baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2568251-A (GB)
Title: Clamp arrangements
Inventor: CHRIS TENNANT-TAYLOR
IPC: B25B5/14
Filed: 2017-11-08
Abstract: The clamp arrangement can be slidably adjusted and clamped, in use, on a vertical elongate element of circular cross-section. The clamp includes a pair of C-shaped clamp members 10, 12, each having a semi-cylindrical shell with opposing longitudinal edges 10a, 10b, 12a, 12b. The clamp members are hingedly connected along respective first longitudinal edges thereof for movement between a first configuration, in which the respective second end edges of the clamp members are adjacent to each other to form a collar having an internal passage of circular cross-section, and a second configuration, in which the respective second end edges of the clamp members are separated. This allows an elongate element, such as a leg of an angler’s seat box or chair, to be inserted therebetween. An actuating mechanism is for selectively moving the clamp members between the first and second configurations. The actuating mechanism is rotationally coupled at a second side edge of at least one of the clamp members and is configured, in the first configuration, to exert a lateral force on at least one of the clamp members to hold the second longitudinal edges adjacent to each other.
Patent GB-2569168-A (GB)
Title: Liner for a filter sub-assembly
Inventor: ANTHONY WILLIAM FELL
IPC: F01M1/10
Filed: 2017-12-08
Abstract: A liner (24 Fig 1) for a filter sub-assembly (10 Fig 1) has a wall with an outermost surface 34 and an innermost surface 32, the innermost surface being configured to bound a cavity 36 extending between opposing first 38 and second 40 ends of the liner. The wall including a deflected portion 66 which extends into the cavity and provides the boundary for an opening 64. The liner and sub-assembly may be used within a centrifugal filter assembly, which may include a base (14 Fig 1) and a housing (12 Fig 1), within which is a rotor body 20 supported about a spindle, and in use, a working fluid, such as an engine lubricant containing a contaminant, is supplied under pressure and tangentially ejected to cause the rotor body to spin and separate particles/debris via centrifugal force. The liner may include foldable regions 46, 48, which allow the liner to collapse as per Fig 3, such that storage space is minimised.
Patent GB-2560111-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous vehicle towing
Inventor: HASSENE JAMMOUSSI
IPC: B60W30/165
Filed: 2018-02-20
Abstract: A computer 14 is programmed to: instruct a host vehicle 10 to follow a leader vehicle 18/20/22; monitor driving behaviour of the leader vehicle18/20/22, and instruct the host vehicle 10 to cease following the leader vehicle based on an abnormal driving action of the leader vehicle 18/20/22. A further embodiment of the invention has a computer 14 programmed to instruct a host vehicle 10 to follow a first vehicle 18/20/22 in an autonomous towing mode, broadcast a follow request while following the first vehicle 18/20/22; and based on receiving a response to follow request from a second vehicle instruct the host vehicle 10 to follow the second vehicle 18/20/22 in the autonomous towing mode.
Patent GB-2561079-A (GB)
Title: Infrared Sensor arrays for monitoring vehicle occupants and windows
Inventor: MIKE JAMES WHITENS
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2018-02-23
Abstract: Method and apparatus i.e. vehicle are disclosed for infrared (IR) sensor arrays for monitoring vehicle occupants and windows. A vehicle includes a side window and an infrared sensor array (e.g. and 8x8 or 16x4 grid) including first pixels of measurement resolution to monitor an occupant and second pixels of measurement resolution to monitor the side window. The occupant may be located by camera, ultrasound or the IR sensor. The vehicle also includes a cabin environment controller to detect, via the first pixels, whether a body, e.g. face, temperature of the occupant is outside a predetermined temperature range and detect, via the second pixels, by e.g. IR absorption, whether fog is on the side window. A heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system may be adjusted to remove or deter fog and preserve occupant comfort. Windshield fog may also be detected.
Patent GB-2563484-A (GB)
Title: System for inserting a tracheal cannula into a tracheostomy
Inventor: BASTIAN RAMDOHR
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2018-04-16
Abstract: A system for inserting a tracheal cannula into a tracheostomy, comprises: a tracheal cannula 5; and an insertion aid 1 that includes a handle 2, a curved body 3 and a tip 4. A bayonet closure system 6, provides a releasably coupling between the insertion aid 1 and the tracheal cannula 5, with the bayonet system 6 comprising a bayonet ring 10 connected to insertion aid 1 and a bayonet attachment 11 connected to tracheal cannula 5. Bayonet ring 10 may include three or four closure arrangements 14 for making a form-fitting connection with three or four contours 16 of the bayonet attachment 11. Bayonet ring 10 may comprise a lug 15, where bayonet ring 10 is mounted on the insertion aid 1 allowing rotation of bayonet ring 10 about the longitudinal axis of the insertion aid 1 through lug 15 engaging in a groove 13, thereby securing against displacement of bayonet ring 10 along the longitudinal axis of the insertion aid 1. At a patient facing end of tracheal cannula 5, there may be a transitional region 12, where the tracheal cannula wall thickness decreases to provide an atraumatic transition for insertion of the cannula 5 into a tracheostomy.
Patent GB-2574841-A (GB)
Title: Injector apparatus
Inventor: RICCARDO MELDOLESI
IPC: F16K29/00
Filed: 2018-06-19
Abstract: An injector nozzle 16 has a stem 60 with a flange 68, and an annular nozzle ring 70 wherein a surface 71 of the ring 70 and/or a surface 68A of the flange 68 include a plurality of grooves 74. The stem 60 is secured to the body 14 of the injection apparatus, eg by a threaded fastener 62A, such that the ring surface 71 is pressed into engagement with the flange surface 68A and the plurality of grooves 74 define a plurality of injector holes. The cross section area of each injector hole may vary along its length, eg reduce outwardly. Also disclosed and claimed is (a) a method of assembling the nozzle in which a threaded fastener presses the surfaces together while the ring is prevented from rotating; (b) a check valve 24; (c) an overall injector apparatus with a first piston 14 defining a control volume and a second piston 18 defining an injector volume, obviating an external pump; (d) a valve arrangement in which the valve element is able to tilt in its bore.
Patent GB-2564023-A (GB)
Title: Packer
Inventor: RICHARD JOHNSTON
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A sealing assembly particularly for use in maintaining a seal between the inner and outer elements of a telescopic joint, in which wear on the seal can be monitored without the need to remove the telescopic joint from the riser. The assembly comprises an inner packer element seal (108) and an outer concentric packer element (109), an actuator (126) which is slidable over the outer packer element to deflect the outer packer element inwards against the inner packer element, a piston (165) connected to the actuator and a tubular body (170) through which the piston travels as the actuator moves, and a sensor (174) for monitoring and indicating seal wear and deterioration. The sensor, which may be in the form of a visual indicator, is mounted in tube 173 and hydraulically connected to the piston tube 170, the diameter of a portion of the sensor tube being smaller than the diameter of the piston tube.
Patent GB-2577699-A (GB)
Title: Traffic light monitoring
Inventor: Stuart William Trow
IPC: G08G1/097
Filed: 2018-10-02
Abstract: A traffic light monitoring apparatus is configured to monitor at least two traffic lights 1, 1’ in a temporary traffic light system. The monitoring apparatus 8 includes for each traffic light a red light sensor 5, 5’ associated with the red light of the traffic light, a green light sensor 6, 6’ associated with the green light of the traffic light and a motion sensor 7, 7’. The monitoring apparatus includes a processor 8 connected to the sensors for receipt of processor output signals, a data recorder connected to the processor for receipt of processor output signals and a power source. The motion sensor may be a LIDAR. The light sensors may be photodiodes, mounted in an opaque housing having a light inlet. The processor may indicate that no lights are showing, two lights stuck on green or a stuck activation signal. The intention is to have a more reliable detection of traffic light failure or traffic light conflict.
Patent GB-2577707-A (GB)
Title: Heatfan
Inventor: ALBERTUS ABRAHAM PETRUS GROOT DE
IPC: F28D1/02
Filed: 2018-10-03
Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a fan unit 1 having an elongated body with integrated fans 2 that is detachably mounted to a domestic central heating radiator such as a double panelled radiator. The elongated body has compartments 4 pivotally mounted at either end of the elongated body, wherein each compartment has magnets 6 that allow the body to be clamped to the radiator e.g. directly under, on top of, or in between the panels of the radiator. Preferably each compartment has one or more sliding parts 5 to adjust the position of the magnets, wherein the compartments width may be narrower than the width 10 of the elongated fan unit. One or more magnets may be in contact and transmit changes in the radiators temperature to a temperature sensor (13, fig 7) or thermostat thereby allowing the speed of the fan(s) to be controlled according to the temperature of the radiator. Preferably the hinges 7 have an open shaft providing a passageway (18, fig 6) for electrical wires. The hinges when rotated may act as supporting legs to the fan (fig 2).
Patent GB-2567597-A (GB)
Title: Pressure control device, and installation and retrieval of components thereof
Inventor: TUONG T LE
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2017-08-24
Abstract: Conveying a releasable assembly between latched and unlatched configurations with an outer housing can include connecting the releasable assembly to a running tool, so the assembly can be conveyed with the running tool, and disconnecting the assembly from the running tool. At least one of the connecting and disconnecting steps can include actuating an iris mechanism. A pressure control device can include an annular seal and a latch that releasably secures the annular seal relative to an outer housing, the latch including a grip member that grips a surface and prevents relative rotation. Another pressure control device can include an annular seal connected to and rotatable with an inner mandrel, and a bearing that permits relative rotation between the annular seal and the outer housing. A structure rotates with the inner mandrel, the structure including a flow inductive profile exposed to a bearing lubricant flow path.
Patent GB-2571836-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum skin packaging
Inventor: Richard Kershaw
IPC: B65D1/34
Filed: 2019-02-25
Abstract: The application discloses a vacuum skin packaging container comprising a tray and film wherein the tray comprises a surface 2 for locating the food product and vacuum vent 3. The vent and surface are separated by a wall 4. Preferably the vent is located inside a well 6. Also preferably, there is a passageway (4a, figure 12) between the well and rest of the tray such as to put the two in fluid communication. During sealing, air is pumped through the vacuum vent. Air inside the main volume of the tray is forced through the passageway at speed which delays the film from prematurely sealing the container whilst there are pockets of air still present. Preferably, there are multiple vacuum vents, ideally located in every corner of the tray and all with hinged flaps. The bottom surface 7 of the well may or may not be located in the same plane as the surface 2.
Patent GB-2582330-A (GB)
Title: Steering axle assembly
Inventor: NEIL MILBURN
IPC: B62D7/18
Filed: 2019-03-19
Abstract: A steering axle assembly 10 comprising an upper 11 and a lower 12 control arm; a connection yoke 13; and a wheel knuckle 15. Each arm 11, 12 can be pivotably attached to a vehicle body, and the yoke 13 extends between, and it pivotably connected to, these arms 11, 12. The wheel knuckle 15 supports a wheel hub 16; and is pivotably mounted on the yoke 13 and is pivotably moveable about a steering axis. The wheel knuckle 15 may rotate through a steering angle of at least 25°; and can be connected to a vehicle’s drive train by a drive shaft 20. A spring assembly may be connected to the lower arm 12; and a damper assembly may be connected to the lower arm 11. The invention also concerns a vehicle (50, Fig. 9) comprising this steering axle assembly 10.
Patent GB-2582809-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic-product packaging and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: PATRICIA MCGRATH
IPC: B65D77/04
Filed: 2019-04-04
Abstract: A cosmetic product packaging 100 includes an outer container 102, an inner container 302 suitable for a cosmetic product, and a lid 104 pivotally coupled to the outer container. The packaging has lid projecting tabs 104A, 104B and container projecting tabs 102A, 102B, and the end of the lid projecting tab clips onto the end of the at least one container projecting tab to secure the lid in a closed position. The inner container is accessible when the lid is in an open position. The outer container is preferably rectangular, with planar end panels 106 and planar side panels 110, 112, 114. The lid may include planar lid panels 116, 118 that are mutually pivotally attached. Preferably a first planar lid panel 116 is pivotally attached along an edge of one of the side panels. The lid projecting tab may be located on a second planar lid panel 118, and the container projecting tab may be located on one of the planar side panels. A method of manufacturing the packaging is also claimed.
Patent GB-2587782-A (GB)
Title: Brake caliper
Inventor: Nicholas Stevens
IPC: F16D66/00
Filed: 2019-07-05
Abstract: A vehicle brake caliper 1 comprises an inboard, mounting side limb 3 for mounting the caliper 1 to a vehicle 10, an outboard, non-mounting side limb 4 opposite the inboard limb 3 and a recess (26, fig 2) between the inboard and outboard limbs (3, 4). The caliper 1 also comprises an integral temperature sensor 5, e.g. an active infrared sensor, received within a receptacle 44 in the outboard limb 4 and facing the recess (26). The temperature sensor 5 is configured to measure, in use, a temperature of a brake rotor (15) or brake pad 7a, 7b received within the recess (26). The sensor 5 may be connected to brake management system comprising control means configured to control one or more parameters of a cooling circuit based on one or more signals received from the or each sensor 5. Also illustrated is a computer program element describing a three-dimensional design for use with a simulation means or a three-dimensional additive or subtractive manufacturing means, the three-dimensional design comprising an embodiment of the brake caliper.
Patent GB-2585257-A (GB)
Title: Ladder guard
Inventor: LUIS MCCARTHY
IPC: E06C7/00
Filed: 2019-11-28
Abstract: A ladder guard 1 comprising an elongate mesh plate 2 having a front face and a rear face 4, and one or more hooks 7, 22 projecting rearwardly from the rear face for releasably engaging with a ladder rung. The plate may comprise a rigid border around the mesh. The guard may comprise first and second hooks spaced apart along an elongate axis of the plate. The hooks may each comprise a shank 23 and a foot 24 formed from a single bent piece. The foot of the second hook may be longer than that of the first. Two parallel rails 5, 6 may project rearwardly from the plate to demarcate a slot between each rail and one or more of the hooks so a ladder stile can be received in the slot. The plate and the rails may be formed from a single bent piece. The guard may comprise a tamper resistant bolt extending between coaxial apertures in the first hook and the plate to restrict movement of the guard in a direction parallel to the rear face when engaged with a ladder. The guard restricts unauthorised access to a ladder.
Patent GB-2577458-A (GB)
Title: Improved method and system for searching
Inventor: ADAM TARR
IPC: G06F16/00
Filed: 2018-05-31
Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a method and system for searching a real-estate property database, the database comprising a plurality of database entries, each entry being associated with a different real-estate property. The method comprises the steps of: receiving a natural-language search string from a remotely located terminal, the natural-language search string specifying, in natural-language, a query for a real-estate property having a desired property characteristic associated with a real-estate property feature; analysing the received natural-language search string and identifying within the string a geographical identifier, and the desired property characteristic; determining if an indefinite descriptor is associated with the desired property characteristic; identifying two or more database entries relating to real-estate properties each comprising the real-estate property feature, in dependence on the geographical identifier; calculating a numerical reference threshold associated with the real-estate property feature, in dependence on a value of the property feature associated with each one of the two or more identified database entries; representing the indefinite descriptor in terms of a mathematical relationship, the mathematical relationship being expressed with respect to the calculated numerical reference threshold; amending the received natural-language search string by replacing the indefinite descriptor with the mathematical relationship; and searching the real-estate property database using the amended search string.
Patent GB-2592673-A (GB)
Title: Joint for platform assembly
Inventor: ANTHONY WILLIAMS
IPC: E04G5/14
Filed: 2020-03-06
Abstract: A joint 17 for a platform assembly (1, Fig 6). The joint 17 includes: a first part 27; a second part 29 pivotally attached at 31 to the first part 27; a latch (67, Fig 2) for releasably locking the first part 27 to the second part 29, the arrangement being such that in an unlocked condition the second part 29 is arranged to pivot relative the first part 27, and in a locked condition the second part 29 cannot pivot relative to the first part 27. The first part 27 includes a first connector 33 arranged to connect with a platform support beam (5, Fig 6), the first connector 33 having a rectangular transverse cross-section, and the second part 29 includes a second connector 59 arranged to connect with a platform leg (9, Fig 6), the second connector 59 having a circular transverse cross-section. Also defined is a joint for a platform assembly which includes a third connector 41 arranged to connect with a platform safety rail.
Patent GB-2596813-A (GB)
Title: Characterising the performance of a robotic joint
Inventor: MARTIN BLAKE
IPC: B25J9/16
Filed: 2020-07-06
Abstract: In a robotic system such as a surgical robotic arm a method for testing or characterising the performance of a joint driven by a drivetrain which transfers power from a drive source to the joint, comprises sending a first command signal to position the robot arm into an initial configuration, sending a second command signal to apply a force to the joint to displace the joint from a steady state, then for a plurality of predefined time intervals T1-TN receiving a first measurement qi indicating the configuration of the drive source at a first end of the drivetrain, receiving a second measurement qo indicating the configuration of the joint at a second end of the drivetrain, calculating a value of elongation ε using the first and second measurements qi, qo and receiving a third measurement τo indicating the torque experienced by the joint at the second end of the drivetrain, at each of the predefined time intervals comparing the values of elongation ε with corresponding values of torque τo and generating an output from the comparison indicating the performance of the joint. The output allows tuning of control parameters provided to the drive source such as to account for loss of motion within the drivetrain.
Patent GB-2585546-A (GB)
Title: A data communication system and method for use of the data communication system
Inventor: RANIA REDA
IPC: G06F16/9535
Filed: 2019-01-27
Abstract: A data communication system (1) for creating and / or experiencing an internet-based augmented reality content comprising a creator data communication device (10) to be used by a creator, a user data communication device (11) to be used by a user and an internet-based data processing device (12), a method for creating an internet-based augmented reality content using the inventive data communication system (1), and a method for experiencing an internet-based augmented reality content using the inventive data communication system (1).
Patent GB-2590136-A (GB)
Title: Fastener
Inventor: ROLAND ALFORD
IPC: F16B15/00
Filed: 2020-09-23
Abstract: A nail gun nail 10 comprises a tip 20 and a shank 15. At least part of the shank 15 has a non-circular section. The nail 10 may be formed from non-magnetic material such as titanium. The shank 15 may have a generally square section. The nail 10 may be used in an underwater ordnance disposal system.
Patent GB-2601501-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber coupling in a real-time thermal cycler
Inventor: ANDREAS MEYER
IPC: G02B6/32
Filed: 2020-12-01
Abstract: A coupling comprises two optical ball lenses 1, arranged next to each other and between two optical fibers 5 arranged on both sides of the two ball lenses. The coupling may be used with a thermal cycler with a movable cycler cover (11, figure 2) (in a closed state) which couples light between the separable and fiber-based optical paths. Excitation, emission fibers (2, 3, figure 2) respectively, which end in close proximity to a cover or foil used as a cover (8, figure 2) that is arranged between a top heater (7, figure 2) and polymerase chain reactor (PCR) consumables (9, figure 2). The PCR consumable is arranged in a thermal block (13, figure 2) which heats and cools the PCR consumable. A thermoelectric element (15, figure 2) like a Peltier element, may be arranged below the thermal block.
Patent GB-2596180-A (GB)
Title: Warning device for a torque adjustor of a torque wrench
Inventor: YI-MIN WU
IPC: B25B23/159
Filed: 2021-03-22
Abstract: The torque wrench 10 includes a handle 12, a wrench 11, a clutch 15, an adjustor 18, a grip 16, a scale ring (32, Figure 2), and a locking collar 33. The wrench 11 includes a lever 13 inserted in and pivotally connected to the handle. The clutch is connected to the lever to stop rotating a workpiece when a maximum value of torque is reached. The adjustor is abutted against the clutch and includes a knob 40 operable to adjust the maximum value of torque. The knob is provided with a first colour 41. The grip is connected to the handle. The scale ring is connected to the grip. The locking collar 33 is provided with a second colour (36, Figure 5). In an alternative embodiment of torque wrench the grip is provided with a second colour (36, Figure 6). The locking collar is movable between a locking position to prevent the knob from rotation relative to the grip and show the first colour, and an unlocking position to allow the knob to rotate relative to the grip and show the second color.