baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2552354-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for processing a brush head
Inventor: STUART HOBBS
IPC: A46D9/02
Filed: 2016-07-20
Abstract: An apparatus, suitable for trimming the filaments of a brush head, comprises a structure supporting an array of blades 502, and configured to rotate around an axis of rotation. The cutting edge 505 of each of the blades extending substantially parallel to the axis of rotating cutting edges. The application also includes a method of flirting, feathering and/or trimming the bristles of a brush-head, by passing the terminal end 517 of a filament cluster of a brush over the apparatus, or otherwise introducing the terminal end of the filament cluster to the apparatus.
Patent GB-2539592-A (GB)
Title: Subsurface formation modeling with integrated stress profiles
Inventor: John adam donald
IPC: G01V1/50
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and program product model stress characteristics of a subsurface formation based at least in part on acoustic data and image data associated with the subsurface formation. The acoustic data is analyzed to determine acoustic based stress values,and the image data is analyzed to determine image based stress values. The acoustic based stress values and the image based stress values are integrated to generate an integrated stress profile that includes one or more modeled stress characteristics of the subsurface volume.
Patent GB-2545318-A (GB)
Title: Three-chamber frontal impact airbag with controlled pressure differentials
Inventor: ZHIBING DENG
IPC: B60R21/239
Filed: 2016-10-27
Abstract: An airbag system 10 comprising; a centre chamber 11 and at least two side chambers 12, 13, where an inflator 20 is in fluid communication with the centre chamber. The centre chamber 11 is in fluid communication with the at least two side chambers 12, 13 via internal baffer vents 30 configured to facilitate gas flow from the centre chamber 11 to the at least two side chambers and impede gas flow from the at least two side chambers 12, 13 to the centre chamber 11. The airbag system may also feature a chest and head impact zone wherein the passenger, after impact, contacts the chest impact zone prior to contacting the head impact zone.
Patent GB-2548663-A (GB)
Title: System for providing wrist device with cellular communication capability
Inventor: JARI MIETTINEN
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2016-12-09
Abstract: A wearable sensor device is configured to measure physical activity (e.g. heart rate) of a user and to output measurement data representing the measured physical activity. A cellular radio device in the wearable device establishes cellular connectivity with an access node of a cellular communication system. The wearable device requests adjustment to a timing or periodicity of resource allocation to match a rate at which measurement data from the sensor device becomes available for uplink transmission in the wearable device. A plurality of user devices may be registered to a physical activity service in a server. A cellular multicast or broadcast service is used to deliver a time-critical message to the user devices simultaneously. The service may be a race and the time-critical message may be a start command or standings in the race. User devices may relay cellular data to other user devices over a Bluetooth link.
Patent GB-2547092-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display with touch sensing function
Inventor: SUNG-HOON AHN
IPC: G02F1/1345
Filed: 2016-12-22
Abstract: A touch sensing liquid crystal display (LCD) comprising a thin film transistor (TFT) with a gate electrode on a first wiring layer and source and drain electrodes on a second wiring layer; a pixel electrode covering the TFT; a touch signal line on a third wiring layer connected to a touch common electrode on a fourth wiring layer which overlaps the pixel electrode. A data line from the TFT connects to a data pad comprises a first lower pad on the third wiring layer 104, a second lower pad on the first wiring layer 134, and an upper pad on the fourth wiring layer 136 and connecting the first lower pad to the second lower pad. The data pads may be alternated with other data pads comprising a single lower pad. Another independent claim is for a touch sensing LCD having a touch pad on the touch signal line including a first lower touch pad on the third wiring layer, and a second lower touch pad on the first wiring layer, connected by an upper touch pad on the fourth wiring layer. The pads allow signal lines to run on alternate wiring layers, reducing the pitch limitation between pads.
Patent GB-2558277-A (GB)
Title: Image data encoding and decoding
Inventor: IAN HENRY BICKERSTAFF
IPC: H04N19/85
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: Encoding stereoscopic image pairs comprising left and right eye images, comprising detecting image differences L1-R1 between left L1 and right R1 image frames and encoding data in dependence upon the detected differences, delta or disparity. Preferably, a first image of a first polarity or view L in a first stereoscopic image pair 1 is encoded in dependence on an image of the second (opposite) polarity or view R in another stereoscopic pair 2, and the second image of the first stereoscopic pair is encoded as data representing differences L1-R1 between the first and second images of the first stereoscopic pair. Alternatively, an encoding processor detects portions of the two stereo images that have an image disparity less than a threshold and generates replacement image data to render said portions identical (i.e. it quantises the difference between the images to zero if the portions are similar). Greater compression may be applied to the peripheral regions of the image than the central portions. In another embodiment, as stereo pairs are sequentially processed, the designated first image (upon which the second image is differentially encoded) alternates between images of different polarities. Corresponding decoders are disclosed.
Patent GB-2548704-A (GB)
Title: Hand rail for staircase
Inventor: LESLEY SUSAN PAMELA CARTWRIGHT-TAYLOR
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2017-02-16
Abstract: A handrail for a staircase comprising a handrail member 10 and an adjustable securement device 20 to support the hand rail member at variable heights above the stairs of a staircase. In one embodiment the handrail is supported at variable heights relative to an existing handrail Y (i.e. is retrofitted). The handrail may be supported using a rope 21 and a clamp 22. In one embodiment the securement device supports the handrail member on existing vertical surfaces (i.e. walls) adjacent the staircase. The securement member may comprise a track 50 (Figure 3) comprising multiple horizontal apertures 51 (Figure 3b) to receive a bar or a bolt 53A, 53B (Figure 3). The length of the handrail may also be varied depending on the length of the stairs using telescopic sections 92 (Figure 8). Also claimed is a handrail which provides a sound when touched. In a Further claim the handrail incorporates LED lights. Both of the further claims can be incorporated with the with the handrail member with adjustable height.
Patent GB-2561217-A (GB)
Title: Powertrain components
Inventor: LLOYD ASH
IPC: F16H48/06
Filed: 2017-04-05
Abstract: A powertrain component 1 comprising a differential drive unit 14 having an outer surface, and a radial flux electrical machine 16 having a rotor (22 see fig 4) and a stator unit (20), wherein the electrical machine is mounted on the outer surface of the differential drive unit 14, and the rotor (22) of the electrical machine (16) is rotatable with respect to the stator unit (20) of the electrical machine (16) and with respect to the differential gear unit 14. Also provided is a powertrain component as above further comprising a power transfer unit 18 which comprises a transfer shaft (48) defining a transfer axis parallel to and spaced from the axis 10 of the drive unit, and transfer gears (56, 58) mounted on the transfer shaft, the gears being arranged to transfer rotary motion between the rotor of the electrical machine and an input gear (58) of the differential gear unit.
Patent GB-2547817-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for an expandable packer
Inventor: PIERRE-YVES CORRE
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2015-10-09
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system that includes a downhole packer assembly that includes an outer skin having a first axial length and an inner packer having a second axial length greater than the first axial length. The inner packer is disposed within the outer skin such that inflation of the inner packer causes the outer skin to expand.
Patent GB-2546681-A (GB)
Title: Flexible oled substrate and flexible oled packaging method
Inventor: PENG HAO
IPC: H01L51/56
Filed: 2015-02-08
Abstract: Provided are a flexible OLED substrate and a flexible OLED packaging method. The flexible OLED substrate comprises a polymer layer (1), a metal foil sheet (2) arranged on the polymer layer (1), and an insulation adhesive material layer (3) arranged on the metal foil sheet (2). The surface dimension of the metal foil sheet (2) is larger than that of the polymer layer (1), and the surface dimension of the polymer layer (1) is larger than that of the insulation adhesive material layer (3). The flexible OLED substrate has high flexibility and good waterproof and oxygen permeability properties. A prepared OLED flexible device (5) is directly adhered to the substrate by using the insulation adhesive material layer (3), and the substrate preparation and the packaging process are combined together, thereby simplifying the packaging process. Moreover, when the device is bent, the stress generated between the device and the substrate is shared by the whole device, thereby improving reliability of the packaging process.
Patent GB-2549409-A (GB)
Title: Dry drilling fluid additives and methods relating thereto
Inventor: Thomas Scott Cortner
IPC: C09K8/035
Filed: 2015-01-05
Abstract: Dry drilling fluid additives may include a dry mixture that comprises a clay stabilizing agent at about 76% to about 93% by weight of the dry mixture, a dispersant at about 3% to about 6% by weight of the dry mixture, and a surfactant at about 4% to about 18% by weight of the dry mixture. Such dry drilling fluid additives may be useful in methods and systems for drilling wellbore penetrating subterranean formations, especially deviated and highly-deviated wellbores.
Patent GB-2563442-A (GB)
Title: Plastic film applicator with a breaking function
Inventor: Yu-chun huang
IPC: B65B67/08
Filed: 2017-06-16
Abstract: A plastic film applicator comprises a grip 23, a mandrel 21, an elastic brake pad 50 and a detachable bearing ring 40. The braking pad can be pressed against the film reel. Ideally there is a flange 25 between the grip and mandrel for mounting the bearing ring. The ring can include recesses 22 and/or projections 42 to interlock with cooperating features on the flange 25 to prevent relative rotation. One side of the brake pad can be textured 51 to improve grip for a users thumb and the other side of the brake pad can include a projection 52 to engage the film reel. The end of the handle opposite the mandrel can be provided with a hole 24 for hanging. The end of the mandrel opposite the handle can include a latch 27 to prevent escape of the reel.
Patent GB-2548753-A (GB)
Title: Low temperature poly-silicon array substrate
Inventor: PENG DU
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 2014-12-29
Abstract: A low temperature poly-silicon (LTPS) array substrate, the array substrate comprising: multiple LTPS thin-film transistors, a bottom transparent conductive layer (32), a protection layer (34) and a top transparent conductive layer (36); each of the LTPS thin-film transistors comprises, in a sequentially stacking arrangement, a substrates (10), a patterned light-shielding layer (12), a buffer layer (14), a patternedpoly-silicon layer (16), a gate insulating layer (18), a scanning line (22), a common electrode line, an insulating layer (24), a source-drain electrode (28) and a flat layer (30); the light-shielding layer (12) covers the scanning line (22) and the source-drain electrode (28); a patterned third metal layer (38) is formed between the protection layer (34) and the bottom transparent conductive layer (32), and comprises a first area (381) and a second area (382) arranged crossing the first area (381), the first area (381) covering a data line (26), and one portion of the second area (382) is stacked on a side position of the light-shielding layer (12) adjacent to the source-drain electrode (28).
Patent GB-2553893-A (GB)
Title: Support device configured to be positioned on a lifting vessel in order to lift a topside from its support structure
Inventor: ONNO LUDOLF DE WAARD
IPC: E02B17/04
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a support device (40) configured to be positioned on a lifting vessel (20) in order to support a topside (4) of an offshore platform (1 ), the support device comprising: a main cylindrical casing having an upper opening, the main casing defining a main vertical axis, the main casing further defining an upper support rim (52), a reservoir (55) located inside the main casing for holding a granular material or a fluid, the reservoir having a discharge opening for emptying the reservoir, a spring support slideably arranged within the main casing, the spring support resting on the granular material or the fluid and being movable from an upper position to a lower position in dependence on a filing degree of the reservoir, a spring device positioned on the spring support, a receptor support positioned on the spring device, the receptor support defining an upper surface, a receptor device (74) having a lower surface (76), wherein the lower surface (76) and upper surface are constructed to slide relative to one another, wherein a horizontal clearance is defined around the receptor device between the receptor device and the main casing, wherein the receptor support and the horizontal clearance create a horizontal freedom of movement of the receptor device relative to the main casing, wherein the receptor device is configured for receiving a mating connector of a connecting device (100) which is connected to a topside which is to be lifted.
Patent GB-2567858-A (GB)
Title: Heat engine
Inventor: OBADAH ZAHER
IPC: F01K25/00
Filed: 2017-10-27
Abstract: A heat engine 10 comprises a heat exchanger 12 to transfer heat from a heat source 100 to a working fluid, a positive displacement expander 16 configured to receive inlet working fluid from the heat exchanger 12 and discharge expanded working fluid as a multiphase fluid so that there is an overall volumetric expansion ratio between the expanded working fluid and the inlet working fluid which is a function of an inlet dryness of the inlet working fluid. Further comprising a variable expansion valve 14 disposed between the heat exchanger 12 and the expander 16, the valve being configured to introduce a variable pressure drop in the working fluid to vary the inlet dryness and a controller 30 configured to maintain the overall volumetric expansion ratio by controlling the valve 14 to compensate for variable heat transfer to or from the working fluid. The controller may monitor an operating parameter relating to the overall volumetric expansion ratio and control the valve based on these parameters. Preferably the controller determines a valve setting by reference to a database or model based on the monitored parameters. A method of control is also claimed.
Patent GB-2568686-A (GB)
Title: Gutter Guard
Inventor: STEPHEN LESTER
IPC: E04D13/076
Filed: 2017-11-22
Abstract: A gutter guard system designed to help flow of rainwater by preventing gutter blockages comprises an elongate strip with the elongate edges 2 folded over to form legs. The legs support the gutter guard within and at the top of the gutter by resting against contact point formations 7 of the gutter, such as an inner curve or angle. The gutter guard may be made of a perforated plastic, preferably PVC, that is designed to keep debris on top of the gutter guard 1 allowing rainwater through to the clear gutter channel below. The guard has two sides 2 bent to follow the shape of the gutter profile 3 required. The invention sits internally at the top of the guttering and may use the original gutter brackets 4 to secure in place.
Patent GB-2556483-A (GB)
Title: Smart shaker room
Inventor: RICHARD BINGHAM
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2016-06-27
Abstract: This disclosure is generally drawn to systems, devices, apparatuses, and/or methods, related to monitoring a shaker and monitoring a room in which shaker(s) operate. Specifically, the disclosed systems, devices, apparatuses, and/or methods relate to controlling an actuated arm to inspect, remove, replace, repair, clean the shaker and/or screen assemblies based on monitoring the shaker and its screen assemblies, and to adjust or maintain shaker(s) in a defined area such as the room in which shaker(s) operate. While the examples disclosed herein generally describe shakers for separating solids from fluids, the present disclosure contemplates that other separation equipment (e.g., machines for separating solids from other solids) may also be monitored and controlled by the systems and methods described herein.
Patent GB-2577026-A (GB)
Title: Novel turbine to generate electricity
Inventor: Robert Bryn Kettlety
IPC: H02K21/24
Filed: 2018-01-23
Abstract: A generator having an array of magnets 14 radially spaced about an axis X-X on a first member 12, and an array of coils 24 without ferrous cores radially spaced about said axis X-X on a second member 21 which rotates about said axis relative the first member. In use rotation of the first member relative to the second member inducing current in the coils. Preferably first and second members made of non-electrical conducting material. The first member may be part of a turbine rotating member. The first member may include a circular plate on which the magnets are preferably located at the periphery. The second member may include a circular plate on which the coils are preferably located at the periphery. The second member may be part of a casing. The spacing of magnets with respect to coils may be such that one magnet is positioned over a coil the adjacent magnet is positioned over a space between the coils.
Patent GB-2571080-A (GB)
Title: Haemostatic material
Inventor: CRAIG HARDY
IPC: A61P7/04
Filed: 2018-02-14
Abstract: A haemostatic material is disclosed which is effective at controlling the flow of blood from both standard and coagulopathic wound injuries whilst maintaining a reduced compression time, minimising the requirement for resuscitation fluids and is easy and safe to use. The composition comprises a haemostat agent, a bioadhesive and an antifibrinolytic agent or derivative thereof as defined therein. Also disclosed is a haemostatic material for use in stemming blood flow from a physiological target site, a method of manufacturing such a material, a method of haemostasis involving said material and a carrier comprising said material.
Patent GB-2571560-A (GB)
Title: Bar valve
Inventor: Joshua George
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2018-03-01
Abstract: A bar valve comprises an elongate housing 102 having a first inlet 104a located towards a first end of the housing, a second inlet 104b located towards a second end of the housing, and an outlet (108a, 108b, Fig. 1) located between the first inlet 104a and the second inlet 104b. A mixing chamber 114 receives respective first and second input flows from the first and second inlets. A flow controller 112 receives a mixed flow from the mixing chamber 114 and controllably outputs an outlet flow to the outlet. The mixing chamber 114 and flow controller 112 are disposed sequentially in a region of the housing 102 between the first end and the outlet, thereby confining the mixed flow and the outlet flow to the region of the housing between the first end and the outlet. This enables the flow to experience a lower pressure loss during passage through the bar valve.
Patent GB-2565870-A (GB)
Title: In-source reduction of biomolecules and their analysis by ion mobility MS/MS
Inventor: STEVAN BAJIC
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2018-04-13
Abstract: A method of ionising a sample comprising nebulising a sample which includes biomolecules comprising one or more disulfide (S­-S) bonds so as to cause the breaking of a portion of the disulfide bonds. A stream of droplet or charged droplets comprising one or more disulfide (S­-S) bonds is directed so as to impact upon a target 106 or electrode so as to cause the breaking of a portion of the disulfide bonds. Alternatively, charged droplets may pass through an electric field region determined by an electrode 106 arranged downstream of a nebuliser or electrospray probe towards an ion inlet 104 of a mass spectrometer.
Patent GB-2565402-A (GB)
Title: Autoclave system and method
Inventor: HOWARD PICKARD
IPC: F28D1/02
Filed: 2018-05-30
Abstract: A heat exchanger 240 for use with an autoclave vessel 210. In use the heat exchanger is located in a fluid flow path between the autoclave vessel and the external support system and is fluidically connected to each. The heat exchanger comprises a body 250 and a thermal exchange conduit 270, 280 located within the body. In use, the conduit conveys fluid between the autoclave vessel and the support system. In use, the body contains a thermal exchange medium for at least partly surrounding the conduit to facilitate the transfer of heat energy between fluid in the conduit and the thermal exchange medium outside the conduit in use. In use, a leaching fluid and a pressurizing/venting fluid are separately conveyed between the autoclave vessel and the external support system, and at least one of the leaching fluid and the pressurizing/venting fluid is conveyed through the thermal exchange conduit. The autoclave vessel may be used for performing a leaching operation on sacrificial ceramic cores. The external support system may comprise a storage vessel 220 for containing the caustic leaching fluid 230.
Patent GB-2575466-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for treating a workpiece under loading
Inventor: DAVID POLITO
IPC: B23K20/02
Filed: 2018-07-10
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for treating a workpiece under loading comprising: a can 12 extending along a longitudinal axis (L, figure 2) with an open end 22 to receive the workpiece and a support end 24, and a longitudinally deformable wall 20; a closure i.e. a sealing flange 14 to create a gas-tight fit; a seal 16 disposed between the flange and the open end of the can; a port 18 in fluid communication with the interior of the can; wherein the can includes opposing head surfaces; whereby the pressure differential between the inside of the can and the outside of the can causes the deformable wall to change in length so as to compress or extend the can, thereby producing a longitudinal force exerted by the head surfaces on the workpiece. The deformable wall can be collapsible and may comprise a plurality of ribs 26 creating weak spots and the port can be an evacuation or a pressurisation port. The can may be re-usable and a fluid pump may be connected to the port. A platform for receiving a plurality of sealed cans and a method of treating a workpiece using the apparatus i.e. diffusion bonding, are also disclosed.