baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2580139-A (GB)
Title: Hinge for folding doors
Inventor: ASHLEY RICHARD GAUNT
IPC: E06B3/48
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: A hinge comprising a first and second hinge block each having at least one first beam member, each beam having a slot and a hole; a first linkage having a first pivotal connection within the first hole of the first beam member 254B and a second slidable and pivotal connection 254A with the slot of the second beam member, and a second linkage having the alternative arrangement 264A/B. In use the hinge blocks are mounted on first and second frames such that the maximum distance the frames translate away from each other is less than the difference between the width of the frame. Preferably the hinge slots have angled portions and a point of inflexion, the slots may also be symmetrical. Also claimed is a rail hinge for mounting to a hinge member to a sliding rail for a bifold door. Also claim is a frame member for a bifold door having a thermal break.
Patent GB-2580614-A (GB)
Title: Ball constant velocity joint
Inventor: MANOUSOS PATTAKOS
IPC: F16D3/34
Filed: 2019-01-16
Abstract: A ball constant velocity joint comprising two shafts 1, 3 rotating around first and second axes 2, 4 which intersect at a centre 5. An outer race member 6 is secured on said first shaft, an inner race member 7 is arranged inside the outer race member and both are provided with ball receiving tracks 8, 9. Balls 10 are provided within said tracks to lock said race members to rotate together. A control member 11 keeps the centres of said balls on a plane passing through the centre, wherein the outer race member comprises at least one side passageway 12 formed between two neighbouring tracks (8a, 8b, see fig. 2) on the outer race member. Through said side passageway one end of an arm 14 is secured on the inner race member, the other end being secured on the second shaft. The inner race member may be secured to the second shaft by a pair of arms, three arms or four arms. The arm may extend transversely from the inner race member. The control member may comprise a seesaw per pair of balls.
Patent GB-2587797-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft Cabin
Inventor: JAMES WOODINGTON
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2019-09-20
Abstract: An aircraft cabin 100 has a first number of seat unit pairs 120 positioned along a first side of a first aisle 101. Each pair has an aisle seat unit (fig.2,122A) with an aisle seat (fig.2,125A) and footwell (fig.2,126A), and a non-aisle seat unit (fig.2,123A) with a non-aisle seat (fig.2,127A) and footwell (fig.2,128A), the non-aisle footwell width (fig.2,W2) is less than the non-aisle seat width (fig.2,W1), and the aisle seat is adjacent the non-aisle footwell. The pairs are positioned with respect to one another so the aisle seat faces a first cabin end, and has direct aisle access; the non-aisle seat faces the opposite cabin end; the aisle seat is angled with respect to the non-aisle seat to provide an aisle access path (fig.2,129A) between the non-aisle seat and the aisle footwell. Preferably, the cabin has identical seat unit pairs 140 on the opposite side of the first aisle. A third set of seat units 160 may be positioned between the first aisle and a second aisle 104, which may be angled differently and/or have an additional aisle seat unit (fig.3,170A) facing the first end of the cabin, with its footwell adjacent the second seat unit seat.
Patent GB-2575214-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent in-vehicle air-quality control
Inventor: NING DUAN
IPC: B60H3/00
Filed: 2018-01-23
Abstract: A computer-implemented method and a computer program product and apparatus are provided for controlling the internal air-quality of a vehicle. In-vehicle sensor data of a vehicle are acquired and the usage status of the vehicle is determined based on the acquired in-vehicle sensor data. Based on the acquired in-vehicle sensor data and the determined usage status, a changing trend of the in-vehicle air-quality is determined and responsive to the determined changing trend of the in-vehicle air-quality, a control system of the vehicle is signaled to control the usage status of the vehicle based on a control policy.
Patent GB-2588652-A (GB)
Title: An exhaust nozzle
Inventor: JACK F COLEBROOKE
IPC: F02K1/15
Filed: 2019-10-31
Abstract: There is disclosed an exhaust nozzle 20 for a gas turbine engine (fig. 1, 10). The exhaust nozzle comprises a frame 30 extending along a longitudinal axis 50, and a convergent petal 32 pivotably attached at a convergent pivot point 36 to the frame and extending axially downstream and radially inward from the frame. The exhaust nozzle comprises a follower roller 42 fixed to the convergent petal on a radially outer side of the convergent petal, and a cam 46 defining a working surface 48 configured to engage the follower roller to react a force from the convergent petal. The cam is movable along an axial direction to actuate radial movement of the follower roller to pivot the convergent petal. The cam defines a convex working surface such that a contact angle between the follower roller and the cam varies along the travel to thereby vary an axial component of the force reacted by the cam. Also disclosed is a gas turbine engine comprising the nozzle.
Patent GB-2582444-A (GB)
Title: Chemical reactions
Inventor: CARL WATERSON
IPC: F17D1/17
Filed: 2020-01-31
Abstract: A method of assembling an apparatus 110 for containing reagents for a chemical reaction comprising [a] a receptacle 114 comprising a plastics material, wherein the receptacle 114 defines an internal volume for containing reagents, the receptacle 114 optionally includes a first end and a second end spaced apart along the elongate receptacle 114, wherein the receptacle 114 defines a mouth at second end and optionally the diameter of the mouth is greater than the diameter of a region of the receptacle 114 inwards of the second end; [b] selecting a housing 112 for containing the receptacle 114; [c] optionally with the receptacle 114 within the housing 112 such that the second end of the receptacle 114 is adjacent to the second end of the housing 112 positioning the second end of the receptacle over the outwardly facing surface; and [d] optionally securing the second end and the of the receptacle 114 in position relative to the outwardly facing surface. The elongate housing 112 may include a cooling means 116, and end fittings 118, 120 which may include ports where fluids may be introduced and/or removed. Also disclosed is an elongate receptacle 114 for containing reagents for a chemical reaction, the elongate receptacle 114 comprising a plastics material, wherein the receptacle defines an internal volume for containing reagents, the receptacle 114 optionally includes a first end and a second end spaced apart along the said elongate receptacle 114, wherein the receptacle 114 defines a mouth at second end and optionally the diameter of the mouth is greater than the diameter of a region of the receptacle inwards of the second end.
Patent GB-2594703-A (GB)
Title: A digital display apparatus
Inventor: CHRISTIAN ANDREAS SCHENKEWITZ
IPC: B60Q3/10
Filed: 2020-04-20
Abstract: A digital display apparatus (100, figure 1) has a plate 202 that allows rays 214 to pass through it. The plate defines a digital display zone 222. A digital display element holder holds a digital display element 204. The holder is spaced apart from the plate such that a light channel 208 is defined between them. The light channel directs light rays from outside the digital display zone into it. The display apparatus is a vehicular component for mounting onto a panel (300, figure 3) of a motor vehicle. The light channel defines a boundary zone (108, figure 1) at least partially surrounding the digital display zone and produces a halo effect viewable by a vehicle occupant within the motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2594274-A (GB)
Title: Inertia compensation method for vehicles
Inventor: MATTHEW SULLIVAN
IPC: B60W10/08
Filed: 2020-04-21
Abstract: A control system for compensating for variable inertia in a vehicle powertrain, the control system features one or more controllers and is configured to determine weather a torque source is coupled to a wheel and apply a torque change (408) in dependence on an angular acceleration associated with the torque source. The system may feature a computer and a memory for said computer to receive commands. It may apply a torque change in combination with a torque request. It may comprise of one or more electric machines (MGU). The vehicle may have various operating modes i.e. HEV or EV and may have an internal combustion engine (ICE).
Patent GB-2585762-A (GB)
Title: Biasing magnet
Inventor: EGIDIJUS MIKALAUSKAS
IPC: H04R9/06
Filed: 2020-06-26
Abstract: The loudspeaker comprises a resonant planar panel 14 and a drive unit 24 for exciting the panel into a vibrational state. The drive unit comprises one or more magnets 31, 32 and a foot provided by a coil former 29 coupled 26 to the panel. The cross-sectional area of the foot defines an inner region of the panel. A support frame is fixedly mounted to a periphery of the panel. The biasing magnet 40 is supported in the inner region of the panel (figs 3a, 3b). The biasing magnet either repels or attracts the one or more magnets 31, 32 so as to bias the rest position of the panel. The biasing magnet 40 may also be attached to the front or rear face of the panel (figs 4, 5).
Patent GB-2600080-A (GB)
Title: A traffic surface marking
Inventor: ROBSON NEVILLE
IPC: E01F9/512
Filed: 2020-08-30
Abstract: The markings 10 comprise one or more first elements 12 and one or more second elements 14. Prior to being applied to a traffic surface, the one or more first elements and one or more second elements are assembled to form a marking pattern. In this way, the one or more first elements are adjacent to or are surrounded by the one or more second elements, forming an interface therebetween. At least a portion of the interface between the one or more first elements and one or more second elements is fused to hold the traffic surface marking together. the fused portion of the interface may be fused by the application of heat to at least the portion of the interface to be fused. The invention also relates to a process for providing a traffic surface marking and a method for applying such a marking to a surface
Patent GB-2598888-A (GB)
Title: A computer implemented method and system for requesting consent from a consumer to complete an action
Inventor: CRISTIAN RADU
IPC: G06Q20/42
Filed: 2020-09-02
Abstract: A method of and system for requesting consent from a consumer to complete an action. The method comprises determining a time interval during which a probability of a consumer providing consent to complete the action exceeds a probability of the consumer not providing consent to complete the action; and requesting consent from the consumer to complete the action during the time interval. A system comprising a probability processor and a request processor is operable to implement the method. The action may comprise: a payment transaction, an exchange of data, and/or an update to terms and conditions of use or a service agreement. Factors which may be taken into account include the financial solvability attribute of a designated account to provide funds for the action (such as the margin of the account), past payment behaviours of the consumer, the personal attributes of the consumer, the status of a portable device to which the consent request is to be sent. A decision tree and artificial intelligence may be used to determine the time interval during which to request the consumer’s consent. The probability processor may be within a digital wallet. The invention may be used in the completion of a merchant-initiated transaction.
Patent GB-2585314-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for delivering a polymeric material to a treatment site during a radio frequency ablation procedure
Inventor: GUILLERMO ALAS
IPC: A61M5/44
Filed: 2019-10-15
Abstract: A system for delivering a cross-linkable biomaterial to a treatment site is described. The system comprises a syringe 100 having a body that defines a first volume 102A for containing a first compound and a second volume 102B separate from the first volume for containing a second compound. The body has a distal end that includes a delivery tip 130, and the syringe includes a plunger 104A, B that is sized and configured to move within the first and second volumes of the body to convey the first and second compounds through the delivery tip. The delivery tip includes an elongated needle 132 defining a first bore and a separate second bore. The first bore is in fluid communication with the first volume of the syringe and the second bore is in fluid communication with the second volume of the syringe, such that the compounds transmitted through the needle combine as they pass through a distal end of the needle. The delivery tip may also comprise a helical mixing path as shown in Figure 6A.
Patent GB-2600176-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid assembly actuation using resonant frequency current controller circuit
Inventor: Randall Shaffer
IPC: H01F7/18
Filed: 2020-11-11
Abstract: A solenoid latch system, or method, comprises a solenoid assembly driving a latch, where the solenoid assembly includes a function generator configured to adjust the frequency of a drive current signal to induce a vibration in the latch to release it from a preload condition. A power supply 502, FET 504 (MOSFET or GaNFET) and a function generator 506 may be used to drive a solenoid 508. The function generator 506 may sweep through a range of frequencies until it induces a desired resonant frequency vibration to release a latch from a preload condition or it may use a predetermined target frequency. Preload conditions and resonant vibration frequency details may be stored for future control use when a preload condition is sensed. The said details may be refreshed intermittently using a full frequency range sweep. Intermittent or periodic preload conditions may include a frequency adjusted signalling only when a preload condition is sensed. A preload sensor 510 may include a latch position sensor and a timer and/or other mechanical, electrical or magnetic sensors, to control the application of the function generator vibration signal when the latch does not reach the required position at the correct time. When faulty operation is sensed an alert signal may be produced to indicate the need for a repair.
Patent GB-2602137-A (GB)
Title: Face mask
Inventor: STEWART MADDISON FOX
IPC: A62B18/02
Filed: 2020-12-18
Abstract: A face mask 1 for filtering airborne particles, gases and/or microorganisms comprises (i) a cover 2 for positioning over the mouth and nose of a wearer, (ii) one or more filters 6a,6b for filtering airborne particles, gases and/or micro-organisms (e.g. an FFP1 filter), and (iii) one or more inlet ports 7a,7b for allowing air to enter the mask; wherein the size of the one or more inlet ports is adjustable, e.g. in cross-sectional area through insertion or removal of a removable insert 10a,10b . A kit comprising the face mask and a plurality of inserts for adjusting the cross-sectional area of the one or more ports is also provided.
Patent GB-2602143-A (GB)
Title: Gutter flex 1
Inventor: EDWARD O'CONNOR
IPC: E04D13/08
Filed: 2020-12-20
Abstract: A gutter cleaning system comprises a rain gutter 1 to be attached to a building and shaped to hold and guide a slidable gutter liner. It further comprises a flexible gutter liner 4 shaped to fit slidably within the rain gutter. The system further comprises a downpipe 8 positioned to receive the slidable gutter liner in it moving from the gutter into the downpipe. To control the movement of the gutter liner there is a drive mechanism which physically moves the gutter liner and a controller which activates and controls the drive mechanism. Upon activation of the drive mechanism by the controller, the gutter liner is moved from a position in the gutter to a position in the downpipe so that any material or debris 13 on the liner is deposited into the downpipe. Preferably, the liner is resilient to damage and the drive mechanism is a flexible linkage and can be formed as a conveyor belt 7. The drive mechanism can be attached to the liner at or near both ends. Part of the drive mechanism can be contained within a conduit.
Patent GB-2589762-A (GB)
Title: Increased molybdenum and sulfur solubility in aluminoborosilicate glasses with added phosphorus
Inventor: SCOTT KROEKER
IPC: G21F9/34
Filed: 2019-06-27
Abstract: The incorporation of molybdenum and sulfur in aluminoborosilicate glasses was studied. The base aluminoborosilicate glass is incapable of retaining Mo and S above the level of about 1 mol%, producing crystalline alkali molybdates and sulfates. The extent of molybdenum solubility was significantly improved by substituting phosphate for a small fraction of the silicate glass-network-formers, increasing Mo incorporation by a factor of three with 5 mol% P2O5, and to nearly five times the P-free glass solubility limit with the addition of 10 mol% P2O5. At the 5 mol% P2O5 additive level, both molybdenum and sulfur solubilities were simultaneously increased relative to the P-free glass, implying that their respective glass binding sites are independent. NMR measurements of the homogeneous Mo- and S-loaded glasses suggest that the phosphate network connectivity is key to their enhanced solubilities.
Patent GB-2591962-A (GB)
Title: A dryer apparatus, associated methods, and a cleaning system
Inventor: DAVID HAITH
IPC: F26B15/12
Filed: 2016-03-08
Abstract: A dryer apparatus 1 for drying objects (such as vegetables) and comprises an inlet 15, an outlet 16, a heated roller array 14, a heater system and an object clearing mechanism 17. The inlet and outlet are for receiving and outputting objects from the apparatus respectively. The heated roller array includes a plurality of heated rollers 141 located between the inlet and outlet. The heater system is configured to heat the heated rollers and each heated roller is rotatable to drive movement of the objects across the heated roller array to at least partially dry the objects. The object clearing mechanism is configured to clear objects from the heated roller array. Preferably, the object clearing mechanism is configured to clear objects from the heated roller array when the heated rollers are not rotating. Preferably, the object clearing mechanism includes sweep members 171 and preferably, a sweep belt 172a is included to drive movement of the sweep members. In other aspects of the invention, there is a cleaning system including the dryer apparatus and a method of operating the dryer apparatus.
Patent GB-2607902-A (GB)
Title: Fitness training aid for use in body movement routine
Inventor: EMMA RHYS THOMAS
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 2021-06-14
Abstract: A fitness training aid 101 comprises a resiliently deformable wrap element 102 that is stretchable from a relaxed condition into a tensioned condition under the application of a deforming force and restorable to the relaxed condition upon release of the deforming force. The resiliently deformable wrap element comprises a body portion 103 and a border portion 104, the body portion formed from a pliable, elastically stretchable layer and having a perimeter 105 and the border portion providing a series of handles 106, 107 along the perimeter of the body portion. The body portion may have a 4-way stretch throughout. Each handle in the series may be a pliable elastically stretchable material secured to the body portion to form an opening that a hand or foot be inserted into. A set of the fitness training aids (1001, fig 10) comprises a plurality of the fitness training aids (101, fig 10) are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2609393-A (GB)
Title: Wearable devices that actively disinfect
Inventor: PHONG D GLOBAL PHAM
IPC: A62B18/08
Filed: 2021-07-02
Abstract: A wearable device (100, Fig.1) comprising a headgear 110; an inline system (740, Fig.7) including two end mounting brackets (744, Fig.7), an inlet filter (141, Fig 1) coupled with one of the end mounting brackets (744, Fig.7) and two or more connecting pipes 142 containing UVC light sources (748, Fig.7) wherein two of the two or more connecting pipes 142 are coupled with the two end mounting brackets (744, Fig.7) and receive air from the air inlet filter; an air hose 130 coupled between the inline system (740, Fig.7) and the headgear 110 to transport a flow of sterilized air to the headgear, wherein flow of sterilized air provides an air curtain 115 inside the headgear, flowing from a top to a bottom of the headgear and exits the bottom. The device may further comprise a U-shaped backpack 144 comprising a fan (750, Fig.16) and connecting the two or more connecting pipes 142 and passing air flow from a first to a second connecting pipe. The headgear 110 may be a helmet or a full-face mask. The device sterilizes contaminated air and transports the air to a user via the headgear, such as a frontline worker.
Patent GB-2594420-A (GB)
Title: A system and a method for live streaming by use of an augmented reality (AR) technology
Inventor: PHILIP STAIB
IPC: H04N21/2187
Filed: 2020-02-20
Abstract: The present invention concerns an augmented reality (AR) system and a method for presenting real time live video streaming content within at least one defined AR border (301) consequent to detecting at least one AR tag (300). The present invention may comprise entity (500) location information of a video content capture device (502) for legitimation. The present invention may also provide common features and functions connected to the presentation of AR content such as accessing more information or ordering a related product. This invention is especially useful when promoting a product where transparency supporting authenticity plays a key role and, in any case, where it is necessary to limit where, when, and how users experience real time live video streaming content like in a sports bar. It is also useful when experiencing real time live video streaming content without depending on physically touching a device or using voice controls.
Patent GB-2600014-A (GB)
Title: Selective recovery of Li
Inventor: Koen Vandaele
IPC: H01M10/54
Filed: 2021-09-20
Abstract: The selective recovery of Lithium from waste material via leaching with high concentrations of formic acid is described. The formic acid leachant may be at a concentration of between 70 and 95 wt. %. The waste material may be NMC battery material and therefore also contain one or more transition metals such as nickel, manganese and cobalt. The leaching may be carried out at temperatures of between 60 and 80 ° C or at the boiling point of the leachant. A reflux setup may be used. During leaching the substrate may be agitated by stirring or ultrasound. The leaching may be performed in the presence of hydrogen peroxide and a sulphate salt such as ammonium sulphate.
Patent GB-2604978-A (GB)
Title: Graphite crucible for carbon extraction and horizontal induction heating graphitization furnace
Inventor: YEUK LAM STEPHANIE MAK
IPC: F27D1/00
Filed: 2021-11-29
Abstract: Graphite crucible (1, fig. 4) for carbon extraction, comprising a graphite cylinder 11 having a cylindrical groove 12 formed therein, arranged in the same direction as the graphite cylinder. The groove being arranged to accommodate samples. At least one side of the groove is provided with a through-hole 13, potentially coaxial with the groove, and communicating with outside the cylinder. The diameter of the through-hole being smaller than the inner diameter of the groove. The graphite cylinder may be a rectangular parallelpiped shape with square faces. The other side of the groove may be closed and be provided with a bump 14 of equal diameter to the through-hole and coaxial therewith. A horizontal induction heating graphitization furnace is also claimed, having a furnace body (5, fig. 4) and drive device (7, fig. 6) to rotate the furnace body alternately. An induction coil (4, fig. 4), insulation layer (3, fig. 4) and thermal insulation layer (2, fig. 4) would also be sequentially arranged. The crucible would be arranged in a cavity formed in the thermal insulation. Another graphitization furnace is also claimed.