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Patent GB-2551349-A (GB)
Title: Method of calculating an exposure time for disinfecting a room using an ultraviolet disinfecting apparatus
Inventor: ADAM FUDAKOWSKI
IPC: A61L2/24
Filed: 2016-06-14
Abstract: A method of calculating an exposure time for disinfecting a room using an ultraviolet disinfecting apparatus, the method comprises measuring distances using a spatial sensor to perform a first scan of a boundary surface of the room, to measure a first set of distances from the sensor to the boundary surface (e.g. a wall); adjusting the height or orientation of the spatial sensor; using the sensor to perform a second scan of the boundary surface, to measure a second set of distances from the adjusted sensor to the boundary surface; subsequently calculating the exposure time in dependence the sets of distances. Preferably, a further sensor adjustment occurs and a third scan to measure a third set of distances. The method enables the accurate representation of the characteristics of the room, such as furniture and obstructing objects, therefore giving a more accurate exposure time. The apparatus is also claimed. Also disclosed is a method of monitoring failure of an ultraviolet emitter in a UV disinfecting apparatus, comprising sequentially energising each of a plurality of UV emitters; measuring the current delivered to them and comparing this to a reference value; identifying failure if the combined current is different to the reference value.
Patent GB-2555849-A (GB)
Title: Pressure measurement apparatus for an engine
Inventor: Jack Herbert
IPC: F02M26/47
Filed: 2016-11-14
Abstract: Pressure measurement apparatus 101 for an engine comprises a gas flow path component 105 of one of an intake system or an exhaust system. The apparatus includes a differential pressure sensor 103 having a sensor body 107 defining pressure ports 113A, 113B, wherein the sensor body is configured to cooperate with an opening 115 in a wall of the gas flow path component so that at least one of the pressure ports terminates inside the gas flow path component when assembled. The sensor body may mount directly onto the gas flow component and / or extend through the opening to sealing engage. The apparatus may also comprise a duct to connect one of the ports to another gas flow component. The gas flow component may be an air flow path and / or a control valve of an EGR loop. A differential pressure sensor, gas flow component and a vehicle comprising the apparatus are also claimed.
Patent GB-2558546-A (GB)
Title: Sporting seat
Inventor: DAVID WILLIAM BEDDOES
IPC: F41A23/18
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: A removable vehicle bumper seat 2 comprises an aperture 6 to support a shotgun in the broken condition. Rubber or plastic matting 5 may be attached to the top surface of the seat, or the seat may be padded. An insert (12, figure 6) may be fitted into the aperture to hold the shotgun barrels 10. The bumper seat may comprise side members 3, which may have plastic covers (9, figure 3) to protect the vehicle bumper 7 from damage. The underside of the bumper seat may have a plastic coating to protect the bumper from damage. There may be a plurality of shotgun supporting apertures in the bumper seat. The bumper seat may have a single point hook attachment 1 to hook over the vehicle bumper. In use the shotgun is broken down and its barrels pass through the aperture, leaving the stock 11 resting on matting 5 such that the ends of the barrels are kept clear of the ground.
Patent GB-2561397-A (GB)
Title: Improved lawn edging apparatus
Inventor: KEITH TOULE
IPC: A01G9/28
Filed: 2017-04-13
Abstract: Lawn edging apparatus, comprises a plurality of supports 50, each comprising a spike 60 for driving into the ground adjacent to a lawn edge 20 and a first mount­ing connection 70; and a plurality of elongate edging bodies 10 which extend be­tween the supports to provide an upper edging surface 30 and front face 80 extending downwardly and rearwardly the edging bodies each carrying a second mounting connection 120 slidingly engaged with each edging body and cooperable with at least one of the first mounting connections, each edging body being rotat­able relative to the adjacent supports between a first position, wherein the front face thereof extends upwardly from the supports and the first and second mounting connections are separable one from the other, and a second position, wherein the front face is in engagement with the lawn edge and the first and second mounting connections resist sepa­ration.
Patent GB-2551628-A (GB)
Title: Intuitive haptic alerts
Inventor: YIFAN CHEN
IPC: B60Q9/00
Filed: 2017-04-24
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an intuitive haptic alert system for a vehicle 801 that: Identifies a second vehicle 805; projects a series of virtual waves emanating from the second vehicle 805 at a source frequency, estimates observed frequencies of the virtual waves at the first vehicle according to the Doppler Effect, and generates a sequence of commands for a haptic motor (203 see fig 2) based on the estimated observed frequencies. The system projects rumble zone(s) 802-804 over the road; identifies when the vehicle 801 occupies the zone(s); generates a sequence of commands for the haptic motor (203) based on: an identified occupation and received vehicle velocity. The alerts may be provided via a vibrating wrist watch. The invention enhances driver safety without relying on physical rumble strips.
Patent GB-2562247-A (GB)
Title: A device for resisting rotation of a tap
Inventor: ROBERT EMMETT
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2017-05-09
Abstract: A device for resisting rotation of a tap (3, figure 1) fitted to a work surface comprises a body 112; an engagement formation 113 for engaging with a part of the tap; and an attachment means 110, 115 for irrotatably attaching the device to the tap. The device further comprises fastening means 118, 119, 120 for irrotatably fastening the device to a work surface. The attachment means may comprise one or more channels extending through the body to the engagement formation, with a screw engaged in each channel and configured such that its tip can be driven into the part of the tap with which the engagement formation engages. Also disclosed is a method of resisting rotation of a tap fitted to a work surface.
Patent GB-2547174-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical downhole pressure maintenance system
Inventor: WILLIAM MARK RICHARDS
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2015-01-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus that includes an elongated base pipe having an external surface at least partially defining an external region and an internal surface at least partially defining an internal region; and a pressure maintenance device disposed in the base pipe and comprising: a flow path that extends between the internal region and the external region; and a valve having a gas charged chamber, the valve allowing the flow of a fluid from the internal region to the external region through the first flow path when a pressure differential between a pressure associated with the internal region and a pressure associated with the gas charged chamber is less than a maximum pressure threshold and when a pressure differential between the external region and the pressure associated with the gas charged chamber is greater than a minimum pressure threshold.
Patent GB-2564468-A (GB)
Title: Self-adjusting downhole tool
Inventor: GAUTE GRINDHAUG
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2017-07-13
Abstract: A tool 20 for use in a borehole to perform a milling, under reaming, or other cutting operation. The tool comprises a tool body 23 secured to the drill pipe 21 which rotates about a longitudinal axis. A set of two or more cutters 24a and 24b extend outwardly from the tool body when deployed. The cutters are fixedly coupled together at an angle whilst being pivotally coupled to the tool body such that the cutters rotate with the tool body whilst being able to pivot together relative to the tool body about the fulcrum 27 during cutting. Thus, when a vertical force is applied to one cutter it is transferred directly to the other cutter in an opposing direction.
Patent GB-2550767-A (GB)
Title: Plasma-assisted method and system for treating raw syngas comprising tars
Inventor: Islam Gomaa
IPC: C10K1/00
Filed: 2016-01-13
Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for conversion of raw syngas and tars into refined syngas, while optionally minimizing the parasitic losses of the process and maximizing the usable energy density of the product syngas. The system includes a reactor including a refining chamber for refining syngas comprising one or more inlets configured to promote at least two flow zones: a central zone where syngas and air/process additives flow in a swirling pattern for mixing and combustion in the high temperature central zone; at least one peripheral zone within the reactor which forms a boundary layer of a buffering flow along the reactor walls, (b) plasma torches that inject plasma into the central zone, and (c) air injection patterns that create a recirculation zone to promotes mixing between the high temperature products at the core reaction zone of the vessel and the buffering layer, wherein in the central zone, syngas and air/process additives mixture are ignited in close proximity to the plasma arc, coming into contact with each other, concurrently, at the entrance to the reaction chamber and method of using the system.
Patent GB-2565849-A (GB)
Title: A controller for connection to a USB cable
Inventor: IDORENYIN AKPAN ENO
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2017-08-25
Abstract: A controller 1 for connection to a USB cable comprising input 2 and output 3 USB connectors 2, 3; at least one transfer line 4, 5, 6, 7 extending from the input USB connector to the output USB connector; a switch 8 arranged in the transfer line; and, a programmable control unit connected to the switch the programmable control unit being adapted to be programmed with a programmed time and to hold the switch in a closed state for the programmed time. The transfer line may include a power transfer line and a data transfer line. There may be a switch on each of the transfer lines. The switch 8 may be a relay or transistor.
Patent GB-2567239-A (GB)
Title: Insect trapping device
Inventor: RUDOLF PLAUT
IPC: A01M1/22
Filed: 2017-10-09
Abstract: The invention relates to an insect trapping device 100 comprising: a housing 110 having an opening 120 through which insects I can enter the housing; an attractant 160 within the housing; a trapping means 130, which may be an adhesive strip in a pitfall trap; and, a means for propelling 150 a portion of the attractant through the opening. There may be a further trapping means 140 that may be electrified. There may be an attractant source 170 via an inlet coupled via semipermeable membrane 180. The attractant may be CO2. Also disclosed is a method for of trapping insects comprising: positioning an insect trapping device as described above; providing the trap with an attractant source; and, activating the trap to expose the environment to attractant from the attractant source. The device may be operated at temporally spaced intervals which vary in duration.
Patent GB-2574645-A (GB)
Title: Passive virtual synchronous machine with bounded frequency and virtual flux
Inventor: QINGCHANG ZHONG
IPC: H02M7/521
Filed: 2018-06-14
Abstract: A power electronic converter is operated as a virtual synchronous machine (VSM) with bounded frequency and virtual flux. The converter can be operated in grid-connected or islanded mode to take part in regulation of frequency and voltage. A real power-frequency channel regulates frequency and a reactive power-flux channel regulates virtual flux, equivalent to voltage amplitude. An interconnection block ƩI takes the frequency w, the virtual flux j, and an input current to generate voltage e’, quasi-torque signal T~, and quasi-“quorte” signal Г~, where quorte is a dual quantity to torque. A block ƩPQ converts the quasi-torque and quasi-quorte signals into negative real power P and negative reactive power Q feedback signals respectively. A virtual damper generates output voltage e, i.e., a control signal, according to the voltage generated by the interconnection block and measured voltage v. A virtual impedance Z(s) generates a virtual current iv according to the difference of the two voltages. A switch SC chooses the virtual current or a measured current i as the input current to the interconnection block. First and second integrator blocks Iw, Ij generate the frequency offset signal in the real power frequency channel, and the flux offset signal in the reactive power-flux channel, respectively.
Patent GB-2575635-A (GB)
Title: Unpredictably responsive training device
Inventor: ILMARI TAMMINEN
IPC: A63B69/20
Filed: 2018-07-16
Abstract: A training device 100 comprises a rotation unit, a target 310, a first arm 210 arranged to be rotated by the rotation unit and a second arm 220 coupled to the first bar 210 by a shaft 240, such that the rods 210, 220 are pivotable about different axes. Both arms 210, 220 comprise curvature allowing the arms to extend and retract into a nested configuration without colliding. A third arm which rotates about another axis may also be provided. Alternatively, the rotation unit may include the target 310 and means for altering the striking element’s angular velocity non-linearly in response to a user’s interaction with the device 100. Both forms of training device 100 respond unpredictably to being hit by a user, simulating the reactions of a boxing or martial arts opponent. Optionally, both embodiments may be combined to introduce further irregularity to the movement of the device 100.
Patent GB-2576323-A (GB)
Title: Programmable packet data processing system
Inventor: MICHAEL JEFFREY EVANS
IPC: H04L45/74
Filed: 2018-08-13
Abstract: A programmable/(re)configurable packet data processing system 301 comprising: a reconfigurable packet processing component 305 including nodes arranged in a graph structure 307 e.g. for packet classification based on packet headers using match-action classification; a graph configuration component 309 providing an API for use by a controller 303 component to configure 311 the packet processing component to perform a set of predefined packet processing functions 319 and the graph configuration component is responsive to one or more requests received from the controller via the API to reconfigure the packet processing component by controlling the presence of a node in the graph structure in accordance with a resource type related to the request. Resource types may include, for example, interfaces, switch forwarding tables and forwarding entries, or routing tables and individual routes (Figure 4) such as for a layer 2 switch or layer 3 router. The packet classification may be used for packet validation, modification, multiplexing and/or demultiplexing. The controller may be a Software-Defined Network (SDN) controller. The packet processing functions may be embodied as CRUD (create, read, update, delete) modules 319, respectively associated with a particular resource type and each having their own packet processing graph fragment.
Patent GB-2578907-A (GB)
Title: Lifting and/or moving device
Inventor: GRAHAM ANTHONY DOWNEY
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2018-11-13
Abstract: A device for lifting and moving an object, especially a wall-mounted radiator R, comprises an elongate frame assembly 2 comprising anchoring means such as opposed clamping jaws 3, 5 and a support member such as an elongate support leg 4 mounted on the frame assembly 2 so that the relative position of the support leg 4 relative to the frame assembly 2 and the clamping jaws 3, 5 can be varied, especially generally parallel to a longitudinal direction of the frame 2. The frame assembly 2 may be moved relative to the support leg 4 by a trigger-operated incremental displacement mechanism 12. The clamping jaws 3, 5 may be resiliently based towards one another by spring 22. The support leg 4 may have a lower support foot 16 which may incorporate a wheel or caster.
Patent GB-2579382-A (GB)
Title: Adoor system and method of providing a barrier to entry into a cabin of a vehicle
Inventor: KARL HOLLINGS
IPC: E05B83/38
Filed: 2018-11-29
Abstract: A door system 108 comprising a first door 106 movable between an open and closed position, covering at least a portion of a vehicle body opening 105 into a cabin 103. The door system also includes: a first barrier member 109 moveable between a retracted and a barrier position configured to resist entry into the cabin of objects impacting against the first door. A control system 112 configured to receive a sensor signal indicative of an impact and/or an expected impact on the first door, causes an actuator (501, Figs.5-10) to move the first barrier member to the barrier position in dependence on the sensor signal. The actuator may be operated by pyrotechnic, spring or compressed gas. In a deployed state, the barrier member may be disposed above and below a floor level 114 of the vehicle, and may be between a door inner and outer panel (see Figs.8A-9B), secured by housing (800) to either the door or chassis. The door system may comprise a second, opposing door 107 where the doors may be sliding doors. Also claimed is a vehicle 100 comprising the door system, a method (2000, Fig.20) and a control system.
Patent GB-2566240-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for acquiring seismic data with gradient data
Inventor: Nihed El Allouche
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2017-06-15
Abstract: A seismic receiver may acquire seismic data reflected from one or more subterranean features of the Earth. The seismic receiver may include a housing and a four- component sensor that may measure four properties of a seismic wavefield. The four- component sensor may be disposed within the housing. The seismic receiver may also include a particle motion sensor that may measure a particle motion of the seismic wavefield in at least one direction. The particle motion sensor may be disposed within the housing, such that the four-component sensor and the particle motion sensor are separated by a distance in a first direction.
Patent GB-2581498-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft
Inventor: JAMES HENRY BUSH
IPC: B64D27/00
Filed: 2019-02-19
Abstract: An aircraft 200 comprising at least one propulsion unit 204 configured to propel the aircraft in a first direction and at least one further propulsion unit 206 configured to propel the aircraft in a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction. The aircraft also includes at least one wing 202, wherein the at least one propulsion unit is mounted in front of the leading edge of the at least one wing, such that the air downstream of the at least one propulsion unit flows around the at least one wing to provide lift and a longitudinal thrust in the first direction. The at least one further propulsion unit is configured to provide a longitudinal thrust in the second direction in order to balance lateral thrust and enable vertical take-off. The at least one further propulsion may be configured to stop producing thrust once airborne, the at least one further propulsion unit may be configured to reverse the direction in which it produces thrust to be the same as the at least one propulsion unit.
Patent GB-2574115-A (GB)
Title: A warning system for an electrical wiring enclosure
Inventor: RICHARD MICHAEL RENSHAW-PANTING
IPC: H02B13/025
Filed: 2019-04-10
Abstract: A warning system is provided for use in an electrical wiring enclosure 1000 such as a fuse box, distribution board, or consumer unit. The warning system comprises an electrical device 1 comprising a battery (14,fig.6), a circuit board including a microprocessor (15,fig.6), and a transmitter. The device 1 is enclosed by a housing (23,24,fig.6) having a securing means (21,22,fig.4) for attaching the housing to a surface, such as a rail, moulding, or busbar 1003 within the wiring enclosure 1000. The warning system further comprises at least one sensor 2,3 such as a smoke, flame, gas, or temperature sensor. The smoke sensor 2 may be fitted into an external wall of the unit via a knock out panel on the unit exterior. The temperature sensor 3 may be arranged in the neutral bar. The microprocessor processes a signal from the at least one sensor and upon an alarm condition, the transmitter communicates a warning signal to a remote receiver. The alarm condition may result in the activation of a prevention system such as a sprinkler or gas suppression system. The smoke sensor 2 may further be provided with an audible alert.
Patent GB-2574121-A (GB)
Title: EIAP equity benefit disbursement method
Inventor: Christopher R Kristian
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2019-04-30
Abstract: A method to disburse a disability insurance payment for executive equity compensation that comprises providing executive equity compensation sources and an algorithm which calculates a monthly tax-free benefit amount. The calculation involves determining an annual intrinsic value of each compensation source. A financial transaction is executed to disburse the tax-free benefit amount to an executive repeatedly over a number of months. Also disclosed is a method to invoice a disability insurance premium for executive equity compensation that comprises providing executive equity compensation source vesting schedules and an algorithm which calculates an annual premium using a monthly benefit amount and one of the vesting schedules. A financial transaction that invoices a client is then executed. The executive equity compensation sources can be stock options, restricted stock units and performance stock units. The vesting schedules can be 3-year, 4-year or cliff vesting schedules.
Patent GB-2575348-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for a buttress of a flying buttress hood
Inventor: KAI GEISSENHÖNER
IPC: B60J7/185
Filed: 2019-05-16
Abstract: A locking device 10 for a buttress 110 of a flying buttress roof 100 of a vehicle, having a locking element 20 for locking the buttress in a locking position (AP, Fig.3) and a display device 30 for visually signalling the locking position. The display device has a display element 32 coupled via a coupling element 34 to the locking element. A movement of the locking element into the locking position moves the display element via the coupling element into a first display position (A1) and, upon leaving the locking position, the locking element via the coupling element moves the display element from the first display position into at least one second display position A2. The display device may comprise a viewing window 42 in the locking device housing 40. The display element may be substantially flat or planar and may comprise at least one visually identifiable display section. An acoustic signal may be emitted by the display element and/or coupling element when at least one of the display positions is reached. Also claimed is a flying buttress hood comprising the locking device, and a vehicle comprising the hood or the locking device.
Patent GB-2586600-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for magnetic resonance imaging
Inventor: CHRISTOPH FORMAN
IPC: G01R33/565
Filed: 2019-08-27
Abstract: A method of correcting for motion in magnetic resonance images during image acquisition using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus comprising a plurality of coils for receiving signals, the method comprising receiving a user-defined region of interest of a body to be imaged S100; scanning, using the MRI apparatus, at least the region of interest of the body S102; and, generating a navigator image S106of the region of interest by performing a weighted combination of a signal received by each coil during the scanning S104. Determining the weighted contribution of each coil may comprise determining a distance of each coil form the region of interest and assigning a high or low weight to each coil which is close or further away from the region of interest respectively. Determining the weighted contribution of each coil may comprise performing a prescan over the region of interest and assigning a weight to each coil based on a determined coil sensitivity wherein a high or low sensitivity is assigned to each coil producing a bright or dim image in the prescan respectively.