baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2574498-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing a part made of composite material
Inventor: FLORENT FAUCHERY
IPC: B29C70/68
Filed: 2019-04-02
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a part made of composite material comprises steps of: placing a resin impregnated fibrous preform 6 in a mould 10; positioning a prefabricated element 8, having a predefined form and comprising partially polymerised resin preferably in composite material, at a predefined location on the fibrous preform; compressing and heating the assembly in the mould to polymerize, fully cure, the resin and bind the prefabricated element with the fibrous preform. Preferably, the part may be a fitting, e.g T-shaped, comprising at least one planar portion (22, fig 2) formed form the fibrous preform and a partially cured core of complex form formed by the prefabricated element. A filling material (60, fig 6), such as a bulk moulding compound, may be added in contact with the prefabricated element; additional plural prefabricated elements may further be used. Between 20-50% of the volume of resin in the partially polymerised element may be polymerised and is preferably compatible/same resin of the preform(s). The prefabricated element may be manufactured by moulding, machining or additive manufacture. The prefabricated element withstands the compression forces during moulding to conserve the shape of the element and is integrally bonded to the preform by polymerisation.
Patent GB-2577179-A (GB)
Title: Illumination for storage units
Inventor: Nicholas H Weir
IPC: H05B47/115
Filed: 2019-08-19
Abstract: An illumination assembly 100 e.g. for illuminating drawers 202 of a storage unit 200, such as a cabinet or toolbox, is adapted to be coupled to the storage unit by coupling the illumination assembly within a retrofittable or integrated feature of the storage unit to direct or radiate light into a containment space of the storage unit when opened. The illumination assembly may also illuminate a facade, sides, underside, or surrounding area of the storage unit. The illumination assembly includes a light source, a power supply and a switch, which may be a manually operated switch or a sensor type switch, such as a proximity or motion sensor. The light source may be located in a recess formed in a structural feature of the storage unit, such as trim pieces 206, and may be oriented to emit light in an outwardly and/or downwardly direction into the drawers when opened, or may be disposed on an inside surface of the containment space.
Patent GB-2586815-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical network
Inventor: ROSS HAMILTON HENRYWOOD
IPC: A61B90/90
Filed: 2019-09-03
Abstract: An electrosurgical system 700 comprising: a plurality of electrosurgical connection units 416 comprising an input port 418 connectable to an electrosurgical channel and an output port 422 connectable to an electrosurgical instrument 410, the connection-unit 416 being configured to connect its input and output ports 418&422; an electrosurgical network comprising a plurality of electrosurgical links 704,706,708 that connect the input ports 418 of the connection-units 416 to an electrosurgical channel, where the links 704,706,708 connect at least two connection-units 416 to the electrosurgical channel in a star configuration; and a control unit 406 to: receive information from one of the connection-units 416 indicating that the connection-unit 406 has detected an electrosurgical generator 414 connected to the electrosurgical channel, and an electrosurgical output device 710 connected to the electrosurgical channel; determine a location of the electrosurgical generator 414 in the electrosurgical network based upon the received information; and transmit one or more control signals to the connection-units 416 and/or the electrosurgical output device 710 to cause the output port 422 of a selected combination of connection-units 416 to be connected to the electrosurgical channel based on the determined location of the electrosurgical generator 414. Applicable to surgical robots.
Patent GB-2594436-A (GB)
Title: Louvre, blind or curtain restraint and cord or chain retainer/tensioner
Inventor: DAVID IAN HOWARTH
IPC: E06B9/326
Filed: 2019-11-07
Abstract: The combined restraint 10 and cord/chain tensioning retainer for louvres, blind slats or curtains. The cord retainer 20 has a barrel element 30 to engage a loop of an operating cord/chain and in which in which the restraint is mounted on the end of the barrel element. The restraint may be U shaped with parallel arms 12, 14 where one arm has an aperture, lugs are in the periphery of the aperture. The retainer may be U shaped having parallel arms 22, 24, the barrel element extends through one of the arms. The barrel may include a semi circular slot on the end of the barrel element which extends through the retainer. A pair of diametrically opposed apertures extend into the end of the barrel element and the diametrically opposed lugs engage via the aperture into the semi circular slot to hold the restraint in position against and relative to the retainer.
Patent GB-2591140-A (GB)
Title: An educative garment
Inventor: ADELL LAUREN HARPER
IPC: G09B23/34
Filed: 2020-01-20
Abstract: An educative garment 99 comprises a plurality of displaceable portions 2 which are attachable to and removable from the body. The garment covers at least the front of the user’s torso, and the portions 2 represent life-sized human organs. The garment 99 may also have printed features thereon, such as a gastro-intestinal tract. The displaceable portions may represent the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, heart, lungs, spleen and/or kidneys. The user may be able to place the displaceable portions 2 in any position or orientation. The garment preferably also covers the limbs and/or head of the user. A flap 5 may be provided which can be displaced and reconnected at a different location. Regions of the garment may be illuminated by light emitting diodes (LEDs) or light emitting polymers (LEPs).
Patent GB-2598097-A (GB)
Title: A method of processing waste material to produce various grades of plastics
Inventor: MARK CHRISTENSEN
IPC: B29B17/02
Filed: 2020-08-11
Abstract: The method includes receiving waste material 100; mechanically separating the waste material into at least three size fractions 110; removing at least some metallic objects 170 from one of the at least three size fractions; splitting the one size fraction 190, after at least some metallic objects have been removed from it, into at least two streams; mechanically sorting the at least two streams, using near-infrared spectroscopy 200, 220, 230, 234, to produce at least three product streams, a first product stream comprising substantially only one or more of polypropylene plastics, polyethylene plastics and polybromide plastics, a second product stream comprising substantially only one or more of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics, polyethersulfone plastics and polycarbonate plastics, and a third product stream comprising substantially only one or more of polyurethane plastics, PVC plastics, polystyrene plastics, polyamide plastics, ABS, PTFE, latex and silicone plastics. The waste material may also be shredded.
Patent GB-2598782-A (GB)
Title: Combustor arrangement
Inventor: Paul A Hucker
IPC: F23R3/60
Filed: 2020-09-14
Abstract: A combustion chamber 16 has a plurality of circumferentially arranged cassette segments 60, (58 Fig 4) coupled to a combustor head 44 at one end and a wall section at the other end (54, 56 Fig. 4). Each cassette segment extends the full length of the combustion chamber, and the combustor head has an annular tongue 154 on a mating surface that engages with a groove/slot 150 present in each of the cassette segments. When assembled the arrangement forms a continuous tongue and groove between the combustor head and the cassette segments. The combustor head may include apertures 46 to receive fuel injectors (48 Fig 4), and the combustor head may include a hole (158 Fig. 10) that aligns with a hole in the segment, for receiving a fastener, such as a bolt (156 Fig. 10). The segments can be manufactured by additive layer manufacturing and fastened together to form a continuous ring. The tongue and groove structure make the combustor more durable and more able to resist surge loads or loads due to bird strike.
Patent GB-2599129-A (GB)
Title: Gripp-in hair
Inventor: TRACEY FENSOME
IPC: A41G5/00
Filed: 2020-09-24
Abstract: A device for attaching hair extensions comprising a pair of connecting strips where one connecting strip is adapted for insertion into hair and the second connecting strip is adapted to support a hair extension weft. Preferably the connecting strips comprise hook and loop fabric. Preferably the first connecting strip comprises protrusions along one edge to which the users own hair is attached by means of metal hair beads, or microlinks. Preferably the second connecting strip has a permanently attached hair weft.
Patent GB-2601509-A (GB)
Title: Computer orchestration
Inventor: PETER WILLIS
IPC: G06F1/329
Filed: 2020-12-02
Abstract: A computer system comprises a plurality of computers, each computer comprising at least one processor, respectively, such that the computer system comprises a plurality of processors, and an orchestration system comprising an orchestrator. The orchestration system is configured to forecast a traffic load of the plurality of processors to obtain a forecast traffic load; determine, in dependence on the forecast traffic load, a clock frequency for each of the plurality of processors so as to decrease a power consumption of the computer system; and using the orchestrator, instruct adjustment of the clock frequency for each respective processor of the plurality of processors to the clock frequency determined for the respective processor. This application further relates to a telecommunications network comprising a computer system, and an orchestration system.
Patent GB-2604163-A (GB)
Title: Air Amplifier
Inventor: Philip Tennison Reilly
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 2021-02-26
Abstract: An air amplifier (3, Fig. 1) for directing airflow from a fan assembly (1, Fig. 1) comprising an inlet for receiving airflow, an airflow cavity 107 comprising a first wall 111 and a second wall 113 that define an airflow passageway 115 extending towards an exhaust outlet 117. A lip 119 is provided at or towards a front edge of the first wall and lip extends towards the second wall to partially inhibit airflow from the exhaust outlet. The amplifier may include a divider 121 in the airflow passageway to divide it into a first 123 and second 125 exhaust passageway, the lip partially inhibiting the first exhaust passageway. The lip may extend perpendicular to the walls, or at an angle of 60-120° to the first wall. The lip may be provided at the outermost edge of the first wall and extend less than 1/3 the width of the passageway, but extend at least 5% the width.
Patent GB-2605778-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: EIVIND JOHANNESSEN
IPC: E21B43/40
Filed: 2021-04-07
Abstract: The invention provides a process for treating a liquid oil stream, said process comprising contacting said liquid oil stream with a CO2-lean gas, so as to produce a liquid oil stream with reduced CO2 content and a CO2-rich gas.
Patent GB-2591700-A (GB)
Title: Cut measurement method and associated apparatus
Inventor: JOHN STODDARD
IPC: E21B47/002
Filed: 2019-03-05
Abstract: A cutting system comprises a cutting tool 10 and a measurement system 40 to measure the extent, progress or geometry of a cut 35 formed by the cutting tool 10 in a wall 30 of a tubular 25. The cutting system configured to provide a fluid flow or jet 70 to the cut in the vicinity of the measurement system. The fluid flow cleans and debris which may interfere with the measurement. The cutting tool 10 can be a fluid jetting cutter attached to a rotating head 15 about the longitudinal axis 20 of the tubular. In the same plane of rotation as the cutter 10, the measurement system 40 can be a laser scanner 45 following behind the cutter 10 as it rotates. The measurement system may comprise cameras or electromagnetic radiation detection means to collect stereoscopic images such as stereo photogrammetry. Multiple means of measurement can be used to evaluate the cut’s dimensions or completeness. A protective shroud 80 can be provided with a slot to allow cut confirmation. Alternative embodiment uses time domain reflectometry transmitting a signal along a conductor in a bore defined by the tubular. Also disclosed are a method of using the cutting system, a computer program and processing apparatus for controlling the cutting system and a method for making, assembling or repairing the cutting system.
Patent GB-2606169-A (GB)
Title: Nested threshold signatures
Inventor: Michaella Pettit
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2021-04-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to threshold digital signatures. A computer-implemented method of requiring at least one of a sub-group of a group of Participants 102 to contribute to a threshold-optimal signature scheme, wherein the valid signature comprises a first signature component and a second signature component, wherein each participant has a respective private key share of a shared private key, a respective ephemeral private key share of a shared ephemeral private key, and the first signature component, wherein the shared private key can only be generated with at least a first threshold number of respective private key shares. Shamir secret sharing and Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithms are discussed.
Patent GB-2597362-A (GB)
Title: Composite cascode power amplifiers for envelope tracking applications
Inventor: ALEKSEY A LYALIN
IPC: H03F3/24
Filed: 2021-06-03
Abstract: An envelope tracking system comprising: an envelope tracker (102, Fig.2) that generates a supply voltage VPA for a power amplifier (103, Fig.2) that changes in response to a radio frequency signal; and a composite cascode power amplifier 250, (103, Fig.2) that receives the supply voltage and amplifies the radio frequency signal RFIN. An enhancement mode field effect transistor 241 of the cascode amplifier may be a short channel n-type MOSFET with its gate biased through an inductor 245. The depletion mode field-effect transistor 242 may be a Schottky gate field-effect transistor whose gate biased to ground (Fig.3) or to a positive voltage (Fig.6). A choke inductor may be connected between the supply voltage and a drain of the depletion transistor. The envelope tracker may comprise a DC-to-DC converter (511, Fig.9A) that provides low frequency components of the envelope and an error amplifier (512, Fig.9A) that provides high frequency components of the envelope; the outputs of which are summed (515, Fig.9A) to provide the envelope. The system may be provided in a mobile device.
Patent GB-2610178-A (GB)
Title: Scales for use in cooking
Inventor: DANIEL MARK DOBB
IPC: G01G21/00
Filed: 2021-08-23
Abstract: Scales for use in cooking, the scales comprise processing means, a weighing area 1, a display 3 and control means 5. The processing means provides access to a digitally-stored cooking recipe including a plurality of recipe ingredients and co-ordinates the weighing area, display and control means. The weighing area is adapted to receive directly or indirectly a recipe ingredient to be weighed. The display is adapted to display one or more items of information relating to the recipe. The control means is adapted to select individual recipe ingredients presented to a user on the display and to identify a first-selected individual recipe ingredient as a key ingredient. The processing means is adapted to scales the amounts of the remaining recipe ingredients on the basis of the amount of the key ingredient are to display the amount of each remaining ingredient required on the display. The control means may comprise a control pad 5 which may include left 7, right 9, up 11, down 13 and enter controls. The control means may be incorporated into display 3 in a touch sensitive manner. The control means may comprise a rotary means (17, Fig 2) and a selection means (19, Fig 2).
Patent GB-2595192-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for weapon and destructive device detection based on electromagnetic field profile
Inventor: GREGORY ALTON HOLIFIELD
IPC: G06K9/32
Filed: 2020-01-27
Abstract: Systems and methods for weapon and destructive device detection based on electromagnetic field profile are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a system includes one or more sensors configured to detect an electromagnetic field of one or more objects and to output an electrical signal representative of the electromagnetic field. The system also includes a computing device operably connected to the one or more sensors. Further, the computing device is configured to receive the electrical signal. The computing device is also configured to determine whether each of the one or more objects meets a predetermined electromagnetic field profile based on the electrical signal. Further, the computing device is configured to present a notification to a user in response to determining that one of the objects meet the predetermined electromagnetic field profile.
Patent GB-2595811-A (GB)
Title: Head-mounted display apparatus
Inventor: Stephen Hicks
IPC: H04N13/344
Filed: 2020-02-14
Abstract: A head mountable imaging apparatus (5) for assisting a user with reduced vision comprises a first display device (20) configured to provide a display to a first eye of the user. A first lens (27) is provided on a user side of the first display device (20). The first lens (27) is configured to form a focussed image of the first display device (20). A first camera (25) is configured to provide an output representing a scene in front of the imaging apparatus (5). A processor (40) is configured to receive the output from the first camera (25), to perform one or more image enhancements to improve vision for the user and to provide a processed output to the first display device (20) for display to the user. The first display device (20) is circular or elliptical.
Patent GB-2596479-A (GB)
Title: Method to measure and predict downhole rheological properties
Inventor: DALE E JAMISON
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2019-04-29
Abstract: Systems and methods of the disclosed embodiments include taking a first sample of a drilling fluid at a first time, measuring, with a rheometer, a first viscosity dial reading of the first sample, taking a second sample of a drilling fluid at a second time, measuring, with the rheometer, a second viscosity dial reading of the second sample, weighting the first dial reading and the second dial reading based on an elapsed time since the first time and an elapsed time since the second time, and calculating a shear stress vs. shear rate function of the drilling fluid for a plurality of temperatures and a plurality of pressures based on the weighted first viscosity dial reading and the weighted second viscosity dial reading.
Patent GB-2612358-A (GB)
Title: Piston for an internal combustion chamber provided with a piston bowl
Inventor: OLAF BERGER
IPC: F02F3/26
Filed: 2021-10-29
Abstract: A piston 14 for an internal combustion engine, having a piston crown 22 provided with a piston bowl (40, Fig.5) which includes a circumferential edge portion 42 connecting a circumferential side wall portion 44 of the piston bowl (40, Fig.5) to a front surface 34 of the piston crown 22, wherein a first radial diameter d1 at the edge portion 42 is smaller than a second radial diameter d2 at the side wall portion 44, and wherein the edge portion 42 is provided with at least one recessed section 48. A piston removal tool (54, Fig.5) utilises recessed section(s) 48 to form fittingly connect the tool to the piston bowl and comprises a base section (58, Fig.5) and distal engagement section (60, Fig.5) with protruding elements (62, Fig.5) which have a smaller diameter than the edge portion 42 of the piston.
Patent GB-2601915-A (GB)
Title: Methods and kits for detecting pathogens
Inventor: Sasan AMINI
IPC: G16B30/00
Filed: 2020-05-22
Abstract: Food processing facilities should employ environmental sampling programs to monitor for general levels of hygiene (the efficacy of general cleaning and sanitation for the removal of transient microorganisms).
Patent GB-2603634-A (GB)
Title: Flower essence-containing medicaments
Inventor: CLARE G HARVEY
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2021-12-17
Abstract: A composition suitable for reducing or alleviating stress, comprising one or more plant stem cell extracts (apical shoots, cambium, root apical meristems) and one or more flower essences. The stem cells may be from monocot and dicot flowering plants, shrubs, trees. The flower essences may be from the flowers as defined herein, which may be from 0.1-15% by volume. The composition may comprise one or more secondary flower essences, as defined herein, which may be from 0.5-15% by volume. The composition may comprise one or more essential oils, as defined herein, which may be from 0.05-5% by volume. The composition may be an aqueous-based extract, or may be a cream. The composition may comprise one or more berry extracts, which may be maiqui berries. The composition may comprise Fitzroya cupressoide. The flower essences may be from the traditional Bach method in which flowers are floated in a crystal bowl and left in sunlight for up to 2-3 hours, mixing with an equal volume of alcohol or red shiso. Example formulations comprising orchid (Orchidaceae) essences are given. Phytolaits may be used to form a base cream. The composition may be a topical cream, and may be a body oil.
Patent GB-2614921-A (GB)
Title: Item inspection systems and methods
Inventor: Thibaut Berthelier
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2022-01-25
Abstract: An item (22) inspection system comprises an x-ray source (14), a detection system (15) and a control system (12). The control system controls operation of the x-ray source to selectively direct x-ray radiation towards the item according to a timing schedule, the timing schedule based on a universal clocking signal. The timing schedule specifies a sequence of timings for activating the X-ray source aligned with the reference time to allow for a temporal repeating pattern offset to the reference time. The universal time my be received wirelessly from a GPS signal. A second timing schedule may be used and interleaved with the first timing schedule to activate a second detection element (16) when the x-ray source is inactive. The second detection element may be configured to detect gamma radiation and/or neutrons. In one embodiment the inspection may be used to inspect cargo and may optionally be mobile.
Patent GB-2615122-A (GB)
Title: Optical display device
Inventor: SEAN FLYNN
IPC: G02B27/30
Filed: 2022-01-29
Abstract: An optical display device 2 to create a perception of a sky scene in output light 10 comprising a planar array of light sources (28, fig 5) on a common substrate (30, fig 5) and a planar array of collimating members (32, fig 5) having lenses on another common substrate [34, fig 6]. The collimating members may form a collimating system 18 of a collimating light generation system 4 having a light source 16 and may align with a plane of an output aperture 8 wherein the output light may be diffused via a diffuse light generation system (6, fig 10). The lenses may be plastic, square or hexagonal and incline the output light with respect to the output aperture. The collimating system may comprise a second array of collimating members. An optical element (52, fig 5) may diffusively reflect light from the collimating system. The diffuse light generation system may comprise a waveguide diffuser upstream to the collimating system and a diffuse light source 26, wherein the light sources may be independently controllable. A method of generating a sky scene and assembling the optical device, which may be a kit of parts, is also claimed.