Abstract: A fluid compressor device includes an integrated controller of an e-machine. The integrated controller has an arcuate support structure that extends about the axis of rotation of a rotating group. The support structure has a seat that is disposed at a radial area of the arcuate support structure. The integrated controller has an electronics component supported on the seat. The integrated controller includes a retainer clip that is resiliently flexible between a neutral position and a flexed position. The retainer clip is fixed to the support structure and in the flexed position to retain the electronics component on the seat.

Abstract: The present application relates to an aerosol provision device. The device has a chamber configured to receive a consumable including aerosol-generating material, a body including a portion of the chamber, a mouthpiece through which aerosol generated from the aerosol-generating material is drawn by a user of the device, and a barrier discrete from the mouthpiece and movably coupled to the body. When the device is in a closed state, the barrier inhibits ingress of the consumable into the portion of the chamber and egress of the consumable from the portion of the chamber, and, when the device is in an open state, the barrier allows ingress of the consumable into the portion of the chamber and egress of the consumable from the portion of the chamber.

Abstract: The present application describes an aerosol provision device. The device has a chamber configured to receive a consumable including an aerosol-generating material, a body, and a mouthpiece through which aerosol generated is drawn by a user when the mouthpiece is arranged in an open position. The device is configured so that movement of the consumable towards or into the chamber causes the mouthpiece to move relative to the body from a closed position to the open position.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device is disclosed comprising a chamber (110) for receiving a consumable (10) comprising aerosol-generating material, wherein, in use, part (12) of the consumable (10) protrudes from the chamber (110). The device further comprises an aerosol generator (120) for generating an inhalable medium from the consumable 10 received in the chamber (110) and a controller (130) for controlling the supply of power from a power source (140) to the aerosol generator (120). A movable component (150) is provided for at least partially covering the part (12) of the consumable (10) that protrudes from the chamber (110) in use, wherein the movable component 150 is movable between a first position, in which the part (12) of the consumable (10) is exposed, and a second position, in which the part (12) of the consumable (10) is at least partially covered.

Abstract: A consumable configured to be fully inserted into an aerosol provision device. The consumable includes an aerosol generating material for use in generating aerosol by an aerosol provision device; an insertion portion configured for insertion into an aerosol generation zone a the aerosol provision device; and a removal facilitator that extends away from or is located on a surface of the insertion portion and is configured to enhance gripping by a user of the consumable to assist in the removal of the insertion portion from the aerosol generation zone. Also provided is an aerosol provision device for use with such a consumable, and a method of removing such a consumable from an aerosol provision device.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device has an aerosol generator for generating aerosol from aerosol-generating material, a first coupling mechanism, a first part and a second part moveably restrained with respect to each other by the first coupling mechanism, and an accommodation zone, formed by the first part and the second part, for accommodating an article including, or for holding, the aerosol-generating material. The first part and the second part occupy a first volume when the device is in an unaccommodated state, and when the accommodation zone accommodates the article in an accommodated state of the aerosol provision device, the first part and the second part of the aerosol provision device together with the article occupy a second volume that is greater than the first volume.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses are described herein to identify visitors to a website or other network location across any number of user devices and applications without the use of cookies. The service may determine user information including an email address associated with identified visitors and may further provide such user information to one or more vendors for sales and marketing purposes. The service may further monitor various online activities of users for reporting and billing purposes.

Abstract: A controller for an e-machine of a turbomachine including a support structure, a printed circuit board, and a fastener arrangement that retains the printed circuit board on the support structure, the fastener arrangement including a resilient member that resiliently biases the printed circuit board towards the support structure.

Abstract: A fluid compressor device includes an integrated controller of an e-machine. The integrated controller has an arcuate support structure that extends about the axis of rotation of a rotating group. The support structure has a seat that is disposed at a radial area of the arcuate support structure. The integrated controller has an electronics component supported on the seat. The integrated controller includes a retainer clip that is resiliently flexible between a neutral position and a flexed position. The retainer clip is fixed to the support structure and in the flexed position to retain the electronics component on the seat.

Abstract: An apparatus and method wherein the apparatus includes a channel; at least one pair of electrodes provided within sides of the channel; an electrolyte configured to move through the channel such that when the electrolyte is positioned between the at least one pair of electrodes the electrolyte provides a current path between the at least one pair of electrodes; and wherein the at least one pair of electrodes are configured such that movement of the electrolyte through the channel enables a time varying voltage to be provided.

Abstract: There is provided a thermal energy storage system, comprising at least two thermal storage masses, wherein an inner thermal storage mass (48) is contained within an outer thermal storage mass (49). A pump or compressor (42) forces a compressible fluid around the system. A first storage mass heat exchanger (50) has a first side in fluid communication with the pump or compressor (42), and a second side in contact with the outer thermal storage mass (49). A second storage mass heat exchanger (51) has a first side in fluid communication with the first side of the first storage mass heat exchanger (50), and a second side in contact with the inner thermal storage mass (48). A turbine (43) has a turbine inlet in fluid communication with the first side of the second storage mass heat exchanger (51), and a turbine outlet. An electrical generator is driven by the turbine (43). The system further comprises a thermal store (52) containing a thermal store medium.

Abstract: An apparatus (201) comprises a light emitter (202) and a photodetector (203) formed on a single fluid-permeable substrate (206) such that the photodetector (203) is able to detect light emitted by the light emitter (202) after interaction of the light with a user of the apparatus (201). The photodetector comprises a channel member (207) which may be made from graphene, respective source and drain electrodes (208, 209), a layer of photosensitive material (210) configured to vary the flow of electrical current through the channel member (207) on exposure to light from the light emitter (202), and a gate electrode (211).

Abstract: There is provided a thermal energy storage system, comprising at least two thermal storage masses, wherein an inner thermal storage mass (48) is contained within an outer thermal storage mass (49). A pump or compressor (42) forces a compressible GC fluid around the system. A first storage mass heat exchanger (50) has a first side in fluid communication with the pump or compressor (42), and a second side in contact with the outer thermal storage mass (49). A second storage mass heat exchanger (51) has a first side in fluid communication with the first side of the first storage mass heat exchanger (50), and a second side in contact with the inner thermal storage mass (48). A turbine (43) has a turbine inlet in fluid communication with the first side of the second storage mass heat exchanger (51), and a turbine outlet. An electrical generator is driven by the turbine (43). The system further comprises a thermal store (52) containing a thermal store medium.

Abstract: An apparatus and detachable recoding system for a firearm, the apparatus and system magnetically-detachable to a forward edge of a trigger guard of a firearm, the camera system comprising video recording means and a magnetic field proximity sensor in some embodiments. The apparatus and system are adapted to be activated when the firearm is withdrawn from a holster having a permanent magnet, and to record whatever the firearm is being pointed at whenever the firearm is drawn from a holster and not is proximity to a magnet within the holster.

Abstract: An apparatus and method, the apparatus including a channel; at least one pair of electrodes provided within sides of the channel; a conductor configured to move through the channel such that when the conductor is positioned between the at least one pair of electrodes a current path is provided through the at least one pair of electrodes and the conductor; and wherein the at least one pair of electrodes are configured such that the position of the conductor within the channel controls the length of the current path and enables a time varying voltage to be provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus, the method comprising: forming a layer of two dimensional material (23), in particular graphene, on a first release layer; forming, possibly a (gate) insulating layer (35), and at least two, preferably three, electrodes (25); forming a second release layer overlaying at least a portion of the layer of two dimensional material; providing a mouldable polymer (24, 26, 28) overlaying the at least two electrodes and the second release layer; and removing the first and second release layers to provide a cavity (29) between the mouldable polymer (26) and the layer of two dimensional material (23).

Abstract: An apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising: an information electrode; a ground electrode; a photo-resistive element configured to enable the information electrode to be connected to the ground electrode; and wherein the apparatus is configured to enable a sensor element to be positioned overlaying the photo-resistive element such that a change in optical properties of the sensor element controls the connection between the ground and information electrodes.

Abstract: A light unit includes a housing having a central symmetry axis; a support located in the housing; a main lamp located axially on the support; and a multiplicity of secondary lamps located on the support and arranged in an array around the main lamp; a front casing defining a central aperture to which light from the main lamp passes to the exterior in use, the front casing preventing light from the secondary array from entering the central aperture; the front casing and housing defining a light guide channel; a light guide located in the channel, the light guide having a first end comprising a light inlet proximate the array of secondary lamps and a second end comprising a light outlet proximate a periphery of the housing.

Abstract: A light unit includes a housing having a central symmetry axis; a support located in the housing; a main lamp located axially on the support; and a multiplicity of secondary lamps located on the support and arranged in an array around the main lamp; a front casing defining a central aperture to which light from the main lamp passes to the exterior in use, the front casing preventing light from the secondary array from entering the central aperture; the front casing and housing defining a light guide channel; a light guide located in the channel, the light guide having a first end comprising a light inlet proximate the array of secondary lamps and a second end comprising a light outlet proximate a periphery of the housing.