baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2593510-A (GB)
Title: Residual curvature method to mitigate pipeline buckling
Inventor: GEIR ENDAL
IPC: F16L1/20
Filed: 2020-03-25
Abstract: A method for laying a pipeline on a seabed in order to provide controlled thermal expansion, comprising: feeding the pipeline 1 from a pipeline reel 2 through a straightener system 5; and at the straightener system 5, imparting an alternating and continuously varying degree of residual curvature on at least a portion of the pipeline 1. Aspects include an apparatus for laying a pipeline on a seabed in order to provide controlled thermal expansion, comprising: a straightener configured to receive a pipeline from a pipeline reel and impart a residual curvature on said pipeline; and a controller unit for controlling the degree of said residual curvature imparted by the straightener system, such that the straightener system imparts an alternating and continuously varying degree of residual curvature on at least a portion of the pipeline.
Patent GB-2583312-A (GB)
Title: Limiting visible damage in modular buildings
Inventor: HUGH BOWERMAN
IPC: E04B1/92
Filed: 2020-07-22
Abstract: A method for limiting visible damage such as cracking within 3D modules of a modular building by maintaining level across storeys comprises determining an axial force for each column element, with a given cross-sectional area, in a stack forming a column traversing a modular building with a plurality of storey. Each storey of the building is occupied by a plurality of column elements of different columns. The method comprises determining an the summed forces on each column element, calculating an individual Force-Area Ratio for each of the column elements, successively summing cumulative Force-Area Ratios from the column elements at the base to the top for each element of a given column and adjusting individual Force-Area Ratios of the column elements within a given storey to be within a specified target range of the cumulative Force-Area Ratios of the other column elements within a given storey. The adjustment may be by adding a shim to one of the column elements that the method indicates will otherwise shorten and cause deflection in the building causing a storey and the building to be off level.
Patent GB-2597798-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent battery management system and method
Inventor: IAN CAMPBELL
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2020-08-07
Abstract: A battery management system is used to control charging of a battery or diagnose health by estimating the potentials of the positive and negative electrodes. The present state of a battery is determined by measuring its potential and state of charge S902. Based on these, open circuit potential and open circuit potentials of the electrodes are determined S904. Overpotentials of the positive and negative electrodes are determined based on an open circuit voltage of a reference battery and overpotential fractions stored in memory. The non-equilibrium potentials, i.e. during charging or discharging, for the positive or negative electrode are determined from the open circuit potentials of the electrodes in the reference battery and the overpotentials S914. Using the overpotential and electrode potential allows the battery management method to adapt to battery ageing and degradation. The reference battery (figure 6) includes a reference electrode to allow measurement of the electrode potentials.
Patent GB-2602810-A (GB)
Title: Communication System
Inventor: YUHUA CHEN
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2021-01-14
Abstract: A communication system is disclosed in which a user equipment (UE) 3 communicates via a Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) comprising a plurality of cells. The UE receives, from a base station/NTN gateway 6, information related to switching a communication connection from a first cell to a second cell of the NTN. Based on the received information, the UE suspends the communication connection in the first cell but maintains a Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration associated with that cell. The UE switches to the second cell based on the received information and monitors for a trigger for performing a random access procedure via the second cell for synchronisation. When the UE receives a trigger it performs the random access procedure via the second cell and resumes the communication connection in the second cell using the RRC configuration associated with the first cell.
Patent GB-2588360-A (GB)
Title: Methods, apparatus, and systems for injecting and detecting compositions in drilling fluid systems
Inventor: NEIL PATRICK SCHEXNAIDER
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2015-05-15
Abstract: A method comprises: injecting a composition 575 into a settling pool, ideally located within a possum belly 525, of a drilling fluid system and detecting the composition with a gas detector 565. A valve 585 may be opened/triggered to release the composition from a container 580 into the settling pool via an injection tube 545. Alternatively, the settling pool may be within a distribution box or flowline trap. Detecting the composition ideally comprises extracting a gas sample from the drilling fluid with an extractor 560 above the settling pool, a shale shaker 530 or mud ditch 535. A method of injecting and detecting a gas composition in a drilling fluid system is also claimed whereby the system includes a drill string 505 in a wellbore 510 to define an annulus 520, and wherein a suction tube (610, figure 6) passes through an orifice in a wall of a tubular to extend into the drilling fluid system. A sampling end (630, figure 6) of the tube can be used to extract the composition for detection by a gas detector (640, figure 6). An injection tube (645, figure 6) within the suction tube can be used to inject the composition.
Patent GB-2603167-A (GB)
Title: Monitor exclusive instruction
Inventor: MATTHEW JAMES HORSNELL
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2021-01-29
Abstract: Monitoring circuitry 36 monitors one or more events indicative of a potential update to data associated with any of a monitored set of addresses, and makes accessible to software executing on the processing circuitry 22 a monitoring reporting indication indicative of whether any events has occurred for at least one of the monitored set of addresses. In response to decoding of an exclusive status setting instruction specifying a given address, the processing circuitry 22 sets an exclusive status associated with the given address. The exclusive status is cleared in response to detecting an event indicative of a conflicting memory access to the given address. In response to decoding of a monitor exclusive instruction, the processing circuitry 22: determines whether the exclusive status is associated with a target address, and if so allocates the target address to be one of the monitored set of addresses.
Patent GB-2595019-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for mixing exhaust gas and reductant in an exhaust gas aftertreatment system
Inventor: Rajendra Ashok Kankarej
IPC: B01F5/06
Filed: 2021-02-01
Abstract: A mixer 208 comprises a housing 210 that receives a first portion of exhaust gas and an inlet flange 214 coupled to an outer surface of the housing. The inlet flange comprises a plurality of flange apertures 216, or a plurality of outer vanes (316, fig 12) with outer vane apertures (318, fig 12), where the flange apertures or outer vane apertures receive a second portion of the exhaust gas, which is received by a housing opening (220, fig 4). A plurality of vanes 223 coupled to an inner surface of the housing has vane apertures (226, fig 5). An exhaust gas aftertreatment system comprises the mixer and a reductant injector (120, fig 1). A mixer comprises an inlet baffle (506, fig 14) having inlet baffle apertures (508, fig 14). A mixing assembly (514, fig 14) disposed perpendicularly to a flow path of exhaust gas comprises vanes (518, fig 19), having vane apertures (520, fig 19), coupled to an inner surface of the mixing assembly. An outlet baffle (536, fig 14) has a plurality of outlet baffle apertures (538, fig 14).
Patent GB-2595038-A (GB)
Title: Decoupling element for heat shields
Inventor: ALEXANDER TRIPPEL
IPC: F02B77/11
Filed: 2021-03-25
Abstract: A decoupling element 3 for fastening a heat shield 1 with a passage opening for a fastening means, in particular a screw or a rivet, having an axial passage direction, with a middle part 30 containing a sleeve 31 with a first and a second axial end portion, a lower part 10 with a first pressure absorption element 11 which along the axial direction has a first side 12 for resting against a component or a part of a fastening element, a first damping element 16 which is arranged on a second side 13 of the first pressure absorption element 11; an upper part 20 with a second pressure absorption element 21 which along the axial direction has a first side 22 for resting against a component or a part of a fastening element, a second damping element 26 which is arranged on a second side 23 of the second pressure absorption element 21, and a locking disc 50 which is arranged on the second side 23 of the second pressure absorption element 21, wherein at least in one portion of the sleeve along the axial direction the external diameter of a cross-section of the sleeve perpendicularly to the axial direction at least along the outer edge of the passage opening is larger completely or in portions than the internal width of the passage opening in the locking disc.
Patent GB-2603219-A (GB)
Title: Access and/or maintenance method and associated apparatus
Inventor: BRONSON MICHAEL LARKINS
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2021-06-07
Abstract: A well intervention apparatus 10 for performing operations in a wellbore, the well intervention apparatus comprising: a housing for connection to a wellhead 50; a sealing arrangement 19 for sealingly connecting the housing to the wellhead; a longitudinal member 15 for selectively extending axially into the wellbore; a first chamber 14 in the apparatus housing, the first chamber housing at least a portion of the longitudinal member in use, the first chamber being configured to be in fluid communication with the wellbore when the housing is sealingly connected to the wellhead; wherein an entirety of the longitudinal member is mounted in or on the well intervention apparatus, at least when the apparatus is connected to the wellhead in use. A method of conducting well intervention is also claimed. The apparatus maybe entirely supported by the wellhead
Patent GB-2607972-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation structure within exterior wall
Inventor: FUMIHIRO KASETANI
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 2020-12-23
Abstract: [Problem] To provide a ventilation structure within an exterior wall such that it is possible to effectively release moisture from within an exterior wall of a building of wood construction. [Solution] A ventilation structure 1 within an exterior wall comprises: a pair of wood columnar members 2 which are erected so as to be spaced from each other; a wood beam member 3 which is suspended between the pair of wood columnar members 2 and has first ventilation grooves 32 formed in the outdoor-side surface 3b thereof; a wood brandering 4 which is suspended between the lower ends 2a of the pair of wood columnar members 2 and has second ventilation grooves 42 formed in the outdoor-side surface 4b thereof; and underlayer plywood 61 which is fixed to the respective outdoor-side surfaces of the pair of wood columnar members 2, the wood beam member 3, and the wood brandering 4 and provides an underlayer for an exterior-wall decorative panel 5. A plurality of the first ventilation grooves 32 and the second ventilation grooves 42 are formed so as to be spaced from each other in the horizontal direction.
Patent GB-2610182-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for determining above ground coverage of a mobile telecommunications network
Inventor: ADRIANO VLAD
IPC: H04W16/18
Filed: 2021-08-23
Abstract: Data is received which is representative of coverage of the mobile telecommunications network at a plurality of ground based locations. A location above ground is identified for which coverage of the mobile telecommunications network is to be determined. A subset of the data representative of coverage at the plurality of ground based locations is selected, where the subset comprises data representative of coverage of the mobile telecommunications network at a subset of the ground based locations. Selecting the subset comprises selecting ground based locations in dependence on their location relative to the identified location above ground. A property of the identified location above ground and the selected subset of data representative of coverage at ground based locations are provided as inputs to a prediction model. The prediction model is configured through training, to determine coverage of a mobile telecommunications network at locations above ground based on data representative of coverage of the mobile telecommunications network at ground based locations. The prediction model generates an output representative of the coverage of the mobile telecommunications network at the identified location above ground. Potential uses include operating and communicating with aerial drones and reduces the need for dedicated flights to measure coverage levels.
Patent GB-2601934-A (GB)
Title: Washout prevention element for expandable metal sealing elements
Inventor: MICHAEL LINLEY FRIPP
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2019-10-17
Abstract: Methods for positioning an expandable metal sealing element in the wellbore. Am example method includes an expandable metal sealing element having a reactive metal and disposed in a location. The method further includes actuating a washout prevention element, contacting the expandable metal sealing element with a fluid that reacts with the reactive metal to produce a reaction product having a volume greater than the reactive metal, and allowing the washout prevention element to prevent at least a portion of the reaction product from flowing away from the location.
Patent GB-2606271-A (GB)
Title: Vaporizer device
Inventor: Ariel Atkins
IPC: A24F40/65
Filed: 2020-11-04
Abstract: A vaporizer device may include a shell, a cartridge receptacle, and a skeleton. The cartridge receptacle may be formed from a cartridge interface disposed at least partially inside a sheath. The cartridge interface may be configured to provide a plurality of electrical couplings with a vaporizer cartridge when the vaporizer cartridge is disposed inside the cartridge receptacle. The plurality of electrical couplings may include a first electrical coupling with a heating element of the vaporizer cartridge. The plurality of electrical couplings may further include a second electrical coupling with a cartridge identification chip of the vaporizer cartridge. The skeleton may be coupled with the cartridge interface. The skeleton may be configured to secure the cartridge interface inside the shell.
Patent GB-2608267-A (GB)
Title: Tennis single stick with net cable support
Inventor: FREDRIC GOLDSTEIN
IPC: A63B61/04
Filed: 2022-05-18
Abstract: A single stick for a net on a tennis court configured to maintain the net cord 10 at its regulation height. The single stick 7 has a net cord support clip 1 and a single stick pipe. The net cord support clip 1 includes a first portion 24 configured to receive a net cord 10, and a second portion 26 dimensioned such that the net cord remains within the first portion 24. The stick pipe 7 includes an open-topped channel. The net cord support clip 1 is placed in the open-topped channel. A clip 1 for use with the single stick is also disclose. The clip 1 including first and second free ends 21 & 22 connected at a curved end 24. The curved end 24 including a reduced diameter section 26 to hold a net cord 10 in position within the clip.
Patent GB-2606279-A (GB)
Title: Video coding and decoding
Inventor: GUILLAUME LAROCHE
IPC: H04N19/91
Filed: 2018-10-18
Abstract: Encoding a motion information predictor index such as a merge index. The index is encoded by determining one of a first and second mode from a plurality of modes; selecting a motion information predictor candidate from a list of candidates of the mode used; generating the index for the selected candidate and encoding the index using CABAC coding. The first mode 2255 is for a subblock Merge mode with subblock Affine prediction. The second mode 2258 is for a Merge mode without subblock Affine prediction. If the second mode is used a list of motion information predictor candidates are generated without an Affine motion information predictor candidate. When encoding the index, all bits of the index are bypass CABAC coded except for a first bit which is encoded using a first context variable if the first mode has been used and is encoded using a second context variable if the second mode has been used. Data for determining a maximum number of motion information predictor candidates includable in the generated list of motion information predictor candidates is also encoded into the bitstream.
Patent GB-2609759-A (GB)
Title: Data driven rule books
Inventor: ANDREA CENSI
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2020-08-21
Abstract: A method and system for training a neural network comprising inputting with a processor sensor data to a trained autonomous vehicle 1502 model associated with a traffic manoeuvre of and autonomous vehicle based on data associated with driving behaviour of a plurality of manually operated vehicles. The trained autonomous vehicle model contains rules which are applied to the sensor data. Outputting instructions from the trained model to control the vehicle. The manually operated vehicles may have been engaging in a merge operation at an uncontrolled intersection or to pass another vehicle 1504 in the same lane. The manoeuvre could be to avoid another obstacle in the road such as a person, cyclist or animal.
Patent GB-2611623-A (GB)
Title: Frequency forming method and system for converter-based power grid
Inventor: MINXIAO HAN
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 2022-08-17
Abstract: a frequency forming method and system for a converter-based power grid, which determines a control mode of grid-forming converters based on a number of the grid-forming converters and a communication configuration status among the converters, where a fixed-frequency control mode is used when a single converter is provided, and a coordinated control mode is used when a plurality of converters are provided, in either a master-slave control mode or a frequency droop control mode dependent on the presence of a communication network. The converter in the present disclosure determines the frequency of the power grid, and can be used for frequency forming and operation control over converter-based power grids such as a large power grid, a regional power grid, and a microgrid that use ultra-high-proportion or even full renewable energy.
Patent GB-2612416-A (GB)
Title: Time-of-flight mass spectrometer with multiple reflection
Inventor: CLAUS KÖSTER
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2022-08-24
Abstract: Time-of-flight mass spectrometer comprising, acceleration region (e.g orthogonal acceleration region 210 including ion trap/ion source), single-stage, two stage or multi-stage reflector 240, and an ion detector 250, and an additional reflector 230 (e.g a second reflector or reflectron) whose potential has, at least in a subregion, a two-dimensional (2D) logarithmic potential component and a two-dimensional octopole (octupole) potential component in x and y coordinates (preferably superimposed fig-2C). Additional reflector may comprise two inner electrodes which are oval,egg,circular shaped (231,331,431 fig-2B, 3B, 4B) or have a convex (or elliptical, circular) cross section at potential to attract ions, and a plurality of outer electrodes (233, 333, 433) arranged in a direction of reflection between inner electrodes and end of additional reflector, and having a continuously increasing reflecting potential beginning with the inner electrodes. The outer electrodes may be curved or flat. A terminating electrode (234, 334) may have a potential to repel the ions. The cross section and separation of two inner electrodes may correspond to a Cassini curve. The additional reflector also has a grid-less shielding electrode 235 at the entrance having a slit shaped opening. Method of operating the time-of-flight mass spectrometer is included.
Patent GB-2608766-A (GB)
Title: Latent bio-signal estimation using bio-signal detectors
Inventor: Subhro Das
IPC: A61B5/02
Filed: 2021-03-03
Abstract: A latent bio-signal prediction can be obtained from at least one bio-signal from a consumer grade health monitoring device is described. A user's bio-signal readings from a health monitoring device can be analyzed by a model trained with the health records of a plurality of individuals. The model can be further personalized to user based on the individual traits of the user. The model can analyze the bio-signal and generate a latent bio-signal prediction. A latent bio-signal prediction can be transmitted to an electronic device for a user or health professional to monitor.
Patent GB-2615629-A (GB)
Title: Delta-based current steering for power converter peak/valley current control
Inventor: IVAN PERRY
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2022-12-07
Abstract: A power converter system comprises a switch network 32 including a reactive circuit element 42 and a plurality of switches 46, switch control circuitry (fig. 3B) to operate the switches in a plurality of periodic, sequential states(fig. 4A,B) to regulate the output voltage, and reference current generating circuitry 34. The reference current generating circuitry may include a comparator 64 coupled to a sensed switch 46-1, 46-4 of the plurality of switches and configured to compare a current flowing through the sensed switch to a reference current and current steering circuitry coupled to the comparator configured to generate the reference current and alternate the reference current between a first reference current and a second reference current whenever the switch control circuitry changes from one state of the plurality of periodic, sequential states to another state of the plurality of periodic, sequential states. The first reference current may define a minimum target current for the current and the second reference current may define a maximum target current for the current. The current-steering circuitry may be implemented with a current digital-to-analogue converter. The switch network may comprise a multi-level power converter. The converter may be a 3-level hybrid buck/boost DC-DC converter.
Patent GB-2614451-A (GB)
Title: Canine self exercise device
Inventor: DAVANTE AMIR ROWE
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2021-05-06
Abstract: A self-exercise device 10 that provides resistance to tugging, and is operable to intermittently change the resistance so as to mimic an actual tug-of-war game. The device (10) includes ball gallery (30c) and ratchet structures (30) that cooperate to provide additional intermittent resistance to provide action to the device that mimics an actual tug-of-war experience wherein the opposing resistance is randomly changing.
Patent GB-2621241-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: JORGE DE MELO DELGADO GONCALVES
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2023-06-29
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprising a handle (2018, fig.34), part of a battery assembly 2000, and a separation system 100 comprising a chamber (122, fig.13) housing a filter (202, fig.13), preferably U-shaped (i.e., C-shaped or curved) in cross-section, for filtering airflow entering through an airflow inlet (140, fig.6), which extends in a direction parallel to a first axis along which the airflow enters the chamber, wherein the handle extends along an axis parallel to the first axis. A second filter (208, fig.13), preferably of flat cross-sectional shape, may underlie the first filter such that airflow flows through it after flowing through the first filter in a direction orthogonal to the first axis. The airflow may then flow to an outlet channel (310, fig.17) underlying the filter, which extends parallel to the first axis, and into a motor assembly 1000 before exiting the device. The chamber may be defined by a bin body (108, fig.13) for collecting dirt, where a bin interlock member inhibits removal of the bin body from a core (300, fig.16) or the separation system when a cleanerhead 3000 is attached.