The building comprises a plurality of mutually spaced apart framework elements 204 each comprising two flanges interconnected by a web, and secured between parallel pairs of said framework elements structural insulated panels (SIPs) 200 each having an insulative core 208 sandwiched between structural facings 210. The building may comprise a foundation defining a datum level from which the framework extends upwards. The structural facings may overlay the flanges of the framework elements to form a continuous cover over the flanges. The core may be recessed to lie snugly between the flanges of the framework element. The framework may be steel coated with zinc phosphate primer. The foundation may be formed by screw piles. The locations of the tops of the piles may be determined by laser levelling. The SIPs may form walls, floors, ceilings, or roofs of the building. The insulating core may be foamed styrene. The structural facings may be oriented strand board (OSB). The framework elements may be C-section or I-section columns. The building may be for use as a domestic dwelling. The building may be for self-build customers or DIY completion.
Patent GB-2569665-A (GB)
Title: A seal plate for an aerodynamic surface
Inventor: PAUL BLADES
IPC: B64C21/00
Filed: 2018-05-03
Abstract: A seal plate (201) for maintaining a continuous aerodynamic surface between a fixed part (302) of an aerostructure such as an aerofoil (103) and a movable surface such as a spoiler (304) is provided. The seal plate (201) comprises a resilient material such as fiberglass and has an aerodynamic surface (203). It is configured to be mounted to the fixed part (302) of the aerofoil along one edge (205) and to slidably seal with the control surface (304) at a second edge (207). The seal plate (201) is stepped and has a rigid lever (217) to engage behind the control surface (304) to bend the seal plate precisely according to movement of the control surface (304) and maintain the continuous aerodynamic surface. There is also claimed an aerofoil assembly comprising such a seal plate and an aerofoil comprising such a seal plate wherein the control surface is a droopable spoiler. Furthermore the seal plate may be constructed from a composite material and the seal may be formed as a flexible seal and incorporate a rubber core.
Patent GB-2567549-A (GB)
Title: Multifunctional Construction Panel
Inventor: PETER BLUNT
IPC: E04B2/72
Filed: 2018-08-30
Abstract: The panel comprises: internal 100 and external 108 wall sections each with a respective array of attached studs 104i, 105j which are in a staggered or unaligned configuration. There are internal side and external side layers of insulation 103, 107 while the internal side also has a moisture control layer 102. The wall sections may comprise slabs. Each array of studs may be spaced from the opposed wall section. Each array of studs may have a variable frequency or periodicity such that the distance between pairs of studs between the internal and external wall sections can be separated with changing distances.
Patent GB-2578123-A (GB)
Title: Overlapped scheduling and sorting for acoustic transducer pulses
Inventor: GRAHAM MANDERS
IPC: G01V1/48
Filed: 2018-10-16
Abstract: A method of operating a device having an array of acoustic transducers to scan the inside of a pipe or well involves deploying the device in the pipe or well. Frames are captured that comprise plural scan lines, each scan line being generated by one or more of the acoustic transducers. For each scan line an acoustic wave is transmitted during a transmission period and a reflected acoustic wave is received during a receiving period, separated from the transmission period by a dwell period. The transmit period of a given scan line is scheduled during the dwell period of a previous scan line. An apparatus for use with the method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2578493-A (GB)
Title: Lift assembly for a spa cover
Inventor: JOHN JOSEPH CUNERTY
IPC: E04H4/08
Filed: 2019-04-08
Abstract: The lift assembly 100 includes a lever arm mounting portion 120 connected to a spring mounting portion 180, a proximal end 124 of a lever arm 108 pivoted to the lever arm mounting portion about a rotation axis 140 between closed and open positions, a spa cover engaging member 112 connected to a distal end 128 of the lever arm, a pneumatic spring 116 pivotally connected to the spring mounting portion and the lever arm. The pneumatic spring exerts an extensive force which urges the lever arm towards the open position when the lever arm is in the closed position, and towards the closed position when the lever arm is in the open position. In the closed position the lever arm distal end may be laterally inward of the rotation axis. In the open position the lever arm distal end may be laterally outward of the rotation axis. The spring mounting portion may comprise a spring mounting arm 196 extending away from the lever arm mounting portion. The extensive force may be greater when the lever arm is in the closed position than the open position.
Patent GB-2582923-A (GB)
Title: Automatic cutting of shapes from sheet material
Inventor: DAVID MICHAEL WHITE
IPC: B26D5/34
Filed: 2019-04-08
Abstract: Method of operating a numerically controlled cutting machine to cause it to cut out shapes from a sheet material corresponding to closed path outlines pre-printed on the material, comprising; i) moving the sheet material 1 from a reservoir 2 of pre-printed sheet material in a constant forward direction 3 past one or more cameras or optical sensors 6 and towards a cutting table 4 where the shapes are to be cut; ii) using the one or more cameras or optical sensors to detect continuous lines pre-printed on the sheet material as it moves from the reservoir towards the cutting table; iii) processing the resulting continuous line data to identify closed loop shapes 5a/5b printed on the sheet material; iv) deriving cutting command data from the identified shapes, and, v) transferring the cutting command data to the cutting machine to cause the machine to cut the identified shapes from the sheet material. The data processing step may comprise ignoring any closed loop shapes contained within the boundaries of other larger closed loop shapes. The cutting sheet may be held on the cutting table by air suction. A second aspect is directed towards a numerically controlled cutting apparatus.
Patent GB-2571462-A (GB)
Title: Carcass chiller and method
Inventor: NICHOLAS J P WIRTH
IPC: F25D13/06
Filed: 2019-04-29
Abstract: A carcass chiller 100 comprising: an enclosure 112 for receiving a carcass 124a; an air inlet 130a and an air outlet 128a below, for introducing a jet of cooling air into the enclosure, the air being directed upwards towards the air inlet. The inlet and outlet may be on, or adjacent to, the ceiling 116 and floor 114, respectively. A duct 132 fluidically connects the air outlet and the air outlet. A cooling unit 136 and a fan is in the duct between the air inlet and the air outlet to cool and recirculate the air, to form the jet of cooling air from the air outlet. There is a method of cooling a carcass by placing the carcass within the jet of cooling air. The carcass may be suspended by a hook 126a on a rail 122a to convey the carcass. There may be a humidifier 156. There may be a drain 152.
Patent GB-2584008-A (GB)
Title: Method of protecting the end of a pipe
Inventor: KEITH MILLWARD
IPC: F16L58/18
Filed: 2012-08-28
Abstract: A method of protecting the end face of a metal composite pipe of the kind having an inner plastics layer, an outer plastics layer and a central metal layer. The method comprises the first step of removing an end portion of the central metal layer at a free end of the pipe, so that the central metal layer is recessed from the inner and outer layers at the free end of the pipe. The inner and/or outer plastics layer of the pipe is then formed to cover the recessed central metal layer. The formed free end of the pipe is then inserted into a socket on a pipe connector.
Patent GB-2592279-A (GB)
Title: Bioelectrical impedance measurement device and method thereof
Inventor: Chi-Yao Liao
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 2020-03-31
Abstract: A bioelectrical impedance measurement device comprises a portable case 1, a control member 11 inside the casing, and an electrode assembly connected to the portable housing 1 and electrically connected to the control member 11. The control member includes current generation element 111, a current collection and processing element 112, and a current protection element 113. The electrode assembly includes handle elements 3 comprising a left-hand contact 21 and a right-hand contact 22 (e.g. pads) both on the casing. The electrode assembly also includes foot fasteners 3 comprising a left-foot contact 23 and a right-foot contact 24 (e.g. clamp or band) both extended from the casing. The current generation element generates an electrical current, which enters the user’s body through the limbs and is collected to calculate bioelectrical impedances and to determine biological information such as body fat percentage (BFP), visceral fat rate and muscle mass index. The device may have an integral display 13 or be connected to an external display.
Patent GB-2596849-A (GB)
Title: Nutritional supplement composition for treating coronavirus infections, cancer, ME, post viral & Chronic fatigue syndrome & neurodegeneration in an individual
Inventor: ROMY JARDINE
IPC: A61Q19/08
Filed: 2020-07-10
Abstract: A chemo-preventative and cytotoxic formulation for treating coronavirus and other infections, cancer, PVFS/ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, improving immune, mitochondrial, stem cell and brain function, and reversing epigenetic aging, in an individual, comprising NMN, NAD, PQQ, CoQ10, piperine, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, and vitamin B12. Further disclosed is a chemo-preventative and cytotoxic formulation for treating coronavirus and other infections, cancer, PVFS/ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, improving immune, mitochondrial, stem cell and brain function, and reversing epigenetic aging, in an individual, comprising Resveratol, Pterostilbene, Quercetin, Baikal Skullcap, L-Theanine, Curcuminoids (Turmeric Extract), Lion’s Mane Mushrooms, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, Piperine and Zinc Complex. Further disclosed is chemo-preventative and cytotoxic formulation for treating coronavirus and other infections, cancer, PVFS/ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, improving immune, mitochondrial, stem cell and brain function, and reversing epigenetic aging, in an individual, comprising Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR), N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC), Ginkgo Biloba, Beta Glucans, Epigallocatechin 3-Gallate (EGCG), Green Tea Extract, Pomegranate Extract (incl. Ellagic Acid), Olive Leaf Extract (incl. Oleuropein and Hydroxytyrosol), Green Coffee Bean Extract (incl. Chlorogenic Acids), Theacrine and piperine.
Patent GB-2590765-A (GB)
Title: Gate driving circuit and image display device including the same
Inventor: JAESUNG YU
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2020-10-13
Abstract: A gate driving circuit and an image display device including the gate driving circuit are provided. In some aspects of the present disclosure, the gate driving circuit includes a plurality of stages configured to sequentially and repeatedly output a plurality of scan pulses having different pulse widths in response to a gate control signal applied from a timing controller. The plurality of stages sequentially generate the plurality of scan pulses having different pulse widths and phase-delayed in response to three-phase clock pulses among the gate control signals and sequentially supply the plurality of scan pulses to gate lines of a display panel to selectively adjust a light emission period or a colour display period for each red pixel, green pixel, and blue pixel, thereby improving image quality.
Patent GB-2587950-A (GB)
Title: Body support
Inventor: CRAIG HERMAN
IPC: A47C11/00
Filed: 2019-04-18
Abstract: The apparatus is for use with a wall and by a person leaning against the wall and includes: a receiver mounted in use to the wall; a support having an operative position whereat the support generally follows the curvature of the buttocks of the person; and a mechanism adapted to suspend the support from the receiver at the operative position.
Patent GB-2587159-A (GB)
Title: Dual rotary elevating geotechnical drill
Inventor: ROBERT ELLIOT
IPC: E21B41/04
Filed: 2019-05-23
Abstract: An apparatus is configured for undersea use, such as for penetrating a seabed for forming a borehole therein, including with optional data acquisition and logging capabilities. A first or base module (12) of the apparatus is adapted for engaging the seabed. A first elevator (16) provides longitudinal movement of a second or upper module (14) relative to the base module (12) along a drilling axis. The relative movement of the upper and base modules may be used in the course of independently moving first (18) and second (20) rotary units along the drilling axis to cause a drill rod (R) and a drill casing (C) to penetrate the seabed such that the collapse of the borehole is avoided.
Patent GB-2602090-A (GB)
Title: Turbine
Inventor: Thomas ogilvie
IPC: F02C6/12
Filed: 2020-12-17
Abstract: A turbine dosing sealing arrangement 450 comprises a sealing member 430 and a conduit 412. The sealing member engages a turbine housing element at an interface. The conduit projects from the sealing member, the conduit defining at least part of a reductant fluid pathway across the interface for dosing a reductant into the turbine. The sealing member may comprise a plug. A turbocharger includes a turbine assembly 400 having the turbine dosing sealing arrangement. A turbine housing element (604, fig 7), such as a diffuser, comprises a wall (618, fig 7) extending between an inlet and an axially offset outlet. A conduit (619, fig 7) that receives and expels reductant projects from, and is integrally formed with, an inner surface (618a, fig 7) of the wall. The conduit has an attachment portion (607, fig 7) to threadably engage a further conduit (620, fig 7).