baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2535317-A (GB)
Title: Panel configured to be attached to an outside of a vehicle component, arrangement of a panel and method for attaching a panel
Inventor: BRYAN T MORRISS
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2016-01-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a panel 18 configured to be attached to an outside of a vehicle component, in particular to the outside of an aerodynamic fairing 12 of a truck, with a main body 28 and with at least on flange 24 provided at an edge of the main body 28. At least one tab 32 extends from the at least one flange 24. The panel (16, fig 1) is made from stainless steel. The invention further relates to an arrangement of such a panel (18) on an outside of an aerodynamic fairing 12 of a truck and to a method for attaching the panel (18).
Patent GB-2552211-A (GB)
Title: Fence
Inventor: KENNY SCOTT
IPC: E04H17/10
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: The fence comprising a post 51 and panel 53, each having a respective interlocking member 52, 54 attached thereto which engage in a complimentary fashion to form an elongate channel 56 common to both interlocking members, wherein a locking member 55 extends into the channel to retain the interlocking members connected in an interlocked position, thereby securing post to panel. Each interlocking member may comprise a coil welded at intervals to the post or panel, wherein respective loops of adjacent interlocking coils intermesh to form the channel. The locking member may be an elongate pin inserted into the channel. First and second interlocking members of respective first and second panels may engage with a single interlocking member attached to a post such that the channel formed is common to all three interlocking members. Interlocking members may be magnetised. Also claimed is a post having an interlocking member, a kit of parts and a method of forming a fence using the interlocking posts and panels.
Patent GB-2544844-A (GB)
Title: Underwater vehicle and sensor
Inventor: David Glynn Thomas
IPC: G01N33/18
Filed: 2014-12-09
Abstract: Described herein is an underwater vehicle having a vehicle body with a buoyancy controller adapted to vary the buoyancy of the vehicle in order to control motion of the vehicle through an underwater environment. The vehicle further includes a sampling system and a sensor arrangement. The sampling system is adapted to sequentially sample fluid from the underwater environment at specified sampling times resulting in a sample sequence, each sample associated with a sample time and a fluid flow rate. The sensor arrangement includes a plurality of molecule sensors adapted to sense organic molecules in each respective sample of the sample sequence.
Patent GB-2537301-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling an AC/DC converter
Inventor: LUIS GALVAN GARCIA-PEREZ
IPC: H02M7/797
Filed: 2014-02-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a control of a power converter (1) with an MMC topology. The inputs to the converter are the branch voltages U1...U6. These voltages are obtained by a linear combination (12) of the four types of main voltages: DC main voltages UDC1, AC main voltages UAC1 and UAC2, internal main voltages UM/1 and UM/2 and relative main voltages UMR1. AC and DC main voltages are respectively used to control the power exchanged with AC and DC circuits or grids connected to the converter and to keep the control the total energy stored in the converter. Relative main voltages are used to control the relative voltage between independent circuits. Internal main voltages are used to control completely the balance of the energy stored in the converter branches. This is accomplished by selecting values for the AC and DC components of each main voltage.
Patent GB-2537302-A (GB)
Title: System and method for the distributed control and management of a microgrid
Inventor: PABLO MARTIN LLORET
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 2014-02-03
Abstract: System and method for the distributed control and management of a microgrid. The system comprises a plurality of intelligent devices (1, 1') in communication through a network (8) with a data model unit (2) for storing global parameters of the microgrid, an input profile generator module (4) and an exchange manager module (6). When a global parameter is updated in a data model unit (2), it is replicated in every data model unit (2). A first set of intelligent devices (1) is associated and in communication with different power devices (3) of the microgrid, the data model units (2) collecting data monitored by the power device (3) and the input profile generator module (4) iteratively calculating an available range of power that the power device (3) can produce or consume. The exchange manager module (6) iteratively calculates power exchanges between different power devices (3) of the microgrid considering the available ranges of power of the power devices (3) and at least one input parameter.
Patent GB-2552793-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum pump
Inventor: PAUL MILNER
IPC: F04D29/64
Filed: 2016-08-08
Abstract: A turbo-molecular vacuum pump 10, comprising rotor 14 and stator 18 components in a housing 12, which has an inlet 24 and outlet 26 side. The rotor components are coupled to a drive shaft 20 to be driven about a longitudinal axis 22, and the drive shaft is coupled to the housing via bearing means 31, 31 to allow it relative rotary movement. Each of the stator components has a series of stator blades (32, fig 2 + 3) extending radially from an inner portion at the longitudinal axis to an outer portion (34), where each of the stator blades being angled with respect to a plane defined by the inner portion. A spacer 28 locates and couples the stator components relative to the housing, with the outer portion of at least one of the stator components comprising a resilient portion 34 that cooperates with the spacer. Preferably, the resilient portions are at the outer tip of the stator blade. Preferably, the pump includes a stator stack comprising a plurality of spacers interposed between adjacent stator components, the resilient portions of the stator components extending into the space between the spacers. Securing means (30) secures the stator stack in a position and compresses the resilient portions.
Patent GB-2556865-A (GB)
Title: Descender for a rope
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MARK EDMONDSON
IPC: A62B1/14
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: A descender comprising a locking means with a first engaging member 5 movable between a release position and a jamming position such that rope 7 is trapped between the engaging member 5 and an adjacent abutment 2 when a load is applied to a downstream end 19 of the rope. The locking means also comprises a second engaging member 6 which is urged from a release position to a rope jamming position trapping rope 7between the second engaging member 6 and an another abutment 3 when a load is applied to an upstream end 20 of the rope. This configuration ensures that if the rope is incorrectly threaded into the device backwards, the pulley is still urged into a rope jamming position when the rope is pulled from either end. The descender further comprises rope guide means 13 and attachment means 9, 12 for attaching the descender to another rope or person or object. First 5 and second 6 engaging means may be mounted on a first supporting plate 8. A second cover plate 11 may be pivotally mounted to move between a rope loading/unloading position and a closed position. There may be a control handle 10.
Patent GB-2546847-A (GB)
Title: Urine test device
Inventor: JOHN ROBERT ANDERSON
IPC: G01N33/72
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: There is provided a urine test device 201 (Figure 2) for detecting the presence of one or more compounds in urine. The test device comprises a base portion 301 having a detection portion 302 and a flexible attachment portion 303.The detection portion displays a visible change when the presence of any one of one or more compounds is detected in urine. The flexible attachment portion is movable from a first configuration (Figure 6) to a second configuration (Figure 7) in which the flexible attachment portion is extended to enable attachment to a toilet bowl. In use, the urine test device is exposed to a flow of urine and a change is visualised. The test device enables early detection of blood in urine, for example. In a preferred embodiment the visual change is a colour change or the displaying of a word or image. Preferably, the test is supplied in re-sealable packaging and the used test can be placed in the same packaging and re-sealed prior to disposal. In another embodiment the test comprises a moisture-impermeable protective cover over the detection portion which is removed before the test is used.
Patent GB-2544165-A (GB)
Title: Electric lamp circuits
Inventor: PETER STANIFORTH
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2016-09-09
Abstract: An electric lamp circuit includes an automatic switch device 4 connected in a two-wire 2, 8 alternating-current supply connection to an LED or fluorescent lamp 12. A by-pass unit 11 is connected in series with the switch device and to the lamp to avoid emission of light or flashing when the switch device is un-activated. A capacitor 17 of the by-pass unit connected between the live output 7 of the switch device and a neutral connection provides a leakage path for the low-magnitude current required by the circuitry 6 of the un-activated switch device. A metal-oxide varistor 18 shunts the capacitor to limit voltage spikes. Alternate half-cycles of voltage across the varistor are applied to a zener diode 22 to exceed its breakdown voltage while the switch device is activated, and results in the lamp being energised via closed contacts 28 of a relay 26. There is insufficient current flow for breakdown of the zener diode or closure of the relay contacts while the switch device is un-activated so that the lamp becomes effectively isolated for light emission.
Patent GB-2554396-A (GB)
Title: Lamp assembly, method of installing a lamp assembly, method of manufacturing sets of lamp assemblies, and a vehicle comprising a lamp assembly
Inventor: JAMES ESDERS
IPC: B60Q1/04
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: A lamp assembly 100 for a vehicle comprises a housing 102 having a first locating feature (110, fig 2) for locating a first portion (112) of the housing relative to bodywork of a vehicle. A first bracket 114 is on the housing, and a second bracket 116 is releasably attached to the first bracket. The first and second brackets are configured such that: during manufacture of the vehicle, an initial position of the lamp assembly relative to the bodywork can be established using the first locating feature, and then a final position of the lamp assembly relative to the bodywork can be fixed using the second bracket; and subsequently detaching the second bracket from the first bracket allows removal of the lamp assembly from the bodywork. Methods of installation are also disclosed, as is a method of modifying a location of bracket-locating features on the brackets based on feedback from installation of lamp assemblies in vehicles.
Patent GB-2555107-A (GB)
Title: Embedded Computing Device
Inventor: ERIK LINDMAN
IPC: G06F11/30
Filed: 2016-10-17
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first 210 and second 220 processing cores, each configured to generate signals to control a display 230 via respective interfaces 212 and 222. The first processing core (e.g. a microcontroller 210) is configured to cause the second processing core (e.g. a microprocessor 220) to enter and leave a hibernation state based at least partly on a determination, by the first processing core, concerning an instruction from outside the apparatus, for example a preconfigured spoken instruction or an auditory control signal recorded with a microphone comprised in the apparatus. The first core may be cause the second core to enter the sleep state responsive to a determination that a user interface type not supported by the by the first core (e.g. cellular or non-cellular wireless communication) is no longer requested, and cause the second core to wake up when a notification requiring a capability of the second core (e.g. a map view graphics mode) is received. The first and second processing cores may be comprised in the same integrated circuit.
Patent GB-2559607-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling a vehicle display
Inventor: ROBERT HARDY
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2017-02-13
Abstract: Positional data representative of a current position of an eye of a user is obtained and a transformation is determined in dependence on the positional data. A transformation signal is outputted for applying the transformation to image data representative of an image to generate transformed image data representative of a transformed image to be displayed on a head-up display 103. The transformation may consist of a distortion applied to the images to compensate for distortions to a windshield of a vehicle. The transformation may be stored with corresponding positional data during a calibration process.
Patent GB-2545366-A (GB)
Title: LED tube lamp
Inventor: TAO JIANG
IPC: F21K9/272
Filed: 2015-09-25
Abstract: An LED tube lamp comprises a tube having two end caps (3, Fig. 2) each having two pins (301, Fig. 2) and a LED light bar 2 comprising a bendable circuit sheet disposed inside the tube. The light bar 2 has a plurality of LED light sources (202, Fig. 2) mounted in a row therealong. The light bar is connected to a power supply 5 and is mounted to an inner surface of the tube and has a freely extending end portion 21 which is an integral portion of the bendable circuit sheet. The light bar 2 has a first bond pad b at one end that is electrically connected to a second bond pad a on the power supply 5. The bond pads may comprise solder. The power supply 5 may be connected to a circuit board assembly (251, 253, Fig. 36).
Patent GB-2550724-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head with chamfer and related methods
Inventor: MARTIN R JERTSON
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2016-01-22
Abstract: Some embodiments include a golf club head having a hollow body comprising a front portion having a strikeface, a heel region, a toe region opposite the heel region, a sole, a back, a crown portion, and a chamfer extending between the front portion and the crown potion, the chamfer having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the chamfer defines a hinge point of the crown portion.
Patent GB-2569122-A (GB)
Title: Fastener handling devices for fastener setting machines, and related methods
Inventor: WOJCIECH GOSTYLLA
IPC: B65G51/04
Filed: 2017-12-05
Abstract: An in-line fastener track selection device comprises a stator (main body 22) having first 16, second 18 and third 20 fastener conduits. A rotor 24 in the stator comprises a connection space 28. The rotor is rotatable between a first position in which the connection space adjoins the first and second conduits, and a second position in which it adjoins the first and third conduits such that, a fastener may pass between adjoined conduits via the connection space. The connection space 28 may accommodate more than one fastener and is preferably defined by a curved conduit having ends which are angularly spaced by about 135 degrees. The rotor may be rotated by a linear or rotary actuator. The rotor may in use be rotated in a single direction whether moving from the first to the second or moving from the second to the first positions. The device may be incorporated into a magazine. Also disclosed is an in-line fastener selection device (14, Figure 5) comprising an escapement mechanism (40), and fastener setting machine comprising an air amplifier located to propel fasteners along a conduit. The fasteners used with the inventions may be rivets, particularly self-piercing rivets.
Patent GB-2562361-A (GB)
Title: Secure idle for a vehicle generator
Inventor: JAMES THEODORE CIKALO
IPC: H02M7/00
Filed: 2018-03-12
Abstract: A vehicle 100 includes an outlet external 110 to the vehicle, a power inverter 106 dedicated to supplying AC power to the outlet, and a powertrain control module 116. The powertrain control module controls the power inverter to supply a first power level when a switch is in a first position and a second power level when the switch is in a second position. Additionally, the powertrain control module, after entering a secure mode, controls an engine to remain idling when an ignition switch is off. The invention also relates to a method of supplying power to an external output of a vehicle, the method comprising of supplying when a key is in an ignition switch, AC power at a first level when a first switch is toggled to a first setting. In addition, when the key is in the ignition and the switch is set to a second position, provide a second AC power level to the outlet. And, when the key is not in the ignition switch, provide AC power at said second level only when an additional second switch is toggled to a secure position.
Patent GB-2571983-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling an in-vehicle monitoring system
Inventor: HARPREET SINGH
IPC: G08B21/06
Filed: 2018-03-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling an in-vehicle monitoring system, the method comprising: monitoring a driver of the vehicle using an image capture system comprising one or more image capture devices (e.g. cameras) 210; determining that the driver will be obscured from the image capture system by an obscuration 212 and create an obscuration event; generating an obscuration signal in dependence on said determination; and in dependence on an obscuration signal, altering the viewpoint of the image capture system so as to reduce the time during which the driver is obscured from the image capture system by the obscuration. Altering the viewpoint may be achieved my moving the image capture device (fig. 5) or by switching from a first image capture device 210 to a second image capture device 214 (fig. 6). The obscuration signal may be generated in response to a detected obstruction (e.g. driver’s hand, steering wheel spoke etc.). Alternatively the system may predict that an obscuration event is going to occur by analyzing vehicle or road parameters and, for instance, establishing that the steering wheel will be turned. The analysis may also account for past driver behavior, e.g. likely hand position.
Patent GB-2562587-A (GB)
Title: Drive Shaft
Inventor: Michael Dewhirst
IPC: F16C3/02
Filed: 2018-03-20
Abstract: A method of assembly of a shaft is described comprising providing a composite material tubular member 12, fitting a collar 24 to the tubular member, and subsequently press fitting part 14a of an end fitting 14 to the tubular member such that the tubular member is compressed between the collar and said part of the end fitting. The collar may be made of composite or metallic material. The collar may either be fitted to the exterior of the tubular member to inwardly compress or the interior to outwardly expand the tubular member. The shaft may be a rotary drive shaft. The end fitting may have teeth/splines to engage the tubular member. The tubular member may be machined to have an internal diameter slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the end fitting part, and to have a tapering exterior surface. Also disclosed is a drive shaft with a tubular member of composite material form, a collar of composite material form fitted to an exterior end part of the tubular member to inwardly compress the end part, and an end fitting, part of which is press fitted into the interior to the end part of the tubular member.
Patent GB-2572204-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle controller and control method
Inventor: Fraser Andrew Jardine
IPC: B60W50/10
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: A controller comprising an input means for receiving a first take-over request signal of a first component of the host vehicle and a second take-over request signal of a second component, an output means for outputting a first component control signal, and a control means to determine if the first request signal is greater than a first predetermined threshold, and to cause the output means to output the first component control signal in dependence thereon. If the second request signal is received, the control means determines if the first request signal is greater than a second predetermined threshold, and if so outputs the first component control signal. Preferably, the first component is a steering wheel, and the second component is a brake. The second threshold may be less than the first threshold, and both could be torque limits, or a torque integral limit applied by the user over an integration window of less than 5 seconds. Duration thresholds may also be included.
Patent GB-2573121-A (GB)
Title: Injecting fluid into a hydrocarbon production line or processing system
Inventor: RASMUS ASP JUHLIN
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2018-04-24
Abstract: An injection fluid is pressurised for injection into a subsea installation or equipment by using a flow of hydrocarbon production fluid to draw the injection fluid from a source and using pressure of the production fluid to pressurise the drawn injection fluid to an elevated pressure. Also claimed is a system 10 for pressurising an injection fluid for injection into an installation or equipment subsea, the system comprising: an injection fluid source 40 containing the injection fluid; a production fluid source containing a hydrocarbon production fluid; an ejector 26 that is powered by a flow of the production fluid 24; and a pressure booster 28 that is responsive to the ejector 26 to draw injection fluid from the injection fluid source for pressurisation; wherein the pressure booster 28 comprises: an injection fluid inlet 42 connected to the injection fluid source 40; a production fluid inlet 30 connected to the production fluid source to receive production fluid under pressure to pressurise the injection fluid; a production fluid outlet 34 connected to the ejector to exhaust the production fluid; and an injection fluid outlet for the pressurised injection fluid.
Patent GB-2573789-A (GB)
Title: A method
Inventor: ADAM CHIR
IPC: B33Y40/00
Filed: 2018-05-17
Abstract: An additive layer manufactured component 100 has wall portions 112 and 110 with a volume 114 between that contains unconsolidated powder material 120. A method for removing the unconsolidated powder 120 involves saturating it with a dipole fluid 130, such as water, preferably by immersion in a water bath 140, then reducing the temperature to below the freezing temperature of the dipole fluid, before allowing the dipole fluid 130 to freeze. The temperature of the saturated unconsolidated powder material 120 is then raised above the melting temperature of the dipole fluid 130, perhaps in an oven 160, whereupon the powder 120 may be removed from the volume, preferably through an aperture 116. The powder 120 may be removed using a vibratory plate 170, or pressure washing, using an ultrasonic bath or by applying acoustic energy. The method may be controlled by a computer program 182 or computer readable instructions from a readable storage medium 184 or a communication medium such as a signal or carrier wave.
Patent GB-2576692-A (GB)
Title: Media processing
Inventor: Rupert Forsythe
IPC: G10L17/00
Filed: 2018-06-01
Abstract: Source media relating to a mass participation event is received, wherein the source media includes a source video of the mass participation event. A plurality of video segments in the source video are identified, wherein each different video segment relates to a different participant in the mass participation event one of the plurality of video segments are matched to a particular participant of the mass participation event. A media clip is then output relating to the particular participant, wherein the media clip comprises the video segment that has been matched to the particular participant. For example, the announcement of a graduates name may be recognized in an audio track, and this used to identify which parts of the ceremony to provide as personalised audiovisual momento. Participant identifying timecodes may be put into the video as well as categories for the particular scene in the video. Such clips have been used in sporting events too.