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Patent GB-2585188-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal cell devices
Inventor: PAUL CAIN
IPC: G02F1/29
Filed: 2019-06-26
Abstract: A device comprising a stack of liquid crystal cells with each liquid crystal cell comprising liquid crystal material, 6, and electrical circuitry, 4, 8, operable to generate a refractive index pattern in the liquid crystal material. The electrical circuitry is interconnected such that a common electrical input generates a stack of refractive index patterns in the liquid crystal material of the stack of liquid crystal cells. Each liquid crystal cell may comprise respective pairs of plastic support films, 2a, 2b, between which the liquid crystal material, 6, is contained. The electrical circuitry of each liquid cell may be connected in parallel to a common input contact via holes through the plastic support films. Each liquid crystal cell of the stack may comprise coincident electrode patterns such that a common electrical input generates a stack of coincident refractive index patterns in the liquid crystal cells. The device may be used to form an adaptive liquid crystal lens device.
Patent GB-2576423-A (GB)
Title: Display device having touch sensor
Inventor: JAE-GYUN LEE
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 2019-07-15
Abstract: A touch device with touch electrodes 152, 154 being disposed in a plurality of touch areas TA1, TA2, and routing lines electrically connected to the touch electrodes 162, 164, 166. The touch electrodes in different touch areas are electrically isolated from each other, and the routing lines electrically connected to touch electrodes in a first and second touch area are alternately disposed in a bezel area 170, BAL. There are also a plurality of pads, as well a first, second and third set of touch electrodes, such that the first set of touch electrodes are electrically connected to a first pad and the second and third sets are connected to a second pad. The first set of touch electrodes may be electrically connected to the first pad via a routing line that is positioned between the second and third sets of touch electrodes.
Patent GB-2586229-A (GB)
Title: Light-emitting marker
Inventor: Melanie O'Sullivan
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2019-08-08
Abstract: A light-emitting marker having a light-emitting core (101) comprising a light-emitting material e.g. light-emitting polymer, bound to a first biotin group (107) and a biomolecule (111) bound to a second biotin group. A protein (109), e.g. streptavidin or neutravidin, is bound to the first and second biotin groups. The light-emitting marker may be a light-emitting marker particle having a particulate core. Also shown is a method of making the marker, a colloid comprising the marker and an assay using the marker.
Patent GB-2576836-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for multiplexed quantitative analysis of cell lineages
Inventor: Monte M Winslow
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for measuring population size for a plurality of clonal cell populations in the same individual, e.g., for measuring tumor size for a plurality of clonally independent tumors within the same individual. A subject method can include: (a) contacting an individual with a plurality of cell markers that are heritable and distinguishable from one another, to generate a plurality of distinguishable lineages of heritably marked cells; (b) after sufficient time has passed for the heritably marked cells to undergo at least one round of division, detecting and measuring quantities of at least two of the plurality of cell markers present in the contacted tissue, thereby generating a set of measured values; and (c) using the set of measured values to calculate the number of heritably marked cells that are present (e.g., for at least two of the distinguishable lineages of heritably marked cells).
Patent GB-2575597-A (GB)
Title: Optimized visualization of loads and resistances for wellbore tubular design
Inventor: ZHENGCHUN LIU
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2017-06-16
Abstract: System and methods for optimizing wellbore tubular design are provided. Design parameters for a wellbore tubular component are determined based on different types of axial loads expected during a downhole operation. The design parameters include load conditions at load points along the tubular component. An equivalent axial load is calculated for each load point, based on the corresponding load conditions. Design limits for the different types of axial loads are determined based on associated design parameters. A counter-load pressure is determined for at least one load point selected for each type of axial load, based on the corresponding equivalent axial load for each load point and a corresponding design limit for each type of axial load. At least one of the design limits is adjusted for the different types of axial loads, based on the counter-load pressure of the selected load point for each type of axial load.
Patent GB-2580754-A (GB)
Title: Objective lens mount and connection device for replaceable mounting of an objective lens
Inventor: LARS HEISER
IPC: G03B17/14
Filed: 2019-11-15
Abstract: An objective lens mount and removeable connection device. The lens mount comprising: an abutment surface (23, Fig. 1); positioning bodies (32, Fig. 1); rotation stop (60, Fig. 1); locking device (41, Fig. 1). The connection device comprising: counter-abutment surface (71, Fig. 15); counter-positioning surface (72, 73, Fig 15); counter-rotation stop (74, 84, Fig 15); and counter-locking parts (75, Fig. 15). Locking hooks may be supported on a flexible spring 52 and, when locked by a screw operating element 55, create a force parallel the optical axis between the complementary abutment and locking parts. A first positioning pair (30, Fig. 1) may be non-moveable. A second positioning pair (31, Fig. 1) may be biased (35, Fig. 1) to create a force between the positioning pairs and the connection device. The positioning pairs may comprise a sleeve (32, Fig. 1) that can rotate around an axis (D, Fig. 1). The positioning pairs may be situated on a base part (61, Fig. 2). The abutment part may be connected to a base and is positionable relative to the base part by an adjustment device (65, Fig. 11). A mechanical coding device (62, Fig. 11) may define a connection between the complementary abutment surfaces.
Patent GB-2591801-A (GB)
Title: A tube coupling apparatus
Inventor: KEVIN STUART RALPH BALLARD
IPC: B25B5/14
Filed: 2020-02-07
Abstract: The apparatus 20, for the fitting of compressible tube couplings, includes first 34 and second 36 clamping jaws 32, movable relative to each other. The jaws move between an open configuration in which they receive a compressible tube connector and one or more tube members, and a closed configuration in which the jaws apply a compression force to the compressible tube coupling about the tube members. An actuator 66 is arranged to operate at least one of the clamping jaws to move to the closed configuration. A controller is operative to control the actuator. A sensor determines a system parameter indicative of the compression force applied to the coupling by the clamping jaws. The actuator progressively increases the compression force of the clamping jaws during a fitting operation. The controller monitors the system parameter data from the sensor and automatically controls the actuator to prevent the compression force exceeding a predetermined threshold based on the sensor data. The actuator may be hydraulic. An alternative apparatus further includes counting an operational cycle each time the predetermined threshold is reached and determining when the number of cycles reaches a threshold. In another alterative the rate of increase of hydraulic pressure is determined.
Patent GB-2581713-A (GB)
Title: Strapless nasal interface device
Inventor: VENKATA BUDDHARAJU
IPC: A61J15/00
Filed: 2018-11-11
Abstract: A nasal interface device configured to be positioned about a user's nose includes an air supply interface body including an air supply opening, at least one nasal opening, and first and second attachment surfaces, a bendable metallic member including a bridge portion between first and second ends, a first elastic member having a first proximal end and a portion, the first proximal end including a first coupling means for directly or indirectly attaching to the first end of the bendable metallic element, and the first portion engaging with the first attachment surface on the air supply interface body, and a second elastic member having a second proximal end and a second portion, the second proximal end including a second coupling means for directly or indirectly attaching to the second end of the bendable metallic element, and the second portion engaging with the second attachment surface.
Patent GB-2594950-A (GB)
Title: Bait composition for a pest
Inventor: SIMON JAMES UPSON
IPC: A01P11/00
Filed: 2020-05-12
Abstract: A bait composition for ingestion by a pest comprising a poison for killing the pest and at least one of (preferably at least two of): an insect growth regulator (IGR); a larvicide; or an insecticide, for minimising or controlling the propagation of an insect pest from the pest’s carcass. The poison may be a rodenticide and the insect pest may be flies. The IGR may be one or more of: Methoprene; hydroprene; diflubenzuron; tefenozide; RH 5849; pyriproxyfen; chromafenozide; methoxydenozide; diofenolan; fuenozide; lufenuron; Egyptian essential oils; azadirachtin; an azasteroid for inhibiting sterol uptake, transport, and/or use in a larva; or extracts of: celery, fenugreek, mustard, rosemary, anise, lettuce, neem, Persian lilac, or chinaberry tree. The larvicide may be one or more of: a DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor; methyl DOPA; benserazide; carbi-DOPA; methyl tyrosine; or a pathogenic fungus. The IGR/larvicide/insecticide may be encapsulated in a biodegradable material. The poison may include one or more of: an anticoagulant; ergocalciferol (vitamin D2); or cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and the bait may be a natural bait composition. The amount of IGR/insecticide/larvicide may be tailored according to: the pest the bait is intended for; the insect pest expected; and the mass of the bait. The bait may be in the form of solid body e.g. pellets, grain, blocks, and the IGR/insecticide/larvicide may be distributed homogenously throughout the solid body in the amount of 0.01-50 mg. The bait may be in the form of a liquid or foam with an IGR/insecticide/larvicide concentration of at least 0.1 mg per litre. Also disclosed is a container comprising the bait composition. Also disclosed is the use of the bait composition for control of a pest and concurrent/pre-emptive pest control of an insect pest propagating from the pest’s carcass. Also disclosed is a method of pest control for an animal pest and an insect pest propagating from the carcass of the pest comprising deploying the bait. The method may include monitoring/estimating the number of insect pests present when the bait is deployed and comparing this with the number of insect pests 3-10 days later.
Patent GB-2596783-A (GB)
Title: Wearable assembly
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2020-06-17
Abstract: A wearable assembly 10 including a wearable article 200 and an electronics module 100. The module comprises a controller (103, fig.2), a sensing component for receiving activity data associated with a person wearing the assembly, and a wireless communicator (107, fig.2) for transmitting an electronic module identifier to an external device 300. The wearable article may be a watch, garment, ring or other item of clothing and includes a wearable article identifier 203 which may be a machine-readable code. The code may be readable from an outside surface of the article. The wearable article identifier may be a visual identifier or a fiducial marker. The electronics module may be separate from and releasably attached to the wearable article. The communicator may transmit the electronics module identifier in response to an external apparatus being brought into proximity with the module. The module may include a motion sensor for detecting the proximity of such an apparatus.
Patent GB-2587890-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated frames for masonry slips
Inventor: MATTHEW FREEMAN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2020-07-13
Abstract: A support system 70 adapted to support one or more bricks or masonry items of a wall positioned above the support system in use, the system comprising means for supporting the masonry items in a load bearing manner and a carrier 76 adapted to carry one or more angled masonry slips 55 such that they will be at a location beneath the masonry items of the wall. Further disclosed is an arrangement where the system is a masonry support system and the wall is a cladding wall, the system comprising one or more shelf angles 76 for supporting the masonry items. Additionally disclosed is an arrangement where the system is a lintel support system comprising a lintel (91, fig 23a) as the means to support the masonry items, the lintel having a C-cross sectional structure the upper extension (91a, fig 23a) of which being sized to fit within a mortar course of the wall, wherein in use the lower extension (91c, fig 23a) is sized to provide a surface on which a row of bricks can be located in a load bearing manner.
Patent GB-2589698-A (GB)
Title: Ocular prosthesis
Inventor: STEPHEN GEOFFREY BELL
IPC: B33Y80/00
Filed: 2020-08-28
Abstract: A method 100 of manufacturing an ocular prosthesis (13, Fig 3A), and a prosthesis produced thereby, comprises (i) scanning (102a) an anophthalmic or microphtalmic eye socket in order to measure a three dimensional fitting surface on which an ocular prosthetic is to be fitted (e.g. by optical coherence tomography) and (ii) manufacturing the prosthesis by an additive manufacturing process 110 (e.g. polyjet printing), wherein the prosthesis has a rear surface (19, Fig 3A) arranged to conform to the scanned fitting surface. The scanned information may be used to form a schematic 107 of the prosthesis by which the manufacturing process is performed. The schematic may also include information on a colour, shape, size and pattern of the patient’s sclera, pupil and iris, captured by imaging of the patient’s eye 102b.
Patent GB-2599913-A (GB)
Title: Reservoir for a fuel delivery module
Inventor: PATRICE MARX
IPC: F04F5/44
Filed: 2020-10-13
Abstract: A fuel reservoir assembly of a fuel delivery module comprising a reservoir (14, fig.1) with an integrated a jet pump (40, fig.1) including a drive fuel duct (44, fig.1), a mixing duct and a nozzle device (48, fig.1). The nozzle comprising a body 68 with a tubular peripheral wall 70 defining an axially extending inner passageway 72. The wall includes an inlet port 76 and a nozzle orifice 92 axially spaced from each other. The nozzle body 68 is moulded from plastic and has an end opening 74 and a lateral aperture 96. A plastic rod-shaped plug member 100 extends axially in the passageway 72, closing the end orifice 74 and lateral aperture 96. The plug member 100 is further configured to form a fuel channel 114 in communication with the inlet port and nozzle orifice. The use of an elongated single plug member reduces the chance of a plug coming loose.
Patent GB-2587534-A (GB)
Title: Fluid leakage control apparatus, system and method
Inventor: GRAHAM ANTHONY DOWNEY
IPC: E03B7/04
Filed: 2019-03-28
Abstract: A fluid leakage control apparatus has at least one primary sensor (3), and at least one secondary sensor (5) connected together to communicate with a computer processor unit (13), to open at least one fluid flow valve (such as a solenoid valve), through which fluid such as water or gas can flow. It can be made using flow sensors connected to one or more of motion and sound sensors, and powered by AC mains power or batteries, to form a communication network with a computer or microcomputer. The apparatus may be installed along domestic or industrial piping systems, to monitor and prevent water wastage in the event of a burst pipe by closing off a mains valve (2). Also disclosed is a method of fluid leakage control to monitor sensors to ascertain a burst state, and close off a mains valve (2), preventing fluid wastage.
Patent GB-2601324-A (GB)
Title: Electronic circuit assemblies and modules
Inventor: RICHARD PRICE
IPC: H05K3/32
Filed: 2020-11-25
Abstract: An electronic circuit assembly comprises: a first electronic circuit module 1; a second electronic circuit module 2; and a quantity of anisotropic conductive adhesive (ACA) comprising a plurality of electrically conductive particles and an electrically non-conductive adhesive, arranged to bond the first electronic circuit module 1 to the second electronic circuit module 1. Wherein, each electronic module comprises a surface 10,20 and a pair of electrical contacts 11,12,21,22 each provided on said surface, where the surface of the first electronic circuit module 1 is arranged to face said surface of the second electronic circuit module 2, such that the pairs of electrical contacts are aligned to oppose one another, said quantity of ACA occupies a volume between the two surfaces, and conductive particles of the ACA provide electrical connections between the opposing electrical contacts. The first electronic circuit module 1 further comprises at least one member 13 provided on and protruding from said first surface and arranged between the first pair of electrical contacts 11,12 providing a channel through which the adhesive of the ACA may flow but the conductive particles will not.
Patent GB-2593791-A (GB)
Title: Integrated head package
Inventor: DANIEL ROBERTSON
IPC: G21C19/20
Filed: 2020-12-03
Abstract: An integrated head package 1 for a nuclear power generation system has a control rod drive mechanism, CRDM, 3. A drive rod 6 has a coupling mechanism 7 for releasably connecting to a control rod assembly within a reactor core, through a closure head 2. The drive rod 6 is moved into a maintenance or refuelling position by uncoupling from the control rod assembly, moving into the body of the integrated head package 1, and secured in position by an engagement portion 9. Removal of the integrated head package 1 does not require lifting above the drive rod 6. The coupling mechanism 7 may be a radially expandable and contactable sector plate actuated by a pneumatic, hydraulic or electro-mechanical actuator. The engagement portion 9 may be a recess which receives the coupling mechanism 7 to secure it in position. A load, velocity, neutronic, optical or position sensor may confirm decoupling of the drive rod 6.
Patent GB-2602990-A (GB)
Title: Multi component fastening system
Inventor: DAVID ALAN FRY
IPC: B65D63/14
Filed: 2021-01-22
Abstract: A flexible elongate member 1 with teeth 3 on one side; and a joining member 2 with two openings, each with a protrusion 4 to engage the teeth. There can be teeth projecting from both sides. Teeth can projects perpendicularly or be angled like a saw tooth. The teeth on opposite sides can slant in opposite directions. The two holes can be parallel and separated by a common wall. Both protrusions can be formed on the common wall; both on external walls 15; or one on each. There can be a third parallel opening. The protrusions can be resiliently manually movable by a lever away from the engaged position. The protrusion can be at the narrowest point of each opening. The flexible elongate member can be first cut from a supply; then inserted into one opening so that the protrusions engage its teeth; then wound around/through the item(s) to be fastened; then inserted into the other opening so that the protrusions engage its teeth.
Patent GB-2588568-A (GB)
Title: Sensor assemblies
Inventor: Nathan Dear
IPC: H03K17/95
Filed: 2021-02-09
Abstract: A magnetic proximity sensor 10 comprises a switch assembly 12 which is received in a blind bore 14 of a body tube 16, and a magnetic assembly 18 which is movable in the blind bore. The switch assembly comprises a centre magnet 26 interposed between a primary magnet 20 and a biasing magnet 22 of the magnetic assembly. An operator 40 extends from the magnetic assembly and drives a moving contact 44 positioned between first and second fixed contacts 46,48. The blind bore has a uniform diameter; a sleeve or shim 28 is received in the blind bore and is in contact with the closed end 30 of the blind bore. The switch assembly is seated on the sleeve such that the magnetic assembly is surrounded by the sleeve. The sleeve may be a mu-metal and may space apart the primary magnet and the closed end. The switch assembly may be seated on a rim 32 of the sleeve. The first and second contacts may be respectively normally open and normally closed. The centre magnet may be repelled from the biasing magnet and attracted to the primary magnet. The sensor may be used to determine the position of valves.
Patent GB-2606362-A (GB)
Title: Vibratory massage device
Inventor: CHARLENE EMMA BROOKS
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2021-05-04
Abstract: A vibratory massage device 100 comprising a body portion 110 housing a vibrating source and a power source for powering the vibrating source. Wherein the body portion comprises a first area 120 comprising a slot configured to receive a finger therein, in use; and a second area 130 comprising an elevated contact member for clitoral stimulation. Wherein the body portion further comprises a pair of contact arms 160 extending from the first area to the second area. The vibrating source may comprise a plurality of vibrating sources. The at least one vibrating source may be configured to vibrate in a plurality of vibration patterns and/or at a plurality of frequencies.
Patent GB-2606580-A (GB)
Title: Food processor lid
Inventor: DAVID FARAM
IPC: A47J43/07
Filed: 2021-05-14
Abstract: A lid 130 for the top of a food processor 100 container 120, with a switch 133 moveable in one direction, which causes movement of a mechanical control part in a second direction. The lid maybe detachable from the container which can be mounted on a base 110. The actuator 133 may cause deflection or pivoting of a transmission part 134, which may have a cam controlling the motor 111 of the device. The switch may be shaped to engage with a complementary shaped part of the transmission, causing movement of a mechanical part. The lid may have a handle 131 housing the switch and a feed tube 132 for introducing food into the food processor. A communication tube 123 may extend through the lid, housing a rod 124 to activate the motor 111 or a tool 122 which may be prevented from operating when the lid is not secured to the container. The switch may be a slider or rotary knob or button and could be biased to a neutral position corresponding to a neutral control position. An ergonomic lid allowing one handed use, along with a container and a food processor are also included.
Patent GB-2607016-A (GB)
Title: Antenna polarisation
Inventor: Anastasios Christodoulides
IPC: H01Q15/24
Filed: 2021-05-21
Abstract: A polarisation converter 100 comprises: a first planar array layer 120 of spaced apart electrically conductive dipole elements; a second planar array layer 140 of spaced apart electrically conductive dipole elements; a dielectric layer 160 extending in a plane separating the first and second element array layers 120, 140, where each element array layer has a first and second perpendicular axes which are parallel to the plane of the respective element array layer, and wherein: one or both of the element array layers exhibits an anisotropic spatial property. The anisotropic property may be provided by different dipole element spacings and/or periodicity. The dipole elements of the arrays may be displaced and/or overlap relative to one another. The converter 100 may include a further substrate 180 and a grounded metal substrate layer 190, which may be provided by the structure on to which the converter may be mounted. The converter 100 may be configured to reflect a received linear or circularly polarised electromagnetic (EM) signal such that the reflected EM signal is converted to a circular or linear polarisation EM signal, respectively An antenna system, vehicle and method of manufacturing a polarisation converter are also provided. The converter 100 may be used in satellite, communication, GPS and sensing systems.