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Patent GB-2511946-A (GB)
Title: Monobore expansion system - anchored liner
Inventor: O'CONNOR KEVEN
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: Methods for forming a wellbore may include placing an upper section of inside a lower section of a parent liner; positioning an upper sealing member and a lower sealing member in the wellbore to form a pressure chamber, and expanding the second liner using the pressure chamber. The sealing members move axially relative to one another and the second liner has an inner bore that is hydraulically isolated from the pressure chamber. A related apparatus may include upper and lower sealing members that cooperate to form a pressure chamber that is hydraulically isolated from an inner bore of the second liner. A work string may include the sealing members, a connector that extends through the pressure chamber and the second liner; and an expander. The expander expands the second liner in response to the axial separation of the sealing members.
Patent GB-2528055-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for monitoring biometric parameters
Inventor: BOWER CHRIS
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: A device for monitoring biometric parameters comprises: a light collector 3, configured to collect ambient light 13, provide the collected light 27 to a portion of skin 17 of a user and filters the collected light to increase the proportion of light within a selected range of wavelengths; a photodetector 5 enabling biometric parameters to be monitored by detecting changes in the light absorbed by the portion of skin 17; and an amplifier. The light collector may comprise a photoluminescent material to absorb light of a first wavelength and reemit light within selected ranges of wavelengths. The range of wavelengths reemitted may be used to monitor heart rate or blood oxygen levels. The light collector and photodetector may be positioned adjacent to the skin of the user where the user may wear the device. A supplementary light source may be provided which may comprise one or more light emitting diodes.
Patent GB-2512553-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor arrangement with active drift zone
Inventor: WEIS ROLF
IPC: H01L29/06
Filed: 2013-01-30
Abstract: A semiconductor device arrangement includes a semiconductor layer and at least one series circuit with a first semiconductor device and a plurality of n second semiconductor devices, with n>1. The first semiconductor device has a load path and active device regions integrated in the semiconductor layer. Each second semiconductor device has active device regions integrated in the semiconductor layer and a load path between a first and second load terminal and a control terminal. The second semiconductor devices have their load paths connected in series and connected in series to the load path of the first semiconductor device. Each second semiconductor device has its control terminal connected to the load terminal of one of the other second semiconductor devices. One of the second semiconductor devices has its control terminal connected to one of the load terminals of the first semiconductor device. The arrangement further includes an edge termination structure.
Patent GB-2518526-A (GB)
Title: Secured mobile communications device
Inventor: DAVIES OWAIN THOMAS JAMES
IPC: H04W12/08
Filed: 2014-09-08
Abstract: A method is provided for securing a mobile communications device to a level required for accessing a network, for example a secured enterprise network, by means of a public network such as the Internet. A mobile communications device is also provided incorporating functionality to enable centralised control over the configuration of the mobile device and thereby to control the actions of users of that device and of applications software that may be installed and executed on that device. Furthermore, a system is provided to implement a mobile communications infrastructure for an enterprise network with centralised control over the configuration of mobile communications devices within the system.
Patent GB-2530341-A (GB)
Title: Liquid preparation unit
Inventor: GROBUHL BERND
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2014-09-22
Abstract: A liquid preparation unit for supplying at least one mixed solution to an automated analyzer system, the unit comprising a water supply line 20 and at least one concentrate supply line 30, wherein the at least one concentrate supply line comprises a fluid junction 33A with the water supply line. Ideally, the water supply line comprises a water pump 25 and at least two valves 26U, 26D. The concentrate supply line may comprise two concentrate sources 31A 32A, a valve 36A, sensor 34A for detecting the presence or absence of concentrate and a pump 35A. The fluid junction 33A may be a mixing chamber with a static or motor driven helix. Downstream of the fluid junction there may be a sensor 44A for detecting the conductivity of the mixed solution, and a feed valve 46A. The feed valve directs the mixed solution to either the system or to waste. A controller 50 operates the system by receiving data from the sensors and controlling the valves. Ideally, the system is used to dilute concentrated chemicals.
Patent GB-2517346-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioner and control method therefor
Inventor: YANACHI SATORU
IPC: F25B43/02
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: When operation commences in the air conditioner (100) of the present invention, an operation determination means (21) determines whether said operation is cooling operation or heating operation. When it is determined that the operation is not cooling operation, cooling is not performed at a discharge gas cooling device (2). When it is determined that the operation is cooling operation, cooling is performed at the discharge gas cooling device (2).
Patent GB-2533082-A (GB)
Title: A nematicidal composition and the use thereof
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY BRISTOW
IPC: C05G3/60
Filed: 2014-12-02
Abstract: A composition is provided comprising as component (A) at least one insecticide; and as component (B) at least one fertilizer. The at least one insecticide is preferably selected from thiodicarb, abamectin, imidacloprid, fipronil and mixtures thereof. The fertilizer component preferably comprises one or more amino acids and/or one or more micronutrients. In one embodiment the fertilizer comprises disodium borate and zinc sulphate. Preferably the nematode is one of Pratylenchus zeae, Meloidogyne javanica, Pratylenchus brachyurus, Meloidogyne exigua, Meloidogyne incognita, Heterodera glycines or Rotylenchulus reniformis and the plants are selected from sugarcane, soybean, coffee, cotton and corn. A method of controlling nematodes by applying the composition to the locus of a plant and the use of the combination of component (A) and component (B) in the control of nematodes and/or in promoting plant growth is also claimed.
Patent GB-2522534-A (GB)
Title: Control system and method
Inventor: RYCROFT EDWARD
IPC: B60W30/045
Filed: 2014-12-08
Abstract: Control system, for motor vehicle, receives signal relating to steering angle, and actuates application of negative / brake torque to one or more wheels. This turning / steering assist operation causes braking to an inside trailing / rear wheel when received steering angle exceeds a threshold / predetermined angle. Amount of braking is dependent / proportional with increase in steering angle. The control system may apply positive torque to one or more wheels to compensate for any brake torque applied, may adjust negative torque value dependent on vehicle speed or driver demanded torque, may operate between upper and lower vehicle threshold speeds / driver torque demands, may set any of predetermined steering angle and threshold speeds / torque demand values, may set an upper brake limit depending on surface coefficient of friction (mu), and may be part of a speed / cruise control system. A method of operation is also included.
Patent GB-2528728-A (GB)
Title: Super hard constructions & methods of making same
Inventor: BOWES DAVID CHRISTIAN
IPC: E21B10/573
Filed: 2014-12-17
Abstract: A super hard construction comprises a substrate (figure 1, 30) and a super hard material (figure 1, 32) layer formed over the substrate (figure 1, 30). The interface surface 38 of the substrate (figure 1, 30) or the interface surface 38 of the super hard material layer (figure 1, 32) comprises a plurality of spaced-apart projections 44, 46 that project from the interface surface 38. The projections are arranged in a substantially annular discontinuous first array around the central longitudinal axis. They are also spaced from the peripheral edge 41 of the substrate by a distance (D) of between 1 to 1.5mm. A second substantially annular discontinuous array of projections 46 is positioned radially within the first array 44. The projections in the second array 46 are positioned to radially align with spaces between the projections 44 in the first array. The interface surface between the projections is substantially planar; and the projections in the first array are of a greater height than the projections in the second array (figure 2c).
Patent GB-2540418-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft fire suppression system with addressable bottle valve
Inventor: PAUL A RENNIE
IPC: A62C35/02
Filed: 2015-07-17
Abstract: A fire suppression system for a plurality of enclosures (17) in an aircraft comprises a plurality of bottles (1a, 1b) containing fire suppression agent, a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor on each bottle for measuring temperature and pressure data of the bottle contents, an addressable bottle valve (2a) on each bottle and a control unit (12). The control unit is configured to analyse the temperature and pressure data for each bottle to determine adequacy of fire suppression agent content for extinguishing a fire in a particular enclosure of the aircraft. The control unit is further configured to control the bottle valves independently by using the bottle valves' addresses, in order to manage the release of fire suppression agent. A method for controlling the release of fire suppression agent in an aircraft fire suppression system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2535274-A (GB)
Title: Combining SCR with PNA for low temperature emission control
Inventor: Garry Adam Burgess
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2015-11-18
Abstract: A catalyst article comprises an SCR catalyst 10 and a NOx adsorber catalyst 12. The NOx adsorber catalyst comprises palladium on ceria, or a metal-containing molecular sieve. The metal is selected from the group consisting of cerium, cobalt, copper, iron, lanthanum, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, niobium, palladium, tungsten, silver, vanadium and zinc, and mixtures thereof. Each catalyst may comprise a molecular sieve containing a different metal. Also disclosed are methods of producing an ammonia slip catalyst which includes an SCR catalyst and a NOx adsorber catalyst. Also disclosed are methods of reducing one or more of ammonia, NOx, carbon-monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) using a catalyst article comprising an SCR catalyst and a NOx adsorber catalyst, the NOx adsorber catalyst comprising a metal selected from the group consisting of cerium, cobalt, iron, lanthanum, manganese, molybdenum, niobium, palladium, tungsten, silver and zinc. The catalysts may be provided in layers or zones so that one is contacted by exhaust gas before the other.
Patent GB-2546315-A (GB)
Title: Modular hitch plate
Inventor: IAN WEBSTER
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2016-01-15
Abstract: A modular hitch plate (200) for attaching a tool (60) to plant machinery (40) , which comprises a plate member (210) having a tool-facing portion (212), a plant-facing portion (214), and a plurality of pin members 250 realisably secured to the machinery facing portion through apertures (312, 314, 332, 324) located on link arm members (310, 320, 330). Each pin member is connected to the other by the articulated link arm members adapted to be modified so that the distance between longitudinal centres of pin members may be adjusted. Including a method to modify a distance between longitudinal centres of pin members of the modular hitch plate fitted to plant machinery tooling attachments. Preferably including spaced members and additional apertures on articulated members to facilitate modification of pin centres.
Patent GB-2536131-A (GB)
Title: Item monitoring system and method
Inventor: Donald High
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2016-02-18
Abstract: Monitoring items on a storage unit 12-1, 12-2, e.g. a shelf 13 or freezer unit, comprises capturing a 3D model of the unit using a scanner 111 and comparing the model to stored baseline models of the unit in a predetermined stocked state, and three dimensional item models corresponding to items 14A-C to be stocked on the unit. Difference data is generated between the scanned and stored models and items are identified which are present in the difference data to identify missing or misplaced items. Stock levels may be determined where a tolerance level may indicate whether restocking is required and generate an alert on a user device. The intended location of items on the storage unit may be stored and items may be identified in the difference data dependent on their location. The scanner may be a laser range finding device may be a stationary scanner, e.g. fixed to a ceiling, or portable e.g. rail mounted or handheld. Thus item levels can be easily monitored in a retail or warehouse environment.
Patent GB-2533536-A (GB)
Title: Positive electrode active material for sodium batteries, and sodium battery
Inventor: MASAFUMI NOSE
IPC: H01M10/054
Filed: 2014-08-25
Abstract: Provided are: a positive electrode active material for sodium batteries, which has excellent discharge capacity; and a sodium battery which is provided with this positive electrode active material. A positive electrode active material for sodium batteries, which is characterized by being represented by general formula Na4Co(3-x)Mx(PO4)2P2O7. In the formula, M represents one element selected from among Fe, Cr, Mn and Al; and x satisfies 0.015 ≤ x ≤ 0.21 in cases where M is Fe, satisfies 0.03 ≤ x ≤ 0.18 in cases where M is Cr, satisfies 0.006 ≤ x ≤ 0.24 in cases where M is Mn, and satisfies 0.03 ≤ x ≤ 0.06 in cases where M is Al.
Patent GB-2539116-A (GB)
Title: Indoor unit for air-conditioning device
Inventor: IPPEI SHINODA
IPC: F24F13/22
Filed: 2014-03-27
Abstract: There is a problem in that a joint existing between divided heat exchangers interrupts the fins of the heat exchangers, and condensate water which accumulates at the ends of the fins due to surface tension is scattered by gravity and the breeze passing through the joints. This indoor unit for an air-conditioning device is configured so as to be equipped with: a main body casing (20), having air intake ports (23) in the upper part of the casing and an air discharge port (22) in the lower part of the casing; an air flow path (21) formed inside the main body casing (20); refrigerant circuit evaporators (1) arranged inclined in the air flow path (21) and covering the air flow path (21) while allowing air to flow through; main drain pans (2) arranged under the evaporators (1); and a fan (5) arranged in the air flow path (21). The evaporators (1) are formed divided into an upper heat exchanger (1a) and a lower heat exchanger (1b). Auxiliary drain pans (4) for collecting condensate water flying out from gaps (1d) in the joints (1c) are arranged downstream in the air flow direction (E) from the joints (1c) between the upper heat exchangers (1a) and the lower heat exchangers (1b).
Patent GB-2542280-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tools comprising aqueous-degradable elastomer sealing elements with Carbodiimide
Inventor: MICHAEL LINLEY FRIPP
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2015-06-15
Abstract: Downhole tools comprising a body, wherein at least a portion of the body is degradable when exposed to a wellbore environment; and at least one aqueous- degradable sealing element comprising an aqueous-degradable elastomer comprising in the range of 0.05 to 1 parts by weight per hundred parts of the elastomer (phr) carbodiimide, wherein at least a portion of the aqueous- degradable sealing element hydrolytically degrades when exposed to an aqueous fluid.
Patent GB-2557257-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for securing elongate objects
Inventor: STEPHEN ANDREW WALTON
IPC: H02G3/36
Filed: 2016-12-02
Abstract: Apparatus for retaining an elongate member at a desire location comprises a clamp member (100, fig.2), a retainer body 106 and a channel nut member (216, fig.2). The retainer body is comprised of a base plate portion 202 with a rotation drive element located on an upper surface for driving rotation of the clamp member into rotation of the retainer body. The retainer body further comprises a retaining portion 218 extending from a lower surface of the base plate portion, for retaining the channel nut member in a desired location and rotational orientation. The retainer body features a through hole for receiving a securing member, extending through the base plate portion. The channel nut member comprises a further through hole, and is located within the retaining portion. In one aspect the clamp member and retainer body are integrally formed. In use the channel nut member is located at a desired location within a channel of a channel support member, in a first orientation. The channel nut member is then rotated by the driving of the clamp member. A first securing member is engaged to urge the channel nut member to abut an abutment element of the channel support member.
Patent GB-2559129-A (GB)
Title: Vertical cellular drape for an architectural structure
Inventor: JOHN D RUPEL
IPC: E06B9/24
Filed: 2017-01-25
Abstract: A vertical cellular drape 100 which extends, in use, in a vertical direction between a top end 108 and bottom end 110 and in a lateral direction between first and second lateral ends 114, 116. The drape is moveable in the lateral direction between an extended and a retracted position and further includes a front panel 120 and a rear panel 150. The front and rear panels are coupled together via a plurality of headers 180, the headers being positioned at or adjacent the top end of the drape. When the drape is in the extended configuration, a plurality of internal cells are defined between the front and rear panels, which extend vertically from the headers to the bottom of the drape. In another aspect of the invention adjacent internal cells define alternating angled orientations in a cross-wise direction of the drape. In a further aspect the front and rear panels define a series of pleats (122, 152, fig 3) and a plurality of internal ribs (130, 160) extend vertically between top and bottom ends of the drape and extend between front and rear panels at or adjacent the pleats.
Patent GB-2550026-A (GB)
Title: Generation of voltage reference signals in a hybrid switched mode amplifier
Inventor: ERIC J KING
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2017-03-10
Abstract: A hybrid switched mode amplifier (20 fig 3) is described enabling audio transducer drive, comprising signal splitter (22), first control loop (26) acting on signal segment VIN_1 (figures 3,6) of input Vin and second control loop 28 acting on signal segments VPRE, VIN_2 and Vin. The invention relates to a circuit (method) comprising processing first signal Vpc (derived from input Vin) with a first path providing first path voltage Vout+ or Vout-, processing second signal (VIN_2, Vin) (Vin derived) with a second path to generate a second path voltage Vout- or Vout+, the second path comprising a linear amplifier 60 having at least one transistor (e.g 80 figure 8) to drive the second path voltage Vout- or Vout+, and whereby first and second signals Vpc/VIN_2 generated by signal splitter are such that the second signal VIN_2 comprises information of input signal absent from first signal Vpc (see figure 6). The second path voltage is of sufficient magnitude to enable an amplifier transistor to operate in a saturation region within the dynamic-range of the differential load voltage (Vout=Vout+(-)Vout-). A controller manages the first and second processing paths and splitter. The signal splitter may generate the first signal to include a direct current (DC) offset exceeding the minimum magnitude of the second path voltage to satisfy continual transistor saturation based on information provided by monitoring circuit (29 figure 3). The first processing path may include a power inductor (42 figure 4) (e.g boost, buck or buck-boost converter) and switches (46-49). A controller may control the linear amplifier to minimize load power consumption and non-linearity, enabling improved system integration.
Patent GB-2547349-A (GB)
Title: System and method for intraoperative cell storage, processing and imaging
Inventor: AARON CHEUNG
IPC: G01N33/483
Filed: 2014-11-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for collection, storage and processing of tissues and cells. The system includes a collection container with chambers for storing and processing tissues, which are controllably separated and maintain a physiologic environment for the tissues. The system also includes a fluidic device for isolating target cells of interest. The method includes receiving the tissue into a collection chamber, transferring the tissue to a processing chamber, dissociating the tissue into single cells, and passing the single cells to a device for isolating one or more target cells.
Patent GB-2551441-A (GB)
Title: LED Tube lamp
Inventor: XINTONG LIU
IPC: F21V25/04
Filed: 2017-05-12
Abstract: An LED tube lamp includes an installation detection circuit for protecting a user from electric shock configured in the LED tube lamp to receive an external driving signal. The installation detection circuit includes: a pulse generating circuit 2540 configured to output one or more pulse signals; wherein the installation detection circuit includes a detection determining circuit 2570 configured to detect a signal on the power loop of the lamp during the one or more pulse signals to determine whether the LED tube lamp is properly installed on a lamp socket, and a switch circuit 2580 coupled to the pulse generating circuit, wherein the one or more pulse signals control turning on and off of the switch circuit. The installation detection circuit is further configured such that, when it is detected during one or more pulse signals that the LED tube lamp is not properly installed on the lamp socket, the switch circuit is controlled to remain in an off state to cause a power loop of the LED tube lamp to be open, and, when it is detected during one or more pulse signals that the LED tube lamp is properly installed on the lamp socket, the switch circuit is controlled to remain in a conducting state to cause the power loop of the LED tube lamp to maintain a conducting state.
Patent GB-2550699-A (GB)
Title: Detection of failures in advertisement replacement
Inventor: BENEDITO J FONSECA JR
IPC: H04N21/845
Filed: 2015-12-10
Abstract: Methods of monitoring segment replacement within a multimedia stream are provided. A multimedia stream having a replacement segment spliced therein is evaluated by extracting at least one of video, text, and audio features from the multimedia stream adjacent a beginning or ending of the replacement segment, and the extracted features are analyzed to detect if a residual of a segment replaced by the replacement segment exists within the multimedia stream. Methods of ad replacement and a system for preforming the above methods are also disclosed.