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Patent GB-2530182-A (GB)
Title: Heavy vehicle power steering gear correction system
Inventor: ENGLISH JOHN VICKERS
IPC: B62D17/00
Filed: 2015-10-12
Abstract: A device is provided for compensating a steering bias in a power steering system of a heavy vehicle, for example a 44 tonne articulated lorry. The power steering system comprises a steering box (120, Figure 1) for transferring rotation of a steering wheel (100, Figure 1) to vehicle wheels (150a, 150b, 160a, 160b, Figure 1) using an actuator piston (280, Figure 1) comprised in the steering box and a drop arm 420 fixedly attached to the steering box and cooperating with a drag link (200, Figure 2) associated with at least one steering arm for turning the vehicle wheels. The device comprises a counterweight 400 located at an attachment point between steering box 120 and the at least one steering arm, and directly opposes an effect of the steering bias at the attachment point. Preferably counterweight 400 has a mass of between 3 kg and 12 kg and is located on a lever arm 410 of length about 21 cm. The device is particularly suitable for right-hand drive vehicles based on left-hand drive designs and avoids the need for continuous left bias correction.
Patent GB-2540442-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for facilitating broadcast transmission in a distributed content delivery network
Inventor: JONATHAN KING TASH
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2015-10-14
Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates broadcast transmission in a distributed content delivery network. The system includes a node in the distributed content delivery network that plays a content stream received over the distributed content delivery network. The node includes a leadership-management apparatus, 208, that identifies the node as a peer leader, 202, in a local network of the distributed content delivery network. The node also includes a broadcasting apparatus, 210. Upon identification of the node as the peer leader, the broadcasting apparatus obtains the content stream from a content source, 222, broadcasts the content stream to other nodes in the local network (Figure 3, Clients 304, 306, 308 etc) and adjusts a bit rate of the content stream based on one or more attributes associated with obtaining the content stream from the content source (such as network latency, available bandwidth or buffer fullness.)
Patent GB-2545627-A (GB)
Title: Axial flux machine arrangement
Inventor: TIMOTHY WOOLMER
IPC: H02K21/24
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: An axial flux machine 100 (YSAS yokeless and segmented armature) is provided with an integrated clutch assembly 106, which is housed within the bore of an annulus-shaped stator 102 of the machine. There may be a single or double rotor. As shown, first and second rotors104a,104b, located either side of the stator are attached to the clutch basket 108 of the clutch assembly, and rotate in unison relative to the stator. A machine housing 114a, 114b is provided to radially extend between the stator and an engagement face of the clutch basket, seated on bearings 116, 118 between the clutch basket and machine housing, to provide a rigid structure. A method of assembly is disclosed wherein a spacer 122 having a thickness less than the intended air gap is trapped between rotor 104a and stator 102 and rotor 104b attached to the basket 108. Appropriate sized shims 140 are located at the bearing 116 and housing element 114b so that when the element 114b is secured to the stator it pulls the stator so as to centre the stator between the rotors and releases the spacer 122. A single rotor arrangement has rotor 104a replaced by a flux linking plate.
Patent GB-2543838-A (GB)
Title: Estimation of network conditions of individual paths in a multi-path connection involving a device not aware of multi-path signaling
Inventor: JONATHAN TAQUET
IPC: H04L12/701
Filed: 2015-10-30
Abstract: MP-RTP and MP-RTCP (multi path real time transport and control protocols) allow streaming sources and sinks to communicate over multiple paths and for the performance of each individual path to be reported.Where the receiving device uses only the basic RTP and RTCP protocols it is unaware of multiple paths and cannot report on performance of each path, only on the performance of all the paths aggregated together.The invention injects traffic onto each path in turn 301 to test their individual performance before using the multipath 302 [Fig. 3a] Alternatively [Fig. 3b], the invention tests a first path 303 and then uses it for traffic 304. In parallel with the traffic tests are carried out on a second path 305 whose performance is inferred from differences between first path performance and total path performance. The second path can now carry traffic 306 and the process repeated for further paths 307,308.The invention may prefer paths with stable characteristics for the multipath streaming.
Patent GB-2544066-A (GB)
Title: Signal equalisation
Inventor: Gordon Cowie
IPC: H04L27/10
Filed: 2015-11-04
Abstract: Chirp pulses are generated which are swept in frequency over a frequency range which spans multiple frequency bands F1-F2, F2-F3 and F3-F4. One of the frequency bands has a different propagation characteristic than the other frequency bands. The frequency characteristic may be noise or attenuation level. To address this, the chirp signal employs a different time-bandwidth product in the affected frequency band, F2-F3, to compensate for the noise or attenuation. This can be regarded as pre-emphasising to compensate for channel characteristics. In the case of linear chirp pulses, this may be achieved by changing the chirp rate in the affected frequency band. A correlating operation applied at the receiver may compensate for the pre-emphasis. The invention finds particular application in acoustic telemetry transmissions along drill strings.
Patent GB-2544981-A (GB)
Title: A composite shielding material and a process of making the same
Inventor: ANDREI SHISHKIN
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 2015-12-01
Abstract: A composite shielding material in the form of syntactic foam comprising a mould 4 filled with spherical, including spherical-like articles 3 coated with a layer of nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphene flakes. Such articles maybe additionally covered with nano sized metal particles and the mould is filled with organic or inorganic matrix 5, and possibly micro and/or nano-sized reinforcement elements 6, 7. Such material possesses both reflective and absorptive properties to improve shielding effectiveness. Also a process for making the same is claimed. The composite material can be used as an electromagnetic irradiation or acoustic shield.
Patent GB-2537712-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for riser coupling
Inventor: BLAKE T DEBERRY
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2016-02-10
Abstract: A riser coupling system 100 comprises a riser joint connector comprising a first tubular assembly coupled to a second tubular assembly. The riser coupling system further comprises a spider assembly 102 which receives the riser joint connector 104 and has a connector actuation tool 106. The connector actuation tool comprises a dog assembly, a clamping tool and a splined member. The dog assembly selectively extends a dog to engage the riser joint connector. The clamping tool couples the first tubular assembly and the second tubular assembly. Finally, the splined member actuates a locking member of the riser joint connector. The connector actuation tool also includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader for detecting a signal from an RFID tag on the first tubular assembly and a running tool configured to move the first tubular assembly into orientation with the second tubular based on the signals received from the RFID reader. A method of riser coupling is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2532400-A (GB)
Title: Efficient task scheduling using locking mechanism
Inventor: MICHAEL T BENHASE
IPC: G06F9/52
Filed: 2014-07-28
Abstract: For efficient task scheduling using a locking mechanism, a new task is allowed to spin on the locking mechanism if a number of tasks spinning on the locking mechanism is less than a predetermined threshold for parallel operations requiring locks between the multiple threads.
Patent GB-2548354-A (GB)
Title: Display and method of manufacturing same
Inventor: MICHAEL BANACH
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2016-03-14
Abstract: A display device comprising a display surface which is viewed by a user. A wavelength adjusting layer 36 comprises a plurality of quantum dots which emit infrared radiation when excited. A light source 32 illuminates the wavelength adjusting layer of the display and excites the quantum dots to generate infrared radiation. A sensor 34 detects infrared radiation which is reflected by a user 20. The disclosed arrangement removes the need for IR LEDs to be incorporated into the backlight panel or around the bezel of the display, thereby allowing for thinner panels and bezels for touchscreen devices.
Patent GB-2541052-A (GB)
Title: Shaped catalyst particle
Inventor: DUNCAN ROY COUPLAND
IPC: B01J35/02
Filed: 2016-04-12
Abstract: A catalyst particle comprises the form of a three-dimensional ellipsoidal shape having three major axes, at least two of which are of different lengths. All three axes may be different lengths. The particle may also have at least one intra-particle channel extending from a location on the surface of the particle to through the interior of the particle to a second location on the surface of the particle. There may be 1-24 channels, and may include a cavity which is in communication with the channels. A catalyst particle having the general shape of a sphere and comprising at least one intra-particle channel extending from a first location on the surface of the particle through the interior of the particle to a second location on the surface of the particle is also disclosed along with: a catalyst bed; and method of use of both types of particle.
Patent GB-2537754-A (GB)
Title: Electronic equipment for the treatment and care of living beings
Inventor: NIGEL JOHN WALKER
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2016-04-20
Abstract: The invention discloses apparatus, and the method of using it, comprising one, or more, electronic sensors attached to a part of a human or animal's body. The patient then performs an activity, or has an activity performed on them, and the results of the measured parameters are recorded by the sensor and processed, or downloaded and processed. The sensor may include a range of instrumentation, for example accelerometers, magnetometers, gyroscopes, force sensors to record positions in the X, Y and Z planes, or movements, angular movements, forces, stresses in bones / joints. In other embodiments the sensors may record pulse rate, musculature based parameters, brain rhythms or breathing based parameters. Methods for measuring lateral angular movement of hinged joints and spinal extension are taught. In embodiments the sensors may be attached by adhesive or by a strap. In embodiments the sensor is an accelerometer, radio or acoustic sensor.
Patent GB-2535913-A (GB)
Title: System management device, system management method, and program
Inventor: SATOSHI MICHIHATA
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2014-09-11
Abstract: A system management device (1) has: a data request transmission unit (5) for sequentially transmitting data request signals (C5) to a managed system (50); a characteristic data extraction unit (6) for extracting characteristic data (D3) from data (D50) acquired by a data acquisition unit (3); an error information extraction unit (7) for extracting error information from data; a characteristic data retention unit (8) for storing the characteristic data at the time of an error occurrence, as error occurrence characteristic data (D6), on the basis of the extracted error information; and a system control unit (9) for comparing a state value included in the characteristic data (D3) of acquired data every time that data is acquired and a state value included in the error occurrence characteristic data (D6) already stored in the characteristic data retention unit (8), and controlling the managed system (50) in accordance with the results of this comparison.
Patent GB-2551494-A (GB)
Title: Alarm bell box with hinged cover
Inventor: SIMON ROBERTS
IPC: G08B13/00
Filed: 2016-06-15
Abstract: A back plate 2 for an alarm bell box 1 comprising a first portion 5, a second portion 16 and a recess 18 between the first and second portions. The second portion 16 can be a resilient deformable hinge member which operates as a cantilever. The second portion 16 has a tab portion 26 which is used to change the configuration of the second portion between two states to affect the width of the recess 18. Pressing the tab portion 26 down in direction A (figure 2) configures the second portion 16 into a first state and causes the recess 18 to widen for receiving a cover member which can be a wing 23 disposed on the cover 3. In a second state, the tab portion 26 is pushed upwards in direction B (figure 3) which narrows the recess such that the wing 23 is engaged and locked in place. At least one of the first or second portions has a feature to releasably engage the other to retain the second portion in the first state.
Patent GB-2547739-A (GB)
Title: Temporary module assembly system
Inventor: KOJI SATO
IPC: G02B27/00
Filed: 2016-08-08
Abstract: A temporary module assembly system for performing module assembly work on a construction site comprises a measurement unit, such as a CCD camera 18, for acquiring three-dimensional position information of assembled materials. An operation management unit compares the position information to 3D-CAD data to compute an error between the two. A wearable terminal 14 notifies an operator of the error. The system may comprise an assembly assist gantry provided with a travel crane 56 used to transfer the materials of the module, with the measurement unit disposed in a post of the gantry. The measurement unit acquires 3D information about the arrangement positions and shapes of the materials placed in the gantry, with the operational unit outputting a command signal to the travel crane. A surface plate may be disposed in the gantry, with a projection unit used to project an installation position of a base structure for assembling the module onto the surface plate. The surface plate may comprise wheels to move out of the gantry. A conveyance cart 66 may reciprocate between the gantry and a material storehouse.
Patent GB-2554101-A (GB)
Title: Composition for the treatment of a fungal infection
Inventor: PAUL DAVIS
IPC: A61Q3/02
Filed: 2016-09-20
Abstract: A packaged treatment composition comprising a polymerisable and/or curable composition comprising (1) a packaged first flowable component comprising a source of hydrogen peroxide and (2) a separately packaged second flowable component; the composition comprising a polymerisable monomer or oligomer, a polymer and/or a curing agent, the composition capable of forming a solid composition by polymerisation and/or curing following mixing of the first and second flowable components. The polymerisable monomer may be an AMPS monomer, forming an AMPS hydrogel upon polymerisation. The composition may be usable in treating onchomycosis, a fungal infection of the human nail.
Patent GB-2550472-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive display for low visibility
Inventor: SEBASTIAN PASZKOWICZ
IPC: H04N5/57
Filed: 2017-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a means for controlling a display device 114 (such as a Head Up Display [HUD] in a vehicle 102) to display an image of an object 106 (such as a person, other vehicle, road signs, etc) that is located in an area of reduced visibility 104a (like those caused by environmental factors, such as light intensity, snow, rain, fog, etc), comprising; receiving visibility information relating to a region, from a visibility detector 108 (e.g. a photometer); determining a visibility level 112a and 112b; determining display settings if the level is below a predetermined threshold; receiving object information from a detector 110 (e.g. radar, stereoscopic camera); generating an image of the object; determining a control signal for a display device (e.g. controls for brightness, contrast, colour, opaqueness); outputting the control signal. The system may comprise GPS, which may be used for determining object information. The invention is designed to only display information to the driver when it is deemed necessary, so as to reduce distractions by constantly displaying data.
Patent GB-2548260-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for displaying vehicle data parameters with a uniform cursor movement
Inventor: JOSHUA COVINGTON
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2015-11-03
Abstract: Methods and system pertaining to displaying vehicle data parameters (VDP) are described. A vehicle service tool (VST) with a display can receive vehicle data messages or signals from a vehicle to receive the VDP. Some of the VDP can be associated with a PID. The VST can display the VDP parameters as VDP graphs on the display with each VDP graph including at least a cursor. A movement of a cursor positioner causes a uniform movement of the cursor within each VDP graph.
Patent GB-2558699-A (GB)
Title: Wall-tie bender for bending wall ties
Inventor: ATTANASIO PINNOLA
IPC: B21F1/00
Filed: 2017-08-17
Abstract: A bender for bending wall ties embedded in a wall comprises a main arm 2, in use defining a handle, having a bifurcated end to provide a pair of arms 3,4 at an angle of 20 to 60 degrees. One of the arms 3 is longer than the other and includes a slot for receiving a wire such a wall tie to be bent. The other shorter arm 4 is an active arm and may comprise a slot and/or a friction increasing surface such as a material or a roughened surface to prevent slipping of the item to be bent. The active arm 4 may be tapered and in line with the main arm. A connecting piece 5 between the arms 3,4 may be provided to improve their strength. In use the active arm 4 is placed at a right angle to a wall tie, the other side arm 3 holds the wall tie and the wall tie is bent with a downward movement.
Patent GB-2555283-A (GB)
Title: Annulus pressure release running tool
Inventor: WILLIAM MARK RICHARDS
IPC: E21B23/06
Filed: 2015-06-30
Abstract: A system includes a downhole tool assembly extendable within a wellbore. A running tool axially interposes the downhole tool assembly and the conveyance and includes an elongate body providing an interior and one or more radial protrusions. A connection sub is disposed about the body and provides a releasable connection engageable with the downhole tool assembly. A torque sleeve is disposed about the body and at least a portion of the connection sub. A connection sub piston interposes the body and the connection sub and is axially movable between a supported position, where the connection sub piston radially supports the connection sub, and an unsupported position, where at least a portion of the connection sub is radially unsupported by the connection sub piston. Increasing pressure within an annulus between the running tool and the wellbore moves the connection sub piston from the supported position to the unsupported position.
Patent GB-2555316-A (GB)
Title: Antenna structure for multiband applications
Inventor: CHIN KEONG ALEXANDER OON
IPC: H01Q11/08
Filed: 2016-06-16
Abstract: An antenna (100) having an antenna structure is provided. The antenna structure is formed of a first section (102) and a second section (104). The first section is formed of a rolled conductive strip forming a helical coil having non-overlapping successive turns, and the second section (104) is formed of a wire spring coil having non-overlapping successive turns. The antenna (100) provides multi-band capability.
Patent GB-2556716-A (GB)
Title: Radiation induced thickening for cement
Inventor: MARK RYAN SAVERY
IPC: E21B33/16
Filed: 2015-08-04
Abstract: Systems and methods that utilize radiation to set cementitious compositions can be used to set a pipe or casing in a wellbore. The systems and methods involve connecting a radiation tool to the top plug of a two-plug system used to place the cementitious composition in the annulus between the pipe and the wellbore. The systems and methods provide for radiating the cementitious composition as it is introduced into the wellbore and as the radiation tool is retrieved from the pipe.
Patent GB-2575618-A (GB)
Title: Modular Telescope mount
Inventor: RICHARD JAMES TAYLOR
IPC: G02B23/16
Filed: 2018-03-31
Abstract: A modular telescope mounting apparatus including a right ascension drive 1, a declination drive 2 and a clamp 3 for mounting the declination drive axis 8 perpendicular to the right ascension drive axis 20 in a first configuration (e.g. German Equatorial, figure 1), in which the declination drive axis is located as close to the right ascension drive bearings as possible to minimise the moment load on the bearings, and a second configuration (e.g. Single Arm Fork, figure 2), in which the declination drive axis provides maximum clearance for an attached astrophotography instrument 10. The drives may be used separately in a Camera Tracker configuration (figure 3) in which a respective drive wheel (6, 11) is fixed to a base 7 and an astrophotography instrument is mounted to clamping rails (18) on the drive, or vice versa. The axes may be oriented as altitude and azimuth axes. The modular mount reduces the overall equipment weight for travelling astrophotographers.
Patent GB-2570784-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive for gluing abradable felts
Inventor: NICOLAS FERNANDES
IPC: C09J11/04
Filed: 2018-12-14
Abstract: A method of fabricating an adhesive for gluing abradable felts comprises a first step in which aluminium powder is mixed with zinc oxide powder to form a first component and a second step in which the first component is mixed with a second component comprising a silicate so as to obtain the adhesive. The silicate may be a silicate of potassium, sodium, or calcium and may be mixed with water. The first step may comprise mixing 94-98 wt.% aluminium powder with 2-6 wt.% zinc oxide powder. The second step may comprise mixing 35-45 wt.% first component with 55-65 wt.% second component. Typically, the method does not use hexavalent chromium. An adhesive so formed that consists of aluminium powder, zinc oxide powder, and silicate is disclosed. A two-component kit is also claimed, which comprises the first component and the second component separately, wherein the components are intended to be mixed together to produce the adhesive.
Patent GB-2582345-A (GB)
Title: Improved method for manufacturing a rotor
Inventor: PAUL DAVID FLOWER
IPC: H02K21/14
Filed: 2019-03-20
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a rotor for a generator (fig 5, 602) of an aircraft engine (fig 5, 608), the method comprising: providing a rotor body 20; mounting at least one magnet 31-34 on the body; wrapping a tow 101, comprising elongate fibres and a curable matrix, around the body and the at least one magnet to form a wrapped tow having a plurality of layers of tow overlaid in the radial direction; and curing the tow to form a fibre-reinforced composite sleeve configured to retain the magnet on the rotor body, where the step of wrapping comprises applying a controlled tension T to the tow during wrapping, and where the tension is varied according to the radial position of the layer being wrapped. The tension of the layers may be varied so the inner wrapped layers may be of a lower or higher tension with respect to the outer layers. The curing of the concentric layers may be completed in stages following each wrap. The rotor may be a hollow and the magnets may be permanent magnets symmetrically arranged around the rotor. The curable matrix may comprise a pre-impregnated fibrous material. The elongate fibres may comprise carbon fibre.