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Patent GB-2576711-A (GB)
Title: A Vaporiser
Inventor: Daniel Patrick Marchant
IPC: A61M15/06
Filed: 2018-08-23
Abstract: A vaporizer 1 comprising a flow sensor 44 for detecting a flow of air through the vaporiser in order to control operation of a heating element (37 fig.9) of a wick (36) of the vaporiser 1, wherein the flow sensor is connected to a first passage 40 upstream of the wick. The wick and heating element are disposed in a chimney (39), with liquid (42) being drawn into the wick from a reservoir (41). A portion of the passage from an upstream opening 47 to a downstream opening 4 may direct air flow in a downward direction (arrows 43). The flow sensor may be a pressure sensor and may be connected to the first passage by a second passage 45, which may be a closed passage with sensor detecting drop in pressure during draw by user. Device may comprise a body 2 and removable pod or cartridge 3, with the reservoir, wick and heating element disposed in the pod. Also claimed is a pod suitable for vaporiser. Electronic cigarette device for smoking using fluid comprising nicotine.
Patent GB-2581316-A (GB)
Title: Device for removing liquid from an eye of a subject
Inventor: ZVI NACHUM
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2018-11-08
Abstract: A device for removing a liquid from an eye of a subject using sub-atmospheric pressure comprising a removable head 12, a body part 18 and a filter 14. The removable head has a hollow passage disposed along its length, an eye-contacting tip 24 and a base portion 26. The body part has a rim 58 for engaging the base part of the removable head and a lower part. The body part has a hollow passage. The filter is disposed between the tip of the removable head and the body part. A fluid flow path is formed between the two hollow passages via the filter. Sub-atmospheric pressure is formed in the body portion causing liquid to be drawn from the eye through the hollow passages when the removable tip is brought into contact with the eye. Preferably the device has means to identify or prevent reattachment of a used removable head to the body part and means to alert the user. The sub-atmospheric pressure generating source may be disposed externally 68 or internally 64 to the body part. The eye contacting tip of the removable head preferably comprises a plurality of flexible, resilient appendages 30 that may be shaped to contact the eye of the subject.
Patent GB-2580093-A (GB)
Title: An RFID system with improved signal transmission characteristics
Inventor: JOAO DE OLIVEIRA
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: A RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system is provided, comprising at least one tag assembly 102 having at least one tag inductance element 110 that is operatively coupled to an integrated circuit (IC) 114. The RFID system further comprises: at least one reader assembly (104a-c) having at least one reader inductance element (112) that is configured to operatively and communicatively couple with the tag assembly; and a resonance assembly having at least one first resonance element 106 that is inductively couple-able to the tag inductance element, and/or at least one second resonance element (112) that is inductively couple-able to the reader inductance element, and which is adapted to provide coupled magnetic resonance signal transmission between the reader assembly and the tag assembly. The arrangement could provide a strongly-coupled magnetic resonance (SCMR) signal transmission between reader and tag. The system could selectively use any combination of the inductance and resonance elements, possibly on the basis of a signal characteristic. The invention aims to boost signal strength between tag and reader.
Patent GB-2580120-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for controlling device activation
Inventor: PASCAL LAGRANGE
IPC: H04L12/40
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: A method and device for controlling activation of devices (e.g. powered device, PD, IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones) interconnected by a power-over-data linear bus (e.g. PoC, power over Coax, PoE, Power over Ethernet) to which a power source equipment PSE is also connected. Determining whether at least one of the topology or voltage conditions on the linear bus changes relative to a reference condition; selecting at least one activation mode depending on the result of the determining step; and activating each device in the linear bus according to one of the activation modes. Determination may be made upon powering bus power up by the PSE. Activation modes may be selected from among sequential mode 510 and a fast start mode 504 (fig 6) (concurrent activation of devices). Sets of devices may be selected to be activated with a first or second activation mode. Reference conditions may comprise topology of or number of devices connected 503 on the bus at last startup.The controller may perform voltage drop prediction (fig 7) and may perform a sensing process 505 by requesting devices measure voltage at their terminals.
Patent GB-2570809-A (GB)
Title: A medical tube position confirmation device
Inventor: David Raymond Small
IPC: G01N21/80
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: A device 102 operable to confirm the position of a predetermined portion of a medical feeding tube in a predetermined portion of a human or animal body. The position confirmation device is made by providing an optical waveguide 106 such as an optical fibre having a sensing distal end 108 comprising a distal end material, and coating a sensing material and reflective material in a single polymer matrix onto the distal end material. The sensing material provides a change in optical properties at the distal end 110 of the optical waveguide dependent on the environment to which the sensing distal end 108 of the waveguide is exposed. A brightening agent may also be provided. The sensing material may detect pH or biological indicators. The distal end may be coated with a polymer matrix of polyurethane, barium sulphate, Bromocresol green and titanium dioxide.
Patent GB-2582285-A (GB)
Title: Fire-retardant composite materials
Inventor: DAMIAN JAMES BANNISTER
IPC: C09K21/14
Filed: 2019-03-08
Abstract: A prepreg for the manufacture of a fibre-reinforced composite material having fire retardant properties, the prepreg comprising an epoxide resin matrix system and fibrous reinforcement wherein the epoxide resin matrix system comprises the components: (a) a mixture of at least one epoxide containing resin and at least one catalyst for curing the epoxide-containing resin and (b) a plurality of solid fillers for providing fire resistant properties to the fibre-reinforced composite material formed after catalytic curing of the at least one epoxide-containing resin. The fibre reinforcement comprises a fabric ply, preferably satin-woven ply, comprising interwoven glass fibres and carbon fibres. Preferably the prepreg comprises 35-50 wt% epoxide matrix and 50-5 wt% of fibre reinforcement. The preferred fire-retardant fillers are ammonium monophosphate or polyphosphate, metal borates or silicates, glass beads, intercalated graphite or melamine. Fire-resistant panels and methods for making said panels are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2585195-A (GB)
Title: Tufted marking peg and method
Inventor: IAIN PETER MCGUFFIE
IPC: A63C19/06
Filed: 2019-07-01
Abstract: A tufted ground-marking peg for insertion into a grass playing surface is described which has rigid elongated peg body 2 and one or more tufts of filament 1 comprising bristles, strands or fibres attached to an upper end of the peg body 2. The body 2 and tufts 1 comprise one or more first and second materials respectively. These materials are biodegradable for example, the body may be entirely formed from one or more of cellulose, keratin, starch, wood, paper, cork, bamboo, horn or an oxo-biodegradable plastic and the tufts may be entirely formed from one or more of animal hair, plant fibres or biodegradable plastic. The body 2 may be solid or have a hollow shell. The shell may have holes (8, figure 5) for allowing passage into an interior cavity (9, figure 5) of the body 2. The peg body 2 may have a cylindrical shape with a circular cross-section along its length and can be provided with an exterior screw thread. Further disclosed is a method of making a visible location reference mark using the described peg. The method teaches that the tufts can be mown with the grass and composted due to their biodegradable makeup.
Patent GB-2586206-A (GB)
Title: Massage apparatus
Inventor: ALEXANDER ADAM SUTHERLAND
IPC: A61H23/00
Filed: 2019-07-12
Abstract: A massage apparatus comprises an extended structural support element 3 with at least one massage member 7 at one end 5 and two gripping members 11 at either side of the opposite end 9. A user in a standing position with their arms at rest by their sides may grip the two gripping members, when the support structure is disposed behind them, and manipulate the apparatus to massage a position on their back. Preferably the support element is planar, such that it can be braced against a wall. It may include rollers or be covered in a low-friction material. Interchangeable massage heads may be used and may deliver vibration or heat. The gripping members may have cushioned gripping surfaces and the distance between them may be adjustable. A single, medially positioned massage member may be used. Also claimed is a method of massaging using the apparatus.
Patent GB-2586464-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline isolation tool, assembly & method
Inventor: ANGUS GEORGE BOWIE
IPC: F16L55/132
Filed: 2019-08-18
Abstract: An isolation tool assembly 10 for isolating a section of a pipe 12 includes a launcher 20, an adapter arrangement 22 and an isolation tool 24. The launcher 20 is configured to deploy and/or retrieve the isolation tool 24 through a single opening 14 in the wall of the pipe 12. The adapter arrangement 22 is configured to couple a housing 26 of the launcher 20 to the pipe 12 and a piston 30 and yoke 34 of the launcher 20 to the isolation tool 24 via a linkage arrangement 42. The isolation tool includes a seal unit in the form of a seal module 52 including annular primary and secondary seal elements 54, 56, the seal module 52 is reconfigurable from a first configuration to a second, axially retracted, configuration, movement of the seat module 52 to the second, axially retracted, configuration urging the seal elements 54,56 towards the wall of the pipe 12 so as to isolate the section of the pipe 12. The isolation tool 24 includes a secondary activation arrangement configured to apply a force on an activating member (66) of the primary activation arrangement to maintain the seal unit 52 in the second configuration.
Patent GB-2591093-A (GB)
Title: In vitro multi-modal tissue imaging method and system
Inventor: THOMAS TUDOR
IPC: G16H30/20
Filed: 2020-01-14
Abstract: In vitro imaging of tissue comprises: an endoscope; and ultrasound probe; and an imaging processing unit. The endoscope and ultrasound probe are arranged to be movable to a region of interest of a patient s.1.6, s.1.8. The endoscope is arranged to be registerable to at least one fiducial marker and used to obtain at least one set of endoscopic imaging data. The ultrasound probe is arranged to be registerable to a reference frame of the endoscope and used to obtain at least one set of ultrasound imaging data s.1.10. The image processing unit combines the ultrasound imaging data with at least one of: the endoscopic imaging data s.1.11; or a set of pre-operative imaging data s.1.2 registerable to the at least one fiducial marker; whereby a multi-modal imaging data set is generated. A catheter may be associated with the endoscope and ultrasound probe. The pre-operative imaging data may be obtained from a CT, MRI, or PET scanner. The imaging data of the endoscope may be simulated. A biopsy tool may be arranged to perform a biopsy s.1.12 of a lesion in the region of interest.
Patent GB-2587686-A (GB)
Title: Systems, arrangements, structures and methods for aircraft
Inventor: KAMRAN IQBAL
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2020-03-11
Abstract: A power system structure for an aircraft comprises a nacelle 508, the power system structure comprising an electric generator, for example a turbogenerator 506, for generating electricity to power a propulsion system 528 of the aircraft, the electric generator being housed in the nacelle. The propulsion system may comprise an electric motor 12 which is housed in the nacelle and the electric generator is arranged to provide power to the electric motor. The nacelle may be an inboard nacelle of an aircraft having inboard and outboard nacelles. There may be more than one power system.
Patent GB-2593515-A (GB)
Title: Tooling Vacuum unit
Inventor: GEORGE HAROLD BERTRAM FOOT
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 2020-03-26
Abstract: A tooling vacuum unit 14 for a circuit board assembly machine 1 (e.g. screen printing machine), where the circuit board assembly machine having an assembly volume in which a workpiece is located during an assembly operation, and a first vacuum source 3 for applying at least a partial vacuum to the assembly volume in use. The tooling vacuum unit comprises a first vacuum reception port 20 adapted for fluid communication with the first vacuum source; a first vacuum output port 18 in fluid communication with the first vacuum reception port; a chamber 15 having a hollow interior; a second vacuum reception port 19 adapted for providing fluid communication between a second vacuum source 16 in use and the hollow interior of the chamber; and a second vacuum output port 21 in fluid communication with the hollow interior of the chamber. In use at least a partial vacuum may be applied to the assembly volume via the second vacuum source. The tooling vacuum unit may be retrofittable to a standard tooling table, or an integrated part of the machine. Also described are suction nozzles (32, Fig.10) for securing a printing screen 6 relative to the workpiece.
Patent GB-2582472-A (GB)
Title: Construction method for spar platform cylindrical deck and upper facilities and spar platform
Inventor: ZHIRONG WU
IPC: B63B73/10
Filed: 2019-01-18
Abstract: A construction method for a spar platform cylindrical deck and upper facilities, and a spar platform. The construction method is as follows: prefabricating upper facilities (2) in modules one by one, after prefabrication of the modules is completed, lifting the modules to a predetermined position of the uppermost deck the a cylindrical body (1), and then connecting the modules to each other and forming a module combination bottom deck at the bottom. Modules in the module combination are modules which have complete structures and can independently be lifted, or are multiple segmented modules formed by segmenting the module combination; during construction of the cylindrical body (1), a skylight opening is reserved on the uppermost deck of the cylindrical body (1) where the upper facilities (2) are mounted, and the module combination bottom deck is able to be placed in the skylight opening; a field closure gap is formed between the skylight opening and the module combination bottom deck; and the field closure gap is filled by means of a field closure connecting structure, so that the module combination bottom deck and the uppermost deck of the cylindrical body (1) together form an integral platform combination deck. The structural design and the construction method of the entire platform are optimized, steel materials are saved, platform construction costs are reduced, construction is facilitated, and the production operations are safe.
Patent GB-2596837-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling cam phaser to compensate for temperature changes
Inventor: Julien Monnard
IPC: F02D13/02
Filed: 2020-07-08
Abstract: A method of controlling a cam phaser in a vehicle engine, selectively advance or retard a camshaft relative to a crankshaft, comprises determining an initial demand value (δ0) for said advance or retard, and setting said 10 cam phaser to apply said actual advance or retard (δ1) based on said initial demand value and an open loop compensation (correction offset) value (γ) determined dependent on the temperature of the engine. A relationship between engine temperature and compensation value (γ) may be stored in a MAP or table.
Patent GB-2588530-A (GB)
Title: Automated smart watch assistance in the event of cardiac arrest
Inventor: MARTIN KEEN
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 2019-05-13
Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for automated smart watch assistance is provided. The present invention may include detecting a distress signal from a sensor of a distressed user device. The present invention may then include broadcasting a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) request based on detecting the distress signal from the sensor of the distressed user device. The present invention may then include receiving a response to the broadcasted CPR request based on an altered direction of travel of a responding user device. The present invention may finally include establishing a connection between the distressed user device and the responding user device.
Patent GB-2588532-A (GB)
Title: System for implementing redundancy in hydraulic circuits and actuating multi-cycle hydraulic tools
Inventor: CHAO WANG
IPC: F15B13/042
Filed: 2019-05-23
Abstract: A system and method for providing redundancy in hydraulic circuits in multi-cycle hydraulic tools is described. The problems of dysfunctional hydraulic tool due to the failure of electromechanical actuators are addressed by providing redundant actuators and associated circuitry design.
Patent GB-2601750-A (GB)
Title: Buck-boost converter
Inventor: STEPHEN GREETHAM
IPC: H02M7/219
Filed: 2020-12-08
Abstract: Bridgeless buck-boost converter comprising: first and second groups of devices 14, 15 comprising: first switch SW1, SW4, second switch SW2, SW5 and third switch or diode SW3, SW6 connected in series; input terminals 11 connected to an AC power supply 30 and a node 18, 20 between the first and second switches; an inductor connected to a node 19, 21 between second and third switches; and a capacitor C1 connected in parallel across the groups of devices and the output 12. First switches are non-conductive in both directions when off and the second switches conductive in both directions (bidirectional) when on. The switch controller 17 may work to energise the inductor (Fig. 2A; Fig. 3A) and discharge said energy into the capacitor (Fig. 2B; Fig. 3B) during the positive and negative half cycles of the AC supply. The switch controller may switch the first switches at the input voltage frequency (less than 500 Hz) and the second switches at a higher frequency (greater than 10 kHz). The first switches may have a bidirectional on state where the switch is conductive in both directions. The second switches and third switches may be the same type of switch.
Patent GB-2597820-A (GB)
Title: Pipe arrangement
Inventor: HEEGUN JO
IPC: F17D1/08
Filed: 2021-03-12
Abstract: A pipe arrangement for conveying cooling fluid for cooling a vacuum pumping system 100, comprising a first pipe section containing and arranged to convey a first cooling fluid having a first temperature, a second pipe section containing and arranged to convey a second cooling fluid having a second temperature lower than the first temperature, and a third pipe section fluidly connected to the first and second pipe sections. The third pipe section is arranged to receive the first cooling fluid from the first pipe section and to receive the second cooling fluid from the second pipe section. The third pipe section contains and is arranged to convey a mixture of the first and second cooling fluids, wherein the mixture has a third temperature lower than the first temperature and greater than the second temperature. The third pipe section is formed from a different type of material to the first pipe section.
Patent GB-2606230-A (GB)
Title: Haircare appliance
Inventor: YUEN KEE LEOW
IPC: H02P29/02
Filed: 2021-04-30
Abstract: A DC power supply circuit comprises a rectifying circuit 116 for receiving an AC power supply V1 and generating a rectified voltage DC, a capacitor C1, and a switch M1 connected in series with the capacitor. A controller 48 has a voltage input 70 for sensing the AC power supply, the controller being connected to control whether the switch is open or closed. The controller is configured to determine 72 a voltage of the AC power supply based on the voltage input and determine 73 whether the voltage is within an acceptable range. When the voltage is within the acceptable range, the controller closes the switch, such that the rectifying circuit generates the rectified voltage. The switch may be closed at a determined expected zero-crossing point of the input voltage to reduce an inrush current to the capacitor. The voltage determining circuit may comprise an analogue to digital converter (ADC). A haircare appliance (hairdryer) comprises an airflow housing, an airflow generator and control circuitry for generating a drive current including an electromagnetic capability (EMC) filter (42, fig. 4). The EMC filter may comprise a common-mode filter. The airflow generator control circuit may comprise an H-bridge motor driver.
Patent GB-2608398-A (GB)
Title: Intumescent locking system
Inventor: HANS NICHOLAS PURDOM
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 2021-06-29
Abstract: An intumescent locking system comprising an intumescent lock (40) for a closure member such as a door or window in a frame, the intumescent lock (40) comprising a metal sheet 44 backed with one or more intumescent pad 42, and one or more fixing 52 for affixing the intumescent lock along an edge of the closure member or the frame 12, or an opening therefor. The intumescent pad 42 is for biasing or bending the metal sheet 44 towards an extended position when activated in a fire, and usually into a recess or keep 48 in an opposing surface of the closure member or frame such that the closure member is automatically retained closed during a fire. The metal sheet may be secured by two fixings spaced apart by at least 30mm, preferably no more than 200mm between the fixings.
Patent GB-2604688-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAM GARROD
IPC: F16L27/12
Filed: 2021-10-28
Abstract: A pipeline coupling apparatus to couple first and second ends 3, 5, of adjacent pipeline sections. The apparatus includes a first part 7 and at least a second part 9, and engagement means (e.g. bolts 13) provided to join said first and second parts together to form the coupling, such that the interface 11 between the first and second pipeline sections, in use, is retained by the formed coupling. Each of the first and second parts includes a first end portion for engagement with the first pipeline section, adjacent the end of the same, in use; and a second end portion for location with the second pipeline adjacent the end of the same, in use. Further, at least one of the first or second end portions includes retention means (e.g. annular teeth formations 21 Fig 1d) formed so as to protrude into and/or exert a pressure force on the external surface of the respective first and/or second pipeline sections, in use.