baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2520632-A (GB)
Title: Delineating means for a pathway and/or road and a method of use thereof
Inventor: CARR NICHOLAS JULIAN JOHN
IPC: E01F9/588
Filed: 2014-11-24
Abstract: The road/path delineator 2 comprises a body portion having at least a base 10, a front wall 4, a rear wall 6 and a top surface or edge 8, the front wall being substantially concave adjacent the base edge 16. An upper part of the front wall may be substantially convex adjacent the top surface, and part of the rear wall may be substantially vertical. There may be concave or convex end walls 12. There may be apertures 26, with corresponding removable caps, in the top surface or front wall for securement to the ground using screws or bolts. The delineator may be formed from a single piece of recycled rubber, and the base may have hollow sections or cavities. Surfaces may be reflective, and have indents, recesses 30 and/or protrusions forming a rumble strip. A method of using the delineator is also included.
Patent GB-2534395-A (GB)
Title: Wireless controlled light source
Inventor: GRZEGORZ MIKOLAP
IPC: G05D25/02
Filed: 2015-01-22
Abstract: A utility model relates to the field of LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamps, and in particular, relates to a wireless controlled LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamp driving system. The LED lamp driving system comprises of a light source casing, RGB LED lights 2 soldered on to the strips combined together and fixed to the base 1 inside the light source casing, processor, memory storage, modules for remote communication and a glass or a plastic cover 3. The wireless receiving module inside the cover receives wireless signal including control data and converts the signal into electrical outputs for the LEDs. The wireless data receiving module preferably is compatible with many of the common wireless communication interfaces. The brightness, warmth of the colours and the RGB ratio can all be controlled wirelessly or by a program.
Patent GB-2535983-A (GB)
Title: A female genitalia cleansing device
Inventor: LAURA DONNELLAN
IPC: A47K7/08
Filed: 2015-02-17
Abstract: A female genitalia cleansing device 1 for cleansing the vulva comprises a main body portion 2 for holding a volume of fluid, at least part of the body portion being squeezable to exert pressure on the fluid. A spout portion 3 extends from the body portion and comprises a nozzle 4 configured so that a stream of fluid passes from the body portion through the spout portion 3 and out of the nozzle when the device is aligned with the spout portion facing downwards. The nozzle is configured so that the stream of fluid will exit at an angle to the spout portion 3 and may comprise a one-way check valve. The body and the spout may be detachably connected, and the spout may be located within the body when not in use. The body portion may include a one-way ball valve 7 to allow air to enter the body.
Patent GB-2525504-A (GB)
Title: Atomiser nozzle
Inventor: SUGDEN-BROOK WESLEY
IPC: E03C1/08
Filed: 2015-04-02
Abstract: An atomiser nozzle (10 figure 1) for controlling a flow of water from a tap comprising a housing 12a, 12b having an inlet 14, first and second outlets 16a, 16b, first and second flow paths from the inlet 14 to the respective outlet 16a, 16b. There is a flow-switching mechanism to direct the flow of water along either the first flow path or the second flow path. The first flow path directing water through a first internal chamber 18, a deflector 32 disposed within the first chamber 18, and the first outlet 16a. The second flow path directing the flow of water through a second internal chamber 19, and the second outlet 16b, allowing substantially unrestricted flow by bypassing the deflector (32 figure 3A). In use, the first flow path yielding an atomised flow of water, and the second flow path yielding a substantially laminar flow of water.
Patent GB-2525776-A (GB)
Title: Biomass combustion
Inventor: STRAKER PAUL
IPC: F23J7/00
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: A method of capturing ash from the combustion of biomass comprises injecting a mitigant, comprising aerodynamic particles, into a combustion region of a biomass boiler / furnace. The mitigant may include pulverised fuel ash, slag or amorphous glassy materials. The mitigant may be injected below, adjacent and/or above the location the biomass is injected. It may be injected simultaneously with the biomass and may be injected as a mixture of mitigant and biomass. The mitigant and biomass may be injected using the same or different injection means. The injection means may include one or more primary injection ports for the biomass and one or more secondary injection ports for the mitigant. The mitigant may comprise aerodynamic particles having a defomation temperature whereby at least part of a surface of the particles becomes viscous. The particles may have an average diameter greater than the average diameter of the biomass ash, may have a high surface area, and may form friable slag deposits on surfaces in the furnace. One or more air lances may be used to remove the friable slag. The particles may scour surfaces in the furnace and may comprise of sulphur to react with corrosive alkali metal chlorides in the ash.
Patent GB-2527468-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional hospital bassinet
Inventor: CZACH MATTHEW G
IPC: A61G7/012
Filed: 2014-04-18
Abstract: A mobile hospital bassinet includes a lower platform having a plurality of wheels and an upper platform. A plurality of vertically-operable legs connects the upper platform to the lower platform. A control is in operable communication with the plurality of vertically-operable legs, wherein the control is configured to dispose the vertically-operable platform in a position relative to the lower platform. An infant basket is coupled with the upper platform, wherein a tilting mechanism is coupled to the upper platform and the infant basket to dispose the infant basket between a plurality of angles relative to the upper platform. A plurality of compartments of the infant basket is defined by an interior surface of the infant basket. A cabinet assembly coupled to an underside of the upper platform.
Patent GB-2530209-A (GB)
Title: Pumping apparatus with outlet coupled to different spatial positions within the pumping chamber
Inventor: CHOIKHET KONSTANTIN
IPC: G01N30/34
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a pumping apparatus (200) configured for delivering a fluid. The pumping apparatus (200) comprises a pumping chamber (220) configured for receiving one or more fluids (310, 320) in defined proportions and for further delivering the received fluids, an outlet (240), fluidically coupling to a first position (350) in the pumping chamber (220), for outleting the fluid to be delivered, and a channel (410). The channel (410) fluidically couples on one side to a second position (340) in the pumping chamber (220) and on the other side to the outlet (240), so that - in operation - a first portion of the delivered fluid as outlet at the outlet (240) is received from the first position (350) in the pumping chamber (220), and a second portion of the delivered fluid as outlet at the outlet (240) is received from the second position (340) in the pumping chamber (220). One of the first (350) and second (340) positions is a spatial position within the pumping chamber (220) where fluid components having a first property would tend to accumulate during operation of the pumping apparatus (200) if such position were not coupled to the outlet (240), with such accumulation resulting from variations in the first property.
Patent GB-2537005-A (GB)
Title: MEMS devices and processes
Inventor: SCOTT LYALL CARGILL
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2016-01-25
Abstract: A generally square silicon nitride membrane is divided by channels 304 into an active membrane region 301and inactive membrane regions 302. The active membrane is supported at corner portions by radial arm extensions which also evenly distribute the intrinsic stress in the membrane. Acoustic holes or variable vents may be provided in the inactive membrane regions to alleviate the effects of high pressure impulses caused by mechanical shocks. Arcuate slits 701 may also be provided in the active region for further stress control. The membrane may be used in MEMS microphone, ultrasonic transmitters/receivers and pressure sensors.
Patent GB-2535652-A (GB)
Title: Use of nanoparticles in cleaning well bores
Inventor: ALAN WILLIAM MARR
IPC: C09K8/536
Filed: 2014-10-28
Abstract: Embodiments relate to removing residue from a well bore and well bore equipment with a treatment fluid composition, and in some embodiments, to treatment fluid compositions that comprise nanoparticles. An embodiment provides a method of removing drilling fluid residue from the surfaces of well equipment. The method comprising: applying a solid nanoparticle film to at least a portion of the surfaces of the well equipment with a treatment fluid comprising solid nanoparticles; and allowing the solid nanoparticles to interact with the surfaces of the well equipment and the drilling fluid residue adhered to the surfaces of the well equipment to remove at least a portion of the drilling fluid residue from the surfaces of the well equipment.
Patent GB-2532907-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic drive system
Inventor: AKIHIRO KONDO
IPC: F15B11/17
Filed: 2014-10-07
Abstract: A hydraulic drive system (1A) having first and second multi-control valves (4A, 4B) connected to first and second hydraulic pumps (21, 22). A first regulator (3A) adjusts the tilt angle of the first hydraulic pump (21) such that the discharge flow rate of the first hydraulic pump (21) reduces the higher the discharge pressure of the first hydraulic pump (21) and the higher a first power shift pressure. A second regulator (3B) adjusts the tilt angle of the second hydraulic pump (22) such that the discharge flow rate of the second hydraulic pump (22) reduces the higher the discharge pressure of the second hydraulic pump (22) and the higher a second power shift pressure. The first power shift pressure is set by a first proportional valve (72a) and the second power shift pressure is set by a second proportional valve (72b).
Patent GB-2534808-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measurement of material condition
Inventor: SCOTT A DENENBERG
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 2014-10-22
Abstract: System and method for characterizing material condition. The system includes a sensor, impedance instrument and processing unit to collect measurements and assess material properties. A model of the system may be used to enable accurate measurements of multiple material properties. A cylindrical model for an electromagnetic field sensor is disclosed for modeling substantially cylindrically symmetric material systems. Sensor designs and and data processing approaches are provided to focus the sensitivity of the sensor to localize material conditions. Improved calibration methods are shown. Sizing algorithms are provided to estimate the size of defects such as cracks and corrosion. Corrective measures are provided where the actual material configuration differs from the data processing assumptions. Methods are provided for use of the system to characterize material condition, and detailed illustration is given for corrosion, stress, weld, heat treat, and mechanical damage assessment.
Patent GB-2550952-A (GB)
Title: A header plate for a heat exchanger
Inventor: JONATHAN TURNBULL
IPC: F28F9/12
Filed: 2016-06-02
Abstract: A header plate 10 for a heat exchanger, such as for a vehicle, includes slots 12 which receive heat exchange tubes (14, Fig. 11), and means 18 to connect to a header tank. Each slot 12 includes a lip 16 extending in the direction of the tubes (14), and has substantially straight sides 40 and corners 44; 46. The header plate 10 further includes at least two tabs 30 extending from and turned out from each lip 16 which act as a guide or lead-in for a tube (14) entering the slot 12. At least one tab 30 is on one side 40 and at least one tab 30 on the opposite side 40 of each lip 16. Tabs 30 are absent from the corners 44; 46 of each of the lips 16. Each slot 12 may be substantially rectangular, while each tab 30 may be trapezoidal. A method of producing the header plate 10 is disclosed which involves coining a groove in a sheet metal blank, piercing the groove to form a slot with tabs, and flaring the tabs outwardly of the slots.
Patent GB-2551379-A (GB)
Title: Upgrading subsea foundations of mooring systems
Inventor: Regis Wallerand
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2016-06-16
Abstract: A mooring system comprises a pre-existing subsea foundation 16 at a first seabed location and a catenary mooring line 10 connected to the pre-existing foundation and extending to a moored floating unit 12. A supplementary subsea foundation 32 is installed at a second seabed location to upgrade the capacity of the mooring system. The mooring line is connected to the supplementary subsea foundation while the connection between the mooring line and the pre-existing subsea foundation is maintained. A method of installing and connecting the supplementary subsea foundation to the pre-existing mooring system is also disclosed. A supplementary subsea foundation comprising a frame (36, Fig 7), a remotely operable connector (38, Fig 7) and at least one foundation element (46, Fig 8) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2556119-A (GB)
Title: Tree stump grinder
Inventor: PATRICK WATTS
IPC: B27B33/12
Filed: 2016-11-22
Abstract: A tooth 2 for use in a grinding wheel, the tooth comprising means for cooperating with a recess 6 of the grinding wheel 4 and means for locking the tooth in the recess of the wheel, and a grinding wheel comprising the tooth. The tooth may comprise a spigot 8 which may fit within the recess of the grinding wheel. The recess may be provided with a slot 10 of the grinding wheel.
Patent GB-2556930-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for producing methanol
Inventor: JAMES ROBERT JENNINGS
IPC: C07C31/04
Filed: 2016-11-27
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for producing methanol from organic waste material, such as livestock waste, animal slurry, cellulose plant harvest waste, comprising an anaerobic digestion arrangement 20 for receiving and anaerobically digesting the organic material to generate an anaerobic digestion gas comprising at least methane and carbon dioxide, a pressure swing absorption column (PSA) arrangement for the removal of excess carbon dioxide, a chemical reaction arrangement 30 for reacting the methane gas with water vapour and carbon dioxide in a stoichiometric condition between steam reforming and dry reforming to generate synthesis gas and a chemical reaction arrangement for converting the synthesis gas to methanol. Preferably the apparatus includes an arrangement for feeding hydrogen into the exit stream from the anaerobic digestion arrangement and ideally the hydrogen is generated by a photocatalytic process. The apparatus may include a renewable energy source for providing operating power to the chemical reaction arrangement. The stoichiometric condition may be maintained using a control arrangement 50. A method of using the apparatus is also claimed. Further claimed is a computer program product to execute the method.
Patent GB-2565746-A (GB)
Title: PoWiFi bulb adaptor
Inventor: MAHOOL RAJYAGURU
IPC: H02J50/00
Filed: 2017-04-03
Abstract: A system and method for providing power to a plurality of light sources by employing wireless communication techniques, comprising a main power supply 110, a wireless communication device 120, a plurality of power devices 140 each adapted to receive a light source 150, wherein each power device has a rechargeable battery 160 which can receive power from the main power supply when the wireless communication device malfunctions. The light source is primarily powered by the energy harvested from the wireless signal, and is powered by the rechargeable battery which is charged by a mains power connection only if the wireless power supply is interrupted or fails. The wireless communication device is configured to transfer power over a local network 130. The wireless communication device is preferably a Wi-Fi router, and the signal delivers power to devices using power over Wi-Fi (PoWiFi). The light source is preferably a bulb, LED, or low-power sensor.
Patent GB-2564373-A (GB)
Title: Balcony fixing
Inventor: RAY GURR
IPC: E04B1/58
Filed: 2017-04-10
Abstract: The fixing comprises a socket 100 defining a cavity for receiving a structural bar 300 and having a connection wall 102, and one or more load-bearing anchors 501, 502 which extend through apertures in the connection wall. Stubs 504 may extend through stub apertures in the connection wall. The structural bar may have a connection plate at one end which fixes to the anchors. Insulating foam may be disposed around the bar. There may be insulation between outer and inner surfaces of the connection wall. Also claimed is a method of installing the fixing onto one or more load-bearing anchors set within a slab comprising passing the anchors through the apertures in the connection wall. Also claimed is a method of installing the fixing onto a concrete slab comprising drilling one or more holes in the slab, inserting a respective anchor into a hole, and attaching the socket to the anchor. The socket is preferably GRP to reduce heat loss and provide a thermal break.
Patent GB-2547133-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatically controlled water pump assembly
Inventor: ERIC WINTER
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2017-04-10
Abstract: The assembly 10 comprises: a thermostat 36; hot water inlet 12 to receive hot water from a space heating system; return water inlet 14 to receive return water from the underfloor heating system (15, figure 4); mixing valve 16 to blend the received hot water and return water to provide mixed water; return water outlet 28 to return a portion of the received hot water to the space heating system; pump 24 to receive the mixed water; and an assembly water outlet 26 to receive the mixed water from the pump and supply the same to the underfloor system. The thermostat includes a controller 38, ideally a dial, and a temperature sensor 34 positioned to measure the temperature of hot water received at the hot water inlet. The thermostat activates the pump when hot water received from the space heating system reaches a pre-set activation temperature. The pre-set activation temperature is user adjustable, ideally by rotating the dial. The dial may include a test setting that operates the pump irrespective of the temperature measured by the sensor to permit testing of the pump immediately after commissioning. A combined water heating system and method are also claimed.
Patent GB-2551437-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus to determine added graphics layers in a video image signal
Inventor: NIKO NEVATIE
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2017-05-05
Abstract: An original image layer 313 (e.g., a clean feed CF signal) is mixed with one or more graphics layers 22 to form a composite video signal 311, such as in vision mixer 300. Also, the same graphics layers 22 are mixed identically into another, known (e.g., constant colour) background image layer 421 to give second composite video signal 312. The currently applied added graphics layers 22 are determined, without directly accessing the added graphics layers 22 themselves, using first and second composite video signals 311, 312, the original image layer 313, and the known constant background image 421, in graphics layer detection device 420. A triangulation matting algorithm may be used. A validation function, using the detected graphics signal, may detect transient deviations in the video signal; the validation function may comprise generating first and second reconstructed composite signals and using comparison-based validation to provide indicators such as peak signal-to-noise ratios (PSNRs), the validation signal being a PSNR minimum. As claimed, graphics detection is based on: a video signal, first original signal, constant background signal and a second composite image signal; or on first and second original image layers and first and second composite image signals/images.
Patent GB-2562267-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling movement of at least one valve for a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: ANDREW MILLER
IPC: F02D13/02
Filed: 2017-05-10
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling movement of a valve(s) 27a for a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine comprising a master piston 201 having a first end portion 202 with a first actuation surface 203 and a second different actuation surface 205, a first slave piston 23a configured to actuate the valve and to be hydraulically moved in dependence on movement of the master piston and a control system 207 configured to in a first mode, enable movement of the first slave piston via movement of the first actuation surface and the second actuation surface and in a second mode, enable movement of the first slave piston, via movement of the first actuation surface, but not via movement of the second actuation surface. A method of operation, a valve train, an internal combustion engine, a vehicle and a system are also claimed.
Patent GB-2570274-A (GB)
Title: Removable machine feet
Inventor: RICHARD LEDGER
IPC: F16M11/20
Filed: 2017-10-13
Abstract: A foot assembly 20 comprises a stem 22, for connection to a machine, and a foot 24. At least one permanent magnet 30, 32 is provided such that magnetic force retains the foot and the stem together during use. The magnet may be hermetically sealed within the stem and/or the foot and the foot may be removable so that the foot assembly may be used in a hygiene sensitive environment such as for a conveyor in a food processing or pharmaceutical environment.
Patent GB-2559675-A (GB)
Title: Door closer
Inventor: BENJAMIN WORNER
IPC: F16F9/32
Filed: 2017-12-15
Abstract: A door closer with hydraulic damping, which can be mounted in at least one position of installation, comprising a housing that has a piston chamber with piston and damping/pressureless chambers, the piston is moved in the direction of the damping chamber, and as a result hydraulic fluid flows from the damping chamber 19 into the pressureless chamber 21 via a flow channel arrangement 27. An outlet opening 39 39 for the hydraulic fluid and/or air from the damping chamber 19 is provided in the cover or insert 37 in the end of the damping chamber 19 for each position of installation of the door closer and is arranged at the top in relation to the piston chamber when installed, at least one further outlet opening (55 Fig 8) is also provided, wherein the sum of the centre paint angles of all outlet openings is at most 140°. The outlet 39 allows for any air trapped in the piston chamber to be moved from the damping chamber 19 to the pressureless chamber 21 which reduces the size of the drop back angle (when the piston cannot compress the air in the chamber). Preferably the size of the openings is less than 70°, various options are disclosed.
Patent GB-2556706-A (GB)
Title: A spinal fixation system
Inventor: MATTHEW NORMAN SCOTT-YOUNG
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2016-01-20
Abstract: A spinal fixation system, the system including: an alignment assembly comprising: a fastening element; and a mating element configured to receiving the fastening element thereover and having a releasable connector, a fixation assembly comprising: a plate having an aligning aperture that allows the mating element to be received therethrough; and an implant configured to be received between adjacent vertebrae and releasably connect with the releasable connector, wherein the fastening element is configured to move along the mating element to engage with the plate.