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Patent GB-2568303-A (GB)
Title: Device for testing the structural integrity of a barrier, and associated method
Inventor: JONATHAN MARTIN WEDGWOOD
IPC: G01N3/10
Filed: 2017-11-13
Abstract: The device 100 can be moved into position to test the structural integrity of a barrier 200. The barrier 200 extending, in a vertical direction, from a surface. The device 100 comprising: a frame 101 arranged to be supported on the surface; and a linear actuator 103 supported by the frame 101. The linear actuator 103 comprising a first end portion 105 arranged to move towards and/or away from the barrier 200 in ahorizontal direction so as to apply a horizontal force to the barrier 200. The linear actuator 103 comprising a stationary second end portion 107. A method for testing the structural integrity of the barrier 200 using the device 100 is also provided.
Patent GB-2568528-A (GB)
Title: Method of abandoning a well
Inventor: BARD MARIUS JOHANSEN
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2017-11-20
Abstract: Method and apparatus for well treatment, wherein the well comprises a tubular 3, an annulus 7 arranged around the tubular, and a production packer 4 arranged within the annulus; the method comprising providing first 20, second 21 and third 22 openings in the tubular wall to provide a path for fluid communication between the annulus and the tubular interior, wherein the first and second openings are below the production packer and wherein the third opening is above the production packer, and providing a bypass portion 50 within the tubular across the second and third openings, wherein the bypass portion provides a fluid path around the packer. The method may further include supplying fluids or cement through the tubular for cleaning or abandonment. A base 23 may be used to support the fluids or cement.
Patent GB-2568954-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for displaying images
Inventor: JOHN TATE
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2017-12-04
Abstract: An assembly suitable for displaying one or more images comprises a frame having at least one cavity 3, wherein each cavity has at least one lip 4a, 4b, and at least one image holding means corresponding to each cavity/cavities. Each image holding means comprises a support 5 that, on one side, receives an image 8 and a transparent or translucent cover 6 that is fitted over the support and sandwiches an image therebetween. A biasing means 9, such as a spring, is attached to a side of the support opposite the image-receiving side. The biasing means biases the support in a first operative position against the back of the corresponding cavity and in a second operative position against the lip(s) of the cavity. A handle 10 is temporality attached to the cover to enable each image holding means to be located in each cavity. The frame may comprise a back light and the cover may comprise at least one resilient lug that enable the cover to be snap-fitted over the support. The handle may be attached by suction or magnetism.
Patent GB-2560090-A (GB)
Title: Electronic cigarette
Inventor: WEN CHEN
IPC: A24F40/60
Filed: 2018-01-02
Abstract: A battery box 100 for an electronic cigarette comprising: support 21; PCB 22 accommodated in the support; button assembly 23 connected to the support and comprising a first casing 230; first magnet 231 arranged in the first casing; second magnet 232 abutting the first magnet and connected to the PCB; and the support defining a delimiting hole 210 for the second magnet. Preferably, first casing comprises grooves to accommodate first magnet and a third magnet 234. Preferably, button assembly comprises limiting element 233 to accommodate second magnet. Preferably, second magnet abuts against contact terminal 220 on PCB and elastic silicon element 24 is connected to second magnet and contact terminal. Preferably, battery box comprises housing 20 for accommodating support and is connected by inserting rods through supporting columns 200 and holes 213. Preferably, support defines a through hole 212 to connect to atomiser. Invention allows detachable button casing.
Patent GB-2557774-A (GB)
Title: Heating and cooking system, induction heating cooker, and electric apparatus
Inventor: HAYATO YOSHINO
IPC: H05B6/12
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: A heating and cooking system of the present invention is provided with: a first coil that generates a first high-frequency magnetic field by being supplied with a first high-frequency current; a first inverter circuit that supplies the first high-frequency current to the first coil; a first heat generating body, which is disposed in the first high-frequency magnetic field of the first coil, and which is inductively heated by means of the first coil; a second coil that generates a second high-frequency magnetic field by being supplied with a second high-frequency current; a second inverter circuit, which is provided separately from the first inverter circuit, and which supplies the second high-frequency current to the second coil; a power receiving coil, which is disposed in the second high-frequency magnetic field of the second coil, and which receives power from the second coil; and a second heat generating body that generates heat by means of the power received by the power receiving coil.
Patent GB-2574229-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for energising a solenoid of a valve assembly
Inventor: Romain Lesage
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2018-05-31
Abstract: A method of energising a solenoid of a valve assembly comprises: applying a positive over-boost voltage across the solenoid and then applying a negative braking voltage across the solenoid. The over-boost voltage is sufficient to dissipate at least twice the nominal power of the valve assembly if the over-boost voltage were applied for a time period sufficient for the current through the solenoid to reach a steady state. The over-boost voltage may be applied for a predetermined time period sufficient for the instantaneous dissipated power to reach a predetermined power level. The solenoid drive voltage may be controlled to two different voltage levels between the over-boost voltage and the steady state drive voltage. Pulse width modulation may be used in the control of the solenoid. Also disclosed is a method of energising a solenoid of a valve assembly comprising: applying a wait time, with a zero volts drive signal, after receiving a valve actuation demand signal; applying a positive over-boost voltage across the solenoid; monitoring the solenoid closure time; and adjusting one or more input variables to control the solenoid closure time. Further disclosed is a method of operating a solenoid valve assembly, comprising: monitoring the solenoid closure time over a plurality of different operation cycles and generating an output indicating a need for valve maintenance based on changes arising between a valve closure time in one cycle relative to that in another cycle.
Patent GB-2574258-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and a method for controlling steering
Inventor: NICK SOLOMON
IPC: B62D6/04
Filed: 2018-06-01
Abstract: A steering control device 104 for a vehicle 100 includes a control unit 105 receiving a first signal indicating a requested steering angle and a second signal indicating a roll angle. A proposed steering angle for steerable wheels 103, 106 is determined dependent on the first signal and an output provided to cause the steerable wheels to steer. The proposed steering angle may be dependent on the second signal. Typically, the apparatus may steer rear wheels 103 based on the roll angle, requested steering angle and/or a terrain mode; the requested steering angle may typically be a front wheel steering angle.
Patent GB-2575075-A (GB)
Title: Drone apparatus
Inventor: SELBY CARY
IPC: B62K11/00
Filed: 2018-06-27
Abstract: A ground-based drone apparatus 101 comprises a wheel 102, a drive arrangement 103 disposed within and carried by the wheel 102 and operable to drive rotation of the wheel 102, and a balance arrangement 104 configured to generate a thrust force to balance the wheel 102 and maintain the apparatus 101 in an upright orientation. The thrust source may be propellers 105 which may be of variable pitch. I support leg arrangement 160 may be provided. The drone may carry a camera arrangement 189.
Patent GB-2563747-A (GB)
Title: Low fluid level valve
Inventor: CALEB KELLEY
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2017-02-13
Abstract: A valve collar for a downhole packer includes a flow path. The flow path includes an opening valve and closing valve. The valve collar further includes a lockout valve piston. The lockout valve piston is positioned such that in an unset position, the flow path is open and in a set position, the flow path is blocked by the lockout valve piston. The lockout valve piston may be adapted to be shifted from the unset position to the set position by a pressure spike inside the valve collar. The lockout valve piston may be held in the unset position by a temporary restraint.
Patent GB-2579210-A (GB)
Title: Powered air personal respirator
Inventor: JOHN ROBERT BOFFEY
IPC: A62B18/00
Filed: 2018-11-23
Abstract: A powered air personal respirator 10, comprises a housing 26, an oxygen sensor 28 carried by the housing 26, for measuring the content of oxygen in thesurrounding atmosphere, and an alarm, wherein the powered air respirator 10 is arranged to trigger the alarm when the content of oxygen falls below a threshold value. The device may contain a control circuit arranged to trigger the alarm. There may be a display for displaying the oxygen content that is built into the housing. A pump unit 14 comprises a fluid pump 18, an inlet 22, outlet 24, air filter 20, an oxygen sensor 28 in the housing and an alarm (figure 3, 48) that triggers if the content of oxygen falls below a threshold value. A method for calibration of the respirator includes providing a tubular adaptor (figure 2, 36) to an inlet of the sensor, blowing air into the adapter, reading the oxygen content of exhaled air and comparing the reading to expected oxygen levels.
Patent GB-2579578-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic tensioner and method of tensioning
Inventor: EDMUND JOSEPH LANGE
IPC: B25B29/02
Filed: 2018-12-04
Abstract: The hydraulic tensioner 1 includes a base 2 and a piston 3 mounted for sliding motion relative to the base. The base and the piston define a pressure space 4 therebetween and are arranged to be urged apart along an axis (8, Figure 1) upon introduction of a fluid into the pressure space. The tensioner has an internal bore 6 along the axis, having first and second ends. A threaded component having an internally threaded portion 7 at the first end is coupled to the piston. The tensioner further includes a threaded stud 10 having an exterior thread which engages the internally threaded portion 7 of the threaded component. A drive mechanism 12 is arranged to transmit rotational motion from the second end of the internal bore 6 to the threaded stud. The tensioner is arranged such that rotational motion applied to the drive mechanism at the second end causes rotation of the stud relative to the threaded component, with the engagement of the exterior thread of the stud and the internal thread of the threaded component causing the stud to move along the axis as it rotates. The stud may be part of a shrink disc workpiece.
Patent GB-2579597-A (GB)
Title: Robotic arm
Inventor: Thomas Sauerwald
IPC: B26D1/547
Filed: 2018-12-05
Abstract: An end effector for a robotic arm for cutting a stem of a fruit or vegetable comprises a rigid static portion 52 comprising a base portion for attachment to a robotic arm and two outwardly extending arms between which a cutting wire 54 extends and a drive system 56 for reciprocating the wire 54. The drive system 56 may include a motor 57 and toothed gears 58 to which the free ends of the wire 54 are attached at fixing locations 59 offset from the axes of the gears 58. The drive system 56 may be located at the base portion and the wire 54 may extend along the arms to a pulley 55 at the free end of each arm between which ends a cutting portion 54A of the wire 54 moves in a sawing motion. The cutting wire 54 is able to cut equally at all positions around its surface and comprises a braided wire in which four strands of steel wire are braided, or twisted, together, each strand comprising a wire core with a thinner steel wire wrapped around it in a helical arrangement. The thinner steel wire thus forms blunt, or rounded, protrusions that project radially from each wire core. These protrusions are thus harmless when the cutting wire 54 is not moving, but act as cutting teeth, or serrations, when the cutting wire 54 is reciprocated.
Patent GB-2570217-A (GB)
Title: FIBC liner film
Inventor: DIMITRIS GKINOSATIS
IPC: B32B27/32
Filed: 2018-12-24
Abstract: The film comprises a polyolefin, a polyether copolymer having a melting point (m.pt.) = 100-120°C and a layer comprising oxygen (O2) barrier polymer. Preferably, the O2 impermeable layer comprises polyethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) or polyamide. The polyolefin is preferably polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) or a copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin. The polyether is preferably a block copolymer with polyolefin, polyamide or polyester blocks. The film is preferably a 50-300 (60-150) µm thick, gusseted tubular film. The polyether is preferably present in both external layers of the film. The film is used for lining flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC) made from woven PE or PP, and used to transport powdery food, coffee, cocoa and nuts.
Patent GB-2580940-A (GB)
Title: Track exercise device
Inventor: Luke Modeste
IPC: A63B23/035
Filed: 2019-01-31
Abstract: A track exercise device comprising two parallel tracks 102,104 and four platforms or carriages 106, 108, 110, 112 that are movable, for example via rollers (182, figure 10), wherein there are two carriages on each of the rails. There are also means for attaching the platforms to each other, such as a rotatable hook (136, figure 7), and tilting means, such as a detachable leg (140, figure 12), allowing flat or inclined movement. There may also be additional support bars (174, 176, 178, 180, figure 9) forming double tracks with the parallel tracks. There may also be elastic bands for resistance or assistance, detachable handles, such as pulleys or grip bars (210, figure 16), and a detachable platform (216, figure 20) to perform squats, for example. Also disclosed is an attachment means (130, 132, figures 6a and 6b) for two movable platforms comprising detachable connecting parts arranged in holes of the platforms.
Patent GB-2583754-A (GB)
Title: Conductive transfer
Inventor: Paul Timothy Brook
IPC: H05K3/20
Filed: 2019-05-09
Abstract: The transfer comprises a conductive layer 104 between non-conductive layers 102, 103, and an adhesive layer 105. The conductive layer 104 comprises tessellated cells (202, figure 2) defined by a printed conductive ink. Preferably, the cells form a grid (202, figure 2), honeycomb (302, figure 3), triangular or circular pattern. Preferably, the conductive layer includes an input track (304, figure 3). Preferably, the non-conductive layers 102, 103 are also printed, the first 102 being printed with a pattern onto a removable substrate. The transfer is adhered to a textile (201, figure 2). The transfer is used for electrical muscle stimulation, electrocardiogram (ECG), heated seat, pad or blanket, heat sensor, or medical bandage or pad.
Patent GB-2571050-A (GB)
Title: Use of botanical extracts for improving brain health through enhanced neurogenesis
Inventor: KELLI HERRLINGER
IPC: A61K36/534
Filed: 2017-10-11
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for improving brain health by orally administering a botanical extract composition in an amount effective to promote the neurogenesis process. More particularly, the present invention relates to using spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) extracts in order to increase the rate of neurogenesis.
Patent GB-2582189-A (GB)
Title: System for reducing interference noise of rotor and stator blades, and flight vehicle
Inventor: TATSUHIKO GOTO
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2019-08-27
Abstract: A system for reducing interference noise of rotor and stator blades of a flight vehicle (such as for a gas turbine engine of an aircraft) comprises a plurality of rotor blades 13 that rotate around a central axis 12, a plurality of stator blades 14 facing the rotor blades, a plurality of loudspeakers 16 arranged on a circle centred on the central axis and one or more reference microphones 17. A controller 18 causes the loudspeakers to generate control sounds of a phase and amplitude based on signals from the microphone. An attenuation level depends on a length of the rotor blades and a radius of the circle, and may depend on the number of loudspeakers and their position. The microphone may be positioned on the central axis at a predetermined distance from the rotor blades. There may be at least three loudspeakers. There may be at least three microphones arranged in a circle centred on the central axis. A duct 15 may surround the rotor and stator blades.
Patent GB-2579701-A (GB)
Title: Information processing apparatus, control method therefor, program, and storage medium
Inventor: NOBUYUKI TONEGAWA
IPC: H04N1/44
Filed: 2019-10-03
Abstract: An information processing apparatus 100 comprises a setting unit (130, Fig.2) suitable for performing a setting to attach an electronic signature to a file which includes data acquired by executing scanning of a document; a reception unit configured to receive (S306, Fig.5-7), via a network 110, a request for scanning the document from a communication terminal 102; an attachment unit (130, Fig.2) configured to attach (S312, S320, S330, Fig.5-7) at least one of a plurality of electronic signatures to the file based on the setting, the electronic signatures including a user signature corresponding to an authenticated user and a device signature corresponding to the image processing apparatus; a transmission unit (130, Fig.2) configured to transmit (S313, S321, Fig.5-7) the file to which the electronic signature is attached to either the communication terminal or a designated destination. The information processing apparatus may be a multi-function peripheral (MFP) which employs a scanner function. The communication terminal may be a smartphone.
Patent GB-2588601-A (GB)
Title: Composite fertiliser systems
Inventor: TIMOTHY DAVID LEWIS
IPC: C05G5/30
Filed: 2019-10-25
Abstract: A fertiliser product 10 in the form of a pellet, granule or prill, the fertiliser product 10 comprising: a first fertiliser composition 11 capable of providing (a) two or more alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal nutrients and (b) sulphur; and a second fertiliser composition 12, the second fertiliser composition 12 being a nitrogen-providing fertiliser composition, and the first fertiliser composition 11 being incorporated into the second fertiliser composition 12. Preferably the second fertiliser 12 is adhered to the exterior of a region comprising the first fertiliser composition 11. The alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal nutrients may be selected from potassium, calcium and magnesium. The sulphur may be sulphate. More preferably the first fertiliser 11 is a mineral powder such as polyhalite. The second fertiliser composition 12 is preferably urea. There is also a bulk fertiliser product comprising a plurality of the fertiliser products 10 described.
Patent GB-2588900-A (GB)
Title: A locking mechanism
Inventor: Robert Rossall
IPC: E05C9/12
Filed: 2019-11-12
Abstract: A locking mechanism for a closure includes a gear arrangement, a first supporting arm 14, a second supporting arm 16 comprising a laterally moveable portion 32, and at least one coupler 34a 34b. The moveable portion of the second supporting arm is mounted to the first supporting arm via the coupler(s). The gear arrangement 11 is coupled to the moveable portion of the second supporting arm and causes longitudinal movement of the arm to lock/unlock a locking mechanism, and the gear arrangement is coupled to the laterally moveable portion of the second arm such that if the distance between the first supporting arm and moveable portion is adjusted the distance between the gear arrangement and the first supporting arm is also adjusted (compare figs 4a/4b). The gear arrangement is therefore moveable, in use, between two or more positions to adjust the spacing between the gear arrangement and the first supporting arm. This adjustment allows the locking mechanism to be mounted on doors with lock holes in different distances from the planar edge of the door.
Patent GB-2580745-A (GB)
Title: Life extension assembly for structures
Inventor: PAUL MANSELL
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2019-11-13
Abstract: The life extension assembly includes a pile structure 16; a frame 17 on the upper end of the pile; a receiver 18 to engage the structure and a locating arrangement 19between the frame and the receiver. The locating arrangement may comprise a number of length adjustable arms which hold portions of the receiver to clamp around the structure to hold the structure. Also claimed is a method of installing a life extension assembly. The life extension assembly keeps the structure upright and reduces leaning.
Patent GB-2585397-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic monobloc femoral component, kit and system comprising the same, and method of manufacture and use thereof
Inventor: DANIELLE DE VILLIERS
IPC: A61F2/36
Filed: 2019-11-28
Abstract: A ceramic monobloc femoral component 10 for a total hip replacement prosthesis has a ceramic femoral stem 14 and a part-spherical ceramic head 12 which are unitarily or integrally formed as one-piece. A collar 39 terminates between a tangential plane P of an equatorial circumference of the head and a polar-axial plane 24 parallel to the tangential plane P. The ceramic material may be aluminium oxide or zirconium oxide toughened by strontium oxide or yttrium oxide. A kit of parts comprises same-dimensioned stems and femoral heads of different dimensions. A system comprises femoral components with dimensionally different acetabular cups. The components and cups may be moulded by powder sintering.
Patent GB-2589852-A (GB)
Title: Tile
Inventor: STEPHEN ROLAND DAY
IPC: F24D13/02
Filed: 2019-12-06
Abstract: The tile comprises two substrates 3, 5 joined by an adhesive interlayer 7, a source of illumination 11a, 11b, 11c and a heater. The substrates are preferably transparent or translucent soda-lime or borosilicate glass which have been textured by sand blasting or etching to enhance diffusion. The light is preferably located between the substrates or in a hole passing through one of the substrates. The heat source is preferably an electrically conducting coating 13’ of graphene. Preferably, at least one of the substrates has an electrically conductive coating 9’ on at least part of its surface in electrical contact with the light. The polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer 7 may comprise three layers with the illuminating light emitting diodes (LED) 11a, 11b, 11c in a recess in the middle layer. The preferred tile also includes a sensor and thermally insulating wool 15, glass aerogel, air gap or low-pressure space.