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Patent GB-2539717-A (GB)
Title: A disc brake
Inventor: ABHISHER MAZUMDAR
IPC: F16D55/50
Filed: 2015-06-26
Abstract: A brake having a rotor 250; a pilot friction element 252 for applying a braking force to the rotor, an actuator 274 for actuating movement of the pilot friction element to apply a braking force to the rotor; a main friction element 254 for applying a further braking force to the rotor; and a transmission arrangement, comprising a link arm 268 and lever 258, for transmitting a friction force to the main friction element so as to move the main friction element towards the rotor. The friction force resulting between the pilot friction element and the rotor during braking to the pilot friction element (or brake pad) as the pilot friction element is moved in a tangential direction to the rotation direction of the rotor or disc. This arrangement may be used to decrease the size of the brake components, such as the actuator, or lessen the force required to be transmitted by the brake.
Patent GB-2531887-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional pencil sharpener with power station
Inventor: BRIAN S OLSCHAN
IPC: B43L23/02
Filed: 2015-08-26
Abstract: An automatic multi-functional pencil sharpener 10 comprising a pencil sharpener mechanism, a power docking station 40 with at least one charging port, and an electrical power unit connected to an external power source and comprising control circuits to communicate with said docking station and said sharpener mechanism. The docking station may comprise USB ports and the housing may have an LED light 42 to indicate the status of the sharpener mechanism or the power consumption by the docking station whilst charging a mobile device, such as a mobile phone or tablet. One of the ports may support a charge of approximately 2.1 amperes. The control circuit connected to the docking station may further comprise an integrated circuit for controlling a USB charging port and have a power switch with load detection.
Patent GB-2530904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in domestic greenhouses
Inventor: BOULTON BRETT
IPC: E06B3/92
Filed: 2015-09-01
Abstract: A domestic greenhouse 100 comprises at least one side wall, a roof having at least one roof panel, and at least one end wall, and at least one door 200, 210 that in a closed position obscures a doorway opening 180 provided in one of the end walls or side walls and in an open position enables a person access through the doorway. The door comprises a sliding door that is supported by at least one support assembly comprising a telescopic guide having a fixed part and a moving part, in which one of the parts is secured to the wall of the greenhouse and the other part secured to the door to support the door in such a way that the doorway does not have a lower threshold strip. The greenhouse may have two support assemblies, a first located at the top of the at least one door and one at the bottom
Patent GB-2543811-A (GB)
Title: Stream and wave energy concentrators
Inventor: ALAN ANTHONY PITMAN
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2015-10-29
Abstract: A device for concentrating flowing water 6 for stream/current or wave energy converters comprises an obstructing envelope 1. The envelope will be filled with ambient fluid, such as the surrounding fresh water or sea water. The envelope is a partially or fully impermeable membrane or skin, and may force the flowing water through a narrow gap 7, 8 to induce a venturi effect. Alternatively, waves will be subject to a wave shoaling effect 9 which will result in waves of a higher amplitude. The envelopes will be attached to buoyant mooring points 3, and may be anchored 12 to the streambed/seabed. One-way flow control devices or valves 4 may allow water to flow into the envelope. The envelope may be open [fig. 1] or closed [fig. 2]. The envelope may be partially or fully submerged. The concentrator focuses the water to increase the exploitability of stream and wave energy resources.
Patent GB-2529579-A (GB)
Title: Method, system and apparatus for tracking and monitoring moving objects
Inventor: HILDEBRANDT MICHAEL
IPC: G01S19/19
Filed: 2011-03-24
Abstract: The analysis of the performance of objects 4 tracked over a predefined course 6 by uniquely assigning a GPS tracker to each object 4 and logging data of the objects position over the traversal of the course. The logged data is subsequently downloaded for processing. The operating status of each tracker is displayed, and the tracker located on the object 4 so that its status is visible. Reference GPS trackers may be located at specific points along the course and their data correlated with the trackers data to verify accuracy. A cradle may be used with the tracker. The objects may be horses and the course a horse racing track. The logged data may include sectional times, relative race position, distance travelled, reaction time in a starting gate, average stride length, average stride frequency duration or the number of changes in stride. The performance analysis may also be part of a second invention where a beacon on the object is captured by cameras 2. The objects position is extracted by image analysis and its path along the course determined. Performance analysis may then be carried out.
Patent GB-2544784-A (GB)
Title: A Chimney cowl
Inventor: GEAROID BYRNE
IPC: F23L17/12
Filed: 2015-11-26
Abstract: A chimney cowl arrangement comprising a base portion 20 to be inserted into a chimney 4, the base portion including plural barbs or teeth 10 to engage with the inner surface of the chimney to hold the cowl in position. Preferably the barbs are mounted on a ring 8a, 8b around the base portion. There are preferably two sets of barbs, a first 8b located at the base of the base portion and a second 8a located upward of the first ring.
Patent GB-2533493-A (GB)
Title: Method for the use of nitrates and nitrate reducing bacteria in hydraulic fracturing
Inventor: DANIEL K DURHAM
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2011-08-19
Abstract: Controlling sulfides in subterranean formations, comprising; Injecting an inorganic nitrate in to the formation and Allowing the inorganic nitrate to increase the growth rate of nitrogen-reducing bacter (NRB) in the formation to inhibit the growth rate of sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB) in the formation. The inorganic nitrate may be potassium, sodium or ammonium salts of nitrate or mixtures thereof. The method may further comprise injecting NRB in to the formation where the NRB may be from the group Campylobacter sp. Nitrobacter sp. Nistromonas sp. Thiomicrospira sp. Sulfurospirillum sp. Thauera sp. Paracoccus sp. Pseudomonas sp. Rhodobacter sp. Desulfovibrio sp. and mixtures thereof. The method may further comprise injecting a molybdate salt which may be sodium or lithium molybdate and/or injecting 9,10-anthraquinon in to the formation. Fracturing fluid may be injected in to a subterranean formation where the fracturing fluid contains brine and the other ingredients of the above method. The fracturing fluid may further comprise a scale inhibitor (eg polyacrylates) and/or a friction reducer (eg polyacrylamide) and may comprise a gel.
Patent GB-2548825-A (GB)
Title: Pinned composite pipe end-fitting
Inventor: STEPHEN ANTHONY HATTON
IPC: F16L47/14
Filed: 2016-03-24
Abstract: A composite pipe termination is provided, comprising: - a composite pipe 8 having a wall thickness and a cut end, an annular part 3 of composite material attached around the outside of the composite pipe at the cut end, the annular part having a radial thickness which tapers towards the composite pipe in the direction along the composite pipe away from the cut end to provide an exterior surface having a tapered portion, and pinning means comprising one or more pins 10 which extend through the annular part and partially through the composite pipe wall thickness to further attach the annular part to the composite pipe. The composite pipe is made from a fibre-reinforced polymer, and the pinning means may be arranged in one or more circumferential lines.
Patent GB-2538634-A (GB)
Title: Portable sports device
Inventor: GERD EISENBLATTER
IPC: A63B21/22
Filed: 2016-05-19
Abstract: A portable training device for muscle building comprises at least one handle 6 and a centrifugal mass 10 connected to a shaft 8 which can be induced to rotate by pulling a rope 12 fixed to and wound up on the shaft 8. At least one removable additional mass element 101 is arranged on the centrifugal mass and is characterised in that at least one element is configured in the shape of a ring or circular segment. There may be a housing 13 which at least partially surrounds the centrifugal mass 10 and which has at least one opening (15, figure 8) through which at least one additional mass element 101 can be arranged on, or removed from, centrifugal mass 10. The ring or segment shape of the additional mass elements reduces the imbalance in rotation of the centrifugal mass and makes the device more comfortable to use.
Patent GB-2539098-A (GB)
Title: Fatty acid determination using desorption ionization
Inventor: DONALD MASON
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A method of determining the total fatty acids in a sample by generating sample ions from a sample containing esterified and free fatty acids using a desorption ionization source. The ions are then introduced into a mass spectrometer. Subsequently, fragmentation of the esterified fatty acids to free fatty acids is induced before or after introduction into the mass spectrometer. Finally the total fatty acids in the sample are determined. Optionally, the mass spectrometer operates in negative ionisation mode. Preferably, fragmentation is induced by the ionization source, the energy of which is sufficiently high to induce fragmentation of substantially all the esterified fatty acids to free fatty acids. Optionally, fragmentation is induced in a collision cell contained in the mass spectrometer, where the energy in the collision cell is sufficiently high to induce fragmentation of substantially all the esterified fatty acids to free fatty acids. Optionally, the sample can be a biological sample.
Patent GB-2536834-A (GB)
Title: Passively initiated depressurization valve for light water reactors
Inventor: Ronald C Watson
IPC: G21C13/02
Filed: 2015-01-06
Abstract: A nuclear reactor is surrounded by a reactor radiological containment structure. Depressurization lines running from the reactor automatically vent the reactor to the containment structure or to a compartment in the containment structure when a low pressure condition exists in the reactor. The depressurization lines include biased-open passive valves and actively actuated isolation valves arranged in series.
Patent GB-2555802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fuel rails
Inventor: MICHAEL SPURLING
IPC: F02M69/46
Filed: 2016-11-09
Abstract: A fuel rail 10 for use with an internal combustion engine, the fuel rail comprising a plurality of integral fingers 18 extending away from the fuel rail and wherein the fingers are configured to interface with adjacent engine parts under crash conditions. Each finger may be provided with a damping element 20 in the form of a rubber boot. During crash conditions the fuel rail 10 may be impacted by the intake manifold and this increased loading can cause the rail to rotate and bend. The fingers 18 of the rail provide an alternative load path assisting the rail 10 to resist this additional loading when they interface with an adjacent engine part 50 such as the cylinder head or valve cover. The fingers 18 also limit rotation and bending of the rail. The impact load capability of such a fuel rail 10 made from plastic is comparable to a conventional steel fuel rail.
Patent GB-2546857-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle liftgate and garage door synchronization
Inventor: KURT DAVID OSBORNE
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2016-11-24
Abstract: A vehicle system includes a controller configured to, in response to receiving a request to open a rear enclosure, trunk or boot, of a vehicle and data indicating that there is an object behind the vehicle, transmit one or more signals to open a door of a garage and inhibit opening the enclosure. The controller is also configured to, in response to the data indicating an absence of objects behind the vehicle, open the enclosure. Also disclosed is a vehicle comprising a rear access panel, liftgate or tailgate, and a controller. The controller is configured to, in response to receiving a request to close a garage door and a signal that the tailgate is open, close the tailgate before transmitting a signal to close the door. Further disclosed, a method of activating a vehicle system comprises, in response to receiving a request to remote start the vehicle and data indicating that the vehicle is in a garage and that there is an object behind the vehicle, transmitting by a controller a signal to open the garage door and in response to data indicating that the object is no longer behind the vehicle, processing the remote start request.
Patent GB-2544671-A (GB)
Title: Band with RFID chip holder and identifying component
Inventor: JORDAN BOWMAN
IPC: E21B47/13
Filed: 2015-07-29
Abstract: An apparatus is adapted to be coupled to a component of a system associated with a wellhead. The apparatus includes a band adapted to be coupled to the component; a buckle coupled to the band and located proximate to a first end of the band; a holder coupled to the band, wherein the holder is positioned, or is adapted to be positioned, proximate to the first end; an electronic identifying device attached to the holder and adapted to identify the component; and an identifying component coupled to the band. The identifying component visually conveys information about at least one of: the electronic identifying device, and the component to which the band is adapted to be coupled. In one embodiment, the system associated with the wellhead is a system for pumping fluid to the wellhead. In one embodiment, the electronic identifying device is, or includes, an RFID chip.
Patent GB-2546646-A (GB)
Title: Methods for mitigating annular pressure build up in a wellbore using materials having a negative coefficient of thermal expansion
Inventor: GARY P FUNKHOUSER
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 2014-10-16
Abstract: Pressure buildup can be extremely problematic during subterranean operations when there is no effective way to vent or otherwise access one or more sealed annuli within a wellbore. This condition can compromise casing integrity and ultimately lead to failure of a well. Methods for mitigating annular pressure buildup can comprise: providing a wellbore containing an annular space having one or more annuli therein; selecting a pressure-mitigating material based upon one or more conditions present within the annular space, the pressure-mitigating material having a negative coefficient of thermal expansion; introducing the pressure-mitigating material into the annular space of the wellbore; sealing at least a portion of the annular space after introducing the pressure-mitigating material thereto; and subjecting the pressure-mitigating material to a temperature increase in the sealed portion of the annular space to decrease a volume occupied therein by the pressure-mitigating material.
Patent GB-2561850-A (GB)
Title: Feature for an oven tray
Inventor: MATHEW JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2017-04-24
Abstract: An oven tray may be used to grill elongate food items such as sausages. The tray has flat perimeter flange 01 with at least one trough having a V profile or depression 02 to receive a cylindrical item of food 04 therein. The trough has end walls 03 and may also be U shape in profile Fig 4, 07. In use a gap Fig 4, 06 may exist under the item of food allowing liquid to run off and may be interconnected with passages Fig 6, 8 that may link a plurality troughs together. A flat surface 9 may have a series of ridges 10 crossing it on which foodstuffs may be placed. An insulated handle 12, 13 may engage with a handle slot 11. A transparent or clear lid 14, having a handle 16 and a series of ventilation slots or holes 15 may be placed over the tray.
Patent GB-2562515-A (GB)
Title: Generation of audio or video hash
Inventor: JONATHAN DIGGINS
IPC: H04N21/44
Filed: 2017-05-17
Abstract: Generating an audio or video hash at a location in an input audio/video signal comprising: filtering 54 the input signal to identify distinctive temporally spaced events; for each location, calculating the temporal spacing between that location and each of a plurality of distinctive events 66 in the temporal neighbourhood of that location to provide a set of temporal spacings for the location; and deriving a hash for the location from the set of temporal spacings. In an embodiment the hash may be determined from temporal differences or number of frames between each distinctive event in a time neighbourhood of the location. Preferably, temporal spacings may additionally be calculated between the neighbourhood distinctive events and a time location offset from the given location for which the hash is being created. This offset data is also used in the hash value. If the input data is video, a hash for an image may be based on temporal spacings between the image and distinctive images, where distinctive images are identified by forming pixel differences with an adjoining image and filtering. Temporal spacing may be calculated in a modulo operation. Multiple hashes may be derived at each location, each omitting some temporal spacing data.
Patent GB-2565529-A (GB)
Title: Mimic sleep pod for a baby, to simulate car travel motion and sound
Inventor: RYAN GEORGE WHITE
IPC: A47D9/02
Filed: 2017-06-27
Abstract: The sleep pod mimics a vehicle to encourage sleep in a baby or infant and has a main body 1 with a base, feet and outer and inner surfaces. The sleep pod also has a child seat, light rail 5, hub 6, speakers 7, vents and a smart device. The body 1 may be elliptical to provide an enclosure for the child to be seated in. The hub 6 may project images and lighting effects on the inner surfaces. The light rail 5 may provide the illusion of passing through street lights. There may be heating and cooling fans 8 to control the internal temperature. The feet may provide an air gap for airflow with the vents. A seating area may include rumble or vibration pads. The above interior function may be controlled via a smart phone or tablet to be interactive. The elliptical body 1 may be vertically orientated to provide a roof.
Patent GB-2555158-A (GB)
Title: Item of clothing with front and rear openings
Inventor: AUDREY WOOD
IPC: A41D13/12
Filed: 2017-07-03
Abstract: An item of clothing 1 comprises a front panel 2 and a back panel 3, arm holes 6 and a neck hole 12. The front panel includes a front opening 8 extending from the neck hole towards a bottom edge. The back panel includes a back opening 13 extending from the neck hole towards a bottom edge of the back panel, the length of the opening in the back panel from the neck hole towards the bottom edge of the back panel being at least a third of the length of the back panel from said neck hole to said bottom edge. Both the front and back openings are provided with primary closing means 9-10, 14-15 which provide for the selective opening and closing of the said front and back openings. Preferably the clothing further comprises a secondary closure means 16 in the form of a flap with popper fasteners which serves as a stopper for the zipper 15. In use the garment assists a disabled person or a person with limited mobility, for example in a wheelchair, in dressing.
Patent GB-2550305-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display
Inventor: BO HAI
IPC: G02F1/13363
Filed: 2015-01-05
Abstract: A liquid crystal display (10) sequentially comprises a backlight source (18), a first TAC film (122), a first PVA film (121), a first single-optical-axis phase compensation film (123), a liquid crystal layer (16), a second single-optical-axis phase compensation film (142), a second PVA film (141) and a second TAC film (143) from the light incident side to the light emergent side. The first single-optical-axis phase compensation film (123) provides a first compensation value and a second compensation value by adjusting the thickness and adjusting a first refractive index, a second refractive index and a third refractive index of a light ray in a first direction, a second direction and a third direction. The second single-optical-axis phase compensation film (142) provides a third compensation value by adjusting the thickness and adjusting a fourth refractive index, a fifth refractive index and a sixth refractive index of the light ray in the first direction, the second direction and the third direction. The liquid crystal display (10) controls light leakage according to the first compensation value, the second compensation value and the third compensation value.
Patent GB-2556659-A (GB)
Title: Growing systems and methods
Inventor: LARS SVERKER TURE LINDBO
IPC: A01G31/06
Filed: 2017-09-15
Abstract: A growing system in which plants are grown in containers are stored in stacks within a vertical framework, the system comprises a set of parallel rails forming a grid, on which a load handling device can move laterally, and lift at least one container from a stack; the containers further comprise a lighting means 60 that can be moved from a first position adjacent a container to a second position above a container such that light is evenly distributed across the growing volume of said container. The method of growing comprises providing a growing means in a container, positioning the container within the storage system, providing light, water and nutrients, and moving the containers using at least one load handling device positioned above the containers, and moving a light unit from a first position to a second position. In a further embodiment, the system comprises of the storage system as described, wherein each container comprises a translucent material for transmitting light to the growing volume of the container.
Patent GB-2567422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to organic material
Inventor: PAUL LOPEZ-SALZEDO
IPC: H01M10/48
Filed: 2017-10-04
Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack 10 particularly suited for use by blind or visually impaired users comprises a rechargeable battery (40, Figure 3), an input port (32, Figure 2), an output port (36, Figure 2), a battery check button 25, a controller (42, Figure 3) and an electronic storage (44, Figure 3) for storing audible recordings of charge level messages. The controller is programmed to play a recording corresponding to the battery charge level when the battery check button is operated. The battery pack may also have a bank of lights 20, such as LED lights, for indicating the charge level. The controller may have a charging mode during which the bank of lights may operate in a scroll mode. The battery pack may have at least two modes of operation, one in which charging status is indicated by recorded voice messages and one in which the charging status is indicated by the bank of lights. The operating mode may be selected by pressing the battery check button a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined length of time. Audio notifications may also be played when the battery pack is connected to an electrical power supply or when the battery is fully charged. Tactile or high contrast visual markers 25, 27 may be associated with the ports and button.
Patent GB-2555246-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore wireless thermal conductivity quartz transducer with waste-heat management system
Inventor: OIVIND GODAGER
IPC: G01N25/18
Filed: 2016-06-02
Abstract: Wellbore wireless thermal conductivity quartz transducer comprising a thermal conductivity quartz transducer and a wireless communication system having an external device and an internal device, a cable, and a surface device is disclosed. The thermal conductivity quartz transducer includes a first quartz resonator, a heat dissipation element, a second quartz resonator, an electronics circuit and heat guiding means arranged for transferring a heat generated by said electronics circuit to said heat dissipation element, so that said dissipation temperature is higher than said ambient temperature. The disclosure is also a method for wirelessly performing transient response analysis of a formation in a wellbore with such transducer.