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Patent GB-2513417-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: GANJIAN ESHMAIEL
IPC: C04B28/08
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: A binder composition is disclosed which comprises (a) ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), (b) basic oxygen slag (BOS), and (c) an alkaline inorganic waste material selected from by-pass dust (BPD), cement kiln dust (CKD), and mixtures thereof. The use of such a composition as a binder in a concrete mix, concrete mixes comprising such a composition, methods of manufacturing concrete articles, and concrete articles such as paving blocks are also provided.
Patent GB-2516632-A (GB)
Title: A method of weighing a load
Inventor: ELLIS LUKE FRANCIS
IPC: G01G19/12
Filed: 2013-07-26
Abstract: A method of weighing a load L lifted by a lifting arm or boom 18 of a machine 10. The method comprises receiving a signal from an axle sensor representing the force exerted by the lifted load L and also receiving from a further sensor a signal representing an angle or slope of arm 18 relative to the machine chassis 12 and calculating from the two signals the weight of the lifted load. The arm may be extendable and the method may include receiving a signal from a sensor which represents the arm extension for calculating the lifted loads weight. Another method of weighing a load lifted by a machines lifting arm where the machine has a plurality of ground engaging-means. Each engaging-means is engaged with the ground and each engaging-means has an associated sensor. The method comprises receiving a signal from each sensor representing the force exerted by the lifted load on its associated engaging means and calculating from all received signals the weight of the lifted load. The plurality of ground engaging-means may include first and second front wheels and first and second rear wheels, where the machine further comprises a first sensor associated with the rear wheels.
Patent GB-2516869-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication
Inventor: WONTERGHEM JARI VAN
IPC: H01Q21/28
Filed: 2013-08-02
Abstract: An antenna arrangement comprises a first conductive member 30 coupled to a first feed 26 and coupled to a ground member (18, fig 4) in at least two places 46. The first conductive member 30 and the ground member 18 define a first perimeter 50 and are configured to resonate in a first frequency band. A second conductive member 42 is coupled to a second feed 28. The second conductive member 42 and the ground member 18 define a second perimeter 52 smaller than the first perimeter 50 and are configured to resonate in a second frequency band. The second conductive member 42 is disposed within the first perimeter 50 such that the second conductive member 42 is surrounded by the first conductive member 30. The arrangement may define two slot antennas. The conductive members form a conductive housing e.g. a bezel of a portable electronic device.
Patent GB-2517467-A (GB)
Title: Non-contact type power generator
Inventor: HUANG YUNG-SHENG
IPC: H02K49/04
Filed: 2013-08-21
Abstract: A non-contact power generator comprises a coil 40 disposed around a magnetic rotor 30 that is continuously rotated by movement relative to a metal element 20. Metal element 20 is disposed near the rotor but does not contact it. Metal element 20 can be associated with a vehicle and be a metal rim of a wheel (fig 4, 51). The metal element can be a static steel rail on which a vehicle such as a train is supported, a steel cable for a cable car or a hydraulic device. The vehicle can be a bicycle and the generator may be in a housing fixed to the frame. Rotor 30 may comprised plural permanent magnetic sheets 31 joined together with overlapping centres to constitute its axis and whose field lines cut the coil windings. There can be plural coils 40 wound around iron or silicon steel sheets or a ferrite core, and connected in series to increase voltage or parallel to increase current and connected to a power consumer such as a LED by wires and a circuit board including a stabilising driving circuit.
Patent GB-2517515-A (GB)
Title: Modular patient support system
Inventor: BROOKES LES
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2013-09-04
Abstract: A modular patient support system comprises a patient support surface (1200, Fig 10), for example a litter, and at least a first folding support apparatus 100; the support apparatus having releasable attachment means (1100, Fig 10) for releasably securing the patient litter thereto and being configured to support the attached litter off the ground. The first support apparatus may comprise two opposed upright members 110, 112, a folding longitudinal member 134 located between the said members and comprising at least two longitudinal portions 140, 142, each longitudinal portion being hinged 146 about a lower portion of a respective upright member at a first extremity 144 and hinged 150 about the other longitudinal portion at a second extremity 148 (opposed to the first), two bracing members 160, 162, each bracing member being hinged 164 about an upper portion of a respective upright member at a first extremity 166 and adapted to operably translate along the longitudinal portion hinged about the respective upright member at a second (opposite) extremity. A second folding support apparatus (1500, Fig 13) may be provided with attachment means for releasable attachment to the litter. Each of the first and second folding apparatus may take the form of a folding bracket secured to a wall.
Patent GB-2508307-A (GB)
Title: A trestle assembly platform
Inventor: HARDY THOMAS PATRICK
IPC: E04G1/15
Filed: 2011-10-07
Abstract: A trestle assembly platform 101 comprises a plurality of spaced apart fingers 102 positioned at opposite ends of the platform wherein the fingers are offset on one side of the platform against the fingers of the opposite side of the platform whereby the fingers of adjacent platforms may interleave. An extended platform area may be created. The plurality of fingers may comprise at least one integrally moulded resilient flap 108. The fingers may comprise an opening for engagement with a trestle. Fig 9 shows a trestle assembly 1 comprising a platform 101 and trestles 1 with a platform support portion 2 is included, wherein the platform support portion of the trestle features a ridge 11 adapted for engagement with each resilient flap of the platform.
Patent GB-2505625-A (GB)
Title: Photoelectric conversion device
Inventor: NAGASHIMA TOMONORI
IPC: H01L31/0352
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device includes: a wavelength converting region (10) that absorbs ambient light to generate electrons and holes, and recombines the generated electrons and holes to generate monochromatic light; and a photoelectric conversion region (20) that has a p-n junction or p-i-n junction, absorbs the monochromatic light generated in the wavelength converting region (10) to generate electrons and holes, and separates and moves the electrons and holes generated by absorption of the monochromatic light. The wavelength converting region (10) includes: a carrier generating region (11) that generates the electrons and holes; a light emitting region (13) that generates the monochromatic light; and a carrier selective transfer region (12) that is disposed between the carrier generating region (11) and the light emitting region (13) and that, of the electrons and holes generated in the carrier generating region (11), moves those electrons and holes having specific energies difference therebetween to the light emitting region (13).
Patent GB-2522880-A (GB)
Title: Well monitoring method and apparatus
Inventor: TVEDT MAGNUS BJELLAANES
IPC: F16L55/34
Filed: 2014-02-07
Abstract: A system for conducting measurements and/or interventions in a well includes a plurality of magnetic components for disposition along the well such that their magnetic axes are substantially aligned with the longitudinal direction of the well (fig 4). The system further comprises a conveyor 7 suitable for location within the well and includes at least one magnetic component having its magnetic axis aligned with a travel axis of the conveyor 7, and a position controller for alternating the polarity of either the magnetic components for disposition along the well or the magnetic component(s) of the conveyor 7, such that, in situ, the conveyor 7 is caused to move up or down the well by a required extent. The conveyor 7 may include sensors for collecting data and the data may be transferred between the conveyor 7 and a data transfer unit located in the well.
Patent GB-2508537-A (GB)
Title: A molten salt fission reactor
Inventor: SCOTT IAN RICHARD
IPC: G21C1/03
Filed: 2014-02-19
Abstract: A nuclear fission reactor is disclosed comprising a core, a pool of coolant liquid, and a heat exchanger 103. The core comprises an array of hollow tubes 102 which contain molten salts of fissile isotopes, the tube array being at least partly immersed in the tank of coolant liquid 101. The tube array comprises a critical region, where the density of the fissile isotopes during operation of the reactor is sufficient to cause a self-sustaining fission reaction. Heat transfer from the molten salts of fissile isotopes to the exterior of the tubes is achieved by any one or more of natural convection of the molten salts, mechanical stirring of the molten salts, boiling of the molten salt, and oscillating fuel salt flow within the tubes. The molten salts of fissile isotopes are contained entirely within the tubes during operation of the reactor.
Patent GB-2524045-A (GB)
Title: Construction material and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: ELLIOTT RICHARD
IPC: C04B18/22
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a construction material is disclosed which relates to a construction material comprising cement, rubber, fibres and chemical admixtures. The method comprises the steps of pre-treating the rubber pieces and/or fibres by applying a chemical admixture to said rubber and/or fibres and leaving the rubber and/or fibres to absorb at least some of the chemical admixture over a period of at least two hours; and subsequently mixing said pre-treated rubber and/or fibres with cement and water to form said construction material. The rubber and fibres may be chopped or shredded car tyres. The chemical admixture may be an air-entrainer, a water-reducer, a retarder, an accelerator, a plasticiser or a superplasticiser.
Patent GB-2526775-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for filling a watering can, and methods of filling watering cans
Inventor: THOMPSON COLIN CHARLES
IPC: A01G25/14
Filed: 2014-04-08
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for filling a watering can 12 comprises a platform 22 for supporting the watering can and a valve 26 for supplying water to the can. In one embodiment a pivot 20 is arranged under the platform and the pivoting movement of the platform shuts of the valve. In a further embodiment (figure 3) the platform is spring biased upwardly and a seesaw is arrangement between the platform and the valve, so that pivoting movement of the seesaw shuts of the valve. In yet a further embodiment (figure 4) the platform is spring biased upwardly and a push to make switch is positioned below the platform, when the can is full the platform drops and shuts off the flow through as solenoid valve. A method of filling a watering can using the above described apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2516366-A (GB)
Title: Breast density and multiple views
Inventor: HIGHNAM RALPH
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 2014-06-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reconstruction of an object from projections, more particularly to a quantitative reconstruction of an object from projection views of the object. For example, quantitative reconstruction of an image of a human breast from projection views generated by digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), computed tomography (CT), or standard mammography, and use of the reconstruction to identify densest regions. In embodiments the volume of fibroglandular tissue in the human breast is calculated using a reference value estimation equation and a total thickness estimation equation. A pixel to source breast tissue thickness is estimated using the total thickness estimation equation. A paddle may be used to compress the breast from the chest wall towards the nipple by a paddle tilted at a tilt angle corresponding to the decrease in thickness along the length.
Patent GB-2517560-A (GB)
Title: Staggered fluid unloader circuit for a hydraulic system having multiple pumps
Inventor: PFAFF JOSEPH LAWRENCE
IPC: F15B11/17
Filed: 2014-06-19
Abstract: A machine has two fixed displacement pumps 54, 55 driven by an engine to supply fluid to control valves 24, 25, 26 that operate hydraulic actuators 21, 22, 23. The control valves 24, 25, 26 have open centres connected in series forming a path from the pumps 54, 55 to a tank 18. Flow through that path passes through an orifice 60, creating a pressure differential. The output of each pump 54, 55 is connected to a separate unloader valve 64, 72 that is operated by the pressure differential. The unloader valves 64, 72 open at different thresholds of the pressure differential to convey the output flow from the associated pump 54, 55 to the tank 18. Thus, all the flow from one pump 54, 55 is dumped into the tank 18 when fluid required to operate the machine is less than a first level, and all the flow from the other pump 54, 55 is dumped into the tank 18 when no fluid is required. This operation reduces the power demands the pumps place on the engine.
Patent GB-2539366-A (GB)
Title: Combined spring
Inventor: LESLIE THOMAS FALKINGHAM
IPC: H01H33/666
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: A vacuum switching device comprises a moving electrode that is completely enclosed in an evacuated envelope and mechanically engages and disengages with a fixed electrode to perform a switching function. The moving electrode is connected to an electrically conducting end of the vacuum chamber by an electrically conductive spring component 20 which allows movement of the moving electrode whilst maintaining connection from it to the outside of the device. The spring can provide a closing force, alignment and guidance to a moving electrode and conduct heat away from it to the outside of the device. The spring component can take the form of a helix or a spring washer and be made of a low resistance material such as copper. The spring component may also have a stiffer second spring 25 made of steel to help provide closing forces that can be inside, outside or attached to and interleaved with the first spring (fig 4). The spring may be split into two or more turns (fig 6). The spring connection may be used in a vacuum switch having no external moving parts.
Patent GB-2533571-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for de-capping tubes and multi-well plates
Inventor: PETER COLLINS
IPC: G01N37/00
Filed: 2014-12-20
Abstract: A method of de-capping capped tubes in a microplate/tube rack array said method comprises the steps of:- (i) placing a microplate array of capped tubes into an adhesive film application device; (ii) applying an adhesive film onto the top of the array of tube caps; (iii) applying an upward force on the film, away from the plane of the microplate array, to peel the tube caps away from the tubes, complete with the film to which the tube caps are attached, thus separating the tube caps from the tubes. The invention also includes specially designed adhesive film that incorporates robotic handling means as well as apparatus for performing the above method in an automated or semi automated fashion using robotic handling techniques as required.
Patent GB-2525474-A (GB)
Title: A system and method to analyze gap between customer experience and service provider experience
Inventor: PARANDKER SACHIN RAMESH
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2015-02-25
Abstract: A system and method for determining a gap between customer experience and service provider experience is disclosed. A plurality of experience indicators is defined 402 and customer and service provider experience corresponding to each of the plurality of experience indicators is captured on a pre-defined scale 404. The customer experience is captured by receiving a first set of service ratings corresponding to a first set of parameters. The service provider experience is captured by receiving a second set of service ratings corresponding to a second set of parameters. Further, first set of gaps and second set of gaps are determined based on the first set of service ratings and the second set of service ratings 406. By comparing the first set of gaps and the second set of gaps, the gap between the customer experience and the service provider experience may be determined 408.
Patent GB-2526977-A (GB)
Title: Computer implemented methods and systems for generating virtual body models for garment fit visualisation
Inventor: CHEN YU
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2012-02-17
Abstract: The invention provides a means for generating an image of a first user in a garment, in which the system can access a 3D virtual body model of the
Patent GB-2528402-A (GB)
Title: Dissolvable subterranean tool locking mechanism
Inventor: STOREY BRYAN T
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2014-04-09
Abstract: A hydrostatically set packer is held against setting by a locking member that is made of controlled electrolytic material (CEM). After introduction into a wellbore and exposure to thermal or well fluid inputs the lock made of CEM dissolves or is otherwise weakened to the point where relative movement can occur for the setting of the packer with available hydrostatic pressure. The locking member can also be a shape memory alloy at least in part whose shape change allows the tool to set.
Patent GB-2543763-A (GB)
Title: Filtration apparatus with sustainability benefits
Inventor: SUBHASH CHAUDIR ANAND
IPC: B05B15/12
Filed: 2015-10-26
Abstract: A filtration apparatus comprises at least one layer of a three-dimensional fabric. Preferably the filtration apparatus has first and second three-dimensional fabrics of warp knitted polyester separated by a third layer of material such as a non-woven, synthetic that may enhance or improve the efficiency of the apparatus. The first layer may include additives such as a hydrophilic softener and wicking agent. The three-dimensional fabric may be sealed and cut by using a laser and may be cleaned of debris by washing or vacuuming. The filtration apparatus is suitable for use as a filter element in a paint exhaust system and may provide a low pressure drop, a high contamination holding capacity and effective filtration efficiency. Figure 2
Patent GB-2545730-A (GB)
Title: A mechanical fuse for use with overhead telecommunications cable
Inventor: JIM C BAKER
IPC: H02G7/00
Filed: 2015-12-23
Abstract: A mechanical fuse 100 for an All Dielectric Self Supporting (ADSS) cable comprises a continuous length of ADSS cable, one or more anchors 15 for supporting the cable from a pylon 7, and a knife, pin or the like 17 which can kink, bend and/or cut the cable in a breaking region. When a load in excess of a predetermined amount is applied to the cable, for example when it is snagged by a vehicle, the mechanical fuse 100 breaks or separates causing the pin or knife to facilitate breaking of the cable in the breaking region. Outer protective layers 5 of the cable are removed inside weatherproof housing 18 so the cable is weaker there.
Patent GB-2538836-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: SIMON NICHOLAS TILLEY
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 2016-02-26
Abstract: A method for treating a crude natural gas feed stream comprising methane (CH4) and a first carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration. The method comprises a number of steps including subjecting the crude natural gas feed stream to a separation process such as a membrane separator (61, Fig 6) to provide a purified natural gas stream (62, Fig 6) having a second carbon dioxide content which is lower than the first carbon dioxide concentration and a carbon dioxide stream (cds) comprising a major carbon dioxide component and methane. The method includes recovering the purified natural gas steam and passing the carbon dioxide stream (cds) through a heat exchanger 26 to raise the temperature of the stream to the desired inlet temperature of an oxidation reactor 28. The heated stream is passed to the oxidation reactor containing an oxidation catalyst, where the methane is oxidised. The products of the oxidation reaction are removed from the reactor as a gas stream being at an outlet temperature which is higher than the inlet temperature and then passing the gas stream through the heat exchanger 26 against the carbon dioxide stream (cds). The method may be used when treating natural gas to minimise the methane flared and/or vented.
Patent GB-2538885-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning system and transmission relay device therefor
Inventor: TAKAYUKI TSUJI
IPC: F24F11/02
Filed: 2014-03-24
Abstract: A transmission relay device having: a signal reception unit that receives signals transmitted from a transmission path, as reception signals; an error detection unit that, on the basis of voltage values for reception signals received by the signal reception unit and on the basis of settings threshold values, detects whether or not a reception signal error has occurred; and a threshold value setting unit that sets settings threshold values used in the detection of errors by the error detection unit. The threshold value setting unit comprises: a wave-height value detection unit that detects wave-height values for signal levels for test signals received as reception signals by the signal reception unit, when test signals are output from a communications diagnostic device; a threshold value calculation unit that calculates settings threshold values on the basis of the wave-height values detected by the wave-height value detection unit; and a threshold value holding unit that stores the settings threshold values calculated by the threshold value calculation unit, as settings threshold values used by the error detection unit. As a result, communications errors can be determined by using settings threshold values that match the length of a transmission path having a transmission relay device provided therein, as a result of automatically setting the settings threshold values on the basis of wave-height values for received waveforms when test signals are received.
Patent GB-2539583-A (GB)
Title: Flow monitoring using distributed strain measurement
Inventor: PAUL DICKENSON
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2015-03-17
Abstract: A technique facilitates monitoring of flow conditions with respect to flow through a tubing. A distributed sensor is routed along an interior of the tubing to monitor flow conditions. For example, the distributed sensor may be routed over a length of the tubing having a lateral opening. Fluid is flowed along the distributed sensor and within the interior of the tubing. The distributed sensor is operated to measure strain which results from flow of the fluid along the distributed sensor. The strain may then be evaluated to determine a change in a flow condition, such as a change in a flow condition related to the lateral opening.
Patent GB-2555860-A (GB)
Title: Electrical machines
Inventor: LLOYD ASH
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2016-11-15
Abstract: A power control module for an electrical machine comprises a substantially planar circuit board 26 having an aperture 38 which extends from a first to a second opposing face through the circuit board. A power control component such as transistor 30 is mounted on the first face of the circuit board 26 and has a body portion which extends through the hole 38 in the circuit board 26 and thermally engages with a carrier 28 having a substantially planar surface that engages the second face of the circuit board 26. A heatsink with which the power control component is in thermal contact can be provided by a cover or housing of the electrical machine or an electrical busbar. The housing, circuit board and busbar can be annular. A second power control component such as capacitor 36 may be mounted on the second face of the circuit board and in contact with a heatsink element. Connection tracks of the circuit board may extend across its surface and provide a heat-sink element for control components.