baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2522660-A (GB)
Title: Separating apparatus in a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: BOWER ANDREW JAMES
IPC: B04C5/185
Filed: 2014-01-31
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a vac-motor and a separating assembly for separating out dust particles entrained in an airflow drawn through the separating assembly by the vac motor. The separating assembly is a multi-stage separating assembly comprising a primary separation stage 70 and a secondary, non-cyclonic separation stage (250, fig 6) which is downstream of the primary separation stage 70, the non-cyclonic separation stage (250, fig 6) comprising a flow bend (250, fig 6) for changing the direction of the airflow thereby to separate out dust particles entrained in the airflow. A primary dust collector 70 is provided for collecting dust particles separated out by the first separation stage 70, and a secondary dust collector 110 is provided for collecting the dust particles separated out by the flow bend (250, fig 6), wherein the primary dust collector 70 at least partly surrounds the secondary dust collector 110.
Patent GB-2523797-A (GB)
Title: Container assembly
Inventor: STAINFIELD ANDREW KINGSLEY MYLES
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a container assembly (2) comprising a first container (6) having a first mouth (10) comprising protrusions (14) on its outer surface, a second container (8) having a second mouth (16) comprising a flange (22) on its inner surface, and a lid (4) for sealing the second container (8). The first container (6) is positioned in the second mouth (16) such that the protrusions (14) are engaged with the flange (22). The flange (22) comprises one or more through grooves (24) for receiving the protrusions (14), the grooves (24) being formed at positions on the flange (22) corresponding to the positions of the protrusions (14). The container assembly (2) comprises means configured to, when the lid (4) is rotated with respect to the second container (8), cause rotation of the first container (6) with respect to the second container (8). When the protrusions pass through the grooves, the first container drops below the flange and sinks to the bottom of the second container. In an alternate embodiment (figs 8-9), the assembly may include two containers, both having a rim surrounding respective openings, the first container being positioned in a mouth of the second container such that the rim are flush, with a flexible peelable lid attached to the rims sealing the containers.
Patent GB-2525043-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for dynamic geometry indication
Inventor: FAIRGRIEVE ANDREW
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: An apparatus 200 and a method for dynamic vehicle geometry indication are provided. The apparatus 200 and method comprises: a system for a vehicle having a plurality of subsystems 204a, 204b, 204c, the system comprising a control means 202 configured to receive status information from the plurality of subsystems 204a, 204b, 204c and for determining a vehicle configuration based on the received status information; and a display means 208 for displaying an indication of a vehicle geometry based on the determined vehicle configuration.
Patent GB-2525681-A (GB)
Title: A condom
Inventor: CHIAOKUN EKKARIN
IPC: A61F6/04
Filed: 2014-05-02
Abstract: A condom in the form of a sheath is described which is closed at one end and open at the opposite end, the opposite end being surrounded by a bead B having a minimum inner diameter of at least 32mm and a wall thickness of greater than 2mm. A method of manufacture is also described, whereby the bead may be created by rolling 30-55% of the unrolled length L of the condom to form a bead, the resulting bead having a defined inner diameter to wall thickness ratio. The initial length L is longer than a standard condom length, for example length L is 350mm, of which 170mm is rolled to form the bead. The increased beading provides constriction at the base of the penis to prolong a firm erection, but without reducing the condom diameter.
Patent GB-2517840-A (GB)
Title: Multiple damper assembly
Inventor: HOWES JONATHAN SEBASTIAN
IPC: F16F7/116
Filed: 2013-02-05
Abstract: A multiple damper assembly comprising multiple damper masses for damping the motion of a body (200) approaching an impact surface(204), the damper masses comprising at least one principal damper mass (202)and at least one subsidiary damper mass (201,203) configured to act in series such that, in use, as a moving body approaches the impact surface it collides with the multiple damper masses causing them to bounce back and forth between the impact surface and the body undergoing a series of collisions with the moving body that decelerate it. The set of dampers may be selected to provide a tailored deceleration profile. The damper assembly may comprise a one-shot or re-usable device and may be used in robotic, machining, valve-controlling or other apparatus with repetitive, controlled movements, such as reciprocating actuators.
Patent GB-2529846-A (GB)
Title: A mobile robot
Inventor: JI ZE
IPC: G05D25/02
Filed: 2014-09-03
Abstract: A mobile robot 1 comprising: a vision system 2 having a camera 3 and at least one light source 4 providing a level of illumination to an area surrounding the mobile robot; and a control system 8, comprising a feature detection unit 9 for detecting features within images captured by the vision system; wherein the level of illumination 12 provided by the light source is adjusted in response to the number of features detected by the feature detection unit. The mobile robot may be a robotic vacuum cleaner (figure 3). The level of illumination can be increased or decreased based on a comparison between the number of features detected within the image and a threshold value. The threshold value may be set based on the minimum number of features required for the robot to successfully navigate. The camera may be a panoramic annular lens (PAL) and the light source maybe light-emitting diode (LED) or emit an infra-red (IR) light. The control system may be a simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM) unit.
Patent GB-2530104-A (GB)
Title: Vegetation catergorisation
Inventor: STANLEY MARTIN
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2014-09-15
Abstract: A means for categorizing vegetation. One invention categorises vegetation 206 as a potential impact on a target object, e.g. will a tree grow in such a way as to interfere with pylons. This method involves determining a first set of data 202, 204 related to the target vegetation, and collecting data related to the object 202, 204. Another invention is a method for categorizing vegetation by determining the identity of the vegetation, determining characteristics of that plant, and updating the information stored in a memory. Still another invention is a system for categorizing vegetation by recording data with a mobile device, and using it to update the memory stored on a server. The categorization may result in a required response, e.g. trimming or cutting back the trees to prevent them interfering with nearby telegraph poles. The characteristics of the vegetation may involve generating a 3D polygon locus around the tree.
Patent GB-2530310-A (GB)
Title: Sealant storer
Inventor: WOOD WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F16B2/24
Filed: 2014-09-19
Abstract: A sealant tube store comprises an upper bar B with a plurality of clips D and an lower bar C attached to a frame. In use the lower bar C supports the base of the sealant tube, while the upper row of clips D holds the other end of the tube. The frame may be attached to a wall.
Patent GB-2520810-A (GB)
Title: A countermeasure payload container
Inventor: FLAWS GORDON WILLIAM
IPC: F42B12/70
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: A countermeasure payload container comprises a metallic body, which in use, is insertable into a countermeasure cartridge; wherein said body is of a tubular shape which is closed at a first end and open at second end.
Patent GB-2534917-A (GB)
Title: A quantum communication system and a quantum communication method
Inventor: BERND MATTHIAS FROHLICH
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2015-02-05
Abstract: A quantum communication system, which may be used for quantum key distribution (QKD), comprising: a plurality of transmitter units, such as optical network units (ONU) (301-1 301-8), each comprising at least a source of quantum signals, and preferably also a classical communications device; a receiver unit, such as an optical line terminal (OLT) (305), comprising: a quantum receiver (307), comprising at least one detector configured to detect quantum signals; and a first classical communication device (306); and a passive optical splitter (303), which distributes inputted optical signals irrespective of wavelength, and which may comprise evanescently coupled waveguides, and which may comprise a plurality of cascaded 1x2 passive optical splitters; wherein the plurality of transmitter units (301) are optically coupled to the receiver unit (305) through the passive optical splitter (303), wherein the passive optical splitter (303) is optically coupled to the quantum receiver (307) through a first spatial channel (304-2) and optically coupled to the first classical communication device (306) through a second spatial channel (304-1), wherein the first and second spatial channels may comprise respective separate optical fibres or respective separate cores in a multi-core optical fibre.
Patent GB-2535704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to confirmation of validity and digitisation of sheet products
Inventor: KHALIL ARAFAT
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 2015-02-23
Abstract: A system comprises a system controller connected to a database, a number of scanners, printers and envelope systems. The system controller and database assigns identities to sheet products, groups of sheet products, to packaging of sheet products and to registered third party entities. The scanner scans a sheet product, a group of sheet products or packaging of sheet products to identify the products and confirm an identity as being associated with the system or one or more registered third party entities of the system. The printer applies identities to sheet products, groups of sheet products, packaging of sheet products so that they are associated with the system or one or more registered third party entities. The printer also applies temporary identities to sheet products, groups of sheets and to packaging of sheets which have no association with a third party entity. The system controller associates sheet products, groups of sheets and packaging of sheets with third party entities. The scanner prevents any scanned sheet product without an identity from being used in the security system. The invention allows reams of blank paper and the paper itself to be tracked and validated. The content of a used document can be digitised.
Patent GB-2528151-A (GB)
Title: A group monitoring and communication system
Inventor: RANKIN RICHARD
IPC: H04W4/06
Filed: 2015-04-07
Abstract: A system 1 for confirming the presence of an individual 2 or group 3 of user devices in a pre-defined location or area 5, and means for communicating collectively or individually with the user devices. The system comprises a mobile application or website executable on a mobile device such as a smartphone.. The system has a location confirmation member such as a GPS system 15 for determining which mobile devices associated with a formed group are present in a pre-defined location or area 5, and allowing communication with individuals or the entire formed group if they are present in the pre-defined location or area at the time of said communication. The pre-defined location may be a with business, venue, or event, and the communication from said business or event may be in the form of a discount or offer, the value of which increases depending on number of members of a group present in the pre-defined location.
Patent GB-2528386-A (GB)
Title: Polishing liquid composition for magnetic disk substrate
Inventor: KIMURA YOSUKE
IPC: G11B5/84
Filed: 2015-06-29
Abstract: A method for polishing a magnetic disk substrate, comprising two polishing steps and an intermediate cleaning step, wherein during the first, rough polishing step a polishing liquid composition is used, which contains non-spherical silica particles A having ÎCV 0-10% and a particle size ratio D1/D2 2.00-4.00, where D1 is a volume average particle size determined by dynamic light scattering and D2 is a particle size converted from a BET specific surface area; spherical silica particles B, having a volume average particle size D1 of 6.0-80.0 nm; an acid, which is at least a phosphoric, phosphonic and/or organic phosphonic acid; an oxidising agent; and water, wherein the mass ratio of the silica particles (A/B) ranges from 80/20 to 99/1, and their total content (A+B) amounts to more than 98.0% wt of all the silica particles contained therein. Particles A may be spinous-shaped, heteromorphic (fig. 1) or combinations thereof. The pH of the liquid polish may be 0.5-6.0. A polishing liquid composition is also claimed, which additionally has the features of CV90 20.0-40.0% for particles A; CV90 10.0-35.0% and ÎCV 0-10% for particles B. The invention aims at reducing long cycle defects on the substrate, preferably a Ni-P-plated aluminium alloy substrate.
Patent GB-2535253-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods
Inventor: JACQUELINE REID
IPC: C11D1/65
Filed: 2015-07-28
Abstract: A quaternary ammonium compound of formula (X): where each of R1-R4 is independently an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, or aryl group having fewer than 8 carbon atoms and R5 is hydrogen or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group. Also claimed is a method of preparing a quaternary ammonium salt comprising reacting a tertiary amine of formula R1R2R3N with a quaternizing agent selected from: an ester of formula R5COOR4; a carbonate compound of formula R0OCOOR4 and then a carboxylic acid of formula R5COOH; and an epoxide having fewer than 8 carbon atoms and a carboxylic acid of formula R5COOH, where R0 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group. Preferably the compounds as defined above are used as additives in a fuel composition, preferably a diesel or gasoline fuel. Also claimed is the use of a quaternary ammonium compound as defined above to improve the performance of an engine, preferably by combating deposits in the engine. Preferably the compounds or compositions may be used to achieve keep clean or clean up performance.
Patent GB-2542621-A (GB)
Title: Dignity cover
Inventor: JOSHUA DWAYNE CAMPBELL
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2015-09-28
Abstract: Dignity cover 1 for use with a patient hoist, comprising a flexible elongate sheet having two openings 10, 11 spaced inwards of the sheets edge, which are suitable for the straps 21, 22, 23, 24 of a hoist mechanism 20 to be positioned through the holes 10, 11 such that a hoist support 25 passes underneath the patient and the cover is held in place due to the straps. Also defined is a method of using the dignity cover 1 in conjunction with a hoist mechanism 20 in order to protect the dignity of a patient whilst they are being lifted. The cover 1 can further include strips of webbing or weighed material towards the edges, and a handle or strap at one end. The apertures 10, 11 and the cover 1 may be rectangular in shape, with the apertures 10, 11 being symmetrically arranged about a longitudinal centre line of the cover 1.
Patent GB-2542860-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic processing device
Inventor: ADRIAN CARL STEVENSON
IPC: G10K11/175
Filed: 2015-10-04
Abstract: A device for measuring pressure variations across a resonant acoustic wave, and providing an electrical feedback circuit to control the amplitude and phase of the wave front. The device relates to acoustic processing for physical manipulation of particles to achieve separation or concentration. The invention engages noise reduction approaches to correct distortions in the shape of acoustic processing mode. The device could comprise a transducer 3 and a reflector 2, with pressure probes 5 and a deformable plate (4). The noise reduction methods could include: spatial feedback to produce active control of nodal planes; temporal and spectral feedback to cancel components with high noise content; anchored pressure nodes to prevent motion; and, versatile mobile pressure nodes for species transport. The invention is aimed at circumventing detrimental noise issues associated with traditional acoustic wave separation, thereby improving the precision of particle (micron and sub-micron) localisation within microfluidic to production scale systems.
Patent GB-2530425-A (GB)
Title: An offshore drilling rig and a method of operating the same
Inventor: KANNEGAARD MICHAEL
IPC: E21B19/15
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: An offshore drilling rig comprising a drill deck, at least one primary well center and a diverter system arranged below the primary well center, a drilling support structure extending upwardly from the drill deck and above the primary well center and the other work center and a first and a second hoisting system supported by the drilling support structure and being adapted for raising or lowering a first and a second load carrier, respectively, and where the off-shore drilling rig comprises a positioning system adapted for selectively positioning at least the first load carrier in at least a first or a second horizontal position different from the first horizontal position, where the first load carrier in the first horizontal position is positioned above the primary well center, and in the second horizontal position is positioned above the other work center.
Patent GB-2544496-A (GB)
Title: Wheel recutting
Inventor: PAUL DAVID MCBRIDE
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 2015-11-17
Abstract: A method comprises mounting a wheel 3 on a rotatable mount 2, moving a probe 7 across the surface of the wheel to obtain a radial surface profile and rotating the wheel about its axis on the rotatable mount. During rotation of the wheel, the position of a cutting tool 8 with respect to the surface of the wheel is controlled to recut the surface of the wheel in accordance with a cutting profile. The wheel is tagged with a unique wheel identifier, and the unique wheel identifier is recorded into a database in association with an indication of an amount of material which has been removed from the surface of the wheel. Also provided is an apparatus for re-cutting the surface of the wheel comprising a probe having an extendable probe arm, the probe arm having a shaft and a sleeve, and a sensor for detecting the position of the shaft within the sleeve. Further provided is a method of detecting cracks in a wheel by inducing an eddy current in the wheel. Further provided is a method involving the use of a clamp to keep the tyre away from the front face of the wheel.
Patent GB-2533890-A (GB)
Title: Mobile accommodation system
Inventor: LORCÁN OLIVER MURCHÚ
IPC: E04H1/02
Filed: 2014-11-03
Abstract: A mobile accommodation system 10 comprises a plurality of suites 100. Each of the suites comprises a bedroom 110 and is convertible between a stowed state having a first volume for movement of the accommodation system, and a deployed state in which the suites have a second volume that is greater than the first volume. Each of the suites comprises two beds 540, 550 that are movable relative to each other to provide a selection of different sleeping arrangements. Each of the suites may comprise first and second portions, wherein the second portion may be nested within the first when in the stowed state. Each suite may have a folding floor 120 and the bathroom may have the same volume in both the deployed and stowed states. Also claimed is a vehicle comprising an accommodation system.
Patent GB-2537520-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore service fluid
Inventor: WEIBIN ZHA
IPC: C09K8/82
Filed: 2014-01-07
Abstract: A wellbore fluid and method of use including grafted block copolymer, wherein the grafted block copolymer comprises at least one poly(vinylaromatic) segment and at least one elastomeric segment. The elastomeric segment can be a polymer from conjugated diene monomers having 4-6 carbons atoms per molecule. The poly(vinylaromatic) segment can be a monovinyl aromatic polysegment. The block copolymers can be a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-isoprene) (SEP), a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-butadiene) (SEB), a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-isoprene/butadiene) (SEEP), a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-isoprene-b-styrene) (SEPS), a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-butadiene-b-styrene) (SEBS), or a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-isoprene/butadiene-b-styrene) (SEEPS).
Patent GB-2550576-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for tracking a device
Inventor: RENE J COFFENG
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2016-05-23
Abstract: The device giving a signal at a time interval; an active hub listening to the device at the time interval; the active hub storing information about the device; and continuing to listen periodically to the device until the device actively sends patient data, or until no more signals are heard. The device(s) send a signal to the hub at a time interval, if the at least one device does not actively transmit patient data. The hub is configured to store information about any devices not actively sending patient data. The hub is configured to continue listening to any devices at say 5 second 5 minute intervals, not actively sending patient data until all devices actively send patient data, or until no more signals are heard from any devices not actively sending patient data. The device may roam to a different active hub, and triangulation or signal strength used to locate the position of the patient sensors or other lost apparatus in a hospital.
Patent GB-2552988-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder exclusive and safety connection
Inventor: THOMAS BICKFORD HOLBECHE
IPC: F17C13/06
Filed: 2016-08-18
Abstract: A connecting device comprises a piercing housing 7 for receiving a neck of a gas cylinder 1, which has a top surface comprising a gas outlet. The piercing housing comprises an opening, side walls and a bottom wall 6, which is vertical to the axis of the gas cylinder. A piercing element 4 is arranged in the piercing housing for piercing the gas outlet of the gas cylinder. A container surrounding the gas cylinder for holding it in position is characterized in that the cross-section of the piercing housing has a non-round shape and the cross-section of the neck of the gas cylinder is shaped accordingly to be able to insert into the piercing housing.
Patent GB-2554372-A (GB)
Title: System for marking the surface of a patient's tissue in the course of imaging
Inventor: ANDREW JOHN COLEMAN
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2016-09-22
Abstract: A marking apparatus 10 for marking tissue imaged through an imaging device 12. Apparatus 10 comprising: a viewing element with an imaging window 50, which provides a tissue imaging zone; a coupling device 64, which connects with a marker implement 58. Coupling device 64 operates to position marker 58 at a first position that is outside of the imaging window 50 and a second position that is within the imaging zone of the imaging window 50. In the second position, marker 58 applies a mark to the tissue in the imaging zone with apparatus 10 remaining on the tissue. Also a system for imaging tissue and marking imaged tissue. Also a configurable viewing element for an imaging device 12, the viewing element comprising: a spacer element with front and rear faces, where the front face has an imaging window 50 to provide an imaging zone through which tissue can be imaged; and a length adjustment mechanism coupled to the spacer element to adjust a distance between the front and rear faces to effect a change in focal position of imaging device 12. Imaging device 12 may be an OCT, a dermoscopy, a confocal microscopy or an ultrasound imaging device.