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Patent GB-2545403-A (GB)
Title: Can end with venting feature
Inventor: THOMAS ALEXANDER GROVES
IPC: B65D17/32
Filed: 2015-12-09
Abstract: A metal end suitable for seaming onto a metal container body, the end including an outer curl 1, centre panel 4 within the curl, tab 9 with longitudinal axis A, rivet 8 securing tab to centre panel and a score 14. The score is present in the centre panel and has two spaced-apart ends defining a hinge 15 between, the hinge lying on one side of longitudinal axis A. Upon operation of the tab the score is fractured and part of the centre panel pivots about the hinge to provide an aperture in the panel. The score extends into a region (17, fig 5) of the centre panel that is behind a centre line B, running through the centre of the rivet and perpendicular to said longitudinal axis A, and on the other side of the longitudinal axis B from the hinge. The region is intended to allow venting, thereby increasing the flow rate by minimizing glugging. The metal end may be for a can.
Patent GB-2535098-A (GB)
Title: Triggerable compositions for two-stage, controlled release of proactive chemistry
Inventor: XUEDONG SONG
IPC: C11B9/00
Filed: 2014-10-14
Abstract: A triggerable composition for two-stage, controlled release of a functional active chemical includes a trigonelline ester of a functional active with at least one hydroxyl group configured to release the functional active through a hydrolysis reaction upon contact with an aqueous medium, and an encapsulation material for encapsulating the trigonelline ester including a functional active, the encapsulation material triggerable to release the trigonelline ester upon the occurrence of an environmental stimulus. In other aspects, a viscous liquid or an absorbent article includes a triggerable composition for two-stage, controlled release of a functional active chemical, the composition including a trigonelline ester of a functional active with at least one hydroxyl group configured to release the functional active through a hydrolysis reaction upon contact with an aqueous medium, and an encapsulation material for encapsulating the trigonelline ester including a functional active.
Patent GB-2542485-A (GB)
Title: Power unit for a hybrid electric vehicle
Inventor: PAUL AINSWORTH
IPC: F16H7/02
Filed: 2016-07-28
Abstract: A power unit for a hybrid electric vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine coupled to a gearbox 2, the gearbox having an output shaft 4 with an axis of rotation. A first rotary device 6 is mounted on a first side of the axis of rotation of the output shaft and a second rotary device 8 is mounted on a second side of the axis of rotation of the output shaft, opposite the first side. Both of the rotary devices has a respective rotor shaft disposed parallel to the output shaft of the gearbox and being mechanically coupled to the output shaft for transmitting torque between the respective rotor shaft and the output shaft. The rotary devices are arranged substantially symmetrically about a plane aligned with the axis of rotation of the output shaft of the gearbox. The rotary devices may be motor generators and may be coupled to the output shaft via a respective endless member such as belts 10, 12.
Patent GB-2557211-A (GB)
Title: Improved fixed rolling element bearing assembly
Inventor: IAN BREEZE
IPC: F16C35/067
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: The invention provides a fixed rolling element bearing assembly comprising: a housing 60; an inner race 32 for attaching to a rotating shaft 20; a cage 40a, 40b and rolling element assembly 42 positioned around the inner race; first and second positional locators for positioning the cage and rolling element assembly between inner edges thereof; a thrustwasher adjacent an enter edge of either of the first or second positional locator and fixably connected to the housing. The bearing assembly may comprise first and second bearing thrustwashers. The locators may comprise protrusions and may be spaced apart from each other to accommodate the cage and rolling element assembly. Additionally, first and second clamping rings may be provided for clamping the inner race to the rotating shaft.
Patent GB-2557656-A (GB)
Title: Immobilisation garment
Inventor: SIOBHAN MCCUTCHEON
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: A finger immobilisation garment, in the form of a glove, in which an elongate member 5 is attached to one end to a finger 1 of a glove at a point adjacent to a first phalanx, and is attached at an opposing end thereof to the glove at a point adjacent to a first bone of the same finger 3 (other than the first phalanx), such that the joint of the finger is prevented from bending. In this way, the elongate member 5 may immobilise the joint of the finger 3. The device is of particular use for the fingers of an elderly person, which may be immobilised while activities such as trimming/filing nails is carried out by a practitioner.
Patent GB-2548683-A (GB)
Title: Easily assembled stem and fork structure
Inventor: TERENCE GREGORY BLACK
IPC: B62K21/18
Filed: 2017-01-25
Abstract: An easily assembled stem and fork structure includes a head tube assembly 2, a stem assembly 1, and a fork assembly 3. A fork stem 37 of the fork assembly 3 has a fork stem through bore 34 with a resilient protruding structure 31,32,33 therein. The through bore 33 may be equipped with a sleeve 33, which may be welded in place. A block ring 35 mounted around the fork stem 37 blocks the resilient protruding structure. The stem has a stem through-hole 15. The stem 11 has an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of the fork stem 37. When assembling, the fork stem 37 is disposed in one end of the head tube 22. The stem 11 is disposed in the other end of the head tube 22 and mounted around the fork stem 37. Sliding the two together causes the block ring 35 to be displaced and the resilient protruding structure protrudes from the fork stem trhough bore 34 into the stem through holes 15 to be fixed. A spring 13 provides bearing preload. The assembly process is simplified allowing user assembly.
Patent GB-2562465-A (GB)
Title: Recording data from flow networks
Inventor: VIDAR GUNNERUD
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2017-05-04
Abstract: A method for recording data relating to the performance of an oil and gas flow network uses statistical data to represent raw data in a compact form. Categories are assigned to time intervals in the data. The method comprises: (1) gathering data covering a period of time, wherein the data relates to the status of one or more control point(s) within the flow network and to one or more flow parameter(s) of interest in one or more flow path(s) of the flow network; (2) identifying multiple time intervals in the data during which the control points and the flow parameter(s) can be designated as being in a category selected from multiple categories; (3) assigning a selected category of the multiple categories to each one of the multiple datasets that are framed by the multiple time intervals; and (4) extracting statistical data representative of some or all of the datasets identified in step (2) to thereby represent the original data from step (1) in a compact form including details of the category assigned to each time interval in step (3). The compact data is used in various production optimization schemed
Patent GB-2549013-A (GB)
Title: Shower hose adapter and method of treating shower water
Inventor: DANTE XAVIER PEAGLER
IPC: E03C1/046
Filed: 2012-11-12
Abstract: A shower hose adapter (10 figure 1) comprises a two-part housing (12 figure 1) having an inlet (16 figure 1) and an outlet (18 figure 1) defining a flow-guide chamber (26 figure 5) in liquid communication with the inlet and the outlet. A water-treating caseless soluble flow guide 14 is provided in the flow-guide chamber and the flow guide has a flow aperture 66. An alignment element 70 is also included for aligning the flow aperture 66 of the caseless soluble flow guide 14 with at least one of the inlet 16 and the outlet 18. The alignment element 70 in this case defines at least part of one or more flow channels 78 at an exterior of the caseless soluble flow guide 14. First and second filter elements 38, 40 are included at the inlet and the outlet respectively, and first and second connectors (46, 48) are in liquid communication with the inlet 16 and the outlet 18. At least one of the first and second connectors (46, 48 figure 1) enables connection of the two-part housing to one end of a shower hose. A seating surface 82 is also provided in the flow-guide chamber and seats the caseless soluble flow guide. The seating surface includes a fall from the outer flow channel 78 to the outlet. A method of treating shower water using such a shower hose adapter is also provided.
Patent GB-2567184-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering system
Inventor: ALEKSEJS IRINICS
IPC: B62D1/16
Filed: 2017-10-05
Abstract: A vehicle steering system 1 includes an input shaft 8 coupled to a steering wheel 2, a steering shaft 9 coupled to a steering box 3 and a decoupling assembly 7 between input shaft 8 and steering shaft 9. Decoupling assembly 7 includes a coupling member moveable using an actuator, which may be a hydraulic or pneumatic actuator or a linear actuator with an electric motor, between a coupled position in which input shaft 8 is rotationally coupled to steering shaft 9 and a decoupled position in which input shaft 8 is rotationally decoupled from steering shaft 9. The coupling may comprise a spline coupling. The system is particularly suitable for road vehicles such as cars, vans, trucks and buses, and may be used with autonomous vehicles.
Patent GB-2567456-A (GB)
Title: Antidegradant blend
Inventor: Warren J Ebenezer
IPC: C08L23/00
Filed: 2017-10-12
Abstract: An antidegradant blend comprises a metal carboxylate, an inorganic phosphite, and a phenolic antioxidant. Typically, the metal carboxylate is a metal stearate, lactate or benzoate and is present in an amount of 1-50 wt.%. The inorganic phosphite may be an alkali metal hypophosphite or an alkaline earth metal hypophosphite, such as sodium hypophosphite and may be present in an amount of 1-50 wt.%. The phenolic antioxidant is preferably a partially or fully hindered phenolic antioxidant, such as tetrakismethylene (3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate) methane, which may be present in an amount of 1-50 wt.%. The blend may further comprise an organic phosphite. Use of the antidegradant blend to stabilise a polymer, particularly a polyolefin, is disclosed. A polymeric composition comprising a polymer and the antidegradant blend is also claimed, wherein the antidegradant blend may be present in an amount of 0.01-5 wt.%. The polymer may be a polyolefin, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polybutylene.
Patent GB-2554298-A (GB)
Title: Mud pulse detection using distributed acoustic sensing
Inventor: ANDREAS R ELLMAUTHALER
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2015-08-14
Abstract: An example system for detecting mud pulses may include a distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) data collection system coupled to a downhole drilling system, and an information handling system communicably coupled to the DAS data collection system. The information handling system may include a processor and memory coupled to the processor. The memory may contain a set of instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive quadrature DAS data signals from the DAS data collection system, determine a first template signal associated with mud pulses, transform the determined first template signal into analytic representation form, perform a matched filter operation using the quadrature DAS data signals and the transformed first template signal, and analyze an output signal of the matched filter operation to detect mud pulses in the downhole drilling system.
Patent GB-2569308-A (GB)
Title: Leather Embroidery
Inventor: STEPHANIE RANDELL
IPC: D05C17/00
Filed: 2017-12-12
Abstract: A method for shaping a two dimensional piece of embroidered leather into a non-planar three dimensional form comprises, forming an embroidered design in the leather by passing a filament through a multiplicity of pre-perforated holes through the leather; and shaping the embroidered two dimensional leather to have a non-planar three dimensional form. The shaping process comprises stretching or bending the embroidered leather in one or more dimensions, preferably around a three-dimensional object. Lines of the array of perforations may follow the contours or edges of the object. The object may be the waterfall portion of an automobile seat or seat piping, and the piping may be prevented from unravelling by using an end cap. By passing the thread through a pre-perforated hole forces used to shape the leather are distributed more evenly. The embroidery is preferably done by hand.
Patent GB-2560403-A (GB)
Title: Agent and method for the temporary deformation of keratinous fibers
Inventor: Julia Bibiane Lange
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2017-12-18
Abstract: A cosmetic preparation for the temporary deformation of keratinous fibres comprising [a] at least one copolymer which comprises [a1] quaternated N-vinylimidazoles, such as 3-methyl-1-vinylimidazolium methyl sulfate, [a2] quaternated N-vinyllactams, the copolymer [a] preferably has the INCI designation Polyquaternium-68, e.g. Luviquat (RTM) Supreme, and [b] at least one crosslinked copolymer having structural units (B-I) and (B-II), Wherein R1 is hydrogen or methyl group, R3 is (C8-C30)-alkyl group, M+ is a physiologically tolerated cation and X is an integer 5-35. The crosslinked polymer [b] is preferably Balance (RTM) RCF. Also disclosed is use and method for the temporary shaping of keratinous fibres comprising applying the cosmetic composition.
Patent GB-2556718-A (GB)
Title: A protective stretch coating having controlled moisture permeability and color
Inventor: CHARLES A HOWLAND
IPC: D06N3/14
Filed: 2016-06-10
Abstract: A coated textile system comprising a fibrous substrate coated by an elastomer mixed with inorganic particles provides good drape and bending with very high cut resistance. The substrate can include conventional and/or high performance fibers. The elastomer includes particles of at least two sizes, and in embodiments three or more sizes, which fill in gaps between the largest particles and prevent a blade from pushing the particles aside and passing between them. The coating can be applied directly to the substrate, or pre-formed and adhered thereto. Particles can be pigmented, to impart a color to the textile. Pin holes formed by the particles and/or by mechanical manipulation can increase MVT. An elastomeric cover layer can enhance grip and/or reduce MVT. A plurality of layers of coated textile can be combined, in embodiments attached only about their perimeters, to provide even higher levels of cut resistance without sacrifice of bendability.
Patent GB-2555757-A (GB)
Title: Golf putter head with vibration reduction core system
Inventor: PETER JAMES DOYLE
IPC: A63B60/54
Filed: 2018-01-05
Abstract: A golf putter head comprises a main body with a top surface 1, striking face 2 and a bottom sole. Four vertical cores (3, 4, 5 & 6, fig 1a) are located directly behind the striking face, each containing a high viscosity semi solid oil 7, or synthetic substance with a high melting point. The cores are tapped from the bottom of the putter sole, and sealed with non-removable screws (fig 2b). Two smaller holes 8 on the top surface of the putter head indicate the position of the cores, and act as locators to help to position the ball.
Patent GB-2570004-A (GB)
Title: Sensor apparatus
Inventor: MARK WILLIS
IPC: G01P1/02
Filed: 2018-01-09
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sensor module (2,fig 1) including a housing (3) and a sensor (4). The housing (3) has a first abutment surface (6, fig 3) for abutting a mounting surface (13, 21, fig 9). A first housing axis (Z1) extends perpendicular to said first abutment surface (6). The sensor (4) has at least a first sensing axis (SZ). The sensor (4) is disposed in said housing (3) such that the first sensing axis (SZ) is inclined at an acute angle (a3) to the first housing axis (Z1). The present disclosure also relates to a sensor assembly (1) including a sensor module (2) and an inclined mount (20). The sensor module (2) and the sensor assembly (1) have particular application in a vehicle (V), such as a motor vehicle. The present disclosure also relates to a method of installing a sensor module (2) and/or a sensor assembly (2).
Patent GB-2571261-A (GB)
Title: Side curtain assembly and side curtain shaper
Inventor: NICHOLAS J P WIRTH
IPC: B65D90/02
Filed: 2018-02-15
Abstract: A side curtain assembly 200 comprises: a curtain fixing (214, figure 3) for a side curtain 210 of a container; a container end face structure 220, which comprises a lateral edge 222 over which the side curtain 210 extends between the curtain fixing 214 and the side of the container 200a; and a curtain shaper 240 disposed between the curtain fixing 214 and the lateral edge 222. In order to streamline the container, which may be for a lorry, truck or semi, the shaper 240 reduces a change in direction of the side curtain 210 at the lateral edge 222. The shaper 240 may protrude longitudinally and/or laterally from the edge 222 and it may cause the curtain 210 to leave the curtain fixing 214 in a direction away from the end face 220, which is preferably a front face. The shaper 240 may comprise a plurality of curtain contacting portions (346, figure 3) and these may comprise tubes (546, figure 5) or rollers (646, figure 6). The shaper 240 may extend over the height of the container or there may be more than one shaper disposed in a vertical direction. A method of retrofitting a curtain shaper 240 is provided.
Patent GB-2571118-A (GB)
Title: Eye wear-attachable safety communication apparatus, safety insurance method and a system
Inventor: MARVIN JOHNSON
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2018-02-18
Abstract: Apparatus 4 for monitoring a work environment, comprises at least one sensor for sensing working environment parameters, a microcontroller, and a rechargeable battery. The apparatus is configured to perform at least one of: monitoring working environment physical conditions, monitoring a user’s physiological vital signs, detecting hazards breaching a safe working threshold, notifying users about the hazardous event, or notifying a user’s supervisor about the hazardous scenario and user behaviour to take action or ignore local alert based on an internal algorithm. The apparatus further comprises a glasses frame docking system 5, 6having means for quick and secure attachment/detachment of the apparatus to a frame arm 2 of a safety glasses. The docking system may include an elastic lug or loop for insertion of the frame arm and retention based on friction force, a locking cavity and corresponding protrusion, a male-female joint, or a magnetic assembly. In a second aspect an external auxiliary signage device is arranged to communicate with an apparatus for monitoring a work environment and is wirelessly paired with the apparatus.
Patent GB-2562932-A (GB)
Title: Retractable syringe
Inventor: ALLAN WALSH
IPC: A61M5/50
Filed: 2016-11-18
Abstract: An auto-retractable syringe having a barrel and a plunger wherein engagement of said plunger with an otherwise immobilised needle hub allows a biasing member to push the needle hub into a cavity in the plunger.
Patent GB-2569841-A (GB)
Title: Emission control system
Inventor: HENRIK BOMAN
IPC: F27D17/00
Filed: 2018-10-03
Abstract: A process for the production of formaldehyde comprises: feeding a feed stream 75 comprising methanol to a reactor 59; converting the methanol to formaldehyde in the reactor using a mixed oxide catalyst to produce a process stream 74 comprising formaldehyde; separating formaldehyde from the process stream to create a product stream 71 comprising formaldehyde and a waste gas stream 76; feeding at least part of the waste gas stream to a steam condenser 79 to raise the temperature of the at least part of the waste gas stream to create a heated waste gas stream; and feeding the heated waste gas stream to a catalytic combustion bed 65 to catalytically combust components of the heated waste gas stream to create a combusted waste gas stream 77. An emission control system comprising a catalyst bed comprising a catalyst for the catalytic combustion of the components of the process waste gas stream; and a steam condenser having a tube side in fluid communication with a process waste gas stream inlet and the catalyst bed, and a shell side in fluid communication with a steam inlet and a condensate outlet, such that, in operation, a process waste gas stream entering the process waste gas stream inlet is heated in the steam condenser before passing to the catalyst bed is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2566410-A (GB)
Title: Cooled optical apparatus, systems, and methods
Inventor: DANIEL JOSHUA STARK
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2016-08-26
Abstract: In some embodiments, a method and apparatus, as well as an article, may operate to determine properties based on detected optical signals. An optical detection apparatus can include an optical detector for detecting light received through a fiber optic cable; a housing for enclosing the optical detector; a light source; and a cooling mechanism having the housing mounted thereto. The cooling mechanism can maintain the temperature of a light-sensitive region of the optical detector within a temperature range below 210 degrees Kelvin. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
Patent GB-2581170-A (GB)
Title: Smart container
Inventor: Rachel Roberts Gimson
IPC: H04W4/14
Filed: 2019-02-06
Abstract: A method of alerting a user to an incoming communication on a mobile communication device. The method includes setting the mobile communications device to a state in which alerts about incoming messages are not provided to user of the device, receiving a message at the device, determining if the message is high priority and then generating an alert to the presence of the message with high priority. The step of setting the mobile device to the state may include placing the device into a smart container 2 which may contain a sensor for detecting the presence of the device. The sensor may be a weight sensor. Apparatus suitable for performing the method are also provided. Other aspects include monitoring selected content on a device, managing multiple devices and managing containment of contents of a smart container. The invention seeks to more effectively manage the time spent using mobile communications devices.
Patent GB-2584486-A (GB)
Title: An artificial surface and a method for making an artificial surface
Inventor: ROSS RILEY
IPC: E01C13/08
Filed: 2019-06-07
Abstract: The artificial surface comprises PVC components 1 and fibre components 2. The surface is for use, in particular, as an artificial riding surface for equestrian use. The PVC components may be derived from a PVC banner or a PVC sign. The fibre and PVC components may comprise a plurality of shredded pieces, said pieces may be sized to fit through a screen with openings of from 20mm to 50mm. Optionally, the PVC and fibre components are sized to fit through a screen with openings of 30mm. the PVC components may comprise of foam PVC fibres, they may further comprise closed-cell PVC foamboard components. The PVC and fibre components may be combined with sand and/or soil and/or leaves and/or aggregates. Optionally the surface may comprise of PVC components, Fibre components and unavoidable impurities. Also disclosed is a method of making the said artificial surface.