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Patent GB-2545071-A (GB)
Title: Fuel delivery for external wood pellet boiler
Inventor: DECLAN CROSSE
IPC: F23K3/02
Filed: 2016-10-26
Abstract: The invention relates to an external wood pellet boiler 100 comprising a housing 110, boiler 130, a hopper for wood pellets 120, an auger 140 for delivering wood pellets from the hopper to the boiler and a fuel delivery means 125 for delivering wood pellets into the hopper, the fuel delivery means comprising a vacuum generator means for transporting wood pellets from a separate bulk fuel store to the external wood pellet boiler. The vacuum generator transport means comprises a cyclone means, wherein the boiler includes a lid 129 which incorporates the cyclone means and wherein the cyclone means is attached to the underside of the lid. The lid preferably being hinged to allow manual supply of the solid fuel. The vacuum generator preferably being operated by a control system to auto fill the hopper when necessary.
Patent GB-2555605-A (GB)
Title: Animating a virtual object in a virtual world
Inventor: James Edward John Brewster
IPC: G06T13/40
Filed: 2016-11-03
Abstract: A computer implemented method and system for animating, which accesses joint data 1000 for each joint of a chain of joints associated with parts of a virtual object, joint data including data defining a vector length of a part in the virtual world; accesses data for a target curve 1000 for use in defining possible target locations for the joints of the parts of the virtual object, and obtains a length of the curve 1002; and processes the joint data 1004 to determine a total length of the vectors for the joints of the chain using the vector length data; to determine scaled vectors 1006 by determining a scaled length for the vector for each joint of the chain based on the length of the curve and the total length of the vectors; fit the scaled vectors 1008 for the joints by rotating the scaled vectors, with a first joint fitted to a start point on the curve and the last joint fitted at or near an end point on the curve; rescale the scaled vector 1010 for each joint to have the vector length; to set the first joint in the chain to the start point on the curve 1012; and determine locations for the joints 1014 by rotating the vectors to fit the last joint in the chain to the end point of the curve.
Patent GB-2561528-A (GB)
Title: Holographic Light Detection and ranging
Inventor: JAMIESON CHRISTMAS
IPC: G03H1/08
Filed: 2017-01-19
Abstract: A light detection and ranging system arranged to scan a scene. The system includes a light source to output light having a first characteristic. A spatial light modulator is arranged to receive the light from the light source and output spatially modulated light in accordance with computer generated holograms represented on the SLM. The computer generated holograms are output by a holographic controller, the holograms are arranged to form a light footprint within the scene and the controller is arranged to change the position of the footprint within the scene. A light detector arranged to receive light having the first characteristic from the scene and output a response signal. The computer generated holograms comprise a first set arranged to provide a first scan of the scene and a second arranged to provide a second scan. The first and second set of holograms are preferably interleaved and/or may be arranged such that the first set scans a first area and the second set scans a second area.
Patent GB-2558948-A (GB)
Title: A waste collecting apparatus
Inventor: Albert Lombard
IPC: E03F7/00
Filed: 2017-01-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a waste collecting apparatus 18 for a pit latrine 20, the apparatus including a receptacle 12 which is configured to receive a bag 14 having a first deployed position for operatively receiving waste and a second closed position for sealing off the waste in the bag, the receptacle being insertable into the pit of the pit latrine for operatively reinforcing the bag. The apparatus may include a removing means (hoist 38) for lifting the apparatus out of the pit. The waste collecting apparatus may be used in agricultural or biogas applications. The invention further relates to a system for removing waste from a pit latrine which utilizes the waste collecting apparatus.
Patent GB-2559578-A (GB)
Title: Reusable tape
Inventor: RICHARD BROOKS
IPC: B29D7/01
Filed: 2017-02-09
Abstract: A self-binding non-adhesive elastic tape 38 is made from solid cast polyurethane. A method of manufacturing a polyurethane tape comprising the steps of; introducing liquid polyurethane into the interior of a substantially smooth cylindrical rotating heated drum 30, allowing the polyurethane to cure into a solid sheet; and cutting the polyurethane into tapes. The interior of the drum may include a cutting strip 36. Another embodiment in which the drum rotates at a first speed while the polyurethane is being introduced and at a second speed after the polyurethane has been introduced, the second speed being higher than the first speed and the drum rotates at a third speed after the polyurethane has partially cured, the third speed being lower than the second speed. The second speed may be high enough for centrifugal effects to dominate over gravity at the interior surface of the drum. This causes the polyurethane to spread into a uniform coating on the interior surface of the drum. A silicone release agent may be introduced into the drum. The liquid polyurethane may be pumped through a hose attached to a linear actuator (32, fig 3). Weight 42 may be attached to the drum near the cutting strip to re-balance the drum.
Patent GB-2556147-A (GB)
Title: Permissions for partially autonomous vehicle operation
Inventor: SARRA AWAD YAKO
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 2017-08-22
Abstract: A vehicle system includes an autonomous mode controller (120 fig.2) and a processor (125 fig.2). The controller is programmed to control a host vehicle in a semi-autonomous mode. The processor is programmed to identify a driver 305, determine whether the driver is authorized to operate the host vehicle in the semi-autonomous mode 315, and disable the semi-autonomous mode if the driver is not authorized to operate the host vehicle in the partially autonomous mode 320. The processor may determine the drivers identity when the driver makes a request to operate the vehicle in the semi-autonomous mode. The driver may be identified using a unique identifier which may be determined by an occupant detection system or from a key fob. The authorisation may be based on data held locally on the vehicle or from a remote server (135 fig.2) accessed via a communication interface (110 fig.2).
Patent GB-2553044-A (GB)
Title: Spectrally programmable memristor-based optical computing
Inventor: Samuel James Maguire-Boyle
IPC: H01L27/115
Filed: 2015-04-23
Abstract: A memristor element is used to create a spectrally programmable optical computing device for use in, for example, a downhole environment. An electromagnetic field is applied across the memristor element in order to alter its spectral properties. In turn, the spectral properties of sample-interacted light optically interacting with the memristor element are also altered. This alteration in spectral properties allows the memristor to be "programmed" to achieve a variety of transmission/reflection/absorption functions.
Patent GB-2566680-A (GB)
Title: Power phase load balancing in a computing system
Inventor: EMILIEN KIA
IPC: H02J3/26
Filed: 2017-09-14
Abstract: Balancing the power phase load in a computer system of more than one computer supplied by different single phase electrical lines split off from a multi-phase power input line wherein the loads of the different single-phase lines are monitored 911 and based on this, the execution of computer programs on the computers are controlled to rebalance load 913. One or more policies may be selected for rebalancing the phase imbalance 913 which may include migrating computer programs between devices, starting or shutting down computing devices. An external request for deployment of a computer program may be received (922, figure 4) wherein an electrical topology imbalance analysis based on the monitored load on the single phase lines is performed (923, figure 4) and based on this a computer with a balanced single phase line can be chosen for deployment (924, figure 4). The computing system may be a virtual system wherein the computer programs are virtual machines and the computing devices are physical servers hosting the virtual machines.
Patent GB-2570654-A (GB)
Title: Filament drive apparatus
Inventor: ALEXANDER GROFFMAN
IPC: B65H51/10
Filed: 2018-01-31
Abstract: Filament drive apparatus 101 for use in an additive manufacturing system, the filament drive apparatus comprising a frame 102 supporting a drive mechanism 103, the drive mechanism comprising: a roller arrangement including at least one roller 106 and presenting a first filament engaging surface 107, and a belt drive arrangement 105 comprising a belt 108 presenting a second filament engaging surface 109 facing the first filament engaging surface, wherein an elongate and arcuate pathway (P, figure 2) is defined between the first and second filament engaging surfaces along which advancement of a filament 110 in a drive direction is guided under the operation of the drive mechanism. The apparatus may include a belt tensioner 113, a tensioner pulley 114 movable in angular or translational motion from a minimum to a maximum degree of belt tension, and the belt may include a planer outer face. The apparatus may include a series of rollers or a single roller (406, figure 4) comprising a surface profile that defines a recessed circumferential region in which a filament may extend. The elongate and arcuate pathway may be disposed between a first and second filament port.
Patent GB-2556277-A (GB)
Title: Fluidic devices incorporating functional muscle tissue and methods of use
Inventor: KEVIN KIT PARKER
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2016-08-05
Abstract: The present invention fluidic devices incorporating functional muscle tissues, methods of making the fluidic devices and methods of use of the fluidic devices
Patent GB-2557100-A (GB)
Title: Method to generate and transmit role-specific audio snippets
Inventor: HUIMIN HAN
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2015-09-02
Abstract: A method for controlling a communications system. In one exemplary embodiment, at least one user attribute for a user associated with a first communication device is determined. A plurality of received audio stream snippets are analyzed based on the at least one user attribute. At least one audio stream snippet characteristic is determined for each received audio stream snippet of the plurality of received audio stream snippets based on the at least one user attribute of the user associated with the first communication device. If an audio stream snippet of the plurality of received audio stream snippets is relevant to the user associated with the first communication device based on the determined at least one audio stream snippet characteristic and the at least one user attribute, then data corresponding to at least one audio stream snippet of the plurality of received audio stream snippets is transmitted to the first communication device when the at least one audio stream snippet is determined to be relevant to the user associated with the first communication device.
Patent GB-2574386-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle movement
Inventor: DANIEL WOOLLISCROFT
IPC: B60W30/06
Filed: 2018-05-31
Abstract: The invention provides a controller (200 fig 2), comprising an input (230 fig 2) for receiving an environment signal indicative of a feature 125 in a vicinity of a vehicle 110, and an output (240 fig 2) for outputting a manoeuvre signal to cause the vehicle 110 to perform a defined manoeuvre. Control means (210 fig 2) control the output means to alter a position of a moveable projection such as an external mirror 182 during the defined manoeuvre in dependence on the environment signal. The invention avoids contact between the mirror 182 and a feature 125 during parking or another manoeuvre such as unparking. The manoeuvre may be dependent on sensed occupant presence. Control may be communicated wirelessly.
Patent GB-2561115-A (GB)
Title: Improved hydration performance of microcellulose in cement
Inventor: WILLIAM CECIL PEARL JR
IPC: C09K8/467
Filed: 2016-03-04
Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one method, a method of cementing may comprise providing a cement composition comprising a hydraulic cement, water, and a microcellulose additive, wherein the microcellose additive may comprise microcellulose with a metal deposited on a surface of the microcellose, wherein the metal may be selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, and combinations thereof; placing the cement composition in a selected location; and allowing the cement composition to set.
Patent GB-2563511-A (GB)
Title: Heat-pump-type heating apparatus
Inventor: YUSUKE SHIMAZU
IPC: F25B47/02
Filed: 2016-03-23
Abstract: A heat-pump-type heating apparatus (1) according to the present invention supplies heat to a heating terminal (70). The heat-pump-type heating apparatus (1) comprises a cooling cycle (10), a heat exchanging part (31), a heat dissipation part (32), and an air-blowing device (50). The cooling cycle (10) is configured such that a first coolant is circulated through a compressor (11), a condenser (12), an expansion valve (13), and an evaporator (14) in this order. The heat exchanging part (31) is configured to heat, by using heat from the condenser (12), a second coolant flowing to the heating terminal (70). The heat dissipation part (32) is configured to dissipate the heat of the second coolant flowing from the heating terminal (70) to the heat exchanging part (31). The air-blowing device (50) is configured to blow air from the heat dissipation part (32) to the evaporator (14).
Patent GB-2576717-A (GB)
Title: An oil drain structure
Inventor: MATTHEW DAVIES
IPC: F01M11/04
Filed: 2018-08-28
Abstract: An oil drain structure 1 includes an oil drain plug 2 which has a main body (60 Fig. 1) and a head (70 Fig. 1) connected to the main body. An oil pan 3 has a through-hole 30 into which the main body is inserted, and a flange 32 protruding outwardly from an edge of the through hole and which in use guides the head during insertion of the oil drain plug. A connecting member 4 has a seal 40 that engages and seals the main body when inserted in the oil pan. A tether 42 connects between a retainer 41 and the seal, and the retainer engages with the flange, via for example a groove 34. The drain plug may include elastically deforming clips which include claws 66 which engage the flange, and the clips may be finger-pinched at knobs 67 to engage/disengage the drain plug. The oil drain structure is formed with fewer parts, is easily engaged and secured to the oil pan without use of tools, and because parts are tethered, the plug is not easily lost.
Patent GB-2563362-A (GB)
Title: Airway valve for irregular shaped airway
Inventor: ERIK LILJEGREN
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 2017-01-31
Abstract: A valve comprising: (a) a frame having: (i) a plurality of anchors and (ii) a plurality of struts; (b) a membrane connected to and spanning between each of the plurality of struts; wherein each of the plurality of struts have a free state and a loaded state and in the loaded state the membrane is substantially taut between two or more of the plurality of struts that are in the loaded state and in the free state the membrane is substantially taut between two or more of the plurality of struts that are in the loaded state.
Patent GB-2580357-A (GB)
Title: Cell processing container, cell processing system and methods of use thereof
Inventor: FARLAN SINGH VERAITCH
IPC: C12M3/00
Filed: 2019-01-04
Abstract: A cell processing container 200 for use in cell and/or gene therapy manufacture. The container has a top section and a base section which are substantially parallel. A wall element is arranged between the top section and the base section and defines an internal lumen of the container. The wall element is compressible with respect to the top and base sections. The wall element is composed of a flexible material. The cell processing container comprises at least one sterile connector end (empty connector) configured to couple with a further sterile connector end of a further container 11. When connected, the further container 11 is in fluid connection with the lumen of the cell processing container 200. The sterile connector can be coupled to a pinch valve (not shown) embedded in the cell processing container. The cell processing container can contain one or more of the auxiliary containers 11. The auxiliary container can have a top section parallel with a base. The auxiliary container can have flexible walls that can be compressible with respect to the top and base sections of the auxiliary container 11.
Patent GB-2574125-A (GB)
Title: A support apparatus
Inventor: ANDREW DALZELL
IPC: A63B21/00
Filed: 2019-05-07
Abstract: A support apparatus 1 for use during plyometric exercise, such as jumping and press-ups, to support a portion of the weight of the user comprising a resilient body 2 that is permeable to water. The body may be a platform and there may be drainage means, such as apertures or channels, extending from an upper portion 4 to a lower portion 5 of the bench. The body may have an outer layer, a cushioning shock absorbing layer and a base layer, also having fluid drainage means (figure 2). The outer layer may be resilient to impact by a user's shoe, such as studs or blades, for example it may be a layer of artificial grass. The body may be coupled to a frame 17 and a trolley (figure 5) and may be nestable with other support apparatus (figure 4). Also disclosed is a plyometric support apparatus having a resilient body comprising a base layer and an outer layer of synthetic grass. The water permeability reduces the chance of the user slipping, allowing the device to be used in wet conditions, such as outdoors in the rain.
Patent GB-2570844-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for enabling delivery of commercial products to customers
Inventor: TODD D MATTINGLY
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2017-11-15
Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided herein useful to enable delivery of commercial products to customers. In some embodiments, the system comprises an autonomous ground vehicle on a delivery route to deliver commercial products to a person of interest. The AGV comprises control circuits communicatively coupled to sensors. The control circuits, using sensor data, determines whether a person positioned within a threshold distance relative to the AGV is the Pol; allow the Pol to designate an intention of a second person positioned within the threshold distance as being friendly or adverse relative to the Pol; determine the intention of the second person; receive a command from the Pol overriding the determination that the second person's intention is adverse to the Pol; and allow the Pol to take possession of the commercial products when the designated intention is friendly relative to the Pol and the command is received.
Patent GB-2588117-A (GB)
Title: Detection of leaks in heat exchangers
Inventor: THOMAS WERNER
IPC: G01M3/22
Filed: 2019-10-07
Abstract: A method for the detection of leaks in a heat exchanger having discrete first and second fluid flow paths is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of introducing a contaminant fluid into the first flow path (13) and testing for the presence of the contaminant fluid in the second flow path (14), wherein the pressure in the second flow path (14) is maintained below atmospheric pressure. The pressure in the second flow path may be maintained, for example, at between 0.1 bar (1 x 104 N.m-2) and 1 bar (1 x 105 N.m-2) below atmospheric pressure. Apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2590900-A (GB)
Title: Devices for insertion into a vaginal or rectal cavity
Inventor: Yu Sing Hooi
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2019-12-16
Abstract: A tool for use in the manufacture of a device for insertion into a vaginal or rectal cavity comprises a shaft and a hook portion 14 having a curved internal surface configured to retain at least part of a cord 58 of the device during assembly and manufacture. The device may be a drug or hormone delivery device, a sample collector or a tampon sanitary product comprising a plug 52 configured to be worn inside the cavity attached to an externally wearable anchor such as an absorbent pad via a sheath 56 configured to receive a user’s finger for insertion of the device and having a cord 58 or string attached to the plug for removal. The hook has a sharp piercing end and is extended trough a hollow mandrel 30 to pierce the sheath 56 over the mandrel and then retracted though the mandrel 30 to pull the cord 58 and attached plug 52 to abut the sheath 56 for subsequent attachment by heat sealing.
Patent GB-2582436-A (GB)
Title: Laryngeal mask airway device
Inventor: CHIH HUNG SHAN
IPC: A61M39/28
Filed: 2020-01-24
Abstract: A laryngeal mask airway device includes a flexible tube set 1 having a juxtaposed airway tube 11 and air guide tube 12 with a self-inflating annular mask 2 comprising an outer membrane 21 surrounding an outer periphery of one end of the airway tube and having an elastic filler such as foam or a composite material or thin elastic layer disposed inside the outer membrane. In use, the outer membrane is squeezed to compress the elastic filler, the end of the air guide tube is closed, the annular mask of the flexible tube set is positioned in a patient's throat then the air guide tube reopened for the elastic filler to self-inflate the mask. There is a clamping recess 141 in a side of an end plate 14 to hold the air guide tube, with a recessed clamping groove 142 which acts as a side-entry slide clamp to close the tube.
Patent GB-2593149-A (GB)
Title: Tile manufacturing process
Inventor: NIALL HURSON
IPC: B32B38/04
Filed: 2020-03-05
Abstract: A process for producing an interconnecting multilayer, luxury vinyl flooring (LVT), modular flooring system, the process comprising - forming a base substrate 5 of plastic with at least one locating guide 4 via injection moulding - Coating the rear surface of an LVT surface layer with adhesive, - Aligning the surface layer with the top surface of the base substrate such that the LVT abuts the/each location guide, - Press rolling the two layers to form an oversized blank - - punching out an interlock shape from the oversize blank using a punch and die tool The locating guide may be an upstanding section at a portion of the perimeter of the top surface of the base substrate, preferably at one or more corners. The base substrate may be four-sided and preferably has the location portions in 2 adjacent corners. The plastic material of the base layer may be thermoplastic elastomer, the adhesive may be a hot melt polyurethane adhesive. The interlock shape may comprise a plurality of protruding tongues and grooves at adjacent sides of the base substrate.