baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2558771-A (GB)
Title: Suspension and steering system for a vehicle
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT
IPC: B62D17/00
Filed: 2017-11-27
Abstract: A suspension and steering system comprising a wheel hub knuckle (122), a steering assembly (120) coupled to the wheel hub knuckle (122) and a suspension assembly, the suspension assembly comprising at least one control member (102, 104, 106), and an intermediate bracket means (108), wherein the at least one control member (102, 104, 106) is coupled to the intermediate bracket means (108), the coupling point of the at least one control member on the intermediate bracket means (108) being spaced longitudinally from a steering axis of the system. The at least one control member may be one of a toe control arm, a camber control arm, and a lower control arm, and the intermediate bracket means may comprise an inner knuckle. Also provided are a suspension assembly for the system and a vehicle comprising the system.
Patent GB-2555059-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive receiver
Inventor: PAR GUNNARS RISBERG
IPC: H04R29/00
Filed: 2016-05-20
Abstract: A nonlinear control system and a speaker protection system are disclosed. In particular, a control system for adapting an audio output from a speaker in the proximity of an object is disclosed. The controller is configured to accept one or more input signals, and one or more estimated states produced by the model to produce one or more control signals. A speaker protection system and a quality control system are disclosed. More particularly, a system for clamping the input to a speaker dependent upon an estimate of the proximity, acoustic volume, and/or acoustic coupling of the speaker to a nearby object is disclosed.
Patent GB-2572657-A (GB)
Title: A method of installing a new rail support
Inventor: Pierre Gardeux
IPC: E01B29/16
Filed: 2018-08-28
Abstract: A method of replacing a section of track 102 of a railway with a section of new track 202, the method comprising; replacing an existing section of rail supported by existing rail supports 103 of the existing track, with a new section of rail 202 supported by new rail supports 203 of the new track. Each of the new rail supports is installed in a gap between two of the existing rail supports whilst the two existing supports continue to support the existing section of rail such that the existing track remain usable. Each new rail support is installed between the two existing rail supports at a predetermined position and/or height. The existing section of rail is removed when the new rail supports have been installed and are ready to support the new section of rail, and is replaced with the new section of rail supported by the new rail supports.
Patent GB-2563371-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric valve, method for driving said piezoelectric valve and optical particulate sorter provided with air-blowing means that uses said piezoelectric
Inventor: TAKAFUMI ITO
IPC: F16K31/00
Filed: 2017-01-24
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a piezoelectric valve with excellent responsiveness during valve-opening and with which gas supply can be stabilized early. This piezoelectric valve, which has a gas pressure chamber for receiving a compressed gas that is supplied from the outside and a gas discharge path for discharging the compressed gas from the gas pressure chamber, is characterized in being provided with: a valve body, which is disposed in the gas pressure chamber and is for opening and closing the gas discharge path; a piezoelectric element for generating the driving force necessary for movement of the valve body as a displacement; a displacement-amplifying mechanism for amplifying the displacement of the piezoelectric element and causing same to act on the valve body; and a driving means, which has a signal-generating unit for generating a signal comprising a first pre-pulse, a second pre-pulse and a main pulse and which applies a driving voltage on the piezoelectric element using the signal generated by the signal-generating unit as an input signal to a driving circuit to elongate the piezoelectric element and drive the opening of the valve body.
Patent GB-2564347-A (GB)
Title: Lotion treated through-air dried tissue
Inventor: KEVIN JOSEPH VOGT
IPC: D21H27/00
Filed: 2017-03-21
Abstract: A soft through-air dried tissue having a soothing feel and method of making the same is disclosed which contains an aqueous softening composition comprising from about 10 to about 20 weight percent of a cationic softening compound, such as quaternary ammonium compounds and imidazolinium compounds; from about 10 to about 20 weight percent of a polyhydroxy compound having a molecular weight of at least about 1,000 g/mol, and optionally a silicone or glycerin. Examples of the cationic softening compound include tallow- and ester-substituted quaternary ammonium compounds having chloride or methyl sulfate as the anion, and examples of the polyhydroxy compound include polyethylene glycols (PEG) or polypropylene glycols (PPG) having a molecular weight of at least about 1,000 g/mol, such as PEG-1000 and PEG-8000.
Patent GB-2579352-A (GB)
Title: System, method and station for subsea monitoring
Inventor: OLA RAVNDAL
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2018-11-19
Abstract: A subsea monitoring station 4 for monitoring one or more subsea installations comprising at least one sensor for sensing at least one variable associated with the one or more subsea installations, a receiver configured to receive an interrogation signal 8, and a transmitter configured to transmit a response signal 10 indicative of a status of the one or more subsea installations. The sensor may be a hydrophone, which makes an audio recording of the subsea installation and compares the recording to comparison data. The response signal may indicate a status of the installation based on the comparison. The station may be interrogated by a ship including a second transmitter 7 and second receiver 9. A plurality of monitoring stations may be used to relay signals between one another. Data storage may be provided so that the station may function as a black box recorder.
Patent GB-2571402-A (GB)
Title: A system for mapping employees' sentiments and a method thereof
Inventor: Udit Chandna
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2018-12-06
Abstract: Employee sentiments (the state of mind of an individual employee) are mapped using lexical analysis to compute a score. A database comprises themes, keywords corresponding to each theme, scoring rules, a list of stop words and a second list of pre-determined keywords 202. Each themed keyword also has an associated weight. Employee sentiments are received, e.g. as text or audio, and parsed into tokens 204. The tokens are filtered based on the list of stop words 206 and lexical analysis of the filtered keywords is used to extract keywords from the pre-determined list 208. The extracted keywords are mapped to the themes 210, 212 and a weighted score for each keyword is computed based on the keyword’s associated weight 214. A quantitative score for each theme is calculated 216 and the employee sentiment is analysed based on this quantitative score 218. A relationship between the employee sentiment, employee performance and employee feedback on resolved issues is provided to upper management 220. A machine learning unit may self-learn and add new keywords to the pre-determined list. The employability of employees may be forecast based on employee sentiments, employee performance and forecasting rules.
Patent GB-2580071-A (GB)
Title: Portable electricity generator
Inventor: EDWARD DAVID FURS
IPC: H02K53/00
Filed: 2018-12-20
Abstract: A portable electricity generation wheel or machine which revolves on fixed axle supports, comprising a hollow wheel hub 4, numerous hollow spokes 13, 8, 10, 11 and a hollow wheel rim 1 at the spoke end 5. The machine parts remain filled with water, that is circulated through the parts by numerous pumps in the spokes working from an external power source which passes through electricity cables located at the centre of an external hub 4. The pressure of flow of circulating water activates numerous turbines 6, 15 in each of the spokes that also supply electricity to pumps, and revolve the wheel, the turbines thereby providing adequate power to drive the machine. The revolutions of the machine regularly position the spokes vertically, causing the downwards flow of circulating water in the spokes to increase pressure on the turbines by gravity effect, thereby providing some energy for industrial use which exits the machine via cables extending from the central hub 4.
Patent GB-2571190-A (GB)
Title: Sample collecting and introducing device and detection system
Inventor: ZHIQIANG CHEN
IPC: G01N1/40
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: A sample collecting and introducing device includes a sampling device 1 for collecting a sample, and a semipermeable membrane device 3 for extracting the sample collected by the sampling device and conveying the extracted sample to detection equipment 4, wherein the sampling device is provided with an air guide cavity 1j configured to guide airflow carrying the sample to flow through tube 2 to the semipermeable membrane device comprising a semipermeable membrane 34. The membrane is arranged outside the sampling device therefore the size of the membrane is not limited by the sampling device and the difficulty of increasing the area of the semipermeable membrane is reduced. A heater 35 in device 3 enables sample enrichment and desorption.
Patent GB-2567102-A (GB)
Title: Wireless activation of wellbore completion assemblies
Inventor: MATTHEW JAMES MERRON
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2016-10-31
Abstract: A completion section includes a base pipe defining a central flow passage, an injection port, and a production port. A fracturing assembly includes a frac sleeve positioned within the central flow passage adjacent the injection port, a sensor that detects a wireless signal, a first frac actuator actuatable in response to the wireless signal to move the frac sleeve and expose the injection port, and a second frac actuator actuatable based on the wireless signal to move the frac sleeve to occlude the injection port. A production assembly is axially offset from the fracturing assembly and includes a production sleeve positioned within the central flow passage adjacent the production port, a filtration device arranged about the base pipe, and a production actuator actuatable based on the wireless signal or an additional wireless signal to move the production sleeve to an open position where the production ports are exposed.
Patent GB-2569254-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for monitoring conditions on shelves
Inventor: NICHOLAUS A JONES
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2017-09-21
Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided useful to monitoring conditions on shelves intended to hold merchandise. In some embodiments, there is provided a system for monitoring conditions on shelves including: a shelf for holding merchandise, the shelf being moveable between a first position and a second position; a sound emitter configured to produce a sound in response to movement of the shelf from the first position to the second position; an image sensor configured to capture an image of the interior of the shelf when in the second position; an audio sensor configured to detect the sound indicating the shelf is being moved from the first position to the second position; and a control circuit configured to receive a signal from the audio sensor and to cooperate with the image sensor in response to the signal to capture the image of the shelf when in the second position.
Patent GB-2583950-A (GB)
Title: Alternative approach to the generation of a unique response to a challenge
Inventor: RAMON BERNARDO GAVITO
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2019-05-15
Abstract: A device 30, which may comprise a physical unclonable function (PUF), generates a unique response to a challenge, the device comprising a plurality of structures 32 which can change from a first to a second distinct state in response to an appropriate challenge. The structures may be a series array of resonant tunnelling diodes (RTDs), but may also be other elements exhibiting negative differential resistance. The device is arranged to facilitate a challenge to the plurality of structures in combination to cause each structure to change from the first to the second state. The device is arranged to facilitate a measurement of an output of the structures in combination 34 in response to the input. The unique response is indicative of a sequence 36 in which the state change takes place for each structure. The device may exhibit non-linear behaviour such that a sweep-down of input voltages between two voltage values will not produce a reversed mirror-image switching sequence to that produced by a sweep-up between the same values. The device may comprise first and second separable parts, wherein one part is secured, the parts possibly being a vehicle lock and key or a battery and connector.
Patent GB-2573220-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: NEIL WALKER
IPC: F16K31/163
Filed: 2017-12-05
Abstract: A valve assembly for an oil, gas or water well, the valve assembly comprising a conduit having a bore;a valve closure member movable on a rotational path around a pivot axis to open and close the bore;a drive member movable on a linear path; and a drive train transmitting force between the drive member and the valve closure member; wherein the drive train comprises a plurality of bearing devices(e.g. ball bearings)constrained in a bearing track. Moving the drive member rotates the valve closure member(e.g. a ball valve) between open and closed configurations to open and close a fluid flowpath in the well. The actuating assembly can be actuated between different configurations using differential fluid pressure, optionally transmitted in an annulus of the well.
Patent GB-2585376-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for transferring electrical power to or from an electric vehicle, and control method thereof
Inventor: AUROSKANDA VEPARI
IPC: B60L53/37
Filed: 2019-07-04
Abstract: An apparatus 100 for transferring electrical power to, or from, an electric vehicle (EV) includes: a first connector 101 disposed beneath an EV parking space, and engageable with a second, EV connector 111; one or more sensors 102; an adjustment mechanism 103; a controller 106; and a power circuit 107. The sensors detect a current position of the second connector, relative to the first connector. The controller receives information, indicative of the current position of the first connector, relative to the second connector, from the sensors and determines an adjustment required to align the connectors. The adjustment mechanism re-positions the first connector in accordance with the determined adjustment and, once aligned, the connectors are engaged to make an electrical connection. The power circuit transfers electrical power to, or from, the EV via the electrical connection. The sensors may capture an image of the underside of the EV. The captured image may be transmitted to the EV to assist a user in approximately aligning the connectors. A machine learning algorithm may assign the captured image to an image class, each image class corresponding to a different position of the second connector in the captured image. The adjustment required is determined by retrieving a stored predetermined adjustment associated with the assigned image class.
Patent GB-2585711-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for forming at least a part of a production system for a wellbore, and a line for an a method of performing an operation to set a cement plug
Inventor: Thor Andre Løvoll
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 2018-02-06
Abstract: There is described an apparatus (1) for forming at least a part of a production system for a wellbore (50), and a related passageway (300, 900) for transmitting cement, method of performing an operation to form a cement plug in a wellbore (50), and a body (2) for an apparatus (1) for forming at least part of a production system for a wellbore (50). In an embodiment, the apparatus (1) comprises: a main, first bore (100) comprising at least one tubing hanger profile (11) for suspending a casing from the main bore (100), the casing to be suspended in the wellbore (50) and to define an annulus (115, 125) in the wellbore (50); and a second bore (3) for communicating with the annulus (115, 125) for receiving cement from or supplying cement into the annulus (115, 125).
Patent GB-2586480-A (GB)
Title: A device for supporting a joist or beam
Inventor: KIM MAIDEN
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2019-08-20
Abstract: The device 10 comprises a body 180 comprising a first portion 190, and a support member 40 comprising a support surface 50 and a second portion. The second portion engages the first portion to enable the support member to rotate around and move along the first portion. At least one engagement member 100 engages a joist or beam 20 on the support surface to inhibit or prevent rotation of the support member around the first portion. The first and second portions may be threaded. The first portion may have a slot for receiving a joist or beam. The engagement member may be rotatable between a first position and a locked position about an axis perpendicular to the support surface and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first portion. The engagement member may comprise an engagement flange, be T-shaped, be removably attached, and comprise a screw threaded aperture 150 for receiving a screw, nail, tommy-bar, or screwdriver shaft. The device may comprise an angle adjustment portion for adjusting the longitudinal axis of the body in relation to a base. The device may be a pedestal or cradle for supporting a floor or decking joist or beam.
Patent GB-2577401-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: YOUNGSHIN LEE
IPC: G09F9/30
Filed: 2019-09-17
Abstract: A display device comprising a display panel 120 supported by a back cover 110 which are configured to be wound and unwound. A base plate 170 is disposed on a first surface of the back cover and a curved top cover 180 is disposed on a second surface opposite the first. The top cover, back cover and base plate may be fixed to each other via a plurality of fixing members penetrating a plurality of fixing holes (181, 112, 171), or via fixing protrusions. There may also be a bottom cover between the back and top covers, a plurality of flexible films 130 connected to the display panel, and printed circuit boards 140 connected to the flexible films, wherein the flexible films and circuit boards are between the bottom and top covers. The back cover may be split into flexible sections (MA1, MA2) separated by a fixing area FA, with a head bar fixed to a supporting area PA1 on one of the flexible sections, and a roller (fig.9A, 151) fixed to a supporting area PA2 on the other flexible area via a flat section of the roller.
Patent GB-2578966-A (GB)
Title: Method for displaying a panoramic image on an image reproduction device
Inventor: ANDREAS HAEUSSLER
IPC: H04N5/341
Filed: 2019-10-21
Abstract: Method for displaying a panoramic image, covering an observation angle, and consisting of multiple individual images, comprising displaying either a preliminary representation of the panoramic image or a partially processed panoramic image, wherein: the partially processed panoramic image comprises approximately merged individual images over part of the observation angle; the preliminary representation of the panoramic image comprises the unprocessed individual images arranged next to each other horizontally in rows, and the rows are arranged in strips one above the other. Images may overlap between strips. The preliminary representation may involve no processing, computation or overlay of transition or peripheral regions between adjacent images. Seperating lines between individual images may be superposed. Coloured marks may be superimposed as orientation aids. The angle of each image’s direction within the observation angle field of view may be displayed. Each strip may cover 60 or 90 degrees of the field of view and may be provided with an angle scale. Preliminary representations may be replaced with the partially processed panorama as soon as it is available. Images may be captured by a camera sensor that rotates azimuthally through 360 degrees or by many cameras offset from each other forming a staring sensor system.
Patent GB-2588638-A (GB)
Title: A computing system
Inventor: KJELD JENSEN
IPC: H04M3/30
Filed: 2019-10-30
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of modifying an algorithm operating on a computing system. The autonomic process may make modifications to the algorithm by utilizing machine learning processes. In particular, an algorithm is applied to a first set of inputs and a relevance score is determined for a first input of the first set of inputs. The effectiveness value represents a contribution of the first input to the algorithm and a computational cost of processing the first input. A second set of inputs is determined based in the relevance score of the first input and the algorithm is then applied to the second set of inputs. The embodiments describe the above method as operating within a monitoring module within a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) system operating on inputs such as fault monitoring, performance monitoring, configuration, inventory parameters, test diagnostic and status parameters. This allows only inputs that are sufficiently relevant to be included within the process, and be applied iteratively to keep the algorithm optimized in a dynamic environment,
Patent GB-2592028-A (GB)
Title: Cassette assembly, waterborne vessel and method of servicing a water-accessible structure
Inventor: Samuel George Alan Stevens
IPC: B63B59/02
Filed: 2020-02-12
Abstract: A cassette assembly 200 is attachable to an end portion 102 of a waterborne vessel 100. The cassette assembly includes a cassette section 210 to bear against an external structure (300, Fig 5A) in use. The cassette section is movable relative to the vessel in a direction towards an opposite end of the vessel. A resilient buffer system 250 counters movement of the cassette section when the vessel is moved towards the external structure, wherein the resilient buffer system includes a fluid-operated buffer 251. A waterborne vessel including a receiving portion 120 for receiving the cassette assembly is disclosed and can be used to service a water-accessible structure such as a wind turbine.
Patent GB-2581894-A (GB)
Title: A continuous inkjet ink composition
Inventor: WEI WENG
IPC: C09D11/328
Filed: 2018-10-15
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to ink compositions suitable for applications in the printing industry, for example continuous inkjet printing, including ultra-high speed continuous inkjet printing. The ink compositions use volatile organic solvents, a colorant, and one or more binder resins including a resin that is a phenolic resole resin, wherein the ink composition is free of methanol, halogens, halogenated compounds and bisphenol-A. A phenolic resole resin of the ink composition preferably contains less than 0.1% by weight of free formaldehyde. The one or more binder resins including the phenolic resole resin may be present in an amount that is from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the ink composition.