baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2553080-A (GB)
Title: Load handling apparatus
Inventor: NEIL LAWRENCE FLETCHER
IPC: F16H25/20
Filed: 2016-06-02
Abstract: Load handling apparatus or hand truck 101 comprises a wheeled support structure 102 having a frame 103, a platform element 104 providing a load platform and a platform element positioning mechanism by means of which the load platform is movable in a raising direction R and in a lowering direction L. The platform element positioning mechanism comprises a lead screw 111 supported by the frame 103, the lead screw 111 having a male buttress thread and at least one half nut 112, 113 supported by the platform element 104, the or each half nut 112, 113 having a female thread co-operable with the male buttress thread of the lead screw 111. The platform element (104) is tiltable relative to the lead screw 111 to selectively disengage and engage the or each half nut 112, 113 from the lead screw 111 to allow the platform element 104 to slide along the lead screw 111. A handle 115 may facilitate the tilting of the platform element 104. The lead screw 111 may be motorised for rotation. A foot operable rear stand 119 may be provided. An elongate guard element 121 forwardly of the lead screw 111 may prevent a load on the load platform from contacting the lead screw 111.
Patent GB-2551171-A (GB)
Title: Skin treatment device and method for producing said skin treatment device
Inventor: ABDEL YAKOUB
IPC: A61N1/20
Filed: 2016-06-08
Abstract: A skin treatment patch has a substrate 11, optionally of polyurethane film, on which are mounted: a cathode 22, formed of a first material 53 having a first standard potential; and an anode 21 comprising a first layer 51 of the first material and a second, outer layer of a second material 52 having a different standard potential. The cathode and anode form a galvanic couple to deliver a microcurrent through the skin of a user. The metal electrodes are spaced apart and may be covered by a layer 54 of conductive adhesive and a release paper 56. Optionally a line 55 of the conductive adhesive may be located between the electrodes. The first material may be silver chloride and the second material may be zinc, applied to the substrate in conductive inks. In the anode, the second material may completely surround the first material. The patch may deliver a microcurrent of 70-100 mA through a users skin.
Patent GB-2551553-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine
Inventor: STEPHEN J BRADBROOK
IPC: F02K3/077
Filed: 2016-06-22
Abstract: Aircraft gas turbine engine 110 (e.g. of reverse flow architecture) comprises fan 113, first core module 190 having first compressor 114 and fan drive turbine 119 interconnected by first shaft 177, and second core module 191 having second compressor 115 and second turbine 117 interconnected by second shaft 127. The first and second core modules 190, 191 are axially spaced (i.e. separated in axial direction X without overlapping). An intercooler arrangement comprises a cooling air duct 136 in thermal communication (e.g. via heat exchanger matrix, 150) with an inter-compressor duct 135 provided between first and second compressors. The cooling air duct 136 comprises an inlet 137 downstream of the fan 113 and a flow modulation valve 138 modulating air mass flow through the inlet 137. The flow modulation valve may comprise a movable exhaust plug (162, figure 3b). Compressor duct 135 may comprise an elbow 180, redirecting core flow A at the downstream end by substantially 180 degrees to a forward direction. A core exhaust passage 145 may turn core airflow A by approximately 180º to redirect exhaust rearwardly in use. The first and second shafts may be offset relative to one another. A recuperator may be provided.
Patent GB-2542661-A (GB)
Title: Knee retainer with a heat-conducting device
Inventor: THOMAS BRUNING
IPC: B62D25/14
Filed: 2016-07-15
Abstract: A knee retainer 5 for a vehicle, wherein the knee retainer comprises at least one dissipating device 3 for dissipating tempered air, and wherein the at least one dissipating device 3 is configured to dissipate air which is tempered by an electronic element of the vehicle and is conducted on to the knee retainer 5, in such a manner that the hot air is conducted past a region of the vehicle which is to be protected against temperature effects caused by the tempered air. The at least one dissipating device may be a heat-conducting plate, and the retainer may be arranged such that the dissipating device diverts air past the region such that at least one temperature sensor in the protected region correctly detects the temperature of the vehicle independently of the tempered air. Also provided is an entertainment system configured to conduct air to the dissipating device (s), and a vehicle comprising the knee retainer and entertainment system.
Patent GB-2553373-A (GB)
Title: Conical spring and method of disassembly
Inventor: Roxana Tot
IPC: B61F5/30
Filed: 2016-09-06
Abstract: A conical spring 11, suitable for suspension on a railway bogie 10 between two frame members 14,16, has a biasing member 21 with an elastomeric component (fig.2,22) attached to a spigot 18 and a housing 17, each attached one of the frame members 14,16 respectively. Preferably, the rubber component (fig.2,22) has a conical shaped body formed from elastomeric leaves (fig.2,25) with metal leaves (fig.2,26) between them, molded about a metal mandrel (fig.3,24), onto which the spigot attaches using a retaining pin; the elastomeric component may be permanently attached to a metal mounting ring (fig.2,23). The outer surface of the mounting ring (fig.2,23) is conical and abuts the inner conical surface (fig.6,38) of the housing when attached by a threaded connection or bayonet connection, with a locking notch (fig.7,42) extending in the direction of spring compression. The housing and the biasing member may each have a clamping bracket with a hole. Preferably, the spigot and the mounting ring have one or more key grooves (fig.3,30) to engage with a tool (fig.5,31)for removal from the bogie frames when the spigot is located in a frame bore 19.
Patent GB-2554714-A (GB)
Title: Worktop fitting
Inventor: LEE JACKSON
IPC: B25H7/02
Filed: 2016-10-06
Abstract: A jig for use in cutting an edge on a first work piece and a complementary edge on a second work piece, is provided. The jig (60) comprises a guide template for use in cutting said edges (23), and a positioning member (74a) for in use aligning the jig with a work piece to be cut (2). The positioning member is movable between a first position in which it is positioned to at least partially obstruct the guide template, and a second position in which it is positioned clear of the guide template so as to allow a cutting or routing operation to be performed using the guide template. Providing the jig with a positioning member as described reduces the occurrence of overlapping or out-of-register internal corner joints on male and female edges cut using the jig, enabling the jig to be used efficiently to cut joints for work pieces to meet at joints over a range of angles. A second inventive concept is to a jig for cutting a slot into a work piece for receiving a fixing arrangement. A third inventive concept is to a fastening assembly comprising a threaded bolt, a nut and a washer.
Patent GB-2563876-A (GB)
Title: Mandibular advancement device
Inventor: PHILIP CHAPMAN
IPC: A61F5/56
Filed: 2017-06-28
Abstract: A mandibular advancement device 500 has a base plate (100, figure 1), at least two substantially parallel rails 400 running from a first base plate end (104) to a second base plate end (200, figure 2), and a coupler 300 slidably mounted on the rails. An adjustment means, such as a threaded shaft 450, is connected to the coupler 300 and the base plate; it alters and temporarily fixes the position of the coupler 300 along the rails. A hook (304, figure 6) on the coupler is for engagement with a coupler receiver (702, figure 7). The advancement device is partially embedded in a splint (701) for a jaw whilst the coupler receiver is partially embedded in a splint (704) for the opposing jaw. Assembly and disassembly of the advancement device is via fasteners (501, figure 5) which secure the second end to the base plate. Also disclosed are a kit of parts and a method of manufacture.
Patent GB-2565753-A (GB)
Title: Track for supporting and guiding a security gate
Inventor: DAVID MARTIN LONSDALE
IPC: E06B9/06
Filed: 2017-06-30
Abstract: The track 1 comprises a removable receiver within the track into which litter and dirt may be swept for subsequent removal. The track may comprise a spaced pair of elongate vertical side members 2, a horizontal floor member 6 extending between and joining the side members along the length thereof at a position vertically spaced from the bottom edges of the side members. The top members 11 extend horizontally from the upper edges of the side members towards each other to define a slot 12 along the upper face of the track wherein the horizontal floor member has an opening 13 therethrough for receiving an open top receiver. The top members also comprise a removable section corresponding to said receiver to permit removal and reintroduction of the receiver. The removable section of the top member and the receiver may be configured to form a removable unit and the side and floor members may be formed as an integral metal extrusion.
Patent GB-2555536-A (GB)
Title: A ducted wind turbine and semi-submersible support platform
Inventor: GLENN ANDREW HUNT WHITFIELD
IPC: F16C19/00
Filed: 2017-10-20
Abstract: A ducted wind turbine 12 has a turbine rotor assembly which includes a plurality of rotor blades surrounded at least partially by a duct assembly or cowl 16. The duct inlet 22 and outlet 24 may be parallel but offset, or may be arranged at a redirect angle. Two sets of contra-rotating blades (32,34, fig.5) may be mounted on respective towers (36,38). A diffuser wing (27, fig.4A) carrying photovoltaic cells may be provided above the duct outlet 24.The wind turbine may be mounted on a semi-submersible support platform 14 by way of a rotating table arrangement 86 such that wind force on an empennage 18 and a stabiliser 20 forces the duct assembly 16 to weathervane in response to changes in wind direction. Orientation of the cowl 16 relative to the wind direction may instead be actively controlled, eg using LIDAR. The platform 14 may have a delta-wing shaped support deck 56 having struts 62 attached to flotation hulls 64. Wave energy may be captured using a torsionally resistant bearing (80, fig.10). The semi-submersible support platform, wave energy capture apparatus, torsional resistance bearing mechanism and a latticework wind turbine tower are also claimed.
Patent GB-2560784-A (GB)
Title: Method for revamping a methanol process
Inventor: TERENCE JAMES FITZPATRICK
IPC: C07C31/04
Filed: 2017-10-31
Abstract: A method for synthesising methanol comprising a first methanol synthesis reactor 24 containing a methanol synthesis catalyst operating in series with a second methanol synthesis reactor 54 containing a methanol synthesis catalyst cooled in heat exchange with a synthesis gas; and a third methanol synthesis reactor 26 containing a methanol synthesis catalyst cooled in heat exchange with boiling water wherein either (a) a portion of the synthesis gas heated in heat exchange with the methanol synthesis catalyst of the second methanol synthesis reactor or (b) a feed gas mixture comprising a portion of a recycle gas stream 16, is passed over the methanol synthesis catalyst in the third methanol synthesis reactor to give a methanol product gas stream. The first methanol synthesis reactor may be cooled by boiling water under pressure. The second methanol synthesis reactor may be a gas-cooled converter or a tube-cooled converter. Preferably the methanol synthesis catalysts are copper containing methanol synthesis catalysts. A process for synthesising methanol comprising three methanol synthesis reactors is also claimed. The method of the invention allows for an increased flow of make-up gas to the process and/or greater carbon monoxide content in the make-up gas, providing greater processing flexibility.
Patent GB-2557734-A (GB)
Title: Assembly and method
Inventor: BLAKE T DEBERRY
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2017-11-15
Abstract: A high capacity universal connector for use in connecting tubular members 110, 112 and a method for sealing the tubular members is provided. First and second tubular members 110, 112 are provided and each have ends that are brought into face-to-face engagement by a connector. A metal sealing element 105 seals against conical surfaces at the ends of the first and second tubular members and enables the entire surface of the end of one tubular member to be bought into engagement with the surface of the end of the other tubular member so as to improve the bending and compression capacity of the assembly comprising the tubular members and the metal sealing element. A metal sealing ring for use in this assembly is also provided, along with a gasket retention assembly (634, fig 5). The sealing ring has first and second conical surfaces, an alignment segment and a sealing segment.
Patent GB-2569322-A (GB)
Title: Sampling module for multiphase flow meter
Inventor: KJETIL FOLGERØ
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: A sampling module 4 is disclosed for mounting in a pipeline 18 with a multiphase flow meter 2 and for receiving multiphase fluid 16 from the pipeline 18, wherein the sampling module 4 comprises: a separation chamber 6 for receiving and separating a sample volume of fluid from the multiphase fluid 16, the separation chamber 6 having a vertical extent when in use; a lower valve 8 for opening and closing a fluid path between a lower end of the separation chamber 6 and the pipeline 18; an upper valve for opening and closing a fluid path 10 between an upper end of the separation chamber 6 and the pipeline 18; a lower sensor 12 for measuring fluid properties of the fluid in a lower part of the separation chamber 6; and an upper sensor 14 for measuring fluid properties of the fluid in an upper part of the separation chamber 6. The sensors may comprise a gamma densitometer, permittivity sensor, conductivity sensor, temperature sensor, pressure sensor. A hydrate blocker may be supplied to the separation chamber before it is closed off in periods when the sampling module is not in use. A heater may be used to heat the separation chamber. A method of using the sampling module to obtain fluid property measurements as input parameters for a multiphase flow meter is also claimed.
Patent GB-2569380-A (GB)
Title: Tube connection
Inventor: JÖERG ALTENRATH
IPC: F16L33/24
Filed: 2017-12-18
Abstract: A tube connection for example a hose fitting, comprising a body 2 having a through hole 3 with a central axis, a first end, a second end, an internal thread 5 arranged close to the first end and coaxial with the central axis, wherein the internal thread has a constant pitch diameter Dp, wherein the maximum diameter Dmax of the thread increases in axial direction from the first end towards the second end and wherein the minimum diameter Dmin of the thread decrease in axial direction from the first end towards the second end. Preferably the minimum diameter decreases at an angle α of 1-5 degrees
Patent GB-2569650-A (GB)
Title: Managing streamed audio communication sessions
Inventor: IAN KEGEL
IPC: H04M3/56
Filed: 2017-12-22
Abstract: A multi-party streamed audio communication system reduces instances of cross-talk and double-talk (due to eg. delay/latency) by detecting the beginning of speech or voice activity (49a, fig. 4) from one participant 50a and providing a signal to a conference session controller 72 to indicate on the other user devices 50b-d that the first participant has begun to make an audio contribution (eg. a pre-stored audible sound such as an “err” from the participant). Slightly later contributions from other participants may be suppressed such that they do not talk over one another, and phatic or filler expressions or speech patterns (“err, umm” etc.) may be stored locally (48a & 48ba, fig. 4) to further assist the arbitration decision and provide audible indicators.
Patent GB-2571278-A (GB)
Title: Jarring device and method
Inventor: Ivar Kjønes
IPC: E21B31/107
Filed: 2018-02-21
Abstract: A jarring device 100 and method for applying a radial impact to a casing 10 of a wellbore in a subterranean or subsea formation. The jarring device includes a hammer 120/122 and a driving means 110 for driving the hammer transversely between a first position in which the hammer is spaced from the casing, and a second position in which the hammer strikes the casing. The driving means may be a shunt having a rotatable inner shaft 142 with an eccentric cam disc, so that rotation thereof causes the shunt to drive the hammer laterally against the casing. The driving means may be a hydraulic, mechanical or electromechanical actuator. The device may have a biasing mechanism to bias the hammer to the first position.
Patent GB-2572440-A (GB)
Title: Verifying a hardware design for a component that implements a permutation respecting function
Inventor: ROBERT MCKEMEY
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A method of verifying a hardware design for a component that receives an input vector comprising a plurality of input elements and generates an output based on the input vector and a permutation respecting function the function, comprises the steps: verifying at one or more processors, that an instantiation of the hardware design generates an expected output for each input vector of a subset of valid input vectors, and verifying, at the one or more processors, that for each of one or more input vector permutations, an instantiation of the hardware design generates permutation related outputs for any input vector in a set of valid input vectors and the permutation of that input vector. Each valid input vector that is not in the subset of valid input vectors can be obtained by applying one or more of the one or more input vector permutations to an input vector in the subset. The verification steps can be performed by a formal verification tool, and if the one of the verifications is not successful, the hardware design may be modified and re-verified. The permutations may comprise transpositions between input elements, or a cycle permutation including a shift.
Patent GB-2578170-A (GB)
Title: Lid and apparatus including lid
Inventor: JOLYON TOBIAS FRANKEL
IPC: B65D43/06
Filed: 2018-10-19
Abstract: A lid 102 that is able to engage with a portion of a rim of a first container 104 and a different portion of the rim of a second container 106. Ideally, the lid comprises a peripheral channel (200, figure 2) wherein the rim of one container abuts the outermost wall (202, figure 2) of the channel and the other the innermost wall (206, figure 2). Preferably, the lid comprises a clipping portion. Ideally the rim of the second container is slanted. Ideally, the lid further comprises a flange (220, figure 2). Preferably, the first container is compostable, the second container is made from plants and the rims of both containers are circular. The upper side of the lid may comprise a recess (218, figure 2) and preferably, the underside of the second container comprises a protruding channel such as to achieve a partial vacuum with a lid. There is also a claim for the method of using the apparatus.
Patent GB-2564806-A (GB)
Title: Index of refraction floor scrubber to determine traffic
Inventor: Nicholaus Jones
IPC: A47L11/40
Filed: 2017-04-26
Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided herein useful for determining a task to perform based on a quality associated with a cleaning solution. A system for determining a task to perform comprises a surface cleaning apparatus, wherein the surface cleaning apparatus includes a reservoir, wherein the reservoir is configured to contain a cleaning solution. The system can also include a sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to determine a quality associated with the cleaning solution. The system can also include at least one of a memory device wherein the memory device is configured to store data related to the quality of the cleaning solution, and a transmitter, wherein the transmitter is configured to transmit the data related to the quality of the cleaning solution. The data related to the quality of the cleaning solution can be used to determine a task to perform.
Patent GB-2568405-A (GB)
Title: Point-vector based modeling of petroleum reservoir properties for a gridless reservoir simulation model
Inventor: JEFFREY MARC YARUS
IPC: G01V99/00
Filed: 2017-09-01
Abstract: Systems and methods for modeling petroleum reservoir properties using a gridless reservoir simulation model are provided. Data relating to geological properties of a reservoir formation is analyzed. A tiered hierarchy of geological elements within the reservoir formation is generated at different geological scales, based on the analysis. The geological elements at each of the different geological scales in the tiered hierarchy are categorized. Spatial boundaries between the categorized geological elements are defined for each of the geological scales in the tiered hierarchy. A scalable and updateable gridless model of the reservoir formation is generated, based on the spatial boundaries defined for at least one of the geological scales in the tiered hierarchy.
Patent GB-2572055-A (GB)
Title: Chute and method
Inventor: GHASSAN NEHAILI
IPC: A62B1/20
Filed: 2019-02-04
Abstract: A chute 10 for safely transporting a person from a height. Chute 10 comprising: a flexible cylindrical tube for accommodating the person; a plurality of circumferential sleeves 21 arranged axially along the tube; and a plurality of elastically deformable bands 27 accommodated in the sleeves 21, the sleeves 21 spaced so that in use, a plurality of bands 27 extend circumferentially around the person. Preferably sleeves 21 are formed from a portion of an inner cylindrical flexible tube 20 and a portion of an outer cylindrical flexible tube 26, where inner and outer tubes 20&26 are concentrically sewn to make circumferential sleeves 21. Each band 27 may be formed from a strip of material that’s joined at its free ends without puncturing the band material, where each band’s free ends may be joined by folding them through two rings. Chute 10 may comprise a frame 38 for supporting chute 10 at an upper end alongside another structure 35. Chute 10 may comprise a longitudinal webbing strap 31 adding strength and distributing load. Also: a method of enabling a person’s safe descent from a height; a method of manufacturing a chute; and a method of treatment by therapy involving a chute.
Patent GB-2567099-A (GB)
Title: Herbicide composition comprising clomazone and use thereof
Inventor: YIFAN WU
IPC: A01N25/28
Filed: 2016-08-17
Abstract: A composition comprising a water-immiscible material or high volatile material encapsulated within a microcapsule is provided, the microcapsules having a shell comprising a polyurea cross-linked by epoxy resin polymer. The method for preparing the same, and the use of the same in the control of unwanted plant growth are also provided.
Patent GB-2584716-A (GB)
Title: Injector diagnostic tools
Inventor: CYRILLE CORBOEUF
IPC: F02M65/00
Filed: 2019-06-13
Abstract: An assembly for mounting a fuel injector on a test bench, to diagnose operation of the injector for low pressure fuel return to the fuel tank, comprises a sleeve 20 adapted to hold the body 55 of the injector and to be placed on a fastening member 30 for fixing to the test bench. The sleeve 20 has an inner profile corresponding to the injector body 55, an outer profile corresponding to a groove (38, fig.3) in the fastening member 30, and a low-pressure fuel outlet (23, fig.2), eg a hole (25) or nozzle (24). The fastening member 30 has a first groove (37, fig.3) to receive a narrow part 51 of the injector body 55, and a second, larger, groove (38) to receive the sleeve 20. O-ring(s) 42 may be provided to adjust clearance between the sleeve 20 and the injector; circlip(s) 41 may be used to prevent the sleeve 20 slipping off the injector body 55. A method of using the assembly is disclosed and claimed.