baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2534595-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for anchoring a buoyant assembly to a submerged anchorage
Inventor: GREGORY CAMPBELL-SMITH
IPC: F16B7/14
Filed: 2015-01-29
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for anchoring a buoyant assembly (20, Fig 2) to a submerged anchorage (22, Fig 2) comprises a receptacle 12 adapted for mounting to the buoyant assembly, an elongate member 14 passable through the receptacle between first 12a and second 12b sides of the receptacle and a mooring line 16 attached to the elongate member. The elongate member is passable through the receptacle in first and second opposing axial directions and the mooring line is connectable to the submerged anchorage. The receptacle is operable in a first mode, in which the receptacle inhibits passage of the elongate member through the receptacle in at least one of the axial directions, and a second mode, in which the receptacle permits passage of the elongate member through the receptacle in both axial directions. The apparatus may improve the ease and/or the cost efficiency of anchoring a buoyant assembly when compared to conventional apparatus.
Patent GB-2540411-A (GB)
Title: Polytunnel structure with a vent drive arrangement
Inventor: ROLLY WHATTON
IPC: A01G9/24
Filed: 2015-07-16
Abstract: A polytunnel structure with a support structure including hoop members 14 carrying a cover 16 defining a barrel roof tunnel profile 20, and a drive arrangement for a vent flap formed by or in the cover 16 comprising a gearbox 32 located outside of the tunnel profile 20 having an input and an output, the output being connected to a vent drive mechanism and the input being connected to a drive input means 44 located within the tunnel profile 20. The drive input means 44 may connect to the input via a drive shaft 40 which extends through a mesh screen. There may be a gearbox mounting bracket 38 securable to one of the hoop members, and this may comprise inner and outer components, with a mesh screen extending between these components. The drive input means may comprise a chain driven pulley, a hand crank, or a motor.
Patent GB-2541200-A (GB)
Title: A method of reducing engine NOx emissions
Inventor: ASHISH NAIDU
IPC: F02D41/06
Filed: 2015-08-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of operating an internal combustion engine which results in a rapid increase in exhaust gas temperature after engine start-up to allow early use of exhaust gas recirculation and so reduce NOx emissions from the engine. The method comprises using an electric machine, such as an electric generator/motor 18 to apply a load to an internal combustion engine 10 of a motor vehicle 5 when the temperature of the engine of the engine or exhaust gas is low. The additional load causes the engine to work harder and thus raises the engine temperature which in turn raises the exhaust gas temperature. An exhaust gas recirculation valve 32 opens an exhaust gas recirculation route, EGR passage 30, once the exhaust gas is sufficiently hot. By increasing the heat up rate of the engine 10 the period of time following start-up of the engine in which exhaust gas recirculation cannot be used is reduced thereby enabling earlier use of exhaust gas recirculation to reduce NOx emissions from the engine 10. Electric motor/generator 18 may be a starter motor. A motor vehicle which uses the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2547407-A (GB)
Title: Flow measurement insert
Inventor: SONGMING HUANG
IPC: G01F1/74
Filed: 2015-11-24
Abstract: A multiphase flow measurement insert for insertion within a fluid flow vessel or pipe includes a first, upstream isolation disc 4 sized and shaped so as to make a fluid tight seal with the interior surface of the pipe and a second, downstream isolation disc 6 is also sized and shaped to make a fluid tight seal with the interior surface of the pipe. The first isolation disc includes a first orifice and the second isolation disc includes a second orifice. The lower edge of the first orifice is positioned vertically higher in the first isolation disc than the lower edge of the second orifice in the second isolation disc. A measurement vessel extends from the first orifice to the second orifice forming a flow channel that is downwardly sloping when the multiphase flow measurement insert is in its operational orientation. The insert may include a flow resistance and straightening device. The measurement vessel may comprise one or more sensors which may include ultrasonic gas flow velocity or liquid fraction and velocity sensors, temperature sensors or pressure sensors.
Patent GB-2535610-A (GB)
Title: A conformable hand mount for a mobile scanner
Inventor: MARK LEE OBERPRILLER
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: A hand mount 10 for a mobile scanner 12 such as an RFID reader includes an elongated body 14 having an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, a scanner receiving cradle disposed on the upper surface that removably receives a mobile scanner, a scanning end, and an opposite securing end. It also includes a hook 22 extending outward from the lower surface, adjacent the scanning end which bends towards the securing end and a conformable wrist wrap which is positioned adjacent the securing end of the body, with the body being positionable on a back area of a wearer's hand whereby the hook is received between a thumb and index finger of the hand and the conformable wrist wrap is wrapped around a wrist area. The mount may have a channel 16 extending along the top surface of the body. The wrist wrap may comprise of two conformable straps 30 extending from opposite sides of the securing end of the body. The wrist wraps and straps may include a bendable wire core and an elastomeric outer layer. The wrist wrap may comprise a single continuous loop strap.
Patent GB-2534702-A (GB)
Title: Control of drill path using smoothing
Inventor: JASON D DYKSTRA
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: A drilling assembly control system is designed to control drill bit orientation such that a well path is followed that minimizes oscillations and deviations. When a deviation from the intended well path is detected, a predictive module models the deviated path. Using the modeled path, an optimization module utilizes a cost function and various constraints to analyze alternative correction paths in order to determine which correction path provides the most non-tortuous return to the intended well path.
Patent GB-2538832-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive client-driven push of resources by a server device
Inventor: FRANCK DENOUAL
IPC: H04N21/6377
Filed: 2016-02-09
Abstract: Transmitting data between a server and a client includes receiving, from the client device, an HTTP request (e.g. GET request) to obtain first data, wherein the HTTP request includes first data identifying information allowing identification (e.g. URI) of the first data on the server and includes one or more additional header fields, retrieving and sending the first data to the client, identifying a set of second data that can be pushed to the client, as a function of a first indication contained within the one or more additional fields, identifying a subset of the set of second data, as a function of a second indication that is not derived from the received HTTP request, and pushing data of the identified subset of second data to the client. The second indication may be derived from a client hint 1310, 1313, from a configuration file or from a push policy 1314. The client hints may indicate client preferences. The subset may relate to a number of bytes suitable for a particular client buffer size or a number of segments to provide a suitable time duration. The arrangement may provide a HTTP2.0 Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH) push operation fast start.
Patent GB-2539076-A (GB)
Title: Method for covering a roof structure with foil
Inventor: PAUL REED
IPC: E04D12/00
Filed: 2016-04-05
Abstract: The method comprises successively providing a roof structure having first and second spaced rafters 3, providing a foil 10 comprising at least two position indicators 11 spaced by a distance S at least 0.9 times the length of a catenary forming a drape of 30mm or less between the rafters, the position indicators being printed, drawn or painted, a thickening, thinning or embossment, or a hole, then superimposing and fixing the first position indicator on the first rafter, spreading the foil until the second position indicator appears, then superimposing and fixing the second position indicator to the second rafter to create a foil hanging between the rafters. The foil may be fixed to the rafters using nails, screws or clips. The foil may be a polymer such as HDPE, LDPE, polypropylene, PET, polystyrene, polyamide, or EPDM. The foil may be multi-layered. Also claimed is a roof structure obtained using the method.
Patent GB-2550851-A (GB)
Title: A transport work station
Inventor: JOHN JEFFREY PATTISON
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2016-05-24
Abstract: The mobile work station, particularly for use in conjunction with a vehicle steering wheel, comprises at least on hook 1 connected by at least one support 8 to a rear plate , with at least one shelf 10 extending from the rear plate that is arranged, in use, to support items when the station is suspended from the hook. The rear plate, support and hook preferably pivot relative to one another. The support may be collapsible into a recess in the rear plate and the hook may be collapsible into a recess in the rear plate or the/a support. The support may be able to act as a leg extending from the rear plate. The rear plate may be extendible. The shelf and support are preferably hinged to the bottom and top of the rear plate, respectively. The station can preferably collapse substantially to the footprint of the rear plate.
Patent GB-2535114-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for conveying absorbent articles
Inventor: TODD DOUGLAS LENSER
IPC: B65H29/24
Filed: 2014-11-21
Abstract: An apparatus and method for conveying absorbent articles may utilize a conveyor including a vacuum source in fluid connection with a deck. The deck may include a channel. The conveyor may also include a belt including a first surface, an opposing second surface, and an aperture. The second surface of the belt may be in facing relationship with the deck such that the aperture is aligned with the channel. A first row of angled teeth and a second row of straight teeth may be connected with the second surface of the belt. The first row of angled teeth and the second row of straight teeth mesh with a first gear member and a second gear member, respectively. The first and second gear members may be attached to an axle member such that the first gear member and the second gear member rotate with the axle member advancing the belt.
Patent GB-2557179-A (GB)
Title: Methods, apparatus, computer programs and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums for controlling a hyper redundant manipulator
Inventor: JAMES KELL
IPC: B25J9/16
Filed: 2016-11-29
Abstract: A hyper redundant manipulator 34 such as a snake arm robot includes a plurality of sections 42 comprising a first free end section (44 fig. 2) and a second end section 46 and a base 32 arranged to receive the plurality of sections 42 in a coiled configuration, the base 32 being coupled to the second end section 46, the manipulator may be controlled by a controller (16 fig. 1) configured to receive a trajectory 50 for movement of the plurality of sections 42, to determine an error in position and/or orientation relative to the trajectory for one or more sections 42 of the plurality of sections 42, the error being caused at least in part by the coiled configuration and to control movement of the one or more sections 42 using the determined error to compensate for the error in position and/or orientation of the one or more sections 42. The error may include a lateral component and vertical component. The controller (16 fig. 1) may compensate for the error by forming the sections 42 into an S-bend profile (72, 74, 76 fig. 7). Controller (16 fig. 1) may control rotation of the base 32 to coil and uncoil the sections 42. The base 32 may include a helical grove 40 to receive the sections 42 in the coiled configuration. The manipulator may be used to repair or inspect a gas turbine engine or a pressurised water reactor in a nuclear power station.
Patent GB-2557937-A (GB)
Title: A reed cushioning device for a mouthpiece of a woodwind instrument
Inventor: MAXIMILIAN TURNER
IPC: G10D7/06
Filed: 2016-12-20
Abstract: A reed cushioning device 1 for a mouthpiece 6 of a single reed woodwind instrument of at least one lamina and having at least one aperture. The cushioning device 1 has attachment means to releasably attach to the mouthpiece and may allow the free portion of the reed to rebound more readily from the device and oscillate with less blowing effort from the musician. The cushioning means 1 may be elastic and may be provided by a gasket of stiff film material 4 having: a cushioning adhesive layer 3; an inward projecting tab functioning as a leaf spring; or at least one depression which provides an air cushion or spring. The film 4 may alternatively be flexible. The releasable attachment may be provided by a second layer of adhesive 5.
Patent GB-2550063-A (GB)
Title: Network based storage of vehicle and infrastructure data for optimizing vehicle routing
Inventor: Brett stephens
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2017-04-27
Abstract: A method for routing a vehicle includes determining, based on aggregated drive data from a plurality of sources, route costs for a plurality of potential driving routes for a vehicle based on reliability of an automated driving feature or driver assistance feature. The method includes selecting a route of the one or more potential driving routes based on the route costs. The method includes providing information about the route to a driver, automated driving system, or driver assistance system. Segments of the route may be classed as reliable or unreliable based on the aggregated drive data. The drive data may include information such as road bumpiness, a presence and quality of lane markings, traffic, presence of pedestrians or cyclists, road curvature or accident history. The data may be gathered from the sensors of a plurality of vehicles 104, and other data sources such as traffic cameras and weather sensors.
Patent GB-2562120-A (GB)
Title: Preemption indication details for eMBB-URLLC multiplexing in wireless communication systems
Inventor: BRUNO JECHOUX
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2017-05-05
Abstract: A method for enabling sharing of downlink resources between Ultra Reliable and Low Latency Communications (uRLLC) and Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) transmissions in a wireless communication system. The method comprises transmitting data comprised in a first slot 302a of an eMBB transmission for reception by one or more eMBB users, enabling puncturing of the eMBB transmission to allow transmission of uRLLC data in a pre-emption region 308 of the first slot and transmitting data in a second slot 302b which contains control information 314 indicating whether any eMBB data in the first slot has been pre-empted by uRLLC data. The uRLLC data transmitted in the pre-emption region of the first slot comprises decodable uRLLC resource information. The control information in the second slot may comprise a single flag bit regarding the occurrence of the pre-emption. The invention seeks to improve downlink resource sharing in New Radio (NR).
Patent GB-2563006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to detectors
Inventor: RICHARD PARMEE
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2017-05-23
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for bone or foreign object detection in poultry comprises laser height measurement means 8, 9, for creating a pseudo x-ray image of a food item 3 e.g. chicken, to be scanned, x-ray imaging means 6, 7, for creating an x-ray image of said item and means for comparing the pseudo x-ray image and the x-ray image, so as to improve foreign object detection in said item 3. The pseudo x-ray image may be subtracted from the x-ray image to determine whether there is a difference, which may show up as an occlusion in the image, indicating the presence of bones. There may be high-energy 4 and low-energy 6 x-ray generators which may be combined to allow dual-energy x-ray detection. Zoning may be used to identify regions where occlusions in the subtracted image indicative of bones or foreign objects are more likely, such as edge regions of the meat item 3. A method of optimizing detector performance in a dual-energy x-ray detector system is also disclosed, where different scanning rates, integration times or diode sizes for high and low energy x-rays are used.
Patent GB-2548281-A (GB)
Title: Display device and backlight module
Inventor: YU-CHUN HSIAO
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 2014-11-18
Abstract: Disclosed are a display device (10) and a backlight module. The display device (10) comprises a display panel (102) and a backlight module, the display panel (102) being used for displaying an image (20) and transmitting light; and the backlight module comprises a light source and a light source supply board (101), the light source supply board (101) being used for supplying a first light (40) to the display panel (102) and transmitting second light (50), and the light source supply board (101) including a light input interface, a light supply unit (1011) and a light transmission passage. By means of this structure, an object (30) behind the display device (10) can be seen by a viewer.
Patent GB-2557506-A (GB)
Title: Connectors for Conduits
Inventor: Andrew Chi Lup Lau
IPC: A61M16/08
Filed: 2016-09-02
Abstract: This invention relates to connectors to be provided into fluid communication or engagement either directly with, or via a component to be associated with, a terminal end of a breathing conduit. In at least one embodiment, the connector comprises a body having a first end and a second end, and an internal lumen for the passage of gas between the ends. The first end engageable with a terminal end of a conduit or a component to be associated therewith. The second end engageable with another connector. An internal surface of the body at the second end comprises internal connection features for connection with another connector to be received internally therein. An external surface of the body comprises one or more external alignment feature(s) for aligning the connector or another connection into an aligned orientation for connection therebetween.
Patent GB-2556834-A (GB)
Title: Clamp assembly
Inventor: Martin Steven Harrop
IPC: F16L1/24
Filed: 2016-08-16
Abstract: A clamping arrangement (10) of a buoyancy clamp assembly. The arrangement (10) includes three identical arcuate members (12) engageable together to define a ring. Each of the arcuate members (12) has three discrete resilient members (14) engageable on for instance a pipe (68). Engagement members (42) are provided extendable between adjacent pair of arcuate members (12) to prevent relative twisting of adjacent arcuate members (12).
Patent GB-2563476-A (GB)
Title: Inner and outer collimator elements for an optical circuit switch
Inventor: KEVIN Y YASUMURA
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: An optical circuit switch 100 includes a fibre hole array 112, internal optical fibers 110, a collimating lens array 115, a MEMS mirror array 125, and a reflective surface 130. The fibre hole array includes an array of receptacles for respective internal optical fibres. The collimating lens array is positioned adjacent to the fibre hole array. Each collimator of the collimating lens array optically couples light into or out of a corresponding one of the internal optical fibres. The fibre hole array, the collimator, the MEMS mirror array and the reflective surface are positioned relative to one another such that light exiting each of the internal optical fibres passes through its corresponding collimator and is redirected by a first mirror within the MEMS array towards the reflective surface, which directs the light back towards a second mirror of the MEMS mirror array, which in turn redirects the light towards a second internal optical fibre. An optical switch includes the internal optical fibres, collimating lens array and MEMS mirror array with external optical fibre input and output ports where the MEMS mirror array redirects light exiting optical fibres of a fibre hole array into different respective optical fibres of the array.
Patent GB-2559506-A (GB)
Title: Vaporization device systems and methods
Inventor: Ariel Atkins
IPC: H05B3/44
Filed: 2014-12-23
Abstract: A vaporiser device 10 comprising a device body 20 having a cartridge receptacle 21 at a first end of the device body wherein the cartridge receptacle comprises a notched body that has a notch that exposes a channel air inlet 50 when a cartridge is inserted into the cartridge receptacle, wherein the cartridge 30a comprises a heater, near a first end of a fluid reservoir 32, a mouthpiece 31 that encloses a second end of the reservoir and in fluid communication with the heater, and an air inlet passage located at the first end of the reservoir through which air passes from the channel air inlet to reach the heater when a user draws on the mouthpiece to create suction, wherein the cartridge is insertable in the cartridge receptacle with the first end received in the cartridge receptacle and the mouthpiece remaining exposed outside of the cartridge receptacle, wherein the device body further comprises a puff sensor 27 for detecting a users puffing action, the puff sensor positioned to sense air passing from the channel air inlet into the air inlet passage of the cartridge.
Patent GB-2560278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to showers
Inventor: THOMAS MICHAEL DOYLE
IPC: F24H9/02
Filed: 2014-08-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a shower water controller for a shower apparatus 10. The controller comprises a water resistant casing 148 including a relief chamber 150. A water inlet 30, a water outlet (20 figure 2), a relief vent 147 in fluid communication with the water outlet, and a control unit 12 housed within the casing and having a flow control mechanism for controlling a water flow from the inlet to the outlet. The relief vent being at or adjacent to a rear surface of the casing and being in fluid communication with the relief chamber so as to prevent or inhibit water discharge into the casing and or towards a user in the event of a failure at the water outlet. Later embodiments relate to an adaptable shower apparatus for use by a user having a visual impairment. The apparatus may have a control unit with means of reactively adapting to real-time circumstantial changes. The shower apparatus may include an anti-glare surface finish, and may include a remote control unit adapted for use by a person with limited dexterity, in addition to the provision of a cradle for the remote control unit. The apparatus may include a shower head device with an improved flow control mechanism and an improved soap tray to prevent unexpected soap ejection or loss. A system for validating usage of the shower apparatus is also provided.
Patent GB-2574847-A (GB)
Title: Camshaft
Inventor: MEGHDAD SHARIATI
IPC: F16H53/00
Filed: 2018-06-20
Abstract: A camshaft arrangement 10, reciprocating pump and method of fabricating a camshaft are disclosed. The camshaft comprises a shaft 20: with an abutment 28, first threaded portion 30 and second threaded portion 32; a cam member 50 comprising a threaded opening 58 configured screw on to the first thread of the shaft and engage the shoulder 28; and a fastening member 70 configured to engage the second thread. The first and second threads are opposite to one another such that the eccentric 50 is locked against the nut 70 and axial movement of the cam is prevented. The fastening member may form part of a bearing. The arrangement allows a cam to be fitted to a shaft without using a conventional shrink-fit approach, thus reducing the tensile hoop stresses that may build up in the cam. Fastening mechanisms using a conical interface or a compressed intermediate sleeve are also described.