baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2508457-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline apparatus and valve
Inventor: ENSTON ROBERT PETER
IPC: F16K3/02
Filed: 2013-08-05
Abstract: Pipeline apparatus comprises a housing 2 including a riser 2a and a pipeline connector 2b and a seal pack assembly mounted in a member that is mounted in the riser. The apparatus includes a shaft extending through the seal pack assembly. The seal pack assembly includes at least one seal situated and configured to provide a seal between the outer surface of the shaft and a component of the seal pack assembly through which the shaft extends, that component being releasably attached to the member. A valve seat assembly (4 figure 1e) is removable through the riser.
Patent GB-2518376-A (GB)
Title: Improved pipe laying methods
Inventor: MACKINNON ALEX
IPC: F16L1/16
Filed: 2013-09-18
Abstract: Reel laying methods that do away with the need for onshore spoolbases by manufacturing pipe stalks using an s-lay vessel and temporarily storing the pipe stalks on the seabed in relatively shallow water at a near-shore location close to the offshore installation site. Several pipe stalks can be laid in parallel as completed full length pipelines. A reel-lay vessel thereafter retrieves and spools pipe stalk directly from the seabed onto reel in a single operation without the delays associated with performing tie-in welds. The method means that the entire pipeline may be pressurised during spooling to preserve the integrity of lined or clad pipes, and to combat ovalisation.
Patent GB-2505786-A (GB)
Title: Variable tool calibration
Inventor: DENNIS MARK KENNETH
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2012-04-16
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method to calibrate logging measurements from a logging tool for which one or more attributes vary over the course of logging. A logging tool is provided and a pre-logging calibration function for the logging tool is obtained. Logging measurements are made using the logging tool, and a post-logging calibration function for the logging tool is obtained. A variable calibration function using the pre-logging calibration function and the post-logging calibration function is determined, and the logging measurements are calibrated using the variable calibration function. The variable calibration function may be discreet or continuous and linear or non-linear. A non-linear calibration function may be based on measurements of one or more of the varying attributes of the logging tool. A discreet calibration function may have three or more calibration factors.
Patent GB-2522182-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with augmentable multiplier feature
Inventor: MARAIS ZANIA
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2013-11-18
Abstract: A machine includes a display, a processor, and a computer program that when executed by the processor, cause a set of functions to be performed that include: making a first determination that a first trigger event occurred; responsive to the first determination, selecting a multiplier symbol set from a multiplier symbol group, and for a or each multiplier symbol of the selected multiplier symbol set, determining a respective corresponding arrangement position that indicates a significant figure of a bonus multiplier 700. A second determination is made as to whether or not a second trigger event occurred and responsive to the second determination, when the second trigger event occurred: selecting a further multiplier symbol from the multiplier symbol group, augmenting a magnitude of the bonus multiplier based on the further multiplier symbol, and displaying the augmented bonus multiplier; and when the second trigger event did not occur: displaying the bonus multiplier. The invention therefore provides a bonus multiplier 700 comprising a number of multiplier symbols displayed in an arrangement which can be augmented by a further multiplier symbol if a second trigger event occurs. The functions can also be provided via a server or a client.
Patent GB-2523298-A (GB)
Title: Moulding materials
Inventor: TILBROOK DAVID
IPC: B29C70/68
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A method of making a polymer matrix composite comprising the steps of assembling a preform of one or more composite elements each comprising a fibrous reinforcement material, a resin matrix or a combination thereof; followed by processing of the lay-up to cure, wherein at least one dimension of the preform following assembly prior to the processing step is within 5%, preferably 1% of the cured lay-up. The present invention relates to methods of producing mouldings comprising reinforcement fabrics and reinforcement resin and to polymer-matrix composite (PMC) materials, especially PMC materials with high volume fractions of structural fibres produced by impregnation of the reinforcement with a curable or otherwise viscous polymer. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing thick net-shape continuous-fibre textile preforms from carbon reinforcement. These performs may be bent and draped over complex moulds, thereby reducing labour intensive activities such as trimming, taping, layering fabric. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method of designing and manufacturing directional thick, net-shape, drapable reinforcement performs. In a further embodiment, the present invention provides a method of optimizing yarn paths for enhanced coverage of the mould. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a novel textile architecture where yarn spacings of a textile may vary across the textile.
Patent GB-2511911-A (GB)
Title: Liquid jet head and liquid jet recording apparatus
Inventor: SUZUKI MAKOTO
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2014-01-10
Abstract: A liquid jet head comprises: an ejecting portion 70 which has a first head chip 73a and a second head chip 73b which are laminated with each other; a circuit board 82 which outputs a drive signal for driving the ejecting portion 70; a first connection board 83 which electrically connects the first head chip 73a and the circuit board 82 and a second connection board 84 which electrically connects the second head chip 73b and the circuit board 82; a bend portion 85 is provided in any one of the circuit board 82 or first 83 or second 84 connection boards. The circuit board 82 and connection boards 83, 84 preferably include a flexible substrate; the bend portion 85 is preferably in the circuit board 82 and may include an opening 87 which allows external connection via a connector 86.
Patent GB-2522923-A (GB)
Title: Insoles and production methods
Inventor: PEDERSEN NANNA LIV
IPC: A43B13/40
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: An insole 20 comprising two cushioning pads 8a,8b arranged in a heel region and a toe region of the insole. The cushioning pads comprise a resilient foam layer and a first viscoelastic foam layer. A second viscoelastic foam layer 2 which extends continuously from one end of the insole to the other end of the insole in a longitudinal direction is arranged on the two cushioning pads. A top layer 1 which also extends continuously from one end of the insole to the other end of the insole in a longitudinal direction is arranged on the second viscoelastic foam layer and comprises perforations provided in the heel region and the toe region. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing such an insole.
Patent GB-2511950-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for stabilizing subsea pipeline
Inventor: CRITSINELIS ANTONIO C F
IPC: F16L1/16
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for stabilizing a subsea pipeline such that movements of the pipeline in the axial, lateral and/or vertical directions are restrained. The pipeline is connected to a stabilizing structure generally adjacent to the pipeline using one or more load-bearing members attached to the pipeline and the stabilizing structure at one or more predetermined locations. Also disclosed are systems and methods for monitoring operating parameters of the pipeline over time.
Patent GB-2511675-A (GB)
Title: External auxiliary execution unit interface to off-chip auxiliary execution unit
Inventor: MEJDRICH ERIC
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2012-12-19
Abstract: An external Auxiliary Execution Unit (AXU) interface is provided between a processing core disposed in a first programmable chip and an off-chip AXU disposed in a second programmable chip to integrate the AXU with an issue unit, a fixed point execution unit, and optionally other functional units in the processing core. The external AXU interface enables the issue unit to issue instructions to the AXU in much the same manner as the issue unit would be able to issue instructions to an AXU that was disposed on the same chip. By doing so, the AXU on the second programmable chip can be designed, tested and verified independent of the processing core on the first programmable chip, thereby enabling a common processing core, which has been designed, tested, and verified, to be used in connection with multiple different AXU designs.
Patent GB-2520143-A (GB)
Title: Inner ring with undercut to improve tang flexibility
Inventor: KAMATH ANIL
IPC: F16C35/073
Filed: 2014-09-12
Abstract: A bearing assembly 10 for rotatably supporting a shaft member 12 has an outer ring 18, having a first bearing raceway 26, and an inner ring 16, having a second bearing raceway 24. The raceways 24, 26 are oppositely spaced relative to each other. The inner ring 16 includes a plurality of tang members 32 extending in a cantilevered configuration from at least one end of the inner ring 16 having slots 34 formed therebetween. Bearing members 20 are positioned in a space between and in engagement with the first and second bearing raceways 24, 26. An undercut groove 40 extends circumferentially along an inner surface of the inner ring 16 adjacent the plurality of tang members 32. The undercut groove 40 is operable to increase an effective cantilever distance of the plurality of tang members 32 from X to Y (see Figure 4). The assembly 10 further includes a locking member 36 engaging the plurality of tang members 32 and exerting a compressing force upon the plurality of tang members 32 to couple the inner ring 16 to the shaft 12.
Patent GB-2525950-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: SMIDT MARTIN LUCAS
IPC: C07C69/40
Filed: 2014-12-02
Abstract: A process for the production of dialkyl succinate from bio-succinic acid comprising: (a) feeding solid bio-succinic acid to a reactor and contacting with alkanol, (b) passing a stream removed from the reactor comprising unreacted succinic acid, mono-alkyl ester, dialkyl ester, alkanol, water and impurities to the top of a reaction zone column, passing said stream in counter-current reaction to upflowing alkanol, (c) removing a stream from the bottom of the reaction-zone column and passing it to a bottoms-stream separation zone where said dialkyl ester is separated from the other components; (d) recycling the succinic acid and mono-alkyl ester to the reaction-zone column; (e) removing the impurities as a purge; and (f) removing a stream from the top of the reaction-zone column and passing said it to a top-stream distillation zone where the alkanol is separated from the other components and recycling the organic components to the reaction-zone column.
Patent GB-2537816-A (GB)
Title: Low drag garment
Inventor: SIMON SMART
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 2015-04-20
Abstract: A low drag garment (11, figure 8) is made from a fabric 3 having a textured region with a texture height H which increases substantially continuously with the surface angle θ in the textured region. The surface angle θ is defined as the angle subtended between the direction of forward movement in use M of a body 2 and a line 7 that is perpendicular to the surface of the fabric 3. Optionally, the continuous increase in texture height H comprises a plurality of incremental increases wherein each increase is less than 200 mm. At least one textured region is provided in a first zone A (figure 8) located in an inner front region, a second zone B (figure 8) located in an outer front region, and third zone C (figure 8) located in a rear region of the garment, all in relation to a forward region of travel M.
Patent GB-2529760-A (GB)
Title: Cellular telephone charger
Inventor: STICKLEY OWEN
IPC: H02J50/10
Filed: 2015-07-17
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a charger 1 for wirelessly charging a cellular telephone T. The charger 1 comprises a housing 9 for receiving a portion of the cellphone T, and a charging panel 7 comprising means (fig 5, 30) for wirelessly charging the phone T. The charging panel 7 is movably mounted to the housing 9 and is movable between a non charging position and a charging position. The charging panel 7 may extend from the housing 9 when in the charging position and retract into the housing 9 in the non-charging position. The housing 9 may be configured to be mounted in a cup holder of a vehicle and may pivot between charging and non-charging positions. The means for charging the phone may make use of coils and charge the phone by induction. The coils may automatically align. The charger may make use of an LED to indicate the charging status of the device.
Patent GB-2525796-A (GB)
Title: Article for securing a catalyst substrate
Inventor: ANDERSON MATTHEW
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2014-02-24
Abstract: An aftertreatment component for use in an exhaust aftertreatment system. The aftertreatment component comprises an aftertreatment substrate and a compressible material. The compressible material may be formed from a plastic thermoset, a rubberized material, or a metal foil which permits for the selective expansion of the substrate within the compressible material, while also reducing cost and manufacturing complexity. In various embodiments, the aftertreatment substrate and the compressible materials may be formed separately and coupled to each other, or they may be formed concurrently via coextrusion.
Patent GB-2529584-A (GB)
Title: Reading voltage calculation in solid-state storage devices
Inventor: STOEV KROUM S
IPC: G11C29/42
Filed: 2014-05-29
Abstract: An error management system for a data storage device includes adjusted reading voltage level calculation functionality. Adjusted reading voltage level calculation may be based on the generation and use of an index in which data retention characteristics of a drive are used to look-up corresponding reading voltage levels. In certain embodiments, reading voltage level calculation is based at least in part on curve-fitting procedures/algorithms, wherein curves are fitted to bit error rate data points or cumulative memory cell distributions and are solved according to one or more algorithms to determine optimal reading voltage levels.
Patent GB-2544523-A (GB)
Title: A stator and busbar assembly for an electric supercharger
Inventor: PATRICK LEBRASSEUR
IPC: H02K5/22
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: The motor includes a stator assembly 201 comprising a plurality of pairs of windings 203A-C, each pair of windings 203A-C comprising a first winding for forming a first pole and a second winding for forming a second, opposite, pole, each winding having an input termination 205 and an output termination 207. The stator assembly further comprises a plurality of pairs of identical busbars 209A-C, each pair of busbars being associated with a respective pair of windings 203A-C. Each pair of busbars 209A-C comprises an input busbar 211 connecting the input terminations 205 of the first and second windings in the respective pair of windings, and an output busbar 213 connecting the output terminations 207 of the first and second windings in the respective pair of windings 203A. A tab 215 associated with each bushbar connects to the control modules for selectively energising pairs of windings and an insulating housing 217fits over the bus bar assembly and includes attachment feet 219 for connection to the stator assembly (fig 6 not shown).
Patent GB-2545646-A (GB)
Title: A method of locating a fault in a power transmission medium
Inventor: ROSEMARY KING
IPC: G01R31/08
Filed: 2015-12-17
Abstract: Apparatus and method to measure a fault F location in a power transmission medium 12 (e.g. an overhead electrical power line or HV or AC network or grid) comprising monitoring, at a location 20, an electrical characteristic I of the power transmission medium 12 at a plurality of frequencies and detecting, at the location 20, a first set of propagating fault signals. The propagating fault signals include at least first If1,1 and second If1,2 signals having first and second frequencies. The first and second signals If1,1 and If1,2 are compared in order to determine the distance df1 from the location 20 to the fault F. The distance df1 may be determined using the detected propagation times or signal amplitude ratio of the first and second signals If1,1 and If1,2. Embodiments are disclosed in which the electrical characteristic to be detected is electrical current. The distance between the electrical fault and a second location (120, figure 4) may also be measured.
Patent GB-2551109-A (GB)
Title: A tool for tightening or loosening a domestic tap fitting
Inventor: DARREN CHALKLY
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2016-05-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a tool suitable for tightening nuts on a domestic tap fitting. The tool comprises first and second recess regions 16,18 suitable for receiving different sized nuts, and a further recess region located below the first and second recess regions in use. The first recess region extends inwardly from an upper end of the tool, and the first, second and further recess regions extend inwardly from a side surface of the tool, such that they define an opening that extends along one face of the tool. The first and second recess regions may have a hexagonal cross-section, and the boundary between the first and second recess regions may be defined by a step. The tool may further comprise an engagement formation to allow connection to a rotary drive tool, such as a socket wrench. Also disclosed is an adapter that cooperates with the engagement formation to facilitate connection to a rotary drive tool, and a kit of parts comprising the tool of the present invention in several sizes, the adapter of the present invention, and a rotary drive tool.
Patent GB-2550962-A (GB)
Title: Heatable food product packaging
Inventor: MATTHEW WRIGHT
IPC: B65D5/46
Filed: 2016-06-03
Abstract: A handle 325 is attached to a carton 310 containing food; and another part 320 is detachably attached to the handle 325. Ideally the handle has a spine glued 325b to the carton with wings for holding projecting out either side of the spine. The spine and wings can be part of a detachable panel, separable from that panel by perforations 325c or a tear strip. Preferably the handle, separable panel and carton are formed from a single integral blank 300. The carton can include vents 312f revealed by detaching the panel, eg by the end of the panel being glued 326b to portions 312f of the carton surrounded by perforations. The separable panel can include tabs 326 to aid grasping for removal. The carton can have an open front face and be formed of cardboard with is less than 10% water. The carton can have a top and bottom susceptors 311f, 313f distanced 3-10 mm from the contained food to cook it in a microwave oven.
Patent GB-2551132-A (GB)
Title: A grease separation apparatus
Inventor: JOHN LEAR
IPC: E03F5/16
Filed: 2016-06-06
Abstract: A grease separation apparatus 1 comprises a vessel 2 including a base 4 and a plurality of upstanding walls 6 defining a liquid containing enclosure. An inlet 10 is arranged to allow liquid such as waste water from a sink to flow into the vessel. An outlet 11 is arranged to allow liquid to flow out of the vessel. A baffle plate 34 is arranged between the inlet and outlet and includes a flow channel at its base to allow liquid to flow to the outlet while preventing grease from flowing to the outlet. A grease separation chamber 18 is located between the baffle plate and the inlet. A grease outlet 29 is located within the grease separation chamber to allow separated grease to be removed from within the chamber. A biological agent, which may be provided as a bio-block (62, Fig. 3), is provided within the vessel that is selected to degrade particulate organic matter present within the body of liquid contained within the vessel. The organic particulate matter may be in suspension or may be a sedimentary silt layer 17 at the base of the body of liquid. The biological agent may include an enzyme.
Patent GB-2543133-A (GB)
Title: Shopping space mapping systems, devices and methods
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2016-08-05
Abstract: A map of the shopping space is stored in a map database. A central computer system divides the map into several sections, each with a unique section identifier, and provides navigation instructions to several motorized transport units (MTUs). A tag is associated with each section identifier in the map database. A blocked tag represents a section that is inaccessible to all MTUs, and an accessible tag represents a section that is accessible by at least one MTU. For each accessible section, an access restriction setting is configured, and used to determine the navigation instructions for the transport units. The access restriction setting may depend on the MTUs currently assigned task, on its capability, or on its association with a store worker or customer. Image sensors may be used to identify whether a section is temporarily inaccessible by comparing the captured images to a baseline image of the section.
Patent GB-2542018-A (GB)
Title: Electronic vaporiser system
Inventor: IAN MURISON
IPC: A24F15/015
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: An electronic cigarette vaporiser system includes a case and a vaporiser that is stored in the case; the system includes a non-contact sensor that detects release or withdrawal of the vaporiser from the case. When withdrawal of the vaporiser is detected, then the vaporiser electronic circuitry changes state, e.g. to a ready mode, or a pre-heating mode in which an inhalation detector is activated or to a heating mode, where an atomising unit in the vaporiser is at least partly activated so that the vaporiser is fully heated when the first inhalation is taken.
Patent GB-2556937-A (GB)
Title: A luggage holder for a bicycle
Inventor: NIGEL FROST
IPC: B62J9/00
Filed: 2016-11-28
Abstract: A luggage holder 2 for use with a bicycle, the luggage holder comprising: a first u-shaped rail 4; a second u-shaped rail 6 superimposed over the first u-shaped rail 4 in a parallel relationship therewith. One of the first u-shaped rail 4 or the second u-shaped rail 6 is configured to be cantilevered from the bicycle, in particular from a saddle of a bicycle; a third u-shaped rail 16 interposed between each of the first and the second u-shaped rails 4,6. The distal ends of the first and the second u-shaped rails 4,6 and the third u-shaped rail 16 in combination define a channel 20 for receiving a tongue (21, figure 5) of a handle member (23, figure 5). The handle member 23 is configured to be securable to luggage; and, a retaining mechanism comprising a moveable member such as an arcuate spring 24 which is displaceable from a biased position by insertion or withdrawal of the tongue 21 in or from the channel 20 using a predetermined force to permit insertion or withdrawal of the tongue 21 in or from the channel 20 but which returns to the biased position to prevent withdrawal the tongue 21 from the channel 20 using a force less than the predetermined force.