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Patent GB-2516862-A (GB)
Title: Quaternary ammonium compounds and gas hydrate inhibitor compositions
Inventor: GRAINGER NEIL
IPC: C10L3/10
Filed: 2013-08-01
Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compounds and compositions comprising the compounds are disclosed. The compositions are valuable as gas hydrate inhibitors in the oil and gas exploration, recovery and processing industries. The compounds and compositions may have improved biodegradability and reduced toxicity when compared with benchmark materials. Quaternary ammonium compounds of the present disclosure have the formula (I) in which R is C1-4 alkyl, C6-10aryl, or C1-4alkyl-C6-10aryl; R1 is hydrogen or a group of formula C(=O)X; and R2 is hydrogen or a group of formula C(=O)Y, provided that R1 and R2 are not both hydrogen; X and Y are each independently a hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl or C1-6alkenyl group, and Z is a C4-24alkyl or C4-24alkenyl group; each D is independently C1-4alkylene; and A- is an anion. The preferred anion is methosulphate generated from dimethylsulfate. Suitable long chain fatty acids or fatty acid mixtures to form the Z-C(O)O group include rapeseed oil fatty acids, soya oil fatty acids, tall oil fatty acids, tallow oil fatty acids, palm oil fatty acids, palm kernel oil fatty acids, coconut oil fatty acids, stripped coconut oil fatty acids, cottonseed oil fatty acids, wheat germ oil fatty acids, olive oil fatty acids, cornoil fatty acids, sunflower oil fatty acids, safflower oil fatty acids, and hemp oil fatty acids.
Patent GB-2517502-A (GB)
Title: Method of calculating depth of well bore
Inventor: MANUM HENRIK
IPC: E21B47/04
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: A method of calculating vertical depth in a well bore containing a well fluid comprises the steps of measuring the pressure of said well fluid at a first location P1 to produce a first pressure value, measuring the pressure of said well fluid at a second location P2 to produce a second pressure value, determining the difference in height between said first and second locations, calculating a fluid density value for said well fluid using said first and second pressure values and said difference in height, measuring the pressure of said well fluid at a third location Pbit to produce a third pressure value, determining a reference pressure Pstp, being the pressure of said well fluid at a reference location, determining the height of said reference location and calculating the vertical depth of said third location using said fluid density value, said third pressure value and said reference pressure.
Patent GB-2528625-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced endotracheal tubes with integrated inflatable throat/pharyngeal pack
Inventor: WALKDEN CARL MICHAEL
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: An endotracheal tube comprises a reinforced silicon tube 3 with integrated inflatable throat/pharyngeal throat packs 2, 4. When correctly positioned in the base of the pharynx and inflated to the correct pressure creates a complete fluid seal to the lower airway and oesophagus. The device can be inserted via the nasal or oral cavity.
Patent GB-2515845-A (GB)
Title: Pixel unit
Inventor: YOUNGER SIMON CLOVIS
IPC: H04B10/27
Filed: 2013-10-04
Abstract: A display module 1 which forms a pixel unit for a light-emitting visual display (Fig. 3) formed from an array of such modules comprises transmitter and receiver units 8 configured to transmit and receive communication signals within a common plane and one or more light sources 7a-7c, e.g. red, green and blue LEDs, configured to emit light in a direction normal to the common plane. These display modules communicate wirelessly, e.g. using infra-red, with one another. A control unit is provided for controlling the light output of each of the display modules to form desired animations. By configuring the array of pixel units to form a peer to peer network the light-emitting visual display is extremely flexible in its design and quick and simply to deploy and store.
Patent GB-2520356-A (GB)
Title: Medical tube securement device
Inventor: MICKLETHWAITE ANDREW
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 2013-11-19
Abstract: A medical tube securement device 100 to releasably attach a medical line externally to the skin of a patient. The device comprises a helically coiled main body 110 in which a plurality of helical or spiral turns 101 extend between first and second ends and an anchorage foot 105 extending radially from the main body at a position between the ends for attaching the device to the skin 108. The flexible coiled main body is capable of firstly elongation to grip the tube 109 and secondly compression to allow adjustment of the tube position relative to the device. Underside of the foot may comprise a fixing component such as adhesive or hook and loop. The main-body may be formed from a singularly coiled helix and the foot may be positioned at an axially endmost helical turn. Preferably to affect the friction of gripping the radially inward surface of the helical turns may comprise a coating and possibly a profiled surface of raised patterns. A locking flange may be axially positioned between the helical turns to prevent axial compression of the turns. A medical tube fixing assembly with the tube extending through helical turns and projecting axially beyond the two ends.
Patent GB-2523573-A (GB)
Title: Drinking vessel
Inventor: CHIRIGA TIGERE
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A drinking vessel 10 preventing or inhibiting for example spilling liquid or condensing moisture from reaching the bottom 36 of the external surface of the vessel. A liquid receptacle 12 contains a beverage and has an upstanding wall 18 and a base 20. A support 14 is disposed below the base 20. A liquid collection device 42 is interposed between the liquid receptacle 12 and the support 14. It collects excess liquid present on the external surface of the liquid receptacle 12 and retains the excess liquid in a reservoir formed by a watertight seal between the liquid collection device and support portion, and a stem connecting the support and receptacle.
Patent GB-2524039-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for adiabatic quantum annealing
Inventor: NISKANEN ANTTI
IPC: G06N99/00
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: An approach is provided for adiabatic quantum annealing (AQC) which is useful for finding solutions to discrete optimisation problems. An initial state to an adiabatic quantum computing element is provided and an adiabatic quantum annealing is performed by the adiabatic quantum computing element comprising a set of qubits coupled by e.g.at least one superconducting loop or inductor forming a global coupling circuit. The result of the adiabatic quantum annealing is examined to determine whether one or more terminating criteria have been met, if they have then returning a candidate solution with the lowest energy, and if they have not then adjusting the state of the adiabatic quantum computing element via the global coupling circuit(s) to implement penalty states; and repeating the adiabatic quantum annealing on the penalty Hamiltonian.
Patent GB-2525248-A (GB)
Title: A computer security system and method
Inventor: LANIGAN CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2014-04-17
Abstract: A computer security system and method comprises a security device (1) which incorporates a connection arrangement (12) which is configured to be connected to a communication port of a computer for example at a USB port. The security device (1) comprises a communication module (14) which is configured to communicate data between the security device (1) and a remote management device. The control unit (13) is configured to enable remote data communication in response to an authorisation signal received from the remote management device and the control unit (13) is configured to disable the remote data communication when the control unit (13) is not authorised by a signal from the remote management device (5).
Patent GB-2525644-A (GB)
Title: Caravan hitch safety device
Inventor: WHITE STUART
IPC: B60Q1/48
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: A caravan hitch light (10) comprises an optical component, a hitch connection component (16) for securing the caravan hitch light to a caravan hitch, and a handle (18) linking the optical component to the hitch connection component (16). The optical may be a lamp, which may be solar powered and/or powered by one or more rechargeable batteries, the batteries being removable. The hitch component may be a ball, or slotted ball which locks the caravan hitch for security. The handle (18) may be reflective or fluorescent.
Patent GB-2530315-A (GB)
Title: Device for retaining healthcare apparatus relative to a patient's body
Inventor: EAKIN PAUL
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 2014-09-19
Abstract: A device 1 for retaining at least one item of healthcare equipment in a desired position relative to a user's body, the device comprising a body having at least two end portions 3a, 3b with adhesive separated by an intermediary portion 2 to retain the healthcare equipment such as a monitoring device, wound care equipment or cannula; the intermediary section 2 may have an aperture 4 for securing the equipment/apparatus. The end portions may be enlarged rounded sections with an adhesive free end 7a, 7b; the adhesive section 9 may include perforations 8 or gaps or recesses in the adhesive. In a further aspect a device for retaining an item of healthcare equipment comprises a body having adhesive wherein a pattern of recesses, apertures or gaps is formed in the adhesive is provided.
Patent GB-2524856-A (GB)
Title: Pulmonary delivery devices
Inventor: PANDYA ANANT
IPC: A24F40/05
Filed: 2014-10-28
Abstract: A pulmonary delivery apparatus 10 comprising: a first chamber 15 adapted to thermally vaporise a quantity of a first liquid to form a relatively warm first vapour (B) and a second chamber 16 adapted to atomize a quantity of a second liquid without heating of the second liquid to form a mist of a relatively cold second vapour (A), and an outlet 30 via which, in use, a user can inhale a mixture of the first and second vapours. Preferably an active ingredient such as nicotine is provided in the second chamber 16 and an inert liquid such as a water-glycol mixture is provided in the first chamber 15. The device 10 may resemble a cigarette, pipe or cigar.
Patent GB-2524355-A (GB)
Title: Musical notation interface for the visually impaired
Inventor: FARBER SHLOMO MICHAEL
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2014-11-28
Abstract: A system to aid a visually impaired musician to learn musical notation includes a microprocessor 16 with the memory18 adapted to store musical notation, and a plurality of transducers 14 operatively attached to the microprocessor. The transducers are in contact with a part of the body of the musician and in response to the musical notation the microprocessor is configured to signal the transducers to provide a tactile sensation to the part of the musician. The body part of the musician may be a foot, wherein the five toes of the foot correspond to the five lines of the musical stave. The transducers may be incorporated into a shoe or sock adapted to be worn on the foot. The system may include a camera 12 for recognising and storing printed musical notes, which are in the field of view of the musician, in a suitable format in the memory. The system may include a microphone 11 configured to record the playing of a musician and to provide feedback that can consist of an incorrect note, pitch, or note duration. A speaker 13 may be included to play, out loud, notes as represented by the musical notation.
Patent GB-2519877-A (GB)
Title: Optimizations for an unbounded transactional memory (UTM) system
Inventor: SHEAFFER GAD
IPC: G06F12/10
Filed: 2009-06-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a apparatus with logic that decodes metadata access instructions, the instructions referencing the data address of a data item, and metadata logic that translates the data address to a distinct metadata address. Metadata logic also accesses the metadata referenced by the distinct metadata address in response to the decoding logic decoding the metadata instruction. Also disclosed is a program that responsive to a data access operation, which references a data address, generates a metadata access operation to reference the data address of the data address operation. The metadata access operation translating the data address to a disjoint metadata address, and accessing the metadata for the data item at the data address based on the metadata address. The metadata access instruction may be a metadata bit test and set instruction, metadata store and set instruction, a metadata store and reset instruction, a compressed metadata test instruction, a compressed metadata store instruction or a compresses metadata clear instruction.
Patent GB-2522347-A (GB)
Title: Imaging apparatus, radiation imaging apparatus, and method for controlling the same
Inventor: NIWA HIROAKI
IPC: H04N5/32
Filed: 2013-07-24
Abstract: A radiation imaging apparatus (figure 3) is provided that comprises a radiation imaging unit (100, figure 3) configured to perform imaging of an object using radiation (104 figure 3); a command communication control unit (120, figure 3) configured to perform command communication regarding the imaging with the radiation imaging unit; and an emergency imaging shift unit configured to shift a state of the radiation imaging unit to a state for performing emergency imaging via communication different from the command communication by the command communication control unit. The invention further describes an imaging apparatus comprising an imaging unit , a storage unit configured to store correction data for correcting image data captured by the imaging unit (500 figure 5) for each imaging mode, and a control unit (509 figure 5) configured to allow use of only an imaging mode for which the correction data (figures 8 and 9) is stored in the storage unit and in which the imaging apparatus can perform processing for correcting the image data in a case where the imaging apparatus in instructed to perform the processing for correcting the image data , and to impose no restriction on the use of the imaging mode in a case where the image processing apparatus is instructed not to perform the processing for correcting the image data.
Patent GB-2520890-A (GB)
Title: A cushioning system
Inventor: SCARLETT ROUAND JAMES MORTIMER
IPC: A47C31/12
Filed: 2013-09-04
Abstract: The invention provides a cushioning system having an adjustable contoured surface, the system comprising a panel, a plurality of cells; and attachment means for detachably attaching one or more cells to the panel at any location on the panel and in any orientation relative to the panel to provide the contoured surface. The contoured surface is determined by the number, shape, size, position, and orientation of cells on the panel. Optionally, the cells can be attached to each other and stackable upon one another.
Patent GB-2538522-A (GB)
Title: Electronic circuit and component construction
Inventor: ANTHONY MILES
IPC: H05K3/46
Filed: 2015-05-19
Abstract: A print head 701 is configured to deposit one or more materials (Fig. 3; 202, 202) on a substrate/build platform 703, to form sequential layers of an electronic circuit boards and/or components on a substrate. The print head may comprise any of the following components: an X,Y drive system 702; a dispenser (Fig. 1; 110) for dispensing the materials, which may include a pressure cylinder (Fig. 1; 106); an optical positioning and print inspection sensor (Fig. 1; 107) which can read registration marks on the substrate; a material curing energy source (Fig. 1; 108) which may comprise IR, UV or visible light emitting diodes, heating elements, or radio frequency curing device; and a height sensing material dispensing nozzle (Fig. 1; 109). The apparatus may be a stand-alone rapid fabrication unit, or an inline rapid fabrication unit (Fig. 8). The apparatus may be used for rapid fabrication of an electronic component containing a liquid construction element. Printing may be stopped during formation of a layer to form a gap in the structure, to be filled with a liquid, gel, powder or solid material (Fig. 19; 1103) which can be a dielectric, electrolyte, coolant and/or magnetic material and which can be encapsulated by the materials deposited over the hole.
Patent GB-2527939-A (GB)
Title: Improved toaster
Inventor: EAVES ROSS
IPC: H05B3/74
Filed: 2014-07-01
Abstract: A transparent toaster (100) comprises first and second upright heating plates 107, 108. Each heating plate 107, 108 comprises a glass substrate and a transparent thin film heating element 1500; 1501. Said thin film heating element 1500, 1501 has a film thickness which is relatively greater towards a lower region 1502, 1503 of said plate compared to a thickness of said heating element at an upper region 1504, 1505 of said plate. The film thickness may vary in a straight line linear manner between said lower region and said upper region or may vary as a series of discrete steps.
Patent GB-2540739-A (GB)
Title: Authentication apparatus and method
Inventor: ROBERT STEWART
IPC: G07D7/20
Filed: 2015-07-13
Abstract: An authentication apparatus, or method, to determine the authenticity of a polymer film 108, comprises an optically-based birefringence measuring apparatus operative to expose the film to a first light source 110a-c of a first wavelength or range of wavelengths and to expose the film to a second light source 110a-c of a second wavelength or wavelength range, being different from the first wavelength or wavelength range. The apparatus 116a-116c measures a first effect influenced by a birefringence characteristic of the film responsive to said first light source and measures a second effect influenced by a birefringence characteristic of the film responsive to said second light source. The apparatus compares a value or range of values representative of a comparison between the first and second effects with a value or range of values representative of a comparison between a specified first effect and a specified second effect corresponding to a predetermined birefringence characteristic of an authentic polymer film responsive to the first and second light sources. The apparatus outputs an authenticity signal 106 indicative of authenticity or otherwise of the film based upon one or more of the comparisons. The measured effects may be the retardation of wavelength of transmitted or reflected light.
Patent GB-2526449-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for tandem mass spectrometry
Inventor: VERENCHIKOV ANATOLY N
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A method of data independent MS-MS analysis is disclosed. The method comprises ramping or stepping in small steps of a wide (at least lOamu) parent mass window in a first parent selecting mass spectrometer (MSI), arranging rapid ion transfer through a collisional cell, either by axial gas flow or by an axial DC field or by a travelling RF wave, frequently pulsing an orthogonal accelerator with a string of time-encoded pulses, analyzing fragment ions in a multi- reflecting time-flight mass spectrometer, acquiring data in a data logging format, and decoding signal strings corresponding to the entire scan of parent masses, such that fragment spectra are formed based on time correlation between fragment and parent masses. Frequent pulsing is expected to recover parent and fragment time correlation with an accuracy of approximately ITh, in spite of using much wider mass window in the first MS.
Patent GB-2539292-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for reducing power consumption in network-connected measurement units using prediction
Inventor: YAIR POLEG
IPC: G08C17/00
Filed: 2015-11-16
Abstract: A method and a system for determining sampling schemes of a network-connected sensor based on time-varying predictability of the measured signals are provided. The method includes sampling, via the sensor, a metric indicative of a physical property of an infrastructure system, wherein the sampling is carried out over a training period, at an original sampling scheme; determining, based on the training period, in which future time ranges, said metric is predictable within a predefined threshold; and adjusting the original sampling scheme, so that the more said metric is predictable in a future time range, the less said future time range is sampled, to yield an updated sampling scheme. In another embodiment the prediction of the signal may be used to postpone the transmitting of measurements by the local sensor devices whenever the new measurements do not exceed a predefined threshold beyond the predicted values.
Patent GB-2535307-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for maintaining vectors of values associated with a plurality of media assets
Inventor: CRAIG CARMICHAEL
IPC: H04N21/466
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: The application relates to systems and methods for maintaining vectors of values associated with a plurality of media assets. A user equipment device receives a first vector of values for a first media asset and a second vector of values for a second media asset. The user equipment device determines whether a user has viewed both the first and second media assets and in response to determining that the user has viewed both assets, the user equipment device determines a modelled similarity value representing modelled similarity between the first and second media assets. The user equipment device then retrieves an observed similarity value representing observed similarity between the first and second media assets based on metadata and usage data for the assets and the user equipment device determines a modelling error value based on the modelled similarity value and the observed similarity value. The user equipment device updates the first vector of values and the second vector of values based on the modelling error value and the user equipment device then sends the updated first vector of values and the updated second vector of values to a storage device.
Patent GB-2547935-A (GB)
Title: Scopes for weapons
Inventor: VLADIMIR DASUKEVICH
IPC: F41G1/38
Filed: 2016-03-03
Abstract: A cover arrangement 20 is disclosed for a lens of an optical instrument, e.g. a scope or sight (8, fig.1) of a weapon. The arrangement comprises a cover member 40 that is selectively positionable in any of a plurality of pivotal positions relative to the instrument body (10, fig.1) by means of a hinge (60, fig.2c) which comprises one or more magnets 82a, 82b, 84 arranged to define each of the said plurality of pivotal positions. It is also disclosed that the cover arrangement 20 may have a viewing window or lens (149, fig.4a) mounted therein, through which a turret adjuster of the scope may be viewed. Also disclosed are various elevation adjustment turret devices (200, fig.5), comprising certain gearing mechanisms and/or indexing mechanisms for selectively controlling a mode of rotation of an elevation adjustment turret knob, for use in such scopes or sights, and for use in methods of distance-calibration thereof.
Patent GB-2550901-A (GB)
Title: A print finishing machine
Inventor: STUART J MURPHY
IPC: B41F19/00
Filed: 2016-05-27
Abstract: A print finishing machine 100 comprising a die and a drive mechanism 120 driven by a motor 122 wherein the drive mechanism is configured to drive a stack through the die 112 in order to cut the stack according to the shape of the die wherein the stack comprises sheets of material. The motor may be a servomotor which drives a linear actuator coupled together by a gearing mechanism 126, the drive axis is aligned with a cutting axis, the stack is driven through the die by an anvil 116 which is constrained by guides sliding along legs 119, and the drive mechanism may comprise a pair of magnetic limit switches configured to limit the motion of the drive mechanism. The print finishing machine may include a cutting tool for shredding waste from the stack, a waste removal extractor comprising a vacuum cleaner coupled to a shroud around the die, and a pusher 132 configured to align the stack, collect the stack from an output 140 and pass a cut stack to a conveyor.