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Patent GB-2575498-A (GB)
Title: Universal concrete slab edge assembly
Inventor: BENJAMIN BLACKWOOD
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 2018-07-12
Abstract: The system for attaching fixtures to a building facade, such as balcony support stubs (5, Fig. 1) and brickwork support plates 8, includes a plurality of reinforcement bars 1 embedded in a concrete slab 3 of the building, a free end of each bar extending from the slab, a back plate 2 in the form a planar strip of material attached to the free ends of the bars and spaced form the slab, a fire and smoke stopping insulation material 4 located between the back plate and the slab and a cavity fire barrier 7 fitted to the back plate. The free ends of the bars may be threaded for receiving nuts 6 and washers for securing the back plate to the bars, and for securing fixtures to the back plate. The back plate may be welded to the bars. The insulation may be mineral or glass wool adhered to the back plate and may provide a thermal barrier between the back plate and building structure. The back plate may include intumescent material.
Patent GB-2567285-A (GB)
Title: Preparation for nasal-nasopharyngeal treatment
Inventor: Sheralee McDonald Greves
IPC: A61P11/02
Filed: 2018-07-31
Abstract: A preparation for nasal-nasopharyngeal treatment, the preparation comprising: a carrier, between 0.8% and 59% by weight/ volume of a medicament selected from the group consisting of sugar monomers of the aldohexose series of carbohydrates; and a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antimicrobial preservative is provided. The sugar monomer of the aldohexose is preferably D-mannose. The carrier may be water. The antimicrobial preservative may be selected from one or more of the group consisting of: benzalkonium chloride, phenylcarbinol, EDTA, benzyl alcohol, 2-phneylethanol, 3-phenylpropanol, cetrimide, 3-cresol, chlorhexidine and organo mercurials. A process of manufacturing said preparation is provided. Said preparation for use in a method of treatment of a patient suffering from nasopharyngeal congestion; hypersensitivity, inflammation; irritation associated upper respiratory infections; hay fever; post-nasal drip; sinusitis or otitis media is provided.
Patent GB-2564284-A (GB)
Title: Thiamethoxam and uses thereof
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY BRISTOW
IPC: C07D417/06
Filed: 2014-05-28
Abstract: A crystalline form of 3-(2-chloro-1,3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-5-methyl 1,3,5-oxadiazinan-yledene (nitro)amine (thiamethoxam) is provided. The crystalline form exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern having characteristic peaks (expressed in degrees 2Ɵ +/- 0.2° Ɵ) at one or more of the following positions: 6.09, 15.37, 17.83, 18.43, 20.86, 22.01, 26.95 and 27.84, and an Infrared (IR) spectrum having characteristic peaks at about 2933.62, 2161.78 and 1593.88 cm-1. A method of preparing the crystalline form comprises crystallizing 3-(2-chloro-1,3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-5-methyl-1,3,5-oxadiazinan -4-yledene (nitro)amine (thiamethoxam) from a solvent system comprising a solvent selected from an alcohol, a glycol, an ether, a ketone, an ester, an amide, a nitrile, an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon, or mixtures thereof; and isolating the resulting crystals. The exemplified solvents are methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, ethylene glycol, toluene and xylene.
Patent GB-2578442-A (GB)
Title: A spa apparatus
Inventor: MARK EVANS
IPC: E04H4/08
Filed: 2018-10-26
Abstract: Spa apparatus comprising a hot tub (fig 2, 1001) and a lid device 1000, wherein the lid device comprises a lid 2 arranged to be moved from a first position covering the hot tub to a second position, where the hot tub is accessible; characterised in that the movement of the lid from the first position to the second position is arranged to be electrically driven and the apparatus comprises a transceiver. The device may contain rigid slats 73 to interlock during movement between first and second positions. It may contain a housing with an internal roller 75. It may contain Bluetooth speakers. It may contain studs 110 projecting from the hot tub surface and interfitting apertures 9 in the edge of the lid. It may contain a low-friction layered rail system to move the cover. The lid may be wheeled and have an insulative layer.
Patent GB-2592176-A (GB)
Title: Prebuilt module for installing water-related fittings
Inventor: IAN PATTISON
IPC: E03D11/14
Filed: 2019-07-19
Abstract: A prebuilt module 50 for use in the installation of sanitary ware, such as basins or showers. It has a frame 12, one or more mounting members 14 and 16, a cold water supply 24 which is pressure tested, and a waste pipe 36 with an inlet at one end and a connection point. It may also comprise two hot water pipes 20 and 28, the second of which branches form the first and which are pressure tested. The pipes and mounting members may align with fittings on additional modules. There may also be a second 30 and third 32 cold water pipe. The first hot and cold pipes may be fixed to the mount at multiple locations and they may be a flexible pipe. The module may have a frame for a WC and a mount for a basin. It may also have a mount for a showerhead or a bath tap. The module may be basin, WC and shower composite module.
Patent GB-2574734-A (GB)
Title: Robot provided with soft outer skin
Inventor: MINORU KOIZUMI
IPC: A63H3/52
Filed: 2018-04-06
Abstract: A robot according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with a flexible outer skin 314 which is provided so as to cover a first part (such as a head) and a second part (such as a body).  The outer skin 314 includes a stretchable base material 520. Stretchability improving regions 550-554 are provided between (a head contact region 550 and a stomach contact region 552, and the head contact region 550 and a back contact region 554) regions of the base material 520 which are respectively in contact with the first part and the second part. The stretchability improving regions have a higher stretchability than the contact regions.
Patent GB-2586595-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal cell assembly
Inventor: JAN JONGMAN
IPC: G02F1/1339
Filed: 2019-08-22
Abstract: A method, and associated device, comprising: assembling together two liquid crystal half-cells (A, B); wherein at least one of the two half-cells comprises a support film 10 and an array of spacer structures 14 formed in situ on the support film 10. The assembling comprises pressing together the two half-cells with pre-prepared spacer elements (e.g. balls) 20 dispensed onto at least one of the two half-cells over an area shared with the array of spacer structures 14. The spacer elements 20 provide primary control of the size of a cell gap between the two half-cells, and the spacer structures 14 function to resist compression of the spacer elements 20. The spacer structures 14 may be sized such that the pressing acts to compress the spacer structures 14 before any compression of the spacer elements 20. The method may be used to produce an organic liquid crystal display (OLCD) or an LC cell which is flexible or bendable.
Patent GB-2588232-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing an electrode assembly
Inventor: OLE SCHLOTTMANN
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2019-10-18
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrode assembly for use in an end effector of an electrosurgical instrument, comprising: providing a casing 306 comprising an insulating material, where casing 306 comprises an electrode receiving cavity 304; providing a malleable electrically conductive material 302; inserting the conductive-material 302 into cavity 304 via an opening in a wall of the casing 306, the conductive-material 302 configured to extend into cavity 304 beyond an edge 305 that defines the opening, so that the conductive-material 302 has a region of overlap 302a,302b with an internal wall 306a,306b of the casing 306; and performing a hardening heat treatment process to increase the hardness of the conductive-material 302 to form the electrode thereby providing the electrode assembly. Preferably, the inserting of the electrically conductive material 302 comprises applying pressure to the conductive-material 302 so that it deforms to form the region of overlap 302a,302b. Prior to inserting into cavity 304, conductive-material 302 may be moulded into a pre-defined configuration so that it snap-fits into casing 306, and where a portion of the conductive-material 302 fills the opening in the wall of the casing 306. Conductive-material 302 may comprise a stainless-steel, a tungsten-alloy or a platinum iridium alloy.
Patent GB-2577823-A (GB)
Title: Structured papermaking fabric
Inventor: JEFFREY DEAN HOLZ
IPC: D21F7/12
Filed: 2018-05-21
Abstract: Disclosed are papermaking fabrics comprising a plurality of structuring elements disposed on a carrier structure. The fabrics are useful in the manufacture of tissue products having good caliper and smoothness without negatively affecting drying of the tissue product. The fabrics have structuring elements having a polygonal cross-sectional shape and a perimeter less than 3.6 mm, such as from about 1.4 to 3.6 mm. In certain instances the structuring elements may cover more than about 28 percent, such as from about 28 to about 35 percent, of the surface area of the web contacting surface of the carrier structure without adversely affecting drying. In this manner the amount of the nascent web that contacts the structuring elements and is molded into a smooth surface is maximized without exacerbating the negative affect to drying commonly associated with occluding a large portion of the surface area of the papermaking fabric.
Patent GB-2592185-A (GB)
Title: Implement carrier supported on a driven axle
Inventor: JOHN CARRICK
IPC: B62D59/02
Filed: 2020-01-31
Abstract: An implement carrier 1 has a frame with attachment elements for attachment to the three-point linkage 11 of a tractor 10, at least one wheel 6 and a hitch for attaching an implement 29 to the frame. Wheel 6 is coupled to a drive, preferably electric or hydraulic, configured to rotate the wheel at a speed proportional to the forward speed of a tractor 10 to which implement carrier 1 is attached. The drive is preferably driven by a power take-off shaft through a gearbox. A timing mechanism 15 may be connected to the drive. A ground working element or a traction aid, such as a disc, a tine or a share, may be provided on the frame. Also provided are an implement carrier with an actuator for moving the implement’s centre of gravity, a mound former and various combinations.
Patent GB-2581654-A (GB)
Title: Process for immobilising hazardous waste
Inventor: Michael David Ingram
IPC: G21F9/30
Filed: 2018-10-17
Abstract: The disclosure provides a process for immobilising hazardous waste, in particular hazardous liquid waste comprising or contaminated with hazardous organic compounds and/or POPs, inorganic compounds, or low level radioactive waste. Said process comprises dispersing said hazardous waste in a non-swelling clay to form a dry mixture; mixing a cementitious binder and, optionally, water with the dry mixture to produce a plastic mixture; and allowing the plastic mixture to set to an immobilised waste material.
Patent GB-2581294-A (GB)
Title: A method for detecting crack development degree index of asphalt pavement
Inventor: YUCHUAN DU
IPC: G01N21/95
Filed: 2017-12-30
Abstract: A method for detecting crack development degree index of asphalt pavement based on infrared thermal image analysis, comprising; establishing a model for crack development degree detection; collecting IR thermal images of a fracture zone of pavement and recording ambient temperature; processing the IR images and obtaining measured temperature difference data between crack samples in said fracture zone and pavement surface; obtaining reference temperature difference data by introducing the ambient temperature into said model; and obtaining crack development degree index by introducing said reference temperature difference data and said measured temperature difference data into said model.
Patent GB-2594937-A (GB)
Title: A method for pairing a first computing device with at least a second computing device by an assistance system, as well as an assistance system
Inventor: Mihai Antonescu
IPC: H04W76/10
Filed: 2020-05-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for pairing a first device 12 with a second device 14. The first device transmits a “data-over-sound” pairing signal 18 to the second device, which may lead to pairing of the devices. The sound signal is transmitted via a speaker of the first device and is received via a microphone of the second device. The first and second devices are described as “computing devices” but the first device is preferably a smartphone and the second device a head-unit of a car. The invention is said to relate to an “assistance system”. The first and second devices may each be configured as artificial intelligence voice systems. The first device may be connected to a network 10 (e.g. a Wi-Fi (RTM) network) and the pairing signal may be used to pair the second device to the network. The pairing signal my include a pairing identifier, transmitted as a random hex number. The second device may respond with its own sound signal, including a capability list 20. After pairing, a configuration signal 22 may be transmitted from the first device to the second device using a sound signal.
Patent GB-2581102-A (GB)
Title: Testable isolation packer
Inventor: WILLIAM DAVID HENDERSON
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2014-01-23
Abstract: A method for testing an isolation packer in a wellbore casing 18, comprising running at least one testable isolation packer system 10 into the wellbore casing on a completion string; starting to set an upper packer element 12 between the wellbore casing and the completion string; starting to set a lower packer element 14 between the wellbore casing and the completion string; allowing bypass of fluid from an annulus space between the upper packer 12 element and the lower packer element 14 to a location downhole of the lower packer element through a bypass system 62; and causing a movable element 22 to travel and (i) close the bypass system 62 and (ii) open a testing subassembly 68.
Patent GB-2594995-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounting for radiator
Inventor: John Michael Carter
IPC: F24D19/02
Filed: 2020-05-15
Abstract: A mounting bracket 400 for a radiator has first 401 and second 402 upright members with a lateral member 404 extending between them and at least one upper 407 and at least one lower 405 mounting arms extend outwardly from the first and second upright members. The upper and lower mounting arms can be moved towards and away from one another and are resiliently biased towards each other. A radiator cabinet that has locating means for locating side panels to a wall mounting bracket is also claimed. The first and second upright plates may have a weakened line that extends from one side of said upright member to the other. The mounting bracket may have a rigid plate member instead of upright members, with first and second mounting positions on first and second sides of the rigid plate member. At least one of the upper and lower mounting arms may have a rotatable sealing element.
Patent GB-2597642-A (GB)
Title: Method, device, and computer program for encapsulating media data into a media file
Inventor: Frédéric Maze
IPC: H04N21/845
Filed: 2020-06-16
Abstract: Generating a media file, comprising: generating first data structure assigning subset of samples/subsamples of a track to sample groups; generating second data structure 401 comprising data 403 for describing each of the sample groups; first data structure comprising first grouping type; second data structure 401 comprising second grouping type 404; second data structure comprises data 403 for indicating whether the data for describing each of the sample groups is invariant along time or not; generating media file including samples, and first and second data structures. Generating a media file, comprising: generating first data structure assigning subset of samples/subsamples of a track to sample groups; generating media file including samples, and first data structure; first data structure comprising data indicating samples groups are virtual.
Patent GB-2597979-A (GB)
Title: Equipment cover
Inventor: PETER RAMSEY
IPC: A61B46/10
Filed: 2020-08-13
Abstract: A removable cover 50 for medical equipment such as an endoscope tower. The cover 50 comprises a front panel 52 having a first configuration in which the front panel 52 is substantially planar, two side panels 54, a top panel 56, at least one rear closure member connected to one of the side panels 54 and a containment feature 90 associated with the front panel 52. The containment feature 90 assists in moving at least part of the front panel 52 from the first configuration to a second configuration in which a first portion of a first surface of the front panel 52 is facing a second portion of the first surface of the front panel 52. The containment feature 90 may be a perforated portion, drawstrings or a removable layer. The front panel 52 may have an aperture for allowing cables through.
Patent GB-2600674-A (GB)
Title: Events, categories and key dimensions
Inventor: WILLIAM PASKELL
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2020-09-11
Abstract: A system for users to find events of interest comprises a collection of events with each event having a time value, an interest selection interface and an event results display interface. A number of categories and sub-categories relating to events are defined, with a plurality of cross-category commodities which comprise an interest relating to more than one category/sub-category. Using the interest selection interface, a user can select interests in categories/sub-categories at various levels of specificity, interests in commodities applicable to given categories/sub-categories, and interests in commodities independent of categories/sub-categories. The selected interests are represented back to the user and stored. The collection of events is queried according to the selected interests, and forthcoming events that match the selected interests are displayed using the event results display interface. The selection options may be displayed in a manner where no distinction is made between the displayed options. There may be different access control requirements across the categories/sub-categories/cross-category commodities. There may be at least one other event collection that has different access or privacy requirements to the first event collection.
Patent GB-2584811-A (GB)
Title: Image sensor and image capturing apparatus
Inventor: KOICHI FUKUDA
IPC: H04N5/369
Filed: 2017-01-20
Abstract: An image sensor (107, Figure 1) includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion units 301, 302, arrayed in in a column direction and a row direction, for receiving light fluxes that have passed through different partial pupil regions 501, 502 of an imaging optical system 101-105. An entrance pupil distance Zs of the image sensor and a maximum image height R of a focus detection area of the image sensor satisfy a condition of: 2.33R < Zs <6.99R. The entrance pupil distance Zs of the image sensor is a distance between surfaces of microlenses of the pixels and a plane on which the partial pupil regions through which part of the plurality of photoelectric conversion units receive light coincide with each other, and the partial pupil regions through which another part of the plurality of photoelectric conversion units receive light coincide with each other. At the entrance pupil distance Zs, first partial pupil regions corresponding to a light receiving region of a first photoelectric conversion unit substantially coincide with each other, and second partial pupil regions corresponding to a light receiving region of a second photoelectric conversion unit substantially coincide.
Patent GB-2602624-A (GB)
Title: Flexible dam for a small scale renewable tidal energy
Inventor: ADAM SASON
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2020-12-13
Abstract: A flexible dam comprises a resilient waterproof material which holds seawater. An automated inflatable mechanism floats the dam and positions it on the water level. It will generate electrical power with the rise and fall of the ocean tides. The trapped water will channel through a low RPM spiral electric generator. The system will sense the maximum level of the tide and inflate the fabric barrage to the sea level. A sensor on the water exit of the dam will open a sliding gate to the turbine when the desired pressure is reached.
Patent GB-2603894-A (GB)
Title: Power unit analysis
Inventor: RICHARD STOCKER
IPC: G01R31/389
Filed: 2021-02-09
Abstract: A method of isolating and quantifying temperature-dependent and temperature-independent contributions to ohmic resistance in a power unit, comprises: obtaining an impedance spectrum from the power unit at a plurality of measured temperatures; determining a total ohmic resistance from the impedance spectrum at each temperature; applying a multi-objective fitting process to quantify the temperature-dependent and temperature-independent contributions to the total ohmic resistance wherein an objective is to minimise the disparity between an Arrhenius slope derived from the impedance spectra and an Arrhenius slope derived solely from modelling; and outputting the quantified temperature-dependent and temperature-independent contributions as ohmic resistance parameters; wherein the Arrhenius slopes are based on the equation: Rohmic = R0 + R1e(EA/RT) where Rohmic is a total ohmic resistance, R0, R1 and EA are variable parameters and RT is the gas constant multiplied by temperature. Also disclosed are methods of identifying resistance contributions involving diffusion (claim 16) and capacitance (claim 34).
Patent GB-2593081-A (GB)
Title: Linearly weight updatable CMOS synaptic array without cell location dependence
Inventor: MASATOSHI ISHII
IPC: G11C13/00
Filed: 2019-10-02
Abstract: A neuromorphic circuit (500) includes a crossbar synaptic array cell. The crossbar synaptic array cell includes a Complimentary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) transistor (T6) having an on-resistance controlled by a gate voltage of the CMOS transistor (T6) to update a weight of the crossbar synaptic array cell. The neuromorphic circuit (500) further includes a set of row-lines respectively connecting the synaptic array cell in series to a plurality of pre-synaptic neurons at first ends thereof. The neuromorphic circuit (500) also includes a set of column-lines respectively connecting the synaptic array cell in series to a plurality of post-synaptic neurons at second ends thereof. The gate voltage of the CMOS transistor (T6) is controlled by performing a charge sharing technique that updates the weight of the crossbar synaptic array cell using non-overlapping pulses on control lines that are aligned with the set of row lines and the set of column lines.
Patent GB-2614703-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: STUART JOHN BLAIRS
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2021-12-22
Abstract: A device 10 for selectively connecting a filter 12 to a central heating system comprises an inlet 14, an outlet 16, a plurality of connectors 18 to connect to the filter, and a plurality of isolation valves 20. In a first configuration the isolation valves direct liquid (e.g. water for space heating) from the inlet through the filter to the outlet. In a second configuration the isolation vales to direct liquid from the inlet directly to the outlet, isolating liquid from the filter. The inlet, outlet, connectors and isolation valves are comprised in a unitary body. The device ideally includes further connectors 26 and a further isolation valve (23, figure 3) to enable pumping of liquid into the central heating system and control flow of liquid through the device, respectively. The device may also include a bypass portion (30, figure 3) to enable liquid to flow from the inlet to the outlet, circumventing the isolation valves. A diversion means (32, figure 3) may enable such flow and a flow gauge (34, figure 3) may monitor liquid flow through the bypass portion.