baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2531626-A (GB)
Title: Manipulation and/or examination instrument
Inventor: MARCUS FRANZ
IPC: B25J9/10
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: A manipulation and/or examination instrument (1 fig. 1) comprises at least two links 2, 3 which are connected in an articulated manner to one another via a double joint 4. A bend of the double joint can be specified with at least two pushing and/or pulling elements 5, 6, 7, 34, 35, 36, whose respective lengths can be adjusted individually. The spacing 10 between the pivots 8, 9 of the double joint is longer than a free spacing 11 between the links that is spanned by the pushing/pulling elements. The manipulation or examination instrument may be an endoscope or borescope and by having a longer pivot spacing than the free spacing dislocations or displacements such as shown in figure 5 can be avoided or reduced thereby offering greater control of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2531880-A (GB)
Title: Rotor Slot Liners
Inventor: WEI ZHANG
IPC: H02K15/10
Filed: 2015-08-19
Abstract: A slot liner 300 for a rotor core 308 includes a metallic support member 340 and a coating 330. The coating 330 is disposed on at least one side of the metal support member, and includes a mixture of a filler 320 and a polyimide resin 310. The filler is a high thermal conductivity electrical insulating (HTCEI) filler, and includes particles of at least one of boron nitride, aluminium nitride (aluminum nitride), or a diamond material. Particle size may be between 100 nanometres and 300 nanometres or 10 nanometres and 100 microns and the polyimide resin comprises between 50 and 65 percent of the coating by weight. The support member may be of 316 grade stainless steel heat treated to provide a soft temper. The resin may be cured in a vacuum oven and may transform from an initial form at least including a polyimide precursor (e.g. polyamic acid) to a final form at least including a polyimide resin. An insulating tape 370 covers the edge 360 of the uncoated area of support to insulate it from windings 390. The stainless steel support may be pre-treated by washing with an alkali material and rinsing with de-ionised water.
Patent GB-2541894-A (GB)
Title: A lid for a cup or container
Inventor: Boris Videnov
IPC: B65D51/28
Filed: 2015-09-01
Abstract: A disposable lid 100 for a cup, comprising; a peripheral drinking aperture (104, fig. 3); a receptacle 110 formed by the inner surface and a second side wall 106; a removable membrane 116 enclosing the receptacle; and a strap 114 attached to the membrane to remove it and which extends to the exterior to create a hygienic removable seal with the aperture. Preferably, the strap contains a resilient and malleable strip, concealed in a longitudinal groove or attached via a sheath, to use as stirrer. Preferably, the membrane is detachable and deformable. Preferably, the second side wall defines a tapered rib and a rim, comprising a venting aperture (102, fig. 3), and the lid comprises a third aperture (120, fig. 3) to add ingredients to the receptacle, sealed by the strap with a plug, cap or adhesive cover. Preferably, the lid is stackable and the contents of the receptacle are affixed to the membrane.
Patent GB-2543360-A (GB)
Title: Nose Protector for a face mask
Inventor: SIMON JACK HOPE
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: A nose protector 10 for a face mask worn by a user, the nose protector 10 comprising a pressure distributor 2 having a curved shape to fit snugly to the user's nasal bridge, wherein the pressure distributor 2 is rigid enough to maintain its curved shape and distribute pressure from the face mask to the user. The nose protector 10 may comprise a lateral adhesive section 1 and a compressible pad 3 acting to improve fit, which may be gel or foam. The nose protector may be detachably connectable to a face mask or be a separate component.
Patent GB-2530189-A (GB)
Title: Joints comprising carbon nanoforests
Inventor: SUI PING C
IPC: F16J15/3288
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: Wellbore tools may use carbon nanoforests to reduce the access of abrasive particles to compressible sealing elements of joints of the wellbore tool. In some instances, a wellbore tool may include a joint comprising two elements having opposing mating surfaces that define a gap; a compressible sealing element arranged between the opposing mating surfaces and configured to seal a portion of the gap, thereby defining a sealed segment and an unsealed segment of the gap; and at least one carbon nanoforest disposed within at least a portion of the unsealed segment and coupled to at least one of the opposing mating surfaces.
Patent GB-2529960-A (GB)
Title: Compositions comprising kiln dust and wollastonite and methods of use in subterranean formations
Inventor: CHATTERJI JITEN
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 2014-07-30
Abstract: Embodiments relate to cementing operations and, more particularly, in certain embodiments, to settable compositions that comprise kiln dust and wollastonite and methods of use in subterranean formations. An embodiment discloses a method of cementing comprising: providing a settable composition comprising kiln dust, wollastonite, and water; and allowing the settable composition to set.
Patent GB-2545673-A (GB)
Title: Power management in a power over data network
Inventor: YACINE EL KOLLI
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2015-12-21
Abstract: A method of managing power in a power over data network comprises determining that a first request for modification of the power consumption profile (characteristic) of a device connected to the network cannot be satisfied, i.e. when the modification entails a raise (increase) in power consumption profile, and accordingly broadcasting (repeatedly) over the network a second request for lowering a power consumption profile of at least one (other) device connected to the network. Also claimed is a network adaptor, connected to a camera device by a communication link, comprising means for sending a message to the camera containing a new power profile when the camera receives a request for power consumption profile modification. The method is particularly directed to Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Power over Coax (PoC) systems, e.g. a video surveillance camera system, negotiating and balancing power budgets in such power constrained systems. Determining whether a request to increase power is allowable may be based on network current consumption. Camera power profiles may dictate allowance of camera movements (PTZ, optical zoom), specify high or low resolution capture, or a sleep mode, and power profiles may be authorised by an administrator.
Patent GB-2532887-A (GB)
Title: Bicomponent seals comprising aligned elongated carbon nanoparticles
Inventor: PING C SUI
IPC: F16J15/10
Filed: 2013-08-27
Abstract: Some embodiments described herein provide a bicomponent seal comprising an outer sheath comprising a nanocomposite material comprising aligned elongated carbon nanoparticles embedded in a first polymer; and an inner core comprising a second polymer. In some embodiments, the elongated carbon nanoparticles may be selected from the group consisting of graphene nanoribbons; carbon nanotubes; carbon nanohorns; and any combination thereof.
Patent GB-2548398-A (GB)
Title: Tracing processing activity
Inventor: Alasdair grant
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2016-03-18
Abstract: Data processing circuitry 20 comprises a processing element 40 configured to perform processing activities, a trace data store 64 and trace circuitry (e.g. an embedded trace macrocell, ETM 60) to generate items of trace data indicative of processing activities of the processing element and to store the items of trace data in the trace data store. The trace circuitry comprises detection circuitry 62 to detect a condition relating to an outcome (e.g. completion within a threshold period) of a given processing activity for which items of trace data have been stored in the trace data store and to selectively discard at least some of the stored items of trace data relating to the given processing activity in dependence upon the detected condition. The discarding of the stored items can be done by setting a position indicator, which indicates the next available storage position to write data, to indicate a position where a datum to be discarded is stored. The detection circuitry may be configured to discard all items of stored data by setting the indicator to the first position. The
Patent GB-2539777-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore tubular length determination using pulse-echo measurements
Inventor: BHARGAV GAJJI
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for obtaining distance-related wellbore parameters using pulse-echo measurements. For example, the depth of a wellbore may be computed and/or the length of a tubular string positioned in a wellbore may be determined.
Patent GB-2550948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in damped hinge assemblies
Inventor: DAVID PECAR
IPC: E05F3/20
Filed: 2016-06-02
Abstract: The assembly comprises a linear damping device 10, a retaining device for mounting the damping assembly on a hinge and a mechanism for converting the rotational movement of the hinge in at least part of one direction into linear actuation of the damping device, the mechanism comprises two separate camming devices 18, 24 that are capable of transmitting force. The camming devices may be spaced apart in the direction of the linear actuation of the damping device. The first camming device may be arranged to transmit force up to a predetermined threshold above which the second camming device is arranged to additionally transmit force. The damping device may be in the form of a piston and cylinder damper with the first camming device being arranged to transmit force at a position outside the range of movement of the piston on its working stroke. The working stroke of the piston may be a compression of the damping device. Also disclosed is a hinge assembly comprising a hinge and damper assembly as above and a piece of furniture comprising the damper assembly as above.
Patent GB-2541512-A (GB)
Title: Cordless roman blind
Inventor: PERRY DAY
IPC: E06B9/262
Filed: 2016-06-22
Abstract: A low hazard roman blind which can easily be fitted and cut to width has a shade 1 with upper and lower edge portions and a shade support tube 10 secured to the upper edge portion. Guides 9 are secured to the rear of the shade in spaced positions between the upper and lower edge portions and at least one lifting strip 7 passes through the guides. The lifting 7 strips are preferably of crumple-resistant film. The upper ends of the lifting strips are secured to a roller 11, and a winding unit 12 is drivably engaged with a first end of the roller, with a wand 13 to rotate the roller. The shade support tube 10 and the roller 11 releasably engage a pair of mounting brackets 14 and the engagement may be spring-loaded. The guides 9 may be provided with spring clips to engage about a stiffening rod 4 so that they can be adjusted across the width of the blind. The bottom ends of the lifting strip may be anchored to the lowermost guides 9 by means of bottom end grips.
Patent GB-2552210-A (GB)
Title: Supports for sheet materials
Inventor: ANTHONY KERSHAW
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: Temporary supports are disclosed for use in mounting sheet materials on ceiling joists. A first embodiment comprises an integral plastics moulding attachable to a joist and preferably has a hinged section 28 engageable with the underside of a sheet to wedge and hold the sheet while fixings are inserted. A tab 25 is provided to support one end of the next sheet while it is fixed in place. The part of the temporary support remaining beneath the sheets is then torn off along a perforation 33 leaving the remainder in place to be plastered over. An alternative support has a pivotable section that can be pivoted in place under the sheet to hold it temporarily while fixings are inserted. The sup­port is then removed for re-use. A still further embodiment relates to a support characterized by a nose portion projecting from the body.
Patent GB-2542479-A (GB)
Title: Tracheostomy guard
Inventor: Stephen William Kavermann
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2016-07-22
Abstract: A guard for a tracheostomy tube that serves to prevent accidental occlusion of tube. The guard comprises a body with a first end 12 provided with an opening 16 for coupling to a patient interface (1, Fig 1), and a second closed end 14. The closed end 14 serving to deflect any secretion, i.e. sputum, away from a caregiver; preferably toward drainage openings 15 provided in the body of the guard. The first end opening 16 may further be biased into a first end configuration, and upon the application of a force is manipulated into a second configuration. In the second configuration the opening 16 is shaped to facilitate coupling of the guard to a port (4, Fig 1) of the patient interface (1, Fig 1). Once coupled and after the release of the force the opening 16 then biases into the first configuration which is shaped to engage the port (4, Fig 1) to retain the guard on the patient interface (1, Fig 1). Such an arrangement serves to prevent accidental disconnection of the guard from the patient interface (1, Fig 1).
Patent GB-2544158-A (GB)
Title: Display system and method
Inventor: JEREMY GREENWOOD
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2016-09-02
Abstract: A display system 1 generates a view of a region behind a vehicle V towing a trailer T. A rear-facing camera C2 is mounted facing to the rear of trailer T and outputs image data corresponding to a first rear image IMG2. An image processor 5 receives the image data and selects a sub-section P1 of rear image IMG2 dependent on a determined hitch angle θ of trailer T. IMG2 may be composited with images (IMG1L, IMG2L, Figure 9) from lateral cameras C3, C4; alternatively a semi-transparent image (IMG1, Figure 9) from a camera C1 mounted to the rear of vehicle V may be superimposed on IMG2. The system may improve visibility behind a trailer and assist with manoeuvres such as parking, overtaking, lane changes and pulling out from junctions.
Patent GB-2547962-A (GB)
Title: Chemical and gas-resistant, high-pressure, large-bore bonded flexible rubber pipe and method for producing the same
Inventor: MÓNIKA URBÁN
IPC: F16L11/04
Filed: 2016-10-05
Abstract: A high-pressure, large-bore bonded flexible rubber pipe resistant to aggressive chemicals and gases, particularly for conveying gas or oil, comprises A) a first liner made of poly(vinylidene-fluoride) homopolymer or copolymer (PVDF), said copolymer having at least 80 mole % vinylidene-fluoride units, and bonded thereto is B) a second liner comprising a peroxide-vulcanized hydrogenated nitrile rubber-based (HNBR) which has a Mooney 05, 150°C scorch time of at least 10 minutes. A method for manufacturing such hoses; the method is characterized in that vulcanization is performed at a temperature of at least 160°C.
Patent GB-2554904-A (GB)
Title: Lighting apparatus
Inventor: HSIUTSENG CHANG
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2016-10-13
Abstract: A lighting apparatus 10 comprises a lighting string 30 comprising a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) sources 31 connected in series. The lighting apparatus comprises a low voltage power input VIN, which may be supplied by a battery pack 50, and a power output VOUT connected to, or connectable to, the lighting string. A power conversion circuitry 20, such as a boost converter, is connected between the power input and the power output. A controller 60 is configured to control operation of the power conversion circuitry. The controller is configured to cause the power conversion circuitry to provide an output voltage at the power output which is higher than an input voltage at the power input. The power conversion circuitry comprises an inductor L1 and a power switching device Q3. The controller outputs a pulse width modulated waveform to control the power switching device.
Patent GB-2549583-A (GB)
Title: Transport network
Inventor: STEVEN DENNIS JOHN COSTELLO
IPC: B61B1/00
Filed: 2017-02-27
Abstract: The railway network has first and second rail lines sharing at least a portion of the same track corridor and a station C1; the first line 110 has a hub station 112 where passengers can transfer to access an airport 102; the second rail line 106 provides a through service via the airport. The first rail line may be a main line providing direct access to stations serving cities or towns of different populations, with the hub located half way between them as measured by time, distance, or number of intermediate stops; a third freight line 117 may depart from the first line at one side of the hub station and cross over at the other side to connect with the second rail line, which may be an express line to the airport, running alongside a major road. The hub may have platforms for trains running at different frequencies so they may arrive at the same time as each other; airport security may be provided so passengers travel air-side from the hub, with a separate baggage transit system, on a train link between the hub and the airport provided as an extension of an existing train link to the airport from a population center.
Patent GB-2561373-A (GB)
Title: Radiotherapy apparatus with calibration
Inventor: JULIAN BYRNE
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2017-04-11
Abstract: A radiotherapy apparatus is disclosed, having an imaging system 2 and a therapeutic radiation source 7, an imageable volume into which therapeutic radiation may be provided, a first imaging means for providing an image resulting from the imaging system and a second imaging means 7b for providing an image resulting from the therapeutic radiation (e.g. portal imaging), and a patient support 19 moveable relative to the volume, wherein the patient support 19 is provided with a calibration portion 23 comprising at least one object of a material capable of appearing in the image produced by the first imaging means 2 and at least one object of a material capable of appearing in the image produced by the second imaging means 7b, the at least one object being fixed in a pre-determined position relative to the calibration portion 23 and the calibration portion being fixed in a pre-determined position relative to the patient support 19, the patient support 19 being moveable so that the at least one object portion may optionally be positioned within or outside the volume. A room and method are also claimed.
Patent GB-2563067-A (GB)
Title: Torque wrench and reaction arm assembly with safety tether
Inventor: MIKE JOHNSON
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2017-06-02
Abstract: The torque wrench assembly includes a torque wrench 1, a reaction arm 2 and a tether (15, Figure 1b) having first and second ends. The first end is attached to the torque wrench. The reaction arm includes an aperture 4 for the tether to pass through. The second end of the tether includes a stop member, at least part of which is wider than the aperture. The reaction arm is slidable relative to and rotatable about the tether when released from the torque wrench. The tether may be a flexible elongate element such as a wire rope. An alternative reaction arm (Figure 7) includes a wall with a circular cross section and a seat to receive a ring. The ring is rotatable around the wall and includes an attachment element. The attachment element may be a shackle, adapted to attach to a tether or clip. The tether reduces the possibility of the reaction arm and/or torque wrench from falling when being adjusted relative to each other.
Patent GB-2563273-A (GB)
Title: Vented signal-mounting mast
Inventor: FEARGAL O'CONNELL
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 2017-06-09
Abstract: The mast comprises an elongate hollow body 12 with a shoulder 30 at its upper end, an access cover at the lower end for accessing the interior of the body and a baffle 32 defined by the upper end of the body which, in use, extends upwardly from the shoulder into the interior of a top cap 14 which is permanently connected to the body, such that the top cap is supported by the baffle and a serpentine air-flow path is defined from the interior between the shoulder, top cap and baffle. A mesh cover 42 may be located in the interior of the hollow body at or adjacent the shoulder. The top cap is preferably connected to the baffle via at least one connection tab 34, the or each tab extending from the baffle such that the perimeter wall 18 of the cap is held in a spaced relationship with the baffle.
Patent GB-2550718-A (GB)
Title: Identifying reference content that includes third party content
Inventor: KRYSTOF HODER
IPC: H04N21/2743
Filed: 2016-03-24
Abstract: A reference verification module identifies content items stored in a content repository that include at least a portion of the content included in a reference content item provided by an entity. The reference verification module classifies the reference content item based on the uneven distribution of the percentages of the identified content items that include each of the claimed portions. Specifically, if the average difference between the percentage of content items that include a given portion and the percentages of the remaining content items is above a threshold, then the reference verification module classifies the reference content item as having a higher than threshold likelihood of including third party content.
Patent GB-2553425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to underwater excavation apparatus
Inventor: KENNETH RODERICK STEWART
IPC: E02F3/92
Filed: 2017-02-22
Abstract: A subsea excavation apparatus 5 with a rotor 10 having a rotor rotation axis A, wherein flow of fluid passed the rotor is at a first angle (α, Figure 10) from the axis of rotation. The rotor blades may be mounted to a conical hub within a hollow housing which diverges from an inlet 25 over the rotor stage. Stator blades 45 may be mounted to a further conical hub also sit within the hollow housing which converges toward an outlet over a stator portion.
Patent GB-2550096-A (GB)
Title: Cutting bit assembly
Inventor: Randy W Arnold
IPC: E21C35/183
Filed: 2015-01-28
Abstract: A cutting bit assembly includes a block, a bit sleeve, and a seal. The block includes a first bore and a fluid passage. The fluid passage includes a first portion and a second portion in fluid communication with the first portion. The first portion is oriented obliquely with respect to the first bore, and the second portion extends at least partially around the perimeter of the first bore. The bit sleeve includes a shank, a flange, and a second bore extending through the shank and the flange. The shank is positioned within the first bore of the block such that a surface of the flange engages a first end surface of the block. The seal is positioned between the second portion of the fluid passage and the shank to prevent contact between a fluid in the fluid passage and the outer surface of the shank.
Patent GB-2566682-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for functionally testing a pressure actuated regulator
Inventor: BENJAMIN KIROLLOS
IPC: G01M3/32
Filed: 2017-09-14
Abstract: A method of functionally testing a pressure actuated regulator 10. The pressure actuated regulator includes a valve member 14 arranged to open a valve aperture 16, and a control pressure volume 24 in which a control pressure is set to act on the valve member. The method includes applying a force to the valve member, andtaking measurements representative of the pressure of fluid in the control pressure volume and of the mass flow rate of the fluid into the control pressure volume while the force is being applied to the valve member. The method also includes isolating the control pressure volume and allowing a pressurised fluid in the control pressure volume to leak out of the control pressure volume, and taking measurementsrepresentative of the pressure of fluid in the control pressure volume while the fluid leaks out of the control pressure volume. A method also includes verification of the fully open and the fully closed positions of the valve member, and the static and dynamic friction of the valve member.