baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2493094-A (GB)
Title: A bi-directional pressure energised axial seal and a swivel connection application
Inventor: SILVEIRA HELVECIO CK
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2012-07-18
Abstract: A tubular connection has first and second tubular members 11, 17 having aligned bores 19 with a common axis 21 and having first and second seal surfaces 29, 33, respectively. A metal seal 37 has a first end portion 41 that sealingly engages the first seal surface 29 and a second end portion 45 that sealingly engages the second seal surface 33. The metal seal 37 has a sidewall 47 with at least two folds 49, 51. One of the folds 49 defines an axial interior gap. The other of the folds 51 defines an axial exterior gap. An exterior spacer member 61 is positioned in the exterior gap to limit closing of the exterior gap in response to a greater pressure on the interior of the seal 37 than on the exterior. An interior spacer member 55 is positioned in the interior gap to limit closure of the interior gap in response to a greater pressure on the exterior of the seal 37 than on the interior.
Patent GB-2496010-A (GB)
Title: Producing and dispensing liquid products
Inventor: PAGE JOHN KENNETH RURIK
IPC: A23L2/54
Filed: 2012-07-24
Abstract: A method for dissolving a gas comprising carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide in a liquid and dispensing the liquid, using a membrane contactor comprising a plurality of gas-permeable hollow fibres, a gas port communicating with the interior of the fibres, a liquid input port and liquid output port, the method involves supplying the gas at a controlled pressure to the gas port, supplying the liquid at a higher pressure than the gas to the liquid input port from a liquid supply via a first valve, dissolving the gas in the liquid and dispensing the solution through the liquid outlet port to a dispense tap wherein the solution dispensing step comprises a start dispensing step in which the first valve and the dispensing tap are opened to dispense solution, and a stop dispensing step in which the first valve and dispensing tap are closed and pressure build-up is relieved in the liquid in the contactor after closure of the first valve and while maintaining the first valve closed. The pressure build-up is relieved by withdrawing at least a predetermined volume of liquid from the contactor. This may be done by delaying closure of a second valve on the liquid outlet port or by coupling a diaphragm chamber to the contactor. An apparatus using the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2490067-A (GB)
Title: Collecting community feedback for collaborative document development
Inventor: BOWEN NICHOLAS
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2010-11-15
Abstract: A Web based community feedback collection tool. The Web based community feedback collection tool is programmed to establish the linkage between the traditional document editing tools (e.g., MS Word, Powerpoint) and a Web based community feedback collection tool. A writer could get the summarized feedback generated from Reader/Web community directly when they open the document through the traditional document editing tool. The reader could provide feedback directly as well when they read the document through the document editing tool.
Patent GB-2498631-A (GB)
Title: Thermal processing system
Inventor: BEECH PHILIP MICHAEL
IPC: F23G5/027
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A thermal processing system 100 for processing matter comprises a vessel 102 defining a chamber 104 and having an inlet 106 to receive the matter to be processed in the chamber and an outlet 108 for the matter that has been processed. The chamber is arranged in that there is a net flow of the matter from the inlet towards the outlet. An auger arrangement 112 is at least partially located within the chamber and has a first part 116 propelling the matter from the inlet into the chamber and a second part 118 arranged to act against the flow of the matter from the inlet towards the outlet. The first and second parts may have different handedness or rotated in different directions to one another, and each part comprises a flight arrangement. The auger may comprise a shaft 114. The shaft may have a flight-less portion 122, may comprise of a first and second shaft separate to one another or connected by gearing. The separate shafts may rotate in the same direction with the flight arrangement having different handedness. The chamber may be heated. The system may be a pyrolysis or gasification system. A scraper mechanism may be present.
Patent GB-2514538-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for generating and obtaining user generated content
Inventor: FILLER NICHOLAS DAVID
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-03-27
Abstract: A method of obtaining user generated content, the method comprises: controlling transmission of a request for user generated content to a user device 12 (e.g. a mobile telephone), the request including at least one prompt for a user of the user device; receiving user generated content from at least one user device; and controlling storage of the received user generated content in association with the request for user generated content. The system 10 of the invention is configured to enable users of the first apparatus 12, the second apparatus 14 and the plurality of apparatus 16 to request and share user generated content with one another. The request for user generated content may include submission information to direct the apparatus 14, 16 that receives the message to control transmission of user generated content via a selected communication channel (e.g. SMS, MMS, e-mail, URL, telephone number). The request for user generated content may include at least one restriction parameter for enabling filtering of user generated content (e.g. format, time-frame, geographical location).
Patent GB-2498882-A (GB)
Title: Polycrystalline diamond constructions having optimized material composition
Inventor: BELNAP DANIEL J
IPC: B22F3/15
Filed: 2011-11-23
Abstract: Diamond bonded constructions include a diamond body comprising intercrystalline bonded diamond and interstitial regions. The body has a working surface and an interface surface, and may be joined to a metallic substrate. The body has a gradient diamond volume content greater about 1.5 percent, wherein the diamond content at the interface surface is less than 94 percent, and increases moving toward the working surface. The body may include a region that is substantially free of a catalyst material otherwise disposed within the body and present in a gradient amount. An additional material may be included within the body and be present in a changing amount. The body may be formed by high-pressure HPHT processing, e.g., from 6,200 MPa to 10,000 MPa, to produce a sintered body having a characteristic diamond volume fraction v. average grain size relationship distinguishable from that of diamond bonded constructions form by conventional-pressure HPHT processing.
Patent GB-2500533-A (GB)
Title: Combined rain and solar energy collecting panel
Inventor: THOMSON WENDY
IPC: F24S10/70
Filed: 2011-12-12
Abstract: An apparatus for collecting solar energy and rainwater is disclosed, comprising: at least one panel (100); at least one solar cell (102) mounted on said panel; at least one ridge (104) around at least a portion of said panel; and at least one rainwater tank (105); whereby rainwater falling on said panel can be collected in said tank.
Patent GB-2515551-A (GB)
Title: Non-return device
Inventor: MILLWARD KEITH
IPC: F16K15/14
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a non-return device 12 which may be used for waste and or odour traps for domestic plumbing. The device comprises a housing 18 for connection between a fluid inlet 14 and a fluid outlet 16 and a flexible non-return valve 26 positioned within the housing. The non-return valve has an inlet opening through which fluid enters the valve, and an outlet through which fluid exits the valve. The fluid outlet is defined by a pair of opposing wall members 28, 30. Opposing closure devices 40 are arranged such that each clamps a respective lateral edge of the outlet. The wall members are moveable between open and closed conditions. In the open condition the wall members define a passageway for fluid to flow out of the valve from the inlet. In the closed condition the wall members are in face to face contact to prevent fluid flow from the outlet to the inlet. The non return valve may be made by injection moulding.
Patent GB-2503582-A (GB)
Title: Marking device docking station for mounting in or on a vehicle
Inventor: NIELSEN STEVEN E
IPC: F16L1/11
Filed: 2009-09-30
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a docking station for docking a marking device of the type used to mark the presence or absence of an underground facility in a dig area. The docking station comprises a housing configured to mechanically support a marking device in a docked position, wherein the housing is configured for mounting in or on a vehicle. A security mechanism secures the marking device in the docking station, wherein the security mechanism comprises at least one of: I) a locking device configured to lock the marking device to the docking station; 2) an ID mechanism to enable removal of the marking device from the docking station in response to verification of the identity of a user; and 3) a safety strap for securing the marking device to the docking station. The docking station may include an electrical connection for connecting with the marking device.
Patent GB-2505307-A (GB)
Title: System and method for umbilical-less positional feedback of a subsea wellhead member disposed in a subsea wellhead assembly
Inventor: FENTON STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: E21B33/03
Filed: 2013-07-10
Abstract: A positional feedback system includes a seal assembly 23 coupled to a running tool 17, the seal assembly having a seal ring 31 and an energizing ring 45 positioned between a hanger 21 and a subsea wellhead 13. The energizing ring 45 moves relative to the seal ring 31 from an .unset position to a set position to seal to the wellhead 13 and the hanger 21. The system includes a magnet 57 disposed on the energizing ring 45 and has a magnetic field 63. One or more sensing devices 59 are disposed on running tool 17 and positioned in the magnetic field 63 of the magnet 57 in the set position and the unset position. The sensing devices 59 are configured to communicate with a surface platform (25 figure 1) when the magnet 57 passes a magnetic field 63 through the sensing devices 59.
Patent GB-2502462-A (GB)
Title: Stem cell factor inhibitor
Inventor: LUKACS NICHOLAS W
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions, and uses relating to inhibitors of stem cell factor. For example, provided herein are antibodies targeting stem cell factor and methods for treating fibrotic and tissue remodeling diseases.
Patent GB-2503140-A (GB)
Title: Electric motorcycle
Inventor: MARAZZI LAWRENCE
IPC: B62K11/04
Filed: 2012-02-03
Abstract: An electric motorcycle includes a front wheel and front suspension, a rear wheel and rear suspension, an electric motor with a transmission that provides motive force to the rear wheel and a composite monocoque structure extending between the front suspension, and the rear suspension and motor, which house a plurality of electric batteries. The monocoque structure may include internal partitions to provide increased strength or stiffness, these partitions creating compartments to separate the batteries. The batteries are arranged in one or more rows, each row being aligned with the axis between the mounting of the front suspension on the monocoque structure and the mounting of the rear suspension and motor on the monocoque structure.
Patent GB-2514432-A (GB)
Title: Floor height adjustment
Inventor: BROWN ROY ALAN
IPC: E04F15/20
Filed: 2013-10-02
Abstract: A floor height adjustment apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a cradle assembly 2 for supporting a batten 10 of an acoustic floor, the cradle assembly 2 comprises: a central axis 12; a base 4; a cradle 6; and a height adjustment arrangement 30, 32. The spacing between the upper surface 18 of the cradle 6 and the lower surface 22 of the base is changeable in predetermined increments by relative rotation of the base and the cradle about the central axis 12.
Patent GB-2522614-A (GB)
Title: Colour changing fashion accessory such as a handbag
Inventor: WU JOHNNY
IPC: H01L31/00
Filed: 2014-01-10
Abstract: A fashion accessory such as a handbag 100 comprises: a sensing unit, a display and a controller. The sensing unit 150 is operable to receive light from a secondary object and produce one or more signals related to a colour of the secondary object. The display 146 is operable to emit light with one of a plurality of different perceived colours. The controller is arranged to receive the one or more signals from the sensing unit and, in response thereto, control the display to emit light with a substantially similar perceived colour to that of the secondary object.
Patent GB-2526527-A (GB)
Title: Cupboard with multiple sets of shelves
Inventor: SIMS-HILDITCH JOHN EDWIN
IPC: A47B77/16
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: A cupboard 1 with a first set of shelves 3 fixed at the rear of the interior of the cupboard, and a second set of shelves 5 mounted on one side of cupboard with a hinge so that the shelves pivot between a position stacked in front of the first set of shelves or a second position outside of the cupboard opening. An optional feature is a cupboard door 7 hinged on the opposite side of the cupboard to that of the second set of shelves. The cupboard door may further feature a third set of shelves 9 on the interior side of the door, so that when the door is closed, all three sets of shelves are stacked one in front of the other inside the cupboard.
Patent GB-2527853-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for individually freezing pellets
Inventor: EBINGER ALEXANDER MARC
IPC: G01N1/42
Filed: 2014-07-05
Abstract: An apparatus 201 for producing individually frozen pellets comprises a vessel 202 containing a low boiling liquefied gas 203, and the vessel having a plurality of compartments 204. A motor 205 rotates the compartments within the vessel and a timed dispenser 206, 208 dispenses an aliquot of liquid reagent into each of the compartments as the compartments are rotated within the vessel by the motor. The compartments may be arranged in an annular shape (fig 5) within the vessel and may comprise of one or more tubular members having an open first and second end. The annular shape may comprise a first (503) inner and second (504) outer annulus (or may be more) and two timed dispensers may be used whereby a first dispenses reagent to the inner and a second dispenses reagent to the outer annulus. The compartments are rotated at a speed ensuring complete freezing of the reagent upon one complete rotation. The timed dispenser is synchronised with the motor. A method for producing frozen pellets is claimed. The liquefied gas may be liquid nitrogen and the reagent may be blood plasma or pharmaceutical products. The motor and dispenser may be mains or battery operated.
Patent GB-2516172-A (GB)
Title: A tracking assistance device, a tracking assistance system and a tracking assistance method
Inventor: FUJIMATSU TAKESHI
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2014-07-09
Abstract: A tracking assistance device including a target-to-be-tracked setting unit that causes images captured by a plurality of cameras to be displayed on a plurality of corresponding display views 43a-d in accordance with a specified search condition, and, in response to an input operation performed by a monitoring person, sets a designated moving object captured by a first camera as a target 48 to be tracked; a camera selection unit that selects a second camera inferred to have taken an image of the target; a confirmation image presenting unit that extracts an image of the target from the images captured by a selected camera and displays this confirmation image on a confirmation screen; and a playback unit that performs continuous playback of the images from the selected camera on the corresponding display view. The device may include a candidate selection unit that selects candidate target objects when there is an error in tracking the designated object. The device allows for surveillance of a person being tracked across a multi-camera CCTV system and, prompts the user to verify the target as it is being tracked. A claim is also included for a system comprising a surveillance camera, a display device and the tracking assistance device.
Patent GB-2512255-A (GB)
Title: Smart fire extinguishing system
Inventor: ANDRADE ALFONSO
IPC: A62C37/44
Filed: 2013-01-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a smart firefighting system for extinguishing a local fire. The system comprises one or more sensors that are mounted in an enclosure, and a controller that is located remote from the enclosure and in communication with the sensors. Fire extinguishers are located adjacent the enclosure for deploying fire retardant onto the local fire. The fire extinguishers are in communication with the controller and operate when they receive a command from the controller.
Patent GB-2532017-A (GB)
Title: Duct assembly with a connector
Inventor: Jibrah Khan
IPC: F16L37/248
Filed: 2014-11-04
Abstract: A duct assembly 200 comprises a first flexible duct 210 and is used to transfer fluis to or from a component. The duct assembly 200 further includes a first connector 220 and optionally a second connector 230. The first connector 220 is integral to the first duct 210 of the duct assembly 200. The first connector 220 is substantially rigid and is provided at the end of the duct 210, being disposed around the perimeter of the duct. The first connector 220 comprises securing projections which selectively engage corresponding securing features on the component to be connected to, which may comprise second connector 230. A portion of the first connection 220 is provided within the wall of the duct 210. A portion of the first connector 210 may extend through an outer surface of the duct 210, with the securing projections provided outside the duct wall. An inner surface of the duct wall may extend over an inner surface of the first connector 220. The securing projections may extend radially outwards, and may comprise bayonet tabs.
Patent GB-2529583-A (GB)
Title: Non-planar semiconductor device having doped sub-fin region and method to fabricate same
Inventor: GHANI TAHIR
IPC: H01L29/66
Filed: 2013-06-20
Abstract: Non-planar semiconductor devices having doped sub-fin regions and methods of fabricating non-planar semiconductor devices having doped sub-fin regions are described. For example, a method of fabricating a semiconductor structure involves forming a plurality of semiconductor fins above a semiconductor substrate. A solid state dopant source layer is formed above the semiconductor substrate, conformal with the plurality of semiconductor fins. A dielectric layer is formed above the solid state dopant source layer. The dielectric layer and the solid state dopant source layer are recessed to approximately a same level below a top surface of the plurality of semiconductor fins, exposing protruding portions of each of the plurality of semiconductor fins above sub-fin regions of each of the plurality of semiconductor fins. The method also involves driving dopants from the solid state dopant source layer into the sub-fin regions of each of the plurality of semiconductor fins.
Patent GB-2544483-A (GB)
Title: Exercise frame
Inventor: PETER MARTIN LOMAS
IPC: A63B21/00
Filed: 2015-11-17
Abstract: An exercise frame comprising three sub-frames namely a base frame 2 an upper frame 3 and a lower frame 4, the lower frame 4 being pivotally mounted with respect to the base frame 2 via pivots 44, and the upper frame 3 pivotally mounted with respect to the lower frame 4 at pivot points 43. The base frame 2 adopts one of two positions, extending perpendicular from the lower frame 4, when the exercise frame is ready for use, and folded in the plane of the lower frame 4 when the exercise frame is not in use. The upper frame 3 adopts one of two positions either folded in the same plane as the lower frame 4 or extending upwards from the lower frame 4 in an extension of that frame. Mounting points provided in the exercise frame to which handle assemblies may be attached in multiple positions and orientations, configurable to suit different exercises. The handles may be attached using U-shaped sections comprising holes to receive quick release bolts.
Patent GB-2544829-A (GB)
Title: System and method for enabling a secure transaction between users
Inventor: RANVIR SINGH SETHI
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2016-04-07
Abstract: A method for enabling a secure transaction between a user of a first device and a user of a second device comprises; the first device obtaining a first long token and an encryption key specific to the first device; communicating the first long token to the second device; the second device associating payment transfer information with one of the long tokens and with transaction information; communicating the payment transfer and transaction information from the second device to the first device; the first device encrypting the transaction information using the encryption key; communicating the payment transfer and encrypted transaction information from the first device to the second device. Either device might be the payee device, and the other device the payer device. The payment transfer information or transaction information might comprise a transfer amount. The first long token and the encryption key might be obtained from the first device, a transacting server or a third party device. Systems comprising one of the first and second device are also claimed.
Patent GB-2538166-A (GB)
Title: External component mounting assembly for at least one axle of a comercial vehicle
Inventor: NATHAN HILL
IPC: B62D25/16
Filed: 2016-04-18
Abstract: An external component mounting assembly 10 for an axle 26 of a commercial vehicle, for example a tractor, comprises a bracket 50 for mounting an external component 44, typically a fender, fairing, mud guard or other outboard element, on a frame 12 of the vehicle and also means for mounting a component 42 of a suspension 40, which is separate from external component 44 and which may be an air spring or a leaf spring, on frame 12. In a preferred embodiment, bracket 50 comprises a base (52, Figure 3) for mounting suspension component 42 and a portion (54, Figure 3) protruding from the base for mounting external component 44. The base and protruding portion may be formed in one piece or may alternatively be separate connectable parts.
Patent GB-2552643-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: DAVID BAILEY
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2016-06-02
Abstract: A valve assembly 10 comprises a valve seat 44, a valve closure member 46 that is releasably engageable with the valve seat 44, and displacement means comprising a push rod 60 for displacing the valve closure member 46 from the valve seat 44. The displacement means 60 is moveable between a first position in which the valve closure member 46 engages the valve seat 44, and a second position in which the valve closure member 46 is displaced from the valve seat 44. An indicator means 104 is mechanically linked to the displacement means 60, and provides a visual indication of the position of the displacement means 60.