baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2570315-A (GB)
Title: Mirror protector
Inventor: FREDERICK NIGEL MILBANK
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 2018-01-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a mirror protector 10 with a body 12 for fitting over a vehicle wing mirror. The body 12 has an indent 16 in one side 18 of the body 12. The indent 16 includes one or more notches 20 extending outwards from the body 12 and into the indent 16. The protector may include three notches evenly spaced within the indent. Each notch may extend into the indent by no more than 50% the width of the indent. The mirror protector may further include one or more additional notches 22 extending outwards from the body on the same side as the indent. These additional notches are not located in the indent, and may take the form of two additional notches, with one additional notch being located either side of the indent. The mirror protector 10 can be retrofitted to an existing wing mirror and can allow an exterior light, such as an indicator light, on the wing mirror to be seen, while also providing some measure of protection for the indicator light.
Patent GB-2556010-A (GB)
Title: Method of attacking target cells
Inventor: ROBERT E SANDSTROM
IPC: A61P35/02
Filed: 2016-08-18
Abstract: A method of killing cells of a targeted cell type in a patient body that utilizes nanoparticles (10) having a first portion (12), which when exposed to a target portion (14) of a targeted cell type (16), binds to the target portion and a second portion (10A), joined to the first portion, and comprised of a low resistivity material. The nanoparticles are introduced into a contact area where they contact cells of the targeted cell type. Contemporaneously, the contact area is exposed to a varying magnetic field of insufficient strength to increase the temperature of any part of the patient body by more than ten degrees Celsius, but which creates a current (20) at the nanoparticles sufficient to disrupt function of the targeted cell type.
Patent GB-2561108-A (GB)
Title: Implementing hardware accelerator for storage write cache management
Inventor: ROBERT GALBRAITH
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2016-11-07
Abstract: A method and controller for implementing enhanced storage adapter write cache management, and a design structure on which the subject controller circuit resides are provided. The controller includes a hardware write cache engine implementing hardware acceleration for storage write cache management. The controller manages write cache data and metadata with minimum or no firmware involvement for greatly enhancing performance.
Patent GB-2574455-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection system, fuel pump and plunger
Inventor: Ole Ohrt
IPC: F02M43/00
Filed: 2018-06-07
Abstract: A fuel pump 14 and injection system 10 for providing a variable feed rate are disclosed. The pump comprises a discharge valve (in carrier 20) with a predetermined opening pressure. The pump is configured so that at the minimum feed rate fuel is pressurised to a pressure higher than the opening pressure of the valve. The minimum feed rate may relate to a non-injection mode of a system which incorporates an injection nozzle 18. Control of the feed rate may be achieved using a piston/plunger with a controlling structure comprising sealing surfaces that sequentially block a fuel port. The injection valve 18 may be configured with a higher opening pressure than the pressure required to open the discharge valve. The arrangement allows the high pressure pipe 16 to remain pressurised when no injection is taking place and so minimises cavitation. The arrangement finds particular use in dual fuel systems. A plunger for a fuel pump is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2574617-A (GB)
Title: Phlebotomy needle destruction
Inventor: CLIFFORD IAN KIRBY
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2018-06-12
Abstract: An apparatus 50 for processing a phlebotomy needle 12 having first and second ends terminated by respective tips 14,16 with a hub 18 located between first and second tips 14,16. Apparatus 50 comprising: a clamping electrode 52 for clamping one of the needle’s ends between that end’s tip and hub 18; a tip electrode 54 for contacting needle 12 at its tip; a voltage source 58 between the clamping and tip electrodes 52,54 so a current passes through needle 12 causing resistive heating that softens or melts the tip of needle 12; a means for applying an axial force 56 to tip-electrode 54 towards hub 18, compressing and blunting the tip of needle 12; and a means for selectively orienting needle 12 in first and second positions, where: in the first position tip-electrode 54 contacts tip 14 and clamping electrode 52 clamps the needle 12 between hub 18 and tip 14; in the second position, tip-electrode 54 contacts tip 16 and clamping-electrode 52 clamps needle 12 between hub 18 and tip 16. The means for selectively orienting needle 12 may comprise a turntable to connect to hub 18 and rotate 180-degrees. Tip electrode 54 may comprise a concave surface.
Patent GB-2563510-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated clapperboard
Inventor: RICHARD DAVID HINTON
IPC: H04N5/222
Filed: 2016-04-15
Abstract: An illuminated clapperboard 1000 comprise a lower lightbox 100, and an upper clap stick 300 arranged on top of and pivotally connected via a hinge to the lower lightbox. The lightbox is formed with internal light sources and a translucent screen illuminated by the light sources. The clapper has a switch 118 which may be arranged to turn on the light sources when the clap stick is closed, and turn them off when it is opened. The device may provide ambient lighting to its surroundings, and may have LED light sources. The hinge may be arranged to be held in an open position by a friction force. The device may also have magnetic clasp members mounted in each lightbox to hold the hinge in a closed position.
Patent GB-2572834-A (GB)
Title: Device and method to position an end effector in a well
Inventor: Mike Halpenny
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2018-08-16
Abstract: A downhole device includes a housing an imaging sensor (12a fig 5A) connected to the housing and being rotatable 28 thereto. The sensor includes a one-dimensional array of sensing elements along a longitudinal axis of the housing. An actuator is present to rotate the imaging sensor about the longitudinal axis relative to the housing. An imaging circuit captures and processes data received form the imaging sensor. The device is said to be capable of precise positioning 22, 24 movement of 1mm or less achieved by means of the imaging sensor being connected to the housing via a Delta robot and an end effector that allows for transverse movement.
Patent GB-2577561-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing an organic photodetector
Inventor: JONATHAN HUGGINS
IPC: H01L51/42
Filed: 2018-09-28
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an organic photodetector is provided. The organic photodetector includes a bulk heterojunction layer 3 between a first electrode 2 and a second electrode 4, wherein the bulk heterojunction layer extends beyond an active photodetector area defined by the overlap area of the first and second electrodes. The second electrode may be a discontinuous electrode defining, with the first electrode, a plurality photodetector elements. In formation of the organic photodetector, the bulk heterojunction layer is heated. Upon heating, a non-polymeric component 3’a of the bulk heterojunction outside the active photodetector areas may migrate into an encapsulation layer 5. The heating may improve resolution of the photodetector.
Patent GB-2566187-A (GB)
Title: A cam assembly for a lock and a lock compring same
Inventor: DAVID JENNINGS
IPC: E05B17/04
Filed: 2017-06-21
Abstract: A cam assembly (10) for a lock (21) comprises a rotatable cam (11) with a radially extendable and retractable blade (12). The blade (12) is moved between fully extended and fully retracted positions during one revolution of the cam (11). Preferably, the position of the blade (12) relative to the cam (11) is controlled by a follower (13) that travels along a profiled surface of a closed pathway (14) as the cam (11) rotates against the force of a biasing means (15) acting on the blade (12). The closed pathway (14) may be defined by a component (20) located adjacent the cam (11) that is stationary with respect to the cam (11) and the follower (13) comprises a projection such as a pin carried by the blade (12). Also provided is a cylinder lock (21) incorporating such a cam assembly or comprising such a cam arrangement wherein the component (20) is integral with a casing (22) forming part of the cylinder lock (21).
Patent GB-2579417-A (GB)
Title: Pipe spooling for reel-lay operations
Inventor: DANIEL SAHONERO RODRIGUES
IPC: F16L1/20
Filed: 2018-11-30
Abstract: Lined pipelines with different inner diameters are spooled successively onto a reel while their constituent pipe stalks are cyclically pressurised internally to combat wrinkling of the liner. A first, variable diameter pig is advanced to a trailing end of a first pipeline. A transition joint is attached to the trailing end of the first pipeline to effect a transition from the inner diameter of the first pipeline to the different inner diameter of a second pipeline. A leading end of the second pipeline, containing a second pig, is attached to the transition joint. The first pig is driven through the transition joint into the second pipeline. The diameter of the first pig changes to match the inner diameter of the second pipeline. The first and second pigs are then driven along the second pipeline when assembling the second pipeline from a succession of pipe stalks. May be used to facilitate the assembly, spooling, transportation and installation (reel-laying) of water-filled subsea pipelines where successive pipelines with different diameters are filled with water and spooled onto the same reel.
Patent GB-2580669-A (GB)
Title: Drain cover structures
Inventor: CLARE CRANSTON
IPC: E03F5/04
Filed: 2019-01-22
Abstract: A drain cover structure 100 for use in a pre-moulded shower tray 110, the drain cover structure comprising an anchor structure 120, and a cover portion hingedly connected to the anchor structure. The hinge may be a knuckle, a barrel or pivot hinge. An embodiment relates to a shower enclosure comprising a pre-moulded shower tray and said drain cover. A further embodiment relates to a pre-moulded shower tray comprising said drain cover structure.
Patent GB-2581211-A (GB)
Title: Mass calibration of mass spectrometer
Inventor: ANASTASSIOS GIANNAKOPULOS
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2019-02-11
Abstract: A mass spectrometer 10 includes a first ion source 20 that generates sample ions, a second ion source 50 that generates external calibrant ions, and a mass analyser 100. A preliminary mass calibration is carried out. After a time period of sample analysis, external calibrant ions are introduced into the mass spectrometer separately from the sample ions. Data representative of the mass to charge ratio of the external calibrant ions are obtained. The external calibrant ion data is compared with reference external calibrant ion data to obtain an offset value representative of the mass difference. If this offset is lower than a threshold, the preliminary calibration is modified using the new external calibrant ion data. If the offset is higher than a threshold, a full recalibration is carried out.
Patent GB-2581513-A (GB)
Title: Nanostructured hybrid sol-gel coatings for metal surface protection
Inventor: MOHAMED OUBAHA
IPC: C09D183/14
Filed: 2019-02-21
Abstract: A highly densified hybrid sol-gel formulation comprising organosilane, preferably 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate (MAPTMS), and a ligand, preferably methacrylic acid. The formulation may be formed from ingredients MAPTMS, tetraethyl orthosilicate, zirconium and methacrylic acid included in the molar ratio 75:5:20:20. A method for preparing a hybrid sol-gel formulation, comprising: (a) organosilane hydrolysis to form a silane sol; (b) zirconium chelation to form a zirconium complex; (c) organosilane zirconium combination to form an Si/Zr sol; (d) hydrolysis to form a pre-final sol; and (e) formation of a final sol. Step (c) may comprise slowly adding partially hydrolysed MAPTMS to zirconate complex. Step (e) may comprise addition of tetraethyl orthosilicate to the pre-final sol to form the final sol. The formulation is intended for use as a protective coating for metal surfaces. Tetraethyl orthosilicate added in the final stages of the formulation forming process is disclosed as coating the colloidal Si/Zr particles, improving their ability to bind together and allowing a dense coating to form.
Patent GB-2577165-A (GB)
Title: Turbo molecular pump for mass spectrometer
Inventor: JOCHEN FRANZEN
IPC: H01J49/24
Filed: 2019-07-18
Abstract: A turbo molecular pump and mass spectrometers are disclosed. The turbo molecular pump comprises a rotor 300 in a low pressure input region 304A which, during operation, rotates with respect to a frame. The rotor has a shaft receiving member 302 from which a first blade portion 306A extends radially outwards and is connected to a second blade portion 306B which extends substantially paraxially to, and along, the shaft receiving portion towards a high pressure output region 304B. The disclosed mass spectrometer comprises a compartment with the described pump mounted in such that the second blade portion protrudes into the compartment. A multi-port pump is also considered and a multi-compartment spectrometer with the different ports connected to different compartments. The disclosed cage-like rotor stage allows for optimised pumping speed on systems with low gas flows and low ultimate pressures. This allows for a smaller rotor as well as a smaller overall form factor.
Patent GB-2588883-A (GB)
Title: Sensory substitution apparatus and method
Inventor: CAROLYN AMANDA ICKE
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2019-09-19
Abstract: Apparatus comprising first and second insoles having plantar pressure sensors and means for receiving pressure data from the pressure sensors and transforming the pressure data into graphics data, based on the pressure data. The pressure data may be transformed into both audio data and graphics data. The apparatus preferably has means for outputting the audio data to sound reproduction apparatus such as headphones, and means for outputting the graphics output to a display. The audio and graphics data may be reproduced concurrently. The graphics data may comprise one or more graphic elements which have at least one characteristic that changes in proportion to the value of the pressure data. The pressure data may include a centre of pressure value, and the graphics data may include a centre of pressure indicator. Also claimed is a method of receiving pressure data and transforming it into graphics and/or sound data.
Patent GB-2589302-A (GB)
Title: Flight path modification system and method
Inventor: TANUSHREE GARAI
IPC: G08G5/00
Filed: 2019-10-21
Abstract: A system for determining a flight path modification to an initial flight path of an aircraft includes a data receiver 102. Input data includes a start point and an end point representing spatial positions on the initial flight path; and time requirement data representing a time at which the aircraft is required to arrive at the end point. A processor 106 is arranged to analyse the received input data and to determine the flight path modification by calculating: based on the input data, a lateral profile modification to the initial flight path, and based on the lateral profile modification, a vertical profile modification to the initial flight path, and a data output arranged to output data representing the flight path modification. The input data may include aircraft speed, speed profile, or speed requirement. The path may be modified by increasing the distance to the end point by a predetermined amount, and recalculating the lateral and vertical flight path profile accordingly.
Patent GB-2588644-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive tape dispenser
Inventor: LUKE VERRALL
IPC: B65H35/07
Filed: 2019-10-30
Abstract: An adhesive tape dispenser head assembly (10 figs. 1 & 2) to dispense pieces of adhesive tape 12 onto an object (6 fig. 1) comprises a feed spool 16 to hold adhesive tape 12, a tape launcher such as launcher roller 21 to launch the adhesive tape 12 onto the object (6 fig. 1), a first brake 501, 504 movable between an applied position (fig. 5b), in which the tape brake 501, 504 presses the tape 12 against the tape launcher 21 and an unapplied position (fig. 5a) in which the tape 12 is free to move relative to the tape launcher 21; a second brake (502, 514 fig. 5d) facilitates positioning of the tape launcher 21 in the braked position (fig. 7); a tape cutter which may include a retractable blade (22 fig. 4a) is movable between a tape cutting position (fig. 6c) and a non-cutting position (fig. 6a); and a co-ordination mechanism coordinates relative movement between the tape launcher, the tape cutter, the first brake 501, 504 and the second brake (502, 514 fig. 5d) such that when the tape cutter is in the cutting position, the tape launcher 21 is in the braked position and the first brake 501 is in the applied position (fig. 6c).
Patent GB-2591076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in needle-free delivery
Inventor: OWEN RYAN
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2019-12-18
Abstract: A needle-free device for delivery of solid drugs, e.g. therapeutic and/or prophylactic agents. The device comprises a rear end with a, preferably spring biased, force generator 234 and a rear piston, a front end for receiving a drug cassette and having a front piston with a central aperture, a spindle 210 located between the front and rear ends and having a spindle tip 211 which can be positioned in the aperture or at an axially offset position, a reset spring seat and a reset spring 244 located between the seat and the front piston and a spindle retaining element for holding the spindle in the axially offset position. The spindle retaining element may be a magnetic ring 205 and the spindle may be a magnetic material which is attracted to the magnet. There may be a mechanism to align the spindle. The spindle may be mounted to the rear end via a ball and socket joint 221. Also claimed is a cassette (100 Fig 1b) release and automatic ejection mechanism which is mounted at the front end of the device such that rotation of the front end of the device causes the ejection of the empty cassette after use.
Patent GB-2590936-A (GB)
Title: Treatment machine and method of improving a cutting edge
Inventor: MATTHEW ASHWORTH
IPC: B24C1/02
Filed: 2020-01-07
Abstract: A treatment machine 40, for adjusting a K factor parameter of a cutting edge 66 of a worktool 60, such as an end mill, drill bit, slot mill or thread tap includes a blast gun 50 for directing a pressurised blast stream of abrasive particles and a worktool mount. A rotational axis 62 of the worktool is radially offset from the blast direction 72 by an offset distance (80 fig.3), the K factor being adjusted by the offset distance, blast direction and the rotational axis. The K factor may be between 0.4 and 1.9.
Patent GB-2583170-A (GB)
Title: Optical components for imaging
Inventor: THOMAS PIERRE SCHRANS
IPC: G01S7/481
Filed: 2020-02-06
Abstract: A Lidar transceiver comprising an imaging component for receiving light, the imaging component comprising a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) receiver 7, a slab 3, a wedge 2, and a lens 6. The wedge having a front surface and an opposing back surface, the imaging component arranged to define a receiving optical path through the front surface of the wedge, the receiving optical path continuing through the wedge and through the slab to the PIC receiver, the lens being configured to focus light of the receiving optical path onto the PIC receiver. The lens preferably being located in front of the wedge. The wedge preferably having a tapered structure from a thin ned to a thick end with the slab being located at and extending from the thick end of the wedge.
Patent GB-2586899-A (GB)
Title: Support structure for a trailer
Inventor: STEPHEN BRADSHAW
IPC: E02F9/00
Filed: 2020-02-28
Abstract: A support structure 112 for an excavator attachment on a trailer is provided. The structure has a platform 114, optionally perforated, with an upper surface on which a load may be supported in use and which is securable to part of the trailer adjacent a trailer bed. A projection 116 extends over, and is spaced from, platform 114 so that part of the load supported by the platform is between the platform and the projection to limit movement of the load in a direction substantially perpendicular to a plane of the platform. Projection 116 may comprise a sloped lower wall and also optionally a sloped upper wall converging with the lower wall to form generally triangular side walls. Support structure 112 may be a bucket rest, or may have a storage portion for receiving a breaker. A trailer and a method of transporting an excavator are also provided.
Patent GB-2593178-A (GB)
Title: Condenser unit for an air conditioning system
Inventor: Ashwaq Mohammed
IPC: F28B1/06
Filed: 2020-03-17
Abstract: A condenser unit 100 comprises a condenser coil, an airflow entrance and exit defining an airflow pathway therebetween, a condenser blower (124, 124’ fig 3) for directing the airflow along the airflow pathway, a filter 121 for filtering the airflow through the airflow pathway, and a controller configured to control the condenser blower to control a direction of the airflow along the airflow pathway in a first direction to cool the condenser coil and a second reverse direction to clean the filter. The condenser unit may detect a parameter such as pressure or temperature to detect if the filter requires cleaning. The airflow direction may be reversed after a predetermined time interval and may also be maintained in the reverse direction for a set time. The condenser may start-up with a soft start procedure that comprises load balancing to maintain the current drawn by the condenser unit. A method of operating a condenser controller, a system, and a computer program are also claimed.
Patent GB-2584566-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric resonator antenna having first and second dielectric portions
Inventor: Roshin Rose George
IPC: H01Q21/06
Filed: 2019-01-15
Abstract: An electromagnetic device includes: a first electromagnetic, EM, signal feed; a second EM signal feed disposed adjacent to the first EM signal feed; and, an elevated electrically conductive region disposed between and elevated relative to the first and second EM signal feeds.
Patent GB-2599105-A (GB)
Title: Brackets for riser bar
Inventor: JAMES EDWARD BOURNE
IPC: E03C1/06
Filed: 2020-09-23
Abstract: The assembly includes a rail 2 for attaching an ablutionary fitting 54 and a mounting bracket 4 adjustable between an unlocked and locked configuration. In the unlocked configuration the bracket is in a slidable connection with the rail and in the locked configuration the mounting bracket forms a stationary connection with the rail. The mounting bracket may be a unitary piece with a U-shaped (or similar) body comprising two arms, the arms containing male 32 and female 34 coupling elements that clamp the bracket together. The rail may be for a shower an transport fluid or protect cables. The bracket may have screw holes 25 for mounting the bracket to a wall.