baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2534496-A (GB)
Title: Connections for humidification system
Inventor: HAMISH OSBORNE
IPC: A61M16/16
Filed: 2014-09-15
Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.
Patent GB-2548853-A (GB)
Title: Data processing
Inventor: DAREN CROXFORD
IPC: G09G5/395
Filed: 2016-03-30
Abstract: Predicting whether a region of output data to be generated by the apparatus for a current set of output data will be similar to a region of output data generated and stored in memory for a previous set of output data. When it is predicted that the new region of output data will be similar to the previous region of output data, the new region of output data is prevented from being generated and the previous region of output data is used for the current set of output data instead. Preferably representative subsets of data such as signatures are generated for each region of output data. These signatures are compared in order to predict if the new region of output data will be similar to the previous region of output data. Preferably prediction comprises detecting an update pattern, looking for large amounts of repetition in previous sets, and large amounts of repetition in the same set of output data. Preferably the regions of output data comprise tiles. The data processing apparatus can provide a way to avoid generating areas of sets of output data that are static from one set of output data to the next.
Patent GB-2552036-A (GB)
Title: Room fragrancer
Inventor: DEBBIE KNIGHT
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2016-07-07
Abstract: There is described a room fragrancer in which a porous dispersion element (41, figure 5) is linked to a closed reservoir 2 of fragrance liquid by a conduit 10, the arrangement being such that in a first position the fragrance liquid may flow through the conduit and be exposed to a part of the dispersion element, and in a second position the fragrance liquid drains from the conduit into the reservoir. In a preferred embodiment, the dispersion element 41 forms part of an artificial flower head, the conduit is formed in the shape of a flower stem and the reservoir is a vase 2, closed by a closure 5 through which the conduit extends. An opening 21 is formed through the wall of the conduit 10 within the vase 2 and adjacent the closure 5, so that when the vase is briefly inverted the fragrance liquid can enter the conduit through the opening 21 and flow to the flower heads. Part of the fragrance liquid is absorbed by the dispersion elements 41. When the vase is returned to the initial position, excess fragrance liquid drains back from the flower heads into the vase.
Patent GB-2553540-A (GB)
Title: Cloud system
Inventor: MARK RAMSEY
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: A system for synchronising data between a local system 200 and a cloud system 100, the local system comprising an application, a first data store associated with the application, an adapter configured to retrieve data from the first data store, and a synchronisation engine configured to synchronise the retrieved data with the cloud system. The cloud system comprises a second data store 110 associated with the application and an application programming interface, API, configured to receive the retrieved data from the local system and update the second data store based on the received data. The system may create or modify data associated with an application of a local system via a cloud system by receiving a command from the cloud system and using an adapter to execute the command against the application to create or modify the data. The invention may provide means of accessing legacy desktop applications via the cloud.
Patent GB-2541593-A (GB)
Title: Structure for receiving galley unit for aircraft
Inventor: Kenji Nojiri
IPC: B64D11/04
Filed: 2014-07-04
Abstract: Provided is a structure for receiving a galley unit installed on an aircraft, the structure comprising: a receiving space which is formed above the ceiling of the aircraft body; and a lifting mechanism which lifts and lowers a load between the receiving space and the galley body. The galley body has a table and a rack which is mounted to the table. The lifting mechanism is mounted to the rack and is configured to lift and lower the load within the projection region of the upper surface of the table.
Patent GB-2558904-A (GB)
Title: Screen plate apparatus and auger apparatus
Inventor: GARY P DEAVILLE
IPC: B65G33/24
Filed: 2017-01-18
Abstract: A screen plate apparatus 1 for use with an auger flight (13, fig.4), comprising a screen plate 2 mountable for engaging the flight and a mounting 40, 41 for adjustment of the projection of the screen plate towards the flight path of the auger. The apparatus may bias the screen plate towards the path of the flight with a biasing means (11, 24, fig. 5). The mounting may comprise a formation at the side edges of the screen plate to which a fixing can be attached, the fixing may have z-shaped profile 4, 5, 6. The biasing means may be integrated into the fixing. The screen plate may have an arcuate cross section. The apparatus may include a proximity sensor (39, fig. 6) to measure the projection of the screen plate towards the flight, and an end stop (37, fig. 6) to limit the extent of projection. Also claimed is an auger apparatus comprising a flight, body and housing, the flight comprising outwardly projecting cleaning elements (17, fig. 4), with a screen plate projecting towards the flight.
Patent GB-2559593-A (GB)
Title: Microwave ablation applicators
Inventor: TUDOR THOMAS
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2017-02-10
Abstract: A shaft assembly for a microwave ablation applicator that has an antenna assembly located in a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly comprising: a shaft 22 defining a hollow inner volume between a first and second end of shaft 22; and an applicator tip 24 mounted on the second end of shaft 22. Shaft 22 comprises: a first shaft portion 44 of a carbon reinforced plastics material extending longitudinally from the first end to an engagement region between the first and second ends of shaft 22; and a second shaft portion 46 of a non-electrically conductive fibre reinforced plastics material extending longitudinally from the engagement region to the second end of shaft 22. First and second shaft portions 44,46 may define respectively a first and second series of spaced apart longitudinally extending elements 45,47, which engage or mesh with one another, so that the elements 45,47 alternate circumferentially around the engagement region. Also a microwave ablation applicator comprising the shaft assembly and an antenna assembly with a coaxial conductor whose inner conductor defines a signal feed-point and a dipole tip portion that extends from the feed point toward the shaft assembly applicator tip.
Patent GB-2560303-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas treatment system and method
Inventor: JONATHAN HARTLAND
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2017-02-24
Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment system has a catalytic converter 24, a heat source 54 for heating the catalytic converter, and an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to heat a sub volume of the substrate of the catalytic convertor above a first temperature such that it has a higher conversion efficiency than the rest of the volume. In a first phase the hot volume extends from the catalytic converter inlet 241 and in a direction of the exhaust gas stream, and in a second phase the temperature of the catalytic converter inlet is reduced below a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature, and the hot volume travels towards the outlet 242. The timing of the phases is such that the exhaust gas stream is fully converted to a converted gas stream. By pulsing the heater to create small, travelling hot volumes, the conversion efficiency is higher than if the whole catalyst were maintained with continuous heating using the same energy. A plurality of hot volumes may exist at any one time. Also claimed is a method of heating a catalytic converter, a non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions stored therein, a control unit and a vehicle.
Patent GB-2550027-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for retrieving units from a storage system
Inventor: Andrew John Ingram-Ted
IPC: B65G1/06
Filed: 2017-03-10
Abstract: A storage system and a load handling device for lifting and moving containers stacked in the storage system are described. The storage system includes a plurality of rails or tracks (22a, 22b, fig 1) arranged in a grid pattern (14, fig 1) above the stacks of containers. The load handling device is configured to move laterally on the rails or tracks and comprises a vehicle 102 comprising a lower portion having a wheel assembly, the wheel assembly comprising a first set of wheels 116 for engaging with a first set of rails or tracks to guide movement of the device in a first direction and a second set of wheels 118 for engaging with a second set of rails or tracks to guide movement of the device in a second direction. Each wheel may be mounted on an arm 180 that is pivotally mounted at its outer end. The wheel assembly further comprises a wheel positioning mechanism comprising two linkages, the inner end of each arm being connected to a linkage 182, the upper ends of both linkages being connected to the lower end of a common linkage 184. Means 188 are provided for selectively engaging either the first set of wheels or the second set of wheels with the rails or tracks. Motor means may be provided acting on the common linkage, the motor acting so as to draw the common linkage upwardly. The wheel positioning mechanism may comprise movable side panels on each side of the load handling device, the wheels disposed on each side of the load handling device being rotatably attached to the moveable side panels.
Patent GB-2549001-A (GB)
Title: Improved techniques in the upstream oil and gas industry
Inventor: TIMOTHY ROBERT BAKER
IPC: F17C9/00
Filed: 2017-03-31
Abstract: A method for offshore carbon dioxide based enhanced oil recovery (EOR) or for offshore carbon dioxide based enhanced gas recovery (EGR), having the following steps. CO2 in the liquid or super-critical state is delivered 19 by at least one carrier vessel from at least one CO2 storage site 17 to an integrated offshore facility. Where the offshore facility is provided with at least one on-site storage tank 23 or vessel adapted to store CO2 in the liquid or super-critical state and equipment for marine transfer 20 of CO2 in the liquid or super-critical state. The CO2 is utilised as required from the on-site storage tank or vessel for EOR or EGR at the offshore site by injection 26 into a sub-sea oil or natural gas bearing reservoir and recovery of oil and/or natural gas from a resulting production stream 28. In an alternative embodiment there need not be provided a carrier vessel.
Patent GB-2547610-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming tunnels for transport routes
Inventor: JAMES CRAWFORD THOMSON
IPC: E21D9/04
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a tunnel structure at a relatively shallow depth from the surface, which tunnel can be used as a replacement or additional transport route to an existing transport route (2) which is already formed on the surface. The method comprises the steps of forming two spaced apart access tunnels, installing piles (15), installing slide tracks (17) in each of the tunnels, removing a part of the tunnels (hatched portion) to expose the tracks, introducing units (22) comprising side walls portions (26, 28) and a roof section (30) by moving the units along the tracks while excavating the soil in which the tunnel is to be formed is in advance of the leading edge of the units.
Patent GB-2563925-A (GB)
Title: System and method
Inventor: MORTEN LANDROCK
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2017-06-30
Abstract: Providing secure authenticated registration between a user and a third party by reading a chip and sending the data to a third party server for authentication and receiving a notification in response, determining the authenticity of a user ID document 108. If the document is determined to be authentic, an authentication challenge is output to a user wherein image data captured by an input device is received in response to the challenge and transmitted to the serve for authentication by the third party. The chip may be an RFID chip. The input device may be a camera or fingerprint sensor or a keypad or speaker. There may also be a touch-sensitive display for outputting the challenge or a speaker. The authentication challenge may be selected from a plurality of pre-determined challenges and may include requiring the user to make a static or dynamic gesture, or reading a portion of text or capturing an image of one or more of the users eyes.
Patent GB-2549436-A (GB)
Title: Mower reel grinding system using predetermined bracket positions
Inventor: GREGORY A VEENENDALL
IPC: B24B3/42
Filed: 2016-02-04
Abstract: A mower reel grinding apparatus including at least one bracket moveable in a horizontal plane along a positioning axis to any one of a number of predetermined positions and configured to releasably secure to a pivot mechanism of a plurality of types of mower units, the pivot mechanism having a pivot axis, each type of mower unit including a cutting reel positioned at a known location relative to the pivot axis, and each of the predetermined positions corresponding to at least one type of mower unit of the plurality of types of mower units, wherein the at least one bracket is moved to the predetermined position corresponding to the type of mower unit secured thereto such that the cutting reel is positioned at a desired grinding position along the positioning axis when the pivot axis is secured to the bracket.
Patent GB-2551098-A (GB)
Title: Mineral winning pick, pick holder, and combination
Inventor: Roberto De Jesus Torres Delgado
IPC: E21C35/19
Filed: 2014-06-18
Abstract: A pick for attachment to an excavating machine for working a material to be excavated. The pick comprises a head 20 having a blade to impact and separate the material to be excavated, a shank 22 releasably retained in a pick holder mounted on the excavating machine and a shoulder 30 below the blade. The shoulder extends further forward than the blade and may feature angled bearing surfaces 41, which mate with corresponding surfaces on the pick holder. The shank has a front end and a rear end opposite the front end, at least one of the front end and the rear end may include a pair of bearing surfaces 59 to bear against complementary surfaces on the pick holder, wherein the said bearing surfaces are generally planar and diverge laterally away from each other.
Patent GB-2571318-A (GB)
Title: Playback quality
Inventor: DANIEL WOLFF
IPC: H04N21/422
Filed: 2018-02-23
Abstract: A media playout system comprises: first consumer (play out) unit 1 comprising a first processor, memory storing in non-volatile form media content data, a first wireless transceiver and physical output interface(s) 11, the processor responsive to commands received by the wireless transceiver to play out media content data stored in the memory to output interface(s) 11; and a second consumer (user interface) unit 2 comprising a second processor, display 10, a user input device (12, Figure 2, e.g. touch screen) and a second wireless transceiver (14, Figure 2). The second, interface device, processor operates to (i) cause the display to display a list of media whose content is stored in the memory of the first consumer unit, (ii) receive by means of the user input device an indication of media listed on the display, and (iii) cause the second wireless transceiver to transmit to the first wireless transceiver a command to play out the content data corresponding to that media. The first, player, unit may be battery powered. TOSLINK, S/PDIF, HDMI, RCA/phono or USB connectors may be used. Units may operate together in a dedicated manner, and key encryption or other device validation may be used.
Patent GB-2571324-A (GB)
Title: A controller for a vehicle
Inventor: Olivier Jean Brice Roques
IPC: B60W10/08
Filed: 2018-02-26
Abstract: A controller for a vehicle is configured to determine an accelerator pedal map 87 in dependence on a state of charge signal indicative of the state of charge (SoC) of an energy storage means of the vehicle; and, determine a torque output in dependence on the accelerator pedal map and an accelerator pedal position signal. The pedal map is preferably a linear function and may change at a higher rate in the first part of the pedal position range. The SoC signal may indicate the SoC of an energy storage means is below a predetermined threshold. This allows acceleration in city traffic and allows a high cruising speed but has lower acceleration in the second part of the accelerator pedal range.
Patent GB-2563987-A (GB)
Title: Control of electronic displays
Inventor: STEPHEN CRAIG WHITEHEAD
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2018-04-30
Abstract: An electronic display comprising: a housing; a display panel 313, visible through the housing; a processor 315 controlling functions of the display and the operating conditions; sensors 300-311 and output components 101,102,202,203, comprising a variable speed fan, at distributed locations in the housing; a plurality of modules 306A,124,125, each providing a unique address identifier and at least one connection to one of the sensors and output components; and a bus connecting the modules and processor. The processing of signals is distributed amongst at least one microcontroller 306B,124B on each module. The address identifiers are used by the processor to receive a temperature reading from a module connected to a temperature sensor and to send data to a module to set a fan to a new speed determined using the temperature reading. The output components may comprise a heat source 202,312 and a heat-exchanger 100.
Patent GB-2573303-A (GB)
Title: System and method for laser marking
Inventor: John V Cridland
IPC: B41J2/455
Filed: 2018-05-01
Abstract: A system and methods for laser marking a substrate includes a multi-emitter array 16 for directing radiation onto a substrate. The multi-emitter array has a number of discrete emission channels 20 with emitting ends 20a. Each emission channel is coupled at its opposing end with two or more laser diodes 18a, 18b. The laser diodes are operated at a maximum operational output power Pop below their rated maximum power P. The emission channels are preferably optical fibres. The system is suitable for inkless printing on substrates susceptible to colour change when irradiated such asa substrate coated with a TAG leuco dye or AOM .
Patent GB-2559915-A (GB)
Title: Resistive processing unit
Inventor: TAYFUN GOKMEN
IPC: G06N3/063
Filed: 2016-09-19
Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a two-terminal resistive processing unit (RPU) having a first terminal, a second terminal and an active region. The active region effects a non-linear change in a conduction state of the active region based on at least one first encoded signal applied to the first terminal and at least one second encoded signal applied to the second terminal. The active region is configured to locally perform a data storage operation of a training methodology based at least in part on the non-linear change in the conduction state. The active region is further configured to locally perform a data processing operation of the training methodology based at least in part on the non-linear change in the conduction state.
Patent GB-2574372-A (GB)
Title: Implementing Traditional Computer Vision Algorithmis As Neural Networks
Inventor: PAUL BRASNETT
IPC: G06F8/40
Filed: 2018-05-21
Abstract: The invention relates to methods and systems for implementing a traditional computer vision algorithm as a neural network, e.g. a Deep Neural Network (DNN). The method 300 includes: receiving 302 a definition of the traditional computer vision algorithm that identifies a sequence of one or more algorithm operations; mapping 304 each of the operations to a set of one or more neural network primitives (or layers) that is mathematically equivalent to that algorithm operation; linking 306 the network primitives according to the sequence to form a neural network representing the algorithm; and configuring 310 hardware logic capable to implement the neural network that represents the traditional computer vision algorithm. The neural network could also be trained 308 using standard methods, and the hardware logic could comprise an accelerator. The algorithm operations could include histogram, dilation and erosion operations, while the primitives of the neural network could include convolution, activation and pooling primitives.
Patent GB-2560132-A (GB)
Title: System and method for facilitating electronic transactions
Inventor: ORLANDO B VEA
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2016-11-04
Abstract: A system for aggregating a plurality of credit providers to provide credit to at least one consumer comprising a consumer device comprising an identifier associated with the at least one consumer; a central facilitator arranged to receive a request for credit from the consumer device; the request comprises the identifier associated with the at least one consumer; a whitelist database arranged in data communication with the central facilitator, the whitelist database further arranged to receive whitelist information from at least one of the plurality of credit providers; wherein upon receipt of a request for credit, the central facilitator instructs the whitelist database to compare the identifier with the whitelist information to determine if the at least one consumer is whitelisted, such that: if the at least one consumer is whitelisted, the at least one consumer is provided with a first electronic interface to complete an application for credit; if the at least one consumer is not whitelisted, the at least one consumer is provided with a second electronic interface for a plurality of identity checks.
Patent GB-2577033-A (GB)
Title: Childs inflatable travel cushion
Inventor: JESSICA DAVIS
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2018-06-27
Abstract: An inflatable travel cushion comprising one or more air chambers with a quick inflation/deflation valve. Can be inflated to a maximum level or less for comfort depending on the size of the space and/or child. Comprising darted (held at one point so as to create a shape) chambers for malleable use. A non-fixed cushion allowing it to be used in conjunction with all waist belts.