baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2566159-A (GB)
Title: Surgical tables
Inventor: MATTHEW CLAYTON
IPC: A61G13/06
Filed: 2018-01-23
Abstract: A surgical table comprising a base, a column extending from the base, a table top, a moveable framework mounted between the table top and the column, an actuator mechanism 56 coupled to the framework arranged to raise and lower the framework and to rotate it about a transverse trend axis T wherein the actuator mechanism comprises first 54 and second 56 actuators which are pivotally coupled to portions of the framework on opposed sides and a control mechanism arranged to allow the moveable framework to be pivoted about a first axis which passes the pivotal coupling of the first actuator 54 to the framework, a second axis which passes through the pivotal coupling of the second actuator 56 to the framework and a third axis which is located between the first and second ones. The attachment portions may be on opposed corners 62 & 64 of a rectangle and the actuators may employ lead screw arrangements.
Patent GB-2563531-A (GB)
Title: Heterodimers and purification thereof
Inventor: PHILIP C JONES
IPC: C07K16/32
Filed: 2017-02-02
Abstract: A protein comprising a human IgG Fc variant fragment monomer, capable of binding superantigen protein A, but not superantigen protein G [pA+/pG-] comprising serine at position (428), serine at position (434) and optionally histidine at position (436), with reference to human IgG1 or comprising these residues at the corresponding positions in human IgG 2, 3, or 4 as shown in the alignment in Figure 24, wherein positions are defined according to the EU index of Kabat.
Patent GB-2567739-A (GB)
Title: A tongue retractor
Inventor: RALPH PAUL DAY
IPC: A61B13/00
Filed: 2018-09-11
Abstract: An intraoral tongue retractor is formed as a plastic moulding and comprises a plate 10 formed with a groove 11 to receive a lingual frenulum and an elongated handle 13 that can be gripped by the user of the retractor. The plate 10 has a convex upper surface and a concave lower surface. The plate may be connected to the handle by a moulded flexion point 12. The handle may have a serrated portion which is spaced from the plate by a portion 14 that is not serrated. The retractor may be moulded from polypropylene. The plate is typically 30.5mm in length with a width of 18.5mm. The groove is typically 2.2mm in width. The device may be a single-use, biocompatible retractor for neonatal or paediatric use, for example in a lingual frenulotomy.
Patent GB-2566841-A (GB)
Title: Self-calibrating device for activating downhole tools and/or operations
Inventor: JAN TORE TVERANGER
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2017-05-23
Abstract: A tool activation device(100, 200)comprising: a pressure inlet port (4) configured to be in communication with a wellbore pressure (P1), a housing (300)comprising, a counter mechanism (20) with a first end and a second end, wherein the counter mechanism comprises a closed chamber (3)filled with a fluid having a pressure (P2), and a ratchet means comprising a ratchet piston (8, 24) with a first end in pressure communication with the pressure inlet port (4) and a second end in communication with the closed chamber (3), a valve mechanism (2a, 2b, 22) interconnecting the pressure inlet port (4) and the closed chamber (3) arranged for equalizing the pressure a cross the ratchet piston (8, 24).
Patent GB-2569732-A (GB)
Title: Installation and retrieval of pressure control device releasable assembly
Inventor: TUONG T LE
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2017-12-11
Abstract: A pressure control device can include a releasable assembly and a latch including a piston having set and unset positions, and the releasable assembly including a release dog extendable into engagement with the latch. The piston can displace with the extended dog to the unset position. A method of retrieving a releasable assembly can include engaging a running tool with the releasable assembly, changing a fluid flow rate through the running tool, thereby securing the running tool to the releasable assembly, applying a force from the running tool to the releasable assembly, thereby extending a release dog from the releasable assembly, engaging the release dog with a latch of the pressure control device and deactivating the latch, and then retrieving the releasable assembly.
Patent GB-2575535-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for detecting a vehicle crash based on airbag deployment
Inventor: Brad Cordova
IPC: G08B21/00
Filed: 2019-05-10
Abstract: Method for detecting airbag deployment during a vehicle drive by operating a plurality of sensors, optionally a GPS receiver, accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, barometer, microphone, compass, or external devices 110-124, of a mobile device 101 to obtain a plurality of sensor signals, determining by processor 132 a change in at least one signal and if said change exceeds a first threshold obtaining a pressure measurement signal, optionally using a barometer 118 or microphone 120 and if the derivative of the change in pressure exceeds a second threshold determining that an airbag has been triggered. The GPS receiver may be used to monitor speed. Sensors may be used in combinations, i.e. accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer in combination. The derivative of pressure may be calculated by taking a plurality of air pressure measurements inside the vehicle and determining the change over time. A mobile device configured to perform the method above is also claimed.
Patent GB-2574523-A (GB)
Title: System and apparatus for axial field rotary energy device
Inventor: BERNHARD L SCHULER
IPC: H02K3/46
Filed: 2018-01-10
Abstract: An axial field rotary energy device (31) can include a rotor (33) having an axis (35) of rotation and a magnet (37). A stator (41) can be coaxial with the rotor. The stator can have a printed circuit board (PCB) (45) having a plurality of PCB layers (47) that are spaced apart in an axial direction. Each PCB layer can include a coil (49) having only two terminals (51, 53) for electrical connections. Each coil can be continuous and uninterrupted between its only two terminals. Each coil can consist of a single electrical phase. One of the two terminals of each coil can be electrically coupled to another coil with a via (55) to define a coil pair (57). Each coil pair can be electrically coupled to another coil pair with another via (59).
Patent GB-2591290-A (GB)
Title: BikerNeck, motorcyclist full face/flip crash-helmet mounted, detachable wind & rain dispersal apparel.
Inventor: MARTIN CLAPHAM
IPC: A42B3/32
Filed: 2020-01-25
Abstract: A detachable water resistant material motorcycle crash-helmet apparel, comprising a fabric section with a curved low density foam section G to its reverse that combine to significantly reduce the motorcyclists neck from getting wet and stopping wind intrusion into the crash helmet. Hook & loop fasteners A, F allow the apparel to be easily secured or removed on the crash-helmet.
Patent GB-2584527-A (GB)
Title: Machine to machine communications
Inventor: HANNES TSCHOFENIG
IPC: H04W28/08
Filed: 2020-02-26
Abstract: A method for establishing a secure communication session between a client device and a first server (microservice) is described comprising: receiving at the first server from a router (load-balancer), a message from the client; determining, at the first server based on the content of the message, whether security parameters required to serve the client device are available thereto; when the security parameters are not available: obtaining, at the first server, the security parameters; establishing a secure communications session between the first server and the client device using the obtained security parameters. The first server may determine the identity of a second server currently serving the client device and may receive the one or more security parameters directly from the second server or alternatively from a further resource. A challenge (cookie or cookie specific counter value) may be transmitted from the first server to the client device. Alternative methods are described involving: (i) sending update data to the router to identify the server currently serving the client or (ii) transmitting, from the first server to the server currently serving the client, at least a portion of the message to allow the server currently serving the device to respond to the message.
Patent GB-2595448-A (GB)
Title: Headband for a wearable electronic device
Inventor: BEN LOWSON
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 2020-05-18
Abstract: A headband 10 for a wearable electronic device (100,200, figs 5, 6 & 7) includes a first end portion 12, a second end portion 14, and a central portion 16 disposed between the first and second end portions. The first and second end portions 12, 14 are connected to the central portion 16 by a male/female extension mechanism for adjusting a length of the headband 10. The first end portion 12 comprises a battery compartment 22 for receiving batteries 24, 26. The batteries lie at an oblique angle to each other. The second end portion 14 may comprise a similar battery compartment 38. The wearable electronic device may be headphones (fig 5) or a head-worn air purifying device employing an active noise cancelling system (fig 6).
Patent GB-2588262-A (GB)
Title: Optical isolator
Inventor: Adam Scofield
IPC: G02F1/095
Filed: 2020-05-22
Abstract: A Faraday rotator 110 comprising one or more magnets 112 and a silicon spiral delay line 114. The line is formed from a silicon waveguide in a coiled spiral shape and have a spiral region with no built-in phase shifters, and a central region within the spiral region with no more than 180 degrees of phase shifters combined. An optical isolator comprising the Faraday rotator and a polarisation splitter and polarisation rotator is also claimed. Ideally each loop of the spiral region has a rectangle shape formed of four straight portions and four curved corners. Ideally, the magnets are positioned such that the magnetic field lines follow the path of the waveguide within the spiral region. There may be two bends in the central region, each bend comprising a 90 degree phase shifter, or there may be no phase shifters in the central region.
Patent GB-2587075-A (GB)
Title: Proving identity
Inventor: Cyrille Quemin
IPC: G06F21/45
Filed: 2020-06-22
Abstract: A proof of identity device including electronic storage configured to store a plurality of identity payloads, the proof identity device maybe a smartcard or tag. Each payload having an independently verifiable payload signature as determined by cryptographically signing that identity payload individually. Wherein each identity payload is associated with an identified attribute type and includes an identity attribute of that attribute type. The attributes may include name, biometric such as facial image, age, nationality. Performing an identity sharing function by processing a received interrogation signal, from an identity-requesting device, to determine therefrom at least one requested attribute type, accessing the electronic storage to match the requested attribute type to the attribute type associated with one of the stored identity payloads, and providing that identity payload and its payload signature to the identity requesting device directly. The device may provide both identity-sharing and electronic payment functions.
Patent GB-2585526-A (GB)
Title: High-low frequency multi-core sensor system
Inventor: MICHAEL JUN XU
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2019-01-31
Abstract: A high-low frequency multi-core sensor system. When sensor data is changed significantly, whether the reason for change is the sensor failure or the sudden pollution can be intelligently determined, thereby improving the data reliability. When the failure occurs to a device, the device can be restored by means of an automatic determination, which can increase the data online rate, has important values on the continuous monitoring required for haze governance, saves labor and material resources required for the device maintenance and repair, and reduces social waste.
Patent GB-2598771-A (GB)
Title: Work implement for construction vehicle
Inventor: JOSEPH CHABURA
IPC: E02F9/26
Filed: 2020-09-14
Abstract: A work implement 102 for a construction vehicle 100 comprising a collecting member 128 defining a first edge (fig.3,130) and a second edge (fig.3,132). The work implement includes a first (fig.3,154) and second (fig.3,130) side wall coupled to the collecting member and each with an opening (fig.2, 164, 180) proximate to the first edge. Covering members (fig.3,166, 182) are coupled to each side wall in alignment with openings. Covering members may be perforated and there may be a plurality of third openings (fig.3,148) with covering members. Openings are defined in side walls such that they may improve visibility of the sides of a construction vehicle. Openings sizes and position may be varied dependent on work implement dimensions to ensure an operator can view the surrounding area at various implement positions.
Patent GB-2600917-A (GB)
Title: Perform assembly
Inventor: JOSEPH GARY ELFORD
IPC: C09J163/00
Filed: 2020-10-28
Abstract: A tape comprises an epoxy resin adhered to a first surface of a backing layer, the first surface providing a level of adherence such that when the epoxy resin is applied to a substrate, the backing layer is removable from the epoxy resin. If the tape is rolled, the epoxy resin may contact a second surface of the backing layer, which has a lower adherence to the epoxy resin than the first surface. When the tape is unrolled, the epoxy resin preferably remains adhered to the first surface. A method of forming a composite component comprises providing a tape having a resin adhered to a first surface of a backing layer, applying the resin to a first piece comprising reinforcement material, removing the backing layer to leave the resin adhered to the first piece, and attaching a second piece comprising reinforcement material to the first piece using the exposed resin.
Patent GB-2590807-A (GB)
Title: Axial expandable exhaust duct
Inventor: LAWRENCE A BINEK
IPC: F02K1/08
Filed: 2020-12-17
Abstract: Exhaust duct and a method of construction thereof for an engine comprising an outer exhaust duct 114 and a nested duct 112 capable of assuming at least two configurations, the nested duct circumferentially surrounded by the outer duct for a first length in a first configuration, and a second length in the second configuration, the second length being less than the first length. The nested duct may have a keyway 118 formed on its exterior surface, the outer duct having a complimentary key 116 formed on its interior surface, and a spring 110 being circumferentially conformal with the nested duct such that in the first configuration the spring is uncompressed, and in the second configuration the spring is compressed and provides resistive force to retain the key in the keyway. The spring may be received on a nested lip on an exterior surface of the nested duct.
Patent GB-2603970-A (GB)
Title: Deployable Marine Sensor System
Inventor: JASON HAYMAN
IPC: G01D11/30
Filed: 2021-03-30
Abstract: A deployable system of one or more sensors 116 for incorporation on a marine installation 100 comprises a sensor mount 114 securable to the marine installation 100 and a sensor 116 mounted on the sensor mount 114. The sensor mount 114 has a raised configuration, and a deployed configuration in which the sensor 116 is held rigidly in place below a hull 102 of the marine installation. The sensor system may be configured to monitor local wildlife and the interaction of the wildlife with the marine installation 100. The raised configuration may be useful for moving the marine installation by reducing draft and protecting the sensor. It may also be used to protect the sensor e.g. from collision, and may allow the sensor to be installed or removed more easily than in the case of a fixed mount.
Patent GB-2593309-A (GB)
Title: Remote opening tool
Inventor: PETER D W INGLIS
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2018-12-05
Abstract: An actuation assembly positionable within a wellbore may comprise a primary piston coupled to a first spring. The primary piston may be positionable in a first position in which it is coupled to a release latch for restraining the release latch from actuating a ball valve mechanism. The actuation assembly may also include a locking piston coupled to a second spring and a locking mechanism positioned between the primary piston and the locking piston. The locking mechanism may be moveable between a restrained position and an unrestrained position, wherein in the restrained position the locking mechanism prevents the primary piston from moving a predetermined amount in a first direction in response to an application of pressure from a surface of the wellbore that is greater than a predetermined amount of pressure.
Patent GB-2610842-A (GB)
Title: Modular battery system and method
Inventor: JASON LOVELL
IPC: H01M10/63
Filed: 2021-09-17
Abstract: A modular battery system 100 has a plurality of battery units including type B battery units 102 each comprising a type B battery management system 104 and at least one type A battery unit 11 comprising a type A BMS 103. The type B BMSs are each configured to send information indicative of a parameter relating to cells 105 of their respective battery units to the type A BMS. The type A BMS is configured to make a determination based on the received indication of the parameter from the type B battery units and an indication of the parameter from its own cells 105; and control both itself and the subset plurality of type B battery units based on the determination. A method of controlling a battery system involves a first BMS of a first battery unit receiving an indication of a parameter relating to battery cells from a plurality of other BMSs of other battery units connected in series to the first battery unit; aggregating values of the parameter; sending the aggregated values to a controller 150; receiving an instruction from the controller; and controlling the first battery unit and the other battery units.
Patent GB-2602719-A (GB)
Title: Projectile launch apparatus for use in fluid environments
Inventor: PETER RICHARD RUSHFORTH
IPC: F42B10/38
Filed: 2021-11-12
Abstract: Projectile launch apparatus 50 for use in fluid environments includes a launch tube 52 with a forward open end and a rear closed end housing a supercavitating projectile 51 with a cavitator 58 at a front end that generates a gas cavity around the projectile when launched. The launch apparatus 50 has a means of generating an expulsion gas at the rear section 54 of the launch tube 52 where increase in pressure acts on a rear end of the projectile 51 propelling it forward towards the open end 53 of the launch tube 52. The launch apparatus 50 has a means of bleeding expulsion gas around the projectile from the rear to the open front end of the tube so that the expulsion gas can add to the formation of the gas cavity around the projectile as it is launched. The device may have a minimum of one band 56 to act as a bore riding device. The band(s) 56 may have conduits extending through them that may allow the expulsion gases to flow to the front end of the launch tube 52.
Patent GB-2600897-A (GB)
Title: Strap guiding device with enhanced safety performance
Inventor: DA LIANG ZHANG
IPC: B60R22/18
Filed: 2019-03-21
Abstract: A strap guiding device, such as for guiding a vehicle seat belt, includes a base 1 and a pivoting component 2. An accommodating slot 12 is formed in the base for allowing the strap to pass therethrough. A guiding passage (13, figure 2) is formed in the base and communicates with the accommodating slot for guiding the strap to enter into or depart from the accommodating slot. The pivoting component is installed in a position where the guiding passage communicates with the accommodating slot and is pivotally connected to the base. The pivoting component blocks communication of the guiding passage and the accommodating slot when the pivoting component is pivoted to a closed position, and allows the communication of the guiding passage and the accommodating slot when the pivoting component is pivoted to an open position (figure 2). The pivoting component moves along a direction parallel to an axial direction of a pivoting axis of the pivoting component for preventing interference between the pivoting component and a supporting component 11 of the base when the pivoting component pivots from the closing to opening position around the pivoting axis.
Patent GB-2616909-A (GB)
Title: Fishing equipment
Inventor: OWEN PHILLIP ADDICOTT
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2022-03-25
Abstract: A bite detector 100 comprising a line probe 120 with a line rest portion (121, fig. 3) configured to contact a fishing line 20 and an accelerometer 200 connected to the line probe, in which the accelerometer is configured to detect movement of a fishing line. The bite detector may comprise a housing (110, fig. 2) containing the accelerometer with the line rest portion protruding from the housing. The line probe may comprise a connection portion (124, fig. 6) inside the housing, in which the accelerometer is coupled to the connection portion. The line rest portion may define a notch (122, fig. 2) which supports and permits linear movement of the fishing line along a notch axis (A-A, fig. 3). The bite detector may also comprise an accelerometer PCB (140, fig. 5) on which the accelerometer is fixed, and the accelerometer PCB is in direct contact with and fixed to the line probe via a mounting aperture (144, fig. 7) through which the mounting protrusion extends. A computer-implemented method may be executed by a processor to determine the direction of movement of the fishing line by receiving and analysing the accelerometer movement signals.
Patent GB-2616917-A (GB)
Title: Power tool
Inventor: IAN FREDERICK WEBSTER
IPC: B25D9/00
Filed: 2022-03-26
Abstract: A power tool 10 having an operational axis 12 comprises a tool carrier 100 for mounting an impact tool 102. The tool carrier has a head end 110 and a foot end 112. There is also provided a body 700 constrained to move along the operational axis from an impact position at which the body transfers impact energy to the head end of the tool carrier to a body retracted position spaced apart from the impact position along the operational axis. There is also provided a monitoring system 1100 to determine the blow energy of the body, wherein the blow energy is the energy transferred from the body to the head end of the tool carrier. The monitoring system may generate an alert or signal when the blow energy is above or below a predetermined value. The tool may comprise an array of elastic ropes wherein each of the ropes is coupled to a tool housing 600 via an anchor system 900 and the alert or signal indicates that the ropes should be inspected.
Patent GB-2614135-A (GB)
Title: A fall arrest roof mount anchor
Inventor: MURRAY VOSS
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2022-08-15
Abstract: A fall arrest roof mount anchor is designed to secure construction and maintenance personnel working at heights, utilising harness and lanyard fall protection equipment. The roof mount anchor comprises a mounting plate having a uniform cross-section defining a raised central portion and side portions for roof attachment. The raised central portion has a swivel eye anchor point for attachment of conventional height safety harness hardware.
Patent GB-2612729-A (GB)
Title: System for removing solids from a separator and method therefor
Inventor: GARY PEEK
IPC: B08B9/093
Filed: 2021-07-22
Abstract: A system for removing sedimentary solids from a separator is provided. The separator is for separating components of well fluid produced by a well. The system comprises an inlet for receiving motive fluid; a nozzle configured to introduce the motive fluid to the sedimentary solids in the separator, thereby fluidizing the sedimentary solids; and an outlet configured to allow the fluidized solids to exit the separator. The motive fluid comprises well fluid produced from the well. A separator, method for removing sedimentary solids from a separator, and method of removing solids from well fluid produced by a well are also provided.