baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2534986-A (GB)
Title: Inhaler housing
Inventor: MICHAEL HOWELL
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2015-12-02
Abstract: An inhaler housing 10 has a body 16 for receiving the inhaler canister 12 and a mouthpiece 14 which is to be placed in the mouth of a user and through which a dose from the inhaler canister 12 is to be delivered. The body 16 and mouthpiece 14 are relatively movable between a carry configuration in which both mouthpiece 14 and body 16 are aligned or parallel, and a use configuration in which the mouthpiece 14 projects laterally from the body 16. In one embodiment the body 16 and the mouthpiece 14 are rotatably coupled to one another about an angled axis 18 so that by turning the mouthpiece 14 relative to the body 16 the inhaler housing is reversibly converted between the carry configuration and the use configuration. The inhaler housing 10 of this embodiment has a member (26, figure 1d) which is variably elastically deformed as the mouthpiece is 14 turned relative to the body 16, investing the member 26 with elastic potential energy which varies with the mouthpiece's rotational position with respect to the body and which has at least two minima corresponding to the carry configuration and the use configuration respectively, so that rotation of the mouthpiece 14 relative to the body 16 tends to stop when either of these configurations is reached. In other embodiments, the mouthpiece (314, fig 8d) may be removed and reattached to reconfigure the assembly. A flexible tube (112, fig 16) and a hinge arrangement (fig 19a) are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2546091-A (GB)
Title: Protector for a rope
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER EDMONDSON
IPC: D07B1/16
Filed: 2016-01-07
Abstract: A rope protector 5 comprises a plurality of plates, rings or other similar rigid members 1, flexibly jointed, preferably along their outer edges, to form a sheet-like member. The rope protector may comprise chainmail, plate-mail, splinted-mail, ring-mesh or ring-armor. At least one fixing point comprising a cord 6 and a spring-clip 4 may be provided for securing the protector to another object or to a rope. A fabric cover may be provided over a section of the body of the rope protector to help prevent the ingress of dirt or contaminants. The sheet-like member may be joined along opposing edges by a releasable fastener 2, such as hook and loop fattener, to form a tube for enclosing a rope around its circumference.
Patent GB-2545281-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for implementing hysteresis in a comparator
Inventor: Vaibhav Pandey
IPC: H03K5/24
Filed: 2016-01-12
Abstract: A comparator 100, and related method, comprising a transconductance stage 102 wherein a received input voltage generates an intermediate output current responsive to the input voltage, and an output stage 108 generates an output signal based at least on the intermediate current. The comparator further comprises a hysteretic current source 104a, and a switch 106a responsive to the output stage and configured to combine the hysteretic and intermediate currents, such that when the output stage signal has a first value, the output stage generates the output signal based on at least the intermediate and hysteretic currents. The comparator may comprise a second switch 106b and second hysteretic current source 104b, and the hysteretic current source may be programmable and responsive to a control signal. The output stage power supply voltage may be less than the transconductance stage power supply voltage, and the magnitude of the voltage swing at a node at which the intermediate and hysteretic currents are combined may be no more than half of the voltage swing of the input voltage.
Patent GB-2547262-A (GB)
Title: Process for the chemical modification of Alkanes, Fatty Acids and Fatty Alcohols
Inventor: Martha Sophia Smit
IPC: C12P7/64
Filed: 2016-02-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the microbial in-chain hydroxylation of C10 to C16 fatty acids, alcohols and alkanes, the process including the use of a microorganism expressing the cytochrome P450 monooxygenase CYP505E3 or related fungal cytochrome P450 monooxygenases in the production of a hydroxylated product or secondary product. The cytochrome P450 may be expressed recombinantly, in a cell-free extract, or in the wild-type fungal strain. The present invention further relates to a process for the preparation of lactones, esters and polymers by hydroxylation of the corresponding fatty acids, fatty alcohols and alkane precursors, preferably for the production of gamma and delta decalacone or dodecalactone. Also described are vectors encoding the enzymes of interest.
Patent GB-2547667-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable booms
Inventor: MARK HOWES
IPC: E02B15/08
Filed: 2016-02-24
Abstract: An inflatable boom 50 comprises a series of chambers 30 and an air duct 38 extending along the boom to communicate with the chambers. A high-pressure air line 60 extends along the boom to an airflow amplifier 68 that draws in atmospheric air and exhausts that air into the air duct to inflate the chambers. The chambers are inflated by supplying high-pressure air along the boom in one direction to drive the airflow amplifier, which exhausts air to flow in the opposite direction along the boom to inflate the chambers. A later embodiment relates to a method of deflating the boom comprising applying an airflow intake of an airflow amplifier (94 figure 9) to a deflation valve (92 figure 9) and, by virtue of suction, opening the valve and drawing air from the boom through the opened valve and the airflow amplifier. The deflation valve has a valve element that is movable by engagement of the airflow intake to open the valve.
Patent GB-2533733-A (GB)
Title: A fiber suspending agent for lost-circulation materials
Inventor: SANDEEP D KULKARNI
IPC: C09K8/516
Filed: 2013-11-25
Abstract: A treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; a lost- circulation material, wherein the lost-circulation material inhibits or prevents some or all of the treatment fluid from penetrating into a subterranean formation from a wellbore, wherein the wellbore penetrates the subterranean formation; and a suspending agent, wherein the suspending agent consists of a plurality of fibers, and wherein the suspending agent provides a lost-circulation material distribution of at least 30% for a test treatment fluid consisting essentially of the base fluid, the lost-circulation material, and the suspending agent at the temperature of a lost-circulation zone of the subterranean formation and static aging for at least 1 hour.
Patent GB-2534532-A (GB)
Title: Diving system
Inventor: Sergio Cappelletti
IPC: B66D3/04
Filed: 2013-11-27
Abstract: Diving system (1), including a diving chamber (2), two cables (4, 22), each of which is connected to the diving chamber (2) by means of a respective couple of pulleys (7, 8/ 23, 24) installed on diving chamber (2), and two moving units (29), each of which is designed to move a relevant cable (4, 22) so as to allow the raising and lowering of the diving chamber (2); the system (1) allows to manage the movement of the diving chamber (2) with high simplicity, precision and reduction of costs.
Patent GB-2547767-A (GB)
Title: Blow moulded container and manufacture thereof
Inventor: PETER REGINALD CLARKE
IPC: B29C49/10
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: An apparatus 200 for forming a blow moulded container in the form of a tub, comprising a female mould portion 202 having a mould cavity 204 with an open face 206, the mould cavity having a bottom wall 210 and an annular sidewall 212, an upper edge 214 of the annular sidewall surrounding the open face, a preform placing device 216 for placing an individual substantially planar preform 218 onto the female mould portion so as to cover the open face of the mould cavity, a longitudinal elongate stretch rod 220 having a free end 222 directed towards the open face, a moving device 224 for reciprocally moving the stretch rod along a direction aligned with a longitudinal axis of the stretch rod between a first position, at which the stretch rod is located adjacent to the female mould portion and the free end is remote from the mould cavity, and a second position, at which the stretch rod is located at least partly within the mould cavity, and a gas blowing device 226 for blowing gas against a side 228 of the placed preform facing away from the mould cavity. A blow moulded container in the form of a tub comprising biaxially oriented thermoplastic material in an annular sidewall and at least an outer portion of a bottom wall is also provided.
Patent GB-2563185-A (GB)
Title: Control of bathing apparatus
Inventor: Christopher Laurence Seymour
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2017-01-13
Abstract: A remotely controllable bathing apparatus 100 where one or more computing devices such as smart phones 110,112 are arranged to support a plurality of user accounts, wherein when a first user account 110 of the plurality of user accounts is used to control the bathing apparatus 108,104, the other user accounts or smart phones 112 are blocked from controlling the functions of the apparatus 104 for a blocking period which lasts until a pre-set condition is met, such as expiry of a timer. The invention may provide a remotely controlled bathing apparatus which supports multiple user accounts, where once a first user is in control of the apparatus, other users are prevented from controlling the functions, in order to manage unwanted, conflicting or malicious instructions, however an administrator may override the block.
Patent GB-2561148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in gas storage devices
Inventor: Joe Michael Barratt
IPC: F17C11/00
Filed: 2017-03-01
Abstract: A device 10 for dispensing oxygen 30 under pressure comprising a canister 12 filled with activated carbon 14 and oxygen at between 4 and 17 barg, the canister being sealed with a valve assembly 18, allowing release of oxygen from the canister on actuation of the valve assembly wherein the device also comprises a catalyst such as manganese dioxide and copper oxide which prevents or significantly reduces the presence of carbon monoxide. Also disclosed is a method for charging a device 10 for dispensing a gas 30 comprising a canister 12, wherein the gas is carbon dioxide, oxygen or air, and the canister comprises steel and is filled in a single or two step operation via a valve assembly 18.
Patent GB-2560379-A (GB)
Title: Microfluidic device
Inventor: TIMOTHY GEORGE RYAN
IPC: G01N1/40
Filed: 2017-03-10
Abstract: A microfluidic device having a cavity defining a microfluidic volume and comprising a mesh or frit with a plurality of apertures 24 and an outer surface 26, wherein the mesh is provided the cavity and the mesh has a layered configuration in which apertures are offset so a circuitous or meandering pathway is defined there through. The outer surface of the mesh has a functionalising material applied thereto. The mesh may be formed into a spiral configuration. Alternatively, a plurality of meshes 20a, 20b are provided within the cavity to form the layered configuration wherein each mesh may have a different functionalising material applied to and/or may have different sized apertures. The functionalised material may include phenolic compounds, antigens, apatamers and antibodies. The device may further comprise first and second manifolds blocks with at least two inlets and outlets and a body provided between the manifold blocks wherein the cavity is provided within the body. In use, a sample containing an analyte of interest is passed through the device. The analyte is captured by the mesh and subsequently released by elution. The device may comprise a heater.
Patent GB-2562459-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus
Inventor: GARETH JONES
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2017-03-20
Abstract: A phototherapy apparatus 1, with one or more source of thermal irradiation to elevate the temperature of a treatment area of the skin of a subjected to stimulate the axon reflect and initiate vasodilation, one or more source of phototherapeutic irradiation with a peak wavelength to activate a photo response of a target photoreceptor in the skin, a modular housing 2 and a controller for selecting illumination of the treatment area by the thermal or phototherapeutic irradiation. Each module may have a square array of different types of LED, each type of LED providing different sources of radiation. The apparatus may be used in a method of treating or preventing a skin disorder, such as acne, rosacea or eczema in an animal or human subject, or for cosmetic purposes to reduce wrinkles.
Patent GB-2546909-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic geo-stationary actuation for a fully-rotating rotary steerable system
Inventor: BHARGAV GAJJI
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2013-06-04
Abstract: The system 300 includes a housing 301 and drill bit 303 which rotate at the same speed and direction as the drill string 302. A plurality of actuators 306 coupled to an exterior surface of the housing 301 are selectively and independently synchronously triggered as the housing 301 rotates to cause the drill bit 303 and the longitudinal axis 390 of the drill bit 303 to correspond to a desired drilling direction. For example, the actuators 306 may alter or maintain offset angle 370, and may also maintain the drill bit 303 in a geo-stationary position with respect to the borehole 395 as the drill sting 302 rotates. The actuators 306 may be electromagnetic actuators, piezoelectric actuators, hydraulic actuators and be powered through a variety of mechanisms. The steering assembly 300 includes a sensor assembly 305 coupled to the housing 301which also comprises an Inertial measurement unit (IMU) 305.
Patent GB-2547575-A (GB)
Title: System and method for digital radiography
Inventor: ZHANQIANG KONG
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2015-09-29
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and a method for digital radiography. The system may include an X-ray generation module (104), an X-ray acquisition module (106), a control module (103), a support module (102) and a power supply module (101). The system may include one or more movable components. The X-ray acquisition module may have different configurations, such as a vertical configuration (2290), a horizontal configuration (2280) and a free-style configuration. The control module may be configured for controlling the motion of the movable components, selecting the specific configuration of the X-ray acquisition module and the parameters of the X-ray exposure and the image acquisition. The support module may include a guiding rail system. The power supply module may include a super-capacitor (1304).
Patent GB-2547151-A (GB)
Title: Steering assembly for directional drilling of a wellbore
Inventor: JEFFREY B LASATER
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2015-10-06
Abstract: A steering assembly includes a housing having a longitudinal axis, a mandrel having a front connecting extremity and a rear connecting extremity, the mandrel passing through the housing and arranged in a first position coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the housing, a deflector device configured to exert a side force on the mandrel to offset the front connecting extremity of the mandrel from the longitudinal axis, and a tool face assembly configured to rotate the front connecting extremity of the mandrel in a desired direction.
Patent GB-2562309-A (GB)
Title: Porous liquids
Inventor: STUART JAMES
IPC: B01J20/22
Filed: 2017-05-12
Abstract: A dispersion comprising porous material, such as a zeolite, activated carbon or a metal organic framework material (MOF), dispersed in oil, such as silicone oils, halogenated oils, paraffin oils, triglyceride oils and combinations thereof. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the dispersions and their use in adsorbing gases, such as carbon dioxide. The dispersions exhibit high gas capacities and selectivity.
Patent GB-2547834-A (GB)
Title: Visor
Inventor: ANTHONY R JANOWIAK
IPC: F21S2/00
Filed: 2015-08-26
Abstract: A visor for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The visor comprises a pivot rod and a carrier arranged over the pivot rod. The visor also comprises a first and second shell being engagable to form a visor body and a vanity arranged therein. The visor also comprises a light base secured to the second shell and a circuit board engaging the light base. The visor also comprises a light emitting diode secured to a surface of the circuit board.
Patent GB-2550495-A (GB)
Title: Filter apparatus and method
Inventor: JASPER HENDERICUS MARIA KUIJPER
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2017-05-16
Abstract: A filter apparatus (1) for mechanically filtering a liquid, such as water (W). The filter apparatus (1) includes a filter chamber (5) for containing a plurality of filter elements (7) that form a filter pack (29) for filtering the liquid. The filter chamber (5) has a liquid inlet (12) and a liquid outlet (14). The filter apparatus (1) includes means for introducing air into the filter chamber (5) through one or more air inlets (25) to agitate the filter elements (7). The filter chamber (5) is substantially sealed and the air introducing means (22) may be configured to draw air into the filter chamber (5) as liquid is drained from said filter chamber (5). The filter chamber (5) may have a substantially constant profile or a substantially continuously tapered profile along its longitudinal axis (X-X). Further inventions are directed to a filter apparatus characterised by being configured to generate a flow of liquid, an aquatic system characterised by a container adapted to contain a predetermined volume of liquid, a method of filtering a liquid characterised by filter elements having an open cell structure and method of mechanically filtering a liquid characterised by backwashing filter apparatus. The filter apparatus may be used to filter water in aquariums and pools.
Patent GB-2564123-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose off-grid PV module design
Inventor: LOYD RANDO TARROSA
IPC: H02S40/34
Filed: 2017-07-04
Abstract: A photovoltaic module 1 has strings 5 of solar cells 3. The solar cells 3 are connected in series, and the strings 5 are electrically isolated from each other. A junction box 17 is electrically connected to each string 5. Each junction box 17 provides an external output for electricity generated by the connected string 5. Each junction box 17 may have a bypass diode 9, a cable 19 and connector pair 21. Electronic appliances or components, such as batteries, may be connected to each junction box 17, for off-grid (off-the-grid, OTG) power supply or charging. The solar cells 3 may be wafer based silicon cells, spaced apart but connected with metallic interconnectors 7 or wires. A housing encloses all of the strings 5, and may be a glass-backsheet or glass-glass superstrate.
Patent GB-2568231-A (GB)
Title: Method of diagnosis
Inventor: NEIL PETER WRIGHT
IPC: G01N33/74
Filed: 2017-10-25
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a liquid pharmaceutical composition comprising adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) or a synthetic ACTH analogue, a bioadhesive (such as chitosan) and one or more pharmaceutical excipients. The synthetic ACTH analogue may be tetracosactide, and the bioadhesive used with the ACTH is preferably chitosan. Diagnostic tests for diagnosing adrenal insufficiency are also claimed, wherein the tests involve obtaining a saliva sample and measuring cortisol or cortisone, repeating this measurement after intranasal administration of the composition comprising ACTH and bioadhesive (e.g. chitosan), comparing the cortisol or cortisone measurements, and determining if the subject has adrenal insufficiency. Associated kits and devices comprising the aforementioned compositions are also claimed.
Patent GB-2568288-A (GB)
Title: An audio recording system and method
Inventor: NIGEL HENRY CANNINGS
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2017-11-10
Abstract: A method and system of recording an audio event which comprises a plurality of audio sources. A plurality of audio recording devices 104a-d are synchronized prior to commencement of the audio event, each recording device being suitably disposed to record audio from a single audio source and operable to provide a single audio source recording for the duration of the audio event. The plurality of recordings are processed to synchronously combine the recordings to construct a single audio event recording. The audio recording devices may be smartphones. An event manager hosted on a server 108 may provide a unique event identification code to the audio recording devices. A start instruction may be provided to the recording devices and recording on each of the recording devices may be started upon receipt of confirmation of entry of an event identification code into each of the recording devices. The event organizer may use the audio recorder 104a to communicate 122 with the other audio recording devices 104b-d and initiate a communication link between all the recording devices. Each device may be synchronized by a timing signal 124 from a global position system (GPS).
Patent GB-2569978-A (GB)
Title: Relay protection
Inventor: DALE MURRAY HOWELLS
IPC: H01H47/22
Filed: 2018-01-05
Abstract: A magnetic latching relay 100 having a pair of contacts 101,102, and a switch 103 having two equilibrium states in which the contacts are either in electrical contact or not. An electromagnetic device 104 urges the switch from one state to the other, wherein the switching impulse current is supplied to the electromagnetic device via electrical control contacts 105,106. A relay protection device 200 for use with the magnetic latching relay comprises a current detector 201 connected to the electrical control contacts that measures a current induced in the electromagnetic device by the switch, a comparator 202 that determines if the induced currents exceeds a predetermined threshold, and a controller 203 connected to the control contacts that, based on the determination of the comparator, applies a retention voltage across them to cause the electromagnetic device to generate a magnetic field to retain the switch in its current state. The current induced by the switch may be measured when the switching impulse current is zero and may be caused by a movement of the switch, such as that caused by jarring or physical disturbance. The switch may comprise a magnet. The device prevents unwanted armature drop-off caused by jarring or vibrations.
Patent GB-2571775-A (GB)
Title: An audio visual aid that helps prevent accidents in vehicles
Inventor: ROY HENRY BOOKER
IPC: B60Q1/46
Filed: 2018-03-09
Abstract: A visual and audio hazard warning system for a vehicle comprises red hazard warning lights (E) which are electronically isolated from the indicator lights (D) so that the indicator lights can operate at the same time as the hazard warning lights. The system further comprises an audio hazard warning system that sounds a horn intermittently for two seconds sounding and one second silence and is activated at the same time as the visual warning lights when a hazard warning button is pressed once.
Patent GB-2572433-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: MARK PHILIP TAYLOR
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner with cleaner head defining a suction chamber with agitator rotated by an agitator motor; dirt separator; vacuum motor which draws air into the suction chamber and then into the dirt separator; and controller which monitors the electrical load of the agitator motor, compares the load to a threshold and adjusts the electrical power delivered to the vacuum motor. The controller either increases the electrical power to the vacuum motor to a predetermined upper power level if the load is greater than the threshold or decreases the power delivered to the vacuum motor to a predetermined lower level if the load is smaller than the threshold. The controller may increase and decrease the power to the vacuum motor. The controller may deliver a predetermined initial power level not corresponding to the upper or lower level when the cleaner is turned off and then on again. The adjustment to the power may be gradual, and may be over a time of at least 0.5 seconds or no longer than 6 seconds. The controller may have a first mode, as described, and a second mode where the controller supplies a single predetermined power level to the vacuum motor.