Forresters IP LLP

A powered prosthesis device includes an artificial joint body, pivotal about a joint axis, an input motor, and a transmission, operable to transfer force from the input motor to the artificial joint body. The transmission includes a crank, pivotally coupled to the artificial joint body about a crank axle rotatable about a crank axis. The input motor is operably coupled to the crank such that movement of the input motor causes the crank to pivot about the crank axis. A primary compression spring is carried by the artificial joint body, the primary compression spring being operably coupled to the crank. Movement of the input motor results in the crank transferring force to the artificial joint body about the crank axle and through the primary compression spring to cause the artificial joint body to pivot about the artificial axis.

A powered exoskeleton device includes an external frame, operable to be secured to a limb of a user. An artificial joint body pivotal about a joint axis is connected to the external frame to transmit force through the external frame to the limb of the user. A transmission transfers force from an input motor to the artificial joint body. The transmission includes a crank, pivotally coupled to the artificial joint body about a crank axle rotatable about a crank axis. A primary compression spring is carried by the artificial joint body and is operably coupled to the crank. Movement of the input motor results in the crank transferring force to the artificial joint body about the crank axle and through the primary compression spring to cause the artificial joint body to pivot about the joint axis, thus aiding the user is moving the limb.

There is provided a booklet packaging for containing a consumable product, comprising: a front cover, a back cover, and at least one page positioned at least partly between the front cover and the back cover, the page comprising at least one receptacle for containing the consumable product; wherein at least one of the front cover and the back cover comprises a waste chamber, the waste chamber configured for storage of used consumable product, the waste chamber comprising a sealable opening for depositing the used consumable product, wherein the sealable opening is accessible from an exterior portion of the at least one of the front cover and the back cover for hygienic storage of used consumable product separate to the pages.

A stairlift apparatus comprising: a stairlift chair; a seat base for said stairlift chair, said seat base being pivotally mounted to said stairlift chair at a fulcrum point; a powered lifting mechanism configured to raise and lower said seat base about said fulcrum point by exerting a force in a vertical direction while said stairlift apparatus is stationary; and a control system configured to activate and control said powered lifting mechanism and to prevent operation of said powered lifting mechanism while said stairlift apparatus is in motion, said control system configured to allow motion of said stairlift apparatus when said seat base is in a position suitable for safe transport.

A mist generator for generating a mist for inhalation by a user. The mist generator comprises a first liquid chamber containing a first liquid, a second liquid chamber containing a second liquid, a first ultrasonic transducer including a first atomisation surface and a second ultrasonic transducer including a second atomisation surface. The first ultrasonic transducer is configured to generate a first portion of the mist from the first liquid and the second ultrasonic transducer is configured to generate a second portion of the mist from the second liquid.

Methods and systems for industrial parts tracking. One system includes an electronic processor configured to execute instructions to perform a set of functions. The set of functions includes receiving condition monitoring information generated via a sensor and associated with a part identifier representing a part installed in a facility, and receiving., through an application programming interface, a data feed including lifecycle information including a lifecycle status for the part identifier. The set of functions further includes accessing inventory information for the part identifier and accessing an alert threshold. The set of functions further includes, based on the condition monitoring information generated via the sensor, the lifecycle information received via the data feed, the inventory information, and the alert threshold, generate and transmit an electronic notification, the electronic notification including a selectable mechanism for accessing, within a consolidated graphical user interface, a list of replacement options for the part.

A frame member (54b) for an electric bicycle (10) includes a body (107) having a first side wall (108a) having a first thickness (T1) and a first lip (112a), and a second side wall (108b) spaced opposite the first side wall and having a second thickness (T2) and a second lip (112b) spaced from the first lip. The first lip and the second lip at least partially define an opening (100) therebetween sized and shaped to receive a battery (90) into the frame member. A plane (P1) is defined by the opening. The first side wall and the second side wall at least partially define a cavity (96) therebetween sized and shaped to store the battery in the frame member. The frame member also includes a first foam strip (114a) coupled to the first side wall and a second foam strip (114b) coupled to the second side wall. The first and second foam strips are embedded in carbon layers (117a, 117b), and are spaced from the plane.

An operator control device (100, 1100) for a materials-handling vehicle (50) includes an ergonomic handle (100, 1100) rotatably mounted on a support structure (102, 1130) secured to the vehicle (50) in a fixed position. The ergonomic handle (1100) can include left and right handles (1120, 1110). Each handle (110, 1110, 1120) comprises an upper surface (114) contoured to ergonomically support an operator's hand (22). Clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the control device (1100) produces a steering input used to steer the vehicle (50). A thumb-operated switch (1112, 1122) can be arranged on the right or left handle (1110, 1120) to control lift operations and a separate thumb-operated switch (1112, 1122) can be arranged on the opposite handle (1110, 1120) to control a speed of the vehicle (50). Each switch (1112, 1122) can be operated without requiring the operator (20) to move his/her hand (22) from an operating position. Dynamic stability is provided by enabling an operator (20) to use the handle (110, 1100) to provide a bracing force during operation of the vehicle (50).

A pneumatic tire (1) having a protruding portion (25) including a top portion (26) and a rim fit profile (27). In a tire meridian section of the pneumatic tire (1) in a standard state, a parameter X relating to rim chafing resistance performance, defined by X = (A+10) × B × Hs × E/10<5>, is 34 or more, where A: the shortest distance from the top portion (26) to a rim flange (16); B: a distance from the top portion (26) to a tire radial direction line (RL) defining a rim width; Hs: a rubber hardness of a bead apex rubber (8); E: a modulus of a carcass ply (6A) calculated by E = (F/G) × H; G: an intermediate elongation (%) of a carcass cord under a constant load F; F: the constant load (N) applied when obtaining the intermediate elongation G; and H: ends of the carcass cords.

A method, performed by a headphone device, is disclosed. The method comprises:- determining at least one construction characteristic of the headphone device; and- adjusting at least one sound characteristic of the headphone device based on the at least one construction characteristic determined.