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Patent GB-2561154-A (GB)
Title: Solar Energy Device
Inventor: HUGH KANE
IPC: F24S23/30
Filed: 2017-03-24
Abstract: A tube assembly for a high temperature solar collector comprises a sealed tube 10, which may be of non-circular cross section, surrounding a heat exchanger pipe 1, the tube having a generally transparent upper surface 25, which may include lens 28 for focusing sunlight on the heat exchanger pipe, and a focusing reflector or mirror 20. The assembly may include a gas inlet for introducing pressurized gas into the tube to create a positive internal pressure to prevent ingress of dust particles. The tube may be rotatable about its longitudinal axis and supported from beneath by roller bearings 12. Heat loss may be reduced by applying thermal insulation to lower parts of the tube. The assembly may further feature a wash trough 16 which collects cleaning liquid applied to the tube.
Patent GB-2549005-A (GB)
Title: Inulin nanofibers
Inventor: Walaa Mohamed Ali Wahbi
IPC: D01F8/10
Filed: 2015-11-27
Abstract: Electrospun Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) / Inulin composite nanofibers (CNFs) are provided using electrospinning technique and tested for their prebiotic and antibacterial activities. The PVA/Inulin electrospun CNFs were tested for prebiotic activity with Lactobacillus sp. and for antibacterial activity against both Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). A number of electrospinning parameters such as solution concentration, PVA: Inulin mixing ratio, solution flow rate and applied voltage were carefully varied and the best PVA/ Inulin electrospun CNFs (bead free) were selected for prebiotic and antibacterial tests. The concentration of the composite solution varied between 14-20%, the flow rate ranged between 0.005-0.5 mL/min and the applied voltage used ranged between 15-20Kv. The structural properties and morphology of the PVA/Inulin electrospun CNFs were fully characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Patent GB-2563571-A (GB)
Title: Time of flight mass analyser with spatial focussing
Inventor: JOHN BRIAN HOYES
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2017-05-26
Abstract: A time of flight mass analyser is disclosed comprising: a first pulsed ion accelerator 30 for accelerating an ion packet 42a in a first (Y-) dimension towards an ion detector 36 so that the ion packet spatially converges in the first dimension as it travels towards the detector; and a pulsed orthogonal accelerator 32 for accelerating the ion packet 42b in a second, orthogonal (X-) dimension into one of one or more ion mirrors 34. The ion detector is arranged to receive ions at a position where the ion packet 42c is smaller in the Y-dimension than when it was pulsed out of the first accelerator, and is preferably arranged at the focal point in the Y-direction of the accelerated ions. The TOF mass analyser may be a planar multi-reflecting TOF mass analyser (Fig. 4).
Patent GB-2547873-A (GB)
Title: Close coupled single module aftertreatment system
Inventor: YI LIU
IPC: F01N13/00
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: An aftertreatment system includes a filtration and reduction unit. The filtration and reduction unit comprises a housing defining an internal volume. A filter is disposed in the internal volume and is configured to substantially remove particulates from the exhaust gas. A selective catalytic reduction system is disposed in the internal volume downstream of the filter and is configured to selectively reduce a portion of the exhaust gas. A first catalyst is formulated to oxidize at least a portion of the exhaust gas. An intake pipe is disposed upstream of the filtration and reduction unit and configured to communicate the exhaust gas o the filtration and reduction unit. The first catalyst is disposed in the intake pipe. An exhaust pipe is disposed downstream of the filtration and reduction unit.
Patent GB-2566058-A (GB)
Title: Container for attachment to luggage
Inventor: ROGER LACAYO
IPC: B65D5/46
Filed: 2017-09-01
Abstract: A container 10 comprising a body 12 defining a containment area and an attachment arrangement 14 for attaching the container to a luggage item 18, wherein the container body comprises fold segments and creases to allow the container to fold together. The container body may be one piece of material and the body and the attachment arrangement may be one piece of material. The container may be stored flat, unassembled or may be folded over itself whilst stored flat. The body and/or attachment arrangement may comprise cardboard. The attachment arrangement may be a cut-out portion of the container which may extend rotatably from the container side wall 22 and may leave an aperture 20 into the container, and may create an aperture 24 to receive a luggage handle. The container may comprise a handle which may be at the top of the container. The container may be attached to the handle 17 of a luggage item 18.
Patent GB-2552746-A (GB)
Title: Field-ioniazation neutron generator
Inventor: Juan NAVARRO-SORROCHE
IPC: H05H6/00
Filed: 2015-04-16
Abstract: Described herein are neutron generators that employ direct field ionization of ionizable fusion gases, as well as well-logging tools and methods that utilize such neutron generators. In various embodiments, the neutron generator includes a cylindrical field-ionization structure distributed around the inner surface of a tubular housing, and a cylindrical ion-accelerating grid disposed about the longitudinal axis concentrically to the field-ionization structure. Ions generated by the field-ionization structure may accumulate inside the ion-accelerating grid, from which they can be axially extracted and accelerated towards a fusion target. Additional tools, systems, and methods are disclosed.
Patent GB-2558725-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber
Inventor: NORIAKI IWAGUCHI
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2017-11-01
Abstract: An optical fiber comprises a glass fiber 10 and a coating resin layer covering the glass fiber, the coating resin layer having a primary resin layer 22 and a secondary resin layer 24, the primary resin layer comprising a cured resin composition obtained by curing a resin composition comprising an oligomer, a monomer, and a photopolymerization initiator, wherein the oligomer is a reaction product of a polyol compound, an isocyanate compound, and a hydroxyl group containing (meth)acrylate compound; a proportion of a primary hydroxyl group of hydroxyl groups included in the polyol compound is 3.5% or less; and a Young's modulus of the secondary resin layer at -40°C is 1780 MPa or more. The design of a lower proportion of primary hydroxyl group allows an increase in the steric hindrance and bulkier structure maintaining a low Youngs modulus at lower temperatures so the inner layer can cushion the optics, avoiding transmission loss due to stress and strain due to microbending. The polyol compound may be an aliphatic polyether polyol and the secondary resin may comprise a pigment or dye.
Patent GB-2569617-A (GB)
Title: Reusable cartridge and kit
Inventor: GEOFFREY YORK
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2017-12-21
Abstract: A reusable kit for self-assembly of a cartridge 1 for use in a beverage machine, particularly a TassimoRTM machine. The kit comprises a reusable cartridge 1 and a filling funnel 2. The cartridge 1 comprises a base 5 and a separable lid (6, figure 5). The funnel 2 can be used to transfer a beverage ingredient into an ingredient chamber 14. The chamber 14 and funnel 2 may be annular; the funnel 2 having a cone- or dome-shaped shield element 61 supported by web elements 63. The cartridge 1 comprises a filter element 8 mounted on a base plate 10 and an interlock seal (7, figure 5) for forming a fluid-tight seal between the base 5 and the lid in the brewing configuration. The base plate 10 comprises an inlet and an outlet (12 and 13, figure 2). The filter element 8 may comprise filter material (51, figure 5) mounted to a support frame (50, figure 5) and the base plate 10 may have channels for directing the beverage. The seal (72, figure 5) may be on a sidewall of the lid and comprise a flexible lip seal element (31, figure 10).
Patent GB-2561285-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing a multi-component part of a vehicle and an air-guide device
Inventor: Steffen Holzel
IPC: B62D35/02
Filed: 2018-02-08
Abstract: A method is provided for producing a multi-component part 200 of a vehicle, typically for a vehicle underbody. At least one air-guiding device 10, which has at least one air-guiding portion 30 and at least one contact portion 40, is inserted into a holding portion 312 of a cavity 310 of a tool 300. A composite part (100, Figure 1) has a mating portion (140, Figure 1) and is heated to a melting point of a component of part 100, and contact portion 40 is heated to a melting point of a component of portion 40. The heated composite part is inserted into cavity 310 and pressed into a geometry of the part while simultaneously forming an integral bond between the mating portion and contact portion 40. The method is particularly suitable for forming a part comprising lightweight reinforced thermoplastic (LWRT) material.
Patent GB-2561680-A (GB)
Title: Tire diagnosis system
Inventor: AED M DUDAR
IPC: G08G1/00
Filed: 2018-02-20
Abstract: Method and computer (36, Fig.3) programmed to: determine that a first vehicle and a second vehicle are platooning 34 without an intervening vehicle; receive a thermal image (525, fig.5) of a tire 40 of the first vehicle from the second vehicle; and navigate a route (540,555,560) for the first vehicle upon determining the thermal image exceeds a threshold. The threshold may be a maximum average temperature across a tyre width, or a maximum temperature difference between a shoulder 48 and a midpoint 52 along the tyre width. The surroundings may need to be dark and/or dry, with first and second vehicles travelling on a straight road, with the tyre at a plateau pressure. The computer may determine that the tyre needs replacing before completing an originally planned route (555, Fig.5). Also claimed is a computer programmed to identify an apparatus (60,62, Fig.4) having a thermographic camera (58) facing a tire of a vehicle; requesting a thermal image of the tyre from the apparatus; and navigating a route (540,555,560) for the vehicle upon determining the thermal image exceeds a threshold. The apparatus may be a drone 60.
Patent GB-2567307-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for minimizing elongation in drilled holes
Inventor: AMITABH VYAS
IPC: F02C7/045
Filed: 2018-08-16
Abstract: The drilling apparatus 10 includes an end effector 16, a drill bit 18, and a control system 20. The end effector has a housing, and one or more actuators such as a rotation actuator and a linear motion actuator. The linear motion actuator may convert rotary motion of a rotary motor into linear motion of a drill bit attachment. The drill bit is attached to the end effector and includes an aftward end, opposite a forward end having a tip (42, Figure 7). A widest portion 44 is aftward of the tip. A narrow flute portion 46 is aftward of the widest portion. The flute extends between the widest portion and the end effector. The flute has a smaller diameter than the widest portion. A control system sends control signal to the actuators commanding rotation of the drill bit and movement laterally outward and inward. An alternative drilling apparatus and method is for drilling holes into a composite workpiece, such as an aircraft engine nacelle. It includes a control system which further commands an end effector to move laterally outward toward the workpiece at a first speed and to move laterally inward at a second, faster speed.
Patent GB-2579078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in dampers
Inventor: DAVID PECAR
IPC: F16F9/56
Filed: 2018-11-19
Abstract: A piston-and-cylinder damper having a piston 10 mounted in a cylinder 12 for reciprocal linear movement along the longitudinal axis x of the cylinder 12. There is a restricted damping fluid flow path between the chambers A, B of the cylinder 12 separated by the piston 10. A piston rod 11 is arranged coaxially with the cylinder 12 and has an end 11b connected to the piston 10 and another end 11a that protrudes out of the cylinder 12. The damper also has a retaining mechanism for releasably holding the piston rod 11 in a position where it is housed within the cylinder 12. The retaining mechanism can be a rib 15, located on the inside of the bore 16 of the cylinder 12, that engages an O-ring 17 on the piston 10 via an expansion or interference fit. However, the retaining mechanism can also utilise magnetism or a frangible connector.
Patent GB-2579867-A (GB)
Title: Insulation material
Inventor: CHUN JUN RONG
IPC: D06M11/79
Filed: 2018-12-19
Abstract: The protection material comprises an aerogel paste (10, figure 2C) arranged over a cloth layer 203. Preferably the aerogel insulation (204, figure 2B) is between fibrous layers (201, 202, 203, figure 2B). The fibres 203 are preferably temperature resistant silicon dioxide. Aerogel (103, figure 2C) or fiber layer is preferably covered with water and fire resistant plastic or rubber, especially silicone rubber (12, figure 2C) to form a water-proof surface layer (104, figure 2C). The preferred paste (10, figure 2C) comprises aluminium oxide or silica, temperature resistant glue, coupling agent, aqueous dispersant and water. Preferably, many items of the protection material are adhered to a wall, panel, cylinder, cable, pipe, vehicle, building, cabin or compartment 300 using an airgel paste or glue 9 before filling the gaps with aerogel 10, to provide insulation, fireproofing and waterproofing.
Patent GB-2572700-A (GB)
Title: X-Ray source for 2D scanning beam imaging
Inventor: MARTIN ROMMEL
IPC: H01J35/14
Filed: 2017-09-29
Abstract: A two-dimensional X-ray scanner that includes a beam steerer for steering an electron beam to impinge upon a target; and a collimator further including an aperture adapted for travel in an aperture travel path for rotating the X-ray beam plane spanned by the electron beam impinging upon the target along a focal track for emitting a scanning X-ray beam.
Patent GB-2583726-A (GB)
Title: Network and control thereof
Inventor: Tomasz Henryk Mach
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2019-05-03
Abstract: A method of controlling a network, such as a peer-to-peer network, comprising a first user equipment, UE, of a set of UE. The method comprises determining a channel load metric, such as a channel busy ratio, CBR; generating, by the first UE, a first message, such as a V2X message, according to the determined load metric: and transmitting. by the first UE, the generated message. The message may be selectively generated if the channel load metric is within a predetermined range, or at most a threshold. The message may comprise reporting a number N strongest cells. The number N may be adjusted based on the load metric is the metric is within a range or at most a threshold, or may be a predetermined number if the metric is outside the range or above the threshold. Fewer cells may be reported for a higher channel load. The size of the message may be controlled according to the load, possibly by including or excluding message content. Content may be classified by relevance, and may be sensor information or perceived object containers.
Patent GB-2576816-A (GB)
Title: Continuous reaction apparatus, method and product
Inventor: ALEXANDER HAYK CELIK
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2019-06-21
Abstract: A method and associated apparatus for continuously reacting a plurality of reactants, the method comprising the step of controlling the viscosities of a plurality of reactants individually, prior to combining the reactants in a reaction vessel is defined. A chemical reaction vessel and a plurality of containers, each for storing a reactant, wherein one or more of the reactant storage containers are arranged, in use, to control the viscosity of a reactant thus stored are detailed. The system comprises a plurality of reactant storage containers 110, 120, 130, each connected to a reaction vessel 150 via respective conduits 115,125,135. Each conduit 115, 125, 135 is arranged to pass through a heat exchanger HE1, HE2, HE3. The reaction vessel 150 comprise an outlet 155 to one or more product storage containers (not shown). The reactant storage containers 110, 120, 130 may each comprise heating and/or cooling elements (not shown) capable of adjusting the temperature of the reactants based upon the properties of each reactant.
Patent GB-2573907-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for resolving issues in a distributed autonomous robot system
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2018-01-26
Abstract: Described in detail herein is an automated fulfillment system with automatic exception handling. A computing system can transmit instructions to an autonomous robot device to retrieve physical objects disposed in facility. An autonomous robot device can navigate to the location of the physical objects and pick up a first quantity of physical objects. The autonomous robot device can pick up the physical objects and can determine a set of attributes associated with the picked up physical objects. The autonomous robot device detect an error with the physical objects picked up by the autonomous robot device based on the set of attributes. The autonomous robot device can resolve the error with the physical objects that were picked up by the autonomous robot device. For example, autonomous robot device can discard the physical objects. The autonomous robot device can pick up replacement physical objects.
Patent GB-2577773-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose drum
Inventor: BO-TING CHEN
IPC: G10D13/01
Filed: 2019-07-30
Abstract: A multi-purpose drum 1 that can be assembled into a floor-tom, a bass drum, or a gong bass drum through different mating parts comprises a cylindrical shell 10 having two openings. The drum further comprises a drumhead 11 and hoop 12 to cover one opening and a detachable drum skin (figure 2; 13) and hoop 14 to cover the opposite opening in the shell. The instrument further comprises a set of three brackets 16 fixed to the external surface of the shell and both a set of detachable floor tom legs 17, a set of detachable bass drum legs (figure 4; 18), a detachable supporting pedestal (figure 4; 19), and a detachable supporting frame.
Patent GB-2578823-A (GB)
Title: Combustion chamber of a gas turbine, gas turbine and method for operating the same
Inventor: BERNHARD COSIC
IPC: F23R3/36
Filed: 2019-09-26
Abstract: A gas turbine dual fuel combustion chamber 1, has a main air swirl body 2 that can be supplied with at least one of gaseous fuel, or atomized liquid fuel supplied by an atomization lance 6. The atomization lance includes an associated swirl chamber 9 which has associated radial and axial swirl generators, 10, 11, respectively. The lance is arranged on the longitudinal central axis 4 of a pre-chamber 5 or of the combustion chamber and includes an atomization nozzle 7 with a nozzle orifice 28. The radial swirl generator may be supplied with liquid fuel via fuel line 12 and fuel valve 15, and the axial swirl generator may be supplied with liquid fuel via fuel line 13 and fuel valve 14. A secondary radial swirl generator 20 may permit combustion air to bypass the main air swirl body, via a bypass line 19, and into a secondary swirl chamber 27. The bypass line induces a swirling jet which aids atomization and cools the atomization nozzle.
Patent GB-2588444-A (GB)
Title: Decking board
Inventor: TONY WILLIAMS
IPC: E04F15/06
Filed: 2019-10-24
Abstract: A decking board 1 having an elongate main body 5 with a primary surface forming part of a top face 3 of the board, with at least one longitudinally extending channel 9 formed in the primary surface, the board comprising a cover 13 for the channel. The channels is at least 30mm in width. The boards can be used for assembling balconies on buildings, where a high load capacity eye bolt (29, Fig. 7) for a crane can be attached to the balcony structure through the 30mm wide channel so that then entire prefabricated structure can be lifted into place, the covers 13 being fitted after installation. The covers may have deflectable resiliently flexible leg portions (17) having hook portions (19) for engaging with protrusions (21) on the side wall of the channels, for allowing a snap fit releasable engagement to clip the covers in place. The board may be an aluminium extrusion. Channels may include grooves for indicating the position for hole drilling.
Patent GB-2578530-A (GB)
Title: A stand-up inflatable paddle board
Inventor: PHILIP THOMAS HAWTHORNE
IPC: B63B32/51
Filed: 2019-01-28
Abstract: A stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) comprising (i) a deck (4); (ii) a valve (6) for enabling the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) to be inflated and deflated; (iii) indicator means (12) for indicating that the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) requires at least one fold which is longitudinal when the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) is to be placed in a deflated condition; and (iv) at least one deck pad (8, 10) which extends longitudinally of the deck (4) and which is for receiving a user of the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2), and the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) being such that (v) the deck pad (8, 10) causes the stand-up inflatable paddle board to have a gap (14) which permits the fold to be effected about the gap (14).
Patent GB-2586898-A (GB)
Title: Storage container for a trailer
Inventor: STEPHEN BRADSHAW
IPC: E02F9/00
Filed: 2020-02-28
Abstract: Provided is a container 150 suitable for retaining excavator attachments, such as buckets, breakers, rippers, and augers, on a trailer. The container 150 has a lower portion with a base 152, a pair of opposing end walls 153, and a front wall (154, Fig. 6); a lid (158, Fig. 6) connected to the lower portion and pivotable between open and closed positions, the lid (158, Fig. 6) being deeper than the lower portion; and a coupling (56, 62; Fig. 4) suitable for securing the container to a trailer such that the container’s walls are adjacent respective walls of the trailer. Also provided is a trailer (10, Fig. 1) to which a container 150 is coupled such that the container walls 153 (154, Fig 6) are adjacent corresponding walls (18, 20, Fig. 1) on the trailer.
Patent GB-2585266-A (GB)
Title: Foamed skin compatible silicone composition
Inventor: LLOYD PEARCE
IPC: A61L24/00
Filed: 2020-03-24
Abstract: A skin compatible component 102 attachable to mammalian skin comprising: a silicone polymer network derived from the addition curing of a first part including a vinyl functionalised siloxane polymer and a second part including a silicon hydride containing crosslinker, in the presence of a metal catalyst; a super absorbent particulate distributed within the polymer network; and wherein the silicone polymer network comprises a foamed structure. Preferably the super absorbent particulate comprises sodium polyacrylate. In one embodiment the component 102 comprises a foaming agent which is preferably selected from sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, citric acid and water. The skin compatible component 102 is part of an ostomy coupling 100 also comprising a moisture and gas permeable support layer 101 and an ostomy appliance or ostomy appliance connection 106.
Patent GB-2588498-A (GB)
Title: Copper-carbon nanotube hybrid wire for electrical conduction and method of making same
Inventor: VARUN SHENOY GANGOLI
IPC: H01B1/04
Filed: 2020-07-29
Abstract: The carbon nanotube reinforced copper nano hybrid wire is formed by the electrodeposition of copper into the interior of the nanotubes of a preformed CNT fibre or fabric. A reaction in acid or anodization is followed by electrolysis of a copper salt from aqueous solution for a chosen period of time. A longer period of time will provide electrodeposited copper on the exterior surface of the nanotubes. Carbon nanotube reinforced copper hybrids according to the invention provide wire with a lower weight than pure copper, and a specific conductivity close to that of copper.