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Patent GB-2531828-A (GB)
Title: An energy resource network
Inventor: HENRI WINAND
IPC: G06Q50/06
Filed: 2015-03-24
Abstract: An energy resource network comprises a plurality of energy resources (102, 104) each capable of delivering a quantum of energy and a plurality of energy-consuming  devices (106, 108) each capable of accepting a quantum of energy. Each energy resource (102, 104) is associated with an energy-resource-processor (110, 112), which is configured to issue one or more offer messages in respect of a quantum of energy available for supply from the energy resource (102, 104). Each energy-consuming-device (106, 108) is associated with an energy-consuming-processor (114, 116) that is configured to receive one or more offer messages in respect of a transaction for receiving a quantum of energy from one of the energy resources (102, 104). The energy-resource processor (110, 112) and/or the energy-consuming-processor (114, 116) are configured to issue a cryptographically-secured transaction record of the transaction for inclusion within a publicly-available distributed ledger.
Patent GB-2539202-A (GB)
Title: Rotary actuator
Inventor: GRAHAM WHITELEY
IPC: H02K49/10
Filed: 2015-06-08
Abstract: The actuator comprises a concentric arrangement of a stator 223 comprising electromagnetic sectors for generating phased electromagnetic fields around the stator, a first cylindrical rotor element 217 comprising permanent magnetic elements magnetised radially, a second cylindrical rotor element 209 having alternating sectors of high and low magnetic permeability, and a third cylindrical element 201 comprising permanent magnetic elements magnetised radially and arranged to be non-rotatable with respect to the two rotary elements. An alternating helical magnet array with separate threads 205.207,219,221 repeats around the inner surface of element 201 and the outer surface of element 217, the helices of element 201 being oppositely inclined to those of element 217. On the internal surface of element 217 the threads are magnetically arranged to form an axial pattern of magnetic stripes 305,307 (Fig 3a,b not shown). Phased magnetisation of the stator causes the first cylindrical element 217 to rotate around the central axis, thereby causing the second cylindrical element 209 to exert a rotational force around the central axis in the manner of magnetic gearing. Applications of the actuator include prosthetic limbs and orthoses, and for service and remotely operated robots. If the rotor 209 is driven the arrangement forms a generator.
Patent GB-2523702-A (GB)
Title: Overload control for session setups
Inventor: JENKINS IAN WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: A centralised server system (12, 18) is arranged to monitor overload restriction requirements of session control nodes (21A-D) within a globally scalable VoIP and Multimedia network (20) in order to handle session set-up requests. An overload status module (38) in the server system receives overload status messages (22) from the session control nodes and based on these messages and the demand on each session control node determined from session set-up requests, the server system (12, 18) selects which session control nodes (21A-D) as well as which of their associated interconnects to other networks to include in a session setup response (6) to a session setup request (5) from a source session control node (21A-D).
Patent GB-2539953-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic cleansing device
Inventor: KEVIN PHIPSON
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2015-07-03
Abstract: A magnetic pipe cleansing device 2 is described, which comprises a housing 4 with inlet 6 and outlet 8 ports, and a magnetic element 16 for removing magnetic contaminants from fluid flowing between the ports 6,8. The primary flow pathway so defined through the device provides for reduced flow resistance, and therefore lower pressure drop across the device and thus reduced power consumption from an associated fluid pump. The magnetic element 16 may be at least one permanent magnet mounted on rod. An area 22 can also be provided where debris is collected and thus acts as a sump for the collection of debris. The device 2 may also be retro-fitted, within a central heating boiler housing.
Patent GB-2530906-A (GB)
Title: A fan assembly
Inventor: HODGSON CHRISTOPHER STEVEN
IPC: F24F13/32
Filed: 2013-07-09
Abstract: A stand 12 for a fan assembly 10, the stand comprising a base 22 with a user interface and a body 20 mounted on the base, where the body comprises at least one air inlet 14, an impeller, a motor for driving the impeller to draw air through the at least one air inlet, and an air outlet; a first motorized drive mechanism for oscillating the body relative to the base about a first axis; and a second motorized drive mechanism for moving the body relative to the base about a second axis, different from the first axis, and between an untilted position and a tilted position. Preferably the drive mechanisms comprise a common element for transmitting to the body a first torque to move it about the first axis and a second torque that moves the body around the second axis. A fan assembly is also claimed.
Patent GB-2528823-A (GB)
Title: Seal assembly
Inventor: ATKINS NICHOLAS
IPC: E21B33/126
Filed: 2014-05-02
Abstract: A seal assembly for establishing a seal in an annulus between a mandrel and a bore wall comprises a mandrel, a radially expandable seal element mounted on the mandrel, and a setting arrangement mounted on the mandrel and being arranged to displace the seal element radially outwardly from a retracted configuration to an extended configuration. The expandable seal element defines a cup seal when in the extended configuration.
Patent GB-2547012-A (GB)
Title: Pump assembly suitable for use in aspirators
Inventor: GEORGE GALLAGHER
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2016-02-04
Abstract: A pump assembly 12 for use as part of a pumped aspirator 10, the pump assembly 12 comprising a vacuum pump 38 and a chamber 30, the chamber 30 comprising an inlet 26 connectable to an aspirator tube 14 and an outlet 34 connectable to the pump 38. The chamber 30 further comprises a hollow interior volume containing a porous or perforated element 32 separating the inlet 26 from the outlet 34; the porous or perforated element 32, when dry, permitting the passage of gas from the inlet 26 to the outlet 34, but when wetted by a liquid, inhibiting the passage of fluids from the inlet 26 to the outlet 34. The pump 38 is further preferably driven by a motor 40 connected to a power supply 44 via a switch gear of a control circuit 42, and wherein the switch gear is adapted to switch off the motor 38 when the air pressure downstream of the outlet 34 drops below a threshold value; indicative of the porous or perforated element 32 inhibiting the passage of fluids from the inlet 25 to the outlet 34.
Patent GB-2547448-A (GB)
Title: Converter apparatus
Inventor: ROBERT WHITEHOUSE
IPC: H02M3/07
Filed: 2016-02-18
Abstract: A converter, particularly a DC-DC converter 200, comprises first 210a1, 210a2 and second 210b1, 210b2 pairs of energy storage devices (e.g. capacitors, batteries) and a plurality of switches 206. The converter has first and second commutation states. In the first state the first storage device of the second pair 210b1 is connected in series to a first terminal 202 and in parallel to the second storage device of the second pair 210b2; the first storage device of the first pair 210a1 is connected in parallel to the first terminal; and a second terminal 204 is connected to ground via the second storage device of the first pair 210a2 in series with the first terminal. In the second commutation state the first storage device of the first pair is connected in series to the first terminal, and in parallel to the second storage device of the first pair; the first storage device of the second pair is connected in parallel to the first terminals; and the second terminal is connected to ground via the second storage device of the second pair in series with the first terminal. A number of converters could form units of a multistage converter.
Patent GB-2551104-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcement fabric
Inventor: THOMAS JAMES
IPC: D04H3/04
Filed: 2016-04-12
Abstract: A reinforcement material which comprises layers of fibrous reinforcement material each layer comprising multiple fibre tows extending parallel to one another. The reinforcement material further comprises stitching which contrasts with the fibre tows. The stitching may be used to show distortions in a reinforcement material. The stitching may include a stitch yarn comprising a colour which contrasts with the fibre tows. The resin matrix may be transparent. A method of manufacturing a composite part is also provided, comprising the steps of providing one or more layers of a material in a mould to form a moulding assembly; applying a vacuum envelope to the moulding assembly; infusing the assembly with a flowable resin matrix; curing the resin matrix by increasing the temperature of the assembly; and removing the cured moulding assembly from the mould. The vacuum envelope may be transparent so that the stitching can be viewed and any distortions in the reinforcement material can be spotted and remedied. As non-crimp reinforcement fabrics contain a large number of fibre plies, it is important that these fabrics are laid up correctly in the mould and that they are not distorted in any way during subsequent moulding process steps which include lay-up, compression, evacuation, resin infusion and curing because distortions in the fibre orientation of the final cured composite part affect the mechanical performance of the part. Also distortions are aesthetically not please and give rise to undulations, dents and other imperfections such as pin holes and poor surface quality.
Patent GB-2535107-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for providing shopping recommendations
Inventor: Anirvan Karmakar
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2014-12-04
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing shopping recommendations. Amounts and timing of user purchases are recorded and analyzed to determine consumption rates for various products. A list of recommended products is generated for a user including previous purchases. Expected runout dates for products may be determined based on previous purchases and consumption rates. The list of recommended products may be prioritized based on expected runout dates. A listing of products may be presented with one or both of validation and alternative indicators associated with items of the list. A validation indicator indicates that the product satisfies a criteria and an alternative indicator indicates that an alternative product satisfies the criteria better than the product.
Patent GB-2537274-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle electrical system
Inventor: ROB ANTHONY RICHARDSON
IPC: B60W10/30
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: An electrical system 2 for a motor vehicle is provided. The electrical system comprises: one or more vehicle batteries 4 configured to provide electric power to one or more vehicle systems; a terminal 12 configured to allow third party or accessory loads 32 and/or third party or auxiliary batteries 34 to be electrically coupled to the electrical system at the terminal; a relay 16 configured to selectively couple the terminal to the vehicle batteries; a controller configured to control the operation of the relay and detect an engine off event. A method of controlling the operation of an electrical system for a motor vehicle is also provided. The operation of the relay may depend on the voltage or the configuration of the third party batteries/loads. The controller may also be configured to detect an engine ignition event. The system is used for the electrical conversion of commercial vehicles to include third party electrical equipment for an alternative application.
Patent GB-2537327-A (GB)
Title: Airport hangar door
Inventor: CARL S PETRAT
IPC: E06B3/50
Filed: 2015-01-23
Abstract: A door assembly for providing access to an enclosed space such as an airplane hangar. The door assembly includes a door panel configured to open and close an opening is provided. The door assembly includes an actuator configured to drive a rod upwardly. A first pin is fixedly mounted to the rod and rotatably mounted to the door. A link limits the upward advancement of a top portion of the door. The door is carried upward by the first pin, and rotated about the first pin as the link limits the upward advancement of the top portion of the doors.
Patent GB-2559099-A (GB)
Title: Modular system
Inventor: DEAN BULLEN
IPC: C12M1/33
Filed: 2016-08-30
Abstract: A digester module comprising a vessel for carrying out anaerobic digestion and a frame (figure 3) for storing and holding the vessel, characterised in that the vessel and frame are adapted to be connectable to other modules to achieve different processing capabilities. The vessel may be a 2 metre diameter HDPE tube such as is used in large scale sewage pipes, with an end cap 8 for connection to other modules comprising a weir 10 provided at the outlet (figure 4). A method of using the digester module and a system comprising a plurality of such digesters in a modular format is also described.
Patent GB-2546355-A (GB)
Title: GC-TOF MS With improved detection limit
Inventor: ANATOLY N VERENCHIKOV
IPC: G01N30/88
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: For improving sensitivity, dynamic range, and specificity of GC-MS analysis there are disclosed embodiments of novel apparatuses based on improved characteristics of semi-open source with electron impact ionization, providing much higher brightness compared to known open EI sources. In an implementation, the source becomes compatible with multi-reflecting TOF analyzers for higher resolution analysis for improving detection limit. With improved schemes of spatial and temporal refocusing there are proposed various tandem TOF-TOF spectrometers with PSD, CID, and SID fragmentation and using either singly reflecting TOF or MR-TOF analyzers.
Patent GB-2555143-A (GB)
Title: QoS management for multi-user EDCA transmission mode in wireless networks
Inventor: PATRICE NEZOU
IPC: H04W74/08
Filed: 2016-10-21
Abstract: A communications method in a communications network which comprises a plurality of nodes, at least one node comprising a plurality of traffic queues for serving data traffic at different priorities, each traffic queue being associated with a respective queue backoff value computed from respective queue contention parameters having legacy values in a legacy contention mode and used to contend for access to a communications channel in order to transmit data from the traffic queue. The method comprises, at the node, transmitting data in at least one traffic queue in a resource unit (RU) within a transmission opportunity (TxOP) and upon transmitting the data setting each transmitting traffic queue into a multiple user (MU) contention mode, during which the respective queue contention parameters are set to MU values different from the legacy values. A method at an access point in a communications network is also presented.
Patent GB-2556915-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, system and method for use in displacement boring for forming a pile
Inventor: CHRIS HIBBERT
IPC: E02D5/72
Filed: 2016-11-25
Abstract: A modular displacement bore tool-head 201 for use in displacement boring for forming a pile comprising a module 202 releasably attachable to another module of the tool-head and featuring a displacement body that defines a displacement profile and means 301a/301b for receiving or transmitting torque from or to another module. The displacement profile may be a helical flight 202 and the module may be connectable to a lead taper 204 and a drive coupling 203. An aperture may pass through the module to allow cement to flow through the module. The modular construction allows individual modules to be interchanged.
Patent GB-2546873-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for providing a barrier between battery modules
Inventor: STEPHEN NICHOLLS
IPC: H01M10/658
Filed: 2016-12-09
Abstract: The thermal barrier 35 between modules of a battery in a vehicle comprises a thermally insulating material 5 and an intumescent material 7 overlaying the thermally insulating material. The thermal barrier will slow or stop the progress of a thermal event in the battery, thereby increasing safety.
Patent GB-2551409-A (GB)
Title: Oral and dental care and cleaning agents comprising phosphate-containing and/or phosphonate-containing polyurethane polymers
Inventor: Kristin Miehlich
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2016-12-13
Abstract: An oral and dental care and cleaning agent comprising 1-20 wt% of an aqueous dispersion of at least one phosphate-containing and/or phosphonate-containing polyurethane polymer; and 0.5-40 wt% anionic surfactant(s). The phosphonate-containing and/or phosphate-containing polyurethane preferable comprises at least one polyurethane constituent of Formula (I) or isophorone isocynanate; at least one ionic polyether constituent of Formula (II); at least one non-ionic polyether constituent of Formula (III); and at least one phosphonate-containing and/or phosphate-containing consistent of Formulae (IVa), (IVb) and/or (IVc); Wherein R1-2 and R5­ each independently represent a linear or branched C1-4 alkyl; R3-4 each independently represent H or a linear or branched C1-4 alkyl; X is physiologically compatible cation, particulalry sodium; a, b, c, d, e and x denote integers as defined herein. Methods comprising and uses of the dental care agent are disclosed in relation to the cleaning of teeth, reduction in staining of teeth and/or reduction of biofilm development on dental surfaces, reduction of adhesion of bacteria to dental surfaces and/or extnsion of the antibacterial action of antibacterial substances.
Patent GB-2551438-A (GB)
Title: Driver detection steering wheel
Inventor: MICHAEL FREY
IPC: B62D1/04
Filed: 2017-05-09
Abstract: A steering wheel (102, Figure 1) has a plurality of capacitive sensors 200 embedded in it, for example in top and bottom or front and rear perimeters of the steering wheel, whose voltage levels can be changed by a driver. A detector measures time delays corresponding to sensors 200 and determines how many hands are on the steering wheel based on the time delays. In response to two hands being detected, access can be granted to an infotainment system (108, Figure 1). Access may also be granted or restricted based on a detected speed of the vehicle or the presence of a passenger; moreover certain functions might be allowed while in motion (such as navigation) while others may be disabled (such as input).
Patent GB-2547598-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems employing fiber optic sensors for electromagnetic cross-well telemetry
Inventor: GLENN A WILSON
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2014-12-31
Abstract: A system includes a drillstring with an electromagnetic (EM) transmitter in a first borehole. The system also includes at least one fiber optic sensor deployed in a second borehole. The system also includes a processor configured to demodulate a data stream emitted by the EM transmitter based on EM field measurements collected by the at least one fiber optic sensor.
Patent GB-2550499-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and components for turnout/crossover section for railway track
Inventor: ROY ANDERSON
IPC: E01B23/06
Filed: 2016-07-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a gauge spacing apparatus for positioning pot sleepers of a railway track where the existing railway track is provided with a pair of turnout rails which are separated from one another by a desired gauge distance. The gauge spacing apparatus comprises a first guide member which is aligned with and secured with respect to a portion of the existing rail, and a second guide member which is angled with respect to the first guide member at a turnout angle such that the second guide member can be aligned with a portion of a turnout ratio allow the turnout rail to be provided with supporting pol sleepers such that the desired gauge between the turnout rails is maintained, In addition to this A-Frame apparatus a rectangular gauge spacing apparatus a rectangular gauge spacing apparatus is also provided.  A Shear plate arrangement for providing supported engagement between a first section of rail having a support arrangement for non-intrusive crossover arrangement and a second section of rail is also provided A support framework for supporting by way of a railway track planer supporting member spanning over said existing rail is also provided
Patent GB-2551929-A (GB)
Title: Sample analysis tool employing a broadband angle-selective filter
Inventor: JAMES M PRICE
IPC: G01V8/10
Filed: 2015-08-12
Abstract: A sample analysis tool includes a sample chamber to hold a sample. The tool also includes a broadband angle-selective filter arranged along an optical path with the sample chamber. The tool also includes an electromagnetic radiation (ER) transducer that outputs a signal in response to electromagnetic radiation that passes through the broadband angle - selective filter. The tool also includes a storage device that stores data corresponding to the signal output from the ER transducer, wherein the data indicates a property of the sample.
Patent GB-2553935-A (GB)
Title: Lighting systems including lens modules for selectable light distribution
Inventor: Raghuram L V Petluri
IPC: F21V13/00
Filed: 2016-03-02
Abstract: Lighting system including: lighting module having semiconductor light-emitting device; first lens module; and second lens module. First lens module may include: converging lens; or diverging lens having light output surface including raised region shaped as sliced torus; or diverging lens having light output surface including contoured lens screen having lenticular or microprismatic features. Converging lens may have total internal reflection side surface with frusto-conical shape. Second lens module may include diverging lens having light output surface spaced apart from light input surface that may include lens screen having lenticular or microprismatic features. Lighting system may include additional lighting modules and may include further lens modules that may be detachable and interchangeable.
Patent GB-2553251-A (GB)
Title: An air conditioning filter cleaner and filter cleaning system
Inventor: ROBERT ANTHONY PAYNE
IPC: F24F13/28
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: An air conditioning filter cleaner 1 comprises a brush 2 housed in a vacuum body 8 to clean dust from an air filter 3 when the brush is in moving contact with the air filter. A drive 4 connects the brush and vacuum body to move them across the filter. A conduit 5 connected between the brush and a vacuum source 6 provides a suction force through the conduit to the brush. Conduit 5 provides a path for dust passing from the brush to a remote location and is opened and closed by way of a solenoid or remotely controlled valve. The remote location may contain a single centralised vacuum source connected to a plurality of filter cleaners with solenoid valves opened and closed to respective hoses for each filter cleaner. The filter cleaner may comprise a fascia 7 connected to a filter housing. The drive may comprise an electric motor rotating the brush and moves it side to side across the filter. The conduit may be elastically extendable and aligned with the direction of movement across the filter. The filter cleaner may be fitted during construction or retrofitted to an existing air conditioning system.