baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2546529-A (GB)
Title: Interface unit for a thermal network
Inventor: DMITRIY IVANOVICH ZAYNULIN
IPC: F25B49/02
Filed: 2016-01-22
Abstract: An interface unit 50 suitable for a thermal network comprises a heat exchanger 54, refrigerant pipes 58a, 58b, 58c, 60, and a controller 56 with intercept valves 62a-62d which engage with a piping circuit (120, Fig. 4) of a thermal network. Refrigerant pipes 58a, 58b, 58c, 60 define at least two different refrigerant flow paths across the heat exchanger 54 which are selected by the controller 56 by controlling a status of the intercept valves 62a-62d. A refrigerant system (110, Fig. 4) comprising the interface unit 50, compressor (112, Fig. 4), condenser (114, Fig. 4), an expansion valve and an evaporator is also claimed. Refrigerant flow paths may be defined for a default mode where the heat exchanger 54 is bypassed, a heat recovery mode where the condenser (114, Fig. 4) is bypassed, a two stage cooling mode where heat exchanger 54 acts as a second stage condenser in series with the condenser (114, Fig. 4), and a sub-cooling mode. Methods of controlling and improving the efficiency of the refrigerant system (110, Fig. 4) are also claimed.
Patent GB-2532154-A (GB)
Title: Synchronisation of video and audio capture
Inventor: WARREN BRENNAN
IPC: H04N21/434
Filed: 2014-08-01
Abstract: A method/apparatus for detecting a contact of interest occurring in the performance of an event or activity, particularly a sporting or entertainment event or activity, the method of including the steps of capturing and storing sequences of video images of the event selective later replay by a visual display, detecting and recording sounds propagating in the vicinity of the target area for selective later manifestation of sound information such as an audible replay of the sounds, and processing the video image data and/or the sound data by a processing system so as to relatively time shift the video display and the manifested sound information so that they are better synchronised than the actual video capture times and the sound detection times. A test sound is generated for calibration, while capturing and storing video, analysing the video replay to determine the correct time shift for synchronisation.
Patent GB-2546776-A (GB)
Title: An inductive power transfer pad, system for inductive transfer and method of operating an inductive power transfer pad
Inventor: SIMON WECHSLER
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2016-01-28
Abstract: The power transfer pad 1 of a system for inductive power transfer to a vehicle comprises a stationary part 2 and a movable part 3, wherein the stationary part 2 has a bottom surface 4 and wherein the movable part 3 has an upper surface 7. The movable part 3 is movable between a retracted state and an extended state. When in the retracted state at least a portion of the upper surface 7 is inclined with respect to the bottom surface 4 of the stationary part 2. The arrangement is said to allow standing water to run off the power transfer pad 1 such that water and/or ice does not interfere with the power transfer.
Patent GB-2546797-A (GB)
Title: Automated search method,apparatus and database
Inventor: Paris Val Baker
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2016-01-29
Abstract: An automated method of providing time & location sensitive search results to a user device comprises: receiving and/or monitoring at least one signal: e.g. a channel, programme, feed, live event or source, or data stream transmitting such as broadcasting, news, satellites, social media/network, the signal carrying text information and audio information; extracting, from each of a respective plurality of portions of the signal, at least a respective quantity of text corresponding to text and/or audio information carried by the respective portion of the signal; creating a plurality of files, each file corresponding to a respective one of said plurality of portions and comprising said respective quantity of text; storing said files in at least one database; and in response to receiving a search request from the user device, said search request including at least one search term or information indicative of said at least one search term: searching said at least one database to identify at least one matching file, the or each matching file being one of said files containing text corresponding to said at least one search term; and providing the user device with search results based on said at least one matching file.
Patent GB-2537737-A (GB)
Title: Supply line for a robotic arm instrument
Inventor: ANDREW SCHOLAN
IPC: A61B46/23
Filed: 2016-03-15
Abstract: A drape 207 for enveloping a portion of a surgical robotic arm 203 comprises a sheet 211 configured to define a cavity 209 for housing a portion of the arm. In one embodiment the drape comprises a set of guiding elements (911, Fig 9) attached thereto and configured to retain a supply line (909, Fig 9) threaded there through for use in a surgical procedure. In a second embodiment the sheet comprises an interior surface 217 and an exterior surface 219 and the supply line 215 (e.g. for supplying power to the arm 203) is interposed between the two surfaces. For example, it may be sandwiched between the surfaces of the sheet 211 or may be located in a channel (313, Fig 3) between the surfaces (307, 309; Fig 3). The supply line in either embodiment can be a power cable which preferably comprises a conductive core surrounded by an insulating sheath, wherein the insulating sheath may be formed directly from the material of the sheet 211 such that the power cable 215 takes the form of a plurality of wire strands interposed between the surfaces of the sheet 211.
Patent GB-2548581-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for vehicle information display
Inventor: PAUL YOUDAN
IPC: B60K35/00
Filed: 2016-03-22
Abstract: A self-contained device showing vehicle information has a movable cover 10, a display 110, wireless communication and energy harvesting means (220, fig 2). The display can be near a fuel connection and show the state of a vehicle consumable (e.g. oil, coolant, fuel) or system (e.g. brakes, tires). The device can be sealed against liquid or gas, and prioritise information displayed on an electrophoretic or a bi-stable display. Energy can be harvested from solar panels or kinetic energy of moving the cover so that the display is not behind it. Wirelessly receiving is performed dependent on the harvesting of energy (fig 3).
Patent GB-2548582-A (GB)
Title: Turbine diffuser and method of manufacture of a turbine diffuser
Inventor: JAMES DONALDSON
IPC: F01N13/18
Filed: 2016-03-22
Abstract: A turbine diffuser 45 comprises an annular outer wall 30, an inner wall 46 disposed radially inwardly thereof and defining a flow path therebetween, a support assembly attaching the radially outer surface of the inner wall to the radially inner surface of the outer wall, wherein the inner wall defines at least one aperture that is spaced from the support assembly. The support assembly may comprise a plurality of radial struts 47 that are preferably solid struts. The cross-sectional area of the outer wall may increase linearly from an upstream end 25 to a downstream end 26. The diffuser may form part of a turbine assembly of a turbocharger (figure 8). A method of manufacture of the turbine diffuser of the invention comprises defining a mould cavity having the shape of the inner wall, arranging at least one core (52, figure 7) in a core cavity, solidifying molten metal to form at least the inner wall and the support assembly and removing the at least one core through an aperture defined by the inner wall.
Patent GB-2537240-A (GB)
Title: Planetary gear assembly
Inventor: Scott tran
IPC: F16H57/08
Filed: 2013-05-16
Abstract: A method of assembly of a planetary gear assembly 14 for engagement with a sun gear 12 and an annulus 16. The method having the steps of: (i) forming a preassembled module by mounting a planet gear 18 to a sleeve 24 via a bearing arrangement 26; (ii) providing a carrier 20 for supporting the planet gear 18 and defining two opposing mounting portions; (iii) positioning the preassembled module between the two mounting portions of the carrier 20; (iv) positioning a pin 22 to be inserted through the sleeve 24, wherein the pin 22 has an outer diameter greater than an inner diameter of the sleeve 24 and the pin 22 is positioned to be inserted through the sleeve using differential expansion; (v) selecting the diameter of the pin 22 and the inner diameter of the sleeve 24 to apply a pre-determined preload to the bearing 26; and (vi) mounting the pin 22 to the mounting portions of the carrier 20.
Patent GB-2549457-A (GB)
Title: Net assembly
Inventor: JEFFREY BROMLEY WILLIAMS
IPC: A63B61/04
Filed: 2016-04-11
Abstract: A collapsible, free-standing net assembly 2 comprises a net 4, first and second support members 6, 8 supporting the ends of the net 4 and a third, shorter support post 10, positioned at a midpoint between the columns 6, 8 and supporting a midpoint of the net 4. The first and second columns 6, 8 may form part of first and second sections, which may include base sections 24, 26 and resilient members passing through each post 6, 8 and base 24, 26. A central connector 16 may join the bases 24, 26 and the third post 10, and may optionally also engage legs 20, 22 on the post 10. The portions of the connector 16 engaging the bottom rods 24, 26 may be provided by a single central base member. Resilient members may extend between the legs 20, 22 and through a hole delimited by the central base member.
Patent GB-2549460-A (GB)
Title: Moisture extraction assembly
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PETER DEVEREUX
IPC: B01D53/26
Filed: 2016-04-12
Abstract: A moisture extraction assembly for use in removing moisture from compressed air, the assembly comprises a cellular structure of interconnected cells e.g. 21a, 21b. At least one air inlet 24 and at least one air outlet 28 are in fluid communication with respective different cells, of the cellular structure to define at least one air flow path extending from the air inlet to the air outlet via a plurality of cells 20 in series, whereby moisture can be collected on the walls of the cells. At least one of the cells of the cellular structure is a swirl chamber which is shaped to induce a swirling airflow within the chamber. In use air passes through cell 21a and into cell 21b, and is induced through a curved profile of cell 21b to follow a swirling motion, promoting moisture extraction. Moisture extracted from the water in either of the cells may collect on the walls of the cells, from which it can then drain through a fluid passageway connecting the cells, and out through the air inlet 24. The moisture extraction assembly may allow for improved moisture extraction, and improved extraction of aerosol particles.
Patent GB-2538000-A (GB)
Title: Bicomponent fibers, products formed therefrom and methods of making the same
Inventor: BENNETT C WARD
IPC: D04H1/56
Filed: 2014-11-07
Abstract: Melt blown bicomponent fibers comprising a first thermoplastic polymeric material and a second thermoplastic polymeric material comprising homo- or co-polymer(s) of poly(m-xylene adipamide) or polyphenylene sulfide. The first thermoplastic polymeric material may be one or more homo- or co-polymer(s) of nylon 6 (polycaprolactam), nylon 6,6 (poly(hexamethylene adipamide)), polypropylene, and/or polybutylene terephthalate. A plurality of bicomponent fibers may thermally bonded to one another at spaced apart points of contact to define a porous structure that substantially resists crushing. The nonwoven fabric webs and ravings and self-supporting, three-dimensional porous elements may be formed from the plurality of bicomponent fibers.
Patent GB-2551542-A (GB)
Title: Seals for holes in solar cells
Inventor: IZHAK BARZILAY
IPC: H01G9/20
Filed: 2016-06-21
Abstract: A dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) having a fill hole in a major face of the device for filling the device with electrolyte is sealed by a plug and one or more curable sealant layers. The plugs may be in a range of shapes including frusto-conical, spherical, ellipsoidal. The fill holes may have a tapered diameter opening or a step change in diameter (see figure 3). The sealant layers may be thermally or UV curable epoxy or silicone sealants.
Patent GB-2550980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to buoys and/or SARTs
Inventor: HAIFENG YUAN
IPC: G08G3/02
Filed: 2016-07-20
Abstract: An AIS marine buoy or Search and Rescue Transmitter (AIS-SART) 10 reacts to receipt 5,6 of an Automatic Identification Signal (AIS) from another AIS source by transmitting 7 an AIS signal comprising its location. The buoy or SART may receive and validate IMO or MMSI numbers from the source and may then alter a time interval between transmissions e.g. depending on the quantity of IMO or MMSI numbers received; its own speed; the speed of the source; or their relative speeds. The interval may be shortened if they are moving quickly or approaching one another; or lengthened if they are moving slowly or diverging. Alternatively the buoy or SART may not use AIS and/or may place power-saving limitations 8 on transmitter 4 or GPS receiver 1 whist an internal battery level is low and no signal is received. Alternatively or additionally the transmitted AIS signal may comprise an identification of the buoy or SART.
Patent GB-2537576-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of controlled rate dissolving materials
Inventor: ANDREW SHERMAN
IPC: C22C49/02
Filed: 2015-02-20
Abstract: A castable, moldable, or extrudable structure using a metallic base metal or base metal alloy. One or more insoluble additives are added to the metallic base metal or base metal alloy so that the grain boundaries of the castable, moldable, or extrudable structure includes a composition and morphology to achieve a specific galvanic corrosion rates partially or throughout the structure or along the grain boundaries of the structure. The insoluble additives can be used to enhance the mechanical properties of the structure, such as ductility and/or tensile strength. The insoluble particles generally have a submicron particle size. The final structure can be enhanced by heat treatment, as well as deformation processing such as extrusion, forging, or rolling, to further improve the strength of the final structure as compared to the non-enhanced structure.
Patent GB-2557894-A (GB)
Title: Flexible sensor
Inventor: MATTHEW GOSPEL
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2016-10-01
Abstract: A flexible sensor 201 comprises a first conductive layer 202 and a second conductive layer 203. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer define a sensing region 205 for determining an interaction, such as a mechanical interaction provided by a finger press. The first conductive layer comprises a first substrate 206 having a plurality of conductive rows 207 printed thereon and the second conductive layer comprises a second substrate 208 having a plurality of columns 209 printed thereon. The first and second conductive layers are permitted to move relative to each other in the sensing region. The first and second conductive layers may be constrained in a first and second direction and permitted to move relative to each other in a third direction. The first and second conductive layers may be constrained by constraining means (505), such as a plurality of slots and corresponding pins, which hold the two layers together but permit movement of the layers perpendicular to each other in the sensing region. In another embodiment, the first and second conductive layers are suspended in a free floating configuration within an enclosure.
Patent GB-2553159-A (GB)
Title: Emulsions containing at least three mutually different preservatives
Inventor: HEIKE SCHELGES
IPC: C11D3/48
Filed: 2016-12-09
Abstract: Cosmetic agent, containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: at least one emulsifier; at least one compound selected from an oil, a wax, an ester, or mixtures thereof; at least one preservative mixture, where the preservative mixture is selected from the group of chloroxylenol and phenoxyisopropanol, undecylenic acid and formic acid, phenoxyisopropanol and piroctone olamine, phenoxyisopropanol and formic acid, sulfite(s) and hexetidine, ethyl lauroyl arginate and formic acid, ethyl lauroyl arginate and chloroxylenol, hexetidine and benzyl alcohol, hexetidine and chloroxylenol, hexetidine and piroctone olamine, hexetidine and chlorophenesin, hexetidine and formic acid and mixtures thereof; and at least one further preservative selected from the group comprising benzoic acid and salts thereof, propionic acid and salts thereof, salicylic acid and salts thereof, sorbic acid and salts thereof, zinc salts, paraben(s), polyaminopropyl biguanide, phenoxyethanol, climbazole, chlorhexidine and salts thereof, quaternary ammonium compounds, glutaral, citric acid and salts thereof, and mixtures of these preservatives. Also claimed is the use of the cosmetic agent to clean or care for the skin or hair.
Patent GB-2557647-A (GB)
Title: An applicator device
Inventor: STEFAN KNOX
IPC: B23K3/08
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: There is provided an applicator device (1 figure 1) for applying a composition to an end of a pipe. The applicator device comprises an applicator head 3, the applicator head having a cavity 9 with an opening into which the end of the pipe can be inserted. The applicator head comprises at least one brush (10 figure 1) and at least one aperture (12 figure 1) for delivering the composition into the cavity, each brush having bristles which extend into the cavity to wipe against the end of the pipe, each aperture being closer to the opening of the cavity than to a base of the cavity. There is further provided an applicator device comprising a supplementary brush 54 for wiping the composition over an internal surface of the pipe, a container (60 figure 1) of flux composition for connecting to the applicator device, and a method of applying a composition to an end of a pipe.
Patent GB-2548476-A (GB)
Title: Composition for preventing or treating obesity containing alpha-lipoic acid and N-acetycysteine as active ingredients
Inventor: Ki Up Lee
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 2015-10-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing alpha-lipoic acid and N-acetylcysteine as active ingredients. The mixture composition of alpha-lipoic acid and N-acetylcysteine of the present invention reduces the risk of side effects caused by drugs and has an excellent effect of suppressing weight gain compared with each single composition containing alpha-lipoic acid or N-acetylcysteine, due to the synergistic effect resulting from the combined administration of the two drugs, and thus the composition of the present invention can be favorably used for the prevention or treatment of obesity.
Patent GB-2547792-A (GB)
Title: Retractors
Inventor: FORBES BUTTERFIELD
IPC: A61B90/30
Filed: 2017-02-15
Abstract: A retractor 10 comprising first 18 and second 20 arms, configured for movement of the first and second arms together and apart. The retractor further comprises a first and second anatomy engaging members 32 depending from the first arm 18 and second arm 20 respectively. Each of the first and second first anatomy engaging members 32 comprises a base member. At least one of the first and second anatomy engaging members 32 comprises at least one first and second retaining member, the first retaining member extending from a first edge of the base member part-way towards a middle of the base member and the second retaining member extending from a second, opposite edge of the base member part-way towards the middle of the base member. Each of the first and second retaining members is spaced from the base member. The base member and retaining members may be integrally formed together to form a mounting unit 74, the mounting unit may be separate or integrally formed with engaging member 32. The mounting unit 74 may be used to mount a light.
Patent GB-2559795-A (GB)
Title: Avionics power management panel and door assembly
Inventor: JOHN MICHAEL BRETT
IPC: H02B1/38
Filed: 2017-02-20
Abstract: An avionics power management panel and door assembly where the panel includes a cabinet (figure 2) comprising a set of walls at least partially defining an interior with an open face and the door assembly includes a central section or front panel 42 that includes a set of rows 54 with apertures 60 formed between two adjacent rows and where the set of rows have a crimped profile 55 with a ridge 56 extending towards a front surface 58 of the door assembly. The door assembly is configured to support circuit breakers, printed circuit boards or electrical relays.
Patent GB-2565518-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for privacy enhancement
Inventor: ANDREW WELLS
IPC: G10L21/02
Filed: 2017-03-20
Abstract: An in-vehicle privacy system sends audio from a source (250, fig. 2) to outputs 145-147 (eg. loudspeakers) and then determines the audio amplitude outside the vehicle via eg. an external mic 190. Control means 200 reduces the external amplitude so that the audio is unintelligible and the conversation more private (eg. by closing the window), in dependence on parameters such as speed or engine noise which aid privacy. External intelligibility may be determined directly via an Articulation Index, and intelligibility further decreased by reducing low frequencies in the output signal or by emitting a masking or cancelling signal (fig.7).
Patent GB-2561155-A (GB)
Title: Erasable coupler
Inventor: XIA CHEN
IPC: G02B6/134
Filed: 2017-03-24
Abstract: An erasable optical coupler 100 comprises a conventional optical waveguide 130 in a crystalline wafer 105. Ions are selectively implanted adjacent to the conventional waveguide, to cause modification of the crystal lattice structure and a change in its refractive index, the ion implanted region forming an ion implanted waveguide 110 optically coupled to the adjacent conventional waveguide. The size, shape, location, direction of implantation, and the species, dosage and energy of the implanted ions of the localised region of the wafer material may be controlled in the selective ion implantation to give a predetermined optical coupling. The crystalline wafer material and ion implanted waveguide are such that the crystal lattice structure or composition can be modified to adjust or remove the optical coupling with the conventional waveguide by further modification of the refractive index in the ion implanted region such as by heating, annealing or additional ion implantation. A test may be performed by coupling light into or from 120,140 the conventional waveguide through the ion implanted waveguide. The ions may be Silicon or Germanium ions. Other examples include heating the substrate to remove an adjacent coupler waveguide, computer readable instructions to control coupling, a testing and erasing apparatus.
Patent GB-2550058-A (GB)
Title: Multi-chambered airbag with controlled pressure differentials
Inventor: REDDY MALAPATI
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 2017-04-13
Abstract: An airbag system, designed to reduce injury during an offset vehicular impact, comprising a centre airbag 10 and two peripheral airbags 11, 12 wherein an internal baffle vent (50, Fig.4) is located between the centre airbag and each peripheral airbag. The baffle vent facilitates gas flow from the centre airbag to the peripheral airbags, but impedes gas flow in the reverse direction. The peripheral airbags may be configured to receive a passengers head chest, left shoulder or right shoulder. The baffle vents could comprise one or more holes disposed over a hole in a chamber divider, and one or more flaps configured to impede gas flow by partially or completely covering the one or more holes. Preferably, the one or more holes comprise one central hole (41, Fig.3) and four peripheral holes (51). A further independent claim describes the use of sensors on the vehicle to deploy the airbag described in claim 1 in the event of a collision.