baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2589615-A (GB)
Title: Filter
Inventor: BEN MORRIS
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2019-12-05
Abstract: A filter module for filtering water in a central heating system comprises an inlet, an outlet, a magnetic filter medium 46 positioned between the inlet and outlet and a non-magnetic filter medium 54 positioned between the magnetic filter medium and the outlet. The filter module may comprise filter housing 4 and a removable filter component 6. The magnetic filter may pass through the centre of the filter module and be a plurality of magnets. The non-magnetic filter may be arched or curved and be a stainless steel woven mesh. The filter housing and the filter component may comprise alignment features. The filter module may be associated with a monitoring system for monitoring flow rate and indicating when it has fallen below a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2590508-A (GB)
Title: Improved turret mooring system
Inventor: JASON HAYMAN
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2019-12-20
Abstract: A turret mooring system for a tidal turbine assembly uses a bifurcated mooring line 116, 118 attached at spaced attachment points 128 to increase the torque exerted by the turret 100 so that it will not be over-rotated by frictional forces between the turret 100 and the assembly 150 moored to the turret 100. The bifurcation 120 may be located within 10% of the length of the line from the chain table attachment points 128. The main length of the mooring line 116 may use chain, while the bifurcated portion 118 may use a pair of low mass synthetic cables, connected via a bridle 120. Alternatively, frictional forces may be reduced by the turret providing an upward force to the assembly, which may also resist pitching moments.
Patent GB-2590697-A (GB)
Title: A sex toy
Inventor: OLGA KUZMINA
IPC: A61H21/00
Filed: 2019-12-24
Abstract: A sex toy 1 is provided. The sex toy 1 comprises a unitary main body 2 that comprises an inner arm 3 and an outer arm 4. The inner arm 3 has a wide body 5 and is configured to be inserted and held in use in the vaginal cavity of a wearer. The inner arm 3 further comprises a narrow neck 6 at the inner end where the inner and outer arms 3, 4 connect. The narrow neck 6 is configured to be held in the vaginal cavity. The outer arm 4 has an outer end 8 that extends forwards and outwards from the vaginal cavity. The outer end 8 comprises a female port 9 configured to receive a male adaptor (10, Figure 6), the male adaptor enabling a further sex toy to be attached thereto.
Patent GB-2592064-A (GB)
Title: A Spindle and handle apparatus and method of use thereof
Inventor: PAUL JACK
IPC: E05B15/00
Filed: 2020-02-16
Abstract: Spindle apparatus 20 and handle apparatus (24, figure 12) are primarily used with a multipoint locking system within a door. The spindle apparatus is formed from a solid piece and comprises a longitudinal groove 21 along one face and an axial groove 22 which houses a retainer 23. The retainer locates the spindle in position when it is inserted through the cam of a gearbox of the locking system. The handle is formed from a solid piece with a square bore to receive the spindle. The handle is secured to the spindle by means of a screw (27, figure 12) fixed through a transversely extending bore in the handle, into the longitudinal groove. The longitudinal groove can be of any shape or size. The axial groove can be located centrally on the spindle. The retainer can be in the form of a circlip or similar.
Patent GB-2594042-A (GB)
Title: Engine system
Inventor: STEPHEN GARRETT
IPC: F02M26/09
Filed: 2020-03-27
Abstract: An engine system in which the cylinders of the engine are partitioned into two sets, a first set of cylinders 81 are used to provide both Exhaust Gas Recirculation and a first exhaust gas flow as a first input to a turbine 29; The second set of cylinders 82, which may comprise fewer cylinders than the first set, are used to provide a second exhaust gas flow as a second input to the turbine 29; A controllable valve (214, Fig. 3) is provided between the gas flows to selectively permit exhaust gas to be transferred between them, to control the degree of asymmetry of the flow areas, thereby controlling the back-pressures and in turn controlling the ratio of the first and second exhaust gas flows; At least part of the inlet of the turbine may be symmetrical with respect to the two gas flows
Patent GB-2594334-A (GB)
Title: Actuator assembly
Inventor: DAVID OOI
IPC: G03B13/34
Filed: 2020-04-24
Abstract: An actuator assembly 23 includes a first part 24, a second part 25 and a bearing arrangement 26 mechanically coupling the first part 24 to the second part 25. The bearing arrangement 26 includes a first bearing 27 mechanically coupling the first part 24 to a third part 28. The actuator assembly 23 also includes a drive arrangement 11, 20 comprising four lengths of shape memory alloy wire 14 connected between the third part 28 and the second part 25. The drive arrangement 11, 20 and the bearing arrangement 26 are configured to generate movement of the first part 24 towards or away from the second part 25 and the third part 28 along the primary axis z in response to a torque applied about a primary axis z. The bearing arrangement 26 is configured to constrain rotation of the first part 24 relative to the second part 25 about the primary z axis.
Patent GB-2583422-A (GB)
Title: Movement system for achieving movement of at least a nozzle assembly in an additive manufacturing machine
Inventor: Bulent Besim
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 2018-11-30
Abstract: A movement system for achieving movement of at least a nozzle assembly in an additive manufacturing machine is provided. The movement system comprises a first tower and a belt assembly. The first tower is configured to move back and forth along a first axis. The belt assembly is configured to enable the back and forth movement of the first tower along the first axis. The belt assembly comprises a belt, a gear and at least two bearings. The belt interfaces with the gear and the two bearings, with one bearing on each side of the gear, such that the belt is sandwiched between the gear and the bearings. The belt is engaged to the first tower. Rotation of the gear results in movement of the belt, and thereby the first tower, along the first axis.
Patent GB-2597080-A (GB)
Title: Automatic testing and dosing of central heating and/or cooling systems
Inventor: SIMON DOWNIE
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2020-07-14
Abstract: Chemical dosing device 10 has a reservoir 12 for holding a supply of chemical, which can be added by opening removable closure 16. The reservoir is connected to an interface 26 via a valve 40 which opens to allow exchange of fluid between the central heating or cooling system circuit and the reservoir. The valve is controlled by an actuator that may be driven by a motor (44, fig 2). The reservoir includes a chemical introduction port 16 for adding a supply of dosing chemical and a drain port 14 for draining water from the reservoir. A testing device for detecting a level of dosing chemical is also claimed, the testing device having a tubular sample chamber and optical testing means, the sample chamber (652, fig 20) having a guide tube (660, fig 20) provided with apertures and a piston (654, fig 20) that controls the filling of the chamber. A combined dosing and testing device is also claimed.
Patent GB-2585156-A (GB)
Title: Vending machines
Inventor: MAXWELL PAUL DAVITT
IPC: G07F11/44
Filed: 2017-06-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to vending machines, particularly for vending discrete products, such as confectionery (sweets and candies). A vending machine comprises a storage container 12 for products to be dispensed and a dispensing assembly in communication with the storage container. The dispensing assembly comprises a dispensing cylinder 40 mounted for rotation within the machine and indexing means adapted to cause stepwise rotation of the dispensing cylinder. The dispensing cylinder may comprise a shaft (42, Fig 4) having a plurality of axial dividing walls or vanes (41, Fig 4) dividing the cylinder into a plurality of axial product-receiving cavities and each wall or vane may include an axial aperture (45, Fig 4) proximal the shaft. Alternatively, the dispensing cylinder may comprise a plurality of radially arranged rods (81, Fig 8). Either type of dispensing cylinder may include an elasticated cover or sheath. Preferably, the indexing means comprises at least one indexing disc attached to the dispensing cylinder, where an actuator arm 50 is associated with each indexing disc and an end 51 of the actuator arm pushes against a tooth of the indexing disc in a reciprocal motion. The storage container may have a number of baffles 30-33.
Patent GB-2591868-A (GB)
Title: Generator pole slip detection
Inventor: ZHIJUN CAI
IPC: H02P9/10
Filed: 2020-12-16
Abstract: A system 100 and method for protecting a genset 102 from pole slip comprises a generator 116 including stator 120 and rotor 122, a prime mover 114 for driving the rotor and a controller 104. The controller: determines the mechanical status of the generator based on translational displacement of the rotor; determines the electrical status of the generator based on (a) a load angle or (b) the load angle and a rate of change of the load angle associated with rotation of the rotor; and, determines the operating condition of the generator based on fusion of the mechanical status and the electrical status. If the operating condition is a pole-slip-warning, an output member 112 displays or emits a warning; and, if the operating condition is a pole-slip, a protective action is activated. The translational displacement may include a horizontal (x-axis) and vertical displacement (y-axis) of the rotor, and may further include displacement of the rotor along a z-axis.
Patent GB-2602125-A (GB)
Title: A carriage assembly
Inventor: ROSS TAYLOR
IPC: B66F9/16
Filed: 2020-12-18
Abstract: A carriage assembly (24 fig.1) for mounting to an arm of a working machine has a first coupling body 32 pivotally mounted to the working arm, possibly using tilt pins 36, allowing rotation about a first axis using an actuator (not shown). A second coupling body 40 is pivotally mounted to the first coupling body, perhaps by a pivot pin 80, allowing rotation about a second axis which may be effected by actuators 64, 66. A carriage 44 has an implement mount, such as fork mounting shaft 46, and is pivotally mounted to the second coupling body, to rotate about a third axis such as pivot pin 48, which may be effected by actuator 86. The axes are orthogonal to eachother.
Patent GB-2598007-A (GB)
Title: Axial flux machine manufacture
Inventor: TIM WOOLMER
IPC: H02K21/24
Filed: 2021-01-08
Abstract: A method of manufacturing permanent magnets 24a,b, for an axial flux permanent magnet machine, the machine comprising a stator comprising a set of coils disposed circumferentially at intervals about a machine axis and a rotor mounted for rotation about the machine axis. The rotor comprises a set of magnets disposed circumferentially at intervals about the machine axis, each permanent magnet extending in a plane perpendicular to the axis and having a first face 25e towards the stator and a second opposite face 25f. The rotor and stator are spaced apart along the axis to define a gap in which magnetic flux in the machine is generally in an axial direction. The method comprises for each magnet to be mounted in a magnet fixture 320 in a cutting position relative to a cutting machine configured to cut along an array of cutting lines 310, and moving the magnet and the array of cutting lines relative to one another to simultaneously make an array of cuts across the magnet, where each cut extends through a thickness of the magnet from the first face to the second face. The cutting machine may be a wire cutting machine that may provide a variety of different arrangements of arrays of cuts.
Patent GB-2599984-A (GB)
Title: A toy body
Inventor: Jonathan James Diver
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2021-05-25
Abstract: A transformable toy body comprises a compressible exterior defining at least a part of an enclosed internal volume, and a capsule 22 containing a change-inducing substance 30 arranged within the internal volume. The toy body is configured such that a user can apply a compressive squeezing force across the capsule through the compressible exterior, and wherein the capsule is configured to expel the change-inducing substance when the compressive force exceeds a threshold value, whereupon the toy body undergoes a visual and/ or tactile change. The toy may be in the form of a doll or ball. A visual change may include a change in the toy’s appearance such that the toy takes on a different colour, shape and/or size, while a tactile change may include change in hand feel such as a change in consistency, viscosity, and/or temperature.
Patent GB-2608191-A (GB)
Title: Demoulding apparatus and method
Inventor: ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: A23G3/20
Filed: 2021-06-25
Abstract: A demoulding apparatus and dislodging apparatus for demoulding a soft elastic product 310 from a cavity 312 by deforming the moulded products to break any adhesion to the cavities. The dislodging apparatus comprises a prodder 320, which may be a non-contact air prodder or a contact prodder and may deform many products. The prodder may be a blunt linear or a rotary prodder. The prodder may function vertically or at an angle of 60º from the vertical 330. There may be a freeboard area between arrows 317, 319, of about 1.0mm. Preferably, the moulded product is a jelly-type medicinal/food product. Additionally, the demoulding apparatus may comprise a conveyor, an ejection device, and a lubrication device. Preferably, the ejection device is a pneumatic gas knife or a vacuum device. The method of forming a moulded product comprises: providing a mould 300; inserting a liquid into a mould cavity to set; prodding the moulded product to deform it; and ejecting it from the mould. Preferably, the mould is coated in a lubricating fluid 318. Preferably, the product is formed on a continuous or semi-continuous production line.
Patent GB-2594890-A (GB)
Title: An insole for a footwear
Inventor: WADE O' BRIEN BRACKENBURY
IPC: A43B17/00
Filed: 2019-11-04
Abstract: The invention relates to an insole for a footwear including a non-moldable base layer (310) having an arch supporting portion (312) adapted to support an arch of a foot; and a moldable layer (330) overlaying the non-moldable base layer (310), such that the moldable layer (330) is adapted to be molded to conform to the arch of the foot. The invention also relates to a footwear comprising the insole.
Patent GB-2609640-A (GB)
Title: Radial flux electrical machine
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER ROGER LINES
IPC: H02K15/02
Filed: 2021-08-11
Abstract: A coil 100 for a yokeless radial flux motor, the coil comprising windings having a first portion 102 and a second portion 104; where the windings at the first portion are stacked adjacent to one another such that the first portion is planar in a first plane 202 and where the windings at the second portion are stacked adjacent to one another such that the second portion is planar in a second plane 212. The first plane and second plane intersect along a first axis, such that the first portion and second portion are offset in a circumferential direction about the first axis and are radially offset with respect to one another from the axis; where the portions carry an electrical current in an opposite direction to one another in a direction parallel to the axis. The first and second portions may be connected by one or more connecting portions 106, that comprise a bend or a fold such that the first plane and the second plane intersect along the first axis, or where the connecting portions are planar. The coils may be stacked in an overlapping circumferential arrangement along with flux guides to form a stator, interacting with a rotor having first and second radially spaced magnets forming an annular space to receive the stator. The motor may be used in a wheel of an electric vehicle.
Patent GB-2600520-A (GB)
Title: Communicating weight sensor units and techniques for using same
Inventor: DEAN CHARLES HENRY
IPC: G01G19/00
Filed: 2021-08-24
Abstract: A weight sensor unit (122a, Fig. 2), comprising a weight sensor 304 configured to output weight sensor readings indicative of the weight being supported by the weight sensor, a transmission device 308 configured to transmit wireless signals and a processor 304, coupled to the weight sensor 302 and to the transmission device 308. The weight sensor unit (122a, Fig. 2) further comprises a battery 318 which powers the weight sensor 302, transmission device 308 and processor 304. In use, the processor is configured to receive one or more weight sensor readings output by the weight sensor 302, and transmit the one or more weight sensor readings wirelessly using the transmission device 308. Transmission device 308 may be a BLE or UWB transmission device. The weight sensor unit (122a, Fig. 2) may comprise a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly interact with devices placed in proximity thereto. This may be an NFC transceiver. All electronic components of the weight sensor unit 122a may be powered by the battery. A dispensing unit comprising weight sensor unit 122a and a container configured to receive/support stock items is also disclosed. The container may have an ID and/or container type ID.
Patent GB-2598481-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder and cover
Inventor: PAUL L COTE
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2021-08-27
Abstract: A bird feeder 110 comprises a seed container 115, a seed tray 120 and a cover 130 with a handle (145, Figure 7) to enable manipulation and removal of the cover from the container. The handle may extend downwardly from an underside portion of the cover. The handle may comprise a first peripheral edge and the cover may comprise a second peripheral edge, with the second peripheral edge extending beyond the first peripheral edge. This arrangement enables removal of the cover without a user’s hands coming into contact with bird droppings or other dirt which may be on the cover. The handle may comprise one or more locking members that interact with corresponding protrusions on the feed container. Also disclosed is a cover comprising a handle and one or more latching members, with the peripheral edge of the cover extending beyond the peripheral edge of the handle.
Patent GB-2603237-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connection apparatus, an electrical distribution system including electrical connection apparatus and a method of use thereof
Inventor: MIKE PAGE
IPC: H02G15/08
Filed: 2021-09-20
Abstract: An electrical connection apparatus 102 comprises an electrical head connection means 106 suitable for connection to an electrical trunk connection means 32 in use. The apparatus 102 further comprises an electrical distribution body 108 with two or more electrical connectors 132 provided thereon or associated therewith for allowing electrical connection with two or more separate electrical cables (figure 6b, 112, 114, 116, 118) or leads in use. The electrical head connection means 106 is separate to and a spaced distance apart from the electrical distribution body 108, and at least one electrical cable 110 electrically connects the electrical head connection means 106 with at least one of the electrical connectors 132 on the electrical distribution body 108. The at least one electrical cable 110 is arranged to be of sufficient length and/or flexibility to allow at least some relative movement between the electrical distribution body 108 and the electrical head connection means 106 in use. A method of using the apparatus 102, and a method of using an electrical distribution system 100 comprising the apparatus 102 are also specified.
Patent GB-2614297-A (GB)
Title: Storing and retrieving data associated with an asset
Inventor: JONATHAN GEATER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2021-12-23
Abstract: Methods for storing and retrieving information about physical or digital assets’ attributes using blockchain tokens. Each asset is tokenised as an asset token 400, e.g. a non-fungible token, comprising a unique asset token identifier (‘Asset Token ID’) and one or more attribute identifiers (‘colour’, ‘weight’, ‘finish’). Attribute values are stored in event tokens 550a, 550b. Each event token has a unique event token identifier (‘Event Token ID’) and is populated with an associated asset token identifier and one or more attribute value pairs, each comprising an attribute identifier and attribute value. Each attribute identifier in the asset token is associated with the unique identifier of an event token which provides the attribute value associated with that attribute identifier. Each event token may include a counter (‘Assembly Counter’) indicating how many attribute value pairs that event token includes. Each attribute value pair in an event token may be associated with a previous event token identifier indicating that the attribute value is an updated value for that attribute identifier, or may be associated with a null value indicating that the attribute value is an initial value. Smart contracts may be used to create and populate event tokens, and to modify asset tokens.
Patent GB-2601981-A (GB)
Title: Light gold
Inventor: LEONIE VAN 'T HAG
IPC: C22C32/00
Filed: 2020-08-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel composite materials comprising elemental gold in the form of single crystals, amyloid fibrils and a polymer. This composite material is similar to glassy plastics yet lighter than aluminum and has a golden shining similar to 18K gold. Due to its unique properties, this composite is termed "light gold". This composite material suits, for example, watches, jewelry, radiation shielding, catalysis and electronics. The invention further provides for environmentally friendly methods to manufacture such composite materials.
Patent GB-2618312-A (GB)
Title: A barbell holding device
Inventor: BRENDAN ELLIS
IPC: A63B71/00
Filed: 2022-04-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a barbell holding device comprising two spaced apart units. Each unit has an inner face directed toward the other when in use. Each unit has a base wider than a narrower upper part and the upper part includes an indentation for receipt of a bar. The holder may have adaptations for multiple diameters of bar, may have multiple indentations or notches, may have oval, tapered or differently shaped indentations and may be adapted to hold barbells at an angle. The holder may be made of resiliently deformable material and may be designed to fold from a first position to a second position for storage or transport.
Patent GB-2608002-A (GB)
Title: Camera integration for portable electronic devices
Inventor: KEITH J HENDREN
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2022-04-26
Abstract: Portable electronic device (e.g. laptop, tablet, mobile device, 100, Fig. 1) having: a wall (e.g. back cover, 207, Fig. 2) and an aperture opposite the wall, a display 1600 at the aperture, first 1610 and second 1611 cameras within an internal volume, and a processor configured to receive first and second images from the cameras and combine them (e.g. using machine learning) to generate a third image. The cameras may be within an optical component 1608 disposed at a notch 1612 in the display. The cameras may operate at different frame rates and have different thicknesses (3 mm or less). Further aspects include a device (100, Fig. 1) having a base (104, Fig. 1) comprising an input (118, 120, Fig. 1) and a display (102, Fig. 1) rotatably attached to the base, the display having a housing with a protrusion (214, Fig. 2) defining a recess, a camera module (113, Fig. 1) in an internal volume of the protrusion and a component (e.g. an antenna, audio component or structural lattice) in the recess. A back cover includes an exterior surface and protruding region. An optical component is positioned adjacent an active area of the display.