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Patent GB-2558880-A (GB)
Title: Medical consultation system
Inventor: ELIYAHU ROSENES
IPC: G16H80/00
Filed: 2017-01-05
Abstract: A medical consultation system comprises one or more activation devices for issue to a user, the activation device comprising a memory component. The system also comprises a medical consultation device having a user interface, a device reader 9 for reading information to and receiving information from the activation device. The medical consultation device connects to an electronic health records platform over a communications network and collects medical data from the user preferably from a plurality of sensors. The medical consultation device checks for a connection to the electronic health records platform and if the connection is available uploads the medical data to the electronic health records platform. The medical consultation device is preferably solar powered and preferably has two antennae, one directional and one omnidirectional. Also claimed is a corresponding method of conducting a medical consultation.
Patent GB-2561009-A (GB)
Title: Non-ionic block copolymers and pharmaceutical compositions derived therefrom
Inventor: DAMON SMITH
IPC: C08L67/04
Filed: 2017-03-31
Abstract: There are provided PVP-PLA block copolymers as defined in Formula I: wherein, x is an initiator alcohol having a boiling point greater than 145°C, n is, on average, from 20 and 40, and m is, on average, from 10 and 40, wherein the block copolymers have a number average molecular weight (Ma) of at least 3000 Da. Polymers demonstrating flexibility in formulating multiple low-solubility active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are described. Liquid and dry pharmaceutical formulations comprising an API are described, along with delivery methods, uses, and kits. APIs may include, e.g. flurbiprofen, celecoxib, acetaminophen, or propofol. Also provided is a method of synthesizing the PVP-PLA block copolymers by (i) initiating polymerization of D,L-Lactide from the initiator alcohol x to form poly(lactic acid), adding a xanthate, e.g Potassium O-Ethyl Xanthate, to form a PLA macroinitiator, and polymerizing NVP onto the PLA macroinitiator, by controlled polymerization, to form the block copolymer compound of Formula I.
Patent GB-2563414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in stroke diagnostics
Inventor: KOSTAS MAKRIS
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2017-06-14
Abstract: A method of diagnosing or differentiating stroke comprises measuring the level of one or more of the biomarkers h-FABP, D-dimer, sTNFR1 and IL-6 in a sample taken from a patient who has suffered or is suffering stroke-like symptoms and comparing the measured level to a corresponding reference value, where the reference value is derived from a stroke mimic patient cohort or a combined stroke mimic and TIA patient cohort. A method is also provided of determining whether to administer thrombolytic therapy to a patient who has suffered or is suffering stroke-like symptoms. Use of a stroke mimic or a combined stroke mimic and TIA patient cohort sample biomarker measurement value as a reference value in an assay for stroke diagnosis or differentiation is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2563597-A (GB)
Title: Improved insecticide formulations
Inventor: GRAHAM MOORES
IPC: A01P7/04
Filed: 2017-06-19
Abstract: An insecticide formulation comprising i) a naturally occurring pyrethrin (e.g. pyrethrins I and II, jasmolin I and II and cinerin I and II) and ii) an unsaturated fatty acid or fatty acid mixture containing an average of from 16 to 24 carbon atoms (C16-C24) and/or their alkali metal salts wherein the unsaturated fatty acids are derived from natural sources and wherein the ratio of the weight of unsaturated fatty acid and/or alkali metal salt thereof to the weight of natural pyrethrin is from 3:1 to 20:1. Preferably, the unsaturated acid is a mixture of unsaturated acids. Preferably, the formulation has a pH below 7, most preferably, between 3.5 and 7. Preferably, the ratio of fatty acid(s) and/or specified derivatives to pyrethrin is from 3:1 to 10:1. Preferably, the unsaturated fatty acids are unsaturated linear acids. Most preferably, the fatty acid composition comprises oleic acid and linoleic acid.
Patent GB-2563935-A (GB)
Title: Obstacle detection
Inventor: Richard Bomphrey
IPC: G08G5/04
Filed: 2017-06-30
Abstract: An obstacle detection system 14 for a vehicle, wherein at least one proximity sensor 3, 10 (i.e. pressure sensors such as a fluid flow sensor or microphone) are used to detect a change in a characteristic of the environment of the vehicle (i.e. in the near-vehicle flow field 2 or the acoustic signature of inherent vehicle noise 9), the change in characteristic being caused by a propulsion unit configured to move the vehicle. The detected characteristic of the environment is then compared to a reference value, and the signal analysis module uses this to determine a presence of an obstacle in the vicinity of the vehicle 17. The signal analysis may also include determining a distance to the detected object from the vehicle, and/or the position of the obstacle relative to the vehicle. The vehicle may be an airborne vehicle, such as a UAV.
Patent GB-2564103-A (GB)
Title: An external load bearing distracting device for an articulating anatomical joint
Inventor: MISLAV JELIC
IPC: A61B17/64
Filed: 2017-07-03
Abstract: An external load bearing distracting device 1 for an articulating anatomical joint, such as to fully unload a knee joint cartilage while providing knee joint normal motion, in one embodiment comprises a first component 6 for attachment to a first anatomical joint member and slidably arranged inside a second component 7, a third 3 component for attachment to a second anatomical joint member and slidably arranged inside the fourth component 8, and a joint 17 joining the second component 7 and the fourth component 8. The distal ends of second 7 and the fourth 8 components each comprise a retaining component 15 for limiting movement along a longitudinal axis 18 of the first component 6 inside the second component 7, and the third component 3 component inside the fourth component 8. Arranged on externally threaded portions 24 of the first and third portions 6,3 are a pair of nuts 4,5 within the retaining components 15 for adjusting longitudinal position of the device. The joint 17 may be a ball-and-ring joint or a cardan joint.
Patent GB-2558747-A (GB)
Title: Devices formed of interconnected components
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER SIDNEY COWELL
IPC: F16G15/06
Filed: 2017-11-14
Abstract: A device comprising a carabiner body 10, a yoke (20, fig. 1), boss 80, and axle (44, fig. 4) the yoke forming a U-shaped section open to the outside of the body (fig. 4), the yoke having parallel facing surfaces 28 through which an axle bore (34, fig. 2) is formed, the bore having parallel opposing faces 82 through which an axle bore (84, fig. 4) is formed, and an axle bolt (44, fig. 4) passing through the bores; the opening being formed of a spur 26 and a back part 24; the carabiner comprising a gate 12. The device may also comprise shaves, additional boss and yoke components, or swivels. Preferably a screw or pin (60, fig. 1) prevents removal of the axle bolt from its bore. The karabiner may form part of a rigging system for climbing, rope access, working at height or lifting.
Patent GB-2556552-A (GB)
Title: Zonal representation for flow visualization
Inventor: KRISHNA RAVI
IPC: E21B47/113
Filed: 2015-09-18
Abstract: Methods and systems are presented in this disclosure for determining information (e.g., visual information) about locations of different fluids flowing along a casing in a wellbore. A plurality of radio frequency (RF) micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) tags is placed in a plurality of fluids flowing through an annulus region between a casing string in the wellbore and a reservoir formation. At a plurality of sensing nodes located along the casing string, information about the fluids is gathered by communicating with the RF MEMS tags placed in the fluids. The information about fluid locations along the casing gathered by the sensing nodes is communicated to a receiving device, and appropriate operation in relation to the wellbore is performed based on the communicated information.
Patent GB-2572223-A (GB)
Title: Power control circuit
Inventor: STEVEN IAN BENNETT
IPC: G08B29/28
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: Power control circuit 6 of a loop-mountable unit of a fire alarm system, comprises adjustable current source 12, inverting amplifier 13, and damper 14. The damper may have an input for connection to a loop and an output connected to the inverting input of the inverting amplifier such that the voltage at the output of the damper is smoothed with respect to the voltage at its input. The inverting amplifier provides a control signal, based on the loop voltage, to the adjustable current source. The variable current source adjusts the current from the loop through the power control circuit based on the control signal. The inverting amplifier may be arranged to provide the control signal with a voltage which is inversely proportional to the voltage at its inverting input. The power control circuit may further feature an output capacitor for supplying power to a beacon/flasher and a DC-DC switcher arranged to discharge a reservoir capacitor to charge the output capacitor.
Patent GB-2559288-A (GB)
Title: Cricket equipment
Inventor: Penelope Jane Hodges
IPC: A47C15/00
Filed: 2016-10-14
Abstract: A chair (14) is disclosed which can function as both as a set of stumps used for playing the game of cricket, and a chair from which a game of cricket can be watched. The chair has a seat (16) and a backrest (15). The backrest is formed from three spaced apart cylindrical stump-like members (31, 32, 33) which are dimensioned to create the impression of a set of cricket stumps. These stump-like members constitute the rear legs of the chair. Preferably the chair has a pair of front legs (27, 28). A method of playing cricket utilising the chair as one or both of the set of stumps is also disclosed. A cricket playing arena incorporating one or more of the chairs is also disclosed. Preferably, the chair is provided in a knock down form as a kit of parts which can be assembled by the purchaser
Patent GB-2567320-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic load matching engine methods and systems
Inventor: KENNETH EVANS
IPC: G06Q50/32
Filed: 2017-12-05
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for matching a shipper with at least one delivery agent for delivering goods from a first location to a second location. The method may be performed by one or more processors of a computing system. The method includes receiving shipment information from the shipper, receiving locational information and driver duty information relating to at least one delivery agent, determining a match of the shipper and the at least one delivery agent, at least based on the shipment information, the locational information, and the driver duty information, and communicating the match of the shipper and the at least one delivery agent.
Patent GB-2579209-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle door handle assembly
Inventor: James Nicholas Murray
IPC: E05B85/16
Filed: 2018-11-23
Abstract: A vehicle door handle assembly comprising first and second handle portions 41, 42, together forming a graspable handle, 40. The first and second handle portions move together when pulled (fig.2b) outward, a door release member 43 moving with the second handle portion. The first handle portion 41 moves independently of the second handle portion when pushed inward toward the vehicle, the first handle portion operatively coupled to the door release member, preferably via pivotal link 48, to drive the door release member when handle is pushed. First and second handle portions operatively coupled, the engaging surfaces of first and second handle portions may be inclined surfaces. Pushing allows hands free operation, a person operating the handle with their body when their hand are full carrying objects. The door may be biased to open when unlatched.
Patent GB-2582311-A (GB)
Title: A quantum random number generator
Inventor: TAOFIQ PARAISO
IPC: H01S5/12
Filed: 2019-03-18
Abstract: Quantum random number generation comprising a source of phased light 1 made up of multiple gain-switched lasers 10 configured to emit a stream of pulses with randomised phases. An optical pulse combiner 6 is configured to receive pulses from each laser and combine them into a combined stream and direct the combined stream towards an output for the source of phase randomised light. This source of phase randomised light is configured such that the streams of pulses are temporally offset from one another, for example by using a delay element 8 in one track of an interferometer arm. There is also a phase measurement element able to receive the combined stream of pulses, and an optical detector 5 coupled to the phase measurement element. This invention aims to increase the rate at which truly random numbers can be generated by cycling through the lasers and allowing each to discharge before it is used again, this allows for rapid laser pulse generation without rapid repetition of any individual laser.
Patent GB-2573404-A (GB)
Title: Hollow fiber membrane for filtration of liquids
Inventor: SHAYAN SOHAIL
IPC: B01D71/68
Filed: 2019-04-30
Abstract: An intrinsically anti-microbial hollow fibre membrane is disclosed. The fibres are preferably formed from a polymer and may comprise polyethylene glycol, polysulfone, polyethersulfone or polyvinyl pyrrolidone. The membrane may be single or double-layered and may comprise a hydrophobic outer side 9 and a hydrophilic inner side 7. A u-shaped membrane module comprises a plurality of hollow fibre membranes 2. A process for forming the hollow fibre membrane comprises mixing together an anti-microbial substance embedded polymer with and polymer absent an anti-microbial substance with a solvent for both polymers and passing the mixture through a spinneret together with a non-solvent for the polymers. The anti-microbial substance is preferably a metal oxide, metal salt or metal and may comprise zinc. The externally-facing surface of each fibre preferably include the anti-microbial substance within the substance of the polymer and the internally-facing surface preferably does not include the anti-microbial substance. The membrane is suitable for use in portable water filtration devices.
Patent GB-2583507-A (GB)
Title: Non-destructive testing
Inventor: CHENGHUAN ZHONG
IPC: G01N29/30
Filed: 2019-05-01
Abstract: A method of calibrating a non-destructive ultrasonic testing sensor 10 comprising a piezoelectric transducer 12 having a capacitance and being electrically coupled to a transducer coil 14 having an inductance, the sensor being acoustically coupled to a structure, comprises: identifying spectra of a signal received from the non-destructive testing sensor and using the spectra to determine sensor system parameters. The sensor 10 is coupled to a test apparatus 50 comprising transmitter coil 16, receiver coil 18 and processor circuit 60. System 52 parameters include system delay time and speed of sound in the structure under test.
Patent GB-2584640-A (GB)
Title: Fiber-containing lid with high polymer mating region
Inventor: ROBERT FISH
IPC: B65D43/00
Filed: 2019-06-04
Abstract: A lid 200 for a container 250 with an upper rim bead 251. The lid comprises a fiber containing body 210 and a mating portion 220 depending from the body configured to mate with the upper rim bead 251 of the container. The mating section comprises a higher weight percentage of a first polymer than the body. The mating portion is shaped 222 to mate with the rim bead 251. The mating portion may include an additional polymer layer on a medial (fig 3A 324) or lateral (fig 3D 327) surface as well as further layers of a second polymer. The body may also have a drinking hole feature (fig 1 130) with an additional surrounding layer of the first polymer.
Patent GB-2571890-A (GB)
Title: Starting device for gas turbine engine
Inventor: SATOSHI NAKAYAMA
IPC: F02C7/268
Filed: 2017-12-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a starting device (1) that drives a compressor-side rotary shaft (11) of a two-shaft gas turbine engine (GT) at the time of startup of the gas turbine engine, the starting device comprising: a starter motor (15) serving as a drive source of the compressor-side rotary shaft (11); a speed-increaser (17) that increases the speed of rotation of the starter motor (15); and a clutch mechanism (21) that disengageably couples the starter motor (15) and the compressor-side rotary shaft (11), the clutch mechanism (21) being interposed between the compressor-side rotary shaft (11) and the speed-increaser (17).
Patent GB-2575570-A (GB)
Title: Porous endothermic article
Inventor: Jensen Plummer
IPC: H01M50/233
Filed: 2019-09-09
Abstract: A shaped article, e.g. a housing, for an energy storage device comprises greater than 60 wt% of an inorganic endothermic material comprising particles of inorganic endothermic material coated with a carbonaceous binder, the shaped article having an open porosity between 10-60% v/v. Preferably, the binder content is less than 3 wt%, and the article comprises at least 90 or 95 wt% of the endothermic material. The housing 10 may comprise a plurality of recesses 20 shaped to receive a plurality of electrochemical cells, preferably Li-ion cells. One or more additives such as a surfactant may also be included. A process for producing the article is also disclosed, comprising the steps of (i) mixing a formulation comprising the endothermic material, a thermoplastic binder with a melting point below the decomposition temperature of the endothermic material and optionally additive(s); (ii) heating the mixture above the melting point of the thermoplastic binder and below the decomposition temperature of the endothermic material; (iii) shaping the article; and (iv) removing part of the thermoplastic binder from the shaped article to leave the carbonaceous binder. This arrangement helps to prevent thermal runaway of batteries, since the endothermic material absorbs heat from an overheated or flammable battery.
Patent GB-2589560-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for heating an aerosolisable material
Inventor: JULIAN WHITE
IPC: A24F40/46
Filed: 2019-11-06
Abstract: A device for heating an aerosolisable material 10, the device having a patch antenna 5 configured to generate a microwave signal for heating the aerosolisable material. The device may have a housing 2 into which the aerosolisable material is placed before heating and the aerosolisable material may be planar in form. Shielding material 8 such as a reflective foil liner, may be provided to protect a user from the microwaves produced by the antenna. The antenna may be located on a printed circuit board (PCB) 6 and may have an associated radio frequency (RF) power amplifier 9. The device may have multiple patch antennas configured to selectively heat different heating zones (10a-10d, Figure 6) of the aerosolisable material. Also disclosed is a device/method for heating an aerosolisable material with a plurality of heating zones, wherein at least one zone is heated using a microwave signal.
Patent GB-2586904-A (GB)
Title: LED string light, and production method and device thereof
Inventor: XIWAN SHAN
IPC: F21S4/10
Filed: 2020-04-29
Abstract: An LED string light includes a first conducting wire141, a second conducting wire 142, and a third conducting wire 143 arranged in parallel. Insulation layers of the first and second conducting wires 141, 142 are removed at intervals of the predetermined length along the axial direction of the conducting wires to form a plurality of first and second welding spots. A plurality of SMD LEDs 144 are respectively disposed at the plurality of lamp welding regions. Two welding legs of each SMD LED 144 are respectively welded onto a first welding spot and a second welding spot at one corresponding lamp welding region. The plurality of the SMD LEDs 144 are connected in series, in parallel or in hybrid and a plurality of encapsulation colloids 145 respectively coat the plurality of the SMD LEDs 144 and surfaces of portions of the third conducting wire 143 corresponding to positions of the plurality of the SMD LEDs 144, to form a plurality of lamp beads.
Patent GB-2594731-A (GB)
Title: Pulse counter
Inventor: DANIEL UPPSTRÖM
IPC: G01L23/06
Filed: 2020-05-06
Abstract: Detection of a change in pressure occurs when a rod 50 positioned in a fluid passageway 22 moves in response to a change of pressure and interrupts light-pulses (33, fig. 3) travelling from a light-emitter (32, fig. 3) to a light-receiver (34, fig. 3). The light-receiver interprets the change in received light intensity as a change in pressure. One end of the rod 54 is positioned underneath the optical path and the other end 52 is in the fluid passageway. A spring 60 biases the rod or bar away from the light pulse path and towards the fluid passage. Preferably, certain pressure levels can be detected firstly by adjusting the force of the spring biasing the moveable rod and secondly by altering the diameter of the end of the rod 52 inside the fluid passage. There is a first housing part 10 separable from a second housing part 20. A battery 40 and a circuit board 30, comprising the light pulse transmitter and the light pulse receiver, is within one or both housing parts. Preferably, there is a second light-pulse transmitter and receiver which can enable a range of fluid pressure levels to be counted or the counting of fluid pulses at two different pressure levels.
Patent GB-2589163-A (GB)
Title: Label cutter
Inventor: HUGH CONNELL
IPC: B26D1/30
Filed: 2020-06-15
Abstract: A label cutter 10 with a curved blade 16 configured to move towards a platen 12 to cut a label 14 placed between said blade and platen. The cutter has a force applicator which is coupled to an actuator 40 (e.g. a handle). In use the actuator moves the force applicator so as to apply a force to consecutive portions of the blade in the direction of the platen, providing rolling engagement between the blade and platen. The blade may be mezzaluna (half moon) in shape. The force applicator may be a roller (574, Figures 12-13) or may comprise a pair of arms 22, 24, each of which is pivotably connected to the blade and operatively coupled with the actuator. The platen may be a rotatable cylinder and its surface may have one or more grooves (313, Figures 8-10). The cutter may be part of a label issuing device (e.g. a label maker).
Patent GB-2589717-A (GB)
Title: Pressure washer apparatus
Inventor: RIENTS BAKKER
IPC: B08B3/02
Filed: 2020-09-18
Abstract: Pressure washer apparatus comprises an input (6, fig 1) for connection to a source of a liquid, an output (8, fig 2) from which the said liquid leaves the apparatus, when operating, at a pressure greater than that which it enters the apparatus, a power supply such as a battery (12, fig 2) to the said apparatus to operate a motor (20, fig 2) and in turn operate a pump 22 said pump located intermediate the said input and output and through which the liquid passes and wherein said pump includes a plurality of pump assemblies 28, 30, 32 which are angularly offset about a drive axis 34. The pump preferably includes an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber, a chamber communicating the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber, each pump assembly including an inlet valve (36, fig 2c) connected to the inlet chamber, an outlet valve (38, fig 2c) connected to the outlet chamber and a plunger mechanism 40. A drive member (52, fig 2k) is located on the drive axis, said drive member including an eccentrically mounted track such that when the drive member rotates the track pushes the plunger mechanisms individually and in sequence away from the drive axis and returns the plunger mechanisms individually and in sequence via a bearing located with the track.