baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2542478-A (GB)
Title: Continuously variable transmission clutch sheave cover
Inventor: Nathan Yolitz
IPC: F16H55/56
Filed: 2016-07-21
Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (100, fig 1) sheave cover 148 is a one-piece plastic member having a plurality of snap-fit fasteners 150 located between an outer perimeter 152 and a central opening 160. The snap-fit fasteners 150 releasably engage features, such as pins or ledges 158, positioned on a face of an outer sheave 152 of a driven clutch assembly 104. The sheave cover 148 may comprise a plate-shaped member covering a plurality of structural members and is manually engageable with a sheave face by pressing the plate-shaped member against the sheave face. The pins or ledges 158 are located between structural members or features 156 on the driven clutch face. The snap-fit fasteners 150 are symmetrically located on the plate-shaped member. The cover 148 may be installed manually without tools and removed by prying or pulling to release the snap-fit fasteners 150.
Patent GB-2546868-A (GB)
Title: Methods, apparatus and systems for multi-module process control manager
Inventor: DANNY STRINDEN
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2016-12-06
Abstract: A multi-module view 802 is presented, via a graphical user interface, including a plurality of control modules corresponding to functions of a control process. The multi-module view provides a first set of configuration capabilities associated with the control modules, including the capability to connect, create and edit 810 control modules. In response to the selection of one of the control modules of the multi-module view, a single-module view 812 is presented, via a second graphical user interface, including a functional block associated with the selected control module from the multi-module view. The single-module view provides a second set of configuration capabilities associated with the functional block, including the capability to connect and edit the functional block. The configuration capabilities in both the multi-module view and single-module view allow the inputs and outputs of each module or functional block to be manipulated.
Patent GB-2547990-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable ergonomic keyboard
Inventor: MARK NORWALK
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2017-01-16
Abstract: An input system includes a first base portion 102 and a second base portion 104 which each include a keying surface such that the input system may form a keyboard. A locking mechanism provides a biasing force which may be resilient that causes an engagement between portions 206.4, 212.1 of a moveable coupling that resists relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion. The locking mechanism is responsive to an unlocking force that overcomes the biasing force to allow relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion. The moveable coupling allows relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion into at least one of a tented orientation and a splayed orientation.
Patent GB-2551883-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for fluid delivery in a longwall mining system
Inventor: GARETH RIMMINGTON
IPC: E21C35/22
Filed: 2017-04-27
Abstract: A fluid delivery system 210 for a longwall shearer including a flow control device 605 and an electronic control unit 600. The flow control device is in fluid communication with a nozzle 250 positioned on the shearer, and in fluid communication with a fluid source 640. The ECU is configured to receive a measure of a capacity parameter corresponding to a position of the shearer along the face, and determine a model fluid flow based on the capacity parameter. The ECU is further configured to adjust the flow control device based on the model fluid flow. The fluid delivery system may have a manifold 615 and two further valves 625/635, for independently controlling fluid flow at two respective cutting drums 235/240. Flow meters 610/630/645 may be used to determine flow rates in each part of the system. The system may allow for increased suppression of dust dependent on the rate and direction of shearing.
Patent GB-2564374-A (GB)
Title: Urban landscape modelling apparatus
Inventor: DAMIEN MURTAGH
IPC: G09B25/04
Filed: 2017-05-08
Abstract: Urban landscape modelling apparatus (10) includes a plurality of buildings (12), each building (12) comprising a building assembly (14). Each assembly (14) includes a plurality of individual layer components (16) which are of the same size and shape. In use, in an assembled condition, the layer components (16) are stacked vertically in line one on top of another to form the building assembly (14).
Patent GB-2549405-A (GB)
Title: Hydrazide-based curing agents for use in subterranean operations
Inventor: Matthew Grady KELLUM
IPC: C09K8/44
Filed: 2015-01-16
Abstract: Curable resin compositions comprising an epoxy resin and a hydrazide curing agent and methods for using the curable resin compositions in cementing and/or remedial operations in a subterranean formation are provided. In one embodiment, the method may comprise combining an epoxy resin and a curing agent to form a curable resin composition, wherein the curing agent comprises a hydrazide curing agent; introducing the curable resin composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the curable resin composition to at least partially cure.
Patent GB-2547861-A (GB)
Title: Searching in a database
Inventor: Xiao Min Xu
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2015-11-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for searching in a database. There is provided a search method, comprising: in response to receiving a search request to search in a database, extracting from the search request a condition for searching in the database; selecting a search algorithm matching the condition from a plurality of search algorithms registered to the database, based on historical statistic data of historical search conducted on the database; and obtaining a search result from the database by using the search algorithm, wherein the database is a time series database. Further, there is provided a method for searching in a database system comprising a time series database and a relational database. By means of the method and apparatus of the present invention, the search efficiency can be increased.
Patent GB-2550826-A (GB)
Title: Tracking area configuration
Inventor: Fabrice Saffre
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: A method of configuring tracking areas in a network comprising a first cell associated with a first tracking area, a second cell associated with a second tracking area, and a boundary between the first tracking area and the second tracking area, the method comprising: calculating a first value based on the number of handovers between the first cell and the second cell; calculating a second value based on the number of handovers between the second cell and another cell in the second tracking area; comparing the first value and the second value; and using the result of the comparison in a decision to change the boundary between the first tracking area and the second tracking area.
Patent GB-2566468-A (GB)
Title: Graphics processing
Inventor: EDVARD FIELDING
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2017-09-13
Abstract: Graphics processing, comprising: Receiving request data (at a texture mapping unit) to request the calculation of value at position 246 in texture space using an interpolation process, the request data comprising weight data representative of weights for input to the interpolation process; Processing (using texture mapping unit) weight data and texture data, representative of a plurality of texels 248a – 248d in a texture space, to perform interpolation, thereby calculating the value at the position in the texture space. The process may comprise: a weight selection module to select the weight data from a plurality of sets of weight data; programming interface and associated weight selection computer program code to instruct the graphics processor to implement the weight selection module; weight calculation module to calculate the weight data based on predetermined algorithm, which may be selected from a plurality of different algorithms. The aim of the invention is to allow mapping of texture data to pixels when the resolution of the texels is different to that of the pixels of a display.
Patent GB-2568056-A (GB)
Title: Transporter
Inventor: CHARLES STERLING
IPC: B66C23/42
Filed: 2017-11-02
Abstract: A flat bed 20 of a trolley for transporting a load 21 has an articulated crane having a first portion 308 with a first end pivoted to the flat bed (fig 1) and a second end 306, the first portion being movable between a position with both ends in the plane of the flat bed so that the first portion provides part of the flat bed, and a position where the second end is remote from the flat bed. In combination with another portion 304 the crane can reach in front of the trolley, or provide a headstock when a load is on the flat bed 20. The trolley has caterpillar tracks 40 or wheels, hydraulic pistons 312,314,316 driven by an engine 50, and a gripping head 300. The crane may also carry a shovel (510, fig 5a) or a post hole borer (520, fig 5b). A removable rod (600, figs 5b-6b) can be a stabilising outrigger or retain the load.
Patent GB-2568101-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial dressing
Inventor: STEPHEN COTTON
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2017-11-06
Abstract: A wound dressing comprising an antimicrobial layer. The antimicrobial layer comprises a knitted silver thread and may comprise a non-metallic thread. The wound dressing may comprise a blend of gelling, non-gelling and silver fibres. The silver thread may be formed by bonding metallic silver to the surface of a non-metallic base fibre providing a uniform coating. The dressing may comprise an absorbent material which can be a foam, polymeric material or superabsorbent material. The dressing may comprise a hydrophobic gel which may be formed of a soft silicone gel and may be perforated. A system is also provided for negative pressure wound therapy comprising the wound dressing.
Patent GB-2568259-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for generating a voltage drop pulse
Inventor: HERVÉ MERLET
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2017-11-08
Abstract: The magnitude of a voltage drop pulse used to determine the topology of a network is calculated such that the pulse will not cause any of the devices on the network to power off. The network may comprise at least two devices 110, such as video cameras, on a voltage supply line 170. The pulse magnitude is determined by: measuring typical operating voltages of the devices in stable operating phases; determining which of the at devices has the lowest typical operating voltage; determining a minimum operating voltage, below which the device will be non-functional; and determining the magnitude of the voltage drop pulse that will not cause the voltage of device to go below the minimum operating voltage. The devices may each generate and receive voltage drop pulses to determine the topology. The network may be a power over Ethernet network communicating both power and data over the same cabling.
Patent GB-2561949-A (GB)
Title: Seatbelt assembly including a two point seatbelt
Inventor: DEAN M JARADI
IPC: B60R22/48
Filed: 2018-02-20
Abstract: A seat assembly 10 comprising a seat 14, a first seatbelt 16 having a first end 18 and a second end 20, where the first end is coupled to the seat and the second end is fixed to a latch plate 22. A second seatbelt 24 is slideably coupled to the latch plate. Also claimed is an assembly where the first end of the first seat belt is retractably engaged with a retractor (72, fig 4). Also claimed is a vehicle assembly 12 comprising a computer (100, fig 7) programmed to receive at least one of an open signal indicating that a vehicle door (98) is opened, an OFF signal indicating that a vehicle ignition switch (94) is de-energised, and an unlatched signal indicating that a latch plate is disengaged with a buckle 56. As a result of receiving the at least one of the open signal, OFF signal, and the unlatched signal, the computer commands a motor 54 to move a head restraint 46 away from a seat back 38.
Patent GB-2576477-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for treating urinary tract infections
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/04
Filed: 2018-05-01
Abstract: An apparatus for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs), the apparatus comprising: An elongated probe 12 comprising a coaxial cable for conveying Radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic (EM) energy and/or microwave EM energy; a probe tip (14) connected at the distal end of the coaxial cable for receiving the RF and/or microwave EM energy, and a gas conduit 106 for conveying gas to the probe tip; wherein the coaxial cable comprises an inner conductor 108, an outer conductor 110 and a dielectric material separating the inner conductor from the outer conductor, wherein the probe tip comprises a first electrode 102 connected to the inner conductor of the coaxial cable, and a second electrode 104 connected to the outer conductor of the coaxial cable, and wherein the first electrode and second electrode are arranged to produce an electric field from the received RF and/or microwave EM energy across a flow path of gas received from the gas conduit to produce a thermal or a non-thermal plasma.
Patent GB-2558859-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for air-cooling motor components
Inventor: Gannon Michael Ramy
IPC: H02K9/06
Filed: 2016-12-15
Abstract: Systems and methods include a channel (114) through an upper endshield (50) that directs an air stream to cool bearings (30), lubricant, and electrical originated heat.
Patent GB-2566143-A (GB)
Title: Venturi nozzle, combustion device incorporating same and building heating system having such a combustion device
Inventor: THORSTEN GREGORIUS
IPC: F24H1/22
Filed: 2018-06-21
Abstract: A venturi nozzle 1 has a main flow passage 2, inlet 3 and outlet 4 ends, an inlet cross-sectional surface 5 and an inlet central axis 6. An air directing element 20 extends along the inlet central axis in the inlet end, and is within an imaginary three-dimensional projection resulting from a projection of the inlet cross-sectional surface in the direction of the inlet central axis. The air directing element is used to calm the flow of fluids through the venturi and reduce noise. The air directing element may screen an outer flow region 10 from an inner flow region 9, and be a hollow cylinder or cone that can be centered relative to the inlet axis. The invention further relates to a combustion device having a venturi nozzle and a building heating system having such a combustion device.
Patent GB-2576891-A (GB)
Title: Spectacle apparatus and system
Inventor: YIU KEE CARROLL LEE
IPC: G02C5/12
Filed: 2018-09-05
Abstract: A pair of spectacles comprising at least one recess 22A, (22B, Fig. 2B) in the bridge, the recess accommodating a removeable (swappable) nose pad support (30, Fig. 3B). The aperture of the recess is smaller than the nose pad support to retain the nose pad support through an interference fit. The recess material may be deformable, when heated above a predetermined temperature, to aid nose pad support insertion. The aperture may be restricted in size at an outer opening of the recess or within the recess (24, Fig. 4A). The recess may be non-linear e.g. arcuate; rectilinear; or asymmetric. The nose pad support may comprise: a first portion (310, Fig. 3B), receivable in the recess; second portions (320, Fig. 3B) extending perpendicularly to the first portion; and third portions (330, Fig. 3B), thinner than the first portion, comprising means to affix a nose pad (335, Fig. 3B). The nose pad support material may have a differentiated strength between the first and third portions due to a differentiated temperature regime applied during manufacture. A set of nose pad supports may be provided wherein the first portion of each support is the same; the rest of the support may be different.
Patent GB-2564328-A (GB)
Title: Browsing interface for item counterparts having different scales and lengths
Inventor: JONGWOO LEE
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2017-03-06
Abstract: Features are disclosed for an interface for browsing images of items having different scales and lengths such as clothing. The interface may present two portions of a subject, each portion selected from different data stores of images. The interface may provide a unified view of the portions. For example, a first portion may be taken from an image of the subject wearing a golf shirt and long pants. A second portion may be taken from an image of the subject wearing a long sleeved shirt and shorts. The first portion may show only the golf shirt and the second portion may show only the shorts thereby providing a depiction of what the subject would look like wearing the shirt shown in the first image with the shorts shown in the second image.
Patent GB-2565667-A (GB)
Title: Commissioning system for ventilation system
Inventor: PAUL SWEENEY
IPC: F24F11/89
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: A ventilation system comprising a control unit for controlling extraction and/or supply of air within a building, wherein the control unit is capable of switching at least one fan between a trickle speed and a boost speed, wherein the control unit is provided with a setup program, and wherein the setup program requires a user to set the boost fan speed before setting the trickle fan speed. The setup program may be used even if it is not required before the unit will operate. The setup program guides the installer through an optimal process, ensuring that the system is set up in accordance with best practice and will operate efficiently. The fan may be an extraction fan. The control unit may further comprise at least one supply fan and the unit is capable of switching the supply fan between a trickle speed and a boost speed. The setup program may require a user to set the extract fan boost speed and the supply fan boost speed before setting the extract fan trickle speed or supply fan trickle speed. The setup program may be controlled by means of a rotary dial and a button.
Patent GB-2567560-A (GB)
Title: Portable therapeutic strengthening apparatus using adjustable resistance
Inventor: JENNIFER-JANE TURNER
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2018-10-16
Abstract: A leg strengthening apparatus includes a longitudinal body 2602; a guide member 2606 moveable along the body and a footplate 2608 for receiving a portion of a user’s leg; at least one resilient biased means (2614, figure 26a) is secured to the guide member to provide variable resistance to movement of the guide member along the body; the footplate further includes an adjustable calf support 2611. The footplate and the calf support are pivotally connected to each other and the guide member; the resilient biased means are preferably elastic or rubber cords or springs. The apparatus may include a removable liner and the footplate may be removable from the guide means and replaced by a gripping means for a user’s arms. Preferably the apparatus includes a counter and bed end stops to stabilize the device when used on a bed.
Patent GB-2563807-A (GB)
Title: An improved washing machine
Inventor: Vijayan Anadampillai Thirumalai
IPC: D06F37/26
Filed: 2017-03-29
Abstract: This washing machine comprises of a truncated conical water tank (1) having inside a smaller truncated conical clothes drum (2). Clothes drum (2) has an inside partition (16) with sliding bolts (29) and a top detachable lid (17). Drive shaft (5) driven by an electrical motor (7) rotates the clothes drum (2). Clothes drum (2) has water circulating slots (15). Water tank (1) has valve fitted water inlet (11) and water drain (8). The water tank (1) has reinforcing outside ribs (28). Sensors for water level, temperature, fabric load fitted in the water tank and connected to the electronic control (4) controls the wash cycle. The truncated water tank uses less water. The clothes drum washes small and big clothes separately.
Patent GB-2568410-A (GB)
Title: Detecting vulnerable applications
Inventor: OMER TRIPP
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2017-06-06
Abstract: A method and system of determining a vulnerability of software. Libraries are downloaded and stored in a database. For each library, a set of features are extracted and stored in a library index table of the database. For each library, it is determined whether it poses a security concern and flagged accordingly in the library index table. Applications are downloaded and stored in the database. For each application a set of features are extracted and stored in an application index table of the database. For each application, the set of features of the application are compared to the set of features of each of the libraries in the library index table to identify which libraries in the library index table are associated with the application. For each application, a name of the application and names of the associated libraries are stored in a vulnerability reference table in the database.
Patent GB-2581143-A (GB)
Title: Breath flow indicator and method of use
Inventor: CHRIS EVANS
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2019-02-01
Abstract: A mechanical apparatus 302 comprising a first and second port for receiving and venting a flow of gas, a chamber connecting the first and second ports 202, 203 and a rotor located within the chamber 303 having a plurality of arms in which at least one arm of the rotor has a permanent magnet and a connecting portion 305 for connecting a sensor to the exterior of the chamber to detect the magnetic field of the magnet. An electronic apparatus 301 comprising a first sensor for detecting a magnetic field, an output for outputting signals from the first sensor and a connecting portion 304 for connecting the electronic apparatus to the mechanical apparatus. A breath flow detector unit for outputting an electronic signal indicative of the flow of breath of a user comprising the above mechanical and electronic apparatus. A breath monitor system comprising the breath flow detector unit and a computing device for receiving signals from the electronic apparatus. A kit of parts for an anaesthetic circuit including the mechanical apparatus and a kit of parts for an anaesthetic circuit including the mechanical and electronic apparatus. A method of operating the breath flow detector unit is also provided.
Patent GB-2571631-A (GB)
Title: A subterranean excavation machine
Inventor: MAKSIM ARNAUTOV
IPC: E21C45/00
Filed: 2019-02-12
Abstract: There is provided a subterranean excavation machine, comprising a cable and a cutting head 10 at an end of the cable. The cutting head 10 comprises a plurality of rotatable nozzles 60 which receive cutting fluid from one or more cutting fluid conduits passing along a length of the cable. The rotatable nozzles 60 eject the cutting fluid under pressure to cut into subterranean substrate, and each rotatable nozzle comprises a mixing chamber 88 that is configured to mix an abrasive material with the cutting fluid before the cutting fluid exits the rotatable nozzle.
Patent GB-2574300-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a secondary-electron multiplier in the ion detector of a mass spectrometer so as to prolong the service life
Inventor: SEBASTIAN BOHM
IPC: H01J49/08
Filed: 2019-03-27
Abstract: A method of operating a secondary-electron multiplier (SEM) 18 in the ion detector 14 of a mass spectrometer so as to prolong the service life, where the SEM 18 (e.g. a multichannel plate, MCP) is supplied with an operating voltage which corresponds to an amplification of less than 106 secondary electrons per impinging ion, while the output current of the SEM 18 is amplified using an electronic preamplifier 18 mounted close to the SEM 18 and has relatively low noise level that the current pulses are detected above the noise at the input of a digitizing unit 17. Further disclosed is the use of the method for imaging mass spectrometric analysis of a thin tissue section or mass spectrometric high-throughput analysis/massive parallel analysis, and a time-of-flight mass spectrometer whose control unit is programmed to execute the method. The preamplifier 18 may be mounted on the outside wall of the vacuum chamber for easier service life or within the vacuum chamber (SEM 19, figure 5) for very low-noise operation.