baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2527011-A (GB)
Title: Linear ultrasonic motor and optical device equipped with same
Inventor: YAMANAKA TAKUMI
IPC: H02N2/02
Filed: 2014-06-06
Abstract: A linear ultrasonic motor (100) according to the present invention comprises: a movable part (120) which is linearly driven and includes a vibrator (103) having a piezoelectric element (102) and a pressing part which applies a pressing force to the vibrator to bring the vibrator into contact with a base part (115); and a cover (112) which is fixed to the base part (115) via fixing parts (114b-1, 114b-2) extending in a direction intersecting with the moving direction of the movable part (120), and receives a reaction force from the pressing force through rolling parts (111a, 111b, 111c). The rolling parts (111a, 111b, 111c) are sandwiched between guide parts (110a, 110b, 110c) in the movable part (120) extending in the moving direction of the movable part (120) and cover guide parts (112a, 112b, 112c) in the cover part (112) extending in the moving direction of the movable part (120). When the movable part (120) is located at one moving end, a guide part (110a, 110b, 110c) in the movable part (120) is located outward of the side of a fixing part (114b-1, 114b-2) facing the movable part (120).
Patent GB-2543287-A (GB)
Title: Crossbars for vehicle roof racks
Inventor: ALEXANDER AMBRIDGE
IPC: B60R9/058
Filed: 2015-10-13
Abstract: A crossbar (6, fig.1) for a vehicle roof rack (1) is provided. The crossbar comprises a crossbar body 24 and a locking mechanism 8 for releasably securing one end of the crossbar body to a sidebar of the vehicle roof rack. The locking mechanism comprises a two-part housing 30, 32 fixedly secured to the crossbar body 24 by screws 28. A lever arm 34 10 is rotatably mounted on the housing and is rotatable between a first position and a second position. A cam member moves the lever arm 34 in a linear direction relative to the housing as the lever arm 34 is rotated from the first position towards the second position. A locking member 36 is receivable in a substantially U-shaped locking channel of the sidebar in use and is slidably mounted. The locking member 36 moves 15 between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the locked position the locking member 36 is engaged with the locking channel of the sidebar to secure the crossbar to the sidebar.
Patent GB-2530947-A (GB)
Title: A tool and method for use within an elongated space
Inventor: ENDE ANDRE VAN DER
IPC: F16L55/34
Filed: 2013-09-27
Abstract: A wellbore 10 tractor 4 comprises a first body 40 having a first set of sprag wheels 54 for engaging the inside 62 of the wellbore and a second body 42 having a second set of sprag wheels 58 also for engaging the inside of the wellbore. The sprag wheel is configured to selectively permit movement of the first body relative to the wellbore in a permitted direction and to selectively prevent movement in the opposite direction. The second sprag wheel is configured to selectively permit movement of the second body relative to the wellbore in the permitted direction and to selectively prevent movement in the opposite direction. The first and second bodies are configured for reciprocal motion relative to one another for movement of the tool along the wellbore in the permitted direction. The sprag wheels may be rotatable about 180 degrees so as to permit movement in the opposite direction. Also disclosed is a tool with a spring.
Patent GB-2537458-A (GB)
Title: Dimmer for sport simulation environment
Inventor: THEODORE J STECHSCHULTE
IPC: H05B41/38
Filed: 2014-10-08
Abstract: A light adjusting system for use with sport simulation equipment and a method of adjusting a state of operation of at least one light source used with golf simulation equipment is provided. The light adjusting system comprises a data interface, a light controller, an operations processor, and a storage device. The data interface is in communication with the sport simulation equipment. The light controller is in communication with at least one light source. The operations processor is in communication with the data interface and the light controller. The storage device is in data communication with the operations processor. The storage device includes at least one lighting profile. In response to communication between the sport simulation equipment and the data interface, the operations processor accesses the at least one lighting profile on the storage device and adjusts a state of operation of the at least one light source.
Patent GB-2540453-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device and pixel driving method thereof
Inventor: CHENG-HUNG CHEN
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: A pixel driving method for a liquid crystal display device; the liquid crystal display device comprises first level pixels, second level pixels, a first transistor, a second transistor, a third transistor, a first scanning line, a second scanning line, a plurality of data lines, a primary pixel electrode, a secondary pixel electrode and a shared capacitor. The pixel driving method comprises: in a first enabling period, enabling the first scanning line, and charging the primary pixel electrode and secondary pixel electrode of the first level pixels (S402); in a second enabling period, stopping the enabling of the first scanning line so as to reduce the voltage of the primary pixel electrode and secondary pixel electrode of the first level pixels (S404); in a third enabling period, enabling the second scanning line, and starting the third transistor of the first level pixels (S406); in a forth enabling period, stopping the enabling of the second scanning line; and in a third enabling period and a forth enabling period, utilizing the shared capacitor of the third transistor to reduce the voltage of the secondary pixel electrode of the first level pixels (S408).
Patent GB-2538010-A (GB)
Title: A headrest assembly
Inventor: STEPHEN ANTHONY GEORGE RUFF
IPC: B64D25/10
Filed: 2011-07-29
Abstract: A headrest assembly 1 for an ejection seat, comprising a support mounting 2, a pair of inflatable side beams 3, each attached at one end to the support mounting and spaced apart from one another, the stowed side beams inflating to a deployed configuration, extending from the support panel, and a headrest 4 connected to the support mounting by an inflatable head beam 8. The head beam is inflated from a stowed configuration, in which the headrest is arranged substantially adjacent the support mounting, to a deployed configuration, causing the headrest to extend from the support mounting towards the pilots head so as not to actively push the head forward, but rather to move the headrest forward to support the occupants head as the seat enters the windblast. Preferably the headrest is hinged to the support structure, turning or pivoting to be angled upon inflation of the head beam after initiation of side beam inflation. Preferably a headrest upper portion is translatable along tethers 7.
Patent GB-2552203-A (GB)
Title: A Portable exercise device
Inventor: KONGKHAM SAVAIVONGTHONG
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: A portable resistance exercise device with a body and many extendible members 2 which are attached to and extend from the body and which may be elastic. The members 2 may further be attached to the body by anchors which may have a means of locking to the body. The body may also be hinged 5 so as to fold. The members 2 may extend perimetrically from the body. The members 2 may have handles 1 which are displaceable from the members 2 and may contain a strain gauge and/or a data communication device.
Patent GB-2558184-A (GB)
Title: Letter plate
Inventor: PAUL ROBERT PEARSON
IPC: A47G29/126
Filed: 2016-08-11
Abstract: A letter plate comprises front 10 and back 12 portions with which sleeve 14 is engageable. When the sleeve is engaged with the front and back portions a cavity extends between the front and back portions through the sleeve. The sleeve may be releasably engageable with the front portion and the back portion. First 24 and second 26 projection portions may extend from first and second surfaces of the front and back portions respectively. The sleeve may be engageable with the first projection portion by means of a snap fit connection and with the second projection portion by means of a friction fit. At least part of the first projection portion may be received within the sleeve, when the sleeve is engaged with the front portion. At least part of the sleeve is received within the second projection portion when the sleeve is engaged with the back portion. A further aspect comprises a letter plate assembly kit including a front portion, a back portion and two or more sleeves. The two or more sleeves having different depths and being engageable with the front or back portion.
Patent GB-2554757-A (GB)
Title: Branched block copolymer
Inventor: Sarah Louise Canning
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 2016-10-10
Abstract: A branched block copolymer comprising a hydrophobic block and a hydrophilic block, the hydrophobic block comprising a poly (alkyl methacrylate), such as poly (methyl methacrylate), poly (butyl methacrylate) or poly (lauryl methacrylate), wherein the alkyl group comprises 1-20 carbon atoms, and the hydrophilic block comprising poly (acrylic acid). Also disclosed is a method of making the branched block copolymer and an inkjet comprising the branched block copolymer.
Patent GB-2555415-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for orienting fish
Inventor: ROBIN MCKIMM
IPC: A22C25/12
Filed: 2016-10-26
Abstract: An apparatus for orienting fish 2 comprising at least one elongate passage 4 and a plurality of electrodes 8 within at least one passage. The electrodes are connected to a power supply adapted to generate a linear electric field, inducing fish to swim towards and exit an outlet in a head first orientation. The electrodes may be arranged in pairs comprising an upstream negatively charged cathode and a downstream positively charged anode and may be spaced apart as a function of the length of the fish. A receiving tank 6 may be attached to at least one passage also referred to as a pipe and fish may be urged into the pipe by electrodes either within the pipe or receiving tank. The passage may comprise a first and second passage extending between a common inlet and outlet region. A feed passage may extend at an acute angle into the inlet region such that head first fish swim though the first passage and tail first fish swim through the second passage. A method is also provided for orientating the fish using the core features above and the linear electric field may have a voltage gradient of 0.5 volt/cm or less.
Patent GB-2545977-A (GB)
Title: Carrier mount for a monitor of a computer system as well as assembly with a carrier mount
Inventor: WILHELM NEUKAM
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2016-11-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier mount 1 for a monitor (26 fig.4) of a computer system (30 fig.2), comprising a base plate 2, two side walls 3 which are arranged oppositely on the base plate, and a cover plate 4 , which is arranged at the side walls to define a receiving space 5. Wherein the receiving space can receive a computer system (figures 4 and 5) or a drawer 14. The receiving space may partially enclose the computer system and may be open at a front side 8 and a back side 13. The side walls of the carrier mount may be attachable to a holding arm 6 for holding a monitor.
Patent GB-2545797-A (GB)
Title: Non-rotating drill-in packer
Inventor: HELGE RORVIK
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2016-11-10
Abstract: An apparatus has a sleeve 105 structured to operatively fit over a liner or a casing 115 in a wellbore and a packer element 110 disposed with the sleeve. Where the sleeve 105 with the packer element 110 is arranged such that the liner or the casing 115, having the sleeve 105 disposed over the liner or casing 115, is capable of rotation within the sleeve 105 when the sleeve 105 is operationally non-rotating. In another embodiment there is provided a method, featuring the following steps. Drilling a liner to a depth at a well site, then activating a packer to seal against a wall of a wellbore and sealing off a region below the packer. The packer being an element of a sleeve fitted around the liner and the sleeve structured to allow the liner to rotate with the sleeve non-rotating. Finally, the liner is rotated to conduct an operation at the well site. Optionally, the sleeve includes bearings or bushings (Figure 2, 125) attached to an inner surface (Figure 2, 117) of the sleeve that allow the liner or the casing to rotate when the sleeve is non-rotating.
Patent GB-2547965-A (GB)
Title: Source separation method
Inventor: DIRK-JAN VAN MANEN
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2016-11-10
Abstract: A method is described for separating the unknown contributions of two or more sources from a commonly acquired wavefield including the determination of a wavenumber dependent model which reconstructs the wavefield of the sources independently below a frequency set by the slowest physical propagation velocity and applying an inversion based on the model to the commonly acquired wavefield to separate the contributions. There is at least one parameter varying non-periodically between the sources from one activation to the following activation. The parameter is signal amplitude, signal spectrum, activation time or location. The model incorporates the non-periodic variation of the parameter. Each wavefield has a bounded support in a transform domain, e.g. a cone shaped region in the frequency wavenumber domain.
Patent GB-2543178-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for retrieving a tubing from a well
Inventor: MARCO VOLGMANN
IPC: E21B25/14
Filed: 2015-06-23
Abstract: The invention relates to an interface tool (102) and an apparatus (1401') for retrieving a tubing (1201) from a well (3100) at least partly filled with a liquid (1101), the tubing (1201) having a first end portion (Α-Α') and a second end portion (Β-Β'). The apparatus (1401') comprises: i) an engagement means (1403) for engaging the tubing (1201); ii) a sealing means (1404) for sealing the first end portion (Α-Α') of the bore of the tubing (1201); iii) injection means for injecting a low density fluid (1501) into the tubing (1201) in or at an elevation below, the sealing means (1404); and iv) connecting means (3507, 2301, 2401) to a surface of the well (100). The apparatus (1401) comprises a first tool string section (104), a second tool string section (105) and an interface tool (102), wherein the interface tool (102) is configured for connecting the first tool string section (104) and the second tool string section (105). The first tool string section (104) is provided with the engagement means (1403), the sealing means (1404), the injection means and the connection means (3507, 2301, 2401). The second downhole equipment (105) is provided with a sealing means (1301) for closing the second end portion (Β-Β') of the tubing, such as a mechanical plug comprising a check valve, and a cutting tool (3506) for cutting the tubing underneath the sealing means (1301). The invention also relates to a method for retrieving a tubing (1201) from a well (3100) at least partly filled with a liquid (1101), wherein such apparatus is used. The invention makes the removal of a tubing more time and cost efficient than current systems and methods, because multiple steps are carried out with a single tool string.
Patent GB-2540718-A (GB)
Title: Multilateral junction with mechanical stiffeners
Inventor: DAVID JOE STEELE
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2014-07-16
Abstract: An example multi-bore junction assembly includes a connector body having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end providing a main bore leg receptacle and a lateral bore leg receptacle, a main bore leg coupled to the main bore leg receptacle and extending longitudinally therefrom, a lateral bore leg coupled to the lateral bore leg receptacle and extending longitudinally therefrom, wherein the main and lateral bore legs are round, tubular structures, and a first mechanical stiffener arranged on the main bore leg and a second mechanical stiffener arranged on the lateral bore leg, wherein the first and second mechanical stiffeners each exhibit a generally D-shaped cross-section.
Patent GB-2559978-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for obtaining eyewear information
Inventor: THOMAS WILLIAM JOY
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2017-02-22
Abstract: An imaging system to image a face of a subject wearing an item of eyewear such as spectacles which have eyepieces. Specular reflections from the eyepieces are recognised in the images 52, and the positions of the eyepieces determined from the reflections 53. A three dimensional 3D skin model of a portion of the skin of the subjects face is generated 56. The skin model and the positions of the eyepieces are used to generate a numerical face model which indicates the position of the eyewear in relation to the skin model. The process allows the virtual trying-on of glasses and other eyewear. Optionally, the model may be formed using a pre-existing model of the shape of the item of eyewear. The energy source may subtend an angle around the imaging area of less than one degree. Multiple images may be captured to generate the skin model.
Patent GB-2553716-A (GB)
Title: Cyclopenta[D]Pyrimidines and substituted cyclopenta[D]Pyrimidines as antitubulin and microtubule targeting agents, monocyclic pyrimidines as tubulin inhibitor
Inventor: ALEEM GANGJEE
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 2016-04-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a pyrimidine compound and salts thereof, and substituted pyrimidine compounds and salts thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising these compounds. Methods of treating a patient with cancer with these compounds are also provided.
Patent GB-2559002-A (GB)
Title: RFID tags in wearables with contact-activated switch having multiple modes
Inventor: SCOTT DEBATES
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2017-11-16
Abstract: An RFID tag 500 is mounted on a wearable textile article such as an item of clothing (A, figure 1). The tag comprises RFID hardware 508 and two antennae, where a first antenna 604 is able to transmit a first set of data when enabled and a second antenna 606 is able to transmit a second set of data when enabled. The tag also comprises a contact-activated switch having first and second modes in which respectively the first and second antenna are enabled. The first mode may correspond to a non-contact mode in which the switch is not in contact with a user, and the second mode may correspond to a contact mode in which the switch is in contact with the user. The first set of data may comprise manufacturing data, such as manufacturing ID, origination location, etc. The second set of data may comprise wearable-specific data such as clothing size, colour, etc. and user-specific data such as location, number of times the garment has been worn, etc. The wearable-specific data may be received by a washing machine or drying machine to determine if incompatible items are being laundered together and issue a warning to the user and/or automatically change settings. A stretch-activated switch is also discloses (figure 3).
Patent GB-2558815-A (GB)
Title: Segmented bend-limiter for slickline rope sockets and cable-heads
Inventor: SEAN GREGORY THOMAS
IPC: E21B33/072
Filed: 2015-11-18
Abstract: A chain of bend-limiter segments is coupled together. The chain has a first end and a second end. The chain is bendable such that an angle between the first end and the second end is at least N degrees and a radius of curvature of the chain is at least M. A cable is inserted through the chain from the first end to the second end. The chain and the cable are coupled to a tool. The tool is pulled using the cable. The chain maintains a radius of curvature of the cable greater than M and prevents a stress level in the cable from exceeding a yield point
Patent GB-2566569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to animal enclosures
Inventor: JAMES TUTHILL
IPC: A01K1/03
Filed: 2017-01-23
Abstract: An opening 41 may be cut into in a wire mesh wall 39 of an animal enclosure then a wire mesh door 35 door added from a kit of parts having also couplings 37 between door and frame and a two-part door locking mechanism 43, 44, the first part (43 figure 9) of which is a pair of hoops carried by the door 35 which project through the wire mesh wall in both open and closed positions, so that a second part of the locking mechanism, in the form of a shaft 44 with a curved head 46, can pass through the respective hoop and latch the door in the open and closed positions. The kit may also comprise edge protectors 55 of U-shaped cross-section which fit over the cut edges and are held in place by an internal barb.
Patent GB-2560118-A (GB)
Title: System and method for mapping wireless network coverage
Inventor: Nicholaus Adam Jones
IPC: H04W48/18
Filed: 2016-10-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a system for collecting data and mapping wireless network coverage in a building such as a retail store. A mobile computing device is used by an employee to collect data captures and wireless coverage indicators in the retail store. The wireless coverage indicator includes data on the status of wireless network coverage in the location where the data capture was collected. The data capture and the wireless coverage indicators are wirelessly transmitted to a utility for mapping a building when a wireless network is available. If no wireless network is available, the data is stored in the mobile computing device until a wireless network is available. The utility for mapping a building uses information in the data capture to determine the location where the data capture was collected, and maps the data in the wireless coverage indicator to the location on a map of the building.
Patent GB-2574624-A (GB)
Title: Drill holder
Inventor: GRAHAM PRYOR
IPC: B23B47/26
Filed: 2018-06-13
Abstract: A drill holder (100) comprising: a base (108); an elongate support member (110) extending substantially perpendicularly from the base (108); and an arm (112) mounted to the support member (110); wherein the arm (112) extends substantially perpendicularly from the support member (110); the arm (112) is free to slide along at least a portion of the support member (110); and the arm (112) comprises: holding means (126) for holding a drill (102); and a weight (124) that assists in applying a desired downward force by the drill.
Patent GB-2575456-A (GB)
Title: A height adjustable desk for placing on an existing desktop
Inventor: Ian George Fletcher-Price
IPC: A47B21/02
Filed: 2018-07-10
Abstract: The height adjustable desk has a base 50 for placing on an existing desktop, a desktop 10 connected to the base 50 by support struts 40, 45, and a gas driver. The support struts 40, 45 are pivotally connected to form a crossed, x-shaped frame. The support struts 40, 45 raise and lower the desktop 10, where the ends of the second support strut 45 are slidable along the base 50 and desktop 10. A shuttle, driven by the gas drive, is pivotally connected to one of the support struts 40, 45 and moves along a shuttle frame on the desktop 10 or base 50. A spring may bias the height adjustment of the desk and may be a damper spring. The gas driver may have a handle to actuate movement of the shuttle which may have a latch the desktop 10 to the base 50, or a skirt portion to protect a user’s hand. The desk may allow the existing desk to be used as a standing desk. A retainer device may secure the shuttle at multiple positions.