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Patent GB-2591980-A (GB)
Title: Fire safety device
Inventor: MICHAEL CLIFFORD RYMAN
IPC: B05B1/12
Filed: 2019-11-27
Abstract: A fire safety device, such as a sprinkler, comprises a nozzle from which liquid extinguishant can be released. The nozzle is provided with means for releasing extinguishant in two or more different forms, e.g. with different droplet sizes or different velocities. The extinguishant may take the form of a mist or spray. A heat trigger may be provided to initiate the release. The extinguishant liquid may be contained in a bladder inside the shell. The outer shell of the device may be lined on the inside to protect it from high temperatures. There may be an onboard pressurising system in the form of spring-loaded concentric pressurising platforms which press on the bladder. A mesh may be provided downstream of one or more outlets for misting the extinguishing liquid. The device may be used in shipping containers and cargo holds.
Patent GB-2590613-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for use in generating plasma
Inventor: Sven Gauter
IPC: H05H1/46
Filed: 2019-12-16
Abstract: A plasma reactor 1 comprising a process chamber 2 and a plasma antenna assembly, the plasma antenna assembly comprising a radio-frequency (RF) antenna 9 which induces generation of a plasma in the plasma generation region 24 when driven by a current, a housing 10 to separate the antenna from the plasma generation region and a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic focussing member (540, Fig. 11) arranged to partially surround a length of the antenna to increase the magnetic flux density in the plasma generation region. The reactor further comprises one or more magnets 6 configured to confine the plasma to a location in the process chamber that is remote from the plasma antenna assembly. The focussing member of the plasma antenna assembly may also be shielded from magnetic fields generated externally to the plasma antenna assembly.
Patent GB-2578700-A (GB)
Title: Neural network models for real-time optimization of drilling parameters during drilling operations
Inventor: Srinath Madasu
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2017-11-15
Abstract: System and methods for optimizing parameters for drilling operations are provided. Real-time data including values for input variables associated with a current stage of a drilling operation along a planned well path are acquired. A neural network model is trained to produce an objective function defining a response value for at least one operating variable of the drilling operation. The response value for the operating variable is estimated based on the objective function produced by the trained neural network model. Stochastic optimization is applied to the estimated response value so as to produce an optimized response value for the operating variable. Values of controllable parameters are estimated for a subsequent stage of the drilling operation, based on the optimized response value of the operating variable. The subsequent stage of the drilling operation is performed based on the estimated values of the controllable parameters.
Patent GB-2592196-A (GB)
Title: Micro-fibre filter cartridge
Inventor: JAMES BRIAN SIRMON
IPC: D06F39/10
Filed: 2020-02-18
Abstract: A filter cartridge for removing micro-fibres e.g. from a washing machine has a delivery spool 22 and an uptake spool 21. A perforated partition wall 23 extends between the spools, and a filter medium 27 in the form of an elongate liquid permeable sheet extends along the partition wall. A drive coupling (33, Figure 4) is associated with at least one of said spools, enabling the filter medium to be wound from one spool to the other. The filter cartridge includes a radio frequency signalling device (43, Figure 4) to wirelessly transmit data enabling the cartridges to be tracked. The signalling device may be a Bluetooth (RTM), wifi or IOT data processing and communication device, and may be powered by a power source (42, Figure 4) such as a battery or supercapacitor. Sensors (44-48, Figure 4) allow usage to be monitored, including the rate of use of the filter medium as well as pressure, temperature and opacity of the filtered liquid. The device is capable of filtering microplastics.
Patent GB-2592360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to dispersions
Inventor: SEAN GRAHAM HODGKINSON
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 2020-02-18
Abstract: A liquid dispersion comprising a solid particulate, e.g. a pigment; a dispersing agent, preferably being a reaction product of an [a] an epoxidised carboxylic acid ester; [b] a compound including at least one reactive alcohol and/or amino functional group; and [c] a derivatising agent; and one or more solvents. Such a liquid dispersion shows excellent long-term stability. Also disclosed is a method of producing such a liquid dispersion having long-term stability comprising use of the liquid dispersion; and use of the liquid dispersion in a paint, ink, polymer or coating composition.
Patent GB-2592651-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle diagnostics
Inventor: KELLY JASON
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2020-03-05
Abstract: A vehicle controller 12 comprises plural virtual machines, at least first and second virtual machines, being hosted on the vehicle controller and receives a diagnostic command from a diagnostic tool 14. The first virtual machine 24a comprises a diagnostic module 22 and the second virtual machine 24b, 24c comprises a vehicle service 26 including diagnostic data. The diagnostic module is configured to initiate a diagnostic function on the vehicle service upon receipt of a diagnostic command. The controller outputs a diagnostic signal indicative of a result of the diagnostic function to the diagnostic tool. The first virtual machine (VM) may comprise a diagnostic database which stores diagnostic data (Data identifier DID, DTCs, diagnostic routine results) from the vehicle service. The diagnostic module may receive the diagnostic data and send it to the database. The diagnostic module may retrieve diagnostic data from the database in response to the diagnostic command, and use this to form the output diagnostic signal. The vehicle controller may have an input to receive diagnostic data from the vehicle CAN bus. The diagnostic module provides a single communication point between the diagnostic tool and the vehicle services hosted on various VMs within the vehicle controller.
Patent GB-2583188-A (GB)
Title: Wrap for foot and method for wrapping same (variants)
Inventor: KARINE GHARAGYOZYAN
IPC: A41D17/04
Filed: 2018-08-10
Abstract: The utility model relates to devices for wrapping a foot, for use with shoes. A first variant of a wrap is a band made of fabric, having a middle segment and end segments. The length of the middle segment is approximately the same as that of the perimeter of the region of the metatarsophalangeal joints, and the width of the middle segment is approximately the same as half the length of the foot. The end segments, which are a lengthwise continuation of the middle segment, can have a different form and are decoratively tied or laid flat by a user after putting on shoes. According to a second variant, the wrap is a fabric ring in the form of a band having connected ends. The width of the band is approximately half the length of the foot and the length of the band is approximately twice the perimeter of the region of the metatarsophalangeal joints of the user. The utility model provides for the protection and hygiene of the foot when the user is wearing shoes.
Patent GB-2581074-A (GB)
Title: Push to release c-ring slip retention system
Inventor: STEVEN M ZAKHARIA
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2018-12-05
Abstract: The c-ring slip retention system (14) may use a lip portion (66) of a retention sleeve (24) to hold the c-ring slip (16) against a liner hanger body. The c-ring slip (16) may have a multi-load shoulder profile (22) that interfaces directly with a complementary profile formed in the liner hanger body (12). The disclosed retention system prevents the c-ring slip (16) from being prematurely extracted from a liner hanger body (12) while the liner hanger is lowered through a borehole. The c-ring slip retention system may include a first retention mechanism (26) and a second retention mechanism (28) used to secure the retention sleeve (24) to the liner hanger body (12).
Patent GB-2597058-A (GB)
Title: A smart sports equipment charging system
Inventor: DANIEL ZUCCHETTO
IPC: H02J50/10
Filed: 2020-07-06
Abstract: A smart sports equipment charging system 100 includes a storage vessel 105 for storage of sports equipment 110, the storage vessel is separated into at least two sections and includes at least two charging portions 130, one in each section within the storage vessel 105, such that sports equipment 110 including a rechargeable power source stored within the storage vessel 105 is chargeable with the respective charging portion 130. The storage vessel 105 is preferably a golf bag and the sports equipment are smart golf clubs. The charging portions may be wireless charging coils and may include alignment devices such as magnets.
Patent GB-2597939-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic delay device
Inventor: Nathan Strilchuk
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2020-08-10
Abstract: Described is a hydraulic delay device 100 comprising a fluid chamber 102, a first movable part 104 being movable in the fluid chamber a second movable 106 part the second movable part being movable in the fluid chamber, the first movable part defining a first flow path the second moveable part defining a second flow path and a third flow path where in a first movement state the first flow path is fluidically coupled with both the second flow path and the third flow path wherein in a second movement state the first flow path is fluidically coupled with the second flow path and is fluidically decoupled from the third flow path thus resulting in a delayed movement of at least one of the first moveable part and second moveable part.
Patent GB-2598621-A (GB)
Title: Stud frame connector
Inventor: NIGEL PAUL CONYBEARE
IPC: E04B2/76
Filed: 2020-09-07
Abstract: The connector 100 comprises a block 102 made from a polymeric material with a main body 106 configured for insertion into an end of a first stud member and having four substantially orthogonal side walls 120,124. A first side wall has an engagement slot 140 that extends towards the opposite second side wall. An attachment portion 108 extends from the main body that includes a pair of locking wings 172,174 for engaging with a second stud member such that, in use, a part of the second stud member is disposed in gaps 168,170 between the locking wings and main body portion. A plate slot 190 extends through parts of the attachment portion and the main body. A plate element 104, made from a metallic material and having first and second side edges 194,196 that each have a notch, is disposed in the plate slot of the block such that the notches of the plate element are aligned with the gaps in the block. Also claimed is an assembly, a kit, a stud frame, a wall, and a method of constructing a stud frame.
Patent GB-2585588-A (GB)
Title: Non-intrusive load identification-based submetering smart electricity meter
Inventor: JIAN LIU
IPC: G01R22/10
Filed: 2019-01-21
Abstract: A submetering smart electricity meter based on non-intrusive load identification, comprising a non-intrusive load identification module integrated at an inner part of a smart electricity meter, wherein the non-intrusive load identification module may be printed on a circuit main board of the smart electricity meter, or the non-intrusive load identification module is connected to the circuit main board of the smart electricity meter by means of a connector, and the non-intrusive load identification module is installed in a smart electricity meter box or in a module placement bin (1) of the smart electricity meter; and the non-intrusive load identification module is used to identify various types of loads installed indoors, separately calculate a submetering result for each load type, and output corresponding submetering results. Non-intrusive load identification is integrated with existing smart electricity meters, thus improving metering levels of the existing smart electricity meters, and providing more abundant power consumption information to a user. The present invention has good application prospects.
Patent GB-2588293-A (GB)
Title: Sweat-inhibiting O/W emulsions with improved filling properties and a smoother skin feel
Inventor: INGA KERSTIN VOCKENROTH
IPC: A61Q15/00
Filed: 2020-09-15
Abstract: Antiperspirant cosmetic composition in the form of an O/W emulsion containing at least one aqueous phase comprising at least one antiperspirant compound selected from aluminum sesquichlorohydrate, phosphate-containing aluminum-zirconium salts, calcium-containing aluminum-zirconium salts and mixtures thereof; and at least one oil phase comprising at least one crosslinked silicone polymer and at least one silicone oil, the antiperspirant cosmetic composition containing, based on its total weight, from 1.0 to 9.0 wt.% of the crosslinked silicone polymer and from 2.0 to 18.0 wt.% silicone oil. Preferably, the crosslinked silicone polymer may be dimethicone crosspolymer, PEG-12 dimethicone/PPG-20 crosspolymer, dimethicone/vinyl crosspolymer or silicone quaternium-16/glycidoxy dimethicone crosspolymer. The silicone oil may be dimethicone, preferably a linear polydimethylsiloxane. The antiperspirant component may be present at 5 wt.% to 14 wt.%. Also claimed is a non-therapeutic cosmetic method for preventing and/or reducing perspiration of the body, in which a cosmetic agent described supra is applied to the skin and remains on the skin for 1 hour.
Patent GB-2592294-A (GB)
Title: Clamp assembly
Inventor: Richard Westgarth
IPC: F16L1/26
Filed: 2020-12-02
Abstract: A clamp assembly for breaking a severable connection in a pressurised flowline of an oil or gas well. First and second clamp members have first and second interconnected clamp segments which are pivotally moveable to close around a conduit. First and second guide rods with parallel axes connect the respective first and second clamp segments of the first and second clamp members. A drive mechanism (e.g. hydraulic cylinder) drives axial movement of the first and second clamp members relative to each other. The first and second clamp members engage first and second conduits on opposite sides of the severable connection. Each clamp segment has an inner surface comprising a recess adapted to receive a load shoulder on the conduits.
Patent GB-2587572-A (GB)
Title: A new structure of centrifugal fan impeller
Inventor: YI GAO
IPC: F04D29/28
Filed: 2020-12-14
Abstract: A centrifugal fan impeller comprises a wheel disc (1), a shroud (2) and a plurality of the blades (3), a manifold ring (4), wherein the blades (3) are located between the manifold ring (4) and the air inlet (2a), air accumulating grooves (4a), wherein the air accumulating grooves 4a on ring-shaped, connecting holes (4b) penetrated through along a radial direction of the shroud (2) are arranged on the groove bottom walls, and cones (6) are fixedly arranged on an outer side of the manifold ring (4), and one end of each of the cones (6) is communicated with a corresponding one of the connecting holes (4b); the invention can ensure a small flow with a big pressure.
Patent GB-2589764-A (GB)
Title: Device, microscope device, method, and program
Inventor: HIROAKI KII
IPC: G01T7/00
Filed: 2018-06-28
Abstract: This device has: an image processing unit that, in an image having been captured, calculates color information about one or more cells; and a determination unit that, on the basis of the color information calculated by the image processing unit, determines a culture status of the cells.
Patent GB-2593059-A (GB)
Title: Image processing method and apparatus, and hardware apparatus
Inventor: XU FAN
IPC: G11B27/031
Filed: 2019-01-25
Abstract: Disclosed are an image processing method and apparatus, and a hardware apparatus. The image processing method comprises: acquiring an audio and preprocessing the audio to obtain audio attribute data concerning the audio at each first time node; acquiring first audio attribute data corresponding to the current time node; and performing, according to the first audio attribute data, preset processing on an image to be processed. According to the image processing method in the embodiments of the present disclosure, preset processing is performed, according to attribute data concerning an audio, on an image to be processed, and image processing can be completed by only configuring a relationship between the audio attribute data and image processing operations, thereby improving flexibility and efficiency of image processing.
Patent GB-2607273-A (GB)
Title: Inhaler
Inventor: STEPHEN JOHN MARSHALL
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2021-04-29
Abstract: In one aspect, a variable dose inhaler (2, Fig 1) comprising a dosing chamber 56 with an actuatable wall 64 for varying the internal volume of the dosing chamber and a valve mechanism actuatable between a first and a second position for fluid communication between a reservoir, the dosing chamber and an outlet 72. In another aspect, an inhaler comprising an inhalation sensor (92, Fig 8) and a valve 46 movable between a first and second configuration to release a dose of a product in response to inhalation detection. In another aspect, an inhaler comprising a sensor for sensing agitation of a product in a reservoir/canister, and canister/reservoir with agitating means (106, Fig 8). In another aspect, an inhaler comprising a controller and a memory (150, Fig 17) for maintaining a log of volume of product remaining in a reservoir by subtracting a predetermined volume of a dosing chamber from a log of volume every time the product is dispensed. Also, a canister for use with the inhaler, with a memory comprising the number of doses of the product contained in the canister.
Patent GB-2609966-A (GB)
Title: Improved compositions and methods for styling hair fibers
Inventor: SAGI ABRAMOVICH
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2021-08-19
Abstract: A method for styling mammalian hair fibers, including providing body, straightening, relaxing, curling, or applying any other desired modification to the shape of the hair. The method comprises applying to the hair a composition comprising a phenol-based monomer and a water-soluble hygroscopic agent, allowing the monomers and water-soluble hygroscopic agents to penetrate within the hair and curing the monomers to internally form a polymer able to overcome the tendency of the hair to revert to its native shape. When curing is performed while the hair is in a desired modified shape, the resulting polymers may maintain the modified shape, whilst the hygroscopic agent absorbs water molecules that may penetrate into the hair and, in so doing, reduces any damage said molecules may cause to the integrity of the polymers and the lasting effect of the hair styling. Suitable compositions and kits allowing to prepare the same are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2612030-A (GB)
Title: Dual waveguide polarization rotator
Inventor: Anton Stroganov
IPC: H01P5/18
Filed: 2021-10-19
Abstract: A polarisation rotator, comprising: a substrate; a first waveguide disposed on the substrate, configured to support a first mode and a second mode, wherein a first polarisation of the first mode and a second polarisation of the second mode are orthogonal to each other; and a second waveguide disposed over the first waveguide. In an asymmetric region, the second waveguide is evanescently coupled to the first waveguide and laterally displaced with respect to the first waveguide by a first offset in plan view, such that in response to the first mode or the second mode on the first waveguide input into the asymmetric region, the second mode or the first mode, respectively, is output out of the asymmetric region on the first waveguide. The offset may be determined such that the waveguides support first and second hybrid modes. The length of the asymmetric region may be determined by simulations, such that the accumulated phase difference between hybrid modes is 180 degrees.
Patent GB-2616445-A (GB)
Title: System and method of minimizing latency in a wireless multichannel audio system (WMAS)
Inventor: DAN WOLBERG
IPC: H04L65/75
Filed: 2022-03-09
Abstract: Apparatus for minimising latency in a wireless multi-channel audio system (WMAS), comprising a base station and a plurality of devices. The plurality of devices each include; a first audio clock synchronised to the base station’s master clock, an analogue-digital converter (ADC) for converting an input audio signal to the digital domain utilising the first audio clock, a synchronisation buffer to receive the ADC’s output, a compressor and compressor buffer to receive the synchronisation buffer’s output, and a first radio frequency (RF) modem including a transmitter and Tx packet buffer to receive the compressor’s block output, wherein the Tx packet buffer size is an integer multiple of the compressor’s block output. The base station comprises; the master clock, a second audio clock synchronised to the master clock, a second RF modem including a receiver and related Rx packet buffer, and an expander and expander output buffer to receive the Rx packet buffer’s block output, wherein the Rx packet buffer size is an integer multiple of the expander’s block input. Also provided are corresponding apparatuses for use in a device in a WMAS and a base station in a WMAS.
Patent GB-2618853-A (GB)
Title: Surgical guide system for assisting a user controlling a surgical tool
Inventor: MOISES BARBERA RAMOS
IPC: A61B34/20
Filed: 2022-05-20
Abstract: A surgical guide system for assisting a user controlling a surgical tool e.g., a drill. The system comprises a first reference guide member 103, coupleble to a fixed object e.g., a surgical device such as an intermedullary nail 113 having at least one predetermined feature e.g., a mounting hole 115 which may be within a patient’s leg 500. The guide member defines a first reference frame within three-dimensional space. A control unit captures an image of the fixed object and identifies, from a predetermined list of fixed objects, e.g., different types of intermedullary nails, the fixed object, and provides a first input signal indicative of said identified fixed object. The system further determines the position and orientation of the predetermined feature relative to said first reference frame based on said first input signal and provides a first output signal on a visual output device to guide the user in moving, positioning, and orientating the surgical tool towards and into engagement with the predetermined feature. The output may be on a screen or on an augmented reality headset were extrapolations 129 of the feature, e.g., mounting holes may be shown.
Patent GB-2606658-A (GB)
Title: Turbo molecular pump for mass spectrometer
Inventor: JOCHEN FRANZEN
IPC: H01J49/24
Filed: 2019-07-18
Abstract: A turbo molecular pump comprising a stationary frame structure and at least one rotor stage located at a low pressure input region 204A, wherein a rotor rotates about an axis with respect to the stationary frame and has an axially aligned central shaft receiving member 202 from which a first rotor blade portion 206A extends radially outward and is connected to a second rotor blade portion 206B which extends paraxially to, and along the, central shaft receiving member towards a high pressure output region 204B, wherein the first and second rotor blade portions deflect gaseous matter paraxially and radially inwards, the pump further comprising a third rotor blade portion 206C which extends radially outward from the central shaft receiving member and connects to the second rotor blade portion at a position between the low pressure input region and high pressure output region, in order to enhance mechanical stability, wherein, during operation, the third rotor blade portion deflects gaseous matter substantially paraxially. A mass spectrometer comprising a turbomolecular pump is also claimed.