Abstract: A clamping device (100) for clamping an elongate article (1, 2), the clamping device (100) comprising: a body (102) into which the elongate article (1, 2) is insertable; an entrance aperture (148, 248); an exit aperture (150, 250) adjacent to the entrance aperture (148, 248); and a flexible barrier (162, 262) proximal to the exit aperture (150, 250), wherein the flexible barrier (162, 262) is located relative to the exit aperture (150, 250) to be contactable by an end of the elongate article (1, 2), wherein force against the flexible barrier (162, 262) by the end of the elongate article (1, 2) deflects the flexible barrier (162, 262) in an opening direction to enable the end of the elongate article (1, 2) to leave the clamping device (100) through the exit aperture (150, 250), and wherein the clamping device (100) is configured to limit a range of flexure of the flexible barrier (162, 262) in the opening direction to an acute angle.

Abstract: A connecting apparatus comprises a support member and a fastening arrangement to secure the support member to an elongate member. The fastening arrangement comprises a holding component which receives the elongate member. The through hole has a holding region and a release region. The holding component has cooperating formations at the holding region to cooperate with corresponding formations on the elongate member. The holding component is movable relative to the support member. In a holding position, the elongate member can be received in the holding region, and the cooperating formations of the holding component cooperate with the corresponding formations of the elongate member to fasten the elongate member to the holding component. In a released position, the elongate member can be received in the release region, thereby allowing the elongate member to be released.

Abstract: A clamping device includes: a body defining opposite apertures to allow an elongate article to extend through the body, the body further defining a space between the apertures; a clamping member for clamping the elongate article; and an insert arrangement or overmoulded part received in the space. The insert arrangement or overmoulded part includes a holder defining a passage along which the elongate article can extend, wherein the holder includes a clamping formation, and the clamping member clamps the elongate article against the clamping formation in use.

Abstract: There is provided an anchor assembly (10) and an insertion device (14) for an anchor (12). The anchor assembly (10) comprises the anchor (14) mountable on a support (22), the anchor (14) comprising a body (16), the body (16) defining a cavity (18) and an opening (42). The assembly (10) further includes the insertion device (14) insertable into the cavity (18) via the opening (42). The insertion device (14) comprises a securing member (46) movable between securing and insertion positions.

Abstract: A clamping device (10, 110, 210) comprising: a body (14) defining opposite apertures (37A, 37B) to allow an elongate article (12) to extend through the body (14), the body (14) defining a space (22) between the apertures (37A, 37B); a clamping member (18) for clamping the elongate article (12); and an insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) received in the space (22); the insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) comprising a holder (24) defining a passage (26) along which the elongate article (12) can extend; wherein the holder (24) includes a clamping formation (58, 60), the clamping member (18) clamping the elongate article (12) against the clamping formation (58, 60) in use.

Abstract: A method that includes introducing at least one analyte into a gas plasma; generating neutral species from atoms of the analyte in the gas plasma; preferentially transporting the neutral species downstream of the gas plasma relative to any ions produced in the gas plasma; and reacting the neutral species of the analyte with at least one reagent ion downstream of the plasma resulting in ion species of the analyte, wherein the at least one reagent ion is supplied by an independent ion source.

Abstract: A method that includes introducing at least one analyte into a gas plasma; generating neutral species from atoms of the analyte in the gas plasma; preferentially transporting the neutral species downstream of the gas plasma relative to any ions produced in the gas plasma; and reacting the neutral species of the analyte with at least one reagent ion downstream of the plasma resulting in ion species of the analyte, wherein the at least one reagent ion is supplied by an independent ion source.

Abstract: A clamping device (10, 110, 210) comprising: a body (14) defining opposite apertures (37A, 37B) to allow an elongate article (12) to extend through the body (14), the body (14) defining a space (22) between the apertures (37A, 37B); a clamping member (18) for clamping the elongate article (12); and an insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) received in the space (22); the insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) comprising a holder (24) defining a passage (26) along which the elongate article (12) can extend; wherein the holder (24) includes a clamping formation (58, 60), the clamping member (18) clamping the elongate article (12) against the clamping formation (58, 60) in use.

Abstract: An anchor comprises a conduit for receiving a flexible elongate member therethrough. The conduit has an internal region and first and second openings. The flexible elongate member can extend through the first and second openings and through the internal region of the conduit. The conduit is a curved, substantially U-shaped elongate tubular member.

Abstract: A clamping device (10, 110, 210) comprising: a body (14) defining opposite apertures (37A, 37B) to allow an elongate article (12) to extend through the body (14), the body (14) defining a space (22) between the apertures (37A, 37B); a clamping member (18) for clamping the elongate article (12); and an insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) received in the space (22); the insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) comprising a holder (24) defining a passage (26) along which the elongate article (12) can extend; wherein the holder (24) includes a clamping formation (58, 60), the clamping member (18) clamping the elongate article (12) against the clamping formation (58, 60) in use.

Abstract: A connecting apparatus comprises a support member (12) and a fastening arrangement (24) to secure the support member (12) to an elongate member (14). The fastening arrangement (24) comprises a holding component (26) for holding the elongate member (14). The holding component (26) defines a through hole (28) for receiving the elongate member (14) through the holding component (26). The through hole (28) has a holding region (36) and a release region (38). The holding component (26) has cooperating formations at the holding region (36) to cooperate with corresponding formations on the elongate member (14). The holding component (26) is movable relative to the support member (12) between a holding position and a released position.

Abstract: There is provided an anchor assembly (10) and an insertion device (14) for an anchor (12). The anchor assembly (10) comprises the anchor (14) mountable on a support (22), the anchor (14) comprising a body (16), the body (16) defining a cavity (18) and an opening (42). The assembly (10) further includes the insertion device (14) insertable into the cavity (18) via the opening (42). The insertion device (14) comprises a securing member (46) movable between securing and insertion positions.

Abstract: A connecting apparatus comprises a support member (12) and a securing arrangement (16) to secure the support member (12) to an elongate member (14). The securing arrangement (16) comprises a clamping arrangement comprising a body (36) having an internal converging wall arrangement (42). The converging wall arrangement (42) defines a passage (44) for receiving the elongate member (14) therethrough. The clamping arrangement further includes a clamping member (48) in the passage (44). The clamping member (48) is movable along the passage (44) in a clamping direction to clamp the elongate member (14).

Abstract: An example process for placing virtual objects in an environment includes: displaying a first view of the environment, the first view including a virtual object displayed at a first location on a first surface of the environment, the first location corresponding to a current location of the electronic device; detecting movement of the electronic device from the current location to an updated location; in accordance with detecting the movement from the current location to the updated location: displaying a second view of the environment, the second view including the virtual object displayed at a second location on the first surface of the environment, the second location corresponding to the updated location; and receiving user input to place the virtual object; and in response to receiving the user input, placing the virtual object at the second location.

Abstract: A plumbing fitting with a body having a flow path extending therethrough, and a receptacle disposed in the body is disclosed. The receptacle is arranged to releasably receive a mechanism is movable between a first operational position in which the flow path extends through the receptacle and the mechanism, and a second position in which the flow path bypasses the mechanism. In the second position, the mechanism can be released from the receptacle while a fluid flows through the flow path.

Abstract: An anchor comprises a conduit for receiving a flexible elongate member therethrough. The conduit has an internal region and first and second openings. The flexible elongate member can extend through the first and second openings and through the internal region of the conduit. The conduit is a curved, substantially U-shaped elongate tubular member.

Abstract: A method that includes introducing at least one analyte into a gas plasma; generating neutral species from atoms of the analyte in the gas plasma; preferentially transporting the neutral species downstream of the gas plasma relative to any ions produced in the gas plasma; and reacting the neutral species of the analyte with at least one reagent ion downstream of the plasma resulting in ion species of the analyte, wherein the at least one reagent ion is supplied by an independent ion source.