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Patent GB-2476735-A (GB)
Title: Product to promote fluid flow
Inventor: LEONARD JEROME T
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2009-07-13
Abstract: A string of conduit extending from a subsea wellhead assembly to a surface wellhead assembly on a platform has a plurality of grooved profiles on an upper portion of the conduit. Each profile is spaced axially from another of the grooved profiles. After a lower end of the conduit is secured to the subsea wellhead assembly, the operator pulls on the conduit to apply a selected tension to the conduit. The operator attaches a support ring to the profile that was closest to and above a load shoulder in the surface wellhead assembly when the desired tension was reached. After landing the support ring on the load shoulder, the operator may cut off any excess portion of the upper portion of the conduit located above the support ring. A seal ring is set between the upper portion of the conduit and the surface wellhead housing.
Patent GB-2492526-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic fluid pressure transformer
Inventor: STROMOTICH FRANK LOUIS
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: A fluid power transformer especially for an underwater wave energy converter WEC that reciprocates as waves pass over. The fluid power transformer includes a hydraulic intensifier formed of two rotatably operable devices 222, 223 which function as a motor and a pump. Fluid from a linear actuator passes through the transformer where the pressure is either boosted or reduced before passing to accumulators and a turbine which drives a generator. A transfer switch 214 is used to control whether the system operates in a pressure boosting or pressure reducing arrangement. In one embodiment the two rotatably operable devices are formed of two positive displacement devices which can each operate as the pump or the motor, in another arrangement there is a dedicated motor and a pump and associated valve arrangements.
Patent GB-2492044-A (GB)
Title: Latch assembly with reversible latch bolt head
Inventor: GRAHAM ROBIN
IPC: E05B63/04
Filed: 2011-06-06
Abstract: A latch having a casing 3 and a latch bolt having a rotatably mounted latch head 17 movably mounted in the casing. The latch bolt is biased, preferably by a compression spring 19, out of an opening in the casing and is limited by stop 23 engaging with shoulder 27 and the bolt carriage 27. The stop 23 is movable between a first position where it limits movement of the bolt through the opening and a second position where the bolt moves through the opening such that the head is disposed entirely outside the casing so it can be rotated with respect to the remainder of the latch bolt. The stop means is movable between the first and second positions under the action of gravity by inverting the latch. Preferably, the stop 23 is pivotally mounted in the casing and is guided from the two positions by groove 25. Inverting the bolt head allows the lock to be used in doors opening in either direction.
Patent GB-2479687-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for measuring fine particles
Inventor: HAMADA RYO
IPC: B03C5/00
Filed: 2010-02-05
Abstract: Disclosed are a device and a method for measuring tine particles in a sample solution containing a mixture of a microorganism to be detected (which is included in the definition of fine particles here), blood, and salivary secretion, wherein dielectrophoretic trapping with a high solution conductivity as well as a highly sensitive and highly accurate impedance measurement can both be obtained. This device for measuring fine particles is equipped with: a cell (1) into which a liquid containing the fine particles is introduced; at least one pair of electrodes (11a, 11b) immersed in the cell (1); an electrophoresis power supply unit (4) which applies a high-frequency alternating current voltage in the vicinity of 1 MHz between the pair of electrodes (11 a, 11 b) and which induces dielectrophoretic force in the fine particles; a measurement unit (5) which applies a low-frequency alternating current voltage in the vicinity of 10 kHz between the pair of electrodes (11 a, 11 b) and which measures the impedance between the pair of electrodes (11a, 11b); and a control calculation unit (6) which calculates the time change for the impedance between the pair of electrodes (11 a, 11 b) and calculates the number of fine particles in the cell (1).
Patent GB-2486575-A (GB)
Title: Cable operated hydraulic master cylinder for a bicycle
Inventor: SPARROW ROGER LIONEL DAVID
IPC: B60T11/18
Filed: 2011-12-15
Abstract: A brake master cylinder 1 for a bicycle has an aluminium body 2 with a cylindrical bore 3. A piston 7 resides within the bore 3. A hydraulic displacement volume 12 is formed between the bore 3 and the piston 7 and has an outlet port 18 for communication of hydraulic fluid outside the cylinder 1. The volume 12 is connected to a fluid reservoir 14 via inlet port 17. A brake cable 100 has a wire 101 and an outer sheath 102. The cable 100 enters the bore 3 of the cylinder 1 wherein the sheath 102 is stopped at the cable abutment portion 6 and the wire 101 passes through the central bore 10 of the piston 7 and is attached to the piston by grub screws 27. In use, tension in the wire 101 acts on the piston 7compressing the hydraulic fluid, which operates the brakes of the bicycle.
Patent GB-2498396-A (GB)
Title: Steam plant wireless monitoring
Inventor: TOLIOS IOANNIS
IPC: F17D3/01
Filed: 2012-01-16
Abstract: A steam plant 1 comprises a network of fluid lines 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 for conveying fluid around the plant, a plurality of steam system components 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 40, 42, 44, and a plurality of sensors 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 86, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86 for monitoring various parameters of the steam plant. The steam plant also comprises a steam plant monitoring apparatus comprising a plurality of remote stations 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100. Each remote station comprises a wired sensor hub hard-wired to at least one sensor so as to receive data relating a monitored parameter. The wired sensor hub comprises a data converter for converting the data to a wired protocol. A wireless adapter is hard-wired to the wired sensor hub so as to receive data using the wired protocol. The wireless adapter converts the data to a wireless protocol, and a wireless transmitter transmits the data. A central monitoring station comprises a wireless receiver which receives data signals from the plurality of remote stations.
Patent GB-2490245-A (GB)
Title: Longwall shearer material guide
Inventor: O'NEILL MICHAEL L
IPC: E21C25/14
Filed: 2012-04-20
Abstract: A guide assembly for a longwall shearer 10. The shearer includes an arm 30 having a cutting drum 34 rotatably coupled to the end. The cutting drum rotates about a drum axis and engages a mine wall, and the cutting drum has a rear extent arranged in a plane substantially perpendicular to the drum axis. The guide assembly 38 includes a guide member coupled to the arm and operable to guide material won from the mine wall. The guide member has a guide surface extending in a direction nonâ  parallel to the plane and non-parallel to the drum axis. The guide member guides material along the guide surface away from the cutting drum.
Patent GB-2501752-A (GB)
Title: Coil Forming Device
Inventor: CASTLE ROBERT JOHN
IPC: B21C47/02
Filed: 2012-05-04
Abstract: A combined coil and shear unit for use in a wire rod mill comprises an actuator and a plurality of support members 15, 16 coupled together in series connected to the actuator. Each support member further comprises a retractable shear blade (26).
Patent GB-2491984-A (GB)
Title: A display management system affected by the mental state of an operator and suited for use in aircraft cockpits
Inventor: DORFMANN CINDY
IPC: A61B5/18
Filed: 2012-06-15
Abstract: A display management system based upon an operatorâ  s stress level is comprised of a biosensor outputting its readings of the operatorâ  s mental state to a biomonitor 20 coupled to an operational display control 22. The biomonitorâ  s software uses the biosensor information in conjunction with threshold values to generate modifications to the display 22 content. Display modifications may take the form of removing unnecessary display content in times of stress or may involve presenting a series of tasks for the operator to execute during periods of drowsiness. As well as the possibility of using a neuro-headset 12 to read brain waves, other sensors to read heart-rate 14, perspiration, respiration and eye movement 16 may also be used to assess thresholds of stress or possibly drowsiness. The system may be applied in an aircraft cockpit and the biomonitor may activate vibrator 26 or other aural or physical stimulus to wake the pilot where detecting thresholds of sleep is included.
Patent GB-2494978-A (GB)
Title: Fuel additive for improved performance of low sulfur diesel fuels
Inventor: FANG XINGGAO
IPC: C10L1/22
Filed: 2012-09-14
Abstract: A diesel fuel, diesel fuel additive concentrate and method for improving the performance of fuel injectors for a diesel engine are provided. The diesel fuel includes a major amount of middle distillate fuel having a sulfur content of 50 ppm by weight or less, preferably 15 ppm by weight or less; and a reaction product of (a) a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid, anhydride, or ester and (b) an amine compound or salt thereof of the formula wherein R is selected from hydrogen and a hydrocarbyl group containing 1-15 carbon atoms, and R1 is selected from hydrogen and a hydrocarbyl group containing 1-20 carbon atoms (e.g. aminoguanidine), wherein the reaction product contains less than one equivalent of an amino triazole group per molecule of reaction product, and wherein the reaction product is present in an amount sufficient to improve the performance of diesel direct and/or indirect fuel injectors. The reaction product is also characterised by an FTIR spectrum having a peak intensity in a region of 1630-1645 cm-1 that ranges from 5-45% of peak intensities of other peaks in the region of 1500-1800 cm-1.
Patent GB-2506868-A (GB)
Title: In response to a ciphering error, communications failure is caused to initiate a cell update procedure and re-establish an unacknowledged mode channel
Inventor: MARTIN BRIAN ALEXANDER
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2012-10-09
Abstract: User equipment (UE) 204, such as a mobile terminal, communicates with a network node 202, such as a wireless station for providing coverage to a cell. The network node 202 may mark 404 Radio Bearers (RBs) communicating in UM Radio Link Control (RLC) mode to manage re-establishment of RBs in response to a ciphering error. In the event of a ciphering error 406 in communications between UE 204 and the network node 202, the network node 202 forces 408 a radio link failure, which causes UE 204 to initiate 410 a cell update procedure. In response to the cell update procedure, the network node 202 and UE 204 re-Â­establish 414 marked RBs, thus reinitializing the cipher values and correcting the error. The RBs may be marked 404 by setting a flag or information element (IE) associated with configuration information of the RBs to indicate that the RB is configured for recovery from cipher error conditions.
Patent GB-2507750-A (GB)
Title: Fabric softener with colloidal silica for imparting stain resistant properties
Inventor: COSTA GEORGE
IPC: C11D1/62
Filed: 2012-11-07
Abstract: A fabric conditioner comprises a carrier or bulking agent, at least one surfactant, and a hydrophilic material. The hydrophilic material is preferably colloidal silica, which may be present from 0.01 to 2%wt., and may form a hydrophilic coating that helps to repel hydrophobic dirt from the surface of the fabric. A suspension or lubricating agent, such as paraffin wax may be included. The at least one surfactant may be a quaternary ammonium salt. The composition may also comprise a viscosity modifier, at least one preservative, and a perfume. The carrier may be a liquid solvent, such as water or a mixture of water and an alcohol, such as isopropanol. The carrier may be a bulking agent in dry powder form, and further comprising at least one processing aid, such as a polyoxyalkylene compound.
Patent GB-2495462-A (GB)
Title: Register access in distributed virtual bridge enviroment
Inventor: WALK BRUCE MARSHALL
IPC: H04L45/58
Filed: 2011-07-14
Abstract: Systems and methods to perform a register access are described. A particular method includes receiving a data frame at a bridge element of a plurality of bridge elements in communication with a plurality of server computers. The data frame may include a register access request and may be forwarded from a controlling bridge in communication with the plurality of bridge elements. A register may be accessed and execution of the register access request may be initiated in response to receiving the data frame.
Patent GB-2510622-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle camera apparatus
Inventor: ASSI NARINDER SINGH
IPC: B60R11/04
Filed: 2013-02-09
Abstract: A vehicle camera apparatus comprises at least one camera capable of observation in plural directions, recording means, and a memory storage device. The camera may be arranged in use to be attached to a windscreen mounted internal rear view mirror. Alternatively the camera may be attached to the windscreen via a suction cup.
Patent GB-2495884-A (GB)
Title: A method of increasing the effect of an activated-potentiated form of an antibody
Inventor: EPSHTEIN OLEG LLIICH
IPC: A61K41/00
Filed: 2011-07-15
Abstract: The preset invention provides a method of increasing the effect of an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to an endogenous biological molecule by combining said endogenous biological molecule with an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to endothelial NO-synthase. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a) an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to an endogenous biological molecule, and b) an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to NO synthase.
Patent GB-2503550-A (GB)
Title: Formatting a document using a reformat preview
Inventor: HUDETZ JAMES PAUL
IPC: G06F17/21
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: A method of formatting content of an active document comprises: receiving style template data in response to a display of style source template indicators (302 in Figure 3); displaying a style template preview based on the style template data (318 in Figure 3); receiving a style template selection data indicating a selected style source template; generating a reformatted document based on the active document and style source template format data from the selected style source template; and displaying a reformat preview including a representation of the active document 404 and a representation of the reformatted document 406. The reformat preview may show the document appearance before and after, side by side, for example. Generating style mapping (Figure 5) may employ criteria maps.
Patent GB-2502457-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for drilling and lining a wellbore
Inventor: EIDEM MORTEN
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 2011-02-07
Abstract: Apparatus for drilling and lining a wellbore is described herein. A method of drilling and lining a wellbore is also described herein. A liner hanger is provided, secured in use on a liner. The liner hanger is operable selectively to be set and unset. The liner hanger is adapted to support the liner within an existing casing when set and to release the liner from the casing when unset. A liner hanger setting tool is provided, secured in use on a drill string. The liner hanger setting tool is actuatable selectively to set and unset the liner hanger. The liner hanger setting tool is operable selectively to be activated and deactivated. The liner hanger setting tool is adapted to attach to the liner and/or liner hanger when activated, to support the liner, and to release from the liner and/or liner hanger when deactivated. The method comprises the following steps: (a) setting the liner hanger by actuating the liner hanger setting tool; (b) deactivating the liner hanger setting tool; (c) extending the borehole using the drill string; (d) returning the drill string to its position at the setting step or the deactivating step; (e) activating the liner hanger setting tool; (f) unsetting the liner hanger by actuating the liner hanger setting tool; and (g) lowering the liner down the extended borehole on the drill string.
Patent GB-2507417-A (GB)
Title: System for printing on balloons or a balloon precursor including applying a primer
Inventor: SHAMS AAMER
IPC: A63H27/10
Filed: 2013-10-16
Abstract: A system for printing on balloons or balloon precursors comprises applying to a defined area of a balloon 100 external surface or to a balloon precursor sheet a pre-shaped self adhesive label comprising a layer of primer PR that is adhesive-backed. Additionally disclosed is applying to the balloon or balloon precursor a coating of primer in a defined limited area and a primer repellent material in a remaining area or a coating of primer by a silk screen process wherein the applied primer is subjected to a partial vacuum in a vacuum chamber to draw air out from the coating and/ or is subjected to the action of a roller or scraper that is held or pressed lightly against the coating to squeeze air from the coating.
Patent GB-2521172-A (GB)
Title: Commingling device
Inventor: BEG MIRZA NAJAM ALI
IPC: B01F23/10
Filed: 2013-12-11
Abstract: A commingling device for combining fluid flows comprises an outer fluid line 203 for a first fluid having an inlet end 203a and an outlet end 204, and an inner fluid line 201 for a second fluid having an inlet end 201a and an outlet nozzle 205 wherein the nozzle is mounted substantially axially within the outer fluid line and configured to direct said second fluid towards the outlet end of the outer fluid line. The outer fluid line and inner fluid line may comprise baffles 209, 207 to create swirl or rotation in the fluid flow. A commingling device (fig 5) comprising first and second lines wherein the second line intersects the first fluid line at an acute angle. A commingling device (fig 7) comprising first and second lines wherein the second line surrounds portion of the first fluid line so that fluid may enter the first fluid line from the second via series of apertures or holes in that portion of the first fluid line.
Patent GB-2521400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in mobility scooters
Inventor: FRANCIS KEVIN
IPC: B62K5/007
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: An articulated canopy support for a mobility scooter, having a rear member 7 and a roof member 8. The members 7, 8 being movable from (a) a deployed configuration in which the rear member 7 extends generally vertically from behind the seat of a scooter and in which the roof member 8 extends generally horizontally and forwardly from the top of the rear member, to (b) a stowed configuration, in which the rear 7 and roof members 8 are positioned behind the seat of a scooter. Preferably a front member 9 is provided extending forwardly and downwardly from the roof member 8 in the deployed configuration and being located behind the scooter seat in the stored configuration. Optionally there is provided a mounting bracket 16 to attach the canopy support to a lower region of a scooter and secondary brackets may be provided 17 to attach the support of opposing side regions of a scooter.
Patent GB-2524042-A (GB)
Title: A barbeque grill assembly
Inventor: THORNTON DENVER ANDREW ALAN
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: A barbeque grill assembly 1 comprising a front comb (2, Fig.3) comprising a spine 3 and a plurality of substantially parallel elongate teeth 4 extending from one side of the spine 3 at spaced intervals. The assembly 1 further comprises at least one side comb (5, 6, Fig.3) comprising a spine 8 and a plurality of substantially parallel elongate teeth 9 extending from one side of the spine 8 at spaced intervals. The elongate teeth 9, 4 of each of the front and side combs are mutually configured in use such that the teeth interweave to form a grid when the front and side combs are releasably interlocked, see Fig.2. The spines may be substantially straight and the teeth may extend from the spines substantially perpendicularly. The teeth of one comb may be straight while the teeth of the other are wavy so that in use, the straight teeth are arranged to pass over and under the troughs and peaks of the wavy spines when the combs are interlocked. The grid may thus be easily disassembled for cleaning and storage.
Patent GB-2525032-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated building element
Inventor: CALLAGHAN DANIEL
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 2014-04-10
Abstract: A prefabricated building element such as a panel, sill, lintel or quoin, comprises a shell 12 formed from a composite of plastics resin mixed with a poly-aramid fibre, such as Kevlar, and crushed marble. The shell is filled with an expanded foam insulation 14. The resin may be unsaturated polyester and may include a catalyst which causes the resin to set. The resin may also include a fire retardant such as alumina trihydrate. The foam may be polyurethane and may be injected into the shell via an aperture. The foam may be reinforced by steel, carbon fibre or engineered plastics. The crushed marble provides the building element with the appearance of stone and the para-aramid fibre provides increased strength, which would allow the panel to be substantially bullet proof.
Patent GB-2527848-A (GB)
Title: Towable subsea oil and gas production systems
Inventor: GOODLAD MARTIN ALEXANDER
IPC: F16L1/24
Filed: 2014-07-04
Abstract: A towable pipeline bundle 12 for installation underwater at a subsea oil or gas production site comprises two or more bundled elongate elements, at least one of which is a flowline 36, 40 for carrying production fluid along the bundle 12. A rigid buoyancy pipe 34, 38 of polymer-composite material extends along and supports the bundled elongate elements. The buoyancy pipe 34, 38 has an internal buoyancy chamber and at least one port for introducing fluid into the buoyancy chamber. The buoyancy pipe 34, 38 is arranged to have positive buoyancy in seawater when its buoyancy chamber contains a fluid less dense than seawater. In this way, the buoyancy pipe 34, 38 confers substantially neutral buoyancy on a towable unit comprising the bundle 12. The unit can then be towed in mid-water to the production site and lowered there onto the seabed.
Patent GB-2529858-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for facilitating a transaction
Inventor: MALONE DANIEL JAMES
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2014-09-04
Abstract: Peer to peer transactions define a predetermined location 402 at which a sale is to take place, e.g. a geographic location or within a predefined distance of a transport route, locations of devices e.g. smart phones, tablets, desktop computer or the like used by the seller and buyer respectively are determined 404, 406 and when they are both in the predetermined location 408 the transaction is completed 410 e.g. by transferring funds between specified accounts. Detection that the two devices are within a predetermined distance from each other in a specified time frame may also be required to authorise the transaction. The method may include registration by the buyer and seller, the seller listing items for sale and parameters such as locations to which they are willing to deliver and the buyer may search for available items based on, for example location. The system may be used to make and accept offers of purchase. Items for sale may be listed with thumbnails, selection of the thumbnail giving more information about the item. A central or holding account may be provided to ensure funds are available prior to handing over the goods.
Patent GB-2514302-A (GB)
Title: Control of line power
Inventor: EDWARDS NICHOLAS HECTOR
IPC: H04M19/00
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A power injection system for delivering electrical power to one or more communications connections (12, 120, 121) in a network, comprises a power control system (8) for controlling the power to be delivered to the connections, the power control system being operable in response to commands delivered to it from a terminal (111) remote from the power injection system itself.