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Patent GB-2578292-A (GB)
Title: Flow reactor
Inventor: DUNCAN GUTHRIE
IPC: B01J19/08
Filed: 2018-10-17
Abstract: An electrochemical flow reactor 30 comprising: first and second housings 31, 32, each having a protruding seal 33 forming a closed loop on an inner face thereof; a fluid inlet 42 and a fluid outlet 42; first and second electrode plates 34, 35; a substantially planar membrane 36 having a cut-out pattern formed therein; wherein the first and second housings cooperate to releasably sandwich the membrane between the electrode plates and between the respective seals such that the cut-out pattern forms a reaction chamber between the electrodes and in fluid communication with the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, and such that the seals and membrane form a fluid-tight seal. The cut-out pattern may form a convoluted path. The electrochemical reactor may allow electrochemical reactions to be conducted at pressures above atmospheric. The electrochemical reactor may ensure that any reagents which leak from the reaction chamber are only in contact with a single electrode to avoid unwanted reaction away from the reaction chamber. A method of conducting an electrochemical flow reaction is also provided.
Patent GB-2580022-A (GB)
Title: Propulsion for hydrofoil vessels
Inventor: John Martin Kleven Godo
IPC: B63H11/02
Filed: 2018-11-30
Abstract: A hydrofoil vessel 2 comprises a hull 4 and a water jet propulsion unit 10. The water jet propulsion unit includes a water inlet 14 arranged to be located below the water surface 24 whilst the hydrofoil vessel is in motion, and a water outlet arranged to be located above the water surface whilst the hydrofoil vessel is in motion. The water outlet is placed outside of a main body of the hull and below the rear end of the main body of the hull. The water outlet may be placed within an extension 8 of the hull that protrudes downwards from the main body of the hull at the rear of the hull. The hydrofoil vessel may comprise two hulls with each of the hulls having a water jet propulsion unit.
Patent GB-2571417-A (GB)
Title: Pipe depth marking tool
Inventor: SAMUEL CHARLES WHITE
IPC: B25H7/04
Filed: 2018-12-20
Abstract: A pipe marking tool 1 comprises a generally U-shaped channel for receiving pipes of different diameters. The channel is provided at one end with a pipe stop 16 to abut an end of a pipe 2 received in the channel. A limb 20 is movable relative to the channel such that one or more markers 22, 23 provided on the limb can contact a pipe received in the channel. The markers 22, 23 are positioned on the limb 20 such that which marking elements 22, 23 contact a pipe received in the channel is dependent upon the diameter of the pipe. The channel is preferably defined by a closed bottom wall 13 and upwardly projecting sidewalls 14, 15. The limb 20 is preferably pivotable with respect to the channel and biased to an open position away from the channel. The limb may be lockable in an open or closed position. Preferably each marker 23 is positioned to contact a pipe of a particular diameter. The markers 22, 23 may scribe a check mark and a depth mark repsectively. The markers 22, 23 may be provided on a replaceable face 21, and the pipe stop 16 may be replaceable.
Patent GB-2567072-A (GB)
Title: A chromium catalyst, its preparation and use
Inventor: WEIQING JOE ZOU
IPC: B01J23/26
Filed: 2017-05-22
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a chromium oxide catalyst composition having reduced levels of chromium (VI), methods of making a chromium oxide catalyst composition and system, and illustrative uses of the chromium oxide catalyst composition and system. The catalyst disclosed may be a gel and may comprise chromium (III) oxide and chromium (VI) oxide at an amount of about 10,000 ppm or less based on total chromium oxide contents in the chromium oxide catalyst composition.
Patent GB-2571201-A (GB)
Title: Illumination device and assembly for preventing wires from being pulled
Inventor: Yaocong Lin
IPC: H01R13/58
Filed: 2019-01-16
Abstract: An assembly for preventing electrical cables from being pulled from a housing of a lighting unit includes a wire body (110, Fig. 2) and a pulling prevention component (114, Fig. 2) sleeved around the wire body 110. The housing is provided with first and second barrier components 134, 135 arranged at opposite sides of the pulling prevention component 114 and defining a groove 132. The first and second barrier components 134, 135 are configured to prevent the pulling prevention component 114 from departing the groove 132 and thus the wire body 110 is prevented from being pulled out from the housing 130 so the electrical connection of the wire body 110 is prevented from being disconnected. This ensures electrical safety.
Patent GB-2585827-A (GB)
Title: Biosensing garment and method
Inventor: ISABEL ROSE HEPWORTH
IPC: A61B5/0531
Filed: 2019-07-12
Abstract: A biosensing or ‘smart’ garment 100 comprising a garment 101 and an inner biosensing textile 200 disposed therein, the inner textile comprising a textile panel 201 and a sensor unit 215, 217 for sensing biological signals from the body, where a first region 203 is attached 109, 111 such that the first region is unable to move relative to the garment and a second region 209, 211, 213 is able to move relative to the garment. In practice this might mean that the outer garment is a loose and unrestrictive t-shirt, and the inner textile is connected along the collar and shoulder (regions of minimal relative movement even during strenuous exercise) and then drape down onto the user’s chest, with the sensor being an electrode for measuring the pulse. The inner textile might be held in place against the skin electrostatically, or with a weight pulling it down and towards the user, or with a gripping section disposed against the skin. The outer garment might include an aperture (113, fig 1) for visual inspection of a power supply 221 with visual indicator. Also claimed is a method of manufacture.
Patent GB-2587209-A (GB)
Title: Composite material panels
Inventor: Michael Dewhirst
IPC: B29D99/00
Filed: 2019-09-18
Abstract: A composite material panel arrangement comprises first and second composite material panels 12, 14 each including a plurality of loops 16 of a reinforcing fibre and being formed with first and second openings 18 at least partly surrounded by at least one of the said loops 16; the first and second openings being aligned with one another, and a fastener member 20 extending through the openings 18, the fastener preferably being encircled by the reinforcing fibre material forming the loops 16 of the first and second panels and/or preferably being of a type that when fastened is of increased diameter relative to the diameter prior to fastening, such as a rivet.. Preferably, each is provided with a plurality of openings which may be arranged in a line. The panels may comprise a sheet of plastics material, such as a glass reinforced plastics material wherein the reinforcing fibre may be carbon fibre laid onto a surface of the panel before curing. With such an arrangement, the fastener is able to transmit loads between the reinforcing fibre loops of the first and second panel.
Patent GB-2575383-A (GB)
Title: Selection of radio bearers for scheduling in a mobile communications network
Inventor: RAYMOND KWAN
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: A method for setting a reference bit rate for a radio bearer. The method comprises establishing a reference bit rate for the bearer (310); comparing an estimate of delay performance for the bearer to a required delay performance for the bearer (320); and adjusting the reference bit rate for the bearer according to the comparison between estimated and required delay performance (330). The estimate of delay may be a ratio of data transferred on the bearer to an associated bit rate, which may be the lower of the reference bit rate and an achieved average rate. The comparing may comprise calculating a metric representative of the relation between the estimated delay and required delay. The bit rate may be incremented when the metric falls outside a threshold range. The method may allow a non-guaranteed bit rate bearer to have a reference bit rate that satisfies a delay budget. Also disclosed is a method for selecting bearers for scheduling based on a comparison of predicted delay and delay budget.
Patent GB-2590353-A (GB)
Title: Water-retaining structure
Inventor: STUART FRANK MURPHY
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2019-11-18
Abstract: A water-retaining structure 10 for a tidal energy system, comprises a gateway 11 with a moveable gate 20, which can be arranged to selectively allow water to pass from one side of the structure to the other. The water-retaining structure 10 further comprises a wave retaining element 30 above the movable gate, shaped to allow one passage of waves in one direction (inwardly) while impeding waves in the opposite (outwards) direction. The wave retaining element may have opposite convex and concave surfaces, and may form a hooked shape. It may be hinged at a lower side so that its height can be adjusted according to water levels. The moveable gate 20 may pivot about a central vertical axis 22.
Patent GB-2593464-A (GB)
Title: Modular subsea manifold system
Inventor: MARTIN PEDERSEN
IPC: E21B43/017
Filed: 2020-03-23
Abstract: A modular manifold system for connection to a header pipe, comprising: a central hub 12 comprising a header pipe connection, the header pipe connection defining a flow port permitting fluid communication between a header pipe and the central hub; a conduit connection arrangement located on the central hub, for connection of a conduit thereto and defining a flow port permitting fluid communication between the central hub and a connected conduit; a module connection arrangement located on the central hub, the module connection arrangement defining a flow port permitting fluid communication between the central hub and a connected module. Aspects relate to a method for installing a modular manifold system on a header pipe. Embodiments include a subsea conduit, comprising: a plurality of modules distributed therealong, each module comprising: a valve therein and a valve actuation arrangement; a fluid port; a connection arrangement for connection of a secondary component thereto; wherein the secondary component is configurable to receive a fluid flow from the fluid port, and the valve is operable to selectively restrict fluid flow through at least one of the subsea conduit and the fluid port.
Patent GB-2580811-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft security device for an electrically powered device
Inventor: STEPHEN ROBERTS
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2018-09-24
Abstract: A security device (10) for an electrically powered device includes a remote tracking circuit (35) for mounting in a power plug or supply cable, a control means (18) for mounting in the power plug (20) or supply cable (14), a power shut-down circuit (16) for immobilising a tool (12) and positioning within the tool casing; and a power cable (14) connected between the control means (18) and power shut down circuit (16), the power cable (14) being adapted to supply power to the tool (12), and the power shut down circuit (14) being controlled by the control means (18), the power shut down circuit (14) being configured to automatically shut down the power supply to the tool until the control means (18) is reconnected, if the cable (14) is severed.
Patent GB-2593778-A (GB)
Title: Video data encoding and decoding
Inventor: KARL JAMES SHARMAN
IPC: H04N19/70
Filed: 2020-04-03
Abstract: Video data encoding method and apparatus in which a frequency transform is applied to the video data to generate frequency transformed values using a matrix multiplication process. The process uses a transform matrix having a data precision of 14 bits and the transform is a discrete cosine transform (DCT). A 64 x 64 transform matrix M64 is defined for a 64 x 64 DCT and is defined in figures 10a-10e and 11. For an N x N transform with N being 2, 4, 8 or 16, M64 is subsampled to obtain an N x N subset with its matrix elements defined by MN[x][y] = M64[x][(2(6 – log2(N))) y]. These matrices may be matched to a standard inverse matrix. Also claimed are matrices used for the DCT8 and discrete sine transform (DST) transforms and the use of an extended precision flag to indicate an extended precision operation in a transform stage when a high bit depth flag is set.
Patent GB-2582227-A (GB)
Title: Communication interface for start-stop systems and methods
Inventor: MARTIN T BOOKS
IPC: H04L12/40
Filed: 2016-06-29
Abstract: A hardware interface module 304 is provided for a system controlling a start-stop feature for stopping an internal combustion engine (202 fig 2) of a vehicle during periods of expected extended idling. The interface module allows an engine control unit (ECU 300 fig 3) to send signals to and receive signals from other components of the vehicle so that they can provide input into a start-stop control module (302 fig 3) of the ECU (300) to affect when the engine (202) is stopped and restarted. The input comprises an engine shutdown inhibit signal generated based on an operator input to other components. The inhibit signal indicates an operator intent to steer the vehicle and an implement position signal indicating that an implement 402 powered by the engine (202) is in use or will move. The invention advantageously provides an engine shutdown inhibit signal preventing the ECU 300 from automatically stopping the engine (202) when inappropriate. The use of an interface 304 also avoids the revealing of OEM software.
Patent GB-2596137-A (GB)
Title: A method for displaying at least one virtual vehicle in virtual surroundings, as well as an assistance system
Inventor: THOMAS WINKLER
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2020-06-19
Abstract: A vehicle 10 assistance system 12 that captures an image of a second vehicle 26 with an imaging device 14 and displays 16, to a driver, a virtual image of the second vehicle 20 in the virtual surroundings 22 of the vehicle. Appearance characteristics of the second vehicle are compared to stored vehicles’ characteristics by a neural network 30 and a virtual representation of the second vehicle is chosen to match the appearance of the second vehicle. The virtual appearance of the second vehicle 20 may be a three-dimensional model of the second vehicle 26. A colour of the second vehicle 26 may be detected and the virtual representation of the second vehicle 20 may be displayed with the captured colour. If the comparison fails, an image of the second vehicle 26 may be transmitted to an asset (virtual image) generator 34 and a virtual image of the second vehicle generated therefrom for display to the driver.
Patent GB-2600744-A (GB)
Title: Rotor unit assembly
Inventor: JAMES WILLIAM SPAIN
IPC: F04C29/12
Filed: 2020-11-09
Abstract: A rotor unit assembly 10 having a rotor unit 90. The rotor unit 90 comprises a chamber 104 and a rotor 200 located within the chamber 104. The rotor 200 has a piston 214 which extends radially outward from the main body 202 of the rotor 200; and a valve flange 240 with an aperture 242. The rotor unit further comprises a rotatable hub 300, with a cavity 314 configured to receive the piston 214. The rotor unit 90 further comprises a first low pressure port 130 provided in the path described the piston 214; a first high pressure port 120 positioned in the path described the valve flange aperture 242 around the clearance volume 210; and a second high pressure port 122 positioned in the path described by the cavity 314 around the hub axis 306.
Patent GB-2601797-A (GB)
Title: A cap for sensing one or more conditions within a pipe
Inventor: TIM MOOR
IPC: G01M3/18
Filed: 2020-12-10
Abstract: A cap 100 for fitting to a pipe end to detect one or more conditions within a pipe 502, the cap comprising: a housing comprising a first opening at a first end thereof, the opening comprising a fitting means (103, fig 1) arranged to cooperate with a corresponding fitting means of the pipe end to secure the cap to the pipe end; and a sensor (200, fig 2), the sensor being configured to detect one or more conditions within a pipe, wherein, when the cap is fitted to a pipe end, the sensor is arranged to detect one or more conditions within a pipe comprising the pipe end. The sensor can be connected via an electrical connection point (203, fig 2), to a cable connector 601 that connects one end of an electrical cable 602 between the sensor module and other elements of a condition detecting system. The other end of the cable can be connected to a processing unit 606 which may include a power source 603, a CPU 604, or a wireless communication means 605. A method of detecting a change in a condition within a pipe using such a system is also claimed.
Patent GB-2602452-A (GB)
Title: Instigating communication
Inventor: DAVID LEE OGDEN
IPC: H04W76/10
Filed: 2020-12-18
Abstract: Instigating communication between a first party and a second party, the first party having a mobile communication device (1) having mobile connectivity functionality (18) and a camera (11), such as a smartphone. The mobile communication device (1) captures (100) at least one image of at least part of a building with the camera (11). A query is sent (104), using the mobile connectivity functionality (18), to a database (30) of buildings, each entry within the database (31) relating to a building and including data (35) relating to the visual appearance of at least part of the building and contact information (33) for a second party. The query compares at least one image of the building with the data (35) relating to the visual appearance of buildings in the database and determines (106) whether this results in at least one match with the visual appearance of buildings in the database. If the query results in a match, a communication channel is set up, using the mobile telecommunications device (1), to the second party indicated by the match. This removes the need for a building intercom or other external, fixed communication terminal.
Patent GB-2598425-A (GB)
Title: System, panel and method
Inventor: ANTHONY MARINER ERWIN
IPC: A63H33/04
Filed: 2021-01-29
Abstract: A system for building a play area comprising: two or more panels, each of the two or more panels comprising: at least one housing portion and at least one magnet positioned in the housing portion such that the at least one magnet can rotate; and wherein each of the two or more panels are configured such that when the at least one edge of the first panel is brought towards the at least one edge of the second panel from any direction, the at least one magnet in each panel orientate such that a magnetic connection is formed between the two or more panels. The at least one magnet comprises at least one cylindrical magnet, the at least one cylindrical magnet being diametrically magnetized. The magnet 1300a,b may be housed in an end of a connector 1310 which connects dowels 1308a,b forming edges of the panel. The play area may be a play house or play tent, a panel may have a window aperture and additional display board, folding panel and blanket may also be provided for magnetic attachment. The magnets may be spherical and may be contained in the recess by a cover or cage which contains the magnet when it is not attached to the panel. A click or noise may be made by the magnet attaching to a magnet of another panel.
Patent GB-2588877-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication systems for mitigating inter-and-intra-mobile device interference between communication sessions
Inventor: MIHAEL BERCOVICI
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2016-09-22
Abstract: An apparatus for mitigating interference comprises a plurality of modems and a processor. The process is configured to establish first and second communication sessions using respective first and second modems of the plurality of modems respective first and second wireless communication protocols. The processor determines a geographical proximity of a user-based communication device to the mobile device and uses the geographical proximity as a basis to utilise the user-based wireless communication device as a relay device for the first communication session. A third communication session with the user-based device is established, using a third wireless communication protocol. Communications for the first communication session are relayed via the user-based wireless communication device using the third wireless communication protocol. Also provided are interference-mitigating systems where first and second mobile devices are determined to be potential interferers, resulting in communication session transfer.
Patent GB-2595147-A (GB)
Title: Gravel packing leak off system positioned across non-perforated coupling region
Inventor: MICHAEL DEAN LANGLAIS
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2020-02-20
Abstract: A technique facilitates dehydration of gravel slurry around blank pipe sections of a completion having filters for receiving carrier fluid returns. A sand screen filter system may be assembled with a first filter, a second filter, and a blank pipe section extending between the first filter and the second filter. A fixed leak off tube is mounted to the sand screen filter system such that at least a portion of the fixed leak off tube overlaps the first filter. Additionally, a slidable leak off tube is slidably mounted to the sand screen filter system. The slidable leak off tube is oriented to enable the slidable leak off tube to be slid along the blank pipe section until secured in fluid communication with the fixed leak off tube.
Patent GB-2601063-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer
Inventor: HAMISH STEWART
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2017-11-20
Abstract: A method of fragmenting ions for mass spectrometry is provided. The method comprises injecting an amount of first ions of a first charge into an ion trap, the ion trap including an elongate multipole electrode assembly (Fig 10, 820) arranged to define an elongate ion channel. The first ions are radially confined within the elongate ion channel by applying an RF pseudopotential to the elongate multipole electrode assembly (810) and axially confined to a first volume within the ion channel by applying a first potential well to the elongate ion channel. A second potential well of opposing polarity to the first potential well is applied to the elongate ion channel where the first potential well is provided within the second potential well. First ions are irradiated within the first volume with a source of ultraviolet radiation e.g. laser source, such that the first ions are fragmented to produce product ions.
Patent GB-2599032-A (GB)
Title: Tool storage units with integrated power
Inventor: DAVID A DOERFLINGER
IPC: H02G11/00
Filed: 2020-11-12
Abstract: The present invention broadly relates to a tool storage unit 100 with integrated power outlets 118 that can be used to charge power tools inside a closed drawer. The unit comprises: a compartment 110 movable between an open and closed position; a power strip accessible via the compartment when the compartment is in the open position; and a power cable 120 extending from the power strip and adapted to couple to a power source. The compartment may include a cut out in a wall of the compartment to allow the compartment to move between the open and closed positions without interfering with the power strip. The power sockets may be attached to the interior surface of a wall of the storage unit and remain stationary as the drawer is opened, or they may be attached to a slidable connection which moves with the drawer as it is opened/ closed. The electric cable may uncoil as the compartment is opened and recoil as it is closed. Alternatively, a cord reel (324, fig. 3), accordion style sleeve (632, fig. 7) or telescopic support (530, fig. 6) may be used to extend/ retract the cable.
Patent GB-2599285-A (GB)
Title: Pressurized catalytic production of dioxide species
Inventor: RICHARD SAMPSON
IPC: C01B11/02
Filed: 2020-05-26
Abstract: A packed bed catalyst in a pressurized vessel/reactor during contact with a dioxide species precursor enhances catalytic conversion of the precursor to the dioxide species, compared with the same catalytic conversion performed in a non-pressurized vessel/reactor.