baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2541534-A (GB)
Title: Ply, method for manufacturing ply, and method for manufacturing article with ply
Inventor: JACOB JOHN KITTLESON
IPC: B33Y80/00
Filed: 2016-07-19
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a ply 100, and articles from the ply, by the printing of a near net shape 102 from a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) nonwoven material, wherein the near net shape can be a predetermined layer 108 of a turbine component, such as an airfoil or a nozzle. The printing can be performed using a three-dimensional continuous fibre placement printer and can include the extrusion of a coated pre-impregnated tow (300, figure 3) by a continuous filament fabrication process. The nonwoven material can be a unidirectional tape 106. The method can also include printing, using the method described, a first net shape ply of a first CMC nonwoven material, printing a second net shape ply of a second CMC nonwoven material, applying the second ply to the first ply and then consolidating the first to the second, where consolidating can include autoclaving, burning out, local heat treatment, inductive heating or combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2552363-A (GB)
Title: Bait bucket
Inventor: LEWIS GREEN
IPC: A01K97/05
Filed: 2016-07-21
Abstract: A bait bucket 100 comprising an inner perforated bucket 104 for holding fishing bait and an second outer bucket 102 configured for holding a liquid. In a first configuration the inner bucket nests within the outer bucket and in a second configuration is supported thereby in an elevated position to allow liquid to drain therefrom. The second bucket may provide said support by rotating the inner bucket with respect thereto, or by the provision of integral support means such as foldable feet (444, fig 9b), pivotable supports (554, fig 10), inserts (668, fig 11), sliding supports (774, fig 12) or a movable collar (994, fig 14a). The inner bucket may alternatively be supported in the elevated position by a stand alone support (994, fig 14c).
Patent GB-2542680-A (GB)
Title: Article, airfoil component and method for forming article
Inventor: GARY MICHAEL ITZEL
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 2016-07-28
Abstract: An article 100, which may be an airfoil or airfoil component, comprises manifold 102, article wall 104, post-impingement cavity 106 and a plurality of post-impingement partitions 118. The manifold includes impingement wall 108 defining plenum 110 and a plurality of impingement apertures 112. The article wall includes a plurality of external apertures 114. The post-impingement cavity is disposed between the manifold and the article wall, and is arranged to receive fluid 116 from the plenum through the impingement apertures and exhaust through the external apertures. Post-impingement partitions divide the post-impingement cavity into a plurality of hermetically separated sub-cavities 120. The impingement wall, article wall and post-impingement partitions are integrally formed as a single, continuous article. Impingement apertures may be arranged to distribute fluid to generate higher heat transfer coefficient in a sub-cavity exposed to higher temperatures. Apertures may be arranged to distribute fluid to generate positive back-flow margin across each external aperture. Post-impingement partitions and the impingement wall may include a non-linear conformation. Sub-cavities may include turbulators (402, fig. 4), flow-restricting dividers (404, fig. 4) or sequenced partial dividers (408, fig. 4). Also claimed is a method for forming an article by additive manufacturing, such as laser melting, laser sintering or electron beam melting.
Patent GB-2552815-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a tubular member
Inventor: TERRY MAGRANE
IPC: B23P15/00
Filed: 2016-08-10
Abstract: The method includes the steps of rough machining the exterior surface of a solid billet 1 to form first and second radially extending flanges 3, 5. An axial bore 6 is machined in the billet. A probing operation 10 is carried out on the bore to check the concentricity of the interior surface. A straightening operation is performed in order to reverse any curvature along the longitudinal axis outside of allowed tolerance for the component identified in the billet by measurement during the probing step. A further machining operation is performed on the outside surface of the billet to reduce the wall thickness of the bore before measuring the wall thickness to confirm uniform wall thickness around and along the billet within allowable tolerance. The billet is checked to identify any remaining curvature about the longitudinal axis and any curvature is straightened. A final machining operation forms any ports and upstands which are required and removes any other unwanted material from the exterior of the billet. A fine honing operation is performed on the bore to reduce the wall thickness and the diameter of the bore to the final specified values.
Patent GB-2545796-A (GB)
Title: Fetch ahead branch target buffer
Inventor: PARTHIV POTA
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2016-11-08
Abstract: A fetch ahead branch target buffer 220 is used by a branch predictor to determine a target address for a branch instruction based on a fetch pointer for a previous fetch bundle, i.e. a fetch bundle which is fetched prior to a subsequent fetch bundle which includes the branch instruction. An entry 302 in the fetch ahead branch target buffer corresponds to one branch instruction and comprises a data portion 306 identifying the target address of that branch instruction. An entry may also comprise a tag portion 304 which stores data identifying the fetch pointer by which the entry is indexed. Branch prediction may be performed by matching an index generated using a received fetch pointer to the tag portions to identify a matching entry and then determining the target address for the branch instruction from the data portion of the matching entry. Indexing in this offset manner may reduce stalls or bubbles caused by latency in the instruction fetch pipeline (Figures 1B and 1C).
Patent GB-2562056-A (GB)
Title: Patient handling apparatus and method
Inventor: AUSTIN WILLIAM OWENS
IPC: A61G7/16
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: A patient handling apparatus comprising an inflatable cradle 10 for supporting a patient in a sitting position and an air compressor wherein the air compressor has a control system for regulating pressure including a high pressure mode and a reduced pressure mode. The cradle may gave a plurality of inflatable sections 14, 16, 18 & 20 which are fluidly connected or independently inflatable. The device may include a pressure sensor and a solenoid dump vale in a fluid supply line. The higher pressure may be at least 27 kPA and the lower in the range of 7kPA to 21 kPA. The control unit may be setup to alternately vary the pressure in first and second sets of cells. A fluid accumulator may be used to store pressurised air. The device is designed to assist in transporting a patient or turning a patient and can form a seat.
Patent GB-2565294-A (GB)
Title: A rotor for a vertical axis wind turbine
Inventor: GILES HENRY RODWAY
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 2017-08-07
Abstract: A rotor for a vertical axis wind turbine and a wind turbine are disclosed. The rotor comprises two blades 6 that are connected to one another and arranged to rotate about an axis 10. The vanes 6 are radially offset from the axis and disposed 180o apart. The inner edge 14 of each blade is spaced radially inwardly from the outer edge 12 of the opposing blade, forming an opening 26. Each blade comprises a first 20 and second 22 oppositely curved portions that are separated by an inflection point 24. The overlapping concave and convex portions of each blade form a passageway 28 which extends between the openings. The rotor aims to reduce the flickering associated with known turbines and increase efficiency whilst reducing the chance of the blades buckling.
Patent GB-2567412-A (GB)
Title: Pocketed spring unit and method and apparatus for forming the same
Inventor: SIMON PAUL SPINKS
IPC: B68G15/00
Filed: 2017-08-15
Abstract: A pocketed spring unit comprises strings of pocketed springs 110a joined together directly or indirectly via a cover sheet 140, which may allow glueless assembly. The pocket springs 110a may have an aperture in an end face to allow entry of a welding tool. A method of forming the unit welds the pocket 110a to the cover 140 using a first tool that has entered an end face 160 of the pocket 110a, and a second tool. The first tool may pierce the pocket 110a at one end 160 to weld an opposing end 150. A sheet 140 may be welded to both end faces 150, 160. Multiple pockets 110a may be welded simultaneously. An alternative method of forming the unit cuts an end face 160 with a tool before welding the strings together. Also disclosed is a welding tool suitable to penetrate and weld a pocket. A second tool may be provided with this welding tool and a cutter 230 of the welding tool may be retractable. Multiple of each tools may be provided.
Patent GB-2550779-A (GB)
Title: Alternative materials for mandrel in infiltrated metal-matrix composite drill bits
Inventor: DANIEL BRENDAN VOGLEWEDE
IPC: E21B10/62
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: An infiltrated metal-matrix composite drill bit includes a bit body comprising a reinforced composite material including reinforcing particles infiltrated with a binder material. A plurality of cutting elements is coupled to an exterior of the bit body. A mandrel is positioned within the bit body and made of an M-based alloy selected from the group consisting of a titanium-based alloy, a nickel-based alloy, a copper-based alloy, a cobalt-based alloy, and a refractory metal-based alloy, wherein the element designated by "M" is the most prevalent element in the alloy composition. A shank is coupled to the mandrel.
Patent GB-2554001-A (GB)
Title: Communication system and method
Inventor: Megan Brazas
IPC: G09B19/06
Filed: 2016-03-21
Abstract: A communication system and method are provided to assist a user in conveying and/or exchanging a communication. The present communication system and method provide a low tech platform that enables a user to utilize an icon exchange communication system and method while allowing the integration of core vocabulary instructional concepts and techniques. The present communication system and method allows for seamless presentation of core vocabulary while also providing access to fringe vocabulary words.
Patent GB-2568541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pallets
Inventor: JOHN WILLIAM FARLEY
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 2017-11-21
Abstract: A pallet 7 having planar top 8 and bottom 9 members held apart from each other by releasably attachable spacers 10, which may have a separator portion 11 and top 12 and bottom 13 fixing potions. The planar bottom member 9 may have at least one hole 38 to allow the wheels of a pallet truck to contact the ground. Preferred pallets have top 8 and bottom 9 planar members made from corrugated card with the same size and shape perimeter. Preferably, the constituent parts of the spacers 10 are formed of plastics and the separator portion 11 may be provided with blind tapped holes (18, figure 5) and a boss (25, figure 6). The top 12 and bottom 13 fixing potions could have cooperating threads (14 and 15, figure 6). The spacers 10 may be circular, square or, preferably, hexagonal in cross-section and can be configured to have a degree of rotation with respect to the top 8 and bottom 9 members.
Patent GB-2572821-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for operating a power distribution system
Inventor: DAVID ALAN ELLIOTT
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2018-04-13
Abstract: A power distribution system 116 having a power demand criterion, comprising a controller module 160 and a set of switching elements 134-138, wherein the controller module 160 receives a set of power demands from the switching elements 134-138 and compares the set of power demands with the power demand criterion. If the criterion is satisfied, the current or power for at least a subset of the switching elements 134-138 is limited. A power converter 32 may provide a power output to the switching elements 134-138. The set of switching elements 134-138 may be solid state switching elements. The power demand criterion may be a maximum power demand threshold. Sensors 150 may be provided to sense a power demand at the switching elements 134-138. The set of power demands may be summed before comparison with the power demand criteria. The power may be limited such that a maximum delivered power from the converter 32 remains less than the power demand criteria. The system 116 may be used on an aircraft, and may allow the use of cheaper or lower rated converters.
Patent GB-2569037-A (GB)
Title: Cover
Inventor: ALFIE SOULSBY
IPC: E02D17/10
Filed: 2018-10-31
Abstract: A cover 100 for a micro-trench 50 formed in a surface includes a body configured to beinserted into the micro-trench and a pair of wings disposed at either side of the body.The wings are arranged to contact the surface at either side of the micro-trench. The cover may be manufactured from a flexible plastic or PVC and may comprise a non-slip surface. The body may have channels formed therein to allow for deformation of the body.
Patent GB-2570206-A (GB)
Title: OLED lighting apparatus
Inventor: JONGMIN KIM
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 2018-11-27
Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) apparatus has a protective layer 225 disposed on auxiliary wiring 220 on a substrate 210. A first electrode 230 has (i) a first layer 230a directly contacting the auxiliary wiring 220, and between the auxiliary wiring 220 and the protective layer 225 (ii) a second layer 230b covering the first layer 230a and the protective layer 225. The first layer 230a directly contacts the second layer 230b. The first layer 230a may be transparent indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO) or ITZO, and may have lower resistance that the second layer 230b. The second layer 230b may have conductive material (poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT), carbon nanotubes, graphene or Cu/Ag/Au nanowire) and a binder (tetraethlyorthosilicate (TEOS), silsesquioxane (SSQ) or polysiloxane). The second layer 230b may have a flat upper surface reducing step defects, may have high resistance preventing short circuits and improving an aperture ratio.
Patent GB-2577146-A (GB)
Title: Zone mobility system and method for an autonomous device, adaptable power optimization system and method for an autonomous device
Inventor: SHAI ABRAMSON
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2019-04-15
Abstract: A zone mobility system for an autonomous device 102 such as a lawn mower includes a work area 132 within which the autonomous device 102 is intended to operate, one or more electrically separated boundary conductors 106, each boundary conductor 106 surrounding a work zone 108 within the work area 132, a transmitter base 105 electrically connected to at least one of the boundary conductors 106, and a transmitter 104 configured to transmit a signal for directing movement of the autonomous device on the boundary conductor wire 106, wherein the transmitter 104 is removably coupled to at least one transmitter base 105. Further aspects include adjusting the signal 112 to optimise power consumptions, analysing the properties of said signal, and a solar component for powering the transmitter.
Patent GB-2583912-A (GB)
Title: Charge changing control device, reciprocating engine and method for operating a charge changing control device
Inventor: CARSTEN RICKERT
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 2019-05-06
Abstract: A charge changing control device 10 for a reciprocating engine, comprising at least one cam follower 26 configured for being pivotably actuated around a pivot axis (P) upon rotational movement of a camshaft 12, and an adjustment unit 36 configured for setting at least three different charge-changing modes of the device 10 by translationally displacing the pivot axis (P) relative to a rotational axis (R) of the camshaft 12. Preferably the device 10 is configured for setting the different charge-changing modes based on at least one of an engine’s operating condition and a property of fuel to be combusted in the engine; and the device is configured to switch the charge-changing mode when a knocking characteristic, in particular a knocking intensity, or an exhaust gas temperature has reached a predefined threshold value. Also claimed is a method for operating a charge changing control device.
Patent GB-2591426-A (GB)
Title: Confectionery composition
Inventor: JEAN-MAURICE DUSSOL
IPC: A23P20/10
Filed: 2019-05-31
Abstract: A confectionery product comprising: a first portion comprising a fruit and/or nut composition and a binder; a second portion comprising a ganache; and a third portion comprising a chocolate composition. The composition has an indulgent taste while having similar nutritional values to snack bars associated with healthy living.
Patent GB-2576237-A (GB)
Title: Work bench
Inventor: MICHAEL DAVID BROWN
IPC: B25H1/08
Filed: 2019-06-18
Abstract: A work bench 101 comprises a work surface 104 supported by a support structure 105 and having a horizontal upper surface 112. A moveable portion 142 is swivelably mounted relative to the rest of the upper surface. The moveable portion is selectively lockable at different swivel angles and comprises one or more fixing formations for mounting a tool. The work bench may provide turntable functionality for rotating a power saw, such as a chop saw, to achieve a desired angle of cut. The moveable portion may be mounted on an annular bearing, which may have upper and lower races, one or both of which may have an outwardly depending flange for supporting the weight of the moveable portion. An engagement mechanism such as a locking pin (206, fig. 4) may be provided for selectively locking the moveable portion. The engagement mechanism may engage with a recess (203, fig. 3) in the upper surface and/or the moveable portion to prevent movement.
Patent GB-2574170-A (GB)
Title: Flexible voice capture front-end for headsets
Inventor: BRENTON ROBERT STEELE
IPC: G10L25/84
Filed: 2018-04-06
Abstract: A signal processing device for configurable voice activity detection. A plurality of inputs receive respective microphone signals. A microphone signal router configurably routes the microphone signals. At least one voice activity detection module receives a pair of microphone signals from the router, and produces a respective output indicating whether speech or noise has been detected by the voice activity detection module in the respective pair of microphone signals. A voice activity decision module receives the output of the voice activity detection module(s) and determines whether voice activity exists in the microphone signals. A spatial noise reduction module receives microphone signals from the microphone signal router, and performs adaptive beamforming based in part upon the output of the voice activity decision module, and outputs a spatial noise reduced output. The device permits simple configurability to deliver spatial noise reduction for one of a wide variety of headset form factors.
Patent GB-2590434-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus
Inventor: FARLAN VERAITCH
IPC: C12M3/00
Filed: 2019-12-17
Abstract: An apparatus suitable for directly introducing or removing material to, or from, a container, comprising a body 200 comprising at least one resealable port 230; a cover 300 (Fig. 4) comprising an aperture 312 (Fig. 4) and wherein the cover is disposed over an upper side of the body, and wherein the cover is moveable, the aperture of the cover is configured to expose at least one part of the resealable port, when the aperture is disposed over the resealable port. The apparatus can comprise a plurality of longitudinal passageways 216 extending from the upper surface to a recess 218 (Fig. 2) formed in the lower surface, each longitudinal passageway comprising a resealable port. The resealable port can be a hermetic septum seal. One or both the upper surface and/or the lower surface of the apparatus can have a connector 302 (Fig. 4) to allow connection to a container. A system comprising the apparatus and a container is provided. A method of use of the apparatus to allow transfer of substances from one container to another is provided.
Patent GB-2591149-A (GB)
Title: Air cooler
Inventor: SAUL DAVIES
IPC: F24F5/00
Filed: 2020-01-30
Abstract: An air cooler 100 comprises drawing in atmospheric air that is cooled as it passes through a self-contained cooling ring 106 and is discharged at an air outlet 114. The cooler may comprise a mount 108 for inserting into a main housing 102 facilitating removing / replacing of the ring from the air cooler via a removable lid 103. A plurality of cooling rings may be used and separated in the mount by a separator 108a to prevent the rings from sticking together. The ring(s) may contain liquid material (water) or gel cooled by placing in a refrigerator or freezer. Alternative shaped rings (fig 4) may be used comprising a plurality of inwardly extending protrusions (106a) connected together and defining plural sections for increased surface area and cooling. The cooler may have a drain opening 104 to collect and remove accumulated condensation. The ring(s) may be positioned between a fan 110 and the air outlet, i.e. positioned upstream and between an air inlet 112 and the cooling ring(s) and prevents condensation from the ring(s) being drawn into the fan. A control panel 120 on the housing controls power to the fan and may include a button to control fan speed.
Patent GB-2585310-A (GB)
Title: Virtualization of tangible interface objects
Inventor: PRAMOD KUMAR SHARMA
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2015-05-21
Abstract: A platform for the virtualisation a physical environment comprises a stand 106, an adapter 108, a detection engine and a scoring module. The stand is configured to rest on a physical activity surface 102 and position a display 112 of a computing device 104. The adapter includes an optical element configured to redirect a field of view of a video capture device of the computing device towards the physical activity surface to capture a user interaction with a tangible interface object 114. The detection engine is executable by the computing device to detect and recognise the tangible interface object within the field of view of the video capture device. The scoring module is executable by the computing device to generate a score for presentation on the display of the computing device, the score reflecting the user interaction with the tangible interface object relative to a pre-determined objective. The adapter may be detachably connected to the computing device, and the stand may include a channel configured to receive and magnetically secure the adapter when it is within the channel.
Patent GB-2585790-A (GB)
Title: Wiper seal system and method
Inventor: ROCKFORD DEE LYLE
IPC: F16L21/06
Filed: 2019-02-26
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a piston cylinder arrangement including an inner barrel (18) positioned within an outer barrel (12), being linearly moveable along an axis (56). A primary sealing assembly (28) at an upper end (40) of the outer barrel includes a plurality of seals (74) positioned to block debris from entering an interior chamber (24). Additionally, an end cap (40) is coupled to the inner barrel (18) and an end cap diameter is greater than an inner barrel outer diameter. Moreover a secondary sealing assembly (90) is arranged between the end cap (40) and the primary sealing assembly (28) and includes a plurality of secondary seals (74) positioned to block debris from entering the interior chamber (24) of the riser tensioner (10), wherein the secondary sealing assembly (90) reduces a stroke length of the inner barrel (18) when installed above the primary sealing assembly (28).