baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2511591-A (GB)
Title: Operation management system and operation management method
Inventor: WANG GANG
IPC: B25B23/147
Filed: 2013-09-24
Abstract: The system 10 includes an operation tool 40 (such as a torque wrench) with a limit switch 42 which outputs an operation completion signal when an operation on operation target components provided in an operation target item reaches a setting value. An identification code reading portion (46, Figure 3A) is removably attached to each of the operation target components and can read an identification code capable of identifying each of the operation target components. An operation terminal 20 is electrically connected to the operation tool and can receive the operation completion signal output when the operation on the operation target components reaches the setting value and identification information on the identification code and can display position information on the operation target components identified on the operation target item illustrated on a display screen. The system may decrease operation failure such as failing to tighten a bolt or a screw, reduce the burden on an operator to make an operation record and can increase the management efficiency of the operation record.
Patent GB-2509806-A (GB)
Title: Electrohydraulic vehicle antilock brake system with an isolation valve held in a closed position by an electrical current
Inventor: MCCANN GERARD OWEN
IPC: B60T8/1761
Filed: 2013-10-04
Abstract: A vehicle antilock brake system 30 includes a controller 31 that is linked to a brake pedal sensor 32, 33 and a brake pedal 34 coupled to a normally closed brake pedal valve 37. The brake pedal valve 37 having an inlet 38 in communication with a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid 74 and an outlet 39 in communication with a normally opened isolation valve 85. The isolation valve 85 is in communication with one or more main control valve systems 43 and is linked to a controller 31 which maintains the isolation valve 85 in a closed position, via solenoid 87, during normal operating conditions. The isolation valve 85 then shifts to an open position in the event current supply by the controller 31 to the solenoid 87 is interrupted as a result of an electrical failure or malfunction of the controller 31.
Patent GB-2521361-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle and chassis therefor
Inventor: MURRAY IAN GORDON
IPC: B62D21/15
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: A vehicle comprises a chassis 10 having a longitudinal load-bearing tubular chassis member 12, 14 and a crush structure 56 located laterally outside of chassis member 12, 14 having an upper and a lower extent overlapping with an upper and lower extent of chassis member 12, 14. Crush structure 56 may be removable after an impact for example attached by bolts, rivets, adhesive or spot welds, or may be part of the lower sill of a vehicle door (120, Figure 11) and connected to a hinge pillar. Crush structure 56 may interact with chassis member 12, 14, transferring impact forces to chassis member 12, 14 and allowing the use of a compact crush structure 56. Crush structure 56 preferably includes an energy-absorbing foam 58 on one side of an internal wall, which may have an aperture through which foam 58 passes after a crash.
Patent GB-2506829-A (GB)
Title: Gas blowing evaporation drying and solidification device
Inventor: YAMAZAKI TOMOYUKI
IPC: B01D1/14
Filed: 2012-07-04
Abstract: Provided is a gas blowing evaporation, drying and solidification device which atomizes a solution containing a target component by blowing gas on the solution while dropping the solution into a collection container to thereby promote evaporation of a solvent, wherein no contamination is caused even when different solutes are powderized continuously. In this gas blowing evaporation, drying and solidification device, a cap (20) attached to an opening at the top of a collection container body (19) has a solution introduction tube (20A) for introducing a solution supplied from a flow path (14) into a collection container (21), a gas introduction tube (20B) for introducing gas supplied from a flow path (22) into the collection container (21), and an exhaust port (20C). Further, the exhaust port (20C) has a filter (20D) for preventing powderized solutes from passing therethrough.
Patent GB-2523560-A (GB)
Title: Defining an animation of a virtual object within a virtual world
Inventor: AGUADO ALBERTO
IPC: G06T13/00
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A system, a machine-readable storage medium storing instructions, and a computer-implemented method are described herein to define an animation of a virtual object within a virtual world. The animation comprises performing, at each of a series of time points, an update that updates values for object attributes of the virtual object. A user is allowed to define the animation by specifying a structure representing the animation. The structure comprises a plurality of items and one or more connections between respective items. Each item represents a respective operation that may be performed when performing the update. A connection between two items represents that respective output data generated by the operation represented by a first one of the two items is input to the operation represented by the other of the two items. A user defines an animation by specifying on an interface a structure representing the animation that comprises a plurality of items and one or more connections between items. The items represent operations that may be performed during an update and the connections indicate that effector data, representing one or more effectors for the virtual object, from one item is input to another item where an effector is a constraint of target or goal to be achieved which is related to a corresponding joint of an object and may represent a desired position or orientation.
Patent GB-2525650-A (GB)
Title: A planter device
Inventor: KATANI KOUROSH
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: A wall mounted planter device, comprises a body 1, wall mounting and cover 3, wherein the body is configured to provide at least one edge, a rear for the wall mounting and a substantially open face, and wherein the cover is configured to partially cover the face. The device may also comprise a surround 2. The cover may comprise a plurality of holes 6 through which plants can grow. The cover may be comprised of a series of displaceable sections 5 which may have living hinges 4 between the sections. The body or surround may comprise lighting means.
Patent GB-2530736-A (GB)
Title: Engine Cooling System
Inventor: PUGH ANDREW
IPC: F01P11/02
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: The system comprises an engine 6 having an inlet to receive coolant into the engine and a return circuit that returns coolant to the inlet. The return circuit includes a radiator branch 8, a bypass branch 9 and a degas branch 11 connected to a degas tank 12. A flow controller is operable to open/close the degas branch to allow/prevent flow of coolant to the degas tank. Preferably the inlet comprises a pump 5, and a thermostat 7 distributes coolant from the engine to the radiator branch or bypass branch depending upon the temperature of the coolant. A heater branch leading to a heater module 10 for a passenger cabin may also be included. The flow controller may comprise a valve 20 or a degas branch line (23, figure 5) and may be opened/closed based upon a computer generated model of the current or anticipated gas volume within the coolant so that the system is de-aerated only when needed. A cooling system including a flow controller that operates independently of engine temperature is also claimed.
Patent GB-2536006-A (GB)
Title: Eddy current brake assembly, particularly for a verticle axis wind turbine
Inventor: CHRIS TAYLOR
IPC: H02P15/00
Filed: 2015-03-02
Abstract: An eddy current brake assembly, for wind turbines or vehicle braking, comprising a support structure, a shaft 4 supported by the support structure, an electrically conductive target 40, a braking field winding 14, energisation means 30 to supply a current to energise the braking field winding, and a control means 16 for controlling the energisation means, where the braking field winding is mounted on the shaft to rotate with the shaft relative to the to the target with the target being fixed against rotation. Preferably the braking field winding is energised via a pair of inductively coupled coils 33, 34 by a small permanent magnet exciter arrangement 31, 32 and is mounted together with the rotating component of the exciter arrangement on the braked shaft. A control system may control the energisation of the rotor winding responsive to shaft speed, target temperature or other parameters to provide independent endurance braking or over speed control in a wind generator or on the axle of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2538075-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for injection of ions into an electrostatic ion trap
Inventor: ALEXANDER MAKAROV
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2015-05-05
Abstract: A method of injecting ions into an electrostatic trap 60 comprises ejecting ions from an ion store 20 (e.g. an ion trap) to a downstream ion guide 30, and accelerating the ions from the ion guide into the electrostatic trap preferably after a delay. The electrostatic trap may be an orbital electrostatic trap such as an Orbitrap(TM) or Kingdon trap. Preferably, the ions are accelerated using a DC voltage pulse in the ion guide and bunched so that they are focused at a focal point within the electrostatic trap. The ion guide may be an RF linear ion guide (Fig 1). Alternatively, the ion guide may be a helical or spiral trajectory ion guide (Figs 2-4) wherein the ions are accelerated orthogonally to the direction of the release of ions from the ion store and parallel to a direction of mass separation z in the electrostatic trap.
Patent GB-2539053-A (GB)
Title: 2 way non return isolation valve
Inventor: PAUL DIMMER
IPC: F16K15/18
Filed: 2015-06-05
Abstract: A device for controlling the passage of fluid through a pipe or duct, allowing movement in one direction, comprising an inlet valve A and an outlet valve B that operate in series and independently of each other within a housing D. The valves control the direction of the flow / pressure, and the independent operation of the valves allows for the control of flow / pressure of the fluid at both the inlet and outlet. Preferably the flow / pressure can be regulated through the valve springs C to suit the desired application. The removal of flow/pressure on the inlet or outlet sides would close the corresponding valve, preventing back flow through the unit. Between the inlet A and outlet B valves is a perforated mounting point E for the valve springs C. The device allows components / fittings prior to the inlet valve A or post the outlet valve B to be removed and maintained without the need to stop the flow / pressure through the device manually.
Patent GB-2540198-A (GB)
Title: Protective headgear
Inventor: MARK WILLIAMS
IPC: A42B3/12
Filed: 2015-07-09
Abstract: A liner 10 for fitting within a headcap, such as a baseball cap (figures 6 and 7), provides a degree of impact protection. The liner provides a lightweight and more ventilated alternative to a conventional hard hat and comprises a generally concave shell for receiving a wearer's head having a top section 16, a front section 12 and a rear section 14, and a pair of side panels extending downward from respective side edges of said top section 16. A first slot (14a, Fig 3) is provided on each side of said rear section 14, extending from a side edge thereof to a hinge portion (14b, Fig 3) located between said top portion 16 and said rear section 14. A second slot 12a is provided on each side of said front section 12 extending from a side edge thereof to a hinge portion 12b located between said top portion 16 and said front section 12. The slots and hinge portions provide a degree of adjustability to the liner 10.
Patent GB-2526447-A (GB)
Title: Improved dummy undersea hydraulic coupling member
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT E III
IPC: F16L37/40
Filed: 2013-11-13
Abstract: A dummy undersea hydraulic coupling member protects an opposing undersea hydraulic coupling member when the hydraulic lines are not operating. The dummy undersea hydraulic coupling member 300 has a water displacement expansion chamber 302 with a spring 358 loaded piston 350 in the chamber that allows trapped water and/or air to move from the receiving chamber into the water displacement expansion chamber during connection of the dummy coupling member to the opposing coupling member. The piston has both a primary seal 306 and a secondary, hydrostatic O-ring seal 346 for preventing seawater from entering the portion of the water displacement expansion chamber. Hydrostatic pressure seal is a scraper seal comprised of a notched elastomer body 504 with a V-shaped metal insert 506 which biases the legs of the elastomer seal in opposing radial directions to enhance the sealing effectiveness of the scraper seal.
Patent GB-2541653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to walking sticks
Inventor: HILARY LIONEL ELIAS
IPC: B62K13/00
Filed: 2015-08-23
Abstract: An elongate walking staff comprises a handle section 120 and a wheel section 130. Handle section 120 is hinged to wheel section 130 by lockable hinge 128. Hinge 128 allows the walking staff to be locked in either a walking staff or scooter configuration. Wheel section 130 comprises one or more wheel housings (132, figure 6) wherein each wheel housing comprises at least one wheel 161 that is movable between a first concealed position for the walking configuration and a second extended position for the scooter configuration. The wheel housings may be hinged to the wheel section such that the wheel housings may be rotated between first and second positions and may include connectors such as clips to lock the wheel housings in said first position. The staff body may contain upper and lower accessory housings and integral accessories stored therein may include an umbrella, light or Pogo (RTM) stick. The staff may include one or more extendable handles 122,124. Two wheel housings may be supplied such that there is a steering wheel section 130 and a rear wheel section 140 connected by a lockable steering hinge 170. The staff may include extendable foot supports 141,143.
Patent GB-2541883-A (GB)
Title: Nipple and nipple assembly
Inventor: NICHOLAS CUDWORTH
IPC: A61J11/04
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: A nipple 100 for use with an infant drinking cup comprises a domed portion 112 having a central region and an inner surface, and a teat portion 106 offset radially from the central region and having an outer wall and an inner fluid-flow surface defining a fluid flow direction. The radially-outer wall is joined to the domed portion at a joining location. A region of the inner surface of the domed portion at the joining location is substantially parallel to said fluid flow direction; or, the inner fluid-flow surface of the teat portion extends radially outwardly, away from said region of the inner surface of the domed portion at the joining location. The base of the teat may be a raised elliptical portion. The nipple may be attached to a bottle 104 via a threaded collar 102. The nipple may have a cut-out portion (302, see figure 3) for aligning with locating features (400, see figure 4) on the collar.
Patent GB-2550533-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for electronic document review
Inventor: RAJKUMAR CHANDRASEKAR
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2015-07-23
Abstract: Systems and methods enable convenient and accurate searching, filtering, reviewing, and classification of electronic documents without the loss of metadata. A communication data source file is parsed into conversation-specific files that include message content and metadata. The message content and metadata are displayed on a computing device operated by a reviewer. To streamline the review process, the reviewer can filter display of the message content according to various metadata categories as well as search conversation-specific files using the metadata categories.
Patent GB-2531182-A (GB)
Title: Generating seismic pulses using Piezoelectric devices to map fractures
Inventor: LEE J HALL
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2013-08-20
Abstract: The methods described are for determining distribution, orientation and dimensions of networks of hydraulically-induced fractures within a subterranean formation containing fluids. Detectable signals are generated by particles introduced into the fractures. In an exemplary method acoustic particles are positioned in the formation during fracturing and allowed to generate a signal during or after fracturing activity. The detectable signals generated by the acoustic particles are used to map fracture space.
Patent GB-2543861-A (GB)
Title: Discrete wavelength tunable laser
Inventor: AARON ZILKIE
IPC: H01S5/0625
Filed: 2015-12-21
Abstract: A multisection digital supermode-distributed Bragg reflector (MSDS-DBR) 606 comprising: a plurality of digital supermode Bragg reflector (DS-DBR) grating sections arranged along a waveguide; wherein each DS-DBR grating section is configured to pass or reflect light over a given spectral region, the given spectral region being different from the spectral regions of the other DS-­DBR grating sections; wherein each DS-DBR grating section comprises a plurality of grating sub-regions, each sub-region corresponding to a spectral sub-band within the spectral region of the DS-DBR grating section, and wherein each grating sub-region includes a positive electrical contact 606-1 and a negative electrical contact 606-2; said grating sub-region being configured to pass or reflect light of its spectral sub-band when an electrical bias is provided between its positive and negative electrical contacts. In one embodiment there may common electrodes shared amongst different DBR grating sections. In one embodiment each subregion comprises a horizontal p-i-n diode junction. In one embodiment the waveguide is a silicon photonics waveguide. In one embodiment a control circuit is included to control the bias at the electrodes.
Patent GB-2537020-A (GB)
Title: Railway vehicle drive system
Inventor: TETSU SUGIURA
IPC: H02P27/06
Filed: 2016-02-10
Abstract: A railway vehicle drive system receiving power from an overhead line has control technology to suppress a beat phenomenon which occurs in a main converter of an alternating current electric vehicle. The system comprises: a first power converter 5 converting single-phase AC power from the overhead wire into DC power; a second power converter 9 converting the DC power into three-phase AC power supplied to a motor 11. A resonance filter 6 is parallel-connected to the first power conversion device and has a resonance point which is double the frequency of the first power supply. A pulsation suppression device 205 suppresses pulsation superposed on the three-phase AC power by controlling output from the second power conversion device depending on a voltage detected by a voltage detector 7. The drive system further includes first 22 and second 23 AC power supplies, with associated overhead lines 24, 25, having different frequencies. The pulsation suppression device may be activated or deactivated dependant on from which supply the vehicle is receiving power.
Patent GB-2550317-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell
Inventor: AHMET SELCUK
IPC: H01M8/1286
Filed: 2016-03-09
Abstract: The invention relates to metal supported solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), fuel cell stacks containing the same, methods of their manufacture and use thereof. The SOFC of the invention utilises an extended electrolyte and/or barrier layers to prevent specific types of corrosion of the metal substrate. The metal-supported SOFC 1 comprises a metal substrate 13, at least one gasket 3a, 3b enabling fluid delivery to the fuel cell and a protective non-porous layer/coating to prevent corrosion of the substrate, wherein at least a portion of the protective layer is located proximate to the gasket. The protective layer may be provided by an extended electrolyte layer 15 and/or a separate barrier layer 4. Although the protective layer may be provided adjacent the gasket(s) 3a, 3b in any location, it is preferably provided between the gasket(s) 3a, 3b and the substrate 13 to prevent any contact between the gasket(s) and the metal substrate. The SOFC also preferably comprises a porous central region 2 of the metal substrate, an anode layer 6 and cathode layers 12, 14 either side of the electrolyte layer 15, which may be made from Co-CGO. This new coating approach reduces the rate of degradation of the fuel cells and improves system reliability when operated over long durations.
Patent GB-2548838-A (GB)
Title: Mounting system and method for artwork
Inventor: MICHAEL RAMOS-GONZALEZ
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2016-03-29
Abstract: A mounting system 1 for artwork comprises a blank 3 of planar material with a rectangular main section 7 for carrying artwork. First and second integral tabs 9 extend from respective opposite sides of the main section and are foldable into a three dimensional box-like shape behind the main section to provide first and second perimeter members. Separate extender tabs 5 are folded in a likewise manner to form third and fourth perimeter members behind the main section and are attached in use to third and fourth integral foldable tabs 11 extending from the remaining sides of the main section. In use, the separate extender tabs allow the blank to be passed through a printer and have relatively larger items of artwork printed thereupon than conventional mounting systems having all the tabs integral with a main section.
Patent GB-2538867-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic spring booster for subsurface safety valve
Inventor: JAMES DAN VICK
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2013-12-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a subsurface safety valve with a magnetic booster feature. One disclosed safety valve includes a housing, a flow tube reciprocably disposed between an upper position and a lower position within the housing, a first magnetic element coupled to the housing, and a second magnetic element coupled to the flow tube and configured such that interaction of the first and second magnetic elements induces at least one of a first force on the flow tube when the flow tube is in the upper position and a second force on the flow tube when the flow tube is in the lower position.
Patent GB-2535950-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for detecting monosodium urate depositions
Inventor: DECLAN JOSEPH CURRAN
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a method and a use of a device for detecting gout. The method can include irradiating a portion of the anatomical region through a skin surface using a light source and receiving scattered light from the portion of the anatomical region. The portion of the anatomical region may be subcutaneous. The method further includes determining Raman spectral data from the received scattered light and identifying a plurality of peaks associated with monosodium urate in the Raman spectral data. The method further comprises determining that a monosodium urate deposition is present in the anatomical region when the number of identified peaks associated with monosodium urate is greater than a detection threshold. The method may be performed using a device that includes a light source, an optical detection component and a spectral selection component.