baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2530394-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for determining thickness of lining layer
Inventor: FERGUSON DAVE DOYLE
IPC: G01B15/02
Filed: 2015-07-23
Abstract: An apparatus 102 for determining thickness of refractory material (fig 1, 4) lining a metal vessel (fig 1, 6), comprising a gamma radiation source (116) for emitting radiation through a metal wall of the vessel and into the refractory material, wherein some of the radiation (fig 3, 30) is scattered by material, and a radiation detector 120 comprising of a scintillation crystal and photomultiplier for detecting radiation scattered (fig 3, 28) by material through the wall of the vessel. Shielding means in the form of collimators 124 and 126 attenuate the emitted radiation. A converter provides an output signal dependent on the quantity of radiation scattered by the material through the wall of the vessel and is detected by the radiation detector. A permanent magnet 146 and magnetic wheel 144 are used as attraction means for maintaining the apparatus within a predetermined distance of the vessel wall, and is used with the apparatus eyebolt (fig 2, 14) and external pulley (fig 1, 50) and winch (fig 1, 52) to traverse the metal vessel exterior during measurement. The apparatus also comprises means for circulating air through the apparatus using fans 170, 173 and air gaps 172 and 174.
Patent GB-2540770-A (GB)
Title: Cooled thermocouple
Inventor: MARK RUDKIN
IPC: G01K13/02
Filed: 2015-07-27
Abstract: The thermocouple probe comprises a first pair of thermocouple wires 50 forming a first thermocouple junction 52 at a sensing tip 14 of the probe and a cooling pathway 34 adjacent to a cooled portion of the probe. The sensing tip projects beyond the coolant pathway and is cooled, in use, by conduction to the cooled portion of the probe. The probe further comprises a second pair of thermocouple wires 54 forming a second thermocouple junction 56 in the cooled portion of the probe and adjacent to the sensing tip. A method for determining the gas temperature in a high temperature environment such as a jet engine is also provided, which comprises obtaining temperature measurements from each of the two thermocouple junctions and determining a compensation factor to compensate for the effect of the coolant by determining flow rate and pressure values for a gas stream in the high temperature environment. The gas temperature is determined by applying the compensation factor to temperature measurement made by the thermocouple junction at the sensing tip of the probe.
Patent GB-2531115-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing solidified body of radioactive waste and manufacturing apparatus for solidified body
Inventor: YUSUKE NOHARA
IPC: B29C48/96
Filed: 2015-07-27
Abstract: Method for Manufacturing a Solidified Body of Radioactive Waste and Manufacturing Apparatus for the Solidified Body A method for manufacturing a solidified body of a radioactive waste includes a kneading step (S12 to S18) for kneading, together with a molding adjuvant, an inorganic adsorbent adsorbing radionuclides to generate a kneaded body, an adjusting step (S14 to  S17) for adjusting a water content of the kneaded body to be within a predetermined range, a molding step (S19) for molding the kneaded body by extruding, a cutting step (S20) for cutting, at a specified interval, the kneaded body extruded in a bar shape, and a baking step (S22) for baking the cut kneaded body into a solidified body.
Patent GB-2532853-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for managing node
Inventor: HO MING CHAN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2014-06-13
Abstract: Methods and systems for managing a node (101, 102) through a management server (111) are disclosed. The management server (111) verifies whether a management confirmation has been received and allows a second user group to manage the node (101, 102) if the management confirmation is received. If the management confirmation is not received by the management server (111) the second user group is not allowed to manage the node (101, 102) through the management server (111).
Patent GB-2543082-A (GB)
Title: Robotic systems
Inventor: RUPERT YOUNG
IPC: G06N99/00
Filed: 2015-10-08
Abstract: The control system for interpreting sensory input(s) such as light, sound, vision, GPS, etc, works by using a hierarchy of interconnected control units which each comprise sensor data input, reference input and a comparator to compare between these signals and provide an output. The control units are hierarchically arranged to feedback between themselves and in such a way that a perception is reached, taking inspiration from biological neurons, and as a result an output signal or signals is/are sent to a response unit (or units) such as an actuator which can control for example components of a vehicles propulsion system such as steering, acceleration, etc, so that an autonomous lunar rover can navigate between two points. The general architecture and design methodology is envisaged as being usable for other autonomous robotics applications.
Patent GB-2544773-A (GB)
Title: Window sealing systems
Inventor: GRAHAM CONSTABLE
IPC: E06B7/16
Filed: 2015-11-26
Abstract: A channel adapted to retain a scaling bead 13 of a window scaling system comprises an elongate substantially U-shaped member (1 figure 1) of rigid plastics material, having a base (3 figure 1) and two side walls (4 figure 1). The base (3 figure 1) is adapted to be fixed to a base of a groove 14 in a window frame, and one of the side walls (4 figure 1) has an external projection 2 of resilient material adapted in use to contact a corresponding wall of the groove 14. The projection 2 of resilient material can take up any clearance between the groove 14 and the channel (1 figure 1), ensuring that the channel is securely held in the groove, and thus the sealing bead 13 is similarly held securely relative to the groove. The channel (1 figure 1), together with the sealing bead 13 has a foot (16 figure 2) adapted to fit into the channel and a member 17 projecting from the foot to provide a seal with a movable window member forms a window sealing system.
Patent GB-2530963-A (GB)
Title: Turbomachine impellor rotor with device for feathering the blades of the impellor
Inventor: TAJAN SEBASTIAN EMILE PHILIPPE
IPC: F01D7/02
Filed: 2014-08-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotor for a turbomotor (1) impeller (6), with variable-pitch blades, comprising blade roots (8) capable of rotating in a blade supporting structure and a device (30) for feathering the blades. Said feathering device (30) comprises at least one flyweight (40) secured to a crank (39) connected by a gear set to at least one of said blade roots (8).
Patent GB-2539548-A (GB)
Title: Traffic complexity estimation
Inventor: HSIN-HSIANG YANG
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2016-04-22
Abstract: A vehicle system comprises at least one environmental sensor for collecting traffic information, and a processing device for receiving said information 605, generating a traffic complexity index 615 based at least in part on the traffic information, comparing the traffic complexity index to a predetermined threshold 620, and generating a traffic alert signal if the traffic complexity index exceeds the predetermined threshold 625. The traffic complexity index may be also be based on longitudinal and latitudinal complexity values, and the traffic complexity index may be generated by aggregating these two values. The processing device may be programmed to weigh the lateral complexity value greater than the longitudinal complexity value, or vice versa. The traffic information may include information associated with movement of surrounding vehicles, weighed based on a proximity of a surrounding vehicle to the host vehicle, so that closer vehicles have a greater weight. The system may also comprise a user interface device for presenting an audible, visual and/or tactile alert. The processing device may further be programmed to predict driving demand based on the traffic complexity index.
Patent GB-2541087-A (GB)
Title: Person-centric activation of radio frequency identification (RFID) tag
Inventor: SCOTT DEBATES
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2016-06-07
Abstract: A RFID tag 102 comprising an integrated circuit 104, an antenna 106 and skin proximity activation circuitry (602, fig 6). The tag is only active and responds to an interrogating signal when proximate to the skin, the tag is inactive when not in proximity to the skin. The skin proximity circuitry may comprise a sensor to contact the skin made up of two electrodes/pads 610 that may adhere to the skin 604. The contacts may be spaced so the skin completes a circuit between the two pads, consequently the components of the tag may be laid out in a series manor. The skin proximity circuitry may also comprise a temperature sensor (360, fig 6-2) to establish skin contact based on comparison of the detected temperature with two defined thresholds. The tag may integral to medical equipment such as bandages and when active and interrogated the tags response may contain the temperature value from the sensor. The skin may be used as a transmission medium for a current signal.
Patent GB-2538894-A (GB)
Title: Blood pressure cuff assembly for dynamic blood pressure monitor
Inventor: GUANG LI
IPC: A61B5/022
Filed: 2014-01-14
Abstract: A blood pressure cuff assembly for a dynamic blood pressure monitor comprises a hollow cuff (14) and an elastic lining (15) provided on the reverse side of the cuff (14), wherein, an airbag (2) is provided in the cuff (14), a first connection part (8) and a second connection part (9) are provided on the cuff (14), a third connection part (13) and a fourth connection part (12) are correspondingly provided on the lining (15), the first connection part (8) is connected with the third connection part (13), the second connection part (9) is connected with the fourth connection part (12), the part of the lining (15) between the third connection part (13) and the fourth connection part (12) is straight, and the part of the cuff (14) between the first connection part (8) and the second connection part (9) is arched. The effect of tight inside and loose outside is achieved by the combination of the elastic lining (15) and the cuff (14). When worn on an upper arm, the elastic lining (15) has an elastic deformation and consequently tightens around the upper arm so as to realize certain slip resistance, and the cuff (14) will not slip down even tied a bit loosely when located on the upper arm. Therefore, the feeling of constraint from the cuff (14) is reduced significantly, the comfort is improved and the cuff is suitable for long wear.
Patent GB-2555413-A (GB)
Title: Sampling circuitry
Inventor: DESMOND PHILLIPS
IPC: H04B1/00
Filed: 2016-10-25
Abstract: A sampling circuit 110 receives and samples an analogue input signal, which may be a radio frequency signal 102. The sampling circuitry 110 includes at least one pulse density modulator comprising a latched comparator 302 that is clocked at the sampling frequency, to provide bandpass sampling of the input signal at the sampling frequency, and to produce a corresponding pulsed output that is pulse density modulated (PDM). Multiple PDM circuits may be used, e.g. m circuits clocked 360/m degrees apart. The output of the PDM array 110 may be passed to a low pass decimation filter 112. The circuit may operate at 1000 MHz. It is stated that, in the PDM circuits, a near-instantaneous sampling capability exhibited when the voltage comparison output is latched by a digital clock edge is advantageously used to effect bandpass sampling and direct down conversion of RF signals. The bandwidth of the signal which can be down-converted is proportional to the bandwidth of the RC network 304 in the PDM circuit.
Patent GB-2546878-A (GB)
Title: Folding structures
Inventor: RUSSELL PHILIP CARLEY
IPC: E04H15/50
Filed: 2015-05-26
Abstract: A folding structure comprises a first set of links and a second set of links, a link from the first set being joined to three links from the second set at first, second and third pivot points along the length of the links from the first set, while a link from the second set being joined to three links from the first set at first, second and third pivot points along the length of the links from the second set. The structure has a folded structure where the first set of links lie substantially parallel and side-by-side, and the second set of links lie substantially parallel and side-by-side, and has an unfolded structure where the first set of links and the second set of links lie form a polygonal arched shape.
Patent GB-2560187-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic power transmission
Inventor: Simon Charles Lewis
IPC: H02K51/00
Filed: 2017-03-03
Abstract: Power is supplied to a motor 1 which rotates member 2. Member 2 has magnets 5 arranged at its outer edges which interact with magnets 11 on member 7. The magnets 5 and 11 are orientated to have the same poles at the edges which causes a repulsive force between members 2 and 7. Rotation of member 2 causes member 7 to rotate. Member 7 is connected to a generator 8. The magnets 5 and 11 can be permanent magnets or electromagnets. Figure 10 shows a self-starting arrangement where rotation of member 2b will automatically cause member 7b to begin rotating. When electromagnets are used, they may only be energised for a predetermined part of the angular rotation of members 2 and 7.
Patent GB-2548017-A (GB)
Title: A clip
Inventor: DAN WRIGHT
IPC: F16B2/10
Filed: 2015-08-08
Abstract: According to the invention there is a clip (10) comprising: a pair of opposed gripping portions (18, 20) each having a gripping surface (22, 24), each gripping portion being located on a clip half, wherein one clip half further includes a stop (40) space apart from the gripping portion which is engageable with a point spaced apart from the gripping portion on the other clip half.
Patent GB-2561354-A (GB)
Title: An open refrigerated display case and an adjustable shelf for an open refrigerated display case
Inventor: NICHOLAS JOHN PETER WIRTH
IPC: A47F5/12
Filed: 2017-04-10
Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable shelf 28 suitable for use in an open refrigerated display case (ORDC). The shelf comprises a stationary frame 30 having a pair of brackets 34a,34b to attach the shelf to an interior wall of an ORDC; a movable shelf plate 46 coupled to the stationary frame and movable between a plurality of positions relative to the stationary frame; and a flow controlling device 52 provided at a front end of the stationary frame and extending across the width of the shelf. The flow controlling device is disposed forward of the movable shelf plate. The flow controlling device may define outer and inner slots 58a,58b that extend transversely across the shelf. The movable shelf plate may be hinged to the stationary frame, and may be supported in an inclined position by a support mechanism. Also disclosed is an ORDC comprising the adjustable shelf described above.
Patent GB-2561618-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods providing assisted aiming for wireless links through a plurality of external antennas
Inventor: Travis Durick
IPC: H01Q3/08
Filed: 2017-05-26
Abstract: A system or method which comprises a wireless node 610, which further comprises a processing unit and/or connects to a plurality of wireless communication modules. The system comprises a plurality of external antennas 602 connected to corresponding wireless communication modules and a plurality of sensors 611 placed at corresponding external antennas 602. An aiming assistance user interface provides proactive aiming assistance guidance of the wireless node 610 for reorienting each of the plurality of external antennas 602 from the initial orientation to a desired deployment configuration, wherein the proactive aiming assistance guidance information includes rotation directions and tilt directions. The rotation and tilt directions correspond to directions to rotate or tilt the plurality of external antennas 602 into the desired deployment configuration. The plurality of sensors 611 may comprise a GPS receiver, a barometric pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, an inclinometer, a tilt switch, an accelerometer or a gyroscopic sensor.
Patent GB-2565303-A (GB)
Title: An improved plant pot
Inventor: VARNAVAS VARNAVA
IPC: G01F23/30
Filed: 2017-08-08
Abstract: A plant pot 1 comprising a container body defined by a perimeter wall 2 extending upward from a base 12 and having an open end 14. Plant pot 1 further comprises a support 5 extending across the open end 14. Support 5 retains tube 8 in a position so the tube 8 extends to the base 12. Tube 8 houses a float 7 that is moveable along the tube 8, where the position of float 7 within the tube 8 provides a display indicating a water level in the container-body. Tube 8 may comprise one or more apertures 11,fig.3, which allow the passage of water, but prevent the passage of particulates. Float 7 may comprise an electronic display. Tube 8 may comprise a geotextile material secured to an end portion of the tube 8 and covering the apertures 11. Also, a plant pot comprising a container-body as above, where the container-body includes a dividing wall providing, a chamber compartment, and a measuring compartment that are in fluid communication, but where particulates are prevented from passing from one compartment to another. The measuring chamber includes a means of determining and indicating a level of standing water in the measuring chamber.
Patent GB-2563299-A (GB)
Title: Instrument interface for robotic surgical instrument
Inventor: Ben Robert Chaplin
IPC: B25J9/10
Filed: 2017-08-24
Abstract: A robotic surgical instrument has, at a proximal end of a shaft 5, an instrument interface comprising two portions 1211,1212 of a chassis 1200 attached together. Three joint articulations at the distal end of the shaft 5 are drivable by three pairs of driving elements A1,A2, B1,B2 & C1,C2, such as cables, secured to the instrument interface - the first pair of driving elements A1,A2 having a higher positional accuracy requirement than the other pairs. The first chassis portion 1211 of the instrument interface is arranged to have a mounting surface to which the shaft 5 is mounted as well as having the first pair of driving elements A1,A2 secured relative to that first chassis portion 1211, to optimise the positional accuracy of the first driving element pair.
Patent GB-2566698-A (GB)
Title: Hook retaining device for fishing lures
Inventor: DAVID ALLAN
IPC: A01K85/02
Filed: 2017-09-20
Abstract: A hook retaining device 10 comprising a body 11 having a channel 18 for receiving a shank of a fishing hook, and a resilient retaining element to retain the shank in the channel, the resilient element configured such that the fishing hook is released upon application of pressure from a predetermined direction, such as by a fish bite. The channel extends into a cavity 17 at a rear end 13 of the body, the cavity being configured to receive a bend of the fishing hook. The channel may widen towards a front end 12 of the body. The retaining element may comprise first 15 and second 14 portions separated by a gap 16. The device may be secured to a fishing lure. When a fish bites and applies pressure to the resilient retaining element, the hook may be freed and form a straight line to the rod. This configuration may cause less damage or injury to fish or anglers than using multiple hooks on a lure.
Patent GB-2571056-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum envelope support
Inventor: ALAN GRAHAM BURR
IPC: A47L9/14
Filed: 2017-11-15
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner envelope system comprises a vacuum cleaner envelope or bag 200 and a support 100 for the vacuum cleaner envelope 200, the support 100 comprising a rigid element through which dirt can pass. Also disclosed is a support 100 for a vacuum cleaner envelope 200, arranged to, in use, support a portion of a vacuum cleaner envelope 200 and through which dirt can pass and a method of using a vacuum cleaner envelope system, the method comprises supporting the vacuum cleaner envelope 200 with a support 100, such that in use dirt can pass through the rigid conduit,. Preferably the vacuum cleaner envelope 200 is arranged to receive the support 100 therein, such that an outer surface of the support 100 supports an inner surface of the vacuum cleaner envelope 200, in use. The vacuum cleaner envelope 100 may comprise a collection chamber 230 and a flexible inlet portion 210 and the support 100 is a preferably a disposable element such as a pipe or tube that is formed from one or more of a biodegradable material; a compostable material; a recyclable material; a burnable material.
Patent GB-2559018-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for an aircraft comprising an engine of the "open rotor puller" type and means for attaching the latter to the rigid structure of an attachment pylon
Inventor: ERIC BOUCHET
IPC: B64D27/26
Filed: 2017-11-22
Abstract: An attachment device 31 for mounting an aircaft engine, for example an open rotor puller engine, to the rigid structure 18 of an attachment pylon. The attachment device comprises a first attachment means 50 set forwards with respect to the centre of gravity of the engine and connected to the rigid structure through a pyramid shaped member 28. A second attachment means 52 is positioned to the rear of the first attachment means extending in a plane of a first stringer 32 of the rigid structure. A third attachment means 54 is positioned to the rear of the second attachment means. The second attachment means comprises two engine attachments for recovering the moment along the axis of the engine 90. These attachments are positioned on either side of the horizontal symmetry plane of the engine.
Patent GB-2556528-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore fluids for use downhole
Inventor: CHEMSSEDDINE BOUGUETTA
IPC: C09K8/03
Filed: 2016-07-29
Abstract: A wellbore fluid may include a base fluid, and a ground weight material comprising barite and quartz and having a d50 between about 4 and 8 microns and a d90 between about 15-25 microns. The ground weight material of the wellbore fluid may have a specific gravity of less than or equal to about 4.2.
Patent GB-2560103-A (GB)
Title: Ride control systems and methods
Inventor: SCOTT VINCENT MYERS
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2018-01-17
Abstract: The invention aims to help a baby fall asleep in a vehicle by providing a smooth ride and a gentle rocking motion. A request to initiate a drive session to help a baby fall asleep is received 402. A driving route is selected and followed 404, 406. One or more vehicle-mounted sensors e.g. cameras determine whether the baby in the vehicle has fallen asleep during the drive session. The driving route may be selected based on road smoothness, road topology, turns and stops in the driving route. The vehicle may return to a home location once the baby has fallen asleep 412. There is also provided a method (Fig.6, 600) wherein a drive session is simulated to help a baby or child fall asleep. A drive session is simulated by generating independent motion in the suspension of the vehicle (Fig.6, 606) in accordance with a selected driving route while the vehicle is stationary, generating back and forth motion in the body of the vehicle. Engine noise and sounds may be played into the vehicle cabin.