baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2499711-A (GB)
Title: A hybrid vehicle controller configured to control the vehicle using data in respect of a route of a journey and a method of controlling a hybrid vehicle
Inventor: DEXTREIT CLEMENT
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2013-01-24
Abstract: A controller 140 for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) 100 is provided. The controller 140 is operable to control the HEV 100 to assume a HEV mode of operation in which each of a plurality of actuators 121, 123 of a HEV is controlled to assume a prescribed operational state. The controller 140 is configured to control the HEV 100 to assume an operational mode responsive to data in respect of a route of a journey to be made by the HEV 100. A route comprises at least one route segment, the controller being configured to determine a target state of charge of an energy storage device 150 of a HEV 100 for each of the at least one route segment being a state of charge of an energy storage device 150 that is to be achieved at the end of the at least one segment responsive to the data in respect of a route. The controller 140 is further configured to control the HEV 100 to achieve the target state of charge at the end of the at least one segment.
Patent GB-2500117-A (GB)
Title: Neck protector
Inventor: PARKER FAYE ELIZABETH
IPC: F41H1/02
Filed: 2013-03-08
Abstract: A neck protector 1 for protecting zones 1 and 2 of the neck from ballistic materials comprises a soft armour material within a stand up wraparound collar 2. The neck protector 1 may be part of an under body armour garment.
Patent GB-2497465-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for managing a virtual tape library domain
Inventor: IWASAKI NORIE
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2011-07-29
Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a virtual tape library (VTL) domain capable of being coupled to a host are provided. One system includes a plurality of VTL nodes configured to store multiple scratch erased volumes. Each VTL node comprises a processor configured to perform at least a portion of the below method. One method includes receiving a request from the host to de-mount a volume in one of the plurality of VTL nodes, transferring the volume to a scratch category in response to receiving the request, erasing data in the volume and categorizing the volume as a scratch erased volume, and providing ownership of the scratch erased volume to a VTL node in the plurality of VTL nodes based on pre-determined criteria for the plurality of VTL nodes. Also provided are computer storage mediums including computer code for performing the above method.
Patent GB-2513378-A (GB)
Title: Device
Inventor: KUGLER THOMAS JOHANNES
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: A layer for an organic electronic device comprises of a charge transport polymer having polar side chains and a salt and/or salt precursor. Also disclosed, is an organic electronic device, comprising the layer and a method of making the layer.
Patent GB-2516248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in aircraft
Inventor: MCCULLOCH NORMAN L
IPC: G01P5/14
Filed: 2013-07-16
Abstract: An aircraft having servo mechanisms for adjusting the flying control surfaces in accordance with movement of the flying control lever 12 by the pilot. A feedback system controlled by a computer monitors the variation in power transmitted through the servo mechanism for a flying control surface during an aerobatic manoeuvre initiated by the control surface, and applies to the flying control lever 12 a feedback force which is representative of the variation in power. The computer is programmed so that port and starboard actuators (15,16 and 13,14, fig 2) exert increasing tactile force on the control lever in accordance with aircraft speed.
Patent GB-2517704-A (GB)
Title: A damper with improved seal and lock mechanism
Inventor: MCARTHUR ANDREW
IPC: F24F13/14
Filed: 2013-08-28
Abstract: A damper for an airflow duct comprises a housing 112 having a first and a second end forming a passageway along a longitudinal axis of the housing and the first end has a radially inward flange (126, fig 8). A damper element 100 linearly moves along the longitudinal axis between a first position where the damper element sealingly engages with the flange and a second position where the damper element is spaced from and closingly orientated with the passageway in a plane substantially parallel with the flange (fig 10a). The damper element is pivotable between the second position to a third position where the damper element is openly orientated to permit fluid flow through the passageway (fig 10b). At least one first and second biasing member (not shown) bias the damper element. An actuator comprising an axle 106 is coupled to the damper element via a cam mechanism 114, 116 to permit pivoting of the damper element. The cam mechanism comprises of at least one cam 114 mounted to the axle and at least one cam follower 116 mounted to the damper element. The damper may be a fire or smoke damper.
Patent GB-2518600-A (GB)
Title: Case for an electronic device
Inventor: MCGUCKIN BRADLEY
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2013-09-16
Abstract: A case for an electronic device, which case comprises a housing 1 arranged to engage at least two sides of an electronic device. The housing 1 has an outer surface for receiving a resilient cover 2. The resilient cover 2 is movable from a closed position to an open position. In the closed position, the resilient cover 2 is adapted to define, in part, a volume formed between the outer surface and the resilient cover 2. The case further comprises a cylindrical protrusion 4 which projects from the outer surface. The resilient cover 2 has two parts: a resilient part 2 which is arranged around a reinforcing element 3. In use, a cable is insertable into the volume by moving the resilient cover 2 into the open position to allow a cable to be wound about the cylindrical protrusion 4 and then retained by the resilient cover 2 when the resilient cover 2 returns to the closed position. The cases outer surface having a recess with a lip around the edge that secures the edge of the resilient cover. The case also having a guiding groove 18 for receiving the stems of the earpieces.
Patent GB-2522681-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated building element
Inventor: BENSON RICHARD
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 2014-02-03
Abstract: A prefabricated building element, preferably a window sill or cill, lintel or quoin, comprising an outer shell 12 having at least an upper surface 16, a lower surface 18, a front surface 20, a rear surface 22 and first and second end surfaces (24, 26 Fig 1), the shell is made from a composite of a plastics resin mixed with either crushed marble or crushed glass and the shell is filled with an expanded plastics foam. Preferably the resin is a polyester resin, more preferably an isophthalic neopentyl unsaturated polyester resin that uses a methyl ethyl ketone peroxide catalyst to help it set. The foam may be a liquid polyisocyanate mixed with a polyol. The foam may be sprayed into the shell during manufacture through one or two apertures located in the shell. There may be a reinforcement 44 made of steel, carbon fibre or engineered plastics. The marble or glass gives a more aesthetic quality whilst the insulating expanded foam makes the element lighter in weight.
Patent GB-2512460-A (GB)
Title: Position and orientation measuring apparatus, information processing apparatus and information processing method
Inventor: HIROTA YUICHIRO
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-02-06
Abstract: A coarse position and orientation (P&O) of a target object in an image is acquired (e.g. by pattern matching by searching the image using target model information) (203). A candidate P&O is generated (204) based on the coarse P&O as an initial value used for deriving a P&O of the target object. The deriving (206) consists of associating model information (202) (e.g. shape) of the target with the initial values for P&O (205), for example by extracting an edge from the candidate and comparing this with an edge from the target object model (shape). Candidate P&Os may be based (e.g. selected based on a shift amount) on a distribution of the coarse P&Os, for example approximation with a distribution function. Also disclosed is performing fitting on a first shape information of a target object in an image and second shape information having a portion of an area overlapping the first, comprising acquiring a possible distribution of a P&O of the first shape information, generating and selecting initial P&O of the first shape information based on the distribution, and determining, based on the selection, a P&O of the first shape information from performing fitting on the second shape information.
Patent GB-2522938-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for working on a roof
Inventor: MCEACHRAN STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: A platform support member 1 suitable for supporting a platform from which a person works on a roof. The platform support member comprises a support surface 3 for supporting a platform and an engaging means 5 for engaging a roof. The engaging means 5 is spaced apart from and located in a different plane to, the support surface, and is connected to the support surface by connecting means 7 extending from the support surface. The engaging means 5, the connecting means 7 and the support surface 3 define at least one cavity 9 therebetween, and wherein the engaging means 5 is made from a resiliently deformable material for gripping the roof. The present invention also relates to a method of assembling a stable, moveable apparatus for a worker on a roof comprising the steps of positioning at least one platform support member on the roof and positioning a platform (29, Fig 4) on the platform support member such that the platform is retained by the support member.
Patent GB-2511995-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for stimulating hair growth and/or preventing hair loss
Inventor: INGMAN DOV
IPC: A61N1/04
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: A device to stimulate a scalp comprising an array of stimulating elements adapted to pierce the skin of the scalp no deeper than a thickness of a dermis, wherein the stimulating elements are arranged along a circumference of at least one wheel and the wheel is adapted to roll over the scalp.
Patent GB-2516561-A (GB)
Title: Compositions, formulations and methods for treating ocular diseases
Inventor: PETERS KEVIN
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds effective for activation of Tie-2 and inhibition of HPTP-beta. The compounds can provide effective therapy for conditions associated with angiogenesis, for example, ocular conditions. Formulations for increased solubility are disclosed. Combination therapy with antibodies and PK/PD data are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2523431-A (GB)
Title: Composite component for a motor vehicle body
Inventor: KUEPPER MICHAEL
IPC: B62D29/00
Filed: 2014-11-07
Abstract: A roll-formed composite component 23 for a motor vehicle body comprises a light metal layer (for example, aluminium) 4, a steel sheet layer 3 and an adhesive layer 2 electrically insulating the light metal layer 4 and the steel sheet layer 3 against one another. The composite component 23 can, on its own or together with other components 21,22, form a sill 20.
Patent GB-2524371-A (GB)
Title: Razor handles
Inventor: WOOLFSON ROBERT BRETT
IPC: B26B21/52
Filed: 2011-09-08
Abstract: A razor handle comprises a main body 12 and a connector 14 for connecting the main body to a razor cartridge (16, fig. 1). The main body portion has first and second spaced-apart fingertip engaging surfaces 24, 26 for engaging with opposite sides of a users fingers 43 and a grip portion 20 interposed between the finger engaging surfaces. The connector comprises moveable engagement projections, moveable relative to one another and being adapted to engage, in use, complementarily-shaped engagement projections or recesses of the razor cartridge.
Patent GB-2537171-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for applying a bone attachment coating
Inventor: MOHAMMED IMRAN KHAN
IPC: B05D1/10
Filed: 2015-04-10
Abstract: A method for applying a bone attachment coating to a the surface of a prosthetic component 12, the bone attachment coating being formed from a plurality of particles 20, comprises exciting the said particles with an ultrasonic exciter 130 so as to increase the kinetic and/or thermal energy of the particles without significantly heating the prosthetic component. The kinetic and/or thermal energy of the particles causes localized heating of the component such that the particles may be embedded into a bone facing surface of the prosthetic component (see Fig 5(b)). An apparatus for performing the said method comprises an ultrasonic exciter configured to increase the vibrational energy of the particles without significantly heating the prosthetic component. The method may further comprises a step of applying pressure by virtue of a press which forces the particles into the surface of the bine facing surface of the prosthetic component.
Patent GB-2537383-A (GB)
Title: Riser pressure relief apparatus
Inventor: CHRISTIAN LEUCHTENBERG
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2015-04-14
Abstract: A riser pressure relief apparatus comprising a tubular riser with a main body enclosing a main passage and a side port extending through the main body to the exterior of the riser, a pressure relief valve 10 moveable between a first closed flow position and a second open flow position, an actuator 10a operable to move the valve between open and closed positions, a source of pressurised fluid, a pilot valve assembly 14 connected to the pressurised fluid, pilot valve being moveable between a first position preventing flow of pressurised fluid to open a port of the actuator, and a second position allowing flow of pressurised fluid to open a port of the actuator, the pilot valve includes a valve part being fluidly connected to the main passage of the riser and moveable from the first position to a second position when the fluid pressure in the main passage of the riser exceeds a predetermined amount, movement of the valve part from the first position to the second position causing the pilot valve to move from the first position to the second position.
Patent GB-2542569-A (GB)
Title: Corrugator process control system
Inventor: Tony Lang
IPC: B31F1/20
Filed: 2015-09-22
Abstract: There is provided a corrugated sheet processing apparatus (120) comprising: a control system; and downstream processing equipment, the downstream processing equipment comprising at least feed and guide rollers for moving or supporting a corrugated sheet and at least one cutting apparatus (148) for cutting products (146) from the corrugated sheet; wherein: the control system is for controlling at least the cutting apparatus (148); the sheet processing apparatus further comprises a visual inspection unit (162) arranged for reading printed information markers provided on the corrugated sheet as the corrugated sheet, and thus the printed information markers to be read, pass through the corrugated sheet processing apparatus (136) past the visual inspection unit (162); and the control system further has a data look-up table comprising at least information associated with the products (146) to be cut from the corrugated sheet, including cutter settings for the at least one cutting apparatus (148) for those products (146), and associated with those settings specific identifier information readable from the printed information markers by the visual inspection unit (162), whereby the apparatus can identify required cutter settings for the cutting apparatus (148) for the read printed information markers so that the cutting apparatus (148) can be appropriately controlled by the control system in response to a read printed information marker to provide a change in the cutter requirements.
Patent GB-2528597-A (GB)
Title: Settlement tank
Inventor: MIDDLETON DAVID
IPC: B01D21/24
Filed: 2013-05-09
Abstract: A settlement tank 110 for use in a water treatment process comprises a perimeter wall 112 and base 114 defining a fluid holding region 113 for holding fluid such as waste water in the settlement tank. The settlement tank also comprises a launder trough 174 via which fluid from the fluid holding region can exit the settlement tank. The launder trough is constructed and arranged to define a walk way 172 along which a person can walk. The launder trough may comprise a barrier wall with a plurality of holes (178, 180, Fig 4) below the operational fluid and scum level and through which fluid can flow to the launder trough. Advantageously, the settlement tank does not require a moveable platform or scaffold for weir or launder trough maintenance and as such improves safety and reduces maintenance time.
Patent GB-2527018-A (GB)
Title: Shot peening deformation process for assembling two parts of a turbomachine
Inventor: PEREZ-DUARTE ALEXIS
IPC: F01D5/14
Filed: 2014-04-17
Abstract: The invention mainly concerns a method for deforming at least one part (1, 2) of a turbomachine by shot peening so as to assemble a first turbomachine part (1) with a second turbomachine part (2), comprising the steps consisting of defining at least one area (A) of said at least one part (1, 2) intended to be deformed, and carrying out a shot peening operation (G) on said at least one area (A) in order to deform said at least one part (1, 2) and make it possible to assemble the first part (1) and the second part (2).
Patent GB-2544744-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for coupling work tool to a machine
Inventor: EDWARD CORNELUS MARIA HENRICUS CHRISTIANUS VAN AMELSFOORT
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2015-11-24
Abstract: A work tool coupling system comprising an arm assembly 102, a first arm 106, second arm 216, coupling means 236, 238 and a work tool 108, which includes an engagement means 226, 227. The apparatus is adapted to move between an extended position, for connecting the work tool to the arm assembly, and a retracted position, for disconnecting the work tool from the arm assembly. Coupling means are pins that engage with recesses of the engagement means whereby the first coupling pin engages and the extending of the arm 216 causes a rotation along the first pins axis until the second coupling pin is engaged and subsequently rotated by 90 degrees to lock the work-tool to the arm. The coupling pins are preferably held in a frame (400) to fix the orientation of the first pin and allow the second pin to rotate.
Patent GB-2541760-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorbing systems
Inventor: DANIEL JAMES PLANT
IPC: B32B3/30
Filed: 2016-02-05
Abstract: System comprising a plurality of layers 350, 360 each comprising a strain sensitive material comprising one or more cells. The cells 351, 361 comprising re-entrant geometries designed to interlock with those of an adjacent layer such that on impact the protruding cells of one layer may move in to the recesses formed by cells of an adjacent layer. The cells in the layers may expand or contract to increase energy absorption of the movement. The system may include a tensile layer which may comprise fabric which may be integral to the material of the one or more cells in at least one of the layers. A system comprising a body, the body, made from a strain rate sensitive material comprises an outer cell 351 and an inner cell 352 retained within the outer cell by a web. The cells comprise overhangs at their openings and the overhang of the outer cell is different to that of the inner cell, at least one of the cells comprises a re-entrant geometry Also included is a method of producing the system.
Patent GB-2536150-A (GB)
Title: Solvent-free processing, system and methods
Inventor: JEFFREY C RABER
IPC: C07D311/80
Filed: 2014-11-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for purifying one or more chemical constituents from plant matter using extraction with a fluid that is not a solvent, for example, with a vegetable oil. The extracted chemical constituents may then optionally be further processed by heating in order to induce desired chemical transformations. The extracted chemical constituents are also processed by concentrating at reduced pressure, for example, by distillation.
Patent GB-2534817-A (GB)
Title: Method for use in compensating for data line impedance of liquid crystal display
Inventor: XIANGYANG XU
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2014-01-22
Abstract: Provided is a method for use in compensating for a data line impedance of a liquid crystal display, related to the technical field of liquid crystal displays. The method comprises the following steps: a configuration step: configuring a memory and a subtractor; a measurement step: measuring an impedance value of a to-be-compensated data line, and inputting the impedance value into the memory; a calculation step: calculating via the subtractor the impedance value measured in the measurement step to acquire an impedance compensation value required by a corresponding data line; and, a compensation step: reading via a data driver unit the impedance compensation value acquired in the calculation step, and impedance compensating for the corresponding data line on the basis of the impedance compensation value to acquire a total load impedance corresponding to the corresponding data line. The method ensures uniform and ideal display effects and prevents poor display phenomena such as vertical black and white bands and color shifts.
Patent GB-2552356-A (GB)
Title: Clamp for wellington boots
Inventor: DAMIAN CARDOZO
IPC: A47G25/00
Filed: 2016-07-20
Abstract: A hinged device 1 with jaws 2 to grip the outside top edges of a pair of boots to prevent access to the inside part of the boots. The device may have a hook 4, loop 5 or ring by which it and the clamped boots may be hung. It may also have handles 3 or tabs that are squeezed together to open the jaws of the clamp and released to allow the jaws to close. The device is preferably of sufficient length to cover the top of the boots when they are squashed flat.
Patent GB-2542923-A (GB)
Title: Combined-reaction fluid turbine support structure
Inventor: HAMID A HALEEM
IPC: F03B13/22
Filed: 2016-08-30
Abstract: A support structure 100 for use in an aquatic environment, such as the sea or ocean, is suitable for supporting one or more fluid turbines 140 under the water surface. The structure is composed of an elongate framework (110, figure 6) for supporting one or more turbines, with two elongate buoyant members 120 rigidly fixed to the framework and where cross members (130, figure 5) rigidly couple the buoyant members together. The buoyant members may be held below the fluid surface, which may be achieved with the use of a pump. The framework may be fixed approximately centrally along the buoyant members, and in use the buoyant members may be aligned parallel to the direction of travel of the wave front, and if present, fluid turbines may be disposed on the support structure such that their rotation axis is perpendicular to the buoyant members. One or more turbines may be arranged between the buoyant members, and the turbine installation can extend beyond the sides of the buoyant members and cross members. The turbines may be disposed on two levels, or cascaded, or may be in two or three neighbouring rows.
Patent GB-2557166-A (GB)
Title: Window system
Inventor: DAVID FRANK BARRETT
IPC: E06B3/68
Filed: 2016-09-21
Abstract: A glazing bar assembly 44 for a window (Figure 2, 20) comprises a mounting element 50 comprising an elongate attachment member 52 and engagement means (Figure 2, 60). The attachment member includes a first surface 54 configured for attachment to a surface (Figure 2, 27 or 29) of a window pane; and a cover element 70 comprising an elongate profiled member 72 with connecting means 92. The connecting means is engageable with the engagement means of the mounting element to mechanically secure the cover element to the mounting element. The cover element is configured to conceal a second surface of the attachment member opposite the first surface. The mounting member may attach to the window pane surface by use of adhesive. The glazing bar assembly may be made out of aluminium or a plastics material which may be uPVC. Also disclosed is a window comprising a window pane and the glazing bar assembly and a method of attaching the glazing bar to a window.