baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2578447-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft assembly with a hot-air exhaust outlet
Inventor: Denys Custance
IPC: F01N3/05
Filed: 2018-10-26
Abstract: An aircraft assembly has a vortex generator having a flow surface which interrupts hot-air exhausted from an outlet and generates a flow vortex to reduce the temperature of the air flowing over an aircraft surface. Preferably, the exhaust outlet is from an engine pre-cooler and the aircraft surface to be protected is the upper wing cover. The outlet may be located on the engine pylon, with the vortex generator located downstream of the exhaust outlet, between the outlet and leading edge of the wing. The vortex generator may have a bistable state member, forming at least part of the flow surface, and formed from a shape memory alloy or bistable laminate, allowing it to be temperature actuated by the hot-air exhaust flow into an active state.
Patent GB-2571170-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic composition for treatment of keratinous fibres
Inventor: SABRINA JASMIN ZIRWEN
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2018-12-04
Abstract: A cosmetic composition for treatment of keratinous fibres, e.g a hair mascara or a colouring agent for eyebrows, comprising: water; at least one nonionic oil-in-water emulsifier (e.g. ceteareth-20); at least one hydrophobised pigment; polyphenylmethylsiloxane; and, at least one linear 1-alkanol with from about 14 to about 30 carbon atoms which is solid at about 30 °C (e.g. cetyl alcohol), wherein the total amount of soap is less than about 0.5 wt.% (preferably 0 wt %), and wherein the total amount of polysiloxanes, with the exception of polyphenylmethylsiloxanes, such as phenyl trimethicone (Dow Corning 556), is from about 0 to about 1 wt.%, most preferably 0 wt.%. Preferably, the composition further comprises at least one vinyl polymer. Preferably, the composition comprises an ester. Preferably, the composition comprises an organic solvent selected from glycerol, 1,2-propanediol and 1,3-buatnediol. Also claimed is a method for the treatment of keratinous fibres.
Patent GB-2570999-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for controlling stiffness of a needle or catheter
Inventor: Jason T Panzenbeck
IPC: A61M25/09
Filed: 2018-12-20
Abstract: An arrangement for stiffening a flexible tube such as a needle 40 or catheter has a stylet device of variable stiffness. The device includes a stylet 46 with a bulbous distal end (54, figure 4). A proximal length of the stylet extends slidably through a push tube (80, figures 6 and 9). A compression element such as a coil spring 50 extends between the distal end of the push tube and the bulbous distal end of the stylet. When the push tube is moved distally by movement of a handle arrangement it compresses the spring and thereby stiffens the stylet device. The handle arrangement may include a partially threaded cavity which receives a threaded shaft of an adjustment knob. The stylet may be secured to the handle by a pin or set screw. The stylet device may be placed inside a flexible needle system for sampling bronchial tissue.
Patent GB-2580711-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle airbag assembly and associated method of forming
Inventor: MICHAL JAN SWINIARSKI
IPC: B60R21/2165
Filed: 2019-01-28
Abstract: A vehicle airbag assembly comprising: a vehicle trim panel 101 comprising at least one door 105a,b having an outer surface configured to face a vehicle cabin and an inner surface configured to face an airbag prior to deployment, wherein in a pre-deployed state the door extends across an opening, and wherein the door is movably coupled to a rim of the vehicle trim panel such that the door is configured to open upon deployment of the airbag to permit passage of the airbag through the opening, at least one edge of the door having a tear seam 107 that couples the door to a corresponding edge of the vehicle trim panel and breaks upon deployment of the airbag; and a bridging member 120 provided adjacent to the inner surface of the door, the bridging member configured to contact the inner surface at a location away from the rim and support the door in the pre-deployed state, wherein the bridging member extends at least partially across the opening and is movable upon deployment of the airbag such that the airbag is permitted to pass through the opening.
Patent GB-2572672-A (GB)
Title: Metalization of flexible polymer sheets
Inventor: SCOTT WIEDEMAN
IPC: C25D3/38
Filed: 2019-02-04
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a patterned cylinder comprises impinging a laser 162 on a surface 136 of an electrically conductive cylinder 108 to create a pattern of microscopic fissures on the surface and applying an electrically insulating coating (138, figure 1) to the cylinder, wherein the coating is patterned to expose portions of the surface of the cylinder corresponding to a grid pattern (102). The grid pattern may be configured as an electrical circuit for a photovoltaic cell. A method of manufacturing a drum patterned with a grid pattern includes scanning a pulsed laser over an electrically conductive surface of a drum to roughen the surface, applying a synthetic fluoropolymer coating and patterning the coating to expose areas of the surface corresponding to a grid pattern. The method may further comprise applying a release layer to the exposed areas of the surface. A method of manufacturing a surface patterned with a grid pattern includes partially covering an electrically conductive surface with a synthetic fluoropolymer coating and may include masking a portion of the surface to correspond with the uncovered portion of the surface.
Patent GB-2584138-A (GB)
Title: A banknote validator
Inventor: JOHN ROBINSON
IPC: G07D11/14
Filed: 2019-05-23
Abstract: A banknote validator comprises a banknote input aperture 4 interconnected to a banknote output aperture via a banknote transport conduit 6, with a banknote transport direction 4A, 5A being defined as the direction from the banknote input aperture 4 to the banknote output aperture. The banknote validator includes a light sensor arrangement 9, 10 proximal to, and downstream of, the banknote output aperture, in the banknote transport direction. The light sensor arrangement preferably comprises a light transmission window 9, which directs a light beam 20 from a light source to a light reception window 10, associated with a photodiode. The light sensor is operable to detect the passage of a trailing edge of a banknote from the banknote output aperture. The output aperture may have flared output mouth section having upper and lower lips. The lips may have a plurality of barbed or tine elements 11 arranged across the lips which project into the output aperture, in the transport direction. The barbs or tines prevent retraction of a banknote in the direction opposite the transport direction by capturing the trailing edge of the banknote. A further light sensor arrangement may be provided in the transport conduit 6.
Patent GB-2584322-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for preparing an iced tea of coffee beverage
Inventor: Dennis Kemp
IPC: B01F23/00
Filed: 2019-05-30
Abstract: Apparatus 300 for preparing an ice-containing tea or coffee beverage comprises a beverage concentrate reservoir 360, a water pre-chiller 312 and a mixer 364. The mixer mixes beverage concentrate from the beverage concentrate reservoir with water from the pre-chiller to form a beverage liquor. A pre-chiller cooling circuit 376 supplies coolant from the cooling unit to the water pre-chiller to cool the water. The apparatus further comprises an ice generating system 311 and a cooling unit 310 comprising a coolant. A beverage product circuit 375 supplies beverage liquor from the mixer to the ice generating system and an ice-generating cooling circuit 317 supplies coolant from the cooling unit to the ice generating system to cool the beverage liquor and form a plurality of ice crystals within the beverage liquor. A single cooling unit provides the coolant for both the ice-generating cooling circuit and the pre-chiller cooling circuit. The ice-generating cooling circuit may maintain a continuous flow of coolant to the ice generating system whilst the pre-chiller cooling circuit may permit intermittent flow of coolant to the water pre-chiller. Also disclosed is a method for preparing an ice-containing tea or coffee beverage.
Patent GB-2574134-A (GB)
Title: Cover for wireless-charging unit
Inventor: JULIE CORGIER-PATTBERG
IPC: B60L3/00
Filed: 2018-03-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cover (200, 500) for a wireless-charging unit (300) of electric or hybrid-electric vehicles. The cover (200) comprises a bottom plate (210) and an outer rim (220) surrounding the bottom plate. A plurality of reinforcement members (230 to 239) are distributed along at least parts of the perimeter of the bottom plate (210) in order to significantly increase the structural integrity of the protective cover (200). The invention further relates to an assembly of a protective cover (200, 500) and a corresponding wireless- charging unit (300) as well as a vehicle comprising the assembly and a method for aligning a protective cover (200, 500) with a corresponding wireless-charging unit (300).
Patent GB-2573933-A (GB)
Title: Antibacterial composition including benzoic acid ester and methods of inhibiting bacterial growth utilizing the same
Inventor: SCOTT W WENZEL
IPC: A61K8/31
Filed: 2017-01-31
Abstract: Antibacterial compositions and methods for inhibiting bacterial growth are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions can include a carrier and an antibacterial agent including a benzoic acid ester. The benzoic acid ester can have a carbon chain having a length of two to ten. The benzoic acid ester can have a hydroxyl group on the carbon chain.
Patent GB-2586479-A (GB)
Title: A device for supporting a joist or beam
Inventor: MARTIN SMITH
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2019-08-20
Abstract: A device 10 for supporting a joist or beam 20 comprising an angle adjustment assembly 150 intermediate a base 240 and a support member 30, and at least one spacer 210a, 210b intermediate the base and angle adjustment assembly, the spacer connected to the base via a first engagement system 250 and to the angle adjustment assembly via a second engagement system 220, the angle adjustment assembly connected to the support member via a third engagement system 130 the features of which are incompatible with those of the first and second engagement systems. The features of the first and second engagement systems may be identical. The first and second engagement features may be a twist lock snap-fit mechanism comprising at least one recess, channel, or groove and at least one protrusion. The third engagement system may be an interference or friction fit like a snap-fit mechanism comprising a barbed protrusion and at least one recess, groove or channel. The device may comprise a plurality of spacers. The angle adjustment assembly may comprise a convex 160 and concave 170 domed mating pieces. The device may be a pedestal or cradle used in a sub-frame of raised floor or decking.
Patent GB-2589839-A (GB)
Title: Shock mitigation seat
Inventor: GRAHAM BROWN
IPC: B60N2/70
Filed: 2019-11-12
Abstract: A seat 10 with shock absorbers 16, that may be formed of a resilient material such as a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer, that contact each other when they are resiliently deformed by an applied force. The shock absorbers 16 may have additional features, such as integrally-formed upper and lower platforms; a central spring; and an internal bump stop. The design of the shock absorber 16 may depend on its position within the seat. In embodiments, the seat 10 comprises a foam block 12 with a recess 14 in which are located the shock absorbers 16; and the seat 10 rests on a plywood block 18, with the whole assembly being covered in a cloth cover.
Patent GB-2578693-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for removing artificial tan
Inventor: RICHARD BUCHTA
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2018-05-25
Abstract: Artificial tan removal compositions, methods of preparation and methods of use are provided. The tan removal compositions contain urea and are alkaline in pH. The compositions are effective at removing artificial tan from skin rapidly and in a single application. The compositions are substantially stable over long periods of time.
Patent GB-2591789-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing solid biomass fuel
Inventor: HONG MEI BAI
IPC: C10L5/44
Filed: 2020-02-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a solid biomass fuel, as well as a solid biomass fuel produced by said process. Additionally, the present invention relates to a combustion process comprising combusting said solid biomass fuel so as to produce energy. The process comprises (i) providing one or more sources of biomass with an average particle diameter (D50) of 30,000 to 60,000 µm, (ii) pulverising the one or more sources of biomass to provide a pulverised biomass powder with an average particle diameter (D50) of 1000 to 10,000 µm, (iii) drying so as to provide a dried pulverised biomass powder, (iv) moulding so as to provide a moulded biomass product, (v) heating the moulded biomass product to a temperature of 160 to 420 degrees C for a time period of 0.25 to 5 hours so as to provide a solid biomass fuel, and (vi) removing dust particles from the solid biomass fuel, wherein the one or more sources of biomass comprise bagasse, sunflower stalks, wheat stalks, corn stalks, sorghum stalks, soybean stalk, peanut stalks, cotton stalks, rape stalks, coconut husks, palm husks, seaweed, peanut hulls or a combination thereof.
Patent GB-2586673-A (GB)
Title: Sleep monitoring system with multiple vibration sensors
Inventor: Tanel Tätte
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2020-02-24
Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention there is provided a system for use in monitoring one or more physiological states of a user. The system comprises one or more processors configured to receive a pressure signal representing pressure within a cushioning layer supporting at least a portion of a user and an acoustic signal representing acoustic vibrations within the cushioning layer. The system further determines, based on the pressure signal and acoustic signal, one or more physiological states of the user. In a preferred embodiment, the pressure signal comprises a respiration signal indicative of respiration of the user and the acoustic signal comprises a cardiac signal indicative of one or more cardiac cycles of the user.
Patent GB-2585485-A (GB)
Title: Modeling complex basin fill utilizing known shoreline data
Inventor: WILLIAM CLAYTON ROSS
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2017-12-29
Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of generating a basin fill model using a set of known paleogeographic characteristic parameters, for a specified basin location and time interval. The basin fill model can be used to assist in predicting the location of submarine fan deposits containing commercially valuable hydrocarbons or minerals. The generated models and predicted locations can be used in a well system operation plan. A computer program product is also disclosed that can retrieve sets of known paleogeographic data and generate multiple interim models and parameters that can be used for further predictions on where, and at what depth, valuable deposits may be found. Additionally, a basin fill modeling system is disclosed that can retrieve and store known characteristic parameters for various geographic locations and time periods and utilize those characteristic parameters in algorithms to generate basin fill models and to predict where valuable submarine fan deposits are located.
Patent GB-2583226-A (GB)
Title: Fluid control device
Inventor: NOBUHIRA TANAKA
IPC: F04B45/047
Filed: 2018-12-05
Abstract: Provided is a fluid control device comprising a valve (20) and a pump (30). The valve (20) comprises a valve chamber (200) surrounded by a first main plate (21), a second main plate (22), and a side plate (23). The first main plate (21) has a first opening (201), and the second main plate (22) has a second opening (202). The valve (20) comprises a valve membrane (24) that is disposed therein and is capable of switching between a state in which the first opening (201) and the second opening (202) communicate with the interior of the valve chamber (200) and a state in which the first opening (201) and the second opening (202) do not communicate. The pump (30) comprises a vibration part (33) including a piezoelectric element (332) and a diaphragm (331), and a pump chamber (300) formed by the second main plate (22). The pump chamber (300) communicates with the valve chamber (200) through the second opening (202). When the vibration part (33) bends and vibrates, the frequency coefficient of the first main plate (21) is smaller than that of the second main plate (22).
Patent GB-2597490-A (GB)
Title: A light fitting anchor device
Inventor: LEE COLES
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2020-07-21
Abstract: An anchor device for attaching decorative objects to a downlight comprises a rigid annular body 3 that is attachable to the downlight by adhesive pads 4. Hangers 1 are provided for attaching the decorative objects (such as bunting) to the body 3.
Patent GB-2601494-A (GB)
Title: Determining distance between two radio transceivers
Inventor: DANIEL RYAN
IPC: G01S13/82
Filed: 2020-12-01
Abstract: A method is provided for determining a distance between an initiator radio transceiver 11 and a reflector radio transceiver 12. The method comprises the initiator radio transceiver transmitting a first radio signal 300 at a first transmission time and the reflector radio transceiver receiving the first radio signal at a first reception time. The reflector transceiver samples the first radio signal using a sampling clock signal having a sampling period and determines a first reception-time value at a temporal resolution that is finer than the sampling period, the value including a fractional component representative of a fraction of the sampling period. The reflector transceiver transmits a second radio signal 302 at a second transmission time that is offset from the sampling clock signal by an amount that depends on the fractional component so as to provide a predetermined dwell time that is determined to an accuracy finer than the sampling period. The initiator radio transceiver receives the second radio signal at a second reception time and determines a value representative of a distance between the initiator radio transceiver and the reflector radio transceiver.
Patent GB-2601804-A (GB)
Title: Car body panel including a solar cell arrangement and method for producing same
Inventor: CAMILLO KAPP
IPC: B62D25/00
Filed: 2020-12-11
Abstract: A car body panel 1 has a photovoltaic label 3, a carrier substrate 5 and a cover foil 39. Photovoltaic label 3 has a front polymeric stabilisation foil 21, a front polymeric lamination foil 23 and a rear polymeric lamination foil 25, and optionally a rear polymeric stabilisation foil 27, and a solar cell 29 between lamination foils 23, 25. Carrier substrate 5 has a recess 7 in which photovoltaic label 3 is located, and there is a gap 19, which may be filled with putty 33, between the outer edge 18 of the label and the outer edge 17 of recess 7. Cover foil 39 includes an opaque area 41, and is provided at an outer surface of panel 1 so that opaque area 41 covers gap 19 and at least part of outer surface 11 of carrier substrate 5 in an area 13 adjacent to recess 7. Carrier substrate 5 may be of a polymer material, and may be reinforced with metal and/or glass particles. A method of manufacturing a car body panel is also provided
Patent GB-2590804-A (GB)
Title: Data pipeline for process control system analytics
Inventor: PETER ZORNIO
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2015-10-05
Abstract: A process plant communication system comprising: a process control network including process control devices which generate process control data; a further plant communication network including processing devices coupled together by a network link, wherein at least one of the processing devices is connected to the process control communication network; a plurality of distributed data pipelines 50, each pipeline 50 defined in a configuration environment to perform, on process control data, a processing operation during runtime using a series of data processing modules. The data processing modules are downloaded from the configuration environment into a plurality of different devices. Each data pipeline includes data collection modules 52, intermediate data processing modules (54, 56, 58) that process data collected by the data collection modules 52 or another intermediate module, and ending data processing modules 59 that produce output data. At least two data processing modules of each pipeline 50 are in different devices within the process control and further plant communication network. The system further comprises a set of higher-level analytic applications connected within the further plant communication network, each of the applications subscribes to data generated by the ending data processing module 59.
Patent GB-2587574-A (GB)
Title: A method of monitoring failure of an ultraviolet emitter in an ultraviolet disinfecting apparatus
Inventor: ADAM FUDAKOWSKI
IPC: G01R31/44
Filed: 2016-06-14
Abstract: An ultra-violet disinfecting apparatus comprising a plurality of UV emitters and a current control and monitoring module which monitors failure of UV emitters in the apparatus by sequentially energising each of the emitters, measuring current delivered to each or several of the emitters, comparing the current delivered to an expected reference value and identifying failure of one of the emitters when the combined current is different to the reference value. The UV emitters may be arranged in pairs. The UV emitters may comprise a bulb and ballast, and the current delivered may be measured using a current monitoring module placed between the ballast and bulb. Before the current deliver is measured, there may be a step of initiating the first pair of UV emitters and checking current is drawn to the expected ballasts. This step may be repeated for every pair of UV emitters. Checking against the reference may comprise checking whether the increase in drawn current is consistent with expected reference values. An error message which alerts the operator of a tube failure before or during irradiation when the combined current is less than the expected reference may be employed.
Patent GB-2602345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to Thermoelectric Modules and Assemblies
Inventor: NICHOLAS JAMES WYLLIE
IPC: H01L35/02
Filed: 2020-12-24
Abstract: An assembly of heat transfer blocks or plates 21 with thermoelectric devices 2 are connected together in stacks which may be arranged vertically or vertically and horizontally. The thermoelectric devices may be used to generate electricity from waste heat dissipated from fluids passing through channels 4, 14, 24 arranged in the blocks. Alternatively, the thermoelectric devices may be used to control the temperature of fluids passing through the channels.
Patent GB-2607553-A (GB)
Title: In-line testers
Inventor: GEORGE GALLAGHER
IPC: A61J15/00
Filed: 2021-01-20
Abstract: An in-line tester 600 with main body comprising an inlet 604 connectable to a naso-gastric (NG) tube 18, an outlet 608 connectable to a vacuum source 22, an exhaust port 620 communicating with the atmosphere, and a fluid passageway 606 connecting the inlet and outlet. The fluid passageway further communicates with first 610 and second 612 chambers each containing a colorimetric tester 626, 628 a one-way valve 622 permitting the flow of fluid from the inlet to the outlet, a liquid stop device 638,640 restricting the flow of liquid but allowing the flow of gasses toward the second chamber, a reservoir 602 between the first and second chambers comprising a container that is removably connected to the main body. The main body further comprising a second one-way valve 624 permitting fluid flow from the outlet to the exhaust port, and an attachment formation 630 to couple to the removable container.