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Patent GB-2580572-A (GB)
Title: A formulation for treatment of blowfly strike
Inventor: Francisco Javier Molins Albanell
IPC: A01P7/04
Filed: 2016-02-02
Abstract: An insecticidal formulation for controlling an insect infestation in a small ruminant animal, wherein the formulation comprises Novaluron and an acceptable carrier or diluent is provided. The formulation may be in a form for pour-on application. The Novaluron may be present in the formulation at a concentration of 1% to 5% by weight. The carrier may comprise diethylene glycol butyl ether (butyl dioxotol). The diethylene glycol butyl ether may comprise 90 to 95% w/w of the formulation. The carrier may comprise polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). The polyvinylpyrrolidone may comprise 3 to 6 % w/w of the formulation. The carrier may comprise N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP). The use of Novaluron for the prophylaxis or treatment of an insect infestation in a small ruminant animal such as a goat or sheep is provided. The insect infestation may be blow fly strike
Patent GB-2597099-A (GB)
Title: Head mounted display
Inventor: MARIA CHIARA MONTI
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2020-07-15
Abstract: A head mounted display (HMD) has an optical assembly 310 configured to hold at least a first set 320 of one or more optical elements in place, wherein at least the first set of one or more optical elements are configured to be modified, by a user, with one or more modifying optical elements 330. This may be done by replacing one or more optical elements with one or more modifying optical elements (figure 6) or by adding the one or more modifying optical elements between the final optical element and the user (figure 7). This is to allow the HMD to be customised for different users. The HMD may have a resilient covering adjacent to the final optical element, with one or more recesses in which the modifying optical element may be removably mounted between the final optical element and the user.
Patent GB-2597330-A (GB)
Title: Apparatuses and methods for signalling between downhole and uphole locations
Inventor: SIMON CHRISTOPHER ASH
IPC: E21B47/24
Filed: 2020-07-20
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for signalling between downhole and uphole locations in a borehole 11 comprising a downhole tool 12 and a pipe 36. The downhole tool having a hollow interior 14 and a fluid inlet connected to a fluid outlet 18 to define a first fluid flow path via the hollow interior; and a moveable valve member 19 for selectively opening and constricting/closing the first fluid flow path. At least part of the downhole tool is moveably located within the pipe. The downhole tool being peripherally sealed to the pipe interior to prevent fluid flow in the pipe via the exterior of the downhole tool. The downhole tool being constrained to lie at least partially within the pipe. The pipe including an openable valve 33 permitting fluid flow from the interior of the pipe to the outside via at least one second fluid flow path 37, 38. The openable valve is normally closed and when the moveable valve member constricts or closes the first fluid flow path, the fluid pressure in the pipe increases causing the openable valve to open and vent pressurised fluid from within the pipe to the outside via the at least one second fluid flow path.
Patent GB-2587491-A (GB)
Title: System and method for measuring torque and angle
Inventor: JERRY A KING
IPC: B25B23/142
Filed: 2019-04-09
Abstract: The method is for applying torque to a workpiece by a tool 100 having a drive 108, a controller (126, Figure 4), a torque sensor 136, a gyroscope 138, and a display 118. The method includes receiving a minimum torque value and a maximum torque value, determining a minimum rotational angle value and a target torque value. Receiving, from the torque sensor, a measurement representing an amount of torque applied to the workpiece, and receiving a rotational angle applied to the workpiece when the amount of torque applied to the workpiece reaches the minimum torque value. The method further includes measuring the amount of torque applied to the workpiece and the rotational angle applied to the workpiece until the amount of torque applied reaches the maximum torque value. A measured rotation angle between the minimum and maximum torque values is then compared to the minimum rotational angle value. Another method of measuring an amount of torque includes recording torque and rotational angle measurements until a target is reached, with the angle measurements being determined from rotational velocity measurements received from a gyroscope.
Patent GB-2589205-A (GB)
Title: 4'-halogen containing nucleotide and nucleotide therapeutic compositions and uses related thereto
Inventor: GEORGE R PAINTER
IPC: C07D405/04
Filed: 2019-03-07
Abstract: disclosed are halogen containing nucleotide and nucleoside therapeutic compositions and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections. Such viral infections can include tougaviridac, bunyvirdae, arenavridae, conaviridae, flavivirdae, piuconaviridae, Eastern, Western, and Venezelan Equine Wncephalitis (EEE, WEE and VEE, respectively), Chikungunya fever (CHIK). Ebola, Influenza, RSV, and Zika virus infections.
Patent GB-2587933-A (GB)
Title: A hanging door stop
Inventor: PULATHIS NILANTHA SIRIWARDANA
IPC: E05F5/04
Filed: 2019-04-17
Abstract: A door stop (2) which comprises: (i) a hanger part (4); and (ii) a door stop part (6) which in use hangs from the hanger part (4), the door stop part (6) being such that is comprises: (iii) a first door stop formation (8) for being positioned at a hinge side (10) of a door (12), and in a gap (14) between the door (12) and a door frame (16) for the door (12); and (iv) a second door stop formation (18) for being positioned at the hinge side (10) of the door (12), and in the gap (14) between the door (12) and the door frame (16) for the door (12), and wherein: (v) the first door stop formation (8) is below the second door stop formation (18) when the door stop part (6) hangs from the hanger part (4); (vi) the first door stop formation (8) is of a first door-stopping size which stops the door (12) in a first open position at a first open angle; (vii) the second door stop formation (18) is of a second door-stopping size which stops the door (12) in a second open position at a second open angle; (viii) the first open angle is larger than the second open angle; (ix) the first open position is for use by an adult; (x) the second open position is for use by a child; (xi) the first open position is such as to cause the gap to be of a first size; (xii) the second open position is such as to cause the gap to be of a second size; and (xiii) the gap of the first size and the gap of the second size are both such that the child cannot get their fingers trapped firstly between the door (12) and the door frame (16) at the hinge side (10) of the door (12), and secondly between the door (12) and the door frame (16) at a handle side of the door (12).
Patent GB-2594790-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems of enabling user authentication validation
Inventor: MAHENDRA ROCHWANI
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2021-03-19
Abstract: A method of authorising a user to prevent fraudulent communication 404, the method comprising receiving a request for authorising a first user 424, transmitting a prompt for a first code to a second user 428, receiving the first code from the second user, transmitting the first code to a network location accessible by authorised users 432, and enabling access for the second user to the network location. The method may be used to authorise users communicating via a phone call, text messaging or email. In particular, the method may be used to authorise a representative of a bank or government organisations when placing a phone call to a customer, thereby preventing the customer from falling victim to scam calls. The first code may be a text string, an image or an audio clip and may only be valid for a limited amount of time. The method may further include authorisation of the second user using a second code.
Patent GB-2595972-A (GB)
Title: Patient protection from unsafe electric current in sensor integrated dressings and systems
Inventor: FELIX CLARENCE QUINTANAR
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2021-05-19
Abstract: A wearable wound monitoring and/or treatment system which protects the patient from unsafe electric currents, e.g. current flowing through the body as leakage currents. The device comprises a substantially flexible substrate 600 which can be positioned in a wound. Sensors and other electronic components can be placed on the substrate to monitor physical parameters of the wound or a transducer can treat the wound. A power source (510, fig.5) is provided to power the components. The power source is separated from a nearest electrically conductive part by at least a first minimum distance 630 measured along the surface of the insulating material and a second minimum distance 640 measured through the air. The conductive parts may be part of power converter circuitry. A coupling circuit may provide electrical isolation between the power supply and the nearest electrically conductive part, this may involve an optocoupler or transformer.
Patent GB-2607572-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum pump
Inventor: MATTHIAS NAHRWOLD
IPC: F16C35/07
Filed: 2021-05-28
Abstract: Vacuum pump comprising a housing 14, a rotor shaft 12 disposed in the housing, at least one bearing 16 rotatably supporting the rotor shaft against the housing including an inner race 18 in contact with the rotor shaft and an outer race 20 in contact with the housing, and an axial spring 26 applying an axial force onto the outer race, wherein a bearing ring 24 is disposed between the axial spring and the outer race, the bearing ring applying a clamping force to the housing. Preferably the bearing ring comprises textured surface. The bearing ring may comprise a non-constant cross-section along its perimeter to provide an even clamping force along the bearing ring. The bearing ring may comprise a slanted surface being oriented towards the bearing and in direct contact with the outer race creating a radial force component of the axial force of the axial spring applied to the outer race. The contact surface of the outer race being in contact with the bearing ring may be rounded.
Patent GB-2607937-A (GB)
Title: Valve handle locking mechanism
Inventor: Robbie Macgregor
IPC: F16K35/02
Filed: 2021-06-17
Abstract: A valve handle locking mechanism uses a slider 14 positioned within an internal slot 24 of an elongate lever 7 of the valve handle. The slider 14 is arranged to slide back and forth in the internal slot 24 between a lock position and an unlock position. In the lock position, the slider engages with a stop 12b on a valve body 2. In the unlock position, the slider is disengaged from any stops (12a-12c, Fig. 2) on the valve body.
Patent GB-2610373-A (GB)
Title: Graphics texture mapping
Inventor: EDVARD FIELDING
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2021-07-30
Abstract: Sampling a texture using anisotropic filtering, comprising: for a sampling position in the texture having coordinates x and y, determining the square root of the coefficient F for an ellipse defined by the equation Ax2 + Bxy + Cy2 = F, the ellipse corresponding to the projection of the sampling position on to the surface to which the texture is applied, and using only the coefficients A, B and C to determine a number of positions to sample the texture along an anisotropy direction; taking the samples and using them to determine an output sampled texture value for the sampling position. Also disclosed: using mipmaps to represent the texture at different levels of detail and using a log2 operation on the square root of F to determine the level of detail at which to sample the texture. Also disclosed: selecting between two different levels of detail. Also disclosed is determining an anisotropy direction by: determining X and Y components of a vector corresponding to the major axis of the elliptical projection of the sampling position and normalising them to provide X and Y components for a corresponding unit vector; using the unit vector components to determine the anisotropy direction.
Patent GB-2611573-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for cooling comprising element
Inventor: WALDEMAR LUKHAUB
IPC: F25B21/02
Filed: 2021-10-11
Abstract: A cooling device and a method of cooling comprises a Peltier element 9 thermally connected to a cold plate 2 by both being in contact with a cooling block 15, with both the Peltier element and cooling block being surrounded by an interspace 16 that is sealed with a housing. The housing comprises a side wall 11 between the cold plate and a Peltier heat sink 17 which is arranged below the Peltier element, and wherein the side wall surrounds the Peltier element and cooling block. An opening 13 may be located in the side wall and connected to a vacuum pump for evacuating the interspace to enhance insulation. The interspace may be flushed with dehumidified air. A second opening in the housing may be provided and is part of a closed air circuit between the interspace and a pump 23 (fig 2). The circuit may comprise a replaceable desiccant cartridge 21 to dry circulated air. The device prevents moisture reaching the Peltier element and protects it from damage / failure by exposure to condensate or moisture. An automated analyser system used in clinical diagnostics and life sciences may use the device, for example temperature cycling for polymerase chain reaction.
Patent GB-2612617-A (GB)
Title: Demineralisation of organic tissue
Inventor: ARNSTEIN HAUGEN
IPC: C12P21/06
Filed: 2021-11-05
Abstract: A method of processing a mineralised organic tissue feedstock comprises enzymatic hydrolysis to produce hydrolysis fractions and mineralised tissue remnants, separating the mineralised tissue remnants from the hydrolysis fractions, and demineralising the mineralised tissue remnants to produce solubilised minerals and demineralised tissue remnants. Demineralising may comprise treating with acid, e.g. HCl, and may take place in a rotating drum reactor. A method of demineralising mineralised tissues is also claimed, comprising mixing mineralised tissues with an acid solution to solubilise the minerals. The mixing occurs in a rotating drum reactor (see figures 6-9) comprising a drum rotatable about its longitudinal axis, an inlet and an outlet provided at respective first and second points on the drum, and a helical screw-blade fixed to the interior of the drum for conveying and mixing the tissues and acid as the drum rotates. A processing plant for processing an organic feedstock comprising mineralised tissue is also claimed, comprising a first reaction vessel 20 for performing enzymatic hydrolysis of the tissue, a separator 30, 40, 50 for separating mineralised tissue remnants and hydrolysis fractions outputted by the first reaction vessel, and a second reaction vessel 70 for demineralising the mineralised tissue remnants.
Patent GB-2599558-A (GB)
Title: Hygienic headrest cover and kit
Inventor: THOMAS PIERCE
IPC: A47C31/11
Filed: 2020-05-28
Abstract: A stretchable hygienic cover, for utilization with an existing variable geometry vehicle headrest, having an ability to conform itself to dimensions of the existing variable geometry vehicle headrest underlying the stretchable hygienic cover when engaged includes a stretchable, breathable, moisture-absorbent fabric. Further provided in the stretchable hygienic cover is an elastic opening allowing the fabric to stretchably fit over an existing variable geometry vehicle headrest, wherein the elastic opening may stretch and retract in size to grip on to an existing variable geometry vehicle headrest. Also provided is a hygienic kit for a headrest and a method for a hygienic kit for a headrest.
Patent GB-2599565-A (GB)
Title: Fan for an electrical generator
Inventor: RICHARD J GRAY
IPC: H02K9/06
Filed: 2020-08-04
Abstract: A fan for an electrical generator is disclosed, the electrical generator comprising a rotor (12), a stator (14), and a frame (28). The fan (46) comprises a plurality of fan blades (48) and an inlet ring (60) at an inlet to the fan. The fan (46) is arranged to draw airflow through a stator/frame airgap (32) and through a rotor/stator airgap (16). The inlet ring (60) is angled so as to direct airflow from the stator/frame airgap (32) towards stator end windings (26). This may help to improve the cooling efficiency of the generator using fewer parts and a more compact design than with previous approaches. Furthermore, it may be possible to reduce interaction between stator/frame and rotor/stator airflows.
Patent GB-2615347-A (GB)
Title: A method of 3D image processing and system thereof
Inventor: Weiquan Cong
IPC: G06T7/70
Filed: 2022-02-07
Abstract: The method comprises modulating, by way of an illumination source, a continuous wave (CW) light wave to an image module 102 and receiving, by way of the image module, at least three image beams, each of the image beams containing a content of a moving object captured in at least a different frequency. An image processing unit 106 executes the step of correlating by way of an image processing unit, a location measurement of the at least three image beams captured by the image module, wherein each of the three image beams is captured in a different frequency and creating a three-dimensional (3D) image in response to the location measurement correlated. A system, computer program product and a computer-readable medium is also disclosed. The images may be captured within a motor vehicle 110 and the image module may include a time-of-flight sensor 104.
Patent GB-2601959-A (GB)
Title: Augmented reality method and system for design
Inventor: Frederic BAVASTRO
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2020-08-06
Abstract: A system for generating formal premises designs is discussed. The system begins by inputting an informal two-dimensional rendering of the premises. The system continues by analyzing the informal two-dimensional rendering and determining features found on the premises depicted by the two-dimensional rendering. The system then generates a three-dimensional model of the premises and populates it with interactive objects. Finally, the system provides multiple views of the three-dimensional rendering containing interactive objects.
Patent GB-2602425-A (GB)
Title: Tissue products having macrofolds
Inventor: NETO TSUTAMA SATAKE
IPC: D21H27/40
Filed: 2019-08-29
Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply tissue products having distinctly different first and second outer surfaces or sides. The two-sidedness is generally provided by forming one of the surfaces from a tissue ply having a plurality of macrofolds and the other side from a substantially planar tissue ply. The first ply may be attached to the second ply at transversely spaced apart points by a conventional means, such as crimping. Macrofolds, which may be differently sized and shaped, may generally have a wave-like structure with a transversely orientated void that extends between the spaced apart points of attachment. The combination of these elements provides a tissue product that is both aesthetically pleasing and well suited to cleaning due to the large amount of surface area created by the macrofolds.
Patent GB-2607699-A (GB)
Title: Robotic cells
Inventor: DANIEL JAMES MIDDLETON
IPC: G06T7/73
Filed: 2022-04-13
Abstract: A robot cell 1 comprises a cell floor 10 defining an array of nodes 100 corresponding with a predetermined two-dimensional coordinate system and defining a volume for receiving a workpiece W therein, is described. The robot cell 1 further comprises: a set of robots 110, including a first robot 110A, having respective bases 111, end effectors 112 and working envelopes 113 and defining respective three-dimensional coordinate systems, located according to the array of nodes 100; a set of detectors 120, including a first detector 120A, configured to detect respective locations and/or bearings of the set of robots 110; a set of sensors 150, including a first sensor 150A, configured to sense respective poses of the set of robots 110; and a controller 130, communicatively coupled to the set of robots 110 and to the set of detectors 120, configured to obtain a three-dimensional coordinate system and to guide the set of robots 110 within the respective working envelopes 113 according to the obtained three-dimensional coordinate system using the detected respective locations and/or bearings of the set of robots 110 and the sensed respective poses.
Patent GB-2608242-A (GB)
Title: Electric compact tractor
Inventor: VIKAS JADHAV
IPC: H01M10/625
Filed: 2022-04-21
Abstract: An electric compact tractor is provided. The electric compact tractor is powered by a plurality of lithium ion battery modules 112, 113 and a battery management system (BMS) 111 housed in a battery pack 101. A pair of electrical bus bars 122, 123 connect the plurality of lithium ion battery modules 112, 113 in the battery pack 101, and extend from the battery pack 101 to electric motors 145, 146 for traction drive, implement drive and steering. A low voltage control circuit (170, Figure 4) may be used for turning on the plurality of lithium ion battery modules 112, 113 in the battery pack 101.
Patent GB-2610015-A (GB)
Title: Cache for storing coherent and non-coherent data
Inventor: JAMSHED JALAL
IPC: G06F12/084
Filed: 2022-05-03
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system cache and a method for storing coherent data and non-coherent data in a system cache. A transaction is received from a source in a system, the transaction including at least a memory address, the source having a location in a coherent domain or a non-coherent domain of the system, the coherent domain including shareable data and the non-coherent domain including non-shareable data. Whether the memory address is stored in a cache line is determined, and, when the memory address is not determined to be stored in a cache line, a cache line is allocated to the transaction including setting a state bit of the allocated cache line based on the source location to indicate whether shareable or non-shareable data is stored in the allocated cache line, and the transaction is processed.
Patent GB-2618603-A (GB)
Title: A building profile
Inventor: MARTIN HUGHES
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2022-05-12
Abstract: A building profile comprising an elongate element arrangeable upright for use in defining the profile of a wall of masonry to be laid, and a fixing assembly for securing the elongate element to the ground adjacent to a course of masonry. The fixing assembly is configured to be at least partially embeddable into the ground. The fixing assembly can be embedded into the ground and the elongate element can be used to define a course of masonry to be laid, even before the masonry has been laid.
Patent GB-2604312-A (GB)
Title: Chain conveyor and link for same
Inventor: Aaron Philip Walker
IPC: F16G13/00
Filed: 2018-03-06
Abstract: A conveyor chain comprises a first link including a first portion 106a and a second portion 106b oriented parallel to and laterally spaced apart from the first portion. The link further includes a first sprocket-engaging pin 182 and a second sprocket-engaging pin 182 protruding laterally away from each other from the first and second portions respectively. The chain further comprises a second link 94, a connecting pin 222 for coupling the first and second links, the connecting pin extending between the first and second portions of the first link. The chain also comprises at least one retainer, (e.g. 230, 246 or 262, figs. 10-13) for securing the connecting pin against movement relative to at least one of the first portion and the second portion, each retainer positioned substantially within one of the first portion and the second portion. The retainer can include a retaining ring or a pin positioned adjacent one end of the connecting pin. The first and second portions can be integrally formed with a bridge portion 110 extending between the first and second portions. Alternatively, the first and second portions can be separate from one another.