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Patent GB-2568113-A (GB)
Title: A bicycle light
Inventor: CUAN MOORE
IPC: B62J6/02
Filed: 2017-11-07
Abstract: A bicycle light comprises first 38 and second 37 light beams. One light beam 37 is arranged asymmetrically with respect to a central axis 48 of the lamp. The first beam 38 may be a front-directed beam and the second beam 37 may be directed rearwardly to illuminate the torso of the cyclist to improve their visibility to side approaching vehicles. The second beam 37 may comprise light in the non-visible spectrum and may cause a photo-luminescent jacket worn by the cyclist to be activated.
Patent GB-2568971-A (GB)
Title: A photon multiplying material
Inventor: Akshay Rao
IPC: H01L33/50
Filed: 2017-12-04
Abstract: A photon multiplying material comprises a luminescent material e.g. quantum dot, having organic semiconductor molecules capable of singlet fission attached thereto, wherein the organic semiconductor molecules are chemically attached to the luminescent material by a linking group and wherein the linking group and the band gap of the luminescent material are selected so that exciton triplet states formed by singlet fission in the attached organic semiconductor molecules can be energy transferred into the luminescent material. Also shown is a photon multiplying film comprising the photon multiplying material and an opto-electronic device using the film.
Patent GB-2570159-A (GB)
Title: Goggle
Inventor: DANIEL REES
IPC: A61F9/02
Filed: 2018-01-15
Abstract: A goggle for use in snows ports comprises a body 14 and a detachable lens assembly 16, magnets are located on the lens assembly and body for detachably holding them together, extending from lateral sides at the rear of the lens assembly is at least one tongue 34 with an aperture 42 and on lateral sides of the body is at least one moveable clip having a retaining finger 82 which in an engaged position passes into the aperture in the tongue and in a released position moves clear of the tongue allowing detachment of the lens assembly. Preferably the clip has an aperture 66 into which the tongue enters. The clip may also comprise an elongate bar portion 74 mounted via arms 78 80 hinged to the side wall of the body, the fingers 82 being attached to the pivoting bar portion. The clip is preferably biased into the engaged position and an actuation portion 76 is used to release the clip.
Patent GB-2561290-A (GB)
Title: Method, system and apparatus for maintaining patient registration in a surgical navigation system
Inventor: YU-CHING KUO
IPC: A61B34/20
Filed: 2018-02-15
Abstract: The method comprises obtaining a patient position in a tracking system frame of reference 405. The position is based on a fiducial marker array (212, fig 2) affixed in a first position relative to the patient. An initial surface scan depicting the patient and the fiducial array is made and received by the system 415. The array is moved to allow an intraoperative medical image to be taken and received by the system and then affixed in a second position (904, fig 9). A second surface scan depicting the patient and the fiducial array is taken and received by the system 445. The system then detects deviation in a position of the fiducial marker array relative to the patient between the initial and secondary surface scans 450. The deviation is applied to the position of the patient to generate an updated position of the patient in the tracking system frame of reference.
Patent GB-2571113-A (GB)
Title: Trampoline Scooter
Inventor: BENJAMIN WILKINSON
IPC: B62K3/00
Filed: 2018-02-16
Abstract: A trampoline scooter 10 comprises an elongate deck 12 including an upper surface 12a, a convex lower surface (12b,figure 2) and rounded lateral edges 16 provided between the upper and lower surfaces 12a, 12b for engaging a trampoline, a head tube 20 connected to the deck 12, and a column 22 disposed through the head tube 20, one end of the column 22 including a foot 24 for engaging the trampoline, the foot 24 being disposed adjacent tothe deck 12, and the other end of the column 22 extending beyond the head tube 20 for receiving a set of handle bars. The foot 24 may be in the form of a loop as shown in the figures or may alternatively be spherical or part-spherical. A dummy brake feature 12c may also be provided.
Patent GB-2572784-A (GB)
Title: Temporary Flooring
Inventor: DALE ROBINSON
IPC: E01C5/16
Filed: 2018-04-10
Abstract: The flooring system has a first plank 100 with a first coupling portion (110, Fig 1) and a second plank 200 with a second coupling portion (220, Fig. 2) which co-operates with the first portion in use to restrict relative movement of the planks in two perpendicular axes X and Y, wherein the coupling portions include an alignment feature 330 having a first alignment portion 310, preferable a discrete protrusion 119 located in an elongate channel (110a Fig. 3) of the first coupling portion, and corresponding second alignment portion 320, preferably a complementary notch 219 located in a elongate hook portion of the second coupling portion, wherein the notch and protrusion interact to prevent relative sliding movement of adjacent planks in a third perpendicular axis Z. The protrusion 119 may be integrally formed within the channel or a separate piece located within the channel, such as a nut and bolt (700 Fig. 7). Several adjacent extruded aluminum planks may be connected to create flooring panels which can be used of pedestrian or vehicle access at outdoor events.
Patent GB-2572999-A (GB)
Title: Strengthening assemblies
Inventor: ADAM GREEN
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 2018-04-19
Abstract: An assembly 10 for strengthening a building column. The assembly comprises two pairs of elongate members 16, 28 locatable around the building column and with inter engaging engagement formations 22, 24, 32 and 34 to connect the elongate members 16, 28 together to surround the column. Once inter engaged the engagement formations may prevent the elongate members 16, 28 from being separated in either a directly longitudinal or a directly transverse direction. Preferably, a collar (42, Fig 21) is locatable over upper ends of the elongate members.
Patent GB-2573523-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical production of hydrogen from sea water
Inventor: STEWART ANDREW HUDSON
IPC: C25B11/04
Filed: 2018-05-08
Abstract: An apparatus for the electrochemical production of hydrogen gas from salt water is described where the apparatus comprises at least one cathode 05 (316L stainless steel) and at least one anode 04 (zinc 64). The anode may comprise; molybdenum tungsten, aluminium (aluminum), titanium, iron pyrite. The electrodes are spaced apart by a defined distance (the distance between each anode and cathode is equal to about three times the radius of the anode). Connectors 06,07 for electrically connecting the electrodes to a direct current electrical power supply are provided. The cathode 05 also comprises a paramagnetic material and the anode 04 comprises a diamagnetic material. A method of pretreating the cathode 05 material before the electrochemical process is performed is also defined.
Patent GB-2576514-A (GB)
Title: Heat dissipation in an eletronic circuit and method
Inventor: ULRICH HANSEN
IPC: H05K5/06
Filed: 2018-08-20
Abstract: An electronic circuit module comprises an electronic circuit 40 having a heat generating electronic component and a cooling circuit 18 in a potting material (22, Fig.2); the cooling circuit having an inlet 24 and an outlet 26 for cooling liquid. The cooling circuit 18 may comprise a loop 28 or cooling tube 30. The heat generating component may comprise a toroidal power transformer 16 and a planar power transformer 20 or an inductor. The electronic circuit may be a radiofrequency circuit and may comprise a housing 10 having inlet 12 and outlet 14 connectors for the cooling liquid; the housing may comprise electrical contacts 32. The potting material may be silicone, epoxy or polyurethane-based resin. A method of potting an electronic circuit comprising a mould is also claimed. The moulding step may be performed in a vacuum wherein the mould may be the housing for the electrical circuit.
Patent GB-2577925-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling the dosage of a flocculating agent
Inventor: COLIN BELL
IPC: G01N15/04
Filed: 2018-10-11
Abstract: A wastewater treatment system comprises a dosing means having an adjustable flow rate for adding a flocculant to wastewater fed to or contained in a settlement or thickener tank. The system also comprises a test chamber 20, for periodically receiving a sample of the wastewater fed to, or contained in, the settlement/thickener tank, and a test device, such as photo-detectors 30, 32, to determine the time period for the solids to settle out of the sample in the test chamber. A controller is programmed to periodically withdraw the sample into the test chamber and to operate the test device to compare the determined solids settlement time with a target or range, and to adjust the flow rate of the dosing means as a function of the difference between the determined time period and the target or upper and lower limits of the range. The controller is further adapted to reduce the solids concentration in the wastewater supplied to the settlement or thickener tank, while increasing flocculating agent concentration supplied to the dosing means should the dosing means be unable to sufficiently adjust the flow rate of the flocculant. Suitably, the dosing means comprises a variable flow rate pump.
Patent GB-2582800-A (GB)
Title: Spray head
Inventor: NIGEL PAUL SANSUM
IPC: B05B1/18
Filed: 2019-04-03
Abstract: A spray head 100 comprises a face plate 102 including at least one aperture 114. A support plate 120 positioned above each aperture and at least one movable element 124 configured to prevent flow of a fluid between the face plate 102 and the support plate to the at least one aperture when a pressure of the fluid is at or below a threshold fluid pressure. When the pressure of the fluid is above the threshold fluid pressure the movable element 124 moves to allow flow of the fluid between the support plate 120 and face plate 102 to the at least one aperture 114. The fluid may be water and the spray head a non-drip shower head.
Patent GB-2589049-A (GB)
Title: Anti-IgE antibodies
Inventor: MICHAEL SAUNDERS
IPC: C07K16/42
Filed: 2019-04-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to IgE and their use in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, particularly Bullous Pemphigoid (BP) and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU). The anti-IgE antibodies comprise a variant Fc domain that binds to the neonatal Fc receptor FcRn with increased affinity relative to a wild-type Fc domain. The anti-IgE antibodies may comprise a variant Fc domain comprising the amino acids Y, T, E, K, F and Y at EU positions 252, 254, 256, 433, 434 and 436, respectively, wherein the variant Fc domain binds to human FcRn with increased affinity relative to a wild-type human IgG Fc domain. Also described are methods and compositions for treating BP and CSU using the antibodies of the invention.
Patent GB-2571647-A (GB)
Title: An agrochemical composition, a method of preparing the same and the use thereof
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY BRISTOW
IPC: A01P7/00
Filed: 2014-12-02
Abstract: The use of at least one dipropylene glycol dibenzoate and/or diethylene glycol dibenzoate to reduce the eye irritation of an agrochemical composition caused by at least one active ingrediend and/or at least one emulsifier in the composition. Also claimed is a method of reducing eye irritation of a liquid composition comprising at least one active ingredient and at least one emulsifier, the method comprising including at least one dipropylene/diethylene glycol dibenzoate in the composition. The composition is preferably a liquid concentrate, in particular an emulsion concentrate (EC) formulation. Preferably the active ingredient is one or more of bifenthrin, clethodim, clomazone, pyriproxyfen, lufenron and/or abamectin.
Patent GB-2571215-A (GB)
Title: Vertical transport FET devices utilizing low temperature selective epitaxy
Inventor: SHOGO MOCHIZUKI
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2017-10-25
Abstract: Low temperature epitaxial silicon deposition for forming the top source or drain regions of VTFET structures. The methods generally include epitaxially growing a silicon layer with a dopant at a temperature less than 500°C on a first surface and an additional surface to form a single crystalline silicon on the first surface and a polysilicon or amorphous silicon on the additional surface. The epitaxially grown silicon layer is then exposed to an etchant include HCl and germane at a temperature less than 500°C for a period of time effective to selectively remove the polysilicon/amorphous silicon on the additional surface and form a germanium diffused region on and in an outer surface of the single crystalline silicon formed on the first surface.
Patent GB-2584729-A (GB)
Title: Clamping system
Inventor: KRISTEN ANDREW FOSHAUG
IPC: F16L55/172
Filed: 2019-06-14
Abstract: A clamping system for a pipe comprising: a first clamp shell 101; a second clamp shell 102; and a pre-tensioning device comprising: a first elongate member 104 comprising a first wedge shaped portion 106; and a second elongate member 105 comprising a second wedge shaped portion 107, wherein the first wedge shaped portion and the second wedge shaped portion are arranged in slidable contact with each other; and wherein, in use, relative movement of the first elongate member and the second elongate member along their longitudinal axes causes a pretension force to be applied between the first and second clamp shells. Aspects include: the elongate members comprise first and second plurality of wedge shaped portions along a longitudinal axis and are arranged in slidable contact with each other; the plurality of wedge shaped portions each form a sawtooth shape; a plurality of fasteners 108 (bolts or screws) extend between the first clamp shell and second clamp shell to join them together; wherein said pretension force between the first and second clamp shell is provided by the relative sliding of the first plurality of wedge shaped portions and second plurality of wedge shaped portions to create pre-tension in the fasteners.
Patent GB-2589051-A (GB)
Title: Reducing the amount of gas passing through roof decking
Inventor: STEVEN GEORGE CUNNINGHAM
IPC: E04D13/16
Filed: 2019-04-17
Abstract: The method comprises directly securing a perforation blocking element 50 to a corrugated roof decking 1. Directly securing the blocking element comprises fixing the blocking element such that it is fixed that pulling the blocking element apart from the corrugated deck would be prevented. The blocking element may be a fibre 51 suspended in an adhesive which is sprayed to an underside of the corrugated deck. Also shown is a blocking element which has a number of plugs inserted into respective perforations (Figure 7). The blocking element may be heat resistant or intumescent. Also claimed is a perforation blocking element comprising an adhesive which may include heat resistant fibres.
Patent GB-2592576-A (GB)
Title: Underwater acoustic receiver apparatus and method of monitoring a target portion of a water column
Inventor: PHILIP BENNETT
IPC: G01S15/58
Filed: 2020-02-26
Abstract: An underwater acoustic receiver apparatus (100) comprises an acoustic reflector (102, 104, 106, 108) and an acoustic device (110, 114, 116, 118) aimed at the acoustic reflector (102, 104, 106, 108). The acoustic reflector (102, 104, 106, 108) is disposed at a predetermined distance and orientation relative to the acoustic device (110, 114, 116, 118). The reflectors preferably being a parabolic reflector defining a section of a parabola. The arrangements preferably includes several acoustic devices and acoustic reflectors arranged around a central stand.
Patent GB-2581644-A (GB)
Title: Pipe fusion machine
Inventor: PAUL JOHN DONALDSON
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 2018-11-14
Abstract: One fusion machine can butt or socket fuse polyolefm pipes and fittings in straight alignment or at inwardly or outwardly mitered universal angles from 0° to 45° for butt fusion and from 0° to 10° for socket fusion. The machine is manually driven, hydraulically monitored and operated in all configurations from one side of the machine.
Patent GB-2594975-A (GB)
Title: System and method for multi-channel commission reconciliation for the telecom industry
Inventor: Jon Gustafsson
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2020-05-14
Abstract: A system and method of reconciling and distributing commissions for the telecom industry in a multi-channel environment. The method comprises steps of converting activation data and commission statement data, provided in proprietary formats, into a universal commission model using a mobile telecom specific file mapping mechanism, including identifying parties owning activations and handling conflicting registration details, resolving commission payment discrepancies and generating commission statements. The method calculates expected commission and assigns reconciliation status based on commission payments received versus expected commission payments and may take multiple commission due dates into account. Thus the system can handle commission statements 105, 107 from a high level party such as an mobile network operator or supplier to a distributor or ‘man in the middle’, and from the distributor to a low level party e.g. retailer, franchiser or dealer, provided in different formats and having different terms, in a single system.
Patent GB-2597048-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic feedback schedules
Inventor: LARS EILSTRUP RASMUSSEN
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2020-06-01
Abstract: A computer-implemented method for controlling playback of a schedule of feedback elements, each associated with a metric and presented at an output of an electronic device comprises: during playback of the schedule: receiving sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the electronic device; determining if a first trigger condition is satisfied, determining whether the sensor data satisfies a metric threshold condition; and in response to the metric threshold condition being satisfied, modifying the schedule of feedback elements for presenting at the output. In use a dynamically adjusted program of feedback may be presented to a user. The schedule may include multiple events that are added or removed from the schedule in response to the trigger conditions. The feedback elements are preferably audio-visual and the sensor data preferably corresponds to parameters of an exercise session such as an interval training session.
Patent GB-2595717-A (GB)
Title: Material washing apparatus
Inventor: NEIL ROONEY
IPC: B03B13/00
Filed: 2020-06-04
Abstract: A washing apparatus 10 comprises an inclined tank 12 with two opposite ends. A higher end having at least one closable lower outlet 38A and at least one upper outlet 40, being higher than lower outlet 38A. A further outlet may be located at the other lower tank end or between the two ends. Two motor driven 24A, 24B rotatable shafts 14A, 14B, each having blades 20, including helical blades 20H and cutting blades 20C, extend between the two ends of tank12. The inclination angle / each end of tank 12is height adjustable between first and second inclines states of 10 º and 16 º. Also included are outlet port 54, support structure 34 and height adjustable weir (44, Fig 10). Inclination may be adjusted via extendable supports (89, Fig 12) and actuators (88), in the form of jacks or other lifting devices, positioned at pivot joints (84, 86).
Patent GB-2597051-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum system apparatus and method
Inventor: SIVABALAN KAILASAM
IPC: F04D29/58
Filed: 2020-06-09
Abstract: A vacuum system 1 comprising a vacuum pump 3 and a heat exchanger 7 for receiving a heat transfer gas, the heat exchanger thermally coupled to the vacuum pump to absorb thermal energy therefrom. The heat transfer gas may be a pump purge gas. The purge gas may be selectively supplied to the vacuum pump or pump exhaust, the supply conditions being determined by a controller 31. The system may include a gas heater 11 disposed between the heat exchanger and gas outlet port, for heating the heat transfer fluid. The supply of gas may be controlled by a control valve 9, which may reduce supply of gas to reduce absorption of heat from the pump in response to a signal indicating the pump is operating in low load condition. The system may comprise a cooling block 39 configured to receive a liquid coolant, the block being independent of the heat exchanger.
Patent GB-2596141-A (GB)
Title: Driving companion
Inventor: YUKUN MA
IPC: G10L15/18
Filed: 2020-06-19
Abstract: An Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) system 102 for a vehicle detects utterances 104 at a Natural Language (NL) disentanglement module 204, determines a most relevant stored historical sub-sequence 206 (via eg. conditional probabilities), merges this with the current utterance to make a context-dependent utterance 208, and classifies this into a predetermined category (eg. intention, emotion or topic) for appropriate responsive action 209. A training mode is also disclosed, and a user may input or confirm actions via a display 108.
Patent GB-2589951-A (GB)
Title: Error-controllable ultra-wideband compact active power divider
Inventor: JIANGUO MA
IPC: H03H11/36
Filed: 2020-08-28
Abstract: An error-controllable ultra-wideband compact active power divider comprises a pre-output stage circuit and first and second output stage circuits. The pre-output stage circuit includes a first NMOS transistor M1, an input port connected to radio frequency (RF) signal input IN, and two output ports OUT1, OUT2; the first and second output stage circuits respectively include second and third NMOS transistors M2, M3, and each have one input port and one output port OUT3, OUT4. The input ports of the first and second output stages are each connected to a different one of the output ports of the pre-output stage, and the output ports of the first and second output stages constitute equal power division output ends of the active power divider. Additionally, the first and second output stage circuits are each provided with a load balancing adjustable device for fine-tuning, or calibrating, the circuit. The adjustable device may be an adjustable resistor R, adjustable capacitor C, or adjustable resistor and adjustable capacitor connected in parallel. The active power divider is applicable to multiple frequency bands and may be used in a communication system where small chip area, and high amplitude and phase consistency, are advantageous.
Patent GB-2598727-A (GB)
Title: A vertical farming apparatus
Inventor: DAVID JAMES MOORE
IPC: A01G31/06
Filed: 2020-09-07
Abstract: The present invention provides a vertical farming apparatus 102 including an array of gutters 114 supported by a frame 104 for supporting troughs 118 or pots, wherein the array of gutters comprises an upper formation of gutters 114 above a lower formation of gutters 114, each gutter comprising a raised surface 114a that is arranged to support the one or more troughs or pots and a drainage surface 114b below the raised surface that is arranged to accept drainage from the one or more plant troughs or pots, one or more irrigation lines supported by the frame, one or more conduits supported by the frame, the conduits arranged to supply carbon dioxide to the array of gutters and the plant troughs or pots. The lower formation of gutters 114 is arranged in an offset tiered configuration to maximise the sunlight received by plants supported by the lower formation of gutters 114. The frame may comprise curved portions (230, figure 2) arranged in a tiered configuration and an upper support member (216a) may be supported by the curved member. Also disclosed is a kit of parts comprising the vertical farming apparatus and two or more plant troughs or pots.