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Patent GB-2557634-A (GB)
Title: Methods apparatus computer programs and non transistory computer readable storage mediums for manufacturing an article
Inventor: JOHN HAROLD BOSWELL
IPC: B33Y50/00
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article and controller 14 for controlling an additive manufacturing printer to build an article from powder in a cavity of a build chamber 38 with one or more active heaters 48, removing the build chamber and article from the printer while controlling the heaters to provide a temperature between top of the ductility drop temperature range and the sintering temperature of the powdered material to prevent cracking, and placing the build chamber and article in a further heater 24, e.g. via air lock 22, e.g. for additional treatment, e.g. recrystallization. The temperature of the article and further heater can be equalized before the article is placed in the further heater. The build chamber may be rotated to remove powder. Cooling may be controlled. A HIP 26 may be used. The printer may use electron beam melting or selective laser melting. The heater may be furnace or induction. The powder may be a nickel superalloy, titanium alloy, or stainless or maraging steel. A computer and a display 18 may be used. The whole may be in one unit 101. The method is designed for reducing cracks at high angle grain boundaries due to incoherency strains between grains, particularly in aerospace, especially engine, components.
Patent GB-2543728-A (GB)
Title: System and method for monitoring health based on collected bodily fluid
Inventor: RIDHI TARIYAL
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2015-08-07
Abstract: A medical kit for analysis of vaginal biological samples includes a sample collector, an extractor, and an assay cartridge. The sample collector is compressible and insertable in a vaginal canal for collecting biological samples, and includes a cup-shaped head configured to cradle a cervical os. The extractor includes a sample receptacle configured to receive the sample collector via an open end. The extractor includes a compression mechanism with a compression element that is movable inwards into the open end of the sample receptacle to apply a compression force in response to activation of a release element. The extractor further includes a reservoir in fluid communication with the sample receptacle, the reservoir receiving the biological samples from the sample collector in response to the compression force being applied within the sample receptacle. The assay cartridge has a docking mechanism configured to fluidly communicate with the reservoir of the extractor.
Patent GB-2560737-A (GB)
Title: A machine tool
Inventor: JASON JONES
IPC: B33Y40/00
Filed: 2017-03-22
Abstract: Hybrid manufacturing is a term used in relation to a method of manufacturing that involves both additive manufacturing and CNC machining in combination. A machine tool 100 is arranged to deliver at least one of an energy source and a media, through a processing head 300 onto a work-piece for material addition, inspection or data collection, wherein the machine-tool has a clamping mechanism 302 arranged to temporarily receive the processing-head and wherein the machine tool comprises a stop block 390 having a manifold 490 arranged to deliver at least one of the energy and media and wherein the processing head comprises an anti-rotation arm 391 and connector arranged to be connectable to the stop block and wherein the processing head further comprises a manifold 491 arranged to engage with the stop block manifold when the processing head is connected to receive the energy or media. The machine tool may be a multi-axis machine tool and the stop block can be fixed to the machine tool or may be integrated therein. The disclosed invention also relates to a method of connecting a processing head to a machine tool. A media supply 500 may be connected to the supply manifold 490, the media supply to the processing head may pass through the anti-rotation arm and through ducting 502 into the processing head and thence through the processing head to the processing component.
Patent GB-2546030-A (GB)
Title: Adapting a top drive cement head to a casing running tool
Inventor: HENRY EUGENE ROGERS
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 2014-11-14
Abstract: Systems and methods comprising a cement head fluidly connected to a casing string located within a wellbore; a receptacle having a receiving end and a cement head end, wherein the cement head end is connected to an upper end of the cement head; and a casing running tool comprising at least one slip, wherein the at least one slip engages the receiving end of the receptacle.
Patent GB-2562487-A (GB)
Title: A system for a letterplate assembly
Inventor: GIOVANNI LAPORTA
IPC: A47G29/126
Filed: 2017-05-15
Abstract: A system for monitoring the status of a letter plate assembly 10, wherein the letter plate assembly comprises at least a first flap 12 which is moveable relative to a frame 13 between a closed position and an open position, comprises a first sensor and a processor. The first sensor detects a first condition relating to the letter plate assembly. The processor receives output signals from the first sensor indicative of the first condition and outputs signals indicative of a status of the letter plate assembly. The first sensor may detect a position of the first flap or may comprise a QR reader. The first sensor may be mounted to the first flap. The system may comprise a second sensor comprising detection means that detects passage of mail through the assembly. The detection means may be a light or mechanical sensor. The system may indicate a tamper status or a knocking status and may further comprises a manual back-up trigger comprising a mechanical switch.
Patent GB-2564447-A (GB)
Title: Bridles
Inventor: MARGARET LESLEY WHITE
IPC: B68B99/00
Filed: 2017-07-10
Abstract: A noseband 35 for a bridle having means to adjust the length of the band and a resiliently flexible frame 31, 32 with a cover 34 for the frame. The frame may follow the contours of the head of the animal. The frame may include a flattened portion positionable below the lower jaw of the animal and, at both left and right sides, a first portion which curves outwardly to provide a lower degree of contact with the sides and/or teeth of the lower jaw of the animal; and a second portion which curves outwardly by a second distance sufficient to provide a lower degree of contact or pressure, in use, with the cheekbone, cheek flesh and/or teeth of the upper jaw of the animal. In use, the band applies pressure between the bridge of the nose of an animal and the underside of the lower jaw of the animal, and applies less pressure to the sides of the animals mouth to prevent damage to the animals teeth.
Patent GB-2552270-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic storage of hydrogen
Inventor: RODOLFO ANTONIO M GOMEZ
IPC: H01M4/04
Filed: 2015-12-21
Abstract: A process and apparatus where unipolar electrolysis is used to remove the electron from the hydrogen gas and the proton is stored in a very small volume in a high surface area electrode or in a conducting aqueous or non-aqueous conductive liquid containing fine particles of hydrogen receptors and unipolar electrolysis is used to add electrons to the hydrogen proton to produce the hydrogen gas when it is required as a fuel. The process and apparatus have applications in electric power generation from renewable energy and the use of hydrogen in land, water and air vessels.
Patent GB-2564162-A (GB)
Title: A preparation method for a specialty syrup
Inventor: BAOGUO CHEN
IPC: A23G3/04
Filed: 2017-09-19
Abstract: A method for preparing a sugar syrup using a sugar cooker having a cooking pan body and a heating stove, the method comprising (1) mixing water and sugar in the pan body and heating the mixture on the stove to a of 140 ± 2°C on high heat and then to 160 ± 2°C on medium heat for a total heating time of 35 minutes, (2) spraying water into the pan whilst heating, (3) removing the pan from the stove to cool for 2 minutes and covering the pan with a close-fitting conical cover, (4) adding water to the pan through a gap between the cover and the pan body, and stirring the mixture, (5) pouring the syrup into a stainless steel barrel and placing the barrel into an ice water bath, and (6) removing the barrel from the ice bath when the syrup has cooled to 50°C. The ratio of water to sugar in step (1) is 1:(3-6), the ratio of sprayed water in step (2) to sugar is 1:(70-80), and the ratio of added water in step (4) to sugar is 1:(3-6). The sugar cooker may include a temperature sensor, controller, and temperature alarm.
Patent GB-2567222-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacture
Inventor: JOHN MORRISH
IPC: H01F41/02
Filed: 2017-10-06
Abstract: A method of securing a magnet 30 to a plastic moulding 40 comprising the steps of a) providing a magnet comprising a body composed of a ferrite material and a thermoplastic binder; b) providing a mold body (54, fig. 5) comprising first and second portions operable to be engaged with each to define a cavity (56, fig. 6), at least the first portion being formed of metal; c) locating a magnetised surface of the magnet within the cavity adjacent to an inner surface of the first portion; d) injecting hot plastic at a temperature sufficient to melt the thermoplastic binder into the mould cavity around the magnet, fusing the hot plastic to the binder; and e) allowing the hot plastic to cool to form a moulded product comprising a plastic moulding bonded to the magnet body. The overmoulding method saves the need to manually adhere a magnet to a moulding. Also claimed is a moulded plastic product 10, such as a fridge magnet, comprising a plastic moulding 40 fused to an at least partially embedded magnet 30.
Patent GB-2558046-A (GB)
Title: Automatic voltage regulator, automatic voltage regulating method, generator excitation system and power generation system
Inventor: SHINJI MUKOYAMA
IPC: H02P9/30
Filed: 2017-10-18
Abstract: An automatic voltage regulator (AVR) for a generator 12 includes a detection instruction unit 41 configured to monitor a generator output voltage, and output an instruction signal when the output voltage of the generator deviates from a predetermined range. The instruction signal requests detection of a specified parameter of the generator field circuit of the generator excitation system. A field-parameter detection unit 42 is configured to detect the specified parameters following to the instruction signal. A comparison calculator 44 configured to calculate a comparison value between the specified parameter and a predetermined allowable upper-limit voltage-value of each component constituting the generator excitation system. The generator may be a synchronous generator having a brushless excitation system or a thyristor excitation system.
Patent GB-2571713-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting device
Inventor: LUKE WILFRED JAMES HALTON
IPC: F21V15/00
Filed: 2018-03-05
Abstract: A light emitting device 5 comprises a body of substantially transparent encapsulant material 20 that encapsulates a plurality of groups 12 of LEDs mounted on a circuit board 10 forming a base. A plurality of reflector members 14 are embedded in the body of substantially transparent encapsulant material 20 for reflecting light from the groups of LEDs. Each reflector member 14 is spaced apart from the base 10 by the body of substantially transparent encapsulant material 20. A method of manufacturing the light emitting device is also described in which a jig holds the plurality of reflector members spaced from the base 10 before encapsulant material is poured in a single shot over the base.
Patent GB-2556814-A (GB)
Title: Device for direct to garment printing
Inventor: PRINS PERERA
IPC: B41J11/06
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: Provided herein are platens for printing on an item of clothing, where the platens are adapted to enable the printing of a pattern on the item of clothing, such that the pattern may encircle the entire item of clothing in a seamless manner. Also disclosed herein is an apparatus that makes use of said platens and a method of printing with said platens.
Patent GB-2572339-A (GB)
Title: System and method for data processing using tokens
Inventor: TOBY WILLIAM SIMPSON
IPC: G06Q20/06
Filed: 2018-03-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system including a de-centralised data communication network, and a data processing arrangement that processes tokens that are transacted via the de-centralised data communication network. Some of these tokens are Persistent Tokens that are representative of one or more values of one or more resources. The Persistent Tokens are tradable within the system. Some of the tokens are Transient Tokens that represent one or more data processing resources of the data processing arrangement used for processing one or more transactions of the Persistent Tokens. The Transient Tokens have a defined lifetime after their creation, and the data processing arrangement transacts or executes the Persistent Tokens as supported by Transient Tokens accompanying the Persistent Tokens. The transient tokens represent CPU cycles, energy dissipation, access time and/or access to memory for the system.
Patent GB-2574474-A (GB)
Title: Trolley
Inventor: DAVID NICHOLAS EVANS
IPC: A63G21/20
Filed: 2018-06-08
Abstract: The trolley 100 comprises a frame 110, a set of wheels 120, including a first wheel 120A and a second wheel 120B, rotatably coupled to the frame 110 and an attachment member 130, coupled to the frame 110, for suspension of a load therefrom, in use. The first wheel 120A is rotatable in a first plane P1 about a first axis Al and the second wheel 120B is rotatable in a second plane P2 about a second axis A2. The first plane P1 and the second plane P2 define a line L. The trolley 100 is arrangeable in a first configuration, wherein the attachment member 130 is arranged at a first angular displacement (D1, figure 10) about the line L. The trolley 100 is arrangeable in a second configuration, wherein the attachment member 130 is arranged at a second angular displacement (D2, figure 10) about the line L, wherein the first angular displacement (D1) and the second angular displacement (D2) are different. A rail assembly, including the trolley 100 and the rail 10, is also described.
Patent GB-2567711-A (GB)
Title: Medical electronic device with multi-tracking cameras
Inventor: GAL SELA
IPC: A61B34/30
Filed: 2018-06-27
Abstract: A medical tracking system 302 for identifying a position of a tracked instrument 310 having a plurality of tracking markers attached to the instrument 310. System 302 comprising: a first tracking system 206 to track instrument 310 within a first tracking region; a second tracking system 208 to track instrument 310 within a second tracking region; and a processor 311 in receipt of data from first and second tracking systems 206,208 to determine transposition information 315 to map the first and second tracking systems’ data into a common space. Transposition information 315 may transpose a location of instrument 310 in a second space associated with the second tracking system 208 to a first space associated with the first tracking system 206. Transposition information 315 may map a viewspace of the second tracking system 208 to a view-space of the first tracking system 206. Processor 311 may, after determining transposition information 315, generate a Bayesian map of confidence and accuracy range for instrument 310. When the instrument 310 is represented in data from first and second tracking systems 206,208, processor 311 may determine the instrument‘s common space position based upon data from first and second cameras and the transposition information.
Patent GB-2564776-A (GB)
Title: Combined-Type Phase Plug, and Compression Driver and Speaker Using Same
Inventor: ZHI CHEN
IPC: H04R1/30
Filed: 2018-07-04
Abstract: The combined-type phase plug of this application includes a first phase plug 12 and a second phase plug 13. The first phase plug 12 includes a cone 121, a plurality of fins 122 located on an outer surface of the cone, and a base ring 123. The plurality of fins extends to connect with the base ring. The cone and the base ring are connected only by the plurality of fins. The second phase plug 13 is located under the first phase plug 12 and includes a tapered cone 131 and a base 132. The tapered cone locates inside the base ring. A first sound channel is formed between the tapered cone and the base ring. A second sound channel is formed between the tapered cone and the cone, and the second space or sound channel extends into the first.
Patent GB-2566586-A (GB)
Title: Rapid energized dispersive solid phase extraction (SPE) for analytical analysis
Inventor: MICHAEL J COLLINS SR
IPC: G01N1/40
Filed: 2018-07-10
Abstract: A dispersive extraction based sample preparation method comprises: placing an extraction sample and sorbent materials into a heat conductive sample cup 10 surrounded by a reaction chamber 12 with the sample cup having one open filtered end 14; adding liquid extraction solvent 15 to both the inside of the sample cup and to the reaction chamber outside of the sample cup; and heating the solvent in the reaction chamber outside of the sample cup to in turn heat the sample cup, extraction sample, sorbent particles and solvent until the temperature generates an above atmospheric pressure that together with the increased temperature drives the analyte substantially from the extraction sample into the solvent. The method may further comprise dispersing, heating and pressurizing the sorbent particles which may be solvent carrying sorbent particles. The dispersing step may be feeding an inert gas to the solvent, particles and analyte into the sample cup and/or an ultrasonic agitation.
Patent GB-2571154-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Control System And Control Method
Inventor: MAX NAILBORCZYK
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2018-08-10
Abstract: A control system for a vehicle operable in autonomous and non-autonomous modes is configured to receive state and mode signals when in a non-autonomous mode. When performing a manoeuvre in a navigable area the state signal 2410 may relate to the ride height, gear, traction or terrain mode of the vehicle but not steering, acceleration or braking control input. The mode signal is indicative of the vehicle operating in a training mode 2420 whereby an environment of the navigable area for subsequent navigation by the vehicle, operating in an autonomous mode, to at least one navigation goal, is identified 2430. Vehicle control data indicative of the vehicle state is output 2440, the data being subsequently used to navigate the environment to a navigation goal in the autonomous mode.
Patent GB-2576361-A (GB)
Title: A system
Inventor: WILHELM Bayerl
IPC: G01N29/12
Filed: 2018-08-16
Abstract: A system 100 for measuring the fill level of gas inside a cylinder 200 comprises an impactor 12 configured to apply an acoustic impact to a cylinder; a sensor 14 configured to detect a response from the cylinder and generate a signal indicative thereof; and a computer readable storage medium 18 including data representative of a first response from the cylinder to an acoustic impact when the cylinder is at a first fill level. A processor 16 compares the signal to the data representative of the first response; and determines a fill level of the cylinder based upon this comparison. A method of detecting defects in a cylinder comprises applying an acoustic impact to the cylinder; detecting a response from the cylinder; comparing the response to a stored response at a first fill level and determining defects in the cylinder based on the comparison.
Patent GB-2569880-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometric determination of particular tissue states
Inventor: SÔREN-OLIVER DEININGER
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2018-11-21
Abstract: A method of identification and visualization of the spatial distribution of particular tissue states in histological tissue sections from mass spectrometric signals acquired with spatial resolution, whereby regions of the tissue with similar mass spectra are found automatically, and the mass spectra of these regions are summed in order to improve the spectral quality to such an extent that known markers for tissue degenerations can be identified with increased certainty. Regions of similar mass spectra can be interconnected on a large scale, but can also be isolated from each other on a small scale. Particular tissue states in histological samples can be searched for with spatial resolution from thin tissue sections, using such summed markers.
Patent GB-2567361-A (GB)
Title: A construction equipment for deep foundation pits of bridges and application methods thereof
Inventor: LIDONG ZHOU
IPC: E02D17/04
Filed: 2019-01-30
Abstract: A construction equipment for deep foundation pits of bridges having a construction frame body 100 on a mechanical arm 124. A lower tamping plate (206,Fig.3) is arranged in a first adjusting base (200,Fig.3) that is slidably arranged in a first adjusting cavity 114 and a right tamping plate (300,Fig.2) arranged in a second adjusting base (306,Fig.2) slidably arranged in a second adjusting cavity 128. There is a first screw 111 in rotational engagement with a first guide sliding groove 113 and in power connection with a first motor 115. The first motor 115 is also in power connection with a first rotating shaft 116 having a first bevel gear 117 at one end. The first bevel gear 117 is engaged with a second bevel gear 122 and a similar arrangement of screw, groove and shaft. There is a first pushing cam 107 in communication with the first adjusting cavity 114 and a third rotating shaft 106 in power connection with a second motor 105, which is in power connection with a third bevel gear 104 that is engaged with a fourth bevel gear 102 and a similar arrangement of cam and shaft. The tamping plates are preferably operated simultaneously.
Patent GB-2571857-A (GB)
Title: 3D navigation system and methods
Inventor: CAMERON ANTHONY PIRON
IPC: A61B90/20
Filed: 2016-10-31
Abstract: A 3D navigation system and methods for enhancing feedback during a medical procedure, involving: an optical imaging system having an optical assembly comprising movable zoom optics and movable focus optics, a zoom actuator for positioning the zoom optics, a focus actuator for positioning the focus optics, a controller for controlling the zoom actuator and the focus actuator in response to received control input, at least one detector for capturing an image of at least one of a target and an obstacle, the at least one detector operable with the optical assembly, and a proprioception feature operable with the optical imaging system for generating a 3D perception, the proprioception feature comprising a communication feature for providing 3D information, the 3D information comprising real-time depth information in relation to real-time planar information within an interrogation volume.
Patent GB-2576602-A (GB)
Title: Multifunctional spacer for knee surgery to achieve balanced resection
Inventor: DEREK JAMES WALLACE MCMINN
IPC: A61B17/15
Filed: 2019-06-18
Abstract: A spacer 202 for knee surgery comprising a main body 204 configured for use with a single femoral condyle, having anterior 206 and posterior 208 portions of first and second heights that may be equal or different. The anterior portion and/or the posterior portion has a mechanism 210, 212 for selective attachment of a height adjuster. The spacer may provide a desired collateral ligament tension prior to distal or further femoral resection. The attachment mechanism may comprise one or more sockets on the spacer and complementary plugs on the height adjuster. The posterior and anterior portions may have connectors for respective posterior and anterior height adjuster that may be of different shapes and thicknesses. The spacers may be provided in pairs for insertion between a trial tibial component and the medial and lateral femoral condyles. A kit 200 may comprise multiple spacers having different posterior thicknesses and height adjusters.