baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2549827-A (GB)
Title: An attachable spectroscope to an auxiliary CCD or CMOS camera as detector for gem identification
Inventor: MEIJUN LI
IPC: G01N21/87
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: A gem identification device includes a spectroscope formed of a tube 1, incident window 2, slit 3, lens 4, grism 5 and exit window 6. The exit window side has a spiral groove 10 to enable the spectrometer to be attached to a hole (21, fig 4) on a fixing device, which is a shell (fig 4) or clamp (fig 3), via a screw (20, fig 4) on the border of the hole (21, fig 4). The hole is aligned with a CCD or CMOS camera which may be on a smartphone or any mobile device with a high resolution camera. Light from a gem being tested passes through the spectrometer and is collected by the camera, where the spectrum is transferred into digital data which can be stored for future reference or analysis. The fixing device may have additional holes (23, fig 4) aligned with buttons or functional keys on the camera or phone. The spectroscope may have a resolution of 0.38nm.
Patent GB-2544022-A (GB)
Title: Well monitoring with optical electromagnetic sensing system
Inventor: DAVID ANDREW BARFOOT
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: A method of monitoring a substance in a well can include disposing at least one optical electromagnetic sensor and at least one electromagnetic transmitter in the well, and inducing strain in the sensor, the strain being indicative of an electromagnetic parameter of the substance in an annulus between a casing and a wellbore of the well. A system for monitoring a substance in a well can include at least one electromagnetic transmitter, and at least one optical electromagnetic sensor with an optical waveguide extending along a wellbore to a remote location, the sensor being positioned external to a casing in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2549614-A (GB)
Title: Auditing of web-based video
Inventor: ROBERT K SEOLAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2014-10-24
Abstract: A method for auditing a web-based video can comprise receiving validation information associated with one or more video files that are accessible on a webpage. The validation information can comprise one or more time intervals associated with at least one video file. Additionally, the validation information can comprise tag data relating a tag that are associated with the at least one video files. The method can also request through a network connection the at least one video files. The method can then execute the at least one video files. Executing the at least one video file can cause a tag to fire. Additionally, the method can validate the tag by determining whether the tag conforms to the received tag data.
Patent GB-2563422-A (GB)
Title: A spar arrangement in a wing tip device
Inventor: SAMUEL PHILLIPS
IPC: B64C23/06
Filed: 2017-06-15
Abstract: An aircraft 1 has a wing 3 and a wing tip device 4 at the tip of the wing 3. The wing tip device 4 has front and rear spars 14, 13. The wing tip device 4 has a cross-brace spar 18 that links the front and rear spars and is oriented such that it is oblique to the front and rear spars 14, 13. Also disclosed is a method of making a wing tip device.
Patent GB-2564684-A (GB)
Title: Positioning device
Inventor: JOHN O'CONNOR
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2017-07-19
Abstract: A positioning device 10 for positioning an electrical socket mounting box (12a, figure 11) relative to a wall to which the box is to be secured, the mounting box having a body portion (14, figure 8) having an inner aperture (15) and a pair of securing points (16a, 16b) on inwardly extending extensions (16c, 16d) for securing an electrical socket assembly, the positioning device comprises a cross-bar 20; one or more first securing members 40a, 40b for securing the cross- bar to the body portion; and a second securing member 50 for securing the body portion relative to a levelling bar (50, figure 15) in which the second securing member comprises a first portion of a slide mount 60 for engagement with a corresponding second portion (62, figure 2) on a levelling bar. As shown in figure 12, the crossbar and level bar may hold the mounting box within a wall 300 during fixing using a filler such as an expanding foam.
Patent GB-2561413-A (GB)
Title: Metal braided hose
Inventor: Ferruh Deveci
IPC: F16L11/08
Filed: 2017-07-21
Abstract: A metal braided hose 1 comprises an inner tube 2 of an elastic material, such as a synthetic rubber, and first 3 and second 4 metal wire braided layers. The first layer 3 envelops the outer surface of the inner tube 2, and the second layer 4 envelops the first layer 3. The wire thickness of the second metal wire braided layer 4 is smaller than the wire thickness of the first metal wire braided layer 3, for instance it can be at least 0.1mm thinner. For instance, the wire thickness of the first layer 3 can be 0.5mm, and the second layers wire thickness can be 0.38mm or smaller. The wire angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the tube in the first wire braided layer 3 can be smaller than the same wire angle for the second layer 4. The wire angle for the first layer 3 can be between 51-55 degrees, and the angle for the second layer 4 can be between 55-59 degrees.
Patent GB-2566532-A (GB)
Title: Vibrating probe
Inventor: IAN QUIRK
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2017-09-18
Abstract: A device 2 for use in medical procedures, device 2 comprising: a probe; a transducer; a connection arrangement for connecting the probe to the transducer; and an electrical supply 10 to supply the transducer, causing the transducer to vibrate the probe. The transducer may vibrate the probe in a lengthwise direction. The connection arrangement may comprise a: bayonet mechanism; or a snap-fit mechanism. The probe may be a hollow needle 4 comprising a passage to allow fluid to pass through the needle and where the transducer comprises a channel to allow fluid to pass through the transducer. Needle 4 may be a solid needle comprising a stylet and a cannula, and possibly a sample notch. Also a method of performing a medical procedure comprising: providing a device 2; inserting the probe into a patient; visualising the probe using ultrasound; guiding the probe to a target; and conducting the medical procedure, where the medical procedure is preferably selected from amniocentesis, vacuum biopsy, ultrasound guided vacuum excision, in vitro fertilization, drug infusion, fine needle aspiration and radiofrequency ablation. The device is describe in terms of a needle probe vibrated at its resonant frequency using ultrasound from an ultrasonic generator.
Patent GB-2570009-A (GB)
Title: Door panel and a stile thereof
Inventor: KUEI-YUNG WANG
IPC: E06B3/82
Filed: 2018-01-11
Abstract: The door panel has a pair of stiles sandwiched between front and rear door skins 103, 104, defining a hollow interior, at least one stile extending the length of the door and having a partitioned hollow interior 108. The stile may have multiple channels 107 separated by elongate ribs. Each stile may be integrally formed by extrusion with a varnished outer portion 102. There may be complementary engagement means in the form of sloping slots or grooves 106 in the stiles suitable for receiving a hook member 103A/104A of the door skins. Stiles may be cut to decrease the width of a finished door, in which case a further stile (300, Fig.5) may be attached to the cut edge of the door by adhesive. The further stile may be T-shaped having a protrusion for receipt in a channel 107 of the stile. The door may include upper and lower rails with protrusions for engaging the channels (400,400A Fig.6). Also claimed is a stile alone.
Patent GB-2560635-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for reducing drag in a vehicle
Inventor: Osama Elogab
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2015-04-17
Abstract: A vehicle 180 generates a turbulent and/or low pressure region 190 behind the vehicle when moving above a predetermined speed. The engine system comprises an internal combustion engine with an intake and an exhaust connected to a turbine, for example a Pelton wheel turbine, that is rotated by exhaust gases from the engine. An alternator is connected to and rotated by the turbine to generate electrical power. An exhaust outlet 210, which may comprise a convergent or divergent propellant nozzle, for example a tip ring nozzle, a conical nozzle, an elliptic sharp tipped shallow (ESTS) lobed nozzle or other supersonic ejector, may expel exhaust gases from the turbine to the rear to the turbulent and/or low pressure region.
Patent GB-2573339-A (GB)
Title: A closure apparatus and a kit of parts therefor
Inventor: JASON BARRIE BAGSHAW
IPC: B65D5/74
Filed: 2018-05-04
Abstract: The closure apparatus comprises first 10 and second 12 co-operable and inter-lockable components. The first component 10 comprises an attachment means for affixing the first component to a container, a passageway O thorough which product can be dispensed, and a first part of an interconnecting means 17, which could be a screw thread or snap-fit attachment. The second component 12 has a complementary structure to the first component, a second part of the interconnecting means, and a closure element 14, which is configured and arranged for preventing or controlling flow of product through said passageway O. The attachment means of the first component may comprise an adhesive backing. An additional or alternative closure 14 may comprise holes (h’ or h’’, figures 3a, 3b, 4a and 4b). A kit of parts is also claimed.
Patent GB-2564259-A (GB)
Title: Smart well plug and method for inspecting the integrity of a barrier in an underground wellbore
Inventor: JASPER JACOB WILLEM TAAL
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2016-12-20
Abstract: A smart test plug (6) for inspecting the integrity of a cement plug (2) or other barrier in an abandoned oil and/or gas production wellbore (1) as well as its own sealing performance comprises: - a pair of expandable seals (8,9) for sealing off an annular space (14) between the seals (8,9), the plug (6) and surrounding inner surface (15) of the wellbore (1); - a pump (11) for pumping fluid through a fluid channel (10) traversing the plug (6) into or from an intermediate wellbore section (1C) between the plug (6) and the barrier (2); - means (12,13) for closing the fluid channel (10) after the pressure in the intermediate wellbore section (1C) has reached a selected level; - pressure gauges (P1, P3) for monitoring a pressure in the intermediate wellbore section (1C) and in the annular space (15)during a selected period of time; and - means (5) for transmitting the monitored pressure to a barrier (2) and seal (8,9) integrity monitoring display at the earth surface (3).
Patent GB-2565879-A (GB)
Title: Rollable display device having a flexible display panel
Inventor: MIN-SU KIM
IPC: G09F9/30
Filed: 2018-06-08
Abstract: A rollable display device movable between a collapsed rolled configuration and a unrolled extended configuration comprises a flexible electronic display panel 100 which may be wound a first reel 210. The rollable display device further comprises a transparent protection film which may be wound on a second reel 220. The transparent protection film is configured to lie in front of the display surface (100S1) of the display panel in the extended configuration but be spaced from it by an air gap. The air gap separation provides improved protection from impacts as they are not transmitted directly to the display screen. A supporting element 500 may be provided on the rear non-display surface of the display panel. A second transparent protection film may be provided between the first transparent protection film and the display panel, and spaced from both.
Patent GB-2561508-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for authentication of electronic documents
Inventor: Michael Walter Gardner
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2017-01-03
Abstract: A method and system for electronic document execution, providing for enhanced authentication of the particular electronic document in an electronic contract management platform. A hybrid electronic signature system, wherein a party wishing to electronically execute an electronic document can apply to the electronic document, in electronic form, a digitized graphical representation of his physical signature (in a scalable vector graphics (SVG) format)), and also embed a digital certificate (an X509 digital certificate) of the executing party into the electronic document. The hybrid signature method can incorporate multifactor authentication of users, such that only appropriately authenticated users may be granted access to the platform and be permitted to electronically sign the electronic documents, thereby providing for enhanced security.
Patent GB-2578477-A (GB)
Title: Metal removal process
Inventor: PETER GOODRICH
IPC: C11B3/06
Filed: 2018-10-29
Abstract: An organic amine, such as dimethylethanolamine (deanol, dimethylaminoethanol, DMEA), is used for reducing metal content from a biological oil, such as vegetable oil (e.g. vegetable oil, coconut oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, groundnut oil, olive, palm oil, rapeseed oil, rice bran oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil or biodiesel) or animal oil. Also disclosed is a process for reducing metal content in the biological oil/s using the organic amine.
Patent GB-2570220-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically-actuated isolated rod couplings for use in a nuclear reactor control rod drive
Inventor: Kenneth A Morgan
IPC: G21C7/14
Filed: 2017-07-13
Abstract: Control rod drives include linearly-moveable control elements inside an isolation barrier. Control rod drives move the control element through a motor and rotor powering a linear screw internal to an isolation barrier. Induction coils may generate magnetic fields and be moveable across a full stroke length of the control element in the reactor. The magnetic fields hold closed a releasable latch to disconnect the control elements from the linear drives. A control rod assembly may join to the control element. The control rod assembly may lock with magnetic overtravel latches inside the isolation barrier to maintain an overtravel position. Overtravel release coils outside the isolation barrier may release the latches to leave the overtravel position. Operation includes moving the magnetic fields and releasable latch together on opposite sides of an isolation barrier to drive the control element to desired insertion points, including full insertion by gravity following de-energization.
Patent GB-2582341-A (GB)
Title: Set of aircraft passenger seat units
Inventor: Clive pearce
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2019-03-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a set of aircraft passenger seat units 200, including a first seat unit 210 that is configured to be arranged in a location that is not adjacent to a longitudinal aisle 240 of the cabin, and a second seat unit 220 that is configured to be arranged a location that is in between the first seat unit 210 and the aisle 240. The seat units 210, 220 each comprise an ottoman 212, 222, and a seat 211, 22l moveable between a seat configuration and a bed configuration in which the seat and the ottoman cooperatively form a bed having a bed length along a longitudinal axis of the seat unit. An arrangement is disclosed in which the bed length of the second seat unit is less than the bed length of the first seat unit. The length of the second seat unit may be less than 95% the length of the first seat unit. A further arrangement is disclosed in which the length of the ottoman of the second seat unit is less than the length of the ottoman of the first seat unit.
Patent GB-2582771-A (GB)
Title: A super-abrasive grinding wheel and a method of optimising operation of a super-abrasive grinding wheel
Inventor: Nastja Macerol
IPC: B24D18/00
Filed: 2019-04-01
Abstract: A super abrasive grinding wheel has a core with a surface layer of super abrasive grains, each grain having an aspect ratio, AR, between 1.0 and 2.0, but preferably between 1.29 and 1.86. The super abrasive grains may comprise diamond or cubic boron nitride and preferably have a toughness index (TI) around 60%. The grinding wheel has a grit performance index, M, equal to 100AR/af where af is the wheel to workpiece contact area. The effect of AR on the power required during machining is shown in fig.9 where a higher AR results in a more efficient grind.
Patent GB-2575714-A (GB)
Title: Holding device and method for locking the holding device
Inventor: JOCHEN STEFAN
IPC: A61B90/50
Filed: 2019-05-21
Abstract: The device comprises a joint 021 between a proximal holding segment 001 and a distal holding segment 017, each segment having a thrust element 002, 015. The joint has a tightening bolt 010, a ramp system and a wedge body 008 such that a thrust force from the thrust element 002 is deflectable to lock the joint and to displace the distal thrust element 015. When locking, the thrust element 002 moves wedge body 008 between base ramp surfaces (025, fig 3B) on base ramp plate 005 and mating ramp surfaces (029, fig 3B) on mating plate 009 via sliding bodies 011. The invention further relates to a holding system comprising the holding device and a method for locking the joint of the specified holding device.
Patent GB-2587663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to pumps and compressors
Inventor: BENJAMIN LUKE KARDOOSH
IPC: F16N13/00
Filed: 2019-10-04
Abstract: Compressor or pump comprising a reciprocating piston 101 inside a cylinder 102providing plural expanding and contracting chambers 103, 104. At least one chamber facilitates compression or pumping of a fluid, at least one other chamber acts upon a fixed volume of gas in communication with a lubricator 105 comprising a cavity with liquid 106 and gas 107, a vessel internally linked to aforesaid chamber(s) otherwise sealed, a venturi 108 through which reciprocating gas is drawn by the action of the piston which draws lubricant up an uptake channel 109 (a hose) submerged in liquid lubricant in the cavity. The relative partial vacuum draws up the lubricant into the gas flow for mixing creating a lubricant mist which exchanges rapidly between the cavity and chamber during reciprocation delivering lubricant to the internal surfaces and seals 110, 111. The piston may be driven by a separately lubricated crank assembly comprising con-rod 112, eccentric shaft 113 and surrogate piston 114 inside a surrogate cylinder 115 which constrains the motion of the piston to linear motion. There may be a valve ring and groove lightly energised. The device may be driven by and engine, and the lubricator may have a pressure relief valve.
Patent GB-2590609-A (GB)
Title: Remote clipping device
Inventor: Tim Hulley
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 2019-12-02
Abstract: A remote clipping device 100, suitable for remotely clipping a karabiner 128 to an attachment point (e.g. when working at height), has a head 112 with first and second contact portions 117, 118 configured to support a karabiner and coupled by an arm 109 which extends around the karabiner without passing through a load axis 116 of the karabiner. A resilient clip 14 (in one embodiment a U-shaped element) holds a gate 130 of the karabiner open during usage. The first and second contact points may be located either side of the load axis and a telescopic pole 16 may be coupled to the head.
Patent GB-2590475-A (GB)
Title: An Expandable transducer
Inventor: ANDREW BOND
IPC: G10K11/00
Filed: 2019-12-19
Abstract: An expandable transducer 100 comprising a scaffold of shape memory material which can transition from a first configuration to a second configuration, one or more transducers (222 figure 2) attached to the scaffold to be moved between a stowed configuration (figure 1a) and a deployed configuration (figure 1d) with the scaffold. The scaffold may comprise a network of interconnected members (218a-d figure 2) which may form tessellating polygons (figure 4). The shape memory material may provide a hinged connection 14 between at least two of these members. One or more interconnected member may comprise a heating element which, when electric current is supplied to, causes the scaffold to transition between the first and second configuration. The transducer may be a sub-aquatic piezoelectric transducer transmitting and/or receiving between 1-50 kHz.
Patent GB-2592951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to insulated raft foundations
Inventor: SIMON GRAHAM HARRIS HACKETT
IPC: E04B5/43
Filed: 2020-03-11
Abstract: A floor slab 200 comprising a base 210 and at least one upstanding side wall 220, wherein at least one bracing element 230 is arranged between the base and the upstanding side wall to resist movement of the upstanding side wall relative to the base. An insulated raft foundation formed of these slabs and a method for forming a raft foundation and assembling an insulated concrete formwork structure are also claimed. The bracing element may be internal to the slab mold and may be triangular or a right-angled rib. The mould may also incorporate tethers as lifting means and a wall locator.
Patent GB-2593162-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting diode (LED) filament light bulb with secured antenna
Inventor: DUSTIN CAIRNS
IPC: H05B33/00
Filed: 2018-09-14
Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) filament light bulb is disclosed. The LED filament light bulb includes a plurality of LED filaments, an RF driver, an antenna, and a cover. The antenna defines a first end portion and a second end portion, where the first end portion of the antenna is electrically connected and in signal communication with the RF driver. The cover defines an external wall and a support structure. The external wall defines an interior volume and the support structure defines an evacuation passageway and a cavity. The evacuation passageway and the antenna are both received within the cavity of the support structure and the evacuation passageway is fluidly connected to the interior volume of the cover.
Patent GB-2583211-A (GB)
Title: Composition and methods for a heat storage capacity device for thermal management of fluids
Inventor: LOIC PIERRE ROLLAND
IPC: H01B3/30
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: The invention is directed to devices and methods to a heat storage capacity device having at least one body having an encapsulation made of one or more polymer layers defining a hollowed volume filled with PCM and at least one coaxial device surrounding the entire length of the at least one PCM filled body; and uses thereof.
Patent GB-2584974-A (GB)
Title: A chromium catalyst, its preparation and use
Inventor: WEIQING JOE ZOU
IPC: B01J35/10
Filed: 2017-05-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst system. The system comprises a catalyst formed from chromium (III) oxide and chromium (VI) oxide. The chromium (VI) is present at a concentration of 10000 ppm or less based on total chromium oxide content. The chromium oxides are present at 96 wt% or more of the catalyst. The catalyst has a surface area of more than 150 m2/g. The system also comprises a substrate that the chromium oxide catalyst is in contact with. Preferably the surface area of the chromium oxide catalyst is between 150 m2/g and 350 m2/g. The catalyst may have a bulk density of between 0.3 g/cc and 1 g/cc. A promoter or co-catalyst may also form part of the catalyst system, where the co-catalyst or promoter is in contact with the chromium oxide catalyst and the substrate.