baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2549971-A (GB)
Title: Spray heads
Inventor: SIMON BROWNING
IPC: B05B1/18
Filed: 2016-05-04
Abstract: A spray head 110b for a shower comprises a spray plate 124 having an apertured portion 124a, comprising apertures 126, and an actuator portion 124b. Actuator portion 124b is configured to be actuated by a user to change a spray pattern provided by apertures 126. Preferably, a spray control mechanism is provided comprising a flow plate 130 and a switch 132 pivotally connected to flow plate 130, where spray plate 124 overlies flow plate 130 and switch 132, so that depression of actuator portion 124b operates the spray control mechanism via switch 132. Flow plate 130 may be rigid and may have a plurality of holes 134 aligning with apertures 126 of spray plate 124; while spray plate 124 may comprise a flexible material. Flow plate 130 and spray plate 124 may be arranged to confine fluid flow through apertures 124 and prevent fluid leaking between flow plate 130 and spray plate 124.
Patent GB-2550600-A (GB)
Title: Fume extraction systems
Inventor: ANTONY KEITH LOCKWOOD
IPC: B08B15/02
Filed: 2016-05-24
Abstract: A fume extraction apparatus 1 comprises an extraction pump, a first interface 12 for connection to a process equipment and a second interface 10 for connection to a system controller, wherein the apparatus comprises an intraconnection 15 to enable signals to be communicated between the first interface 12 and the second interface 10. The signals are preferably representative of operational data or operational commands or requests and the intraconnection 15 may be arranged to route signals between the first interface 12 and the second interface 10 and vice versa. At least one of the first 12 and second 10 interfaces are preferably arranged to carry a fieldbus communications protocol.
Patent GB-2551398-A (GB)
Title: An educational and research apparatus for simulating thermal performance and energy efficiency of buildings
Inventor: AMIN H A AL-HABAIBEH
IPC: G09B25/04
Filed: 2016-06-17
Abstract: Apparatus intended as a teaching aid for studying the thermal efficiency of buildings comprising a scale model of a building or buildings with sensors that monitor the internal and external environments of the model building. The models temperature may be monitored by way or infrared thermography. Insulating layers can be added and removed to walls, roof, windows and doors in a modular, interchangeable manner. The thermal environment can be controlled by way of heating or air-conditioning systems and wind circulation and solar radiation can be simulated. The heating and cooling can be computer controlled. The model may be housed in a chamber that may have a removable cover or a handle for transportation
Patent GB-2551809-A (GB)
Title: Hoarding panel and hoarding
Inventor: STUART WARD
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: The panel 1 comprises first and second formations 7, 9 extending between front and rear faces 3, 5, the formations being engagable with the formations of a further panel to provide discrete alignment configurations between the panels. The formations may be parallel opposing end faces of the panel. The formations may have recesses, apertures or slots (13, figs.1 & 2) for receiving fasteners to fasten the panel to the further panel. The fastener may be a coach bolt. The panels may align in straight lines or corners. The panel may be blow moulded plastic, and have strengthening ribs and a strengthening frame. The formations may be angled faces or L-shaped elements. Also claimed is hoarding comprising two of the panels, a formation of one panel engaging a formation of the other. Also claimed is a kit for constructing the hoarding comprising two of the panels and a fastener.
Patent GB-2548181-A (GB)
Title: Advanced system for electrochemical cell
Inventor: BAMDAD BAHAR
IPC: C09K5/04
Filed: 2016-11-23
Abstract: The system comprises a high transfer electrochemical compressor which allows transfer of a polar species through the ion conducting membrane 90 at greater than twice the rate of that of an electrochemically active species. The membrane 90 is part of a membrane electrode assembly MEA 20, including an anode 30 and cathode 40. The polar species is preferably water. The electrochemically active species is preferably hydrogen. The working fluid 99 also includes a flow component. Relative flow may be accomplished by reducing the equivalent weight of the ion conducting polymer membrane 90, such as an ionomer to less than about 900 and/or by reinforcing the low equivalent weight ionomer with a support material, such as an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This may be accomplished by making components of the electrochemical cell hydrophilic including the electrodes and/or gas diffusion media. The flow component may be refrigerant, such as an alcohol, acid or acetone. A flow component may modify an electrode and/or the ion conducting media, by rendering them hydrophilic. A flow component may swell an ion conducting media enable high transport of the working fluid. The system is used as part of a refrigeration compressor in a heat transfer apparatus.
Patent GB-2546156-A (GB)
Title: Content-based authentication
Inventor: GARY D CUDAK
IPC: G06F21/36
Filed: 2016-11-25
Abstract: A method of user authentication comprises presenting, to a user 340 of a device, one or more content items 310 that are familiar to an authorised user of the device, and one or more content items 320 that are unfamiliar to the authorised user. The method further comprises receiving a response from the user, and authenticating the user based on the response. The response may involve the user identifying the familiar content items. The items comprising the recognisable and decoy content may be images, music, documents, movies, a list of installed or frequently used applications, or a list of partial contact information. Successful authentication may allow the user access to data stored on the device, i.e. by unlocking the device. The content items known to the user may be stored locally on the device, while the unknown content items may be downloaded over a network.
Patent GB-2549172-A (GB)
Title: Rule builder in a process control network
Inventor: CHING LUNG TJIONG
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2017-02-07
Abstract: A computer system 224 for use in a process plant 210 comprising several types of systems which each have associated data sets. The state of the art shows that process plants such as this apply analytical rules to data from said systems in order to trouble-shoot a problem occurring within the plant. Traditionally, these rules are inputted by a skilled programmer or engineer and can be taken from a Knowledge Base Article (KBA) which contains previous detected issues and solutions. The present invention attempts to make this process easier and faster by enabling the user of a customer support system 224 to graphically build their own analytical rule 226 using an interactive computer program 222 which includes a set of templates for each section of the rule. The rule to be built is comprised of three sections and the system displays a different interactive window for each section: a data input window to specify a data set to be analysed, a functional window to specify a logical operation to be performed on said data, and an output window to specify the action to be taken as a result of the logical operation.
Patent GB-2542747-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device
Inventor: TAKESHI KURIYAMA
IPC: G02F1/13363
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device which prevents decrease in the voltage holding ratio (VHR) of a liquid crystal layer and increase in the ion density (ID), and which solves problems of display failure such as white spot, alignment unevenness and screen burn-in. The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device which uses, as a liquid crystal layer, a liquid crystal composition that contains a liquid crystal compound having a specific structure, while using, as an in-cell retardation layer, an optically anisotropic material that is obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable liquid crystal composition that contains a polymerizable liquid crystal compound having a specific structure at a specific ratio. Since a liquid crystal display device of the present invention is characterized by preventing decrease in the voltage holding ratio (VHR) of a liquid crystal layer and increase in the ion density (ID), and by suppressing the occurrence of display failure such as screen burn-in, this liquid crystal display device is useful as a liquid crystal display device of IPS mode, FFS mode and TN mode for active matrix driving, and is applicable to liquid crystal display devices such as a liquid crystal TV, a monitor, a mobile phone and a smart phone.
Patent GB-2559794-A (GB)
Title: Avionics power management panel and door assembly
Inventor: JOHN MICHAEL BRETT
IPC: H02B1/38
Filed: 2017-02-20
Abstract: An avionics power management panel and door assembly 22 where the panel includes a cabinet (figure 2) comprising a set of walls at least partially defining an interior with an open face and the door assembly includes a frame 40 and central section 42, hingedly mounted to the cabinet and moveable between an opened position, where the interior is accessible, and a closed position where the door assembly closes the open face. The frame includes opposing side sections 44, 46, a top section 48 and a bottom section 50, each having a common cross-sectional profile, such as an extrusion profile. A set of corner braces 52 are mechanically fastened to the sections of the frame. The door assembly is configured to support circuit breakers, printed circuit boards or electrical relays.
Patent GB-2551874-A (GB)
Title: System integration
Inventor: JOHN ARTHUR SELWYN ROWLANDS
IPC: F41H13/00
Filed: 2017-04-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating, in an aircraft 1 in flight, a feasibility display indicative of the feasibility of a weapon engaging a target 5 or of a target engaging the aircraft, the method comprising: providing a performance envelope for the weapon; determining, using the performance envelope, configuration data for configuring a generic algorithm; uploading the configuration data to the aircraft; generating feasibility data indicative of the feasibility of a weapon carried on the aircraft successfully engaging a target and/or the feasibility of a weapon carried on the target successfully engaging the aircraft; determining, on board the aircraft, using the same generic algorithm and the uploaded configuration data, one or more test criteria; performing, on board the aircraft, an assessment process including determining whether or not the feasibility data satisfies the one or more test criteria; and, based the assessment, using the feasibility data, generating the feasibility display.
Patent GB-2562057-A (GB)
Title: Insect swatter comprising flexible protrusions
Inventor: DEAN WHEELER
IPC: A01M3/02
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: An insect swatter 1 comprising an elongate handle 3 and an enlarged head 2, the head comprising flexible protrusions 7 for resiliently displacing around the body of an insect 13, to capture and retain the insect. The head 2 may have a rear face 5 and a front face 4 separated by a rim 6. The front face 4 may have anchoring locations 8 for the protrusions 7. The protrusions 7 may be a synthetic monofilament or animal bristle, and the protrusions 7 may define a level plane 9b for capturing the insect. Also disclosed is a pick device 10, which may have a body 12 and prongs 11a, 11b, for extracting the insect 13 from the flexible protrusions.
Patent GB-2551293-A (GB)
Title: Doorbell chime
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PARKER
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 2014-12-15
Abstract: A doorbell chime comprises a speaker. The doorbell chime is arranged to operate in a first, active mode wherein the speaker is arranged to emit a sound in response to activation by a doorbell push and a second, mute mode wherein the speaker is arranged not to emit a sound in response to activation by a doorbell push. The mute mode may be initiated by a user activating a mute button (28), wherein the time in which the doorbell chime remains in the mute mode depends on the number of consecutive actuations of the mute button (28) by the user.
Patent GB-2554302-A (GB)
Title: Cover for onboard electronic device
Inventor: HAJIME NAOI
IPC: B60R11/04
Filed: 2016-05-16
Abstract: A cover (3) for an onboard electronic device, said cover (3) covering an electronic device (9) that is engageably secured by a mutual engaging means capable of mutually engaging with a base member (1) fixed to a window glass (WG) of a vehicle, and that is held on an installation part such as a window glass or a base member, wherein the cover (3) is characterized in that the mutual engaging means comprises: an engaging part (15) provided to one among the base member (1) and the cover (3); a part to be engaged (35) provided to the other among the base member (1) and the cover (3), said part to be engaged (35) engaging with the engaging part (15); and an urging means (38) for urging the engaging part (15) toward the engaged part; and when the cover (3) is pushed in towards the window glass (WG), the engaging part (15) engages with the part to be engaged (35) while being urged by the urging means (38) in the direction following the surface of the window glass.
Patent GB-2565202-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for measuring total chloride content in a process product stream
Inventor: Stravan Pappu
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2018-06-04
Abstract: A system for use in measuring total chloride content in situ on a process product stream 1, comprises sample port 3 with a valve 5, chloride test apparatus 13 and connector 11 connecting the valve 5 to the chloride test apparatus 13, wherein the chloride test apparatus comprises a hydrogen chloride (HCl) test apparatus, a catalytic organo-chloride (RCl) conversion means and a HCl equivalent chloride test apparatus. A method of using said system for measuring total chloride includes removing a sample to be tested from the process stream, measuring HCl content of the sample, converting any RCl organic chlorides to produce HCl equivalents, and measuring the HCl equivalents, the total chloride is calculated based on the sum of the HCl and HCl equivalents measured.
Patent GB-2561776-A (GB)
Title: Weatherproof fan grill
Inventor: PHILIPPE CHABIN
IPC: F24F13/08
Filed: 2016-12-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a weatherproof fan grill comprising a series of rigid bars (100) generally parallel to one another and not vertical, having a first generally vertical leading edge (110) intended to be directed towards the outside, and two auxiliary faces which converge at a distance from the main face (110), defining, between two adjacent bars (100), a channel diverging from the outside to the inside and a series of deflecting fins (200) connected respectively to the base of the main face (110) of each bar (100), the fins (200) being inclined towards the outside with respect to the main face (110) with an inclination and a height such that the free edge (210) of one fin (200) is at least on the same horizontal line as the upper edge (112) of the main face (110) of the underlying bar (100), or even overlaps said main face (110), in such a way that the fins (200) form a deflector and have a specific height that is greater than the distance separating the lower edge of the main face (110) from a bar (100) and the upper edge of the main face (110) from the underlying bar (100).
Patent GB-2567036-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid valve
Inventor: Tarun Bhuvaneshwari
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2018-07-18
Abstract: A solenoid valve 30 having an inlet 37, an outlet 38 and a pintle 36 that is movable between a first, partially open position and a second fully open position which provides a larger gap for fluid to flow through. The pintle may adopt the first position when the solenoid is energised, and the second position when the solenoid is de-energised. The solenoid valve may have a housing and the pintle may have a magnetic core that has a first surface, and a shaft that extends through a bore in the housing whilst the housing has a second surface which surrounds an entrance to the bore and an inhibitor that restricts movement of the pintle towards the valve seat. The inhibitor can be formed by a circumferential groove in the wall of the bore and a resiliently biased ball or pin, or an arrangement of a stop and projection.
Patent GB-2579343-A (GB)
Title: Device
Inventor: STAFFAN HOLMIN
IPC: A61B10/02
Filed: 2018-11-02
Abstract: A biopsy device comprising an elongate flexible rod member 108 having a first longitudinal axis and a tip 102 with distal end 104 for penetrating tissue of a subject and a proximal end 106 having a cutting portion for use in a biopsy. The tip has a second longitudinal axis (defined between the proximal and distal ends) which is offset to the first longitudinal axis (see Fig 2). The offset may be between 1° and 80°. The cutting portion may be a single pointed blade or two blades extending along the longitudinal axis creating a cutting void (see 302 Fig 3). There may be a sheath 116 on the rob member with an anvil 122 cutting blade. The tip and the rod may be fixed at an angle to each other. A sterile kit of parts is also disclosed. A method of using the biopsy device by entering it into a body, severing tissue and removing it is claimed and testing the sample, preferably of 10mg size. The biopsy device maybe used anywhere in the body, though preferably retrieving heart or other endomyocardial samples.
Patent GB-2572045-A (GB)
Title: Unfurling banner greeting card and the like
Inventor: ORLANDA D LACY
IPC: G09F11/29
Filed: 2019-01-23
Abstract: An article 10 with a pair of foldable sub-panels 12, 13, e.g. a greetings card or a book, comprises a self-retracting, pullout roller banner 20. The roller banner has one end attached to one of the sub-panels, e.g. an edge of the greeting card, and the other end attached to a spool 24 around which the banner 28 is wound / unwound. A handle 22 is attached to the spool and a user may extend the banner by pulling the handle away from the greeting card. The self-retracting banner can be concealed within a compartment (130, Fig. 6) attached to the greeting card, for example, the front panel. The banner may be made of a plastic material having shape memory, e.g. PET.
Patent GB-2573035-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method
Inventor: CAMERON EDWARD ANDERSON
IPC: F16L1/16
Filed: 2019-02-01
Abstract: A pipeline decommissioning apparatus 1 comprises a longitudinally-extending boom 5 upon which are mounted several tools, including a dredger 10, at least two gripping tools 20, at least two cutting tools 30, and at least one propulsion device 50. The gripping tools and cutting tools are axially spaced along the boom, with the cutting tools located on the outside of the gripping tools relative to the centre of the boom. The propulsion device provides propulsion to the apparatus for subsea positioning. A method of using the apparatus is also described, where the cutting and removal of a section (79, figure 9) of pipeline (78) may be carried out in a single step by the apparatus.
Patent GB-2581208-A (GB)
Title: A novel form of metconazole, a process for its preperation and use of the same
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY BRISTOW
IPC: C07D249/08
Filed: 2019-02-11
Abstract: A crystalline modification I of 5-(4-chlorobenzy1)-2,2-dimethy1-1-(1H­-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol (metconazole) characterized by exhibiting at least 3 of the following reflexes, in any combination, as 2θ ± 0.2 degree in an X-ray powder diffractogram (X-RPD) recorded using Cu—Ka radiation at 25°C: 10.3 ± 0.2, 15.6 ± 0.2, 20.6 ± 0.2, 22.2 ± 0.2, 23.3 ± 0.2. The crystalline modification I may be further characterized by exhibiting functional group vibrational peaks at wavenumbers (cm-1 ± 0.2%) of one or more of 3337, 2963, 2871, 1508, 1492, 1425, 1406, 1385, 1271, 1137 and 1013; or by exhibiting a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) profile having an endothermic melting peak maximum at 113.3 °C. The crystalline modification may be characterized by spectra substantially as shown in Figures 1-3. A method of preparing the crystalline modification is also provided, particularly wherein the crystalline modification is provided by recrystallizing metconazole from xylene, methyl t-butyl ether or a mixture thereof, such method may include the use of seed crystals of the crystalline modification. Compositions comprising the crystalline modification and its use in controlling fungal infestations are also provided.
Patent GB-2567779-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge and image forming device
Inventor: AKINOBU HIRAYAMA
IPC: G03G21/18
Filed: 2016-08-26
Abstract: This cartridge includes: a photoreceptor; an outlet configured to discharge a developer removed from the photoreceptor toward a loosening member provided at a device main body; and a vibration applying member configured to vibrate the loosening member. The vibration applying member is configured to be movable between a first position for vibrating the loosening member and a second position retracted from the first position.
Patent GB-2575734-A (GB)
Title: Touch display panel and touch display device
Inventor: SEUNGMOK SHIN
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2019-06-27
Abstract: A touch display device comprising a plurality of data lines a plurality of touch lines including a touch line that overlaps a data line of the plurality of data lines a plurality of common electrodes located between the plurality of data lines and the plurality of touch lines, the plurality of common electrodes including a common electrode between the touch line and the data line such that at least a portion of the common electrode overlaps both the touch line and the data line a plurality of pixel electrodes including a pixel electrode, and a touch load reducing layer between the touch line and the common electrode. The touch load reducing layer may be wider than the maximum width of the touch line. At least a portion of the common electrode may be arranged to shield the touch line from the data line. The touch load reducing layer may be such that is does not overlap the pixel electrode. The invention attempts to reduce the interference between the common electrode and the touch lines in order to prevent display degradation and prevent noise in the touch sensing signals.
Patent GB-2585657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stairlifts
Inventor: ANDREAS CSABA SZENTISTVANY
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2019-07-09
Abstract: A stairlift includes a rail 10 having an internal cavity 19 and an aperture 18 providing access to the cavity 19, both extending along the length of the rail 10, a carriage 12 projects through the aperture 18 such that inter-engaging elements 25, 26 on the carriage 12 and rail 10 forming a drive mechanism for the carriage 12 are located entirely within the cavity 19. Also disclosed is a stairlift having a drive mechanism comprising a worm screw 25 mounted for rotation on a carriage 12 and a plurality of discrete drive transfer elements 26 spaced along a rail 10 to engage with the worm screw 25. Yet further disclosed is a stairlift having a drive mechanism formed by inter-engaging elements 25, 26 on a carriage 12 and a rail 10, the drive mechanism and rail 10 being configured to maintain the carriage 12 in engagement with the rail 10.