baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2541202-A (GB)
Title: Stacked layer-type member with integrated functional component
Inventor: ARMIN STEINKE
IPC: G01N30/34
Filed: 2015-08-11
Abstract: A fluidic valve 90 for a sample separation apparatus (10) for separating a fluid, wherein the fluidic valve 90 comprises a stack of connected layer structures 200, a first conduit 202 within the stack, a second conduit 204 within the stack, a movable body 206 within the stack, and an actuator 208 configured for actuating the movable body 206 to selectively bring the movable body 206 into a flow enabling configuration in which flow of fluid between the first conduit 202 and the second conduit 204 is enabled, or into a flow disabling configuration in which flow of fluid between the first conduit 202 and the second conduit 204 is disabled. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing fluidic valve 90. Also claimed is a planar member comprising a stack of metallic layer structures connected to one another and at least one non-metallic functional component integrated with the stack.
Patent GB-2525539-A (GB)
Title: Games systems
Inventor: SMITH JASPER
IPC: A63F13/98
Filed: 2014-01-03
Abstract: A games system includes a handheld games controller (12) configured to permit a player to input player commands and output game commands based on the player commands and a games console (14) configured to operate games in response to game commands received from the games controller and output display signals to be received by a display device. The games console (14) is a stick device.
Patent GB-2526981-A (GB)
Title: Remote control switching device to control separate detection of a plurality of buried conductors
Inventor: GREER MICHAEL DREW
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2014-01-20
Abstract: A system for detecting a plurality of buried conductors includes a transmitter configured to generate an alternating test signal for a plurality of buried conductors. The system further includes a receiver configured to detect an electromagnetic field produced by the alternating test signal in the plurality of buried conductors and a remote control configured to control the transmitter to generate the alternating test signal in one of the plurality of buried conductors.
Patent GB-2535591-A (GB)
Title: Ion source for soft electron ionization and related systems and methods
Inventor: MINGDA WANG
IPC: H01J49/14
Filed: 2015-12-07
Abstract: An electron impact ion source comprises an electron repeller 1144, a thermionic cathode 1138, an electron lens 1154, an electron extractor 1140 and an ionisation chamber 1108. Voltages are applied to the electron repeller, the thermionic cathode, the electron lens and the electron repeller so as to emit electrons from the thermionic cathode, accelerate the electrons towards the ionisation chamber, and generate a potential valley or potential well at the electron lens for decelerating the electrons. The decelerated electrons form a virtual cathode 1162 which is characterised as a high density accumulation of electrons. The electrons from the virtual cathode may be accelerated into the ionisation chamber to produces a low energy yet high intensity electron beam for soft electron ionization. The electrons may be decelerated to near zero velocity in the potential valley.
Patent GB-2536106-A (GB)
Title: Subsea wellhead assembly
Inventor: PER OSEN
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2015-12-24
Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly 1 comprises: a subsea wellhead 2; a template 6 associated with the wellhead; subsea riser system equipment 4, eg a blowout preventer (BOP) or Christmas tree, connected to the wellhead 2 and one or more connection members L. The subsea riser system equipment 4 is connected to the template 6 by the one or more connection members L so that lateral support is provided to the subsea riser system equipment 4 from the template. The template 6 may provide protection from trawling. The connections members may be rods or bars in compression, or wires, ropes, tethers or chains in tension; the connection member may be a steel frame. Each connecting member L may include a tensioner 12, eg a chain jack, screw jack, winch or windlass. Connecting wires may feature force sensors. The template 6 may be operable by an ROV. A method of installing the subsea wellhead assembly is also provided.
Patent GB-2539297-A (GB)
Title: Thin battery and manufacturing method therefore
Inventor: MOAZZAM ALI
IPC: H01M50/16
Filed: 2016-01-15
Abstract: A thin battery 300 comprises a surface 301 with first and second electrode layers 307, 308 provided thereon. An electrolyte layer 310 is printed on the first and second electrode layers, and a photopolymerizable protection layer 320 is printed on and around the perimeter of electrolyte layer 310. Layer 20 solidifies when exposed to suitable radiation such as visible light, infra-red, ultraviolet or electron beam]. Electrolyte layer 310 and photopolymerizable protection layers320 may each include the following functional groups: acrylate, methacrylate, vinyl, allyl, epoxy. First and second current collecting layers 303, 304 and a boundary layer 305 are also shown such as ultra violet curable ink. An associated method of production is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2546509-A (GB)
Title: Component
Inventor: THOMAS OSMAN
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2016-01-20
Abstract: A spacing component (1) for a vehicle assembly has a support section (3) for supporting a vehicle component and a coupling section (2) for coupling the component to a vehicle assembly. The support section (3) is configured to fracture from the engagement section when the support section is subject to a predetermined load. The spacing component (1) has a guide means for guiding the movement of the support section relative to the coupling section after fracture.
Patent GB-2546992-A (GB)
Title: A Carrier and a blank therefor
Inventor: IAN EDWARDS
IPC: B65D5/46
Filed: 2016-02-03
Abstract: A rectangular base 2 is surrounded by four sides 4-16 demarked by fold lines 22-28. Each side is connected 46 to an adjacent side. Two opposed sides 8, 10 are wider than the base, their extensions 12 forming legs or buttresses. Handles 18 can extend up from each other panel and fold 30, 32 towards each other. Connecting tabs 46 can join to a portion of the side panel pivotable along a fold line 42 extending from the bases corner and forming an acute eg 45 degree angle with the fold line between that panel and the base 22, 26. The acute fold line can terminate at a slot 44 which extends to the adjacent top corner of the wall 4, 6.
Patent GB-2547658-A (GB)
Title: A sandwich panel
Inventor: EMIN NASIBOV
IPC: E04C2/292
Filed: 2016-02-24
Abstract: The panel 100 comprises a non-metal layer 106 sandwiched between two metal layers 102, 104, with a plurality of longitudinal openings 108 extending parallel to the metal layers and which are surrounded on all of their lateral sides by the non-metal layer. The openings may extend from one lateral side of the non-metal layer to another, and have polygonal or closed-curved cross sections. The non-metal layer may be insulating and comprise polymer and mineral materials. The metal layers may be aluminium or steel. The openings may be triangular, with the orientation of adjacent openings alternating 180 degrees. At least one opening may also extend through one of the metal layers. Also claimed is a structure comprising a plurality of the panels. The structure may have pipes or cables in the openings for gas, water, electricity or data. Also claimed is a building comprising the structure.
Patent GB-2550323-A (GB)
Title: Patient movement apparatus with alarm
Inventor: JOHN CHRISTOPHER REES
IPC: G16H40/67
Filed: 2016-04-13
Abstract: An apparatus (i.e. hoist, stair lift, adjustable bed or chair) comprising: a support structure 21 for a person; drive means for the support structure; actuation and stopping means for the drive means; a system 1 which monitors performance parameters for the drive, actuator and stopping means at predefined periods; a memory to store obtained parameters; and a transmitter for transmitting the parameters to a remote device for analysing the parameters and transmitting an alarm message when the parameters indicate a predetermined potential danger condition. A receiver may receive the alarm message via a visible display or audible signal, and the drive means may be reset on receipt of the alarm message. Performance parameters may include location data comprising GPS data, a history of usage for the drive and/or actuation means, whether a power supply has failed, whether a battery needs recharging or replacing, and/or a charging history for the battery. The potential danger condition may be that the apparatus is at an unexpected location, and the apparatus may further comprise an emergency call device and/or a weighing means for the person.
Patent GB-2538028-A (GB)
Title: Antiparasitic compounds
Inventor: Jason D Speake
IPC: C07D491/107
Filed: 2016-01-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to isothiazoline compounds of formula (I). The compounds are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to veterinary compositions comprising said compounds.
Patent GB-2554426-A (GB)
Title: Delta trowel
Inventor: DANIEL LANE
IPC: E04G21/20
Filed: 2016-09-27
Abstract: A hand held tool for channelling grout/compound straight into the joints between stone slabs or ceramic tiles. The tool has an angled hopper 4 that channels the grout towards a thin oblong opening along the bottom of the hopper, allowing the grout to exit the hopper and be directed straight into said joints. The tool has a handle 2 with a rubber grip for easy manoeuvrability along the slabs or tiles. Preferably the tool has four stabilising wings 3 on the underside of the hopper that increase the stability of the tool, allowing the tool to be self-supporting. The tool increases the accuracy of a user grouting joints, and minimises spillages and staining of the stone slabs and ceramic tiles. The tool can be used to dispense a wet or a dry mix.
Patent GB-2556923-A (GB)
Title: Generation of VCA Reference results for VCA Auto-setting
Inventor: JOHANN CITERIN
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2016-11-25
Abstract: A video surveillance system comprises a video content analytics (VCA) module and a video source; captured video data (containing at least one object) is analysed to obtain VCA results, these results are filtered to validate a subset which form VCA reference results 110 and based on these a value for a configuration parameter of the surveillance system may be evaluated 120 and changed (optimised). Filtering the VCA results may be achieved by selecting at least one VCA result according to spatial and/or temporal features of the object in frames of the video data, filtering may be based on the number of occurrences of a VCA result. The frames of video data may be transcoded. The method may further comprise selecting one configuration parameter of the system and determining optimal values for other settings within the system. The settings that may be optimized are image quality and VCA settings, for example: frame rate, compression ratio, image resolution, character size, stop criterion, and thresholds.
Patent GB-2546409-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled suitcase with expansion arrangement
Inventor: EMMA GREENHALGH
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 2016-12-22
Abstract: A suitcase comprises an enclosable storage volume defined by a substantially cuboid fabric structure and a suitable support frame. The fabric structure has a front face 11, a rear face, a base 13, a top 14 and side faces 15, 16. The side faces 15, 16 are each provided with an expansion arrangement 30 comprising an elongate fastener arrangement 31, in this example a zip; and an expansion gusset 32. The elongate fastener arrangement does not extend around the full circumference of the side faces 15, 16. Instead, the zip 31 does not extend across the base edge of each side face 15, 16. The case may also include an expansion arrangement for the front face 11 comprising an expansion gusset of flexible material and zip 22 to hold the front face 11 in its usual relation to the case when closed and operable to allow the front face 11 to be displaced away from the case when open. Also disclosed is an expansion arrangement including an expansion gusset and an elongate fastening arrangement.
Patent GB-2552864-A (GB)
Title: Aerosol gel composition
Inventor: PAUL LAWRENCE HEFFERNAN
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2017-03-15
Abstract: An aqueous post-foaming composition comprising (i) 2-20% wt of anionic surfactant(s), (ii) 1-10% wt of amine oxide surfactant(s), (iii) 0.5-3% wt of a hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable acrylic emulsion (HASE) polymer, as polymer solids and (iv) a foaming agent comprising a non-polar saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon having 3-6 carbon atoms, wherein the composition is capable of suspending water insoluble solid particles or liquid droplets. The HASE polymer may be an acrylate/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer, an acrylate/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer or an acrylate/palmeth-25 acrylate crosspolymer, preferably at an amount of 1-2% by weight. A preferred anionic surfactant is sodium laureth sulphate (SLES), 5-15% wt, and preferred amine oxide surfactants are lauramine oxide, myristamine oxide, cocamine oxide, lauramidopropyl amine oxide, myristamidopropyl amine oxide and cocamidopropyl amine oxide, at an amount of 1-5% wt. The foaming agent may be n-butane, isobutane, n-pentane, isopentane or neopentane, at an amount of 2-20% wt. The composition may be packaged in an aerosol container. It is in gel or cream form and it may be used as a body, facial or hand wash, for washing hair or as a shaving gel. It may also serve as a vehicle for the delivery of various ingredients to the skin or hair.
Patent GB-2550666-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for moving pallets via unmanned motorized unit-guided forklifts
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: B65G69/00
Filed: 2017-03-28
Abstract: A system 100, and associated method, for moving pallets 190 or a product containing pallets180 in a product storage facility 110 comprises at least one forklift unit 170. This unit 170 lifts pallets/product 180, 190. Also included is at least one motorised transport unit 160 which can (dis)engage with forklift unit 170. A central computer system 140 in two-way communication via network 150 with at least one of the motorised transport units 160, which itself can communicate with at least one of the forklift units 160 so as to move at least one pallet/product 180, 190 Location detection system 12o is also in communication with the motorised transport unit 160 via network 150. Communication can be by LAN, WAN, WLAN, wireless, cellular, wi-fi, Bluetooth or the like. Unique identification means such as labels and light sources are also disclosed in relation to the identification of pallet/products 180, 190.
Patent GB-2551264-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for multi-rate clock generation
Inventor: MARK ROZENTAL
IPC: H03L7/18
Filed: 2017-05-23
Abstract: A PLL device 100 may comprise a TXCO master oscillator 102, a phase/frequency detector 108 and charge pump and loop filter circuits 112 & 114. The PLL may also comprise a reference divider 104 and a feedback divider 110. The PLL comprises a second oscillator 116, which is a voltage controlled delay line / ring oscillator. This oscillator includes a tap tuning logic circuit coupled to the delay (fig.1b). The delay line extends beyond the length required for operation of the phase-locked loop. A tap from the second oscillator 116 is fed back to feedback divider 110. The output of the PFD 108, charge pump 112 and loop filter 114 circuit provides a tuning voltage to the delay line / ring oscillator 116. Oscillator 116 generates a plurality of tapped output signals. The plurality of tapped output signals is received by the integrated digital multi-rate clock generator configured to create a plurality of clock signals.
Patent GB-2563446-A (GB)
Title: Bedding apparatus and associated method
Inventor: SAIDI OMAR
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2017-06-16
Abstract: Bedding apparatus comprises a cover 5 and a filler 6 such as a quilt or duvet. The cover comprises internally projecting attachment tab 1 portions 2 and the filler comprises complementary external attachment sections 4, 7. The sections and portions may be provided with press-studs, poppers or ferromagnetic portions. In an embodiment, the attachment sections comprise holes provided with reinforcement rings through which attachment sections are clipped together. In use, the cover is turned inside out, attached to the filler and turned right side out again, the attachment portions and sections facilitating this and subsequently preventing the filler shifting within the cover.
Patent GB-2554974-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with automatic snow removal
Inventor: MOHANNAD ABDULLAH HAKEEM
IPC: B60W10/04
Filed: 2017-07-13
Abstract: A vehicle configured to automatically clear snow from a window 202/205/206/209 of the vehicle 200 includes: a prime mover (e.g engine or motor) 201, a first window 202/205/206/209 with a first vibration sensor 102, processor(s) 108 configured to: control speed or load of the prime mover 201 to increase vibration detected by the first vibration sensor 102; control the speed or the load of the prime mover 201, within certain predetermined limits, to maximize vibration detected by the first vibration sensor 102. In another embodiment of the invention, the prime mover 201 is controlled to vibrate the vehicle 200 at the determined resonant frequency of the vehicle 200.
Patent GB-2554162-A (GB)
Title: Method and control device for processing an image representing at least one halo and an imaging system
Inventor: STEPHAN LENOR
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2017-07-18
Abstract: A method of processing an image containing a halo. An image 408 is read and an intensity distribution representing the halo is determined. The intensity distribution is analysed and a planar distribution of particles 410 is identified as the cause of the halo. Preferably, this occurs in a vehicle and the planar distribution of particles is on the windscreen and may be droplets or mist to distinguish it from fog. The analysis may involve determining a spatial particle distribution of particles. The distribution is determined depending on a radial distance from a light source associated with the halo. The planar particle distribution may be identified as the cause of the halo if the intensity distribution has a main maximum and a secondary maximum. The method may involve determining a particle size and a particle size distribution of the particles depending on the intensity distribution. The particles may then be removed by a particle removing device 418.
Patent GB-2555006-A (GB)
Title: Timeline visualization of events for monitoring well site drilling operations
Inventor: MICHAEL J DAVILA
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2015-05-13
Abstract: System and methods for monitoring well site drilling operations using event detection and visualization are provided. Well site data related to a drilling operation is obtained from one or more data sources. Values of one or more wellsite parameters are monitored over a current time period during the drilling operation, based on the obtained well site data. Upon detecting at least one event of interest occurring during the current time period, based on the monitored values, an interactive timeline visualization of the detected event of interest is provided for display to a user relative to a duration of the drilling operation.
Patent GB-2559045-A (GB)
Title: Shutter control
Inventor: BRUCE STANLEY GUNTON
IPC: E06B9/68
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: A shutter controller includes a tunable filter arrangement 20, having a tunable passband, configured to filter a signal derived at least in part from an electric motor 10. The electric motor is for driving a moveable shutter and the signal comprises pulses that have a variable frequency and are derived from the operation of a commutator of the electric motor. The controller also includes control circuitry 30 configured to: determine at least one electrical parameter associated with the electric motor; set the tunable passband based, at least in part, on the at least one electrical parameter; determine pulses in the signal passing through the tunable filter arrangement; and determine a position of the moveable shutter based on the determined pulses. The motor may be a DC motor and the tunable filter may be a fixed frequency high pass filter, configured to attenuate mains ripple in the signal. Also claimed is an associated method and computer program.
Patent GB-2570869-A (GB)
Title: Torque control module
Inventor: Alessio Sabbatini
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2018-01-31
Abstract: A torque control module 10 for a propulsive torque source 20 of a vehicle, typically a hub motor of a wheel, has a controller 11 receiving a signal indicating the acceleration of a vehicle component, typically a wheel. Module 10 compares the component acceleration to a threshold component acceleration corresponding to a threshold vehicle acceleration, for example a plausible acceleration, to determine whether a wheel slip event has occurred. The accelerations may be linear or angular; in an embodiment the threshold may be a linear acceleration of 20 m/s2. The acceleration threshold may be modified dependent on a parameter such as speed, pitch or a selected operating mode. Dependent on the determined and threshold accelerations, a control signal is outputted to reduce a propulsive torque applied to the wheel. The system may be used with an anti-lock braking module.
Patent GB-2568327-A (GB)
Title: Improved protective garment
Inventor: DANIEL LAXTON
IPC: A41D13/04
Filed: 2018-03-09
Abstract: A protective garment such as a bib or apron comprising a neck portion 12 for securing the garment around a wearer’s neck, a body portion 14 which extends from the neck portion and is arranged to extend adjacent a chest region of the wearer, wherein the body portion comprises a first layer 14a and a second layer 14b, the first and second layers being coupled together along a coupling region 15 which permits the body portion to reconfigure between a first configuration (figure 3) in which the first and second layers extend adjacent each other and a second configuration (figure 1) in which the first and second layers are pivotally separated about the coupling region to expose an intermediate surface 16 disposed between the first and second layers. The internal faces 16 of the two layers may be formed of an absorbent material, such that a parent can use them for wiping food off a baby’s mouth without soiling the outwardly facing portion of the bib. Also claimed is a bib with a front surface, back surface and hidden inner surface.
Patent GB-2563493-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle running board operation
Inventor: AED M DUDAR
IPC: B62D25/22
Filed: 2018-04-24
Abstract: A method comprising determining a first fuel economy value upon extension of a running board, and determining that the running board is operational when the first fuel economy value is below an estimated vehicle fuel economy by a first predetermined threshold. Preferably, a second fuel economy value is determined upon retraction of the running board, and the running board is determined to be operational when the second fuel economy value is greater than the first fuel economy value by a second predetermined threshold. The vehicle may be operated in a single fuel mode when the running board is extended. Prior to embarking on a predetermined route, the method could identify a substantially straight portion of the route on which to extend the running board, and additionally when no target vehicles are within a threshold distance. The fuel economy value could be a fluid consumption rate or a battery discharge rate.