baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2568629-A (GB)
Title: Sulfosuccinate surfactant compositions and methods using the same
Inventor: DAVID VANZIN
IPC: C11D1/12
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: Sulfosuccinate surfactant compounds blended in binary and ternary combinations to yield synergistic sulfosuccinate surfactant systems and use of the same in enhanced oil recovery and hydraulic fracturing applications.
Patent GB-2584095-A (GB)
Title: Corner shutter member
Inventor: PAUL KISS
IPC: E04G9/08
Filed: 2019-05-20
Abstract: A corner shutter member for retaining a settable material comprises a sheet of material shaped and folded to define an upright retaining wall. The retaining wall has a line of weakness 21 extending vertically across it to define first and second retaining wall portions 28a/b. Each of the first and second portions has a respective first or second base portion 29a/b extending orthogonally from a lower edge to keep the retaining wall substantially upright. The shutter member is bent on site to form either an internal or external corner, and the base portions are shaped so as to not obstruct each other. The first and second portions may have an orthogonal lip portion 30a/b extending from an upper edge to resist distortion. The shutter members may be transported flat. A plurality of ties 33 may link the base portions to corresponding wall portions and may be stamped or cut into the portions. The line of weakness may be a row of apertures or may be thinner than the rest of the shutter member. Also claimed is a method of forming a concrete slab by folding a shutter member and pouring concrete over the base portions.
Patent GB-2582670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to explosive charges
Inventor: ROLAND ALFORD
IPC: F42B1/02
Filed: 2019-05-25
Abstract: An explosive charge 10 comprising a container 15 with an internal partition 25, the container has explosive material on one side of the partition and a projectile 37 on the other side. The partition may be towards an end of the container and may be a separate component attached to the container or integral to the container. A projectile liner may be received by the partition. A liquid enclosure may be defined between an open end of the container and the partition. The container may receive a detonator. The partition may be cone shaped and the container may be cylindrical. Also claimed are an explosive shaped charge open at one end, sealed at the other end by a membrane defining an enclosure for receiving liquid explosive, the membrane shaped to conform to a projectile liner. Also claimed (fig. 9) is an explosive shaped charge with a first membrane to define a liquid explosive enclosure and a second membrane spaced from the first to define an enclosure for a liquid projectile. The first and second membranes may be cones.
Patent GB-2570615-A (GB)
Title: Wiper mechanism for optical sorting machine
Inventor: YOICHI KAWAMURA
IPC: G01N21/85
Filed: 2017-12-25
Abstract: Provided is a wiper mechanism for an optical sorting machine, whereby a wiper reciprocating drive mechanism is not fouled by dust or the like, and a transparent plate of an optical part can be cleaned. The wiper mechanism for the optical part in the optical sorting machine has a falling space in which a sorted object falls, and a sealed space in which an optical detection means for detecting the sorted object is disposed. The optical part of the optical sorting machine has a transparent plate for enabling detection of the sorted object by the optical detection means in a partition wall between the spaces. A wiper for coming in contact with the transparent plate and cleaning the transparent plate is disposed in the falling space of the optical part, and a reciprocating drive mechanism for causing the wiper to slide along the transparent plate is disposed in the sealed space. Movable parts of the wiper and the reciprocating drive mechanism are connected so as to be integrally movable by a magnetic force via the partition wall between the spaces.
Patent GB-2585000-A (GB)
Title: RF energy harvesting system
Inventor: FANGXIN JIANG
IPC: H02J50/27
Filed: 2019-06-19
Abstract: An RF energy harvesting system 100 includes an antenna, an impedance matching network 20, an RF rectifier module 30, an enhanced RF rectifier module 40, a power control module 60, an energy storage branch 70 and load branches 60. The antenna receives RF signals and converts the RF signals into electric energy. The impedance matching network produces an initial voltage signal (V0) according to the electric energy output by the antenna. The RF rectifier module converts the initial voltage signal into a first voltage signal (V1). The enhanced RF rectifier module converts the initial voltage signal into a second voltage signal (V2), the second voltage signal being greater than the voltage of the first voltage signal. The power control module is self-driven through the first voltage signal and the second voltage signal The RF rectifier module adjusts the internal electrical connection according to control signals of the power control module. The energy storage branch stores the electric energy output by the power control module. An additional embodiment of the first aspect includes a rectification control unit which switches number of rectifiers connected. The system may have a protection circuit 50 and may comprise a clock generating unit.
Patent GB-2585244-A (GB)
Title: Needle and syringe disposal device
Inventor: TOM DITTON
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2019-07-05
Abstract: A needle and syringe assembly disposal device 100 is disclosed for a single assembly having an elongate body with the needle located at one end and a finger engageable flange at the other end, the disposal device comprises: an elongate sheath 110 having a closed distal end 112, a housing disposed 120 at a proximal end of the sheath, the housing comprising a syringe body receiving opening 122, and a lid 130 reconfigurable from an open position to a closed position. The device may comprise a resiliently deformable projection 126 for engaging the syringe flange. The device may comprise lid locking means 124,134.
Patent GB-2587377-A (GB)
Title: A modular braking system
Inventor: Ioan Florin Lazar
IPC: B60T13/74
Filed: 2019-09-26
Abstract: A modular electro-hydraulic (EHB) brake-by-wire (BBW) braking system comprising a reservoir 1, a pedal 5 with sensor 2-1 and pedal feel simulator 2-2; and at least two identical individually-powered braking modules 31, 32. Each module includes: an electronic control unit 41, 42; two wheel brakes 31-1, 31-2, 31-3, 31-4; a linear actuator 31-2, 31-3 with motor 31-3M, 32-3M and piston 31-3P, 31-3P, electro-mechanical valves 31-4, 32-4 for anti-lock braking (ABS); and sensors, to detect the position of the motor 31-3-S1, 32-3-S1 and piston 31-3-S2, 31-3-S2 and 31-3-S3, 32-3-S3 to detect the current pressure Pc in the circuit. The ECU is configured to receive input from the pedal sensor to determine the required output pressure Preq, receive inputs from the other sensors, control the linear actuator to provide Pc equal to Preq, and determine a failure of the braking module if the relationship between the current pressure and required pressure is wrong, e.g. Pc less than 90 percent of Preq. If failure is determined the ECU turns off the module and outputs a failure message to the driver. The system provides ABS redundancy (failsafe).
Patent GB-2587632-A (GB)
Title: A pulsation dampener and a method of manufacturing a pulsation dampener
Inventor: ALOK GUPTA
IPC: F16L55/04
Filed: 2019-10-02
Abstract: A pulsation dampener 218, for a fluid conduit (Fig 4, 206) the pulsation dampener 218 comprising a receptacle 220, a neck 222, a first tube 224 and a second tube 226, wherein a downstream end of the first tube 224 is fluidically connected to an upstream end of the second tube 226, wherein a first end of the neck 222, is fluidically connected to the downstream end of the first tube 224 and the upstream end of the second tube 226, wherein a second end of the neck 222 is fluidically connected to the receptacle 220, wherein the first tube 224, the second tube 226, the neck 222 and the receptacle 220 are formed as a single unitary component (e.g. by an additive manufacturing process). Embodiments include: a gas turbine engine for an aircraft comprising a pulsation dampener; and method of manufacturing a pulsation dampener.
Patent GB-2575397-A (GB)
Title: Fully-differential current digital-to-analog converter
Inventor: TEJASVI DAS
IPC: H03M1/74
Filed: 2018-04-16
Abstract: A playback path may include an input configured to receive an input signal, an output configured to drive a differential output signal, a differential current-mode digital-to-analog converter configured to convert the input signal into the differential output signal, and a control circuit. The differential current-mode digital-to-analog converter may include a plurality of current-mode digital-to-analog elements configured to be selectively enabled and disabled based on the input signal and at least one reference element in a current mirror relationship with the plurality of current-mode digital-to-analog elements such that each individual current through each current-mode digital-to-analog element is a scaled version of a reference current of the at least one reference element. The control circuit may be configured to scale current mirror ratios between the at least one reference element and the plurality of current-mode digital-to-analog elements based on a characteristic of the input signal.
Patent GB-2575400-A (GB)
Title: A computer system and a computer implemented method for processing gaming data
Inventor: Jason Mcqueen
IPC: G06Q50/34
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: There is provided a computer system (106) for processing gaming data from two or more gaming systems. The computer system (106) comprises a memory device (108) configured to store machine-readable instructions, a processor (110) connected to the memory device (108) and a first communication interface (112) connected to the processor (110) and configured to connect to a first gaming system (102) and a second communication interface (114) connected to the processor (110) and configured to connect to a second gaming system (104) that is different from the first gaming system (102), a third communication interface (116) connected to the processor (110) and configured to connect to a first server (120), wherein the processor (110) obtains the machine-readable instructions from the memory device (108) and is configured by the machine-readable instructions to receive, via the first communication interface (112), first gaming data from the first gaming system (102), the first gaming data being generated by the first gaming system (102) based on a first protocol, receive, via the second communication interface (114), second gaming data from the second gaming system (104), the second gaming data being generated by the second gaming system (104) based on a second protocol that is different from the first protocol, determine, from the first gaming data and based on the first protocol, identity information associated with a user and first usage information associated with use of the first gaming system (102) by the user, determine, from the second gaming data and based on the second protocol, the identity information associated with the user and second usage information associated with use of the second gaming system (104) by the user and send the identity information, the first usage information and the second usage information to the first server (120) via the third communication interface (116).
Patent GB-2575939-A (GB)
Title: Reliable laser light source
Inventor: THOMAS SCHRANS
IPC: H04B10/564
Filed: 2018-04-05
Abstract: A laser source. In some embodiments, a multiple-output laser source includes a plurality of lasers, and a coupler having a plurality of inputs and a plurality of outputs. Each of the inputs of the coupler is connected to an output of a respective laser, and each of the outputs of the coupler is connected to an output of the multiple-output laser source. In some embodiments the laser source is connected to other equipment with a single composite connector for making an optical connection and a plurality of electrical connections.
Patent GB-2590662-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic sensor
Inventor: LU MA
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2019-12-23
Abstract: An electromagnetic sensor 2 for use in apparatus for measuring material properties comprises a plate substrate 4, a plurality of first sensor elements 8 on the substrate forming a first array 10, a plurality of second sensor elements 38 on the substrate forming a second array 40, wherein the two arrays are regular arrays (rows 12a, 12b) (rows 42a, 42b) and are mutually aligned, a plurality of electrical connectors and electrical terminals on the substrate, wherein the first sensor elements each comprise a first type of sensor selected from an inductive sensor, a capacitive sensor and a magnetic sensor, and the second sensor elements each comprise a second type of sensor selected from an inductive sensor, a capacitive sensor and a magnetic sensor, wherein the first and second types of sensor are different. In a further embodiment the sensor elements may be co-located to overlap on the substrate surface.
Patent GB-2590674-A (GB)
Title: Core model augmented reality
Inventor: Olivier Lopez
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2019-12-23
Abstract: Data is displayed (Fig. 1B) on a tracking system (e.g. smartphone or tablet) which augments a viewed geological core (2) display. Geological data is registered at a formation core tracking system, comprising: at the tracking system, registering (e.g. using a readable code such as a barcode or QR code provided on or near the core section) a core (2) provided within a field of view of an optical imaging system of the tracking system and tracking the orientation and distance of the core relative to the tracking system. Data is obtained which is associated with a first section (3) of the core which is located at a predetermined distance (D) from the tracking system, and this data is displayed (6, 8) together with an image of the core (5) such that an augmented reality (AR) image is provided on a display device of the tracking system. The distance between the tracking system and the core is then changed (i.e. the tablet is moved along the core to position 1’), and the displayed data is updated by obtaining data associated with a second section (4) of the core which is located at the predetermined distance (D) from the moved tracking system.
Patent GB-2596036-A (GB)
Title: Skin channel multi connected bottle/receptacle system
Inventor: TIMOTHY ONYENOBI
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2020-01-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin channel multi connected bottle/receptacle system which allows two or more bottles/receptacles 9, 15 of any size or shape to be connected top to bottom with the top bottle/receptacle having a channel or tube 7 along, or attached to, or integrated into its body with top and bottom openings. The bottom opening of the channel at the top bottle/receptacle allows content to flow from the bottom bottle/receptacle separately through the channel or tube of the top bottle/receptacle and out of the system through a spout 3 at a cap 1, while the content of the top bottle flows out through a separate opening or spout 2 directly above the top bottle. The user has control of which content flows out of the top or bottom bottle/receptacle and can achieve this by simply capping the undesired opening/spout or sucking the desired opening/spout.
Patent GB-2592922-A (GB)
Title: Removal tool for removing a thrust socket of a pumping injector and tool kit incorporating such removal tool
Inventor: Nick Wadsworth
IPC: B25B27/30
Filed: 2020-03-09
Abstract: Removal tool (10, Figure 3) for removing a thrust socket of a pumping injector, the thrust socket being received in and attached to a retainer cup through a coiled flat annular spring ring 4 received in an annular groove 5 of an inner wall of the retainer cup. The removal tool comprises a holding shaft 11 having a spring ring removal device (12, Figure 3) at a first end (11a, Figure 3), and a stem 13 with a hook 14 at a distal end for catching the spring ring 4. The removal device is sized to pass through a tubular gap (6, Figure 3) between a head (2a, Figure 3) of the thrust socket and a tubular wall 3b of the retainer cup, such that it can rotate about the axial direction when inserted between the head and the wall with the axial direction parallel to the main axis (A, Figure 2) of the thrust socket.
Patent GB-2597511-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus and system
Inventor: PATRICK LAVER
IPC: A47K7/03
Filed: 2020-07-24
Abstract: The apparatus, particularly for skin, comprises a cleaning fluid reservoir 1 and an absorbent cleaning part 2, a first surface 21 of which comprises a central first connection means 8,9. The reservoir has a base 11 comprising a plurality of holes 12 for passage of cleaning fluid, surrounding a central second connection means 5 releasably connected to the first such that the base contacts the first surface. The first and second connection means may be complementary connectors of a bayonet mechanism. The first connection means may be a female bayonet connector recessed into the absorbent cleaning part. A wall 6 of the reservoir may comprise a hole for refilling, with a removable seal. The reservoir may act as a handle, may be resiliently deformable so as to release cleaning fluid when compressed, and may be shaped as an animal or character. Also claimed is a system comprising the apparatus and a holder attachable to a surface (e.g. using suction cups). The holder may comprise an annular opening and hold the apparatus inverted, with the absorbent part above the reservoir.
Patent GB-2599164-A (GB)
Title: Pipe fitting
Inventor: ANDREW WELFARE
IPC: F16L23/028
Filed: 2020-09-29
Abstract: There is provided a pipe entry 2 for delivering fluid through a building wall 4. The pipe entry comprises a pipe section 10 at least partially defining a conduit 18 for carrying a fluid. The pipe section defines a pipe outer diameter 66. The pipe entry further comprises a flange restraint 12 at least partially defining the conduit 18. The flange restraint comprises an engagement portion 44. The pipe entry further comprises a mounting flange 16 having a mounting formation 64 for connection with a downstream pipe section 65. The mounting flange is configured to engage the engagement portion to couple the flange restraint to the downstream pipe section. The flange restraint defines a flange restraint outer diameter that is substantially equal to or less than the pipe outer diameter. A method of installing a pipe entry through a wall. The engagement portion may comprise an engagement surface, such as a shoulder, onto which the flange can be seated. The flange restraint may be integrally formed with the pipe or may be attached by weldment.
Patent GB-2600975-A (GB)
Title: Optimization of dataset
Inventor: Jan Kleven
IPC: G01S13/72
Filed: 2020-11-13
Abstract: A method of optimizing a dataset from a phased-array radar to detect micro body movement of subjects due to heartbeat or respiration. The radar creates a 3D point-cloud data set, which is fed into an object identification algorithm to create at least one group of datapoints characterized by their proximity and their pattern of movement. The at least one group belonging to a single subject. Aggregating the datapoints of the group to form a velocity signal. Extracting heart rate or respiration rate from the group by either a) estimating a spectral density from the velocity signal of the group, and extracting a most dominant frequency, setting said most dominant frequency as heart rate or respiration rate, or b) applying a machine learning model on the velocity signal of the group to extract a frequency of the velocity signal, setting the frequency as heart rate or respiration rate. Preferably both a and b are performed in parallel and used as an input for an ensemble learning method.
Patent GB-2599454-A (GB)
Title: A silencing structure of burner nozzle for gas appliances
Inventor: YIN ZHOU
IPC: F23D14/70
Filed: 2020-12-17
Abstract: A burner nozzle for a gas burning appliance has a burner housing 3 with an ejection tube 2 connected to a gas fuel nozzle 1. The burner housing has a combustion air inlet 44 that includes a muffler/silencer 4 arranged outside of the gas fuel nozzle, and the muffler/silencer has a housing 41 that contains an internal cavity with sound reducing material 42. The combustion air inlet connects to the ejection tube, and in use, provides combustion air to the burner via the sound reducing material. Air and fuel gas mix in the ejection tube and the mixed gas is burnt at the burner nozzle surface. The muffler/silencer sound reducing material is a porous structure with multiple small holes and channels 421, for example a honeycomb structure. The channels of the porous structure may have a cross-sectional area of about 10 mm2 and a pore diameter of 0.2 mm. The silencer prevents the spread of noise, and achieves a noise reduction of the inflowing combustion air without affecting the combustion performance.
Patent GB-2602469-A (GB)
Title: Beverage compositions, methods of making beverage compositions and methods of preparing beverages
Inventor: THOMAS IMISON
IPC: A23F3/16
Filed: 2020-12-30
Abstract: A beverage composition comprising an ingredient selected from green tea leaves, mint leaves, black tea leaves and lemon balm leaves. The ingredient has a particle size D10 of between 250 and 700 μm. The green tea leaves, mint leaves or lemon balm leaves may further have a D50 particle size of less than 1500 μm, the black tea leaves may have a particle size D50 of 1000 μm or less. A filter bag may contain the ingredients. A method of making the beverage is further disclosed.
Patent GB-2603487-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: CALLUM STEWART
IPC: C10M177/00
Filed: 2021-02-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation technology that forms an omniphobic, slippery gel coating. The formulation technology makes use of the cross-linking between two hydrophobic polymer reagents, solvated in a hydrophobic polymer lubricant, as they are combined and deposited on a substrate. The composition comprises a crosslinkable hydrophobic polymer component containing at least 3 nucleophilic groups, a crosslinking hydrophobic polymer agent comprising at least 2 electrophilic groups that crosslink with the crosslinkable component, and a hydrophobic polymer lubricant component, where the crosslinkable hydrophobic polymer component and the crosslinking hydrophobic agent are present in an amount to provide a molar ratio of electrophilic to electrophobic groups of 9:1 to 1:9.
Patent GB-2603770-A (GB)
Title: Ball-game target
Inventor: ANDREW JOHN STEWART JACKSON
IPC: A63F9/02
Filed: 2021-02-11
Abstract: A ball-game target 10 is provided which comprises a stand portion 12 having an elongate body having a base at one end and a first engagement region at an opposite end to the base, the elongate body being at least in part collapsible, and a target portion 14 having a target body and a second engagement region receivably engagable with the first engagement region of the stand portion, the target body being at least in part collapsible. The ball-game target may comprise a secondary securing means for improving the engagement between the stand and the target portions. When collapsed the target may be stored inside the stand. The stand and the target may comprise helical spring frames.