baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2504231-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid and iterative keyword and category search technique
Inventor: TAO JIM JIWU
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-04-25
Abstract: Provided are techniques for providing recommendations to improve a query. A query with query keywords and selected categories is received. In response to determining that the selected categories are ranked high with reference to query relevance indicator values for each of the selected categories, a query relevance indicator of the query is calculated with each subcategory using keyword relevance indicators, each subcategory is ranked based on the query relevance indicators, and the ranked subcategories are provided for use in selecting new categories to be submitted with the query.
Patent GB-2505368-A (GB)
Title: Marker and recovery device
Inventor: DARROCH NEIL
IPC: B63C9/125
Filed: 2012-06-06
Abstract: A marker and recovery device has a body for securing to a torso and an arch secured to the body at spaced locations. The arch is extendable from a stored to a deployed condition. In the deployed condition, the arch extends from the torso of the wearer to function as a visible marker. The arch facilitates recovery of the wearer.
Patent GB-2522608-A (GB)
Title: Scooter leg support assembly
Inventor: SLEEMAN STEVEN
IPC: B62K5/003
Filed: 2013-12-04
Abstract: A scooter leg support assembly 10 is disclosed, for supporting a leg of an operator of the scooter (figure 5), while the operator is seated upon the scooter. The assembly 10 comprises a base 23 for coupling with a floor of the scooter and a frame 41, 42 coupled to the base 23. The base 23 comprises a first abutment member 21, a second abutment member 22 and means for coupling the first and second abutment members to a floor of the scooter. The frame comprises a strut 41, 42 coupled at a proximal end thereof to at least one of the first or second abutment member 21, 22 and at a distal end thereof to a saddle 45, the saddle 45 comprising a support surface 46 for receiving at least a portion of the leg of the operator, and for supporting the operators leg at an elevated position.
Patent GB-2505810-A (GB)
Title: Nasal aroma breathing pipe
Inventor: PEARSON SCOTT
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2012-06-07
Abstract: The claimed invention is an apparatus to assist and encourage a person to take long, deep and steady breaths. The invention is designed to provide improved health for the user by fostering; improved breathing and relaxation, positive smell association, calmer clearer thinking, reduced stress and anxiety, as well as providing a substitute for potentially harmful habits such as smoking, over-eating, over-drinking and other forms of drug abuse. This invention may also reduce the impact of some existing physiological and psychological health conditions.
Patent GB-2506545-A (GB)
Title: Nitrogen removal with iso-pressure open refrigeration natural gas liquids recovery
Inventor: MALSAM MICHAEL
IPC: F25J1/00
Filed: 2010-02-25
Abstract: Apparatus for separating natural gas liquids is disclosed, the apparatus comprises a heat exchanger to provide the heating and cooling necessary for separation of natural gas liquids from a feed stream by heat exchange contact between the feed gas stream and one or more process streams. There is a distillation column operable to receive the feed gas stream and separate the feed gas stream into a column overhead stream comprising a substantial amount of the lighter hydrocarbon components of the feed gas stream and a column bottoms stream, comprising a substantial amount of the heavier hydrocarbons. A first separator is operable to receive the distillation column overhead stream and separate the column overhead stream into an overhead sales gas stream enriched in nitrogen and a nitrogen-depleted bottoms stream comprising a mixed refrigerant for providing process cooling in the heat exchanger. A compressor is operable to compress the mixed refrigerant stream after the mixed refrigerant stream has provided process cooling in the heat exchanger and a second separator is operable to receive the compressed mixed refrigerant stream and separate it into an overhead stream and a bottoms stream that is fed to the distillation column as a reflux stream. There is a nitrogen removal unit which acts on the overhead sales gas stream.
Patent GB-2509678-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline unit
Inventor: BOYD HELEN ROSE
IPC: F16L13/02
Filed: 2012-10-31
Abstract: An asssembly of two pipeline units (1), wherein each pipeline unit (1) comprises a pipe member (2) and a pipe coating (3) surrounding the pipe member (2), which pipe member (2) comprises a pipe end (4), and which pipe coating extends along a length of the pipe member and ends at a coating end face located at a distance from the pipe end, the pipe ends (4) of the pipeline units are joined together at a pipe joint (15), such that the coating end faces (6) of the pipeline units are located at opposite sides of the pipe joint, a joint coating (16) is provided at the pipe joint (15), the joint coating (16) surrounds the pipe joint, is attached to the two opposite coating end faces of the pipeline units and is made from a material comprising a silicone.
Patent GB-2514273-A (GB)
Title: Valve with integrated wax motor bypass fail safe
Inventor: MALONE DAVID S
IPC: F01P7/16
Filed: 2013-02-20
Abstract: A valve includes a housing including a plurality of ports including an inlet port in communication with a radiator. The valve includes a cylinder located in the housing that includes a plurality of apertures and a fail safe opening. The cylinder is moveable such that one of the plurality of apertures can be aligned with one of the plurality of ports of the housing to determine a flow of a fluid through the valve. The valve includes a moveable feature moveable with and relative to the cylinder, and the moveable feature covers the fail safe opening of the cylinder when a temperature of the fluid flowing through the valve is below a threshold temperature.
Patent GB-2513264-A (GB)
Title: Power transmission device and power transmission control method
Inventor: GOMA SINJI
IPC: H02J17/00
Filed: 2012-10-15
Abstract: Disclosed are a power transmission device and power transmission control method whereby the connection condition of the coupling electrodes can be changed over in accordance with the shape, size and position of arrangement etc. of the powered device, even when asymmetric capacitative coupling is employed. A first active electrode and first passive electrode are provided as power transmission electrodes that are capacitatively coupled by arrangement respectively facing a second active electrode and second passive electrode of a powered device. There are provided: a power source circuit section having an active terminal and a powered terminal that is of lower potential than this active terminal; a reference potential terminal that is connected with a reference potential; a plurality of transmission units arranged on a power transmission face and constituted by one or a plurality of aforesaid transmission electrodes; and a switching element that, at each transmission unit, changes over the connection condition to at least one of a condition in which the unit is connected to the active terminal and connected to the passive terminal or a condition in which the unit is connected to the reference potential terminal or not connected to any terminal: the control circuit controls the operation of the switching element based on information relating to the position of the second active electrode and second passive electrode of the powered device.
Patent GB-2529433-A (GB)
Title: Winch assembly and method of use
Inventor: ISHERWOOD JOHN
IPC: B66D1/38
Filed: 2014-08-19
Abstract: A winch assembly comprises a winch pedestal 12, a winch drum 16 mounted on a winch drum drive shaft 15 and a spooling carriage 20 supported by at least one support arm 22, 24. The support arm 22, 24 is pivotally connected to the winch pedestal 12 via a hub that surrounds the winch axis. Pivotal movement of the support arm 22, 24 rotates the spooling carriage 20 relative to the winch pedestal 12. The spooling carriage 20 comprises a spooling guide assembly 34 which moves in a reciprocating motion. There may be a winch drive motor 14. The hub may comprise a spigot 19, 21 comprising a load bearing surface coaxial with the winch axis. The support arm 22, 24 may comprise a support plate 22a, 24a which may have a skirt 22b, 24b upstanding from the support plate and/or a spigot ring 23, 25 pivotally connected to the spigot 19, 21. The spigot ring 23, 25 and support arm 22, 24 may transfer the load the support arm 22, 24 bears to the winch pedestal 12. There may be a locking mechanism which secures the support arm 22, 24 at a desired angle.
Patent GB-2515239-A (GB)
Title: Valve, and fluid control device
Inventor: KOTANI KENICHI
IPC: F16K15/14
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A valve (101) has a lower valve housing (192), a diaphragm (120), and an upper valve housing (191). The top surface of a piezoelectric pump (10) is attached to the bottom surface of the lower valve housing (192). In the diaphragm (120), a round hole (121) is disposed in the center of an area facing a projection (138) of the lower valve housing (192). The diaphragm (120) is attached to the upper valve housing (191) and the lower valve housing (192), and divides the inside of a valve housing (130), thereby forming a first lower valve chamber (131), a second lower valve chamber (132), a first upper valve chamber (133) and a second upper valve chamber (134). A groove (14) is disposed inside a wall (190) of the upper valve housing (191), which faces the diaphragm (120), in the first upper valve chamber (133).
Patent GB-2531751-A (GB)
Title: Bearing assembly with integrated generator
Inventor: Peter Kleinmeuleman
IPC: H02K49/10
Filed: 2014-10-29
Abstract: Bearing assembly 100 mounts a harvesting generator 170 comprising a stator coil 178 and a permanent magnet rotor 175 with peripherally arranged alternating polarities magnets within an annular recess 142 of the bearing assembly end cap 140, which end cap is secured to the rotating shaft 110, the rotor rotational axis being different from the bearing rotational. A circumferentially extending target surface 125 of electrically conductive ferromagnetic or paramagnet material, e.g. steel, aluminium, is provided on the stationary bearing saddle adapter 120 of the bearing assembly, magnetic field lines from the magnets intersecting the target surface 125 during at least part of one revolution about the bearing axis causing the rotor to rotate and generate energy in the stator coil. Alternatively the axis of the rotor 475 is perpendicular to the bearing axis and the target surface 125 axially faces the permanent magnets. A pair of pm rotors may be mounted to a common axis, the rotors respectively interacting with the target surface and a claw pole 312 mounted stator coil 315 (fig 3). To reduce increased friction forces on the in the bearing the rotor may be positioned between the target surface and a laminated ferromagnetic body 317.
Patent GB-2517374-A (GB)
Title: Human interface solutions for portable electronic devices
Inventor: BENSON ROGER S
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2013-06-12
Abstract: A frame for use with a portable computing device is disclosed. In one aspect, the frame comprises an at least partially rigid member that at least partially surrounds the computing device so as to permit receivable attachment or detachment of the portable computing device; and a mounting portion on the back of the rigid member configured to accept a multi-angle positioning device so as to permit rotation of the portable computing device into a user configurable and ergonomic viewing angle in at least one dimension. Other embodiments provide for a handle that optionally doubles as a stand to hold the portable electronic device in a user selected orientation. Still other embodiment provide for a cover for use with the described frame. Still other embodiments provide for a mounting plate for use with the described frame. Still other embodiments provide for an bag or case with an integrated frame.
Patent GB-2537159-A (GB)
Title: A tool and method for facilitating communication between a computer apparatus and a device in a drill string
Inventor: RICHARD VERHOEF
IPC: E21B47/13
Filed: 2015-04-10
Abstract: A top drive apparatus for facilitating communication between a computer apparatus and a device in a drill string, particularly, but not exclusively during tripping, includes a drill string comprising a pipe 13 having a threaded box end 140 and a pipe communication element 160 therein. The top drive apparatus has a top drive (30, fig 1) having a main shaft (29, fig 1) and a tool 101 rotationally fast therewith, the tool 101 comprising a threaded pin end 125 having a tool communication element 170 projecting therefrom, such that in use the thread does not have to be made up to obtain a communication between the pipe communication element and the tool communication element, either by induction and most optionally a physical contact therebetween to provide an electrical contact therebetween.
Patent GB-2537420-A (GB)
Title: Embedded Computing device
Inventor: ERIK LINDMAN
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2015-04-17
Abstract: A first processing unit 210 runs applications 260A-B and is interfaced with a shared information space, i.e. physical whiteboard memory 240. A second processing unit 220 runs applications 260C-E capable of processing information processed in the first processing unit and is interfaced with physical whiteboard memory 250. Whiteboards 240-250 form an intra-device logical whiteboard 230 with one address space mapped to both processing units. Shared information space 230 allows an application in any of the units to write data in the information space and an application in the other unit to receive a notification and retrieve the data. Whiteboards 240-250 are interfaced via common external memory 290 or bus 280, having I2C protocol or implemented wirelessly. Written data can be time, GPS data, heart rate or control signal to put processing unit 220 into hibernation. Older data can be overwritten. Used in embedded devices, e.g. cellular phones and wristop computers.
Patent GB-2528175-A (GB)
Title: Coupler and methods of use for assessment of refrigeration systems
Inventor: PISTONE KENNETH ALAN
IPC: G01L19/00
Filed: 2015-07-03
Abstract: A coupling 130 connected to a refrigeration system (100, fig 1) is used to assess the level of charge within the refrigeration system. The coupling comprises a housing 134 that houses a temperature sensor to measure a temperature in situ of a fluid in the refrigeration system and/or a pressure sensor to measure a pressure in situ of the fluid in the refrigeration system. The temperature and/or pressure sensor generate a respective signal of the measured temperature and/or pressure that is transmitted wirelessly. A battery 164 may power the or each sensor and the battery may have a sensor to determine its life. A conduit 142 communicates an inlet (132) of the coupling with the refrigeration system. User equipment includes a cellular phone, tablets, a computer, a controller and a processor may communicate with the coupling. Refrigeration systems may include those found on vehicles, HVAC systems commercial refrigeration systems comprising of food displays, walk in freezers or refrigerated trucking. The coupling may be located downstream of a condenser (118) or evaporator (116) and positioned in a high pressure port 122 by a quick disconnect element or threading into car type valve.
Patent GB-2540804-A (GB)
Title: Hardware Power Management Apparatus and Methods
Inventor: DANIEL ANSORREGUI LOBETE
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2015-07-29
Abstract: Power management apparatus 200, 204 and method comprising a processor obtaining data representing perceived performance of a computer device; a processor executing a power management algorithm that uses at least the data representing perceived performance and data representing current load of the computer device as inputs, and a communication unit configured to transmit a hardware configuration signal, configuring a hardware component of the computer device based on an output of the power management algorithm. The power management algorithm may comprise a dynamic voltage and frequency scaling algorithm. A further input may be used by the power management algorithm, which may be power usage, processor load, processor frequency, bus load, bus frequency, storage device activity, or temperature. The data represent perceived performance may the frames per second generated by the computer device.
Patent GB-2545154-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically geared apparatus and a pole piece for such apparatus
Inventor: DAVID JAMES POWELL
IPC: H02K49/10
Filed: 2015-08-24
Abstract: A magnetically geared apparatus having the pole piece component which reduces axial flux comprising the plurality of pole pieces mounted to a carrier, wherein at least one of the pole pieces 500 comprises at least two axially-spaced portions 510.520,530,540,550 spaced apart by a portion 560 of a higher magnetic reluctance than that of each of the axially-spaced portions. The pole portions are laminated and the spacing portions may be air gaps. Coolant may flow through the air gaps and the end portions of the pole may be SMC material. Resistance to eddy currents caused by axial flux may be reduced by inwardly extending slits 801,802,803,811,812,813,821,823 which extend the current path 805,825 compared with an un-slit lamination 840. Alternatively the flux reduction can be achieved by inter lamination insulating spacers, at least one being 10 micrometres thick, or by apertures through the laminations or concave peripheral portions in the laminations.
Patent GB-2551101-A (GB)
Title: Measured food storage apparatus
Inventor: JULIAN GAINE
IPC: G01F19/00
Filed: 2016-03-11
Abstract: A food storage apparatus can have a base with a vertical wall 14a which can cooperate with three vertical walls of a scoop 30 to form a variable compartment. Moving the scoop 30 closer or further away to the vertical wall 14a of the base can change the capacity of the compartment, to allow differing portions of food to be measured out. The apparatus may have a plurality of scoops 30, 50, 70 and decantering jugs 20, 40, 60 for metering portions of diet food, e.g. protein and carbohydrates. A light, durable, food safe plastic may be used.
Patent GB-2534803-A (GB)
Title: Multi-zone dehydrogenation reactor and ballasting system for storage and delivery of hydrogen
Inventor: ALAN CHARLES COOPER
IPC: C01B3/26
Filed: 2014-10-20
Abstract: A process and system for a process for releasing hydrogen from a hydrogenated organic carrier. The process including providing a reactor system comprising a first reaction zone and a second reaction zone, the first reaction zone having a first reaction condition and the second reaction zone having a second reaction condition, wherein the first reaction condition and the second reaction condition are different. A ballast system and method are also disclosed. The ballast system includes at least one vessel containing metal hydride capable of selectively storing hydrogen from the hydrogen-containing stream and one or both of selectively providing hydrogen to one or both of a hydrogen load or the dehydrogenation system.
Patent GB-2550847-A (GB)
Title: Coupler with contactless attachment engagement detection
Inventor: IAN HILL
IPC: E02F9/24
Filed: 2016-05-23
Abstract: A coupler 10 for coupling an attachment to an excavator has first 22 and second (20, fig 1) spaced-apart coupling formations for coupling with respective corresponding coupling formations 27, 27, (26) of the attachment. The coupler also has an actuated locking member 30 for retaining the respective attachment coupling formation in engagement with the first coupling formation. A detection system 450 is capable of detecting if the attachment coupling formation is in a desired position with respect to the first coupling formation. The detecting means comprises at least one non-contact sensor 452, preferably a directional ultrasonic sensor, configured to generate a detection zone 453 and an output signal indicating whether the attachment coupling formation is in the detection zone. The detection zone may extend across a pin-receiving surface 60 of the coupler. An audio or visual indicator may indicate to an operator that the attachment coupling formation is in a desired position.
Patent GB-2539323-A (GB)
Title: Slim-tunnel wind port for a communication device
Inventor: TEIK SENG SAW
IPC: H04R1/08
Filed: 2016-05-25
Abstract: A housing includes a porting arrangement for reducing wind-induced noise in a communication device (10, fig 1). The housing comprises a grille 18 including a first channel 20b, a second channel 20c, and a ridge 32 between them. A tunnel 36 extends through the ridge so as to acoustically connect the first and second channels. The housing further includes a microphone port 44 beneath the ridge, which microphone port is connected to the tunnel and connects the tunnel to a microphone cavity 22 in the housing. A loudspeaker 24 is located behind the microphone 26. Two tunnels may be present (52, 54, fig 5).
Patent GB-2538427-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting collision alarms to a remote device
Inventor: Jeremy Alexander Greenwood
IPC: G08B21/00
Filed: 2014-04-28
Abstract: A mobile device receives a message wirelessly via a third-party wireless network. The message includes an alert that a first well, which is a well being drilled, is in danger of colliding with a second well. The mobile device displays an announcement reflecting the alert on a remote graphical user interface of the mobile device.
Patent GB-2555584-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layered wound dressing and method of manufacture
Inventor: NEIL PATRICK
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2016-10-28
Abstract: A multi-layered wound dressing comprising: a fibrous absorbent layer for absorbing exudate from a wound; and a support layer configured to reduce shrinkage of at least a portion of the wound dressing. The dressing may have a liquid impermeable film layer. The support layer may comprise a net 200 that may comprise a structure 204 having a plurality of geometric apertures 202. The structure may comprise a plurality of evenly spaced bosses 206 joined by polymer strands 208 forming geometric 202 apertures. The support layer may be located directly adjacent the absorbent layer and the support layer may comprise a bonding layer where the support layer is heat laminated to the absorbent layer fibres via the bonding layer. The dressing may further comprise a wound contact layer adjacent the absorbent layer and the dressing may also include a fluid transport layer between the wound contact layer and the absorbent layer. Also a negative pressure wound therapy kit comprising a multi-layered wound dressing and a negative pressure source in fluid connection with the dressing. Also a method of manufacturing a multi-layer wound dressing comprising the lamination of an absorbent layer with a support layer configured to reduce shrinking of the dressing.