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Patent GB-2566267-A (GB)
Title: Agglomerating nano-particles
Inventor: IAN CARRICK
IPC: H01C10/10
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: A method of agglomerating nanoparticles to form larger agglomerates is shown. The nanoparticles are mixed with a resin to form a first mixture 803 of agglomerates, having sizes over a range that includes agglomerates considered to be too large, suspended in the resin. A bead milling cylinder 802 produces a second mixture 808 with fewer large agglomerates. A filter removes the remaining large agglomerates. The resulting mill-base may be cut with a solvent before deployment. The nano-particles may have a size less than 100nm and may be substantially spherical or acicular. The nanoparticles may be antimony-doped tin-oxide and the resin may be un-diluted lacquer. Agglomerates having a size greater than 10 micrometres may be considered too large. The mixing step may be performed by a speed mixer operating at a rotational speed of up to 1600 revolutions per minute. Bead milling may reduce the size of agglomerates to below 5 micrometres. The filtering step may deploy a filter with openings having a size of 10 micrometres.
Patent GB-2558032-A (GB)
Title: System and method of anticipating hiring needs
Inventor: Brion Lau
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2017-09-14
Abstract: A method for anticipating hiring needs comprises obtaining variables associated with a hiring manager 502 (user activity of the manager with the system, hiring behaviour based on previous candidates, feedback information from the hiring manager of a previously employed candidate and date information relating to seasonal hiring trends etc.), determining that a particular job requires a job listing 504, generating said listing 506 and sending it to the hiring manager 508. The present invention aims to reduce the burden on hiring managers who have to sift through multiple candidates, and provide a more reliable method of selecting an appropriate candidate based on quantitative analysis. The invention therefore also relates to aggregating and analysing candidate data (test, multi-media etc.) and recommend the most suitable candidate/s for a given post based on how well a generated candidate profile (based on candidate traits from multiple sources) matches a generated job profile (based on historical job data).
Patent GB-2554196-A (GB)
Title: Coconut tap
Inventor: ANTHONY BRUCE CLARKE
IPC: B65D25/40
Filed: 2016-03-08
Abstract: A coconut tap (10) comprising a tubular body (12) having first and second ends (14, 16) and a tapered portion adjacent the first end (14). A pin (22) is received in the body (12) such that a pointed first end thereof protrudes through an opening (18) in the first end (14) of the body (12). One or more apertures (28) are provided in the body (12) adjacent the first end (14) such that the first end (14) of may be inserted through the inner shell (13) of a coconut (11) at the site of an eye (15) such that the apertures (28) are located inside the inner shell (13) to allow water from within the coconut (11) to enter the body (12) and exit via the open second end (16).
Patent GB-2553713-A (GB)
Title: Microfluidic device with anti-wetting, venting areas
Inventor: EMMANUEL DELAMARCHE
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2016-03-16
Abstract: Amicrofluidic device and method for fabrication includes a microfluidic channel that has a closed portion, which comprises: a liquid pathway formed by a wetting area; and an anti- wetting area extending along and contiguously with the liquid pathway. The anti-wetting area is configured so as to provide a vent to evacuate gas along the anti-wetting area.
Patent GB-2555281-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst material extraction from polycrystalline diamond tables
Inventor: ENRIQUE ANTONIO REYES
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 2015-06-30
Abstract: Catalyst extraction from polycrystalline diamond table may be achieved by treating with a halogen (in the gas phase or dissolved in a nonpolar organic solvent) to convert the catalyzing material to a salt. Then, polar organic solvents may optionally be used to leach the salt from the polycrystalline diamond table. The polycrystalline diamond (with the salt of the catalyzing material present or at least partially leached therefrom) may be brazed to a hard composite substrate to produce a cutter suitable for use in a matrix drill bit.
Patent GB-2568329-A (GB)
Title: Modular vacuum pumping and/or abatement system
Inventor: Craig Leonard Sands
IPC: F04C29/00
Filed: 2018-03-27
Abstract: A modular vacuum pumping system 22 comprises a plurality of discrete units 34, 36, 38 arranged adjacent one another in a system dimension and a plurality of connection lines 20 connecting between them. The units have a size in the system dimension that is an integer multiple of a fixed system value x. This may make assembly easier, and may allow use of standard connection lines with sections of standard lengths, which are also multiples of the system value X.
Patent GB-2564960-A (GB)
Title: Composite structure
Inventor: JACK HERRING
IPC: B32B38/10
Filed: 2018-06-20
Abstract: The composite comprises structural material 12 coated with bonding agent 28 and adhesive layer. The adhesive is soluble or separable in water. The preferred structural material comprises unidirectional fibres, especially flax, 12, wherein the fibres in adjacent structural layers are oriented orthogonally to each other. The preferred bonding agent 28 is water soluble, polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH). The preferred adhesive comprises a water soluble film comprising starch and glycerine (glycol). Heat, pressure and curing are preferably used to form the composite. The composite is used as the substrate of a printed circuit board (PCB). The printed wiring board (PCB) is formed using a photo-resist 24 and acid etching to print a circuit on a conductive or metallic film 22, and applying the composite, soaking in water and then separating layers.
Patent GB-2576373-A (GB)
Title: A support for a rotisserie
Inventor: STUART IAN MCKEND
IPC: F24C15/16
Filed: 2018-08-17
Abstract: A support 1 for a rotisserie comprises a support member 2 having a recess 3 formed in an edge 4. The recess extends through the support member and, in use, receives a rotisserie spit. An attachment member 6, 7 and a retaining member 8, 9 extend from another edge 5 of the support member. At least a portion of the retaining member is spaced from the attachment member. In use, the attachment member engages with one side of a side wall of an outdoor grill and the retaining member engages with the other side of the side wall. As such, the side wall is located between the attachment member and the retaining member. The retaining member may comprise first 10 and second 11 portions at an angle to each other. The first portion may extend away from the support member and the attachment member, such that the second portion is spaced from the support member by the first portion. The support may comprise two attachment members and two retaining members. The support may further comprise a formation for receiving a drive mechanism that rotates the rotisserie spit.
Patent GB-2577261-A (GB)
Title: Battery
Inventor: SUNOJ CHERIAN GEORGE
IPC: H01M50/503
Filed: 2018-09-18
Abstract: A battery comprises a plurality of battery modules 2 housed within a chamber (1c, figure 8) of a battery housing (1b, figures 1 and 8). The housing is closed by a lid. Each battery module comprises a plurality of battery cells 7 which are supported within a longitudinal cell tray (4, figures 2-5) and are open to the chamber. The battery module may comprise one or more busbars 10 and adjacent busbars of adjacent battery modules may be separated by a baffle (53, figure 10). The battery may have an inlet opening (61, figure 11) and an outlet opening (60, figure 11) to allow coolant flow into and out of the housing. Each module may have its own inlet and outlet openings. The inlet opening of a first module may be on the opposite side to the inlet opening for a second adjacent module. Module to module busbar connectors 50 may be positioned within the housing such that they are contacted by the coolant. A battery module comprises a longitudinal cell tray supporting a plurality of battery cells wherein at least one baffle on a first side of the cell tray shields the cells from the cells in an adjacent battery module.
Patent GB-2577488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to system controllers
Inventor: XU ZHOU
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 2018-09-21
Abstract: A control system/method, for controlling a vehicle, comprising one or more on-board controllers 8 and/or servers, e.g. an off-board remote cloud server 10, configured to receive a rule configuration signal. The rule configuration signal specifying properties (e.g. vehicle-specific properties such as vehicle speed, vehicle temperature or vehicle drive mode) of a rule. The properties comprising an indicator of an action 20 to be carried out and at least one associated trigger condition 22 both of which are stored 16, 32. The rule may be evaluated on-board by processor 14 and/or off-board by server processor 30 depending on what the action 20 and the triggers 22 indicate. For example, vehicle speed is an on-board only trigger and an action that requires changing vehicle properties, such as drive mode, are on-board actions. If the at least one associated trigger condition is met generate at least one control signal in accordance with the indicated action and output the at least one control signal to at least one vehicle system to be controlled. Also claimed is a method of configuring a control system.
Patent GB-2577718-A (GB)
Title: Feature identification
Inventor: LUKE DAVID RONALD HARES
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2018-10-03
Abstract: A surgical robotic system for augmenting a representation of a surgical site at which a surgical procedure can be carried out, the system comprising: a display configured to display part or all of a representation of at least a portion of a surgical site, a controller comprising an input device, whereby the input device can control an indicator on the display, the controller being configured to output an augmentation signal in response to user input relating to the representation, a processor configured to receive the augmentation signal and in response to the received augmentation signal, to augment the representation of the surgical site.
Patent GB-2578597-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle spoiler assembly
Inventor: HASSAN KAYALI
IPC: H01Q1/32
Filed: 2018-10-31
Abstract: A spoiler 101 has a spoiler housing and a plurality, for example four or more, antenna elements 405-1, 405-2, 405-3, 405-4 which project downwardly relative to a surface (for example an inner surface) of the housing. The antenna elements preferably form a multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) array and may be cellular antennas, for example 2G, 3G, 4G or 5G, or alternatively may be V2X or global navigation satellite system (GNSS) antennas. The elements may be patch antenna or printed circuit board (PCB) elements. Typically the antenna elements are laterally spaced and vertically oriented. A preferred embodiment has antenna elements projecting from an upper portion to a lower portion, where the lower portion is a downward-facing fin.
Patent GB-2567362-A (GB)
Title: HDAC inhibitors for use with NK cell based therapies
Inventor: JAMES N WOODY
IPC: A61K39/02
Filed: 2017-07-14
Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for the treatment of cancer. The methods comprise administering to a subject an HDAC inhibitor and an immunotherapeutic agent. In certain instances the immunotherapeutic is an NK cell or a chimeric antigen receptor NK cell.
Patent GB-2573190-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for a mass production of monodisperse biodegradable polymer-based microspheres and a multi-channel forming device incorporatable therein
Inventor: Ju Hee KIM
IPC: B01J13/02
Filed: 2017-11-14
Abstract: An apparatus for mass production of microspheres, the apparatus comprising a multi-channel microsphere forming unit, a first source material reservoir containing a first source material in fluid communication with a plurality of first microchannels 11,13, a second source material reservoir containing a second source material, immiscible with the first material, in fluid communication with a plurality of second microchannels 12, a plurality of merging points 15 where the first and second microchannels merge and form the microspheres, a plurality of third microchannels 14 extending from the merging points through which the microspheres along with the first and second source materials can flow, a flow control unit to supply a first gas to the first reservoir at a first flow rate and to supply a second gas to the second reservoir at a second flow rate and a product reservoir for accommodating the microspheres formed. The flow control unit increases the pressure of the first and second gases by the hydrostatic pressure reduction caused by the reduced levels of the source materials. The first and second gases may be air or an inert gas and the apparatus may comprise a plurality of fourth and fifth microchannels for adding further materials.
Patent GB-2584721-A (GB)
Title: An interactive apparatus
Inventor: Thomas Ballhatchet
IPC: G10L99/00
Filed: 2019-06-13
Abstract: An interactive apparatus includes: a control device for controlling the interactive apparatus; input device 14 for providing inputs and output device 16 for proving audio and/or visual outputs, wherein the control device is configured for receiving media and providing the media to the output device to provide audio and/or visual outputs associated with the media; a communication device for receiving a communication input for processing by the control device, the communication device including one or more of: a microphone, a camera, and a communication interface for communication with electronic or computer devices over a communications network; wherein the communication device is only permitted to be activated by an actuation device 22 being placed into close proximity to or physical contact with the interactive apparatus. The actuation device 22 may include a magnet for operating a reed switch when placed in close proximity or contact with the interactive apparatus. The interactive apparatus may be configured as a smart speaker or a toy for a child. The actuation device 22 act to prevent unauthorised access to the communication device.
Patent GB-2602780-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for locating one or more users in an emergency
Inventor: KARL JONES
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2019-09-23
Abstract: A method of locating one or more users in an emergency comprises, at a server, detecting a state of emergency and receiving location data from at least one computing device associated with a user upon detection of the state of emergency. The at least one computing device may be at least one mobile phone. Location data may be continually streamed or may be session based. The state of emergency may be limited to a particular area and data transmitted by the at least one computing device may be geofenced based on the confines of the area. A state of emergency may be based on a user-activated alarm from at least one computing device. Map data relating to the area in which the emergency is occurring may be transmitted to at least one further computing device, the map data may comprise a 2D, 3D and/or augmented reality view of the area associated with the emergency situation. Location data in combination with the map data may be displayed on the at least one further computing device. The further computing device may be carried by a member of the emergency services.
Patent GB-2588169-A (GB)
Title: Securing device
Inventor: STEVEN HIGGINS
IPC: F16L37/62
Filed: 2019-10-11
Abstract: A securing device comprises a collar for releasably clamping first and second objects 28,30 together, wherein the collar includes a pair of collar members 46, each of the collar members 46 being pivotably coupled to the other collar member 46 at or towards a first end so as to allow pivotable movement of the collar members 46 relative to each other, the collar including a releasable securing member 42 that includes securing member portions respectively arranged in or on the collar members 46 at or towards their other second ends, wherein the securing member portions are configured to be coaxially connectable to each other to secure the collar members 46 to each other at or towards their other second ends, and the securing member portions are configured to be coaxially disconnectable from each other to permit separation of the second ends of the collar is members 46. May be used to releasably clamp an object together, e.g. a fluid conduit (pipeline, manifold or hose), a fluid conduit section thereof, a cable and a rope.
Patent GB-2588762-A (GB)
Title: Leading edge flap
Inventor: Ben Commis
IPC: B64C21/02
Filed: 2019-10-31
Abstract: An aircraft wing 102 comprises a leading edge slat 110 and a fixed aerofoil portion 104. The leading edge slat is moveable between a stowed position and deployed position. ln the deployed position a trailing edge of the leading edge slat comprises a sealed portion 112 and an unsealed portion 114. The sealed portion forms a seal with the fixed aerofoil portion and the unsealed portion provides an airflow gap between the leading edge flap and the fixed aerofoil portion. The invention provides substantially the same benefits as a sealed leading edge slat whilst improving stall control behaviour in local zones around the unsealed portion.
Patent GB-2590355-A (GB)
Title: Access control system and method
Inventor: MARK HOGGATT
IPC: G07C9/21
Filed: 2019-11-28
Abstract: An access control device associated with an access point generates a single access beacon code from an identifier of the access control device or access point and a variable identifier using a hashing or encryption algorithm. The access control device transmits an access beacon comprising the generated access beacon code. The access control device receives an access request from a mobile device and determines whether the access request comprises the access beacon code or the variable identifier (or an encrypted or hashed version of these) and determines the validity of the access request based on this determination. The variable code may be a time-variable code or a changing code generated when a user interacts with the access control device. Similarly, the beacon can be transmitted in response to user interaction or mobile device interaction with the access control device. The mobile device receives the access beacon and uses it as part of the access request. A transmitted access beacon can be stored for later comparison with the received access request from the mobile device. An access control system can comprise an access control device and an access control server, which together implement system methodology, and a mobile device.
Patent GB-2590644-A (GB)
Title: Preparation and delivery of fluids for surgery
Inventor: Peter Hiles
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 2019-12-20
Abstract: Medical apparatus for delivering fluid to patient comprising fluid reservoir 2, first pump 10 with first and second pump ports 14,15, valve assembly 22 with first, second and third valve ports (28, 29, 30, fig. 3) where first valve port 28 is in fluid communication with reservoir 2, second valve port 29 is in fluid communication with first pump port 28, third valve port 30 is outlet delivering fluid to patient, second pump port 15 is in fluid communication with reservoir 2, and first pump 10 is reversible. In a recirculation mode the valve assembly 22 permits fluid flow from first to second valve port but not to third, the pump operates in one direction to draw fluid from the reservoir through valve assembly to recirculate the fluid. In a fluid delivery mode valve assembly permits fluid flow from second valve port to third valve port but not to first valve port, the pump operated in opposite direction drawing fluid from the reservoir to deliver fluid from first pump port through valve assembly to the third valve port. The pump may be a peristaltic pump. Also claimed is a method of operating medical apparatus for delivering fluid to patient.
Patent GB-2579947-A (GB)
Title: Flexible liquid crystal cells and lenses
Inventor: YI-HSIN LIN
IPC: G02F1/1339
Filed: 2018-07-30
Abstract: A flexible optical element adopting liquid crystals (LCs) as the materials for realizing electrically tunable optics is foldable. A method for manufacturing the flexible element includes patterned photo-polymerization. The LC optics can include a pair of LC layers with orthogonally aligned LC directors for polarizer-free properties, flexible polymeric alignment layers, flexible substrates, and a module for controlling the electric field. The lens power of the LC optics can be changed by controlling the distribution of electric field across the optical zone.
Patent GB-2585463-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced design collaboration using design-based feedback
Inventor: ANURAG GUPTA
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2020-05-04
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for collaboration using design-based feedback, for example through a manipulation of a graphical element. A method is provided which includes generating a feedback indicator 212 that indicates obtained text-based feedback and design-based feedback 210 related to a graphical design element. The feedback indicator is provided over a network to enable presentation of the feedback to collaborators. A program is provided in which design based feedback for a graphical element in a document is received at a server 206, a second user is notified of the feedback, and the feedback is sent to the second user 202 for display in the document upon request. A system is also provided where design based feedback from a first user is presented 220 in a document to be viewable by a second user 202 upon selection of a preview element 216 in the document. The feedback indicator may indicate the design based feedback by indicating the differences 214 in the document.
Patent GB-2587704-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic tool exhaust muffler
Inventor: OTTOLEO KUTER-ARNEBECK
IPC: B25D17/12
Filed: 2020-08-10
Abstract: A high pass muffler 106 disposed in an air exhaust passage (104, fig 1) of a pneumatic tool comprises an outer body 110 having a channel 114 with a terminal end 116. An inner body 108 disposed within the outer body includes an aperture 112 proximate to the terminal end. The channel acts as a Helmholtz resonator; the muffler may be tuned to resonate at a quarter wavelength, a half wavelength or a full wavelength of a target frequency. Each of the inner body and the outer body may be assembled from two halves. The inner body may be interference fit with the outer body. A portion of the muffler may protrude beyond the air exhaust passage. A pneumatic tool comprises an air intake passage (102, fig 1) and a muffler disposed in an air exhaust passage. The muffler has an inner body coupled to an outer body.
Patent GB-2587719-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic tire
Inventor: RISA TAUCHI
IPC: B60C15/024
Filed: 2019-04-03
Abstract: In order to ensure rim assembly performance and bead durability while suppressing rim slippage, a pneumatic tire 1 is configured to be mounted to a rim R specified to have a 5° taper, wherein: a bead core 21 has a bead core bottom 23 that is slanted within a range of 0° to 5° in a direction of widening outward in a tire radial direction from the inside toward the outside in a tire widthwise direction; a bead part 20 has a bead base section 30, a toe section 32, a heel section 35, and a back surface section 40; the heel section 35 is joined to the back surface section 40 by a circular arc section 37; on an internal circumferential surface of the bead section 20, the bead base section 30 includes a region between a core bottom inside edge position O and a core bottom outside edge position Q, where the position O is the same as the position of a bead core inside edge 26 in the tire widthwise direction and the position Q is the same as the position of a bead core outside edge 27 in the tire widthwise direction; and in a meridional cross section of the tire, the bead base section 30 has a curve that protrudes inward in the tire radial direction.