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Patent GB-2581844-A (GB)
Title: Filtration apparatus
Inventor: DARIA POPOVA
IPC: B01D65/02
Filed: 2019-03-01
Abstract: A tangential flow filtration apparatus 100 for concentrating fluids comprises a plurality of tube loops 101, 103 each comprising a filter 109, 111 and a common feed pump 115 for driving the fluid across the filters, the tube loops being coupled to the common feed pump via a common feed line 133. Preferably each tube loop is coupled to a respective feed vessel 105, 107 to supply retentate to respective vessels. The common feed line may comprise a selector 119 for selecting which feed vessel fluid is drawn from. The apparatus preferably comprises a controller 150 that monitors a mass of fluid to determine which tube loop to direct fluid through. A tangential filtration apparatus comprises a plurality of filter lines (601, 603, figure 6) each comprising a filter (609, 611) and coupled to a corresponding feed vessel (605, 607), a common pump (615), preferably providing a pulsatile alternating flow, and a common feed line (633). The filter lines may be coupled to a common waste vessel. The apparatus may comprise a controller that receiving information on the transmembrane pressure of fluid across each filter. The apparatus may be used for the culture and expansion of cells in allogeneic cell therapies.
Patent GB-2576243-A (GB)
Title: Vertical take-off and landing aircraft
Inventor: DAVID FILLINGHAM
IPC: B64C29/00
Filed: 2019-06-24
Abstract: An aircraft 10 defining longitudinal A, lateral B and vertical C (figure 2) directions, the aircraft 10 comprising a main wing 16 and a tail 18, both pivotable about the lateral direction B; a plurality of main propellers 30 mounted to the wing 16 configured to pivot with the wing 16; at least one cruise propeller 32a,b mounted to the tail 18, and configured to pivot with the tail 18; the main propellers 30a-d defining a swept disc area “Adisc”, and the main wing defines a wing area “Awing”; wherein a ratio of the disc swept area to the main wing area “Adisc:Awing” is between 1 and 2, and preferably 1.4. The main propellers are stowable on the surface of or within a respective nacelle 36a-d to reduce drag. The cruise propellers on the tail may be used in forward flight (see figure 5). The main wing may include high lift devices 62, may have a span of less than 14 metres and an aspect ratio of between 10 and 15. The aircraft may have a lift coefficient between 0.5 and 0.6 and may be powered by gas turbine internal combustion engines and batteries, which provide power to electric motors.
Patent GB-2585864-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft
Inventor: ARENT-JAN DE GRAAFF
IPC: B64D27/02
Filed: 2019-07-18
Abstract: An aircraft 1 comprising a main body 10 located between a pair of wing sections 12, each wing section comprising a front wing 14 and a rear wing 16. The fore and aft wings each comprise a first end 17, 20 connected to the main body. A second end 18 of the front wing is connected to a second end 22 of the rear wing. Each wing section comprises a propulsion unit located between the front and rear wings. Each propulsion unit may comprise pivotable first 32 and second rotors 34. The aircraft may be an unmanned aerial vehicle or single-seat aircraft suited for vertical take-off and landing, VTOL aircraft. Each wing section may form a loop connected to the main body in at least two locations, having good mechanical strength and reduced induced drag properties. The rear wing may be above the front wing in a height direction H.
Patent GB-2586078-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning of belt drives
Inventor: JONATHAN SCOTT
IPC: F16H7/10
Filed: 2019-08-02
Abstract: A tensioning link 10 for a belt drive 1 with an open-ended slot (13, Figure 4) for receiving a detent 20 and an elongate body (11, Figure 4) with an aperture (12, Figure 4) which allows rotatable mounting to a pivot 18. The slot has a closed end (15, Figure 4) and an open end (14, Figure 4), the former of which is closer to the aperture than the latter. The slot may have one or more straight edges (29, 30, Figure 4) forming a straight portion. Also disclosed is a belt drive 1 with at least two pulleys 4, 5, 6 over which an elastic belt 2 can be engaged, an auxiliary unit 3 with a detent 20 and a tensioning link 10. The belt drive can be moved from an operating position in which the detent is engaged with the closed end of the slot to a belt changing position where the detent is out of the slot (Figure 3). In the belt changing position there is less tension on the belt, allowing it to be removed and a new belt to be installed. The belt may be a multi v-belt and the auxiliary unit may be an alternator.
Patent GB-2588127-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball marker and alignment tool
Inventor: ENDA MCLOUGHLIN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2019-10-08
Abstract: A golf ball alignment tool 100 for assisting a golfer in visually aligning a golf ball 200 with a golf hole (114, Figure 8), said tool 100 having a support base 101 and an alignment indicator 102. The indicator 102 is mounted on the base 101 and is moveable relative thereto to allow adjustment of the indicator 102 without movement of the base 101. The support base 101 and alignment indicator 102 may have parallel base concave end 103 and alignment concave end 104 respectively. The alignment indicator 102 may further have an alignment distal end 105 and an alignment guide 106 positioned along the centre of the indicator 102. Said alignment concave end 104 may be moveable through a smaller distance than the alignment distal end 105. Alignment indicator 102 may have one or more secondary aiming lines 107 which may be parallel 107a or perpendicular 107b. A golf ball stencil (203, Figure 4b) for marking a golf ball 200 is also disclosed. A method for aligning a golf ball using the tool 100 and stencil (203, Figure 4b) is further disclosed.
Patent GB-2588386-A (GB)
Title: An air filtration system
Inventor: STEPHEN PATRIDGE
IPC: E01C1/00
Filed: 2019-10-17
Abstract: A method of installing an air filtration system and an air filtration system wherein the air filtration system comprises a barrier (3A) configured to be installed at the side of a road and includes a duct (7) and at least one inlet (9,10). The system also includes a filter, such as an activated carbon adsorbent (12,13), an air flow generator (11) such as a fan and an outlet (8). The duct is configured for fluidly communicating the inlet with the outlet such that, in use, the air flow generator is operable to draw air from the road into the inlet and through the filter to be expelled from the outlet. The air filtration system can comprise a kit of parts. The barrier may be a pedestrian or motorway crash barrier and can include a bicycle rack, a moisture sensor and a pollution sensor and/or a screen configured to display pollution information. A network of air filtration systems may be provided wherein each air filtration system may transfer information indicative of pollution levels detected by the pollution sensor to a server. The air filtration system may reduce the level of pollutants in air.
Patent GB-2579282-A (GB)
Title: Carrying bag with detachable strap
Inventor: CHIH FENG HO
IPC: A45C13/30
Filed: 2019-11-07
Abstract: A carrying bag includes a housing 10, two attachments 12 attached to two side portions of the housing and a strap device 30 having two engaging members 32 located at end portions of the strap 30 for engaging with the attachments 12 of the housing. Two retaining devices 5 slidably attached to the strap device 30, the retaining devices 5 each include a spring biasing member 53 for contacting and engaging with the engaging member 32 of the strap device 30. A retainer 54 extends from the spring biasing member 53 for contacting and engaging with the engaging member 32 of the strap device 30 and the attachment 12 of the housing and for anchoring and retaining the engaging member 32 of the strap device 30 and the attachment 12 of the housing together. The engaging members 32 and the attachments 12 are preferably formed from magnetic material.
Patent GB-2582465-A (GB)
Title: Optical frequency comb setup and use of an external cavity for dispersion compensation and frequency tuning
Inventor: Johannes David Hillbrand
IPC: H01S5/34
Filed: 2018-12-05
Abstract: An Optical frequency comb setup (1) comprising a semiconductor cascade laser (11) drivable by a laser driver (10), emitting a laser beam through an end facet ( 110) of the semiconductor cascade laser (11) with a frequency comb (12) with at least two given individual emission frequencies (fn), repetition frequency (frep), carrier envelope offset frequency (fceo), is disclosed, which shows improved comb stability and/or comb formation and/or comb bandwidth. This is reached by an external cavity (5) added outside of the cavity of the semiconductor cascade laser (11), comprising a reflective element (50) with a mirror surface (500) reflecting the given at least two individual emission frequencies (fn) being arranged in a relative distance (d) to the end facet (110) allowing to adapt repetition frequency (frep) and/or carrier envelope offset frequency (fceo) and/or the dispersion seen by the light in the optical frequency comb setup (1).
Patent GB-2595272-A (GB)
Title: Bumper guard for a vehicle
Inventor: YURY KUTSURENKO
IPC: B60R19/54
Filed: 2020-05-20
Abstract: Provided is a bumper guard 16 comprising a central portion and two lateral wings 30a, 30b attached to either side of the central portion. The central portion comprises two horizontally-spaced vertical struts 18a, 18b for attaching the bumper guard to a vehicle; and central crossbars 26a-c that are connected to the struts 18a, 18b. When the guard 16 is connected to the vehicle, the wing portions 30a, 30b are curved towards the back of the vehicle. Each wing comprises vertically-spaced lateral crossbars 32a-d that are joined at their distal ends by a vertical end plate 34a, 34b. The use of curved wings 30a, 30b and end plates 34a, 34b aims to improve the aerodynamic performance of the guard 16 by reducing the distance between the guard 16 and a vehicle to which it is attached.
Patent GB-2597693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to packaging materials
Inventor: KAUSHAL SHAH
IPC: D21H19/80
Filed: 2020-07-29
Abstract: An agricultural waste-based packaging material which may comprise bagasse, may comprise approximately 75% renewable agro waste and 25% softwood pulp. Example compositions are provided including cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, sugar, minerals and ash. The material may comprise a base and a coating, the base may be paper, the coating may be a waterborne coating with high grease and oil resistance and good heat sealability, this coating may comprise plastic which may be polylactic acid (PLA). Alternatively the coating may be wax based. The material may comprise sugar beat waste. Included is a claim specific to a packaging material comprising a bagasse based paper core which may include a coating on one or both sides and claims to a product packaged in said materials and a process for making said materials.
Patent GB-2599344-A (GB)
Title: Helicopter rotor hub arrangement
Inventor: JASON HILL
IPC: B64C27/04
Filed: 2020-08-21
Abstract: A rotor control assembly 2100 comprises a rotor hub centre 2106, a mast 2104, upper and lower swashplates 2112, 2114, control links 2116 and control inputs. The assembly is enclosed by a fairing assembly 2200 comprising a rotatable hub fairing 2202 covering an upper control assembly portion and a static pylon fairing 2204 covering a lower portion. The fairings cooperate to divert air around the control assembly when in helicopter forward flight. The rotatable fairing may be a rotationally symmetric cowl. The static pylon fairing may be aerodynamically shaped, enclosing the swashplates. The fairings may have a clearance of less than 10mm. A lip may be provided on at least one fairing that fits a corresponding aperture on the opposing fairing. The fairings may cooperate to create a circuitous path for air through the rotor fairing assembly or to prevent airflow through the control assembly.
Patent GB-2591840-A (GB)
Title: Electronic devices comprising printed circuit boards
Inventor: GRANT SINCLAIR
IPC: H05K7/02
Filed: 2020-10-14
Abstract: Electronic device 101 comprising: a stack of printed circuit boards, PCBs 111, each PCB having two opposed main surfaces 121a, 121b (figs 3-5), each PCB main surface 121b that faces a PCB main surface 122a of another PCB of the stack 111 defines an inner surface of the stack and the other two PCB main surfaces define exterior surfaces of the stack (e.g 121a, 123b fig 4), wherein the exterior surfaces (121a, 123b) of the stack provide a casing of the electronic device; and a plurality of electronic components (e.g battery 103 , display 107) carried by at least one inner surface of the stack, wherein the plurality of electronic components are electrically connected to one another via electrically conductive paths carried by at least one inner surface of the stack. Stack may comprise two, three or four PCB’s which may be rigid PCBs and may form a sandwich, whilst the inner surfaces may be in flush contact and include a cavity 106 to house components. The PCBs may connect by adhesive double-sided tape or embedded internal mating pins. The electronic components may be accessible from an external surface. The electronic device may be a computer, gaming console, camera, mobile phone, music keyboard etc (figures 6-11). A side surface may comprise a micro-switch (206 fig 2). Other embodiments include a stack of PCBs carrying components arranged so as not to expose electronic circuitry at the exterior surfaces. In yet another embodiment a stack of PCBs carrying electronic circuitry comprise a casing defined from the first and last exterior surfaces of the PCBs, the inner surfaces carrying the electronic circuitry.
Patent GB-2603193-A (GB)
Title: A Tanning Composition
Inventor: REBECCA FRANCES MONE
IPC: A61Q19/04
Filed: 2021-02-01
Abstract: A tanning composition for topical administration comprising: a tanning component which reacts with skin, preferably a polyhydroxy-ketone (e.g. dihydroxyacetone or erythrulose) which undergoes a Maillard reaction with amino acids in keratin to produce a melanoidin, or a combination of aldo-hexose sugar and beta-glucan; a skin exfoliant, preferably a beta-hydroxy acid e.g. salicylic acid; a penetration enhancer, preferably a polyethylene glycol ether e.g. Ceteareth-20; and a demagogically acceptable carrier, preferably an aqueous carrier. The composition may also comprise: a preservative selected from phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, dehydroacetic acid, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate; parfum; coumarin; a pH adjusting agent e.g. triethanolamine or citric acid; Aloe Barbadensis powder; and EDTA salt e.g. tetrasodium EDTA. The tanning composition may be contained in a dispensing container e.g. a spray container, a pump action spray container, a tube, a collapsible tube, or a bottle. Also disclosed is a method of tanning comprising administering the composition to the skin.
Patent GB-2606387-A (GB)
Title: Device
Inventor: Martin Cockroft
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2021-05-06
Abstract: A quality control device for histopathology staining comprises a cellulose film containing less than two plasticisers. The cellulose film may comprise chitosan, keratin or gelatin, and may be free from plasticiser. The cellulose film may contain reference articles, such as PMMA or silica particles, cellulose fibres, air bubbles or proteins. The cellulose film may have an adhesive and barrier coating on one side, may be adhered to a protective sheet, or be comprised in a surface. The film may be stained under the same conditions as a tissue sample. The quality control device and sample may be imaged, and the staining and imaging variation in the quality control device quantified and use to correct the sample image.
Patent GB-2593653-A (GB)
Title: Anti-adherent compositions and methods of inhibiting the adherence of microbes to a surface
Inventor: KATHLEEN C ENGELBRECHT
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A method of inhibiting microbes from attaching to a surface, the method comprising: providing an anti-adherent composition, the anti-adherent composition comprising: an anti-adherent agent selected from the group consisting of: Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin crosspolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Stearate and Ethylhexyl Salicylate; applying the composition to the surface; and allowing at least some of the composition to remain on the surface such that the antiadherent agent inhibits microbes from attaching to the surface; wherein the microbes comprise an RNA virus; wherein the composition is non-antimicrobial; and wherein the anti-adherent agent is present in the amount of at least 0.1% by weight of the anti-adherent composition. Also claimed is an anti-adherent composition for preventing microbes from attaching to a surface, the antiadherent composition comprising: an anti-adherent agent selected from the group consisting of: Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin crosspolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer and Ethylhexyl Stearate; And a humectant; wherein the microbes comprise an RNA virus; wherein the composition is non-antimicrobial; and wherein the anti-adherent agent is present in the amount of at least 0.1% by weight of the anti-adherent composition
Patent GB-2608439-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum system and method for sterilization
Inventor: SEBASTIAN STEFAN ROSENSTRÄTER
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2021-07-02
Abstract: A vacuum system, preferably for food processing, comprises a main valve 20, a vacuum pump 10, and a steriliser 22. The pump 10 has an inlet 12 and an outlet 14, with inlet 12 connected to the main valve 20, e.g. via pipe 15, such that inlet 12 is in fluid communication with a processing chamber (not shown) connected to the valve 20. Steriliser 22 is connected between main valve 20 and inlet 12 at a connection point 25 and can provide sterilising gas. A sterilisation valve 24 may be provided between steriliser 22 and connection point 25. The sterilising gas may be ozone, fluorine, bromine, iodine and/or hydrogen peroxide. The steriliser 22 may be an ozone generator which generates ozone via a plasma, electrolysis and electrostatic discharge. Inlet valve 26 and outlet valve 28 may be provided at the vacuum pump inlet and outlet respectively. A method for sterilising the vacuum system is also claimed, including the steps of closing main valve 20 and starting the steriliser 22, and preferably operating the vacuum pump 10 to draw sterilising gas from the steriliser 22 and into the pump 10.
Patent GB-2608620-A (GB)
Title: Method of resource assessment
Inventor: KETIL HOKSTAD
IPC: G01V99/00
Filed: 2021-07-06
Abstract: A method for use in evaluating or mapping a sub-sea metallic mineral resource or resources over a region is provided. The method comprises: a. providing sample data relating to at least one sample taken from the region; b. providing at least one set of measured data relating to the region; c. inputting the sample data and the at least one set of measured data into a machine-learning algorithm; and d. running the machine learning algorithm to train the model. The machine-learning algorithm comprises a model relating the measured data to a quantity, fraction and/or density of the resource or resources. The resources may comprise polymetallic minerals, nodules, sulphides and/or cobalt. The method may further comprise inputting further sample data into the algorithm and running it to test and/or train the model to predict the variance or uncertainty of the quantity, fraction and/or density of the mineral resource. It may further comprise inputting measured data of the region into the algorithm and running it to predict the quantity, fraction and/or density of the mineral resource and its variance or uncertainty for the region.
Patent GB-2609247-A (GB)
Title: Novel multipurpose fast dehumidification device
Inventor: Keith William Alfred Cochrane
IPC: F24F13/28
Filed: 2021-07-27
Abstract: A multipurpose fast dehumidification device in which materials with different functions can be placed simultaneously or separately, such as moisture absorption materials, aromatic materials, insect repelling materials or deodorization materials. The present invention comprises a base 1, a placement frame 2 and a circulation mechanism 3. One end of the placement frame is movably connected with the base, and the other end of the placement frame is movably connected with the circulation mechanism; and the moisture absorption materials are placed in the placement frame. The dehumidifier may also include a function mechanism that comprises a fixing plate (4, fig 7) with a plurality of through holes (41) and connected to the bottom of an electric fan (321, fig 6) and a placement box (5) on the other side of the fixing plate.
Patent GB-2597623-A (GB)
Title: Platform for generating safe cell therapeutics
Inventor: HUAWEI WANG
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2018-08-07
Abstract: Cytoplasts for use in the treatment of cancer wherein the cytoplast comprises one or more intracellular organelles capable or producing or secreting an exogenous therapeutic agent and wherein the cytoplast is not an erythrocyte. The therapeutic agent may be an antibody or IL-12. The cancer may be breast cancer.
Patent GB-2603592-A (GB)
Title: Powder system for the care of hair
Inventor: MARLENE BATTERMANN
IPC: A61Q5/12
Filed: 2021-11-24
Abstract: Powder-form composition for care of keratinous fibres comprising: 5.0-35.0 % surfactant, e.g. non-ionic surfactant, cationic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant or anionic surfactant e.g amino acid-based surfactants, isethionates, and/or alkyl sulphates; 40.0-80.0 % binder and/or thickener, preferably clay minerals such as bentonites and/or polysaccharides such as starch and its derivatives; and 0.1-15 % hair conditioning active ingredient, preferably refatting agents and/or lipids, emollients, moisturisers, vitamins and/or derivatives and precursors thereof, cationic polymers, and/or anti-dandruff active ingredients. Most preferably, the surfactant is sodium cocoyl isethionate and/or disodium cocoyl glutamate, the binder/thickener is starch, maltodextrin, and/or bentonite and the hair conditioning agent is tocopherol, lecithin, and/or glycerine. A ready-to-use composition is formed when the product is dissolved and/or emulsified in water. Also disclosed is a process for care of hair where the powder is dissolved in water, spread on the hair in the emulsified form, and rinsed off in 10 seconds – 15 minutes. The composition is used to improve the hair fell, disentanglability, and/or combability. Also disclosed is a process for preparing the powder-form composition where all the ingredients are missed and optionally sieved to produce the powder.
Patent GB-2597431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to well abandonment and slot recovery
Inventor: ALAN FAIRWEATHER
IPC: E21B31/00
Filed: 2020-06-25
Abstract: A method of severing casing of an inner casing string located inside an outer casing string in a well bore, without damaging the outer casing string. A casing severing tool is run into the inner casing string and by determining a location of a coupling on the inner casing string, the casing severing tool is located within a first separation distance from the located coupling for the casing to be severed. The first separation distance is selected so that a gap which is present between the inner and outer casing strings by virtue of the increased diameter of the coupling is utilised with the active area of the casing severing tool to be within the gap, the inner casing string is severed while maintaining the integrity of the outer casing string. A bottom hole assembly including a casing locator and severing tool in the form of a casing cutter is described.
Patent GB-2600568-A (GB)
Title: Lipid-encapsulated dual-cleaving endonuclease for DNA and gene editing
Inventor: David R Edgell
IPC: C12N15/87
Filed: 2020-05-04
Abstract: Methods to edit genes by administering a chimeric nuclease to a cell or organism without the use of a viral vector.