baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2549129-A (GB)
Title: A tyre cutting machine and a method of separating a tread of a pneumatic tyre from sidewalls of the pneumatic tyre
Inventor: TIM BADDELEY
IPC: B26D3/00
Filed: 2016-04-06
Abstract: The current invention is for a tyre cutting machine that cuts a tyre from the inside to make a severed tread and two tyre walls. The tyre cutting machine has a tyre support (CA, A, Fig 2), first and second blades (B, B, Fig 4A), a blade movement mechanism and a tyre drive mechanism (W, A, Fig 4A). The blade movement mechanism may be configured to simultaneously move both blades horizontally outwards in response to the tyre support receiving the tyre thereon (B, Fig 4A). The blade movement device may be in the form of a pair of scissors such that a heavier tyre with apply a greater force to the scissors to push the blades into the tyre wall with a larger force. The blade movement mechanism may also be biased to retract partially or fully upon removal of a tyre. The invention may further comprise a vibrator, tread cutter and/or loading mechanism. The invention may also have an arm to aid loading and unloading tyres (CRA, Fig 3). The invention serves to cut tyres which come in a wide variety of sizes without necessarily needing to adjust the cutting machine and so tyres can be loaded in significant numbers, and the machine left to run without intervention (A, Fig 1). This enables high volumes of car tyres to be processed into building materials. The invention also relates to a method for separating the tread of a tyre from its sidewalls, involving providing a tyre to the tyre cutting device of the present invention, engaging an interior of the tyre on the tyre support, moving the first and second blades into engagement with the interior of the tyre and driving the tyre about its rotational axis (generally shown in figures 1-4A).
Patent GB-2534768-A (GB)
Title: Valve operator assembly with freewheel and axial friction means
Inventor: Jérôme Dubus
IPC: F16K35/04
Filed: 2013-11-21
Abstract: A valve operator assembly is provided comprises a housing (18), an input member (20) rotatably mounted, and a transmission mechanism (22) comprising a translating element (24) and a rotating element (28) connected to the input member, said transmission mechanism being adapted to convert applied rotation of the input member into axial translation of said translating element. The assembly further comprises a locking mechanism (23) provided with a casing (80) mounted on the transmission mechanism and/or the housing, with a freewheel (82) comprising a plurality of locking members mounted in radial contact with the transmission mechanism and with the casing, and with friction means (84) axially disposed between the casing and the housing and mounted in axial contact with said housing. The friction means (84), the freewheel (82) and the casing (80) cooperate together to lock the transmission mechanism with the housing in a static position of said assembly.
Patent GB-2543597-A (GB)
Title: Covers for voids
Inventor: ANDREW MERFYN PHILLIPS
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2016-05-17
Abstract: A cover assembly is for a void having a cover slab 4 that defines an opening 6 into the void. The cover assembly includes a cover plate 14 and a frame 8. The frame is for locating the cover plate so as to close the opening and is configured to be attached to a surface of the cover slab not facing the void. The frame may be dimensioned and configured to provide a guide to the setting out of brickwork to be constructed on the surface of the cover slab that is vertically uppermost. The cover plate or frame may comprise at least one locking means adapted to reversibly lock the cover plate within the frame. A manhole comprises a void having a cover slab which defines an opening in the void, said cover assembly, brickwork on the cover slab, a manhole ring on the top of the brickwork, and a manhole cover. The manhole may comprise a second frame having one or more elements which define a space within which the cover plate may loosely fit, the second frame being attached to the brickwork.
Patent GB-2543383-A (GB)
Title: System and method for predictive road sensing to minimize transient electrical load issues
Inventor: DOUG THORNBURG
IPC: B60L50/10
Filed: 2016-08-01
Abstract: A system and method is provided for predictive road sensing to minimize transient electrical load issues in a vehicle. Various embodiments include a system and method for minimizing electrical load issues in a vehicle by sensing a vehicles surroundings 202, using sensing devices (such as sensors, or a camera) and detecting a change in a road condition ahead or in front of the vehicle 204, utilizing detected upcoming road condition information to determine a need for starting and/or operating a motor, and preemptively soft starting the motors to avoid a spike in transient load for the vehicular control system 216. The system causes an alternator to increase output power of a vehicle system 210 determined to be activated in response to the forecasted road condition change, before the vehicle encounters the road condition. The vehicle system may comprise brakes, steering, suspension or an all-wheel drive system. The system may determine whether activating the vehicle system would cause a voltage drop, and increasing the alternator power output if a voltage drop would occur.
Patent GB-2538473-A (GB)
Title: Web intergration, timing, access, and distribution control
Inventor: ALLAN ROBERT STAKER
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for improved back-end integration of third-party content and an administrative framework allowing for user experience management for a computer-based environment. Described herein, for example, are approaches to improving secure access to multiple web-based systems, integrating web-based content, and controlling timing of web interaction. The problems addressed herein relate to coordinating access and delivery of web content from and to multiple sources and multiple users in an integrated and time-controlled manner.
Patent GB-2560693-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: Kate Ferrie
IPC: B65D51/00
Filed: 2017-02-01
Abstract: Valve assembly for dispensing fluids comprising: elastomeric septum 218 with fluid tight engagement within a container 202; a slit traversing centre of the septum to form two petaline portions configured to distend in response to insertion of fluid transfer conduit 225 through septum, to engage the walls of the conduit and self-close upon withdrawal of the conduit. Preferably, the septum wipes the walls of the conduit on withdrawal. Preferably, a receiving arrangement 210 comprises: a guide to guide a syringe or pipette into engagment; a stopper near a reservoir of dispenser and formed from annular flange or inwards projections configured to engage with end of syringe or pipette; and a plunger 224 with a fluid transfer channel. Preferably, a resilient member 219 urges fluid transfer conduit away from septum to the closed configuration. Preferably, septum comprises slit valve, duck bill valve, or umbrella valve.
Patent GB-2561612-A (GB)
Title: Method for assembling a wind turbine and a wind turbine system
Inventor: Patrick Geraets
IPC: F03D80/50
Filed: 2017-04-21
Abstract: A method for assembling a wind turbine, eg in deep water offshore, includes attaching an elevator carriage 27 to a nacelle 9 to form a carriage-nacelle assembly 27,9, with or without the rotor 15, and mounting the carriage-nacelle preassembly 27,9 on to a tower 3 as a unit. The carriage 27 engages elevator rails 21a,21b along the length of the tower 3 and is driven up the rails 21a,21b to the top of the tower 3 by gears (57, 59, figs.2,3,4b) driven by an electric or hydraulic drive system (33,fig.3) which engage teeth (23a,25a, figs.2,3) on the rails. A ship (71, fig.16), which does not need to be a crane vessel type, has a platform system (77, fig.12) with an overhanging movable platform 79 for transferring the carriage-nacelle or carriage-nacelle-rotor assemblies to the tower 3, the orientation of the platform being adjusted in response to sensed wind and waves. The elevator carriage 27 may be used as an elevator for a maintenance platform (91, figs. 14a-c) for workers and/or equipment, eg a crane (94, figs.14b,14c).
Patent GB-2546679-A (GB)
Title: Golf club heads with energy storage characteristics
Inventor: MARTIN JERTSON
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2015-10-22
Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with energy storage characteristics are presented herein. In some embodiments, a golf club head comprises a body comprising a strikeface, a heel region, a toe region opposite the heel region, a sole, a crown, and an internal radius transition from the strikeface to at least one of the sole or the crown. In many embodiments, the internal radius transition region is not visible from an exterior of the golf club head and comprises a first tier, a second tier and a tier transition region between the first tier and the second tier.
Patent GB-2547608-A (GB)
Title: Method of making thin floor plate
Inventor: ERIC YOUNG
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 2015-12-09
Abstract: A method of making floor plate includes assembling a pair of casting rolls laterally disposed to form a nip, assembling a hot rolling mill downstream of the nip having work rolls with a surface pattern forming the negative of a raised slip-resistant pattern desired in a floor plate, introducing molten metal through at least one metal delivery nozzle to form a casting pool supported on the casting rolls above the nip; counter rotating the casting rolls to form shells on the casting surfaces of the casting rolls to cast metal strip of less than 2.2 mm thickness downwardly from the nip, and delivering the cast metal strip to and through the hot rolling mill to form by the negative of the slip-resistant pattern on the work rolls a raised slip-resistant pattern of between 0.3 and 0.7 mm in height in a floor plate of less than 1.7 mm thickness.
Patent GB-2553898-A (GB)
Title: Additive channels
Inventor: DANIEL LEVNER
IPC: G01N33/49
Filed: 2017-07-12
Abstract: A method of adding a reagent to a fluid sample in a microfluidic device comprises providing a fluid sample comprising a first anticoagulant and a microfluidic device comprising at least one microchannel in fluid communication with at least one additive channel wherein the at least one additive channel comprises at least one reagent solution containing a reagent capable of re-activating a coagulation cascade within the sample, and introducing the sample into the microchannel with a portion of the sample contacting the reagent as is moves through the microchannel to create a treated portion. The method may further comprise contacting the treated portion with a second reagent solution comprising a second anticoagulant. Ideally, the sample is blood. The microchannel may comprise an active region comprising endothelial cells. A microfluidic device comprising an input channel, an output channel, test channel 203 and an input additive channel wherein the test channel comprises an input portion in fluid communication with the input channel and input additive channel, an output portion in fluid communication with the output channel and endothelial cells disposed in a portion of the test channel. Alternatively, the input additive channel is replaced by an output additive channel in fluid communication with the output portion of the test channel.
Patent GB-2559865-A (GB)
Title: Machining tool
Inventor: ROLLY WHATTON
IPC: B21D43/00
Filed: 2017-12-20
Abstract: A machining tool comprises a drive stage 42 and a bending stage 44. Drive stage 42 has a plurality of rollers 48a-c engageable with a workpiece and having respective axes of rotation 50 parallel to and offset from one another. Bending stage 44 comprises at least one roller 48d having an axis of rotation 50d movable relative to the drive stage 42. A machining tool comprises a machine tool (12, Figure 2) and a feed device (14), attached to the tool (12) in an articulated manner. The feed device (14) comprises a first roller (30a) and a second roller (30b) spaced apart from one another and adapted to have a workpiece (26) engaged by and fed between them. The periphery of at least the rollers 48a and (30a) is of a rubber or rubber like material. The rollers 48a, (30a) are driven by respective motors 52, (32). The machine tool may be used to form hoops of a poly-tunnel and the rubber of the rollers helps prevent work slippage particularly when wet. The tool may be hydraulically driven by a tractor and may be controlled by switches or sensors sensing the presence of a workpiece.
Patent GB-2565612-A (GB)
Title: Method and System for Updating a Whitelist at a Network Node
Inventor: WAN CHUN LEUNG
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2017-03-23
Abstract: A method and a system for updating a first whitelist at a network node. The network node receives data packets from an Internet of Things (IoT) device and determines a predetermined identifier for the IoT device. The network node then determines whether the predetermined identifier is in the first whitelist. When the predetermined identifier is not in the first whitelist, the network node starts a first time period. When the predetermined identified is on the first whitelist, the network node determines whether the data packets are received within the first time period. When the data packets are received within the first time period, the network node identifies destination addresses of the data packets and updates the first whitelist based on the destination addresses and the predetermined identifier. The updated first whitelist is stored in non-transitory computer readable storage medium in the network node.
Patent GB-2561701-A (GB)
Title: A child car seat
Inventor: ELIJAH OKPE
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2018-03-05
Abstract: A child car seat 10 comprising a case 12 having a hinged lid 14 movable from a first position in which the case is closed to a second position in which the case provides a seat 16 for a child. The lid may be pivotably connected to a shell portion (118, figure 3). The lid or the shell portion may be detachable to be used as an independent booster seat. The seat may comprise at least one cushion 20 inflatable with a compressor (33, figure 2) via an inflation valve 32. The case may comprise wheels and an internal volume for carrying articles. The seat may be portable and designed as a suitcase or a briefcase. Also disclosed a child car seat (100, figure 6) comprising a base component (104) hinged to a back component (106), wherein the seat is movable between stowed and deployed positions, and wherein the backrest component comprises a headrest portion (108) and a backrest portion (110), the headrest portion comprises a recess (119) for receiving the base component, and wherein the headrest portion is movably mounted upon the backrest portion such that the base component is received in the recess when the seat is stowed.
Patent GB-2558155-A (GB)
Title: Underwater apparatus and method of use thereof
Inventor: STUART LOMAX
IPC: B63C11/20
Filed: 2016-11-16
Abstract: A user worn system is provided where the user can view and explore under a body of liquid without being tethered to a supply vessel or boat. The system includes a unit typically in the form of a helmet (4) to be worn at least partially around the head and air and/or gas is supplied to a cavity in the same in which the user's nose and/or mouth is located, from above the surface of the body of liquid via tube means (16) and a compressor (12). The compressor is provided with the unit and a floatation device is provided to ensure that the tube means inlet is located above the surface of the body of liquid.
Patent GB-2560655-A (GB)
Title: Reordering of a beamforming matrix
Inventor: MEESARAGANDA SURENDRA RAJU
IPC: H04B7/0456
Filed: 2015-03-16
Abstract: This application relates to transmit beamforming in a multi-carrier, multiple input multiple output (MIMO) system. Singular value decomposition (SVD) is applied to a channel matrix to determine an initial transmit beamforming matrix. The columns (i.e. beamforming vectors) of this matrix are reordered to produce a final transmit beamforming matrix. The reordering is based on a signal characteristic. The re-ordering of the columns is selected to reduce decoding errors at a receiver as compared to decoding errors which would have been experienced if the initial beamforming matrix was used.
Patent GB-2574010-A (GB)
Title: Fire alarm verification
Inventor: FARUK MEAH
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2018-05-21
Abstract: A networked unit 30 of a fire alarm system comprises housing 31, network port 33, functional unit 32 connected to the network port for network communication, and camera 34 having a field of view extending from the networked unit, and arranged to generate images. The functional unit may be a call point, a sounder, a beacon, a control panel, a repeater unit, or a fire detector. In a second aspect, a control panel of a fire alarm system comprises a network hub from which units of a fire alarm system are connected in a network. The control panel further features a keypad by which a user can communicate with the panel, indicating lights by which the control panel displays status information, a display screen by which information is displayed to a user, and a communication port for connection of devices separate from the network.
Patent GB-2560659-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for providing a transaction card package assembly including sample product or service
Inventor: SAVERIO SPAGNOLIE
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: A transaction card package assembly processing system 100 comprises a datastore 180 for maintaining account information for a plurality of transaction card package assemblies, a plurality of samples, and any correlations between them. The package assemblies may be packages for gift cards, and the samples may be coupons or free products which, if eligible, can be correlated with the package assemblies to more effectively promote products and services. The system is operable to receive correlation instructions, comprising at least one package assembly identification and at least one sample identification, in order to identify and update the associated accounts in the datastore according to the instructions. The system is also operable to receive correlation requests, comprising a package assembly identification or an individual transaction card identification, and a sample identification. A determination is made as to whether the package assembly and sample are eligible for correlating by comparing their identifications to information in the datastore. If eligible, the identifications are correlated, the datastore is updated to reflect the correlation, and a completion message is sent to the requester. Correlation requests may be received from a point of sale terminal 111. A package assembly with reattachable sample is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2561764-A (GB)
Title: Boiler service and maintenance valve
Inventor: CHARANJIT SINGH BATH
IPC: F24D19/08
Filed: 2017-01-13
Abstract: A boiler service and maintenance valve 20 comprises a body 21 having a first connector 28, a second connector 29, and a separate flush entrance 31. Each of the first connector 28 and the second connector 29 is adapted for connection to a conduit of a water heating system (60, Fig. 10). The body 21 further comprises a valve member 47 arranged for movement between at least a first open position for opening the flush entrance 31 and a closed position for closing the flush entrance 31. The first open position allows fluid communication between the flush entrance 31 and at least one of the first connector 28 and the second connector 29. The closed position allows fluid communication between the first connector 29 and the second connector 29, but not the flush entrance 31.
Patent GB-2575991-A (GB)
Title: Pressure indicator cap
Inventor: DOMINIC LEE NICHOLLS
IPC: F16L55/115
Filed: 2018-07-31
Abstract: A pressure indicator cap 10 for a pipe end 38 comprises an indicator element 24, e.g. a pin, having a first position for indicating that the pipe is not pressurised, and a second position for indicating that the pipe is pressurized. The cap additionally comprises a housing 12 with a first opening 18 for receiving the indicator element, and a second opening for connecting to the pipe end in a fluid-tight manner. Biasing means 28 is provided for biasing the indicator element into the first position, and a diaphragm 32 which forms a fluid-tight seal between the first opening and the second opening is arranged to move the indicator element from the first position to the second position when pressure is exerted on the diaphragm from the pipe. The biasing means can be a spring or the diaphragm being resilient. In the first position, the indicator can be entirely within the housing and in the second position it can at least in part protrude from the housing. The housing can comprise a tube portion for receiving the pipe end and a cap portion disposed across the end of the tube portion.
Patent GB-2576203-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for signalling for group handover or cell re-selection in non-terrestrial networks
Inventor: MYTHRI HUNUKUMBURE
IPC: H04W36/38
Filed: 2018-08-09
Abstract: A wireless communication system comprises a first non-terrestrial network, NTN, airborne base station 310 (a drone, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, UAV), a second replacement NTN airborne base station (BS) 312 and a plurality of remote wireless communication units 325 (User Equipment, UE). The second replacement airborne BS arranged to: establish a wireless backhaul or front-haul communication link 330 (an X2 link) with the first airborne BS; and broadcast a transmission (comprises at least one cell identifier parameter and synchronization signal) to the plurality of UEs at a second frequency that is different to a first frequency used by the first airborne BS, substantially within a coverage area of the first airborne BS. The first airborne BS arranged to: broadcast an inter-frequency measurement report request to the plurality of UEs served by the first airborne BS, wherein the measurement report request includes measurements for the second frequency. The first BS initiates at least one/multiple simultaneous (group) handover procedures of the plurality of UEs from the first BS to the second replacement BS for UE in RRC-connected state. UE in RRC-inactive state nay initiate a cell re-selection procedure. The first BS and second BS may be remote radio heads, RRHs.
Patent GB-2578086-A (GB)
Title: Reusable receptacle with refill pod
Inventor: TOM HENRY PEARMAN
IPC: B65D51/28
Filed: 2018-08-16
Abstract: A reusable soda receptacle 8, includes connecting chambers 4, 5 for attaching the refill pod 9 to the reusable receptacle, pressurised carbon dioxide (CO2) in compartment 9b forces upwards when activated, enabling syrup flavouring in compartment 9a to enter connecting chambers and thus the CO2 follows into the connecting chambers such that both fluids enter the reusable receptacle. The two chambers may be attached together using threaded sections. The device may also include a one way, two point valve which may include two springs which open the valve.
Patent GB-2576892-A (GB)
Title: A method, apparatus and computer program
Inventor: OSKAR GRONQVIST
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2018-09-05
Abstract: The first method and apparatus for selecting a meeting area involves determining the location of a user 835, determining a booking status of a plurality of potential meeting areas, and automatically selecting 837 and booking 840 one of the potential meeting areas for the user for a period of time based on the user’s location and booking statuses of the meeting areas, where the user is notified of the booking 845. Preferably, the user is located using a positioning system, such as GPS. Preferably, a presence status of a user in the meeting room is determined, where the presence determination is performed by a sensor in the meeting room. The second method and apparatus for booking a meeting area involves identifying a person’s presence in a meeting room for a first time period, checking the booking status of the meeting room and if there is no booking, the booking status is changed to booked for a second time period.