baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2595913-A (GB)
Title: Retractable handle arrangement and controller for controlling the same
Inventor: Samuel Joseph Goodchild
IPC: E05B85/10
Filed: 2020-06-11
Abstract: The retractable handle arrangement 2 includes a handle 12 movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The handle includes an actuator mechanism with a number of functions. The actuator mechanism can deploy a force to move the handle from the stowed position to the deployed position. The actuator can urge the handle from the deployed position toward the stowed position by a first force not above a predetermined threshold. The actuator can also enter an assisted retraction state where the handle is urged toward the stowed position with an additional force on the handle above the predetermined threshold during at least the initial phase of the movement. Also claimed is a vehicle comprising the retractable handle and controllers for the handle to operate. Also claimed is a body component for the handle.
Patent GB-2597259-A (GB)
Title: Garden sprinkler flow controllers
Inventor: ROBERT BOUGHTON
IPC: A01G25/16
Filed: 2020-07-16
Abstract: This invention relates to a garden sprinkler flow controller 1 comprising an inlet 14, a first outlet 15 for feeding water to a first sprinkler outlet, a second outlet 16 for feeding water to a second sprinkler outlet and a valve 11 moveable between a first state which allows flow in a first flow communication path between the inlet and the first outlet, and a second state which allows flow in a second flow communication path between the inlet and the second outlet, wherein the flow controller further comprises a flow activated countdown arrangement which is arranged to be triggered by flow into, in, or out of, the first flow communication path and arranged to cause the valve to move from the first state to the second state so closing the first flow communication path and opening the second flow communication path after a countdown period following triggering by flow into, in, or out of, the first flow communication path. The flow controller may comprise a reset mechanism for returning the valve to the first state from the second state when at least one predetermined condition is met, which may be the absence of water flow in the second communication path. Also disclosed is a garden sprinkler flow controller and a garden sprinkler having a chamber for receiving water,
Patent GB-2597758-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition
Inventor: STUART CORR
IPC: A61P11/08
Filed: 2020-08-03
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is described. The composition comprises: (i) a drug component comprising at least one umeclidinium compound selected from umeclidinium and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and (ii) a propellant component comprising 1,1-difluoroethane (HFA-152a). The composition has enhanced drug stability, improved aerosolisation, reduced global warming potential (GWP) and good compatibility with standard uncoated aluminium cans as well as with standard valves and seals.
Patent GB-2601469-A (GB)
Title: Pressure and temperature safety valves
Inventor: Andrew William Pippen
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2020-10-06
Abstract: A pressure and temperature (P&T) valve comprising a pressure relief valve 100 and a temperature probe 200. The pressure relief valve comprises a valve member 20 which and a valve seat 14. The temperature probe comprises expansion material 62 within a housing 52, a piston 64 slidable within the housing and moveable in first and second opposite directions respectively by expansion and contraction of the expansion material. A lift rod 90 is moved by movement of the piston in the first direction to move the valve member 20 to open the valve. An elastomeric ball 68 may be located between the expansion material and the piston to form a seal to prevent escape of the expansion material past the piston. A PTFE sealing disc 70 may be located between the ball and piston to prevent extrusion of the ball between the piston and the housing. A return spring 66 may bias the piston in the second direction. The expansion material may be a highly crystalline wax having a high coefficient of thermal expansion. The valve may be a safety valve for protecting boilers of pressurised hot water systems in office block, schools, or hospitals.
Patent GB-2602111-A (GB)
Title: Head wearable air purifier
Inventor: Nikian Naji Aghababaie
IPC: A62B18/00
Filed: 2020-12-18
Abstract: The invention provides a head wearable air purifier 10 including a filter assembly (32,Fig 3), a motor-driven impeller (26, Fig 3) for creating an airflow through the filter assembly 32 to obtain a filtered airflow downstream of the filter assembly 32, and an ear assembly 12 arranged to be worn over an ear of a user, the ear assembly comprising at least one light source 60 for emitting light in a violet portion of the visual spectrum. The air purifier also includes a nozzle 16 attached to the ear assembly, the nozzle 16 comprising a nozzle inlet 52,54 arranged to receive the filtered airflow downstream of the filter assembly, and a nozzle outlet 56 for emitting the received filtered airflow from the head wearable air purifier 10. The at least one light source 60 is arranged to illuminate at least part of the nozzle 16 for the decontamination thereof.
Patent GB-2591626-A (GB)
Title: Collimated visual display system
Inventor: PETER DE MEERLEER
IPC: G09B9/32
Filed: 2019-07-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a back-projection screen, a spherical mirror reflecting an image on the back-projection screen to be viewed by a viewer located in the design eye point, wherein the back- projection screen is configured to provide a collimated beam to a viewer located in the design eye point, characterized in that a single projector illuminates the back-projection screen to provide the image on the back-projection screen, a freeform mirror located between the back-projection screen and the projector is configured to map all the pixels of the projector to the back-projection screen such that the resolution of the projector is sufficiently uniform on the back- projection screen.
Patent GB-2598037-A (GB)
Title: Robotic device for distributing designated items
Inventor: HARRY FOX
IPC: B25J19/04
Filed: 2021-07-01
Abstract: A robotic device 2 for distributing designated items to designated persons comprises means for autonomously moving said robotic device 2 through a premise; storage means 20 including multiple compartments 18 for containing designated items such as pharmaceutical products; means 22, 24, 28 for dispensing items from said storage means 20; an external or internal memory module containing optical recognition scans and personal information of persons located within said premise, and substantive information of said designated items; optical recognition scanners 42; a control module in electronic communication with said means for autonomously moving, said optical recognition scanners 42, said memory and said means for dispensing 22, 24, 28; and, wherein, said control unit directs said means for autonomously moving to move said robotic device 2 within said premise, directs said optical recognition scanners 42 to scan persons as they are encountered, compares images from said optical recognition scanners to optical recognitions in said memory to identify said person; and, wherein, upon identifying said person, said control unit searches said personal information of said person in said memory and identifies designated items specified for said person, and then directs said means 22, 24, 28 for dispensing to dispense said designated item to said person. Secondary recognition scanners may be used to confirm the person has been identified correctly.
Patent GB-2598462-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for sensor calibration
Inventor: Mauro Aguiar
IPC: G01S7/48
Filed: 2019-11-26
Abstract: Among other things, we describe systems and method for validating sensor calibration. For validating calibration of a system of sensors having several types of sensors, an object may be configured to have a substantially reflective portion such that the sensors can isolate the substantially reflective portion, and their sensor data can be compared to determine, if the detected locations of the substantially reflective portion by each sensor are aligned. For calibrating a system of sensors, an object having known calibration features can be used and detected by each sensor, and the detected data can be compared to known calibration data associated with the object to determine if each sensor is correctly calibrated.
Patent GB-2600252-A (GB)
Title: Intermodal container handling system
Inventor: DAGFINN AKSNES
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2021-10-18
Abstract: A system for loading containers into and unloading containers from a cargo vehicle with a storage module 1 for storing multiple containers 5 and comprising a storage array 3 having columns of storage locations 7. The storage module has a load bearing framework 9 that cooperates with the columns of the storage array, at least one loading interface 21 for loading containers into and/or unloading containers from the cargo vehicle and at least one container transporter 23 (preferably, at least two container transporters each) configured to use at least a part of the load bearing framework for transporting a container from any storage location or loading interface to any storage location or loading interface. A computer and a control system control the at least one container transporter according to a pre-defined set of rules for loading containers in, unloading containers from, and re-positioning of containers within the system to reduce the cost of and/or transit time required for transporting a container through an intermodal logistics network. A method of using the system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2613196-A (GB)
Title: Medicament dispenser for holding elongate form medicament carrier and method of assembling thereof
Inventor: Adam stuart
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2021-11-29
Abstract: A Medicament dispenser 500 for holding at least one elongate form medicament carrier 502 having proximal and distal ends and blister and lid elongate sheets enclosing multiple distinct medicament dose portions therebetween. The dispenser has a dispensing mechanism, upon each actuation, to dispense from the medicament dose portion. The mechanism comprises at least one power spring mechanism for winding the lid elongate sheet, wherein the at least one power spring mechanism comprises at least one spring, e.g., a coil spring 512, having an inner end about which the spring unwinds, and at least one shaft 518 at which the inner end of at least one spring is secured. A bobbin 514 may be mounted around the spring and the shaft mounted on a ratchet (Fig. 1G) clip, clutch or stopper. The spring mechanism tensions and peels a segment of lid elongate sheet peeled from a corresponding segment of blister elongate sheet upon each actuation of the medicament dispenser Disclosed also is a method of assembling the dispenser.
Patent GB-2599611-A (GB)
Title: Loss analysis and suppression method for magnetic field-modulated permanent magnet motor
Inventor: LIANG XU
IPC: H02K21/02
Filed: 2020-12-04
Abstract: A loss analysis and suppression method for a magnetic field modulation permanent magnet motor comprising the steps of: according to a stator 1, a rotor 2, a permanent magnet 21 and a winding 3 structure of the magnetic field modulation permanent magnet motor, establishing a magnetomotive force and magnetic conductance model, and deriving armature winding and permanent magnet air gap magnetic field harmonic distribution; analysing magnetic field harmonic order, frequency and rotation characteristics, and judging whether each magnetic field harmonic can contribute to torque and loss or not; and calculating contribution values of the magnetic field harmonics to the torque and the loss, and detecting high-harm magnetic field harmonics which generate the loss but do not generate the torque. Designing a rotor magnetic flux barrier 22 structure, the adjusted effect of the magnetic flux barrier on magnetic field harmonics is analysed, magnetic resistance on a magnetic flux path where armature windings generate high-hazard magnetic field harmonics is increased, the magnetic field harmonic components of the high-hazard armature windings are reduced in a targeted mode, and the magnetic field harmonic components generating torque are not affected. According to this loss analysis and suppression method, high-harm magnetic field harmonics can be directionally suppressed, so that a loss suppression effect on the premise of ensuring high torque density of the motor is achieved.
Patent GB-2614339-A (GB)
Title: High-Pressure Fuel Pump
Inventor: RAVISH S MASTI
IPC: F02M55/04
Filed: 2022-02-04
Abstract: A high-pressure fuel pump 1 having an accumulator 20 located in an auxiliary chamber (damper cup) 5, where an outermost periphery of the accumulator is elliptical and the accumulator is orientated at an acute angle Ø with respect to a sidewall 13 of the auxiliary chamber, and where there is an accumulator support 30 comprising accumulator contacting portions 32 and chamber contacting portions 31 support the accumulator within the damper cup. Preferably the main plane of the accumulator is located such that it is substantially coplanar with a plane of maximum intersecting area of the auxiliary chamber, wherein the plane of maximum intersecting area of the auxiliary chamber is a plane which intersects the internal volume of the auxiliary chamber such that the area bounded by the intersection between the plane and the internal volume of the auxiliary chamber is at a maximum.
Patent GB-2601655-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic recording layer for tape media
Inventor: RICHARD BRADSHAW
IPC: H01F1/113
Filed: 2020-08-04
Abstract: A product includes a recording layer. The recording layer includes encapsulated nanoparticles each comprising a magnetic nanoparticle encapsulated by an encapsulating layer. A polymeric binder binds the encapsulated nanoparticles. A product, according to another approach, includes a recording layer. The recording layer includes encapsulated nanoparticles each comprising a magnetic nanoparticle encapsulated by an encapsulating layer, and a polymeric binder binding the encapsulated nanoparticles. An average diameter of the magnetic nanoparticles is in a range of 2 nanometers to 20 nanometers. An average thickness of the recording layer is less than 0.2 microns.
Patent GB-2601696-A (GB)
Title: Integrated folding foot stand
Inventor: LI WANG
IPC: F16M11/38
Filed: 2019-10-31
Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated folding foot stand, comprising a table top supporting seat (7), wherein the bottom of the table top supporting seat is provided with four corner bending portions, and each of the corner bending portions is connected to a foot rod folding mechanism. The foot rod folding mechanism comprises a base (1), a rotary seat (2) and a foot rod (3), wherein the base (1) is formed by symmetrically assembling a front base (11) and a rear base (12); lower portions of the front base (11) and the rear base (12) are respectively provided with a rotary limiting groove, and two end portions of the rotary limiting groove (5) are respectively provided with a limiting end (51); and an extendable slideway (21) is arranged on one side of the rotary seat (2), a T-shaped locking member (23) is arranged inside the extendable slideway (21), two ends of a limiting portion of the locking member (23) are respectively correspondingly embedded in the rotating limiting grooves (5), and an extendable portion of the locking member (23) is sheathed inside a section of compressed spring (25) in an annular manner. By improving the foot rod folding mechanism, a folded table type tool can be integrally and directly placed on a working tabletop for operation; and the foot rod folding mechanism is additionally provided with an auxiliary stand foot (6), and the auxiliary stand feet (6) can cooperate with the table top to form a supporting face, such that the whole table type tool can be stably placed in a side surface landing manner, thereby facilitating storage thereof.
Patent GB-2617143-A (GB)
Title: Washer device
Inventor: WILLIAM TULLOCH
IPC: F16B43/00
Filed: 2022-03-30
Abstract: A washer device 1 comprises two annular components 2, 3, each having a main face 6, 7 arranged to contact the main face 7, 6 of the other component. Each main face has surface regions of different levels along an axis of the component. Relative rotation of one component 2, 3 with respect to the other about their common axis alters the effective thickness of the washer device 1. The washer device 1 further comprises at least one radial projection 12 on one of the annular components arranged to engage with a corresponding recess 13 on the other annular component such that the annular components may be oriented in predetermined angular positions corresponding to different predetermined effective thicknesses of the washer device 1. The regions of differing level may be formed by at least one step and/or by at least one ramp.
Patent GB-2609737-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid cooling systems for datacenters
Inventor: ALI HEYDARI
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2022-06-15
Abstract: A hybrid cooling unit 200 comprises an evaporative cooler 204 to provide a source of cooled air for eg a data centre and a liquid heat exchanger 218 to provide a source of cooled liquid for cooling electronic components in the data centre. The hybrid cooling unit 104 further includes an air inlet to direct a flow of external air to remove heat from the evaporative cooler 204 and the liquid heat exchanger 218.
Patent GB-2619931-A (GB)
Title: Stator
Inventor: PAUL DAVID FLOWER
IPC: H02K3/52
Filed: 2022-06-21
Abstract: A stator for an electric machine comprising: a stator core 210 with back iron, teeth 211, 212 arranged in a circular array defining a plurality of stator slots 213; a winding 221 wound around a first stator tooth 211; and between the winding 221 and a second stator tooth 212, or perhaps a second winding 222 on the second tooth, a separator member 230 which may include a thermally-activated expandable material 232. When activated, the material expands and exerts a force on the winding towards the first stator tooth, and perhaps on the second winding towards the second tooth. The separator may have the expanding foam in a layer between a carrier or support 231, and an insulating layer 233, and may also include a slot closer or plug 234. The expandable material may be a foamable composite such as a syntactic foam. The coil may be wound in place before the separator is fitted and expanded. Potting compound may be applied. The pressure applied on the winding by the foam may help thermal conduction from the winding into the stator tooth.
Patent GB-2607738-A (GB)
Title: Data augmented training of reinforcement learning software agent
Inventor: TATHAGATA CHAKRABORTI
IPC: G06N3/02
Filed: 2020-11-27
Abstract: Techniques are provided for reinforcement learning software agents enhanced by external data. A reinforcement learning model supporting the software agent may be trained based on information obtained from one or more knowledge stores, such as online forums. The trained reinforcement learning model may be tested in an environment with limited connectivity to an external environment to meet performance criteria. The reinforcement learning software agent may be deployed with the tested and trained reinforcement learning model within an environment to autonomously perform actions to process requests.
Patent GB-2609778-A (GB)
Title: Control device and hydraulic system comprising same
Inventor: TOMOMICHI NOSE
IPC: G05B11/36
Filed: 2021-02-18
Abstract: A control device controls the motion of a valve body of a valve device provided in a hydraulic system, wherein: the control device has a stroke command calculation unit that calculates a stroke command for the valve body on the basis of an inputted opening command, an observer that estimates dynamic deviation of the stroke in the valve body relative to the stroke command on the basis of the stroke command calculated by the stroke command calculation unit, and a flow force estimation unit that estimates flow force acting on the valve body on the basis of the stroke command calculated by the stroke command calculation unit and the dynamic deviation estimated by the observer; and the stroke command calculation unit calculates the stroke command on the basis of the flow force estimated by the flow force estimation unit in addition to the inputted opening command.
Patent GB-2609163-A (GB)
Title: Configurable aftertreatment systems including a housing
Inventor: Ryan m johnson
IPC: F01N13/00
Filed: 2021-04-27
Abstract: An aftertreatment system comprises a housing defining a first and a second internal volume fluidly isolated from each other. A first aftertreatment leg extends from the first to the second internal volume and includes an oxidation catalyst and a filter. The oxidation catalyst receives exhaust gas from an inlet conduit and the filter emits exhaust gas into the second internal volume. A second aftertreatment leg extends from the second to the first internal volume and includes at least one SCR catalyst disposed offset from the first aftertreatment leg. A decomposition tube is disposed offset from the SCR catalyst and the oxidation catalyst. The decomposition tube is configured to receive the exhaust gas from the second internal volume and communicate it to the inlet of the at least one SCR catalyst. A reductant injection inlet is defined proximate to the inlet of the decomposition tube for reductant insertion.
Patent GB-2610733-A (GB)
Title: Markerless navigation using AI computer vision
Inventor: Thomas Harte
IPC: G06T7/73
Filed: 2021-04-28
Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for a three-dimensional registering, tracking, and/or guiding an object of interest, such a body part, a surgical tool, or an implant, during a surgical procedure. Such devices, systems, and methods may offer minimally invasive, high precision registering, tracking, and/or guiding of the object of interest using a patterned light beam and data processing using artificial intelligence. The methods, devices, and systems disclosed herein may be compatible with a simple marker or markers placed by a minimally invasive method on the object of interest.
Patent GB-2610747-A (GB)
Title: Angle-depending valve release unit for shear valve pulser
Inventor: BASTIAN SAUTHOFF
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2021-06-02
Abstract: Systems and methods for generating pulses in a drilling fluid are described. The systems are configured to be positioned along a tubular string through which a drilling fluid flows. The systems include a housing supported along the string. A valve stator is supported by the housing and has at least one flow path that extends from an upstream end to a downstream end of the valve stator. A valve rotor is positioned adjacent the valve stator and configured to selectively obstruct the at least one flow path. An axial gap is present between the valve rotor and the valve stator. A motor is coupled to the valve rotor to rotate the valve rotor relative to the valve stator and an axial release assembly having a rotational element is configured to adjust the axial gap between the valve rotor and the valve stator based on a rotation of the rotational element.
Patent GB-2613506-A (GB)
Title: Multi-wheel system for luggage
Inventor: JORDAN D SHOENHAIR
IPC: B62B5/02
Filed: 2021-08-20
Abstract: Described herein is a wheel system configured to smoothly pass over obstacles and uneven surfaces. The wheel system comprises a plurality of wheels of different diameters coupled to a rotating arm that allows a leading wheel and a trailing wheel to pivot about a central axle in response to impact with obstacles. The wheel system absorbs shock and minimizes wheel interactions with obstacles. Utilizing multiple wheels with different diameters and a rotatable central axle provides the wheel system with a smooth-rolling benefit in a compact design.