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Patent GB-2549155-A (GB)
Title: Trim for a control valve
Inventor: MATTHEW CHARLTON
IPC: F16K47/08
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A trim or a trim segment for a control valve comprises an inlet and an outlet, a fluid flow passage 26 extending between the inlet and the outlet and divided by a series of vertically spaced platforms 52, and flow obstruction members extending generally vertically within the flow passage 26 between adjacent platforms so as to define a series of fluid flow paths that change the condition of a fluid flowing through the trim or trim segment. The platforms 52 have a non-flat profile so that the flow paths include lateral and vertical changes of direction. The trim may be formed by additive layer manufacturing (3-D printing).
Patent GB-2552176-A (GB)
Title: Ground pile
Inventor: NICHOLAS JAMES MARSHALL
IPC: E02D7/22
Filed: 2016-07-12
Abstract: A ground pile suitable for forming a ground foundation 10 for supporting a structure 18. The ground pile features an elongate threaded pile member 12 which is screwed into the ground 20 and has a hollow interior section 26. It further features a structural load-bearing insert 14 which has an elongate main section 54 arranged to be inserted into and secured within the hollow interior section 26. There is also provided an insert coupling 56 at the upper end of the main section 54 to which a structure 18 can be coupled. Optionally, the threaded pile member 12 reduces in diameter along its length. Optionally, the elongate main section 54 of the insert 14 is coextensive with the hollow interior section 26 over the majority or substantially all the length of the hollow interior section 26.
Patent GB-2545524-A (GB)
Title: System and method to facilitate satisfying low emission zone requirements
Inventor: MATT JONES
IPC: B60W20/16
Filed: 2016-07-15
Abstract: A method is provided of managing vehicle electrical power including determining that there is at least one low emission zone along a route. A determination is made of required power capacity a vehicle electric power source 24 such as a battery needs to propel the vehicle through the at least one low emission zone. A remaining power capacity of the power source 24 is determined and use of electrical power is controlled by a controller 26 to preserve at least a portion of the remaining power capacity corresponding to the required power capacity. This may include use of another power source such as an engine when outside of the zone. It may include automatically adjusting operation of a vehicle system. The system includes a navigation controller 34 and may take account of characteristics of the zone such as its length, elevation change, traffic conditions and weather therein. The method typically provides driver advice via a user interface 28.
Patent GB-2557250-A (GB)
Title: Mobile container system comprising standard-sized container
Inventor: Timo Annunen
IPC: E04B1/94
Filed: 2016-12-02
Abstract: A mobile container system 100 comprises first and second containers (210, 220 Figure 2), such as ISO shipping containers, releasably securable together. Each container comprises a metal frame of corners connected by reinforcement beams. The containers are secured to each other via locking devices arranged between corners or reinforcement beams of the containers. At least a portion of the side walls of the containers are removed to provide an enlarged interior operating space. A fire-proof material is arranged on an inner surface of the containers and a fire-proof seam is arranged between at least one of the following: front wall and rear end of the containers; double doors of the containers; reinforcement beams of the containers; and the corners of the containers. The fire-proof material may comprise mineral wool whilst the seam may comprise elastic fire-proof sealant. The system may act as a testing unit for vehicle components such as combustion engines and may include a modular roof component.
Patent GB-2560157-A (GB)
Title: Artificial bone composite
Inventor: WAEL KHALIL
IPC: A61L27/26
Filed: 2017-02-20
Abstract: An artificial bone composite comprising bone cement matrix, biopolymer filler, bioactive glass filler and a triacrylate liquid. Preferably, the biopolymer is a polysaccharide, most preferably, chitin or chitosan. Preferably, the bone cement is polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) based bone cement. Preferably, the glass filler is Bioglass 45S5. Most preferably, the three aforementioned components are each present in at least 33 vol.%. Preferably, an amphiphilic polymer promoter is present; most preferably, said promoter is 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA-P, PHEMA). Preferably, a surface property enhancer is present which is, most preferably, polyacrylic acid (PAA). The composite may be used in the making of a bone implant, which may involve 3-D printing and additive manufacture. Also claimed is a method of making a bone implant with the bone composite, and a kit for making an artificial bone composite.
Patent GB-2560554-A (GB)
Title: Injection device with gap reduction mechanism
Inventor: TAHIR SHABUDIN
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2017-03-15
Abstract: An autoinjector 200 comprising: a plunger assembly 213 having a delivery spring 217 acting between a spring housing 210 and a plunger with a first release mechanism 218 releasably securing the plunger to the spring housing 210; an insertion spring 219 acting between a housing and plunger assembly 213; a second release mechanism 204 for releasing the plunger assembly 213 from the housing enabling insertion spring 219 to move plunger assembly 213 through the housing together with a collar 206; a stop for blocking collar 206 movement beyond a point in the housing; a third release mechanism for releasing the plunger assembly 213 from the collar 206 upon its engagement with the stop to allow plunger assembly 213 to continue progressing through the housing. On contact between the plunger assembly 213 and a bung of the syringe, the first release mechanism 218 releases the plunger from the spring housing 210, causing delivery spring 217 to drive spring housing 210 and plunger separation and to apply a delivery force to the bung. Autoinjector 200 further comprises a mechanism for latching spring housing 210 at a forward position and preventing rearward spring housing 210 movement after releasing the plunger from spring-housing 210.
Patent GB-2546214-A (GB)
Title: Electronic filing system for electronic document and electronic file
Inventor: Kim Seng Kee
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2015-10-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system to emulate manual filing system by storing and processing document that operates on Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), comprising; a Electronic Document (eDoc) (11) having at least one Electronic Document Identifier (eDoc-ldentifier), Section, Rowtype and Column; a Virtual Memory for storing the Electronic Document (eDoc) (11); and a Web-Read Module (4) for retrieving the Electronic Document (eDoc) (11) from the Virtual Memory based on at least one identifier of Electronic Document (eDoc) (11).
Patent GB-2560056-A (GB)
Title: Power Source for use in meter installation
Inventor: Kevin Michael Monaghan
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 2017-05-10
Abstract: A temporary electrical power source for a property connected to a mains power grid allows the property to continue to receive power whilst disconnected from the power grid during installation of a new meter, such as a smart meter. The power source includes a source of AC power such as a battery 5 and inverter 4, electrical outputs to connect the source to power supply inputs at the property, such as ordinary mains outlet sockets, and circuitry that in use detects when grid mains power to the property has been disconnected and switches on power supply to the property from the source without interrupting supply of power to the property. The apparatus synchronizes the output from the power source with the grid mains phase prior to supplying power to the property from the power source. Installation of a smart meter comprises using the power source to supply power to a property during installation without interrupting the power when the grid mains is disconnected or reconnected.
Patent GB-2547582-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for near field communications devices
Inventor: Derek J Hampson
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 2015-12-08
Abstract: Systems, devices, and related methods for shaping near field interrogation signals are discussed herein. Some embodiments may provide for a printer that includes a housing and a beam shaping near field communication (NFC) device secured with the interior surface. Some embodiments may provide for a spindle supported near field communication (NFC) device including a spindle configured to mount to a mounting surface, and a beam shaping NFC device.
Patent GB-2549666-A (GB)
Title: Spinel-type lithium cobalt manganese-containing complex oxide
Inventor: KYOHEI YAMAGUCHI
IPC: H01M4/525
Filed: 2017-07-20
Abstract: There are disclosed spinel-type lithium cobalt manganese-containing complex oxides having a crystal structure classified as a space group Fd-3m wherein the oxides have a crystallite size measured by a Rietveld method using the fundamental method of 100 nm to 200 nm, an interatomic distance of Li-0 of 1.80 Å to 2.00 Å. and a strain of 0.20 to 0,50. The oxides are represented by the general formulae Lix(CoyMn3-x-y)O4-δ (wherein 0.90 ≤ x ≤1.15 and 0.75 ≤ y ≤1.25) or Lix(CoyMzMn3-x-y-z)O4-δ (wherein 0.90 ≤ x ≤1.15 and 0.90 ≤ y ≤1.25 and 0 < z ≤ 0.3) and M is Ni or a combination of Ni with one or more of Mg, Ti, Al, Ba, Cr, Fe, Mo, W, Zr, Y and Nb. The use of δ symbolises the general oxygen deficiency of spinel oxide structures. The materials may be used as a positive electrode active substance in a lithium secondary cell.
Patent GB-2553664-A (GB)
Title: Instrument for use in laparoscopy
Inventor: Stan Chao
IPC: A61B17/3209
Filed: 2017-07-25
Abstract: An instrument 10 for use in laparoscopic surgery comprises a circular cutting arrangement 12 for rotationally making a circular cut to fascia. The cutting arrangement 12 may be a pair of semi-circular cutting elements or may be multiple cutting elements arranged in a substantially circular shape. The instrument may be arranged in scissor configuration, with the cutting arrangement at one end and handles 16 at the other, so that the cutting elements can open to spread the cut. The handles may include toothed latching elements 24 for locking the instrument in a closed position. The cutting end of the instrument may be angled with respect to the handle end. The instrument is intended for cutting through fascia tissue in preparation for laparoscopic surgery. A method of such surgery using the instrument is also described.
Patent GB-2566438-A (GB)
Title: Wireless sensor
Inventor: CHENGHUAN ZHONG
IPC: G01N29/24
Filed: 2017-07-28
Abstract: A wireless sensor (700) for non-destructive testing of a test object, the sensor comprising: a first ultrasound transducer (702); a second ultrasound transducer (710); and an induction coil (704) electrically coupled to the first ultrasound transducer and the second ultrasound transducer for transmitting electrical energy to the first ultrasound transducer and the second ultrasound transducer such that the first ultrasound transducer and the second ultrasound transducer each outputs an ultrasound signal in response to the induction coil being inductively coupled to a remote excitation device. The wireless sensor is able to use one induction coil to drive multiple transducers simultaneously and can therefore inspect multiple points with a single measurement i.e. one excitation signal leading to a return signal from each transducer. Thus multiple sensors (coil and transducer pairs) are not required for multiple points of inspection.
Patent GB-2566338-A (GB)
Title: Modulators
Inventor: JOHN PAUL LESSO
IPC: H03M3/02
Filed: 2017-10-09
Abstract: A time-encoding modulator 301 receives an input signal SIN and produces a pulse-width modulated output signal SPWM which is synchronised to a clock signal CLK1. The modulator 301 may be a self-oscillating modulator, e.g. an asynchronous sigma-delta modulator. A hysteretic comparator module 302 located in a feed-forward path generates the time-encoded output signal SPWM based on the input signal SIN and a feedback signal SFB. A loop filter may be included in the feed-forward path or the feedback path (fig.7). The hysteretic comparator module 302 is configured such that any change in state of the time-encoded output signal is synchronised to the clock signal CLK1. Synchronisation may be achieved by latch 303, or by a latched comparator. An analogue to digital converter may be formed by coupling the PWM output signal SPWM from the time-encoding modulator 301 to a counter and demodulator (402, 403 fig.4) to provide a digital output (Sout, fig.4). The counter may advantageously be clocked by the same clock signal CLK1 that drives the modulator 301. This mitigates requirements for high clock speeds in prior art, and lowers power consumption. The hysteresis may be controlled to give a constant cycle period, and dithered to reduce unwanted tones.
Patent GB-2568062-A (GB)
Title: A container
Inventor: MICHAEL GERARD O'BRIEN
IPC: B67D7/02
Filed: 2017-11-02
Abstract: A container (1) for self-gassing liquids, the container comprising a receptacle (2) and an insert (3), the insert (3) being arranged to seat within a neck (4) of the receptacle (2), the insert (3) being further arranged to engage and seal directly or indirectly with a connector (12) extending across the neck (4) of the receptacle (2). The insert (3) defines a void (8) defined by a base portion (7) of the insert (3) and a peripheral side wall (6) of the insert (3) extending within the neck (4) of the receptacle (2), the insert comprising a hole (9) in the base portion (7). The container (1) further comprises a dip tube (11) extending from a lower surface of the base portion (7) to, or towards, the bottom of the receptacle (2), the dip tube (11) defining a passageway through the base portion (7), or being connected and sealed to the lower side of a passageway (10) through the insert (3), the passageway (10) terminating in said void (8) such that the hole (9) and the passageway (10) are in fluid communication with each other through the void (8). Self-gassing liquids may be safely stored and transported in the container (1) without risk of over-pressurisation of the internal volume of the container (1), which may also be quickly and easily installed into a dispensing device by the end user, requiring minimal handling by the user.
Patent GB-2557761-A (GB)
Title: Metal oxide deposition
Inventor: David Stanton
IPC: C23C16/46
Filed: 2016-07-13
Abstract: A process for depositing a transparent coating comprising a metal oxide on a substrate, the process comprising, providing a soda lime silica glass substrate having a surface, providing a precursor mixture comprising a source of a metal and a source of an oxidising anion,at least partially atomizing the precursor mixture, and delivering the precursor mixture to the surface of the substrate, wherein the surface of the substrate is at a substrate temperature sufficient for deposition of the metal oxide coating on the surface. The preferred metal oxides are tin, copper, iron, zinc, indium or antimony and the preferred oxidising anion is nitrate or nitrite.
Patent GB-2562895-A (GB)
Title: Solar panel power point tracker integrated with vehicle electrical system
Inventor: HADI MALEK
IPC: H02J7/35
Filed: 2018-04-09
Abstract: A voltage quality module (VQM) function and a solar power generation function are integrated by sharing a single voltage converter 58 (VC) within the electrical system of an automotive vehicle with an electric-start internal combustion engine 54. The VC can be a DC-DC converter in a boost mode or a buck mode. A switching circuit selectably couples the VC between a main battery 51 and an accessory bus 55 or in between a solar panel 65 and an auxiliary battery 57. A VC controller 60 regulates a VC output using the main battery to stabilize an accessory bus voltage when in an engine crank mode and when not in an engine crank mode regulates the VC output to match an auxiliary battery voltage using the solar panel output.
Patent GB-2564743-A (GB)
Title: Spring-operated roller blind
Inventor: PERRY DAY
IPC: E06B9/90
Filed: 2018-05-14
Abstract: The drive assembly includes a drive component 20, 30 to drivably engage a carrier tube 2, a rod 22 which is held stationary by an external fixing 4 in use, the drive component being rotatable relative to the rod, a torsion element 21 to create a rotational force between the rod and the drive component, the assembly also comprises latching means 31, 32, 33, 35 to prevent the drive component from rotating relative to the rod. The latching means may comprise mutually engageable first 31 and second 32 latching elements with the first latching element being non-rotatable relative to the drive component and the second latching element being non-rotatable relative to the rod. The latching means may also comprise a spring element 33 which urges the second latching element into engagement with the first latching element. Also discloses is a roller blind comprising a blind wound on the carrier tube and the drive assembly as mentioned.
Patent GB-2558851-A (GB)
Title: Product delivery methods and systems utilizing portable unmanned delivery aircraft
Inventor: Chandrashekar Natarajan
IPC: G08G5/00
Filed: 2016-11-08
Abstract: In some embodiments, provide systems, apparatuses and methods to deliver products using unmanned delivery aircraft. In some embodiments, product delivery system is provided, comprising: an unmanned delivery aircraft configured to deliver a package to a package drop point corresponding to a location of a vehicle at a predefined drive-through station, wherein the delivery aircraft comprises: one or more cameras; an image processor configured to process images captured by the one or more cameras and based on the processing of the images confirm a precise location of the package drop point as defined according to a determined current location and an orientation of the vehicle; and a crane system that supports the first package and lowers the first package to the package drop point relative to the current location and orientation of the vehicle while the delivery aircraft hovers above the vehicle by a threshold distance.
Patent GB-2575674-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust mixer, emissions cleaning module and method of manufacture
Inventor: MARK ALDRED
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2018-07-19
Abstract: An exhaust mixer apparatus 1 comprises an exhaust conduit 14, a first exhaust mixer 10 and a second exhaust mixer 12. The exhaust conduit extends in an elongate direction and has an inlet (110, fig 13) and an outlet (116, fig 13). The first exhaust mixer comprises a plurality of elongate mixing blades 30, 32 each having a length extending in the elongate direction. The blades are connected together along at least part of their lengths and arranged about the elongate direction. Each blade has an outer edge 36, 38 extending in the elongate direction. The blades are twisted along their lengths such that the outer edge of each elongate mixing blade is rotated about the elongate direction. The second exhaust mixer imparts a swirl on an exhaust fluid when in use. The second exhaust mixer is arranged in the exhaust conduit downstream and spaced apart from the first exhaust mixer in the elongate direction. An emissions cleaning module (200, fig 15) comprises the exhaust mixer apparatus and an injector module (250, fig 15) that injects an additive fluid into the inlet of the exhaust conduit of the exhaust mixer apparatus.
Patent GB-2576194-A (GB)
Title: Electrical component comprising a lead-free thin film ceramic member and an alumina barrier layer
Inventor: PETER MARDILOVICH
IPC: H01L41/08
Filed: 2018-08-08
Abstract: An electrical component 100 comprises: a substrate layer 11; at least one electrical element 10; and at least one barrier layer 12 comprising amorphous alumina, said at least one barrier layer 12 arranged over at least a portion of the substrate layer 11 so as to separate the substrate layer 11 from the at least one electrical element 10 ; wherein each electrical element 10 comprises: a lead-free thin film ceramic member 14 having a major proportion of a perovskite phase; and first 13 and second 15 electrodes disposed adjacent the lead-free thin film ceramic member 14 and wherein the lead-free thin film ceramic member 14 of each of the at least one electrical element 10 is disposed adjacent to the barrier layer 12 over one or more regions. An electrical component wherein at least one electrode separates the barrier layer from the lead free thin film ceramic layer is also disclosed. The electrical component may be used as part of an actuator in a droplet deposition head.
Patent GB-2576906-A (GB)
Title: A rotary valve internal combustion engine
Inventor: KEITH LAWES
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 2018-09-06
Abstract: A rotary valve internal combustion engine comprising a combustion chamber 4 being defined in part by the piston 1 and the combustion end of the cylinder 2, a valve housing 8 at an outer portion of the combustion end of the cylinder and defining a bore and a rotary valve 5 rotatable in the bore about a rotary valve axis 5a, the rotary valve having a hollow valve body subjected to combustion gases throughout the combustion process, and further having in a wall part thereof a port giving, during rotation of the valve, fluid communication successively to and from the combustion chamber via inlet and exhaust ports in the valve housing The rotary valve is mounted in the valve housing 8 for rotation by the crankshaft 3 through a gear drive train 11. The crankcase incorporates an opening through which, on assembly, the bevel gear 15 on the driveshaft can enter the crankcase to engage with the bevel gear 16 on the crankshaft.
Patent GB-2576956-A (GB)
Title: Dowel fasteners
Inventor: LUKE BRADY THOMSON
IPC: F16B21/08
Filed: 2018-09-10
Abstract: A fixing had a head portion 2 and a dowel portion 1 comprising a shaft 3 extending from the head portion 2. The shaft 3 has generally polygonal cross-section that may be square. The shaft 3 has faces and on the faces are carried a series of barbs 4. The fixing may have a central axial hole through which a secondary fastener may be passed.
Patent GB-2578789-A (GB)
Title: A method, apparatus and computer program for image processing
Inventor: Luke Dodd
IPC: G06T7/70
Filed: 2018-11-09
Abstract: Locating at least one object in an image of a scene S3002, selecting at least a portion of the image of the scene in accordance with the location of the at least one object S3004, generating a different image of the at least one object in accordance with the selected portion of the image S3006, the different image comprising the at least one object and being smaller than the image of the scene, and detecting a plurality of points corresponding to parts of the at least one object located in the scene using the different image S3010. This is used to model the pose of human objects in the scene, and to do so more efficiently and in real time. Preferably the objects may be locating using background foreground separation, e.g. by chromatic distribution analysis or frame differencing. Preferably, when the scene comprises multiple located objects, the generated different image includes more than one located object. An association between the plurality of points and a location in the scene may be stored, and the object may be replaced with the plurality of points. The different image may have its resolution upscaled or downscaled before analysis.