baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2555910-A (GB)
Title: Airbag including a plurality of fingers extending from an impact surface
Inventor: BRIAN ROBERT SPAHN
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 2017-08-17
Abstract: An airbag 10 includes a panel 14 and a plurality of fingers 16. The panel includes an impact surface 18 and defines an inflation chamber (20, figure 6A) inflatable to an inflated state. The plurality of fingers are in communication with the inflation chamber. Each of the fingers are spaced from each other and extend from the impact surface away from the inflation chamber in the inflated state. The panel may have an axis C about which the fingers are spaced, and where the length of the fingers may increase the further they are spaced from the axis. The chamber may comprise inner and outer chambers (50, 52) separated by a diaphragm (48) provided with a vent (56). Also disclosed is a vehicle safety system comprising an airbag with fingers, provided on a reaction surface of the vehicle. During a vehicle impact, the momentum of the occupant may move the occupant towards the plurality of fingers. The fingers may absorb energy from the occupant and reduce or prevent the head of the occupant from sliding across the impact surface and/or rotating.
Patent GB-2565828-A (GB)
Title: Case or cradle for a fall arrest device
Inventor: OWAIN JONES
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2017-08-24
Abstract: A case or support cradle for protection of a fall arrest device against floor level damage includes a shape or configuration enabling rolling along an arcuate path. The shape or configuration may direct rolling of a specific radius or inhibit rolling and / or have one or more rolling contact surfaces. The case or cradle may comprise contact surface ring(s) 11, 12 and may be connected by a link(s) 13. The case preferably comprises a fall arrest device housing (21, figure 4) whereby at least a portion is rounded or part spherical. The housing may be conical or frustoconical. At least a portion of the rolling surface of the cradle preferably has shock absorbing material and / or has protrusions and / or indentations and may comprise a tyre. Engagement formation(s) may secure the case or cradle to the fall arrest device by use of mechanical fasteners. An apparatus which includes the case or cradle and a fall arrest device and a fall protection apparatus is also claimed.
Patent GB-2556417-A (GB)
Title: A materials handling system
Inventor: STEPHEN BRIGHT
IPC: E06C7/16
Filed: 2017-09-20
Abstract: The system comprises first and second ladder sections 60, 70 connected together to form a longer ladder, a tension system attached to each section to tension the connected ladder sections and a trolley 110 arranged to travel along the ladder sections. The system also comprises a cable and pulley to move the trolley along the ladder sections and the trolley comprises an automatic brake to prevent movement in one direction relative to the ladders linear length. The tension system may comprise either a clamp arranged across the junction of the ladder or a mast 92 extending away from the longer ladder with a cable 100 attached to the mast and the ladder sections in order for the cable to be help away from the longer ladder. The system may further comprise an uneven surface at one end of the ladder which the trolley is arranged to travel over in order to shake the trolley and aid its self-tipping.
Patent GB-2557458-A (GB)
Title: Control line retainer for a downhole tool
Inventor: BRANDON C GOODMAN
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2017-11-20
Abstract: A method of coupling a control line 160 to a packer 100 includes disposing the control line 160 in a groove 170 of a sealing element 120 and a slot 180 of a retainer 141, 142; and rotating the retainer 141 relative to the sealing element 120 to retain the control line 160 in the groove 180. Multiple slots and control lines may be present and swelling of the sealing element may at least partially narrow the groove thus at least partially covering the control line. A packer having the aforementioned features is also claimed.
Patent GB-2573485-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer
Inventor: HAMISH IAN STEWART
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2017-11-20
Abstract: A method of fragmenting ions for mass spectrometry comprises injecting first ions of a first charge into an elongate multipole electrode assembly arranged to define an elongate ion channel, the first ions being axially confined to a first volume within the ion channel by applying a first potential well thereto (Fig. 4a). Second ions of a charge opposite to the first are also injected into the RF ion trap, said second ions being axially confined to a second volume by applying a second potential well to the elongate ion channel, wherein the first potential well is provided within the second potential well (Fig. 4b). The first ions and the second ions are cooled in the ion trap and allowed to interact such that the first ions and/or the second ions are fragmented to produce product ions (Fig. 4c). Alternatively, the first ions within the first volume may be fragmented using ultraviolet irradiation (Figs 10 & 11).
Patent GB-2569391-A (GB)
Title: Compound
Inventor: Matthew Robert Roberts
IPC: H01M10/0525
Filed: 2017-12-18
Abstract: A compound has the general formula: Li(4/3-2x/3-y/3)NixCoyMn(2/3-x/3-2y/3)O2, preferably wherein 0≤x<0.2 and 0.12<y≤0.4. The compound is used in a positive electrode for use in an electrochemical cell. Various examples are described, both with and without Ni being present. If Ni is absent, the compound may have a layered structure having the general formula: aLi­2MnO3•(1-a)LiCoO2, where a<0.88. If Ni is present, the compound may have a layered structure having the general formula: (1-a-b)Li2MnO3•aLiCoO2•bLiNi0.5Mn0.5O2, where 0.15≤a≤0.2, and b=0.4. It is stated that such a compound has an improved charge capacity since the amount of excess Li is reduced while increasing the amount of Co and/or Ni. These compounds are also stated to have improved cycling stability.
Patent GB-2573015-A (GB)
Title: A radar apparatus for a vehicle and method of detecting misalignment
Inventor: ROBERT PINNOCK
IPC: G01S13/86
Filed: 2018-04-20
Abstract: A radar apparatus for use in a vehicle comprises a housing 6 which houses a radar sensor 7, and a first 3-axis accelerometer 8 fixed in position relative to the sensor. The apparatus further includes a movable support 9 comprising a first part 10, a second part 12 and an actuator 13 to which the first part is fixed relative to the body 11 of the vehicle. The second part is fixed relative to the housing and the actuator is operable to move the second part relative to the first part around an axis that is fixed relative to the vehicle body. A signal processing apparatus 15 is configured to determine a misalignment of the radar sensor using one or more signals output from the first 3-axis accelerometer and one or more signals output from a second 3-axis accelerometer 16 that is fixed in position relative to the vehicle. The signals used are captured at different times when the second part of the movable support is in two different positions.
Patent GB-2574484-A (GB)
Title: Water resistance exercise device
Inventor: GARY WARREN ELKINGTON
IPC: A63B21/008
Filed: 2018-06-10
Abstract: A resistance type exercise device for use in water including a main body (1, fig.1) with a hole through its centre, and a number of handles (2, fig. 1) arranged around the circumference of the body; additional components are mounted in the hole to control the resistance to movement, and are adjustable by the user. Preferably, there are additional handles 3 to the sides of the body. The additional components may be chosen from a set of blade structures (4, fig. 3), a set of axial flow turbine blades (5, fig. 4), or a perforated plate (7, fig. 5).
Patent GB-2569834-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle for spreading aggregate chippings
Inventor: KEITH DEARING
IPC: E01C19/20
Filed: 2018-06-12
Abstract: A vehicle for spreading aggregate chippings comprises an elongate hopper 32 and an extension hopper 34 for receiving and dispensing chippings, the elongate hopper having a fixed length along an axis of the hopper. The extension hopper also has a fixed length and is moveable relative to the elongate hopper in a direction parallel to the axis of the elongate hopper. This allows the vehicle to dispense chippings over a variety of road widths. A feed mechanism 92 conveys aggregate chippings from the elongate hopper to the extension hopper. A pair of wheels 100, 102 convey the vehicle in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the elongate hopper, the wheels being moveable relative to each other to change a distance between them. A pair of tracks may be carried by the wheels. The feed mechanism may be a screw conveyor and the vehicle may include a second extension hopper 36. The movement of the extension hoppers may be independent, and the vehicle may comprise a power unit to drive the wheels.
Patent GB-2562962-A (GB)
Title: Covering film within duodenum
Inventor: PING WAN
IPC: A61L31/14
Filed: 2016-12-09
Abstract: Provided is a covering film provided within the duodenum. The present invention relates to the field of medical devices for the digestive tract. The covering film provided within the duodenum is at least partially prepared using a hydrophobic material and an oleophobic material, and is biodegradeable. The covering film further comprises a biomimetic microarray of adhesive pads, an elastic part, an anchoring hook, and an anti-torsion rib. The covering film provided within the duodenum can be manufactured using an electrospinning process, and can be used to treat obesity or diabetes.
Patent GB-2564030-A (GB)
Title: Cooling and hydrating containers and methods of use
Inventor: JUSTIN LI
IPC: F41H1/02
Filed: 2017-02-10
Abstract: Bladders/containers designed to hold a meaningful amount of material (in any state: solid, liquid or gas) to conductively absorb heat from the human body. In addition, the material may be consumed by the user wearing the bladder/container, thus providing a source of hydration for the user. The bladders/containers would also enhance impact and/or ballistic protection of the user.
Patent GB-2572836-A (GB)
Title: Void fraction calibration method
Inventor: GILES EDWARD
IPC: G01N23/12
Filed: 2018-09-13
Abstract: A method of producing a void fraction (VF) error curve which correlates an apparent VF with the actual VF of a multi-phase flow (F), comprises: using a device 2 to measure a property of the multi-phase flow from which an apparent VF may be calculated; calculating (with processor 7) the apparent VF using the measured property from the device; determining the actual VF of the multiphase flow using a radiometric densitometer 5; using the apparent VF and actual VF to calculate the VF error; repeating the steps for all expected flow conditions to generate a VF error curve. The device may be Coriolis meter to measure apparent bulk density or a microwave meter to measure permittivity of the flow. A metering apparatus and method of calculating mass flow rate of phases in a multiphase flow is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2580597-A (GB)
Title: Liquid heating appliances
Inventor: JAMES HOWITT
IPC: A47J31/54
Filed: 2019-01-14
Abstract: A liquid heating appliance, such as a kettle, comprises a liquid reservoir 2 having a first chamber 24a arranged below a second chamber 24b. The chambers are separated by a partition 22. The appliance further comprises a heating arrangement which, in use, heats liquid contained within the first chamber. First and second valves 26 are arranged in the partition to selectively allow liquid to flow between the first and second chambers. Each valve comprises a floating valve member that can float and mate with a respective valve seat to close the valve. The appliance also comprises a valve actuation arrangement 25 and a liquid outlet in the first chamber. The liquid outlet is in fluid communication with a dispense outlet so as to allow liquid to be dispensed from the first chamber when the first and second valves are closed. The valve actuation arrangement is movable between a first position, in which the floating valve members are free to float so as to mate with their respective valve seats, and a second position, in which it prevents the floating valve members from floating, thereby holding the valves open.
Patent GB-2580915-A (GB)
Title: Peripheral tracking system and method
Inventor: SHARWIN WINESH RAGHOEBARDAJAL
IPC: G06F3/03
Filed: 2019-01-29
Abstract: A system for tracking peripherals 130 which can be used with virtual reality or augmented reality systems comprising a user mounted camera 122, a feature identification unit to identify features (610, fig. 6) from a first image set, a peripheral identification unit to identify the image position of peripherals relative to the camera (620, fig. 6) from a second image set, and a position determining unit to generate first position information (630, fig. 6) for the camera, depending on the identified features, and to generate second position information (640, fig. 6) for the peripherals depending on the identified image positions of the peripherals. Wherein the first and second image sets are interleaved, and wherein the position determine unit generates third position information (650, fig 6.) for the peripherals in the real environment by combining the second position information corresponding to a group of images with a function, or average, of the first position information corresponding to a preceding group of images, and the first position information corresponding to a following group of images. The peripherals can be illuminated by a separate light source or have its own associated light source. There may be motion detectors for generating motion tracking information.
Patent GB-2580966-A (GB)
Title: Optical coherence elastography imaging
Inventor: TIANSHI WANG
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2019-02-01
Abstract: An imaging system comprises a catheter-based optical imaging device configured to obtain multidimensional optical coherence tomographic morphological image data of an object disposed around the catheter. A controller is configured to enable successive scans of the morphological image data to be spatially co-registered with one another to provide strain or elasticity image data of the object. A catheter may be provided defining an optical path structure couplable to a source of optical radiation and a detector. A synchronization module 74 may be provided configured to trigger first and second circumferential scans timed so a first and second frame of the image data are spatially co-registered. The corresponding method is also provided. A catheter is also provided comprising a motor in the catheter coupled to rotate a rotatable optical element, with a structure defining an optical path having first, second and third portions. The third portion extends radially outwards from the rotatable optical element configured to effect scanning of the third portion of the optical path about the longitudinal axis of the catheter.
Patent GB-2572069-A (GB)
Title: Power generating apparatus and method
Inventor: GARY ALEXANDER WATSON
IPC: F03B7/00
Filed: 2019-03-07
Abstract: An energy generating apparatus for generating energy from falling material e.g. within a work-site comprises a capture wheel 2 mounted on a housing 1. The housing 1 is transportable and may comprise an ISO shipping container. The housing contains a generator 10 and may contain step-up gearing and a flywheel. The wheel may comprise buckets and may be adapted to handle impacts e.g. by lining with a shock-absorbent material such as rubber matting. The central hub of the wheel may be encapsulated in a layer of resilient material so as to minimise transmission of shocks through the drive system.
Patent GB-2574736-A (GB)
Title: Gas-tight connection assembly
Inventor: BILAL AKMAN
IPC: F16L37/24
Filed: 2019-08-20
Abstract: A gas-tight connection assembly for a threaded connector 21, the assembly comprising: a bendable tube 11 for transporting gas from an inlet end to an outlet end; and a threaded connector 12 connected to the outlet end of the tube, wherein one of the tube and the threaded connector comprises a male fitting (13) configured to fit inside a female fitting 14 of the other of the tube and the threaded connector; at least one securing member 15, 16, configured to prevent axial separation while allowing relative rotation between the male fitting and the female fitting; and at least one sealing member 17, 18 configured to provide a gas-tight seal between the male fitting and the female fitting. Embodiments include a gas-tight connection assembly for a bayonet connector 50, the assembly comprising a bendable tube, wherein the bayonet connector comprises a male fitting 63 configured to fit inside a female fitting 64 of the tube; at least one securing member 65, 66 configured to prevent axial separation while allowing relative rotation between the male fitting and the female fitting; and at least one sealing member 67, 68 configured to provide a gas-tight seal between the male and female fitting.
Patent GB-2587406-A (GB)
Title: Slide Fastener
Inventor: ANNAKA SHIGEKI
IPC: A44B19/26
Filed: 2019-09-27
Abstract: The slider 11 comprises an upper portion (20, FIG. 3A) , a lower portion (21, FIG. 3A), and a guide post 23disposed between said upper and lower portions. The upper portion, lower portion and guide post co-operate to define a Y-shaped channel 36. The Y-shaped channel has a first arm 36a separated from a second arm 36b by the guide post and a third arm 36c which extends along a longitudinal axis A of the slider and which adjoins the first and second arms. The first and second arms are configured to carry uncoupled coupling elements (14a, 14b) of a first stringer and second stringer of the slide fastener respectively. The third arm is configured to carry coupling elements of the first stringer and second stringer when coupled. The coupling elements of each of the first stringer and second stringer are located along the respective stringer at a pitch distance P. The third arm has a third arm length 27 defined, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the slider, between a tip 22 of the guide post proximal the third arm and an end of the third arm distal to the guide post. The third arm length is at least 8 times the pitch distance P.
Patent GB-2587424-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional printed parts made by additive manufacturing using cyanoacrylates in post processing
Inventor: GREG CLARKE
IPC: C09D133/14
Filed: 2019-09-30
Abstract: A method of preparing a three-dimensional printed part comprises performing additive manufacture using a curable (meth)acrylate composition to form a three-dimensional part on a build substrate, optionally removing the part from the build substrate, optionally contacting the part with an activator, and contacting the part with a cyanoacrylate composition. The activator may comprise a nitrogen-containing compound, e.g. 1,2-di(4-pyridyl ethane), 4,4’-dipyridyl disulphide, 3-(3-hydroxypropyl)pyridine, pyridazine, or methylpyridazine, in an organic solvent having a boiling point of 30-100ºC. The cyanoacrylate composition may comprise methyl cyanoacrylate, ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate, propyl cyanoacrylates, butyl cyanoacrylates, octyl cyanoacrylates, allyl cyanoacrylate, or β-methoxyethyl cyanoacrylate in an organic solvent having a boiling point of 30-100ºC. A method of post-processing a three-dimensional printed part comprises providing a three-dimensional printed part made by additive manufacture from a photocurable resin composition and contacting a surface of the part with a cyanoacrylate composition and optionally an activator to form a coating over the surface.
Patent GB-2594050-A (GB)
Title: Glow plasma gas measurement signal processing
Inventor: BARHRAM ALIZADEH
IPC: H05H1/00
Filed: 2020-04-07
Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for the enhanced determination of the composition of a sample gas using glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy (GD-OES) for gas analysis. A first method comprises: generating an oscillating electric and/or magnetic field within a plasma cell to excite particles within the cell to produce a glow discharge from a plasma in the plasma cell; monitoring one or more glow discharge optical emissions from the plasma in the plasma cell at twice the excitation frequency; and processing this signal in real time during each excitation cycle to obtain a signal to noise enhancement and to determine the concentration of a gas within a gas mixture. The operating conditions of the plasma cell are also controlled to maintain the glow discharge optical emissions from the plasma within a desired operating range.
Patent GB-2590740-A (GB)
Title: WIFI intelligent IGBT double-path dimming control system powered by single live line
Inventor: JIE ZHU
IPC: H05B47/19
Filed: 2020-05-15
Abstract: A WIFI/wireless IGBT double-path dimming control system powered by a single live line. A single-live-line power taking circuit, a DC-DC power supply circuit, a WIFI/wireless signal control circuit, a PWM driving circuit and an IGBT dimming circuit. The WIFI/wireless control circuit is electrically connected to the IGBT dimming circuit through the PWM driving circuit. The IGBT dimming circuit comprises field effect transistors Q1-Q4. The source of the transistor Q1 is connected to the source of the transistor Q2 through a resistor R1; similarly, transistors Q3 and Q4 are connected via a resistor R21. The respective drains of transistor Q1-Q3 are connected to a common terminal, which subsequently sequentially connects to the base of a triode Q27. The collector of the triode Q27 is connected to a power supply; the collector is grounded in another path. The WIFI/wireless signal control circuit may have a WIFI module, an MCU and a power management module. The IGBT dimming circuit may be connected to a lighting fixture, the lighting fixture connected to a neutral line.
Patent GB-2596860-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: Massimo Camplani
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2020-07-10
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a sensor configured to generate sensor signals based on sensed motion and orientation of the vacuum cleaner, a user input device, a vacuum motor, and a controller configured to activate the vacuum motor in response to activation of the user input device by a user, in response to activation of the vacuum motor, process the generated sensor signals to determine whether the vacuum cleaner is actively being used by the user and in response to determining that the vacuum cleaner is actively being used, retain the vacuum motor in an activated state.
Patent GB-2583664-A (GB)
Title: Composition for preventing or treating parasitic infections in fish, comprising Sophora flavescens Aiton extract or fraction thereof
Inventor: TAE HUN LEE
IPC: A61P33/10
Filed: 2018-01-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating parasitic infectious diseases in fish, comprising a Sophora flavescens Aiton (Jerusalem artichoke) extract or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient, and specifically to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating diseases caused by infection with sea lice, which are fish parasites, a feed additive composition for preventing or alleviating said diseases, and a method for preventing or treating parasitic infectious diseases in fish, comprising the step of introducing said compositions into fish directly or to a fish farm.