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Patent GB-2586047-A (GB)
Title: A sliding door assembly for an ICP torch box
Inventor: Tobias wolf
IPC: G21F7/00
Filed: 2019-07-31
Abstract: A sliding door assembly (50, fig 9A) for an inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torch box (40, fig 9A) includes a guiding mechanism 6, 10 allowing movement of the door (3, fig 1) in the x direction along the opening and at least part of the door in the z direction towards the opening. The door may have an outer panel (3, fig 1) and inner panel 2, where only the inner panel moves in the second direction. The inner panel 2 may include a bearing 12 and guiding slot 10 assembly (fig 6) to force the inner panel 2 inwards to seal the box 40 as the outer door panel is closed beyond a stopper 14, to lock the door in a closed position (fig 9B). The outer door panel 3 may have a window frame (22, fig 1) and the inner door panel 2 may include a window 23 to allow the plasma to be observed. The ICP torch box may be used with an ICP optical emission spectrometer.
Patent GB-2587374-A (GB)
Title: Through silicon via and redistribution layer
Inventor: THOMAS WEIDNER
IPC: H01L23/535
Filed: 2019-09-25
Abstract: A semiconductor device (e.g. CMOS or MEMS) has a metal layer 16 on a front surface of a silicon substrate 4. A through silicon via (TSV) 10 extends through the silicon substrate 4 and is connected to the metal layer 16. A redistribution layer (RDL) 18 is embedded in the silicon substrate 4. Burying metal pads and lines of the RDL in the silicon substrate may provide protection from process steps, reducing shrinking or damage, and may provide a flat surface. A manufacturing method may include active ion etching to form trenches and a hole in the silicon substrate, depositing an oxide isolation layer 20 and titanium nitride barrier layer 22, depositing a copper layer 24 in the trench and via hole using electrochemical deposition (ECD), wet etching to remove excess copper, providing a protection passivation layer (e.g. oxide or silicon nitride) 26 covering the copper.
Patent GB-2588220-A (GB)
Title: A fan assembly
Inventor: Eoin Vincent Fanning
IPC: F04D27/00
Filed: 2019-10-17
Abstract: A fan assembly 1000 comprises a base 1104 arranged to support the fan assembly on a surface, an air flow generator and an air outlet 1102 that is arranged to emit air flow from the assembly. The air outlet oscillates relative to the base and a controller 1109 is arranged to control the oscillation and vary an oscillation speed. The controller may randomly vary the oscillation speed from a range of speeds between limits and / or select the oscillation speed used for each oscillation. The controller preferably varies an oscillation magnitude of the air outlet for each oscillation and has oscillation modes whereby the oscillation speed of the air outlet for each oscillation varies and / or the oscillation speed and an oscillation magnitude vary. When in one other of the oscillation modes the controller is arranged to maintain the oscillation speed of the air outlet for each oscillation and / or keep the air outlet stationary. The fan assembly preferably has two or more air outlets 1201, 1202, arranged to be independently oscillated.
Patent GB-2589936-A (GB)
Title: A method for pyrolysing plastic material and a system thereof
Inventor: Partick Dunphy
IPC: C10G1/10
Filed: 2019-12-20
Abstract: A method for pyrolysing plastic material. The method comprises the steps of: heating and densifying plastic material; transporting the plastic material to one or more reactors; and pyrolysing the plastic material in the one or more reactors. The plastic is delivered sequentially to one reactor at a time. The plastic material is maintained in a heated state during the transporting step. A system for pyrolysing plastic material is also provided.
Patent GB-2582424-A (GB)
Title: Improved hot water storage cylinder pre-plumb for a heating system and hot water system
Inventor: HARVEY GEAROID
IPC: F24H9/14
Filed: 2020-01-15
Abstract: A pre-plumb (pre-installed) hot water cylinder 700 for a heating and hot water system. The cylinder comprises a hydronic fluid circulation block 100 which circulates fluid exiting at least one outlet pipe of the cylinder to at least one heating zone and at least one hot water zone of the heating and hot water system via openings (112, Fig.1), each opening comprising a valve (103, Fig 1) to control the flow of the fluid to the respective heating and/or hot water zone. The hot water cylinder further comprises a control unit (710, Fig.3) which controls operation of the valves, to regulate the flow of the heated fluid to the heating and/or hot water zones based on instructions received from a user via a display panel provided on the control unit and/or via a communication network (400, Fig 3) from a software application operating on a user device (300, Fig.3). The block may be a one piece block made from brass, plastics or other durable material. The control unit and hydronic fluid circulation unit may be enclosed by at least one removable cover 740 which has at least one opening to access the display 750 of the control unit.
Patent GB-2596775-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for dispensing flavouring
Inventor: Lee Vine
IPC: G01F15/00
Filed: 2020-04-22
Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing doses of flavouring comprises flavouring chamber 100, dosing plate 15 and reciprocating member 17. An opening in dosing plate 15 defines a dosing volume 151. Reciprocating member 17 reciprocates between a closed position in which the dosing volume 151 is sealed from the flavouring chamber, and a first open position in which the dosing volume is partially exposed allowing admission of flavouring from the flavouring chamber. Return movement of the reciprocating member to the closed position seals the dosing volume from the flavouring chamber. The first open position of the reciprocating member is adjustable such that the extent to which the dosing volume 151 is exposed to the flavouring chamber may be changed to adjust the amount of flavouring received in the dosing volume. The reciprocating member 17 preferably reciprocates between the first open position, the closed position, and a second, adjustable open position (fig. 5D). A movable dispensing plate 16 may be provided which has an opening defining a dispensing pathway 161, with the dispensing pathway 161 being selectively opened to dispense flavouring held in the dosing volume 151 by aligning the dispensing pathway 161 with the dosing volume (fig. 5C).
Patent GB-2596593-A (GB)
Title: Female urine drainage device
Inventor: GARY FRANCIS HUNTER
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2020-07-03
Abstract: A one-piece integrally moulded device female urine drainage device (catheter) 1 comprising a tubular part 2 having an outlet opening (6, fig. 2) at a distal end 5 and an inlet opening 3 at a proximal end 4. There is a hand grip 10 projecting from the tubular part 2, a closure 7 for closing the outlet 6, and a first hinge 8 connecting the closure 7 to the tubular part 2. The device is formed of a water soluble mouldable material, preferably poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA). The closure 7 may have an extension arm 9 which can be connected to a resilient member 11 by a second hinge 12. The resilient member 11 may also be connected to a projection 10 on the tubular part 2 by a third hinge 13. In one embodiment the device 1 is used for intermittent self catheterisation wherein the device is flushed away after use.
Patent GB-2587284-A (GB)
Title: Well ranging apparatus. methods, and systems
Inventor: HSU-HSIANG WU
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2015-05-14
Abstract: A method comprises casing a target well with insulating material; cementing the target well on an outer surface of the insulating material; injecting a current into the target well; and receiving a corresponding signal at a signal receiver disposed within a drilling well. Also disclosed are an apparatus comprising a target well having a casing material at least partially surrounded by an insulating material and cement, and an apparatus comprising a target well having a conductive casing material cemented with a target well cement comprising resistive cement.
Patent GB-2602162-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for drying and styling hair
Inventor: ROBERT ALEXANDER WEATHERLY
IPC: A45D20/50
Filed: 2020-12-21
Abstract: A device 10 for drying and/or styling hair through conduction and convection comprising a body portion 12 having a fan 24 and a heater 30 for generating a heated air stream, which flows into a head portion 16 that has a base portion 22 and a heat exchanger 44. Heat from the air heats up the heat exchanger, which in turn heats up the base portion. The user’s hair contacts an outer surface of the base portion and is heated by conduction. Vent holes (40; figure 1) could be provided in the base portion so that the heated air can also heat the user’s hair by convection. The head portion may comprise baffles to direct the heated air to the central portion of the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger at the proximal end to the head may have a lower heat exchanging efficiency than the rest of the heat exchanger, and/or a convoluted path. The device may also have a plurality of bristles 20 and thermally conductive elements 18 that guide the hair around the plurality of vent holes. The thermally conductive elements may be coupled to the heat exchanger.
Patent GB-2604134-A (GB)
Title: Determining initial position of a rotor of a brushless motor
Inventor: MATE HORVAT
IPC: H02P25/026
Filed: 2021-02-25
Abstract: A method for determining an initial position of a rotor of a brushless motor comprises determining a rise time difference for each of three different pairs of voltage vectors, and determining the initial position of the rotor based on the rise time differences. Determining the rise time difference for a pair of voltage vectors comprises applying a first of the voltage vectors to phases of the motor, and measuring a first time period for current in the phases to rise to a current limit. A second of the voltage vectors is then applied to the phases, and a second time period is measured for current in the phases to reach the current limit. The rise time difference is then defined by a difference between the first time period and the second time period. The initial position of the rotor may be based on the signs of the rise time differences.
Patent GB-2591412-A (GB)
Title: Brake system for conveyor take-up mechanism
Inventor: Andrew P de Lore
IPC: B65G23/44
Filed: 2016-10-07
Abstract: A braking system for a conveyor system having a continuous belt (70, Fig 7) comprises (i) a carriage (94) moveable parallel to the belt (70) direction of travel (174) and having a plurality of belt supporting rollers and at least one return pulley (146) and (ii) a brake 154 (158, Fig 14) which may selectively retard pulley (146) rotation. Brake 154 has a ram arm 170, a plate 166 which couples to pulley (146, 150) and a fluid filled housing 172. The conveyor system operates with a tensioning device, driving a continuous belt (70) between receiving and discharge ends and where one portion of the belt extends between two carriages (94, 98), with a first carriage (94) exerting a force on a second carriage (98). Another portion of belt (70) extends between second carriage (98) and at least one braking pulley (122). Operation of a tensioning mechanism to move first carriage (94) relative to second carriage (98) and adjust belt tension when the belt is powered, with operation of the tensioning mechanism to retard rotation of at least one braking pulley (122) when power to belt (70) is interrupted.
Patent GB-2592818-A (GB)
Title: Fusible toy bead creating apparatus
Inventor: RYO SAKAI
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2018-05-16
Abstract: A water fusible toy bead creating apparatus includes: a table 20 having a first surface 23 and a second surface (28, figure 4c) opposite to the first surface and a receiver 10. The table 20 has a plurality of penetration holes (25) penetrating from the first surface 23 to the second surface (28) to allow fusible toy beads 60 to be placed on the first surface 23. The receiver 10 includes a receiving surface 12 arranged to face the first surface 23 of the table 20 and configured to receive the fusible toy beads 60 onto the surface 12 for drying. The receiver 10 also includes protrusions (12a) formed on the receiving surface 12. A tray 30 may also be provided on the second surface (28) side of the table 20 and comprises a water receiving surface.
Patent GB-2609475-A (GB)
Title: Electrolyte compositions
Inventor: LIYU JIN
IPC: H01M10/0569
Filed: 2021-08-04
Abstract: An electrolyte composition for a lithium ion battery comprises: (a) 7-36wt% of lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide; (b) 0.6-6wt% of further lithium salt(s), selected from one or more of lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate, lithium difluorophosphate, lithium bis(oxalato) borate and lithium hexafluorophosphate; (c) 2-10wt% of additive; wherein the additive comprises vinylene carbonate and/or fluoroethylene carbonate; and (d) 50-85wt% solvent; wherein the solvent comprises one or more of dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate and ethyl methyl carbonate; wherein all weight percentages are calculated relative to weight of the whole the electrolyte composition. Most preferably, the further lithium salt is lithium bis(oxalato) borate, the additive comprises both vinylene carbonate and fluoroethylene carbonate, and the solvent includes two or more of DMC, DEC and EMC. The lithium concentration may be between 0.8M and 2.8M. A preferred composition comprises 6-7wt% of additive, 20-30wt% of lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide, 2-3wt% of the further lithium salt and 60-70wt% of solvent.
Patent GB-2610627-A (GB)
Title: Method of operation for an apparatus for layer-by-layer manufacture of 3D objects
Inventor: GIANLUCA DORINI
IPC: B33Y50/02
Filed: 2021-09-13
Abstract: A warm up process for an apparatus for the additive manufacture of 3D objects from particulate material, comprises the steps of: receiving a target layer temperature; wherein each of a plurality of layers is processed by the layer cycle steps: distributing a layer of particulate material providing a build bed surface; heating the build bed surface by moving a first heat source over the build bed surface while operating the first heat source at a first input power profile; heating the build bed surface by moving the first, or a second, heat source over the build bed surface while operating it, at a second input power profile; and measuring the temperature of the build bed surface at least once after one or more of the steps; heating the build bed surface to the target layer temperature by a third heat source, by operating the third heat source in response to the one or more temperature measurements; wherein the first and/or second heating and distributing steps are carried out in a first direction for each of the plurality of layers. The third heat source is preferably operated continuously during the layer cycle in response to a plurality of temperature measurements. The warm up process may comprise calibration routines for the thermal sensor: based on depositing an absorption modifier and the evolution of the measured temperatures providing the melting point; and calibration of the heat sources power profiles. Further provided are a controller for carrying out the method, an apparatus comprising the controller.
Patent GB-2602589-A (GB)
Title: Method of changing a property of a polar liquid
Inventor: Brian Rudy PARISIEN
IPC: C02F1/48
Filed: 2020-06-29
Abstract: For changing a property of a polar liquid, a transducer including a solenoidal coil is disposed at least partially within the liquid, which is prevented from penetrating the interior of the coil. An alternating electrical current applied to the coil produces a magnetic field about the coil. The current has a frequency and an amplitude such that the magnetic field has an effect on the liquid changing a property of the liquid at a distance of at least 5 meters from the transducer, wherein the property is gas exchange rate, surface tension, viscosity, freezing point, or partial vapor pressure. A system may include two transducers, wherein the electrical currents are offset in phase or frequency for controlling the effect.
Patent GB-2605279-A (GB)
Title: Maritime drilling with fluid reverse circulation without using drilling riser
Inventor: JOSEIR GANDRA PERCY
IPC: E21B33/076
Filed: 2022-03-21
Abstract: Riserless drilling using reverse circulation by pumping drilling fluid through an injection flexible line 12 supported on a reel 11 and injecting it below an underwater rotating head with double seal 13. The drilling fluid flows through the cased 14 and uncased 15 annulus and enters through a drill bit 16 and returns through drill string 17.
Patent GB-2619282-A (GB)
Title: Powdered medical ultrasound coupling gel
Inventor: ROMAIN PIZZI
IPC: A61K49/22
Filed: 2022-05-26
Abstract: A method of preparing medical ultrasound coupling gel from a dry base. The method may be performed using a powder that is added to water or other fluid to constitute the gel. The dry gel powder may consist of polysaccharides from plant origin. The gel powder may be packaged enclosed in a dissolvable film, or the powder may be compacted into a tablet. The powder may be packaged in a container with measuring scoop for multiple use. An effervescent agent and/or an anti-caking agent may be included to help prevent clumping. A scent and/or a colouring agent may also be included. Hot or cold water may be used in the method. A shaker bottle or container may be used to facilitate constitution of the gel from fluid and powder, and the shaker bottle may contain a mixer ball. The method may be performed at the location of intended medical use.
Patent GB-2604538-A (GB)
Title: Detection and evaluation of ultrasonic subsurface backscatter
Inventor: ROGER STEINSIEK
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2020-11-05
Abstract: A system for estimating a property of a region of interest includes an acoustic measurement device including a transmitter configured to emit an acoustic signal having at least one selected frequency configured to penetrate a surface of a borehole in an earth formation and produce internal diffuse backscatter from earth formation material behind the surface and within the region of interest, and a receiver configured to detect return signals from the region of interest and generate return signal data. The system also includes a processing device configured to receive the return signal data, process the return signal data to identify internal diffuse backscatter data indicative of the internal diffuse backscatter, calculate one or more characteristics of the internal diffuse backscatter, and estimate a property of the region of interest based on the one or more characteristics of the internal diffuse backscatter.
Patent GB-2619956-A (GB)
Title: Robot
Inventor: FREDERICK JACK WHITTEN
IPC: B25J11/00
Filed: 2022-06-23
Abstract: A robot 100 comprises a body 120 with an underside 128, a plurality of legs 140 for supporting the body 120 above a support surface 1000 and a housekeeping module 160 which is carried by the body 120 and is extendible from the underside 128 of the body 120. The housekeeping module 160 may be configured for vacuum cleaning, wet cleaning, mopping, watering, lawnmowing or leaf-blowing. The housekeeping module 160 may tilt relative to the underside 128 from a stowed orientation in which it is releasably locked to a deployed orientation or it may translate to an extended position. To allow the housekeeping module 160 to be released and exchanged the robot 100 may comprise a port (129 figure 9) to releasably receive the housekeeping module 160 and a release mechanism (164 figure 8). Th robot 100 may be a quadruped.
Patent GB-2620765-A (GB)
Title: Ring fastener
Inventor: EDWARD CROSS
IPC: F16B21/18
Filed: 2022-07-20
Abstract: A ring fastener comprise a discontinuous band 10 having first and second axial faces on opposite sides. A first end 16 has a first end face 12 and a groove 18 extends from the first end face 12 and opens to the first axial face. A second end 32 has a second end face 14 and a tongue 34 projects from the second end face. The groove 18 is u-shaped, and the second axial face defines the base of the groove. The tongue 34 is dimensioned to fit in the groove 18. When the tongue 34 is received in the groove 18, the first end 16 is located relative to the second end 32 and a continuous ring is formed.
Patent GB-2617638-A (GB)
Title: A vessel for use in alcoholic liquid production, a method of producing alcoholic liquid, and an associated system
Inventor: PETER MACKIE
IPC: C12C7/06
Filed: 2022-08-12
Abstract: A vessel for use in alcoholic liquid production, The vessel has a first end and a second end located opposite each other; the vessel comprises a first perforated tube having an open end and a closed end, wherein the closed end is closer to the second end of the vessel than the open end; a second perforated tube having a connected end and a closed end of the second tube, wherein the first tube is located inside the second tube and defines a volume between the two tubes; and a container having a first end and second piece located at the first and second ends of the vessel respectively, wherein the first tube is connected to the first end piece at the open end, and wherein the second tube is located inside and connected to the container at the connected end of the second tube. Liquid can flow through the first perforated tube and the second perforated tube, thereby allowing the liquid to continuously flow through the volume defined by the first and second tubes. A method of producing an alcoholic liquid using the vessel and a closed hydraulic system comprising the vessel is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2607766-A (GB)
Title: Novel code wheel combination lock
Inventor: YIJIAN LI
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 2020-02-17
Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a novel code wheel combination lock, comprising a knob and a face plate that can rotate with respect to each other, a lock tongue, and a code wheel assembly. The code wheel assembly comprises a base having an accommodation cavity, a code wheel shaft, several sets of bushings and code wheels, a reset mechanism, a positioning member, and a protection frame; the base is mounted on the face plate; the code wheel shaft passes through a movement cavity and can axially moves; the bushings are sleeved on the code wheel shaft and can rotate together with the code wheel shaft or with respect to the code wheel shaft; the code wheels are sleeved on the bushings and can rotate together with the bushings or with respect to the bushings; the reset mechanism is used for resetting the code wheels; the positioning member is used for limiting reset of the code wheels; the protection frame is used for changing the matching mode between the code wheels and the bushings; in the rotation of the knob and the face plate with respect to each other, there are a first position, a second position and a third position to respectively implement the functions of locking, automatic code wheel reset, and manual password setting. The present invention has a function of automatically resetting the code wheels after unlocking and before locking, thereby improving the product safety and preventing password exposure.