baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2553432-A (GB)
Title: Body aperture plug and body conversion
Inventor: STEVEN FRANK
IPC: B62D65/16
Filed: 2017-08-29
Abstract: A plug 17 for an aperture (12, fig. 1) in a vehicle body panel includes a base 18; a locating surface 22, 70 which extends normal to the base on a first side 20; and a lip portion 24 connecting the locating surface with an outer perimeter 26 of the base. The base 18 is shaped to completely overlap the aperture and the locating surface is complementary in shape to the aperture so as to be received by it. The lip includes a receiving groove 28 in which there may be a thermally expanding adhesive (42, fig 5). The body panel may include multiple fastener apertures 13 to align with the groove 28 and there may be retaining clips (43, fig 5) to bias flange 22 in engagement with the panel. Also claimed is a body conversion system and method (figure 17) for repurposing a non-autonomous vehicle body to an autonomous vehicle configuration by blocking apertures, e.g. those formerly used for human interface controls. The method includes forming the plug and body panel, placing the plug in the aperture, installing the retaining clips on the flange, and painting and heating the plug and body panel.
Patent GB-2555932-A (GB)
Title: Windshield cleaning system and method
Inventor: AED M DUDAR
IPC: B60S1/46
Filed: 2017-09-12
Abstract: A windshield cleaning system 20 including a computer 30 in electronic communication with a windshield wiper controller 40, an image device 50, a fluid applicator 60, and a fluid heater 70. The system captures and compares a pre-spray image with a post-spray image, the post spray image acquired after actuating the fluid applicator and before actuating the windshield wiper. The comparison, which generates a third image, is performed by the computer to determine potential conditions with the windshield cleaning system. The fluid heater, may heat the washer fluid before spraying, when an ambient temperature is below a certain threshold. The system may output a warning to a human machine interface (HMI/GUI). The images may be infrared images.
Patent GB-2554194-A (GB)
Title: Shale geomechanics for multi-stage hydraulic fracturing optimization in resource shale and tight plays
Inventor: JUNGHUN LEEM
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2015-04-30
Abstract: Systems and methods for improving production from wellbores include providing optimal fracture design parameters based on geomechanical analyses combined with geological, geophysical, and/or petrophysical knowledge. In at least one embodiment, the systems and methods include defining a well direction, defining a fracture spacing, selecting a fracturing fluid system and optimizing a fracture design, such as a complex multi-stage hydraulic fracture design. Such systems and methods can help minimize a learning curve associated with a wellbore or subterranean formation and optimize the hydraulic fracturing operation for a hydrocarbon reservoir.
Patent GB-2554024-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastics structures and metallic bladders
Inventor: MARC ROLLO MATSEN
IPC: B30B5/02
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: A method of forming consolidated structure comprising: position thermoplastic material 1530 and bladder 1504 within tool; the tool having die liners 1526,1528 which generate heat when exposed to magnetic field; and increasing pressure of bladder at a first temperature. Preferably, pressure is 100 to 200psi and consolidates preform with no porosity. Preferably, preform is held at first temperature for a first period of time, bladder pressure is reduced from first level to second level, then increased and maintained at first level after heating a second temperature; pressure is reduced to second level at a third cooling temperature, and pressure released when cooling a to ambient temperature. Preferably, pressure is release to ambient pressure when preform reaches glass transition temperature, first temperature is below preform melting temperature and second temperature is above preform melting temperature. Preferably, second level of pressure is 50psi.
Patent GB-2569564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to well abandonment and slot recovery
Inventor: MICHAEL WARDLEY
IPC: E21B47/005
Filed: 2017-12-20
Abstract: Method of abandoning a well leaving production tubing 7 and control lines 15 in place. Tubing 7 is perforated 20a, 20b at a zone of interest which can be at any position in the wellbore spaced from a seal or packer. The tubing 7, casing 33 and annulus can be washed to remove debris and residual fluids after perforation. A self-supporting settable composition 21 is injected through the perforations 20a, 20b into the annulus and allowed to set to support the tubing 7 and secure control lines 15 so that they can be cut and milled away to expose the casing 33. A cement bond log (CBL) is performed on the exposed casing and if the quality of the cement bond is acceptable a cement plug is deployed. The zone of interest can be washed with an acid wash to dissolve the settable composition, cleaning the zone to improve access for the cement bond log. If the quality of cement bond is not adequate, the process can be repeated at a shallower depth.
Patent GB-2569996-A (GB)
Title: Heated vacuum system
Inventor: PETER CHARLES LAMB
IPC: H05B3/48
Filed: 2018-01-09
Abstract: A heated vacuum system and, in particular, a multilayer heater coating 9 for a vacuum system or a component thereof, such as a conduit or a rotor chamber 10 of a pump, comprises an inner insulation layer bonded to a surface of the component, a heater layer coating an outer surface of the inner insulation layer and an outer insulation layer coating an outer surface of the heater layer. A sealing layer may further be provided coating an outer surface of the outer insulation layer. The outer insulation layer may be less thermally conductive than the inner insulation layer. Electrical connection to the heater layer may be provided by a detachable connector part 15 comprising two connectors 13, 14 which selectively engage copper alloy plates 11, 12 formed on the heater layer. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing a multilayer heater coating for a vacuum system, and vacuum systems and components thereof.
Patent GB-2572315-A (GB)
Title: Personal protective equipment
Inventor: AIDAN CLARKE
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2018-02-26
Abstract: Overhead hazard alert system 1 comprises base unit 3 and garment 4. The base unit includes transmitter 9 and the garment includes one or more signalling devices and receiver 13. The transmitter is configured to transmit signal 6 which defines transmission range 10. The receiver is configured such that when the receiver is located within the transmission range the receiver receives said signal from the transmitter and provides an output to activate the one or more signalling devices. When the receiver is located within the transmission range, the one or more signalling devices may cycle between an “on” mode and an “off” mode in a repeated pattern. The transmitter may be a Radio Frequency transmitter and the receiver may be a Radio Frequency receiver. The base unit may further feature a communication module which transmits a batter status message to a remote monitoring device. In a second aspect, an overhead alert system base unit comprises a transmitter. In a third aspect, an overhead alert system garment comprises one or more signalling device and a receiver.
Patent GB-2571735-A (GB)
Title: Orthotic shoulder support
Inventor: MARTIN MATTHEWS
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2018-03-06
Abstract: An orthotic support 10 comprises a shoulder section 26 for encapsulating a first shoulder of a wearer, a glove section for conforming to at least a portion of the wearer's hand, and a sleeve section for conforming to the wearer's arm, the sleeve section connecting the shoulder section to the glove section. A resilient reinforcement 44 extends from the glove section to the shoulder section, and at least a portion of the reinforcement extends in a spiral around the sleeve section, so that the reinforcement is configured to apply a rotational force to the wearer's arm, when worn, to urge a portion of the wearer's arm to rotate in a predetermined direction. The orthotic support may be usable to treat or prevent shoulder dislocation or subluxation, arm over-pronation or over supination, wrist flexion or elbow flexion. An orthotic support 10 may comprise a reinforcement 44 with a first branch 50 extending over an anterior portion of the sleeve section, and a second branch extending over a posterior portion, so that the reinforcement is configured to urge the wearer's upper arm towards a rest position.
Patent GB-2572779-A (GB)
Title: An exercise device
Inventor: ANGELA JONES
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2018-04-10
Abstract: An exercise comprises: a basal housing 1 comprising at least one anchor 15 for one or more portions to comprise a loop to accept a limb of a user, wherein the housing is braced by the user's body in use such that the user can extend the limb against the portion. The flexible portion(s) are preferably elastomeric resistance bands (20, fig 3) and the housing may include storage, telescopic height adjustment or an extendable mat 11.
Patent GB-2558486-A (GB)
Title: Carbon materials comprising carbon nanotubes and methods of making carbon nanotubes
Inventor: ALAN H WINDLE
IPC: C01B32/164
Filed: 2010-11-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to carbon fiber or fibre comprising carbon nanotubes which typically exhibit armchair chirality and have metallic properties. The methods of producing carbon nanotubes comprise providing a plurality of floating catalyst particles wherein at least 70% by number have a diameter less than or equal to 4.5 nm. The resulting carbon nanotubes typically exhibit armchair chirality and typically have metallic properties. The CNTs readily form bulk materials. The carbon fibre has at least 75% (wt.) carbon nanotubes of which at least 70% have a diameter of 1 to 2.5 nm, and the fibre has a conductivity of at least 0.7 x 106 Sm-1 in at least one direction. The fibre length may be greater than 0.5 m, diameter of 1 micron to 10 cm, density at least 1 g cm-3, specific strength at least 0.1 GPa SG-1, specific stiffness at least 30 GPa SG-1, catalysts <20 wt.%. The surface of the catalyst may comprise sulfur, e.g. from an arresting agent e.g. carbon disulphide which arrests the growth of the catalysts. The inventions has particular applications to the manufacture of components such as electrical conductors. Suitable electrical conductors include wires (e.g. for electrical motors) and cables (e.g. for transmitting electrical power).
Patent GB-2573550-A (GB)
Title: Worktool coupler
Inventor: ADRIANUS WIHELMUS VAN UDEN
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2018-05-10
Abstract: A coupler 10, for coupling a worktool to a work machine, having a first coupling configuration and a second coupling configuration. The coupler features a side wall 26 having an end surface 34, an upper surface 40 and a side surface 42. The side wall has the following in sequential order. A first recess 50 associated with the first configuration in the first end surface 34 and a second recess 52 associated with the first configuration in the upper surface 40. A first pin 54 associated with the second configuration projecting from the side surface 42 and a concave region 56 associated with the second configuration in the upper surface 40. A third recess 58 associated with the first configuration in the upper surface 40 and a second pin 60 associated with the second configuration projecting from the side surface 42. Optionally, the coupler is provided with a fluid system having first (figure 8, 102) and second connector blocks (figure 8, 104) associated with said first configuration, at least one of which being positioned on an outside surface of said sidewall.
Patent GB-2568129-A (GB)
Title: Photoelectric conversion apparatus, equipment including photoelectric conversion apparatus, and manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion apparatus
Inventor: SHINJI KODAIRA
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2018-07-10
Abstract: A semiconductor integrated photoelectric conversion device includes a semiconductor substrate 10 in which a pixel area includes a photoelectric conversion portion 11 comprising an embedded photodiode, an antireflection structure 49 and an optical waveguide structure 61, and a peripheral region includes metal containing portions 163, 173, 473 which may comprise metal silicide contacts of source, drain and gate electrodes of a peripheral transistor. An interlayer insulation film 40 covers the photoelectric conversion portion, and the peripheral region. A first silicon nitride layer 31 on the photoelectric conversion portion is an etch stop layer for fabricating contact holes used for light guides and includes a portion lying between the interlayer insulation film 40 and the semiconductor substrate 10; a silicon oxide film 21 includes a portion 211 between the first silicon nitride layer 31 and the photoelectric conversion portion 11, and a portion 212 arranged between the interlayer insulation film 40 and the metal containing portions 163, 173, 473, and a second silicon nitride layer 32 is an etch stop layer for fabricating contacts to the peripheral transistors, arranged between the silicon oxide film portion 212 and the metal containing contacts 163, 173, 473. Contact plugs 501, 502, 503, 504 are connected through the interlayer insulation layer to connect a wiring layer on the interlayer insulation layer to the elements of the substrate.
Patent GB-2578906-A (GB)
Title: System and method for control of combustion parameters based on SCR catalyst conditions
Inventor: Stephen J McLaren
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 2018-11-13
Abstract: A method comprises receiving information indicative of the storage state of a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst (50, fig 1) and determining a difference between the ammonia storage capacity of the SCR catalyst and a target ammonia storage state. The method also comprises receiving information indicative of a space velocity through the SCR catalyst. If the difference between the ammonia storage capacity of the SCR catalyst and a target ammonia storage state exceeds a difference threshold, and the space velocity exceeds a space velocity threshold, an engine (18, fig 1) is commanded to operate according to low nitrous oxide (NOx) parameters. If the difference is at or below the difference threshold and the space velocity is less than or equal to the space velocity threshold, the engine is commanded to operate according to high NOx combustion parameters. The method is carried out by a system comprising a controller (26, fig 2) or an apparatus comprising a selective catalytic reduction storage circuit (114, fig 2) and an engine operation circuit (126, fig 2).
Patent GB-2573912-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for identifying threats and locations, systems and method for augmenting real-time displays demonstrating the threat location, and systems
Inventor: Scott Donahue
IPC: G09G5/00
Filed: 2018-02-07
Abstract: Systems for identifying threat materials such as CBRNE threats and locations are provided. The systems can include a data acquisition component configured to determine the presence of a CBRNE threat; data storage media; and processing circuitry operatively coupled to the data acquisition device and the storage media. Methods for identifying a CBRNE threat are provided. The methods can include: determining the presence of a CBRNE threat using a data acquisition component; and acquiring an image while determining the presence of the CBRNE threat. Methods for augmenting a real-time display to include the location and/or type of CBRNE threat previously identified are also provided. Methods for identifying and responding to CBRNE threats are provided as well.
Patent GB-2589618-A (GB)
Title: Method of driver behaviour diagnose
Inventor: DARIUS BOGDAN ARDELEAN
IPC: B60W50/14
Filed: 2019-12-05
Abstract: A method of identifying and recording driver behaviour within a vehicle V comprising the steps of: identifying a reckless driving behaviour by means of onboard sensors and devices 3; activating a safety critical signal 6 or warning associated with the identified reckless driving behaviour; receiving a request to record the driving behaviour of the vehicle driver; recording, by means of an interior camera 1, image data of the driver, at least as long as the safety critical signal is on; and storing the safety critical signal activation data and the recorded image data in a database. The reckless driver behaviour may be identified by gaze tracking, hand position or gesture recognition algorithms; the reckless behaviour may comprise driving erratically, speeding, or driving outside of road boundaries or lane lines; and the stored activation data and recorded image data may be transmitted to a third party; such as law enforcement authorities, an insurance company or a leasing or rental company.
Patent GB-2577422-A (GB)
Title: Microlens adapter for mobile devices
Inventor: Venkat Balagurusamy
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2017-12-06
Abstract: A microscope lens system includes a body having a surface, a microlens, and an aperture positioned between the microlens and the surface. In the embodiment, the body is configured to position a mobile device on the surface such that a camera lens of the mobile device is aligned with the aperture.
Patent GB-2581028-A (GB)
Title: Facade covering element for upgrading energy efficiency
Inventor: ARMELLE LANGLOIS
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2019-12-24
Abstract: The façade covering 1 for upgrading the energy efficiency of an exterior facade comprises an impermeable rigid facing element 2, a first thermal insulation layer 3 placed against the interior face of the facing element, and a second thermal insulation layer 4 comprising at least one indentation 6 for positioning against a corresponding projecting relief P of the façade. The second insulation layer may have a thickness less than the first. The insulation layers may comprise a fibrous material. The facing element may comprise wood fibres, a polymer thermoplastic binder and a mineral filler. The facing element may comprise a metal. The borders of the covering may comprise edge gaskets in a groove for achieving a leaktight seal. Also claimed is a large element comprising a plurality of the coverings. The large element may comprise a framework, and an aperture for arrangement opposite a window or opening in the façade. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing a large element consisting of performing a topographical survey of the façade using a drone, sizing the large element based on the survey, producing a lay-out drawing of the covering, and prefabricating the large element.
Patent GB-2580550-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional foot crutch
Inventor: GILLIAN THIES
IPC: A61H3/02
Filed: 2019-12-31
Abstract: A crutch (102) for supporting a leg of a user is described. The crutch comprises a handle (112), a base portion (123) having a footprint when contacting the ground, and a main rod (120) connecting the handle and the base portion. The base portion (123) is moveable to alter the length of the crutch (102) from a first, extended configuration for use as a walking aid to a second, retracted configuration for use as a footrest, and wherein the base portion (123) provides a smaller footprint in the first configuration than in the second configuration. The wider base may be formed by the deployment of additional legs (114), stowed initially in parallel to the length of the crutch, via either rotation (Figures 2 and 3, where the legs are resiliently biased away from the base and held by a rotatable interference locking mechanism) or by depressing a pedal (Figures 4a-5).
Patent GB-2579473-A (GB)
Title: Actively controlled bailer
Inventor: Rune GODØY
IPC: E21B33/134
Filed: 2020-01-28
Abstract: Container device comprising a longitudinal chamber 1 for holding cement 9. The chamber 1 has a tubular wall and a sealed lower opening 5 for releasing the cement 9 and can form a dump bailer. A pressure applying mechanism 4 is provided in an upper part of the container device to expel the cement 9. The container device is attachable to an elongate member 2 such as a wireline, coiled tubing or drill pipe. The lower seal 5 can burst under pressure or from puncture (21, fig 2B). The lower seal can slide in the chamber to a landing profile 6. Pressure mechanism 4 may be a pump to push out plugging cement. The chamber 1 can be formed from multiple sections of tubing lowered into the well and filled in turn (fig 7A-7C). The container can comprise a hose which may form the body of the chamber 1. The device can land and latch on a check-valved packer to form an abandonment plug. A wireline tractor can be provided at bottom of the hose. Vibration elements can cause radial oscillation and the device can rotate to induce circumferential flow.
Patent GB-2596606-A (GB)
Title: Number format selection in recurrent neural networks
Inventor: MUHAMMAD ASAD
IPC: G06N3/063
Filed: 2020-07-03
Abstract: A method of selecting a number format for representing values of a recurrent neural network (RNN), such as floating-point values, which is suitable for configuring a hardware implementation of the RNN. A representation of the RNN is implemented as a test neural network 1102 which operates on a sequence of test inputs 1104. Each step of the test neural network comprises the values of the RNN. As the test neural network operates, statistics are collected 1104 and provided to a number format selection algorithm 1105 which derives a common number format for the RNN values 1106. The derived common number format may be a block-configurable number format. The number format selection algorithm may independently identify a number format for each instance of a value at each step of the RNN and combine these number formats to derive the common number format, such as by calculating the mean, medium, maximum or minimum exponent value and mantissa bit depth of the block-configurable number format. The derived common number format may be used in a hardware RNN by transforming the representation of the RNN into an equivalent derivative neural network and iteratively applying the derivative neural network to the sequence of inputs.
Patent GB-2599352-A (GB)
Title: Tapping apparatus and method
Inventor: JOHN HUNTER
IPC: F16L41/12
Filed: 2020-08-31
Abstract: A tapping apparatus 10 for tapping into a fluid pipe 12 comprises a body portion 14 defining a pipe bore for receiving the pipe, a fluid port intersecting the pipe bore, and a cutter 22 configured to be moved transversely across the pipe bore to cut a longitudinal section 60 from the pipe when received within the pipe bore to establish fluid communication between the pipe and the fluid port 46. The cutter may be cylindrical and define a cutting diameter greater than or equal to the diameter of the pipe. The cutter may be configured to retain the cut section of the pipe. The cutter may define a hollow section configured to retain the removed section of pipe. The apparatus may comprise a threaded arrangement between the cutter bore and the cutter such that the cutter may be rotated to be linearly translated relative to the pipe. A method of installing a connection in a pipe network and a method of switching a mains connection to a service pipe using such a tapping apparatus are also claimed. A kit of parts making up the apparatus is also claimed. A method additive manufacturing is also claimed.