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Patent GB-2573551-A (GB)
Title: Sealing kit and method of installation
Inventor: PAUL HESTER
IPC: F16J15/06
Filed: 2018-05-10
Abstract: A kit 100 for sealing a gap between a surface 20 and a member 10 extending therethrough is provided. The kit 100 includes: a membrane 1, 1’, 1’’; an adhesive seal 2; an elastomeric seal 3, wherein the elastomeric seal 3 includes a hole 3’ therethrough configured to stretch over the member 10 forming a vertical cylindrical seal 31 and a horizontal flexible flange 32; and an expansion foam shroud 4 which may comprise a vertical sleeve 41, and a horizontal foam cover 42. A method of sealing a gap between a surface 20 and a member 10 using such a sealing kit 100 is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2571393-A (GB)
Title: Tool with handle offsets
Inventor: Douglas A Moyer
IPC: B25B7/10
Filed: 2018-08-30
Abstract: A tool 100, such as pliers, includes a first portion 102 having a first jaw portion 108 and a first handle portion 110. A second portion 104 has a second jaw portion 118 and a second handle portion 120. The second portion is coupled to the first portion at a pivot point. The first and second jaw portions are aligned. A first outer edge of the first handle portion is offset from the pivot point by a first length (L1, Figure 2). A second outer edge of the second handle portion is offset from the pivot point by a second length (L2, Figure 3). The first and second lengths provide at least about 0.50 inches of clearance between the first and second handle portions at a gripping area. The first and second lengths may be about 1.10 and 1.15 inches respectively. A slot 106 may be disposed in the first portion, and an elongated slot 128 may be disposed in the second portion between the second jaw and handle. Teeth 130 may be disposed on the second portion proximal to, or extending into, the elongated slot. The clearance helps prevent a user from pinching their fingers between the handles.
Patent GB-2577559-A (GB)
Title: Immiscible liquids separation apparatus and method
Inventor: MAREK SUK
IPC: E03F5/16
Filed: 2018-09-28
Abstract: An immiscible liquids separation apparatus 50 comprising: a vessel comprising a first separation chamber 66 and second separation chamber 72 being in first fluid communication with the first separation chamber, the first separation chamber being situated above the second separation chamber; an inlet 52 arranged at the first separation chamber to allow a liquid to flow into the vessel; a low-density liquid outlet 78 arranged on the second separation chamber to allow low-density liquid separated from the liquid to be removed therefrom; and a high‑density liquid outlet 60 arranged at the vessel to allow high-density liquid separated from the liquid to flow out of the vessel, and a corresponding method. The inlet may be a rotatable inlet. There may be a valve arranged at the low-density liquid outlet to enable or disable flow, and the valve may be a floating-ball valve. The vessel may further comprise a vertical low-density liquid gap 75 arranged between the first and second separation chambers to allow the first fluid communication at a second flow rate of the liquid. The gap may also comprise a coalescent filter (Fig 4; 88) to increase agglomeration of the low-density liquid.
Patent GB-2568389-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft overhead signs
Inventor: SEAN O'KELL
IPC: G09F13/18
Filed: 2018-10-02
Abstract: A placard for retrofitting to an aircraft passenger service unit comprises first and second layers 4, 6 separated by a light guide 10. A first signage area is provided which is illuminated by a low energy illumination means, e.g. LED unit, which is arranged between the first and second layers to act as an edge light for the planar light guide. At least one flexible connector 22 is provided to connect to a bi-pin connection. A further signage area that is permanently lit by photoluminescent material may also be provided. The signage areas comprise icons 16, e.g. “no smoking” or “fasten seatbelt”. A method of retrofitting an existing aircraft passenger service unit with such a placard is provided.
Patent GB-2574909-A (GB)
Title: Food container
Inventor: NOT YET DECIDED
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2018-10-17
Abstract: A container 200 for food or beverages, has a wall 12 of substantially uniform thickness with external and internal surfaces (14 and 16, figure 1). The wall has a fractal profile with corresponding convex and concave elements, which provides a series of fractal elements 18-28 on the interior and exterior surfaces, forming pits (40, figure 1) and bulges (42, figure 1) in the profile of the wall. The container may have a 3D fractal structure, akin to broccoli florets or the fractal elements may extend in a linear fashion along the length of the wall 12. The profile may enable multiple containers to be coupled together by inter-engagement of pits and bulges on corresponding containers (figures 3, 5, 10 and 11), perhaps with the aid of adhesive (figures 7 and 8). The container may be formed of flexible material to permit detachment of the joined containers (figure 9). The profile may also improve grip, as well as heat transfer into and out of the container. The container may be formed of metal, plastics, glass or a flexible food product.
Patent GB-2581494-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, system and method of authentication
Inventor: MARK ANDERSON
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2019-02-19
Abstract: A system for identifying a user of a controller, includes a controller that has one or more sensors configured to detect interaction with the controller by the user and a transmitter that transmits telemetry data based on outputs of one or more of the sensors such as controller position, orientation and motion data. A user profile unit obtains user profile data for one or more user profiles, wherein each user profile corresponds to a respective user and the user profile data for a user profile comprises data indicative of one or more characteristic interactions by the user with the controller, and a user profile selection unit that select a user profile from the one or more user profiles in dependence upon a degree of match between one or more properties of the transmitted telemetry data and the data of each respective user profile, and configured to modify an output of the system responsive to the selection.
Patent GB-2573046-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, systems and methods for oil and gas operations
Inventor: IAN DONALD
IPC: E21B43/013
Filed: 2019-03-07
Abstract: An access apparatus 110 for accessing a flow system in a subsea oil and gas production installation, the access apparatus comprising: a body 112; a plurality of connectors 114 & 116 configured to connect the apparatus to the flow system; and an access interface 117 providing an access point to the flow system; wherein the body defines at least one bore 120a which fluidly connects at least one of the plurality of connectors to the access interface to provide a path between the access interface and the flow system; wherein a first connector of the plurality of connectors is oriented with a longitudinal axis in a substantially horizontal plane, such that the at least one connector is configured to connect to a respective horizontally oriented connector of the flow system; wherein a second connector of the plurality of connectors forms part of a connection interface for a jumper flowline, the connection interface replicating a flow system connection interface; and wherein the access apparatus is configured to be connected between the flow system connection interface and the jumper flowline. A method and system of accessing a flow system is also claimed.
Patent GB-2583917-A (GB)
Title: Backrest for a booster cushion
Inventor: GRAINNE KELLY
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2019-05-09
Abstract: A backrest for a booster cushion comprising a base panel 2 to be placed, in use, against at least a portion of a front face of a backrest of a vehicle seat, attachment means 8, 10, and lower straps 12, 14, for securing the base panel to the backrest of the vehicle seat, and a pair of spaced apart head restraints 20, 22 mounted on and forwardly projecting from the base panel to be located, in use, on the other side of a child’s head when sat on a booster cushion on said vehicle seat, each head restraint comprising a sleeve or pocket filled or substantially filled with particulate material. Further features include side bolsters 30, 32, and seat belt clips 34, and 36.
Patent GB-2577387-A (GB)
Title: Detachable, hot swappable power module with communication, remote monitoring, configuration, and control means
Inventor: BERNARD MIFSUD
IPC: H01M10/48
Filed: 2019-08-07
Abstract: A smart power module 1 comprises a plurality of external connectivity pins 3; one or more rechargeable battery cells 5; a control and processing unit 4; one or more communication means, preferably wireless communication means such as Wi-Fi (RTM), Bluetooth (RTM) or Near Field Communication; one or more sensory means; wiring that interconnects all of the above; and a housing 2 enclosing all of the above. The wireless communication means are arranged to connect to a network or the internet and stream data acquired from the sensory means, e.g. temperature, charge level, load current, shock (via an accelerometer), humidity, pressure, voltage, current or battery statistics (e.g. cycle count, health etc). A system comprising the smart power module and a control server arranged to communicate with the smart battery via a network and/or the internet is also disclosed. The wireless communication means is integrally provided within the battery housing and can operate independently from any device to which the battery is usually used to power. This means that data can be transmitted from the battery when it is disconnected as well as connected and in use, and can, for example, provide geolocation information for the battery.
Patent GB-2578360-A (GB)
Title: Hex driver
Inventor: BENJAMIN T SCHULZ
IPC: B25B15/00
Filed: 2019-08-27
Abstract: A male tool comprising a generally hexagonal body portion having first 104a and second 104b corners; a sidewall 106a extending between these two corners. In a first embodiment the sidewall includes a first substantially straight portion 108a extending from the first corner which is at an angle of about 62 to 68 degrees to the centre of the first corner and a second substantially straight portion 108b extending from the second corner 104b which is at an angle of about 62 to 68 degrees to the centre of the second corner. In a second embodiment there is a first curve 110a extending from the first substantially straight portion, a second curve 112a extending from the first curve, a substantially straight flat portion 114 extending from the second curve, a third curve 112b extending from the substantially straight flat portion, a fourth curve 110b extending from the third curve and a second substantially straight portion 108b extending from the fourth curve to the second corner. In a third embodiment the substantially straight flat portion extends from the first curve towards the second corner. The first curve includes first and second differing blend radii.
Patent GB-2588372-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft braking control unit
Inventor: ASHLEY BIDMEAD
IPC: B64C25/42
Filed: 2019-10-01
Abstract: An aircraft braking control unit 1460 and method of operating an aircraft. The control unit includes a cockpit braking input line 1414, another cockpit input line 1412, a measurement input line 1421 (e.g. to input wheel speed or aircraft speed), a braking output line 1464, a brake mode selector 1461, and a brake calculator 1462 for calculating a braking command according to a selected brake mode. The braking mode is selected from multiple brake modes, including a landing gear drive system pushback brake mode, in which a landing gear drive system 1430 drives backwards movement of the aircraft over a ground surface (e.g. during reverse taxiing) and the braking command acts to retard the backwards movement of the aircraft such that a braking torque limit is not exceeded. Selection is made based on the measured variable or a cockpit input. The method includes initiating a landing gear drive system activation control; measuring at least one variable; selecting the landing gear drive system pushback mode based on the cockpit input, the measurement or the activation signal; and driving pushback of the aircraft using the drive system at the same time as commanding braking up to a brake torque limit.
Patent GB-2577638-A (GB)
Title: System and methods for distribution of heterogeneous wavelength multiplexed signals over optical access network
Inventor: LUIS ALBERTO CAMPOS
IPC: H04J14/02
Filed: 2017-06-20
Abstract: An optical network communication system includes an optical hub 442 at the head-end, an optical distribution centre 404, connected by at least one fibre segment 408, and at least two end users 406 downstream of the distribution centre. The optical hub includes an intelligent configuration unit (not shown) which multiplexes at least two different optical signals 441(1), 441(2), 441(3) into a single multiplexed heterogeneous signal. The optical distribution centre demultiplexes the heterogeneous signal. The heterogeneous optical signal comprises an optical signal of a first type and an optical signal of a second different type, each selected from the following: an analogue optical signal 418, an intensity modulated signal suitable for direct detection (e.g. PAM, RZ or NRZ), a signal suitable for coherent detection (e.g. BPSK, QPSK or higher order QAM), or a differentially modulated signal (e.g. DPSK or D-QPSK). Also claimed is a method of assigning wavelength spectrum based on characteristics of the fibre segment and parameters of the at least two different optical signals. The distribution centre may include a wavelength filter 446 and a downstream optical switch 448.
Patent GB-2589563-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation apparatus
Inventor: NICHOLAS JOHN HOPPER
IPC: F24F13/30
Filed: 2019-11-25
Abstract: A roof mounted ventilation apparatus 100 ventilates an interior of a building and comprises first 101 and second 102 ducts extending from an exterior to an interior of the building and the ducts provide respectively first 101’ and second 102’ passageways conveying air. A heat exchanger 103 exchanges heat between the air conveyed through the passageways and a first duct end section 101a is orientated in a first direction 106 and a second duct end section 102a is orientated in a second direction 107 different to the first direction. At least one of the end sections is curved and their orientation separates the airstream thereto and therefrom to reduce mixing of the airstreams, and may be angled (f, fig 3) with respect to a longitudinal axis (109) of at least one of the ducts. The first duct end section may be angled at a first azimuthal angle (j) with the second duct end section angled at a second azimuthal angle (j). A first 104 and second fan 105 may communicate the air through the ducts and directed through a grille 108. A third duct 110 provides a third passageway 111 and may convey a natural flow of air.
Patent GB-2591759-A (GB)
Title: System and process for Validation
Inventor: LOUIS-JAMES DAVIS
IPC: G06F21/36
Filed: 2020-02-05
Abstract: A validation or authorisation process and system comprises a first computer, a second computer and an intermediary or third-party server/processor in communication with the first and second computers. The intermediary processor stores a set of validation codes, and a set of graphics each representing a validation code is displayed on the first computer in a time-based or temporal sequence. Each graphic is imaged by the second device and parsed to obtain the validation codes. The intermediary processor compares the obtained validation code to the stored validation code at each step in the sequence, and validation is confirmed if there is a match. Each graphic may be imaged and match tested before the next graphic in the sequence is displayed. The graphics may be generated by the intermediary server and sent to the first computer. A user of the first computer may need to be authenticated prior to validation.
Patent GB-2583410-A (GB)
Title: Child support apparatus
Inventor: MINGXING SUN
IPC: B62B9/10
Filed: 2020-03-18
Abstract: A child support apparatus 200 includes a standing frame 201, and a juvenile support assembly (100, see fig.2) supported on the standing frame and adapted to receive a child, wherein the juvenile support assembly includes a front seat portion 10, a rear seat portion 20 and a backrest frame 203. The rear seat portion being respectively connected pivotally with the front seat portion and the backrest frame, the front seat portion and the rear seat portion being foldable toward each other. The juvenile support assembly may include a cushioning portion extending at an underside of the front seat portion and the rear seat portion, the cushioning portion 40 providing a bearing support for the front seat portion and the rear seat portion in the unfolded state that is elastically deformable along an upward-downward direction of the child support apparatus. The bearing support may be a wire (41, see fig.6). The two pivoting seat portions may comprise a pivot joint therebetween and also include a spring for providing a biasing force for facilitating unfolding. Additionally, there may be a handle, a linking bar and a side bar which are pivotally connected to each other on a common pivot axis.
Patent GB-2593923-A (GB)
Title: Wrap around container
Inventor: IAN NEIL CHESWORTH
IPC: B65D75/04
Filed: 2020-04-09
Abstract: A wrap around container 2 suitable for holding an electronic device comprising a substantially rectangular panel 3 including a device receiving portion 4 at one end, a fixing portion 5 at the opposite end of the panel 3, and intermediate portion 6 between. The fixing portion 5 has a main fixing portion body 21 and a pair of ears 22, 23 which extend from opposite sides of the main fixing portion body 21 on a longitudinal edge of the rectangular panel. Each ear 22, 23 comprises an ear frame (26 fig 3) and an ear tab (27 fig 3) which is configured to fit within the ear frame, the ear tab has a base integral with the ear frame. The intermediate portion 6 is wrapped over the device receiving portion 4, whereby the main fixing portion body 21 lies over an outer surface of the intermediate portion 6, and each ear 22, 23 is folded onto the outer surface of the intermediate portion 6 and the ear tab (27 fig. 3) fixed to the outer surface of the intermediate portion 6 to close the container 2
Patent GB-2581114-A (GB)
Title: Vertically integrated multispectral imaging sensor with graphene as electrode and diffusion barrier
Inventor: QING CAO
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2018-11-26
Abstract: A vertically integrated multispectral imaging sensor includes a first metal contact layer on a substrate, an SiO2 layer on the first metal contact layer with a first detector element embedded in a hole therein, a first graphene layer that covers the first detector element, a second metal contact layer on the SiO2 layer on one side of the first graphene, an AlO3 layer on the SiO2 layer, in which a second detector element is embedded in a hole over the first graphene layer, a second graphene layer on the second detector element, and a third metal contact layer on the AlO3 layer adjacent to the second graphene layer. The first detector material is sensitive to a different wavelength band of the electromagnetic spectrum than the second detector material.
Patent GB-2597651-A (GB)
Title: Battery cell temperature monitoring
Inventor: JOSEPH J HOLDSWORTH
IPC: H01M10/48
Filed: 2020-07-16
Abstract: A battery assembly 30 and a method of assembling the battery assembly are provided. The battery assembly comprises an array 31 of battery cells 34, the array comprising plural rows A-E, each row comprising plural cells; a flexible printed circuit board, PCB 35, provided between adjacent rows A, B of the plurality of rows of cells; and at least one temperature sensor (36, figs 4B-C) provided adjacent to and electrically connected to the flexible PCB, each temperature sensor being operable to sense a temperature of one or more cells of the adjacent rows. Multiple temperature sensors are preferably provided along the length of the PCB, and each sensor may be provided on a carrier (38, figs 4B-C) which is shaped to fit in the gap between cells in adjacent rows. Preferably, the cells are cylindrical and the adjacent rows are offset relative to each other, so that the sensors are positioned in the gap between two cells of one row and a cell of the other row. The flexible PCB may be adhesively attached to side walls of the cells in one or both rows and the temperature sensors may be adhesively attached to the flexible PCB.
Patent GB-2598343-A (GB)
Title: Circular heatsink
Inventor: Mihai Gaidur
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2020-08-27
Abstract: The invention refers to a circular heat sink for cooling electronic components comprised by an electronic device, the heatsink thermally connecting a PCB to a housing as figure 1 shows. The heat sink 1 for cooling heat-emanating electronic components placed on a circuit board and contained within a housing of an electronic device includes a base portion (c) and an upper cylindrical portion (d) provided with fins (b), wherein the base portion (c) is a cylindrical rod that has a base surface in direct contact with the circuit board and is placed in the proximity of at least one heat-emanating electronic component; the upper cylindrical portion (d) is integrally formed and extend upwardly from the base portion, that includes a top circular surface for directly contacting and supporting the housing of electronic device, and the upper portion is provided longitudinally and centrally with a threaded hole (a) able to receive a screw.
Patent GB-2589952-A (GB)
Title: Aesthetic display unit for a vehicle
Inventor: MAXIMILIAN KAUFFMANN
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2020-09-01
Abstract: Method for providing a rear and/or side view of a vehicle, comprising the steps of: generating a video stream of images 3 subsequently captured by at least one camera 20 of the vehicle, in particular of a virtual mirror device 2 of the vehicle; processing the generated video stream; displaying the generated video stream on at least one screen 23 of a display unit 22 of the vehicle, in particular of the virtual mirror device, wherein processing comprises inserting a partial overlay 30 into each image of the video stream such that the partial overlay is constant and/or selectable and/or textured by an image processing unit 21 of the vehicle for visually simulating a predetermined surface, so that the predetermined surface matches a surface surrounding the screen in which the partial overlay simulates an inner surface 1 for the vehicle, being configured as a class A surface and having a screen smoothly integrated therein for providing a rear and/or side view. The partial overlay may only be inserted when the vehicle is travelling above a predetermined velocity.
Patent GB-2598734-A (GB)
Title: Device
Inventor: THEODORE JAMES LEECE TODD
IPC: B08B9/28
Filed: 2020-09-09
Abstract: A device is for cleaning a receptacle 80 such as glasses or cups that are at least partly open-ended at one end and have an interior space defined by an interior wall. The device features a receiving component 90, 130 for receiving and holding the receptacle for cleaning with a cleaning component. A drain outlet 95, 97 may be used to remove excess cleaning fluid from the device. The cleaning component comprises a cleaning element 110 located within the interior space of the receptacle when the receptacle is held by the receiving component and can deliver a cleaning medium, such as steam, to the interior wall of the receptacle to clean. Both the receiving component and the cleaning component can be rotated in order to clean the receptacle. The cleaning device can also include a means of preparing the cleaning medium, such as a heater or a water pump.