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Patent GB-2524711-A (GB)
Title: Building tools
Inventor: WALLACE GARY
IPC: E04G21/20
Filed: 2014-01-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to building tools, in particular the present invention relates to hawks of the type used to hold plaster for plastering or mortar for pointing or similar materials. Described is a hawk of the type used for carrying plaster or mortar. The hawk comprises a substantially planar rectilinear plate 11 with first and second faces 12, 13 and at least four edges. The hawk further comprises at least first and second walls 14m 15, 16, 17 associated with respective first and second plate edges, each of said first and second walls extending from the first face of the plate and being inclined with respect to the plane of the plate. At least one of said first and second walls 15 includes an operatively upper wall portion 22 which extends substantially perpendicularly with respect to the plane of the plate 11.
Patent GB-2522486-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for a multi-user multiple input multiple output (MU-MIMO) Network with single transceiver subscriber modules
Inventor: STRONG PETER
IPC: H04B7/10
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: In a multi-user multiple input multiple output (MU-MIMO) wireless network comprising an access point (2) and several subscriber modules (la, lb, lc). The subscriber modules are also known as user equipment (UE). A subscriber module (1a) configured with a single transceiver (4) and two mutually orthogonal antennas elements (6, 7) operates a polarization switch (3) to cause one of the two antenna elements to be connected with the single transceiver. The polarization switch is operated in response to receiving a command from the access point. A scheduler (9) in the access point is configured to send the command to cause the subscriber module to operate the polarization switch. The invention provides polarization and space division multiple access. Ina preferred embodiment the subscriber modules have fixed positions. The polarization scheduling may be updated periodically, and in response to change of data use.
Patent GB-2526587-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling access to a telecommunications network
Inventor: CHAMI YOUSSEF
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2014-05-28
Abstract: A method of controlling access to a telecommunications network is disclosed. The network includes user equipment (UEs) of a first network user type 130, such as commercial users, and UEs of a second network user type, for example, emergency services users. A network load is determined based on the demand for resources and a threshold value BF, preferably a barring factor, is calculated based on the load. The threshold value is sent to the UEs of the first type, preferably in a SIB2 block. Access to the network by UEs of the first type is controlled using the threshold value, for example, by drawing a random number RD at the UE and comparing it to the threshold. Access to the network by UEs of the second type is permitted. A modified threshold is generated if the network load changes. A method is also disclosed in which a request for network resources is received for UEs of the second type; on the basis of request, an amount of resources allowed to be used by UEs of the first type and/or a set of UEs of the first type allowed to access the network is determined; and a threshold is modified based on the determination.
Patent GB-2522505-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: BACKES ANDREW
IPC: C07C69/24
Filed: 2014-09-10
Abstract: A process for the production of carboxylic acid esters by reaction of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol, said process comprising feeding a liquid stream of carboxylic acid 1 to an upper section of a reaction zone 2 maintained under esterification conditions; feeding a stream of alcohol vapour 6 to a lower section of the reaction zone 5; allowing the carboxylic acid stream to pass in a counter-current to the alcohol stream to form a liquid product stream comprising ester product; withdrawing a refiner stream 8 from the top of the reaction zone comprising unreacted alcohol, water and ether by-product; passing the refiner stream to a refining zone 9 and treating said stream to reduce the water content thereof to form an ether-containing stream 13 having a water content lower than that of the upper stream removed from the reaction zone; and recycling the ether-containing stream to the reaction zone. The process may further include the adding of dry alcohol the refining zone. The reaction zone may comprise a single zone or two reaction zones, wherein the first reaction zone is located above the second. The alcohol is preferably ethanol. An apparatus for performing said process is also provided.
Patent GB-2538320-A (GB)
Title: Folding wing tip and rotating locking device
Inventor: CHETAN KORYA
IPC: B64C3/56
Filed: 2015-05-15
Abstract: The invention provides an aircraft wing (10, Fig 1), comprising a fixed wing (14, Fig 1) and a wing tip device (12, Fig 1) at the tip. The wing tip device is configurable between a locked flight configuration for use during flight and a ground configuration for use during ground-based operations. The wing further comprises a locking mechanism for locking the folding wing tip device in the locked flight configuration. A rotatable locking member 22 is associated with one of the folding wing tip device and the fixed wing, and a locking pin 32 is associated with the other. The rotatable locking member comprises a guide surface (30, Fig 2) to guide the locking pin to a locked configuration, in which the guide surface is shaped such that the locking pin is urged toward the rotation axis X of the rotatable locking member by a camming action of the guide surface on the locking pin, thereby preloading the locking mechanism.
Patent GB-2526029-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for plugging a well and use of explosive charges in plugging wells
Inventor: MYHRE MORTEN
IPC: E21B33/134
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: A method for plugging a well (1) is described, wherein the well (1), at least along a longitudinal section (L) to be plugged, is provided with one or more pipe bodies (3, 7) forming a radial boundary between the well (1) and a surrounding formation (9), and wherein the method comprises the following steps: (D) lowering a flow-through string (2) into the well (1) and, by means of the flowthrough string (2), supplying a fluidized plugging material (4) along the longitudinal section (L) in the well (1), and at least within the innermost of said one or more pipe bodies (3, 7) in the well (1), characterized in that the method, before step (D), also comprises the following steps: (A) lowering one or more explosive charges (21) into the well (1) and onto the longitudinal section (L) to be plugged, and detonating one or more of said explosive charges (21) so as to extend the diameter of one or more of said pipe bodies (3, 7) at one or more places along the longitudinal section (L) to be plugged. A system for plugging a well (1) and the use of explosive charges in is also context of plugging wells is also described.
Patent GB-2542394-A (GB)
Title: Accessibility Switch
Inventor: GEORGIOS PAPADAKIS
IPC: H03K17/965
Filed: 2015-09-18
Abstract: An accessibility switch 1 for use by people having a physical and/or learning disability or impairment comprises an activation element 10, a base 12 and a force sensor 16 monitoring a force between them and configured to detect a change in force to a sensitivity of 25 gram-force (approximately 0.245N), wherein when detecting a change of force greater than or equal to the sensitivity the switch is changed between a first and second state and provides sensory feedback with feedback unit 18. The force sensor may be sensitive to a change in force of 2.5 gram-force (approximately 0.0245N) or less. A controller 24 may detect a change in force by receiving data from the force sensor, which may be a load cell, a strain gauge load cell or a single point load cell. The switch may change between first and second states only when the force applied is either at least a minimum magnitude, or equal to or less than a maximum magnitude. The minimum and maximum magnitudes may be adjustable. The feedback unit may comprise a light 182 and/or speaker 184. The switch may comprise a rechargeable power supply and a wireless connector to connect the switch to a computer and/or at least one other switch.
Patent GB-2535295-A (GB)
Title: Shelving structure
Inventor: MANUEL NICOLAS BLANCO
IPC: A47B96/14
Filed: 2015-12-10
Abstract: A shelving structure formed by vertical struts (1) arranged in two parallel planes, located transversely in pairs in coinciding positions; a stringer (2) is located between each pair of vertical struts at the same height in coinciding pairs of struts. There is at least one shelf (3) between every two consecutive stringers located at the same height. Each shelf (3) has a planar grating of metal rods (5 and 6, Fig. 2) crossing one another in perpendicular directions, and at least two reinforcement plates (7, Fig. 2) under the grating perpendicular to the stringers (2), which support and are attached by one of their edges to the rods of the grating. The plates (7, Fig. 2) have anchoring pins (8, Fig. 4) at their ends and the stringers (2) have vertical grooves (10, Fig. 4) facing the reinforcement plates (7, Fig. 2), sized for receiving the anchoring pins (8, Fig. 4). The parts are easy to manufacture and are readily put together to form the shelf unit. An advantage of the grid structure is that it is easy to see, for below, what is stored on them; but at the same time the load bearing capacity is large.
Patent GB-2533054-A (GB)
Title: Estimation and calibration of downhole buckling conditions
Inventor: ROBELLO SAMUEL
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2013-09-17
Abstract: A method for estimating an axial force transfer efficiency of a drillstring in a borehole includes lifting the drillstring so that the drill bit is off the bottom of the borehole, measuring a hook load, slacking off a first reference amount of the hook load, determining a first weight on bit at the bottom of the drillstring and determining the axial force transfer efficiency based, at least in part, on the measured hook load, the first weight on bit, and the first reference amount of hook load.
Patent GB-2532630-A (GB)
Title: Network intrusion alarm method and system for nuclear power station
Inventor: YONGBIN SUN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2013-11-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a network intrusion alarm method for a nuclear power station, which comprises: detecting data information sent by an access object, the detection comprising misuse detection and protocol abnormality data detection; if the result of the data information detection is abnormal, generating instant pre-alarm information; matching the instant pre-alarm information with historical pre-alarm information in a database; and if the matching result of the instant pre-alarm information and the historical pre-alarm information does not conform to a pre-set matching value, sending intrusion alarm information. The network intrusion alarm method for a nuclear power station of the present invention effectively satisfies the requirements of a nuclear power station industry network for network security protection. In addition, further disclosed is a network intrusion alarm system for a nuclear power station.
Patent GB-2548920-A (GB)
Title: A concertinaed expandable component
Inventor: DAVID EDWARD JACKSON
IPC: A61M29/02
Filed: 2016-04-01
Abstract: A tissue expander 10, for use in medical, veterinary and dental surgery, comprises (i) a self-inflating core 12 (having a non-inflated state and an inflated state, for example formed from a hydrophilic self-inflating polymer) with a top surface 14, bottom surface 16 and a side surface 18 and having a circumference C and a longitudinal axis X and (ii) a coating (e.g. a flexible or stretchable material) which covers the said surfaces, surrounding the core. The coating comprises a top portion 22, a bottom portion 24 and a side portion 26, the side portion having a concertinaed structure of one or more axially spaced circumferentially extending interconnected rings (28, Fig 4), each ring both extending around the axis X and being spaced apart from each other along the axis X. In one embodiment a plurality of adjacent axially spaced circumferentially extended interconnected rings is provided, whereas in another embodiment the rings are formed from a single ring with a spiral form (see Fig 3).
Patent GB-2549144-A (GB)
Title: Door handle sanitizer
Inventor: ANGELO PAOLO MATRAXIA
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2016-04-09
Abstract: A mechanism for actuating a door handle sanitizer spray 2 comprising a spring loaded folded material 5a positioned to extend around the line of the open edge of the door 6 (see figure 2). The material protrudes from the door edge when the door is open (not shown). When the door is closed, the door press mechanism 5a is forced flat by the door frame which pushes the mechanism 5a sideways, guided by the restraint guide plate 4, and causes the spray head activator 5b to depress the spray head 10 which is housed and positioned in a housing 9. The depressed spray head 10 sprays a short stream of sanitizer onto the door handle 7. The spray actuating member 5a, 5b preferably comprises a single component and is in constant contact with the spray head.
Patent GB-2542878-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for controlling an air conditioner
Inventor: LANE WESTLUNG
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2015-09-29
Abstract: A method for controlling an air conditioner 2 comprises performing a power state determination procedure comprising the steps of sending a first control signal that is not an on-off control signal using infrared transmission means of a control device 1, measuring sounds with a microphone of the control device, determining with electronic control and evaluation means of the control device whether an audio acknowledgment signal of the air conditioner is measured with the microphone subsequent to sending the first control signal, judging whether or not the air conditioner is in an off state, sending an off control signal, verifying that the AC has been turned off by sending one or more control signals and determining whether audio acknowledgment signals are subsequently measured and sending another off control signal if an acknowledgment signal is measured subsequent to one of the control signals. The method may further comprise performing a set-point temperature calibration procedure. A smart phone 4 may be used to enter desired AC settings, which are then sent by the smart phone to the controller. Also disclosed is a control device for performing the method.
Patent GB-2538385-A (GB)
Title: Combination scanner and tracker device having a focusing mechanism
Inventor: KENNETH STEFFEY
IPC: G01S17/42
Filed: 2016-04-20
Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) coordinate measurement device combines tracker and scanner functionality. The tracker function is configured to send light to a retroreflector and determine distance to the retroreflector based on the reflected light. The tracker is also configured to track the retroreflector as it moves, and to determine 3D coordinates of the retroreflector. The scanner is configured to send a beam of light to a point on an object surface and to determine 3D coordinate of the point. In addition, the scanner is configured to adjustably focus the beam of light.
Patent GB-2550889-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable pitch propeller
Inventor: DAVID ALEXANDER DUNCAN
IPC: B64C11/30
Filed: 2016-05-27
Abstract: An adjustable pitch propeller comprises a drive shaft 2, hub (1 fig 1) and blades 3. Each blade includes a fixed pitch portion (4 fig 1) fixed relative to the hub and a pitch change flap 7 pivotable about a pitch change axis (14 fig 5) extending along a trailing edge (6 fig 1) of each blade. A pitch change mechanism on the hub adjusts the angle of the flap. The flap may be supported by a pivot pin 16, which may carry a pitch change arm (18 fig 5). The arm may be engaged with a control head 20 movable axially of the drive shaft. The control head may be movable by a compression spring 26 located in a chamber. The spring may act between the control head and an end wall 27 of the chamber. A screw thread adjuster may engage with the control head to vary the spring. The control head may be movable remotely by a rod (30 fig 10), cable or hydraulic fluid passing inside the drive shaft. An outer end of each blade may carry a tip plate (15 fig 3).
Patent GB-2552140-A (GB)
Title: Cap for thermal treatment of hair
Inventor: JASPRIT KAUR SAHNEY
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 2016-07-06
Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable cap 10 for applying thermal energy to human hair. The cap comprises a cap body formed from an outer covering 12, and an inner sheet that together define an internal cavity 30. A heating pack 20 contained within the internal cavity comprises a thermal transfer fluid sealed in a flexible envelope sized to substantially cover the crown of the user's head in use. The thermal transfer fluid may be a gel, and the flexible envelope may be disc with a diameter greater than or equal to 300mm. The cap body may comprise an elasticated rim, which may have an outer edge of the outer covering secured to it. The flexible envelope may comprise two layers of material joined at a peripheral region, and said join may be a heat seal. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the disclosed cap.
Patent GB-2545040-A (GB)
Title: Fuse retaining device
Inventor: DAVID BEECH
IPC: H01H85/22
Filed: 2016-07-07
Abstract: A multi-purpose device with a compartment suitable for retaining a fuse. The device preferably has a bottle opener and means for attaching the device to a screwdriver, the means being a hole or loop attachment. The device may also feature means for prying a fuse from its housing, the means being a narrow blade-like structure that may be removable or may be adjustable so that its angle with the handle part is adjustable up to 180 degrees. The device may also feature a torch or a means for detecting live wires and/or voltages.
Patent GB-2554418-A (GB)
Title: Lighting unit
Inventor: GARETH ENSTONE
IPC: B60Q1/30
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: A lighting unit 100 comprising: a plurality of light sources 102; a diffuser 104 having an inner surface 103 facing the plurality of light sources; and one or more optics 106, wherein: the one or more optics 106 are positioned relative to the plurality of light sources such that light emitted by each of the plurality of light sources passes through at least one of the one or more optics 106, thereby providing a modified light output; each of the one or more optics has a substantially elliptical cross section 108 in a plane 109 extending through at least one of the light sources and the diffuser 104; and the position of each of the one or more optics relative to the plurality of light sources and the diffuser is such that the modified light output illuminates substantially all of the inner surface of the diffuser 104.
Patent GB-2539842-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for plugging a pipe
Inventor: JEFF URBANSKI
IPC: F16L55/1645
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: A pipe lining assembly and a method for plugging a pipe line utilizing a pipe lining assembly are provided. The pipe lining assembly includes an inflatable bladder having a first end and a second end defining a cylindrical body, and a patch folded in a hat like shape disposed over the first end of the bladder. When the bladder is inflated inside a pipe line, the patch unfolds and plugs the pipe line i.e. stops fluid from flowing through the closed portion of the pipe line.
Patent GB-2547505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to remote sensing
Inventor: LESLIE CHARLES LAYCOCK
IPC: G02B27/00
Filed: 2016-12-05
Abstract: A system 20 for remotely sensing light from a monitored environment. The system comprising: one or more retro-reflective optical elements 1A; a light source 22; a detector 38,39; a wavefront sensor 64 and control unit 41; and a deformable mirror 67 and controller 26. The elements bear a photo-luminescent material whose emission varies in response to an environmental parameter. The light source illuminates an element and the detector determines the parameter according to the emitted response. The wavefront sensor determines the wavefront of the emission and the control unit instructs the mirror to deform such that illuminating light is output with a modified wavefront. The illuminating light may be pulsed. The mirror may be continuous, may be deformed according to the conjugate of the detected wavefront and may update in time with the light pulses. The photo-luminescent material may be exposed to the environment, and may comprise Quantum Dots, PtTFPP or lucigenin and measure temperature, pressure or salinity.
Patent GB-2543460-A (GB)
Title: Drilling component retention system and method
Inventor: RYAN THOMAS BOWLEY
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2015-07-15
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system for retention of drilling components of a drilling rig (10) that includes a first drilling component with a first retention feature (80,82,84,86), a second drilling component with a second retention feature (80,82,84,86), and a secondary retention device (45). The first drilling component is coupled to the second drilling component and the secondary retention device (45) engages with the first retention feature (80,82,84,86) of the first drilling component and with the second retention feature (80,82,84,86) of the second drilling component.
Patent GB-2549573-A (GB)
Title: A system and associated method for facilitating debt retrieval
Inventor: PETER PRIDEAUX
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2017-02-14
Abstract: A system and method for debt retrieval administration comprises; an information storage system which stores information regarding a payment obligation (a debt) and an associated entity (a debtor); and a monitoring system which monitors the information stored in the storage system for debts which satisfies a predetermined condition, wherein a communication concerning the debt is automatically sent to the debtor if the predetermined condition is satisfied. Authorised users (such as service providers or other creditors) might enter information regarding debts into the information storage system using user interfaces. The system might also inform the respective authorised users that the debt has satisfied the predetermined condition. The predetermined condition might be the end of a time period after the debt is due to be paid. This might be used in industries where there is an emphasis on providing care rather than commercial aspects, such as child care.
Patent GB-2562469-A (GB)
Title: Messaging system
Inventor: NIALL RAFFERTY
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2017-05-08
Abstract: A messaging system providing a virtual pager facility 114 is disclosed. The virtual pager facility allows messages sent to a virtual pager to be delivered to one or more users having subscribed to the virtual pager. The system includes a group communication facility whereby a message sent to a messaging group is delivered to a plurality of users associated with the group. A virtual pager is defined in the messaging system as a recipient of messages and is associated with a virtual pager identifier. A set of subscribed users are also associated with the virtual pager. The set of subscribed users may change over time. When a message addressed to the virtual pager is received, specifying the virtual pager identifier, a messaging group is created comprising a set of users selected based on the current set of subscribed users associated with the virtual pager, and a group identifier is assigned to the messaging group. The message is then sent to the created messaging group. The messaging system implements end-to-end encryption such that the messaging server 102 delivers messages without decryption.