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Patent GB-2524793-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for removal of contaminants from refrigerants
Inventor: CRANVEY DEREK
IPC: F25B43/00
Filed: 2014-04-02
Abstract: A method and system for purifying contaminated refrigerants comprising heating the refrigerant in a controlled manner to separate it into fractions, one fraction comprising the pure refrigerant and the remaining fractions comprising the contaminants. The temperature of the refrigerant fraction output being closely monitored and controlled to ensure that it is the correct required fraction. A condenser or evaporator can be used to remove the contaminants dependant on the nature of the contaminant. The system comprising a fractional distillation column, a heat source and a gas outlet. The arrangement having means to measure the temperature of the outlet gas and means to control the temperature of the heat source based on signals from the temperature sensing arrangement about the outlet gas temperature. The temperature is controlled to ensure the correct fraction is being removed from the contaminated mixture. The column may include a demister to improve the separation.
Patent GB-2527097-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for non-volatile indication of a fault on a data storage system
Inventor: WORRALL ALEXANDER CARL
IPC: G06F11/32
Filed: 2014-06-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a storage system with a plurality of storage media and means 18 of indicating fault information relating to a component of the storage system. The means include a display arranged to display the fault information and configured such that when power to the apparatus is cut-off the fault information remains displayed. The indicator means may mounted on a carrier 12 that can be removed from the storage system. The display may be an electrophoretic or e-paper display. The display may show alphanumeric data or be arranged to show the relative position of their associated components.
Patent GB-2511268-A (GB)
Title: Energy efficient roaming of a mobile device
Inventor: WILLINS BRUCE A
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2012-12-05
Abstract: Energy efficient roaming of a mobile device is described. The mobile device can include a sensor for sensing a motion of the mobile device to generate a sensor signal. A radio is capable of communicating with a wireless network. A processor activates the radio in the mobile device. The processor generates an environmental profile of the mobile device based at least on the sensor signal. A memory is coupled to the processor for storing the environmental profile. The processor deactivates the radio when the environmental profile indicates that the rate of motion of the mobile device is above a predetermined threshold for a first period of time. The processor reactivates the deactivated radio when the environmental profile indicates that the rate of motion of the mobile device is below the predetermined threshold for a second period of time.
Patent GB-2511702-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing a turbine engine shaft
Inventor: LEBLANC JONATHAN
IPC: B21K1/06
Filed: 2012-12-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a turbine engine shaft from a generally cylindrical metal billet (120), including a step of boring the billet in order to form an axial cylindrical through-hole (128) therein, a step of inserting a cylindrical insert (130) into said hole, said insert being made of a material having a yield stress similar to that of the material of the billet, such that the materials of the insert and billet have substantially the same forging behaviour, a step of hot-forging the billet in order to form a forged blank that is longer than the billet, a step of removing the insert, and a step of machining the blank.
Patent GB-2530080-A (GB)
Title: Completion assembly quality control
Inventor: BRIDGSTOCK ERIC
IPC: B29C65/82
Filed: 2014-09-12
Abstract: A method of controlling the completion of an electrofusion joint forming part of a completion assembly, for example, for subterranean piping 16, 18 comprising the steps of: capturing, prior to the completion of the joint, data relating to one or more features of the completion assembly that represents the quality of the completion assembly or the joint; automatically analysing said features to predict the quality of the completion assembly or the joint; automatically generating a quality control signal based on the predicted quality of the completion assembly or the joint; and preventing the completion of the joint until an appropriate quality control signal has been received by a control system of the completion assembly. A control apparatus for controlling completion of an electrofusion joint forming part of a completion assembly, the control apparatus comprising a processing device and control box 12 for electrically linking to an electrofusion fitting 14, the control box adapted to prevent completion of an electrofusion joint comprising an electrofusion fitting linked to the control box until an appropriate quality control signal has been received, wherein the quality control signal is automatically generated by the processing device based upon data representative of the quality of the completion assembly or the joint. The pipes 16, 18 may be supported in a clamping rig 24 with clamps 26, 28, each pipe may include a barcode 30, 32, 34 and a portable computing device 44 may feature an imaging device, which can capture images of the barcodes or the entire joint sub-assembly.
Patent GB-2535778-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring a composition of a fluid
Inventor: ALAN PARKER
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A method for use in measuring a composition of a multiphase fluid comprises flowing a multiphase fluid through a fluid flow path 18 defined by a wall of a fluid conduit 12. The wall 14 comprises an electrically non-conductive material such as polyether ether ketone PEEK material. The method comprises establishing an electromagnetic field which extends through the electrically non-conductive material of the wall of the fluid conduit into the fluid and measuring a property of the electromagnetic field over a measurement time period. The method comprises transmitting additional energy through the fluid over the measurement time period independently of the electromagnetic field and measuring the additional energy transmitted through the fluid over the measurement time period. The electromagnetic field may comprise a radio frequency RF electromagnetic field and the property may comprise a resonant frequency. The additional energy may comprise electromagnetic energy of a different frequency, gamma radiation, X-ray radiation or acoustic energy
Patent GB-2525979-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for re-recording content associated with re-emerged popularity
Inventor: TANG YOUNG A
IPC: H04N21/45
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: A means for re-recording (or relocating) content associated with popularity that re-emerged, e.g. A Set Top Box (STB) for recording TV programmes). A plurality of media assets 570 are recorded on a storage medium. The popularity 520 of a given media asset is determined, and compared to a first threshold 530 for the given media asset. If the popularity rating drops below the first threshold, then the media asset is selected for deletion (or relocated) and added to a list 500. The popularity rating of the media assets selected for deletion are retrieved. If the popularity level of a media asset, which is selected for deletion, rises above a second threshold 540, then said media asset is re-recorded/restored in the storage device. User notifications may be used to schedule re-recording, or else re-recording may be automatic when popularity increases above a second threshold. Popularity of episodes or series may be determined based on user profiles, industry ratings, numbers of pay-per-view purchases, demographic data or regional preferences.
Patent GB-2529048-A (GB)
Title: Access suppression in a memory device
Inventor: CHONG YEW KEONG
IPC: G11C11/413
Filed: 2015-06-23
Abstract: A memory device (and method of operation) such as a cache memory L1 (16 figure 1) comprising a plurality of storage units 44 and access control circuitry 42. The access control 22 is configured to receive an access request and in response to the access request to initiate an access procedure in each of the storage units. The access control circuitry 22 is configured to receive an access (late) kill signal after the access procedure has been initiated and, in response to the access kill signal, to initiate an access suppression to suppress the access procedure in at least one of the plurality of storage units (timing in figure 4). Hence, by initiating the access procedures in all storage units in response to the access request, e.g. without waiting for a further indication of a specific storage unit in which to carry out the access procedure, the overall access time (performance speed) for the memory device is kept low, but by enabling at least one of the access procedures later to be suppressed in response to the access kill signal dynamic power consumption of the memory device can be reduced. The storage unit may, via wordline circuitry, activate a selected wordline, based on an access request, but further suppress selected wordlines in response to the access kill signal. The suppression circuit may be a MOSFET transistor 68 connecting the selected wordline to a fixed voltage, ground or Vss, disabling bitcell 46 cell access. Alternatively or in addition, the sense amplifier may be initiated by a sense amplifier enable signal, but selected amplifiers may be disabled by the kill signal, (e.g MOSFET switch shorting sense amplifier enable signal to Vss). The memory device may be a first level cache associated with a data processor. This may also be a multi-way set associative cache system employing way prediction circuitry, and may comprise a tag storage unit as well as a data storage unit, utilised to reach a decision on the issuing of a kill signal. Access suppression occurs after the first edge of an internally generated clock signal raised to initiate the access procedure in the plurality of storage units.
Patent GB-2539923-A (GB)
Title: A separating apparatus
Inventor: RICHARD DAVID NICOLAOU
IPC: B01D46/04
Filed: 2015-07-01
Abstract: A surface treating appliance comprises a regenerative filter (416, fig 29) and a filter regenerator 463. The regenerative filter (416, fig 29) comprises a length of filter material 432 rolled into a first scroll type filter 433 through which air to be filtered can pass and a second scroll type filter 434 through which air to be filtered can pass. The regenerative filter (416, fig 29) is arranged such that the filter material 432 is movable in both directions between the first and second scroll type filters 433, 434 with the filter material 432 passing through the filter regenerator 463 as it moves between the first and second scroll type filters 433, 434 during use. The separating apparatus further comprises at least one drive means 458, 459 which moves the filter material 432 between the first and second scrolls 433, 434 continuously during use of the surface treating appliance such that the filter material 432 is constantly getting regenerated as it passes through the filter regenerator 463. The filter regenerator 463 preferably includes a pair of opposed brushes 464 and the surface treating appliance may by a robotic vacuum cleaner.
Patent GB-2535020-A (GB)
Title: Cushion assembly
Inventor: JAMES JOHN THORN
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2016-01-28
Abstract: A cushion assembly 1 with a main body 2 that comprises a plurality of walls defining an interior cavity (5, figure 2) that is substantially polygonal in cross section, the main body having at a first end providing a first opening 6 to the cavity. At least one of the walls has an area of padding (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, figure 2). A blanket 3 is housed within the space and is removable from the main body 2. The cavity (5, figure 2) is adapted to house a vehicle armrest (8, figure 4) when the blanket is removed therefrom such that at least an upper surface of the armrest is at least partly covered by an area of padding. The cushion assembly is used in a method for padding an armrest that includes removing the blanket from the cavity and then housing a vehicle armrest in the cavity.
Patent GB-2537752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to combination dolly-pallets
Inventor: Robert Guy Nussbaum
IPC: B65D19/40
Filed: 2016-04-19
Abstract: A displacement arrangement for a dolly pallet or flatbed comprises an impelling member 60 and a pivotally connected linkage 68. The impelling member moves between a first and second position and causes the linkage to pivot relative the member. The impelling member may have a connecting part to connect to other impelling members. Preferably there is a force applying arrangement, which may be a lever, and a transmission arrangement to transmit force. The transmission arrangement may comprise a cam with an urging formation. The impelling member may have a holding part comprising two arms with which the urging formation engages. There may be a return assembly, which may be part of the cam. The linkage may comprise upper and lower link members attached to a reaction portion 12 and a ground engaging arrangement 24, 40. A support assembly comprising ground engaging arrangements 24, 40 and a reaction portion 12 is also claimed.
Patent GB-2551767-A (GB)
Title: Electro-hydraulic power steering system
Inventor: MATAS SIMONAVICIUS
IPC: B62D5/065
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: An electro-hydraulic power steering system 34 for an electric vehicle comprises a pump 17 providing hydraulic pressure for power steering, and a controller 40 configured to control operation of pump 17 according to an upcoming power steering requirement of the vehicle. The upcoming power steering requirement is preferably predicted according to a vehicle operating condition, such as the location or a route determined by a navigation device. Pump 17 may also be controlled according to a current power steering requirement as determined with reference to a sensor, such as a steering wheel angle sensor, a steering wheel torque sensor, a vehicle speed sensor or a tyre pressure sensor, and the greater of the upcoming and current requirements may be used to control pump 17.
Patent GB-2556345-A (GB)
Title: A tray
Inventor: REBECCA PARKER
IPC: A47G23/06
Filed: 2016-10-26
Abstract: A tray, suitable for supporting and carrying a plurality of individual articles (such as items of a tea or coffee service i.e. cups, saucers, tea pots, milk jugs), includes a base 10 and a platform member 22. The base is formed with an upstanding side wall. In use, the platform member is supported by the side wall and includes a plurality of through-openings and at least one pair of parallel slots. The tray further comprises a plurality of cup-shaped members suitable for location within the openings of the platform member and at least one pair of parallel ridges upstanding from an upper surface and below the slots. The base may comprise a lip, or a circumferential array of such lips, around the entire perimeter of the side wall and the platform member may be dimensioned to be supported by the side wall of the base with its outer circumference in contact with the/each upstanding lip of the base.
Patent GB-2542083-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning device
Inventor: Kazuhiko kawai
IPC: F24F11/02
Filed: 2014-07-30
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to obtain an air conditioning device that prevents a compressor from having long periods of being idle and suppresses the number of times the compressor is stopped and started, even if the actual air conditioning load is low or the waste heat from a heat generator inside the room to be air conditioned does not return to an indoor unit. This air conditioning device comprises: a refrigerant circuit comprising the compressor, a heat source-side heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and a usage-side heat exchanger that are sequentially connected in a loop; an outlet air temperature sensor that detects the outlet air temperature of air that blown into the room to be air conditioned, after passing through the usage-side heat exchanger, inside the indoor unit having the usage-side heat exchanger provided therein; and a compressor control means that performs either thermostat ON control whereby the compressor 21 is driven or thermostat OFF control whereby the compressor is stopped, such that the outlet air temperature detected by the outlet air temperature sensor approaches a preset set temperature. The air conditioning device is characterized by the next thermostat ON control prohibition time being set in accordance with the air conditioning operation state immediately prior to or during thermostat OFF control.
Patent GB-2545576-A (GB)
Title: Method for hydraulic communication with target well from relief well
Inventor: JOE E HESS
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2014-10-06
Abstract: A system and method for establishing hydraulic communication between a relief well and a target well, wherein the relief well intersects with the target well at an intersection point and the relief well includes a distal portion of the relief well that is deviated and intersects the first wellbore from below the intersection point. A directional drilling system and a magnetic ranging system may be used to guide the relief well from a kick-off point to the intersection point. The deviation angle between the two intersecting wells is at least 45 degrees, but may be approximately 90 degrees or obtuse. A deviated portion of the relief well includes a J-shaped or U-shaped trajectory, thus allowing the wellhead of the relief well to be located at a site removed from the wellhead of the target well, but still intersect the target well at a shallow true vertical depth.
Patent GB-2561588-A (GB)
Title: DC-DC converter
Inventor: PETER BARRASS
IPC: H02M3/158
Filed: 2017-04-19
Abstract: A DC-to-DC converter 100 is configured to provide a main DC supply 106 and an auxiliary DC supply 108 from a single energy source such as a fuel cell 104. The main supply voltage may be greater than the voltage provided by the energy source, and the auxiliary supply voltage may be less than the voltage provided by the energy source. Boost and buck conversion are provided by a single switching bridge 120, such as an inverter. Such an inverter may comprise three legs 130, 132, 134 connected between a main output voltage 110 and a reference or ground voltage 116. Each leg of such an inverter may comprise two switches connected in series. These legs may share a common DC voltage link, for example a common ground and positive rail. A controller 102 is coupled to control the switching elements of the switching bridge, and to sense the currents I1, I2, I3 and voltages Va, Vb, and Vc. The arrangement is particularly suitable for use with a materials handling vehicle, such as a lift truck.
Patent GB-2553200-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle exhaust system
Inventor: Dean Petley
IPC: F01N13/18
Filed: 2017-06-12
Abstract: A vehicle exhaust system comprising a first assembly 18 and a second assembly 20, together defining a channel for exhaust gases, the system comprises a first flexible joint intermediate the first assembly 18 and the second assembly 20, the joint comprising a resiliently-biased sealing means 36 having a first sealing surface 44 and a second sealing surface 46, the first sealing surface 44 is in contact with the first assembly 18 and the second sealing surface 46 is in contact with the second assembly 20; the sealing means 36 is configured to prevent the escape of the exhaust gases from the vehicle exhaust system; the first assembly 18 is fixable in position in the vehicle at at least one part of the first assembly that is remote from the first flexible joint and the second assembly 20 is fixable in position in the vehicle at at least one part of the second assembly that is remote from the first flexible joint; In this way, the at least one part of the first assembly and the at least one part of the second assembly can be substantially fixed in position relative to one another.
Patent GB-2564382-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: DALE BURROWES
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2017-06-14
Abstract: A disposable sharps container comprising a closure system; wherein the closure system comprises a releasable lid 1 and an aperture in the closure system to receive a resiliently biased locking member 6, wherein the locking member 6 is actuated by a push button 4 to release the lid 1; the container further comprising multiple receiving members 2a angled inwardly towards an aperture opening into a vessel 9, wherein the multiple receiving members 2a form a one-way funnel 2 through which objects can be inserted into the device but preventing objects being removed therethrough. The system may further comprise a button guard 5. The push button 4 may be removable and inserted into the hinge 8 to secure in a closed position.
Patent GB-2549664-A (GB)
Title: Screen assembly for a vibrating screening machine
Inventor: DALE R MARSHALL
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2015-12-23
Abstract: According to one aspect there is provided a screen assembly for a vibrating screening machine. The screen assembly comprises a screen chassis and a screen for screening material such as a solution containing liquid and solids. The screen chassis comprises a first face and a second face opposite to the first face, the screen chassis defining a plurality of openings therethrough from the first face to the second face for allowing passage of a material that has been screened. The screen is attached to the first face of the screen chassis and covering the openings of the screen chassis at the first face. The screen chassis may be made of a lightweight, stiff material. The screen may be made of a durable material such as metal. A method for making a screen assembly is also provided.
Patent GB-2555723-A (GB)
Title: Two-dimensional mapping system and method of operation
Inventor: Oliver Zweigle
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2017-10-10
Abstract: A method of generating a two-dimensional map of an environment comprises receiving laser scan data, receiving a current two-dimensional environmental map and receiving a first estimated position and orientation of a scanning system. A set of two-dimensional coordinate data and a set of three-dimensional coordinate data are acquired whilst moving the scanning system from a first to a second position. It is determined whether or not a location in the two-dimensional data set includes new content, based upon the three-dimensional data. When a value of the new content is greater than or equal to a threshold, the current and acquired two-dimensional data is merged into the two-dimensional environmental map. A new two-dimensional map may therefore be generated. If the value is less than the threshold then at least a portion of the set of 3D coordinate data may be discarded. A system capable of carrying out the method is shown in figure 2 (not shown).