baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2546838-A (GB)
Title: Sports training aid
Inventor: DANIEL ALEXANDER FROST
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2016-01-25
Abstract: A sports training aid comprises: two arm members joined together, the first arm member 110 forms a handle member and the second arm extends to a positioning piece 190. The arms are joined such that an angle between the arms is set at a fixed angle, preferably an angle in the ranges 30-40 degrees, 45-55 degrees or 60-70 degrees. The angle between the arms is preferably permanently fixed and the two arms may be integrally formed, preferably by moulding. The handle member preferably includes a grip 120 which may twist relative to the first arm member, the second arm member is preferably telescopic and the positioning piece 190 may be a ball that rests on a persons torso when in use as a golf swing trainer. The first and second members may be detachable to form a modular training member that may include a brush of flag.
Patent GB-2553140-A (GB)
Title: Control valve assembly of a fuel injector
Inventor: Kris Sullivan
IPC: F02M61/04
Filed: 2016-08-25
Abstract: A control valve assembly 14 of a fuel injector 10 is arranged between a nozzle assembly 12 and an actuator assembly 16, said control valve assembly comprises a body 36, a transverse first face 38 and an opposed transverse second face 40 with a recess, forming a chamber, 46 dug in said second face 40 and a bore 48 opening in a bottom face 50 of said recess and axially extending to the first face. The control valve assembly further comprises an armature-and stem-assembly 54, 56, 58 arranged within said recess and bore, being actionable by means of a solenoid 78 arranged in an armature body 22 of the actuator assembly. The control valve assembly further comprises a check valve 62 arranged to prevent flow between the first face of the body and the bottom face of the recess and, to enable flow in the opposite direction. This aims to address a problem of unequal fuel pressures around armature generating forces disrupting the displacements and theoretical linearity of the gain curve. A fuel injector comprising these features is also claimed.
Patent GB-2555492-A (GB)
Title: User interface device
Inventor: NING XU
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2016-11-01
Abstract: A user input device comprises a sensing layer 20 for sensing variations in applied pressure and outputting a corresponding variable signal. The sensing layer 20 comprises at least one sensing area 21 arranged to sense an input force from a user, and at least one non-sensing area 22. A depressible input layer 10 receives the input force from the user and transfers the input force towards the sensing layer 20, and comprises light transmitting areas at locations corresponding to the non-sensing areas 22. One or more force redirection elements 60, such as protrusions, are arranged to direct the input force from the depressible input layer 10 towards the sensing areas 21 and away from the non-sensing areas 22. The device may comprise a stack of layers with one or more openings or holes such that air can escape. One or more light sources 106 may be configured to transmit light through or from one of the light transmitting areas of the depressible input layer 10.
Patent GB-2547095-A (GB)
Title: Artificial eyelash applicator
Inventor: YONG HO HAN
IPC: A45D44/00
Filed: 2015-11-16
Abstract: An artificial eyelash applicator is disclosed. An artificial eyelash applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a support plate for attaching an artificial eyelash, which comprises a plurality of eyelash strands and a joining portion that interconnects one-side ends of the eyelash strands, to an eyelid, the support plate being provided to support the artificial eyelash strands; and a holding pin provided to push and hold the artificial eyelash strands against the support plate in the longitudinal direction of the joining portion, the holding pin being provided such that, as the support plate is elastically deformed, holding of the artificial eyelash strands is released.
Patent GB-2548962-A (GB)
Title: Process for the recycling of a waste material
Inventor: GARY COMFORTH
IPC: C08J11/00
Filed: 2017-02-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the recycling of a waste material (e.g. waste paint or a by-product formed in the process of producing paint) and the uses for the resulting recycled composition. The process comprises the steps of drying a waste material recovered from a paint production process and processing the waste material into a particulate form. The recycled composition of the present invention is beneficial to the paint and carpet industries, and can be used in carpets, e.g. carpet adhesives or carpet backings, or paints.
Patent GB-2557371-A (GB)
Title: Millinery block
Inventor: GRAHAM MICHAEL
IPC: A42C3/02
Filed: 2015-09-11
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a millinery block being a three dimensional rigid polymer foam substrate coated with one or more layers of cured polymer resin; and a stand including a base and support post. The support post is mountable to the polymer foam substrate and the polymer foam substrate is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the support post when it is mounted to the support post.
Patent GB-2554512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to network interconnectivity
Inventor: HIMKE VAN DER VELDE
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2017-07-18
Abstract: A first node (e.g. Master eNB or LTE MN), of a telecommunications network, operates a first radio connection using a first RAT (e.g. LTE), and a second node (e.g. SENB or 5GSN) operates a second radio connection using a second RAT (e.g. 5G), wherein a User Equipment, UE, operable to communicate over first and second radio connections, is configured on the basis of its capabilities with respect to the first node and its capabilities with respect to the second node. The UE may report to the first node how its capabilities with respect to the first node are related to its capabilities with respect to the second node. The UE may indicate a shared resource (e.g. L2 buffer size, frequency bands) to the first node and the first node may then indicate to the UE how much of the shared resource is to be allocated to the second node and the second node may request a different allocation if required. The nodes may negotiate supported capabilities in order to avoid conflicts such as band configurations in the same or similar frequency range.
Patent GB-2566742-A (GB)
Title: Savory cluster snack food
Inventor: Maja Szszucinska
IPC: A23L7/126
Filed: 2017-09-26
Abstract: A snack food product comprises a plurality of savory clusters, each cluster comprising a dry mixture with at least one grain, at least one seed and at least one nut. The mixture is coated with a binder binder comprising a mixture of a soluble dietary fibre component and a low dextrose equivalent (DE) sugar syrup. The low dextrose equivalent (DE) sugar syrup has a maximum dextrose equivalent (DE) of 40. The weight ratio of soluble dietary fibre and sugar syrup is from 30:70 to 70:30. Each cluster comprises from 65 to 85 wt% of the mixture and from 15 to 35 wt% of the binder, each wt% value being the based on the total weight of the cluster. The soluble fibre may be corn fibre. The snack food provides a satisfying snack between meals or in place of a meal with a high fibre content.
Patent GB-2555232-A (GB)
Title: Method for positioning a drilling rig onto an offshore platform
Inventor: JOOP ROODENBURG
IPC: E21B15/00
Filed: 2016-03-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for positioning a drilling rig onto an offshore platform provided with a fixed first rig skid beam and a fixed second rig skid beam arranged horizontally and parallel to each other and defining a longitudinal direction, said method being characterized by the following steps: a. positioning a vessel near the offshore platform, said vessel transporting the drilling rig with a skid system comprising a first skid assembly to engage with the first rig skid beam and a second skid assembly to engage with the second rig skid beam, each first and second skid assembly comprising at least two skid shoes to engage with the respective first or second rig skid beam, a gripping unit to grip the respective first or second rig skid beam, and a push-pull device to apply push and pull forces between the gripping unit and one of the at least two skid shoes; b. adjusting a distance between the first and second skid assembly to correspond to a distance between the first and second rig skid beam; and c. positioning the drilling rig onto the offshore platform such that the first and second skid assembly engage with the first and second rig skid beam respectively to support the drilling rig from the first and second rig skid beam and to skid the drilling rig relative to the first and second rig skid beam in the longitudinal direction.
Patent GB-2555979-A (GB)
Title: Efficent algorithms for volume visualization on irregular grids
Inventor: MARK WAKEFIELD
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2016-06-15
Abstract: A method for raycasting based on an irregular grid. The method includes raycasting, in a static mode, rays based on the irregular grid to generate a static image of a three dimensional (3D) volume dataset. The 3D volume dataset includes irregular grid cells based on the irregular grid. The method further includes reducing a tally of the rays to generate a reduced tally of rays based on a rendering time of the static image and an animation frame rate, and generating, in a dynamic mode, an animation of the 3D volume dataset at the animation frame rate by at least performing raycasting based on the reduced tally of rays.
Patent GB-2569801-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for preventing oscillation at a wind turbine tower
Inventor: MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN
IPC: F03D80/00
Filed: 2017-12-22
Abstract: A method of preventing or interrupting or reducing oscillations of a wind turbine tower 56, eg caused by vortex-shedding, comprises shielding the tower 56, or part thereof during construction, from ambient wind W by a shield 40 held aloft by manipulation equipment 45 proximate and upwind of the tower, eg in response to wind-induced oscillation observed eg visually or detected by an oscillation detector 83. The wind shield 40 may be one or more power kites held aloft by power cables 42 and brake cables 44 on winches 28, 29 in a winch module 26 on a ballasted mobile platform 20, on the ground (fig.2), or suspended from lifting equipment (66, fig.3). The manipulating apparatus 45 may include an operator-controlled or fully automatic control system (77, fig.6). Position indicators, eg transponders (72, 74, fig.2), may be provided on the kite 40 and tower 56, respectively. A target value for the separation distance d between the shield(s) 40 and the tower 56 may be set.
Patent GB-2569818-A (GB)
Title: A dirt separator
Inventor: ALEXANDER MICHAEL CAMPBELL-HILL
IPC: B04C5/185
Filed: 2017-12-30
Abstract: A dirt separator comprises a separating chamber 20 defined by an outer wall 21, the separating chamber 20 having a longitudinal axis X, an air inlet 6 into the separating chamber 20 and a shroud 22 comprising a screen 23 through which air is able to flow out of the separation chamber 20. The shroud 22 further comprises a shroud skirt 24 extending about one end of the shroud 22, the shroud skirt 24 being fixed to the rest of the shroud 22 at a fixed edge 26 and has a free edge 27. The skirt shroud 24 is formed of a deformable material, such as rubber and comprises a plurality of ribs 28 formed on a surface of the skirt 24. The ribs 28 are preferably spaced evenly around the circumference of the skirt 24 and extend from the fixed edge 26 towards the free edge 27. The skirt 24 may also be pleated with each pleat 29 positioned between two consecutive ribs 28. A wiper 25 may be present that cleans the skirt 24.
Patent GB-2564243-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining volumetric data of a predetermined anatomical feature
Inventor: SHAMUS LOUIS GODFREY HUSHEER
IPC: G06T7/62
Filed: 2015-09-03
Abstract: Method and apparatus for determining volumetric data of a predetermined anatomical feature, the method comprising determining 302 volumetric data of one or more anatomical features present in a field of view of a depth sensing camera apparatus, identifying 304 the predetermined anatomical feature as being present in the field of view of the depth sensing camera apparatus, associating 306 the volumetric data of one of the one or more anatomical features with the identified anatomical feature, and outputting 308 the volumetric data of the predetermined anatomical feature. The method may comprise determining a measurement of the anatomical feature such as the volume of the body part. The anatomical feature may be a limb or a foot. The volume may be determined from a 3D representation of the body part which is adjusted to fit data from the camera apparatus.
Patent GB-2574799-A (GB)
Title: Mounting device, system and method
Inventor: THOMAS JAMES BOWMAN
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2018-06-05
Abstract: The mounting device 100 for fitting boards 25, 26, 27 to a structure comprises an elongated body including a plurality of brackets 15, 15’ arranged in cooperating pairs along a length 11 of the body, each pair of brackets defining clipping means to detachably secure at least one board thereto, wherein the pairs are adjacent and spaced from each other such that one or more boards are fitted at predetermined positions in a continuous pattern. Each of the pair of brackets may comprise lugs facing inwardly towards each other. The pairs of brackets may be equispaced. The brackets may be resiliently deformable to flex outwardly for fitting the boards. The length of the device may be adjustable by cutting it or aligning together at least one portion of the body with one or more like bodies. The body have four, five or six pairs of brackets. The structure may be a vertical edge or surface around a raised decking construction, or around the underside of a caravan or static or mobile house unit. The boards may be cladding or skirting boards or planks. The device may be made by injection moulding glass reinforced plastic (GRP).
Patent GB-2564036-A (GB)
Title: Enzyme destabilizers for destabilizing enzymes producing sulfur containing compounds in downhole fluids
Inventor: CHARLES DAVID ARMSTRONG
IPC: C12N9/00
Filed: 2017-02-14
Abstract: Methods and fluid compositions are provided for decreasing an amount of sulfur-containing compounds in downhole fluids and/or subterranean reservoir wellbores by including at least one enzyme destabilizer in a fluid composition. The fluid composition may then be circulated into a subterranean reservoir wellbore. The fluid composition may further include a base fluid and at least one sulfur producing enzyme. The base fluid may be or include, but is not limited to, drilling fluids, servicing fluids, production fluids, completion fluids, injection fluids, refinery fluids, and combinations thereof. The enzyme destabilizer(s) may be destabilize the sulfur producing enzymes and thereby decrease an amount of sulfur-containing compounds produced vis-a-vis the sulfur producing enzyme(s).
Patent GB-2578288-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus
Inventor: SIMON TAYLOR
IPC: F02C3/20
Filed: 2018-10-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-source aircraft propulsion arrangement 100 comprising a cryogenic propulsion source 140, for example liquid hydrogen, and a combustion propulsion source 112 wherein the cryogenic propulsion source and the combustion propulsion source may be selectively and independently operated to generate propulsive force for an aircraft. Further disclosed is the use of a partial cryogenic source or combination of a cryogenic source and non-cryogenic source to provide an aircraft fuel source. Further disclosed is the use of a cryogen in an aircraft for the purpose of increasing electrical efficiency, in a heat exchange function and in a dehumidification function and utilized in a multi-stage propulsion system alongside non-cryogenic fuels. Further disclosed is an engine control arrangement and method of operating an aircraft comprising one or more of the above systems.
Patent GB-2578750-A (GB)
Title: Circuit board support structure
Inventor: MICHAEL NORTH
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2018-11-06
Abstract: A circuit board (e.g. a PCB) support structure including: a frame 100 with a first support surface 101 for supporting a first peripheral edge of a circuit board, the first support surface including a recess 109a, 109b; and a guide member 200a, 200b disposable within the recess, the guide member including a channel (201, figure 2) for receiving the circuit board (300, figure 6), the channel being resiliently deformable so as to accommodate vibration of the circuit board. Guide members may support opposed end regions of the circuit board such that vibration at the end regions of the circuit board is reduced. The base of the channel may be arranged to lie flush with the first support surface. There may be a second support surface 103 for supporting a second peripheral edge of the circuit board including a recess 113a 113b and a guide member 200c 200d disposed within the recess.
Patent GB-2568607-A (GB)
Title: Lock device for opening/closing body
Inventor: HISASHI NAKASONE
IPC: E05C9/16
Filed: 2013-06-11
Abstract: A lock device is provided with a sliding push button 60, housing 20, a rotary member 50, a spring 95 biasing a pair of locking rods 90, 91 to a locking position. Walls 70 include a cam inclined surface 71 engaged by cam contact protrusions 55 converting linear sliding of the button into rotary motion of member 50b. Columns 73 connected to walls 70 include a portion protruding higher than the inclined surface to provide a rotational stop limit of the rotary member 50. The rotary member may be mounted to the housing by inserting shaft 101 with radial protruding lugs 102, 103 into an aperture 115 with aligned grooves 116, 117 and then rotating the rotary member to misalign the lugs 102, 103 with grooves 115, 116. The lock may be used for a latch of a glove box compartment of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2581402-A (GB)
Title: Generating trust for devices
Inventor: YONGBEOM PAK
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2019-02-21
Abstract: Establishing a chain of trust between a device and other resources across one or more networks includes a gateway (GW) apparatus for registering a device with a resource server. The GW apparatus includes a GW server. The GW apparatus receives gateway credential data having a verifiable chain of trust to a root authority to authenticate with the resource server, where the credential data may include certificates, cryptographic keys, identifiers. The credential data maybe used by the device to authenticate with one or more remote resources such as a bootstrap server or resource server. The credential data may also include one or more trust anchors which represent an authoritative entity. Receiving at the GW server, GW server credential data comprising a trust anchor to verify whether device credential data presented by the device has a chain of trust to the root authority and a GW server certificate comprising a verifiable chain of trust to the root authority. Authenticating, at the GW server, the device using the GW server credential data and in response to successful authentication of the device, register the device with the resource server using the GW server.
Patent GB-2569264-A (GB)
Title: Launch platform for an unmanned vehicle
Inventor: LUIS FIDEL DE LA TORRE UGARTE DEL CASTILLO
IPC: F16L55/18
Filed: 2017-07-18
Abstract: A carrier vehicle carries an unmanned subsea vehicle along an elongate body from a topside location to a subsea location. The carrier vehicle comprises a support structure configured to carry the unmanned subsea vehicle, and a translation mechanism comprising gripper arms connected to the support structure for causing the carrier vehicle to translate along the elongate body using a hand¬ over-hand action. The carrier vehicle can carry the subsea vehicle through a region of turbulence, such as a splash zone. This removes the need for special launch equipment to be installed on the platform to use the subsea vehicle.
Patent GB-2588078-A (GB)
Title: Display system
Inventor: RICHARD DAVID HINTON
IPC: G09F7/08
Filed: 2019-07-09
Abstract: A changeable message board comprises a board 110 and character blocks 120 receivable in cavities 140 provided in the board and opening to a front surface 111 of the board. Each cavity 140 receives one of the character blocks 120, and the character blocks 120 are held in the cavities 140. Guiding elements may be provided to align the blocks with the cavities. The guiding elements preferably comprise a pair of projections on opposite walls of the cavity engaging with channels provided on opposite sides of the block. The projections may have a tapered protrusion aligning with the channels to guide the blocks into place. Each character block may have a groove or line extending between the channels. Raised pips may be provided for frictionally holding the blocks in the cavities. Alternatively the blocks may be held in place by magnetic means. The message board may resemble a split-flap display board.
Patent GB-2585854-A (GB)
Title: Cure apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAM DAVID MARKIEWICZ
IPC: B29C35/02
Filed: 2019-07-17
Abstract: A curing apparatus in which individual parts which are to be cured are detected comprises a plurality of detectors 5 to detect the presence of a part; one or more visual display arrangements 12 associated with each detector and a control arrangement 11 arranged to receive cure parameter information in respect of the part and to display associated cure information of the part. The cure parameter information may include the time required to cure and may include environment parameters and limits for the part including temperature and/or humidity ranges. The control arrangement may output control signals to control the environment and may indicate or provide an alarm if environmental limits have been exceeded. The apparatus may determine the type of part being cured and display information to an operative based on the cure requirements for the given part and the curing time that has elapsed and other determinations. The apparatus may comprise a curing rack with a plurality of support surfaces onto which a plurality of sensors are spaced so as to allow different components or parts to be cured to be positioned on the rack with one or more visual displays, which may comprise coloured lights, being provided.
Patent GB-2572521-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic product delivery device
Inventor: JAMES HOWARTH
IPC: A61M5/148
Filed: 2017-12-21
Abstract: A therapeutic product delivery device delivers metered volumes of a therapeutic product. A pressurised reservoir contains the therapeutic product. A variable-sized orifice is in fluid communication with the reservoir for flow of the therapeutic product through the orifice. An shape memory alloy wire is configured to change the size of the orifice to vary the flow rate of the therapeutic product.
Patent GB-2594306-A (GB)
Title: A secure storage bag
Inventor: LUKE JAMES RILEY
IPC: A45C13/18
Filed: 2020-04-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a secure storage bag for football boots and valuable items that are commonly transported with football match day equipment. The secure storage bag has a bag outer providing an internal volume that is subdivided into plural compartments 76 & 78 having independent closure means 75. At least one of the compartments has a security anchor 88. At least one of the compartments has a locking means 88. The security anchor may take the form of holes in one of the compartments. Wire can be fed through tabs of zippers 75 and through the holes into one of the compartments where a lock may be used to lock the wire. At least one of the compartments may include a waterproof lining.