baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2521036-A (GB)
Title: Frame arrangement of a motor vehicle body
Inventor: BAUER MARKUS ALEXANDER
IPC: B60J7/22
Filed: 2014-10-08
Abstract: A vehicle frame arrangement (6, figure 1) accommodating at least a windshield (8), wherein a transverse frame part 10 is provided on an upper side of the windshield, said frame part is designed as a cowl frame part and has at least one pivotably mounted wind deflector member 12, 16 at least two flow surfaces 14, 20 movable by a drive device, only one flow surface can be pivoted into an active position at one time, wherein the first flow surface 20 is configured to match the cowl frame part 10 and the second flow surface 14 has at least one interfering contour 18. Preferably said interfering contour is cam-shaped and angled in the forward direction of travel; said flow surfaces are offset by 180 degrees to each other; at least two wind deflector members are provided with a drive device; a channel element 28 for removing water is provided; surface 26 is configured as a contact surface for a convertible top element.
Patent GB-2532207-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency communications devices
Inventor: MARK BARRETT
IPC: H04W88/00
Filed: 2014-11-06
Abstract: A radio mesh network communication device 4 comprises a data processing unit 40, which is operable to provide an encoded data stream, a data stream radio frequency modulator 42 and an antenna array 44. The antenna array 44 comprises a plurality of discrete antenna elements located on a substrate wherein the antenna elements are arranged in a plurality of groups which are spaced apart from one another in a first direction. At least two of the groups have a different number of antenna elements. The antenna elements in the antenna groups are arranged in a second direction which is perpendicular to that of the first direction. The number of elements used in the groups may be determined to provide a desired output profile. A symmetrical tapering function of (1 cos. Ɵ), with a base 2 quantisation, may be used in determining the antenna element distribution. Each of the groups of antenna elements may be supplied with the same drive signal or a different respective drive signal. The antenna array 44 may use a simple drive system, without the need for amplitude signal control, to achieve low signal side lobe levels. Low signal interference levels between such devices 4 may arise when used in a radio frequency communication mesh network system.
Patent GB-2516397-A (GB)
Title: Turbomachine distributor and production method
Inventor: MALTAVERNE SABINE
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 2013-05-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a part (2) of a turbomachine distributor (1), comprising: an outer platform (3), an inner platform (4), at least one blade (5) interspaced circumferentially about a longitudinal axis (X-X) of the part (2), the radial ends of said at least one blade being respectively fixed to the inner platform (3) and to the outer platform (4), and a fastening element (6) extending from the outer platform (3), for fastening the part to a casing of the turbomachine. The fastening element (6) comprises, on the ends thereof arranged either side of the longitudinal axis (X-X), two separate fastening tabs (6a, 6b) for fastening the part (2) to the casing (7), the cumulated sum of the lengths (La, Lb) of the two fastening tabs in relation to the length (L) of the fastening element according to a transverse axis (Y-Y) of the part being between 25% and 35%.
Patent GB-2522320-A (GB)
Title: Driver circuit with a semiconductor light source and method for operating a driver circuit
Inventor: WOELFING BERND
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2014-11-21
Abstract: A driver circuit 1 for a light-emitting diode (LED) 2 comprises a voltage source 6, a pulse width modulator 5 and a variable resistor 7. A sensor 3, such as a photodiode, detects the intensity of light emitted by the LED and a controller 4 adjusts the pulse width modulator and variable resistor to control the intensity to a desired level. When the duty cycle of the pulse width modulator reaches a threshold value, the resistance of the variable resistor is adjusted so as to increase or decrease the voltage across the LED in order to achieve a higher dynamic range of LED output.
Patent GB-2516595-A (GB)
Title: Electronic communicating
Inventor: MURRAY NEIL HAMILTON
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2013-05-24
Abstract: Among other things, we describe enabling two or more users to share a workspace that is dynamically populated by artifacts of electronic communications among the users that are expressed in a form of at least one of social network posts and email messages, and in which the users can interact using the artifacts in any of the forms.
Patent GB-2536423-A (GB)
Title: Panel assembly
Inventor: ANDREW WILLIAM MILLER
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2015-03-12
Abstract: A lighting panel assembly comprises an LED flat lighting panel 2 having a back support panel 4, a front illuminating panel 6, side panels 8, and a plurality of LEDs to provide illumination through the front illuminating panel 6. A function pod 20 is conjoined to the back support panel 4. An aperture (10, Fig. 2) is provided in the back support panel 4 to allow communication between the function pod to beyond the front illuminating panel 6. The function pod has sensors to provide a suitable function from the flat lighting panel.
Patent GB-2539236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to a writing instrument
Inventor: IUNAL GIUMALI
IPC: B43K23/12
Filed: 2015-06-10
Abstract: A pen cap lock-remove mechanism 2 comprises at least one hook 5, which is arranged to be retracted towards the interior of the main body 1; the hook is actuated by means of a button 3 for a cap release action. A retractable masking ring 4 is provided for masking of hooks, whenever the pen cap is open. The lock-release mechanism further comprises at least one spring which is arranged to push the masking ring axially towards the writing tip 13, thus ensuring automatic retraction of the ring, whenever the cap is removed. The invention also comprises a balance weight mechanism 8, which comprises at least one lead screw 8.2, a weight member 8.1 and a holding member 8.4, which retains the weight balance mechanism fixed with respect to the cap lock-release mechanism.
Patent GB-2529316-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic stiffness measurement apparatus and method
Inventor: GILLIBRAND ASHLEY
IPC: G01M13/00
Filed: 2015-08-07
Abstract: Dynamic stiffness measuring apparatus comprises a vibration source having a known frequency range (shaker 19) and a base (12) between which a test component (21) and a response structure (13) are provided in series on axis 15. The response structure, which may be of plywood, is flexible, is instrumented (eg accelerometer 26) and provides a substantially even distribution of modes across the applied frequency range. The results are used to determine the stiffness of the test component, which may be an engine mount.
Patent GB-2541386-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method
Inventor: Simon Langdale
IPC: G05D16/20
Filed: 2015-08-14
Abstract: The invention discloses a method, a system and an apparatus for supplying gas to a consumers property via a consumer service conduit 2. The apparatus comprises a gas input means 4 constructed and arranged to conveying gas from the consumer service connection conduit into the property; and a pressurizing means 20 in fluid communication with the gas input means and selectively operable to modify the gas pressure and/or gas flow rate. The pressurising means acts like a gas booster, increasing the pressure downstream of the pressurising means. This increase in pressure can ensure there is a constant desired pressure received at the property allowing for gas appliances to operate. This pressurising means can be a compressor. The apparatus may also include a controller which will operate the pressurising means based on one or more supply conditions such as when an input pressure has fallen below a certain amount. It can also include a gas sensing means to detect leakage from the atmosphere into the gas flow path. The apparatus may also be connected to a gas meter to determine payment.
Patent GB-2527960-A (GB)
Title: Methods of treating a well with a fluorinated lubricant or corrosion inhibitor
Inventor: MORRIS KAY A
IPC: C09K8/54
Filed: 2014-02-17
Abstract: A treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; and at least one additive, wherein the additive: (i) comprises a fluorinated compound; and (ii) is a lubricant that is surface active. The additive can reduce the coefficient of friction between two or more surfaces. The surfaces can be the surface of a wellbore component. The additive can also be a corrosion inhibitor. A method of treating a portion of a well comprises: forming the treatment fluid; and introducing the treatment fluid into the well.
Patent GB-2530664-A (GB)
Title: Docking station with a heat sink
Inventor: KENNEDY JONATHAN NEIL
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2015-09-10
Abstract: A docking station 10 for a device 16, comprising a bracket 12 for receiving the device; and a heat sink 14. The docking station is configurable in an engaged configuration wherein the heat sink and bracket are positioned such that a device receivable in the bracket is in thermal contact with the heat sink, and a disengaged configuration wherein the heat sink and bracket are positioned such that a device receivable in the bracket is not in thermal contact with the heat sink. The heat sink is configured to move from the disengaged configuration to the engaged configuration upon insertion of a device into the bracket. The direction of movement of the heat sink may be normal to the direction of insertion of the device. There may be a compressive means between the heat sink and the device to hold the device in place.
Patent GB-2544553-A (GB)
Title: Gas Turbine Engine
Inventor: STEPHANE BARALON
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 2015-11-23
Abstract: A gas turbine engine comprises in flow series: a fan 26, a series of outlet guide vanes 32, 33; and a bifurcation 38. The outlet guide vanes 33a, 33b are more densely distributed in a region corresponding to a circumferential position of the bifurcation than in a region corresponding to a circumferential position spaced from the bifurcation in order to reduce the forcing effect on the fan. The guide vanes in the region of the bifurcation may have a shorter chord length than those outside of that region. The smaller guide vanes may have a chord length of between half and a quarter of that of the larger vanes, and the larger vanes may have a rearward camber that is larger than the angle between the engines longitudinal axis and a streamline passing the bifurcation. Also claimed is a gas turbine engine with outer outlet guide vanes (133, figure 6) positioned circumferentially either side of the bifurcation that are opaquely arranged and where one or more guide vanes with a shorter chord length are positioned in between the outer guide vanes.
Patent GB-2544786-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for generating an output image from a plurality of corresponding input image channels
Inventor: GRAHAM FINLAYSON
IPC: H04N5/265
Filed: 2015-11-27
Abstract: Method for generating a single output image from a plurality of corresponding input photos or image channels, comprising: determining a Jacobian matrix of the input picture channels; calculating the principal characteristic vector of the outer product of the Jacobian matrix; setting the sign (positive or negative) of the principal characteristic vector such that an input pixel projected by the principal characteristic vector results in a positive scalar value; and generating the output frame as a per-pixel projection (linear combination) of the input channels in the direction of the principal characteristic vector. A sparse vector projector image may be created, and bilaterally filtered, zero-valued elements of which may be filled in using the average of the local pixel neighbourhood. Infilling may involve smoothing, interpolating or edge-sensitive diffusion. Vectors may be scaled to have unit length and moved a multiple of angular degrees away from the mean. Input channels may be downsampled. Eigenvectors may be upsampled. Look-up tables may be used. A matrix transform may map the input Jacobian to an output accented Jacobian. Multispectral or hyperspectral images captured at different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum (eg. red, green and blue visible light, infra-red, ultra-violet) may be merged into a single image.
Patent GB-2528824-A (GB)
Title: Turbomachine auxiliary lead-through device
Inventor: STOLIAROFF-PEPIN NICOLAS
IPC: F01D9/06
Filed: 2014-05-21
Abstract: Auxiliary lead-through device (10) for a turbomachine, comprising two coaxial annular shell rings, respectively an inner and an outer one, between which there extend radial arms (16'), through at least one of which auxiliaries (20) are led through, and auxiliary retention means housed inside the arm, characterized in that on one of these walls (24) the arm comprises an aperture (32) that can be closed off by a cover that is attached and fixed to the arm, and in that the retention means comprise at least one first member (52) fixed to the internal surface of the arm and at least one second member fixed to the internal surface of the cover, the fixing of the cover to the arm causing the auxiliaries to be clamped and retained between the first and second members.
Patent GB-2545444-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical cell and process
Inventor: TIMOTHY JOHN HUGHES
IPC: C25B9/17
Filed: 2015-12-16
Abstract: An electrochemical cell 10 comprising; first volume 1 exposed to surfaces of an anode 28 and cathode 24, a steam inlet 5 allowing steam into first volume 1 and a structure 4 comprising a solid catalyst. A further aspect is a method and arrangement for producing a gaseous product e.g. ammonia from first and second source materials, the arrangement comprising the electrochemical cell 10, an electrolyte 20, means 5, 22 for introducing the first source material and means 2, 24 for introducing the second source material 26 into the first volume. The method also comprises introducing the second source material 26 into the second volume 2 so that it reacts at the cathode 24 to produce a first ionic component in the electrolyte 20 in the first volume 1. The first source material and ionic component react to form a gaseous product such as ammonia, NH3. The first source material may be steam, second source material 26 may be nitrogen and first ionic component may be nitride ions, N3-. The structure 4 comprising a solid catalyst may be a 3D grid, wool structure or in the form of spheres. The catalyst may be a Fe or Ru based catalyst. The cathode 24 may be a gas electrode with a porous cathode and second volume 2. The anode 28 may be a gas electrode comprising a porous anode and third volume 3. The steam inlet 5 may have a diffuser 22.The arrangement may have a power supply 7 and an enclosure 6 to trap the gaseous product.
Patent GB-2539301-A (GB)
Title: Overhead power grid for mobile mining machines
Inventor: JOSEPH J ZIMMERMAN
IPC: B60M1/30
Filed: 2016-02-11
Abstract: A vehicle receives electrical power from a system comprising a first track 210 including a first conducting portion having a first end and carrying a current with a first phase configuration, a second track 220 including a second conducting portion having a second end, proximate the first end, and carrying a current with a second phase configuration, and a connector 205 between the conducting portions. A trolley (Figure 3A) moves sequentially along the first and second tracks and comprises a contact 15 in electrical communication with the conducive portions of each track. When it engages the connector, the contact is conditioned to receive current having the second phase configuration before it engages the second conducting portion. Each conducting portion comprises a plurality of electrical conductors. A switch device is also disclosed having an actuator that moves track portions relative to each other to form a continuous path. The connectors may be formed from an electrically non-conductive material. The conducting portions may each comprise first, second and third conductors (202-204, Figure 12), each engaged by first, second and third contacts on the trolley. Individual connectors may be positioned between phase-mismatched conductors of the first and second tracks.
Patent GB-2549753-A (GB)
Title: Designing support systems for building services
Inventor: JONATHAN SAMUEL GOULSTINE
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2016-04-27
Abstract: A method of designing support systems, e.g. hangers, cable trays, flexible slings or split ring, for building services such as water pipes 6,8, ventilation ducts 4 and power cables. A computer receives a layout of the service paths 4,6,8 and creates an initial design for the locations of supports 10,12 along the paths according to known rules. A tolerance region 14 is determined around the location of each support 10,12 and regions of overlap 16 of the tolerance regions are calculated. The initial design is then changed by removing the supports 10,12 that give rise to the overlapping tolerance regions 14 and adding a shared support 18,20 that intersects the region of overlap 16.
Patent GB-2551211-A (GB)
Title: Releasable locking mechanism
Inventor: JOSEPH ALLAN NICHOLSON
IPC: E21B17/06
Filed: 2016-08-08
Abstract: A releasable locking mechanism 20 for a cable termination assembly coupling a cable to a downhole apparatus to allow reliable cable disengagement for stuck apparatus fishing operations without use of shear pins and subsequent debris or risk of cable failure. The mechanism includes an extension tube 21 on the cable and a base assembly 23 on the termination assembly. The extension tube and the base assembly releasably engage such that when a cable tensile load line exceeds a threshold the tube and base disengage. The mechanism comprises a release collet 29 with radially inner 30 and outer profiles radially held, in the locking position, by a release ring 25 with the inner collet profile engaging and retaining extension tube mating profile 22. Axial cable force on the collet is transmitted to the base by collet engagement with end cap 27 and extendible retaining means e.g. weak neck tension bolts 28. Upon reaching the threshold load, strain in the bolts allows the outer collet profile to mate with a retaining ring inner profile 26, move radially outwardly and release the extension tube profile to disengage the mechanism. May include anti-rotation pins 38 and a seal 33.
Patent GB-2554376-A (GB)
Title: A handling garment
Inventor: Jo-anne Webb
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2016-09-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a patient handling garment 2 in the form of a sleeveless jacket or vest. The garment comprises a body piece 3 having a front section 4 and a back section (6, figure 2) arranged to at least partially cover the front and back of a users torso in use. The body piece includes at least one attachment point 26, (34, figure 2) for attaching the garment to a hoisting apparatus and a gusset piece (150, figure 4) arranged in use to fit between a users legs. The gusset preferably comprises an elongate section that is attached fixedly or removably to the front and back sections of the body piece. The garment is preferably formed from spacer fabric with at least one handle 24, 30, (38, figure 2) for manoeuvring the wearer of the garment.
Patent GB-2547314-A (GB)
Title: Ecology system ejector pump shutoff valve
Inventor: ERICK RAMOS
IPC: F02C7/236
Filed: 2016-12-13
Abstract: An ecology system includes an ecology tank 36, a check valve 40, a shutoff valve 42, and an ejector pump 44. The check valve is connected to the ecology tank. The shutoff valve is connected to the check valve, and the ejector pump is connected to the shutoff valve. The ejector pump draws fuel from the ecology tank when the shutoff valve is open. A fuel system comprising a first 46a and second 46b pump for pumping fuel from a fuel tank 30 to a gas turbine engine 18 having an ecology system with an ecology tank connected to the gas turbine engine. An aircraft comprising a wing 14, a gas turbine engine 18 connected to the wing wherein the engine comprises a fuel nozzle. An ecology system includes an ecology tank fluidly connected to the fuel nozzle 28 and to an overboard vent 38. The shutoff valve may comprise a spool 50 located in a cavity and biased into a closed configuration. The shutoff valve may further comprise a first pressurised pilot control 60A and a second pressurized pilot control 60B for movement of the spool.
Patent GB-2542720-A (GB)
Title: Downhole pressure sensing device for open-hole operations
Inventor: JOE ELI HESS
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2014-08-22
Abstract: A drilling assembly is provided that includes a drillpipe, a drill bit provided at a downhole end of the drillpipe, and a pressure control module positioned proximate to the drill bit, the pressure control module including a pressure sensor that detects pressure conditions at the drill bit and automatically shut-off fluid flow within the drillpipe upon detecting a threshold pressure condition. A processor is provided at the pressure control module that communicates with a computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon, to perform the operations of detecting pressure conditions at the drill bit, automatically shutting-off fluid flow within the drillpipe upon detecting a threshold pressure condition, and switching-on fluid flow within the drillpipe upon detecting an activation pressure condition.
Patent GB-2558619-A (GB)
Title: Improved fiberboard surface protection system
Inventor: MELISSA RUS
IPC: E04G21/24
Filed: 2017-01-10
Abstract: The surface protector 11 comprises a bendable sheet 12 having at least one pre-applied adhesive strip 32 bonded to an adjacent surface protector. The preferred protector includes multiple adhesive strips (52, figure 5) which are protected by release liners 74 when the protector is rolled-up R and creases 22. The preferred sheets 18 comprise fibreboard, paperboard, composite fabric or plastic. Protection of floors, preferably form dust and/or liquids, is also claimed.
Patent GB-2561334-A (GB)
Title: A Moveable positioning device for a forming press
Inventor: DAVID SKERTCHLY
IPC: B29C43/36
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: A forming press, for applying pressure to a work piece comprises at least one moveable pressure applying component 24, moveable between an open position and a press position, and a positioning device 28 for holding a work piece during pressing. The positioning device may comprise a frame which holds the work such as a composite pre-preg in the frame aperture. The frame may comprise holes 34 which locate on pins 32. The work may be held on the frame by friction and the frame may be textured. The pins 32 may be smaller than the holes 34 to accommodate thermal expansion, and the positioning device may be made of a material of low thermal expansion. The composite may be cured in the press and the press movement may be staged to allow heating of the composite prior to final pressing and further heating in the final pressing stage. The location pins 32 may be used as a press stop or for providing controlled movement of the press to the final press position.