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Patent GB-2577296-A (GB)
Title: Flow control manifold
Inventor: JAMES ROBERT RENSHAW
IPC: F15B13/08
Filed: 2018-09-20
Abstract: A modular fluid flow control apparatus 10 is provided. The apparatus 10 comprises a plurality of interchangeable flow control modules 12-20. Each module 12-20 comprises a housing and a flow control component. The housing comprises at least a first surface and a second surface, and at least one through bore extending from a first end on the first surface to a second end on the second surface, thus defining a fluid flow-path through the module. Each module 12-20 is sealingly connectable to any other module, such that when connected, the fluid flow-path is continuous between adjacent modules. At least one flow control component is a valve 17 capable of selectively opening and closing the fluid flow-path. The through-bore of each module 12-20 comprises at least a portion extending along a first axis; and wherein the length of the portion extending along the first axis is a multiple of a pre-defined minimum length. Adjacent modules 12 - 20 may be sealingly connectable by a sealing sleeve 30. A fluid flow control kit comprising first and second modules is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2564338-A (GB)
Title: Accessories for spirit levels
Inventor: Gary Andrew Taylor
IPC: G01C9/28
Filed: 2017-03-02
Abstract: An accessory for a spirit level is disclosed. It comprises a pair of units (4, 5), each of which comprises a releasable clamping portion (10) adapted to fit on to the elongate member (1) of a spirit level. At least one of the units has a planar surface on the clamping portion (10) configured to be perpendicular to the plane of the working face of the level when fitted thereto. A movable member (20) is mounted for sliding movement against the planar face, one end of the movable member having a foot (21). Means (24) are provided for locking the movable member (20) relative to the clamping member (10) or to free one relative to the other, so enabling sliding movement to occur. One of the planar face of the clamping portion (10) and the movable member (20) bears at least one index mark (30) and the other a scale. By adjusting the level (1) to lie horizontally with the feet (21) of the units against e.g. a sloping floor (51), the gradient of the slope may be determined from the scale.
Patent GB-2564623-A (GB)
Title: Devices, systems and methods for inhibiting invasion and metastases of cancer
Inventor: Geraldine Hamilton
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2017-03-30
Abstract: The invention generally relates to a microfluidic platforms or "chips" for testing and understanding cancer, and, more specifically, for understanding the factors that contribute to cancer invading tissues and causing metastases. Tumor cells are grown on microfluidic devices with other non-cancerous tissues under conditions that simulate tumor invasion. The interaction with immune cells can be tested to inhibit this activity by linking a cancer chip to a lymph chip.
Patent GB-2579848-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic drive unit for a switching device and switching device
Inventor: VOLKER LANG
IPC: H01H51/14
Filed: 2018-12-18
Abstract: An electromagnetic drive unit 10 for a switching device 1 comprises an armature 12 movable along a longitudinal axis between a first and second state, and a magnetic core 11 having first, second and third magnetic paths 111,112,113, which are each arranged transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis and coupled to magnetic struts 116,117 at respective ends to form a magnetic frame structure. First and second magnetic coils 14,15 act to move the armature and are respectively arranged between the first/second and second/third magnetic paths. The magnetic core and magnetic coils 1 are configured with each other such the direction of magnetic flux flowing through the magnetic paths to move the armature is adjustable. The second magnetic path may be between the first and third magnetic paths. Excitation of the first coil may cause flux to flow through the first and second magnetic paths to generate a magnetic force on the armature in a direction from the second to the first magnetic path. Excitation of the second coil may cause flux to flow through the second and third magnetic paths to generate a magnetic force on the armature in a direction from the first to the second magnetic path.
Patent GB-2571196-A (GB)
Title: Geared hinge with removable access panel
Inventor: ANKIT SHAH
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 2018-12-28
Abstract: A door hinge includes first and second leaves 20, 22 each with a plate portion and a geared edge 28. A cap 34 covers the meshed geared edges on the back surface and defines a pivot axis for each of the leaves, the cap defining a channel. Each hinge leaf includes a recess 42, 44, in the front surface, the recesses being in communication with the channel, each recess defining an interruption in the geared edges. First and second access panels 50, 52, are removably secured in the recesses, having a geared edge 64, and at least one of the access panels being secured to the respective hinge leaf by security fasteners 56 extending only into the leaf. Preferably each removable cover 50, 52, has an undercut (74, fig.3) and each recess includes a cavity 64 and conductor aperture 48 through which an electrical conductor can pass.
Patent GB-2580364-A (GB)
Title: Management system for docking stations
Inventor: DAVID DUNN
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2019-01-04
Abstract: Methods for managing a plurality of docking stations 110 and a method for controlling access to a docking station are provided. Each docking station is connected to one or more peripheral devices 111 and to a central controller 21 and is located at one of a plurality of different locations at an enterprise. A particular location and/or docking station 110 is reserved via a central controller 21, and upon a particular user or host device 31 attempting to access a docking station at a location, the docking station 110 or the central controller 21 determines whether the particular user or host device 31 is the same as a user/host 31 that has reserved the particular location and/or docking station 110 and allowing or preventing access to the docking station 110 based on the determination.
Patent GB-2584078-A (GB)
Title: A vessel-to-vessel gangway
Inventor: MARTIN MCGUINESS
IPC: B63B27/14
Filed: 2019-05-13
Abstract: A portable vessel-to-vessel gangway 1 comprising a gangway section 2 and two ladders 4 and 6, the gangway section comprising a body 3 having an upper surface 5, a lower surface 7 and a pair of substantially L-shaped support members 13 and 15 perpendicular to the lower surface and configured to support and store one of the ladders 6 underneath the gangway section when not in use. To collapse the portable vessel-to-vessel gangway after use one of the ladders 4 may be pivoted about a hinge 12 so that it rests on the upper surface of the body whilst the other ladder is slid into the L-shaped support members to be supported underneath the gangway section. The sliding ladder may be held in position by a locking mechanism (80, Fig 6)
Patent GB-2584324-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle
Inventor: LUKE SPERRIN
IPC: B64D37/06
Filed: 2019-05-30
Abstract: A vehicle 10, preferably an unmanned and/or autonomous vehicle for example an unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a set of structural components 100, 100A for force resistance, a propulsion system (600 fig 1) and/or an auxiliary power supply for electric power. A set of hydrogen storage devices (200, 200A fig 1) including heaters (300,300A fig 1) provides hydrogen gas to the propulsion system (600) and/or the auxiliary power supply. The hydrogen storage device (200A) comprises a pressure vessel 230A, having fluid inlet 210A and outlet 220A, and a thermally conducting network 240A coupled to a heater (300A). A hydrogen storage material in the vessel is at least partly in thermal contact with the thermally conducting network 240A. The network 240A has a lattice geometry and/or a fractal geometry in two and/or three dimensions. The hydrogen storage device (200A) provides a first structural component 100A of the set of structural components (100 fig 1). The invention is also applicable to land vehicle and watercraft.
Patent GB-2572110-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for preparing continuous carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic resin matrix prepreg
Inventor: YUQIN GUO
IPC: B29B15/14
Filed: 2017-02-06
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for preparing continuous carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic resin matrix prepreg; by means of the coordination of a left wedge-shaped pendulum block (22) and a right wedge-shaped pendulum block (24) with a first left elastic tension roller (4) and a first right elastic tension roller (5) respectively, implementing carbon fibre loose bundling, fibre opening, and tensioning; by means of the contact and rapid downward pressure of the left wedge-shaped pendulum block (22) and the right wedge-shaped pendulum block (24) with a second left elastic tension roller (6) and a second right elastic tension roller (7) respectively, causing a tensioned carbon fibre bundle (2) to perform rapid vertical downward cutting of a molten matrix resin film (9) in order to be encapsulated in same, and thereby implementing embedding and encapsulation of the carbon fibre bundle in a thermoplastic matrix resin; by means of secondary compaction by subsequent pressure rollers, preparing unidirectional continuous carbon fibre thermoplastic prepreg tape; and, by means of secondary weaving or braiding, preparing unidirectional, bidirectional, oblique, or 3D continuous carbon fibre reinforced prepreg cloth or fabric. The present invention effectively solves the problem of the high viscosity of thermoplastic resin matrix, the poor permeability and difficult infiltration of carbon fibre bundles, and the difficulty of accurately controlling resin content, and is suitable for use in the preparation of thermoset carbon fibre prepreg tape.
Patent GB-2588667-A (GB)
Title: Introducer for electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2019-11-01
Abstract: An introducer 200 for introducing an electrosurgical instrument into a body of a patient comprises a tubular member 202 defining a lumen 204 with thermally conductive contact elements 210 through which the electrosurgical instrument 206 is insertable and has a cooling assembly configured to remove heat from the tubular member, such as a finned heat sink 212 which may be in the handle of the tubular member and which is thermally coupled to the tubular member via a heat pipe 214. There may also be a cooling fan 216 or heat pump or coolant fluid associated with the heat sink, with coolant channels in or on the side walls of the tubular member.
Patent GB-2575761-A (GB)
Title: Novel optical communication system and method applicable to rotary joint
Inventor: LI LI
IPC: H04B10/116
Filed: 2018-11-02
Abstract: Disclosed are a novel optical communication system and method applicable to a rotary joint. The system comprises: a light source, an optical expanded beam lens group, a wavelength spectroscope, a focus lens group, a receiving detector, a receiving unit, a transmission unit, and a conical cavity. A light source transmitted by the light source is collimated into a beam by means of the optical expanded beam lens group; the collimated beam is transmitted by means of the wavelength spectroscope having receipt/transmission separated; the transmitted beam is reflected into a circular beam by means of the surface of the conical cavity; the receiving unit receives the circular beam; a collimated light transmitted by the transmission unit is irradiated to the surface of the conical cavity, is reflected to the wavelength spectroscope by means of the conical cavity, then is reflected onto the focus lens group by means of the wavelength spectroscope; a beam converged by means of the focus lens group is transmitted to the receiving detector. According to the present invention, the bidirectional communication between a transmitted light ring and the optical receipt is performed without being affected by a rotary mechanism. Information interaction can be made for two servomechanisms of an inner stator and an outer stator or a rotary joint.
Patent GB-2589109-A (GB)
Title: Building system and method of assembly
Inventor: LEE ANDREW DAVIES
IPC: E04D3/35
Filed: 2019-11-20
Abstract: A building system, suitable for the chilled storage, the building system including wall and roof members, said members comprising a number of metallic panels including outer panels 6 and inner panels 8 that are arranged to define a cavity between Them, the panels kept apart by spacer means located between said panels, the cavity contains mineral wool insulation, said mineral wool including a water repellent or hydrophobic coating and characterised in that the fibre diameter of the mineral wool is at least 6 µm. The mineral wool may be stone or rock wool with a density greater than 20kg/m3, it may also comprise a silicone-based binder. The building system may include a polymeric sealant at the point where the panels meet. Also disclosed is a building convertible into a chill store, characterised in that it includes a rooflight sealed using a removable sealant.
Patent GB-2591987-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: DONALD JAMES HIGHGATE
IPC: H01G11/64
Filed: 2019-12-19
Abstract: A process of forming an electrically conductive polymer comprising: including an electrically conductive material (e.g. electrically conductive carbon or transition metal oxide particles) in a mixture capable of polymerisation (e.g. including monomers of electrically conductive polymers, such as polyaniline, PEDOT, etc.); then either: (a) allowing or forcing the conductive material to settle in an uppermost and/or lowermost region of the mixture (e.g. by either natural gravity or by centrifuge); or (b) applying the mixture to the top and bottom surfaces of a conductive polymer substrate; and then polymerising the mixture to form a conductive polymer layer with the electrically conductive particles integrated in a surface region thereof. The conductive polymer layer with integrated conductive material can be used as the electrolyte in a supercapacitor device.
Patent GB-2593137-A (GB)
Title: Syringe apparatus
Inventor: Rosie Hutt
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2019-12-20
Abstract: An apparatus (100) for use with an auto-injector configured to receive a syringe and comprising: a firing assembly (102) comprising a rearward portion (108), a plunger rod (110) moveable forward relative to the rearward portion (108) and a plunger rod driver (112) configured to drive the plunger rod (110) forward relative to the rearward portion (108); an insertion driver (106) configured to drive the syringe forwards on an insertion stroke for inserting a needle of the syringe into an injection site; and wherein the firing assembly (102) further comprises a retainer (114) engaged with the plunger rod (110) and/or the rearward portion (108) and configured to prevent forward movement of the plunger rod (110) relative to the rearward portion (108), and to disengage from the firing assembly (102) at a point on the insertion stroke.
Patent GB-2595648-A (GB)
Title: Law enforcement citizen safety transaction audit system
Inventor: ADRIAN LYNLEY ASHLEY
IPC: G06Q50/26
Filed: 2020-05-29
Abstract: A law enforcement citizen safety transaction audit system comprises a cloud data storage Police Transaction Cloud Database Service (PTCDS) 1 to save the citizen interaction with the police for citizen safety auditing wherein a Unique Citizen Transaction Number (UCTN) 2 connects the citizen and police interaction event such that the Law Enforcement Information Service (LEIS) 3 will manage and distribute the information on request back to the citizen. The information data control is managed by means of a Police Mobile Application (PMA) 4 whereby the Police Badge Cam Device (PCD) 5, will transfer data to the Police Mobile Application (PMA) 4. The Citizen Biometrics (CB) 6 will acquire biometric data face voice for citizen person identification. The Police Identification Number (PIN) 7 used to certify and verify the police identity in addition to biometrics face, voice recognition. The Police Car VANET (PCV) 8 will be used to acquire citizen data such as car insurance and driving licence details. The Citizen Cloud Database Service (CCDS) 9 stores the live streamed events. The Citizen Data Package (CDP) 10 contain summary data of the citizen the information that the police request during police stops. The data management is by the application Citizen Mobile Application (CMA) 11 live streamed data is from the Citizen mobile camera and microphone device (MD) 12 automatic activation is by AI Citizen Distress (AICD) 13.
Patent GB-2589161-A (GB)
Title: A bird deterrent apparatus
Inventor: TOM WOTTON
IPC: A01M29/32
Filed: 2020-06-10
Abstract: A bird deterrent (99, fig 1) comprises two or more devices (1, 2, fig 1) with a line 3 arranged to be held by the devices and extended between the devices. Device 1 comprises a clamp 4, with one or more reels 25. The line 3 is wound on the reel and passes through the ring 15, which may be a split ring. The devices may be clamped on the edge of a boat as a bird deterrent (fig 10c).
Patent GB-2597483-A (GB)
Title: Portable structure
Inventor: LEWIS GREEN
IPC: E04H15/38
Filed: 2020-07-22
Abstract: A portable shelter, e.g. a bivvy or fishing tent, having a mounting block 103 with a body formed of 1st and 2nd sections 10/12 pivotably connected along axis A-A, preferably by hinge 40, radial support arms or poles 104 extending outwardly from/attached to the mounting block, an erection mechanism for applying a force to urge the sections towards each other, and a latching mechanism 20 with a latch member 18 coupled to the 1st section for releasably securing the sections to each other when in a latched position, a component of movement of the latching member into the latched position is out of a plane of defined by the body/arms when the sections are aligned. The latching member may be a hooked plate pivotably attached to the 1st section, biased into an unlatched position by a torsion spring (38), the hook engaging a keeper bar on the 2nd section in the latched position. The erection mechanism may be poles 304/305 engageable in holes 26A/B for providing leverage for a user to bring the two halves of the body into alignment.
Patent GB-2599377-A (GB)
Title: Signal processing systems
Inventor: GRAEME ROY SMITH
IPC: G06N20/00
Filed: 2020-09-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to signal processing systems for autonomously evaluating a situation. Data from sensors are analysed to determine concepts relevant to a current situation and are subsequently used to form a current causal situation matrix 714, wherein the interrelationships between identified concepts are evaluated. Each identified concept is assigned a concept label and a sequential concept number which determines its location within the matrix. The matrix is preferably implemented as a square array of elements that each have a memory storing an influence value that represents the interrelationship between a pair of concepts, and row and column shift registers. Preferably, the row/column shift registers in each row/column are concatenated and output to registers for performing row/column summations 705,706. A training method and the ability to explain how the system arrives at its decisions (explainable AI) is also disclosed. Preferably, rules defining concept interrelationships are extracted and learnt using granular computing and influence values are calculated using neuro-fuzzy systems.
Patent GB-2599673-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for measuring and displaying biosignal data to a wearer of a wearable article
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2020-10-08
Abstract: An electronics module (100, Fig.1) for a wearable article receives biosignals such as ECG signals from sensors on a wearable article (200, Fig.1) and processes them to provide data to a user electronic device (300, Fig.1), e.g. smart phone. The module comprises a unit which provides contextual data S205, S206 relating to the operating context of the module to its controller. The controller determines the operating context of the module from the data and places the module in a predetermined operating mode S211, S209, S210 accordingly. The module may determine the level of data to be sent to the device which may be just processed data or raw and processed data. The operating context may be the activity level of the wearer, a location of the device, or a communication status between the module and the device. If a wearer of the article is exercising, the electronics module may send more detailed data to the module, or only send processed biosignal data if the wearer is sedentary. Battery life may be optimised because data that requires higher power levels is only sent when required. Another aspect relates to a method performed by the controller of the module.
Patent GB-2599711-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for cleaning a mop head
Inventor: Lee Staves
IPC: A47L13/60
Filed: 2020-10-09
Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning a mop, the apparatus comprises a bucket 100 including a cleaning fluid storage portion 120 for holding a cleaning fluid therein and an open end 122 for receiving a mop head 112 of the mop therethrough for cleaning of the mop head within the bucket; a wringer 174 engageable with a cleaning surface of the mop head, wherein the wringer is operable to remove excess fluid from the cleaning surface such that the excess fluid, in use, drains into the cleaning fluid storage portion and is retainable within the bucket; and a wringer filter 146 configured and arranged to receive and filter the excess fluid removed from the cleaning surface by the wringer before it drains into the cleaning fluid storage portion of the bucket. The wringer preferably includes a roller moved by an actuating arm 170.
Patent GB-2601300-A (GB)
Title: Hot water priority central heating control
Inventor: DANIEL LEE TEMPEST
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2020-11-18
Abstract: The distribution panel 100 comprises multiple sets of four or more wire connection points, each set of points including a common earth connection, common neutral connection, power supply (i.e. live) connection and at least one connection to actuate an attached device such as a first/second two-way valve 2040,2050 or a boiler 2020. Ideally the panel includes a relay 1100 that can be actuated by an electric signal to open normally closed contacts of the relay. An S-plan central heating and hot water system that prioritises hot water demand is also claimed. The system comprises a boiler that supplies heating water to a hot water tank via a first two-way valve and to a central heating circuit via a second two-way valve. The first and second valves are self-closing but open on receipt of a control signal. The system also includes a controller 2010 to provide electrical signals when hot water and/or central heating is required, which are routed through the distribution panel such that a demand for hot water supersedes a demand for central heating.