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Patent GB-2529149-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell
Inventor: OSTADI HOSSEIN
IPC: H01M8/2465
Filed: 2014-08-04
Abstract: A fuel cell array (1, fig 1) comprises a substantially laminar assembly 2 including a plurality of fuel cells 3, 5, 6 arranged in an array over exclusive areas of the assembly, the fuel cells each including an anode 3a, 5a, 6a spaced from the anode of the or each other fuel cell and a cathode 3c, 5c, 6c spaced from the cathode of the or each other fuel cell, the anodes arranged on an opposite side of a proton exchange membrane 11 to the cathodes, wherein the proton exchange membrane is common to the plurality of fuel cells and at least two of the fuel cells are connectable in series. The fuel cells 3, 5, 6 may also include anode gas diffusion layers 21a, 23a, 24a and cathode gas diffusion layers 21c, 23c, 24c. Interconnections 12, 13 may connect respective anodes and cathodes of adjacent fuel cells. In a further aspect, anodes and cathodes are connected to an interconnection controller (30, fig 3) configured to reconfigure interconnections between the fuel cells so that they are connected in series or in parallel or disconnected from the array.
Patent GB-2514299-A (GB)
Title: Refuelling coupling
Inventor: REMFRY LEIGH MAXWELL
IPC: F16L37/30
Filed: 2013-04-12
Abstract: A refuelling coupling has an annular fitting (1) having a bore (2), bayonet lugs (3) and slots (4) suiting it for connection to a pressure filling nozzle (50). A dry-break member (5) is provided within the annular fitting, normally sealing to it with the aid of an O-ring seal (6). When the pressure filling nozzle is fitted, the dry-break member is depressed allowing fuel to flow. The dry-break member has a central aperture (11), normally closed by a side pivoted flap (12). The pivot (14) is at a pin (15) carried in lugs (16) on the underside of a central disc (17) having the aperture (11). The flap has a finger (17) projecting between the lugs and having the pin passing through it. A spring (18) is carried on the pin and normally biases the flap into its closed position parallel with the disc. An O-ring (19) is carried on the flap whereby should unusual forces displace fuel against the flap it does not leak. For gravity nozzle fuelling, a gravity fuelling nozzle (52) is placed against the flap and pushed in against its spring. Refuelling can now occur.
Patent GB-2520597-A (GB)
Title: Controlling switch mechanism for detecting fibre channel over ethernet data forwarder failure
Inventor: MAY HENRY JOSEPH
IPC: H04L45/28
Filed: 2014-09-22
Abstract: In a distributed switch (180, fig. 1) configured to forward Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) frames across various bridge elements (120 comprising modules 200, fig. 2) of a network (100), switching element failures are detected via periodic Initialization Protocol discovery advertisement messages 302-306 including a fabric name field which are transmitted between a controlling Fibre Channel Forwarder (cFCF, 204 fig. 2) and one of several FCoE data forwarders (FDFs, 202-1-4). If the cFCF reads a reserved value (eg. zero or null) in the fabric name field (Fabric_Name, Table 1, eg. a World Wide Name), the FDF is determined 310 to have failed out of the switch fabric and the virtual links between the cFCF and that FDF are deinstantiated. This allows failures to be detected even when the switch is restored so quickly that there is no obvious absence of keep alive messages 312.
Patent GB-2523428-A (GB)
Title: Lithium-Sulfur battery and methods of reducing insoluble solid lithium-polysulfide deposition
Inventor: THILLAIYAN RAMANATHAN
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 2014-09-25
Abstract: A lithium-sulfur electrochemical cell such as a battery comprises an electrolyte and/or separator including a strontium additive, which reduces sulfur-containing deposits on the battery anode, thereby providing a battery with relatively high energy density and good partial discharge performance. The cell also comprises an anode including lithium and a cathode including sulfur. The electrolyte is preferably non-aqueous, and may comprise one or more organic solvents. The cathode may further include an electron conducting material such as carbon black, graphite, carbon fibre, graphene and carbon nanotubes. The Sr additive may be one of a number of Sr salts such as strontium halides, strontium hydroxide, strontium carbonate, strontium nitrate, but is most preferably SrI2. A method of charging such a cell is also disclosed, the method comprising supplying electrical energy to the Li-S cell at a constant current, monitoring the voltage during charging, and terminating the charge when the monitored voltage is in the range of about 2.1 to 3.0 volts.
Patent GB-2533167-A (GB)
Title: An adjustment mechanism
Inventor: SILKE SEEDORF
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: A magnetic adjustment mechanism 300 comprising a chamber 10, a rotatable element 12 comprising a magnetic portion 14, the element 12 pivotally mounted within the chamber 10 and a magnetic actuator 18 arranged outside the chamber 10 to allow magnetic coupling with the magnetic portion 14 of the element 12 such that movement of the magnetic actuator 18 causes an adjustment of the position of the element 12. The adjustment mechanism 300 may be used within a vacuum chamber of a mass spectrometer to control the position of a moveable element from outside the chamber. When used in a mass spectrometer the element may have two slits or apertures that can be selected by rotation of the element, thus allowing different amounts of the ion beam to pass through. The rotating element has end stops 23 to limit the range of rotation.
Patent GB-2520854-A (GB)
Title: Computing system and processor with fast power surge detection and instruction throttle down to provide for low cost power supply unit
Inventor: SISTLA KRISHNAKANTH
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: A processor is described that includes a quick signal path from an input of the processor to logic circuitry within the processor. The input is to receive a fast throttle down signal. The logic circuitry is to throttle down a rate at which the processor issues instructions for execution in response to the fast throttle down signal. The quick signal path is to impose practicably minimal propagation delay of the fast throttle down signal within the processor.
Patent GB-2526416-A (GB)
Title: Airblast nozzle with upstream fuel distribution and near-exit swirl
Inventor: ZINK GREGORY
IPC: F23R3/28
Filed: 2015-03-26
Abstract: A nozzle is provided including a nozzle body 220 having an upstream end (208 Fig 2), 222 and a downstream end 226 aligned about a central axis A. A discharge portion 228 is positioned adjacent the downstream end. A bore 240 extends inwardly from the downstream end over the length of the discharge portion. An opening 238 is formed in the nozzle body adjacent the discharge portion. The opening is fluidly connected to the bore to provide an interior air flow passage. A main fuel channel extends from the upstream end to the discharge portion. At least one fuel flow branch 250 extends through the discharge portion between the bore and an outer surface 252 of the nozzle body. The fuel flow branch is fluidly coupled to a main fuel conduit 214 to provide a fuel flow passage. An outer air cap 270 is positioned about the outer surface of the discharge portion of the nozzle body to form an exterior air flow passage, and the interior air flow passage and the exterior airflow passage intersect near the downstream end of the nozzle body. The nozzle may include both an interior 242 and an outer 260 air swirler.
Patent GB-2537609-A (GB)
Title: A marker float for fishing use, that illuminates on demand
Inventor: CONRAD SLATER
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2015-04-20
Abstract: A marker float for fishing use, which illuminates on request from the angler, allowing visual indication of position at night comprising a light source, an electrical power source that is activated by a position sensor system. The float enclosure will preferably be watertight and house an electronic unit that illuminates when the enclosure moves from a vertical position to a horizontal position. The position is detected using a position sensor system and when the position changes state the light propagating devices illuminate.
Patent GB-2528751-A (GB)
Title: Image forming apparatus
Inventor: TAJIRI TSUYOSHI
IPC: G03G15/20
Filed: 2015-05-22
Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a transfer portion 30 transferring a toner image to a sheet P, a sheet guide portion 200 guiding the sheet to the transfer portion. The sheet guide portion includes a resin member 202 made of resin and a conductive member 204 provided to be in contact with the sheet to which the toner image is being transferred by the transfer portion and on a surface of the resin member so as to be earthed through the resin member, and having a volume resistivity which is lower than that of the resin member. The volume resistivity of the resin member is preferably greater than 1 x 1010 â¦âm and less than 1 x 1013 â¦âm. The volume resistivity of the conductive portion is preferably greater than zero and less than 1 x 107 â¦âm. The transfer portion preferably includes an intermediate transfer belt 8. The conductive portion may be a pasted film or a conductive coat applied to the resin member. The conductive portion may be pasted onto the resin member using an adhesive portion 203 such as an adhesive tape.
Patent GB-2540755-A (GB)
Title: Entertainment apparatus
Inventor: ROBERT MICHAEL DAVIES
IPC: F24F13/10
Filed: 2015-07-22
Abstract: Game apparatus that comprises a booth 1 having means for a person to gain access and means for receiving an airflow, the airflow being directed into the booth 1 at an angle other than perpendicular to the surface of the booth 1 so as to cause balls 9 or tokens within the booth 1 to be circulated and raised 10 for collection by a person who is inside the booth 1. The booth 1 may be cylindrical in shape and formed from a two part frame and a cover. The balls 9 are passed through an aperture 6 into a collecting device 8 where they can be delivered to a further vessel or returned back to the booth via an aperture 7. The air supply 3 for the airflow is within a housing which includes a damper that alters the amount of air supplied to an inlet 2.
Patent GB-2530864-A (GB)
Title: Method for operating a control device
Inventor: FEUCHTER WILFRIED
IPC: G08C25/00
Filed: 2015-07-28
Abstract: A control device 11 for a motor vehicle is connected with at least one data acquisition unit 30-34, via an Ethernet connection 16, the control device exchanging data packets with the data acquisition unit via a transmission module (e.g. switch) 18. Upon identification of an error, an error reaction is initiated, in which firstly all data packets present in a memory of the transmission module are erased. The control device may be a camera system for a driverless car using images to calculate steering movements. Should a calculation error occur, the sending of image data or other safety-relevant control signals is rapidly blocked, preventing transmission of erroneous data without complete switch-off of all communications. The output buffer may be emptied by means of a separate command or by altering the buffer size to zero or by altering the shaping rate, using the leaky bucket shaper, to reduce the transmission rate resulting in timeout errors at the receiver.
Patent GB-2526715-A (GB)
Title: Closed planting site
Inventor: CHANG HSIAO-AN
IPC: A01G31/06
Filed: 2013-03-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a closed planting site at constant temperature and with movable planting frames, mainly comprising: a closed space (1); an air-conditioning device (3) able to keep a constant temperature; an automatic water supply system (4) and multiple movable planting frames (2). Due to the ability of the planting frames (2) to move, the planting frames (2) can move to an aisle of the closed space (1) as required, so that planting areas (11) do not require another aisle to be additionally provided, effectively achieving an increased amount of plants grown while also being able to consider management convenience for personnel. Moreover, with the operation of the constant temperature air-conditioning device (3), the planting areas (11) and an aisle area (12) are constantly maintained within a set range of temperature difference, such that the temperature of the planting areas (11) is perfectly within a suitable environment for plant growth so as to increase the rate of plant growth.
Patent GB-2526217-A (GB)
Title: Mobile computing device technology and systems and methods utilizing the same
Inventor: ADILETTA MATTHEW
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: Mobile computing device technology and systems and methods using the same are described herein. In particular, mobile computing devices that may serve as a processing component of a disaggregated computing system described, non-integral screens that may be paired with the mobile computing devices, and systems and methods using such devices and screens are described. In some embodiments, the mobile computing device technology includes a mobile computing device that lacks an integral screen, but which is capable of throwing at least video information to a non-integral target screen, e.g., via a paired connection established over a wired or wireless communication interface.
Patent GB-2536549-A (GB)
Title: Virtual autonomous response testbed
Inventor: ARTHUR ALANIZ
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2016-01-21
Abstract: A method that comprises the steps of receiving a user input to select a testing parameter that is associated with autonomously operating a virtual vehicle in a virtual environment (150, Figures 3A and 3B) and simulating the virtual environment including in the simulation the testing parameter. The virtual environment may include simulations of weather and lighting conditions and road sign placement and orientation. The method also includes virtually navigating the virtual vehicle through the virtual environment, collecting virtual sensor data and processing that data. The virtual sensor data may be generated based on the virtual navigation. The method may also generate calibration data for upload to an autonomous vehicle (100, Figure 1). Virtual sensors that may be based on autonomous driving sensors on an autonomous vehicle may be incorporated into the virtual vehicle and used to aid in the virtual navigation. In another embodiment the method is carried out by a computing device (110, Figure 1) having a processing circuit (110B, Figure 1) and a data storage medium (110A, Figure 1). In a further embodiment a computer system includes a display screen (155, Figures 3A and 3B) where the virtual navigation is presented on the screen.
Patent GB-2547920-A (GB)
Title: A bed cover retaining device
Inventor: DEBORAH SHER
IPC: A47D15/02
Filed: 2016-03-02
Abstract: Disclosed is a device for retaining bed covers or sheets on a bed during sleep. The device comprises an inner retaining portion 2, an outer retaining portion, and a connection means 4a,4b. The inner retaining portion rests substantially flat against a first side of a bed cover in use. The outer retaining portion comprises a first part 3a that rests substantially flat against a second side of a bed cover in use, and a thin, flexible second part 3b extending from the first part. The connection means releasably connects the inner and outer retaining portions such that, in use, a bed cover 5 is sandwiched between and gripped by the retaining portions. The connection means may comprise at least one pair of opposed magnets; one half of the pair being located on the inner retaining portion, and the other half being located on the outer retaining portion. The inner and outer retaining portions may be substantially equally sized elongate strips. The thin, flexible second part may comprise a section of cloth to be tucked under a mattress.
Patent GB-2534320-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control material
Inventor: NAOKI KOZONO
IPC: H01H37/76
Filed: 2015-08-11
Abstract: Provided is a temperature control material which can exactly and clearly detect whether or not a preset temperature is reached depending on an electrical change from a conductive state to an insulated state or a conductivity-reduced state, which has high temporal stability, high chemical stability, good durability and excellent weatherability, and which is highly sensitive and practically useful. In the temperature control material 1, a hot-melt substance 11 thermally melting at a melting point corresponding to a temperature to be detected is separated, via a porous material 10, from a conductive paste 7 containing a conductive powder 5. The temperature control material 1 is in a conductive state due to the conductive paste 7. When the hot-melt substance 11 in a hot-melt state permeates through the porous material 10 and irreversibly penetrates and/or diffuses into the conductive paste 7, the temperature control material 1 is brought into an insulated state or a conductivity-reduced state.
Patent GB-2533895-A (GB)
Title: Support assembly for a replacement ligament and associated method
Inventor: JONATHAN LORRISON
IPC: A61F2/08
Filed: 2014-10-29
Abstract: A support assembly for a replacement ligament is disclosed, for positioning the ligament in a bone tunnel formed in a joint between two adjacent bones and reinforcing the joint. The support assembly has a particular use in the reconstmction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). One disclosed support assembly (24) comprises a fixation device (28) for a replacement ligament (26), the fixation device adapted to overlie a mouth (36) of a bone tunnel (16) and having a bone facing surface (34) which can abut an external surface (38) of a bone (12) to thereby position the ligament in the bone tunnel and support tensile loading on the ligament; a support element (30) for the replacement ligament, the support element being coupled to the fixation device and adapted to receive the ligament so that the ligament can be secured to the fixation device and thus positioned within the bone tunnel when the fixation device is located so that it overlies the tunnel mouth; and an extra-articular reinforcement element (32), the extra-articular reinforcement element being coupled to the fixation device and adapted to extend from the fixation device to an anchor point (54, 56) which is remote from the mouth of the bone tunnel, to provide extra-articular reinforcement for the joint.
Patent GB-2540652-A (GB)
Title: Remotely operated device
Inventor: MATTHEW HOLLOWAY
IPC: B05B13/06
Filed: 2016-04-27
Abstract: Electromechanical arm apparatus for spraying a material on a surface comprising at least one elongate member 1408 having a distal end and a proximal end; having at least one spray nozzle for spraying the material in a spray pattern, a ground-engaging member 1420 arranged to facilitate translational movement of the apparatus over a ground surface, and a camera 1406 at the distal end; wherein the camera is arranged to capture spray pattern images and is connected to a camera output for viewing images of the spray pattern from the proximal end of the elongate member. A control mechanism (2107,2108, Fig. 24) is arranged to control spray nozzle operation from the proximal end of the elongate member. The ground engaging member may comprise a support member of a smooth, low friction surfaced sled, ball or wheels. Rotation of the elongate member may engage a further member (1907, fig 19) with the ground to act as a fulcrum to aid steering a wheeled unit comprising a front and rear wheel-set (see figs. 21A-21C). The spray nozzle may be actuated through an arc by a motor (Fig.19) and the elongate member may be modular and telescopically extendable.
Patent GB-2550399-A (GB)
Title: A novel form of sulfentrazone, a process for its preparation and use the same
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY BRISTOW
IPC: C07D249/12
Filed: 2016-05-19
Abstract: A crystalline form of sulfentrazone of formula (I) is disclosed as is a process of preparing crystalline modification I of sulfentrazone, comprising (i) dissolving sulfentrazone in a solvent, or mixture of solvents; (ii) precipitating the dissolved compound into crystalline modification I of sulfentrazone; and (iii) isolating the precipitated crystalline modification I. Preferably, the sulfentrazone in step (i) is in amorphous form. Also disclosed is the use of various solvents towards the crystalline form preparation conditions. Preferred solvents include xylene, benzene, chlorobenzene, dichlorobenzene, ethyl benzene, trifluoromethyl benzene, mesitylene, nitrobenzene, ether, diethyl ketone, methyl ethyl ketone, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, acetonitrile or mixture of THF-hexane, ethyl acetate-hexane, dichloromethane-hexane, dichloromethane-methanol, THF-water and methanol-water. Also disclosed is the analysis of the crystal through various analytical methods and using the crystal to prepare stable agrochemical formulations. The crystal form is particularly suitable for use in herbicidal compositions and in the control of unwanted plant growth.
Patent GB-2551536-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling and monitoring a fuel injector
Inventor: FRANCOIS RAVENDA
IPC: F02D41/20
Filed: 2016-06-21
Abstract: A method of controlling a solenoid actuated fuel injector in applying an activation pulse profile e.g. voltage 2 to said actuator to provide a desired valve displacement 3. The activation profile may include a high voltage start portion to unseat the valve followed by a brief negative voltage and an opening pulse 2a and a hold phase having one or more hold pulses 2b and including a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) scheme. The method comprising a) determining the time period A between the first hold pulse and the end of the previous pulse in the PWM scheme; b) increasing the energy e.g. voltage, current, of said activation profile if said time period is above a threshold. A long period A indicates an opening problem or sticking. Useful in gas engines which are prone to sticking after a soak period due to icing or oil residues.
Patent GB-2542029-A (GB)
Title: Settlement tank
Inventor: ROBIN PLATT
IPC: B01D21/02
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: A settlement tank 100 comprises a tank 200 and a lamella assembly 300. The settlement tank 100 comprises a roll member 209 and is arrangeable to roll on the roll member 209. A lifting point 250 arranged to receive a lifting means is arranged proximal an end 201 of the settlement tank 200 and the roll member 209 is arranged proximal an opposed end 202 of the settlement tank 202. The settlement tank 200 is arrangeable in: a first configuration for clarifying wastewater received in the settlement tank 200; and a second configuration for removing solids deposited in the settlement tank 200. The settlement tank 100 is arranged to move from the first configuration to the second configuration by lifting the lifting point 250 by the lifting means whereby the settlement tank 100 rolls on the roll member 209. In this way, maintenance e.g. cleaning of the tank 200 and/or lamella assembly 300 may be facilitated.
Patent GB-2554083-A (GB)
Title: Method for operating a computer, method for controlling a railway network and computer program product
Inventor: GRAHAM KYD
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2016-09-16
Abstract: Method of reducing the amount of memory space allocated for executing a computer program, comprising: determining (20) how many parameters need to be processed by the program; determining (22) the minimum necessary amount of memory space; allocating (24) the minimum amount for executing the program. This differs from methods where memory is allocated to configurable parameters and it is wasted if they comprise unnecessary parameters. The allocation is static and the needed parameters, determined before executing the program, are in a configuration file (14). The parameters are inputs of the program. The minimum amount of memory is allocated by adjusting a memory map (28). The computer program can be an interlocking software for controlling a railway network, the parameters to be processed being parameters of sensors, signals, track switches, communication channels of the railway network. Stopping the program (38) and error message (40) occur if no minimum amount is available.