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Patent GB-2580185-A (GB)
Title: A mechanical joint closure
Inventor: BILLY HORGAN
IPC: H02G15/117
Filed: 2018-12-24
Abstract: A tool-less mechanical joint closure 1, such as used in telecommunications, comprises a casing 3 having an entry/exit port (figure 1, 5) and a plug 7 for closing the entry/exit port (figure 1, 5). The casing comprises a base 9, a cover 11 and a dedicated cable clamp 13 independently operable from the cover 11. The plug 7 comprises a two-part plug including a cable retention part 19 configured for engagement by the cable clamp 13 and a cable sealing part 21 configured for engagement by the cover 11. There may be a plurality of channels (figure 6, 37) and furrows (figure 6, 34) in the plug 7. The base 9 and cover 11 may be hinged. The base 9 and clamp 13 may be connected by a live hinge. There may be clips 25 for securing at various positions. The sealing part 21 may have an outer layer of deformable material, such as an elastomeric material, to form a seal. The geometry of the closure 1 and the plug 7 may vary between embodiments.
Patent GB-2572254-A (GB)
Title: Reference signal power boosting in a telecommunication system
Inventor: Yinan Qi
IPC: H04W52/16
Filed: 2019-02-14
Abstract: Methods and apparatus used for boosting the power of a phase tracking reference signal (PTRS) in a telecommunications system. The PTRS is used in an uplink transmission and two PTRS ports are configured. The power boosting of the PTRS is related to a number of Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH) layers. The required relationship between the power boosting of the PTRS and the number of PUSCH layers is shown in Figure 15. A method of boosting power for uplink transmissions is also provided wherein a power constraint is defined and signalled for the uplink transmissions on a per antenna or per antenna port basis.
Patent GB-2574288-A (GB)
Title: Imaging system and method
Inventor: NEIL JOHN MURRAY
IPC: G02B13/06
Filed: 2019-02-28
Abstract: An imaging device 010, such as an endoscope or borescope, has a first optical system 020 at a distal end, a second optical system 080 towards the proximal end, and a sensor 074, such as a CMOS camera sensor, at the proximal end. The optics and the sensor are aligned along a common longitudinal axis. The first optical system has one or more reflective and/or refractive optical components (24,22 figure 1A) symmetrically and coaxially arranged with respect to the axis; the second optical system focusses incident light towards the sensor. The first optical system may have: multiple spherical reflective elements surrounding a central lens; a single spherical reflective element surrounding an axial lens; or a monolithic medium permitting both refraction and total internal reflection. Also claimed are: a calibration system 200 using bar-graph style light sources, and an associated method for calibrating the imaging device; and a method of processing the image data comprising feature matching to determine 3D locations.
Patent GB-2569485-A (GB)
Title: Sealant having fireworthy properties for use with aircrafts parts
Inventor: PETER SIBELLO
IPC: F16J15/10
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: Fireworthy sealants may be have a variety of compositions and be made by a variety of techniques. In certain implementations, a fireworthy sealant may include a body comprised of a cured, tacky, soft, deformable non-adhesive gel. The gel body may have an upper surface, a lower surface, and a perimeter, wherein the upper and lower surfaces of the gel body, in an uncompressed state, define a body thickness. The sealant may, in an uncompressed state, be dimensioned to fit in a first opening between a wall and an aircraft component surface and deformable when under compression to fit in a second opening, smaller than the first opening. The sealant may be flame retardant and produce low smoke density and low smoke toxicity.
Patent GB-2571878-A (GB)
Title: In vitro gastrointestinal model comprising lamina propria-derived cells
Inventor: S JORDON KERNS
IPC: C12N5/074
Filed: 2017-11-21
Abstract: An in vitro microfluidic gut-on-chip is described herein that mimics the structure and at least one function of specific areas of the gastrointestinal system in vivo. In particular, a multicellular, layered, microfluidic culture is described, allowing for interactions between lamina propria-derived cells and gastrointestinal epithelial cells and endothelial cells. This in vitro microfluidic system can be used for modeling inflammatory gastrointestinal tissue, e.g., Crohn's disease, colitis and other inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders. These multicellular, layered microfluidic gut-on-chip further allow for comparisons between types of gastrointestinal tissues, e.g., small intestinal deuodejeum, small intestinal ileium, large intestinal colon, etc., and between disease states of gastrointestinal tissue, i.e. healthy, pre-disease and diseased areas. Additionally, these microfluidic gut-on-chips allow identification of cells and cellular derived factors driving disease states and drug testing for reducing inflammation.
Patent GB-2590904-A (GB)
Title: Coffee-making apparatus, valve and adapter plate
Inventor: WILLIAM PLAYFORD
IPC: A47J31/44
Filed: 2019-12-16
Abstract: A coffee-making apparatus comprises a brew water chamber 2 for containing heated brew water 4, a coffee chamber 18 and a water delivery system for delivering heated brew water from the brew-water chamber to the coffee chamber. The apparatus further comprises a cooling apparatus 8 for cooling the brew water before it reaches the coffee chamber. The water delivery system comprises a conduit 16 and a valve 20, wherein the valve is openable at a valve opening pressure to control the flow of brew water into the coffee chamber. The water delivery system further comprises means to control the flow rate of brew water while the coffee chamber is filling with brew water. The flow-control means may comprise a flow resistance element 24 upstream of the valve, wherein the element comprises a first portion of the conduit having a smaller diameter than a second diameter of the conduit. Alternatively, the flow-control means may comprise an inertial flow resistance element that generates turbulence in the flow of brew water through the conduit. The inertial flow resistance element may comprise a flow restrictor orifice or a plurality of baffles.
Patent GB-2583575-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber
Inventor: MASATO SUZUKI
IPC: G02B6/036
Filed: 2020-03-02
Abstract: An optical fibre (figure 1, 100) according to an embodiment has a structure suitable for enabling determination of improvement in transmission loss at a preform stage. The optical fibre comprises a core 10 containing chlorine (Cl) and having an average refractive index lower than a refractive index of pure silica glass; a first cladding 20 containing fluorine (F); a second cladding 30; and a resin coating (figure 1, 40 and 50), in which an effective area at a wavelength of 1550 nm is 135μm2 or more and 170 μm2 or less, a ratio of the effective area to a cut off wavelength λC is 85.0 μm or more, a bending loss of an LP01 mode at a wavelength of 1550 nm and at a bending radius of R15 mm is less than 4.9 dB per 10 turns, and the resin coating (figure 1, 40 and 50) includes a primary resin layer (figure 1, 40) having a Young's modulus of 0.3 MPa or less. The refractive index profile may be described as a W-type profile.
Patent GB-2584548-A (GB)
Title: Rechargeable battery stacks
Inventor: Yun Seog Lee
IPC: H01M10/058
Filed: 2018-09-11
Abstract: High-capacity (i.e., a capacity of 50 mAh/gm or greater) and high-performance rechargeable batteries are provided that contain a rechargeable battery stack that includes a spalled material structure that includes a cathode material layer that is attached to a stressor material. The cathode material may include a single crystalline that is devoid of polymeric binders. The stressor material serves as a cathode current collector of the rechargeable battery stack.
Patent GB-2593557-A (GB)
Title: Method and machine for manufactuing of an article used in a surface treatment appliance
Inventor: LEE FOOK YUEN
IPC: B65H81/08
Filed: 2019-01-22
Abstract: A manufacturing method and a machine for manufacturing to enable pasting of felt strips onto an article used in a surface treatment appliance, including a base frame (101, 401), an article feed-in system having a mandrel guide (102, 404) attached at a vertically top portion of the base frame (101, 401), a felt feed-in system (300) having a felt roller guide (103) connected to one or more comers of the base frame (101, 401), an assembly system (400) having a felt insert station (104) for pasting a felt strip to the article (406) and an article main guide attached vertically below the mandrel guide (102, 404) at the center of the base frame (101, 401) wherein the felt strip is guided by the linear downward force of the mandrel guide and a rotational force from a main guide of the article generates a momentum which causes the felt strip to adhere to the article in a spiral orientation, a detachment system (500a) having a cylinder housing, a cutter (502) to detach the felt strip from its roll and a network of sensors (503, 503a, 503b) having a first sensor activated when pasting process is completing causing the cutter to be extended, a second sensor that causes the cutter (502) to be retracted once the felt is cut, and a third sensor configured to detect completion of cutting and release of the article from the gripper (504).
Patent GB-2597783-A (GB)
Title: A new high-power RF source with analogue RF frequency filter
Inventor: Ian Shinton
IPC: H05H7/16
Filed: 2020-08-06
Abstract: A radio frequency, RF, wave source for a medical device. The RF wave source comprises a generator 102 of wideband RF waves which may be a Marx generator generating terahertz frequencies, and an RF transmission apparatus comprising a first waveguide configured to act as a narrowband RF filter, coupled to the generator. The terahertz frequency photons from the generator 102 may be used for medical imaging, or may be used to generate electrons as therapeutic radiation or to produce therapeutic X-rays by accelerating the generated electrons. The RF transmission apparatus may comprise a plurality of waveguide components configured to pass different ranges of RF frequencies.
Patent GB-2587268-A (GB)
Title: Quick-release pump mounting bracket
Inventor: JOHN T NGUYEN
IPC: F04D29/60
Filed: 2020-08-18
Abstract: A pump mounting system having a base plate 101, stabilizer tab 106, and a handle 104 connected to the base plate with a canted surface 130, or locking wedge, that extends away from the stabilizer tab and towards the base plate. Preferably there are two stabilizer tabs that along with a flexibly hinged handle, attached to the base plate and movable with respect to the stabilizer tabs, form a docking portion 102 with a seating slot 134 into which a bar (18, fig.6) of a pump housing (12, fig.6) fits when mounting a pump (10, fig.4); the canted surface overhangs the slot in order to prevent retraction of the bar unless the handle is moved, the mount has a support shelf on which a pump housing can rest and the support shelf 120 a stop surface 122 to locate a pump housing. The stabilizer tabs may be 30-200% thicker than the thickness of the handle. The support shelf may have a threaded hole for a fastener (148, fig.8B), such as a thumbscrew. The mount may have anchor points 126 for fixing to a vertical/horizontal surface, such as a wall/shelf or floor. Benefit: tool-less quick-release.
Patent GB-2590135-A (GB)
Title: Welding information providing device
Inventor: MOON YOUNG HUH
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2020-09-22
Abstract: Welding information apparatus, e.g. welding mask, has a camera 110, light sensor (140, fig 2), and cartridge 130 to selectively shield eyes from bright welding light. A processor can project synthesised composite welding images onto the display screen 130.  Darkening of the light shielding cartridge screen 130 may increase with light intensity. LCD darkening screen 130 may lift up to allow the user to look through light filtering protector 164. Video images can be projected onto the display screen 130, possibly stereoscopically, along with other welding data. A welding torch may detect welding temperature, direction, speed and distance. Other sensors include thermal imaging camera; proximity, noise, video, ultrasonic, RF, acceleration, gyro, pressure, and gravity sensors. Notifications may include lights, vibrations and messages, e.g., regarding dangerous temperatures, current or voltage. Welding glasses or goggles may be used. Medical uses are discussed.
Patent GB-2586715-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustment mechanism
Inventor: FRANK CLEGG
IPC: A47B9/20
Filed: 2019-03-13
Abstract: An embodiment includes a leg height adjustment mechanism that includes a first and second latch arms, a first and second retractors, and an activator. The latch arms each include an engagement structure. The retractors each include a sloped surface and a receiving structure. The receiving structure is engaged with one of the engagement structures of the first or the second latch arms. The first latch arm extends in a first lateral direction and the second latch arm extends a second lateral direction. The second retractor is separated from the first retractor in a second lateral direction that is opposite the first lateral direction. The activator includes angled lower surfaces that are positioned outwardly relative to the sloped surfaces.
Patent GB-2588301-A (GB)
Title: Method of and system for connecting to a tubing hanger
Inventor: ALAN KARDEC
IPC: E21B33/043
Filed: 2019-04-10
Abstract: The application discloses a method of connecting a tubing hanger mounted in a subsea wellhead to equipment external to the tubing hanger, the method comprising a) securing a tubing hanger to an end of a drill string using a tubing hanger running tool assembly, and lowering the drill string from a drilling rig, so as to land the tubing hanger on or in the well head, b) running an umbilical from the sea surface to the well head, and connecting the umbilical to conduits in the tubing hanger via the tubing hanger running tool assembly, the umbilical being unconnected to the drill string other than via the tubing hanger running tool assembly. The application also discloses a system for providing connections to a tubing hanger mounted in or on a subsea wellhead, the system comprising a tubing hanger running tool assembly having a first end which is configured to have a tubing hanger releasably suspended therefrom, an end face at its first end and a radially outward facing surface which extends generally perpendicular to the end face, wherein the tubing hanger running tool assembly is further provided with at least one conduit which extends from the end face to the radially outward facing surface.
Patent GB-2591567-A (GB)
Title: Cannabidiol-type cannabinoid compound
Inventor: GEOFFREY GUY
IPC: C07C29/143
Filed: 2020-11-18
Abstract: 6-hydroxy cannabidiol (6-OH CBD) for use as a medicament. The 6-OH CBD may be in the form of a synthetic compound, or may be in the form of a pure or isolated compound. The dose of 6-OH CBD may be greater than 100 mg/kg/day. The dose may be less than 100 mg/kg/day. Also provided is a composition for use as a medicament comprising 6-OH CBD and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The 6-OH CBD may be used in the treatment of epilepsy (epileptic seizure), which may be in a mammal, and the mammal may be a human, or a dog. Also provided is a process for the preparation of 6-OH CBD, with an example showing the synthetic production method for alpha 6-OH CBD (6α-OH CBD, 6α-OH cannabidiol, 6α-hydroxy cannabidiol). Also provided is the evaluation of 6-OH CBD for anticonvulsant activity using the supramaximal electroshock seizure (MES) test in mice, and the pharmacokinetics of 6-OH CBD in mice.
Patent GB-2597339-A (GB)
Title: Spedball
Inventor: AKM JAMA
IPC: A63B67/00
Filed: 2018-02-27
Abstract: A ball comprising multiple indentations which may be used as grip areas for fingers and knuckles, which comprises a further hole on either side used to install the ball on a two pronged or armed ‘bullhorn’ shaped device, which retains the ball in position until it is removed by a person or player of a game featuring the ball. The bullhorn device is fixed to a flat rectangular or square shape base and mounted on the individual via straps which route over the shoulders and around the waist or torso of a person. In use the aim is for the first player of a game to be wearing the ball on their back as described above, and for another player to chase them and acquire or remove the ball from its holder.
Patent GB-2606217-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle torque
Inventor: ADAM MOORCROFT
IPC: B60W60/00
Filed: 2021-04-30
Abstract: A control system for a vehicle which is arranged to detect (410) an occurrence of a step encounter event at a leading wheel of the vehicle, determine (410) a level of torque applied to one or more wheels (20, 30) of the vehicle to cause the leading wheel (20) of the vehicle to overcome the step (50), and control (420) a level of torque applied to the one or more wheels (20, 30) of the vehicle in advance of an occurrence of a step encounter event at a following wheel (30) of the vehicle. The control comprises applying (420) a level of torque to the one or more wheels (20, 30) which is less than the level of torque applied to the one or more wheels (20, 30) of the vehicle to cause the leading wheel (20) of the vehicle to overcome the step (50), and increasing (440) the level of torque applied to the one or more wheels (20, 30) of the vehicle when the step encounter event occurs at the following wheel (30) of the vehicle in dependence on the determined level of torque applied to cause the leading wheel of the vehicle to overcome the step.
Patent GB-2607089-A (GB)
Title: Strength training device
Inventor: JAY LAVILLE
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2021-05-28
Abstract: A strength training device 100 has a weighted central portion 110, a first side portion 112 on a first side of the central portion 110, a second side portion 114 on a second side of the central portion 110, first and second resiliently deformable elements joining the central portion 110 and the first 112 and second 114 side portions respectively, a first grip portion 120 attached to the first side portion112, a second grip portion 122 attached to the second side portion 114 such that, in use, relative movement of the grip portions by a user deforms the first and second resiliently deformable elements to facilitate concentric muscle contraction. The device may include a sensor that detects position and movement data and provides feedback via a feedback transducer that may be haptic.
Patent GB-2597138-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible portable closet
Inventor: JOHN JULIAN CHIFFERS
IPC: B65D85/18
Filed: 2021-06-30
Abstract: Collapsible portable closet or bag comprises rear panel 3 rising from a sub-base underlying foot plate 12, and side panels 4, 5. The so-defined compartment can be closed by lifting integrated front and top panels 8, 9, manipulating them so that panel 8 closes the compartment front, folding the top panel 9 over to close the compartment top. When closed, the compartment may be empty or store footwear. Opening is the reverse of closure, whereby faces 20, 21, placed over a ground/floor surface, form an easily cleaned matt for user approach to foot plate 12. Standing upon the foot plate 12, footwear may be removed, using open arches 22 as heal-engaging hooks, or footwear contained within the compartment may be placed on a user’s feet. The panels may be folded flat to lie against each other in a stowed state when the closet is not being used.
Patent GB-2599524-A (GB)
Title: Bridge pier intelligent integrated collision avoidance system and method
Inventor: ZEYING YANG
IPC: E02B3/26
Filed: 2019-06-19
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bridge pier intelligent integrated collision avoidance system and method, comprising: a radar sensing device provided at a connection position of a bridge pier and a box girder, and an image acquisition device, a control system, a hydraulic system, and an actuating device provided around the bridge pier. The radar sensing device and the image acquisition device transmit a collected signal to the control system, and the control system controls operation of the actuating device by means of the hydraulic system; the actuating device is provided in the middle of the bridge pier and comprises multiple sections of steel rib rubber concrete beams connected end to end, and the beams are connected by pulleys; the hydraulic system can drive the pulleys to rotate, thereby causing the multiple sections of beams to be on a same horizontal line; an energy dissipation device is provided at the tail end of the last-section beam to realize energy dissipation of energy produced by an impact upon collision of an object to the energy dissipation device.
Patent GB-2613616-A (GB)
Title: New formulations
Inventor: BENJAMIN PELCMAN
IPC: C07D213/61
Filed: 2021-12-09
Abstract: A hemi-tartrate salt of a compound of formula I: Preferably, the tartrate essentially consists of (2R, 3R)-tartrate. The salt preferably has a purity of greater than about 90%, more preferably greater than about 95%, more preferably greater than about 99%. The salt preferably has a melting point of from about 209 to about 213 °C at atmospheric pressure, such as from about 210 to about 212 °C, e.g. about 211 °C. The hemi-tartrate salt of a compound of formula I or a composition thereof is useful in the treatment of hyperglycaemia, or a disorder characterized by hyperglycaemia, preferably wherein the patient is displaying severe insulin resistance. Preferably, the disorder characterised by hyperglycaemia is selected from the group consisting of Type 2 diabetes, Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome, Donohue’s syndrome 15 (leprechaunism), Type A and Type B syndromes of insulin resistance, the HAIR-AN (hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and acanthosis nigricans) syndromes, pseudoacromegaly, and lipodystrophy. In another aspect, a process for the preparation of the hemi-tartrate salt of a compound of formula I, comprising reacting a compound of formula (I) with tartaric acid or a solution of tartaric acid, such as wherein the solvent of the solution of tartaric acid is ethanol or an ethanol-water mixture.
Patent GB-2615537-A (GB)
Title: Wear pad for a telehandler
Inventor: ANDREW MASSEY
IPC: F16D66/02
Filed: 2022-02-09
Abstract: A wear pad 20, for a telehandler 10, comprises a pad body 21 which extends across a thickness 22 between opposing sliding and mount surfaces 23. The sliding surface 23 is configured for a sliding boom section 14 to slide during which the sliding boom section 14 wears down a thickness 22 of the pad body 21. A wear sensor slot 40 is located at an edge of the pad body 21, extends through a thickness 22 of the pad body 21 and is configured for receiving a wear sensor 30, e.g., a potentiometer, such that the wear sensor 30 is at least partially enclosed by the pad body 21. The wear sensor 30 measures the wear of the pad body 21 when the sliding boom section 14 wears down the thickness 22 of the pad body 21. A plurality of the wear sensors 30 may be provided in different locations so as to provide a wear monitoring system which comprises a controller and an alert system. Reference is also made to a method of monitoring wear.