baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2542962-A (GB)
Title: Fluid processing system, heat exchange sub-system, and an associated method thereof
Inventor: GUILLAUME BECQUIN
IPC: F28F1/00
Filed: 2015-06-16
Abstract: A heat exchange sub-system and fluid processing system is provided containing an inlet header; an outlet header; a plurality of heat exchange tubes in fluid communication with the inlet header and outlet header. The heat exchange tubes are configured to exchange heat with a cold ambient environment. A liquid-gas separator is coupled to the outlet header. The heat exchange sub-system is configured to receive a hot gaseous fluid comprising condensable and non-condensable components, and to condense at least a portion of the condensable components. The system is configured such that the cold ambient subsea environment serves as a heat sink.
Patent GB-2558256-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing electron deficient olefin precursors
Inventor: CORMAC DUFFY
IPC: C07C255/23
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: A process for the preparation of an electron deficient olefin precursor, the process comprising transesterifying a 2-electron withdrawing group-substituted methylene compound of Formula (I) with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst comprising a lanthanide or transition metal element to produce an electron deficient olefin precursor of Formula (I); wherein EWG represents an electron withdrawing group; and R represents straight chain, branched, cyclic or fused C­1-20­ alkyl; C2-20 alkenyl, C2-20 alkynyl, and C6-20 aryl or C7-20 alkaryl, with or without substitution or interruption by one or more heteroatoms wherein the R is of the product is different to that of the starting compound; and optionally separating from the mixture the electron deficient olefin precursor substantially free from starting materials, catalysts or by-products. The 2-electron withdrawing group-substituted methylene and the electron deficient olefin precursor are preferably a cyanoacetic acid and cyanoacetate respectively. The lanthanide element is preferably selected from niobium, zirconium, scandium or ytterbium. The transition metal or lanthanide preferably has one or more ligands selected from halogens, triflates, mesylates, nitrates or tosylates. The electron withdrawing group is preferably selected from cyano, nitrile, alkoxy, aryloxy, carboxyl, sulphonic acids, carbonyls, halogens, nitro, isocyanate, sulfoxide and phosphine oxide.
Patent GB-2549852-A (GB)
Title: Wireless mesh network analysis and configuration
Inventor: Wynn Gervacio Diancin
IPC: H04W84/22
Filed: 2017-04-12
Abstract: A system 100 generates alternative configurations for wireless process mesh networks 116 using design parameters, as specified through a user interface, and information about existing mesh networks and wireless field devices 120. Optional aspects are as follows. The individual mesh networks may be defined through their respective wireless gateway devices 118, but operate in a geographically overlapping space. The network information may include the geographical location of the field devices and gateway devices, and this may be obtained automatically from the devices. The design parameters may include a minimum numbers of neighbour devices required for each field device, the effective range of each gateway, and a minimum number of devices able to communicate directly with a gateway. The user interface may display the alternative configuration. The networks may be WirelessHART process mesh networks. The system facilitates the splitting of an at capacity network when an additional network is added to a process installation, hence improving robustness and performance.
Patent GB-2563856-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a cycle
Inventor: FRANCIS PRIME
IPC: B62M6/45
Filed: 2017-06-27
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of controlling at least one electric drive apparatus of a vehicle (in particular an electrically assisted bicycle) when the vehicle is travelling on an inclined surface, comprising: determining 51 a steepness of an inclined surface on which the vehicle is travelling; determining 52, based on the determined steepness of the inclined surface, at least one of a drive torque to apply to at least one wheel of the vehicle and a regenerative braking torque to apply to at least one wheel of the vehicle; and applying, by the at least one electric drive apparatus to at least one wheel of the vehicle, at least one of the determined drive torque and the determined regenerative braking torque. In one embodiment, the steepness of a downhill gradient may be used to calculate a maximum speed of the vehicle, regenerative braking then being employed to ensure that the vehicle does not exceed this speed.Apparatuses, including vehicles, computer readable storage mediums and computer programs are also described.
Patent GB-2555187-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometry
Inventor: MARTIN RAYMOND GREEN
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2017-08-01
Abstract: A method of ion mobility mass spectrometry comprises passing precursor ions into a drift region or drift cell to separate the ions according to their ion mobility. Some of the precursor ions 7 are dissociated, fragmented or reacted within the drift region or cell to produce reaction product ions 10, for example by supplying a reactive buffer gas or by photo-fragmentation. Ions that emerge from the drift region or cell, or ions derived therefrom, are mass analysed to produce one or more data sets. The reaction product ions may be identified from the data set based on an ion mobility peak width, profile or shape, e.g. they may be broader and less symmetrical. Alternatively, the reaction product ions or the precursor ions may be identified based on a change in ion intensity between two or more data sets, which may be acquired using different reaction times or rates.
Patent GB-2565791-A (GB)
Title: Superplastic forming and diffusion bonding process
Inventor: PAUL AINSWORTH
IPC: B23K20/00
Filed: 2017-08-22
Abstract: A process and apparatus for forming a structure comprises: a. forming a pack from a skin sheet 16, 18 and a core sheet 10, 12, b. placing the pack in a mould 20 and heating the pack; c. injecting a first gas between the core and skin sheets to urge the skin sheet 16, 18 against the mould 20; d. injecting a second gas on the side of the core sheet 10, 12 remote from the skin sheet 16, 18 to urge the core sheet 10, 12 against the skin sheet 16, 18; e. maintaining gas pressure of the second gas to diffusion bond the sheets; and f. injecting a third gas between the skin sheet 16, 18 and the mould 20, to force the skin sheet 16, 18 against the core sheet 10, 12. The third gas may be injected into cavities (210, Figure 9) at a flange region of the structure and its pressure may be less than or equal to the second gas. A channel 15 defined between two core sheets 10,12 and proximate a side of the pack may be inflated to urge part of the skin sheet 16,18 against a groove 202 in the mould.
Patent GB-2566487-A (GB)
Title: Forward killing of threads corresponding to graphics fragments obscured by later graphics fragments
Inventor: Stephane Forey
IPC: G06T15/40
Filed: 2017-09-15
Abstract: A graphics processing apparatus comprises fragment generating circuitry to generate graphics fragments corresponding to graphics primitives, thread processing circuitry to perform threads of processing corresponding to the fragments, and forward kill circuitry to trigger a forward pixel kill (FPK) operation to prevent further processing of a target thread of processing corresponding to an earlier graphics fragment when the forward kill operation is enabled for the target thread and the earlier graphics fragment is determined to be obscured by one or more later graphics fragments. The thread processing circuitry supports, for a thread including at least one forward kill blocking instruction having a property indicative that the forward kill operation should be disabled for the given thread, enabling of the forward kill operation when the thread processing circuitry has not yet reached a portion of the thread including the at least one forward kill blocking instruction. The forward kill operation may be disabled once processing reaches the part of the thread including the blocking instruction and may be enabled when processing passes beyond this point. Also claimed is a corresponding method.
Patent GB-2567250-A (GB)
Title: Area of use in tidal manipulation
Inventor: PETER THOMAS LOMBARD
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2017-10-06
Abstract: The tidal powered electrical generator comprises hinged decked barges 9B, 9C which rise and fall with the tide, these barges having a carrying section for carrying multiple ball weights 4 from a low tide position to a high tide position. At the high tide position, the ball weights 4 are released and are guided down a slope 2 to a ladle wheel 3 which is connected to a generator. The wheel 3 rotates due to the gravitational force of the weights 4. The weights 4 then roll down slope 5 to the low tide collection point where they are collected in the barges in order for the process to repeat. The barges can be contained within a dock (16, Fig. 2) which comprises water valves (14, Fig. 2) controlling the fluid communication with the tidal waters.
Patent GB-2568307-A (GB)
Title: Spectral excitation device
Inventor: MARTIN TRUMP
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2017-11-14
Abstract: A light emitting device 11 for use in analyser systems includes at least one or optionally an array of light sources 1 such as a light emitting diode, multi-colour LED, OLED, converter LED or laser diode emitting light at a single or small range of defined wavelengths at a time, means for collimating the light such as a collimating lens 2 and means for sharpening the range of defined wavelength such as a beam splitter 6 or filter (3, fig 1). The light beam 10 is focused onto a sample for example for exciting fluorescence. The device may include a rigid light guide 4 such as an optical fibre 7 or optical lens arrangement and may be used in apparatus such as microscopes or luminescence analyzers. A beam homogenizer 9 may collect and guide the light 10 into the light guide 4. The light guide 4 may direct the light through a vessel holder (5, fig 1).
Patent GB-2556494-A (GB)
Title: Integrated meal plan generation and supply chain management
Inventor: BRUCE WALTER WILKINSON
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2016-06-24
Abstract: A customer profile for each user of a plurality of users is generated based on purchase history and reception of meals by the each user. A preferential fabric for each user is generated based on attributes of ingredients and dishes preferred by the user according to the user's customer profile. Users are clustered together according to the similarities of the preferential fabrics thereof. A sample product is selected based on its attributes having a high correspondence to the preferential fabrics of the users of a cluster. The sample product is transmitted to a portion of the users of the cluster and a response thereto is evaluated. In response to positive reception, direct shipment of the sample product to the cluster is invoked, bypassing a retail store. The sample product may therefore have a shelf life shorter than required to stock the sample product in a conventional retail store.
Patent GB-2571075-A (GB)
Title: A controller
Inventor: LEE SKRYPCHUK
IPC: B60W40/08
Filed: 2018-02-14
Abstract: A controller configured to receive a user awareness metric 420, compare the metric with an activation threshold 440 and/or a deactivation threshold 480 for at least one user assist function, and, in dependence on that comparison, generate a command signal comprising one of an activation signal 460 configured to activate the user assist function if the metric is less than or equal to the activation threshold, and a deactivation signal 490 configured to deactivate the user assist function if the metric is greater than or equal to the deactivation threshold. Preferably, these thresholds are stored on an electronic memory. The metric may be associated with one or plurality of user assist functions, such as warning functions, cruise control, emergency braking, or lane keep assist. The thresholds may be predetermined, or they could vary over time during vehicle operation. Separate embodiments include a controller, and a method for carrying out the operation.
Patent GB-2561700-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for detecting a touch on a device
Inventor: BING QIN LIM
IPC: G06F3/046
Filed: 2016-09-14
Abstract: A method and circuitry for detecting a touch on a device is provided herein. Touch-sensing circuitry comprises two antennas (106, 107) coupled to two voltage-controlled oscillators VCOs (101, 102). A phase locked loop PLL (103) is provided coupled to the VCOs. The PLL compares a VCO output with a frequency source of a temperature controlled crystal oscillator TCXO (105), and outputs a tuning voltage (steering voltage) for the VCO that is based on the difference between the VCO frequency and the TCXO frequency. The steering voltages for each VCO are compared, and a decision is made as to whether or not a touch has been made to the antennas. If the antennas have been touched, a location of the touch is determined based on a difference in the steering voltages of the two VCOs.
Patent GB-2567529-A (GB)
Title: Additive channels
Inventor: DANIEL LEVNER
IPC: G01N33/49
Filed: 2017-07-12
Abstract: A microfluidic device 1400 comprising a test channel 1403 with input portion and output portion, endothelial cells disposed within at least one portion of the test channel, and an output additive channel 1409, 1410 in fluidic communication with the output portion of the test channel. The device further comprises an input channel 1401 and an output channel 1406. Ideally, the additive output channel delivers fluid to at least two opposing sides of the test channel. The device may include a porous membrane and back channel 1402, 1404, 1405 wherein the membrane is situated between at least one portion of the test channel and at least one portion of the back channel (see fig 2). A method of using the device comprises flowing a biological sample, preferably a blood sample, through the test channel to ideally test for a thrombotic process, and flowing an anti-coagulation agent into the output additive sample such that the agent contacts at least a portion of the biological sample. The anti-coagulation agent also acts as a sheath fluid, shielding the sample from the device walls to prevent coagulation or clotting due to sample contact with the walls.
Patent GB-2562438-A (GB)
Title: Range Extender
Inventor: ASHER BENNETT
IPC: B60L50/10
Filed: 2018-02-28
Abstract: A range extender for a vehicle, comprises an electric machine; an engine; and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to control fuelling of the engine, and is configured to control the electric machine to charge a battery of the vehicle using power from the engine and at other times to control the electric machine to drive the engine using power from the battery, wherein the controller is configured to increase the engine speed by controlling the electric machine to drive the engine using power from the battery whilst substantially not fuelling the engine.
Patent GB-2568996-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for supporting multi-language display view capabilities in a process control plant
Inventor: JULIAN K NAIDOO
IPC: G06F9/451
Filed: 2018-09-24
Abstract: A graphical display view 535 of a process plant includes multi language interface object 542 which indicates a plurality of languages which the graphical display view is able to present at a user interface device. The multi-language interface object includes a language parameter the value of which is changeable in an operating environment to indicate a desired language to present on the graphical display. The display view further features repeatedly updated indications 538, 540 of one or more process values generated by one or more control elements executing to control a process at the process plant. An operator application executing at the user interface device may include a user control (eg a drop-down menu) from which a desired language may be selected. The multi-language interface object may include a plurality of language parameters changeable to indicate a first and second desired language of the graphical display view.
Patent GB-2571600-A (GB)
Title: Novel colouring method using films
Inventor: KONSTANTIN GOUTSIS
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2018-12-04
Abstract: A method for colouring human hair, comprises bringing a hair strand into contact with a colouring film, wherein the colouring film comprises at least one absorbent material and at least one substantive dye. A water-containing activator preparation is then applied to the hair strand and/or the colouring film, and the hair strand is encased with the colouring film. The activator preparation is left to take effect for a period of from about 1 to about 60 minutes, and then the colouring film is removed. Alternatively, the activator may be applied to the hair strands or the film before the film is brought into contact with the hair. The dye is a substantive dye, such as an acid dye or a basic dye. The film may comprise an outer layer of metal or polymeric material. Also disclosed is a cosmetic product which makes it possible to colour hair in accordance with the above-described method.
Patent GB-2571422-A (GB)
Title: Oxidation catalyst for a diesel engine exhaust
Inventor: TOMOHARU HAYAMA
IPC: F01N3/00
Filed: 2018-12-20
Abstract: An oxidation catalyst for treating diesel engine exhaust gas, comprising a catalytic region and a substrate, wherein the catalytic material comprises bismuth or an oxide thereof; an alkali metal or an oxide thereof; a PGM from platinum, palladium or a Pt/Pd mixture; and a support material. The support comprises either a mixed or composite oxide of alumina and silica, a mixed or composite oxide of silica and a refractory oxide, alumina doped with silica or silica doped with a refractory oxide. Preferably the PGM is platinum. The bismuth and/or alkali metal, which is preferably caesium, can be supported on the support material. The catalyst may comprise 0.1-5% bismuth and 0.1-5% alkali metal by weight of the support and may have a total bismuth loading of 15-40gft-3 and alkali metal loading of 15-40 gft-3. The catalytic region may further comprise a zeolite. The catalyst can also comprise second catalytic regions, layers or zones which may comprise: a molecular sieve with a noble metal having PNA activity; a nitrogen oxides storage material with LNT activity; or platinum, manganese and a support with DOC activity. An exhaust system and a method of treating exhaust gas, all using the oxidation catalyst, are also described.
Patent GB-2570224-A (GB)
Title: Managing a network of wells and surface facilities by finding a steady-state flow solution for a pipe sub-network
Inventor: Graham christopher fleming
IPC: F17D3/01
Filed: 2016-11-04
Abstract: A method of managing a network of wells and surface facilities includes partitioning the network to obtain a pipe sub-network and two or more well sub-networks, and constructing an associated set of equations that represent a steady-state fluid flow in the sub-network. The method further includes setting boundary conditions for each well sub-network, and determining a steady-state flow solution for each well sub-network. The method further includes establishing boundary conditions for the pipe sub-network, and finding a steady-state flow solution for the pipe sub-network. If the solution does not match the estimated pressure, the method further includes adjusting the estimated pressure, repeating said setting, determining, establishing, finding, and adjusting operations until the calculated and estimated pressures converge, and analyzing flow rates of the steady-state flow solutions to evaluate suitability of a modification to the network.
Patent GB-2569910-A (GB)
Title: System for frequency regulation on a power distribution network
Inventor: STEVE COX
IPC: H02J3/18
Filed: 2019-03-25
Abstract: A system is provided for controlling voltage supply to a portion of a distribution grid, the portion of the grid including a substation with tap-changing transformers 20 to increase or decrease the voltage supplied to consumers 22 within the portion of the grid. A voltage control system has access to a data set of previously measured power consumption associated with properties of voltage, current, frequency or load in the portion of the grid, or a combination of these. The voltage control system includes a measurement device to measure the properties in the portion of the grid, and a processing device to determine from the previously measured values of the properties in the data set a most likely effect on the consumers’ 22 power consumption of altering the value of the properties from a first value to a second value. A storage device stores rules associating a trigger event with a response action associated with the substation, wherein the response action includes altering the property(ies) from the first value to the second value, and a control device is configured to receive a measurement of the property(ies) within the portion of the grid to determine whether the measurement matches a trigger event of any one of the rules (for example, if frequency drops below a threshold), and to communicate instructions to the substation to perform the response action associated with the triggered rule (for example, to reduce voltage and thereby reduce power consumption). This allows peak power demand to be managed by lowering grid voltage to reduce power consumption (conservation voltage reduction).
Patent GB-2572695-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle telematics messaging
Inventor: JANIS KOLOSOVSKIS
IPC: H04W28/02
Filed: 2017-11-08
Abstract: A load dispersion method for vehicle telematics messaging comprises generating variable retry delay periods for resending failed messages. The method comprises maintaining a count of failed send attempts for individual telematics messages so as to generate a count parameter; generating an interim retry delay parameter by inputting the count parameter into an exponential function; generating a final retry delay parameter by selecting a random number between a delay lower threshold parameter and the interim retry delay parameter; using the final retry delay parameter to determine a retry delay period for resending said failed message. In some embodiments, the method additionally comprises determining a quality of service category of the failed message and varying the parameters used in generating the retry delay periods in response.
Patent GB-2577577-A (GB)
Title: Polymer battery
Inventor: Melanie O'Sullivan
IPC: H01M50/497
Filed: 2019-03-29
Abstract: A battery device has an anode 101 having an n-type polymer, a cathode 105 having a p-type polymer, and a separator 103 comprising a polymer mesh with a crosslinked ion-conducting polymer gel in the pores. The n-type polymer comprises a repeat unit of formula (I) and the p-type polymer comprises a repeat unit of formula (II): wherein R1 and R2 are H or a substituent; Ar1 and Ar2 are optionally substituted C6-20 arylene or heteroarylene; and Ar3, Ar4 and Ar5 are optionally substituted C6-20 arylene or heteroarylene, with at least one aromatic ring atom of Ar3 being bound directly to an adjacent repeat unit or end group of the polymer, and at least one aromatic ring atom of Ar4 being bound directly to an adjacent repeat unit or end group of the polymer. Preferably, Ar1 is phenylene and Ar2 is napthylene. Preferably, Ar3, Ar4 and Ar5 are each optionally substituted phenyl, and Ar5 may also be bound directly to an adjacent repeat unit. An electrolyte is also provided between the anode and the cathode, and is preferably an ionic liquid such as BMP-TFSI. The ion-conducting polymer in the gel separator is preferably polyethylene oxide.