baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2565927-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement in a wave energy recovery apparatus and method for operating a wave energy recovery apparatus
Inventor: ARVO JARVINEN
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2016-04-08
Abstract: This invention relates to an arrangement in a wave energy recovery apparatus and to a method for operating the wave energy recovery apparatus. The apparatus comprises at least a base (1 ), on which a reciprocating panel (2) is installed, a pivot shaft (7) for the reciprocating panel (2), a control system, and one or more power-take-off (PTO) units (3) to convert kinetic energy of waves or tidal currents to another type of energy. The arrangement comprises adjustment means (5, 5', 5") to set the top of the panel (2) in its vertical position to approximately correspond to the altitude of the surface (8) of the water.
Patent GB-2579049-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming cutting blades
Inventor: CHOON YEN KONG
IPC: B33Y80/00
Filed: 2018-11-16
Abstract: A method of forming cutting blades using selective laser melting by positioning a part of an elongate strip 30 with pre-formed teeth 32 within a powder bed 20 and using a laser beam 24 forming coating layers layer-by-layer to create a cutting surface with cutting edge 39 on each pre-formed tooth by fusing deposited powder to the pre-formed teeth. Super-hard particles, e.g. Tungsten Carbide and Cobalt, or Borides or Aluminium oxide may hence be included in a metal matrix e.g. Cobalt, Chromium or Titanium. The apparatus may have slits with sealing elements (22, fig 1) around them in each wall to allow passage of the blade through the slits. The chamber may be placed in a vacuum or inert gas, or inert gas may be flowed over the powder bed. Multiple blades may be processed together. The processing is design to allow customised final cutting profile surfaces without the need for grinding or sharpening.
Patent GB-2580906-A (GB)
Title: Pressure actuated downhole device
Inventor: MATTHEW MANNING
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2019-01-25
Abstract: A downhole valve having a piston 80 actuated by a pressure differential between an annulus pressure at the valve (from 100) and a pressure at the valve outlet 50b and/or in a portion of the flow path closest to the valve outlet. The valve can have an opening for receiving the annular pressure that is isolated from the valve inlet and valve outlet. The downhole valve can be configured such that it does not operate to open and/or close the flow path based on a pressure differential between the valve inlet and outlet. The valve may be used in an assembly with a pump or lift system such as an ESP (figure 23, 20) which can be used to affect the outlet pressure.
Patent GB-2568000-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for treating cancer with arginine depletion and immuno oncology agents
Inventor: DAVID LOWE
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2017-09-08
Abstract: Methods of treating tumors or cancer include administration of an arginine depleting enzyme and an immune-oncology agent.
Patent GB-2574092-A (GB)
Title: Building reinforcement and insulation
Inventor: WILLIAM GEORGE EDSCER
IPC: E04B2/88
Filed: 2019-03-19
Abstract: The invention provides a method of securing external wall insulation (EWI) panels to the outer walls of a high rise building of large panel construction. The method comprises first identifying the location of internal voids (7) in outermost floor/ceiling panels (2) of the building; and then creating continuous passages through the outer load-bearing wall panels (1) of the building into the located internal voids (7), each such passage forming a tie bar anchorage hole extending at least half a metre into the adjacent floor/ceiling panel Down the length of each tie bar anchorage hole is inserted a tie bar (10) which has at an inner end portion (11) an anchorage ( 13, 14) and which has at an outer end portion (12) an externally screw• threaded portion which protects from the outer load-bearing wall panel. A pattress plate (17) is located at the outer end of each tie bar anchorage hole, with the externally screw-threaded outer end portion of each tie bar extending through an aperture in the associated pattress plate (17). The pattress plates are secured in position in or against the outer load-bearing wall panels (1 ). A grouting compound (20) is then extruded past each pattress plate (17) or through an eccentric grout injection hole (19) in each pattress plate (17) and into the tie bar anchorage holes around the tie bars (10). Once the grouting compound (20) has set, a metal framework (25,26) for supporting external wall insulation for the building is bolted to the projecting externally screw-threaded end portions (12) of the tie bars (10), and EWI panels are secured to the metal framework (25,26) to clad the building.
Patent GB-2573402-A (GB)
Title: Deformation of thin walled bodies by registered shaping
Inventor: BEGONA BUSTINZA
IPC: B21D51/26
Filed: 2017-06-08
Abstract: A container body 104 cold-formed from a preform (1, figure 1a) comprises an embossed or debossed region 102 having a length (L, figure 24) measured in a direction extending from a rim of the preform towards a base of the preform which is greater than 100 mm. The region 102 may have a dimension (W, figure 24) in a circumferential direction of the body of more than 25mm. The preform may be have a diameter of 30-70 mm and a wall thickness of between 0.15-0.6 mm. Also disclosed are a machine and tool for shaping an initially tubular cylindrical preform to form a non-round shape in registration with printed or similarly applied surface decoration or the like on the preform.
Patent GB-2585884-A (GB)
Title: Threadlocking system
Inventor: Rory B Barnes
IPC: F16B39/22
Filed: 2019-07-19
Abstract: A threadlocking system, comprising a threaded member having at least one threaded face, wherein the at least one threaded face comprises a first coating comprising an anaerobically curable (meth)acrylate composition, the composition comprising a nucleophilic curing agent, such as one or more of a hydrazine, a toluidine, a heterocyclic amine, or a triethanolamine, and wherein the first coating is coated by a second coating comprising a polycyanoacrylate film. The anaerobically curable (meth)acrylate composition, comprises a cure accelerator, such as n-butyl ferrocene. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the threaded member; and a method of assembling threaded members comprising matingly engaging a first threaded member and a second threaded member.
Patent GB-2586228-A (GB)
Title: Sensor arrangement
Inventor: LAWRENCE TILL
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2019-08-08
Abstract: A sensor arrangement for use in a wellbore, comprising a sensor housing 28, a first sensor 30 and a second sensor 32, that are both sensitive to the same downhole parameter, are housed in the housing 28 and are spaced apart by a fixed distance in the axial direction of the housing 28, and a control unit 38, to monitor the outputs of the first 30 and second 32 sensors to ascertain information relating to position and movement. The downhole parameter may comprise temperature information. Both sensors may be thermoelectric generators or thermal cameras operable. Each sensor may comprise a plurality of individual sensors. The pair of sensors may together form a panoramic infrared camera and the control unit 38 may undertake image processing techniques to track thermal features of images taken by the panoramic cameras. Distance information may be used to determine axial velocity or rate of penetration (ROP) of the housing and sensor measurement outputs may confirm completion of procedural survey steps or occurrence of buckling, stretching or squat pipe conditions.
Patent GB-2574744-A (GB)
Title: Layered tissue comprising non-wood fibers
Inventor: KAYLA ELIZABETH ROUSE
IPC: D21F11/04
Filed: 2017-02-22
Abstract: The present invention provides multi-layered tissue webs, and tissue products comprising the same, the multi-layered webs comprising wood fibers and non-wood cellulosic fibers where the non-wood cellulosic fibers are selectively deposited in one or more outer layers of the multi-layered web. Surprisingly disposing non-wood cellulosic fibers in the outer layers, even in relatively modest amounts, alters the machine and/or cross-machine direction properties of the resulting web, such that MD:CD tensile ratio may be reduced.
Patent GB-2587637-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for aircraft
Inventor: NORMAN WOOD
IPC: B64C25/40
Filed: 2019-10-02
Abstract: An aircraft 1 has a propulsion system that includes an air propulsion system 6 and a ground propulsion system 4. The air propulsion system comprises a plurality of propellers 10 driven by motors 12. The motors are electrically powered from a power supply 3 which may include a battery. An energy recovery system comprises a transducer assembly arranged to selectively interact with one or more motors connected to the propellers of the air propulsion system of the aircraft to extract energy from the propellers. Electrical power generated by the motors can then be transferred to the battery.
Patent GB-2588234-A (GB)
Title: A drink receptacle holder
Inventor: CIARAN DOHERTY
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 2019-10-18
Abstract: A drink receptacle holder 110 comprises a drink receptacle retainer portion 1203 for retaining a drink receptacle in an upright orientation and a mounting portion 1201 for mounting to a mounting structure. The drink receptacle retainer portion and the mounting portion are pivotally mounted to each other and the drink receptacle retainer portion is freely pivotable in relation to the mounting portion such that the drink receptacle retainer portion naturally pivots in relation to the mounting portion as the orientation of the mounting portion changes. The holder may further comprise an intermediate portion 1202 mounted pivotally between the mounting and drink receptacle retainer portions. The mounting portion may comprise a first part for mounting to the mounting structure and a second part pivotally mounted to the drink receptacle retainer portion, wherein the second part is moveably mounted to the first part. The mounting portion, intermediate portion and drink receptive retainer portion may all comprise a ring member. Also disclosed is an aircraft passenger accommodation unit comprising a seat and the disclosed drink receptacle holder.
Patent GB-2589872-A (GB)
Title: Night vision device and method
Inventor: JONATHAN PAUL FREEMAN
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2019-12-10
Abstract: A system comprises: a night vision device; and switching circuitry configured to switch the night vision device at a first period (e.g. 10 mS) and first duty cycle (e.g. 90%) to synchronise the switching of the night vision device with a second period (e.g. equal to the first period) of a lighting system (and second duty cycle, e.g. 10%) in the vicinity of the night vision device; the night vision device and lighting system are synchronised such that the lighting system is inactive (off) at the time when the night vision device is active (on). The second (illumination, lighting) period may be equal to a multiple of the first (night vision device switching) period. The night vision device may be a night vision camera, night vision eyepiece and/or night vision goggles; the device may be short wave infrared (IR) camera. The system may be applied to a vehicle, e.g. an aircraft, with the lighting system providing aircraft cockpit illumination.
Patent GB-2598271-A (GB)
Title: A scaffold for a tube
Inventor: ERNEST WAI YIN LAU
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2020-02-18
Abstract: A scaffold 1 suitable for implantation into or application to a biological tube structure (e.g. a blood vessel, the cystic, bile or pancreatic ducts, the urethra) comprises a membrane 2 and a pair of splines 3a, 3b integrally formed therewith or embedded therein. The splines are spaced apart from one another and the membrane spans between them; the membrane having a pair of grooves 4a, 4b disposed between the splines such that that when the membrane is folded over itself (from a first flattened configuration, as in Fig 1 into a rolled configuration as in Fig 3 and 5) the splines are received within the grooves. In its rolled configuration the scaffold may be tubular or conical. The splines and/or grooves may be formed from a shape memory material which retains the scaffold in its rolled configuration at a set temperature.
Patent GB-2585968-A (GB)
Title: Positioning carrier for vertical rail
Inventor: CHIH FENG HO
IPC: F16M11/42
Filed: 2020-03-05
Abstract: A positioning carrier for attaching to a rail 90 having a rib 91 includes a housing 10 having a bore 14, a frame 20 attached to the housing and engaged onto the rail and having a compartment 22 for receiving the rail. A bracket 30 is engaged into the frame and engaged with the rail. A seat 50 attached to the housing has a curved surface 53 which a cam member 55 engaged with a shaft 41 of a latch 40 that is engaged through the frame, housing and the seat can bear against to draw the frame and the housing and the seat toward each other to lock the position of the carrier on the rail.
Patent GB-2592447-A (GB)
Title: ADC circuitry
Inventor: ANDREW JAMES HOWLETT
IPC: H03M1/18
Filed: 2020-03-18
Abstract: Multiple-path analogue to digital converters are known. The present invention relates to a multi-path ADC circuitry in which the paths may operate as independent converters. An ADC circuit 200 has first and second conversion paths 201a, 201b for converting analogue signals to digital and is operable in first and second modes. In the first mode, the first and second conversion paths are connected to respective first and second input nodes 202a, 202b to receive and convert full scale first and second analogue input signals Ain1, Ain2 to separate digital outputs Dout1, Dout2. In the second mode, the first and second conversion paths are both connected to the first input node 202a, to convert the first analogue input signal Ain1 to respective first and second digital signals, and the first and second conversion paths are configured for processing different signal levels of the first analogue input signal. A selector 207 selects the first digital signal or the second digital to be output as an output signal based on an indication of amplitude of the first analogue input signal. The converter may find application in devices using more than one microphone, where it may provide better reliability oin detecting spoken commands.
Patent GB-2585451-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a structure
Inventor: ADAM TUFT
IPC: B29C65/60
Filed: 2020-04-20
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structure, preferably an aircraft box wing, comprising a laminar composite part and a second part, which may be a metallic rib foot. The method comprises: a) receiving metrology data indicating a thickness of the laminar composite at a plurality of fastening locations, b) calculating a stack thickness 32 based on the metrology data and second part thickness data 31 and selecting a fastener 33 for each fastening location; c) defining an ordered series of fastener lengths 34; d) pre-loading the fasteners into a fastening machine 35 in a sequence based on the ordered series, they are preferably loaded in a cassette 35; e) joining the parts at each fastening location by passing a fastener through them. Preferably the fastener holes are formed by a single drilling pass through both parts after the metrology data has been received in step a) and before step e). The metrology data may be received from the supplier or measured ultrasonically. After all the fasteners have been inserted one may be removed and replaced.
Patent GB-2594311-A (GB)
Title: Racking system
Inventor: SIMON ROGERS
IPC: B65G1/10
Filed: 2020-04-23
Abstract: A racking arrangement having a plurality of sliding shelf units 48 suspended from a horizontal bearing surface of a rail 12, 14 via a support roller 38 having an outer rotatable wheel supported on a central horizontal axle, and where the shelf unit is supported by the roller 38 resting on the bearing surface. The wheel may be metallic, and the roller bearings may be needle bearings. These provide a smooth-running action which allows guidance rollers to be dispensed with. There may be two rails 12, 14 and each shelf unit may have four support rollers 38, two resting on each rail 12, 14. The bearing surface may be a horizontal ledge projecting form a side of the rail 12, 14 inwardly relative to the shelf unit 48. All rollers 38 may have their axle in a horizontal orientation. The rails 12, 14 may be supported on uprights resting on a floor.
Patent GB-2587062-A (GB)
Title: Virtual lighting assistant (VLA) agent in an adaptive lighting system
Inventor: ROSS WILLIAMS
IPC: H05B47/165
Filed: 2020-06-04
Abstract: Virtual lighting assistant (VLA) agent (103, Fig.1) of an adaptive lighting system (100, Fig.1) that: obtains previous tasks from an operator’s console (light board) 303; accesses, and maintains, historical data, telemetry data, context data and a fixture library associated with the console, wherein historical data comprises the previous tasks 306; determines a recommendation for a next task based on the fixture library and one or more of the data sources 309; and displays the prediction of the next task to an operator 312. Recommendation of the next task may comprise training a machine learning model to determine patterns of tasks for an event (performance). Historical data may relate to: tasks executed for one or more events by one or more operators; and task execution timings. Context data may comprise data relating to environmental factors or pre-configured data related to the tasks such as calendar or weather data. Telemetry data may comprise temporal, spatial or illumination data of lighting devices. The fixture library may comprise a plurality of functions compatible with the light board’s software. The VLA may be implemented internally or externally the console. A teleprompter (autocue) script may be obtained and a keyword therein used to execute a cue.
Patent GB-2605827-A (GB)
Title: Night driving aid
Inventor: PETER MANNING
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2021-04-15
Abstract: When driving at night on unlit roads drivers can experience a temporary reduction in vision as the pupils react to changes in incident light. The present invention is designed to minimise this temporary reduction in night vision due to changes in incident light, approaching headlights etc. The night driving aid comprises an array of LEDs that provide exposure to low power light radiation at around 480nm (blue/green). The 480nm wavelength is the wavelength at which the pupil is most responsive to preconditioning therefore assisting the driver to visually respond to rapid changes in incident light. The LEDs are deployed in/on the vehicle within the driver’s field of vision but not obstructing their forward or reverse (via the rearview mirror) vision. Additionally, the night driving aid may be worn directly by the driver as an integrated night driving glasses system.
Patent GB-2594612-A (GB)
Title: Siphon pump chimney for formation tester
Inventor: Christopher michael jones
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2019-03-21
Abstract: A siphon pump chimney can be used in a mini-drillstem test to increase formation fluid flow rates. A formation tester can be coupled to a siphon pump chimney via a wet connect assembly to transfer formation fluid from a fluid-bearing formation. The siphon pump chimney can receive the formation fluid through the wet connect and disperse the formation fluid into a drill pipe that is flowing drilling fluid. The siphon pump chimney can include check valves to prevent the drilling fluid from entering the siphon pump chimney. The siphon pump chimney can be configured to have a variable height that can reduce pressure within the siphon pump chimney to a pressure value that can be close to or less than the formation pressure, which can allow a pump to operate at high flow rates or be bypassed in a free flow configuration.
Patent GB-2610604-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for live fire analysis
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER BADDELEY
IPC: F41G3/26
Filed: 2021-09-10
Abstract: A method of capturing marksmanship data during a live fire exercise where a plurality of participants (100-1 – 100-6) fire projectiles at one or more targets (150-1, 150-2, 150-3) using ranged weapons (105) includes the step of recording a plurality of timestamped projectile fire events detected at respective ranged weapons (105) and each corresponding to the respective ranged weapon (105) discharging a projectile. Each timestamped projectile fire event is recorded at a recording device of the operator of the respective ranged weapon and comprises a position of the ranged weapon (105). A plurality of timestamped projectile transit events detected at respective targets ,(150-1, 150-2, 150-3) each corresponding to the arrival of a projectile at the respective target (150-1, 150-2, 150-3) are recorded at a recording device of the respective target (150-1, 150-2, 150-3). Based at least in part on comparing the timestamps of the projectile transit events and the projectile fire events, the respective projectile fire event corresponding to the at least some of the plurality of projectile transit events is identified.
Patent GB-2610621-A (GB)
Title: Method of operation for an apparatus for layer-by-layer manufacture of 3D objects
Inventor: GIANLUCA DORINI
IPC: B33Y50/02
Filed: 2021-09-13
Abstract: A method of operation for an apparatus for the layer-by-layer manufacture of a three dimensional (3D) object from particulate material, comprising: carrying out a thermal calibration process comprising a calibration routine for a thermal control component of the layer, and subsequently carrying out a build process to manufacture a 3D object; wherein the calibration and build processes each comprise a layer cycle comprising the steps of: (i) distributing a layer of particulate material providing a build bed surface; (ii) depositing absorption modifier over a layer-specific region; and (iii) heating the layer-specific region over a period of time by moving a first heat source over the layer; (iv) measuring the temperature of the build bed surface using a thermal sensor at least once during one or more of steps (i) to (iii); wherein the layer cycle of steps (i) to (iv) is repeated a number of times until the respective calibration process and the build process are complete; wherein an outcome of the thermal calibration routine is based on the measured temperatures and is applied to the thermal control component for the subsequent layer cycle; wherein, for the layer cycle of the build process, the first heat source in step (iii) is operated to cause the layer-specific region to melt; and wherein for both the thermal calibration process and the build process, the layer cycle step (i) of distributing each layer and (iii) of passing the first heat source over each layer are carried out in a first direction. Further provided are a controller for carrying out the method, an apparatus comprising the controller.
Patent GB-2612050-A (GB)
Title: Spectacles supporting headband
Inventor: HERBERT GAMLIN
IPC: G02C11/00
Filed: 2021-10-20
Abstract: A headband 10 is provided, for use with spectacles of the type which comprises lenses, a bridge, and two arms 70 positionable over a wearer’s ears 75 in use, the spectacles supporting headband comprising a head-gripping member 20 and two brackets 30, each spectacles arm supporting member comprising a first projection 40, the spectacles supporting headband configured to move between an inactive position, and an active position, relative to a user’s head, wherein, in the active position, each first projection is configured to support a respective arm 70 of the spectacles, such that the spectacles are lifted, and held, off the ears 75 of a user. The first projection may hold a respective arm of the spectacles in use. The brackets may further comprise a second projection configured to grip the arm between it and the first projection so as to prevent spectacles tilting relative to the head-gripping member. The headband may rotate about a point between first and second projections to change between active and inactive positions. This invention may have the advantage of reducing the weight and pressure of wearing spectacles on a wearer’s ears and nose, increasing comfort.