Abel & Imray LLP

An aircraft wing arrangement (1, 101, 201, 302) is provided. The aircraft wing arrangement comprises a wing skin (2), a first set (8) of stringer(s) (8A-E) for providing support to the wing skin, and extending from a first region (5) of the wing skin to a second region (6) of the wing skin; and a second set (9) of stringer(s) (9A-E) for providing support to the wing skin, and extending from a third region (7) of the wing skin to the second region of the wing skin. The second region of the wing skin is between the first and third regions of the wing skin. At least one stringer of the first set of stringers overlaps with at least one adjacent stringer of the second set of stringers in the second region of the wing skin. An aircraft wing (20, 20') and an aircraft (25) are also provided.

The present invention relates to a solid oral pharmaceutical composition comprising ivacaftor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as methods for making and using such compositions. Compositions comprised Micronized ivacaftor having D<90> not more than 25 µm and D<50> not more than 15 µm for tablets and for Granules/mini tablets D<90> not more than 5 µm.

A shroud for attaching an object to a helmet includes a fastener for attaching An interface for attaching an object to headgear includes a shroud for attaching an object to a helmet. The shroud includes a frame. The frame includes a central portion, a first extension extending from a first lateral side of the central portion, a second extension extending from a second lateral side of the central portion, wherein the first side opposes the second side across the central portion. A first channel is disposed between the central portion and the first side extension and a second channel is disposed between the central portion and second side extension. The channels allow the side extensions to flex relative to the central portion for attaching the shroud to the helmet.

A surgical tool (1) comprising: a plurality of arms (2), each of the plurality of arms comprises an aperture; an elongate pin extending through the aperture of each of the plurality of arms, said elongate pin (8) comprising an end stop (10) at a first end of the elongate pin, said stop (10) being adjacent to the aperture of a first arm (3) of the plurality of arms (2), and an end portion at a second end of the elongate pin, said end portion extending beyond a second arm (4) of the plurality of arms; a bearing plate mounted onto said end portion of the pin directly adjacent to the aperture of the second arm (4), wherein the end portion comprises a deformed region, deformed such that the pin (8) forms an interference fit with the bearing plate. Also provided is a method (400) of manufacturing said surgical tool.

The invention relates to a lock cylinder comprising a cylinder housing, an external lock barrel located within the cylinder housing, a rotatable cam, and a clutch. The clutch is movable to selectively rotationally engage the external lock barrel with the cam when a suitable key is inserted into the external lock barrel such that rotation of the key within the external lock barrel rotates the cam. A slide bar is located between the clutch and the cam, the slide bar having a first position allowing normal operation of the lock cylinder, and a second position in which the slide bar has moved laterally with respect to the first position. In the second position the cam is inoperable from the external side of the lock cylinder.

A refuelling connector has an inner pipe section (e.g. defining inner region 138) for conveying cryogenic hydrogen to an aircraft and an outer pipe section (e.g. defining outer region 136) for holding a vacuum to provide thermal insulation to the inner section. Via one or more suitable valves (126, 132) the connector can, when connected to the aircraft, create a vacuum on the aircraft-side or otherwise convey fluid from / to the aircraft, via the outer pipe section (136).

There is provided a firearm (3) with a closed sight (1) mounted thereon. The closed sight is received on top of a mounting pin (7) extending upwardly from the firearm (3). A locking fastener (28) extends through a side of the closed sight (1), in a direction perpendicular to the extension of the mounting pin (7), and a first end of the locking fastener (28) engages the mounting pin (7) to form an interlock, such that the closed sight (1) is securely mounted to the firearm (3).

A tire monitoring device is disclosed, which detects potential hazards, such as debris, nails, and obstructions that could lead to tire damage or failure. The tire monitoring device comprises at least one embedded sensor positioned within the wheel well of a vehicle. The sensors are connected to an internal display panel positioned within a vehicle, such that drivers can receive notifications about issues, such as low tire pressure, punctures, and road debris. In one embodiment, the sensors have a thermoset exterior layer which serves the dual purpose of protecting both the vehicle body and the embedded sensors within.

A motion generation apparatus comprising: a platform (3) for supporting an occupant; a base assembly (5); and three support arms (9a-9c) arranged to support the platform above the base assembly. Each support arm is connected at its lower end to a carrier (13a-13b) via an arm-carrier joint (39), and is connected at its upper end to the platform at an arm-platform joint (29). Each carrier (13a-13b) is moveably mounted on the base assembly (5) such that the carrier (13a-13b) is independently moveable in a first (X) direction and in a second (Y) direction, the first and second directions being mutually perpendicular to one another. For each support arm (9a-9c), the arm-carrier joint (39) may be a revolute joint having a single rotational degree of freedom about a pivot axis, and the arm-platform joint (29) may be a rotational joint having three rotational degrees of freedom. A torsion bar 49 may be arranged to provide a biasing torque to offset the payload of the apparatus.

A helmet system (103, 104, 106) that includes a flexible member assembly (2500, 2501, 2503, 2505) removably attachable to the helmet system is disclosed, for example to a mount (140, 2700, 4100, 4101, 4102, 4103) disposed on an outer surface (117) of a helmet shell (105, 205). The flexible member assembly includes a coupling member (2520, 2540, 2560) attached to an end of a flexible member (2510, 2512). The mount includes an interface (2220, 2230, 2260, 2261) having an assembly portion (2222) for receiving the coupling member and a lock portion (2226, 2236, 2266, 3514) for securing the coupling member. In some implementations, the coupling member may be secured with tactile feedback, seated by tension applied to the flexible member, and/or is flush with an outer surface of the mount when secured. The helmet system may further include a visor mount and a visor assembly configured for adjustable positioning along a rail. A flexible member assembly independently attachable to an object (150, 2800, 4200) associated with a helmet system is also disclosed.