baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2550543-A (GB)
Title: Method for proximity identification of assets
Inventor: XINGJIE SHEN
IPC: G06Q50/30
Filed: 2016-04-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a computer implemented method, where a server receives data from a mobile device, where the data specifies a carriage within a vehicle, and where the mobile device acquires the identity of a transponder associated with the vehicle carriage when the mobile device is located within or near to the vehicle carriage. The identity of the transponder may be acquired by sensor capabilities of the mobile device. A software application on the mobile device can be used to convey user perceptions and opinions of the vehicle carriage to the server, where sensors and input devices can be used to capture evidence. The user perceptions may include damage, cleanliness, or defective components of the vehicle carriage. The invention enables feedback of vehicle carriages to be reported, in order for the owner organization to improve the user experiences in the vehicles. The invention functions as a reporting mechanism for users of transportation. Further information can also be sent by the mobile device, such as the time, date, and geo-location.
Patent GB-2551119-A (GB)
Title: Radiotherapy calibration
Inventor: JOHN ALLEN
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2016-06-01
Abstract: A radiotherapy apparatus comprises a linear accelerator 10 capable of producing a beam of charged particles and a neutron detector 26 capable of providing a signal to a control means 20 of the linear accelerator; the control means being capable of varying the energy of the electrons generated by the linear accelerator. In a first embodiment a target 22 aligned with an electron beam produced by the linear accelerator of the apparatus, the target being capable of emitting photons when electrons are incident thereon and a material which is capable of producing neutrons when photons of sufficient energy are incident thereon. In a second embodiment, a method of calibrating the output of the apparatus includes the provision of a neutron detector placed near to a linear accelerator of such an apparatus but placed away from any electron or photon beam generated by the accelerator.
Patent GB-2541082-A (GB)
Title: Couplings and tracheal tubes
Inventor: STEPHEN JAMES FIELD
IPC: A61M39/10
Filed: 2016-06-02
Abstract: A coupling is taught for connecting the machine end 4 of a tracheostomy tube 1 to a gas coupling. The coupling arrangement requiring that the machine end 4 of the tracheostomy tube 1 have a magnet 18, 19, that is arranged to attract and retain a cooperating magnet 28, 29 on the gas coupling. The coupling arrangement also comprises a mechanical advantage to separate the coupling from the tube and overcome the magnetic attraction. This could include an arrangement for rotating the coupling relative to the tube - preferably through the provision of a bayonet type coupling (Fig 2), complementary threads (76, Fig 6) etc. - or through the provision of wedge devices (55, 56, Fig 5) that can be squeezed together between the magnets on the tube and coupling to separate them.
Patent GB-2551197-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the buoyancy of a mass of buoyant spheres
Inventor: Vincent Loentgen
IPC: F16L1/24
Filed: 2016-06-10
Abstract: A buoyant element 12 for conferring buoyancy on a subsea structure or apparatus comprises a floodable envelope that contains a mass of buoyant spheres 26 and a void extending between the spheres. Openings 22 penetrate the envelope, in fluid communication with the void. One or more one destruction devices 26A are arranged to destroy at least one of the spheres within the envelope in use. In a method of using the buoyant element after the envelope has been submerged and flooded to fill the void between the spheres with water, the destruction devices may be imploded to create shockwaves 40 that expand the void by sympathetic implosion of the spheres. Additional water is admitted into the envelope through the openings to fill the expanding void, thereby ballasting the buoyant element. A destruction device for imploding a collapsible enclosure is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2540267-A (GB)
Title: Test apparatus for simulated testing of a motor vehicle on at least one test bench, test bench with the test apparatus and method for simulated testing
Inventor: KLAUS OSTERHAGE
IPC: G01M17/007
Filed: 2016-06-14
Abstract: The test apparatus comprises a frame 2 in the form of a functional model of the motor vehicle to be simulated. The frame comprises a front frame section 3 with a front axle model 6, a rear frame section 5 with a rear axle model 7, and a middle frame section 4 arranged between the front frame section 3 and the rear frame section 5. The length L of frame 2 is variably adjustable to allow the frame to represent many different vehicle structures with different wheelbases and mass distributions or centres of mass. Preferably the frame sections are slidable relative to one another. The apparatus may comprise four wheel models 13, 14, 15, 16, an exhaust system model and a mass model 11 of the engine or transmission. There may also be a mass balancer 24 having a variably positionable weight to provide different weight distributions. A method for simulated testing of a vehicle is also provided, wherein a wheelbase, a centre distance, a stiffness, a centre of gravity, a total mass, a mass distribution and/or inertia moments are adjusted so as to correspond to those of a real motor vehicle being simulated.
Patent GB-2535957-A (GB)
Title: Actuator and cabin seat comprising such an actuator
Inventor: SYLVAIN PONS
IPC: F16H35/10
Filed: 2015-01-09
Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator comprising a frame, a motor, an output shaft (22, 44) and a drive train (46) for driving the output shaft (22, 44) by means of the motor. The drive chain (46) comprises an upstream element (70), a downstream element (72) and a device (74) for coupling the upstream element (70) to the downstream element (72). The coupling device (74) has: a first configuration in which all of the torque exerted by one of the upstream (70) or downstream (72) elements on the coupling device (74) is transmitted to the other of the upstream (70) or downstream (72) elements when the torque is below a threshold torque; and a second configuration in which at least part of the torque exerted by one of the upstream (70) or downstream (72) elements on the coupling device (74) is diverted to the frame (40) when the torque is at least equal to the threshold torque.
Patent GB-2561141-A (GB)
Title: Window locking system
Inventor: PETER MAYER
IPC: E05C9/24
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: A locking system, e.g. for a window, the system including a gearbox unit 1, at least one arm extension 2A, 2B, and at least one L-shaped corner component 3A, 3B. Releasable connections couple the arm extension bars to the gearbox and the corner components such that each component is separable and interchangeable. Preferably each arm extension bar has a hinged cover clip (19, fig.4) over the connector, the hinge being a living hinge. The extension arm may be of plastics and may be cut to the desired length. A keeper may be provided with first and second hinged sections enabling it to be used flat in a first configuration and folded in a second configuration for use as a corner keep. The gearbox may include pivotal locking bolts. The corner component may include pivotal locking bolts (31A, 31B, fig.5B) and a sliding shootbolt (40) providing multipoint locking.
Patent GB-2566426-A (GB)
Title: Microwave ablation applicators
Inventor: DAVID NICHOLAS WILLIAMS
IPC: A61N5/04
Filed: 2017-01-27
Abstract: A shaft assembly for a microwave ablation applicator 20, the shaft assembly comprising an elongate shaft 22 which defines a hollow inner volume, an applicator tip 24 mounted on the second end of the elongate shaft 22 and a coolant delivery tube 82. The coolant delivery tube 82 defines an elongate hollow interior 82, and extends along the inner volume of the shaft 22, coaxial therewith. The delivery end of the delivery tube 81 is arranged towards, and spaced from, the second end of the shaft; the second end of the tube providing a first fluid flow path 88 from the interior of coolant tube into the inner volume of the shaft adjacent the applicator tip. A return aperture 91 is further provided in the side wall of the coolant delivery tube to provide a second fluid flow path 92 from the interior 82 of the coolant delivery tube into a return volume 84 of the inner volume of the shaft. The antenna is further taught as being fed by means of a coaxial conductor 26 that extends through the coolant delivery tube.
Patent GB-2544227-A (GB)
Title: Friction stir welding tool, friction stir welding device, and friction stir welding method
Inventor: YOSHINORI KATO
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 2015-08-26
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to cause sufficient plastic flow to be produced in a work so as to weld the work in a preferable manner. A friction stir welding tool (1) according to the present invention is provided with: a first face (15) that is rotated about an axis (O) relative to a weld portion (Wa) of a work (W) while contacting the weld portion (Wa), with an arithmetic mean roughness Ra value of 0.8 μm or more and 25 μm or less; and a second face (16) formed continuously with the first face (15) that is rotated about the axis (O) relative to the weld portion (Wa) while contacting the weld portion (Wa), with an arithmetic mean roughness Ra value smaller than that of the first face (15).
Patent GB-2560556-A (GB)
Title: A Needle cover
Inventor: JACK CALVERT
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2017-03-15
Abstract: A needle protection device 10 for protecting a needle 14 comprises: a needle carrier 12 for carrying the needle 14 thats translatable along a longitudinal axis X between a first deployed position and a second protected position; a shuttle 16 surrounding the needle 14; a hub 24 for receiving the needle carrier 12; a sleeve 26 being rotatable around each of the needle carrier 12, shuttle 16 and hub 24; a first driving mechanism 30 between the needle carrier 12 and shuttle 16 to cause axial displacement of the shuttle 16 in a first direction between a first retracted position and a second deployed position upon axial displacement of the needle carrier 12 along axis X; and a second driving mechanism 32 between the needle carrier 12 and the sleeve 26 to cause axial displacement of the carrier 12 in the first direction upon rotational displacement of the sleeve 26. Rotating or twisting the sleeve 16 in the direction R is described as resulting in an axial movement of the shuttle 16 in a direction that covers the needle, where reversing the twisting direction of the sleeve 16 results in a reversal of the shuttle 16 and exposing the needle.
Patent GB-2563376-A (GB)
Title: Driver authentication system
Inventor: KEVIN POPE
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2017-04-12
Abstract: A driver authentication system comprises a biometric reader 1, communication unit 4 for communication between remote data server 2 and biometric reader, and, a controller 3 which prevents a vehicle being driven until biometric data matches the stored data. The system can prevent unauthorised use of personal cars as well as commercial and fleet vehicles. A sensor unit 8, including a seat pressure sensor 10 and two door sensors 9a & 9b, can also be included that registers if a driver has left the vehicle and turn off the engine to prevent the vehicle being stolen mid-journey. A display 7 can be incorporated into the vehicle dashboard for use. The use of the remote server allows a user multiple access to vehicles and allows remote location identification, using the tracker 6, of any registered units without needing to alter vehicle hardware.
Patent GB-2566492-A (GB)
Title: System and method for a trailer towable by a vehicle
Inventor: JEREMY JOHN GREENWOOD
IPC: B62D59/04
Filed: 2017-09-15
Abstract: A system and method are provided for use in a trailer 10 towable by a vehicle 12. The trailer 10 comprises an axle 34 having two wheels 30, 32 and at least one electric motor 36, 38 coupled thereto. A coupling force between the trailer 10 and the vehicle 12 is measured by a sensor 15. A trailer wheel brake force value is determined based on a received vehicle braking signal and received coupling sensor 15 output data. Electric motor force is applies to each wheel 30,32 in dependence on the determined wheel brake force value. A vehicle terrain signal 28 may also be taken into account. The system may take account of an output from an accelerometer acting as a yaw sensor 44. Electric motors may counteract wheel slip and may act to act as generators to charge a battery 39.
Patent GB-2566955-A (GB)
Title: Thermos having multiple hermetical heat preservation structures and glass liner easy to disassemble and assemble
Inventor: YUEN FONG WONG
IPC: A47J41/02
Filed: 2017-09-27
Abstract: A flask comprising a bottle cap 2, a fixing cap 5, a water seal piece 6, a seal ring 4, a glass liner 3 and a bottle body 1. The bottle body has threaded sections on its internal and external surfaces that engage with the glass liner and the bottle cap respectively. The seal ring engages the outer side surface of the glass liner such that when the bottle body and the glass liner are connected, a lower surface of the seal ring makes contact with the upper edge of the bottle body. The fixing cap engages the bottle cap, and the water seal piece encompasses the fixing cap such that when the bottle cap is attached to the bottle, the water seal piece forms a hermetic seal with the glass liner. A fixing boss 21 may be attached to the inside of the top of the bottle cap, preferably with a fixing clamping groove 51 in the fixing cap. The water seal piece may have raised ribs on its outer circumference. An inverted buckle 62 may be moulded on the inside of the water seal piece. The bottle body may have a vacuum hollow.
Patent GB-2569326-A (GB)
Title: Probe
Inventor: Steffan Keri Jones
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: A bioreactor having a port comprising an annular flange 15 and an upstanding collar 19, and a biomass sensing probe comprising an elongate body and at least one electrode 3 provided on a first region 1 of the body. The port is configured to receive the probe and form a watertight seal with the probe when it is located in an operative position within the port, wherein the operative position the first region 1 of the body is exposed to the interior of the bioreactor. Also included is a method of obtaining a biomass measurement using said bioreactor, with the bioreactor having a wall comprising the port and enclosing the interior comprising the biomass. The method includes inserting the biomass sensing probe into the port in the operative position, obtaining the biomass measurement, and disposing of the probe. The port can have a channel with a tapered profile.
Patent GB-2578414-A (GB)
Title: A combination of an applicator and a screen protector
Inventor: JASON ROBERTS
IPC: B32B37/00
Filed: 2018-01-05
Abstract: A combination of an applicator and a screen protector for a mobile device with a screen. The screen protector (2) comprises a screen protecting film (3) with an adhesive on a first face, a peelable first release layer (4) covering the adhesive and a second release layer (5)releasably attached to the opposite face of the screen protecting film. The applicator comprises a frame (1) arranged to engage with the four sides of the mobile device, so as to align the screen protector with respect of the device. The second release layer (5) is releasably attached to the frame at a plurality of discrete locations (8) on opposing sides of the frame such that, when the frame is placed, over the mobile device, the screenprotecting film is supported above the screen with the first face facing the screen. The attachment at the plurality of locations between the second release layer and the frame is arranged to be released by pressure on the second release layer in a direction tending to urge the screen protecting film towards the screen.
Patent GB-2556524-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for inductively transmitting electrical energy to movable electrical consumers
Inventor: MATHIAS WECHLIN
IPC: H02J50/10
Filed: 2016-04-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a device and to a method for inductively transmitting electrical energy to movable electrical consumers (11, 11"), in particular electric vehicles having a plurality of charging stations (1, 1', 1'') for multiple consumers (11, 1"), wherein each charging station (1, 1', 1'') has a primary coil (2, 2', 2'') with an assigned power actuator element (3, 3', 3''). The invention solves the problem of making possible a means of supplying the movable electrical consumers which is simple in design, economical in terms of energy and easy to operate by virtue of the fact, for the supply with direct current or direct voltage, in the device the power actuator elements (3, 10, 3', 3'') of the charging stations (1, 1', 1'') are connected on the input side to a common direct-current or direct-voltage intermediate circuit (4), and that, for the supply with direct current or direct voltage, in the method the power actuator elements (3, 3', 3'') are fed from a common direct-current or direct-voltage intermediate circuit (4).
Patent GB-2562876-A (GB)
Title: Method and use
Inventor: MATTHEW PETTS
IPC: C10L10/18
Filed: 2018-03-28
Abstract: A diesel fuel composition comprising as an additive an ester compound which is the reaction product of an optionally substituted polycarboxylic acid or an anhydride thereof and a compound of formula H-(OR)n-OR1, wherein R is an optionally substituted alkylene group, R1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group and n is at least 1. The additive may be made by heating a mixture of alkenes having 20-24 carbon atoms with maleic anhydride, followed by reacting with a C13 ether of polyethylene glycol. The purpose is to reduce internal diesel injector deposits.
Patent GB-2564518-A (GB)
Title: Bagged vacuum cleaner
Inventor: NICHOLAS GERALD GREY
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2018-04-20
Abstract: This invention relates to a bagged vacuum cleaner, i.e. to a vacuum cleaner in which dirt and debris is collected in a disposable bag. The vacuum cleaner comprises a body (12, fig 1), the body having a dirt-collection chamber 26, a motor 14 and an impeller 16. The body also has an inlet duct 30 upstream of the dirt-collection chamber, the inlet duct being connected to an inlet tube 36 adapted to fit to an opening of the disposable bag. A wall 40 of the inlet duct 30 adjacent to the inlet tube 36 is transparent so that a user can look through the wall 40 and into the inlet tube to observe whether or not the bag is full. The wall 40 can also be used to view a nozzle 24 and means may be present to illuminate the inlet duct 30.
Patent GB-2561728-A (GB)
Title: Determining a common secret for the secure exchange of information and hierarchical deterministic cryptographic keys
Inventor: CRAIG STEVEN WRIGHT
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2017-02-16
Abstract: A method (300) and system (1) of determining a common secret for two nodes (3, 7). Each node (3, 7) has a respective asymmetric cryptography pair, each pair including a master private key and a master public key. Respective second private and public keys may be determined based on the master private key, master public key and a deterministic key. A common secret may be determined at each of the nodes based on the second private and public keys. In one example, a node (3, 7) may determine the common secret based on (i) a second private key based on the node's own master private key and the deterministic key; and (ii) a second public key based on the other node's master public key and the deterministic key. The invention may be suited for use with, but not limited to, digital wallets, blockchain (e.g. Bitcoin) technologies and personal device security.
Patent GB-2561731-A (GB)
Title: Synthesis of superposition shape images by light interacting with superposed layers of lenslet gratings
Inventor: Thomas WALGER
IPC: G02B30/27
Filed: 2016-05-31
Abstract: The present invention describes methods and apparatuses for creating superposition shape images by superposed base (102,107) and revealing (101) layers of lenslet gratings. The superposition shape images form a message recognizable by a human observer or by an image acquisition and computing device such as a smartphone. The superposition shape images may be created by different superposition techniques ranging from 1D moire, 2D moire and level-line moire superposition techniques to lenticular image and phase shift superposition techniques. Moire superposition techniques enable creating superposition shape images at different apparent depth levels. Applications comprise the protection of documents and valuable articles against counterfeits, the creation of eye-catching advertisements as well as the decoration of buildings and exhibitions.
Patent GB-2564567-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle cleaning
Inventor: ANDRE SYKULA
IPC: G01F23/00
Filed: 2018-06-21
Abstract: A vehicle cleaning system includes a reservoir (66, fig. 4) with two level sensors (54, 56; fig.4) vertically spaced relative to each other within it. Pumps 58, 60 respectively direct fluid via nozzles 70, 72 to a window 34 and an external sensor 48, e.g. a camera, radar or light detecting and ranging (LIDAR) sensor. A computer is programmed to activate the pumps based on data from the sensors. There may also be a camera to detect an obstruction on the surfaces to be cleaned, e.g. dirt, dust, precipitation, debris. When it is determined that the window is obstructed and that the fluid level is above both the level sensors, fluid is pumped toward the window; and when it is determined that the external sensor is obstructed and that the fluid level is above at least one of the sensors, fluid is pumped toward the external sensor. Cleaning the sensors may be prioritized over cleaning the windows (i.e. when autonomous driving). A camera or microphone may detect that the windscreen wipers are smearing or chattering on the window, and the wipers may be controlled to prevent this.
Patent GB-2571182-A (GB)
Title: Hair treatment agent containing sulfated and sulfonated oils and amidoamines
Inventor: RENÉ KROHN
IPC: A61K8/92
Filed: 2018-12-14
Abstract: A hair treatment agent or a hair conditioning composition comprising; from about 0.5 to about 10.0 % by weight of amidoamine, from about 0.1 to about 10.0 % by weight of sulphated and/or sulphonated oil and an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic carrier. Most preferably, the amidoamine is one of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, behenamidopropyl dimethylamine and brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine. Preferably, the sulfated or sulfonated oils are derivatives of rapeseed oil or castor oil, such as Turkey red oil. Preferably, the agent comprises an esterquat or quaternary ammonium compound. Preferably, the hair treatment agent is substantially free of alkoxylated emulsifiers, alkyoxylated surfactants and polymeric thickening agents. Preferably, the agent has a pH in the range 1 to 11. Also disclosed is the use of a hair treatment agent (as described herein) for reducing static charges on the hair and for reducing hair breakage. Further disclosed is a method for the production of a treatment agent for human hair, e.g. an oil-in-water emulsion.
Patent GB-2575701-A (GB)
Title: A building element
Inventor: RAMON JOHN GRAY
IPC: E04C2/288
Filed: 2019-01-17
Abstract: The building element 20, for the easy construction of a high-strength structure, comprises an insulating core 21 bonded to two outer panels 22 in an offset configuration, providing an overhang 23 over at least one side edge of the core. The opposite edge 24 of the core may be exposed. The insulating block may be formed from polystyrene and the panels from geopolymer concrete. The insulation core may include ridges or profiles 26, 27 for connecting to adjacent blocks. The panels may be attached to the core using adhesive, fastening rods or pins. The core may include at least one bore for receiving a tie bar or fastening rod. Also claimed is a system of building construction consisting of assembling a wall using said building elements. The wall may be compressed using a base beam, capping beam and tie bar.