baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2555652-A (GB)
Title: Load-determining patient ceiling-hoist carriage, bed apparatus, patient support coupling and load cell
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER STEVEN WESTWOOD
IPC: G01G3/00
Filed: 2016-04-18
Abstract: The coupling 10 has a disc spring 16 between a plate 12 with an aperture 22, a second member 14 with a hole 34, a connecter 20 passes through the holes to maintain alignment of the plates when they are moved relative to each other. Preferably the disk spring 16 is a stack of five Belleville washers 18 arranged in alternating series, which is partially housed in a cavity (fig.2,24) of the plate, and sits on the second member. The second member may have a slot 36 for attaching a displacement measurement device such as a linear potentiometer. The connector may be a bar with a base plate 44 and a removable lock member 50 to prevent axial decoupling. The coupling may form part of a load cell in a motorised patient hoist (fig.4,100), located between an adaptor plate (fig.4,166) of a rail bogie (fig.4,164) and the carriage body (fig.4,158); or a load cell may be provided for each leg of a bed frame. A method of determining a load by measuring displacement is also claimed.
Patent GB-2546378-A (GB)
Title: Refuelling arrangement
Inventor: ALEXANDER MATTOS
IPC: B67D7/14
Filed: 2016-11-18
Abstract: A refuelling operator is instructed to dispense a quantity of fuel (e.g. to an aircraft) and maintaining, during dispensing, at least intermittent, substantially real time communication with an officer responsible for the apparatus to advise the officer of the status of the refuelling process (e.g. a quantity of fuel dispensed). The communication is two-way, allowing the officer to modify or transmit an alternative instruction. In another aspect, a system comprises a refuelling module 18 being configured to receive instructions to dispense a quantity of fuel to an apparatus, an at least intermittent, substantially real time two-way communications link being maintained between the refuelling module 18 and an officer module 22 during dispensing of fuel, the module 18 adapted to transmit to the module 20 information relating to the status of the refuelling, and the module 20 being adapted to display to an output indicative of the status of the refuelling process. In another aspect a refuelling system comprises a metering device monitoring the volume of fuel dispensed and a density sensor adapted to monitor the density of the fuel dispensed to permit a calculation of the mass of the fuel dispensed.
Patent GB-2558274-A (GB)
Title: Method of remanufacturing a cylinder head
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER SMITH
IPC: F02F1/24
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: The method of remanufacturing a cylinder head 10 includes the steps of removing material from around at least a portion of a crack 20 in the cylinder head to form a slot (40, Figure 4). A compound material (30, Figure 3) is then applied using direct laser deposition (21, Figure 3) to fill the slot. The direct laser deposition includes performing a pre-scanning operation at a first laser power and a first scan speed. The compound material is deposited at a second laser power and a second scan speed. The second laser power and the second scan speed may be respectively equal to or different from the first laser power and first scan speed. The first laser power and the second laser power are less than or equal to 700W. The first scan speed and second scan speed are less than or equal to 700mm/minute.
Patent GB-2550237-A (GB)
Title: Flow dividing valve structure for toy gun
Inventor: YIN-HSI LIAO
IPC: F41B11/723
Filed: 2017-01-06
Abstract: A flow dividing valve structure 1 for a toy gun includes: a propulsion portion 11; a rotating auxiliary portion 12 extended from one face of the propulsion portion11 ; and a latching portion 13, configured on one end of the rotating auxiliary portion 12 distal the propulsion portion 11. The rotating auxiliary portion 12 has a flow dividing hole 121 and a plurality of wing portions 122 each twisted toward a direction away from the propulsion portion 11 so as to be allowed to have at least one twisted face. In use, high pressure gas will drive the rotating auxiliary portion 12 to rotate through the wing portions 122 when flowing through the rotating auxiliary portion 12.
Patent GB-2560036-A (GB)
Title: E-ear trumpet
Inventor: ANDY LEAR
IPC: A61F11/00
Filed: 2017-02-28
Abstract: An ear trumpet which channels sound from a rigid funnel through two flexible tubes, which are inserted into a users ears. The ear trumpet may be worn on the head and held in place using chin straps and forehead straps. Preferably the funnel is mounted on a rotating platform which is turned by a handle connected to bevel gearing. The flexible tubes are preferably screwed into the base of the funnel, which allow the tubes to be interchangeable. The tubes can have a length which allow the funnel to be able to rotate 180 degrees in either direction from the forward position. There may be a phone chamber with a third tube connecting this chamber with the base of the funnel, so sound from a phone placed in this chamber can be conveyed through the third tube into the chamber and then through the flexible tubes to the ears of the user. A battery is also provided to charge the phone or music playing device. The phone chamber and battery are also worn on the head.
Patent GB-2560193-A (GB)
Title: Power adapter unit
Inventor: JULIAN ELLIS
IPC: H01R105/00
Filed: 2017-03-03
Abstract: A foldable multifunction power adapter may have a baseplate 106 and pins 118a, 118b, 120 which are attached to separate parts of the adapter body and protrude through the baseplate when the adapter is folded. The adapter may also have two or more mains plug bodies 612, (614, Fig 7C) pivoting on the same or parallel axes. It may also have storage for wireless headphones.
Patent GB-2561350-A (GB)
Title: A system of quota-cancel tasking/messaging
Inventor: Steve Biddick
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2017-04-10
Abstract: A system and method of messaging using a messaging interface on one or more computer devices, wherein an invitation for a group activity with a defined quota is sent to a set of recipients, one or more confirmation or rejection messages are received from the recipients, and outstanding invitations are automatically cancelled or rescinded when the participant quota is met, i.e. when the number of confirmation messages received is equal to the predefined number of participants for the activity. The invitation message may be sent to more than one group of recipients. The recipients may be determined by associated pre-defined conditions, such as common interests, relationships, or location, and the details about the recipients is held in a database. The invitation message may be in the form of an email, an SMS, MMS, or instant message, for example. The computer device may be a mobile phone, tablet, or laptop, for example.
Patent GB-2562109-A (GB)
Title: Methods, radio network node and user equipment for managing control information
Inventor: IOANNIS XIROUCHAKIS
IPC: H04W74/00
Filed: 2017-05-05
Abstract: A radio network node (120) assigns a respective multi-user radio network temporary identifier (MU-RNTI) to each user equipment (UE) (110-112) in a set of UE. Each MU-RNTI comprises a common multi-user radio network temporary identifier (CMU-RNTI) and a respective multi-user group index (MUGI). The node (120) encodes downlink control information (DCI) messages for the set of UE (110-112) by use of the CMU-RNTI. The DCI messages comprise control information, including common information for the set of UE (110-112) and respective specific information for each respective UE. The DCI messages may be one message comprising each respective specific information in order according to the respective MUGI (fig. 5), or a first message comprising the common information and a second message comprising the specific information in order as above (fig. 6). The set of UE may operate in multi-user multiple-input and multiple-output (MU-MIMO) transmission.
Patent GB-2554532-A (GB)
Title: Methods for producing task reminders on a device
Inventor: AMIT KUMAR AGRAWAL
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2017-08-09
Abstract: Methods for producing task reminders on a device. The device receives information relating to a task to be completed. The incomplete task is tagged within an environment that does not enable completion of the task. Stored information associates the incomplete task with a user account, and the information is used to produce a reminder to complete the incomplete task. The task can include accessing a website, application or network location, or opening an encrypted file. The environment can include a particular device, or a specific network. Also disclosed is the user account being logged into an information handling device 102 and the reminder being displayed to the user. The information handing devices 102 can include desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, security systems and network devices. Further disclosed is the receiving of device information corresponding to a plurality of devices accessed via the user account.
Patent GB-2554169-A (GB)
Title: Operator display switching preview
Inventor: Prashant joshi
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2017-08-10
Abstract: A method/user interface (UI) for previewing a process section 262 in a process plant while simultaneously viewing another process section 202 comprises: Presenting a process section depicting a first portion of a process plant including graphic representations of a plurality of process plant entities within the process plant. Providing at least one user control 282 which includes an indication of another process section depicting another portion of the process plant adjacent to the first portion of the process plant. Receiving, via the user control, a request to display a preview of the other portion of the process plant. And presenting at least a portion of the process section while simultaneously presenting at least a portion of the other process section including an intersection 264 between the process sections within the process plant. A full view of the other process section including not presenting the first process section may be presented on request. Process parameters of process plant entities may be adjustable in preview mode.
Patent GB-2567152-A (GB)
Title: RF chirp reduction in MZ modulator
Inventor: NEIL DAVID WHITBREAD
IPC: G02F1/225
Filed: 2017-09-29
Abstract: A waveguide structure for use in a balanced push-pull Mach Zehnder modulator, that comprises: an insulating or semi-insulating substrate 501; an lower cladding layer 502; a waveguide core layer 503; and a upper cladding layer 504; wherein the lower cladding layer, waveguide core layer, and upper cladding layer are etched to form: a signal waveguide 512 and a ground waveguide 513, which are connected via the lower cladding layer; and a signal line 511 and a ground line 514. Each line is connected to its respective waveguide via one or more respective resistive structures 530 connected in the plane of the lower cladding layer. The resistive element of the wave guide structure acts to reduce chirp (undesired phase modulation of the Output) that results from uneven voltage division in the Mach-Zender interferometer at low frequencies. A method of manufacturing the waveguide structure is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2567195-A (GB)
Title: An infant transport device
Inventor: HELEN WAGSTAFF
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 2017-10-05
Abstract: The invention relates to an infant transport device, comprising a frame 3 provided with plurality of wheels 6, 7, an infant seat 2, and an inflatable body 4, wherein the body is arranged to inflate from a first position to a second position, elevating the seat from proximate the frame in the first position, to distal the frame in the second position. The transport device may comprise a castor wheel or an inflation pump. Additionally, the seat of the device may be suspended by webbing or a similar flexible material. Furthermore, the device may comprise shoulder straps for ease of transportation and may comprise a fabric cover to close over the body and seat in the first position. Finally, the device may comprise tubular members.
Patent GB-2567231-A (GB)
Title: A sports apparatus for providing information
Inventor: JUHO AALTONEN
IPC: G09F19/18
Filed: 2017-10-09
Abstract: A device 120R, 120L, for providing information to a user 110, has means such as a satellite navigation sensor or accelerometer for measuring the speed of the device. It also has a sensor, such as a gyroscope, for detecting an orientation of the device, a processor for creating information from the measured speed and a light source for emitting a light beam from the device to render the information on a surface, such as the ground 140 outside the device. A first actuator adjusts relative direction of the light beam with respect to the orientation of the device. The distance between the device and the marker is a function of the measured speed. The actuator (312, figure 3a) may rotate beamer (312, figure 3a) which includes mirror (342, figure 3a). The device may render heart rate information of a user such that the user may change pace such that a target heart rate or speed is met. The device may be attached to an ear or ears of a user or may be attached to a bicycle (902, figure 9a).
Patent GB-2556496-A (GB)
Title: Sports headphone with situational awareness
Inventor: JAMES M KIRSCH
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 2015-06-26
Abstract: One or more embodiments set forth an audio processing system for a personal listening device that includes a set of microphones, a noise reduction module, an audio ducker, and a mixer. The set of microphones is configured to receive a first set of audio signals from an environment. The noise reduction module is configured to detect when a signal of interest is present in the first plurality of audio signals, and, upon detecting a signal of interest, transmit a ducking control signal. The audio ducker is configured to receive the ducking control signal, and receive a second plurality of audio signals via a playback device. The audio ducker is further configured to reduce an amplitude of a second plurality of audio signals relative to the signal of interest based on the ducking control signal. The mixer combines the first plurality of audio signals and second plurality of audio signals.
Patent GB-2559894-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous vehicle control system
Inventor: WALTER WANG
IPC: G06N7/00
Filed: 2016-09-15
Abstract: One example includes an autonomous vehicle control system. The system includes an operational plan controller to maintain operational plans that each correspond to a predetermined set of behavioral characteristics of an associated autonomous vehicle based on situational awareness data provided from on-board sensors of the autonomous vehicle and mission control data provided from a user interface. The system also includes a decision-making algorithm to select one of the operational plans for operational behavior of the autonomous vehicle based on the situational awareness data and the mission control data at a given time and to provide an intent decision based on the situational awareness data and the selected one of the operational plans. The system further includes an execution engine to provide control outputs to operational components of the autonomous vehicle for navigation and control based on the selected one of the operational plans and in response to the intent decision.
Patent GB-2565876-A (GB)
Title: Fluidless column oven for gas chromatography system
Inventor: DAVID PIERCE
IPC: G01N30/30
Filed: 2018-06-04
Abstract: A fluid-less column oven for use in a gas chromatography system 100 to heat an analytical column 104. The column oven comprises a support frame, an inlet heater 16 and an outlet heater 18 coupled to different portions of the frame. A controller 14 is coupled to the two heaters and selectively powers the heaters to define a steady-state temperature profile along the analytical column in use. Different heat zones may thus be produced along the analytical column 104. The heaters 16, 18 may comprise a resistive heating wire having two different diameters to create two different heating zones per heater. The temperature profile may comprise a positive and/ or a negative temperature gradient. Sensors may be coupled to the heaters 16, 18 and the controller 14 may be configured to receive data from the sensors.
Patent GB-2574643-A (GB)
Title: Magnetometer and method of detecting a magnetic field
Inventor: Cheuk Chi Lo
IPC: G01R33/032
Filed: 2018-06-13
Abstract: A magnetometer and method for detecting a magnetic field is disclosed. The magnetometer comprises a solid state electronic spin system containing a plurality of electronic spins 504a supported by a substrate solid carrier 504b. The electronic spins 504a are configured to be capable of aligning with an external magnetic field in response to an alignment stimulus. A detector 506 is configured to detect an alignment response of the electronic spins, such that the external magnetic field can be detected. The electronic spins are provided as one or more groups, each containing a plurality of spins, the plurality of spins in each of the one or more groups being arranged in a line that is angled at an angle with respect to the local direction of the external magnetic field at the said group. The angle is preferably close to the magic angle of 54.7 degrees. The response of the spin array 504 to a perturbation stimulus from a RF source 502 can be used to determine the strength of the magnetic field.
Patent GB-2564580-A (GB)
Title: Carrier transporter
Inventor: Quinn Michael Biesinger
IPC: B62B7/14
Filed: 2017-01-26
Abstract: A carrier transporter is described which is retractable into a low-profile configuration, and extendable to accommodate a carrier or child seat. An adjustable height bar positions a securing device to coincide with a belt path of the carrier and allow a strap to be lead through the belt path and re-secured back to the bar through a buckle. The base of the carrier is supported by an extendable base platform having grip padding to further secure the base to the transporter. The base platform and wheels move together when retracting the transporter and move away from each other when extending the transporter.
Patent GB-2564287-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for aftertreatment regeneration with dedicated EGR
Inventor: SAMUEL C GECKLER
IPC: F02M26/43
Filed: 2014-08-12
Abstract: A controller for use in an engine system, the controller (405, fig.4) comprising: an exhaust conditions module to interpret a current exhaust lambda value of exhaust gases from the engine system. The engine system comprising: an engine 110 having a first set of cylinders 210 having a first exhaust outlet coupled to an intake manifold of the engine and a second set of cylinders 300, 310, 315 having a second exhaust outlet isolated from the intake manifold of the engine, a turbocharger 230, 330, a fluid control valve 270 disposed to selectively couple the first exhaust outlet to an exhaust conduit; and an aftertreatment component 130 having an inlet structured to receive exhaust gases from the exhaust conduit at a position downstream of the turbocharger turbine outlet and the fluid control valve. Wherein a regeneration schedule module is structured to interpret an exhaust lambda target value; and a regeneration module is configured to operate the fluid control valve in response to the current exhaust lambda value and the exhaust lambda target value.
Patent GB-2577136-A (GB)
Title: Composite materials
Inventor: GLYN WOOLLEY
IPC: E01C7/26
Filed: 2018-12-03
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a composite material 507 comprises the step of adding waste disposable container material 500, such as that found in coffee cups or food packaging, to a mixture 501 comprising an asphalt binder 503 and an aggregate or rock/sand mixture 505. The composite material can be used to surface the likes of roads, parking lots and airports. Also claimed is a method where a waste disposable beverage container material is used. The method may comprise heating the aggregate or rock/sand mixture to a temperature above a melting temperature of a plastics component of the container material. The container material may be shredded and may be formed into pellets, and cellulose fibre material may be added to the mixture. Further claimed is an asphalt concrete composition which comprises a waste disposable container material having a combination of cellulosic and plastics material. Also claimed are: a waste disposable container material comprising a combination of cellulosic and plastics material in a virgin, shredded or pellet form; a road making material comprising container material; and, a pelletised additive for use in bituminous asphalt mixtures.
Patent GB-2581151-A (GB)
Title: Storage device for a vehicle the samson van vault
Inventor: RICHARD THOMAS THORNE
IPC: B60R11/06
Filed: 2019-02-07
Abstract: A rectangular cupboard 2 with five sides 3B-3F and open front face 3A covered by a sliding door 4 which moves laterally across the entire front face of the cabinet. The sliding door has a lock to lock the door in the close position. The cupboard is to be secured to the body of the vehicle. The door may slide on runners 5A and 5B by operating handles 4A and 4B. The door may overlap panel 3D with the addition of 4C to prevent access with a crowbar if tampered with. The cupboard may have shelves 6A and 6B for storing tools. Securing the cabinet to the vehicle may be achieved by bolting apertures 7A-7D to the vehicle floor. The cabinet may include a motion sensor 10 mounted on an external face of the cabinet. The motion sensor may have the capability to transmit a message to alert the user to take action to prevent theft from the van. The cupboard may be made of sheet steel.
Patent GB-2586458-A (GB)
Title: Tactile sensory device for use by a baby or child
Inventor: JASMINE RAWLINSON
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 2019-08-16
Abstract: A tactile sensory device 20 for use to sooth or comfort a baby or child comprising a pulsation actuator to produce a mechanical vibration having a pulsatile waveform that is substantially the same as a pulsatile waveform of blood flowing in an umbilical cord. The wave form may be sawtooth. The device may be a toy or may be textured and shaped like a surface of an umbilical cord.
Patent GB-2588957-A (GB)
Title: A cleaner head
Inventor: ANDREW JOHN WARNER
IPC: A47L11/40
Filed: 2019-11-15
Abstract: A cleaner head comprises a brushbar arrangement comprising a first elongate portion 106 and a first curved portion 110 located at a first end of the first elongate portion, wherein the brushbar arrangement at least partially extends around a suction region 114. The cleaner head further comprises a drive assembly configured to rotate the first curved portion and the first elongate portion. A second elongate portion 108 located opposite the first elongate portion may be provided, wherein the first curved portion is located between the first end of the first elongate portion and a respective first end of the second elongate portion and wherein the drive assembly is further configured to rotate the second elongate. A second curved portion 112 may also be provided located between a second end of the first elongate portion and a second end of the second elongate portion so as to completely surround the suction opening.