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Patent GB-2579060-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for converting motion
Inventor: DAVID MARTYN
IPC: F16H21/10
Filed: 2018-11-16
Abstract: An assembly 2 for converting motion comprising a first arm 8 rotatable at a first position about a first fixed pivot 4; a second arm 10 rotatable at a first position about a second fixed pivot 6; a third arm 12 pivotably connected at a first position on the third arm to a second position on the second arm spaced from the first position; a first connecting arm 16 pivotably connected to a second position on the first arm spaced from the first position and to a second position on the third arm spaced from the first position; a second connecting arm 22 pivotably connected to a third position on the first arm spaced from the first position and to a third position on the second arm spaced from the first position; a foldable assembly 32, 34 pivotably connected to the second fixed pivot and to a third position on the third arm; and a foldable support assembly 52, 54 pivotally connected to the foldable assembly and to an arm that has a component of its movement in a direction from the first fixed pivot to the second fixed pivot as the assembly moves from a retracted position to an extended position. The assembly may be used to extend balconies, walls, floor or roof extensions, or canopies from a house, apartment, office building, or caravan.
Patent GB-2570812-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus
Inventor: PETER JEFFREY YOUNG
IPC: A61M5/168
Filed: 2014-06-02
Abstract: A regional anaesthesia injection apparatus 1 comprising an injection volume determiner (16, figure 2) and an injection pressure determiner (20, figure 2). A controller is coupled to the injection volume determiner and to the injection pressure determiner and configured to provide an injection signal to control injection of fluid into the target tissue based on the determined pressure and the determined volume. Prior to injection the controller is operable in an aspiration mode to identify a reduction in pressure associated with attempting to aspirate a volume of fluid from the tissue. The apparatus can issue an audible or visual alarm if the detected pressure-volume characteristics depart from a stored profile by more than a threshold amount. There may be multiple stored profiles for different types of injection. The detected pressure-volume characteristic may be displayed on a visual display. Delivery of the anaesthetic and aspiration can be controlled by buttons 7a, 7b on the handle 3b of the anaesthetic needle.
Patent GB-2577397-A (GB)
Title: A rotary valve internal combustion engine
Inventor: KEITH LAWES
IPC: F01M13/02
Filed: 2019-09-04
Abstract: A rotary valve internal combustion engine comprising a combustion chamber defined in part by the piston and the combustion end of the cylinder, a valve housing 8 fixed at an outer portion of the combustion end of the cylinder and defining a bore, a rotary valve 5 rotatable about an axis (Fig. 1, 5a) in the bore, the valve having in a wall part thereof a port 21 giving fluid communication to and from the combustion chamber via inlet and exhaust ports in the valve housing. The valve body 19 or the valve housing has a non-uniform radial profile (i.e. tapered or frusto-conical) along its axial length and/or about its axis of rotation to accommodate changes in the body profile due to thermal expansion during operation, to maintain constant clearance between the valve body and housing along the valve’s axial length.
Patent GB-2577414-A (GB)
Title: System and method for dispensing material
Inventor: STEPHAN GARY BUSH
IPC: B05B12/04
Filed: 2018-06-26
Abstract: A fluid dispensing method, the method comprising steps of: providing a drop on demand apparatus comprising a plurality of nozzles in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir; selecting a subset of the plurality; dispensing fluid via the selected subset of the plurality; pausing all dispensing of fluid; selecting a second subset of the plurality; dispensing fluid via the second selected subset of the plurality.
Patent GB-2594964-A (GB)
Title: Elastic strap with features for easy securement and release
Inventor: CHARLES ASH
IPC: F16G11/14
Filed: 2020-05-13
Abstract: A strap comprising a spiral elastic coil, the coil comprising two or more means of engagement, which may be single or multiple hooks. The strap secures, binds or bundles items via the engagement means and can be disengaged by moving the engagement means apart. Typically, the engagement means may be at each end of the strap, although there may be more than two, and may be positioned at any point on the strap. The means of engagement are of such thickness and openness that they may both easily be engaged with and disengaged from a fixed structure and with a loop or loops of the coil or coils of the strap itself. The strap may also have a plurality of coils, which may run intertwined or alongside, running in the same direction or counter to each other.
Patent GB-2598079-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia compositing and storage management system
Inventor: Ross Hayden Kelly
IPC: H04N21/85
Filed: 2020-06-30
Abstract: A multimedia compositing method for reducing memory requirements for the storage of video comprises selecting a video clip template that includes frames that depict an object template moving in a first manner, selecting a static image that depicts a surface of an object associated with the object template, and overlaying the static image over the object template depicted in the video clip template. The result is a rendered video clip associated with the video clip template that includes frames that depict the object moving in the particular manner. Also disclosed is a multimedia content server for performing the above method and a computer-readable medium comprising computer-implementable instructions to cause a multimedia content server to perform the method. The arrangements disclosed enable a large number of videos to be created from a more limited number of stored video clips and static images, thereby reducing the amount of memory required for video storage. Embodiments include video clips of casino gameplay, for example baccarat, wherein object templates define card outlines 502 upon a card table 500 and static images 508 represent card faces from a deck of cards.
Patent GB-2590104-A (GB)
Title: Localization based on predefined features of the environment
Inventor: DANA MILLER
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2020-08-10
Abstract: A system and method comprising, one or more computers processors and one or more instruction storage media which control operations. A first localisation mode comprising receiving localisation data, determining whether the received localisation data satisfies an accuracy criterion, in accordance with a determination that the received data meet the criterion providing an estimated location based at least in part on the received localisation data and remaining in the first mode. In accordance with determining the received data does not satisfy the accuracy criterion, switching to a second localisation mode, the second localisation mode detecting one or more predefined features of the environment and providing the estimated location based on the one or more predefined features in the environment. Preferably the received localisation data in the first mode comprises GPS data and the estimated location is based the received GPS signals. The second localisation mode preferably includes determining motion of the vehicle and estimating the location based on the predefined features of the environment and the detected motion of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2599364-A (GB)
Title: Method and software stack for identifying a feature using active vision
Inventor: Pasihapaori Chidziva
IPC: G06V20/58
Filed: 2020-09-24
Abstract: A computer-implemented method and software stack for identifying a feature using active vision is provided. The method is for use in a vehicle for identifying a feature of the environment of the vehicle and includes receiving an original image from a sensor or camera, pre-processing the original image to produce an input image or patches of a divided image and presenting this to a neural network. The neural network is trained to classify a feature in an image presented to it and has an input layer, a hidden layer and an output layer. The output layer includes three outputs: a first feedback output for selecting pixels from the input image 414,416, to input at the input layer at each iteration of the neural network, a second feedback output for selecting a colour channel of the selected pixels 418 to input at the input layer at each iteration and a third output for outputting an output value indicative of a classification result from the neural network 420,422. The output value from the neural network is then processed to identify a feature of the environment of a vehicle which is used to aid control of an autonomous vehicle. The identification of a feature may comprise segmentation of the image, identification of an object in the image and/or classification of the identified object and the neural network may be a low resolution recurrent active vision neural network.
Patent GB-2589966-A (GB)
Title: Combinative shelving unit
Inventor: Tong-Fu Chen
IPC: A47B55/02
Filed: 2020-09-24
Abstract: A combinative shelving unit 10 includes two stand assemblies 1 and a load tray 2. The two stand assemblies are arranged parallel to each other. Each stand assembly includes a pair of posts 11 and a transverse link 12 connected between the pair of posts. Each transverse link has a first assembling portion 14 and a second assembling portion 15. One side of the load tray has a first connecting portion 201 and another side thereof has a second connecting portion 202. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are staggered in position. The first connecting portion engages with the first assembling portion of one of the transverse links, and the second connecting portion engages with the second assembling portion of another one of the transverse links. The first assembling portion may be one in number, the second assembling portions may be two in number, said second assembling portions being arranged at two opposite ends of the first assembling portion. The first assembling portion may be a first inverted-U section 121 which is bent upward from the transverse link and the second assembling portions are two inverted-U sections 122 which are bent upward from the transverse link.
Patent GB-2599140-A (GB)
Title: Reservoir inflow monitoring
Inventor: OLAF KRISTOFFER HUSEBY
IPC: E21B47/11
Filed: 2020-09-25
Abstract: The invention provides a method and system of estimating an influx profile for at least one well fluid from a reservoir to a producing petroleum well with two or more influx zones or influx locations to a production flow. The method comprises installing at least one tracer source with distinct tracer materials 18a-d in known levels 14a-d of the well and transporting tracer molecules from the tracer sources in the well into the reservoir. The method comprises inducing production flow in the well from the reservoir into the well, collecting samples downstream of the two or more influx zones at known sampling times and analysing samples for concentration and type of tracer material from said possible tracer sources. The method comprises calculating contribution of flow from the two or more influx zones based on the analysed concentrations. Also disclosed is a system comprising a tracer release apparatus and pump.
Patent GB-2599680-A (GB)
Title: Guard for a bumper of a vehicle, and bumper device for a vehicle
Inventor: Dwight Riddlespurger
IPC: B60R19/52
Filed: 2020-10-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a guard 10 for a bumper (12, figure 3) of a vehicle, the guard comprising a base element 24 limiting a receiving space 26 in the circumferential direction 28 of the guard. The base element comprises opposite through openings 34, 36 extending in respective first planes in which the circumferential direction extends. The guard comprises a bracket 42 connected to the base element, the bracket having a holding face 44 for holding a component, such as a collision sensor, wherein the holding face extends in a third plane being parallel to the first planes. The guard also has a grille 46 overlapping one of the through openings. The grille has a first portion (48, figure 2) having a plurality of first air openings (50) separated from each other by respective first walls (52) of the first portion, a second portion (54) similar to the first portion, and an access opening (60) arranged between the two portions and overlapping at least a predominant portion of the holding face. Reinforcement structures (64, 66, 68) are arranged in the receiving space and between the through openings. The guard may form part of a bumper, such as a bumper on a school bus.
Patent GB-2600121-A (GB)
Title: A Storage arrangement
Inventor: DAVID HAYNES
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 2020-10-21
Abstract: A docking station 10, suitable for storing a hygiene cleaning tool, comprises a substantially planar back plate 12 and an engagement means 16, 18 extending from the plate 12. The engagement means may include first and second parts, such as a hook 16 and a retainer plate 18, extending from different regions U, L of the flat plate 12. The support 10 may include a label for identifying a measure of hygiene to which it is intended to be maintained. Also disclosed is an arrangement of several docking stations 10 spaced apart horizontally and vertically such that items stored thereon do not contact each other. Also disclosed are a storage arrangement (S, figure 6) and a kit of parts comprising a vertical surface from which several docking stations 10 protrude to form a gap between the engagement means 16, 18 and the surface.
Patent GB-2600421-A (GB)
Title: Recovery aircraft and method
Inventor: Michael Gerard West
IPC: B64G1/14
Filed: 2020-10-27
Abstract: A recovery aircraft 100 comprising a tow for initial attachment to a re-entry vehicle Rd, and a docking station at which a re-entry vehicle may establish a second attachment. The tow guides the re-entry vehicle to the docking station. The re-entry aircraft may be a spaceplane vehicle descending from space to Earth. The docking station and tow may be provided on recovery aircraft upper or lower surface. The tow may comprise an extensible telescopic boom comprising a rigid beam portion 60 extending from a pivoted joint 61. A trailing tow line 50, e.g. steel cable paid out and reeled in via a motorised spool, may extend from the rigid beam portion 60. The docking station may comprise a cradle structure protruding backwards from the aft of the recovery aircraft, or a damped linkage, or a pylon 400. The pylon may have a rigid rail system comprising a gripping mechanism.
Patent GB-2601774-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft seating configuration
Inventor: RYAN GRAHAM
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2020-12-09
Abstract: A seating configuration for an aircraft cabin has an aisle (fig.1,104) extending parallel to a longitudinal axis (fig.1,X) of the aircraft cabin, a number of seats arranged in one or more rows R1’, each row containing, on the same side of the aisle, at least one aisle seat 108-1 and at least one non-aisle seat 110-1 spaced apart to define a passenger access passageway 116-1 between them, which forms at least part of an access pathway E1B extending from the non-aisle seat to the aisle to the rear of the aisle seat. Preferably, aisle seats face outwardly from the aisle at an angle between 35-45°, and non-aisle seats at 0-15°. A console (fig.8,120) may infill the passageway if the pathway is not required. Also claimed is a seating configuration for an aircraft cabin with an aisle extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cabin having at least one row containing an aisle seat and a non-aisle seat arranged such that the non-aisle seat has two distinct access pathways E1A,E1B extending from the non-aisle seat to the aisle. One pathway E1A may pass through forward of the aisle seat, through the passenger living space.
Patent GB-2595332-A (GB)
Title: Photonic module and method of manufacture
Inventor: ABU THOMAS
IPC: G02B6/136
Filed: 2021-02-10
Abstract: A photonic module has a first waveguide 10 and a second waveguide 20, disposed on an opposing side of the first waveguide to a substrate 5 and a coupling section 25, which may be a tapered portion 30, 35 of at least one of the waveguides. One of the waveguides is formed of crystalline silicon and the other one is formed of amorphous silicon. The coupling section is configured to couple light between the first waveguide and the second waveguide. A first cladding (12, figures 2a-b) may be disposed so 25 as to at least partially surround the first waveguide and a second cladding (22, figures 2a-b) may be disposed so as to at least partially surround the second waveguide. The cladding may be formed of silicon dioxide. An intermediary layer (22, figures 2a-b) of silicon oxide may be disposed in-between the first waveguide and the second waveguide
Patent GB-2596890-A (GB)
Title: Tracking workers or trains in a railway tunnel
Inventor: HO WING CHAN
IPC: G01S11/06
Filed: 2021-02-16
Abstract: A method of tracking a location of a worker or train 230 in a railway tunnel 210 based on a plurality of beacon signals including beacon data which are broadcast from a plurality of beacons B1, B2, B3 spaced along the railway tunnel. The beacons signals are received by a mobile device 240 and the mobile device determines received signal strengths of the beacon signals. A location of the worker or train is determined based on the beacon data and received signal strengths of the beacon signals. The plural beacons preferably being positioned in railway tunnels between stations. The location of the worker or train may be determined based on a beacon with a received signal strength above a predetermined threshold. The location may be determined based on the beacon with the highest average received signal strength over a predetermined period of time.
Patent GB-2599748-A (GB)
Title: Surfboard and method of construction
Inventor: DANIEL MARTINEZ SEBASTIAN
IPC: B63B32/59
Filed: 2021-03-17
Abstract: A surfboard and method of construction comprised of pre-cut layers of wood longitudinally arranged of predetermined thicknesses 502-512 stacked and bonded together following the shape of the surfboard. The longitudinal layers include slots 208 to slide and embed multiple transverse ribs 210 in perpendicular direction for joining the longitudinal layers together. The bonded longitudinal layers form a pre-shaped plank with the geometrical features of the surfboard without the need of carving and shaping the surfboard’s geometry. A smooth finish is achieved after a light sanding of the pre-shaped plank, and a waterproof coating is applied to the surface. Additionally, the longitudinal layers may preferably have predetermined perforations 202 to create air chambers 204 reducing the weight of the surfboard.
Patent GB-2592815-A (GB)
Title: A device for determining orientation of an object
Inventor: TILAK SRINIVASAN
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 2019-11-05
Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a device (100) for determining orientation of an object. The device includes a hollow spherical member (101), which is filled with a fluid medium (109). A plurality of sensors (102) is positioned on a circumference of the hollow spherical member. Further, the device comprises a light source (104) fixed within the hollow spherical member, and a capsule (103) is disposed within the hollow spherical member. The capsule is configured to displace within the hollow spherical member and occupy uppermost point of the hollow spherical member. The capsule covers the one or more sensors at the corresponding uppermost point and, thus blocks impingement of light on to corresponding one or more sensors. The blocked one or more sensors activate or deactivate, and generate a feedback or input signal, which is received by a computing unit (107), to determine orientation of the object.
Patent GB-2609185-A (GB)
Title: Scaffold for isolation of a biomolecule
Inventor: STEVE BURTON
IPC: C07H15/26
Filed: 2021-05-24
Abstract: Method of producing an activated substrate comprising: a) modifying a substrate comprising a base matrix to yield a base matrix comprising a leaving group and/or an optionally substituted 3 to 6 membered heterocyclic ring; b) contacting the base matrix formed in a) with an aminating agent to yield an aminated base matrix; and c) contacting the aminated base matrix formed in b) with a heteroaromatic compound, wherein the heteroaromatic compound is a 5 to 12 membered heteroaromatic ring substituted with at least two halogens and optionally one or more further substituents, to produce an activated substrate. The activated substrate may be contacted with a molecule comprising a ligand specific for a biomolecule to provide a scaffold for isolation of the biomolecule. In a preferred method: beaded agarose is slurried with sodium sulfate, NaOH and sodium borohydride before adding allyl glycidyl ether; after washing, the matrix is slurried with N-bromosuccinimide, followed by addition of ammonia solution; the aminated matrix is reacted with cyanuric chloride to yield a 1,4 dichlorotriazine (DCT) activated matrix. Also described is the use of an activated substrate in affinity chromatography.
Patent GB-2595193-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for analyzing nucleic acid molecules
Inventor: DAVID M KURTZ
IPC: C12Q1/6886
Filed: 2020-11-06
Abstract: Processes and materials to detect cancer from a biopsy are described. In some cases, cell-free nucleic acids can be sequenced, and the sequencing result can be utilized to detect sequences derived from a neoplasm. Detection of somatic variants occurring in phase can indicate the presence of cancer in a diagnostic scan and a clinical intervention can be performed.
Patent GB-2597612-A (GB)
Title: Mist generator device
Inventor: IMAD LAHOUD
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2021-04-06
Abstract: A mist generator device 201 comprises: an elongate mist generator housing 204 comprising an air inlet port 207 and a mist outlet port 208; a liquid chamber 218 provided within housing 204, containing a liquid to be atomised; a sonication chamber 219 within the housing 204; a capillary element 222 extending between the liquid chamber 218 and the sonication chamber 219 such that a first portion of the capillary element is within the liquid chamber 218 and a second portion is within the sonication chamber 219, and wherein the element 222 is at least 75% bamboo fibre; an ultrasonic transducer 215 having a generally planar atomisation surface within the sonication chamber 219, mounted such that the surface is parallel with a longitudinal length of the housing 204, wherein part of the second portion of the capillary element 222 is superimposed on part of the atomisation surface, wherein the transducer 215 vibrates the surface to atomise liquid carried by the capillary element 222 to generate mist comprising the atomised liquid and air; and an airflow arrangement which provides and air flow path between the inlet and outlet ports 207, 208.