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Patent GB-2564982-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for connecting pipes
Inventor: DAVID WILSON
IPC: F16L1/26
Filed: 2018-10-04
Abstract: Apparatus for connecting subsea pipes, comprises three distinct components: Firstly, a base member 30 which receives sections of pipes to be connected, and allows movement of the pipes between a first pipe section receiving position, and a second pipe section connecting position. The base member also comprises a pipe section connection device 14; secondly, a device 20 for moving the sections of pipes relative to the base member; and lastly, a protection apparatus (40, fig. 5f) for shielding the subsea pipes, the protection apparatus accommodating at least a part of the base member and the pipe sections. The apparatus is used to connect and/or disconnect pipe sections. As the apparatus is essentially modular, the base member is used with either the device 20, the protection apparatus, or both. A pipe section 2 comprises a gripping portion 2f which is engageable by the device, and a pipe end member 2h, which is engageable with a corresponding pipe end member of a further pipe section.
Patent GB-2564792-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use as an anti-siphon device and method
Inventor: Richard Meechan
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2017-03-17
Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for use as an anti-siphon device for a fuel tank or the like. There is also provided a security member, and a kit of parts comprising an anti-siphon device and a security member. In addition, there is provided a method of installing an anti-siphon device on a filler neck of a fuel tank or the like. The anti-siphon device comprises a tubular member and one or more fixing bores that extend through the wall of the tubular member, the one or more fixing bores configured to receive one or more fixing devices configurable to engage with the filler neck to resist removal of the device. The tubular member comprises a groove configured to receive a security member, the security member being engageable with the bore of the tubular member in a position to mitigate access to the one or more fixing devices.
Patent GB-2569450-A (GB)
Title: Chain monitoring and feedback system
Inventor: SCOTT C MCCALLY
IPC: F16G13/06
Filed: 2017-10-05
Abstract: A monitoring and feedback system may provide real-time feedback on the bearings in the chain of a proofer/oven conveyor system. The system may detect a bearing seizure before any damage can occur to the track and/or may provide for improper lubrication detection. Accordingly, a chain section or a bearing may be pulled out of the conveyor system for repair/replacement, thereby prolonging the life of the conveyor system as a whole, including the conveyor chain and bearings.
Patent GB-2580065-A (GB)
Title: Anchor arrangement for mounting on a door
Inventor: ANNETTE FARHANA HAQUE
IPC: A63B21/16
Filed: 2018-12-20
Abstract: An anchor arrangement 10 that may be mounted on a door 12 comprises: a vertical strap 14 that may be mounted to a door 12 along the vertical dimension; the vertical strap14 including a number of anchor members 30, or attachment points, for coupling to an exercise apparatus; the anchor arrangement 10 also including a horizontal strap 16 that may be mounted to the door 12 along the horizontal dimension. The horizontal strap 16 has an upper horizontal slit and a lower horizontal slit spaced vertically from the upper horizontal slit. The upper and lower horizontal slits (36, 38, 40) are arranged to receive the vertical strap 14 therethrough. The anchor arrangement is suitable for coupling to exercise apparatus, such as resistance band apparatus.
Patent GB-2566225-A (GB)
Title: Active noise vibration control apparatus and method for manufacturing same
Inventor: TOSHIO INOUE
IPC: G10K11/175
Filed: 2017-06-23
Abstract: An engine mount control apparatus (1) that is an active noise vibration control apparatus according to the present invention is characterized by being provided with a housing (11) that has an outer core (12), an inner core (13) that is disposed inside the outer core (12), and an electromagnetic coil (15) that is positioned between the outer core (12) and the inner core (13), and by a portion between the outer core (12) and the inner core (13) being filled with a magneto-rheological elastomer (16) containing magnetic particles. The present invention enables the maintenance of good static load support performance
Patent GB-2580971-A (GB)
Title: Manual to electric adapter
Inventor: PAUL LAURENCE CERVI
IPC: A61B10/02
Filed: 2019-02-01
Abstract: An adapter for adapting a manual bone trephine with a T-shaped handle to couple to an electric driver. The adapter comprising: a body with a handle engaging formation with at least a pair of side walls 5 that engage opposite sides of the T-shaped handle so that the trephine is turned by pressure from the walls 5 on the T-shaped handle; and a projection 10 from the body to be grasped by a chuck of the electric driver, where in use, projection 10 defines a longitudinal axis aligned with an axis of the trephine and where the handle-engaging formation extends to either side of the longitudinal axis, with the pair of side walls 5 extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Also a coupling device for coupling a driver to a biopsy needle assembly, the coupling device comprising: a body to engage with a handle of the biopsy-needle assembly; a projection 10 to engage with a chuck of the driver, where in use, projection 10 projects along a rotational axis of a cannula of the biopsy needle assembly; and a needle support 6 extending away from the body, the needle support comprising a recess 8 to intersect the rotational axis.
Patent GB-2570051-A (GB)
Title: Correcting biases in microseismic-event data
Inventor: THOMAS BARTHOLOMEW O'TOOLE
IPC: G01V1/48
Filed: 2016-10-20
Abstract: Microseismic-event data can be corrected (e.g., to reduce or eliminate bias). For example, a first distribution of microseismic events that occurred in a first area of a subterranean formation can be determined. The first distribution can be used as a reference distribution. A second distribution of microseismic events that occurred in a second area of the subterranean formation can also be determined. The second area of the subterranean formation can be farther from an observation well than the first area. The second distribution can be corrected by including, in the second distribution, microseismic events that have characteristics tailored for reducing a difference between the second distribution and the first distribution.
Patent GB-2571667-A (GB)
Title: Self-supporting book
Inventor: KERMIT ZARLEY
IPC: B42F13/12
Filed: 2017-11-08
Abstract: A book has a front cover having a first edge which is unconnected, and an opposing second edge which is connected to a spine, A back cover has a first edge which is connected to the spine and an opposing second edge which is connected to flexible joint or fold-line. The book has a third cover having a first edge which is connected to the flexible joint, that couples the third cover to the back cover, and an opposing second edge which is connected to binding. The front cover is configured to fold back about the spine to retain the third cover proximal the second edge of the third cover to retain the book in a propped -up position for reading. A page holder s!ides along the left and right sides of the third cover and has an opening that allows a page to be pushed therethrough.
Patent GB-2572888-A (GB)
Title: Diversity receiver front end system with post-amplifier filters
Inventor: STEPHANE RICHARD MARIE WLOCZYSIAK
IPC: H04B1/18
Filed: 2015-10-28
Abstract: This application relates to a multi-band receiver comprising a front-end module (FEM), such as a diversity receive (DRx) module 410, and a downstream module, such as diversity radio frequency (D-RF) module 420. The FEM outputs to the downstream module via a transmission line 135. The FEM includes a plurality of parallel paths, each associated with a different frequency band. Each path includes an amplifier 314a-314d and a post-amplifier bandpass filter 423a-423d, downstream of the path’s amplifier. A controller 120 selectively activates one or more of the DRx paths. The downstream module includes a downstream demultiplexer 321. The invention is characterised by the absence of a downstream bandpass filter in the downstream module 420. Preferably, an input of the FEM is connected to a diversity antenna 140.
Patent GB-2580531-A (GB)
Title: Medical device for topical treatments
Inventor: BART ROSSEL
IPC: A61M35/00
Filed: 2019-12-06
Abstract: The present invention concerns a medical device for the treatment of a fungicidal infection, comprising: a medical container 3 comprising a fungicidal medical composition 11, an applicator nozzle 6 having an opening for applying said fungicidal medical composition to a user, and an actuator mechanism for controlling said applicator nozzle, characterized in that the medical container is sealed off with a penetrable seal 10; and in that the actuator mechanism comprises an actuating stem 5 which is movable between a first position wherein said actuating stem closes off the opening of the applicator nozzle, and a second position wherein the applicator nozzle is in an open position and wherein the actuator stem penetrates the penetrable seal of the medical container, thereby allowing a fluid communication between the medical container and the applicator nozzle. The device may be used for treatment of an infected nail or finger.
Patent GB-2585746-A (GB)
Title: Rack system and rack side wall for a rack system
Inventor: JÜRGEN DAHNER
IPC: B25H5/00
Filed: 2020-04-23
Abstract: The rack side wall 1 has a front and rear rack post 3,4 which form the load-bearing structure, where, a traverse spar 6 is connected in form-fitting, push-fit fashion to a top and/or bottom side of the posts 3,4. The rack side wall 1 may be part of a system with a tray or shelf attached to the side wall 1, and may be used in a utility vehicle. The traverse 6 may be plugged into the posts 3,4 or screwed. There may be holes in a side parts of the posts 3,4, which may be in a raster or grid. The tray or shelf may be screwed to the holes. There may be an attachment region 5, for example a T-shaped slot or an airline rail, in an outer wall of the posts 3,4 that may be used to attach an additional side wall or to attach payload-securing means.
Patent GB-2595245-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for transaction authorisation
Inventor: Grant Sidwell
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2020-05-18
Abstract: Authorising transactions at a service location e.g. for fuel, parking or a personalised service, comprises matching an image captured 302 at the service location of or derivable from a user-identifiable asset, such as a face, VRM or number plate of a vehicle or a barcode, with that stored in a user profile 301, determining the location of the service point and of a mobile device associated with the user profile and, if they match 303, authorising use of transaction data e.g. payment card data 304. A match for the image data may be determined using fuzzy string searching, taking account of visually similar characters. A match for the location may be determined by requesting a location update from the mobile device, or determining the probability of the device travelling the distance from the last location update to the service location in the time since the last location update based on time, day of the week and traffic conditions. Authorisation may be for a predetermined period of time, preferably less than ten minutes. The need to permanently store consumer data at a service point is removed, such being available from the profile stored at the central server.
Patent GB-2582534-A (GB)
Title: Estimating an energy level of a physical system
Inventor: Oscar Higgott
IPC: G06N10/00
Filed: 2019-05-16
Abstract: There is disclosed a system and a method for determining at least one unknown energy level of a physical system using a quantum computer. The physical system can be in any one of a plurality of eigenstates and each respective eigenstate of the physical system has a corresponding energy level. The method comprises performing an iterative optimisation procedure. Each iteration of the optimisation procedure comprises: preparing a first ansatz trial state using a first arrangement of quantum gates, the first ansatz trial state having a first state energy which is dependent on a trial state variable; performing an energy estimation routine to determine and output a value associated with an estimate for the first ansatz trial state energy; performing an overlap estimation routine to determine and output a degree of overlap between a first prepared state corresponding with or based on the first ansatz trial state, and a second prepared state corresponding with or based on a known state; determining the value of an optimisation function based on the outputs of the energy estimation routine and the overlap estimation routine; and updating the trial state variable. The method further comprises performing iterations of the optimisation procedure until a stopping criterion is reached, and further comprises outputting a value for the at least one unknown energy level.
Patent GB-2599452-A (GB)
Title: Copper wire light and method for making the same
Inventor: LIANWEI HAN
IPC: F21Y103/10
Filed: 2020-11-27
Abstract: A copper wire string light includes a main wire 2 and a branch wire 1. The main wire 2 includes a first wire 21, a second wire 22, at least one first light-emitting assembly 23 and at least one second light-emitting assembly 24. First cuts 3 are formed on the first wire 21, and second cuts 4 are formed on the second wire 22. The first cuts 3 are misaligned with the second cuts 4. Installation areas 5 are formed between the first wire 21 and the second wire 22 by the first and second cuts. The first and second light-emitting assemblies 23, 24 are arranged in the installation areas 5in an alternate manner and are both electrically connected to the first wire 21 and the second wire 22. The first and second light-emitting assemblies 23, 24 are arranged so that their currents flow in opposite directions. During the manufacture of the copper wire string light, there is no need to recognize electrodes of the light and connect the light by reversing it, so that the operation is less likely to fail thus improving production efficiency.
Patent GB-2586934-A (GB)
Title: A stuffing mixer for meat buns
Inventor: GAOBIN XIE
IPC: A22C11/02
Filed: 2020-12-09
Abstract: A stuffing mixer for meat buns utilised to make the stuffing mixture more homogeneous. The mixer comprises a working cavity 2, with five ingredient cases 10 above the cavity. A connection plate (12, fig. 4) is located under the ingredient cases, with an ingredient baffle on the connection plate. A reciprocating rotation member 9 is connected to the ingredient baffle to change between the ingredients, with a drive motor 5 on the rotation member. A universal joint 6 is fixed to the drive motor, and a vertical reciprocation transmission member 8 is attached to the universal joint. A supporting rod (15, fig. 5) is connected to the vertical reciprocation transmission member, and rollover plates (17, fig. 5) are connected to the vertical reciprocation transmission member. Stuffing sending plates are located between the rollover plates and inner walls of the cavity, and ejection rods and elastic resetting members are positioned between the inner side walls of the working cavity 2 and the stuffing sending plates.
Patent GB-2598648-A (GB)
Title: Environmentally friendly, reliable, scalable, and efficient micro-turbine electric generator system
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER BEAN
IPC: F01D15/10
Filed: 2019-07-17
Abstract: A power generation system includes one or more micro-turbine electric generators ("MTEGs"). The MTEGs include a housing having an inlet for receiving pressurized gas and an outlet for releasing expanded gas. The MTEGs also include a rotor, a user-replaceable nozzle for directing pressurized gas over blades of the rotor, and a stator for generating alternating current ("AC") responsive to rotation of the rotor. The power generation system also includes a programmable logic controller ("PLC") coupled to the MTEGs that operates flow control valves ("FCVs") coupled to the MTEGs to modulate the flow of gas to the MTEGs to generate output power suitable to support an electrical load. The system also includes power conversion circuitry configured to convert AC generated by the MTEGs to direct current ("DC") and to provide the DC to an electrical load. The system also includes a skid for mounting multiple and MTEGs and FCVs
Patent GB-2603904-A (GB)
Title: Fluid management system
Inventor: DANIEL TRIGG
IPC: A61B1/015
Filed: 2021-02-17
Abstract: A fluid management system 10 for an endoscopic procedure comprises a pump 12 configured to deliver liquid from a reservoir to a medical device. The pump 12 comprises a central processing unit (CPU) 24 to control operation of the pump, a footswitch 14 to actuate the pump and a user input device 26 to program the CPU 24 to operate the pump at a plurality of predetermined levels of an operational parameter and to allow a user to select one of the plurality of predetermined levels for pump operation. The CPU 24 is configured to disable to at least parts of the user input device 26 when the footswitch 14 is engaged. This prevents sudden changes in an operational parameter of the pump during use, such as the flow rate of irrigation fluid, to prevent potential harm to a patient or damage to the equipment.
Patent GB-2604581-A (GB)
Title: Water management apparatus
Inventor: JEREMY CHARLES MEAD
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2021-02-17
Abstract: A water management apparatus 10 for location underground, comprising a water chamber 12 having a water permeable walls 14 such that, in use, water can pass from the chamber through the walls, and a water inlet (18, Fig. 2) for feeding water into the chamber. There may be a maintenance hatch 22. Water is arranged to pass from the water retaining chamber through the one or more water permeable walls. The walls may comprise reticulated chambers, for example a reticulated foam passage 32, to affect the rate of water leaving the chamber e.g. to allow the chamber to act as a water storage and attenuation device during heavy rainfall. There may a silt trap and/or filtering means e.g. a carbon filter. A second embodiment (see Fig. 3) include a grey water recovery and storage system, with a pump, filter sensors and wireless control system for reusing grey water e.g. to flush toilets. The system may be modular including multiple cylindrical sections which can be connected to form larger tanks (Fig. 7).
Patent GB-2605617-A (GB)
Title: True vapour pressure determination
Inventor: EIVIND JOHANNESSEN
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2021-04-07
Abstract: Gas is obtained from a hydrocarbon liquid, and allowed to equilibrate in closed container 2. The composition of a sample of equilibrated gas is analysed and used in determining true vapour pressure (TVP). The gas may comprise light hydrocarbons and inert gases. A hydrocarbon fluid stream comprising a mixture of the gas and liquid may be separated in the container. Gas may be obtained by expanding the liquid in the container by decreasing the pressure or changing the temperature. Two portions of liquid may be expanded and equilibrated to obtain two gas samples having different vapour/liquid ratios. TVP may be determined based on the measured compositions of the two samples. Temperature and/or pressure of the equilibrated gas may be measured by sensors 14 and used in determining TVP. An algorithm relating TVP with gas composition, and perhaps temperature or pressure, may be used. Gas analysis may be by a gas chromatograph 4.
Patent GB-2592332-A (GB)
Title: Aerosol provision systems
Inventor: Scott George Boham
IPC: A24F40/42
Filed: 2020-08-13
Abstract: A cartridge (2;200) for an aerosol provision system (1) comprising the cartridge (2;200) and a control unit (4), wherein the system comprises a vaporiser for vaporising an aerosolisable material. The cartridge (2;200) comprises an air channel extending from an air inlet (50) for the cartridge (2;200) to an outlet (60) via an aerosol generation region, and a reservoir (31) for containing aerosolisable material (207) for aerosolising. The cartridge (2;200) further comprises an aerosolisable-material-level observation means (205) for allowing a user to observe a level of aerosolisable material (207) inside the reservoir (31). The aerosolisable-material-level observation means (205) may comprise a portion (208) of the cartridge (2;200), which may comprise a window (210) for viewing into the reservoir (31). The portion (208) of the cartridge (2;200) may be located on a first side surface (209C) and a second side surface (209D) of the cartridge (2;200), and/or might be located on a different surface (209A;209B) of the cartridge (2;200).
Patent GB-2607636-A (GB)
Title: Improved passive device, arrangement and electric circuit for limiting or reducing a current rise
Inventor: PETR KOPEJTKO
IPC: H01F3/14
Filed: 2021-06-10
Abstract: A device 1a for limiting or reducing a current rise comprises: a first magnetic core 2a with at least one annular path F1, FM, FB for a magnetic flux; a first magnet arrangement 3a having at least one permanent magnet 4a in the annular path; and a first coil L1 wound around the core. The annular path has a first section S1 with parallel sub paths P1, P2, wherein a first sub path P1 comprises a first bypass air gap GB and a second sub path P2 is a continuous path comprising the first magnet arrangement. The device may comprise a second magnet arrangement having a permanent magnet (4b, Figures 7, 8) and a second bypass air gap (GB’, Figures 7, 8). The magnetic core may comprise a main air gap GM, which may have a stepping ST or tapering (TA, Figure 2) in the core ends. An electric circuit comprising the device (1, Figure 9) and a switching device (8, Figure 9) is also provided. The device provides both a biasing function and an overcurrent protection.
Patent GB-2603830-A (GB)
Title: Heat pump system
Inventor: MARTYN TALBOT
IPC: B60N2/56
Filed: 2021-09-15
Abstract: A heat pump system 1 for an electric vehicle, the electric vehicle comprising a battery 90, at least one seat 80, a cabin, and an air conditioner 100 to adjust the temperature within the cabin. The system comprises a refrigerant circulatory system for circulating a refrigerant between at least first and second heat exchange regions 10, 20. A compressor 40 and expansion valve 50 are arranged in the refrigerant flow path between the first and second heat exchange regions. The first heat exchange region 10 is positioned in thermal contact with the seat(s) to receive thermal energy from a passenger(s). The second heat transfer region 20 provides thermal energy to the battery or the air conditioner. The heat pump system may comprise first and second valve arrangements 60, 70 to control the flow of refrigerant to the second and third heat exchange regions 20, 30. The first heat exchange region 10 may comprise a looped piping arrangement having pods (130, Fig.2). The pods are roughly spherically shaped and create bulges in the piping, to increase the surface area and thus increase the transfer of thermal energy from the driver’s body to the liquid refrigerant held in the piping.