baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2556332-A (GB)
Title: A computerized method and a system for dynamic communication
Inventor: SIKANDER HAUSER
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2016-09-14
Abstract: Method of associating individuals with components of a task using a plurality of mobile communication devices 1a, 1b..1N operated by respective users connected to a server 7 via a communication network 5. One user can send a task message to the other users, defining components of the task. Each recipient of the task message can associate themselves with one or more of the components of the task, and the task message is updated on each of the communication devices to indicate this. Similarly one of the users can send a proposal message to the other users, defining various options. Each recipient of the proposal message can accept or decline the options. The proposal message is updated on each communication device to indicate this. If multiple proposal or task messages are sent, then options in one proposal message can be removed due to responses to another of the proposal messages.
Patent GB-2539607-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for distributing rule ownership among devices in a system
Inventor: Alejandro g blanco
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2015-04-16
Abstract: A first device in a group of devices is assigned a role of operating as a server node for the group of devices. The server node determines that an entity is associated with one device in the group of communication devices. The server node creates a token and associates the token with the entity. The server node also identifies a resource type to which the entity belongs, assigns ownership for the token to one device based on the device being associated with the entity and further based on one or more of: at least one incident allocation criterion; at least one entity allocation criterion; and at least one node allocation criterion. One device executes at least one predefined entity rule associated with the resource type based on ownership of the token assigned to the entity.
Patent GB-2555121-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling
Inventor: PAUL ANTHONY DAVIDSON
IPC: F16L23/04
Filed: 2016-10-19
Abstract: A pipe coupling for connecting the ends of two tubular conduits 9,10 comprises: an annular gasket arrangement 14 for straddling and for forming a seal against two such conduit ends; a casing arrangement for surrounding the gasket arrangement, wherein said casing arrangement comprises a pair of mutually cooperating casing elements 83,84 having a tapered outer profile; and a fixing sleeve 12 slideably mountable around the casing arrangement, wherein an inner profile of the sleeve is tapered to correspond to the tapered outer profile of the casing arrangement, such that the fixing sleeve 12 may only be fitted to the casing arrangement in one direction and whereby fixing means 23 are provided to secure the fixing sleeve to the casing arrangement. The fixing means may be a pressure plate 23 and screws 11. In another embodiment (figure 12) the fixing means may be screw clips 300,310,320.
Patent GB-2555587-A (GB)
Title: Actuator for a regulator pilot valve
Inventor: DAVID BRACEY
IPC: F17C13/04
Filed: 2016-10-31
Abstract: An actuator for adjusting a pilot valve 4 in a gas supply regulator, comprises a drive electric motor 1 to rotate a first drive shaft 5a, an emergency electric motor 5 to rotate a second drive shaft 5a, a differential gear arrangement 3 coupled to the drive shafts 5a and configured to rotate an actuator drive shaft 18, and a rotary to linear device 2 to convert rotation of the actuator drive shaft 18 into a linear movement for adjusting the valve 4. The differential 3 drives the actuator drive shaft 18 when one of the motors 1, 5 is powered and the other of the motors 1, 5 is unpowered. By configuring a back drive torque of each motor 1, 5 with respect to a resistive torque of the actuator drive shaft 18 and the drive torques provided by the drive motor 1 and the emergency motor 5, the motors 1, 5 are permanently connected, removing the need for a latch/brake.
Patent GB-2545985-A (GB)
Title: Copy from source medium to target medium
Inventor: NORIKO YAMAMOTO
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2016-11-16
Abstract: A hierarchical storage management system has a storage device, such as a disc drive and two storage drives, such as tape drives. Copy data is copied from a source medium in the first drive to a target medium in the second drive via a cache. If locating the copy data on the source medium and reading it takes longer than writing the data to the target medium, the system estimates the time that it will take to locate the data and read it into the cache. It then selects migration data on the storage device that can be migrated to the target medium while the copy data is being located and read. It writes the migration data while locating and reading the copy data. If all the copy data has not been read when the migration data has been written, the system may select further data to migrate.
Patent GB-2551260-A (GB)
Title: A vane for turbomachinery such as an aircraft turbojet or tubofan engine or an aircraft turboprop engine
Inventor: CHRISTOPHE SCHOLTES
IPC: F01D25/10
Filed: 2017-05-09
Abstract: A variable stator vane 3 for turbomachinery, comprising distinct first 18 and second 19 deicing fluid flow circuits in its interior, as well as means for selectively directing the majority of the fluid either inside the first or inside the second circuit, depending on the angular position of the vane with respect to its axis of rotation B. The two deicing fluid circuits may have respective inlets (18a, 19a, fig. 5) provided on a pivot 9 of the vane and angularly offset with respect to each other, selectively aligned with a hot air injection orifice (23, fig. 10) provided on the pivot bearing (22, fig. 10) by rotation of the vane. A groove (21, fig. 5) may extend from the first to the second inlet, its cross-sectional area preferably lying between 10% and 20% of that of an inlet. Preferably the first circuit has outlets 18d distributed axially along the vanes trailing edge 7 and receives most of the air at low speeds of the gas turbine. Preferably the second circuit has outlets 19e at an axial end of the vane, discharging air close to the trailing and/or the leading edge thereof in order to reduce turbulence.
Patent GB-2546229-A (GB)
Title: Chain stopper
Inventor: SIGMUND ASKESTAD
IPC: B63B21/18
Filed: 2014-10-31
Abstract: There is described a chain stopper (1) being connectable to a support structure (2) and comprising : - a chain locking portion (11) for automatically engaging a first chain link (31) of a chain (3) so as to prevent the chain (3) from being pulled in a first direction (Dl), wherein said chain stopper (1) further comprises: - an activation portion (13) connected to said chain locking portion (11), where said activation portion (13), upon pulling said chain (3) in a second direction (D2), is adapted to be engaged by said chain (3) so as to disengage said chain locking portion (11) from said first chain link (31) allowing said chain (3) to be pulled in said second direction. There is also described a chain stopper assembly (10) comprising a chain stopper (1) as described above.
Patent GB-2563252-A (GB)
Title: Saddle cloth with a load-spreading portion
Inventor: PAULO CLAUDIO NICODEMI
IPC: B68C1/12
Filed: 2017-06-07
Abstract: A saddle cloth 1 or equine sheet product for equestrian use, which can be used to provide a method of reducing wear on a horses withers. The saddle cloth comprises a main body portion 5, and the main body portion comprises a longitudinal central region 7 for placing along the horse's spine 9, a left hand region and a right hand region for protecting the left hand and right hand sides of the horse 3 respectively. The saddle cloth also comprises a load-spreading portion for protecting the horse's withers 17, wherein the load-spreading portion 15 is connected to the main body portion, and wherein the elasticity of the load-spreading portion is greater than the elasticity of the main body portion such that, during use, loads transferred from the saddle cloth towards the horse's withers are distributed across the load-spreading portion. The elasticity of the load spreading portion may be greater than that of the main body portion in a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal direction of the central region.
Patent GB-2566943-A (GB)
Title: Surface mount connector and method of forming a printed circuit board
Inventor: MICHAEL JAMES SMITH
IPC: H01R12/58
Filed: 2017-09-25
Abstract: A surface mount connector 16 for a printed circuit board (PCB) 12 including: a connector body 26 having opposing first and second ends; and a flange 20 mounted to the first end having a distal flange end 22 extending perpendicular to and beyond the body; wherein the body is sized to be received in a through hole 49 of a PCB and the flange is electrically connectable to the PCB. There is also a PCB including: a substrate having a first aperture 49 and a surface-layer trace 30; and a surface mount connector conductively connected to the trace. The flange may include arms 28 and circumferentially spaced perforations 27 which are soldered to the trace. The flange may include a set of circumferentially arranged pins (260, figure 4) to be press-fit into corresponding apertures (262) of a PCB. There is also a method including a step of applying force to urge the connector towards a PCB to press-fit the pins in a frictional relationship with the apertures (262).
Patent GB-2556444-A (GB)
Title: Mobile devices for remote access of process control data
Inventor: MARK J NIXON
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2017-10-10
Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory computer readable medium stores machine readable instructions optimized for a microprocessor on a mobile computing device 14. When executed by the microprocessor, the instructions cause the microprocessor to display a graphical user interface (GUI). The instructions cause the microprocessor to receive, via the GUI, a selection of one or more items to view. Each of the one or more items is related to a process control system. The instructions cause the microprocessor to transmit to a mobile server, via either the Internet 180 or a mobile telephony data connection, the selection of the one or more items. The instructions cause the microprocessor to receive from the mobile server, via either the Internet or the mobile telephony data connection, a plurality of real-time values corresponding to the selected one or more items, and to display the plurality of real-time values on the GUI. Displaying the real-time values may comprise displaying a trend graph with an indication of current and historical parameter values/set points. Receiving a selection of items to view may further comprise displaying a search field and receiving a search query.
Patent GB-2568695-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle display system and method
Inventor: MARCUS HOGGARTH
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2017-11-23
Abstract: An image (I) on a surface (5) (e.g. table) is generated, and an object placed on the surface is detected. The image is adjusted or rearranged such that at least a portion of the image (I1) (optionally multiple portions) is moved from a first area of the surface in which the object has been detected (202) to a second surface area (see fig. 2b). The adjustment method is suitable for a display system of a motor vehicle. A display system for a motor vehicle arranged to perform the adjustment method is also provided. The image may be generated by projection (see fig. 1) or display elements at or below the surface, and the surface may be an interior trim portion. The presence of the object may be detected by an image capture system or touch sensors. The motor vehicle may comprise variable position/orientation seats wherein a seat position/orientation is determined and the displayed image orientation/position is updated accordingly. The position/orientation of the image may also be updated according to the determined orientation of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2562888-A (GB)
Title: Coil winding component and rotary electric
Inventor: KENJI KITAMURA
IPC: H02K15/095
Filed: 2018-03-28
Abstract: A coil winding component 10 with divided iron core 26, integral resin moulded insulator 28 surrounding a portion of the core, and where a stator core 22 is formed with a plurality of the divided cores in an annular shape, and a coil 24 wound via the insulator around a tooth portion 26b of the core, wherein the insulator includes a wiring member 36, disposed to cover a yoke portion 26a of the divided core from an axial direction of the stator core; an accommodating groove 52a extending along a circumferential direction of the stator core, in which a coil terminal wire 24a is drawn out from the coil and formed on an outer end surface in a radial outward direction; a plurality of mutually adjacent recesses 56, 58 are formed in the circumferential direction of the stator core on a groove bottom surface 52as; and a rib 60 supporting the coil terminal wire is arranged in the groove disposed between the recesses. The rib width maybe the same as the recesses and the recesses may have rounded surfaces on the openings. The width dimension of the rib may be greater than or equal to two times the radius of the rounded surfaces. The component is for a rotary electric machine.
Patent GB-2564553-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle accessory power management
Inventor: RONALD PATRICK BROMBACH
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2018-05-31
Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine configured to operate in a start-stop mode, and a power management system. The power management system is configured to receive an input requesting 304 use of a vehicle accessory in an accessory mode, and responsive to the input, reduce an electrical load 314, disable the start-stop mode 308, and enable use of the accessory mode 316. The vehicle accessory may include a snow plow (110, see fig. 1). The electrical load may comprise at least one of the following, power seats, heated seats, climate control, fog lamps or an AC/DC inverter of the vehicle. The power management system may be configured to determine a power requirement of a power assisted steering and reduce the electrical load. This reduction in electrical load may cause an available power output to be larger than a combined power requirement of the vehicle accessory and electronic power assisted steering,
Patent GB-2576354-A (GB)
Title: Modular wireless interface for a lighting device
Inventor: IAN WILSON
IPC: H05B47/19
Filed: 2018-08-10
Abstract: A wireless communication interface 100 for a lighting device comprises at least one wireless communication module 101 and at least one further module 301, 302, 303. The at least one further module is detachably connected to the at least one wireless communication module, and the wireless communication module is configured to provide wireless communication means to the at least one further module. The further modules may include sensor modules and actuator modules. The sensor modules may include a daylight sensor, a smoke sensor, a fire sensor or a PIR sensor and the actuator modules may include an indicator LED or a power LED. The wireless interface may be used with an emergency lighting device.
Patent GB-2579546-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle system
Inventor: MARK ADRIAN ALLEN
IPC: B60J9/04
Filed: 2018-11-30
Abstract: A vehicle system includes an airflow system and a cabin defined by an upper cabin surface 59 and a lower cabin surface 60. The airflow system is configured to condition air in the vehicle cabin and comprises at least one upper air vent 162a on the upper cabin surface and at least one lower air vent 162b on the lower cabin surface. At least one airflow apparatus 158 is configured to direct an airflow through the at least one lower air vent and the at least one upper air vent. A control system (160, fig 5) comprising one or more controllers is configured to control the airflow through the at least one lower air vent and the at least one upper air vent. The cabin may comprise a seat 66 that can be moved to a plurality of positions and the controllers may receive a signal related to whether the seat is occupied or the position of the seat.
Patent GB-2571863-A (GB)
Title: Optimal trajectory control for rotary steerable systems
Inventor: YIMING ZHAO
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2017-12-29
Abstract: A method for controlling directional drilling including defining a cost function that includes at least one penalty condition associated with a control input. A controller is provided with a current position of the drilling tool and a reference position of a predetermined wellbore path. The controller determines an optimal trajectory for a curved path based on the cost function and the current position and reference position. The optimal trajectory originates from the current position and substantially intersects the reference position. As a result, the controller instructs the drilling tool to generate a wellbore path based on the optimal trajectory.
Patent GB-2585036-A (GB)
Title: Fibre-reinforced composite tubular shafts and manufacture thereof
Inventor: XAVIER LEPERCQ
IPC: B29C70/32
Filed: 2019-06-25
Abstract: An elongate tubular shaft and a method of manufacturing, the method comprises providing an elongate mandrel 20 that is non-cylindrical along at least a part of its length, a preform layer 2 comprising a fibrous reinforcement 6, having first and second end portions 12, 14, which are mutually spaced, and inner and outer edges 16, 18, when in a planar configuration at least the inner edge is non-linear and a spacing between the inner and outer edges varies along a length of the preform layer, wrapping the preform layer about the mandrel, moulding the elongate tube on the mandrel to form the shaft comprised of a fibre-reinforced resin matrix 8 composite material, the inner edge being continuously coincident with an outer circumferential surface of the mandrel and the elongate tube comprises a plurality of wrapped layers forming a spiral about the longitudinal axis, wherein each wrapped layer is parallel to the longitudinal axis. The shaft comprising a stack of wrapped layers, the fibres being constantly oriented with respect to a cylindrical coordinate system about the longitudinal axis of the elongate tubular body.
Patent GB-2585869-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic apparatus
Inventor: MARCUS MOORE
IPC: A45D31/00
Filed: 2019-07-18
Abstract: The artificial nail overlay fits the surface of a human fingernail and has: a display layer 16 to display monochromatic or colour images on, or through, an upper surface of the overlay; a data receiving module 20 for receiving digital media files associated with said images; and a power source 18 for powering the display layer 16. The display layer 16 may be an LCD, OLED or curved screen. The data-receiving module may use a low power, wireless communication protocol, e.g. Bluetooth RTM. The power source 18 may be a rechargeable lithium battery or use near-field wireless, energy-scavenging, or radio frequency conversion charging. A database may act as a library for a user to select an image to be transmitted to the artificial nail, which may be accessed via a mobile device, such as a smartphone, so that a user can change the colour or design of fingernails at will.
Patent GB-2580728-A (GB)
Title: System architecture with query based address translation for access validation
Inventor: TESSIL THOMAS
IPC: G06F13/42
Filed: 2019-07-29
Abstract: An apparatus includes a first device configured to generate a transaction request targeted to a first address, a switch, coupled to the first device and configured to the route the transaction request, a port coupled to the peripheral switch and the data processing network, and a system memory management unit, coupled to the port. The system memory management unit is configured for receiving an address query for the first address from the peripheral port translating the first address to a second address, accessing attributes of a device associated with the second address and responding to the query. Access validation for the transaction request is confirmed or denied dependent upon the second address and the attributes of the device associated with the second address. The first device may be a peripheral device, the switch may be a peripheral switch and the port may be a peripheral port
Patent GB-2578666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fire extinguishing equipment
Inventor: JAMES EDWIN MORRIS
IPC: A62C13/68
Filed: 2019-08-27
Abstract: A dry chemical fire extinguisher (10) comprises a rigid pressure vessel (12) defining an interior space (26) and having an outlet (22), a flexible bladder (34) located within the interior space and having an interior (36) in fluid communication with the outlet. The extinguisher further comprises an outlet closure (24) having a conduit (28) and a valve (32) disposed within the conduit to selectively open and close the outlet. The flexible bladder is connected to pressure vessel in a gas tight manner in the vicinity of the outlet such that the interior space of the rigid pressure vessel surrounding the flexible bladder is not in fluid communication with the outlet. A quantity of a dry chemical is provided within the interior of the flexible bladder and propellant gas is provided both within the interior of the flexible bladder and within the interior space of the rigid pressure vessel surrounding the flexible bladder.
Patent GB-2589141-A (GB)
Title: Adapter, valve stem, tyre parameter monitoring system and method for mounting a tyre parameter monitoring system onto a wheel rim
Inventor: Paul Druta
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2019-11-25
Abstract: In an embodiment, a tyre parameter monitoring system (2) is provided that comprises an electronic module (4) with a fitting (6) for a snap-in valve, an adapter (8) comprising a plurality of first lamellae (16), the adapter (8) being couplable to the fitting (6), a valve stem (10) for a clamp-in valve, the valve stem (10) having a 10 plurality of second lamellae (22), the plurality of second lamellae (22) being interleavable with the plurality of first lamellae (16) and a pin (48). The first lamellae (16) comprise a first hole (20) extending substantially perpendicularly to a major surface (50) of the first lamellae (16) and the second lamellae (22) comprise a second hole (26) extending substantially perpendicularly to a major surface (28) of the second lamellae (22), the first and second holes (20, 26) being aligned when the second lamellae (22) are interleaved with the first lamellae (16). The pin (48) is insertable into the first hole (20) and the second hole (26) to secure the adapter (8) and the valve stem (10) together and to allow rotational movement of the adapter (8) and the valve stem (10) around a longitudinal axis of the pin (48) such that the valve stem (10) is positionable at different angles to the electronic module (4).
Patent GB-2590673-A (GB)
Title: Dart board ring
Inventor: Alex Bluck
IPC: F41J3/00
Filed: 2019-12-23
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a dart board ring 10 for a dart board 30. The method comprises the processing of a sheet of metal to provide at least a segment of the dart board number ring 10. The segment comprises a ring portion 2, a plurality of numbers 1 laterally spaced along and extending away from the ring portion 2, and a free end. The method comprises the step of joining the free end to another free end of a segment. The segment may be the same segment such that a single piece dart board ring is created. Only a singled joining step may be required and may comprise a welding step or adhesive step.