baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2521543-A (GB)
Title: Cutting Element, Tool and method of cutting within a borehole
Inventor: STOWE CALVIN J II
IPC: E21B10/52
Filed: 2013-05-16
Abstract: A cutting element includes a body having two planes, each of the two planes defining a plurality of edges, and a support extending from a first of the two planes. The support and the body are configured such that when at least one of the plurality of edges and the support are in contact with the planar surface, edges of the plurality of edges on a second of the two planes form cutting edges and the second of the two planes forms an acute angle with the planar surface. The second of the two planes of the cutting element has a recess formed therein sized and positioned to be receptive to a support of a second cutting element similar to the cutting element when the first of the two planes of the second cutting element is butted against the second of the two planes of the cutting element.
Patent GB-2522807-A (GB)
Title: Infra-red device for focused heating
Inventor: ABILDGAARD SÃ REN STIG
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 2013-10-29
Abstract: A heating system comprises at least one IR heating device 3 and at least one optical element arranged to focus or direct IR radiation emitted by the IR heating device 3 onto an object to be heated 1.
Patent GB-2539505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to lifting apparatus
Inventor: KEITH NORMAN TOLLEY
IPC: H02G9/04
Filed: 2015-06-19
Abstract: Lifting apparatus 10 for use in lifting a planar member 12 such as a lid for a railway cabling service duct, a paving slab or a manhole cover which has first and second opposed edge regions 14, 16 comprises: a releasable arrangement 20 to hold the planar member 12; a first pivot portion 22 providing a first horizontal pivot axis 24 for turning the apparatus 10 to raise a first edge region 14 of the planar member 12; and a base member 26 which can move to a position below the raised first edge region 14 to provide a supportive base for the apparatus 10, wherein the base member 26 serves to support the first edge region 14 in the raised position and provides a second horizontal pivot axis 28 for raising the second edge region 16 while the first edge region 14 remains raised. The releasable arrangement 20 may clamp the planar member 12 between relatively pivotable first and second jaws 30, 32 which may be held in position by a lock including a latching, collapsible arm 56. A long arm 52 and grip 54 may form a handle. The base member 26 may include at least one wheel and a foot portion 66 which may fit over a structure such as the wall of a duct 18.
Patent GB-2524687-A (GB)
Title: Variable prequency drive overvoltage protection
Inventor: WEST NATHAN THOMAS
IPC: H02H7/08
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: Overvoltage protection apparatuses, systems and methods for variable frequency motor drives are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a variable frequency motor drive system including a rectifier, a DC bus electrically coupled with the rectifier, and an inverter electrically coupled with the DC bus is provided. A protection device electrically coupled with the rectifier and configured to interrupt power supply to the system based upon fault conditions is provided. A controller is provided and configured to receive information indicative of a voltage of the DC bus, process the received information to model a condition of at least one component of the variable frequency motor drive, and control the protection device to interrupt power supply to the variable frequency motor drive if the modeled condition meets a fault criterion.
Patent GB-2540393-A (GB)
Title: A tool for a pipe
Inventor: GERAINT WILLIAMS
IPC: E03F9/00
Filed: 2015-07-15
Abstract: A tool and method are disclosed for cleaning the interior of a pipe, such as a drainage pipe or sewer. The tool comprises a scraping assembly 2, a manual motive assembly 3 configured to allow the tool to be manually maneuvered longitudinally along the pipe, the manual motive assembly 3 being separate and distinct from the scraping assembly 2. The tool further comprises a longitudinally adjustable member 4 arranged between the scraping assembly 2 and the manual motive assembly 3 so as to couple the scraping assembly 2 to the manual motive assembly 3 and enable adjustment of the relative longitudinal distance there-between. The arrangement allows the tool to be used for different diameter pipes. The scraper assembly 2 may include a chisel 6 and the manual motive assembly 3 preferably includes wheels or rollers 18. An actuator such as an elongate handle 23 is attached to the tool so that the tool and be move back and forth within the pipe.
Patent GB-2526223-A (GB)
Title: Video playback with different speeds
Inventor: PERKINS ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A video playback device includes a fast forward facility arranged such that a modified video sequence (11) is automatically delivered for display when operating at fast forward speeds. The modified images (110, 112,...etc) in the modified sequence (11) comprise part (120, 122, 124... etc) of each image (100, 102 etc) in the original sequence (10), enlarged to extend over a greater part of the display area than in the original content. This allows special messages or other images readable at fast forward speeds to be carried in the video content and made prominent during fast forward mode. Such messages may be provided by content providers, for example to convey a sponsor's advertisement, or as an aid to navigation of the content in fast forward mode.
Patent GB-2540443-A (GB)
Title: Cladding clip
Inventor: HUGH THOMAS SMART
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2015-11-06
Abstract: A cladding clip comprises a lateral base 10, a head 75 coupled to the lateral base, and a flexible lip 50 upstanding from the lateral base and laterally spaced from the head along the base is disclosed. The flexible lip is hooked so that a lateral part of the lip extends laterally spaced from the base. Also claimed is a clip where the lip is configured to bias a board toward the head. Also claimed is a batten carrying a clip. Also claimed is a cladding system including a batten and an adjustable offset member for holding the batten a spaced distance away from surface to be clad. The offset member has a base and a grip and the relative position can be adjusted and a fastening device for coupling the base and grip at a desired distance. Also claimed is a cladding board including a projection at an end to mate with a related cladding clip and a recess for mating with a projection with a similar board. Also claimed is a kit including clips with flexible lips and a number of cladding boards. Also claimed is a cladding system including a number of battens, clips and boards, the battens including a mating portion for attaching to other battens. Also claimed is a method of cladding a structure.
Patent GB-2547015-A (GB)
Title: Mooring connector assembly
Inventor: MARCO ANDRE TEIXEIRA
IPC: B63B22/04
Filed: 2016-02-04
Abstract: A mooring connector assembly 3 has a body (10, Fig 2) arranged to be pivotally mounted to a structure (1, Fig 1), such as a tethered buoy, to be moored for movement about a pivot axis. At least a part of the body extends below the pivot axis when so mounted and oriented for use. A line stopper (17, Fig 3) is mounted to the part of the body which extends below the pivot axis in use and is operative to retain a mooring line 2 relative to the body. The body is configured to receive a tensioner 20 for tensioning a mooring line retained by the stopper such that the tensioner urges the line at a point which is below the pivot axis when the body is oriented for use. The body may be an elongate tube pivotally connected to a structure to be moored at one end and fitting with a chain stopper at the opposite end. The tube is configured to receive a chain tensioner between the chain stopper 17 and pivot axis.
Patent GB-2537234-A (GB)
Title: An attachment means for a building component
Inventor: SEAN COYLE
IPC: E06B1/64
Filed: 2016-03-21
Abstract: An attachment means for mounting a building component onto a building structure 4, comprising a structure mountable portion 3 removably attachable to component portion, e.g. window facia 2, wherein in use the component portion entirely covers the mountable portion in use. The fastening means comprise complementary interlocking formations which may be integrally formed with each portion. The structure mountable portion 3 may have a U-shaped channel (5, Fig. 2) with integral hook portions 10 for sliding engagement with corresponding engagement portions on the base 14 of a complementary U-shaped channel 13 of the component portion. Alternatively the interlocking formations may be in the form of snap-fit type clip formations 20 with restraining arms 21, 22 formed on respective portions (See Fig.s 9-11). The structure mountable portion may be attached by a fastening 9, e.g. a screw, to the building 4. The attachment means may be glass fibre or carbon fibre reinforced plastic. There is a separate independent claim for an attachment means with a resiliently deformable clip connector.
Patent GB-2544827-A (GB)
Title: Viewer and viewing method
Inventor: STEPHEN HANDS
IPC: H04W4/04
Filed: 2016-04-01
Abstract: An augmented reality (AR) system comprising a viewer, a scanning device 2 and a link to a database having point datasets of real world objects of interest. The first database, is linked to a second database which enables the display or playing of material from a dataset of animations, information, graphics, videos and/or sound and display it on a screen. The scanner and display may be integrated into the same mobile device. The data from the second database may be overlaid on the real world object on the viewer, so as to create a mixed reality environment and the viewer might be a retina projection device. A method of augmenting the image of real world objects is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2535057-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for engaging and releasing an actuator of a multiple actuator system
Inventor: BRUCE E SCOTT
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: Apparatuses for engaging an actuator of a subsurface tool are disclosed, comprising: a valve closure device; a plurality of actuation assemblies, comprising: an actuation device; an actuation rod, wherein the actuation device is configured to axially translate the actuation rod; an actuation platform, wherein the actuation rod engages the actuation platform; a plurality of actuation heads, configured to engage the actuation platform; and wherein the plurality of actuation heads engage an actuation member and are configured to transfer mechanical force to the actuation member, thereby axially translating the actuation member; and wherein axial translation of the actuation member exerts a downward force on the valve closure device to move the valve closure device from a closed position to an open position.
Patent GB-2549712-A (GB)
Title: Biomarker
Inventor: SVETISLAV ZARIC
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2016-04-24
Abstract: A method is provided for screening, risk assessment, prevention and early diagnosis ofperiodontal disease and/or peri-implantitis, patient-centred point-of-care periodontal therapy and monitoring treatment outcomes in a subject. The method comprises:collecting subgingival plaque samples from one or more sites around one or more teeth; extracting lipopolysaccharides (LPS, also known as lipoglycans or endotoxin) from the or each sample; and assaying sub-gingival LPS activity after extraction, using recombinant Factor C (EndoZyme or LAL assay).
Patent GB-2551828-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic filter for a central heating system
Inventor: SIMON DOWNIE
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A magnetic filter 10 for a central heating or cooling system comprises a pipe 12 having an inlet end 26 and an outlet end 28, and a filtration portion 30 between the inlet and outlet ends, the diameter of the filtration portion of the pipe being greater than the diameter of the inlet end of the pipe and also greater than the diameter of the outlet end of the pipe. The filter also comprises a magnet assembly 14, adapted to be attachable to the pipe, around an outside surface of the filtration portion of the pipe. The magnet assembly is movable relative to the pipe from a position close to the pipe to a position more distant from the pipe. Suitably, the magnet assembly is removable from the pipe. A drain port may be provided for flushing dirt out of the filter. The magnet assembly can comprise a plurality of magnetic elements in a clamshell arrangement. The magnet assembly may comprise at least two rigid sections (34, Fig. 2) connected to each other by means of a hinge (36, Fig. 2).
Patent GB-2550435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in door handle mechanisms
Inventor: ANKESH AGRAWAL
IPC: E05B15/04
Filed: 2016-08-09
Abstract: A door handle mechanism comprising a cam assembly including a resilient biasing element, e.g. a spiral spring, with a hooked end (56, fig.7) engaging with a planar surface 48 of a spigot 36. Also claimed is a door handle mechanism comprising a cam assembly including a resilient element, a spigot, wherein the cam assembly includes a cam member 40 with at least one stop member (74, 76, fig.8-10) which extend out of the plane of the main portion of the cam, e.g. the stops lie in a second plane spaced from and parallel with the main plane of the cam member 40. The stops limit the rotation of the handle and preferably abut the spigot 36 which may be square. The offset stops are preferably spaced from the spiral spring.
Patent GB-2556913-A (GB)
Title: Pump bearing holders
Inventor: RICHARD GLYN HORLER
IPC: F16C35/00
Filed: 2016-11-25
Abstract: A pump bearing holder 140 has a carrier portion 148 that carries a static set of magnets (38, fig 3) of a pump magnetic bearing (34, fig 1) and a support portion 150 extending outwardly of the carrier portion to connect with a pump casing (12) such that the pump bearing holder spans an inlet (16) of the pump housing. The support portion defines a plurality of internal through-passages 163 that allow a gas flowing through the inlet to flow through the support portion. The support portion may comprise a plurality of legs with filter screen members 159 between them. The filter screen members may be integral with the legs. The through-passages may be defined by a honeycomb structure or a plurality of perforations. The support portion may comprise a plurality of elongate members (250, fig 8) in a net-like structure. An integral resilient biaser may be disposed between the support portion and pump casing.
Patent GB-2558275-A (GB)
Title: Compositions
Inventor: Romain Lecozannet
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: Extracts obtained from or obtainable from Rubus idaeus (red raspberry) for use in treating or preventing inflammation are disclosed. The inflammation may be arthritis. The extract may reduce joint degeneration and swelling. The leaves and stems may be ground and extracted in an aqueous ethanol solvent. The extract may be formulated into a pharmaceutical composition suitable for oral, rectal, nasal, pulmonary, buccal, sublingual, transdermal, intracisternal, intraperitoneal or parenteral administration, or formulated into a food or drink composition or product. The composition may be suitable for treating animals and/or humans.
Patent GB-2560316-A (GB)
Title: Optoelectronic switch with reduced fibre count
Inventor: ANDREW RICKMAN
IPC: H04Q11/00
Filed: 2017-03-06
Abstract: An optoelectronic switch includes: a leaf rack unit including a leaf switch having two or more fabric ports, and a multiplexer arranged to combine respective signals from first and second fabric ports onto a first connection; and a spine rack unit including two or more spine switches each having a fabric port and a demultiplexer arranged to separate an incoming multiplexed signal received from a first connection into first and second respective signals. The multiplexing may be wavelength division multiplexing. The multiplexers and demultiplexers may be arrayed waveguide gratings (AWG).
Patent GB-2550749-A (GB)
Title: Information item retrieval
Inventor: VEDRAN ASKRABA
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2015-12-23
Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for enabling a user (100) to identify one or more information items which the user (100) or another party has previously accessed, the method comprising the steps of: recording in a computer readable storage medium concurrent attributes (101)concerning one or more events or computer system states occurring concurrently with the previous access of the information items by the user (100) or other party; receiving a search request specification (102)from the user (100) seeking to find one of the previously accessed information items, the search request specification comprising one or more specified concurrent attributes (30,40,50) including at least one unrelated concurrent attribute (50) which bears no relation, other than concurrence, to the previously accessed information item being sought or to the previous access thereof; accessing the recorded concurrent attributes and identifying to the user one or more of the previously accessed information items which satisfy the search request specification.
Patent GB-2550777-A (GB)
Title: Classification and storage of documents
Inventor: CAYDEN MEYER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2015-11-06
Abstract: A method includes defining a plurality of known document types, obtaining a collection of previously classified documents that are each associated with one of the known document types, and extracting features from each document from the collection of previously classified documents to define feature information. The method also includes obtaining a subject document that is associated with a user, extracting one or more features from the subject document, comparing the one or more features from the subject document to the feature information, associating the subject document with one of the known document types based on the comparison, and transmitting the document to a cloud storage system for storage in a dedicated storage location that is associated with the user and contains only documents of the respective known document type that is associated with the subject document.
Patent GB-2568654-A (GB)
Title: Box rib
Inventor: DANIEL GRAHAM
IPC: B64C3/18
Filed: 2017-09-27
Abstract: A rib for an aircraft wing comprises a pair of opposing outer skins 11a, 11b defining an internal space therebetween. A plurality of internal reinforcement members 10 extend across the space and connect the pair of opposing skins. In a method of manufacturing the rib, the first skin is welded 10 to a first side of the reinforcement members and the opposing side of the reinforcement members are welded 10 to the second skin. In an alternative method of manufacturing the rib, rib sub-sections 19, 20 each comprising two opposing outer surface portions and a reinforcement portion are extruded and connected to form a rib. In an alternative method of manufacturing the rib, the skins and reinforcement members are built by means of an additive manufacturing process. Also provided is a modular rib for an aircraft comprising a plurality of sub-components 19, 20, each formed of two opposing outer surfaces and a reinforcement member extending between the outer surfaces, and connectable together to form a rib.
Patent GB-2569334-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and system
Inventor: RICHARD BOWEN
IPC: H01H35/18
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: A waste cooking oil containment assembly comprises a containment tank 104 having an electrically actuated inlet valve 114 and a float level switch 124 for detecting a level of oil in the containment tank. The inlet valve is configured to close if the level of oil detected by the float level switch exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The inlet valve may be configured to open if the detected oil levels falls below the predetermined threshold value. The inlet valve may be a normally closed motorised valve, a ball valve or two position valve. The assembly may further comprise a sensor, a signal generator and a signal transmitter, wherein the signal generator is connected to the sensor and generates a data signal which is wirelessly transmitted by the signal transmitter. The signal may comprise data identifying the containment tank or data that relates to the oil level in the containment tank, the position of the inlet valve or the position of the float level. The signal may be generated and transmitted if the detected level of oil exceeds a predetermined threshold value or may be automatically generated and transmitted at a predetermined time interval.
Patent GB-2556269-A (GB)
Title: Fibrosis model on a chip
Inventor: DONGEUN HUH
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2016-07-27
Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a biomimetic organ model, and methods of its production and use. In one exemplary embodiment, the biomimetic organ model can be a multi-layer model including a at least two microchannels and at least one chamber slab with at least one membrane coated with cells disposed between at least one microchannel and the at least one chamber slab. In another exemplary embodiment, the biomimetic organ disease model can be a five- layer model including a first and second microchannel with a membrane-gel layer- membrane coated or encompassing cells disposed between the microchannels. In certain embodiments, at least one device can be coupled to the biomimetic organ model that delivers an agent to at least one microchannel.
Patent GB-2570881-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for communicating information for a user of a vehicle
Inventor: JOZEF ALAN DAVID SAJE
IPC: B60Q3/00
Filed: 2018-02-06
Abstract: A controller (114, Figure 1) for communicating information for a user of a vehicle, receives data (step 202) indicating a prevailing vehicle-related circumstance, for example location data, weather data, traffic data or data from vehicle sensors such as accelerometers, steering angle sensors, fuel level sensors or tyre pressure sensors. The data are processed (step 204), and a communication is triggered (step 206) indicating a feature of the vehicle associated with the prevailing circumstance. The controller is particularly useful for demonstrating features of the vehicle using a test drive or assessment, whereby vehicle features can be identified and explained at times when they are relevant and whereby features which have not become relevant during the drive can be demonstrated to a driver afterwards.
Patent GB-2559069-A (GB)
Title: Data Analytics system
Inventor: PHILIP E MAY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2016-10-31
Abstract: A data analytics system (100). The data analytics system (100) includes a communication processor (155) configured to communicate with one or more remote electronic devices, and one or more electronic processors electrically coupled to the communication processor (155). The one or more electronic processors are configured to receive a first data from the one or more electronic devices, generate a determination (125) including a first confidence level (120) based on the first data, identify additional data which would increase the first confidence level (120); request the additional data, receive responses including the additional data, and generate a second confidence level (120) of based on the second data.