baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2523772-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-evident vehicle registration plate
Inventor: MCNAMEE TONY
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 2014-03-04
Abstract: A tamper evident vehicle registration plate 1, having, a first sheet of material 5 and a second sheet of material 3, where, a front surface of the first sheet 5 comprises a readable indicia 7 which is adhesively bonded 11 to the second sheet 3. The first sheet 5 having one or more lines of weakness 15 extending around the readable indicia 7 so that a rear surface of the first sheet 5 may be bonded to a support, so that, if the second sheet 3 is forcibly removed from the support, the first sheet 5 separates along its lines of weakness 15 and the area of the first sheet bounded by a line of weakness remains bonded to the support and the readable indicia 7 is displayed on the support and the remainder 13 of the first sheet 5 remains bonded to the second sheet 3. The plate may also be a multi-layered structure, where, the first layer is a readable indicia and a second layer is partially bonded to the readable indicia so that when the first and second layers are separated, part of the readable indicia remains bonded to the second layer in a predefined pattern.
Patent GB-2515144-A (GB)
Title: System and process of cooling an OTEC working fluid pump motor
Inventor: JANSEN EUGENE C
IPC: F03G7/05
Filed: 2014-03-11
Abstract: An Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) system includes a working fluid pump 114 mounted below the water surface in a pressure vessel 10. The sub-cooled working liquid from the working fluid pump 114 outlet is used to cool the working fluid pump motor 22, either directly (figure 3) or indirectly via heat exchange 30 with a secondary fluid in a separate circuit 32. The heat from the motor 22 is rejected into the working fluid just before the evaporator (110-1, figure 1) and so is thermodynamically beneficial. Also, because two-phase evaporators, such as those in an OTEC system, are less efficient than single-phase heat exchangers at single-phase heating, this pre-heating of the working fluid 108 will improve evaporator performance substantially.
Patent GB-2516531-A (GB)
Title: A multi calliper disc brake system
Inventor: CHAPMAN MALCOLM STEWART
IPC: B60T17/10
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: A vehicle anti lock brake system that consists of a plurality of callipers C1, C2, C3 per wheel containing a plurality of pistons, each with individual hydraulic control and located at various radii and radial angles to be used for the purpose of generating maximum braking force. The hydraulic system is controlled by an ECU which is connected to the pistons via a modulator/distributor. The pistons act on the disc to achieve maximum braking force by transferring pressure from a primary piston to a secondary piston where less braking force is generated. To facilitate the various radii, the disc has an inner F and outer G zone which offers a larger friction area.
Patent GB-2515932-A (GB)
Title: Compact latching mechanism for a mid-power electrical connector
Inventor: SVELNIS CHRISTINE M
IPC: H01R13/627
Filed: 2012-04-27
Abstract: A latching mechanism for a mid-power electrical connector is compact, strong, easy to disengage, durable, and low in manufacturing cost. The basic system includes a plug housing and a receptacle housing, each molded from plastic as a single piece, and at least one simple, mainly flat, metal latching tab inserted into a side of the plug housing. During connection of the housings, the latching tabs flex inward as they enter channels in the receptacle housing, and then spring outward to engage with receptacle latching features. In embodiments, wedge-shaped inward plastic protrusions in the channels engage with holes in the latching tabs. Unlatching requires only pressing the latching tabs gently inward. In embodiments, plastic pressing tabs can be pressed inward with fingers to flex and release the latching tabs. In other embodiments, the latching tabs are inaccessible to fingers, and a tool is required to release the latching tabs.
Patent GB-2516588-A (GB)
Title: Utilization of spheroidized tungsten in shaped charge systems
Inventor: ANDRZEJAK TIMOTHY A
IPC: F42D1/24
Filed: 2013-06-10
Abstract: A shaped charge includes a casing, a liner disposed within an opening of the casing and an explosive disposed between the casing and the liner. The liner is made of a metal powder blend that includes a spheroidized metal powder. The spheroidized metal powder includes a spheroidized tungsten powder. The metal powder blend may further include a binder and a lubricant. The binder includes copper or lead. The lubricant includes graphite.
Patent GB-2520844-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetrical button for ram-type blowout preventers
Inventor: JURENA JOHNNY E
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: An asymmetrical ram button (60) is provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a blowout preventer (10) including such a button. Particularly, the blowout preventer may include an actuation assembly having the asymmetric ram button coupled to a connecting rod (30) and a piston (28). The asymmetric body of the button can engage an internal shoulder (52) of a ram (24, 26) such that a retraction force on the actuation assembly causes the asymmetrical ram button to load against the internal shoulder. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2527170-A (GB)
Title: Methods of estimating a position of a rotor in a motor under transient and systems thereof
Inventor: WU LONG
IPC: H02P21/14
Filed: 2015-02-18
Abstract: The position of a rotor in a motor is estimated by: obtaining a current regulation quality index, based on a current command and a measured current; and determining an estimated position of the rotor based on the current regulation quality index and position estimation data. Control of the motor is based on the estimated position of the motor. Estimating the position of the rotor removes the need for a position sensor. The current regulation quality index may be obtained by: obtaining a current margin, based on the current command; and determining a first difference between the current command and the measured current. The first difference and additional differences between the current command and the measured current may be determined over a time interval and, for each of the differences, a cycle quality index value may be generated, based on whether the difference is within the current margin, the cycle quality index values being one of a first value and a second value.
Patent GB-2537432-A (GB)
Title: Battery monitor and monitoring method
Inventor: ROBERT BALL
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2015-06-24
Abstract: A system 10 for monitoring a plurality of cells 12 in at least one battery 14. The system comprises a means for obtaining a first measurement of a cell parameter for each of a plurality of cells in a battery. This parameter can be voltage or temperature. The system then ranks the plurality of cells in dependence upon the first measurement of the parameter to obtain a first ranking value for each of the cells. These first ranking values may be stored in a memory 34. The system can be used to measure the cell parameters during use of the battery. The invention also includes a method for monitoring a plurality of cells in at least one battery and a computer programme 72 that when executed performs the described method. The system is used in a vehicle.
Patent GB-2541417-A (GB)
Title: Operating a network node
Inventor: JON ROWLAND
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2015-08-18
Abstract: Operating a network node in a telecommunications network, comprising a server responsible for providing telephony services including extension number dialling telephony services to a plurality of end devices, comprising, at a network node (located in a second part of the network): monitoring signalling messages transmitted between the server and end devices, each monitored signalling message comprising a telephone dialling number and extension number for the given end device; on the basis of the monitoring, storing mapping data comprising mappings between telephone dialling numbers and extension numbers for end device sin the at least first group; and in response to detecting a loss of connectivity between the first part of the network and the second part of the network, processing extension number dialling request messages received from end devices in the first group according to a detected loss of connectivity operating mode, wherein the detected loss of connectivity operating mode processing is carried out at least in part on the basis of the stored mapping data. Thus, if a network node loses contact with the core network and is hence in ESA mode, a subscriber makes a new intercom-dialled call and the network node uses the mapping to route the call.
Patent GB-2541748-A (GB)
Title: Chains and chain links for use in jewellery
Inventor: SAMANTHA ROSE
IPC: A44C15/00
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: A chain 100 comprising a first link 40 comprising a loop 41; and a second link 40 comprising a loop 41 and a button 44 joined to the loop by a neck 42 extending upwards from the loop; wherein in use, when the second link is engaged with the first link, the loop of the second link and the loop of the first link are each disposed in a stable or natural orientation, the neck of the second link extends through the loop of the first link, and the loop of the first link passes around the neck of the second link between the loop of the second link and the button of the second link to connect the two links together. The first link may also comprise a button joined to the loop by a neck. The chain preferably comprises more than two links, with each link being of substantially the same shape and size. The buttons may be removably coupled to the neck, and may comprise ornamentations. There may be a connecting link 40 in the form of a loop 41 and a toggle 44. The chain may be part of a necklace, bracelet, anklet or earring.
Patent GB-2526751-A (GB)
Title: Hard panned coating and confection comprising the same
Inventor: ROBBINS REBECCA J
IPC: A23G3/54
Filed: 2014-03-11
Abstract: There is provided a hard panned coating, and a hard panned confection comprising an edible core coated with the same. The hard panned coating comprises multiple sugar syrup layers, only some of which further comprise one or more sucrose esters. In some embodiments, titanium dioxide may be excluded from the sugar syrup/sucrose ester layers. In these, and other, embodiments, the hard panned coatings exhibit one or more L*, a* and b* values within 5% of the corresponding value of a colorant overcoat applied over a precoat comprising titanium dioxide. Raw material cost savings are thus provided, while yet providing a confection having enhanced properties.
Patent GB-2545157-A (GB)
Title: Analysing apparatus and method
Inventor: ROBERT POLLARD
IPC: G01N21/552
Filed: 2015-10-06
Abstract: An analysing apparatus 30 comprises a plasmonic sensor 10 and a sample chamber 34. The sensor comprises a transparent body having reverse 13 and obverse 14 faces; the reverse face is exposed to the chamber and comprises a plurality of nanostructures (16, Fig. 1A). The apparatus further comprises an excitation source 36 for directing a beam of electromagnetic radiation onto the reverse face of the body at an angle of incidence that causes no reflection from said face, and a detector 40 for receiving a beam of radiation emerging from the reverse face after its reflection from the nanostructured surface. The apparatus is suitable for analysing chemical or biological material. In one embodiment the nanostructures are elongate, and the longitudinal axis is disposed perpendicularly to the obverse face. The nanostructures may be substantially parallel and spaced apart. The transparent body may be planar, and the angle of incidence may be the Brewster angle.
Patent GB-2529569-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for monitoring moving entity
Inventor: TAKIGUCHI MASAHIRO
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2014-03-10
Abstract: An area sensor device (2) (optical rangefinder) detects objects by scanning a monitored area. From the detected objects, moving entities are specified, and the newest moving entity within the monitored area is set as the target to be tracked. A camera device (3) automatically tracks the moving entity that has been set as the target to be tracked. Thus, even if there are a plurality of moving entities within the monitored area, the target to be tracked can be switched, and a moving entity desired by a monitoring person can be set as the target to be tracked.
Patent GB-2532340-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle cut-in strategy
Inventor: Nitendra Nath
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2015-10-12
Abstract: A vehicle system having first and second sensors for outputting signals representing detected movement of a potential cut-in vehicle where a processor compares the movement to at least one threshold. The vehicle is identified as an in-path vehicle if the movement exceeds the thresholds. The thresholds may be a virtual boundary and lateral speed value. The first sensor may be radar device and the second sensor may be an optical device such as a camera. Figure 3A shows the host vehicle 100, potential cut-in vehicle 145 and a virtual boundary 130 comprised of an inner boundary 135 and outer boundary 140.
Patent GB-2544508-A (GB)
Title: Plastics moulding apparatus and method
Inventor: FRANCIS KEITH SHOWERING
IPC: B29C45/44
Filed: 2015-11-18
Abstract: An apparatus and method for moulding a plastics container closure article comprising a collapsible core mould tool having a first and second mould tool surface, wherein the collapsible core mould tool is transformable between an expanded configuration for moulding and a collapsed configuration having a smaller outer periphery than in expanded mode; first and second mould cavities that engage with the collapsible mould core wherein the first mould cavity is in relation with the first mould tool surface, and the second mould cavity is in relation with the second mould tool surface. The apparatus will preferably have a transfer device that will enable a moulded lid to be transferred from a first mould cavity to a second mould cavity. The method will preferably comprise of moulding a first portion, in the first cavity positioned relative to the first surface region on the collapsible core mould tool and, moulding a second portion in a second cavity positioned relative to the second mould tool region of the same collapsible core mould tool.
Patent GB-2546775-A (GB)
Title: Vital signs measurement apparatus
Inventor: JULIO ENRIQUE GUERRERO ONTIVEROS
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 2016-01-28
Abstract: A vital signs measurement apparatus 10 comprising a housing 12; a power supply 14; at least one measurement module 16, the at least one measurement module being operable to measure at least one respective vital sign; and wherein the at least one measurement module is operable to communicate with one or more external devices. In embodiments the apparatus may be in the form of a wearable in-ear electronic diagnostics device or a wearable transoesophageal diagnostics device. The housing may include an attachment member, in embodiments this may be a loop member configured to hang around the ear of a patient. The measurement module may be an infrared temperature sensor and/or a tympanic temperature sensor. The measurement module may be operable to measure the heart rate, blood pressure, electrocardiogram (ECG), respiration, pulse oximetry and capnography.
Patent GB-2536364-A (GB)
Title: Flow determination
Inventor: PETER EASEY
IPC: G01M3/00
Filed: 2016-03-11
Abstract: An apparatus for determining flow through a fluid conduit e.g. a domestic water pipe, the apparatus comprising: a sensor head arranged to hold a first temperature sensor 10, 12 against an outer surface of the pipe, the first temperature sensor arranged to generate a first signal indicative of the temperature of the outer surface; a second temperature sensor 11, 13 arranged to be positioned spaced apart from the first temperature sensor and to generate a second signal indicative of the ambient temperature outside the pipe; and a processor which has an output for the flow determination and is arranged to make the flow determination by determining a measure of the convergence of the first and second temperatures over time. The apparatus may comprise a sensor head and a housing that are joined by a flexible cable which transmits at least one of the first and second temperature signals. Also disclosed is a plurality of data capture devices, a plurality of mobile telecommunication devices and a central server.
Patent GB-2549317-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic ladders with moveable stabilisers
Inventor: MICHAEL ANDREW BEARD
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2016-04-14
Abstract: A telescopic ladder 1 with one or more moveable stabilisers 10 that are adjustable from a first retained position extending outwardly from the ladder stiles 2 to a second retained position between the two ladder stiles and below the lowest ladder rung 3. When extended, the stabilising struts increase the base width of the ladder. The second position is a storage position. The stabilisers are pivotably adjustable about the ladder leg, or about a circular bearing mounted on a ladder leg if the leg is not itself circular. The load bearing foot 6 of the stabilising strut may be adjustable in length or height. There are means to hold the stabiliser in one or more positions, such as spring-biased retention devices, friction, hook and loop securing means, or others. The stabiliser may be detachable from the ladder.
Patent GB-2552312-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic objects and methods for manufacturing the same
Inventor: KASSIM JUMA
IPC: C04B35/00
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a ceramic object comprising the carbonizing 101 of a 3D printed ceramic structure, which may include the introduction of a network of carbon bonds within and/or surrounding the printed ceramic structure. The ceramic printing medium can comprise a carbon precursor in order to form the structure with carbon already included before pyrolysing of the structure occurs. Alternatively, the carbon precursor can be impregnated 101a by vacuum, spraying or soaking into the structure and/or coated 101b on to the structure after formation but prior to pyrolysing 101c, 101d. The refractory ceramic object can be a ceramic filter or more specifically, a ceramic foam foundry filter for molten metal filtration.
Patent GB-2544582-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device
Inventor: Han-Hung Cheng
IPC: G06F11/32
Filed: 2016-08-03
Abstract: An electronic device 1, including a main body 10, a processing unit 14, a display screen 15 and a PCI-E insert row 16. The main body has a substrate 11 and a shell portion 12 disposed by two opposite side faces of the substrate, the substrate is provided with an electronic unit 13; the processing unit is disposed in the main body; the display screen is attached to the main body and viewable from outside of the electronic device, the display screen is electrically connected with the processing unit, the processing unit can control a display state of the display screen; and the PCI-E insert row is disposed on the substrate, and the PCI-E insert row is electrically connected with the electronic unit. The processing unit may be electrically connected with a sound sensing unit 40, a temperature sensing unit 20, or an efficacy sensing unit 30.
Patent GB-2553006-A (GB)
Title: Trench cover
Inventor: DAG GUDMUND HARALDUR LARSSON
IPC: H02G9/02
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: A trench cover 10 to cover a trench 20, the trench cover 10 comprising a length of flexible resilient material having a substantially constant cross‐sectional shape along its length. The shape defining a central bridge element 12 between edge strips 13 that together define an upper surface, and the shape also defining two sidewalls 16 projecting from the underside, one at either side of the central bridge element. The sidewalls have an outer surface adapted to abut a side of the trench, and the separation between the outer surfaces of the sidewalls being greater than the width of the trench when the trench cover is in an uncompressed state. Optionally, the flexible resilient material is a thermoplastic elastomer or a blend of ethylene propylene rubber with polypropylene. Optionally, the thickness of the central bridge element gradually varies across its width, being least in the middle of the trench cover and increasing to the sidewalls. Optionally, the variation in thickness is such that the underside of the of the central bridge element defines a concave curve.
Patent GB-2557672-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary apparatus
Inventor: WAYNE D MAGAHY
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2016-12-15
Abstract: A lid for a sanitary bin which has an opening on the side for the insertion of waste which can be covered by pushing the lid inside the main body of a bin. The lid 100 comprises a waste aperture (130 Figure 1A) and at least one slit 121, 122. The slit may be tapered and there may be a circular aperture at the top of the slit (123, 124 Figure 1B). The lid may further comprise a handle (111 Figure 1A) and fins (150 Figure 1A). A sanitary bin 300 comprises a bin portion 200 in the form of a tapered tube 202 and the lid 100 which is sized to fit within the tapered tube and is slidably moveable within the tapered tube. The sliding motion of the lid 100 towards the base of the bin exerts a force on the lid such that the slit 121 narrows in width. The bin may comprise a flange (203 Figure 2) extending into the bin interior which may engage with at least one tab (141, 142, 143 Figure 1A) extending outwards from the lid to prevent complete removal of the lid from the tube.
Patent GB-2558657-A (GB)
Title: Network traffic flow rate analyser
Inventor: GRAHAM MICHAEL NORTH
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2017-01-16
Abstract: A method to monitor and analyse network traffic of electronic devices using token bucket array analysis. A network sniffer (A), connected to a network switch (S), monitors data packets as they travel across the network path (C)-(S)-(R). There is a method to continuously calculate the token bucket fill level for a range of empty rates, from the incoming packet data. The token bucket array fill data can be displayed in a single graph allowing for simple visualization of the data flow pattern.
Patent GB-2560543-A (GB)
Title: Pentad powered hybrid delivery system
Inventor: SIMON BRIGGS
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2017-03-15
Abstract: An on-board electric power supply and recharging system for electric rotorcraft. The system has two modular lithium based battery packs (MLBBP) a, a hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen fuel tank b to support power delivery/supply to the battery packs when under heavy load, such as during take-off, landing, emergency manoeuvres, etc., multiple external air vents c, utilising the Venturi effect and Bernoulli principle to provide air flow to associated turbines d, the turbines then turning permanent magnet generators (PMG) that recharge the battery packs. When the battery pack powering the rotorcraft is drained below a set threshold, the supply is switched to the next battery pack, and the first battery pack enters a recharge cycle.
Patent GB-2550488-A (GB)
Title: Cushion system and valve thereof
Inventor: WEN-BIN SHEN
IPC: F16K15/20
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: A valve comprises a base 10, a cover 20 and a sealing member 30. The base 10 comprises a passage structure 11 and a retaining member 12. The cover 20 comprises a corresponding retaining member 22 and at least one hole 21, and the cover 20 is movably combined with the base 10 and switchable between a first state and a second state relative to the base. The sealing member 30 is disposed between the passage structure 11 and the cover 20. In the first state, the cover 20 closes the passage structure 11 by the sealing member 30 to prevent the flow of the fluid between the cover 20 and the base 10. In the second state, at least one fluid channel is formed between the cover 20 and the passage structure 11 and is in communication with the at least one hole 21, and the retaining member 12 and the corresponding retaining member 22 prevent the cover 20 from being separated from the base 10 when the cover 20 moves relative to the base 10.