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Patent GB-2564753-A (GB)
Title: Fastenerless structural assembly
Inventor: Jamie Adam Smith
IPC: B33Y80/00
Filed: 2018-05-17
Abstract: A structural assembly and method of fabricating the same, the method comprising: producing a first member 106, using an additive manufacturing process, comprising a bond surface 800 and a plurality of protrusions 802 having a length less than or equal to 2mm (preferably less than or equal to 0.9mm); providing a second member 202 comprising a fibre-reinforced composite material comprising a plurality of fibres embedded in a polymer matrix; while the polymer matrix is in its plastic state, forcing the second member against the bond surface so as to cause the second member to form onto the bond surface and the protrusions; and thereafter causing the polymer matrix to harden, thereby fixing the first member to the bond surface of the second member. Preferably, the method comprises heating the second member to soften the polymer matrix. Preferably, the polymer matrix is a thermoplastic polymer such as polyaryletherketone and the first member comprises a titanium alloy. A layer of a bond compound 806 preferably the same as the polymer matrix may be provided between the second member and the bond surface. The first member is produced by an additive manufacturing process. The first member may be at least part of an aircraft door hinge assembly and the second member at least part of an aircraft door.
Patent GB-2563339-A (GB)
Title: Enclosure and method of assembling an enclosure
Inventor: MARK BOWMAN
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2016-04-25
Abstract: A method of assembling an enclosure comprises taking support posts, panels, panel holders and mounting brackets, the panel holders being mounted on the support posts by the mounting brackets and the panel holders being arranged in pairs to hold the panels in place between them. When a post 112 has been fixed in the ground, a slideable bracket 100 is mounted thereon. Upper and lower collar portions 104a and 104b extend around the post 112, the latter being secured to the post by bolt 110. The channel portion supports a panel holder 124 to which it is attached by bolts 108. An operative OP is seen tightening the bolts 108 to ensure a firm connection between the panel holder and the bracket 100. The operative works comfortably at a height only slightly greater than his own.
Patent GB-2569884-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent display device
Inventor: SUNGSOO PARK
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2018-11-28
Abstract: An electroluminescent display (ELD) device comprising a substrate 100, a first electrode 300 on the substrate, a bank 401 covering an end of the first electrode and defining an emission area, an emission layer 500, a second electrode 600, where the bank is configured to absorb light to prevent colour interference and Haze phenomenon between the neighbouring pixels. Preferably the bank comprises a groove with a light absorbing layer 450 which may include a black color inorganic/organic material. A second embodiment details an ELD comprising a substrate with an active area and dummy area (figure 2) with a bank provided at the boundary between pixels in these areas, where the bank absorbs lights at the boundary between the pixels which emit different coloured light. A third embodiment details an ELD comprising a substrate including an active area, a plurality of first electrodes, a first bank configured to cover two or more first electrodes, a second bank disposed on the first bank, where the first and second bank are configured to define a plurality of emission areas, each area having an emission layer on a corresponding first electrode, and where the second bank has a linear structure in the active area.
Patent GB-2570562-A (GB)
Title: Compound for use in enzymatic reaction and mass spectrometry method
Inventor: HIROAKI NAKAGAWA
IPC: G01N27/62
Filed: 2017-06-22
Abstract: A compound used in the conventional enzymatic reactions and mass spectrometry methods needs to be altered with respect to the structure thereof as a substrate compound, such as the length of an alkyl chain contained therein, depending on the type of a target enzyme, and therefore has the problem that the conditions for the mass spectrometry on a product compound are undesirably varied and the sensitivity is deteriorated. In the present invention, a compound is provided, which can be used in an enzymatic reaction and a microanalysis method both for detecting a trace component stably and with high sensitivity. The compound according to the present invention is characterized by having a nitrogen atom, an amide bond and a gylcosidic bond at specific sites, respectively, has high reactivity with an enzyme, and can provide a compound capable of being detected very easily with a mass spectrometer.
Patent GB-2580043-A (GB)
Title: A valve support with sealing means for hydraulic electronic control unit brake system and brake control system using said valve support
Inventor: RADU TUDOREL DAMIAN
IPC: F15B13/08
Filed: 2018-12-20
Abstract: A valve support (hydraulic valve block) comprising two cuboid sections: a base 6.1, and a rib 6.2, with the same length in the longitudinal direction y-y, but the rib having a smaller cross sectional area than the base, e.g. together forming a t-shaped cross section. A through bore 7 is included longitudinally in the block to accommodate the entirety of a linear actuator (LAC), i.e. a piston to generate pressure. The block also includes a groove 13 around the bore opening, and a seal (12, figure 8) in the groove to seal between the block and an electric motor (3, fig. 8). The seal may be an o-ring. The valve support is for a hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) braking system and the position of the bore is so as to allow parallel arrangement of the motor shaft (3.1, fig. 2b,c) relative to the ECU (4, fig. 2a-c). The rib may be flared toward one end into a squared flange 8, with threaded holes for mounting the motor.
Patent GB-2573193-A (GB)
Title: System and method for using imaging quality metric ranking
Inventor: CAMERON PIRON
IPC: G06T11/00
Filed: 2019-02-25
Abstract: The invention relates to method and system for storing and analyzing clinical imaging data. The method includes obtaining patient images from two or more modalities, registering the images, determining position information of a voxel, calculating and assigning a quality metric for the voxel, storing the voxel information, possibly as at least one searchable header as imaging data, in a computer memory, and modifying or maintaining treatment based on the imaging data. The system includes a memory and a processor, the processor configured to obtain images from two or more modalities, register and store the image set in memory, calculate a quality metric for a voxel in the image set, store the voxel quality metric with the image set in the memory, and modify or maintain treatment based on the calculated qualitative metric. The quality metric may be based on the resolution of the images, the quantity of the images and a quantity of the modalities. The images may be taken at different times e.g. before and after treatment and the treatment outcome may be stored with the imaging data.
Patent GB-2584067-A (GB)
Title: Structural grating
Inventor: THOMAS JAMES BOWMAN
IPC: E04G1/15
Filed: 2019-03-22
Abstract: The grating 10 comprises a first side 12 having a first set of relatively smaller openings 14 therein and a second side 18 having a second set of relatively larger openings 20 therein. The grating comprises a plurality of cells wherein each cell comprises a distinct subset of plural openings of the first set of openings which together open into a distinct single opening of the second set openings, wherein each opening of the first set of openings is at least partially defined by a first wall structure 16 which does not extend from the first side of the grating to the second side of the grating. Each opening of the second set of openings is defined by a second wall structure 22 that does extend from the first side of the grating to the second side of the grating. The first side of grating may be textured or gritted.
Patent GB-2582967-A (GB)
Title: Architectural valance panel
Inventor: THOMAS JAMES BOWMAN
IPC: E04F13/00
Filed: 2019-04-11
Abstract: An architectural valance panel for use around an edge of a canopy e.g. a railway station building or railway platform to help reduce sunlight or precipitation reaching the ground under the canopy and to provide a decorative finish. The valance panel 10 has a substantially planar first surface 12 and a substantially planar second surface 14, with the plane of the first surface 12 being substantially parallel to the plane of the second surface 14. At least one of the first and second surfaces 12, 14 has a plurality of grooves 16 formed therein, with the grooves 16 being substantially parallel to one another and extending from a first edge of the panel 18 to a second edge of the panel 20 to give the appearance of individual boards 22. The panel 10 comprises polyvinylchloride (PVC) foam. The panel 10 can be manufactured and installed on a canopy of a railway station building or railway platform quickly and easily.
Patent GB-2569748-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of tissue viability
Inventor: MARTIN F BURNS
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2018-02-02
Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods for measuring sub-epidermal moisture as an indication of tissue viability and providing information regarding the location of a boundary of non-viable tissue.
Patent GB-2585356-A (GB)
Title: Frame
Inventor: Lee Rice
IPC: A47K17/02
Filed: 2019-05-10
Abstract: A frame 10 for supporting a person over a toilet. The frame 10 comprises a pair of members 12. The support arrangement 14 comprises a first bar 16, a second bar 18 and a third bar 20. The first bar 16 extends between the side members 12 and connects to a first position 22 on each respective side member 12. The second bar 18 extends between the first bar 16 and a one of the side members 12 and connects to a second position 24 on the side member 12. The third bar 20 extends between the first bar 16 and the other of the side members 12 and connects to a second position 24 on the other of the side members 12. The support arrangement 14 defines an area 26 of space between the first, second and third bars 16, 18, 20. An opening 28 into the area 26 is provided between the second and third bars 18, 20.
Patent GB-2585250-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for use with open display refrigerators
Inventor: PAUL MCANDREW
IPC: F25D23/02
Filed: 2019-07-05
Abstract: A bracket 5 for attaching an air curtain guide (11, fig 7) to a refrigerator shelf 1 comprises a first end having a surface (9, fig 3) for engaging with an edge of the shelf, a second end for coupling to the air curtain guide, and wherein the first end is connected to the second end by a continuous member such that the first end is offset from the second end in a first direction. The surface is disposed at an angle such that a first plane parallel to the surface intersect a chord line of the coupled air guide at a desired angle. The second end may comprise a clip 6 having a first 7 and second end 8 for respectively holding a leading and trailing edge of the guide. A slot (12, fig 4) may be provided at the first end for attachment of a vertical riser 3 of the shelf. The continuous member may be chicane or S shaped. The air guide may be an aerofoil. The refrigerator may be an open display refrigerator and the shelves may be angled such that the front end of each shelf is lower than its opposite back end.
Patent GB-2572308-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with improved leg and flap elastics
Inventor: SARAH KLEUSKENS
IPC: A61F13/496
Filed: 2017-12-20
Abstract: Absorbent articles with improved barrier and leg cuffs are disclosed. In an embodiment, an absorbent article comprises a chassis and a combined leg and barrier cuff coupled to the chassis which comprises leg elastic members, at least one barrier cuff elastic member, and a cuff material encompassing all of the elastic members. The first combined leg cuff and barrier cuff further comprises a first un-elasticized portion extending between a seam bond and a leg elastic member, a first elasticized portion encompassing the leg elastic members, and a second un-elasticized portion extending between the seam bond and the barrier cuff elastic member. A length encompassing the first un-elasticized portion and the first elasticized portion is greater than the length of the second un-elasticized portion, and the length of the first un-elasticized portion is less than or equal to the length of the second un-elasticized portion.
Patent GB-2586207-A (GB)
Title: Eyelid closure patches
Inventor: JOSEPH COOGAN
IPC: A61F13/12
Filed: 2019-07-19
Abstract: The invention provides an eyelid closure patch 102 comprising a main body 108 comprising a front face and a back face, wherein the main body comprises a semi-permeable membrane 116 which may comprise a number of pores, holes, or perforations (Figures 4 and 5). The patch may further comprise a medical grade silicone adhesive on one of its faces; this adhesive may be permeable or impermeable. The patch body may be flexible, hypoallergenic, and/or transparent. Further disclosed is a packaging arrangement (Figure 1) for eyelid closure patches, including release liners 106 with handling tabs 110 backing the patches, and a sterilised pouch 100 with a sealing film 114 within which the patches might be contained.
Patent GB-2587608-A (GB)
Title: Predicting the life of consumable components
Inventor: JONATHAN COOPER
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2019-09-23
Abstract: A system predicting remaining life of aircraft consumable components, e.g. brake pack, tyre, other landing gear components requiring replacement. The system comprises a processor determining remaining component life based on current component wear state information and future aircraft flight schedule information. The computer system may determine brake wear by measuring brake disc 202 length L using a wear pin 216 length sensor 218 or assess tyre wear using a tyre tread depth sensor signal. Alternatively, ground crew may manually inspect component wear and input measurement values into the processor (30, figure 3) via user interface. Alternatively, a computer model may estimate current wear using relevant inputs, e.g. brake temperature, energy, mass, torque. The wear model and processor may be remote from the aircraft. Schedule information may comprise time, date, weather, airline and airport information. The computer processor may use a machine learning algorithm trained on historical wear information of another aircraft, airport runway length, slope and surface type, historic weather data including precipitation, humidity and atmospheric pressure. Processor may determine a time and calendar date for component replacement based on remaining life and received schedule information before it is fully worn. Invention may apply to helicopters, trains, automobiles and spacecraft.
Patent GB-2575217-A (GB)
Title: Connector device for electronic musical instruments comprising vibration transducer
Inventor: LARS NORMAN LARSEN
IPC: H01R24/58
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a connector device for electronic musical instruments, such as electric guitars, the connector device comprising input electrical connector means (1, 2, 3), configured to receive electrical signals generated by pickup means provided in or on the instrument, when the instrument is being played by a player and at least one vibration transducer (9, 29) configured to be mechanically attached to the input electrical connector means (1, 2, 3) or being provided as an integral part of the input electrical connector means (1, 2, 3), such that vibrations from the instrument are transferred to the vibration transducer (9, 29), whereby the vibration transducer (9, 29) generates an electrical output signal based on the vibrations of the instrument. The connector device further comprises one or more electrical output connector means (4, 6; 34, 36, 37; 35, 38, 39), configured to receive the electrical signals generated by the pickup means and the electrical output signal from the vibration transducer (4, 18) and to provide these signals, or processed versions hereof, to suitable equipment, such as mixers nd/or amplifiers. In an embodiment of the invention the connector device further comprises a mixer (26), wherein the signals vg(t) from the pickup means and the signal vvib(t) from the vibration transducer are combined and that is configured to provide an output signal v0(t) that is a weighted combination of the input signals or processed versions hereof.
Patent GB-2590400-A (GB)
Title: Single crystal casting
Inventor: Graham Bing
IPC: C30B35/00
Filed: 2019-12-16
Abstract: The method comprises measuring the crystal orientation of a metal seed 41, comparing the measured orientation 71-73 to a nominal crystal orientation for the seed 41 and calculating orientation data based on the comparison whereby the orientation of the seed 41 would align with its nominal orientation. This data can then be used to orientate a fugitive seed 41 relative to a fugitive component 42 when making a lost pattern, form a fugitive seed including a base, form a support for a seed holder or form a seed holder where the base, support and seed holder are configured to hold a seed in the target orientation relative to a component mould. Apparatus (Fig. 9) for holding one or both of a fugitive seed and a fugitive component relative to each other comprising actuators to adjust their relative orientation and a die for forming a fugitive seed comprising actuators for adjusting the shape of the die. The method and apparatus can be used to make single crystal gas turbine engine components.
Patent GB-2592892-A (GB)
Title: Hollow subsea foundations
Inventor: CHRISTIAN LINDE OLSEN
IPC: E02D27/52
Filed: 2019-12-20
Abstract: A suction pile 10 having a tubular skirt 14 comprises a water permeable porous material 22 that presents at least one porous external surface for engaging and draining seabed soil 12 when the pile is embedded for use. The permeable material may be supported by the tubular wall, the wall may be impermeable, the porous material may be coated or layered on opposite sides of the wall and the porous materials may be in fluid communication with a suction device of the pile via passageways. An additive process may be used to make the porous material which may be a polymer, metallic foam, fibre-reinforced composite, concrete-based foam or a geomaterial, or a combination thereof.
Patent GB-2593535-A (GB)
Title: Tray loading station
Inventor: BRENDAN WYMBS
IPC: B65G47/52
Filed: 2020-03-27
Abstract: A tray loading station 10 comprising a transfer platen 110 arranged in a loading position proximal to an inward conveyor for articles, a platform 200 movable between a first position beneath the platen and an unloading position, a drive system to move the platform. The transfer platen 110 is rotatable relative to the moveable platform to lower an edge 112 of the platen toward the platform, and the platen is movable linearly relative to the platform 200 to withdraw the transfer platen across the platform. The tray loading station 10 may further comprise a stripper bar fixed in position. The moveable platform 200 may be moved from a pick-and-place position for receiving an article to be picked and placed on the platform, to a first position, and from the unloading position. A drive system 300 may include a guide system having top, bottom, first and second end guides for the moveable platform, the drive system may include a chain drive moving a platform about a loop. There may be a plurality of platforms. A method of loading an article in a tray is disclosed, using a tray loading system 10.
Patent GB-2586304-A (GB)
Title: Furniture securement system
Inventor: INGEMAR JONSSON
IPC: A47C7/00
Filed: 2020-04-30
Abstract: An item of furniture 2 with securement means comprising a bracket 10 to be inserted into a recess 6 in the underside of the item of furniture. The bracket has means to be secured to the floor. The recess may be shaped like a V. The bracket may be shaped like a V. The bracket may have each end formed with an outwardly extending flange 12 extending perpendicular to its respective arm. Where each flange is received by a respective aperture 8 extending into the furniture. The furniture may have a bore hole. A separate embodiment has an item of furniture with a base including a frame (20, fig 7) having at least one wheel assembly (22, fig 8). The wheel assembly can pivot to where it extends downwardly or rests against the floor.
Patent GB-2595238-A (GB)
Title: Fire suppressing projectile
Inventor: KHALID KHAMES
IPC: A62C19/00
Filed: 2020-05-18
Abstract: A round fire extinguishing projectile ball comprises a plastic or gelatinous material outer shell formed with a pair of hemispheres. Inside the hemisphere there is contained a fire suppressing liquid, paste or powder, singly or in combination. This fire suppressing substance is delivered by a launching the ball to a target, wherein upon impact with the target the projectile body ruptures releasing the substance and supressing or extinguishing the fire.
Patent GB-2612939-A (GB)
Title: Mitre box with removable saw guide slot sections
Inventor: Richard Mark White
IPC: B27G5/02
Filed: 2021-11-17
Abstract: A mitre box 1 with removable and replaceable saw guide slots 2-5, 15, and 16 which are inserted vertically by slotting and holding means on the base 11 and two wall sections 6, 10, along with an inner surface section 28 (figure 5) supporting angled or straight cutting using a saw. The slots are preferably rectangular cuboids and may have a cut 9A, 17A, 18A, 19-21 going three quarters down the height of the slot, and may comprise protruding tabs 7, 8, on its sides that align with grooves 12 in the walls, and a metal peg 14 on the bottom that aligns with holes 13 on the base. The base may comprise pegs 58, 59 (figure 3) for supporting the subject work or wood, these pegs preferably being arranged in rows. The inner surface section or cover may be narrower than the base and may be placed on the base by four equally opposed fitting pegs 24-27 (figure 2).
Patent GB-2587492-A (GB)
Title: Sound absorption panel
Inventor: Vipul Vipinchandra Acharya
IPC: G10K11/16
Filed: 2018-10-03
Abstract: A sound absorption panel system and method of manufacture for absorbing railway or vehicular noise, the system comprising a plurality of sound absorbing panels 10 disposed adjacent to each other in an end to end configuration, wherein each sound absorbing panel comprises: an upper panel 12 of a first sound absorbing material comprising a first density and configured for placing on top of a base 14, the upper panel comprises a pair of end surfaces 16, 18 wherein one end surface of one panel of the plurality of sound absorbing panels is disposed adjacent to an adjoining end surface of another panel of the plurality of sound absorbing panels (figure 9c) ; at least one channel 20 disposed on a bottom surface forming at least one cavity when the upper panel is placed on top of the base, wherein the at least one cavity provides communication from one of the pair of end surfaces to another of the pair of end surfaces; and a second sound absorbing material of a second density disposed in the at least one cavity, wherein the second density is less than the first density.