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Patent GB-2555909-A (GB)
Title: Marine vibrator source acceleration and pressure
Inventor: WALTER F SOLLNER
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2017-08-17
Abstract: A method comprises receiving marine survey data from a first signal representing a flat spectral far-field pressure generated by a marine vibrator source swept over a frequency range according to a time function of motion such that acceleration of the marine vibrator source is a flat function in a frequency domain; and from a second signal generated by an impulsive seismic source. A full waveform inversion is performed using the received data to estimate a physical property of a subsurface location. In another aspect, the first data results from a marine vibrator swept through low frequencies. In another aspect, a control signal controls movement of a marine vibrator source such that the acceleration of the source is a flat function in a frequency domain to generate a flat spectral far-field pressure. In another aspect, a marine vibrator source can be swept over a broadband frequency range such that a sweep amplitude spectrum for a target reflection is above ambient noise.
Patent GB-2554171-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control of downhole tools
Inventor: JOHN GERARD EVANS
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2015-03-24
Abstract: A well tool apparatus comprises a control arrangement configured to control response of the downhole tool by varying a bore-annulus pressure difference. The control arrangement includes a valve piston longitudinally slidable in a generally tubular controller housing that is in operation substantially co-axial with the wellbore, to open or close a valve port to a fluid flow connection between the drill strings interior and the tool. A latch mechanism is configured to latch the valve piston against movement in one axial direction, keeping the valve piston in an open or a closed condition. Unlatching of the valve piston requires displacement thereof in the other axial direction to a mode change position. A stay member is automatically displaceable under hydraulic actuation responsive to bore-annulus pressure differences above a trigger threshold value, to obstruct movement of the latched valve piston under hydraulic actuation to the mode change position.
Patent GB-2566971-A (GB)
Title: Infant formula having decreased protein content
Inventor: ZIHUA AO
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2017-09-28
Abstract: A low protein nutritional composition comprises sources of carbohydrate, fat or lipid, and protein or protein equivalent. The protein or protein equivalent source is present in an amount from about 1 g/100kcal to about 3 g/100kcal. The carbohydrate source may be present in an amount of from about 6 to 22 g/100kcal, and the fat or lipid source may be present in an amount for from about 1 to 10 g/100kcal. The protein source preferably comprises beta-casein enriched casein hydrolysate. The protein source may comprise intact protein and/or amino acids. The composition may include a probiotic and/or prebiotic, and may include one or more long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as docosahexaenoic acid and/or arachidonic acid. The composition may further include beta-glucan. The composition may further include a culture supernatant from a late-exponential growth phase of a probiotic batch-cultivation process. The composition may be an infant formula, more preferably a preterm infant formula.
Patent GB-2567646-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for reducing distortion of an optical signal
Inventor: MOHAMMED ALOM
IPC: H04B10/2537
Filed: 2017-10-18
Abstract: An RF signal to be carried by an optical link is modulated onto two optical beams. The modulators are tuned differently so that the distortion products carried on one beam are relatively larger compared to the fundamental compared with other beam. One of the beams is optically upconverted by the appropriate Brillouin shift frequency and the two beams counter-propagated through an optical waveguide in order to create a Brillouin grating. The grating acts to separate the distortion products from the fundamental so as to provide at an output of the link a signal in which the distortion products are insignificant or absent.
Patent GB-2563466-A (GB)
Title: Folding pocket tool
Inventor: LEE BERMAN
IPC: B25F1/04
Filed: 2017-06-13
Abstract: A folding pocket tool comprises two elongate handle plates 1, 2, at least one of which is an elongate handle plate, where when the device is folded, the plates are parallel and confront each other, and a longitudinal bit holder socket 10, 11, 12 is formed in the distal end of the plates 1, 2. The bit holder socket may be generally hexagonal in cross-section. An additional member 3 may be attached to an outer face of one of the plates, the longitudinal bit holder being formed partly in the additional member 3 and partly in the two plates 1, 2. A kit of parts is also disclosed comprising two plates 1, 2 and an additional member 3.
Patent GB-2555028-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent articles having channels, stretchable waistbands and back ears
Inventor: Keith Richard Willhaus
IPC: A61F13/551
Filed: 2016-08-31
Abstract: An absorbent article (20) comprising a topsheet (24), a backsheet (25), an absorbent core (28) and at least one, and in particular at least a pair of, longitudinally-extending channels (26) substantially free of absorbent material. The article further comprises a stretchable back waistband (48) extending transversally adjacent the back edge of the article and a pair of stretchable back ears. The back ears each comprises a fastening tab (42) that can be releasably engaged with a landing zone (44) on the garment-facing side of the article.
Patent GB-2568739-A (GB)
Title: A table tennis device
Inventor: ALFRED GARDNER
IPC: A63B60/00
Filed: 2017-11-25
Abstract: A table tennis or ping pong ball pick up device 99 consisting of a table tennis bat or paddle which comprises an extending pick up mechanism 38 in the tip of the paddle blade 1. The mechanism uses a coaxially telescopic extendable arm 9 which may be operated by a push button (7, fig.1a) release mechanism (3, fig.1a) which pushes the collector 38 out of the blade via a spring, to allow easier retrieval of balls from the floor. The mechanism includes a pivot 13 between the elongate member and the head of the extension, while a catch part 11 may release or hold the retracted extension in place. A lacuna 12 may trap the ball against the basal part 10 under gravity within the collector head 40. A lid 8 or cap may cover the extending arm when it is contained within the bat, and may be ferromagnetically (18, fig.7) attached.
Patent GB-2555982-A (GB)
Title: Non-invasive gas detection
Inventor: Jude Francis Pereira
IPC: G01N33/20
Filed: 2016-05-20
Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a system for non-invasively measuring the oxygen content inside a metallic enclosure (100) is disclosed. A sensor module (110) positioned inside the metallic enclosure(100) senses the oxygen content inside the metallic enclosure (100), and transmits the sensed oxygen content information to a detector module (130) positioned outside the metallic enclosure (100), by means of vibration of the metallic enclosure (100). The detector module (130) picks up the vibrations and raises alarm in case the oxygen content inside the metallic enclosure is beyond predefined threshold level.
Patent GB-2557061-A (GB)
Title: System for automatic signature for receipt verification
Inventor: BRUCE WILKINSON
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2016-07-07
Abstract: Provided is a system for automatic signature for receipt verification. The system includes a delivery management server, wherein the deliver management server includes a memory and a processor. A digital copy of an authorized signature is stored in the memory of the delivery management server. The system also includes a delivery smart crate for receiving packages unattended. The delivery smart crate is in communication with the delivery management server through a network connection. The system also includes a delivery service in communication with the delivery management server through a network connection. The delivery service notifies the delivery management server of a signature request by a sender. The delivery smart crate notifies the delivery management server of a delivery made to the delivery smart crate. Also, the delivery management server sends the digital copy of the authorized signature to the delivery service.
Patent GB-2561684-A (GB)
Title: Steering and braking control system
Inventor: TIMOTHY D ZWICKY
IPC: B60W40/114
Filed: 2018-02-21
Abstract: A control system for a vehicle including a computer. The computer is programmed to command application of one of up to a predetermined steering torque value and up to a predetermined net asymmetric braking force value. Each predetermined force is selected to achieve a predetermined vehicle yaw torque. The vehicle yaw torque is at most the lesser of a first maximum yaw torque resulting from actuating a steering system and a second maximum yaw torque resulting from actuating a brake system. This system may be used on an autonomous vehicle to enable the vehicle to turn using asymmetric braking if the steering system fails.
Patent GB-2560443-A (GB)
Title: Fall from heights prevention system
Inventor: EUGENE CAMALLAS DIVILLY
IPC: E04G5/04
Filed: 2018-03-06
Abstract: A working platform 18 with guard rails 19, 20, is positioned around the cargo area (A) of a vehicle such as a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) where the outer edge of the cargo area is utilised as one secure stable support side for the platform to rest on 6 and be securely anchored to, while the outer edge of the platform distant from the cargo area is held by vertical supports 4, which may be capable of telescopic adjustment on a vertical upright 1. The height of the platform and guard rails can be changed by moving the vertical telescopic supports. The platform support 5, 6, is preferably flexibly tethered to the cargo area where it is resting by ratchet straps for example. Ladders or steps can be used to access and egress the platform. The platform area may be created by a plurality of smaller platforms resting on the support structure. The platform is used for unloading and loading of an HGV with the guard barrier providing a safety measure against falling and may be dismantled. Guard rails may have a length of 1-2 m and the breadth of the platform may be 45-120cm.
Patent GB-2572189-A (GB)
Title: Simplified ratchet strap and buckle assembly
Inventor: ANDREW REDMAN
IPC: A44B11/06
Filed: 2018-03-22
Abstract: A ratchet strap and buckle assembly 1 comprising an adjustment ratchet strap 20 having a ratchet strap end 21 and a plurality of teeth 22; and a single piece buckle 14 having a locking tooth and a flexible top element; the single piece buckle comprising a passageway for the ratchet strap, the flexible top element being configured to engage with at least one of the ratchet teeth using the locking tooth upon insertion into the passageway. The buckle preferably comprises stop features 12 to regulate movement of the top element, and support bars inside the passageway to limit vertical movement of the strap. The ratchet teeth may have a sloping front face and vertical rear face, and are arranged perpendicular to the direction of insertion. The material used may be one of polypropylene, nylon, or acetal plastic.
Patent GB-2576340-A (GB)
Title: Deployment handle with stabilizing rail for a pre-loaded prosthesis delivery device
Inventor: KRISTOFFER VANDBORG BRO
IPC: A61F2/95
Filed: 2018-08-15
Abstract: A handle assembly 8 for a prosthesis delivery device 2 has a proximal gripping portion 12 and a stationary/fixed gripping portion 10. At least one rail 14 extends distally from the proximal gripping portion and optionally, through the stationary gripping portion. The proximal gripping portion is distally moveable along a longitudinal axis towards the stationary gripping portion from a first pre-deployment position, where the rail extends proximally from the stationary/fixed gripping portion, to a second position where the rail extends distally from the stationary gripping portion. The device further includes an inner cannula, wherein a prosthesis (56, Fig 9) is coupled to a proximal end thereof and the handle is disposed around a distal end thereof, and a sheath 28 coupled to and extending from the proximal gripping portion and arranged to be retracted/exposed with movement of the gripping portion between the pre-deployment and second positions.
Patent GB-2564042-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for processing a vapor stream from a thermal desorption process
Inventor: BARRY HOFFMAN
IPC: B01D21/26
Filed: 2017-04-19
Abstract: Methods and systems for treating an oil/water vapor stream containing solids fines. Routing a feed composition of oil/water vapors containing fine solids to a condensing unit, combining the feed composition with a cooled OWS emulsion, forming a warmed OWS emulsion. The warmed OWS emulsion is routed to a surge vessel containing a volume of surge OWS emulsion, where after a first portion of the surge OWS emulsion is routed to a heat exchanger, forming the cooled OWS emulsion, and a second portion of the surge OWS emulsion is routed to an OWS separation unit. The OWS separation unit may be one or more disc stack centrifuges, in some cases preceded by one or more decanting centrifuges. In certain embodiments the oil/water vapor stream containing solids fines is generated from a thermal desorption unit, such as a turbulent vacuum thermal desorption unit. Systems may be integrated with thermal desorption units and drilling rigs.
Patent GB-2580879-A (GB)
Title: Biocatalytic techniques
Inventor: Jonathan Charles Paul Steele
IPC: C12P21/02
Filed: 2018-11-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzyme from Streptomyces sp. NRRL 21489 for catalysing the hydroxylation of organic substrates. Also provided is a method for the production of a hydroxylated organic compound comprising reacting the organic compound with the cytochrome P450 enzyme described herein. The substrate is preferably bosentan, cyclosporine A or ritonavir. The method may use ferredoxin and ferredoxin reductase in combination with the CYP450. Also described are kits for carrying out the invention.
Patent GB-2579251-A (GB)
Title: Accessory for a portable electronic device
Inventor: KEITH REILLY
IPC: H02J50/90
Filed: 2018-11-28
Abstract: An accessory 200 configured to be affixed to a portable electronic device, the accessory 200 comprising: indentations 220 configured to interface with corresponding features with at least three orders of rotational symmetry on a charging surface for a wireless charging unit for wirelessly charging a portable electronic device; wherein the indentations 220 are configured to receive one or more protrusions on the charging surface of the wireless charging unit. Alternatively, the accessory 200 may comprise one or more protrusions configured to be received by one or more indentations positioned in the wireless charging unit. The portable electronic device may be a mobile phone and the accessory 200 may be a case for a mobile phone. The indentations 220 and protrusions may be positioned such that, when they are interfaced, the battery of the electronic device may be aligned with the charging element of the wireless charging device. The portable device may be positioned or oriented in at least three positions. A portable device with indentations or protrusions, and a wireless charging device with indentations or protrusions are also presented.
Patent GB-2576795-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing a corrugated tube
Inventor: SVEN AUCH
IPC: F16L11/11
Filed: 2018-12-03
Abstract: A method for producing a corrugated tube which has, at least in sections, first and second outer wall regions with first and second external diameters respectively which alternate in a wave-shaped manner, the first external diameter being greater than the second, the corrugated tube being produced by way of a plastic vacuum/blow molding process in a plastic vacuum/blow mold with a corrugator 1, and one or more openings being made in at least some of the first outer wall regions, the openings being made in at least some of the first outer wall regions of the corrugated tube during the plastic vacuum/blow molding process within the corrugator. Preferably, the openings are produced by mandrels 2 which may be fixed in at least some shaping recesses for forming the first outer wall regions; wherein the openings have a diameter of from 0.5mm-1mm. An apparatus for producing a corrugated tube having means for producing one or more openings in outer wall regions of the tube during the plastic vacuum/blow moulding process within a corrugator is further provided.
Patent GB-2580424-A (GB)
Title: Microwave ablation antenna assemblies
Inventor: DAVID NICHOLAS WILLIAMS
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2019-01-11
Abstract: A microwave ablation antenna assembly 20 with an elongate coaxial conductor assembly 26, for connection to a source of microwave energy, extending from the proximal end 201 to the distal end 202 of the antenna body 22. The coaxial conductor assembly has an outer conductor 32 surrounding a dielectric layer 30, which surrounds an inner conductor 28. A distal dipole tip portion 36 extends from a feed point 34, defined by the inner conductor at the distal end 202, towards an applicator tip 24. A choke (or balun) assembly 40 comprises a conducting element 50 in the form of a longitudinally-extending sleeve which is electrically insulated from the outer conductor of the coaxial conductor assembly, such as by a choke dielectric portion 41. The choke sleeve comprises a second portion 52 which surrounds a first portion 51 which surrounds the coaxial conductor assembly 26. The first 51 and second 52 portions are radially connected by a third portion 53. The choke assembly minimises power reflected back to the microwave source which would affect tissue outside the desired ablation zone. There may be an adhesive sealant 60 or a dielectric fluid 25.
Patent GB-2581490-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for measuring a pulse signal with high dynamic range
Inventor: DAVID HILLIER
IPC: H03K5/133
Filed: 2019-02-18
Abstract: A pulse replication device is provided for optimizing an uncharacterized pulse signal 1 to a predetermined amplitude threshold range, the device comprising an input node 3 for receiving an incident pulse signal and arranged to divide the incident pulse signal between a first and second pathway. The first pathway applies a first temporal delay with respect to the second pathway. An output node 11 is arranged to combine the pulse signals from the first and second pathways into a single pulse train 13. The input node is configured to divide the pulse signal along the pathways such that the amplitude characteristics of the signal passing along the first pathway are different to the amplitude characteristics of the signal passing along the second pathway, such that the output node receives temporally separated pulses of different amplitude.
Patent GB-2567997-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy device with constricted tube and generator pod
Inventor: BRIAN LEE MOFFAT
IPC: F03B13/12
Filed: 2017-08-21
Abstract: A wave energy converter utilizes a flotation module that rises and falls with the passage of waves, a submerged tube containing a constriction which multiplies the speed of the water passing therethrough, a turbine (or other hydrokinetic apparatus) positioned so as to extract energy from the accelerated flow of water within and/or through the tube, and a submerged gas- or liquid-filled chamber housing one or more energy conversion components (e.g. generators, transformers, rectifiers, inverters). By providing a chamber in proximity to the turbine, generators can be placed in closer proximity to the turbine that turns them, and the shared shaft can be shorter than if the generators were placed in the buoy adjacent to the surface.
Patent GB-2583930-A (GB)
Title: Weighing balance
Inventor: KEVIN ROY CARTWRIGHT
IPC: G06Q50/12
Filed: 2019-05-14
Abstract: A control system and method of using same to control the quantities of items of a product. The system includes a weighing scale coupled to a processor, a memory storage device, and a sensory indicator which may provide visual, audio or haptic feedback to a user (figure 1). The memory stores targets (which may be a range with upper and lower thresholds proportional to the total target weight) associated to the weight of at least one item. In use, items are added 82 and the processor monitors the weight 83 and provides different indications when the weight of at least one item placed on the scale is above 88, below 85 or between 84 the target. The weight of items added to the scale may be associated with one or more user. The processor may output a sequence 90 in which two or more items are to be added to the scale. A specific embodiment is given of preparing pizza.
Patent GB-2573474-A (GB)
Title: Survival systems
Inventor: ELIZABETH BROWN
IPC: B63C9/15
Filed: 2018-02-15
Abstract: A personal survival system for use in water includes an inflatable chamber (9) and in inflation system (31) operable to inflate the inflatable chamber (9), wherein the inflation system (31) is mounted separately from and remotely from the inflatable chamber (9). Also disclosed are: a survival system for use in water includes an inflatable chamber including an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer is separate from the outer layer; an inflation control system for use with an in-water survival system, the inflation control system comprises a selectively sealable chamber configured to contain water-triggered automatic inflation device of the survival system; and a personal survival system including an inflatable bladder and a moulded cover constructed from a flexible polymer.
Patent GB-2576998-A (GB)
Title: Foam-formed fibrous sheets with crimped staple fibers
Inventor: JIAN QIN
IPC: D21H27/00
Filed: 2017-04-28
Abstract: A method for producing a high-bulk, foam-formed substrate includes producing an aqueous-based foam including at least 1% by weight crimped synthetic fibers and at least 1% by weight binder fibers; forming a wet sheet from the aqueous-based foam; and drying the wet sheet to obtain the foam-formed substrate. A substrate includes an aqueous-based polymer foam including at least 1% by weight crimped synthetic fiber and at least 1% by weight binder fiber, wherein the substrate is free of superabsorbent material. A method for producing a high-bulk, foam-formed substrate includes producing an aqueous-based foam including at least 2% by weight crimped binder fibers; forming a wet sheet from the aqueous-based foam; and drying the wet sheet to obtain the foam-formed substrate, wherein the foam-formed substrate is free of superabsorbent material, and wherein the substrate has a dry density between 0.02 g/cc and 0.1 g/cc.
Patent GB-2590944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to seats
Inventor: ALAN HOLMES
IPC: A47C7/62
Filed: 2020-01-08
Abstract: An apparatus 100 comprising a base portion 102 having a front edge region 104, rear edge region 106 and side regions 108/110. A side wall portion 112/114 extending upward from each side region. A rear wall portion 116 extending upwardly from the rear edge region which provides a continuous wall along the side and rear of the apparatus. A flange portion 118/120 extending outwards from an upper edge region of each side wall portion. The apparatus may comprise an open front region. The flange portions may have a plurality of spaced apart holes 122. The base, side, rear and flange portions may be integrally formed. An item of furniture including said apparatus is also provided.
Patent GB-2578071-A (GB)
Title: An animal feeder
Inventor: Larry Stewart Ellison
IPC: B60P1/00
Filed: 2018-06-13
Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for animal feeding are disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one feed hopper, and at least one feed station accessible by an animal. At least one feed dispensing device is configured to dispense feed from the feed hopper to the at least one feed station, with at least one controller configured to control the at least one feed dispensing device.