baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2551273-A (GB)
Title: Train operations management system, method for managing train operations, and train operations management program
Inventor: HIDEYUKI KUNO
IPC: B61L27/00
Filed: 2015-03-02
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to suitably restore a timetable while minimizing increase in power consumption that accompanies train operations during a timetable disruption. To solve the problem, the present invention is characterized in: receiving an on-track position of a train from an onsite facility; generating a predicted timetable, which is a future timetable, using the on-track position of the train; generating a running curve that indicates a pattern of the travel speed with respect to the operations timetable of the train; determining a predicted power consumption amount that is consumed for each operations timetable when the train has traveled in accordance with the generated running curve; comparing the predicted power consumption amount thus determined and an allowable power value that indicates the power consumption amount that can be allowed for train operations; correcting the running curve when the predicted power consumption amount in either of the operations timetables exceeds the allowable power value so that power consumption is reduced during the time the allowable power value is exceeded; and transmitting the corrected running curve to the train so that the travel speed follows the corrected running curve.
Patent GB-2555261-A (GB)
Title: Vertical indoor eco-system
Inventor: PHILEMON FUNG SANG FUNG
IPC: A01G31/06
Filed: 2016-04-11
Abstract: The vertical indoor ecosystem invention is an indoor vertical modular structure and method. The system includes at least one: retention tank, grow bed, grow tank, structural frame, recycling water supply, light energy supply and control units. Each grow tank supports both terrestrial and /or semi-aquatic plants and fresh water aquatic species. The grow tanks are built in to the structural frame in multi-level vertical tiers connected horizontally and /or vertically. The lowemost retention tank regulates water quantity and quality and typically houses larger aquatic species. Generally, the waste water from the retention tank travels up through a water pump to the top grow bed to filter water. Water travels down to the next lower level grow tank by gravity wherein plants uptake nutrients. Water returns to retention tank in a cyclical manner.
Patent GB-2570127-A (GB)
Title: A method of making graphene structures and devices
Inventor: SIMON THOMAS
IPC: C30B25/10
Filed: 2018-01-11
Abstract: Method for the production of an unsupported graphene layer structure, comprising; i) providing a substrate on a heated susceptor in a reaction chamber, the chamber having a plurality of cooled inlets arranged so that, in use, the inlets are distributed across the substrate and have a constant separation from the substrate and ii) supplying a flow comprising a precursor compound through the inlets and into the reaction chamber to thereby decompose the precursor compound and form graphene on the substrate, wherein the inlets are cooled to less than 100°C, preferably 50 to 60°C, and the susceptor is heated to a temperature of at least 50°C in excess of a decomposition temperature of the precursor, wherein the flow and/or reactor conditions are controlled to grow a plurality of graphene layers on the substrate, whereby a graphene layer structure is obtained comprising at least 15 layers, preferably at least 50 layers, and whereby the graphene layer structure self-separates from the substrate. Optionally, growth conditions may be controlled to prevent the collapse of the graphene layer structure by; a) changing a flow-rate of a precursor compound through the inlets and/or; b) changing a pressure of the flow and/or c) changing the susceptor temperature by from 10oC to 50oC.
Patent GB-2595198-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for device charging
Inventor: John Michael Wright
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 2018-02-07
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a power charging outlet in a passenger transport vehicle comprises a switch (3) operable to provide power (4) to an outlet (4) to which a user device (4) can be connected. The switch is controlled by a processor (5) which is configured to receive a signal indicative of a credential stored on a credential device by way of a contactless terminal (6) or a wired connection. Control of the switch is by verification or otherwise by the processor of the credential. The credential may be a charging token. The user device comprises a software application to enable communication with the contactless terminal. In a specific embodiment the apparatus is installed in a passenger seat of the vehicle which may be an aircraft (Fig 5)
Patent GB-2559926-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming foamed polymeric articles
Inventor: ERIC DEGOLIER
IPC: B29C44/38
Filed: 2016-11-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for forming foamed polymeric articles and articles produced by such methods. In particular, the invention relates to a method of forming a foamed polymeric article comprising a foamed polymeric material (17) sandwiched between two layers (7,13) in a mold (1,9), wherein the polymeric material comprises a chemical blowing agent, and the expansion of the polymeric material during foaming causes the outer layers of the article to deform so as to provide good contact with the surfaces of the mold. The present invention further relates to foamed polymeric articles formed by the method of the invention having complex surface geometry and/or good continuity of the foam.
Patent GB-2562010-A (GB)
Title: Food preparation method
Inventor: Sergei Aleksandrovich Korotkov
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: The invention relates to food preparation methods. The technical result of implementing the invention consists in reducing the amount of energy and time necessary for heating water. The technical result is achieved by dividing water, located in kitchenware, into a portion to be heated and other water.
Patent GB-2570034-A (GB)
Title: Improved cutting tool
Inventor: DONALD STEWART
IPC: H02G1/00
Filed: 2018-11-05
Abstract: An underwater tool 5 comprises a grabber arrangement 15 and a cutter arrangement 20 that are connected together. The grabber arrangement may comprise a plurality of grabber elements 30 disposed on first and second sides of the tool. The cutter arrangement may comprise a cutter slot (75, Fig 3), an anvil (80, Fig 7) movable to close the cutter slot and a cutter blade (90, Fig 8). In use, a cable 10 is held by the grabber means and therefore moved into the slot which is then closed by the anvil so as to entrap the cable within the slot. The cutter blade is then driven against the anvil so as to cut the cable.
Patent GB-2566191-A (GB)
Title: Evaporative cooling systems and methods of controlling product temperatures during delivery
Inventor: DAVID C WINKLE
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2017-05-17
Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided that limit the change in temperature and/or control a temperature of a product during delivery. Some embodiments provide systems to limit temperature changes, comprising: an evaporative product cooling system comprising: a product cavity that supports a product while the product is transported to a delivery location, wherein the product cooling system comprises an interior wall defining the product cavity, an exterior wall, an evaporative cavity between the interior and exterior walls, a coolant dispensing system, at least one evaporative opening, and a temperature sensor; and a temperature control circuit configured to receive temperature data from the temperature sensor while the product is in transit, determine that a temperature of the product is greater than a transport temperature threshold, and autonomously activate the coolant dispensing system to release evaporative coolant into the evaporative cavity while the product is transported.
Patent GB-2579543-A (GB)
Title: Seat assembly for a vehicle
Inventor: ANDREW CHATWIN
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2018-11-30
Abstract: A seat assembly for a vehicle comprising a seat frame 3 comprising first (6, see fig. 2) and second (7) facing side frame members spaced from each other, and a seat frame support 4 mountable to the vehicle. The seat frame and the seat frame support are configured such that, when the seat frame is mounted to the seat frame support, the seat frame support is received in a space between the first and second facing side frame members. The seat frame is pivotable relative to the seat frame support about a virtual pivot axis spaced from the seat frame. The first and second frame member mays comprise arcuate slots for receiving followers, which may be located in the slots for providing an accurate path. The followers may also comprise a bearing assembly, bearing shaft, inner and outer bearing surface and races. Furthermore, the assembly may comprise a drive mechanism for operating the seat to pivot about the virtual pivot axis.
Patent GB-2569497-A (GB)
Title: A power MOSFET with an integrated Schottky diode
Inventor: HUAPING JIANG
IPC: H01L29/78
Filed: 2016-09-23
Abstract: We disclose herein a power semiconductor device comprising a drain region of a first conductivity type, a drift region of the first conductivity type disposed on the drain region, the drift region having a lower doping concentration compared to the doping concentration of the drain region; a body region of a second conductivity type, opposite to the first conductivity type, disposed over the drift region; a source region of the first conductivity type, disposed within the body region; a source ohmic contact being disposed on the source region; a trench gate region being in contact with the source region, the body region and the drift region, wherein the source and the body regions are disposed at the bottom of a trench in which a trench gate region is disposed and the trench gate region is configured to form a channel in the body region between the source region and the drift region; and a Schottky contact formed on a surface of the power semiconductor device, the Schottky contact extending from an edge of the trench gate region.
Patent GB-2573210-A (GB)
Title: Casket
Inventor: JULIAN MARCUS ATKINSON
IPC: A61G17/00
Filed: 2019-04-25
Abstract: A kit for the construction of a casket 1 comprising: a plurality of inter-engaging base sub-frames (14, 15, fig. 3), a plurality of inter-engaging upper sub-frames (21, 22, fig. 5), a plurality of struts (10, figure 2) for engagement with the base sub-frames and upper sub-frames, a plurality of inter-engaging lid frames 5, a plurality of panels 6, 7 for mounting into the container and lid framework, and at least two bridge components (11, figure 2) for connecting at least one of at least one junction between the plurality of base sub frames and at least one junction between the plurality of upper sub frames; wherein at least two dimensions of the casket kit are less than the equivalent dimensions of the constructed casket. Preferably, each component part of the kit has a length less than the total length of the constructed casket. The base frames are preferably equal in length, and the upper sub frames are preferably equal in length. The lid frames may be unequal in length. The sub-frames may comprise grooves for the insertion of the panels. The panels may bear personalised decorative images.
Patent GB-2570419-A (GB)
Title: Downhole firing tool
Inventor: IAIN MAXTED
IPC: E21B43/1185
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: A firing switch 100 suitable for use with a perforating gun with an EB (Ensign-Bickford) switch port. The firing switch 100 comprises a body portion 102 configured to be located within the EB switch port, and an electronic addressable switch 104 mechanically coupled to the body portion 102. The electronic addressable switch 104 may have a male protrusion 120 mechanically coupled by corresponding threaded sections 122 to a female receiving portion of the body portion of the switch 104. The electronic addressable switch 104 may also have a microcontroller (810, Figure 8) and one or more electronically controlled short circuits. The body portion 102 may have one or more seals 116 and the firing switch 100 may be controlled by a surface panel. There is also a perforating gun (912, Figure 9), string of perforating guns (906,908,910, Figure 9), string of downhole devices and a method of configuring a downhole tool string that uses an address signal, control signal, pass switch and igniter (904, Figure 9) to arrange for the lowermost firing switch to control activation of the igniter (904, Figure 9).
Patent GB-2578361-A (GB)
Title: Window vent assist mechanism for vent window assembly
Inventor: PATRICK E MILLIGAN
IPC: E05F1/10
Filed: 2019-08-28
Abstract: A window vent assist mechanism comprises first support plate 24 for connecting to a window frame header and a second support plate 26 for connecting to an upper rail of a window, each plate having a seat and a biasing member 60, e.g. a compression spring, located in the seat on each plate, such that when in a biased (window closed – Fig 3) position the seats are coaxially aligned along a vertical axis. When the window is opened the spring coil imparts an opposing force against each plate to assist the opening of the window. Also claimed is a window assembly with an assist mechanism comprising supports and a biasing member wherein the supports result in the biasing member being located nearer to an inner side of the vent window than the centre of gravity of the window vent. Preferably the seat on window vent has a ledge 113 onto which the end of the spring is fastened to hold the spring in position. Also disclosed is an assist mechanism located on support plates above the window but with a horizontal spring (Figure 11/12), on the side of the window frame (Fig 13/14) and using a leaf spring (Fig 9/10).
Patent GB-2588777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to multi-access edge computing
Inventor: WALTER FEATHERSTONE
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2019-11-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of creating or updating an application context in a Multi-access Edge Computing, MEC, system, comprising the steps of: a) a device application posting a request to the MEC system to create or update the application context and to specify desired application location constraints; b) the MEC system authorising the request and creating or updating the application context in the MEC system and informing the device application accordingly; and c) the MEC system detecting a change in application location availability.
Patent GB-2593246-A (GB)
Title: Improved object of interest selection for neural network systems at point of sale
Inventor: DARRAN MICHAEL HANDSHAW
IPC: G06N3/08
Filed: 2020-09-22
Abstract: Method of training a neural network, comprising: receiving images of an object 130 comprising an indicia 130 (302, Fig.3); identifying an indicia decode event (304, Fig.3); identifying a sequence of images of the object corresponding to the decode event (306, 308, Fig.3); and storing the images in training data set 258, the dataset used to train a neural network 254 for object detection (310-314,Fig.3). Training images may be cropped to a region of interest containing the object (510,Fig.7). Regions of interest may be determined using; imager characteristics; image properties; physical characteristics of the object; and/or location of the indicia, all of which may be stored with the truncated training image. The imager may be a bi-optic barcode scanner’s tower or platter (110,Fig.1). The object in the image may be compared to data obtained by decoding the indicia 256. If the object matches the verifying data, the image is added to the training set. If the verification data and object in the image do not match, the image may be stored in the dataset or in a theft monitoring image set 260. Images with more than one indicium and/or object or anomalies therein may be considered unsuitable for training and discarded.
Patent GB-2584978-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for downhole object location and orientation determination
Inventor: CRAIG MILNE
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2015-05-15
Abstract: A downhole orientation apparatus comprises an orientation detector with one or more offset rotatably mounted magnetic masses/weights 212 and a magnetic detector 214 to detect the rotational orientation of the masses. A vibrational/acoustic source produces signals representing the detected orientation of the orientation tool. A shaft extends through the weights in an off-centre arrangement, whereby the weights rotate under gravity such that the greater part of their mass hangs below the shaft. The magnetic detector thus detects the rotational position of the weights. The signal is frequency modulated to encode information pertaining to the detected orientation. The source may be a solenoid or piezo-electric tapper. The orientation tool may be collocated with an optical fibre, fixed together with a clamp to a wellbore casing. The apparatus may form a DAS system. Control circuity may receive signals from the apparatus to determine the orientation of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2605199-A (GB)
Title: Ligature for a woodwind instrument
Inventor: CHI LOI CLARK KWOK
IPC: G10D9/02
Filed: 2021-03-26
Abstract: A woodwind instrument ligature 16 comprises one or more ligature bodies 1, 2. The or each body has first and second ends, with first and second tensioning members connected to the first and second ends of the respective ligature body. A fixing member 32 connects the first and second tensioning members, the fixing member being adjustable to urge the tensioning members together or apart. The ligature body comprises a flexible material such as a silicone elastomer, having a length to wrap around a mouthpiece and reed of a woodwind musical instrument to form a channel to receive the mouthpiece and reed, with the tensioning members being connected by the fixing member in use. The or each ligature body is reversible to change the diameter of the channel, allowing the ligature to be used with differently sized instruments.
Patent GB-2605595-A (GB)
Title: Structural framework components
Inventor: SIMON BISHOP
IPC: B64D47/00
Filed: 2021-04-06
Abstract: A structural framework component 200 suitable for an aerial platform (fig.1,100) has a body 201 defining a cavity 203 to receive a support system 301, and an arm 205 to receive a payload. The arm has a conduit to receive cabling linking the support system and the payload. Preferably, the body contains a composite such as a carbon fibre reinforced polymer and/or a thermally insulating high-density foam core lining. The component may have a transition section 213 of reducing cross-section between the body and the arm; the arm removably secured to the transition, and the transition receiving a fairing. The arm may have one or more apertures 215 to receive a fixing to mount a component of the aerial vehicle and/or a collar to enable a leaf structure (fig.4,401) to be mounted to the arm. The arm may have a square, rhombus or diamond shaped cross-section, with a vertex of the arm in line with the centre of a face of the body. Also claimed is an aerial platform with a boom with a mounting section suitable for receiving the structural framework component, where the component may be partially housed within the mounting section.
Patent GB-2610583-A (GB)
Title: Profile joints and related methods
Inventor: PATRICK FIRMAGER
IPC: E06B3/96
Filed: 2021-09-08
Abstract: A profile joint 10 connecting two profile sections 10, 11 each having opposed exterior faces 13, 16 and a rebate portion 14, 17 extending therefrom. Provided is an interconnecting matrix (20, fig 3) at the end of each profile section cut to form end faces at complementary angles that join to form a mitre joint. The rebate portions are cut to form end faces at complementary angles that also form a mite joint, and the exterior faces are cut to form a butt joint. The rebate portions are cut such that upon contacting the interconnecting matrices, a gap 22 is provided between the rebate portions. Further disclosed is a method of preparing a profile section, and a method of forming the profile joint between the profile sections. The gap provides a joint which provides no external weld sprue when welded and requires no additional finishing.
Patent GB-2611092-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for resistance training
Inventor: LAURA LOUISE GILBERT
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 2021-09-28
Abstract: An apparatus for carrying out multiple resistance training exercises comprises a vertical rigid strut 102 having at least one strut mating portion 104/105/106; a first resistance training attachment 107 for providing a first resistance training movement; and a second resistance training attachment 108 for providing a second resistance training movement. The resistance training attachments each comprises a respective attachment mating portion (50, figure 5), each resistance training attachment 107/108/109 being reversibly attachable to the vertical rigid strut by mating together its respective attachment mating portion (50) with one strut mating portion 104/105/106 to form a mated attachment, each resistance training attachment being reversibly removable from the vertical rigid strut by dismantling the mated portion by separating the attachment mating portion from the strut mating portion. Each attachment 107/108/109 is positionable at a plurality of positions along the length of the vertical strut.
Patent GB-2611541-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic device
Inventor: SHARON HILDITCH
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2021-10-06
Abstract: A liquid cooling and oxygenation device comprises a container 3 for holding a liquid, a cooling apparatus 4-7 for cooling the liquid in the container to a temperature below 15°C, an arrangement 2 to supply an oxygen-enriched gas to the cooled liquid in the container; and an outlet for dispensing the cooled, oxygenated liquid. Preferably, oxygen is supplied via a gas diffuser 2. The container may have a cap 1, through which the gas diffuser extends. Also, a feed line for dispensing may extend through the cap. The cooling apparatus ideally comprises a thermoelectric cooler 6 in thermal contact with a water bath 8 in which the container 3 is positioned. The liquid may be a cosmetic cream, serum or lotion for skin, and the feed line attached to a cosmetic skin treatment handset with roller. In other cases, the liquid may be a cleanser, a spirit or a drink.
Patent GB-2614748-A (GB)
Title: Cooling of electronic displays
Inventor: STEPHEN CRAIG WHITEHEAD
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2022-01-18
Abstract: An electronic display 1 comprising: a main housing 3, with a display 2 that is visible through the main housing; and, an electronic control assembly (ECA) 60 arranged to control and manage the display. The ECA has its own housing and cooling system that is separate from the main housing. Electronic connections are provided between the main housing and the ECA housing. A fan may circulate air in a first compartment of the ECA housing. Cooling components, such as a channel heatsink and a fan may be within a second compartment of the ECA housing. Similar electronic displays are also disclosed with a heat exchanger adjacent to the display panel or a vent arranged at an inlet or outlet of the housing for the display, the vent being controlled in response to a temperature sensor.