baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2524200-A (GB)
Title: Active attenuation of vibrations resulting from firing of acoustic sources
Inventor: PABON JAHIR
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2013-11-08
Abstract: An acoustic logging tool is provided with a first acoustic source that generates an acoustic signal primarily directed into the formation, the acoustic signal including a noise signal carried axially along the tool, a second acoustic source adapted to generate a noise canceling signal along the tool that actively and significantly cancels the noise signal, and a plurality of acoustic sensors axially spaced from each other along the tool and spaced from the first acoustic source and the second acoustic source. The acoustic sensors receive and record indications of pressure signals resulting from the acoustic signal and the noise canceling signal. The pressure signal indications may be processed in order to generate information regarding the formation.
Patent GB-2540201-A (GB)
Title: G-spot vibrator
Inventor: DAVID LESLIE STARMER
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2015-07-09
Abstract: A vibrating dildo may be equipped with a means for G spot stimulation (see also Figure 5). The device may have a means to alter the frequency and the amplitude during use. A knurled control wheel may be adjusted to alter the vibrations present on the G spot (Figures 2, 3 and 4) and an optional adjuster may be used alter the pulse rate of the device to provide enhanced stimulation. A timer may be used during operation to provide a delay between sequences whilst in use.
Patent GB-2531432-A (GB)
Title: Multi-part valve assembly
Inventor: JOHNSON DANIEL E
IPC: F16K3/04
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-component valve system for use in pumps such as fracking pumps for use in subterranean resource production. The assembly includes a retaining pin, a guide on the retaining pin, a valve on the retaining pin, an insert on the retaining pin, a retainer above the insert on the retaining pin, and a retainer cap inertia welded to the end of the retaining pin. In a particular embodiment, the guide component is stamped and folded to create the desired shape.
Patent GB-2532343-A (GB)
Title: Battery condition monitoring
Inventor: MIGUEL ANGEL GAMA-VALDEZ
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2015-10-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a system and a method for determining the state of charge of a battery. The system includes a battery model 1 having an input configured to receive an estimated state of charge value 21, which may be outputted by a coulomb counter. The battery model is configured to generate at least one voltage loss output (42, 43, 46) from which an estimated battery voltage is determined, the or each voltage loss output being representative of the contributions to voltage loss due to a parameter (22-26). The system also includes a comparator configured to determine a voltage error between the estimated battery voltage Vt and the actual battery voltage Vr. The battery model is configured to modify an adaptive state of charge weight (ω1- ω3) based on the determined voltage error, and the state of charge is determined by modifying the estimated state of charge with the adaptive state of charge weight.
Patent GB-2542216-A (GB)
Title: An agricultural implement, a locking mechanism and an engagement mechanism therefor
Inventor: ARTHUR PHILIP HARVEY BROCK
IPC: A01B73/06
Filed: 2016-01-19
Abstract: An agricultural implement 1 comprises a drawbar 2; a left hand frame 6 and a right hand frame 7 each frame comprises a plurality of sub-frames 6a to 7e, each sub-frame supporting an axle supporting a roller, press or discs, each sub-frame being pivotally connected to an adjacent sub-frame so that in an open working configuration each frame extends substantially orthogonally from the drawbar, each of the frames may flex by virtue of adjacent sub-frames pivoting relative to each other, wherein each frame is pivotally connected at or towards a proximal en to the drawbar and has at or towards a distal end one or more transport wheels 19a to 20b arranged to support a respective frame in the transport configuration, each frame further comprising a locking mechanism 17a to 18d arranged to lock adjacent sub-frames together and wherein the frames may be folded from the open working configuration to the closed transport configuration
Patent GB-2535018-A (GB)
Title: Pipe swell powered tool
Inventor: GLENN RAY DAVIS
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2013-11-11
Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure are directed to tools actuated by pipe swell. A downhole assembly for a wellbore may be provided. The downhole assembly can include a first sleeve and a second sleeve. The first sleeve can expand from a first position to a second position in response to a first pressure applied to the first sleeve. The first sleeve can contract to the first position in response to a cessation of the first pressure. The second sleeve can be positioned adjacent to the first sleeve to define a swell chamber. The swell chamber can actuate a downhole tool by a pressure stored in the swell chamber by the expansion of the first sleeve.
Patent GB-2547026-A (GB)
Title: A blast-retaining panel wall and connectors therefor
Inventor: IAN LEPPARD
IPC: E04H9/06
Filed: 2016-02-05
Abstract: A blast resistant wall 10 comprising first and second panels 20, 30 in a face-to-face spaced parallel arrangement with a securing means therefore, in a spaced end-to-end relationship with a further first and second panel respectively, forming first and second panel assemblies. The wall further comprising a spacer section between the ends of the first and second panels respectively. The first and second panel assemblies being connected via a plurality of lattice members. The wall preferably including a cover member 23 bridging across adjacent first or second panels covering the spacer section, and stepped configurations at the outer face of an edge of a first or second panel. The securing means preferably comprising two flanges, each having a U-shaped portion, the bases of which being in opposed spaced relationship with each other. The space between the U-shaped portions preferably being occupied by a fire resistant material.
Patent GB-2538153-A (GB)
Title: Occupancy monitoring device
Inventor: RUTH ALLEN
IPC: G01D5/24
Filed: 2016-03-30
Abstract: An occupancy monitoring device for detecting the movement of a load on an object 1, such as that of a person on a bed or chair. The device comprises a capacitor having a first electrode 40 attached to the object and a second electrode positioned remotely from the first, and further comprises a detector 6 which detects dielectric shift induced in the capacitor by the movement. The device may be used to detect a hospital patient attempting to dismount a bed. The first electrode may comprise multiple or segmented electrodes which may be elongate, have different lengths, and be arranged in parallel adjacent to a lateral edge of the bed. With this arrangement there is a detectable shift in the capacitance between the electrodes whenever the occupant places a limb or other body part in proximity to the first electrode.
Patent GB-2539084-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held shower head capable of measuring and suggesting replacement of filtering core handle
Inventor: YING LIN CAI
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2016-04-18
Abstract: A hand-held shower head capable of measuring and suggesting replacement of filtering core handle includes a lower shell 10, an upper shell 20, a battery mount 26, a signal circuit device 300 and a water flow measuring unit 50 containing an impeller shaft 500, a magnetic element 600 and a supporter 700. The water flow measuring unit and impeller shaft are disposed in a lower handle filter cartridge mounting section of the lower shell while the battery mount and a battery B contained therein are disposed in an upper handle filter cartridge mounting section of the upper shell, and both the lower and upper handle filter cartridge mounting sections abut the handle filter cartridge 60 to provide an even overall weight distribution.
Patent GB-2541604-A (GB)
Title: Low pressure biogas sample takeoff and conditioning system
Inventor: WALTER F GERHOLD
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2014-06-17
Abstract: A temperature and pressure regulating biogas sample extraction system and method for providing a conditioned biogas sample for constituent analysis.
Patent GB-2548213-A (GB)
Title: System and method for vehicular dynamic display
Inventor: DANIEL MARK SCHAFFER
IPC: B60W50/14
Filed: 2017-01-20
Abstract: A dynamic display system comprises a vehicle (100, fig 1) including sensors recording sensor data, a display coupled to a processor, and a memory. The sensors transmit information to the processor and may include a steering sensor, an accelerator sensor, a brake senor, a gear sensor and vehicle sensors (102), such as a camera, sonar, LiDAR, radar optical sensors, which provide drive event (402) information. A display program is operatively coupled to the processor and configured to determine a user hindrance rating 406 and a hindrance topic 407 based on the sensor data, and select instructions from a pool of instructions 502 based on the hindrance rating 406 and a user-selectable fidelity level 501, the pool of instructions includes visual/audio cues 503 from the display, autonomous controls 504, feedback 505. Reference is also made to a method for a vehicle.
Patent GB-2559626-A (GB)
Title: Drive apparatus
Inventor: HUGO JOSEPH PALMER
IPC: B62M6/75
Filed: 2017-02-14
Abstract: A drive apparatus 100 particularly for use with a bicycle, comprising a mount 13,14 for fixing the apparatus to a bicycle, a swing arm 15 pivotally attached to the mount 13,14, a drive roller 4 attached to the swing arm 15 for driving a wheel of the bicycle, a motor 17 for providing power, and a planetary gear train (3, 7, 16) for transmitting power from the motor 17 to the drive roller 4. The swing arm 15 may pivot between a first non-drive position and, when power is applied, a second drive position where the apparatus engages and may drive the wheel of the vehicle. Such movement may be due to inertial effects on starting the drive 100. Also disclosed are methods of providing auxiliary power to a vehicle and a bicycle comprising the drive apparatus. Other vehicles contemplated include scooters, wheelbarrows, carts, long boards, trolleys and so-called hover boards.
Patent GB-2545139-A (GB)
Title: Thermally disconnecting a cryogenic vessel from a refrigerator
Inventor: EUGENE ASTRA
IPC: F25D19/00
Filed: 2014-04-16
Abstract: Apparatus and method of thermally disconnecting a cryogenic vessel 2 of a cryostat 1 from a refrigerator 7, e.g. during transportation of the cryostat 1. The cryogenic vessel 2 is connected to the refrigerator 7 by means of an input channel 17 and an output channel 18, wherein the input channel 17 and the output channel 18 are adapted to provide a loop system for a convection circulation of cryogen through the refrigerator 7. Thermal isolation of the refrigerator and cryogenic vessel is achieved by preventing the circulation of cryogen. Prevention of circulation may be achieved by way of a valve 25 or the creation of a stratified column of gas within the inlet and outlet. Where a valve 25 is used the valve is preferably closed automatically when the refrigerator is not operating. The refrigerator may be a two-stage refrigerator. The inlet and outlet channels are preferably arranged to have equalised gas pressures at either end.
Patent GB-2563025-A (GB)
Title: Card holder with rotatable retainer part
Inventor: HENRY ARTHUR BECKET
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 2017-05-30
Abstract: A holder for a functional item (eg, credit card) comprises a base 2 and a retainer 6, in which said base comprises a docking area 4, and said retainer comprises an inner end portion 5 locatable in said docking area and a retention portion 6 for retaining a functional item. The retainer is connected to said base by an extendable line 7, and is movable between a first position in which said line is retracted and said inner end portion is located in said docking area and is rotationally fixed thereto, and second positions in which said line is extended and said inner end portion is spaced from said base. The extendable line comprises a retraction spring (8, figure 3) which biases said retainer into said first position. The base comprises a first central axis (A-A, figure 1), and said docking area comprises a mouth with a rim portion 10, a centre point 11 of said rim portion being aligned with said first central axis and opposite sides 12 & 13 of which each recede towards an outer end of said base. The retainer comprises a second central axis B-B, and said inner end portion comprises an end surface 15, a centre point 16 of which is aligned with said second central axis and opposite sides 17 & 18 of which each recede towards an outer end of said retainer. In said second positions said retainer is rotatable on said second central axis and said end surface arrangeable at any relative angle to said rim portion. The retraction spring biases said end surface into engagement with said rim portion to rotate said retainer until said end surface is aligned with said mouth and said inner end portion enters said docking area.
Patent GB-2565060-A (GB)
Title: Packaging
Inventor: ADAM TAYLOR
IPC: B65D77/24
Filed: 2017-07-28
Abstract: A packaging 10 comprising a compartment 12 for receiving food and a longitudal receiving area 14 within the packaging 10 for a utensil 100. The receiving area 14, possibly integrally formed with the packaging 10, comprises at least one detent 16 for engaging the cutlery 100 and first and second pockets 20, 22 at either end of the receiving area 14. Opposite the detent 16, each pocket 20, 22, has a side wall 20a, 22a forming bearing areas to either side of the detent 16 for supporting end portions 102, 104 of the utensil 100. The receiving area may be adjacent to and adjoining the food compartment 12 and could also contain a support 18. The detent 16 may be lateral and centrally positioned and an upper end of the detent 16 may be sloped. The pockets 20, 22 could be configured for receiving either end of the utensil 100. The packaging 10 may have a lid. A die or mould could be used to manufacture the packaging 10.
Patent GB-2565105-A (GB)
Title: Water powered multifunctional device for producing electrical power compressed air and portable drinking water
Inventor: MARK EDWARD REYNOLDS
IPC: F04F7/02
Filed: 2017-07-29
Abstract: A hydraulic ram water pump comprises a drive pipe and a waste valve arranged such that fluid 6 flowing through the drive pipe passes through the waste valve, and wherein the waste valve is arranged so that it can open at a lower fluid pressure and close at a higher fluid pressure, wherein at least one outlet pipe is provided in fluid communication with the drive pipe, and wherein the at least one outlet pipe is connected to at least one functional apparatus 4. The at least one functional apparatus 4 may be a water treatment system, a linear alternator for generating electricity, or an air compressor. The device may be suitable for obtaining electricity, compressed air or potable drinking water, utilizing the flow of water through a hydram or water hammer.
Patent GB-2571054-A (GB)
Title: Module for liquid cooling
Inventor: NEIL EDMUNDS
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: A cooling module100 comprises: a container 110 housing an electronic device 12 for cooling, such that the electronic device can be at least partially immersed in a liquid coolant, the cooling module 100 being configured to cause the liquid coolant to flow within the container. A heat sink 1 comprises a base mounted on the electronic device 12 and nozzles 2, arranged to receive flowing liquid coolant and direct it to the base of the heat sink. Pumps 11 cause liquid coolant to flow though pipes 5 and travel to a heat exchanger 19.
Patent GB-2582122-A (GB)
Title: Controlling manufacture of articles
Inventor: FREDERICO WAGECK
IPC: G06Q50/04
Filed: 2017-11-16
Abstract: A method for controlling the manufacture of articles comprising the steps of a) halting the conveyor 12 based on the presence of articles 3 at a workstation 1 and then allowing processed articles to be returned to the conveyer 12 b) restarting the conveyor in response to a sensor 14 detecting articles have been returned to the conveyor and that articles to be processed have been removed c) moving the returned articles on the conveyer until it is again stopped in response to a sensor that signals the articles have reached the next workstation. Ideally the conveyor is an endless belt conveyor.
Patent GB-2568493-A (GB)
Title: Pitch drive control module with sub-module
Inventor: BERND FRANZAK
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2017-11-16
Abstract: A pitch drive control module comprising a housing 2 and a sub-housing 8, the sub-housing is configured to be received into the housing, the sub-housing also includes a receiving means 80 for at least one customizable part. The customizable part could be a communication interface, it could also be a surge protection device or it could be a customizable circuit, such as a printed circuit board. The housing may have an opening 4 and the sub-housing can be configured to cover the opening. The sub-housing may have a faceplate 81, which may hold at least one serviceable part, such as a fuse. The faceplate may include at least one display element, such as an LED. It may also include a user interface 82, such as a manual control element. Independent claims directed to the housing, sub-housing, pitch drive and a wind turbine with the pitch drive are also included.
Patent GB-2570486-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for protecting structures
Inventor: ANDREW PETER WICKHAM
IPC: E02D31/00
Filed: 2018-01-26
Abstract: An assembly for protecting structures, preferably landing piles 6 of offshore wind turbines (4, Figure 1), having a first, preferably flexible and resilient inner member 20, which may be a sheet, with a first surface 22 extending over the surface of the structure to be protected and a second surface 24. There is a second member 30, which may be a flexible and resilient outer sheet, extending over the second surface 24 of the first member 20 and that is spaced apart from the second surface 24. There is also a support apparatus, which may be a flexible and resilient support sheet 40 with ribs 50, that extends between the first member 20 and second member 30. There is also an apparatus for protecting structures in which the first 20 and second 30 members have first and second hardness respectively, with the first hardness being greater than the second. Also provided is a method of transferring items between a vessel (9, Figure 1) and an offshore wind turbine (4, Figure 1).
Patent GB-2562337-A (GB)
Title: Nasal mask interface assembly
Inventor: CRAIG ROBERT PRENTICE
IPC: A61M16/08
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: A seal 104 for an interface assembly for positive pressure therapy has an inside surface of the seal comprising a first thickened band 132 provided along a sidewall 134, a face contacting surface 110 forming a flange curling inwardly from the sidewall 134 and comprising an edge 112 that at least partially defines an opening 114, and first and second cheek surfaces 122 configured to contact a medial cheek surface and/or a lateral surface of a respective side of the nose of the patient, in use, with first and second thickened panels 130 being respectively locally thickened regions of the first and second cheek surfaces 122 and each having a first side at or proximate to a respective portion of the edge 112. The thickened band 132 is provided to help reduce outward ballooning of the sidewall 134 when under pressure. The thickened panels 130 are provided to enhance the sealing capability of the seal in use by increasing a lateral pressure against the lateral nose surface of the user and allowing pressure from the seal to contour to the shape of the nose.
Patent GB-2573123-A (GB)
Title: Persistence of vision (POV) display panels and systems
Inventor: KIRYL CHYKEYUK
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 2018-04-24
Abstract: A persistence of vision (PoV) display panel comprises first to fifth PoV display units (A-E) having first to fifth display areas respectively. The first to fourth PoV display units (A-D) form the corners of the array and the fifth PoV display unit (E) occupies a central void between the first to fourth display areas. The first to fourth PoV display units occupy at least one display plane and the fifth PoV display unit is offset from the at least one display plane. The PoV display units may comprise rotating arms forming circular display areas. By offsetting the plane of the fifth PoV display unit the fifth display area may overlap the first to fourth display areas with the arms coming into conflict. The first to fourth display areas may also be overlapped provided the display planes of adjacent PoV display units are offset from one another. The PoV display units may be mounted to a frame to maintain their alignment and planar offset, and the frame may be mounted to, e.g. a wall or ceiling.
Patent GB-2576576-A (GB)
Title: Identification of channels in a wireless network
Inventor: RICHARD EVENDEN
IPC: H04W24/08
Filed: 2018-08-24
Abstract: Signature data associated with a first wireless network is received over a dedicated link from a network management system (NMS), the NMS controlling the first wireless network. Wireless transmissions are detected using a wireless receiver and transmission signature data associated with each wireless transmission is identified. The signature data received over the dedicated link is compared with the signature data associated with the wireless transmissions in order to identify wireless transmissions carried on the first wireless network. A similarity metric may be used to compare base station identities (BSSIDs) detected by the wireless receiver with MAC addresses reported on the dedicated link. A similarity metric may be used to compare a plurality of Server Set Identities (SSIDs) detected by the wireless receiver with each other in order to classify closely matching SSIDs as belonging to a particular WLAN. Data transmissions received by the receiver not having signature data associated with the first network may be anonymised. The dedicated link may be a fixed Ethernet or Powerline connection.
Patent GB-2567956-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated rotatable reels for entertainment machines
Inventor: AL-HAITHAM BILBEISI
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2018-09-12
Abstract: A spinning reel 100 for an entertainment machine comprises at least one row of illumination means 110 mounted circumferentially and aligned with the direction of rotation, where the illumination means are activated at intervals related to the reel rotation frequency. Preferably the reel comprises a circumferential lateral surface 101, an internal frame 102. Preferably the illumination means are LEDs and the illumination means are controlled by an illumination control unit, where the illumination means may be activated at a frequency: equal to; greater than; or less than, the reel rotation frequency. Preferably the illumination control unit varies the light activation duration in response to the reel rotation frequency or a change of reel rotation frequency. Preferably the reel is provided with one or more rotation sensors. When rotating the reel produces visual effects 820 821, which are intended to attract the attention of potential users. Preferably the reels are used in entertainment machines and a method of determining the reel rotation frequency and activating the illumination means at intervals related to the reel rotation frequency is also defined.