baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2529270-A (GB)
Title: Safety intravenous catheter with friction-based retention and disabling feature
Inventor: ISAACSON RAY
IPC: A61M25/06
Filed: 2015-01-02
Abstract: A catheter and introducer needle assembly 200 comprising a catheter hub 204 having an uninterrupted outer surface portion 226, a Luer-connecting feature 228, and a disabling feature 232. The assembly includes an introducer needle 206 disposed in the catheter 102, a needle shield 210 having a resilient clip 212 adapted to flex between a first and a second position in a plane perpendicular to the introducer needle 206. The resilient clip 212 includes a cantilevered arm 220 with a pawl or finger 222. In the resilient clip's first position, the cantilevered arm 220 is flexed so that the pawl 222 frictionally contacts the catheter hub's outer surface 226 at a position spaced from, but axially aligned with, the disabling feature 232; the pawl 222 thus frictionally retains the needle shield 210 with the catheter hub 204. The normal force applied to the outer surface 226 by the pawl 222 is preferably in the range of 0.4-1.4 N, and a coefficient of friction between the two is in the range 0.25-0.4. In the second position, the pawl 222 no longer frictionally contacts the hub's outer surface 226, thereby permitting the needle shield 210 to be displaced.
Patent GB-2522793-A (GB)
Title: Image acquisition device, and imaging device
Inventor: TODA EIJI
IPC: H04N5/341
Filed: 2014-01-22
Abstract: An image acquisition device (1) is provided with: a light source (3) that emits illuminating light; an optical scanner (7) that scans a sample (S) with the illuminating light; an optical scanner control unit (9); a detection optical system (15, 17) that focuses fluorescence from the sample (S); an imaging device (19) including a light receiving surface (19c) having a plurality of pixel lines (19d) for imaging a focused fluorescence image, and an imaging control unit (19b), the imaging device being capable of reading signals from the light receiving surface (19c) on a pixel line (19d) by pixel line (19d) basis; and a calculation unit (21) that calculates a signal reading interval between adjacent pixel lines (19d) on the basis of the speed of movement of an irradiated region over the light receiving surface (19c) due to the scan by the optical scanner (7). The imaging control unit (19b) controls the reading of the signals from the individual pixel lines (19d) on the basis of the calculated signal reading interval.
Patent GB-2521322-A (GB)
Title: Operation of a data network
Inventor: BURBRIDGE TREVOR
IPC: H04L47/31
Filed: 2013-09-30
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for operating a data network (10), the data network comprising a plurality of network ingestion points (12, 14) via which data traffic (38) may be received from another data network, and a plurality of network attachment points (16) via which data traffic may be forwarded. The method comprises receiving data traffic (38) via said network ingestion points (12, 14), assigning ingestion point indications indicative of a characteristic of the network ingestion points (12, 14); forwarding the traffic via said network attachment points (16); and in respect of data traffic being forwarded via said network attachment points (16), determining traffic information indicative of a characteristic of the data traffic; and selecting a traffic management policy in dependence on said traffic information and the characteristic of the network ingestion point via which the data traffic was received.
Patent GB-2531403-A (GB)
Title: Connection system for protection boards of a distribution system and rack incorporating said system
Inventor: PRADIER JEAN-CLAIR
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2015-08-11
Abstract: Solid state power controller (SSPC) board (protection board 13a) for secondary electrical power distribution in aircraft. The board is connecting the primary power supply (power line 20) to a powered device (device 8a). The board is provided with connector modules for input and output connections (1 and 2 respectively in fig 5, see also input 1a and output 2a) and a service connection 3. The service connection is connected to a motherboard. An additional modular connector (not shown) has power slots (7a), is partly attached to rack 22 and is interposed between the input connector (1a) and the power supply (power line 20, wiring area 21). To establish an input connection, the power tracks (1) of the input connector (1a) are inserted in the power slots (7a) of the additional modular connector. As the power supply can be common to multiple boards (13a, b) terminal block 19 and busbars 19a,19b branch out the electrical power intended for the boards. A centring pin on the protection board can be used for connector alignment.
Patent GB-2527012-A (GB)
Title: Heat generator
Inventor: NANGLE DOUGLAS
IPC: H05B6/10
Filed: 2014-08-18
Abstract: A heat generator comprises a fluid input and fluid output, an electrically conducting disc mounted on a shaft, a plurality of magnets with their N-S axis aligned parallel to the plane of the first disc are mounted either side of the disc, a plurality of runner vanes upstanding from the disc and forming a plurality of widening fluid paths towards the magnets and allow fluid to flow over a vane free portion of the disc to exit the heat generator though the output. Drive systems are described in which high pressure fluid from a hydraulic motor connected to a turbine or Archimedean screw is used to drive the disc.
Patent GB-2544065-A (GB)
Title: Insulated trellis mat
Inventor: JOHN ALEXANDER BLACK
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2015-11-04
Abstract: An electrically insulated trellis 1 comprises a first array of parallel tubular members 2 pivotally connected to a second array of parallel tubular members 4 and is used to minimise the possibility of accidental electrical shock, for example if it is placed on top of faulty wiring. The trellis provides a safe working platform supported by floor joists or rafters, for example in roof spaces. Each of the tubular members is formed from glass-reinforced polymer. A first set of fibres in the polymer are substantially parallel and aligned in a first direction and a second set of fibres, distinct from the first set, are substantially parallel and aligned in a second direction different to the first direction. The second direction may be substantially orthogonal to the first direction. Each tubular member may have a rectangular cross-section and may be provided with a gripping surface.
Patent GB-2544780-A (GB)
Title: Devices and methods for treatment of ventilator associated dysphagia
Inventor: CONOR MULROONEY
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2015-11-26
Abstract: An endotracheal ventilator tube for the treatment of dysphagia is disclosed. It comprises an elongate tube 116 and at least one electrode 104, 106 positioned on or about the elongate tube 116. The electrode 104, 106 is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to the oropharyngeal region and is electrically connected to an electrical stimulation generating means 112. The elongate tube 116 may be changeable between a first shape and a second shape. The electrode(s) 104, 106 may be positioned on a sleeve 102 and the sleeve may be selectively positionable about the elongate tube 116. Methods for treating swallowing problems, or dysphagia, including ventilator associated dysphagia and neurogenic dysphagia using the endotracheal ventilator tube are also disclosed, as is an endotracheal ventilator tube comprising an elongate tube with at least one channel for receiving a catheter.
Patent GB-2536999-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of cement slurry properties under downhole conditions
Inventor: MEROUANE KHAMMAR
IPC: G01N33/38
Filed: 2013-09-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring a cement slurry property, such as static gel strength or yield stress, under at least one downhole condition, and apparatuses and systems for performing the same. In some embodiments, the method includes detecting a downward force exerted by a curing cement slurry under at least one downhole condition within a vessel movable along a vertical axis proportionally to the downward force. A surface substantially nonmovable along the vertical axis is disposed at least partially within the cement slurry. The method also includes determining at least one property of the cement slurry from the detected downward force.
Patent GB-2549504-A (GB)
Title: Method for identifying a blend of nucleators useful for preparing a nucleated polyolefin material
Inventor: ESTIBALIZ SANTAMARIA
IPC: C08L23/00
Filed: 2016-04-19
Abstract: A method for identifying nucleators blends that provide reduced haze in a nucleated polyolefin comprises (i) providing blends containing first and second nucleators in which the first nucleator is a major component in one blend and a minor component in another, (ii) determining the minimum dissolution temperature at which each blend dissolves in the same molten polyolefin, and (iii) identifying a blend with a dissolution temperature that is lower than other blends. The nucleators may be substituted dibenzylidene sorbitol derivatives, 1,3,5-benzenetrisamides, trans- or dimethylquinacridone, or N,N-di-C5-8-cycloalkyl-2,6-naphthalene dicarboxamides. Preferably, each nucleator blend is melt compounded with the polyolefin to form a composition, without dissolving the blend in the polyolefin. The dissolution temperature may be determined using a microscope having a light source to transmit light through the composition, a heating platform for heating the composition, and an image capturing device for continuously capturing microscope images of the composition. The image capturing device may be linked to an analysis unit that determines the brightness of the images. The temperature at which a peak in relative brightness is observed will typically indicate the minimum dissolution temperature.
Patent GB-2551513-A (GB)
Title: Dillonater saw stool
Inventor: STEPHEN ANDREW GALE
IPC: B27B21/00
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: A saw stool 1 comprises two tubular sleeves 2 attached to the back holding a tubular frame 4 which slides up and down. Pipe clips 5 are attached to the frame and act as removable hinges attached to a lid 10. Kneeling pad 7 is attached to the top of the lid and a foam pad 6 is attached to the underside so that when closed and knelt on the item is sandwiched against pad 3. A hook and loop strip 9 is fixed to the front to store a saw. A sliding box 8 holds tools.
Patent GB-2556324-A (GB)
Title: Clevis structure
Inventor: Vincent Huang
IPC: F16C11/04
Filed: 2016-08-15
Abstract: A clevis structure includes a main body 1, a bridge member 2 and a load member 3. The bridge member has a base section 21 and at least one arm section 22 pivotally connected with the main body. The base section is formed with a guide slot 24 extending to the arm section. The arm section is further formed with a through hole 23 in a position where the arm section is pivotally connected with the main body. The through hole has a diameter larger than a width of the guide slot. The load member has two ends, one of which is enlarged to form a pivotal hanging head section 31 and the other of which is formed as a connection ring 32 for receiving a hanging cord. A neck section 33 is formed between the pivotal hanging head section and the connection ring. The neck section may have an annular section 34 whose width is less than or equal to the width of the groove. The bridge member may be U-shaped with two arms, the guide slot extending along one of the arms. The main body may be a hook or carabiner.
Patent GB-2553139-A (GB)
Title: Use of cannabinoids in the treatment of multiple myeloma
Inventor: COLIN STOTT
IPC: A61K36/185
Filed: 2016-08-25
Abstract: The use of a combination of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of multiple myeloma. The combination of THC and CBD appears to be particularly effective in reducing cell viability and cell migration in this disease. Preferably the THC and CBD are used is in the form of a highly purified extract of cannabis such that the cannabinoids are present at greater than 98% of the total extract (w/w) and the other components of the extract are characterised. Alternatively, the THC and CBD may be a synthetically produced cannabinoid.
Patent GB-2540692-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for scoring phone numbers
Inventor: NICHOLAS MONTPETIT
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2015-03-18
Abstract: Certain implementations of the disclosed technology include systems and methods for determining a reachability score of a phone number. A method includes receiving personally identifiable information associated with the subject; querying one or more public or private databases with the personally identifiable information; receiving, in response to the querying, phone number information related to the personally identifiable information; extracting, from the phone number information, one or more phone numbers associated with the subject; determining, with one or more computer processors, based at least in part on the one or more phone numbers, a phone type corresponding to the respective one or more phone numbers; determining, with the one or more computer processors, a reachability score for at least one of the one or more phone numbers, wherein the reachability score is based, at least in part, on the phone type; and outputting an indication of the reachability score.
Patent GB-2555594-A (GB)
Title: Nestable shopping trolley
Inventor: MARK ROBINSON
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 2016-11-02
Abstract: A kit for adapting a nestable shopping trolley 10 having a basket 100 defining an interior space and having a hingeable wall 120 formed by a flap 125 with first horizontal hinge 500 enabling rotation of the flap into the interior space; the kit comprising a first shelf 600 having a supporting surface 605, a stowed position (as in fig.1,3D) and a horizontal position (as in fig.2). The first shelf is connected to a first side wall 140 of the basket by a second horizontal hinge (620 fig.1), enabling movement of the first shelf between the stowed and horizontal positions. The kit may comprise a second shelf (700, fig.4A) connected to a second side wall (150) with a third horizontal hinge (720). Rotation of the flap into the interior space may cause the first and/or second shelf to move from the deployed position to the stowed position. Support means (810,820, fig.4A) may be attached to trolley front wall 130 or flap 125 to support the shelf(s) in the deployed position. Securing means such as magnets may retain the shelf(s) in their stowed position. Also claimed is a trolley comprising the shelf (see fig.6) and method for adapting a nestable shopping trolley basket.
Patent GB-2558205-A (GB)
Title: Enabling communications between devices
Inventor: YONGBEOM PAK
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 2016-12-15
Abstract: A method of establishing a communications path between devices comprising: receiving, at a first device 2, data, the data comprising: a first resource having a first identifier for a second device 4 remote from the first device; a second resource having a second identifier for the second device; addressing the second device with the first identifier; generating, at the first device, first connection data based on the second identifier; transmitting, from the first device to the second device, the first connection data; receiving, at the first device, second connection data; validating, at the first device, the second connection data; establishing the communications path between the first device and second device responsive to valid second connection data. The first device 2 may be an internet of things type device and the second device 4 may be an LWM2M server. The first identifier may be a direct identifier meaning that communications may be established without name resolution DNS.
Patent GB-2561857-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle parking device
Inventor: TOM PARANDIAN
IPC: E04H6/42
Filed: 2017-04-25
Abstract: The device comprises a platform 10 onto which a vehicle 200 to be parked is driven, the platform is moveable over supporting ground by a plurality of rollers 20 that permit linear movement of the platform along a guide and a drive mechanism drives the platform from a vehicle load position to a parked position, wherein the drive mechanism comprises a motor 40 in a fixed position for driving a winch which winches a line 30 connected to the platform so as to move the platform with respect to the motor. The line may pass through a pulley 50 and return to the platform to define a loop and the line may be a chain. The platform may comprise two substantially parallel elongate sections with at least one bar connecting the sections. Also disclosed is a kit of parts for a platform for use with the parking device including platform parts, at least one bar, a motor driven winch, a line and a pulley.
Patent GB-2551027-A (GB)
Title: Imaging apparatus and radiographic imaging system
Inventor: TAKASHI YAMAZAKI
IPC: H04N5/378
Filed: 2017-04-26
Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes: a plurality of pixels P arranged in a matrix form, each pixel being configured to generate a radiation or light based electric signal, to be read out nondestructively; an output amplifier AP configured to sequentially output electric signals read out nondestructively from the plurality of pixels; and a control unit (109, Figure 1). The control unit is configured to, in a period when electric signals for one frame of image data are being read out from the plurality of pixels, execute nondestructive readout processing a plurality of times for reading out electric signals from pixels in a first row, and execute nondestructive readout processing a plurality of times for reading out electric signals from pixels in a second row adjacent to the first row. In this case, control unit (109) resets the output amplifier AP in a period when the nondestructive readout processing is performed a plurality of times on the pixels of the first row. Output amplifier resetting may be in response to an instruction to start second and subsequent readout processing on first row pixels. The image sensor device may be applied to an X-ray scintillator system.
Patent GB-2555925-A (GB)
Title: Underfloor heating
Inventor: ALISTAIR RICHARD BELL
IPC: F24D13/02
Filed: 2017-09-04
Abstract: A connector 15 arranged for use in an underfloor heating system (1, fig. 1) includes means for fixedly connecting a live core 35 of a power supply 13 and one or more live cores 25, 27 of a heating element having two or more live cores. After installation, one or more live cores of the heating element are permanently coupled to the power supply core. An underfloor heating system comprises: a heating element having two or more live cores with different resistances, which provide different heating powers when a current passes through them; a power supply element, for providing power to the heating element, having a live core arranged such that it generates no heat when a current passes therethrough; a connector as above; and a controller controlling power provided to the various live cores. A method includes selectively forming a fixed connection of this system using the above connector. A further method for a heating system, comprising a heating element having two or more cores as above, includes: receiving an input identifying a type of floor covering associated with the system; and, based on the identified covering, selectively activating one or more of the live cores.
Patent GB-2558991-A (GB)
Title: Inspection assembly lighting system
Inventor: JONATHAN THURSBY
IPC: G03B37/00
Filed: 2017-11-10
Abstract: An inspection assembly 10 for imaging the internal surface of a pipe or conduit comprises an elongate housing 12 having a longitudinal axis, a camera mounted in the housing and arranged to capture an image of a region within a field of view external to the housing, a light source 28 mounted in the housing and arranged to illuminate the field of view, and a window element 26 mounted in the housing, the window element 26 comprising a light transmitting material and being located such that light emitted by the light source passes through the window element 26 before illuminating the field of view. The window element has an internal surface 48, closer to the light source, and an external surface 56, further from the light source, and the external surface 56 comprises a concave region.
Patent GB-2569831-A (GB)
Title: Detection of microorganisms in food samples and food processing facilities
Inventor: Sasan AMINI
IPC: C12Q1/6869
Filed: 2018-04-04
Abstract: A sequencing apparatus comprising a nucleic acid preparation compartment comprising two or more chambers configured to prepare a plurality of nucleic acids from a sample; a sequencing chamber comprising one or more flow cells comprising a plurality of pores or sequencing cartridges and an automated platform to robotically move a sample from the library compartment to the sequencing chamber. Also claimed is a method comprising sequencing a food or environmental sample from a food processing facility, providing a data set associated with the sequencing reactions and identifying genes associated with a microorganism within the data set.
Patent GB-2574618-A (GB)
Title: Syringe destruction
Inventor: CLIFFORD IAN KIRBY
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2018-06-12
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for destroying syringe-needle assemblies comprising a syringe 14 and a needle 26, the apparatus 10 comprising: a cradle 12 for holding the syringe 14; and a hub grip 52 for gripping a hub 22 of the needle 26, the hub 22 being affixed to the syringe 14. The apparatus 10 further comprising a clamping electrode 60 to clamp needle 26 at a point between a tip of needle 26 and the hub 22; and a tip electrode 62 for contacting the needle tip, where tip electrode 62 is driven to move coaxially with an axis of needle 26. The needle 26 is destroyed by passing a current through it to resistively heat the needle 26 in order to sterilise and to soften or melt the needle 26 in conjunction with applying an axial compressive force to blunt the needle 26. The hub grip 52 is moveable relative to the cradle 12 so that the needle 26 can be detached from the syringe 14. The apparatus 10 is described in terms of possibly enabling the destroyed needle 26 and syringe 14, to be separated by being pulled or unscrewed, and then disposed of in separate waste streams.
Patent GB-2577887-A (GB)
Title: An attachment for a balloon
Inventor: CLIFF ALEC SHOVELLER
IPC: A63H27/10
Filed: 2018-10-08
Abstract: An illuminating balloon assembly comprises a balloon 10 including a substantially gas-impermeable membrane, a neck 16 defining an opening for inflating the balloon and at least one light-transmissive region 12 on a lower portion of the balloon, wherein a portion of the membrane reflects light internally within the balloon; and a light-bearing body 20 secured to the neck of the balloon, the light-bearing body being provided with one or more light sources arranged to direct light through the light-transmissive region and into the balloon. The light-bearing body 20 may be in the form of a collar that is secured about the neck 16 of the balloon.
Patent GB-2566379-A (GB)
Title: High amplitude pulse generator for down-hole tools
Inventor: OLUMIDE O ODEGBAMI
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2016-07-06
Abstract: Well systems comprise communicating devices for use in subterranean formations. An example well system comprises a mud valve system having a stator and a rotor to modulate drilling mud flow to provide increased pulse amplitude signals up-hole for improved and faster signaling from down-hole tools while also providing for better detection capability up-hole. The improved signaling technique permits for deeper well applications.