baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2544002-A (GB)
Title: Downhole system using packer setting joint and method
Inventor: Jack D Farmer
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2015-06-22
Abstract: A downhole system (10) including tubular casing string (12) and a packer setting joint (14) configured to receive a packer (18) therein. The packer setting joint (14) includes an interior and an exterior, and all interior and exterior surfaces (46, 48) from an uphole to a downhole end (42, 44) of the packer setting joint (14) are machined surfaces (46, 48). The uphole end (42) of the packer setting joint (14) is connected to the casing string (12), and the downhole end (44) of the packer setting joint (14) is connected to the casing string (12). The packer setting joint (14) has a greater burst strength than a burst strength of a casing joint (26) connected to the packer setting joint (14) within the casing string (12).
Patent GB-2549190-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus to setup single-use equipment/processes
Inventor: ZUWEI JIN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2017-03-06
Abstract: A single use process uses one or more single use components. For each component, the process control system creates a single use software object to control the component. The object checks that the ports of the component are connected and verifies the component. The object may check the connections using sensors on clamps on the connections, which indicate if the clamp is open or closed. It may also check electrical connections. The object may verify he component by checking its part, model and lot number in an equipment setup table or bill of materials. The system may use a graphical interface to indicate the state of the components to a user. It may indicate when it has checked the connections and when it has verified the components. It may also monitor the process during operation.
Patent GB-2560572-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for compacting bulk material
Inventor: PAUL IRONMONGER
IPC: B30B15/00
Filed: 2017-03-16
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for compacting a bulk material comprises: a housing 12, the housing comprising a receptacle 14 for receiving a bulk material, and a compacting device for compacting a bulk material within the receptacle 14; and a sensor 38 for weighing a bulk material when loaded into the receptacle 14, wherein the sensor 38 is connected to the housing 12. The sensor 38 may comprise a load cell. The apparatus 10 may also feature a mounting arrangement (B, figure 2 & 40, figure 4) that may comprise a bracket. The mounting means may be permanently secured, releasably secured or formed integrally with the housing and may comprise an anti-lift device (52, figure 4). A kit of parts for the apparatus and a method of weighing bulk material using the apparatus are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2558015-A (GB)
Title: Extension ladder with cushions
Inventor: HAN-TSUNG CHEN
IPC: E06C1/30
Filed: 2017-05-12
Abstract: An extendable ladder having sub-ladders, each sub-ladder 1 having a rung 11 and tubes 12, the tubes telescopically connected to the tubes of an adjacent sub-ladder, the ladder also having cushions, each having an air bag (21, Fig. 2), located within a tube, with an open end and a closed end, the open end comprising a channel (22, Figs. 3,4), the cushion also comprising a slow release unit having a restraint (32, Figs. 3,4) connected to the open end and a membrane (31, Figs. 3,4) moveable between the restraint and the open end, the membrane having an aperture in communication with the channel. The cushion may also have a rope with one end tied to the closed end of the air bag, the other end tied to an adjacent sub ladder. The membrane inhibits the release of air from the air bag to dampen the impact between adjacent ladder sections during collapse.
Patent GB-2563394-A (GB)
Title: Brewing Capsule Structure
Inventor: Ye Zhong-Guan
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2017-06-12
Abstract: A brewing capsule structure 30 contains: a case 31, a holder 32, a filtration material 33, and a sealing element 34. The case 31 comprises a surrounding circumferential wall 312, a closing part 313, an orifice, defining an internal chamber 311 configured to accommodate a brewing material 40. The holder 32 is accommodated in the chamber 311 comprises multiple mixing blades 321 extending towards the closing part 313. The filtration material 33 is secured (preferably adhered) on a first end of the case or preferably to the holder. The sealing element 34 is configured to matingly cover the first end of the case 31. The holder may comprise a fitting sleeve 322 designed to fit into the case. The mixing blades may also be formed to make V-shape or acute angles to adjacent blades. The case and sealing material may also comprise outwardly protruding tab portion 314.
Patent GB-2563625-A (GB)
Title: An improved T-pipe connecting part
Inventor: BILAL AKMAN
IPC: F16L41/02
Filed: 2017-06-20
Abstract: A T-connector for a flexible hose 1.1 with a corrugated flexible joint 1.1.1 comprises a body 1.8, a lock nut 1.3, a lockable sealing gasket 1.4, a refractory silicon gasket 1.5, a plastic ring 1.7 and a lock (2, figure 8). A washer 1.6 may also be included. The connector attaches in use to the corrugated portion of the hose which may be made from stainless steel with a PVC coating. The hose may be used as a gas pipe and the seals 1.5, 1.4 engage with the joints 1.1.1 on the hose to prevent gas leakage. The connector may alternatively be used in water or solar energy systems. The connector body is made from MS58 copper alloy.
Patent GB-2556208-A (GB)
Title: Blower tray
Inventor: ROY MICHAEL BANNON
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including a housing defining a top surface, a bottom surface, and first and second side surfaces. Also included is a first rail extending from the first side surface and a second rail extending from the second surface such that when the first and second rails are slidably engaged with a third surface. A blower device is included that is axially disposed between the top and bottom surface, wherein a first end of the housing defines a first plenum outlet, the top surface defines a plenum inlet, the bottom surface defines a second plenum outlet that is positioned on a second side of the blower device and that fluidly couples the first plenum chamber to the second plenum chamber. Further, the second plenum chamber is formed by the first and second rails, the bottom surface and the third surface has a third plenum outlet.
Patent GB-2568873-A (GB)
Title: Distributed management system for internet of things devices and methods thereof
Inventor: DONATIEN GARNIER
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 2017-11-23
Abstract: Distributed management of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is achieved using gateway devices. A gateway device connects to a security entity, e.g. a server, to obtain a gateway digital certificate, signed by a root of trust, and permission to perform tasks on the IoT device. The gateway connects to the IoT device and uses the gateway digital certificate to obtain management control of it. The IoT device has a private /public key pair and stores its private key and a certificate from the root of trust. The IoT device is able to check the root of trust of the gateway certificate with its own. The gateway may control multiple IoT devices and may be given permission to modify firmware of the IoT devices. A distributed management system comprises multiple gateways with each gateway managing multiple IoT devices. In another claimed arrangement the gateway receives from a security entity credentials to obtain control of the IoT devices and also an assignment of tasks for the gateway to perform on the IoT devices. The gateway performs the assigned tasks asynchronously and receives event data from IoT devices which it stores.
Patent GB-2567256-A (GB)
Title: Control of a seating arrangement
Inventor: NIGEL ROSE
IPC: B60N2/856
Filed: 2017-12-18
Abstract: A method of controlling the tilting movement of a headrest (26, fig.16) of a vehicle seat comprises receiving a request for tilting movement of the headrest 412, determining if the headrest is attached to the seat by checking for the presence of at least one electrical component (118, 120, fig.16) located within the headrest, and operating a tilt motor (112, fig.17) to commence tilting movement of the headrest only if the component (and thus the headrest) is found to be present. Activating the tilt motor (112, fig.17) without the headrest present can make reinsertion of the headrest rods (108, fig.16) difficult, so it is undesirable. The electrical components are preferably motors which are operable to move the headrest horizontally and vertically relative to a support element of the headrest. The presence of these motors, and thus the headrest, is detected by applying a voltage to a contact of an electrical terminal for the motor(s) and measuring the electrical current. If the current exceeds a threshold then the headrest is deemed to be present and tilting may commence. A controller configured to carry out the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2570131-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow analysis
Inventor: PETER DAVID WEINBERG
IPC: G01P5/24
Filed: 2018-01-11
Abstract: A method of determining a measure of wave speed or wave intensity in a fluid conduit uses ultrasound measurements to determine the conduit diameter, as a function of time, at a longitudinal position of the conduit, and uses ultrasound measurements to determine a measure of fluid velocity, as a function of time, in a volume element at said longitudinal position of the conduit. The ultrasound measurement to determine the measure of fluid velocity is effected by decorrelation of scattering objects within the fluid flow in successive frames sampling the volume element. A wave speed may be determined from a ratio of the change in fluid velocity at the longitudinal position as a function of time and the change in a logarithmic function of the conduit diameter as a function of time. A measure of wave intensity may be determined as a function of change in determined conduit diameter and corresponding change in fluid velocity. The method is useful in analysing fluid flows in human or animal circulatory systems.
Patent GB-2556854-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic formulations
Inventor: YOENJUNG LEE
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2015-12-29
Abstract: A cosmetic formulation can include a salt based cosmetic astringent and an active peptide. The salt based cosmetic astringent can form at least about 0.1% by total weight of the cosmetic formulation. The active peptide can include at least one of (i) a dipeptide including Arginine and Tyrosine and (ii) an oligopeptide with at least four amino acids.
Patent GB-2574017-A (GB)
Title: A lead frame for an electric motor or generator
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER TIMS
IPC: H02K11/33
Filed: 2018-05-22
Abstract: A lead frame for electrically coupling a first inverter having a plurality of inverter legs to a first set of coil windings of an electric motor or generator, the lead frame comprising a printed circuit board having a plurality of circuit board layers, wherein each layer includes an insulating substrate having a conductive layer formed on the substrate, wherein a first circuit board layer includes a first conductive layer coupled to a first coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a first leg of the first inverter, a second circuit board layer includes a second conductive layer coupled to a second winding of the first set of windings and a second leg of the first inverter, a third circuit board layer includes a third conductive layer coupled to a third winding of the first set of windings and a third leg of the first inverter; and a fourth circuit board layer includes a fourth conductive layer coupled to the first winding, the second winding, and the third winding to form a neutral point between the first winding, the second winding, and the third winding. A second inverter may be provided along with further circuit boards and conductive layers. The stator of the motor may also have a circumferential support.
Patent GB-2566139-A (GB)
Title: Fiber optic adapter for proofing dust and light
Inventor: YONG HE
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2018-05-24
Abstract: A fiber optic adapter proofs against dust and light and includes an adapter body and a lightproof plate assembly 5. The adapter body includes a body portion 17 and a cover 18. The body portion 17 has a concave space with openings in two directions. The cover is engaged to the body portion and closes one opening of the concave space to form a port 11. The lightproof plate assembly 5 includes a lightproof plate 51. Every two adjacent ports 11 on a same side share one lightproof plate 51. A first end of the lightproof plate 51 is provided with a rotation shaft. Inner walls of two adjacent ports sharing one lightproof plate are provided with a rotation slot. The rotation slot is provided from a side of the body portion facing the cover to a direction away from the cover. A partition plate with an avoiding area may separate the adjacent ports. An elastic needle 52 with one end against the lightproof plate and the other end on an inner wall of the adapter body may keep the adjacent ports closed. A sleeve hole with a sunken lock sleeve may connect opposite ports.
Patent GB-2572835-A (GB)
Title: Sensing physical attributes
Inventor: THEMISTOKLIS AFENTAKIS
IPC: H03K17/967
Filed: 2018-09-12
Abstract: An apparatus for sensing a physical attribute comprising: first 511 and second 513 tracks (electrodes) on a substrate 512; and an active-film 514 in cooperation with sensing portions of the first and second electrodes. The second electrode includes a first extended portion 517 which creates a (reference) resistance not affected by the active-film. The first and second electrode sensing portion may be interdigitated. The extended portion may surround the interdigitated sensor portions (603, Fig. 6) and be configured as a reference resistor that provides a measurable voltage when the second electrode is conducting current. Second and third extended portions from the second electrode, may provide additional reference resistances that may be combined with the first extended portion (reference resistance) and the interdigitated sensing portion in a bridge configuration to facilitate compensation against fluctuations in ambient conditions such as temperature. The apparatus may detect an applied force, pressure or touch.
Patent GB-2575732-A (GB)
Title: Protective barrier films
Inventor: ANDREW HARRY ORCHARD
IPC: B65H35/10
Filed: 2019-06-19
Abstract: A dispenser 101 for use in applying a protective barrier film to an item. A casing 102 defines an interior (figure2, 202) to house a protective barrier film unit (figure 2, 201) that comprises a core (figure 5, 501) onto which a roll of a plastic film 103 is wound, the plastic film being formed with a plurality of rows of perforations (figure 5, 511). The casing 102 comprises a support arrangement (figure 3, 301) to rotatably support the core 501 of the protective barrier film unit 201, and defines an opening 104 to allow dispensing of plastic film 103 from within the interior 202 while simultaneously protecting the plastic film 103 from airborne particles. The plastic film 103 may have an adhesive coating and be made from a low-density polyethylene material.
Patent GB-2583000-A (GB)
Title: Lawn mower with trimmer
Inventor: SAMUEL JAMES COOGAN
IPC: A01D101/00
Filed: 2019-08-30
Abstract: A lawn mower 100 comprises a wheeled carriage 102 configured to carry a primary cutting tool 105 for cutting lawn, the primary cutting tool being operably coupled to a primary drive system. The mower also comprises a trimmer 106 operably coupled to the wheeled carriage, and a translation mechanism comprising selectable static and dynamic states. The translation mechanism 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120 is operably coupled to the trimmer and configured to permit horizontal translation of the trimmer in front of the wheeled carriage in response to selection of the dynamic mode. The translation mechanism may comprise rear wheels of the wheeled carriage having a fixed state and a steering state. A mounting arm 108 maybe configured to carry the trimmer and the mounting arm maybe horizontally pivotally mounted and controlled remotely. A lawn mower comprising a wheeled carriage, first and second fixed mounting points (302, Figs 9 and 10) and a trimmer removably couplable to the first or second mounting point is also claimed.
Patent GB-2585100-A (GB)
Title: Locker unit having a security feature
Inventor: JAMES FERGUSON
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 2019-09-20
Abstract: A locker unit (10, Figure 1) comprising a cabinet body 20 and at least one internal mounting bracket 40 provided at each lateral side of the cabinet body 20. Further disclosed is at least one horizontal panel 30 mountable to each mounting bracket 40 at a vertical height so as to define two or more vertically stacked lockers (12, Figure 1), each panel comprising a side flange 32 provided at each lateral edge of the panel 30; and a door associated with each locker (12, Figure 1). Each side flange 32 has one or more apertures (38, Figure 4) which are alignable with an aperture 46 provided at the mounting bracket 40 for receiving a retaining member 42. Each panel 30 includes an obstructing member 50 located near to each aperture (38, Figure 4) of the side flange 32. The obstructing member 50 may comprise an L-shaped plate comprising a first leg 52 which abuts and is fastened to a rear surface of the panel 30, and a second leg 54 spaced apart and extending parallel to the side flange 32. A plurality of panels 30 may be provided. Also disclosed is a disassembled locker unit 10.
Patent GB-2578006-A (GB)
Title: A hurley stick and a method for manufacturing a hurley stick
Inventor: JOHN TORPEY
IPC: B32B21/04
Filed: 2018-04-03
Abstract: A hurley stick (1) comprising an elongated shaft (2) defining a longitudinally extending shaft axis (6) and terminating in a ball striking boss (7). The hurley stick (1) is manufactured from a single piece of laminated material (12) comprising a pair of outer lamina (14a) with a central lamina (14b) sandwiched therebetween. Each lamina (14) is formed from a plurality of elongated members (17) of bamboo material of substantially square transverse cross-section. The fibres of the bamboo material of the elongated. members (17) are oriented in a generally longitudinal direction parallel to the corresponding elongated members (17). The elongated members (17) are arranged side by side in each lamina (14) and are bonded to each other. The lamina are in turn bonded to each other to form the laminated material (12). Each lamina (14) defines a first axis (19) which extends parallel to the elongated members (17). The first axis (19) of the central lamina (14b) extends transversely of the first axes (19) of the outer lamina (14a). The hurley stick (1) is formed from the laminated material (12) with the first axis (19) of the outer lamina (14a) of the laminated material (12) extending substantially parallel to the shaft axis (6) of the shaft (2) of the hurley stick (1).
Patent GB-2575210-A (GB)
Title: Staying state display system and staying state display method
Inventor: SONOKO HIRASAWA
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2018-03-30
Abstract: Information of appropriate content that suits an area where a person stays is made presentable to a user as information relating to the staying state of a person in each area of a facility. The processor of a facility management device executes, on the basis of a video image from a camera, presence detection, area assessment and screen control processes in a given area such as an office or a conference room, acquires staying information that relates to the staying state of a person, and generates display information in which the staying information is reflected, in accordance with a display item for each target area.
Patent GB-2588421-A (GB)
Title: Surgical membrane
Inventor: MY HEDHAMMAR
IPC: A61F2/28
Filed: 2019-10-23
Abstract: The surgical membrane comprises a surface configured to receive an agent capable of promoting cell adhesion and proliferation and/or for reducing bacterial growth on said surface. The membrane is manufactured using a treatment for improving the wettability of the surface. The treatment may comprise chemical etching, ion bombardment, discharge plasma, embossing, stretching the material or using a polar solvent. The agent may be recombinant spider protein. The membrane may comprise PTFE and have a surface geometry such as pores detectable at micrometre level.
Patent GB-2589632-A (GB)
Title: Dust cover for an electrical connector in an electronic control unit (ECU) assembly
Inventor: MARTIN GEORGE CONSTANTINE
IPC: H01R13/629
Filed: 2019-12-06
Abstract: Protective cover (40) for an electronic control unit or ECU sub-assembly comprising an ECU (l) and electrical connector (20). Connector (20) is releasably connected to the ECU (l). Cover (40) comprises a wall (41) defining a connector space (42). A connection aperture (44) and introduction aperture (45) are formed in the cover (40). Connection axis (X1) extends through the connection aperture (44). Connector (20) is received in a connected position in the connector space (42). Introduction aperture (45) admits the connector (20) when introduced into the connector space (42) through the introduction aperture (45). Cover (40) further comprises a retaining portion (50) at the connection aperture (44) and is interposed, with respect to the connection axis (X1), between the connector (20) and the ECU (1). ECU assembly comprising said protective cover (40). Method of protecting an ECU sub-assembly against dust ingress by providing said protective cover (40).
Patent GB-2585963-A (GB)
Title: A locking device
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL DANDO
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2019-12-20
Abstract: A locking device for securing a toolbox to a structure, e.g. a floor, comprising a housing for receiving e.g. a castor wheel of a toolbox via an opening 106 between first and second side walls 104, and a retaining mechanism, e.g. a cover 109 that is movable between a retaining configuration to prevent removal, and a releasing configuration that allows removal of the castor, and comprises a retaining member e.g. pin 150, movable between first and second (retaining/releasing) positions to hold the cover in place, a lock 155 then secures the retaining member in position and a retaining member protector, e.g. protective sleeve 153 prevents access to at least part of the retaining member through the opening when the retaining member is in the retaining position. The retaining pin and sleeve may be located on either face of the cover. Slide flanges 121 on the cover may engage with slots 125 in the side walls. Abutment 120 may be located at the top of the housing for locating between the wheel and the bottom of the tool box to prevent it being lifted out.
Patent GB-2591749-A (GB)
Title: A wearable concentration improvement device
Inventor: IMRAAN FEISAL JHETAM
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2020-02-04
Abstract: A wearable concentration improvement device comprising a fluid channel 2 for supply of gas, preferably oxygen, from a unit 3 – an oxygen concentrator, gas reservoir or similar - to one or more gas outlets 9 positioned proximate a user’s airway by means of a head securement means, preferably taking the form of spectacles. Gas is supplied to the user according to identification of a trigger event. The trigger event may be a physical characteristic indicative of fatigue, such as head droop or low blood oxygen saturation. This may be identified using a sensor. The sensor may be an orientation sensor such as an accelerometer or gyroscope for measuring head positioning, and a pulse oximeter for measuring blood oxygen saturation (SpO2). The trigger events may alternatively comprise timing related events, with the device providing a programmable timer controlling activation or patterning.