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Patent GB-2575325-A (GB)
Title: Decorative memorial article and method for forming same
Inventor: ESTHER COUTTS
IPC: E04H13/00
Filed: 2018-07-06
Abstract: A decorative memorial article 30, such as a piece of jewellery, and a method for forming such. The article 30 comprises a stone 28 of material, such as granite, extracted from a memorial stone. The stone 28 may include surfaces which are polished before or after extraction from the headstone. In the completed article 30, the ornamental stone 28 may be embedded into a setting 32 such as a bezel, prong, claw, burnish, channel, countersink, bar or flush setting. In the method of extracting the rock 28, a cylinder of material may be bored from the monument, optionally using a coring tool. The removal of this cylinder may form a decorative or functional feature of the gravestone, such as a feature for holding flowers. The stone 28 may be cut into several parts or into a required shape before incorporation into the article 30.
Patent GB-2582594-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, system and method
Inventor: Jerzy Kozyra
IPC: C12Q1/6834
Filed: 2019-03-26
Abstract: A DNA nano device 2 and a method of producing a DNA nano device 2 for detecting a biomarker are provided. The DNA nano device 2 includes an ensemble of DNA formations. The formations include a detector (probe) 4 adapted to accept or hybridise a target biomarker and thereby to release a trigger DNA sequence; an amplifier 6 adapted for hybridisation with the trigger DNA sequence which thereby releases a key DNA sequence and the trigger DNA sequence or a further trigger DNA sequence; and a responder (lock) 8 adapted for hybridisation with the key DNA sequence and thereby to produce a signal. The DNA nano device 2 thereby produces a signal detectable to an observer in response to the detection of the target biomarker.
Patent GB-2587180-A (GB)
Title: Smart system for pre-analytic sample management
Inventor: Hans Maria Heyn
IPC: G16H40/00
Filed: 2019-04-01
Abstract: A pre-analytical sample management system configured to process a sample and manage one or more sample containers, the system comprising an interactive display for input and/or output operations 1, a sample container loader 2, a sample container registration unit 3, a sample mixer unit 5, a centrifugation unit 6, a sampling sorting unit 7, a sample storage unit 8 and a data processing unit 4. The system is a used for sample management, tracking and processing in a medical environment such as a hospital or doctor’s surgery. The display unit may be used to input data, verify patient or practitioner ID or give operator guidance. The container loader is a mechanical container displacement device such as a robotic component. The registration unit may be an optical detection unit, such as a camera or spectroscope, for identifying a sample container. The sorting unit automatically sorts and separates sample containers based upon factors such as container ID, cap colour, shape, storage requirements, and intermediate and final destinations. The storage unit retains the containers and may be a temperature-controlled environment. The containers may be transported for subsequent analysis, with the system connected to a pneumatic tube transport system. Optionally, the system comprises a container labelling unit and/or an analytical unit.
Patent GB-2578180-A (GB)
Title: Camera system
Inventor: MARTIN GERKEN
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 2019-04-12
Abstract: A camera system 1 comprises at least one infrared detector device 2 sensitive to electromagnetic radiation in the shortwave infrared range from approximately 900 nm to approximately 1700 nm and including a plurality of sensor elements arranged next to one another in rows and columns for capturing individual spatial picture elements. The system also comprises at least one optical unit 3 that images electromagnetic radiation incident on the camera system onto the at least one infrared detector device, and at least two different spectral filters 4x, 4y, 4z, 4w disposed or disposable upstream of the at least one infrared detector device and that are each light transmissive in different shortwave infrared spectral regions. A control and processing device 5 captures a picture of at least approximately the same scene using the at least one infrared detector device with the at least two different spectral filters (4x, 4y, 4z, 4w) so that picture signals of the recorded scene are produced in the different shortwave infrared spectral regions, wherein each spatial picture element captured by the at least one infrared detector device is provided with spectral information items corresponding to the at least two different upstream spectral filters (4x, 4y, 4z, 4w).
Patent GB-2569518-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for control of switched reluctance motors
Inventor: HOWARD SLATER
IPC: H02P25/089
Filed: 2017-12-11
Abstract: A method of controlling a switched reluctance motor is disclosed herein. The motor comprises a stator carrying a plurality of phase windings and a rotor. The method comprises activating the phase windings in a sequence selected to apply torque to the rotor, wherein during a cycle of rotation of the rotor the phase windings switch between an active state in which current in the phase winding applies torque to the rotor and an inactive state; applying a voltage to a selected phase winding whilst the selected phase winding is in the inactive state to provide a flux in the selected phase winding; determining the current in the selected phase winding; determining the rotor angle based on the current and the flux; and controlling said activating based on the rotor angle.
Patent GB-2584461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to open display refrigerators
Inventor: PAUL MCANDREW
IPC: A47F3/04
Filed: 2019-06-04
Abstract: A cooling unit, which may be an open display refrigerator, has: an air curtain separating a refrigerated storage space from exterior air; a wall bounding a duct 5 and the storage space which has voids 7 to allow air from the duct 5 to flow into the storage space. A deflector 8 interrupts and directs said air flow upwards to the top of the storage space 10. The deflector 8 may have edges close to, and attached at an angle to either of, the wall or top of the storage space 10. A gap 9 may be between the wall or top of the storage space 10 and the deflector 8. The deflector 8 may have a curved surface and/or mirrored surface. The deflected air may interact with the air curtain. The wall may be a rear wall and the voids 7 may be holes, perforations, or slots. There may be inclined shelves.
Patent GB-2581225-A (GB)
Title: A carriage for transporting a child or infant
Inventor: LOUISE CATHERINE SANDERS
IPC: B62B9/14
Filed: 2019-09-05
Abstract: A carriage 10 for transporting a child comprising: a chassis12, 14 ; a plurality of ground bearing wheels 18, 20; a detachable cradle 16 for supporting a child; a system for controlling environmental conditions within the cradle, the system having at least one electrical component for altering an environmental condition disposed on or in the cradle and at least one input means for controlling the or each electrical component disposed on or in the chassis. In the first aspect the carriage comprises a connector (figures 5a, 5b) assembly for detachably mounting the cradle to the chassis in a first configuration in which the cradle faces away from the carriage operator and a second configuration in which the cradle faces towards the operator, the connector assembly having a connector disposed on or in the cradle and a co-locating connector disposed on or in the chassis, the two connectors providing an electrical connection between the electrical component and the control panel in either configuration. In a second aspect, the canopy is movable by an electric motor. In a third aspect, which lacks the environmental system, the cradle is pivotable between a reclined and inclined position.
Patent GB-2588243-A (GB)
Title: Dust suppression spray system
Inventor: COLTON JOHN HIRMAN
IPC: E21F5/02
Filed: 2019-10-18
Abstract: A dust suppression system 200 associated with a cold planer (100, fig. 1), the cold planer comprising at least one conveyor, the dust suppression system 200 comprising at least one spray arrangement 202 204 adapted to spray fluid onto material being transported by conveyor 134, at least one sensor 214 216 proximate to the conveyor configured to generate a signal corresponding to presence of material on the conveyor, and a control module 218 coupled to the spray arrangement 202 204 and sensor 214 216, where the control unit 218 may receive the signal corresponding to the presence of material from the sensor, and control operation of the spray arrangement based on the signal received. The conveyed material may be sprayed to reduce dust generated in the process, with reduced water consumption due to the selective use of the spray arrangement.
Patent GB-2590686-A (GB)
Title: Pole sander
Inventor: Benjamin schramm
IPC: B25G1/04
Filed: 2019-12-23
Abstract: A handheld pole sander for sanding, polishing, grinding or rubbing a work surface comprising a sanding head (100, figure 2) attached to an elongate body (102) via a pivot mechanism. An electric motor (114, figure 16) is mounted on the sanding head for rotatingly driving an output spindle (118) projecting from a hood (112). The motor is electrically controlled by control electronics 144 mounted inside a rear housing 104 on the elongate body end remote from the sanding head. The motor is connected to the control electronics via a single continuous electric cable (146, figure 20), e.g. with no plugs or connectors, avoiding interference of transmitted signals. The cable may carry wires for providing electrical current for the windings of a brushless motor (114) and connect directly to electric interface 274 of control electronics via a soldering tag 272 with the other cable end connecting directly to the motor.
Patent GB-2591479-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for ghost central coordinator (CCo) avoidance
Inventor: PASCAL LAGRANGE
IPC: H04L12/403
Filed: 2020-01-29
Abstract: A method of controlling operation of a HomePlug Audio Video (HPAV) network comprises, at a device: searching for a probe signal S601 signalling that a remote Audio Video Logical Network (AVLN) is in operation within the HPAV network; and upon detecting the signal S602, either maintaining operation of the remote AVLN or causing its deactivation, based on an arbitration procedure S604. The signal occupies a frequency band out of, and possibly below, that reserved for HPAV communications. The device may be associated with a local AVLN which, when maintaining operation of the remote AVLN, may be deactivated by deactivating its central coordinator (CCo). If no probe signal is detected, the device may itself activate a CCo function to form a local AVLN. Consequently, formation of distinct AVLNs over a same network, each managed by a distinct CCo, is avoided. This avoids unexpected behaviour due to two devices being elected CCo in the same network (i.e. one being a ghost CCo). The invention may be employed in the context of HPAV communication in a network comprising powered devices (PDs), such as IP or PTZ cameras or VoIP phones, powered by a power source equipment (PSE) via Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Patent GB-2583592-A (GB)
Title: Inductive chargeable energy storage device
Inventor: FULIAN QIU
IPC: H01M10/46
Filed: 2019-08-26
Abstract: An inductive chargeable energy storage device comprises a positive spiral electrode; a negative spiral electrode; two separators interposed between the electrodes; and one or two diodes which electrically connect the positive and negative spiral electrodes therebetween. When the device is coupled to an inductive charging platform, at least one of the conductors of the spiral electrodes receives electric energy from the a primary or transmitter coil of the inductive charging platform and converts the electric energy back to a DC flowing through the device, so that the received electric energy is stored in the positive and negative spiral electrodes.
Patent GB-2597106-A (GB)
Title: Feedthrough comprising interconnect pads
Inventor: ABHISHEK S PATNAIK
IPC: H05K1/11
Filed: 2020-07-16
Abstract: The assembly comprises a ceramic body 2, a conductive feedthrough element 5 extending through the ceramic body 2 and a conductive pad 6. The conductive pad 6 comprises a multi-layered arrangement comprising: a bonding layer 7 comprising one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Nb, Ta, V, Mo, Mn, W, Y and Hf, said bonding layer in bonding contact with an end of the conductive element and the first or second side of the ceramic body; and at least one of a diffusion barrier layer 8 directly disposed upon said bonding layer, comprising one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Nb, Ta, W, Mo and nitrides thereof, and at least one of (i) said diffusion layer having a different composition than the bonding layer; and (ii) one or more sealing layers (9, 9a, 9b), disposed upon said diffusion barrier layer. The sealing layers may comprise noble metals such as Au, Pt, Ag for example. The feedthrough assembly is suitable for use in electronic biomedical applications.
Patent GB-2598124-A (GB)
Title: Climbing formwork
Inventor: MARK TAYLOR
IPC: E04G11/28
Filed: 2020-08-19
Abstract: The climbing formwork comprises a formwork panel mounted on a carriage 10 secured to a track 11 attached to a platform. The track comprises a first plurality of holes 40 with an equal first spacing therebetween, and the carriage comprises a locking means 10a with a peg 44 and a second plurality of (e.g. three) holes 41,42,43 overlying the first plurality of holes. Inserting the peg through one each of the first and second pluralities of holes locks the carriage on the track. The spacing of adjacent ones of the second plurality of holes differs from (e.g. is less than) the first spacing by a non-integer multiple (e.g. one third) of the first spacing. The spacing between adjacent of the second plurality of holes optionally includes an additional varying integer multiple of the first spacing. The peg may be a shear plate and the holes rectangular and/or on an upper surface 39 of the track. The carriage may be pushed manually or moved by a rack and pinion.
Patent GB-2602962-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing a composite fertiliser pellet
Inventor: TIMOTHY DAVID LEWIS
IPC: C05G5/12
Filed: 2020-12-23
Abstract: A fertiliser pellet principally composed of a mixture of polyhalite powder and ammonium phosphate. The method of forming the fertiliser pellets comprises: forming a first mixture of phosphoric acid and ammonia; adding the first mixture and polyhalite powder to a granulator 6 to form a second mixture; and supplying ammonia to the second mixture to complete formation of ammonium phosphate within the second mixture whilst the granulator is processing the second mixture to form pellets. Preferably the ammonia present in the first mixture is introduced in an amount that is insufficient to complete formation of ammonium phosphate within the first mixture.
Patent GB-2591668-A (GB)
Title: Modular construction, transportation and fixing system for tubular structural elements and corresponding tubular structure
Inventor: FRANK BOLLMANN
IPC: E04H12/34
Filed: 2019-09-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular construction, transportation and fixing system for tubular structural elements, comprising a first module (200), a second module (300) and, optionally, one or more additional modules (n), wherein each module (200, 300, n) comprises, in the region of the upper end thereof, an annular fixing flange (230, 330) and mounting fins (240, 340) arranged inside the upper end at a fin spacing (P240) equivalent to a mounting depth (P200, P300) reduced by 10 to 100 millimetres. The mounting depth (P200, P300) in turn corresponds to a value between 0.5 and 3, preferably 1.5 times the measurement of the diameter (D200, D300) of the corresponding module (200, 300). The present invention also relates to a corresponding tubular structure (150).
Patent GB-2608167-A (GB)
Title: Rotor for an electric machine
Inventor: Liam Bowman
IPC: H02K11/215
Filed: 2021-06-24
Abstract: A rotor 2 for an electric machine, where the rotor comprises a central shaft 26, a rotor drum 50 arranged radially outward of the shaft, where the drum comprises a hollow cylinder for carrying permanent magnets on an inner and/or outer surface of the cylinder. The drum is coaxial with both the shaft and a rotational axis of the rotor and a cap 30 is arranged to couple the shaft to the drum to enable the drum and shaft to rotate together about the axis. An inner portion of the cap is coupled to the central shaft at a first position along the length of the axis, and an outer portion of the cap is coupled to the drum at a second position along the length of the rotational axis; and where the first position is at a different length along the rotational axis to the second position. The cap may have a non-uniform material thickness. The cap may have at least one spoke 36 extending between the inner portion and outer portion, where the spoke may be adjacent to an aperture 35 in the cap. A plurality of spokes may be provided and distributed uniformly about the rotor axis. A second cap may also be provided.
Patent GB-2609229-A (GB)
Title: Rim for a wheel
Inventor: ERIC WAKEMAN
IPC: B60B5/02
Filed: 2021-07-23
Abstract: A rim for a wheel, the rim comprising a barrel having first and second flanges extending radially outward from opposing edges of the barrel, and the barrel comprising a first bead seat and a second bead seat arranged axially inwardly, respectively, of the first and second flanges, wherein the barrel, and first and second flanges, comprise layers of structural fibres bound in a polymer matrix, wherein a pre-formed insert is disposed between layers of the structural fibres, wherein the insert comprises a material which acts to absorb and/or deflect and/or dissipate energy from a load or impact applied axially and/or radially to a rim and/or acts to increase the hoop stiffness of the wheel and wherein the insert has, when viewed in cross-section (with the axis of the rim being parallel to the plane of the cross-section), two elongate portions, with a first elongate portion of the insert extending into one of the first or second flanges, and a second elongate portion of the insert extending underneath the first or second bead seat, respectively, such that first and second portions together form an approximate ‘L’ shape in cross-section.
Patent GB-2611594-A (GB)
Title: Improved sensing of temperature in a concrete delivery vehicle
Inventor: MOHAMED RAFIQ ISMAIL
IPC: G01K15/00
Filed: 2022-03-09
Abstract: A computer implemented method for monitoring the temperature of concrete within the interior of a mixing drum 104 of a mixing vehicle 100, where temperature measurement signals are received from at least one indirect temperature sensor 102 mounted to detect the temperature on an external surface drum / vehicle and these signals are processed using a thermodynamic model / algorithm to determine the temperature of the concrete within the drum. Processing of the temperature measurement signals may utilise a Bayesian filter, possibly in the form of a Kalman filter. Indirect temperature sensor 102, in the form of a thermocouple or resistance temperature detector (RTD), is connected to wireless communications module 101 by connector 107. A second wireless module 105 connects to module 101, as does a possible third wireless module 106, to maintain communication with control module 103. A method for calculating an improved temperature estimate from an indirect temperature in combination with a direct temperature sensor is also disclosed (see Fig 6).
Patent GB-2616470-A (GB)
Title: A Sorting System
Inventor: DAVID JOHN HYSLOP
IPC: B07C5/36
Filed: 2022-03-11
Abstract: A sorting system spans at least two floors of a warehouse and includes at least one independently driven sorter carrier 31, such as a shuttle, within a framework. The sorter carriers are configured to move within the framework and collect an item, and to move to a sort destination on any of the floors of the warehouse, such that items are sorted into at least one order. The sorter carriers 31, 37 may be moved between floors using a lift or a conveyor arrangement and may be moved horizontally between frameworks on a floor using a track 36. A capacity management system may optimise the movement of carriers in the system based on real time demand.
Patent GB-2616869-A (GB)
Title: Sample processing line
Inventor: ROSS HAFFENDEN
IPC: G01N35/02
Filed: 2022-03-22
Abstract: A sample processing line 100 comprises: a receiving stage OP10 configured for receiving a sample in a first receptacle (302, fig 3); a first transfer means configured for transferring the sample from the receiving stage to a first sample processing stage OP20, wherein the first sample processing stage is configured for transferring a portion of the sample from the first receptacle to a second receptacle; a second sample processing stage OP30 configured for receiving the sample in the second receptacle from the first sample processing stage; dispensing a reagent into a third receptacle (402, fig 4); dispensing at least a portion of the sample from the second receptacle into the third receptacle; a testing stage OP40 configured for receiving the sample in the third receptacle from the second sample processing stage, and performing a test on the sample. Preferably, the first receptacles are returned to the receiving stage. A returned sample that tests negative may be transferred to a waste portion (704, fig 7) by a sorting apparatus (505, fig 7) at the receiving stage. Alternatively, the sorting apparatus may be configured for sorting a returned sample that tests positive for re-testing.
Patent GB-2607735-A (GB)
Title: Drive-by-wire vehicle, mechanical-hydraulic composite braking and gear shifting integrated system, and control method therefor
Inventor: FENG WANG
IPC: F16H61/32
Filed: 2021-03-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a drive-by-wire vehicle, a mechanical-hydraulic composite braking and gear shifting integrated system, and a control method therefor. The braking and gear shifting integrated system comprises a gear shifting module, a brake-by-wire module, a power distribution module, and a control assembly module. The gear shifting module comprises a gear shifting assisting submodule and a gear shifting execution submodule. The gear shifting assisting submodule is used to store and reuse a braking force of a driver stepping on a brake pedal in a brake-by-wire process to assist in gear shifting. The gear shifting execution submodule is used to implement automatic mechanical gear shifting. The brake-by-wire module is used to implement brake-by-wire. The power distribution module is used to distribute an electric motor torque in a redundant process. The control assembly module controls, by reading a gear shifting signal, a brake signal, and a current signal fed back by each electric motor controller, operation of each gear shifting electric motor and each brake electric motor, lock or release of a brake, and the turning on/off of a solenoid valve, so as to realize switching between different operating modes to meet the requirements of different operating conditions and ensure system security, stability and reliability.