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Patent GB-2581172-A (GB)
Title: Laser machining inside materials
Inventor: DAVID MYLES
IPC: B23K26/40
Filed: 2019-02-06
Abstract: Apparatus for modification of a sample to form a modified region at a target location below a surface of the sample, comprising; (i) a laser light source configured to provide laser light; (ii) a sample holder; (iii) one or more optical elements configured to direct and focus the laser light from the laser light source into the sample, and wherein the one or more optical elements includes a component configured to correct for spherical aberration caused by mismatch in refractive index at the surface of the sample; (iv) a tilt measurement device configured to measure a tilt angle of the surface of the sample relative to an optical axis of the laser light, and, (v) a drive mechanism for moving the sample holder and/or one or more of the optical elements based on the measured tilt angle to correct for coma aberration caused by the tilt angle. The apparatus may comprise a combination of lenses configured to introduce a spherical aberration in the laser light which is wholly or partially cancelled by the spherical aberration caused by mismatch in refractive index at the surface of the sample. A second aspect is directed towards a diamond gemstone.
Patent GB-2569243-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for increasing the efficiency of low pressure axial fans
Inventor: DILEEP DASARI
IPC: F01D5/00
Filed: 2017-07-12
Abstract: A system for increasing the efficiency of low pressure axial fans, includes, a low pressure axial fan including multiple first blades, and, a vortex generator operably coupled to the low pressure axial fan via a shaft. In use, the vortex generator includes multiple second blades. In further use, the low pressure axial fan is configured to operate in an operational mode and the vortex generator is configured to operate in a stationary mode.
Patent GB-2582283-A (GB)
Title: Power supply apparatus
Inventor: MATHEW MCCARTHY
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2019-03-08
Abstract: An apparatus for supplying power to an electrical device 102 (for example power tools, impact wrenches, drills, screwdrivers, saws, measurement equipment) has a power supply module 106 (for example a battery) with a tether 104 (which may be flexible, extendible or helically coiled). The tether 104 has a connection for engaging with and supplying power to the electrical device 102. The power supply module 106 may have a clip for removable attachment to a body mount 108 (for example a belt) or may be positioned in a pocket of the body mount 108. The body mount 108 supports the weight of the power supply module 106. The tether connection may have inner conductive prongs (206, figure 2) for electrical connectivity and an outer sleeve (204, figure 2) for tightly securing to the electrical device 102. The tether 104 may also transmit data from the electrical device 102 to a processor.
Patent GB-2574124-A (GB)
Title: Passive horn integrally formed by using liquid silicone rubber and preparation method thereof
Inventor: SHUHONG CEN
IPC: H04R7/16
Filed: 2019-05-07
Abstract: The passive radiator or ABR is integrally formed by injection moulding with liquid silicone rubber. It comprises a first outer casing (1, fig 1), a second outer casing 2, an inner casing 3 and an iron piece 4. The first outer casing includes a sealing ring 11, a folding ring 12and a vibrating diaphragm 13. The sealing ring, the folding ring and the vibrating membrane are integrally injection moulded into the first outer casing. A groove is disposed in the second outer casing, and the first outer casing is disposed in the groove. The back surface of the vibrating diaphragm 13 has a casing groove, and the casing groove is sequentially embedded with the inner casing and the iron piece. A preparation method of a passive horn integrally formed by using liquid silicone rubber is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2572701-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a multi-layer magneto-dielectric material
Inventor: EUI KYOON KIM
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2018-01-25
Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of forming a magneto-dielectric material comprises roll coating a ferromagnetic material onto a dielectric layer comprising a dielectric material by continuously moving the dielectric layer through a ferromagnetic coating zone to form a coated sheet; forming a plurality of sheets from the coated sheet; forming a layered stack of the plurality of sheets; laminating the layered stack to form the magneto-dielectric material having a plurality of alternating ferromagnetic layers and dielectric layers. In another embodiment, a method of forming a magneto-dielectric material comprises drum roll coating a ferromagnetic material and a dielectric material onto a drum roll to form the magneto-dielectric material having a plurality of alternating ferromagnetic layers and dielectric layers.
Patent GB-2585662-A (GB)
Title: A belt tensioner
Inventor: Allan A Kaminski
IPC: F16H7/12
Filed: 2019-07-10
Abstract: A belt tensioner 2 with an eccentric housing 6 which rotates about a shaft 4 and which defines a fluid chamber 12. The fluid chamber is partitioned into two portions 16, 18 by a dividing wall 14 which extends from the shaft and the fluid contained within the chamber acts to damp the movement of the housing around the shaft. A pulley 8 is provided around the housing. When in use the pulley is biased towards a belt 10 by a resilient element 20 (e.g. a spring) coupled to the housing and dividing wall. There may be a seal 22 between the dividing wall and a wall of the housing 12a. There may also be passageway 25 in the diving wall which allows fluid to move between the two portions of the fluid chamber. The liquid contained in the fluid chamber may be oil and may be fed into the first portion of the chamber from a main oil gallery. The tensioner may also have an elastomeric protrusion 24 between the dividing wall and a wall of the fluid chamber, possibly located inside the spring.
Patent GB-2585930-A (GB)
Title: Playground equipment
Inventor: ROGER WALMSLEY
IPC: A63G1/00
Filed: 2019-07-25
Abstract: A playground roundabout which comprises a lower support structure 12 and a bearing 16 mounted to the lower support structure. An upper support structure 14 is mounted to the bearing such that the upper support structure is rotatable by means of the bearing with respect to the lower support structure. The upper support structure comprises a plurality of inner ring segments 22 which define an inner ring on which a platform may be mounted to define an upper surface of the roundabout.
Patent GB-2574766-A (GB)
Title: Patient face sheet
Inventor: IBRAHIM SAMAAN
IPC: A61H37/00
Filed: 2018-01-31
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a patient face sheet (10) for a therapy treatment table (12) including a headrest (14). The patient face sheet (10) may be used in conjunction with an optional pillow (16) including a face opening (18) which is positioned to align with the corresponding opening (10) in the headrest (14). The patient face sheet (10) comprises a main panel (26) to which a protective skirt (28) is connected. The main panel (26) includes a central and generally circular-shaped opening (30) about which the protective skirt (28) is connected. The protective skirt (28) is draped within both the face hole (18) and the corresponding hole (20) to provide substantially full shielding of the optional pillow (16) and the headrest (14) from the patient's head (24).
Patent GB-2576989-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: KOTA WATANABE
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2018-05-22
Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner is provided which can ensure detection accuracy of obstacles. This electric vacuum cleaner (11) is provided with a main body case, drive wheels, a camera (51), an obstacle detection unit (64), a lamp (53) and a control unit (26). The drive wheels render the main body case capable of travel. The camera (51) is arranged on the main body case and images in the travel direction of the main body case. The obstacle detection unit (64) detects obstacles on the basis of images captured by the camera (51). The lamp (53) aides detection by the obstacle detection unit (64). The control unit (26) enables the main body case to travel autonomously by controlling driving of the drive wheels on the basis of obstacle detection by the obstacle detection unit (64).
Patent GB-2588429-A (GB)
Title: Remote start-up of an unmanned platform
Inventor: MAGNE BJØRKHAUG
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2019-10-23
Abstract: A method and system for determining whether there is a leak of gas from hydrocarbon handling equipment 20-26 on an offshore platform 1, the hydrocarbon handling equipment comprising a plurality of conduits. The method comprises the steps of: a) providing a shut-off valve V1-V9 in each of a plurality of the conduits whereby one or more pair(s) of shut-off valves each define a segment of the hydrocarbon handling equipment that is isolated when the shut-off valves are closed; b) providing a pressure sensor P1-P8 to sense the pressure within each segment; c) obtaining pressure data from the pressure sensor(s) and the location of the corresponding segment(s); d) when the shut-off valves are closed, determining based upon the pressure data, whether there is a leak of gas from the hydrocarbon handling equipment and, if a leak of gas is determined to have occurred, further determining a segment from which gas is leaking and thereby determining the location of the leak. The method may be implemented after a shutdown condition of an unmanned platform to determine if there has been a leak of gas and what further procedures might be required to safely restart operation on the platform.
Patent GB-2577411-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing a two-dimensional material
Inventor: SIMON CHARLES STEWART THOMAS
IPC: C30B29/60
Filed: 2016-06-15
Abstract: A method of producing graphene, comprising; i) providing a substrate having nucleation sites within a close coupled reaction chamber; ii) introducing a precursor into the close coupled reaction chamber, the precursor being in a gas phase and/or suspended in a gas, wherein the reaction chamber provides a separation between the substrate surface upon which the graphene is formed and the point at which the precursor enters the reaction chamber that is sufficiently small, and, iii) heating the substrate to a temperature that is within a decomposition range of the precursor to provide a thermal gradient between the substrate surface and the point at which the precursor enters the chamber that is sufficiently steep, such that the fraction of precursor that reacts in the gas phase within the reaction chamber is low enough to allow graphene formation from carbon released from the decomposed precursor, wherein the distance between the surface of the substrate upon which graphene is produced and the point at which precursor enters the chamber is less than 100 mm and wherein the temperature drop between the substrate and the precursor inlet is equal to or greater than 3000oC per meter. The temperature drop may be greater than 10,000oC per meter.
Patent GB-2590426-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring of rotating shafts
Inventor: PAUL ANTHONY ORTON
IPC: G01L3/12
Filed: 2019-12-17
Abstract: A system for monitoring an operating parameter of a rotating shaft comprises a sensor 30 and two disks 10, 12, mountable for rotation with the shaft at axially spaced locations. The discs have optical markers 22. The sensor comprises a light source 30a which emits a beam along a path that is intersected by the markers of both disks, and a detector 30b for detecting light from the source that has intersected the markers provided on the two disks. Preferably, the system comprises a set of sensors 130 associated with each disk and located at different points about the circumference of the disks 110,112 with a processor (not shown) receiving output signals from both sets of sensors, the processor evaluating the output signals to derive the centre of rotation of the shaft relative to the sensor of each set and thence determine the location and inclination of the axis of rotation of the shaft using the derived values for the axially spaced centres of rotation. The system may comprise at least one Incremental Motion Encoder or IME.
Patent GB-2594088-A (GB)
Title: Containerized power supply with multiple drive units
Inventor: JOHN BRODERICK
IPC: F02B63/04
Filed: 2020-04-17
Abstract: A containerized generator system 5, comprising a container (fig.1, 10), at least one electrical generator 15a, a plurality of drive units 20a, 20b, wherein at least one or each of the drive units is located within the container in a staggered or offset arrangement. The drive unit may be a diesel engine and the container may be an ISO container. The system may comprise and exhaust system 120a that may comprise a conduit, silencer and after treatment system (e.g. a catalyst and DEF system). The exhaust system may vent through the roof and the silencer/ treatment may be staggered longitudinally/ laterally. There may be a ventilation system 35b with fan(s) (fig.1 40a, 40b) and/or crawl space(s). A method of assembling/ repairing or producing a containerized system as previously described and optionally operating one or more drive units. A containerized electrical supply unit comprising a generator, container, plurality of drive units and one or more exhaust systems comprising a conduit angled upwardly, transitions through a bend 135b that is angled away from the roof and a subsequent part angled toward the roof of the container.
Patent GB-2596776-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight carry swing
Inventor: MARCUS TURNER
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 2020-05-04
Abstract: A carry swing 100 for a small mammal such as a baby comprises a first portion 110 having an upper support surface. At least one second portion comprising a strap 125 extends from the sides of the main portion 110, providing additional support and defining a handle. A third portion, attached at its edges to the bottom of the first section 110, covers the top surface to define a pocket 120. When the second portion is grasped and the swing 100 lifted, two edges of the first portion 110 approach, defining a hammock-like shape partially wrapping around the occupant. The strap 125 may be a loop secured at opposing ends to the bottom of the first portion 110 such that the remainder of the belt 125 forms an arch. The second portion may include additional straps 135 connected to the loop 125 at each end and to the underside of the first portion to form an X shape.
Patent GB-2597976-A (GB)
Title: Connector assembly
Inventor: PAUL WORTHINGTON
IPC: H01R24/86
Filed: 2020-08-13
Abstract: A connector assembly 100 for electro-mechanically connecting downhole measurement probes, comprising: a first housing 106 having a bore 154 which receives a contact plug 134, the contact plug having a first end 170 with one or more contact portions, and an opposite second end 176 having an external circumferential boss 178 which locates the contact plug inside the first housing against a first threaded clamping ring 186; a second housing 104 receives a contact socket, the contact socket having a first end defining an opening 142, and an opposite second end with an external circumferential boss 136 which locates the contact socket inside the second housing against a second threaded clamping ring 144; the contact plug and contact socket each include means 140, 182 for locking against rotation; and the first housing is connectable to the second housing by rotation of an external connecting thread disposed on the second housing 130 with an internal connecting thread disposed in the bore of the first housing, when the contact plug is inserted in the contact socket the external and internal circumferential contacts are in electrical contact. Peg wrenches may be used to tighten the connectors. O-rings may be used.
Patent GB-2587109-A (GB)
Title: Demethylation apparatus and cancer therapy apparatus comprising same, and demethylation method and apparatus for cancer therapy using same
Inventor: JOO-HIUK SON
IPC: C07H19/073
Filed: 2018-11-23
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus wherein terahertz waves including a first band corresponding to methylation resonance frequency in the terahertz band are applied to methylated molecules and the methylated molecules are demethylated, and to a method and apparatus for cancer therapy using same.
Patent GB-2589237-A (GB)
Title: Machine learning (ML) modeling by DNA computing
Inventor: GARY FRANCIS DIAMANTI
IPC: G06N5/00
Filed: 2019-05-24
Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The methods include, for instance: identifying a training data set and defining a window for an initial beta value representing bias tolerated in formulating expectation conditional to each feature vector from the training data set. The conditional expectations are parallelly regularized by use of DNA computer. Amongst numerous combinations of candidate models, a best fit ensemble is produced as the machine learning model for predicting targeted outcomes based on inputs other than the training data set.
Patent GB-2602448-A (GB)
Title: Oral treatment device
Inventor: NILOUFAR ZARINABAD NOORALIPOUR
IPC: A61C17/22
Filed: 2020-12-17
Abstract: An oral treatment device for use in treating an oral cavity of a user comprising an inertial measurement unit IMU, a contact member operable to be in contact with teeth of the user during use of the oral treatment device and a controller. The controller is configured to receive from the IMU a signal indicating a vibrational characteristic of the oral treatment device during use of the oral treatment device. The vibrational characteristic is dependent on contact between the contact member and the teeth vibrational characteristic being dependent on contact between the contact member and the teeth. The controller is configured to process the signal to detect an interproximal gap between adjacent teeth in the oral cavity of the user. The controller is configured to, during the use of the oral treatment device, control the oral treatment device to deliver a treatment to the detected interproximal gap. A computer program for controlling the oral treatment device is also provided.
Patent GB-2589795-A (GB)
Title: Lipid nanoparticle compositions for delivery of MRNA and long nucleic acids
Inventor: DANIEL J SIEGWART
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2019-06-19
Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides compositions of lipid nanoparticles useful for the delivery of large RNAs including mRNAs. These compositions may include a cationic ionizable lipid, a phospholipid, a PEGylated lipid, and a steroid including using less of a cationic ionizable lipid than compositions with shorter nucleic acids. These compositions may be used to treat a disease or disorder for which the delivery of an mRNA is therapeutically effective.
Patent GB-2588737-A (GB)
Title: Downhole pressure maintenance system using reference pressure
Inventor: SYED HAMID
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2015-01-13
Abstract: A method 400 of maintaining an isolated portion of an external region of a completion string within a predetermined pressure range, the method comprising: positioning a completion string that has an internal surface that at least partially defines an internal region and an external surface that at least partially defines an external region within a wellbore; pressurizing a pressurized fluid source located within a pressure maintenance device that is located within a wall of the completion string to a reference pressure that is associated with a wellbore hydrostatic pressure within the external region; isolating a portion of the external region from the wellbore hydrostatic pressure to form the isolated portion of the external region; and allowing a first fluid within the internal region to flow through a first flow path within the pressure maintenance device to the isolated portion of the external region when a pressure differential between the external region and the reference pressure is less than a first pressure differential threshold that is associated with the predetermined pressure range.
Patent GB-2591905-A (GB)
Title: A structural truss, assembly and method of manufacture
Inventor: ANDREW ROBERT COWARD
IPC: E04C3/20
Filed: 2020-06-24
Abstract: The method of manufacturing a truss structure comprises providing a planar top chord with a central main axis and a centreline; printing a bay comprising a pair of normal and diagonal webs above and along the centreline on to the top chord, the webs being separated by a panel; wherein the printing of the bay is complete when the normal and diagonal webs intersect one another. The method may comprise printing further bays above and along the centreline. Forming the main part may comprise printing the bays onto the top chord to form a unitary main part or joining the bays together to form a composite main part. A bottom chord may be attached to connection points of the main part, the connection points may be at each end of the main part and tensioning the bottom chord. The printing operations may be continuous without interruption.
Patent GB-2595761-A (GB)
Title: Active electrode material
Inventor: Alexander Groombridge
IPC: H01M10/054
Filed: 2021-04-09
Abstract: An active electrode material comprises a mixture of (a) at least one niobium oxide and (b) at least one mixed niobium oxide. The mixed niobium oxide has the composition M1aM21-aM3bNb12-bO33-c-dQd, wherein: M1 and M2 are different; M1 is selected from Mg, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, B, Al, Ga, Si, Sn, P and mixtures thereof; M2 is Mo or W; M3 is selected from Mg, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, B, Al, Ga, Si, Sn, P, and mixtures thereof; Q is selected from F, Cl, N, S, and mixtures thereof; 0 ≤ a < 0.5; 0 ≤ b ≤ 2; -0.5 ≤ c ≤ 1.65; 0 ≤ d ≤ 10 1.65; one or more of a, b, c and d does not equal zero; and when a, b, and d equal zero, c is greater than zero. The electrochemical properties of a MoNb12O33 or WNb12O33-based material are improved by cationic substitution for Mo, W and/or Nb, anionic substitution for O, and/or by providing an oxygen deficiency or excess, along with mixing with a ‘standard’ niobium oxide. Such materials are of interest as active electrode materials, especially anode materials, in lithium-ion or sodium-ion batteries.
Patent GB-2607916-A (GB)
Title: Sleeve member for a barrier
Inventor: Peter James Crawley
IPC: G09F7/02
Filed: 2021-06-16
Abstract: The sleeve 1 for a barrier member, the sleeve being planar and rectangular and having a first end 2, a second end 3 opposing the first end, a first edge 4 extending from the first end to the second end, a second edge 5 extending from the first end to the second end, an inner side, and an outer side. A fold line 6 is formed along the sleeve extending parallel to the first edge and the second edge and from the first end to the second end. A fixing 8 is provided adjacent the first edge for fixing the first edge to the second edge or to the inner side of the sleeve. Graphics 7 are provided on the outer side of the sleeve to provide information or advertising. Also disclosed is a sign kit comprising a first barrier post, a second barrier post, a barrier member extending between the first post and the second post, and a sleeve as previously mentioned.