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Patent GB-2569093-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated building panels
Inventor: PAUL ROGATZKI
IPC: E04C2/04
Filed: 2017-10-13
Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel suitable for forming interior or exterior building walls is made by providing a flat bed mould box disposed horizontally; positioning individual masonry blocks within the mould box in a predetermined pattern, each masonry block being out of contact with its neighbouring unit so as to provide gaps between successive masonry blocks in the mould box; pouring a fluid mortar comprising a mixture of water, a particulate rapid hardening cement comprising calcium sulfoaluminate cement, and at least one particulate bulking agent into the gaps between successive masonry blocks in the mould box and up to the level of the upper surfaces of the masonry blocks positioned in the mouldbox. The fluid mortar is allowed to set and cure and then the prefabricated wall panel is removed from the mould box. The fluid mortar used in the method has specified flow characteristics. Lifting loops or wall ties may be cast in to the panel, the panel may be less that 5mm thicker than the masonry blocks used.
Patent GB-2562549-A (GB)
Title: Thinning scissors
Inventor: NORIYUKI TSUJII
IPC: B26B13/08
Filed: 2017-01-31
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide thinning scissors which are suited to cutting twisted hair which grows so as to follow the scalp, or twisted hair in a lock of hair which makes said lock of hair hard to comb. This pair of thinning scissors is for cutting hair and comprises a comb-toothed blade and a straight blade, said pair of thinning scissors being characterized in that the comb-toothed blade is longer than the straight blade and the leading end thereof is processed into a rounded corner shape. By adopting this configuration, it is possible, without injuring the scalp, to efficiently thin twisted hair which is hard to comb, even if the comb-toothed blade 2 is moved in the direction in which the hair is growing, with the leading-end portion of the comb-toothed blade 2 making contact with the scalp.
Patent GB-2572937-A (GB)
Title: Heating assembly
Inventor: ROBERT FIELDS
IPC: A47J43/04
Filed: 2018-01-16
Abstract: A heating assembly for a kitchen food appliance 100, such as a blender, comprises a heating member 142 for generating heat by means of relative motion and a formation for arranging the heating member adjacent a component of the kitchen appliance with which there is relative motion so as to generate heat. The assembly further comprises means for adjusting the heating member 144 so as to adjust the heat generated. The adjusting means may be an actuator for adjusting a contact force, orientation, angle, magnitude of relative motion or distance between the heating member and the component. The adjusting means may comprise a spring for urging the heating member towards the component in a direction parallel to an axis of rotation of a tool drive shaft of the appliance. Also disclosed is a heating assembly for a kitchen food appliance comprising a heating member for generating heat by means of relative motion, means for fixing the heating member to a moving part of the kitchen appliance and a formation for arranging the heating member adjacent a component of the kitchen appliance with which there is relative motion so as to generate heat.
Patent GB-2557758-A (GB)
Title: Capacitive Detection, Energy Transfer, And/Or Data Transfer System
Inventor: JOAO DE OLIVEIRA
IPC: G06K19/067
Filed: 2014-08-21
Abstract: Sensor 100 detects that a movable entity is in a particular position. Signal supply means 3 applies a time-varying signal (S, Fig. 3) to first electrode 11b of base 1. Signal S couples capacitively to first electrode 21 of movable entity 2 when movable entity 2 is in first position P1b relative to base 1. Movable entity 2 contains a resistor 23 connected to second electrode 22 that couples to second base electrode 12b. Signal detection means 4 detects a signal at first moveable entity electrode 21, or at first or second base electrodes 11b or 12 b. Resistor 23 is arranged such that movable entity 2 may be identified from the detected signal characteristics. Electrodes 11, 12, 21, 22 may have rectangular, circular, annular, or circle sector geometries. Movable entity 2 may comprise a further second electrode and resistor to detect a second position. Base 1 may contain further pairs of first and second electrodes 11a and 12a. Multiple movable entities (2a, 2b, Fig. 3) may be used with base 1.
Patent GB-2571997-A (GB)
Title: Use of wafer brightness to monitor laser anneal process and laser anneal tool
Inventor: FRANK SUPPLIETH
IPC: H01L21/268
Filed: 2018-03-16
Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring the laser annealing of a semiconductor wafer. After annealing, images of many regions of the wafer are captured. The surface brightness of these regions is measured by computer, and statistics of these surface brightness measurements are determined, such as their mean and their standard deviation. Using a correlation between the surface brightnesses and the electrical resistance of the annealed wafer, the surface brightness statistics can be used to determine whether the annealing process resulted in a wafer that meets end user specifications, and thus a wafer that can be accepted or rejected. The surface brightness statistics can also be used to calibrate the annealing tool, both during manufacturing and periodically, or following maintenance.
Patent GB-2557788-A (GB)
Title: Spring arrangement for reciprocating apparatus
Inventor: PETER HOFBAUER
IPC: F01L3/10
Filed: 2016-09-15
Abstract: Reciprocating apparatuses such as a displacer in a Stirling engine or Vuilleumier (thermally-driven) heat pump and such as a poppet valve in an internal combustion engine have been known to be built with a mechatronic actuator. The reciprocating element has two springs in compression biased against each other. It has been found that conventional springs in compression introduce losses. A spring is disclosed in which a portion of the coil is wound in a clockwise direction and a portion is wound in a clockwise direction. Also, in reciprocation, the spring is in compression at one end of travel and in tension at the other end of travel.
Patent GB-2559079-A (GB)
Title: Improved oral cavity suction device
Inventor: HARI MARK REYES
IPC: A61C17/08
Filed: 2016-11-11
Abstract: Disposable saliva ejector utilizes a single planar, double leaf shaped plate design, embossed on inner leaf faces with a series of arced ribs, folded about its midpoint. A tab and slot arrangement joins the plates about the center. The distal tips are held together by raised pad dovetail arrangements at the distal tips of each plate. Distal and proximal tips are held in operational contact by the suction forces through the device. The ribs form perimeter channels. A trough that runs along the linear axis of both the plates directs sucked fluid and debris through the channels into a suction tube. Mouth placement is along cheek interior, clearing oral cavity viewing obstructions. A discharge tube wraps around the oral commissure, hooking onto the outer cheek. Once the device is properly placed within the patient's mouth the dental assistant is relieved from providing suction during various procedures.
Patent GB-2575697-A (GB)
Title: Remote control system
Inventor: WILLIAM GIBSON
IPC: G06F11/22
Filed: 2018-07-30
Abstract: A remote computing device receives a request from a secondary user device to diagnose a fault with the primary user device. The request is received on a first communication channel. The method further comprises a step of connecting, in response to the request, the remote computing device with the secondary user device. This is performed by using a secure communication channel which is different to the first communication channel. A command message for the primary user device is sent from the remote computing device to the secondary user device via the secure communication channel. Any response to the command message is then received from the secondary user device via the secure communication channel. The response is used at least in part to diagnose the fault. Pairing codes may be used to confirm the links, and command messages may be encrypted. The command message may initiate a diagnostic test on a user device. The secure communication may be a mobile network or local wireless channel.
Patent GB-2576003-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus
Inventor: JONATHAN RICHARD ATKINSON
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2018-07-31
Abstract: A voltage difference applied between two electrodes 106-1, 106-2 of an ion gate prevents ions from leaving reaction region 103. The gate is opened; as ions pass through, an RF voltage applied between the electrodes fragments ions. In an aspect, ions pass through the open gate into a modification region between the electrodes and fragment to produce daughter ions, which travel into drift region 104 towards collector 118. The gate is closed and time of flight of the daughter ions between gate and collector is measured. In an aspect, an ion packet from a first ion gate (105, Fig. 4) travels along a drift region towards the ion gate. A voltage difference between the electrodes prevents a portion of the ions from reaching the gate’s outlet. Opening the gate allows another portion of ions into the modification region, where they fragment and pass through the outlet into a mass spectrometer.
Patent GB-2569847-A (GB)
Title: Removing and replacing objects in images according to a directed user conversation
Inventor: SCOTT D COHEN
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2018-10-22
Abstract: Systems and techniques are described herein for directing a user conversation to obtain an editing query, and removing and replacing objects in an image based on the editing query. Pixels corresponding to an object in the image indicated by the editing query are ascertained. The editing query is processed to determine whether it includes a remove request or a replace request. A search query is constructed to obtain images, such as from a database of stock images, including fill material or replacement material to fulfill the remove request or replace request, respectively. Composite images are generated from the fill material or the replacement material and the image to be edited. Composite images arc harmonized to remove editing artifacts and make the images look natural. A user interface exposes images, and the user interface accepts multi-modal user input during the directed user conversation.
Patent GB-2579799-A (GB)
Title: Automated baby cot
Inventor: CHRIS OLUFESO
IPC: A47D9/00
Filed: 2018-12-13
Abstract: A bed has a sleeping surface 6 that is height adjustable by an elevating mechanism 18 in response to a signal from a temperature or humidity sensor of the bed. The automated lifting of the sleeping surface 6 may adjust in relation to a temperature gradient in a room when the sensors measure the ambient environment. The bed may be a cot, and may have an encircling wall that may also be moved by the elevating mechanism 18. The sleeping surface 6 may be inclined from horizontal. There may also be user controls to elevate the sleeping surface to a specified height. The automation may make the crib a smart or intelligent crib. A weight sensor may detect when an infant is on the sleeping surface 6 so that the operating mechanism only operates when the bed is occupied. Also provided is a method, control system and program for operating the bed.
Patent GB-2566885-A (GB)
Title: Efficient reduction of resources for the simulation of fermionic hamiltonians on quantum hardware
Inventor: Paul Kristan Temme
IPC: G06N99/00
Filed: 2017-08-03
Abstract: A technique relates to reducing qubits required on a quantum computer. A Fermionic system is characterized in terms of a Hamiltonian. The Fermionic system includes Fermions and Fermionic modes with a total number of 2M Fermionic modes. The Hamiltonian has a parity symmetry encoded by spin up and spin down parity operators (1005). Fermionic modes are sorted such that the first half to 2M modes corresponds to spin up and the second half of 2M modes corresponds to spin down (1010). The Hamiltonian and the parity operators are transformed utilizing a Fermion to qubit mapping that transforms parity operators to a first single qubit Pauli operator on a qubit M and a second single qubit Pauli operator on a qubit 2M (1015). The qubit M having been operated on by the first single qubit Pauli operator and the qubit 2M having been operated on by the second single qubit Pauli operator are removed (1020).
Patent GB-2567093-A (GB)
Title: Histone deacetylase inhibitors for use in immunotherapy
Inventor: JAMES N WOODY
IPC: C07K16/08
Filed: 2017-07-14
Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for the treatment of cancer. The methods comprise administering to a subject an HDAC inhibitor and an immunotherapeutic. In certain instances the immunotherapeutic is a chimeric antigen receptor T cell, an antibody or polypeptide that binds a checkpoint inhibitor, or a vaccine.
Patent GB-2580977-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for positioning a machining tool between two aerofoils
Inventor: David Roger Coles
IPC: F01D25/28
Filed: 2019-02-04
Abstract: An adapter 70 assists in the machining of a fixing (54, 55, fig 8) located in a region between two aerofoils 51, 52, such as compressor blades of a gas turbine engine. The adapter comprises first and second engagement surfaces 71, 72, which engage with respective surfaces 61, 62 of the two aerofoils facing the region between the aerofoils and determine the position of the adapter relative to the aerofoils in a direction extending between the two aerofoils. A connector 75 connects to a machining tool and determines the position of the machining tool relative to the adapter. A process of servicing a gas turbine engine comprises using the adapter to assist in the machining of a fixing located between two aerofoils. A method of forming the adapter comprises analysing a design for a specific gas turbine engine and designing the adapter such that the first and second engagement surfaces engage with a pair of aerofoils so that the adapter fits at a desired location between the aerofoils.
Patent GB-2581483-A (GB)
Title: Energy storage and release in an electric vehicle
Inventor: RYAN MAUGHAN
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2019-02-15
Abstract: An energy storage system for an electric vehicle (EV) having plural components including a battery, an electric machine and an inverter, at least one of the components requiring cooling and a cooling system. The cooling system has: a liquid coolant circuit 10; a pump 12; a coolant-carrying conduit 11a delivering coolant to each component 18 requiring cooling; and a refrigeration circuit 2 having a compressor 5 and an evaporator 4. The evaporator and a heat exchange element 13 of the coolant circuit are both situated in a heat exchanger 1. A controller, a plurality of parameter sensors and at least some of the components are connected to a communications network. The parameter sensors include a battery charge status sensor and an electric machine torque sensor. The controller controls electricity flow between; the electric machine, the battery, and other electricity-consuming components, according to pre-programmed priorities. The controller operates the refrigeration circuit compressor and the coolant circuit pump when it senses that: the battery is fully-charged; and the torque on the electric machine is negative, to sub-cool the liquid coolant below a normal operating temperature. The system releases energy stored in the sub-cooled liquid coolant when the controller senses that torque on the electric machine is positive, the compressor operating at a reduced speed.
Patent GB-2568189-A (GB)
Title: Device for securing a clamping frame to an object or the orientation thereof relative to a motif to be applied onto the object
Inventor: THOMAS DREES
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2017-09-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for positioning and securing a clamping frame (11, 12) to an object (2) to be embroidered or printed, in particular a textile, a shoe, or headgear, or to position the object (2) which is to be embroidered or printed and which is arranged on a holder (1) relative to the motif to be embroidered or printed on the object. The invention is characterized in that the device has at least one projection means (4), in particular a beamer, projector, or augmented reality glasses (VR), which projects at least one projection object (3a, 3b, 3k, 3m, 3r, 3sr) stored in a data processing device (DV) onto the object (2) or displays same in the augmented reality glasses (VR). The data processing device (DV) has a storage unit in which the type, size, and/or shape of the object (2) that is to be embroidered or printed, the motif to be embroidered or printed thereon, and the position where the motif is to be embroidered or printed onto the object (2) is stored or is to be stored after a successful positioning process.
Patent GB-2585894-A (GB)
Title: Gait extender
Inventor: DAVID ANDREW MUIR
IPC: A63B25/10
Filed: 2019-07-21
Abstract: An accessory for footwear comprising a platform 1 that supports a user’s foot, the length of the platform being at least 10% greater than the length of the foot. The ground contacting part of the platform, or tread 2 is concave such that the platform elevated the user by at least 10% of the length of the platform. The platform may be releasably attached to a shoe or boot or it may have an integral boot. The platform may be rigid or have shock absorbing means. The tread may be integral to the platform or it may form a separate layer, which may be of the same or different material to the platform. Preferably, the tread is detachable. The accessory may comprise a heel and/or a toe stop, which may be integral to the platform or the tread and which may be releasable or adjustable. The length, width or height of the accessory may be adjustable.
Patent GB-2575602-A (GB)
Title: A hat storage container
Inventor: Marcus Hamilton
IPC: A45C11/02
Filed: 2018-08-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hat storage container (200) for storing and transporting at least one hat. The container has a cover (6); a base (2); a hat stop (20) and a handle (10). The base releasably connects to the cover to define a cavity for receiving the at least one hat; and the hat stop is generally semi-dome shaped and is for locating the at least one hat within the cavity. The cover has a generally semi-dome shaped portion for covering the hat stop and crown portions of the at least one hat, and a bill portion extending therefrom for covering bill portions of the at least one hat. The hat stop houses, or provides a mounting for a deodoriser.
Patent GB-2592871-A (GB)
Title: Size adaptive protective headgear
Inventor: HARALDUR AGUSTSSON
IPC: A42B3/06
Filed: 2019-11-04
Abstract: A size adaptive protective headgear comprises a protective shell 102 having a first and second front cut 112, 114 extending respectively from a first and second side edge of the protective shell (116, 118, fig.2). The first and second front cut enable expansion and contraction of the front section of the protective shell. First and second rear cuts (138, 140, fig 5) are also provided which also extend from the first and second side edges of the protective shell. The first and second rear cuts enable expansion and contraction of a rear section of the protective shell. The cuts extend in a first direction towards the opposite side of the shell, then in a second direction towards the front or rear of the shell, then in a third direction back towards the side edge where they originated. An insert may be attachable to the inside of the protective shell by means of protrusions (284, fig 10) and attachment holes (182, fig. 10). The insert may be made of polypropylene foam. The insert may have channels (286, fig.17) to guide air from inlets 164 in the protective shell to outlets 168.
Patent GB-2590064-A (GB)
Title: Quantum key distribution protocol
Inventor: Barry Childe
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2019-11-08
Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for performing a quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol between a first device102b, a second device102c, and an intermediary device 102a. The intermediary device transmitting: a first secret symbol string over a first quantum channel 104a to the first device; a first basis set over a first communication channel to the first device. The intermediary device; a second secret symbol string over a second quantum channel 106a to the second device; a second basis set over a second communication channel to the second device. The intermediary device generating a third symbol string based on combining the first and second secret symbol strings and transmitting to the second device, via the second communication channel, data representative of the third symbol string. The first device and second device perform a quantum key exchange and sifting based on the corresponding received first and second secret symbol strings and first and second basis sets, and a fourth set of symbols generated by the second device generates a fourth set of symbols based on combining the second received secret symbols with the received third symbol string.
Patent GB-2589898-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulating packaging
Inventor: KARL YEO
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2019-12-11
Abstract: A method of forming an insulating panel 100 with two large faces 32 and at least one smaller face 30; putting biodegradable foam members 12 in a flexible container 10; compressing the combination while a flattening former 14 abuts the smaller face. The compression can be achieved by a vacuum, a compaction plate, and/or the former. The flexible container can be sealed. Heat can shrink the flexible container. The large faces can be rectangular and flattened by the former. The small faces can be perpendicular to the large surfaces or not. The foam can be made of starch and the flexible container can be made of biodegradable polysaccharide. An apparatus comprising something to compress an item and something to flatten a small face. The former can have a base, four side walls and a top. Compressed biodegradable foam in a container forming a panel. The panel can have two opposing major surfaces and a flat minor surface between them. Multiple such panels can be received in cardboard box surrounding contents.
Patent GB-2593665-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hook block
Inventor: JOSEPH O'KANE
IPC: B66C13/08
Filed: 2020-01-29
Abstract: A hook block apparatus 10 has an upper part 12 with a sheave assembly 20, a lower part 14 fixed to the upper part and a hook 30 rotatably connected to the lower part. The apparatus has a remotely operable rotator for rotating the hook about a vertical axis. The rotator may have a motor 42 and first and second gears 40, 46 and a rotation sensor 50 to detect the direction of rotation, whilst a vision sensor, such as a camera 70, may sense the orientation of the hook. An image of the hook may be transmitted to a portable device 60 which may act as a controller for the rotator. The rotator may inhibit unintended rotation of the hook or be disengaged to allow free movement of the hook.
Patent GB-2592592-A (GB)
Title: Device for the elimination of arthropod pests from mammals
Inventor: ANDREW JOHN WEATHERLEY
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 2020-03-02
Abstract: An applicator device comprising a hand-held dispenser charged with a suitable anti parasitic composition capable of delivering a dose of the composition directly to a parasite located on the surface of a host via a swab, squeeze mechanism, brush, needle or moistened cotton, whilst avoiding direct contact with the host. The composition may contain an active ingredient of amitraz, octopamine, fipronil, or similar known anti parasitic compositions in a liquid medium, typically in the range of 1-50% of the total solution, and may be suitable to target various parasites that exist on most host mammals.