baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2523909-A (GB)
Title: Strapping device using multiple strap materials
Inventor: COCKERHAM RAYFORD ALAN
IPC: B65B13/18
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A strapping device 155 for strapping a bale of e.g. refuse ejected from a baler is provided. The strapping device includes a first strapper unit 170A that couples to the baler 110 adjacent an outlet 150 of the baler, the first strapper unit having a first guide track for distributing a first strap media about the bale, and a second strapper unit 170B that couples to the baler adjacent the outlet of the baler, the second strapper unit having a second track for distributing a second strap medium about the bale, the second track positioned coaxially about the first track. A similar strapping device is also claimed wherein the strapper units are not necessarily coaxial, but are able to deliver different strapping media.
Patent GB-2523485-A (GB)
Title: A method for extending turndown in a gas-liquid seperator
Inventor: BROWN MICHAEL R
IPC: B01D45/16
Filed: 2013-10-24
Abstract: A system and process for extending turndown in a gas-liquid separator (10) is presented. The system includes a first mist extractor (80) with a first operating range and a second mist extractor (90) with a second operating range. The mist extractors (80, 90) are generally of the same type, with the second operating range being different than the first operating range. A gas stream containing entrained liquid droplets flows through the first mist extractor (80) and then through the second mist extractor (90). Each mist extractor (80, 90) coalesces and captures the liquid droplets within its own operating range, expanding the overall operating range of the separator (10). Additional mist extractors may be added to cover any gap between the first and second operating ranges.
Patent GB-2538775-A (GB)
Title: Controlled start-up of buck enabled envelope tracking modulator
Inventor: GERARD WIMPENNY
IPC: H03F1/02
Filed: 2015-05-28
Abstract: Controlled charging of the boost capacitor voltage in an envelope-tracking power supply The boost capacitor 12 in an envelope-tracking power supply for an RF power amplifier 10 is charged up slowly (figure 2c) during the preamble of a WiFi transmission in order to reduce maximum current demand. The output supply voltage during charging of the capacitor is sufficient for transmission of the low-amplitude preamble, and the boost capacitor when charged allows transmission of peaks in the higher amplitude payload body of the signal (figure 2a). The controlled charging during the commencement of envelope-tracking may be effected by use of DACs in both the linear and switching portions of the power supply (figure 4).
Patent GB-2529028-A (GB)
Title: Liquid jet head and liquid jet apparatus
Inventor: YAMASHITA RYOICHIRO
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2015-06-04
Abstract: A liquid jet head comprises: a head chip 2 which ejects liquid droplets; a flexible circuit board 3 is connected to the head chip 2 and a bending member 5 which is located on the flexible circuit board 3 and bends the flexible circuit board 3 along a corner 2c of the head chip 2. The bending member 5 may include a metal layer or a plastic material; the bending member 5 preferably includes a metal plate that may be adhered to the flexible circuit board 3. The bending member 5 may comprise a plurality of bending members (5a-5c, fig 4) spaced across the flexible circuit board 3.
Patent GB-2524205-A (GB)
Title: Vest
Inventor: FORMOSA RAY
IPC: F41H1/02
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: A weighted vest comprising a load-bearing belt and/or a mounting plate. The load-bearing belt comprising, an elongate belt-connector for receipt of a load from the weighted vest, a stabilising insert at the back of the belt, and a retainer; the mounting plate comprising one or more retaining clips for engagement with the weighted vest.
Patent GB-2540785-A (GB)
Title: Portable exercise device
Inventor: JAMES MURRAY
IPC: A63B23/02
Filed: 2015-07-28
Abstract: A weighted dumbbell or abdominal roller 2 having a housing 4, 34 which forms a substantially cylindrical envelope in a first configuration (fig 1). The dumbbell has two elongate handles 8 lodged in the housing and located along an axis of the housing. The handles are slidable in mutually opposite directions. The handles are lodged within the housing in a first configuration and extend outwardly of the housing in a second configuration, wherein the housing is rotatable about the handle axis. The outward sliding of the handles may be caused by springs (25, fig 3) mounted in each handle. The handles are preferably locked in the first configuration and released by rotating the handles about their axis, which may operate by engaging a latch on the handle with a non-rotatable part of the dumbbell. The handles may be released by a pushbutton mechanism acting on a latch on a handle.
Patent GB-2541666-A (GB)
Title: Barrier
Inventor: KEVIN NIGEL WILLIAMS
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2015-08-24
Abstract: An inflatable barrier 10 including a wall member 12 with at least one inflatable element, and at least one frame member 22, which includes a guide formation (16, Figure 4B), the at least one guide formation 16 including a channel in which at least a part of a corresponding guide member (24, Figure 2A), which is carried by the wall member is received in use. At least a part of the guide member is able to travel along the channel to assist in erecting the wall member from an inactive position to an in use position. This may optionally form a barrier wherein at least one of the barrier elements is as disclosed. The barrier may include a pair of guide formations and the wall a pair of guide members, said wall member optionally being composed of a drop-stitch material.
Patent GB-2541909-A (GB)
Title: Bollard
Inventor: MARK TUDOR
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 2015-09-03
Abstract: A bollard assembly comprises an upper section (11, figure 1) and a mounting 13 by means of which the upper section is securable to a base section (12, figure 1) comprising a light source 16 within a housing 17 provided with a lens (15, figure 1). The mounting defines a through bore (19, figure 1) whereby light from the light source may travel to within the upper section. The mounting serving as a protective dust cover for the lens and comprises a cover section having an outer peripheral region for securing to the base section, and an inner peripheral region which lies spaced from the base section to define a cavity within which a flexible sealing element is secured to the cover section. The cover section being in proximity to the outer periphery of the cover section. The sealing element having an inner peripheral region which bears resiliently against the base section housing. Also claimed is a bollard mounting component.
Patent GB-2526723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to assemblies for use in knee replacement surgery
Inventor: MOHOLKAR KIRTI
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2014-05-21
Abstract: An assembly 10 for use in knee replacement surgery comprising a tibial base plate 14 which, in use, engages a tibia 200, and a tensioning element 33, 34 operable, in use, to engage between the tibial base plate 14 and a femur 300 to set the gap between the tibial base plate 14 and the femur 300 when the femur 300 and tibia 200 are in extension. A ratchet mechanism is operable to change the gap. The tensioning element 33, 34 contacts the intercondylar notch of the femur. A measuring arrangement 40, 42, contacts the lateral and medial femoral condyles when spring loaded elements 48 are released. The springs may be located in a main body portion, connected to the elements 48 by rods, and may be slideable in barrel elements. The femoral block 12 may be height adjustable and may rotate in the varus and valgus direction with respect to a support portion which attaches to the femur. The femoral block 12 may also be connectable to the tibial base plate 14 by a connecting element 18.
Patent GB-2540229-A (GB)
Title: Battery disconnect safeguard
Inventor: JIRI SLABY
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2016-01-11
Abstract: A battery controller 110 switches from a secondary battery 104 to a primary battery 102 based on detected acceleration of a mobile device 100. Sensor 124 detects an acceleration of device 100 which may indicate an impending battery disconnect event or dislodging of secondary battery 104 due to an impact, or that device 100 has been dropped and is in free fall. Battery controller 110 switches back when acceleration of the mobile device 100 is no longer detected e.g. after a fall or bounce. Battery controller 110 may monitor a charge level of the primary battery 102 and maintain a minimal charge level (304, figure 3). Secondary battery 104 may be integrated within the mobile device 100 or within a removable housing cover (208, figure 2). A capacitor may provide a back-up power source in the mobile device 100. A memory 116 and processing system (508, figure 5) may be used to implement the battery controller as software. The mobile device may also include moisture detectors, temperature sensors, a gyro, touch contact sensors or environmental condition sensors and may detect e.g. moisture proximate a connection of the secondary battery.
Patent GB-2547016-A (GB)
Title: Metal containers and methods of manufacture
Inventor: PAUL ROBERT DUNWOODY
IPC: B21D51/26
Filed: 2016-02-04
Abstract: A method of reducing a thickness and increasing a height of a cylindrical wall 13 of a metal cup 11 to form a can body comprises positioning a wall-ironing punch 40 inside the cup, moving an annular wall-ironing die 24 axially over the closed end of the cup towards the open end of the cup, but not beyond the open end of the cup, in order to iron the cylindrical wall from the closed end up to a position axially spaced from the open end and moving the wall-ironing die back in an opposite direction to remove the can body from the die. A step of moving the wall ironing die back in the opposite direction may be carried out with the punch positioned inside the can body in order to burnish a portion of the cylindrical wall. The base 12 of the cup 11 may be pushed against the punch 40 by the outer base-clamping tool 25 and the outer base-forming tool 26. The metal cup may include a flange 14 surrounding the open end and the method may include applying a force to the flange to remove the can body from the punch. Compressed air may be introduced into the can body 1 through channel 47 in the punch 40 to assist pushing the can body 1. A method of reducing a diameter of one or more regions of a can body is also disclosed by: pushing an annular tool having a number of portions of different diameter axially over the can body; and pushing a punch inside the can body, the punch having a number of portions of different diameter, wherein at least one portion has a diameter corresponding to a desired reduced can body diameter, to form the can body wall against the punch.
Patent GB-2534107-A (GB)
Title: Thermally stable polycrystalline diamond with enhanced attachment joint
Inventor: Seth Garrett Anderle
IPC: E21B10/573
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an industrial device, such as a drill bit including a thermally stable polycrystalline diamond (TSP) table coupled to a substrate via an attachment joint, with at least one attachment material located in the attachment joint. At least one of the attachment materials includes a metal or metal alloy and an additive material having a hardness higher than the metal or metal alloy or a coefficient of thermal expansion lower than that of the metal or metal alloy.
Patent GB-2551363-A (GB)
Title: Multi-component bolus
Inventor: Elizabeth berry
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 2016-06-15
Abstract: A bolus for oral administration to an animal, the bolus comprising at least one beneficial substance to be delivered to the animal, the bolus comprising two components which are adhered together by a water-soluble adhesive or sealant, such that the two components are separable in vivo; wherein at least one of the aforesaid components is frangible in vivo, the frangible component 2 being initially stabilised by the adherence thereto of the other of the aforesaid components (4), such that separation of the two components facilitates the breakage of the frangible component. Preferably, the frangible component comprises a relatively thin zone or region 20. Preferably, one component comprises a cobalt-containing compound and the other comprises a selenium-containing compound. Also disclosed is a method of making said bolus, the method comprising the steps of forming the first and second components, adhering them together using a water-soluble adhesive; wherein at least one of said components is frangible in vivo and is stabilised by the adherence of the other component. The adhesive is dissolved in the digestive tract thereby allowing separation of the stabilising bolus component from the frangible component and subsequent fragmentation of the frangible component.
Patent GB-2536600-A (GB)
Title: Automatic astronomical observation system and observation method
Inventor: JACK CHEN
IPC: G02B7/09
Filed: 2014-01-04
Abstract: An automatic astronomical observation system comprises an astronomical telescope (1), a star finding servo motor (2) for driving the astronomical telescope (1), and a control system (4). The automatic astronomical observation system is characterized in that: a focusing servo motor (3) is connected to a lens regulation mechanism of the astronomical telescope (1); a CMOS sensor (5) used for obtaining a starry sky image is disposed on the astronomical telescope (1); the control system (4) comprises a control chip, a gyroscope, a memory, and a WIFI communications interface; the control chip is electrically connected to the CMOS sensor (5), the gyroscope, the memory, and the WIFI communications interface; a handheld device provided with a WIFI communications interface is disposed by being fitted to the control system (4); and a GPS module is disposed in the control system (4) or the handheld device. Also provided is an automatic astronomical observation method. By using the system and the observation method, automatic start finding, automatic focusing and image storage are performed, automatic astronomical observation is implemented, an automatic start finding process without calibration can be implemented, fast automatic focusing can be adaptively implemented, thereby meeting demands for observing, storing and sharing a celestial image.
Patent GB-2553574-A (GB)
Title: Dermatological treatment apparatus
Inventor: STUART TERRY JONES
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2016-09-12
Abstract: Light emitting apparatus for providing dermatological treatment comprising a housing, a light emitting source 12 provided in the housing arranged to emit light energy along an energy pathway to external of the device. A filter arrangement 18 positioned in the energy pathway having at least a first 18a and a second light 18b energy filtering portion together combining to span across the energy pathway for filtering the light energy passing to external of the device. Multiple filter parts 18a,18b can experience greater stress due to the heat produced by the light emitting source 12.
Patent GB-2542049-A (GB)
Title: Testing device for integrated irrigation and disinfection
Inventor: ZHIYU ZUO
IPC: A01G25/16
Filed: 2015-12-09
Abstract: A testing device for integrated irrigation and disinfection, mainly comprising a centrifugal pump, pressure sensors (22, 29), flow sensors (21, 23), an ion concentration sensor, a control system, etc., and has comprehensive functions of fertigation, spray and drip irrigation load simulation, water and fertilizer parameter detection, fertilizer absorbing channel parameter detection, backflow channel parameter detection, etc.; furthermore, the detection of nutrient ion concentration information of a nutrient solution is combined effectively with the aspects of irrigation, dynamic preparation of a nutrient solution, disinfection of a nutrient solution, etc., therefore realizing a high-precision dynamic preparation of a nutrient solution and irrigation area load simulation, and satisfying the requirements on a test system during a research and development process of an irrigation and fertigation system. The testing device is applicable to the research on the techniques and the development of a system for precise irrigation and accurate preparation of a nutrient solution in the field of facility agriculture.
Patent GB-2559114-A (GB)
Title: A dynamically adaptive combined heat and power system and method thereof
Inventor: DAVID CLANCY
IPC: F02G5/04
Filed: 2016-12-20
Abstract: A combined heat and power (CHP) system comprises an engine 102 driving a generator 108, providing a first waste heat at a first temperature range e.g exhaust 120 heat, and a second waste heat at a second temperature range, e.g. engine cooling fluid. The waste heat sources are coupled to a dynamically adaptive heat storage system with first and second thermal energy stores 202, 204, which can accept, store and discharge thermal energy at the first and second temperature ranges respectively. A heat pump 116 is coupled between the thermal energy stores 202, 204, to transfer and thermally upgrade the thermal energy stored in the second thermal energy store 204. A system controller controls the system so as to optimise the energy efficiency of said combined heat and power system.
Patent GB-2546021-A (GB)
Title: Managing a supply chain
Inventor: JAMES ALAN BIELEFELDT
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2014-10-22
Abstract: Logistics data includes a plurality of shipments, each including deliveries tied to a purchase order line item (POLI). Each of the deliveries has a delivery quantity and a post goods issue (PGI) date. The logistics data further includes a plurality of logistics services for the plurality of shipments including deliveries tied to the POLI. A multi-mode shipment has a plurality of sequential logistics services. The logistics data includes a plurality of deliveries tied to the POLI, wherein a goods received (GR) quantity and a GR date is determined for each of the deliveries. The processor provides a display of the PGI date and the GR date for the multi-mode shipment. The processor calculates the goods received (GR) date for a purchase order line item (POLI) based on multiple shipments tied to the POLI and multiple GRs tied to the POLI entered at a field location.
Patent GB-2562458-A (GB)
Title: Method for providing ultrapure water
Inventor: JAMES KEARY
IPC: C02F9/00
Filed: 2017-03-17
Abstract: A method of sanitising a section of a water purification apparatus able to provide a purified water stream having a conductivity of less than 1 µS/cm at 25°C to a dispense outlet, the water purification apparatus having a purified water recirculating section 32 including at least one deioniser 24 and a dispense outlet 46. The method comprises the steps of: providing recirculation in the purified water recirculating section 32; providing ozone-generation in the purified water recirculating section 32 after the at least one deioniser 24; allowing the ozone to circulate around the purified water recirculating section 32 to sanitise at least the part of the purified water recirculating section having the dispense outlet 46; and using ultra violet (UV) radiation to stop the sanitising prior to the at least one deioniser 24. Also claimed is the water purification apparatus per se 39 comprising: a purified water recirculating section 32 including at least one deioniser 24 and a dispense outlet 46; an ozone-generating unit 36; and an ultraviolet radiation unit 20. The deioniser 24 may be one or more of ion exchange resins, an electro-deionisation unit, a capacitive deionisation unit and a membrane capacitive deionisation unit.
Patent GB-2564371-A (GB)
Title: Tomography by dissolution analysis
Inventor: MICHAEL READING
IPC: G06T7/55
Filed: 2017-03-30
Abstract: A new approach to achieving chemical mapping on a nanoscale is claimed that can provide 2D and tomographic images of surface and near-surface structure. A grid/scale or graduation is mapped to the surface of the sample and the surface within the grid imaged to generate a first image. Material is then dissolved from the surface of the sample by applying a series of aliquots of solvent then analyzing their contents after removing them while in between exposures to the solvent, the surface is imaged with a form of microscopy to provide at least a second image which is compared to the first. These images can provide a map of the topography of the surface of a sample and by combining the analysis of the remove surface with the imaging data a 2D map of surface composition can be obtained. Furthermore composition as a function of depth may be determined thus enabling tomography.
Patent GB-2562067-A (GB)
Title: Tree cutter tool
Inventor: ANDREW HARKER
IPC: A01G23/095
Filed: 2017-05-03
Abstract: A tree cutter tool comprises a support member 14, a connector 12 whereby the support member is securable, in use, to an arm of a drive apparatus, the connector defining a connector axis 24, and a cutter device 16 attached or attachable to the support member, wherein the cutter device defines a cutter plane, the connector axis being spaced from the cutter plane. The support member may include a grabber device and the cutter may be removably attached to the support member and the support member may be removably attached to the connector. The cutter device maybe directly attached to the connector. The drive apparatus maybe an excavator, the tool being attached directly to the arm or the drive apparatus maybe a power arm or a loader. The cutter may be directly attached to the connector. Also disclosed is a tree cutter tool comprising a cutter and a grabber wherein the grabber is movably mounted relative to the cutter device.
Patent GB-2567124-A (GB)
Title: Imaging agents and methods
Inventor: Vladimir Král
IPC: G01N33/58
Filed: 2017-05-08
Abstract: An imaging method comprising bringing a biological specimen into association with a compound of Formula I; irradiating the specimen with light; and observing two-photon excited fluorescence images emitted from the compound of Formula I; Wherein X and Y is as defined herein; B is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic ring; M is 1-3; p is 1-3; Z is an anion having a negative charge of n; n is 1-3; q is 1-3; provided that m x p = n x q. B may be selected from phenyl, pyridyl, thienyl, furanyl, naphthyl, quinolyl and isoquinolyl, particularly 4-pyridyl. m, p, n and q are preferably 1. Z may be a halide anion, particularly iodide. Compounds of Formula 1 wherein B is phenyl substituted with 1-3 groups independently selected from fluoro and C1-C3, particularly trifluoromethyl are disclosed. The disclosed compounds are indicated to have greater imaging depth and photostability than known agents, whilst having lower toxicity. The methods are disclosed to have selectivity for mitochondria. The methods are disclosed to have utility in both in vitro and in vivo imaging, in particular, imaging of tumours.
Patent GB-2552246-A (GB)
Title: System and method of allocating objects within storage bins
Inventor: ERIC NICKS
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2017-05-08
Abstract: A method of allocating objects (140 & 142) (such as luggage) within a plurality of storage bins 112 comprising, a means of detecting motion 120 within the bins, a plurality of profile sensors 122, used for determining the available capacity within the bins and a means of transmitting the capacity data. Later independent claims disclose that motion sensors are the motion detecting means, a controller (128, Fig. 2) is configured to activate the profile sensors upon detection of motion and that the storage bins form part of a vessel (100, Fig. 1) such as an aeroplane which comprises a passenger cabin (102, Fig 1). Preferably, the profile sensor should go into a sleep or standby mode after a specified amount of time if no motion is detected. Also preferably, the system should automatically wake the profile sensors if in boarding mode. Ideally, an indication of the capacity of the bins can be displayed in a position close to the bin or remotely (for the cabin crew to access). Also preferably, the system should be able to provide an optimally efficient packing solution to the user.