baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2571966-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for marking a line on a surface
Inventor: CAMERON FORBES
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2018-03-14
Abstract: A device 3 for marking a line on a surface comprises a housing that includes a substantially flat base for engagement with a surface upon which the line is to be marked and a hand grip 35 for manipulation of the housing by a user, a marker 27 securable in the housing to extend out through the substantially flat base, a clamp 5 configured to secure the device to a free end of a tape measure 1 and a seat mounted on the clamp for releasably securing the housing thereto. The marker 27 is preferably adjustable such that a projection of a tip of the marker through the substantially flat base may be varied. A second marker different to the marker may be provided. The tape measure 1 with which the device is to be used may include a pivoting locator or guide (63, fig 2). The device 3 is preferably used to mark a line on plasterboard, gypsum or wallboard. A method of marking a line is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2558450-A (GB)
Title: Standard cell architecture layout
Inventor: ALEXIS CASSARD
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2016-09-28
Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to providing standard cell architecture layout design. A request to activate a grid is received. A request to place at least one edge of a shape at a particular location on the grid is received from an input device. The at least one edge of the shape is automatically placed in an allowed location based on pre-defined rules.
Patent GB-2572372-A (GB)
Title: Improved PBX composition
Inventor: ANDY ODEN BURN
IPC: C08K3/011
Filed: 2018-03-28
Abstract: A process for formulating a homogenous crosslinked polymer bonded explosive composition comprises the steps of: forming an admixture of precure castable explosive composition comprising an explosive material, a polymerisable binder, and a cross linking reagent which comprises at least two reactive groups each of which is protected by a labile blocking group, wherein the labile blocking groups, comprise at least one resonant acoustic mixing stimulus labile linkage, ii) applying resonant acoustic mixing stimulus to the admixture, causing the labile protecting groups to be removed, thereby initiating cross-linking. A process for forming a munition comprises carrying out the above process while the composition is present inside the munition.
Patent GB-2558122-A (GB)
Title: Common interface/experience for mobile wallet systems and methods
Inventor: BRADLEY JOSEPH KIEFFER
IPC: G06Q20/32
Filed: 2015-10-12
Abstract: Provided are common user experience for a mobile wallet system and methods. The system may include generally a mobile application operated on a mobile device, a mobile backend, a wallet broker, a point of sale ("POS"), and authorizer(s). The system allows a customer to receive encoded/encrypted data by scanning a code, or by receiving a wireless message, such as a Bluetooth low energy transmission or a near field communication, regardless of the mobile application or operating system. Mobile backend systems translate the messages so the customer does not have to do something different for different mobile applications. The system may alternatively allow a cashier to scan a participating mobile application's code such as a QR code/barcode. Mobile backend systems determine which wallet to communicate with and does so on the POS behalf. The POS is isolated from complexities of integrating with different mobile applications and corresponding backend systems.
Patent GB-2573112-A (GB)
Title: An Illuminable vessel
Inventor: CHIU YUET KELVIN TSANG
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2018-04-23
Abstract: An illuminable vessel comprises a translucent base 12 with an upwardly projecting translucent side wall 14 ending at an upper rim 16 defining an opening 18 to a receptacle 20 into which liquid can be poured and retained. The base includes a hollow projection 24 extending upwardly into the receptacle, the projection having a downwardly opening cavity 25. A removable light source 38 is located within the base 12 and is arranged to emit light into the downwardly opening cavity 25 of the hollow projection 24 and into the receptacle 20.
Patent GB-2573533-A (GB)
Title: Medical apparatus
Inventor: DUNCAN NEIL BOURNE
IPC: G01R33/34
Filed: 2018-05-08
Abstract: An rf coil of an MRI apparatus can be lowered or raised, on one or more flexible lines, but is constrained to move in only one direction. A constraining mechanism 118 is coupled between the bore structure and the rf coil device 116, allowing movement of the receiving coil device in a single linear dimension, vertical, and one or more retractable suspension mounts, each comprising a flexible line 120, or wire, is arranged to suspend at least part of the receiving coil device within the bore. The constraining device may retract and may have a scissors mechanism (fig 3) which may allow intersecting arms to be rotatably coupled at an intersection point. Winches may be connected to one or more wires for extension or retraction of the flexible wires preferably controlled by a computer. The MRI equipment may be used with therapeutic radiation (fig 1, 110). Preferably, the radiofrequency coil device comprises control circuitry 126 which may be located at one or more of ends so the receiving coil may lie outside the radiation volume which may be for protection purposes.
Patent GB-2559925-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for clustering of repair orders based on inferences gathered from repair orders
Inventor: PATRICK S MERG
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2016-11-03
Abstract: A processor may determine that a particular computer-readable vehicle repair order (RO) (e.g., including first and second RO portions) corresponds to an existing cluster of ROs due to the particular RO including RO data that refers to a particular vehicle symptom. The processor may determine that the first RO portion, includes first data representative of a non specific vehicle component and may then responsively also determine that the second RO portion includes second data that the at least one processor can use to determine a specific vehicle component associated with the particular RO. Responsively, the processor may determine the specific vehicle component based on the first and second data and may then add the particular RO to a different cluster of ROs that is arranged to contain ROs that correspond to the particular vehicle symptom and to the specific vehicle component.
Patent GB-2576314-A (GB)
Title: Power tool
Inventor: TIM HEIMRICH
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2018-08-13
Abstract: A power tool 2, such as a hammer drill, includes an electric motor 6 disposed in a housing 4. A rotary output 8 is driven by the motor. Electronic sensing means configured to sense operating parameters of the tool includes a voltage sensor 20 arranged to detect the voltage across the motor, a current sensor 22 arranged to detect the current drawn by the tool and a speed sensor 24 arranged to detect the angular velocity ω of the output spindle 8. The sensing means provide parameter output signals derived from the sensed operating parameters. Electronic control apparatus 26 is configured to determine, from the operating parameter output signals, the torque M of the rotary output and control the angular velocity of the rotary output in response to the calculation of the torque of the rotary output. An electronic control system for a power tool includes the same electronic sensing means and electronic control apparatus. The control apparatus may determine the torque by calculating a function of a tool efficiency which may be provided from data in a look up table. The apparatus may switch off the motor if the torque exceeds a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2567950-A (GB)
Title: Vessel conversion module, vessel and method
Inventor: Basel Shuhaiber
IPC: B63H25/04
Filed: 2016-10-04
Abstract: A vessel conversion module 10 for converting a vessel into an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) includes a casing 12 and conversion components. The components comprise: a navigation sensor unit 20 comprising a global positioning system (GPS) receiver 22; a wireless communications interface 28; electronically operable switches 42 for starting and stopping the engine of the vessel and/or lowering and raising the anchor of the vessel; a motor control circuit 44 for coupling to the vessels motor control system for controlling engine 46 speed; a steering control circuit 54 for coupling to the vessels steering control system for controlling the direction of the vessel; memory for storing a navigation control program; and a processor 64 coupled to the conversion components for communication therewith. The navigation control program comprises a waypoint based track control algorithm configured to calculate a straight-line distance, determine perpendicular and damping distances, set the point towards which the vessel should head, and calculate a heading signal for commanding the steering control circuit and a speed signal for commanding the motor control circuit. The module can be used in a vessel having a hull, a steering system and an engine and in a method of converting a vessel.
Patent GB-2565471-A (GB)
Title: Lead screw nut
Inventor: SIMON PARKER
IPC: F16H25/24
Filed: 2017-06-09
Abstract: A nut for a lead screw comprises two or more concentric annular members which, when aligned, have common axes. One member is contained within another member outside it. A first member has an outer convex spherical periphery and a second member has an inner spherical concave periphery, the peripheries being concentric with the centre, and the inner periphery of the second is engaged with the outer periphery of the first member. The second member is constrained to rotate about the fist member on an axis perpendicular to the common axis.
Patent GB-2579101-A (GB)
Title: Contouring back and head support
Inventor: ADAM GORDON VICKERS
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 2018-11-29
Abstract: The support is suitable for supporting a user’s upper torso, e.g. back, and head. The support has vertebrae 2 hingedly linked in series, end-to-end, where each vertebra 2 has an arm 3 slidably and rotatably mounted thereto. A mouldable cushion is mounted to the vertebrae 2 or arms 3. Each vertebra 2 may have two arms 3 extending either side. The arms 3 may be articulated by a pivotable elbow joint. Shoulder connectors 10 may join the arms 3 to the vertebrae 2. The shoulder connectors 10 may be pivotably connected to sides of the vertebrae 2 or to sliding connectors 8, which are slidable over the vertebrae 2. The rear of the cushion may have pockets to receive vertebrae 2 or arms 3. Joints of the support may be securable in multiple angles. The arms 3 allow the support to be reconfigurable to be personalised to wrap around the sides of a user.
Patent GB-2580400-A (GB)
Title: A control system, system and method for providing assistance to an occupant of a vehicle
Inventor: Ilias Aitidis
IPC: G01C21/26
Filed: 2019-01-10
Abstract: A control system, system and method are provided for assisting a vehicle occupant. The method comprises determining a composite image sequence comprising a sequence of image frames 32, 34, each comprising a captured image of an environment external to the vehicle and a trajectory indicator 39a-e indicative of the determined vehicle trajectory through that environment. The trajectory indicator 39a-e is positioned within the composite image sequence in dependence on movement by the vehicle 50 between the time at which images associated with the corresponding image frames 32, 34 are captured such that the trajectory indicator 39a-e appears substantially stationary in a direction of travel (D) of the vehicle 50 with respect to one or more image objects 36, 38 within the composite image sequence. The trajectory indicator may be positioned or oriented in accordance with sensed topography. The invention avoids an unnatural sense of trajectory lines not moving with an environment.
Patent GB-2582327-A (GB)
Title: Control apparatus and method for supplying purge gas
Inventor: ANTHONY JOSEPH BROOKS
IPC: F16J15/30
Filed: 2019-03-19
Abstract: A dynamic sealing system 1 comprising a seal 12-1 with two opposed sides 12-1A, 12-1B; a system 11 for supplying a purge gas to the second side 12-1B of the seal; and a controller 23 for controlling the purge gas supply system 11. A method of controlling the purge gas involves calculating a pressure differential ΔP between the operating pressures P1 and P2 on the respective sides 12-1A and 12-1B of the seal 12-1; and supplying purge gas based on the value of ΔP. The pressure differential ΔP may be calculated by subtracting P1 from P2; and the purge gas may be supplied if ΔP is greater than, less than, or equal to, either of two predetermined values. Also disclosed is a vacuum system 2 comprising the dynamic sealing system 1. In some embodiments, the supply of purge gas increases when a vacuum pump 3 is deactivated, or when an operating speed of the vacuum pump 3 decreases.
Patent GB-2582944-A (GB)
Title: Valves support for a highly automated driving (HAD) braking system, hydraulic electronic control units (HECU) comprising the valves support
Inventor: CONSTANTIN LOGHIN
IPC: F15B13/08
Filed: 2019-04-10
Abstract: A valve support 100 for the hydraulic electronic control units (HECU) of a highly automated driving (HAD) system and/or a classical user-controlled braking system. The support includes a first flat side (101.1; Fig. 8a), an opposing stepped side 100.2 and a perpendicular second flat side 100.3 located on the bottom in use. A first bore 500 extends from the first side towards the stepped side for accommodating a linear actuator of a first electric motor 2. A second bore (600; fig. 8a) parallel to the first but on the stepped side is for accommodating a shaft 400.1 of a second motor 400 (for a secondary redundant braking system). A third perpendicular through bore 700 is for accommodating two pistons of the second motor. The flat sides also each accommodate multiple electro-mechanical valves in corresponding holes 4.1. A first ECU 300.1 is to be located on the first side and a second ECU 300.2 on the second. A brake fluid reservoir 1 is accommodated on an upper part of the stepped side. The block may also accommodate a pedal feel simulator and tandem master cylinder in respective fourth and fifth bores (800, 900; fig. 8a).
Patent GB-2585628-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical formulation
Inventor: ANDREW GARETH WILLIS
IPC: A61P1/00
Filed: 2019-05-08
Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprises: a first composition at a pH of from 10 to 12 comprising a substituted benzimidazole at a concentration between 0.5mg/ml to 5mg/ml, a buffer and an antioxidant; and a second composition at a pH of from 7 to 9, comprising a diluent and a pH modifying agent. The first and second compositions are configured to be combined immediately before use to achieve a combined solution that has a pH of 8 to 9. Preferably, the substituted benzimidazole is selected from omeprazole or esomeprazole. The buffer may be sodium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydroxide or a mixture thereof. The antioxidant may be a thiol derivative, preferably N-acetyl-L-cysteine. The formulation may be for use in the treatment selected from gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, laryngopharyngeal reflux, gastric and duodenum ulceration and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. A kit comprising the first and second compositions may comprise a barrier whose removal allows them to be combined for consumption.
Patent GB-2583772-A (GB)
Title: Method to measure the concentration of nitrogen dioxide with a fast time response and a high degree of sample pressure independence
Inventor: KRISTIAN JOZEF HOFFMAN
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2019-05-10
Abstract: The invention relates to measuring NO2 concentration from a combustion engine by exciting the NO_2 using a laser, and then detecting the near-infrared light given off as it returns to its ground state; the near-infrared red light being produced proportional to the concentration of Nitrogen Dioxide. A sample probe 2 takes a sample from a source of emissions I such as an engine. The sample probe supplies sample gas to measurement chamber 8 via a thin capillary tube 7. Downstream of the entrance to capillary tube 7 is a chamber 5 held at constant pressure connected to a vacuum source 6, the aim being to keep the pressure at point 3 constant, and hence the flow into the capillary 7 constant. An ultraviolet or visible light source14 irradiates the gas sample in the measurement chamber 8 inducing fluorescence in nitrogen dioxide molecules present within the gas. This fluorescence is detected by a detector 10, producing a signal in proportion to the concentration of nitrogen dioxide at 1.
Patent GB-2586146-A (GB)
Title: Turnbuckle device
Inventor: JACOB THACKERAY SQUIRE
IPC: F16G11/00
Filed: 2019-08-07
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved turnbuckle device suitable for use in a height safety system for tensioning a safety line or lifeline. The turnbuckle device (101) comprises a turning element or handle (111,211) mounted on-board the device (101). Turnbuckle device also features threaded shafts (208a, 208b). When tensioned shaft (208a) which is of a reduced diameter can be received within shaft (208b).
Patent GB-2575190-A (GB)
Title: Using the specific heat capacity of a drilling fluid to determine other properties thereof
Inventor: Kevin Gregory Kleinguetl
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2017-04-12
Abstract: A method of monitoring and controlling one or more properties of a drilling fluid used in drilling a well is provided. The method comprises circulating the drilling fluid through the wellbore, measuring the specific heat capacity of the drilling fluid, and determining the value of an additional property of the drilling fluid based at least in part on the measured specific heat capacity of the drilling fluid. For example, the additional property of the drilling fluid can be the oil-to-water ratio of the drilling fluid. As another example, the additional property of the drilling fluid can be average specific gravity of the solids in the drilling fluid.
Patent GB-2591094-A (GB)
Title: A drive system for a skid steered vehicle
Inventor: ROBERT JOHN BONNER FLAXMAN
IPC: B62D11/10
Filed: 2020-01-14
Abstract: A gearbox 20 for a skid-steered vehicle has a housing with first and second opposed sides, a steering input shaft 16, a propulsion input shaft 13a, 13b, a controlled differential 40 and a gear reduction unit 30a, 30b and/or gear change unit 31a, 31b. Steering and propulsion input shafts 16, 13a, 13b are on the same side of the housing. Controlled differential 40 is between and connects two drive shafts 14 and is drivable by steering input shaft 16, and outputs 48a, 48b from differential 40 connect directly and solidly via drive shafts 14 to the gearbox outputs. Propulsion input shaft 13a, 13b, and gear reduction unit 30a, 30b and/or gear change unit 31a, 31b, are connected in parallel with an output 48a, 48b of the differential. Also claimed are a gearing configuration, a gear change unit with a slidable dog hub and corresponding gearbox, an alternative gear change unit, a drive unit and a drive configuration.
Patent GB-2596515-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic composite tape
Inventor: GERARD STEPHEN BOYCE
IPC: C09J7/50
Filed: 2020-06-15
Abstract: A thermoplastic composite tape, particularly for use in the creation of pipes and/or pressure vessels and the like, characterised in that that the tape has an adhesive layer coating on at least one surface of the tape. The tape may comprise a plurality of reinforcing fibres embedded in a thermoplastic polymer matrix. Both sides of the tape may have an adhesive coating layer. The adhesive may be a pressure sensitive adhesive and may comprise epoxides and/or acrylics. The adhesive may be a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive and may be activated by one or more of: chemical addition, pressure, radiation, temperature. The tape surfaces may have been surface treated to increase surface energy before the adhesive layer is applied, which may include a corona or a plasma surface treatment. A method for producing an adhesively coated thermoplastic composite tape is also provided, comprising the steps of obtaining a known thermoplastic tape and applying a full or partial covering of adhesive at a predetermined weight per square meter to one or more surfaces of the tape.
Patent GB-2596309-A (GB)
Title: Nasal air flow control device
Inventor: SANJIV KUMAR KANWAR
IPC: A61M16/20
Filed: 2020-06-23
Abstract: A nasal air flow control device 202 comprising one or more nasal inserts 204. Each nasal insert 204 comprising: an insert body 206 having a wall 208 and proximal and distal ends 206a,206b having a cavity 210 extending therebetween; at least one proximal wall opening and a distal wall opening 220; and a valve member 222 disposed in the cavity 210 and moveable between a first and a second position. The distal opening 220 comprises: an inlet portion 232 defining an inlet 230; a valve seat portion 252 spaced apart from the inlet portion 232 and defining a valve seat 250; and a throat portion 242 disposed between the inlet portion 232 and the valve seat portion 252 defining a throat 240. With valve member 222 in the first position, it contacts the valve seat portion 252 closing the distal opening 220 and preventing air flow through the cavity. With the valve member 222 in the second position, it is displaced from the valve seat portion 252 and so both the proximal and distal openings 220,212 are open, allowing air flow through the cavity 210. Applications include the control of air flow for speech disorders such as velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD).
Patent GB-2583866-A (GB)
Title: Creating rewritable lenses
Inventor: JUAN ANTONIO QUIROGA
IPC: G02F1/13
Filed: 2019-02-15
Abstract: Methods for lens configuration are disclosed. A method includes erasing a lens by heating the lens to a defined erasure temperature and writing a refractive index spatial distribution in the lens using an exposure pattern of directed ultraviolet (UV) light. The lens may be used as an ophthalmic lens or a lens used in industry. The lens comprises a rewritable material, including, for example, liquid crystals. The lens may be erased using heat of a defined temperature. The lens may be rewritten by applying other exposure patterns to the lens using UV light.
Patent GB-2597767-A (GB)
Title: Disaggregation device
Inventor: TOBY PROCTOR
IPC: G01N33/483
Filed: 2020-08-04
Abstract: An apparatus for the disaggregation of tissue comprising a first cutting zone 17 that comprises a first cutting blade configured to rotate about a first rotational axis, and an opening 11 for the ingress of tissue. The opening 11 is oriented at an angle to the first rotational axis. The first cutting blade may be helical. The opening 11 may be orientated substantially perpendicularly to the first rotational axis. There may be a second cutting zone 18 that comprises a second cutting blade configured to rotate around a second rotational axis. The second cutting blade may be helical. The first and second rotational axes may be coaxial. Another aspect is a tissue processing device further comprising a lid (4, Fig. 1A), a base comprising an outer casing (2, Fig. 1A) and a tissue receiving portion (37, Fig. 1B) disposed within outer casing (2, Fig. 1A), wherein the base is configured to be attached to the lid (4, Fig. 1A). Another aspect is a method involving adding tissue to the tissue processing device, docking the device in a processing system, operating the tissue disaggregation portion (10, Fig 1B), and extracting disaggregated tissue from the tissue processing device.