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Patent GB-2584933-A (GB)
Title: Facilitating underwater optical wireless communication
Inventor: Pål Atle Solheimsnes
IPC: H04B13/02
Filed: 2020-03-10
Abstract: An apparatus 310 for facilitating optical wireless communication between underwater Equipment 306. The apparatus comprises a flexible, non-permeable first sheet 302 configured to cover at least a portion of the underwater equipment. The first sheet is further configured to be retained in position at a plurality of points 312 around the underwater equipment, and the apparatus is configured to contain a first buoyant fluid 304 having a density lower than the surrounding water, such that the fluid exerts a buoyancy force on the apparatus. An inner surface 301 of the apparatus comprises a material configured to reflect optical wireless communication signals. The apparatus may comprise a second sheet 303 joined to the first sheet to form a closed volume between the first sheet and the second sheet and a second volume below the second sheet wherein the second sheet may be non-permeable. The reflective material may comprise one or more of metal foil, a light coloured paint, a glossy paint and a glossy and or light coloured polymer material.
Patent GB-2589940-A (GB)
Title: Treadmill glazing
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN TRUMAN
IPC: A63B22/02
Filed: 2020-04-30
Abstract: A hydrotherapy tank comprises a panel 3, e.g. a pane of glass, forming a wall of the tank, and an inner frame on an outer side of which the panel is mechanically fixed, without bonding, so as to form a watertight seal. The inner frame may comprise a lower portion at the base of the tank and two struts extending upward therefrom. The tank may further comprise lower and side fixing rails 106, 110 for mechanical connection to respective outer surfaces of the lower part and corner struts of the frame, sealing respective edges of the panel therebetween, e.g. by means of an interposed elastomeric gasket seal. External trim 112, 114 may be provided and a top rail 116 may span the upstanding corner struts and abut the outer surface of the panel’s top edge to restrain it and prevent the glazing from bulging excessively under pressure.
Patent GB-2596270-A (GB)
Title: Offshore tidal stream turbine system
Inventor: CALUM PETER MACKINNON
IPC: F03B13/12
Filed: 2020-05-04
Abstract: A tidal stream energy system comprising: a semi-submersible weathervaning floating structure 100 with tidal stream turbines and handling systems. The structure has a single point mooring system 103 and a separate dynamic electrical conduit 105. The tidal stream assembly (200, fig 2) floats on the surface. The hybrid mooring line (400 fig 2) is attached to an anchor foundation structure (500, fig 2). The hybrid mooring line and the dynamic electrical conduit allow the structure to weathervane so that the blades are always directed into the oncoming current flow.
Patent GB-2595453-A (GB)
Title: Novel formulation
Inventor: ANUPAM AK DAS
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2020-05-21
Abstract: A composition for encapsulation in a soft gelatin shell, the composition comprising 50% to 65% w/w ibuprofen, one or more polyoxysorbitan esters, and a base (e.g. a hydroxide). The weight ratio of the one or more polyoxysorbitan esters to ibuprofen is from 0.1:1 to 0.9:1. The weight ratio of the base to ibuprofen (NSAID) is from 1:6 to 1:20. The weight ratio of the one or more polyoxysorbitan esters to base is 1:1 to 13:1. The composition can comprise 5% to 20% w/w polyethylene glycol (PEG). The polyethylene glycol can have a molecular weight of up to 1000. The composition can comprise from about 2% to about 10% w/w water. The dose volume of the composition can be from about 0.3 ml to about 0.42 ml.  A further aspect of the invention is a soft gel capsule containing the composition, wherein the composition allows at least 5% of the ibuprofen dose to be solubilised within 5 minutes of immersion of the soft gelatine capsule in simulated gastric fluid at a pH of 1.2.
Patent GB-2596063-A (GB)
Title: Mobile device with adjustable supporting mechanism
Inventor: CHIH FENG HO
IPC: H04M1/04
Filed: 2020-06-12
Abstract: A mobile device supporting assembly includes a supporting mechanism 1 having a base plate 10, a carrier plate 11 supported on the base plate, and a lever 20 attached to, and adjustable relative to, the base plate. The carrier plate is suitable for supporting a mobile electronic device 30 such as a portable projector or mobile phone. The carrier plate may also be adjustable relative to the base plate with the lever allowing the electronic device to be adjusted relative to the base plate to any suitable or selected height. The lever can include a spindle engaged with the base plate for pivotally attaching the lever to the base plate and may further include an axle engaged with the carrier plate for pivotally attaching the lever to the carrier plate.
Patent GB-2596567-A (GB)
Title: Weighing apparatus and method
Inventor: KEVIN ROY CARTWRIGHT
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2020-07-01
Abstract: A weighing platform 110, mounted on a trolley 100 or cart, weighs items placed upon the platform and outputs the weight (fig. 3a) and/or quantity (fig. 3c) of the item/s. A communication module 130 receives an itemised order, e.g. an online shopping list, where at least one item is defined by weight. A processor 150 may associate or match-up the weighed item with a corresponding item, defined by weight, from the received order data/shopping list. The processor may determine whether the weighed object/item meets a threshold weight of the corresponding item from the order data. The display 120 may be mounted on the trolley. The trolley may have a user input device 152 e.g. keyboard, touch screen, computer mouse or microphone, to receive a user input. The trolley is ideally used by a supermarket “picker” to pick online shopping orders. Also, a method for determining the weight or quantity of an object placed on a weighing balance situated on a trolley and associating it with a corresponding item from a received shopping list.
Patent GB-2594104-A (GB)
Title: Ultralight satellite portable station
Inventor: ZHENGFENG JU
IPC: H01Q1/27
Filed: 2019-09-29
Abstract: The present application relates to the technical field of communication satellites, and in particular to an ultralight satellite portable station, which comprises an antenna assembly and a support frame. The antenna assembly comprises an antenna surface, a feed support, a pitch transmission mechanism, and an azimuth transmission mechanism. An electrical box is integrated on the back side of the antenna surface. The feed support is located on both sides of the antenna surface. The feed support is connected to the pitch transmission mechanism. The pitch transmission mechanism is connected to the azimuth transmission mechanism. The azimuth transmission mechanism is connected to the support frame by means of a fast installation mechanism. The front side of the antenna surface is connected at fixed included angles to a radio frequency transceiver assembly and a secondary reflection surface by means of a radio frequency transceiver assembly limit rod. An antenna controller, a satellite modem, a built-in device and so on are placed on the back side of the antenna surface, thereby preventing the direct irradiation of sunlight and optimizing the counterweight of the antenna. The antenna surface employs a folding hinge design, which eliminates the need for traditional multi-lobe assembly links, greatly saves on installation time and enhances the integrity of the antenna.
Patent GB-2589414-A (GB)
Title: Food product
Inventor: ROBERT WALES
IPC: A23L33/21
Filed: 2020-07-31
Abstract: A food product comprising a mucilaginous hydrocolloid, a mannan-based hydrocolloid, plant derived protein, insoluble fibre and preferably water. Preferably, the food product comprises 3-5wt% mucilaginous hydrocolloid, 3-5wt% mannan-based hydrocolloid, 20-30wt% insoluble fibre, 10-20wt% plant derived protein, 40-60wt% water, and optionally 5-10% by weight of a texture enhancer, preferably hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC). Preferably the mucilaginous hydrocolloid is psyllium, the mannan-based hydrocolloid is konjac, the insoluble fibre is wheat fibre and the plant derived protein is a protein isolate, suitably a pea or bean protein, mushroom derived protein or potato skin derived protein. Preferably, the food product does not comprise animal product. Preferably it is a bakery food product that is low fat (less than 3% fat) and has a long shelf life and a higher water resistance than traditional dough-based foods. Also provided is a method for making the bakery food product comprising: mixing the ingredients to provide a liquid mixture; optionally, applying the liquid mixture onto a baking sheet; heating the liquid mixture at a temperature between 90˚C and 150˚C to remove water and provide a substantially dehydrated food product and optionally re-hydrating the dehydrated food product.
Patent GB-2585610-A (GB)
Title: Connector for fluid chromatography
Inventor: NICOLAI BACHE
IPC: G01N30/60
Filed: 2017-02-20
Abstract: A connector for fluid chromatography, comprises a female assembly 112* that has a receiving member that releasably interlocks with a male assembly (110), wherein the male assembly comprises a force-transmitting member 126 for exerting axial pressurization; a capillary conduit 122 extending slidably through a passage 128 in the force-transmitting member for conveying chromatography fluid; a sealing gasket 124 surrounding a front end of the capillary conduit, the sealing gasket having a rearward facing surface located so as to directly contact a forward facing surface of the force-transmitting member for subjecting the sealing gasket to axial pressurization; a jacket 32 surrounding the sealing gasket for providing axial guidance and alignment; wherein the connector comprises a hollow handling shell 138 in which the force-transmitting member is partly accommodated. The fornt end of the sealing gasket may be stepped as to allow material deformation to occur substantially without outward bulging. A coating layer 136 may be provided on the capillary that limits insertion of the capillary into the force-transmitting member. The connector is particularly suited for high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) applications.
Patent GB-2587132-A (GB)
Title: Intracanalicular dissolvable punctum plug inserter
Inventor: JAMES MICHAEL GUBACHY
IPC: A61F9/013
Filed: 2019-03-21
Abstract: Devices and methods for inserting a pre-loaded intracanalicular plug for the treatment of dry eyes. In one embodiment, an intracanalicular plug inserter device includes: (a) an elongate body having a longitudinal axis, the body having: an inserter end, wherein the inserter end has an opening therein; and a distal end, wherein the distal end is longitudinally opposing the inserter end; and (b) a plug ejector, wherein the plug injector comprises: a slider; and a rod coupled to a first end of the slider, wherein the plug ejector is configured to be moveable between a first position adjacent an opening in the inserter end and a second position that is further from the opening. The plug is mounted within the body and abuts first end of the rod adjacent the opening in the inserter end.
Patent GB-2591175-A (GB)
Title: Battery Assembly Device
Inventor: JONATHAN LEWIS NOOK
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2016-03-29
Abstract: A battery jump starting device comprises a lithium-ion rechargeable battery 112. A positive terminal conductor bar 114 is oriented along the width of the battery 112, extends beyond the width of the battery 116, is connected at one end to the positive battery terminal, and at the opposite end to the positive battery cable 118. A negative terminal conductor bar 130 is oriented along the width of the battery 112 and is connected at one end to the negative battery terminal. Positive and negative battery clamps may be connected via positive and negative battery cables to the battery terminals.
Patent GB-2588323-A (GB)
Title: Valve with integrated fluid reservoir
Inventor: CALEB THOMAS WARREN
IPC: E21B34/08
Filed: 2019-08-22
Abstract: Certain aspects and features of the disclosure relate to a valve device for use in a wellbore. In one example, the valve device includes a body containing swell fluid, a swellable elastomer, and a piston. The swell fluid can contact the swellable elastomer, causing the swellable elastomer to swell. The swellable elastomer can swell and contact the piston. The swellable elastomer can move the piston from a first position to a second position. In the second position, the piston can open, close, or restrict one or more flow paths through the valve device.
Patent GB-2593593-A (GB)
Title: Flue gas low-temperature adsorption denitration method
Inventor: SHAOMIN WANG
IPC: B01D53/56
Filed: 2020-02-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a flue gas low-temperature adsorption denitration method. The method comprises: pressurizing flue gas subjected to dust removal and desulfurization; pre-cooling the pressurized flue gas; cooling the pre-cooled flue gas to below room temperature by using a flue gas cooling system (1); feeding the flue gas, the temperature of which is lower than room temperature, into a low-temperature denitration system (2); carrying out physical adsorption denitration in the low-temperature denitration system (2); pre-cooling flue gas subjected to dust removal and desulfurization by using the denitrated flue gas; and feeding flue gas, which has absorbed heat, into a chimney for discharging.
Patent GB-2599217-A (GB)
Title: Multi-level optical flow estimation framework for stereo pairs of images based on spatial partitioning
Inventor: OSCAR NESTARES
IPC: H04N19/527
Filed: 2021-08-11
Abstract: A system, method and machine-readable medium wherein image pairs 103 are processed. The first and second images 101, 102 are partitioned into first and second sets of partitions 112, respectively. A deep learning based optical flow process 113 is applied to a first input which comprises a first and second partition from the first and second sets of partitions, respectively, to generate optical flow results 106. A second deep learning based optical flow process is applied to either a third and fourth partition from the first and second sets of partitions, respectively, or downsampled images corresponding to the first and second images to generate second optical flow results 106. The first and second optical flow results are merged 114 to generate an optical flow map 107 for the image pair. The downsampling may provide image size reduction below a resolution constraint. The image partitions may overlap and the optical flow results may comprise motion vectors.
Patent GB-2611576-A (GB)
Title: Sample introduction system
Inventor: HANS-JÜRGEN SCHLÜTER
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2021-10-11
Abstract: A sample introduction system 10 for an analytical apparatus, such as a mass or optical spectrometer. The introduction system comprises a sample inlet 11 for receiving a sample to be nebulized, a nebulizer 20 for nebulizing the sample and a gas inlet 12 for receiving gas for transporting the nebulized sample. A conduit 15 provides the nebulized sample to the spectrometer. The nebulizer comprises at least one transducer for providing an ultrasonic vibration and at least one ultrasonic horn for amplifying the ultrasonic vibration. The at least one ultrasonic horn may be a Fourier horn.
Patent GB-2597862-A (GB)
Title: Thermal control system
Inventor: ALEXANDER JAMES WOOLF
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2019-05-30
Abstract: A cold storage system comprising: obtaining a logistics schedule for the cold storage facility identifying inventory expected to arrive at or be distributed from the cold storage facility over a predetermined period of time in the future; determining an amount of heat energy to be added to the enclosed space by the logistics schedule over the predetermined period of time; determining an operational schedule for the refrigeration system based on the determined amount of heat energy and a maximum allowed temperature for the enclosed space; wherein the operational schedule identifies, at least, a target temperature setpoint to which the enclosed space is to be cooled to maintain a temperature below the maximum allowed temperature while the refrigeration system is deactivated, and a time schedule. Further aspects disclose that the schedule identifies a first time 802 at which the refrigeration system is activated to reach the target temperature setpoint 804, a second time at which the system is powered down 806 while the logistics schedule is carried out, and a third time at which the refrigeration system is scheduled to be resumed 816 to reach the target temperature setpoint.
Patent GB-2603292-A (GB)
Title: A mattress
Inventor: DESPINA DIMOTAKIS
IPC: A47C27/14
Filed: 2021-12-24
Abstract: A mattress 30 for supporting an individual comprising at least two sections 34,35,36 configured to support different regions of a body of the individual. At least one of the at least two sections has a different firmness setting to another section of the at least two sections. The at least two sections are arranged within the mattress such that they are separated from each other along a top 34a,35a,36a and side 32 surface thereof. The at least two sections may comprise springs and layers of support material configured to form a body having a predetermined firmness setting. The mattress may comprise sections for supporting a head and neck region, a shoulder and torso region, and a hip and leg region of the individual. At least one of sections of the mattress may have a quilted panel top surface and at least one may have a fabric panel top surface.
Patent GB-2614881-A (GB)
Title: Predicting tire pressure of a tire of an aircraft
Inventor: ANDREW BILL
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2022-01-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method of predicting tire pressure of a tire of an aircraft, the method including obtaining first data indicative of an inflation pressure of the tire, obtaining second data indicative of a brake temperature of a brake associated with an aircraft wheel to which the tire is mounted, obtaining third data indicative of a gas temperature of the tire, and obtaining fourth data indicative of one or more predicted operational conditions of the aircraft during a future time period. The method includes determining, based at least in part on the first, second, third and fourth data, predicted tire pressure characteristics of the tire during the future time period.
Patent GB-2616452-A (GB)
Title: Assay
Inventor: BO JING
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2022-03-09
Abstract: The present application discloses methods for characterising vesicles. The method involves (1) a sample preparation step, comprising providing a test specimen with vesicles attached to a substrate, wherein the vesicles are labelled with one or more fluorescent probes, (2) an image acquisition step, comprising imaging said one or more fluorescent probes on the vesicles to generate image data, (3) an image processing step which identifies individual vesicles and constructs a feature vector containing characterising parameters for individual vesicles characterising parameters (including a morphological parameter) (4) a data transformation step to calculate modified feature vectors of lower dimensionality for individual vesicles and (5) a characterisation step, which characterises the vesicles based on the modified feature vectors. The application also discloses methods for immobilising vesicles on a substrate, as well as substrates functionalised to capture vesicles.
Patent GB-2608222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to dual connectivity in a telecommunication network
Inventor: HIMKE VAN DER VELDE
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2022-03-17
Abstract: Managing a capability reporting by a User Equipment (UE) in a network configured for Dual Connectivity (DC). A base station sends a UE capability enquiry comprising a first band set. The UE replies indicating it supports more than a predefined number of bands. The base station sends further request with second set of bands, including details of more than predefined number of bands. The UE sends a second reply with requested information. Further disclosed is capability filtering for UE capability reporting following a capability request. The network controls cell group information included in the enquiry and which the UE includes in its report, including fields indicating cell grouping for asynchronous DC or synchronous DC, and whether the UE is allowed to include cell grouping other than ‘R15 grouping’ and ‘any grouping’. Also disclosed is managing capability reporting by a UE. The UE reply does not include any band combinations (BCs) with more than the predefined number of bands, the UE reply only includes BCs with more than a number of bands for which it supports R15 grouping, or only includes BCs for cell grouping can be indicated by R16 grouping. Also disclosed is capability in an ‘RN format’.
Patent GB-2617122-A (GB)
Title: Computer-implemented method for avoiding a collision, collision avoidance device and collision avoidance system
Inventor: Sneha Hegde K
IPC: B60Q5/00
Filed: 2022-03-30
Abstract: According to the various embodiments, there is provided a computer-implemented method for avoiding a collision. The method included inputting image data of a road to a neutral network arrangement, identifying vehicle with an open door in the image data, using the neural network arrangement and generating a warning message on identification.
Patent GB-2619509-A (GB)
Title: Fungal materials
Inventor: PETER A D WELLHAM
IPC: C08J5/18
Filed: 2022-06-06
Abstract: The invention relates to fungal materials comprising fungal biomass, a polysaccharide-based matrix, a polyol, and an emulsifying agent. The polysaccharide may be agarose, carrageenan, alginate, cellulose, chitosan, or derivatives thereof, and is most preferably agar. The polyol may be chosen from glycerol, sorbitol, erythritol, xylitol, maltitol, mannitol, lactitol, polyglycitol and isomalt. Emulsifying agents may be chosen from lecthin, lanolin, sodium, alginate, xanthan, pectin, casein, whey protein, ammonium phosphatides, acacia and oleylamine. Oils which may be added are sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, castor oil and olive oil. In a preferred embodiment, the material comprises agar, glycerol, sunflower oil and lecthin. Support materials such as cotton, polyester, denim or silk may be joined to the fungal material. Colourants and odorants may also be included. The materials may be used as substitutes for leather, plastic or rubber or employed as packaging materials, insulation materials or as food. Methods for making the materials are also claimed.
Patent GB-2607490-A (GB)
Title: Method for preparing a steam reforming catalyst, catalyst and related use
Inventor: ROBERTO CARLOS PONTES BITTENCOURT
IPC: C01B3/40
Filed: 2021-01-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing egg-shell-type steam reforming catalysts using a glycerin solution in polar solvent, preferably water, to occupy the pores of a support. The solvent is then removed and the support is impregnated with a nickel salt solution that can contain promoters such as rare-earth elements. The steps can be repeated until the desired content of the active phase and of the promoters is reached.