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Patent GB-2564605-A (GB)
Title: Twin roller crusher
Inventor: MATTHIAS DICK
IPC: B02C4/30
Filed: 2017-03-08
Abstract: In order to improve a twin roller crusher having rollers (1, 2) which are rotatably mounted in a crusher housing, are motor-driven in opposite directions and the centre longitudinal axes of which are directed parallel to one another, wherein the casing of the rollers (1, 2) has arranged thereon crushing teeth (4) which project beyond the casing surfaces (3), wherein a small gap is formed in each case between the free end of each tooth (4) of one roller (1, 2) and the casing (3), opposite thereto, of the other roller (1, 2), wherein the crushing teeth (4) are arranged in rows in the circumferential direction of the rollers (1, 2) and each row of crushing teeth (4) of the first roller (1) is axially adjacent to a row of crushing teeth of the second roller (2), in terms of the comminuting ratio of said crusher, that is to say to make available a comminuting ratio of >1:4, which crusher dispenses with synchronization of the rotational movement of the rollers and can thereby be produced cost-effectively and simply and has a long service life, crushing tooth rows of different tooth height are arranged on the casing (3) of the roller (1, 2), wherein the distance between the casing surfaces (3) of the rollers (1, 2) is slightly larger than the height of the teeth (4) having the smallest height, wherein a peripheral groove (5) is arranged opposite each crushing tooth (4) with a larger height than the smallest height, in each case on the casing surface (3) of the other roller (1, 2), and the distance between the bottom of this groove (5) and the free end of each tooth (4) with a larger tooth height than the smallest tooth height is equal or similar to the distance between the casing surface (3) of one roller (1, 2) and the tooth (4) of the other roller (1, 2) that has the smallest height.
Patent GB-2574911-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for scanning items
Inventor: SAMUEL POLLOCK
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2018-11-13
Abstract: A device, a method, and a kit for screening items of baggage. The device comprising: an x-ray scanner 101, which scans an item of baggage, and generates therefrom data indicative of objects within the item of baggage; a second scanner 102 which estimates a volume of the item of baggage; a third scanner 103 which estimates a physical dimension of at least one object within the item of baggage, wherein the third scanner uses non-ionising radiation; and a processor, configured to utilize the data, the estimated volume, and the estimated physical dimension of at least one object within the item of baggage to generate a risk estimation for the item of baggage. The data may be an indication of a number of different objects in the baggage or an indication of a density of the objects in the baggage. The second scanner may be an optical depth sensor and may be a time of flight sensor. The physical dimension that the third scanner estimates may be the depth of the object relative to a surface of the item of baggage closest to the third scanner. The third scanner may be a radar or microwave radar scanner.
Patent GB-2572034-A (GB)
Title: Determining a cause of a trend in vital sign data of a subject
Inventor: ROHIT AIL
IPC: G16H20/10
Filed: 2018-12-13
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of determining a cause of a trend in vital sign data of a subject comprises obtaining vital signs data of a subject, determining a trend in the vital sign data over time and determining a most likely cause of the trend in the vital sign data in dependence on one or more stored weights each associated with one or more possible causes. Each stored weight is indicative of a likelihood of the associated cause being responsible for the trend in the vital signs data. The one or more causes may include a medication event in which the subject has taken a specified medication, and/or includes a missed medication event. The vital sign data may be obtained from a wearable electronic device. The device may output an alert for example by sending a text message or email. A computer-implemented method of generating the stored weights based on vital sign data for a plurality of individuals is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2570583-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic diamond material
Inventor: MATTHEW LEE MARKHAM
IPC: G01R33/30
Filed: 2019-01-24
Abstract: A method of fabricating a synthetic diamond material comprises providing a synthetic diamond substrate 1, growing further diamond material on a surface of the substrate by chemical vapour deposition (CVD) and processing the surface to form a sensing surface having a surface region of further diamond material 7, 8, 9 adjacent to substrate diamond material, wherein the quantum spin defect concentration of the further diamond material is at least ten times greater than that of the substrate material. The method preferably comprises forming at least one depression (2, 3, 4, figure 3) in the surface of the diamond substrate, most preferably by etching, grinding or polishing, and growing the further diamond material in the depression. The quantum spin defects are preferably negatively charged nitrogen-vacancy defects. Processing may comprise irradiation or annealing. The material may be used in the sensor of a microfluidic cell or in a magnetrometry sensing probe. A synthetic diamond material may comprise first, second and third surface regions respectively comprising further diamond material (7, 8, 9, figure 11), substrate diamond material and boron-doped diamond material (12).
Patent GB-2584989-A (GB)
Title: Water heater
Inventor: JAMES KENNETH MCALPINE
IPC: F24H9/12
Filed: 2019-05-01
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for dispensing hot water having a tank 12 with a tank inlet 14 and a tank outlet 16, at least one heating element 18 inside or adjacent to the tank, at least one thermistor 20 for measuring the temperature of water within the tank, a discharge pipe connecting the tank outlet to a faucet or tap and an expansion chamber 22 at least partially above the tank. A Venturi valve 24 comprising a Venturi entrance port 28 in fluid communication with a cold-water supply pipe 30, a Venturi exit port 32 in fluid communication with the tank inlet and a Venturi suction port 36 in fluid communication with the expansion chamber. The expansion chamber may be arranged so that the liquid containing portion is above the air containing portion such that gravity assists in filling the expansion vessel, and that the air containing portion is between the tank and the liquid containing portion.
Patent GB-2571845-A (GB)
Title: Method for generating cognitive decline detection tool, method for measuring cognitive decline and tool for measuring same
Inventor: PATRICK BERNIER
IPC: A61B5/16
Filed: 2017-10-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a ready-to-use Cognitive Chart (CC) for follow-up of age-related cognitive decline. Similar to "growth curves", this innovative model factors in age and education to determine whether elderly patients show abnormal performance on serial MMSE and longitudinal performance tracking and favors prompt initiation of investigation and treatment. A method for generation of said charts, and a use thereof is also provided.
Patent GB-2584326-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle safety system and a method of controlling the same
Inventor: Masahiro Kikkawa
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2019-05-31
Abstract: A vehicle safety system 110 and a method (See figs 2-3c) of controlling a vehicle safety system where the method comprises determining, by an electronic control unit (ECU) 140a of the vehicle safety system, a cause of a pressure fluctuation in at least one tyre of a vehicle, based upon one or more pressure value(s) 100a of the at least one tyre; and executing, by the ECU of the vehicle safety system, at least one precautionary function (206, Fig.2) of the vehicle while maintaining an operation of the vehicle. The detected tyre pressure fluctuation may be determined to be a result of an adhesive injected into the tyre, a reinforcement in the tyre or a run-flat tyre resisting against the deflation of the tire. The at least one precautionary function may be one or more of: setting a speed limit; activating a warning notification to the occupant; and activating or deactivating an autonomous vehicle operation, which may require authorization. The warning notification may be issued upon the vehicle operating for a predetermined mileage.
Patent GB-2584918-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking panel system
Inventor: MURRAY MICHEL
IPC: E04F15/06
Filed: 2019-07-31
Abstract: The interlocking metal decking or flooring panel 5 comprises an interlocking system configured to interlock with the interlocking system of another of the panels, and one or more elastomeric members 60, 70 for engaging the other of the panels when the panels are interlocked together. The panel may comprise a tread board 15 having an anti-slip tread surface 30. The panel may have first and second interlocking mechanisms 20, 25 on opposite sides of the panel. The first interlocking mechanism may comprise a first section extending away from the tread board, a second section extending away from the first section laterally with respect to the tread board, and a third section extending from the second section towards the tread board to form a hook having a U-shaped profile defining a gutter. An elastomeric member may be mounted on a free end of the third section. The second interlocking mechanism may extend from an intermediate part of the tread board and comprise an elastomeric member. An underside of the tread board may comprise protrusions to locate the distal end of the first interlocking mechanism between them. The panels may be aluminium. The elastomeric members are polymeric resiliently deformable seal gaskets.
Patent GB-2588626-A (GB)
Title: Combination rope ascender and pulley
Inventor: KEVIN BROWN
IPC: B66D3/04
Filed: 2019-10-29
Abstract: A combined rope ascender 4 and a pulley-block 6. The rope ascender has a swivel pin 9 between two plates (21, 23, figure 3) about which the plates may rotate, and which a cam lever 5 is mounted on. The cam lever is connected to a rope braking surface. The plates have a second bore (24, 25, figure 3) for receiving a second pin 17. The pulley block has a pulley wheel 10 between two plates 12, 13 and a removable pin 17 for attachment of the pulley block to the ascender. The two plates are rotatable relative to each other around the pulley axle 11 and may be locked via a yoke mechanism 14, 15. Removal of the pin also enable a rope to be secured between the plates. This configuration allows the pulley block to be removed from the ascender. The pin may be spring biased. Also disclosed is the removable pulley for attachment to another component having a bore.
Patent GB-2590911-A (GB)
Title: Improved vehicle bodywork display screen
Inventor: ROBERT RODRIGUES DECASTRO TURNER
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2019-12-28
Abstract: A bodywork element 1 for a vehicle, adapted for the external display of controllably selectable images, comprising a bodywork panel having a shallow recess formed therein, a floor 7 of said recess substantially matching a profile of an outer surface of the bodywork panel, and a display screen module 11 comprising flexible reflective display screen 12 means, such as an electronic display screen to which image data may be sent, mounted between a first layer 13 of optically clear plastics material and a second layer 14 of protective plastics material so as to be visible through said first layer. The display screen module is held conformably within the shallow recess with the second layer of protective plastics material extending in contact with the floor of the recess and the first layer of optically clear plastics material extending flush with the outer surface of the bodywork panel and continuing a surface profile of the bodywork panel. The display screen means is operatively connected or connectable to control means therefor, said control means being adapted to control the display screen means to display a selected image.
Patent GB-2592966-A (GB)
Title: Controller
Inventor: RICHARD HARCOURT BURNS
IPC: H01H13/06
Filed: 2020-03-12
Abstract: A controller 10 for use in a wet environment e.g. an ablutionary setting, shower, bathroom, exterior, comprising a base member 1 an input member 2, a seal 3 extending between the input and base members, and a sealed internal volume 4 defined at least partially by the base and input members and the seal. The input member is moveable relative to the base member between a neutral position and a control position. The seal is configured to bias the input member towards the neutral position. The controller may be a circular switch, with a central pivot joint, wherein the switch can be pivoted to multiple control positions about multiple axes, actuation points making electrical or mechanical contact in each control position. The switch may include guide features e.g. ribs 71 received in slots 81, to prevent relative lateral rotation of the members. The seal may be resilient e.g. rubber and there may be an additional biasing spring 9. Also claimed is a fluid delivery system wherein the switch controls flow and/or temperature.
Patent GB-2595931-A (GB)
Title: Contextualised computer-implemented security method and system
Inventor: Max Smith-Creasey
IPC: H04W12/67
Filed: 2020-06-12
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented security method comprising, in response to a request for functionality made by a user through a user interface: obtaining authentication of the user’s identity based on one or more authentication credentials obtained from the user; obtaining an inference of the user’s state of mind based on one or more mental state biometrics obtained from the user; obtaining contextual data indicating a context in which the request for functionality was made from one or more environmental sensors; obtaining an environmental mental state typicality score indicating a degree of typicality of the inference for the context based on an environmental context profile; obtaining a policy decision in dependence on the inference, the environmental mental state typicality score and an access policy for the requested functionality; and initiating provision or denial of the requested functionality in accordance with the policy decision.
Patent GB-2599746-A (GB)
Title: An improved heat exchanger
Inventor: Paul M Hield
IPC: F02K3/02
Filed: 2021-02-11
Abstract: A turbofan gas turbine engine comprises, in axial flow sequence, a heat exchanger module 110, a fan assembly 130, a compressor module 140, a turbine module 150, and an exhaust module 156. The fan assembly comprises a plurality of fan blades 132 defining a fan diameter D. The heat module is in fluid communication with the fan assembly by an inlet duct 160, and the heat exchanger module comprises a plurality of radially-extending hollow vanes 220 arranged in a circumferential array with a channel extending axially between each pair of adjacent hollow vanes. The heat exchanger module has a square axial cross-sectional profile 211A, where a side length of the square cross-section is D. Also provided is a method of operating the turbofan gas turbine engine wherein at least one of the hollow vanes comprises a heat transfer element (112, figure 9) for transfer of heat from a fluid contained within the element to an airflow through the hollow vane.
Patent GB-2604640-A (GB)
Title: Performing a processing task instructed by an application
Inventor: MEHMET YUCEL
IPC: G06T7/50
Filed: 2021-03-12
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of performing a processing task instructed by an application executing on a computing device, wherein the processing task generates a task output based on a task input. The method obtains (302) a neural network trained to perform the processing task and comprising a plurality of intermediate output layers. The method further obtains (304) a decision-making data structure comprising data representing a plurality of states related to performance of the processing task, and data representing a plurality of selectable actions. The method obtains (306) requirements data describing requirements of the application and uses (308) the requirements data and the decision-making data structure to select an action to perform in relation to a layer of the neural network, and performs (310) the selected action to generate the task output for the application. The neural network comprises a convolutional neural network with encoder and decoder layers. The decision-making data structure comprises a reinforcement learning model, Q-learning Q-table. The plurality of states comprises operational states of the device such as temperature and load. The processing task comprises image processing such as depth estimation.
Patent GB-2606014-A (GB)
Title: Train integrity proving device and method
Inventor: ANDREW STRINGER
IPC: B61L15/00
Filed: 2021-04-22
Abstract: A device 10 is for checking integrity of a train comprising wagons having air brakes operable by a pressure difference between a brake pipe 18 and a main reservoir pipe 22. The device comprises a spring-biased one-way valve, comprising an air path 12 between ends 16, 20 for connection with such pipes. A closure element 14 is spring-loaded into a closed position (blocking the air path) and is arranged such that pressure in the main reservoir pipe which exceeds that in the brake pipe urges the closure element to its closed position whilst the converse urges it to its open position providing an air path 24 from the brake pipe to the main reservoir pipe. In use, brake pipes and main reservoir pipes of a locomotive and wagons are joined, and the device attached between the pipes of the rearmost wagon. A higher air pressure is applied to the brake pipe than to the main reservoir pipe, urging the closure element to its open position. Detection of a resultant increase in air pressure in the main reservoir pipe validates train integrity.
Patent GB-2597128-A (GB)
Title: Multi-function inventory handling station assembly
Inventor: Lewis Goddard
IPC: B65G61/00
Filed: 2021-05-20
Abstract: An inventory handling station assembly 60 for a storage and retrieval system, the storage and retrieval system comprising a grid framework structure (GFS) 14 comprising upright columns 16 forming grid columns 15 for stacking containers 10, the upright columns interconnected by first 18 and second 20 sets of grid members in a horizontal plane forming a grid comprising grid cells; the grid members 18, 20 support first and second sets of tracks 22a, 22b at an upper level of the GFS for a load handling device (LHD) 30 to move containers on the GFS; the inventory handling station assembly comprises: a supply zone 64 comprising a vertical chute 62 cooperating with an upright column and having an opening for receiving containers lowered by a LHD through a grid cell and an opening for containers to exit the supply zone; a buffer zone 70 comprising a bin lift device 68 to lift containers towards the grid for retrieval by the LHD, an access station 66 between the supply zone and the buffer zone enabling access to containers exiting the supply zone, and a conveyor system 76 for conveying containers from the supply zone to the buffer zone via the access station.
Patent GB-2609248-A (GB)
Title: Multi-material joint
Inventor: MARTIN MUIR
IPC: B64D27/26
Filed: 2021-07-27
Abstract: A multi material component 10 for a pylon for connecting aircraft engines to aircraft wings comprises a first member 30 formed of a first material connected to a second member 40 formed of a second material at an interface 22 comprising complimentary protrusions of the first and second members, a third member 50 and a lattice member 60 between the first and third members, the lattice being capable of elastic deformation. The protrusions may cause tension orthogonal to the plane of the interface to be experienced in part as shear force between the protrusions. The lattice may comprise perpendicular struts or struts at different angles. A method of forming the component comprises constructing the first member (30, figure 4) on the second member (40) by additive manufacturing and constructing the lattice (60) and then the third member (50) on the first member by additive manufacturing. A method of designing the multi material component comprises determining a range of acceptable thermal conductivities of the lattice, which, at an operating temperature of the third member, prevent the temperature of the second member from exceeding a maximum acceptable value.
Patent GB-2609649-A (GB)
Title: Pre-terminated optical fibre cable assembly, kits of parts, methods of manufacture and installation thereof
Inventor: EBEN COLIN KIRKPATRICK
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2021-08-12
Abstract: A pre-terminated optical fibre cable assembly for installing through a duct includes a length of cable in which one or more optical fibres are embedded in a solid resin material to form a coated fibre bundle 110. An extruded polymer sheath 324 covers the coated fibre bundle. A ferrule sub assembly 602,604 is pre-arranged on a leading end of the cable. A restraining part 604 is fixed to a portion of the sheath. After installation through a duct, the sub assembly becomes part of a pluggable optical connector. When a pull-out force is applied to the pluggable connector by pulling on a trailing portion of the cable, the restraining part transfers at least 25N of force to the connector body, while force on the optical fibre remains below 5N. The transferred force is sufficient to unplug the connector before any damage occurs to the fibre. The ferrule sub-assembly may include an optical ferrule and a ferrule holder with the optical ferrule seated in a forward part of the ferrule holder and the optical fibre passing through a bore of the ferrule holder and extending into a bore of the optical ferrule. The ferrule sub-assembly may also include a spring.
Patent GB-2610633-A (GB)
Title: Hook arrangement for load-carrying garments
Inventor: Zachary James Williams
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 2021-09-13
Abstract: A hook arrangement 18 with a main body portion 20 and two hook portions 22A, 22B extending at opposite sides thereof, each defining a recess 23A, 23B suitable for engaging a load-carrying garment 10. The hook arrangement is preferably made of rigid sheet material, and the main body may include a slot 24 allowing connection to a load, such as a lifejacket (16, fig.1). The garment may be MOLLE body armour with spaced rows of webbing 13 attached at intervals 14 where the unattached loops 15 are vertically aligned, wherein the hook arrangement has a width from the edges of the hook portions that is greater than the width of the unattached loops, and a height that is less than or equal to, such that the hook portions are rotatable and can pass through the unattached webbing sections when vertical but cannot when horizontal. A further load may be attached to the same portion of webbing between the adjacent attached sections while the hook arrangement is in place.
Patent GB-2610874-A (GB)
Title: Stator assembly method
Inventor: LLOYD CONWAY ASH
IPC: H02K15/02
Filed: 2021-09-21
Abstract: A method of assembling an electric machine stator, by providing a stator core 110 in an initial linear configuration (Fig. 2A) with pole teeth 150 extending from the top 141 surface; winding a coil on each pole tooth; rolling the stator core to deform the stator core body into an annular configuration (Fig. 2B). After rolling, the bottom surface 142’ of the stator core may be circular, and the stator core between adjacent pole teeth may be arcuate. The ends 191, 192 of the body may abut, and have interconnecting formations 196, 197 which latch together. The winding of the coils (130, Fig. 3) may use a movable needle winding assembly (220 and 230, Fig. 3) with a supply of wire (210, Fig. 3), which is moved around the pole teeth. There may be insulation between the teeth and the winding.