baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2533290-A (GB)
Title: Doorbell system and doorbell chime
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PARKER
IPC: G08B7/06
Filed: 2014-12-15
Abstract: A doorbell system comprises a doorbell chime 18, a first doorbell push 10 for sending a first input signal to the doorbell chime 18 in response to the first doorbell push 10 being activated, and a second device, such as a second doorbell push 14, for sending a second input signal to the doorbell chime 18. The doorbell chime 18 is arranged to emit light (24,fig.2) of a first colour in response to receiving the first input signal and light of a second, different, colour in response to receiving the second input signal. The light (24,fig.2) may be emitted around a perimeter of the doorbell chime 18, such that it creates a halo effect around the part of the door chime located within said perimeter. The second input signal may alternatively be generated from a telephone signal, a detector signal, and a low battery signal. The doorbell may further comprise a speaker unit arranged to emit a first audible sound in response to the first doorbell push being activated, and being arranged to emit a second audible sound in response to the second input signal being received.
Patent GB-2525338-A (GB)
Title: Range extender control
Inventor: BENNETT ASHER
IPC: B60L50/15
Filed: 2013-12-12
Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for controlling a range extender (104) in an electric vehicle (100). The apparatus comprises means for receiving trip information, means for retrieving power usage information relating to a previous trip, the previous trip having trip information which is at least in part in common with the trip information; and means for activating the range extender (104) in dependence on said power usage information. The invention also extends to an associated method, computer product and system.
Patent GB-2531945-A (GB)
Title: Improved heat exchanger
Inventor: JAMES S ELDER
IPC: F28F13/08
Filed: 2015-11-03
Abstract: An air to air heat exchanger (30, fig 2) includes a core 32 having a plurality of alternately stacked first layers 50 and second layers 70. Each first layer includes a plurality of first modules 52 having corrugated fins (54, fig 4B) that define a plurality of first fluid flow paths (60). The first modules are aligned to fluidly couple the first fluid flow paths. Each second layer includes at least one second module 72 having corrugated fins (74, fig 5B) that define a plurality of second fluid flow paths (80). At least one second layer includes a third module 90 having a plurality of corrugated fins (92, fig 6) that define a plurality of third fluid flow paths (98), which are parallel to the second fluid flow paths. A number of corrugated fins formed in the third module is less than a number of corrugated fins formed in the second module. The heat exchanger is used in an environmental control system (ECS) for an aircraft.
Patent GB-2540444-A (GB)
Title: Respirator mask management system
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER DOBBING
IPC: A62B27/00
Filed: 2015-12-07
Abstract: A respirator mask management system 100 and a method for respirator mask management comprises (i) providing a respirator mask 120 with a sensor 126 for measuring a state of an exhalation valve 124 of the mask and (ii) providing a microprocessor 128 in the mask which is coupled with the sensor for wirelessly 132 transmitting the determined state of the valve to (iii) a respirator mask manager 114 on a user mobile device 110. A database storage 102 and data processing unit 104 are provided, the database processing unit being coupled with the user mobile device via a communication network 112. In one embodiment a sensor may be provided which measures the activation of the valve and wakes up the microprocessor (provided in a housing of the valve) in response to the measured activation. The valve data measured by the sensor may then be stored to a memory of the microprocessor, along with a time stamp, and the microprocessor then scans for one or more wireless connections and transmits the stored valve data to the user mobile device over a personal area network.
Patent GB-2545214-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for providing a barrier between battery modules
Inventor: STEPHEN NICHOLLS
IPC: H01M10/658
Filed: 2015-12-09
Abstract: Providing a thermal barrier between battery modules The thermal barrier 35 between modules of a battery in a vehicle comprises a thermally insulating material 5 and an intumescent material 7 overlaying the thermally insulating material. The thermal barrier will slow or stop the progress of a thermal event in the battery, thereby increasing safety.
Patent GB-2547891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to handheld food products
Inventor: NORMAN ISSERLES
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 2016-02-22
Abstract: A sandwich wrap, or more than one side-by-side sandwich wraps, comprise/s a flexible, edible sheet 104, 105, 106, enfolding an edible filling 101, 102, 103. Each wrap has both ends open and an auxiliary support 100 is situated under the lower end of the wrap/s, keeping filling from exiting. An edible retaining layer, such as a layer of crackers (304, Fig 3), may fit in the auxiliary support base 100 and be used to scoop up filling which has fallen into the base 100. Fillings may be stocked in filling storage tubes comprising two components (408 & 409, Fig 4) and optionally a cap (400, Fig 4) that can be disassembled from inside a wrap. A seepage container having upper (1601, Fig 16) and lower (1602, Fig 16) compartments may be included which keeps liquid seeping from the filling from impairing the food product. The product is of the fast food type and the auxiliary support and filling storage tube provide improved convenience in preparing, storing and consuming the food product.
Patent GB-2538458-A (GB)
Title: Compression stocking
Inventor: ROBERT KEIGHLEY LISTER
IPC: A61F13/08
Filed: 2016-08-26
Abstract: A compression stocking 10 is divided into at least two parts. A first part 12 has a foot portion 16, an ankle portion 18 and a first overlap portion 24 which exerts a reduced pressure compared to a pressure exerted by the ankle portion. A second part 30 is tubular and has a second overlap portion 32 and a leg portion 34. In use the first overlap portion is placed within the second overlap portion, the compression stocking providing a pressure which reduces progressively up the leg. An outer surface of the first part and an inner surface of the second part together provide a low coefficient of friction, using smooth, silky or shiny material, so that passage of the second part over the foot and ankle is facilitated by the first part. A method of putting on a compression stocking is provided comprising putting the first part on and then drawing the second part over the first part and pulling it up the leg to bring the second overlap portion into position around the first overlap portion.
Patent GB-2553551-A (GB)
Title: Portable solar power station
Inventor: MIKE PARKER
IPC: H02S30/20
Filed: 2016-09-08
Abstract: A portable solar power station which comprises a support base 12 in the form of a container with a removable lid, a collapsible support frame 14 and a collapsible solar panel 16. The frame and panel, in a collapsed condition, are stored within the container and, when assembled, the frame is attached to the base, supporting the deployed panel above the base. The lid may have an aperture through which part of the frame extends and cables may run within the frame to connect the panel to components in the container, such as a battery (22, Fig. 2). The support frame may include a stanchion and a panel support section made from elongate, hollow tube sections (30, Fig. 3a). The panel may be flexible. A modular power output arrangement (25, Fig. 6) may be mounted in the side of the base in a receptacle with a closeable door. A junction box 40 may be mounted on the support frame to connect the panel to external accessories, such as lights 38 or a camera 36. The container may be a drum which is attached to the ground with a peg or screw.
Patent GB-2554432-A (GB)
Title: An oven splatter guard
Inventor: ANDREW HOOD
IPC: F24C15/12
Filed: 2016-09-27
Abstract: An oven splatter guard 1 comprises a flexible screen 2 supported by a collapsible support means 3. The support means 3 allows the guard 1 to be collapsed or arranged in a stable erect configuration 5 which fits in a domestic oven. The guard 1 may have a single stable erect configuration 5 or a plurality of continuous or discrete stable erect configurations. The support means 3 may be integral with the screen 2 or may comprise a plurality of support elements 6 which may be decoupled from the screen 2. The support elements 6 may be resiliently bendable poles with a tie between two ends of the poles so that a stable erect configuration may be in the form of a tunnel (5, Fig. 3) or a dome (5, Fig. 4). The screen 2 may be a heat resistant coated fiberglass mesh.
Patent GB-2557635-A (GB)
Title: A stator for an electric motor or generator
Inventor: GARETH ROBERTS
IPC: H02K29/08
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: A stator for an electric motor or generator, the stator including a heat sink 253 comprising a first circumferential portion 310 and a second circumferential portion 320, wherein the first circumferential portion is oriented substantially perpendicular to the second circumferential portion, wherein a first cooling channel 350 is formed in the first circumferential portion and a second cooling channel 360 is formed in the second circumferential portion, wherein the outlet 386 of the first cooling channel is coupled to the inlet 390 of the second cooling channel. Surface 330 mounts the control module and surface 340 the wound stator teeth 630, the control module including power substrates having cooper base plates which project though apertures 370 into the first coolant passage. The first coolant passage may be L shaped so that it partially extends perpendicularly to surface 330 so as to cool the capacitor assembly 620 in combination with cooling passage 360 though surface 610. Figs 1,2 and 4 (not shown) illustrate the overall construction of a wheel motor and the layout of the control module employing the cooled stator.
Patent GB-2543224-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer laser debonding structure with tunable absorption
Inventor: PAUL S ANDRY
IPC: H01L21/683
Filed: 2015-11-03
Abstract: The absorption properties of both an adhesive layer and an ablation layer are employed to facilitate debonding of a device wafer and a glass handler without damaging the device wafer. The penetration depths of the adhesive and ablation layers are selected such that no more than a negligible amount of the ablation fluence reaches the surface of the device wafer.
Patent GB-2549367-A (GB)
Title: Steel activator for container twist lock
Inventor: TURE NYHOLM
IPC: F16B21/02
Filed: 2017-02-10
Abstract: A biasing means for a twist lock comprises a flat torsional spring 15 with spiral coils that has a first end 19 that engages within the twist lock and a second end 40 with a notch 38 that engages with the shaft of the twist lock. The twist lock may have a rotatable head section having a shaft with a biasing means engaging end. The torsional spring provides a more robust and secure engagement of the head of the twist lock. An indicator arm (150, figure 6) may engage with the spring to indicate whether spring is in a relaxed state or an active state. This provides a way of assessing the condition of the twist lock spring as either being in the lock or unlock position. The twist lock is particularly suitable for securely connecting cargo containers.
Patent GB-2553428-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device with structural layer
Inventor: RUSSELL SPEIGHT VANBLON
IPC: H05K1/14
Filed: 2017-08-07
Abstract: A structural layer 925 of an electronic device, such as a phone, tablet, computer, has first and second glass-reinforced epoxy circuit boards 910 mounted to opposite sides of a panel 915. The panel 915 may improve material properties, such as elasticity, strength, stress strain, provided by the epoxy circuit boards 910 (which may be FR4, FR5, FR6, G10, G11). The device also has a memory and a display coupled to a processor. A housing is supported by the structural layer 925, and may be a polymeric material bonded to the structural layer 925. The structural layer 925 may provide a ground plane. The structural layer 925 may comprise carbon, graphene or a transition metal; and may have a hexagonal/honeycomb cell structure to increase bending strength, or to provide air spaces for cooling, or openings for wires/connectors. Posts may transfer load to the structural layer.
Patent GB-2566508-A (GB)
Title: System for protecting floor pan of vehicle
Inventor: Albert lam
IPC: B62D25/20
Filed: 2017-09-15
Abstract: A system 120 for protecting a floor pan (110, Figure 1) of a vehicle, particularly an electric vehicle, includes a frame 130 coupled to the floor pan, a shaft 140A, 140B coupled to frame 130 using at least two springs 150A, 150B, 150C, 150C and a roller 160A, 160B, 160C, 160D, which is supported on the shaft and which may be a cylindrical or spherical roller. The roller protects the floor pan by preventing contact against an elevated surface. Shaft 140A, 140B may be shorter than a distance between two opposite members of frame 130. Typically, the vehicle includes batteries retained in the floor area by an engagement mechanism having an emergency release element for releasing the batteries during a collision.
Patent GB-2559225-A (GB)
Title: Single-bit volume control
Inventor: BRUCE E DUEWER
IPC: H03M1/66
Filed: 2017-09-29
Abstract: Audio content in a single-bit audio stream (302, fig. 7) can be reproduced at a transducer 702 by mapping (310) the single-bit audio stream to symbols in a multi-bit audio stream. Volume control may be implemented in both the digital (306) and the analog domain (740). In the digital domain, when converting the single-bit audio stream to a plurality of symbols, the plurality of symbols is selected based on audio content of the single-bit audio stream and a desired volume level using eg. a look-up table of gains providing a narrower range of edge locations. In the analog domain, when converting an analog current signal output from a current-steering DAC processing the plurality of symbols to an analog voltage signal, an analog gain value may be selected based on the desired volume level.
Patent GB-2568871-A (GB)
Title: Devices and methods for control of internet of things (IoT) devices
Inventor: DONATIEN GARNIER
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 2017-11-23
Abstract: Distributed management of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is achieved between a server and gateway devices. The server transfers security credentials, e.g. digital certificates, to a gateway device to enable the gateway to establish a secure relationship with the IoT devices. An agency relationship is established between the gateway and the server to authorise the gateway to perform control of the IoT devices on behalf of the server. The server then assigns tasks to the gateway to perform on the IoT devices. The gateway receives event data from the IoT devices in respect of the performed tasks and transmits the event data to the server for storage. The server may authorise multiple gateway devices, each to control multiple IoT devices. The server may include a master clock to perform synchronisation with the gateway and directly with the IoT devices. In the event of a conflict detected between event data reported by different gateways in respect of the same IoT device, the server may use synchronisation data from that IoT device.
Patent GB-2557069-A (GB)
Title: Spot welding method and device
Inventor: HIROSHI MIWA
IPC: B23K11/24
Filed: 2016-06-22
Abstract: In the present invention, while a welding current is applied with respect to a laminate body (32) comprising thick metal plates (60, 62) and thin metal plates (64, 66), a first welding pressure (F1) with respect to the laminate body (32) from an upper tip (30) contacting the metal plate (66) and a second welding pressure (F2) with respect to the laminate body (32) from a lower tip (26) contacting the metal plate (60) are changed relative to each other. Specifically, F1 < F2 in a first step which is an initial period of welding, F1 = F2 in a second step which is an intermediate period of welding, and F1 > F2 in a third step which is a final period of welding.
Patent GB-2570649-A (GB)
Title: Compositions
Inventor: PATRICK GREAVES
IPC: B09C1/10
Filed: 2018-01-29
Abstract: A waste remediation composition comprising un-germinated seeds of at least one grass incorporated within a biodegradable carrier material and at least one additional component selected from fungi, bacteria, and un-germinated seeds of at least one further plant species. The biodegradable carrier may comprise paper, cardboard and/or other cellulose-based materials, or biodegradable polymers of plastics. The biodegradable carrier is ideally chosen to be compostable. The composition may further comprise a binding agent selected from sawdust, coconut, straw, peat, plant hides, cardboard, clay, flour, sugar, starch and clay. The composition is used to treat waste disposed to a landfill site. The preferred grasses exhibit rapid growth to stabilize the top layer of the landfill site and a useful product, such as a source of biofuel, is obtained. A device for accelerating the regeneration of a waste site or landfill site, ideally in the form of a briquette, dowel, pellet or ball, comprising the composition. A method of using the device comprising the composition comprises adding the device to waste material prior to, simultaneously or after disposal of the waste material at a landfill site, allowing the device to break down and release the remediation composition and allowing the components of the composition to decompose waste material at the landfill site to produce organic matter. The organic matter may be the recovered and used as biofuel. Devices for accelerating the regeneration of a waste site and methods for regenerating waste sites are also provided.
Patent GB-2561966-A (GB)
Title: Assisting drivers with roadway lane changes
Inventor: LINDSAY CHAN
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2018-02-27
Abstract: A method for assisting drivers with roadway lane changes includes determining if a vehicle 401 can travel more efficiently, or possibly faster reducing journey time, in other lanes based on speed and acceleration of vehicles 422-428. Input is received, which may be a driver 432 activating a turn signal, selecting another lane to travel and a speed is calculated for the vehicle to maintain which is based on the speed and acceleration of vehicles in that lane which may be determined using LIDAR or V2X communications. When it is appropriate for the vehicle to change lane an indication is made which may be on a HUD of an AR system highlighting a position 441 for the vehicle to move in to.
Patent GB-2562387-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems employing a conductive path with a segmentation module for decoupling power and telemetry in a well
Inventor: MOHAN GUNASEKARAN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2016-01-22
Abstract: A method includes deploying a tool in a well. The method also includes providing a conductive path with a segmentation module in the well. The method also includes conveying power and telemetry signals from a surface or uphole interface to the tool via the conductive path, where conveying the power and telemetry signals includes the segmentation module decoupling and later coupling power and telemetry signals conveyed along the conductive path.
Patent GB-2577100-A (GB)
Title: Slot drain
Inventor: Mark Robert Fegan
IPC: E03F3/04
Filed: 2018-09-14
Abstract: A slot drain section 10 comprises a set of channels 100, including a first channel 100A, and a pipe 200. The first channel comprises a slot 141 to receive water, a first channel side wall 110 and a second channel side wall 120, mutually opposed and spaced apart. A third channel side wall 130 extends between the first and second channel side walls and comprises a set of spaced apart outlets 150. The pipe comprises a side wall 210 and a set of spaced apart inlets 250. The slot drain section is arrangable in a first configuration where the inlets and outlets are uncoupled, which may facilitate storage and/or transportation, and in a second configuration where they are releasably coupled together. The first channel and the pipe are mutually spaced apart by a first spacing. The first and second side walls may be separated by spacers and the third side wall may include inclined regions. Also claimed is a slot drain comprising a flow attenuator, and methods of installing, assembling and manufacturing a slot drain.
Patent GB-2580607-A (GB)
Title: Dual fibre optical apparatus
Inventor: MARK CUNNINGHAM FARRIES
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2019-01-15
Abstract: A device has first and second optical conduits that contain first 310 and second 320 optical fibres whose ends are arranged side-by-side and parallel to one another. For the same optical inputs their outputs differ in at least one optical characteristic due to the different configurations of the optical conduits. The different configuration may be due to a difference in configuration of the two optical fibres. The optical conduits may have at least one first optical component contiguous with their respective optical fibres. The output ends 315, 325 of the optical conduits may be offset from each other in a direction parallel to the optical axes of the end sections. The two end sections may be mounted in a single mount. The optical characteristic may comprise polarisation and the first optical output may be linearly polarised whilst the second optical output is circularly polarised. The first optical fibre may comprise first and second polarisation-maintaining sections along its length with a non-zero angular offset between their polarisation-maintaining axes. An atom interferometer, fluorescence microscope, laser machining apparatus or a Raman spectrometer may include the device.
Patent GB-2578657-A (GB)
Title: Marine outboard motor with improved flow sensing
Inventor: RICHARD CORNWELL
IPC: F02M35/16
Filed: 2019-04-04
Abstract: A marine outboard motor 2 is provided with an internal combustion engine comprising an engine block 30 defining at least one cylinder, an air intake configured to deliver a flow of air to the at least one cylinder 33a-c; and an air intake duct (200, figure 5) forming part of an air intake path for delivering the flow of air to the air intake. The engine further includes a flow sensing arrangement located in the air intake duct and comprising a flow meter 211 configured to generate a signal indicative of a flow rate of the flow of air through the air intake duct, and a bluff body 212 located in the air intake duct upstream of the flow meter, wherein the flow meter is a vortex shedding flow meter.
Patent GB-2583508-A (GB)
Title: Valve adaptor
Inventor: Nathanael March
IPC: F16K7/06
Filed: 2019-05-01
Abstract: A valve adaptor 20 for engaging a liquid drain conduit 16 of a sealed liquid container prior to connecting a flow control valve 26 thereto, comprises an adaptor body 22 including an inlet (22a, Fig. 2) and an outlet (22b, Fig. 2) and a conduit guide portion 30 into which the liquid drain conduit 16 is extendable. The conduit guide portion 30 includes a clamp element 38 which is movable to apply a clamping force between the inlet and the outlet to close the liquid drain conduit 16 received therein. The adaptor 20 also includes a conduit-valve connector 24 comprising an insertable portion 50 having a liquid flow bore 52 therethrough, the insertable portion 50 being insertable into the liquid drain conduit 16 when the liquid drain conduit 16 is positioned in the conduit guide portion 30 to thereby sealingly engage the conduit-valve connector 24 and the conduit guide portion 30.