baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2544291-A (GB)
Title: Patient support
Inventor: DAFYDD WYN ROBERTS
IPC: A61F5/03
Filed: 2015-11-10
Abstract: A patient support 100, comprises a crotch section 110 adapted to bear against a patient's symphysis pubis when in use. The crotch section 110 may comprise a rigid insert (700, fig.7) for bearing against said patient's symphysis pubis. The support may further comprise shoulder straps 120 adapted to restrain and bias the crotch section against the symphysis pubis. A hip section 130 may be present, adapted to wrap circumferentially around the patients waist to compress the hips of the user towards each other. A waist section 140 may also be present providing support to the abdomen, and a lumbar support 150 may provide support for the lower back. The support is suitable for the treatment of symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) and/or pelvic girdle pain (PGP), particularly in pregnant or postpartum women. The crotch section 110 may effectively relieve the discomfort and/or pain associated with SPD and/or PGP.
Patent GB-2534650-A (GB)
Title: Safety devices
Inventor: ANNE PAULINE BATER
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2015-11-16
Abstract: A safety device, for fitment to a tap spout or a tap fitting, comprises a cylinder of foamed material that is closed at one end and open at the other end, with a longitudinal slit in the cylinder extending from the open end thereof. The foamed material may be a resilient closed cell material. Preferably the closed end of the cylinder is afforded by a cap attached to the foamed material. The device may be produced as a one-piece plastic moulding, with the closed end of the cylinder afforded by part of the one-piece unit. A method of improving safety using the claimed device is also included.
Patent GB-2533474-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door
Inventor: MICHAEL ALHOF
IPC: B60J10/76
Filed: 2015-11-16
Abstract: A vehicle door (Fig.1, 1) encompasses a window area (Fig.1, 5) and a hollow door body (Fig.1, 3) underneath the window area. A web or sash or run channel 9 divides the window area into a front (Fig.1, 6) and rear window (Fig.1, 7), and extends into the door body. At least one of the windows has a movable or slidable pane, one edge of which engages into a groove 35 of the web 9. A web holder or bracket 11 is anchored on a wall of the door body, and plug connected or acts as a socket with a lower end of the web 9 in the longitudinal direction of the web 9. The web holder may have a journal or protrusion (Fig. 5, 26) that locates the web.
Patent GB-2529986-A (GB)
Title: Backpack for mobile terminal user
Inventor: HAN MIN-HYUNG
IPC: A45F3/04
Filed: 2014-06-03
Abstract: The present invention discloses a backpack for mobile terminal users. The backpack for the mobile terminal users according to the present invention comprises: a main body portion; a support plate portion opposite from but adjacent to the front surface of the main body portion; hinge portions, provided on the front surface or a side surface of the main body portion, for rotatably coupling the support plate portion and the main body portion; and a multi-position fixing unit portion for fixing the support plate portion in an open position, wherein an opening angle of the support plate portion is controlled by being rotatably coupled to the main body portion by means of the hinge portions and the multi-position fixing unit portion.
Patent GB-2547195-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for restraining a violent person in a seat
Inventor: RICHARD JAMES EDWARD STRICKLAND
IPC: B64D25/06
Filed: 2016-02-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for restraining a violent person in a seat, where said device comprises a support strap 10 which has cooperation connection means and tightening means 12 adjacent its ends enabling the strap to be formed into a first loop 24 which is passed around the seat back (26, fig 3) with the connection and tightening means being behind the seat back. A restraining strap 28 has cooperating connection means and tightening means 36, adjacent its ends enabling the strap to be formed into a second loop 34, longer than and in substantially the same plane as the first loop. The restraining strap is secured to the support strap intermediate the ends thereof and is passed around the upper arms 42 of the person and behind the seat back, where it is secured and tightened. Neither the support strap nor the restraining strap has a release device intermediate the ends thereof. The person is thereby restrained in the reliable manner without substantial risk of injury.
Patent GB-2547245-A (GB)
Title: Deployable table
Inventor: KEITH NEWELL
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2016-02-11
Abstract: A seating arrangement 100 comprising at least one seat 103 adjacent a console 105, and a deployable table 102 assembly with locking means (113, figure 1). The table assembly is movable in a longitudinal direction from a stowed position into a deployed position, wherein it is located on a console upper surface. The locking means releasably engages the table assembly in the deployed position, preventing movement of the table assembly in a lateral direction. Preferably console has a recess (106) for receiving the stowed table assembly, the table is vertical when stowed and horizontal when deployed. The table may have at least one hinge (115) and wheel, roller, rails and/or slide for facilitating movement of a table assembly carriage. Actuation means (130) may move the table assembly from stowed to deployed position. The table assembly may have an abutment means (111) preventing its movement in longitudinal direction in-use.
Patent GB-2538133-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing a thermoelectric object for a thermoelectric conversion device
Inventor: MICHAEL MUELLER
IPC: H01L35/18
Filed: 2016-02-22
Abstract: A method is provided for producing a thermoelectric object for a thermoelectric conversion device starting with a powder having a bulk density ds, a theoretical density di and comprising elements in the ratio of a Half-Heusler alloy. The powder is then mechanically compressed and a green body is formed having a tap density dK; the tap density dK being up to 30% of the theoretical density df greater than the bulk density ds of the powder. The green body with the tap density is then sintered to produce a thermoelectric object with a density ds which is greater that 95% of the theoretical density di. Alternatively, a thermoelectric material can be produced from a powder containing a mixture which forms a αβχ compound wherein α is from the group of elements consisting Sc, Ti, V, Mn, Y, Zr, Nb, La, Hf, Ta and one or more of the rare earth elements, β being one or more of Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn and χ being one or more of the group consisting Al, Ga, In, Si, Ge, Sn, Sb, and Bi and the sum of the valence electrons lying between 17.5 and 18.5, before being compressed and sintered.
Patent GB-2546559-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for reducing audio artifacts from switching between paths of a multi-path signal processing
Inventor: Aniruddha Satoskar
IPC: H03M1/18
Filed: 2016-03-02
Abstract: An audio processing system may include a controller 220 and a plurality of processing paths, e.g. a first path 201a and a second path 201b, the paths being arranged to generate respective digital signals based on an analogue input signal. The first path 201a may have a lower gain and a higher noise floor than the second path 201b. The controller 220 may be configured to determine that a transition between the first path and the second path needs to occur based on the occurrence of the analogue input signal crossing a threshold, or a prediction that the input signal will cross the threshold. In response to determining that a transition between the first path and the second path needs to occur, the controller blends the transition between the ADC paths during or near zero crossing points of the analogue input signal.
Patent GB-2537995-A (GB)
Title: Ion mobility separation buffer gas composition
Inventor: MARTIN RAYMOND GREEN
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2016-04-14
Abstract: A method of separating ions comprises causing ions to separate according to their ion mobility or differential ion mobility by virtue of their interactions with a buffer gas within an ion mobility or differential ion mobility separation device. The buffer gas comprises one or more organic, organosilicon or silicon-based compounds containing two or more carbon or silicon atoms, or more preferably five or more carbon or silicon atoms. The one or more organic, organosilicon or silicon-based compounds may comprise one or more hydrocarbon, hydrosilicon or hydrosilane compounds which are volatile or gaseous at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, said compounds preferably making up substantially 100% by volume of the total buffer gas composition. In particular, the buffer gas may comprise or consist of ethane, propane, butane, isobutene, cyclopropane, cyclobutane and/or neopentane. The method may further comprise selecting or adjusting the composition of the buffer gas so as to enhance the separation characteristics of the mobility separation device.
Patent GB-2552764-A (GB)
Title: Closed front gas fire apparatus
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER SIMON STONIER
IPC: F24C15/00
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A closed front gas fire 12 comprises a housing 32 defining a combustion space 34, with a gas burner assembly 36 in the combustion space 34. The burner assembly 36 includes a fire bed 38 on which visible flames (40, Fig. 3B) are produced. The housing 32 comprises a front wall 42 which includes a viewing panel 44 allow a user to view the fire bed 38 and flames (40, Fig. 3B). Combustion products are exhausted through an outlet aperture 46. An uppermost height 52 of the viewing panel 44 is greater than an uppermost height 48 of the aperture 46. The fire 12 may include a flow passage arrangement 54 comprising an exhaust passage 56, downdraught diverter passage 58, a common flow passage 60, and a junction space 62 in communication with the exhaust passage 56, downdraught diverter passage 58, and common flow passage 60. The fire 12 may fit into a standard size fireplace opening (18, Fig. 1). A fireplace, a fireplace with a flue spacer, and a method of installing a gas fire are also claimed.
Patent GB-2535924-A (GB)
Title: Releasing a well drop
Inventor: NICOLAS ROGOZINSKI
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2014-01-06
Abstract: A well drop releasing device has a housing attachable to a well tubing. The device has a well drop carrier to carry a well drop. The well drop carrier is linearly movable to move the well drop from an exterior the well tubing into an interior the well tubing and release the well drop in the interior of the well tubing.
Patent GB-2545773-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: MARY MCFADDEN CAMERON
IPC: A01P19/00
Filed: 2016-10-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising (E)-2-octenal and nonanal as well as its use in attracting bed bugs, particularly Cimex lectularius. In one embodiment the composition is part of a device for attracting bed bugs with a bed bug pathogen. The composition may be used in the detection, monitoring and control of bed bugs, including the trapping and elimination of them. Claimed in another embodiment is a composition comprising a compound selected from the group comprising: L-valine, L-glycine, L-histidine, histamine, dimethyl aminoethanol, 3-hydroxykynurenine-O-sulphate and a steroid. In another claimed embodiment is the use of a compound selected from the group consisting of (E)-2-nonenal, hexenal, heptanal, (RS)-1-octen-3-ol, 3-carene, β-phellandrene, (3E, 5E)-octadien-2-one, 2-decanone, dodecane, nonanoic acid, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate, (E)-2-undecenal and (S)-(-)-germacrene D for attracting bed bugs.
Patent GB-2557346-A (GB)
Title: Additive manufacturing
Inventor: SARAT BABU
IPC: G05B19/4099
Filed: 2016-12-08
Abstract: Various methods are provided to provide tool path data for three-dimensional printing. Object design data is provided in which some or all of the object is represented using lines or surfaces. Lines are discretised to generate first and second layer points within respective build layers. The second layer point is projected to the first build layer, and the projected point is connected to the first point to provide tool path data for the first build layer. In another aspect, surfaces are treated analogously by projecting layer lines (obtained by slicing) between layers. In another aspect, tool paths are obtained by generating a volume-surrounding surface around a line, and using a contour at the intersection of that surface with a build layer to provide tool path data. These methods allow an object to be printed at a greater resolution. In another aspect, tool paths are reconfigured to reduce the overall distance travelled during implementation, which allows printing or fabrication at a greater speed. In another aspect, an additive manufacturing parameter is selected for the tool path of a structural feature based on its geometry (such as thickness, or angle with a build layer), which improves the objects structural properties.
Patent GB-2557956-A (GB)
Title: A composite component
Inventor: Beene M'memebe~
IPC: B29C70/82
Filed: 2016-12-20
Abstract: A composite component comprising a plurality of plies 62 and a plurality of shape memory alloy pins 64 which extend through the plies 62 in a direction transverse to the plies 62. The shape memory alloy may comprise 40 to 60 % by weight nickel and 60 to 40 % by weight titanium. The pins 64 may be a solid cylindrical body, comprise a plurality of interlaced filaments (272, fig.8), a core comprising the shape memory alloy which is surrounded by a carbon reinforced composite material and the pins may be coated with an abrasive coating (168, fig.7). The composite component may include a further plurality of pins made from a reinforced matrix material and may be a fan blade. A gas turbine engine may comprise said composite component.
Patent GB-2551243-A (GB)
Title: Security
Inventor: GEORGE WILLIAM ERHART
IPC: G06F21/74
Filed: 2017-03-30
Abstract: A robotic customer service agent is provided to a service location. The robot may present a number of security concerns that, whether realized or not, present barriers to acceptance. A robot is provided that is determined to be in compliance with a security criteria. The security criteria may be related to software (e.g., running anti-virus software), hardware (e.g., an added camera is secure), communication (e.g., no unexpected communications), or other aspect. Should the robot be in compliance, it may operate in a secure mode, such as to perform or access more sensitive information. If the robot is not in compliance, the robot is operated in a non-secure mode, such as to block data transmissions, information capturing, or restrict or terminate processes or operations that may present a security risk.
Patent GB-2551248-A (GB)
Title: Method for operating a vehicle in a platoon
Inventor: JAMES NELSON
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2017-04-12
Abstract: A peer-to-peer connection between first (12) and second (14) vehicles is used to transmit, to an electronic control unit of the first vehicle, an indication that an object (24) that is diagonally behind or to the side of the second vehicle has been detected (26) by the second vehicle. Receipt of this indication causes the first vehicle to output an indicating signal. This indicating signal may include an image, presented on a screen inside the first vehicle, of part of the surroundings of the second vehicle, the image having been captured by the second vehicle. The indicating signal may be a light signal arranged on a side mirror, on inside a cabin of the first vehicle (e.g. on an A-pillar or dash instrument panel). The indicating signal may be used by a driver of the first vehicle to assess the safety of a proposed lane change maneuver of the platoon.
Patent GB-2548058-A (GB)
Title: Downhole communications using selectable modulation techniques
Inventor: MARK W ROBERSON
IPC: E21B47/13
Filed: 2015-03-11
Abstract: A system that is positionable in a wellbore in a subterranean formation can include a first transceiver that is positionable external to a casing string in the wellbore. The first transceiver can wirelessly transmit data using a modulation technique that is selected from among multiple modulation techniques based on a fluid property of a fluid in the wellbore and a property of the subterranean formation. The system can also include a second transceiver that is positionable in the wellbore and operable to receive the data.
Patent GB-2568272-A (GB)
Title: Slip for wearing therapeutic magnets
Inventor: JACQUELINE VERONICA JOAN COUTANCHE
IPC: A61N2/00
Filed: 2017-11-09
Abstract: A slip 1 enclosing magnets 2 that attach to, or form part of, a garment. The slip incorporates an opening 3 through which magnets can be removed or replaced. If the slip is magnetically clamped to the garment it may be folded vertically over a horizontal edge of clothing to prevent the loss of magnets. The slip may be made from a material that does not cause skin irritation and may absorb or wick perspiration. The slip and magnets do not noticeably protrude when attached to an inner garment worn underneath outer clothing.
Patent GB-2559848-A (GB)
Title: Towel Rail
Inventor: ALISTAIR RICHARD BELL
IPC: H05B3/40
Filed: 2017-12-14
Abstract: A towel rail 1 including a body 3, and a heating element 11 passing through at least a portion of the body 3, wherein the heating element 11 has a variable resistance that changes as the ambient temperature changes, such that the heat output of the towel rail 1 is limited at a maximum. Preferably the heating element includes a live conducting core (23, Fig 3B), a return conducting core (25, Fig 3B) and one or more linking element (31, Fig 3B) arranged to connect the live conducting core and the return conducting core to form a complete circuit, wherein the one or more linking elements 31 has a variable resistance that changes as the ambient temperature changes, reducing power output. Preferably, the one or more linking elements 31comprise a matrix of variable resistance conducting material encasing the conducting cores, 23, 25, whereby the conducting cores are in electrical contact with one another through the matrix only.
Patent GB-2563117-A (GB)
Title: Method of segmenting an access network of a hybrid filter coaxial netword
Inventor: JAN ARIESEN
IPC: H04N21/61
Filed: 2018-03-15
Abstract: Segmenting an access network of a hybrid fibre coaxial network, comprising: receiving optical signals 28 at a main node; converting 70 the optical signals into digital signals 72, associated with data, and electrical signals 74, associated with a broadcast spectrum; converting 80 the digital signal into electrical signal in a frequency range 82 different from a frequency range of the broadcast spectrum electrical signals 94; producing combined 84 electrical signal 90 with separate, non-overlapping frequency bands for data and broadcast spectrum signals, the frequency band associated with the data electrical signals extending up to at least 2GHz; conveying the combined signal along a signal coaxial cable (to a plurality of subsidiary nodes). The digital signal may comprise Ethernet signals, and may be converted by Ethernet Over Coax (EOC). The broadcast spectrum electrical signals may comprise CATV signals. The frequencies associated with the first Narrowcast band within the broadcast spectrum electrical signals may be replaced with frequencies associated with a second Narrowcast band. The subsidiary node may comprise a digital signal converter such as a PHY device, Remote PHY device or Remote MAC-PHY device.
Patent GB-2560843-A (GB)
Title: Power sharing for DC microgrids
Inventor: JULIAN DE HOOG
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2016-09-27
Abstract: Techniques for power sharing in DC networks using virtual impedance frequency droop control are provided. In one aspect, a method for power sharing in a DC network having multiple electrical energy generation sources connected to at least one load includes the steps of,at each of the electrical energy generation sources: generating a controllable DC voltage; superimposing a controllable AC signal on top of the DC voltage; regulating the AC signal using virtual impedance frequency droop control; and determining a desired DC voltage output using the regulated AC signal. The DC voltage can then be regulated to match the desired DC voltage output. A system for power sharing in a DC network is also provided.
Patent GB-2575637-A (GB)
Title: Radiotherapy apparatus
Inventor: Ian Shinter
IPC: H05H7/22
Filed: 2018-07-16
Abstract: A radiotherapy apparatus has the waveguide of a linear accelerator enclosed by a housing 58 of nickel-iron alloy of high magnetic permeability. The linac is mounted to a magnetic resonance imaging system to provide for image guided radiotherapy. Its housing has a first aperture (120, figure 8) through which a therapeutic X-ray beam is delivered, and a second aperture (82, figure 3) through which electrons enter the accelerator waveguide and through which pass electrical cables 106 for the particle source and coolant pipes 104 for the waveguide. The housing shields the linac from the magnetic field of the MRI system: preferably it is continuously curved in cross-section and is made from multiple parts with overlapping joints joined by fillet welds and/or mechanical fixings. The housing attaches to the MRI system via an interface flange 72. A collar 64 couples an RF waveguide 56 to the second aperture whilst the cabling and piping enter through a protrusion 102 of the aperture. The linac may be protected by a framework (52, figure 2) hinged to the MRI system.
Patent GB-2564330-A (GB)
Title: Product movement and distribution systems and methods
Inventor: ANDREW JOSEPH RIZKALLAH
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2017-03-27
Abstract: Some embodiments provide systems, apparatuses, and methods to direct the consolidation of products in fulfilling a product order for a retail shopping facility. In some embodiments, a system is configured to identify a shipment order for products to be delivered to a shopping facility and that includes a request for a full pull pallet of a first product and additional products; define the full pull pallet as an enhanced case intended to be treated by an orderfiller worker as less than a full pull pallet; generate a pallet assembly list identifying the enhanced case and the items of a plurality of the additional products; and communicate the pallet assembly list to a user interface unit to be accessible by an orderfiller worker and directing the orderfiller worker to retrieve and cooperate the enhanced case and the additional products as an assembled pallet.
Patent GB-2565251-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for reducing stress
Inventor: VICKI MAYO
IPC: G16H20/70
Filed: 2017-04-11
Abstract: A method for providing a therapeutic benefit to a person wearing an article having first and second tactile stimulators bilaterally positioned in the article to be in therapeutic contact with the person when the article is worn by the person. A controller (mobile device) activates the first tactile stimulator to provide a first stimulation for a first time period and activating the second tactile stimulator to apply a second stimulation for a second time period beginning at least commensurate with a cessation of the first time period. This process is repeated for a therapeutically effective number of repetitions so that the first and second stimulations are applied bilaterally to the body of the person without a perceivable pause in stimulation between the first stimulation and second stimulation to provide the therapeutic benefit to the person.