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Patent GB-2534118-A (GB)
Title: Method for using aircraft wheel tyre pressure to improve aircraft energy efficiency and drive system performance
Inventor: JAN VANA
IPC: B64C25/40
Filed: 2014-11-27
Abstract: A method for improving both drive system performance and energy efficiency performance in an aircraft equipped with one or more drive wheel drive systems comprises monitoring of tyre pressure and maintaining the pressure at a desired level to optimise performance and efficiency of the wheel system. The drive system is incorporated in an aircraft to enable it to move autonomously on the ground where normally such aircraft would rely on its engines for ground movement. The method utilises a relationship between aircraft tyre pressure, drive system performance, and energy efficiency. An aircraft wheel 12 includes a tyre 14 with a valve stem providing a fluid connection with the interior 15 of the tyre. Tyre pressure and/or temperature sensors facilitate the monitoring of tyre pressure and/or temperature. A drive system may be included within a space defined by the wheel 12.
Patent GB-2533765-A (GB)
Title: Slip-resistance floor
Inventor: BENYUAN CHEN
IPC: E04F15/10
Filed: 2013-09-17
Abstract: A slip-resistance floor comprises a main body (10). A pasting layer (20) is disposed on a bottom surface of the main body (10) in a combined and stacked manner. Multiple protruding ribs (201) are disposed on the bottom surface in contact with the ground, of the pasting layer (20) in a protruded manner. Multiple sealed cavity type suckers are formed by the multiple protruding ribs (201) in an enclosed manner. The pasting layer is a pressure-sensing thermosensitive glue material. A material formula of the pasting layer comprises by weight: 35 to 55% of tackifying resin, 10 to 20% of softener, 2 to 5% of antioxidant, 10 to 20% of butyl rubber, and 5 to 10% of naphthenic oil, and the sum of the total amounts of all the above substances is 100%. Because of the characteristic of the pressure-sensing thermosensitive glue capable of being repeatedly used, the slip-resistance floor can be repeatedly used, and is easy to assemble and convenient to disassemble; the slip-resistance floor can be pasted to the ground by using the pasting layer, therefore, the slip-resistance performance of the slip-resistance floor is improved, the slip-resistance floor has very good self-pasting and absorption effects, the slip-resistance coefficient of the bottom can reach 1.7 to 2.0, thereby eliminating safety concerns about the old and children in terms of home pavement.
Patent GB-2535485-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for electrically providing vehicle propulsion
Inventor: GARETH THOMAS
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2015-02-17
Abstract: An electric drive module 100 for a vehicle (e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, EV, HEV, PHEV) comprises: an electric motor 110 having a longitudinal axis of rotation 115; and first and second drive outputs 131, 132 for respectively providing torque to first and second wheels of the vehicle. The first and second drive outputs 131, 132 are axially spaced apart along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis 115 and are coaxially offset from the longitudinal axis 115 of the motor 110 by first and second arms 121, 122, respectively, wherein the arms 121, 122 extend generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 115. Torque is communicated to the first and second drive outputs 131, 132 via first and second chains that are arranged in the first and second arms 121, 122 respectively. A driveshaft that runs through a centre of the motor 110 communicates propulsion torque from a first end of the motor to a second end of the motor 110. A differential may be arranged at the first end of the electric motor 110. A first output of the differential provides propulsion torque to the first wheel and a second output of the differential is coupled to the driveshaft to provide propulsion torque to the second wheel.
Patent GB-2536233-A (GB)
Title: Syringe labelling
Inventor: THOMAS HARDIE WILLIAMSON
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2015-03-09
Abstract: A flexible self-adhesive label 10 for a syringe with a barrel (210 fig 2) and a tip (220 fig 2) comprises a main body 20 with a front and rear end and a tongue 30 with an aperture 32. The aperture 32 engages with the tip (220 fig 2) of the syringe and locates the main body 20 in a longitudinal direction with respect to the barrel (210 fig 2). The aperture 32 may be circular and/or completely enclosed by the tongue 30. The tongue 30 may be shorter and/or narrower than the main body 20. The main body 20 may include opposing straight side edge 40 which may extend parallel to each other and/or a straight rear edge 50 at the rear end of the main body 20. There may be a tapering portion 22. The label 10 may include a pair of ears 60 and may be covered entirely with adhesive. The label 10 may comprise markings 70 that may indicate graphically a predefined volume of a fluid and a safe dose of the fluid. The fluid to be drawn in the syringe may be a gas.
Patent GB-2537363-A (GB)
Title: Protector
Inventor: IAN KARL JONES
IPC: B65D85/04
Filed: 2015-04-12
Abstract: A coil guard 20 has one part 32 to engage a radially outward facing surface 18 of an annular coil 10 and another part 22 to engage a radially inward facing surface 16 of the annular coil 10. Ideally both parts also engage the axially facing surface of the coil. The parts can be releasably fastened together by cooperating hook and loop pads 29, 40 attached to each part by adhesive. Multiple sizes of the outer part can be provided together.
Patent GB-2537620-A (GB)
Title: Method of measuring a volume of a lubricant inside a bearing arrangement
Inventor: JASCHA VAN POMMEREN
IPC: G01M13/04
Filed: 2015-04-20
Abstract: A measurement system 12 for measuring a volume of lubricant in a bearing (10, Fig. 1), the system comprising a pressure regulator 25 connected to an interior of the bearing via a channel 21, a valve 31 in the channel between the pressure regulator and the bearing, and a pressure sensor 27 to measure a pressure in the interior of the bearing. There is also a controller arranged to control the regulator and the valve so as to instantly supply or release a predefined overpressure to/from the interior of the bearing arrangement, and to measure the pressure in the interior during the supplying or releasing of the overpressure. It then determines a volume of gas flown into or out of the interior using the measured pressure, and subsequently determines the volume of the lubricant using the determined volume of gas, the measured pressure or optionally a known empty volume of the interior. There may optionally be a flow sensor in the channel. Leakage from the bearing may be modelled and measured.
Patent GB-2539965-A (GB)
Title: A surface treatment for enhanced resistance to corrosion and synergistic wear and corrosion (tribocorrosion) degradation
Inventor: DAVID CULLITON
IPC: C25D11/20
Filed: 2015-07-03
Abstract: The present application relates generally to the field of coatings and more specifically to providing a coating which provides protection against corrosion and tribocorrosion. The provision of the coating comprises applying a wear resistant coating to the surface, immersing the surface in a precursor solution having an electrolyte, and applying an electrical potential to the surface to cause electrodeposition. The electrolyte may also function as an inhibitor and may be based on rare earth metals. pH may be in the range of 4.5-8.5. The precursor solution may be a sol-gel. Also claimed is a surface having a first layer of wear resistant and/or hard material and infused second layer of corrosion resistant material where the second material covers the first layer and fills pores in first layer.
Patent GB-2528592-A (GB)
Title: Cement device release mechanism
Inventor: GIROUX RICHARD LEE
IPC: F16H35/00
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A holding device having release mechanisms for securing and releasing one or more ball, dart, and/or plug members from the holding device into a tubular string disposed in a wellbore. The release mechanisms may include a planetary gear arrangement for extending and retracting a plunger member disposed below the ball, dart, and/or plug members. The release mechanisms may include a bevel gear arrangement for extending and retracting a finger support member disposed below the ball, dart, and/or plug members. The release mechanisms may include a pivotable, spring type arrangement for extending and retracting a finger support member disposed below the ball, dart, and/or plug members.
Patent GB-2538116-A (GB)
Title: Floor protector
Inventor: DEREK HUFF
IPC: H02G9/02
Filed: 2015-09-28
Abstract: The floor protector comprises a rigid floor means 1 that has at least one floor plate 1a-c, and a base 8 mounted underneath the floor plate, wherein the base is spaced from the floor means to allow for the passage of cables, and elastomeric entry and exit ramps 6,7 supporting leading and trailing edges of the base and floor means. The ramps may support the base and floor means at a height above the floor, and the supported edges of the base may have protrusions or lips 14,15 to locate within corresponding S-shaped grooves 23 in a ramp. The base may have ribs or reinforcing ridges 10,11 to which the floor means may connect. Deep channel elongate members 31 may be mounted within the ridges, and a spring channel nut fastener 37 may fit within the elongate members to secure together the floor means, base and elongate member.
Patent GB-2542808-A (GB)
Title: Tyre with wear indicators
Inventor: RICHARD COSTELLO
IPC: B60C11/24
Filed: 2015-09-30
Abstract: A tyre 1 for a vehicle comprising a main tyre body 2 and an outer tread surface 3 for contact with the ground, wherein the tread surface has a tread depth 6 and a plurality of reflective and/or luminous elements 9 are embedded within at least part of the tread surface such that the elements are not visible when the tread depth is greater than a predetermined value 8, but are visible when the tread depth is less than or equal to the predetermined value. The reflective or luminous elements may be located within wear bars as at least one layer and may be spaced apart (see figure 2) around the tyre in a non-aligned manner. The wear indicator may comprise glass particles of less than 20 microns, or photo-luminescent powder crystals of less than 40 microns, disposed within a synthetic rubber polymer. The wear indicator elements may have a volume of 30mm^3 or less. A method for manufacturing the tyre is also disclosed, comprising injecting a mixture of reflective and/or luminous elements and molten polymer into the tyre tread during the curing process.
Patent GB-2529770-A (GB)
Title: Implementation concepts and related methods for optical computing devices
Inventor: FREESE ROBERT P
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 2013-06-20
Abstract: Various implementations of optical computing devices are described herein which include a "tuning fork" probe, "spark plug" probe, "grooved tubular" and "modular" type implementation.
Patent GB-2528419-A (GB)
Title: Ionomeric cross-linkers and membranes formed therefrom
Inventor: WRIGHT SHAUN
IPC: C08F12/34
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: The present invention is the use of a compound comprising two or more covalently bonded polymerisable vinyl groups and one or more covalently bonded ionic groups selected from a quaternary ammonium group; a quaternary phosphonium group; or a tertiary sulphonium group, as an ionic cross-linker. The cross-linkers of the invention may be used to form an ionomer membrane. Methods for forming the cross-linkers of the invention are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2538393-A (GB)
Title: A lever arm device for controlling the pitch of fan blades of a turbine engine having an unducted fan
Inventor: Emmanuel Pierre Dimitri Patsouris
IPC: F04D29/36
Filed: 2016-05-05
Abstract: A device for controlling the pitch of fan blades in a turbine engine 2 (fig 1) having an unducted or open blade fan. The device comprising at least one set of adjustable pitch fan or propeller blades 26 each fan blade being coupled, for pitch adjustment purposes, to a radial control shaft 48 constrained to rotate with the set of fan blades and suitable for pivoting about a radial pitch axis Z-Z of said fan blade. The device comprises a stationary actuator 34 centred on a longitudinal axis X-X of the turbine engine and driving an outer ring 44 of a load transfer bearing 40 in translation, said outer ring of the load transfer bearing being coupled directly to a lever arm 50 of each control shaft via a respective ball joint connection 52 in order to adjust its pivoting. The ball joint may be sliding and co-operate with a radial finger 54. The control shaft may comprise a lever arm 50 (fig 5) with a sliding ball joint 52 (fig 5) that co-operates with a finger 54 (fig 5) extending from the outer ring 44 (fig 5).
Patent GB-2551345-A (GB)
Title: Agricultural sprayer
Inventor: ANDREW KNEEN
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 2016-06-13
Abstract: An agricultural sprayer having a boom with a plurality of nozzle locations spaced along the boom with a spray liquid being supplied to each location via a spray line 1. Each location is provided with at least two nozzles 2 connected to the spray line 1, each nozzle 2 having independently operable valves 3 to open and close the supply of liquid. A controller 5 is connected to each valve and programmable to open and close the valves 3. The valves 3 may be pneumatic valves, a supply of air to which is controlled by an electrically operable air valve in response to signals from the controller 5. The nozzles 2 at each location may be of different sizes, may produce different types of spray and may further be angled to direct the spray in different directions. In some embodiments there may be three or four nozzles at each location.
Patent GB-2545966-A (GB)
Title: Prefetch insensitive transactional memory
Inventor: MICHAEL KARL GSCHWIND
IPC: G06F12/0862
Filed: 2016-11-07
Abstract: A method comprises a local processor receiving a prefetch request from a remote processor; the processor(s) determine whether the prefetch request conflicts with a transaction of the local processor; a processor responds to at least one of i) a determination that the local processor has no transaction, and ii) a determination that the prefetch request does not conflict with a transaction, by providing a requested prefetch data by providing a requested prefetch data; in the event that the prefetch request conflicts with a transaction, a processor responds by suppressing a processing of the prefetch request. Suppressing preferably includes an abort of the prefetch request, or queuing of the prefetch request in a queue. The remote processor is preferably notified of the abort or queuing of the prefetch operation. The queued prefetch operations are preferably executed if the memory address associated with the prefetch request does not have a conflict with a transaction; and notifying the remote processor that the prefetch request has been executed. The prefetch requests are preferably one of a read prefetch request and a write prefetch request.
Patent GB-2545119-A (GB)
Title: An air conditioning filter cleaner and filter cleaning system
Inventor: ROBERT ANTHONY PAYNE
IPC: B01D46/10
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: An air conditioning filter cleaner 1 for use with an air conditioning system of multiple units. The filter cleaner comprises a brush 2 configured to clean dust from an air filter 3. The brush 2 is in moving contact with the air filter 3 and driven by a motor. A conduit 5 is connected between the brush 2 and a vacuum source 6 that provides a suction force through the conduit 5 to the brush 2. The conduit 5 is remotely opened and closed by way of a solenoid or remotely controlled valve. A system controller oversees a plurality of filter cleaners 1 each connected to a network of ducts 5, each filter cleaner 1 has an associated valve which opens a duct to which the filter cleaner 1 is connected; and a control system which selectively actuates the filter cleaner 1 and actuates the associated valve so that dust from the filter is removed to a remote dust collector. Optionally a HEPA filter is provided at a remote collection location.
Patent GB-2553631-A (GB)
Title: Data Processing of images of a crop
Inventor: JI ZHOU
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2017-06-19
Abstract: A method of processing images of a crop, particularly a cereal crop, is described. The method comprises retrieving a series of images of a crop captured over a period of time, selecting from the series of images one to serve as a reference and identifying in said image a reference system against which other images can be compared, the reference system including an extent of a crop plot and/or one or more reference points, such as height markers which may be a ranging pole. For each of at least one other image in the series of images, calibrating the image using the reference system, and determining a height of a canopy of the crop in the image, a main orientation of the crop and/or a value indicative of vegetative greenness. A quality measure may be made of the images in the sequence, possibly involving brightness, size of image file, sharpness or the proportion of dark areas in the image, to determine if an image is to be included in the images to be processed. The image capture device may be a camera and the images may be transferred to a processing unit via a wireless network with only images meeting the quality requirement being transferred.
Patent GB-2565110-A (GB)
Title: Improved apparatus and method for attaching sheet material to a structural member
Inventor: MICHAEL ALAN ATTWOOD
IPC: E04F13/072
Filed: 2017-08-02
Abstract: A clip 301 for attaching sheet material, such as fire resistant boards, to a structural member, such as a girder, comprises at least one mounting portion 303. A fixing assembly 305 for attaching the clip to the structural member comprises an outer engagement portion 306, 307 and an inner engagement portion 308. The outer engagement portion comprises at least a first engagement member configured to lie flush against a surface of the structural member. The engagement member may slidably engage with the structural member, and may comprise an elongate arm. The engagement portions may be resilient to grip the structural member, and a pair or engagement portions may engage the same surface of the structural member. The mounting portion may comprise a planar surface having holes or indents 310 for fixings such as screws. A method of making a clip includes the step of creating one or more slits to distinguish two or more engagement portions.
Patent GB-2566938-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for distributing, monitoring and managing inventory
Inventor: Richard Michael Condon
IPC: G16H20/13
Filed: 2017-09-20
Abstract: A method and system for distributing and monitoring pharmaceutical product inventory involves scanning an RFID tagged pharmaceutical product at a distribution centre 3 and rescanning it at a patient point of care 4, 5, 6 and updating the status of a global inventory database. Also disclosed is a method of recalling inventory involving checking stock at a storage unit to determine if it contains a product to be recalled and issuing an alert or preventing access to stock to unauthorised persons. Stock may be stored at the patient point of care in a lockable cabinet 20 which has an alert system for raising an alert if the door sensor indicates that the door has been opened for longer than a pre-determined time period, wherein the predetermined time period differs depending on the type of user associated with the identifier detected by the access system. Registering a pharmaceutical product involves scanning an RFID tag with the RFID reader; a user selects pharmaceutical product information data and the global inventory database is updated to reflect that the RFID tag is now associated with the user-selected selected pharmaceutical product information data.
Patent GB-2554208-A (GB)
Title: Material conveyance system in a combine harvester
Inventor: Morten Bilde
IPC: A01F12/44
Filed: 2016-04-07
Abstract: A combine harvester (10) is provided with a conveyance system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) for transporting crop material discharged by overhead grain separating apparatus to a grain cleaning shoe (42). The conveyance system comprises a series of oscillating pans which move the grain in a generally longitudinal direction. A return pan (138, 238, 338, 438, 538, 638, 738, 838) conveys the collected material forwardly to a front discharge edge from where the material falls onto a stratification pan (40) below. The stratification pan conveys the collected material rearwardly to a rear discharge edge from where the material falls into the grain cleaning shoe (42). At least one of the return pan and the stratification pan is non-rectangular and has a non-transverse discharge edge. A combine harvester (10) is provided with a conveyance system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) for transporting crop material discharged by overhead grain separating apparatus to a grain cleaning shoe (42). The conveyance system comprises a series of oscillating pans which move the grain in a generally longitudinal direction. A return pan (138, 238, 338, 438, 538, 638, 738, 838) conveys the collected material forwardly to a front discharge edge from where the material falls onto a stratification pan (40) below. The stratification pan conveys the collected material rearwardly to a rear discharge edge from where the material falls into the grain cleaning shoe (42). At least one of the return pan and the stratification pan is non-rectangular and has a non-transverse discharge edge.
Patent GB-2556243-A (GB)
Title: Improved three-wheeled scooter
Inventor: CHENG-NENG FAN
IPC: B62K21/00
Filed: 2016-08-12
Abstract: An improved three-wheeled scooter comprises a front tube (10), an erect tube (11), a handle (12), a front wheel (13), carriers (14), and rear wheels (16). The left and right carriers (14) are mounted and connected behind the front tube (10), and the left and right rear wheels (16) are separately mounted on two sides of the back end of the carriers (14). The front wheel (13) is arranged at the lower end of the erect tube (11), and a front wheel rotational shaft (131) is arranged behind a central line (Y) of the front tube. The handle (12) is arranged at the upper end of the erect tube (11). The front tube (10) is arranged at an angle of inclination of 55° to 70°. The lower end of the erect tube (11) is pivotally arranged behind the front tube (10), and leans upwards at an angle of 75° to 90°. In the three-wheeled scooter, left and right carrier rods (141) are shortened, the front wheel (13) and the two rear wheels (16) are arranged in the shape of an equilateral triangle, and the front wheel (13) can swing in the S shape at a larger angle, thereby improving the sliding speed of the three-wheeled scooter.
Patent GB-2554840-A (GB)
Title: Floating ecosystem
Inventor: GALEN YARROW FULFORD
IPC: A01G31/02
Filed: 2016-07-28
Abstract: A floating ecosystem for deployment in a body of water, the ecosystem comprising a number of elongate members which are arranged side-by-side and define one or more corresponding elongate planting lanes between them. These planting lanes allow for the insertion and support of plants at predetermined lateral separations. The elongate members are advantageously resilient and closely spaced so as to provide structural support to plants inserted in the planting lanes. The ecosystem may also comprise a material or component which is partially biodegradable and partially durable and/or non- biodegradable; the biodegradable portion initially provides natural planting media for improved plant establishment then makes way for root spread and plant growth as it decays