baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2584586-A (GB)
Title: Method of production of particles
Inventor: Petr Cígler
IPC: B01J19/08
Filed: 2018-07-17
Abstract: A process for ion irradiation of a particulate substrate comprises: embedding the particulate substrate in a solid matrix comprising 10B atoms; and exposing the matrix to a neutron flux. The particulate substrate may be embedded in the matrix by mixing the particulate substrate with the matrix material, melting the matrix material and solidifying it to form a solid dispersion. The matrix may comprise H310BO3 or 10B2O3. Also disclosed is a process for increasing the number of nitrogen-vacancy centres in diamond particles which comprises embedding diamond particles in a solid matrix comprising 10B atoms; and exposing the matrix to a neutron flux. A further disclosure comprises a process for increasing the number of carbon antisite-vacancy pairs in silicon carbide particles comprising embedding silicon carbide particles in a solid matrix comprising 10B atoms; and exposing the matrix to a neutron flux.
Patent GB-2564273-A (GB)
Title: Machine and method for installing a coating sheet over welded end sections of pipeline
Inventor: TERENCE COTTRELL
IPC: B29C63/06
Filed: 2017-02-09
Abstract: Pipe joint coating for welded ends of pipes forming a pipeline, where the last and third layer of a 3LPP coating system covering at least a circumferential weld area of the pipe joint is a heated sheet (20) applied around the pipe with a machine having a mounting frame and a transport carriage rotatably movable on the mounting frame to move circumferentially about the pipe joint, and a roller (6) applying an adjusted pressure to the sheet against the pipe, the roller adapting to any eccentricity or ovality of the pipe. The sheet is pressed below the pipe at a location of the sheet away from its overlapping ends (30, 31 ), a first part of the sheet is then applied when the roller is rolled in a first direction, and a second part of the sheet is applied by the roller rolled back in the reverse direction around the pipe. The sheet is dimensioned to obtain an overlapped area between both extremities of the same sheet.
Patent GB-2569421-A (GB)
Title: Printing and embossing apparatus and a method of use
Inventor: STEVEN COLLINSON
IPC: B41J11/46
Filed: 2018-09-13
Abstract: Printing and embossing apparatus for printing and embossing a web of material, for example to form wallpaper, comprising a digital printing means 106, embossing means 104, and sensing means 120 for sending the position of the printed image on the substrate relative to a registration mark or means, which may or may not have been embossed, characterised in that the digital printing means is arranged to be able to adjust the size and/or position of the image printed onto the web of material based on the data from the sensing means. This provides a feedback loop for the alignment of the printing and the embossing in order to stop errors from accumulating over time, which is of particular use where an entire roll of the material is being printed. The embossing and printing might take place as part of the same apparatus (figure 2), i.e. ‘online’, or separately, i.e. ‘offline’, as shown in figure 5. Also claimed is a method for the same.
Patent GB-2564804-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for transporting products via unmanned aerial vehicles
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of facilitating movement of product-containing pallets include at least one forklift unit configured to lift and move the product-containing pallets, at least one motorized transport unit configured to mechanically engage and disengage a respective forklift unit, and a central computer system in communication with the at least one motorized transport unit. The central computer system is configured to transmit at least one signal to the at least one motorized transport unit. The signal is configured to cause the at least one motorized transport unit to control the at least one forklift unit to move at least one of the product-containing pallets.
Patent GB-2569882-A (GB)
Title: A valve for an inflatable article
Inventor: JULIAN MICHAEL ANDERS
IPC: F16K15/20
Filed: 2018-11-21
Abstract: An inflatable article 4 has a plurality of chambers 6 which are separate from each other and which are inflatable and deflatable. The valve 2 comprises a first cylinder 8; a second cylinder 10 which is mounted in the first cylinder 8; first apertures 12 in the first cylinder 8; second apertures 14 in the second cylinder 10; and rotation means 16 for causing relative rotation between the first and second cylinders 8, 10. The first and second apertures 12, 14 are movable into registry with each other for permitting inflation and deflation of the inflatable article 4, and the first and second apertures 12, 14 are movable out of registry with each other for sealing the inflatable article 4.
Patent GB-2567111-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for mobile vending
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: G07F9/02
Filed: 2017-08-08
Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for mobile vending. A system for mobile vending comprises a mobile vending machine comprising: an item dispenser configured to display a plurality of items for purchase, a set of motorized wheels, a navigation sensor device, a communication device, and, a control circuit configured to navigate the mobile vending machine based on navigation instructions; and a central computer system configured to communicate with the mobile vending machine via the communication device, the central computer system being configured to: determine a destination for the mobile vending machine, provide the navigation instructions to the mobile vending machine to cause the mobile vending machine to travel to the destination using the set of motorized wheels and the navigation sensor device.
Patent GB-2584647-A (GB)
Title: Skin treatment composition
Inventor: Sudef Hussein
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2019-06-06
Abstract: A composition comprising a skin-conditioning agent, an emollient, a humectant, and no more than 2.0 % of any paraffin-based component, is provided. Preferably the composition is substantially or completely free of any paraffin-based component. The composition may be used to treat dry skin conditions, such as psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. The composition may be in the form of a spray, cream, lotion, balm, gel, serum, oil, or solid stick. The composition may comprise 0.5-10 % (preferably 2-8 %) skin conditioning agent, 2-25 % (preferably 5-20 %) emollient, and 1-10 % (preferably 1.5-8 %) humectant. The composition may comprise additional excipients, such as a chelating agent, preservative, a stabiliser or thickener, an emulsion stabiliser or thickener, a non-ionic emulsifier, and a pH adjuster. The emollient may be isostearyl isostearate, caprylic or capric triglyceride, decyl oleate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, myristyl myristate, coco-caprylate or coco-caprate or any natural oil or butter. The humectant may be glycerine, sodium pyrrolidone carbonic acid, sodium hyaluronate, propanediol, zinc pyrrolidone carbonic acid, betaine, panthenol, or natural plant extracts. The skin-conditioner may be octyldodecanol, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Helianthus annus seed oil unsaponifables, extract of Cardiospermum halicacabum, 5-ureidohydantoin, levomenol, biotin, an Aloe vera-containing component, and/or an oat-containing component.
Patent GB-2578686-A (GB)
Title: Emergency bridge and method of deployment
Inventor: Siana Zhekova
IPC: E01D15/12
Filed: 2019-09-20
Abstract: A temporary bridge comprises a deck 102, a first anchor 116 on one side of a space 120 and a second anchor 122 on the other and a pair of flexible supports 110, such as cables or wires, extending between the anchors and having first and second end portions 112, 114. A first abutment surface 106 is fixedly mounted to the first end portion, allowing the flexible supports to move relative to the first abutment surface. A second abutment surface 108 is fixed to the second end portion of the supports. A plurality of bridge elements 104 are mounted on the flexible supports between the abutment surfaces. In use, the tension (arrows 132) in the flexible supports is greater between the abutment surfaces than the tension (arrow 134) between the second abutment surface and the second anchor, imparting a compressive force between adjacent bridge elements and the abutment surfaces. A method of deploying a bridge may include the step of tensioning flexible supports using a winch, jack or turnbuckle. A kit of parts for a temporary bridge comprises flexible supports, bridge elements and first and second abutment surfaces.
Patent GB-2574996-A (GB)
Title: Energy transfer mechanism for wellbore junction assembly
Inventor: DAVID JOE STEELE
IPC: H02J50/00
Filed: 2017-06-01
Abstract: A unitary junction for deployment in a wellbore, wherein the unitary junction permits electrical power and communications signals to be established in both a lateral wellbore and a main wellbore utilizing. The unitary junction assembly generally includes a conduit having a first upper aperture, a first lower aperture and a second lower aperture where the first lower aperture is defined at the distal end of a primary leg extending from a conduit junction and the second lower aperture is defined at the distal end of a deformable lateral leg extending from the conduit junction. A lower wireless energy transfer mechanism is positioned along at least one of the legs between the distal end of the leg and the junction. The lower wireless energy transfer mechanism is in wired communication an upper energy transfer mechanism permitting electrical communication to be established across the intersection of wellbore branches utilizing the unitary junction.
Patent GB-2588767-A (GB)
Title: A graphene/graphene oxide diode and a method of forming the same
Inventor: Rob Wallis
IPC: H01L29/861
Filed: 2019-11-04
Abstract: A graphene/graphene oxide diode 1 and a method for forming a graphene/graphene oxide diode 1. A method for forming a diode comprises the steps of providing a first graphene layer structure 5 on a first substrate 10 and providing a second graphene layer structure 15 on a second substrate 25. The method further comprises treating the first graphene layer structure 5 with an oxidant to form a graphene oxide surface 20 thereon and aligning the second graphene layer structure 15 against the graphene oxide surface 20 of the first graphene layer structure 5. A diode 1 formed by the above method is also claimed. The first and second graphene layer structures 5 15 may be retained together mechanically and/or using adhesive. Electrical contacts 30 may be provided on the first graphene layer 5 or first substrate 10, and on the second graphene layer 15 or second substrate 25. The oxidant used may be an oxidising solution. The first and second graphene layers 5 15 may be provided on the respective substrates 10 25 by MOCVD.
Patent GB-2589125-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger integration
Inventor: LARS ELLBRANT
IPC: F04D29/58
Filed: 2019-11-21
Abstract: A front centre body (FCB) structure, for a geared turbofan engine, has a central hub 21 and a shroud 20 together defining an annular passage defining an inlet duct 16 for communicating air to a low pressure compressor 5. A plurality of vanes 17 extend across the inlet duct 16 from the hub 21 to the shroud 20, at least one vane 17 having a fluid passage 18 within the vane 17 which extends from, and returns to, a portion of the vane 17 intersecting the hub 21. The fluid passage 18 may be serpentine (fig.9). The front centre body may thereby integrate a heat exchanging arrangement to control the temperature of the gearbox 14 of the turbofan engine, the coolant, eg oil, originating from the gearbox 14 and being directed, eg from a circumferential manifold (26, fig.4), to the coolant passage(s) 18 either directly or via a primary heat exchanger 19. The shroud wall and hub surface may have projecting fins (29, fig.7) to improve heat dissipation.
Patent GB-2589130-A (GB)
Title: Pre-formed glazing unit
Inventor: MARK GRAY
IPC: E06B3/66
Filed: 2019-11-22
Abstract: A glazing unit 20 for installation in an opening defined in a structure such as a shed, greenhouse or other temporary building includes a face panel 22 having a periphery 24, 26. The unit also has a mounting flange 30 for attachment to an inward side of the structure 50 around a peripheral edge of the opening, in use. The mounting flange is connected to the periphery of the face panel by a connecting wall 34, 36. The connecting wall is integrally formed with the face panel and the mounting flange and extends away from the mounting flange to space the face panel from the mounting flange in an outward direction. The face panel 22 and/or a top panel 34 of the connecting wall may be inclined and/or a bottom panel 36 of the connecting wall may include a drip-inducing formation 46 to direct water away from the structure in use. A double-glazed variant is also disclosed. A method for installing the glazing unit and kit of parts are also provided.
Patent GB-2592238-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling fuel injection after cranking
Inventor: STEPHANE RANDAZZO
IPC: F02D41/06
Filed: 2020-02-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling fuel injection before an engine start. The method comprises: determining or selecting a first injection profile for a potential upcoming firing or injection event for a particular cylinder at, or after synchronization; determining if there is sufficient time for the first injection profile to be implemented and if so implementing the first injection profile. Optionally, if there is not sufficient time for the first profile then a second profile may be used if there is sufficient time for the second profile. The arrangement allows rapid starting of the engine since fuel may be injected into a cylinder sooner than would be possible if it was necessary to wait for complete synchronisation and scheduling of injection events.
Patent GB-2594238-A (GB)
Title: Holder for a fire extinguisher
Inventor: BENJAMIN KELSEY
IPC: A62C13/78
Filed: 2020-02-25
Abstract: A holder 10 for a fire extinguisher comprises a support member 20 for supporting a portion of a fire extinguisher 60, a sensor module 18 for detecting the presence of a fire extinguisher on or adjacent the support member, and an alarm module 22 for raising an alarm in the event that an extinguisher is detected to have been removed from the support member. The holder engages with a portion of the extinguisher to support its weight and the sensor module is configures to detect the removal of at least a portion of the weight. The sensor may include a rocker or sliding switch which moves between first and second states depending on whether a weight is applied or removed. The sensor may alternatively comprise a light sensor configured to detect the presence of absence of an object, such a fire extinguisher.
Patent GB-2581917-A (GB)
Title: Automatically connecting external data to business analytics process
Inventor: LIN LUO
IPC: G06F16/9535
Filed: 2018-11-08
Abstract: A big data analytics system includes an event monitoring controller that detects a user targeted event from an initial digital query data flow. An event conversion controller determines at least one contextual element associated with the at least one user targeted event, and automatically converts the at least one contextual element into a search criteria. An external data query builder controller automatically executes an external search query based on the search criteria. A data fusing controller automatically fuses the at least one contextual element generated from the at least one user targeted event, together with external search results generated from the external search query and the initial query data flow to generate a fused data file.
Patent GB-2583420-A (GB)
Title: Speaker identification
Inventor: JOHN PAUL LESSO
IPC: G10L17/06
Filed: 2019-01-23
Abstract: A method of speaker identification comprises receiving an audio signal representing speech; performing a first voice biometric process on the audio signal to attempt to identify whether the speech is the speech of an enrolled speaker; and, if the first voice biometric process makes an initial determination that the speech is the speech of an enrolled user, performing a second voice bio metric process on the audio signal to attempt to identify whether the speech is the speech of the enrolled speaker. The second voice biometric process is selected to be more discriminative than the first voice biometric process.
Patent GB-2586351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to temperature control packages
Inventor: EDWIN FRANCIS TATTAM
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2020-08-05
Abstract: A cold chain system phase change material (PCM) package 20, comprising a container with a PCM-absorbent body fabricated from a fibre-based cellulose material, wherein the phase change material is principally water. The PCM absorbent body may be retained within a tube-like body also made from a cellulose fibre, with sealed edges 24 at either end of a bag body folded to define a rectangular prism, and may have a waterproof layer. An insert may be provided operable to retain fluid, which may be a compressed cellulose sponge, and may comprise a biocide. The package may further comprise a water-absorbing polymer.
Patent GB-2598926-A (GB)
Title: Underwater snake robot with extreme length
Inventor: PÅL LILJEBACK
IPC: B63G8/00
Filed: 2020-09-18
Abstract: An underwater snake robot 400 for performing subsea operations comprises a series of links 401, 402 that are connected to one another by one or more joint modules 404 for allowing a flexural motion of the robot and one or more thrust devices (103 fig. 1a) for applying thrust to the robot 400 for propulsion and/or guidance; wherein the flexural motion and/or the thrust device(s) (103 fig. 1a) enable movement of the robot 400 and control of the orientation and/or location of the links 401, 402, and wherein the robot 400 has a length to diameter ratio of at least 25:1. The joint modules 404 may be passive and may each comprise articulated mechanical joints (101 fig. 1b) or a cable connection (201 fig. 2b). A method of storing, launching and recovering a snake robot is also disclosed involving connecting or disconnecting one end of the snake robot 400 to a rotatable drum 501 and rotating the drum.
Patent GB-2585163-A (GB)
Title: Child safety seat
Inventor: KYLE S MASON
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2016-05-25
Abstract: A support base 102 for a child safety seat 104 includes a shell body 110 and a belt restraining frame 112. The shell body 110 has an upper surface (124, Fig. 14) provided with a storage cavity 150 sized to receive an attachment strap 152 and two latch connectors 154. The belt restraining frame 112 is pivotally connected with the shell body 110, and is rotatable relative to the shell body 110 between a release position where the belt restraining frame rises away from the upper surface (124, Fig. 14) of the shell body 110 so that the storage cavity 150 is opened upwardly; and a clamping position where the belt restraining frame 112 is adjacent to the upper surface (124, Fig. 14) for holding an anchoring belt B that is routed across the storage cavity 150.
Patent GB-2587535-A (GB)
Title: Wheel end component monitoring system and method
Inventor: CARL GAUFIN
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 2019-06-26
Abstract: A wheel end component monitoring system includes at least one wheel end component and an aggregator system operably connected to the at least one wheel end component. The wheel end component includes a component body and a sensor assembly configured to detect an input associated with the component body, output sensor data representative of the detected input, and transmit the sensor data. The aggregator system is configured to receive position information for the wheel end component from a user interface, receive identification information for the wheel end component from the wheel end component, associate the position information with the identification information for the wheel end component, receive the sensor data from the wheel end component, associate the sensor data with the position information for the wheel end component, and output the sensor data together with the associated position information for the wheel end component.
Patent GB-2602994-A (GB)
Title: Bladder tumour retrieval device
Inventor: FAITH MUSGROVE
IPC: A61B17/29
Filed: 2021-01-22
Abstract: A bladder tumour retrieval device comprising a housing 12, a first elongate shaft 14 extending from the housing 12, the housing 12 and first elongate shaft 14 defining an aperture 16 therethrough, a tissue grasper extending from the housing, the tissue grasper comprising a handle 42, a trigger mechanism 44 located adjacent a first end portion of the handle, and a second shaft 40 extending from a second end portion of the handle 42, a tissue retrieval system comprising an elongate deployment handle having a first portion engageable with the housing, a second portion distal to the first portion and extendable through the aperture, and a tissue retrieval bag arranged adjacent the second portion, and an irrigation system engageable with the housing and in fluid communication with the aperture. A portion of the tissue grasper handle is integral with the housing and the first end portion of the handle extends away from the housing in a first direction and the second end portion of the handle extends away from the housing in a second direction opposing the first direction.
Patent GB-2591883-A (GB)
Title: A collar for a recessed fixture
Inventor: DANNY SMITH
IPC: F21V21/04
Filed: 2021-02-06
Abstract: A collar for a fixture that is recessed in a hole comprises a wall 9 to extend into the hole. The wall has an indented catch 38 arranged to catch a sprung arm (63, Fig. 2) of the fixture to retain the collar and fixture together with the sprung arms trapped therebetween. By providing a collar which is able to secure the fixture in a safe intermediate (not fully installed) position, it is possible to improve the efficiency and safety of installation and removal of the fixture.
Patent GB-2596921-A (GB)
Title: Work site trolley for planar materials
Inventor: MICHAEL DAVID BROWN
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 2019-05-22
Abstract: A trolley for carrying sheet materials comprising a base frame 12 having a plurality of wheels 16 for supporting said base frame above a ground surface, the base frame having an upper surface. Said trolley comprises one or more support member 30 extending above the base for constraining the sheet material on the trolley. The support member is pivoted relative to the base frame from an upright position into a horizontal position which is aligned with the base frame of upper surface. The support member may comprise one or more intermediate arms 28 which may be extendable telescopically to the desired length. The support member may be releasably lockable in the upright position and may be provided with a handle which may be rotatable and may comprise a manual actuator. The trolley may comprise a second set of wheels 16A which are a different diameter to the first wheels and may be located at the midpoint of the base frame. Said first or second wheels may comprise a brake for slowing the trolley and may be actuated by handle (66, see fig.2) or may have the brakes biased to a braking condition.
Patent GB-2608150-A (GB)
Title: Door assembly and method of its manufacture
Inventor: MATTHEW HENRY DAVID WICKS
IPC: E06B3/70
Filed: 2021-06-24
Abstract: A door assembly 10 includes a door shell comprising a first and second opposite panel (14, fig 3), a first side member 16a, a second side member 16b, a top rail member 18a and a bottom rail member 18d. These components are arranged to form a void 20a-c. An eco-friendly material filling 22a-c is provided within the void. The eco-friendly material may be treated with flame retardant chemicals and/or may provide sound proofing. The panels may be formed from high density fibreboard or medium density fibreboard or glass-reinforced polyester. In a second aspect, an insulation panel is formed from expandable cork or mycelium. In a further aspect a method of forming a door assembly is provided.