baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2543891-A (GB)
Title: Multizone retrieval system and method
Inventor: AARON C HAMMER
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2015-02-25
Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for use in a wellbore is disclosed that in one non-limiting embodiment contains an outer assembly that includes an isolation packer corresponding to each of a plurality of zones along the wellbore, wherein each isolation packer is configured to be set in the wellbore, a release module associated with each isolation packer to release its associated isolation packer after such isolation packer has been set in the wellbore, and a disconnect module below each isolation packer that is armed using a first force and activated using a second force.
Patent GB-2554402-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning appliance
Inventor: ROBERT LAWRENCE TWEEDIE
IPC: A61C17/22
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: A pump assembly 140 for a dental cleaning appliance includes a reciprocating piston 90 which is driven in a fluid chamber. A rotatable detachable coupling comprises an arm 142 which is pivotally connected to the piston 90 and has a pin detent 146 which moves between seats 152,154,156,158 in a slotted track 150 in a drum 148 connected to the drive to enable the piston to move linearly against the return force of a spring 106 to draw fluid into the fluid chamber. As the drum 148 rotates, the pin 146 becomes uncoupled or spaced from the track which allows the spring 106 to return the piston and force a burst of fluid from the fluid chamber. The volume of fluid dispensed may be changed by reversing the rotation of the drum, to utilize different seat positions. Alternatively, the couplings may comprise a pair of angularly opposed pins on a driven rotating plate which selectively engage and disengage with seats on an arm pivotably connected to the piston.
Patent GB-2543422-A (GB)
Title: Broadband power amplifier systems and methods
Inventor: APOSTOLOS SAMELIS
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 2015-04-13
Abstract: Disclosed are systems, devices, and methodologies to reduce harmonics in a radio frequency output signal. A power amplifier system comprises a power amplifier and a tunable output matching network electrically connected between the output of the power amplifier and an output of the tunable output matching network. The tunable output matching network reduces second-order harmonics in an amplified radio frequency signal when the power amplifier operates in a low frequency mode. The tunable output matching network includes traps such as a series inductor and a first capacitor in series with a first switch, a second capacitor in series with a second switch, and a third capacitor in series with a third switch, where the traps are tuned to selected harmonic frequencies when the power amplifier operates in the low frequency band of the operating band of frequencies.
Patent GB-2542033-A (GB)
Title: Slip release assembly with cone undermining feature
Inventor: WILLIAM C LEMM
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 2015-04-04
Abstract: A slip release mechanism provides for undermining the slip cone in the set position of the slips so that the grip of the slips can be released subsequent to allowing the cone ramp to flex. The slips can be pulled back down the cone ramp as the completion of the same motion that undermines the support for the cone.
Patent GB-2539356-A (GB)
Title: Bearing assembly cooling methods
Inventor: JAMES W CHAMBERS
IPC: E21B33/08
Filed: 2015-04-30
Abstract: The disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for cooling a RCD at a wellbore including a bearing assembly configured for operating in the RCD. A fixed latch with a heat exchanger system and a volume of a cooling medium is configured for reducing heat proximate the bearing assembly, an inner member, and one or more seals between the bearing assembly and the inner member.
Patent GB-2556877-A (GB)
Title: Back brace
Inventor: PAUL STARKEY
IPC: A61F5/02
Filed: 2016-11-17
Abstract: A back brace 102 for providing lumbar stabilisation with a left support portion 106 and a right support portion 108. The left and right portions are operable to move from a first position wherein the left and right portions are spaced apart, to a second position wherein the left and right portions are closer together. Each of the left and right lumbar support portions comprise a bar that at least partially delineates at least two apertures in each of the support portions. The brace further comprises a line 132 extending through apertures of the lumbar supports such that actuation of the line moves the left and right portions from the first position to the second. The apertures are preferably arranged within the plane of the lumbar support. The bars may have one or more waveforms or be castellated. The left and right support portions may each have a flexible cover which may extend over a portion of the bar, however the material of the bar may be exposed at the parts of the bars which delineate the apertures. The bars may have an Ra of <0.3 µm and the cover may restrict the lateral movement of the waveforms.
Patent GB-2546153-A (GB)
Title: Switch routing algorithms
Inventor: KRISTINA MILLER
IPC: H04Q3/68
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: A message at an ingress switch of a multi-stage circuit switching network, e.g. clos network, is forwarded using a routing algorithm, the algorithm involving the determination of at least one availability matrix for each middle switch between the ingress and egress switches of the network. A middle switch is selected on the basis of its availability matrix and the ingress switch then transmits the message via the selected middle switch. The algorithm may forward messages on the basis of unicast, fan-in (many-to-one), and fan-out (one-to-many, or multicast). Unicast forwarding may be based on a worst-fit bin packing algorithm. Fan-out forwarding may be deferred to the later stages of the network e.g. the middle stages (see figure 7), whereas fan-in forwarding may be executed at early stages e.g. ingress stages (see figure 9). The algorithm minimises blocking and imbalance on middle switches, and promotes maintenance of existing routing arrangements.
Patent GB-2540717-A (GB)
Title: Mill blade torque support
Inventor: LOC PHUC LANG
IPC: E21B29/06
Filed: 2014-07-28
Abstract: An example whipstock assembly includes a whipstock providing a ramped surface and a longitudinal groove defined in the ramped surface. A lead mill is coupled to the whipstock with a shear bolt and providing one or more blades, and a bearing support is arranged within the longitudinal groove and provides opposing sidewalls that define a slot configured to receive one of the one or more blades and thereby prevent the lead mill from rotating with respect to the whipstock.
Patent GB-2544663-A (GB)
Title: Perforating systems with insensitive high explosive
Inventor: JAMES MARSHALL BARKER
IPC: E21B43/1185
Filed: 2014-09-03
Abstract: The disclosure relates to perforating systems for perforating the casing of a wellbore. The perforating systems contain insensitive high explosives. The disclosure also relates to shaped charges containing insensitive high explosives for use in such perforating systems. The disclosure further relates to methods of using such perforating systems to perforate the casing of a wellbore
Patent GB-2543998-A (GB)
Title: Extended-life cement compositions comprising red mud solids
Inventor: Thomas Jason Pisklak
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 2014-10-28
Abstract: Extended-life cement compositions are provided and, more particularly, extended-life cement compositions are provided that comprise a cementitious component comprising red mud solids and hydraulic cement. A method of cementing may comprise providing an extended-life cement composition comprising a cementitious component, water, and a cement set retarder, wherein the cementitious component comprises red mud solids and a hydraulic cement; activating the extended-life cement composition; introducing the extended-life cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the extended-life cement composition to set in the subterranean formation.
Patent GB-2562703-A (GB)
Title: Titanium Alloys
Inventor: AUDREY COOPER
IPC: C23C30/00
Filed: 2017-03-10
Abstract: A titanium alloy which comprises (in atomic %): 76-89 % titanium, 3-18 % of niobium, 0.5-4.8 % hafnium, 0.05-3 % chromium, 0-5 % tantalum, 0-2 % zirconium and 0-1 % iron. The alloy is superelastic and has high elastic recovery and increased Young's modulus. It can be used to make thin film microelectromechanical systems, an actuator, a sensor, a bearing, a damper an antenna, a bearing, a gear or a spring. The alloy can be made by vapour deposition of the component elements of the alloy onto a substrate. The alloy can also be in powder form which can then be processed by die compaction or additive layer manufacturing or it can be cast into a mould.
Patent GB-2550651-A (GB)
Title: Process for coating both sides of a web in one pass
Inventor: RAMESH KESHAVARAJ
IPC: D21H25/08
Filed: 2017-03-17
Abstract: A process100 for coating a fabric web 1000 on upper 1000a and lower 1000b sides in one pass containing unwinding a fabric web, coating the upper side of the fabric web with a upper coating composition using a first coater 300, coating the lower side of the fabric web with a lower coating composition using a second coater 400, drying the coated fabric web in a horizontal dryer 500 and winding up the coated fabric web 600. The upper and lower coatings are each in an add-on amount of between about 10 and 75 GSM. The second coater comprises an entry edge (410 figure 2) and a beveled exit edge (420 figure 2). Where the entry edge is located closer to the first coater than the beveled exit edge, the entry edge of the second coater is in contact with the lower side of the fabric web, and the beveled exit edge of the second coater is not in contact with the web. The fabric may be suitable for use in producing vehicle air-bags.
Patent GB-2562080-A (GB)
Title: A fungicidal composition and the use thereof
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY BRISTOW
IPC: A01P3/00
Filed: 2017-05-04
Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a carboxamide fungicide, a strobilurin fungicide and a triazole fungicide. Preferably the carboxamide is boscalid, the strobilurin is picoxystrobin or pyraclostrobin, and the triazole is prothioconazole. Also provided is a method and use of the fungicidal composition in the control of fungicidal infestation of plants or plant parts. The fungicide components may be applied to the plants during both the pre-emergence state and the post-emergence stage, and the total amount of the fungicide components may be applied in a range of 50-1500 g/ha.
Patent GB-2551911-A (GB)
Title: Remaining useful life estimation of vehicle component
Inventor: FLING TSENG
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2017-06-13
Abstract: A computer system for generating a life cycle profile for a vehicle component configured to, receive data from a plurality of vehicles, the data including state of health information of a vehicle component, generate a cluster from the data and determine a life cycle profile for the component based on the cluster. A product phase of the component may be generated based on the lifecycle profile, which may be a near end of life phase or a wearing phase (0-)410A, a stable phase 410A-410B and a near end of life phase 410B(-). The product phase may be based on component usage. The system may further be configured to update the cluster with updated or additional data. Updating said cluster may comprise reducing the size of the cluster or may include creating a second cluster. Said second cluster may include data from the first cluster. The present invention also relates to a method of determining such a lifecycle profile. Upon determining a product phase, a notification may be sent to a target vehicle. The invention aims to be able to predict the remaining useful life (RUL) of a vehicle component.
Patent GB-2557380-A (GB)
Title: Integrally-moulded knife and fork
Inventor: RICHARD LAWSON
IPC: A47G21/06
Filed: 2017-06-26
Abstract: An integrally-moulded knife and fork 10 comprises a fork 12 with a handle 12a and head 12b and a knife 14 with a handle 14a and a blade 14b. The fork head and the knife blade are wider than their respective handles with the knife and fork being oriented in opposing directions such that the knife handle is contoured so as to substantially follow the fork head and the knife blade 14b is shaped so as to substantially follow the fork handle. The knife and fork are separated by a substantially continuous spacing 16 of less than 5 mm, preferably less than 1mm and are connected together by a frangible tooth 20 disposed partway along the knife blade. The separable cutlery may be integrally formed from plastics material by an injection moulding process with the moulded items being packaged individually or as multiples provided within a container. The separable cutlery set is especially suited for single use and is readily disposable.
Patent GB-2553999-A (GB)
Title: Down-blow swing practice apparatus
Inventor: YANG SOO KIM
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2016-03-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a down-blow swing practice apparatus comprising: an object to be hit-part of which a portion protrudes from a curved part formed on a part spaced at a predetermined distance in the proceeding direction of a golf ball from the position, at which the golf ball is put, on the upper surface of an artificial turf mat and protrudes upwards from the artificial turf mat in correspondence to the strength of the force applied through a leading edge of a golf club head only when a person who is practicing takes a desirable down-blow swing; and a returning part formed in the direction opposite to the object to be hit-part so as to return the state of the object to be hit-part into the state before swing practice, wherein the object to be hit-part protrudes only when the person who is practicing takes an accurate down-blow swing, and thus the person who is practicing can practice the accurate down-blow swing.
Patent GB-2568254-A (GB)
Title: A food processing apparatus
Inventor: STEPHEN DONAGHY
IPC: B26D3/28
Filed: 2017-11-08
Abstract: Foodstuff is cut by a primary cutting means 26 near an open end of a guide means 17, which guides the foodstuff towards secondary cutting means 24 for further processing. Preferably, the primary cutting means minimises wastage and prevent clogging by aligning all parts of the cut foodstuff with the guide means, perhaps using a tessellated arrangement of cutting members (18, fig. 1). Several guide members 17 may be provided as tubes or pipes, possibly with a secondary cutting means mounted onto the guide member. Also provided is a cutting means (figs. 9, 11 and 12), where the blade has a taper or sweep that encourages rotation of the blade relative to the foodstuff that passes through it. This cutting means may be used as the secondary cutting means that may be mounted to each guide member using a bearing 24. This apparatus enables complicated shapes to be cut.
Patent GB-2568722-A (GB)
Title: Anvil roll with protrusions with canted coil spring
Inventor: CHRISTOPH SCHMITZ
IPC: D04H1/555
Filed: 2017-11-24
Abstract: An anvil roll 3000 for treating web material comprising a canted coil spring 100 with an arc portion on the cylinder surface and an opposite free portion protruding outwardly and at least two compression jaws 3010 positioned on the cylindrical surface parallel to the spring extension direction 105 and adapted to apply a transverse compression force 3090 such that adjacent turns are essentially in direct contact with each other at at least one pinch point (140, figure 2B). Such anvil rolls 3000 may treat web materials by embossing or bonding perhaps with an ultrasonic sonotrode. Spring centre line 105 may be parallel or perpendicular to the anvil roll axis 3005. The jaws 3010 may be at least the height of the pinch point (140, figure 2B) and the distance between the jaws3010 may be adjustable. Two processes for the manufacture of the anvil roll 3000 are provided.
Patent GB-2571079-A (GB)
Title: Roadplate
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JAMES WHITELEY
IPC: E02D17/10
Filed: 2018-02-14
Abstract: A roadplate is described which comprises a steel sheet 10 of generally square or rectangular form, an anti-skid sheet 12, and a frame 14 extending around the periphery of the steel sheet 10, the frame 14 being composed of frame members 16, each of which defines a channel 30 adapted to receive an edge part of the steel sheet and an edge part of the anti-skid sheet, securing the edge part of the anti-skid sheet in position. The frame may comprise a ramp 28 and there may be deformable projections or pimples on the underside of the lower wall 20. Corner pieces may be secured to the frame members by screws.
Patent GB-2572012-A (GB)
Title: Handling tool
Inventor: JONATHAN MOULTON
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 2018-03-16
Abstract: A handling tool 70 for handling an adaptor 52 for a fuel injector testing machine (10, Fig. 1), the adaptor 52 being arranged to configure a testing assembly (20, Fig. 1) of the testing machine (10, Fig. 1) for use with a respective fuel injector (38, Fig. 3), the handling tool 70 comprising: a tool body 72 configured to be gripped by a user; and a capture device that can be inserted into the testing assembly (20, Fig. 1) to capture the adaptor 52 and retain the adaptor 52 as the handling tool 70 is withdrawn from the testing assembly 20. Also defined is an adaptor 52 comprising an adaptor body 60 comprising a central bore configured to receive a fuel injector nozzle tip (44, Fig. 3) and a grip formation 54 configured to be gripped by a handling tool 70.
Patent GB-2573498-A (GB)
Title: Improved tiling system for decking
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN JARMEY
IPC: E01C5/00
Filed: 2018-03-16
Abstract: A tiling system for forming or covering a deck comprises a plurality of lightweight tiles 100 and a like plurality of underlay units 200 to be secured underneath the tiles. Teeth 206 extend vertically from one of each underlay unit and each tile to be received in recesses in corresponding recesses of the other of each underlay unit and each tile so as to locate each said tile centrally on an underlay unit. Each tile is of lateral extent less that the lateral extent of the corresponding underlay unit, and as such the tiles have edges that are mutually spaced apart. The spacing between the tiles permits them to expand in hot weather without lifting or tenting. The system may include a supporting structure that comprises vertically adjustable pedestals. Also claimed is a tile which comprises an undersurface formed with a plurality of ribs configured to receive spurs on the teeth of an underlay unit. Decking formed from the tiling system, and a method of making a deck, include underlay units that are secured to a substructure.
Patent GB-2557154-A (GB)
Title: Package release system for use in delivery packages, and methods of delivering packages
Inventor: Nathan G Jones
IPC: B64D47/00
Filed: 2016-09-21
Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided to enhance delivery of packages and/or cargo through the use of unmanned delivery aircraft. In some embodiments, a mechanical package release system is provided that comprises: a package release hanger configured to couple with and suspend from an unmanned delivery aircraft; and one or more tension supports each configured to secure with a package and to releasably couple with the package release hanger wherein a decrease of at least a threshold amount of a force being applied by the weight of the package on the one or more tension supports induces a mechanical release of the coupling between the one or more tension supports and the package release hanger resulting in a release of the package from the unmanned delivery aircraft.
Patent GB-2562678-A (GB)
Title: A drumstick
Inventor: JEFFREY MATTHEW TITCHENER GUNN
IPC: G10G7/00
Filed: 2018-08-17
Abstract: A drumstick 10 comprises a first portion having a tip 12 for striking a percussion instrument and a second portion 18 separate from and mounted to the first portion. The second portion comprises a substantially tubular outer wall defining an internal space to house one or more functional components of the drumstick. The functional components may include: a light source such as an LED, a printed circuit board, an accelerometer or gyroscope, and a power source such as a battery or capacitor. The first portion may be formed, using injection moulding, from a light transmissive material such as polycarbonate. The drumstick may also include an end cap 20 comprising a user control such as a switch 56 and charging means. The end cap may be secured to an extension extending from the first portion through the internal space of the second portion.
Patent GB-2564320-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head having a support to limit faceplate deformation
Inventor: RYAN M STOKKE
IPC: A63B60/52
Filed: 2017-03-27
Abstract: A golf club head includes a body having a face plate having a strike surface and an opposing interior surface, a rear end, and a sole connecting the faceplate with the rear end. The face plate, the rear end, and the sole partially define a cavity. An insert is positioned within the cavity, the insert presenting an insert surface facing the interior surface of the face plate and spaced therefrom.
Patent GB-2578435-A (GB)
Title: Body jewellery
Inventor: LILI-ANNE SULLIVAN-WALLACE
IPC: A44C17/02
Filed: 2018-10-25
Abstract: A body jewellery connector suitable for connecting to a plurality of pieces of jewellery. The body jewellery connector comprises a hub 101 comprising a connection means 110 for fastening to a user or to an implantable piece of body jewellery. The base 101 includes a plurality of jewellery connection portions 120, each configured to removably receive a piece of jewellery. The connection means 110 or at least two of the jewellery attachment portions 120 may be threaded recesses or protrusions. The connection means 110 may be implantable into a user or removably connectible to a piercing. Also disclosed is a kit of parts including the body jewellery connector and at least one piece of jewellery to be removably received by at least one of the connection portions 120. Pieces of jewellery may be positioned within outer perimeters of corresponding attachment portions 120.
Patent GB-2581786-A (GB)
Title: Range prediction
Inventor: Terence Raymond Wilson
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2019-02-22
Abstract: A method of predicting an electric vehicle’s driving range comprising: obtaining a plurality of distance values from the location of the vehicle to an in-range destination point (301-304, Fig. 3); and predicting vehicle range using the distance values (305, Fig. 3). A map around a vehicle location may be partitioned into sectors 1-12 and at least two sector’s distance values corresponding to a location where the vehicle is predicted to have no energy, or where a road ends, is used for range prediction. The destination points may be used as range map plots. A vehicle, or remotely hosted, navigation system may use the following data to provide the plurality of destination points and distance values; vehicle location; remaining energy; energy usage and/or efficiency; terrain; regenerative braking; road speed; traffic; weather; and auxiliary systems usage. Time and distance travelled in a direction; driving history stored in a driver profile; geographical information may be used to weight how the obtained distance values are averaged, or omitted (2-6, Fig. 7a), when predicting range. Energy consumption rates corresponding to obtained distances may be averaged to determine range. The distance values and predicted range may be repeatedly obtained at a frequency dependent on energy remaining.