baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2548967-A (GB)
Title: Inductive melting of paraffin by means of metallic bodies contained therein
Inventor: HERRMANN ULBRICH
IPC: H05B6/10
Filed: 2017-02-08
Abstract: In a method for melting paraffin, the paraffin 1 to be melted and metallic bodies 2 are arranged in a melting container 210 and eddy currents are induced in the metallic bodies 2 using at least one inductor 220. The metallic bodies can comprise particles, spheres or grid strips; be embedded in the paraffin to be melted; poured into the container with the paraffin or mounted in the container as skewered spheres (fig 3) or strips. The metallic bodies can comprise ferromagnetic bodies, and be made of a non-corroding metal or have a non-corroding coating. The metallic bodies may be withdrawn from the molten paraffin by a separation device such as a sieve or filter or by a magnetic force.
Patent GB-2545120-A (GB)
Title: Breakable ball for wellbore operations
Inventor: Nicholas F Budler
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: A system for use in a wellbore that penetrates a subterranean formation, the system comprising: a wellbore; and a ball, wherein the ball performs one or more wellbore operations, and wherein the ball breaks apart into two or more pieces when a pressure is applied to the ball. A method of performing an operation in a wellbore, the method comprising: introducing a ball into the wellbore; causing or allowing the ball to perform at least one wellbore operation; and causing the ball to break into two or more pieces after performing the at least one wellbore operation. The ball can also perform more than one wellbore operation. The ball can also contain a core.
Patent GB-2546226-A (GB)
Title: A positioning device
Inventor: CLIFFORD WILLIAM HICKS
IPC: H02N2/10
Filed: 2015-09-28
Abstract: A positioning device for causing movement relative to a guide (10), the positioning device comprising at least two motion members (20), each member being actuatable between a retracted state and an expanded state, wherein upon actuation between the retracted state and the expanded state a motion member is movable into or able to increase gripping engagement with the guide and simultaneously cause relative movement between the device and the guide.
Patent GB-2562055-A (GB)
Title: Shower-area foot cleaning apparatus
Inventor: MARILYN ASHLEY
IPC: A47K7/02
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: A shower-area foot cleaning apparatus 1000 comprises a sheet 1 positionable on or at a floor of a shower-area and at least one soft cleaning element 2 positioned on an upper surface 5 of the sheet 1. The at least one cleaning element 2 is formed from at least one, preferably pliantly, flexible, cleaning member 2a. The soft cleaning element 2 is may be spheroidal in shape. The cleaning element may include at least one opening therein to receive a users foot. Preferably, a releasable securing means secures the cleaning element to the sheet and the releasable securing means may include at least one magnetic element.
Patent GB-2548312-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for pressure testing downhole tubular connections using a reference port
Inventor: KONSTANTIN ZABOTKIN
IPC: E21B47/117
Filed: 2015-11-17
Abstract: A method of pressure testing downhole tubular connections includes connecting a pressure monitoring device to a test port on a downhole connector of a downhole tool, connecting the pressure monitoring device to a reference port, pressurizing the test port and the reference port, and monitoring for a pressure difference between the test port and the reference port with the pressure monitoring device.
Patent GB-2555938-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device with gasket sealing receptacle for tongue
Inventor: JOSHUA NORMAN LILJE
IPC: H05K5/06
Filed: 2017-09-18
Abstract: An electronic device comprising: a chassis 102, defining a receptacle 104 and enclosing electronic components; a tongue 106, with at least one electrical contact, extending through the receptacle; and, a compressible, non-porous and preferably electrically conductive gasket 202A, having first and second sides in continuous contact with the tongue and the chassis respectively, such that it surrounds the tongue inside the receptacle. The chassis defining the receptacle may be electrically conductive and may form a Faraday cage with the gasket. The gasket may include: rubber; conductive silicon; metal-impregnated silicon; or, a porous foam core wrapped in metal. The gasket preferably forms a watertight seal. The tongue may have a thick portion 206 and a thin portion 208, the thin portion extending between protrusions 204A, 204B of the chassis which extend into the receptacle. The tongue may include a PCB with metal bonded onto an end portion, which may from part of a USB socket with the receptacle. The tongue may have an interior contact for coupling to the processor and an exterior contact for coupling to a plug received by the receptacle.
Patent GB-2557854-A (GB)
Title: Endoscopic systems, devices, and methods for performing in vivo procedures
Inventor: CHUNG-KWONG YEUNG
IPC: A61M25/10
Filed: 2016-01-14
Abstract: Endoscopic devices, systems(100), and methods for performing a diagnostic and/or therapeutic action are disclosed. The system(100) may comprise an elongated main body(130) having a first end(130a). The system(100) may further comprise an anchor assembly(120) attached to the main body(130) near the first end(130a) of the main body(130). The anchor assembly(120) may comprise a first expandable member(122a). The first expandable member(122a) may be configurable to expand radially away from the main body(130). The anchor assembly(120) may further comprise a second expandable member(124a) provided between the first expandable member(122a) and the first end(130a) of the main body(130). The second expandable member(124a) may be configurable to expand radially away from the main body(130). The anchor assembly(120) may be operable to secure the main body(130) with respect to an interior wall forming the cavity of the patient.
Patent GB-2575973-A (GB)
Title: Condensate pump assembly
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER FORSHAW
IPC: F25D21/14
Filed: 2018-07-27
Abstract: A condensate pump assembly (100, fig 1) for use in an air conditioning system comprises a pump 300 arranged in a housing 105 to pump liquid from an inlet (115) to an outlet (455). A receptacle 200 receives the liquid from the inlet and a suspension means 310, 325, (350, fig 7) suspends the pump away and hence spaced from touching a bottom surface 120 of the housing to substantially eliminate vibrations being transmitted from the pump to the housing. The suspension means may comprise a first tube 310 having a different hardness to a second tube 325, and/or cradle (350) comprising a plurality of arms (355). One or more rings 340 may be arranged around the second tube and restricts radial expansion of the second tube. A rubber skirt 117 twin shot moulded to the inlet may accommodate different sized inlet pipes. A fluid outlet chamber 400 may be provided comprising a plurality of walls, (410, 415, fig 4a) and a dividing wall (420) which separates the chamber into first (430a) and second (430b) regions. The second region may maintain a pocket of air and along with a protrusion (440) dissipate pulses of liquid.
Patent GB-2564299-A (GB)
Title: Blockchain implemented counting system and method for use in secure voting and distribution
Inventor: CRAIG STEVEN WRIGHT
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2017-02-14
Abstract: This invention relates generally to blockchain implementations and is suited for, but not limited to, use with the Bitcoin blockchain. The invention relates to a technical solution for managing a voting, counting, selection and/or decision making process. It can be used for the implementation of automated processes such as device/system control, process control, distributed computing and storage and others. The invention provides an event detecting, monitoring and/or counting mechanism. The event may be, for example, a vote, decision or selection which is made by a given entity. The invention provides a counting solution in which a computing resource, running simultaneously and in parallel to the blockchain, manages a loop-based operation. The computing resource continuously monitors the state of the blockchain as well as any other off-blockchain input data or source. The execution of the loop is influenced by the state of the blockchain. Each iteration of the loop that is executed by the computing resource is recorded in a transaction that is written to the blockchain. It is stored as a hash within the transaction's metadata. If the computing resource finds a transaction which contains a hash relating to the loop it accesses the relevant portion of code. The loop contains a conditional statement which enables the computing resource to decide which action to take. The condition may be dependent upon the state of the blockchain or any other data source. The action can be any type of action, on or off the blockchain. Thus, the combination of the computing resource and blockchain provide a Turing-complete solution.
Patent GB-2566422-A (GB)
Title: Electric drilling and bolting device
Inventor: ROBERT HOLDSWORTH
IPC: E21D20/00
Filed: 2017-07-06
Abstract: A drilling and bolting device for driving a drill element into a rock surface includes a frame, a drive unit supported for movement relative to the frame, and an actuator for moving the drive unit relative to the frame. The drive unit includes a motor and a chuck for engaging the drill element. The chuck is driven by the motor. In some aspects, the actuator includes a magnet exerting a magnetic force on the block to provide magnetic coupling between the actuator and a block supporting the motor. In some aspects, the actuator is positioned at least partially within an elongated member of the frame. In some aspects, the drive unit includes a switched reluctance motor including a stator and a rotor supported for rotation relative to the stator, and the rotor is directly coupled to the chuck.
Patent GB-2580188-A (GB)
Title: A steering column assembly
Inventor: ARTUR WOJTALIK
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 2019-02-07
Abstract: A steering column assembly for a vehicle has a mounting bracket 15, securely fixed in use to a car cross beam or similar fixed component, a support bracket 7 below the mounting bracket and connected to it during normal operation by at least one frangible connector, a telescopic shroud with a first portion 2 fixed to support bracket 7 and surrounding a steering shaft 3, and an energy absorbing device. The energy absorbing device includes a wire 20 extending along an underside of the mounting bracket 15 and secured at opposing ends to anchor portions 21 of mounting bracket 15. A fixing part of support bracket 7 has an opening through which wire 20 passes. In the event of a crash, the frangible connector is broken to allow support bracket 7 to move relative to mounting bracket 20, and wire 21 is deformably pulled through the opening in the fixing part.
Patent GB-2581497-A (GB)
Title: A device, method and computer program product for amplification of an input signal
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN CLIFTON
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 2019-02-19
Abstract: A device 1100 for amplification of an input signal includes amplification circuitry 1004 comprising a plurality of switchable transistors (Fig.4, 4000a-c), a variable voltage input, e.g. power supply 1010, connected to the amplification circuitry, and controller circuitry 1002. The variable voltage input may comprise a DC power supply 1010a and a buck-boost converter 1010b. The controller circuitry is configured to set a target output power level of the device and, in accordance with a load impedance of an output of the amplification circuitry, amplify the input signal to the target output power level for that load impedance by controlling a level of the variable voltage input and/or controlling a state of connection between the plurality of switchable transistors to change an effective physical dimension of the amplification circuitry, e.g. gate or channel width. A plurality of input terminals 1012a-d and output terminals 1020a-d may be included, each selectively connectable to the amplification circuitry and configured to input or output signals of different radio frequencies (RF). Input signals may include 3G, 4G or 5G signals. A method of controlling the device (Fig.6) is also provided, as is a computer program for carrying out the method. The device may be used to amplify signals in transmission systems providing multi-mode multi-band transmission.
Patent GB-2582948-A (GB)
Title: Plasma source chamber for a spectrometer
Inventor: Norbet Quaas
IPC: H05H1/28
Filed: 2019-04-10
Abstract: A plasma source chamber 10 for use in a spectrometer comprises an inner chamber 11 for a plasma source 30 and an outer chamber accommodating the inner chamber. The outer chamber has at least one outer air inlet 21 opening in a first wall and at least one outer air outlet 22 opening in a second wall. Walls of the inner and outer chambers define a spacing 25 so as to allow a first air flow 1 through the spacing between the inner chamber and the outer chamber. The inner chamber comprises at least one inner air inlet 23 opening in a first wall and at least one inner air outlet 24 opening in a second wall to allow a second air flow 2 through the inner chamber. Cooling of the outer surfaces of the plasma source chamber 10 is achieved. A viewer 32 enables observation of the plasma source.
Patent GB-2583710-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit, downhole tubular string and methods for operating the same
Inventor: RORY MCCRAE TULLOCH
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2019-04-25
Abstract: A drill bit including a housing, a drill bit and an indexed activation member movable between first, second and third axial positions. The activation member is movable to the third position 72 by varying a flow of fluid through the drill bit. In the third position a deployable assembly is moved from a retracted state to a deployed state. In the third position the activation member may allow fluid communication between a drill string and an actuation chamber. In the third position the activation member may move a release member to allow the deployable member to be deployed. The release member may be moved by fluid pressure in the actuation chamber. Varying the flow of fluid may include increasing the rate of flow within a predefined time of a decrease in flow rate, allowing the activation member to reach the third axial position.
Patent GB-2583531-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring device and method
Inventor: KRISTIAN JAMES COLIN WEBB
IPC: A61N1/372
Filed: 2019-05-03
Abstract: Circuitry detects an electric field (e.g. capacitor 1202 formed by patient and plate 1102a, insulated by a device housing from the patient’s body). If the field has characteristics of a predetermined source, for example temporal changes in magnitude (figure 14A) expected of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a signal is output which may alert a healthcare professional or other chosen person. The detector may be connected to a charge amplifier and insulated from the user. The source may be therapy delivered by a medical device, a mains electricity shock or electrostatic discharge. The alert may be transmitted over a communications network and contain location information of the user. The device may be wearable e.g. on a bracelet or wristwatch or be in proximity to the user in operation. The device may assist if the patient is unable to seek help, e.g. due to lost consciousness resulting from a cardiac arrest.
Patent GB-2590439-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, systems and methods for detecting light
Inventor: YUAN XIN
IPC: H04N13/207
Filed: 2019-12-18
Abstract: An imaging apparatus comprises: a first optical path 24 for providing light from a first field of view (FOV) 26; a second optical path 14 for providing light from a second FOV 16; modulation means 70, 71 for applying different spatial modulation to the light from the first viewpoint and the light from the second viewpoint to provide spatially modulated light from the first FOV and spatially modulated light from the second FOV; and a detector 7 to simultaneously detect the spatially modulated light from each FOV. The modulation means may comprise a common modulation element to apply the same spatial modulation to the first light and the second light and the modulation means may be configured to provide a spatial shift at the detector between amplitude modulated light from the first FOV and amplitude modulated light from the second FOV. The spatial modulation may be polarisation or randomised, pixelated modulation over a two-dimensional area and may be time-varying modulation applied by dynamic modulation means. The detector may be a single low speed camera.
Patent GB-2596845-A (GB)
Title: Optical signal transmission
Inventor: Andrew lord
IPC: H04B10/25
Filed: 2020-07-09
Abstract: This application concerns an optical network comprising a first node 102, a second node 104 and at least one optical link 105a, 105b interconnecting the first and second nodes. Each optical link includes a pair of optical connections 108b, 110b (e.g. fibres). These optical fibres communicate light in opposite directions to each other to enable bidirectional communication. The invention lies in swapping the assignment of optical signals to fibres in at least one of the optical links using a switching system. In a first state of the switching system a first fibre 108b is used to transmit a first optical signal 114 in a first direction and a second fibre 110b is used to transmit a second optical signal 116 in a second direction (Fig. 1a). In a second state of the switching system a second fibre 110b is used to transmit the first optical signal 114 in the first direction and the first fibre 108b is used to transmit second optical signal 116 in the second direction (Fig. 1c). There are preferably multiple optical links 105a, 105b, and swapping takes place in a subset of optical links to reduce asymmetry in OSNR.
Patent GB-2597664-A (GB)
Title: Certainty-based classification networks
Inventor: BALAJI VENU
IPC: G06N20/00
Filed: 2020-07-24
Abstract: A certainty-based prediction apparatus and method are provided. A plurality of main classifier (MC) modules each predict an MC predicted class based on input data, and determine an MC certainty. Each MC module processes a pre-trained, machine learning main classifier having at least one expert class and a plurality of non-expert classes. An expert classifier (EC) module associated with each expert class predicts an EC predicted class based on the input data. Each EC module processes a pre trained, machine learning expert classifier having two classes including an associated expert class and a residual class that includes any non-associated expert classes and the plurality of non-expert classes. A final predicted class decision module determines a final predicted class and a final certainty based on each MC predicted class, each MC certainty and each EC predicted class. The final predicted class and the final certainty are output.
Patent GB-2598628-A (GB)
Title: Tactile graphics reader
Inventor: ALEXANDER HARS
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2020-09-08
Abstract: A tactile graphic reader 10 including a reading area 12 for receiving a tactile graphic (26, figure 2) having an identifier (32, figure 3) and a processor (40, figure 4) configured to execute program instructions. The program instructions are configured to cause the processor to detect the identifier of the tactile graphic and retrieve a digital tactile graphic file representing the tactile graphic from a database of digital tactile graphics files using the identifier. The digital tactile graphic file includes payloads associated with a variety of digital positions. The program instructions are further configured to determine a physical position of at least one finger or at least one object on the tactile graphic, map the physical position to a digital position in the digital tactile graphic file, and generate an audio output based on a payload associated with the digital position.
Patent GB-2589204-A (GB)
Title: Image processing apparatus and image processing method
Inventor: HIROSHI SUZUKI
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2020-10-05
Abstract: An image processing apparatus comprises image processing means for applying image processing to image data, a communication means for communicating with an external apparatus and a control means for controlling whether image processing for the image data is to be applied at the image processing means or at the external apparatus, based on content of the image processing or an amount of data to be communicate with the external apparatus.
Patent GB-2600410-A (GB)
Title: Hygienic packaging
Inventor: ANDREW VERNALL
IPC: A61F13/551
Filed: 2020-10-27
Abstract: Packaging comprises an elongate, flexible, substantially water impermeable tube 301 having a first portion 302 terminating in a first end and a second portion 303 terminating in a second end. The tube is open or openable at the first end and the second portion of the tube contains an unused tampon 304.The tube may be contained within or form part of a first pouch and a second pouch may be detachably connected to the first pouch. The second pouch may be for receiving a used tampon, may be substantially impermeable to water and may have a mouth which can be manipulated by a single hand of a user to open and close the mouth. Also disclosed is a method of using the packaging comprising, (i) everting the first end of the tube over and around the second portion of the tube to form a double layer of the tube around the unused tampon; or ii) gathering the first portion of the tube towards the second portion of the tube; and using a finger to digitally insert the tampon into a vagina; wherein the tube acts to prevent contact between the finger and the vagina.
Patent GB-2588527-A (GB)
Title: Press tool
Inventor: LUNG CHEUNG LIONEL SUN
IPC: A47J19/04
Filed: 2019-05-28
Abstract: An opening and closing handheld kitchen press tool comprises: a cup body formed from a right half cup body (3) hingedly coupled to a left half cup body (2), a fixed handle (1) having first and second ends, a pin shaft seat (8) couple-d above a upper shaft seat (6) of the right half cup body (3),a moveable handle (14) connected into the pin shaft seat (8) to allow the moveable handle (14) to be raised and lowered relative to the fixed handle (1), and a hanging hammer extending below the moveable handle (14) on a hammer frame (10) that is pivotally coupled to the moveable handle (14) at a hammer connection (12).
Patent GB-2593277-A (GB)
Title: Workstation
Inventor: FERGUS FRANCIS MURRAY
IPC: F24F3/163
Filed: 2021-01-18
Abstract: A workstation (e.g. fume cupboard, tissue culture hood) comprising a working chamber 100 sealed from an ambient atmosphere, a controlled atmosphere, a filter 300, a laminar flow device 400, and an outlet 500a. The controlled atmosphere can comprise a predetermined temperature, humidity, pressure, or chemical composition. The controlled atmosphere can be a normoxic, hypoxic, anoxic, or anaerobic atmosphere. The filter can be a particulate filter. The laminar flow 800 can be a laminar downflow or laminar crossflow. The controlled atmosphere can be a positive pressure. The workstation can have a fan 900 or pump to draw the laminar flow through an outlet of the working chamber. The workstation can have a return passage 600 to recycle the controlled atmosphere. The workstation can have a control system to control the flow of the controlled atmosphere. The control system can control the flow rate using the fan. The workstation can have a user access sensor that controls the fan speed in response to user access in the working chamber. The workstation can have a flow resistance sensor or a controlled atmosphere sensor. The control system can adapt the fan speed based on the flow resistance sensor or controlled atmosphere sensor.