baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2554924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to continuous inkjet printers
Inventor: Christopher Adrian Chapman
IPC: B41J2/12
Filed: 2016-10-14
Abstract: Methods of controlling and reducing the inter-message gap in a continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer whilst phase testing comprise: performing individual measures (C) that combine to provide a phase test between prints (A, E). A control method including first stage and second stage amplifiers wherein the second stage amplifier may be switched out is also disclosed; as is a continuous inkjet printer including an FPGA. A method of phase testing including measuring an initial phase charge at a plurality of positions and defining a threshold which dictates whether a position is classed as a pass or fail is also disclosed; in this method a defined number of measures are then made in a test between prints.
Patent GB-2555868-A (GB)
Title: Hinge assembly
Inventor: ADAM HOLICSKA
IPC: B60M1/20
Filed: 2016-11-15
Abstract: A hinge assembly 1 comprises a mast and a pivot support for securing a cantilever member to the mast to permit pivotal movement of the cantilever member 80 relative to the mast. The pivot support has a pivot axis x-x configured to connect to the cantilever member, and the pivot support and the mast are configured to be connected by a tab 50 on the pivot support and a slot on the mast which is configured to receive the tab. The tab includes an aperture 54 to receive a peg 55 within the aperture. When the mast and the pivot support are connected, the tab is engaged in the slot and the peg and the pivot axis are disposed on opposite faces of the mast. The pivot support has a fixing device 4a, 4b securing the pivot support to the mast. Optionally the mast comprises a plate (see fig. 15). The mast may be used in overhead line equipment structures (OLES) for electrified railways.
Patent GB-2560560-A (GB)
Title: A sausage cutting apparatus
Inventor: Tom Lawrence Thring
IPC: B26D1/60
Filed: 2017-03-15
Abstract: A sausage cutting apparatus 10 comprises a support base 26 defining a feed path 36 for a sausage; two opposing cutting assemblies 28, 32 and a guide system. The cutting assemblies 28, 32 each include an elongate continuous carrier member 38 and a plurality of longitudinally spaced cutting devices 30 which include a cutting blade 44 and an abutment plate 46. The guide system guides the first and second cutting devices 30 such that they are initially displaced inwardly towards one another until the cutting blade 44 of the second cutting device 30 is at least partially received between the cutting blade 44 and abutment plate 46 of the first cutting device 30 in a conjugate meshing action and thereafter displaced in a direction away from one another.
Patent GB-2546657-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration cycle device and abnormality detection system for refrigeration cycle device
Inventor: YASUTAKA OCHIAI
IPC: F25B49/02
Filed: 2014-11-04
Abstract: A refrigeration cycle device 101 is provided with: a refrigeration cycle in which a compressor 1, an outdoor heat exchanger 3, expansion valves 14a, 14b, and indoor heat exchangers 15a, 15b are connected by coolant piping, and in which a coolant is circulated; a heat source unit 304 housing the outdoor heat exchanger 3; utilization units 303a, 303b housing the indoor heat exchangers 15a, 15b; and a control device 107 for controlling at least the operation and stoppage of the refrigeration cycle. The control device 107 detects abnormalities in the refrigeration cycle on the basis of the temperature or the pressure of the refrigeration cycle during a refrigeration cycle stoppage period.
Patent GB-2551258-A (GB)
Title: Downhole apparatus
Inventor: STEPHEN BRUCE
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: A downhole apparatus having a tubular body 24 having first and second ports 24a, 24b in a wall thereof and a three-position valve arrangement 26 for said downhole apparatus; the valve arrangement having a first locked configuration wherein both ports are closed, a second locked configuration wherein a first port is open and the second closed, and a third configuration where the second port is open and the first closed. The valve arrangement may be hydraulically-actuated. Also claimed is a method of operating said valve. Also claimed is a downhole apparatus comprising tubular body having first and second ports in a wall thereof, valve means associated with each port, and a sand control element e.g. sand screen 2. Also claimed are a method of operating downhole apparatus having a three-position valve operable to move a sand control element and a method of operating a downhole apparatus having valve arrangements, one operable to move a sand control element and one operable to open a port.
Patent GB-2565119-A (GB)
Title: Method of calibrating a patient monitoring system for use with a radiotherapy treatment apparatus
Inventor: EDWARD WILLIAM MEAD
IPC: G06T7/80
Filed: 2017-08-02
Abstract: A monitoring system is calibrated using a calibration phantom (70, figure 7) with its centre located approximately at the isocentre of a treatment room. The surface of the phantom closest to a camera 72 of the monitoring system is inclined approximately 45° relative to the camera plane. Images of the phantom are processed to generate a model of its surface. The model is used to identify the relative location of the phantom centre and the camera plane before the relative location of the camera plane and the isocenter of the treatment room is determined. A laser lighting system may highlight the isocentre of the room. The calibration phantom may be marked with a line (88) bisecting it, lines (90) along some of its edges and a cross (86) extending between diagonally opposite corners of the cube. Secondary camera pods 74, 76, and a projector (52, figure 2) projecting light in a speckled or grid pattern may be used.
Patent GB-2555687-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft fuel pump systems
Inventor: LUBOMIR A RIBAROV
IPC: F02C9/32
Filed: 2017-08-16
Abstract: The system 100 includes a first pump system 101 that is mechanically driven and in selective fluid communication with a fuel tank 105 and a fuel nozzle 109 of an engine. The first pump system 101 is configured to pump fuel to the fuel nozzles 109 in a high flow rate condition and to be starved of fuel in a low flow rate condition. The aircraft fuel system 100 includes a second pump system 111 which pumps fuel from the fuel tank 105 to the fuel nozzles 109. The second pump system 111 is driven by an electric motor 113 and is configured to pump flow in both the high and the low flow rate condition. The second pump system 111 may include a total flow pump 115 and a main pump 117 attached to the electric motor 113. The total flow pump 115 may be configured to boost the main pump 117 and/or the mechanically driven first pump system 101. The system may comprise a valve 118 configured to shut off or otherwise limit fuel flow to the first pump system 101 and may be positioned between the total flow pump 115 and the first pump system 101.
Patent GB-2551455-A (GB)
Title: Munitions container, marine vessel magazine, marine vessel and method of operating the same
Inventor: ROBERT BAYLIS
IPC: F42B39/26
Filed: 2015-10-22
Abstract: A munitions container 801 for the storage and transportation of a plurality of elongate munitions comprises a first movement interface 803a, 803b facilitating the movement of the container 801. The container 801 comprises one or more berths 808a-i for the storage of munitions. The one or berths 808a-i are arranged for storing munitions in other than an upright orientation. The first movement interface 803a, 803b may be for receiving the tines of a forklift truck.
Patent GB-2555315-A (GB)
Title: Element size increasing instruction
Inventor: JACOB EAPEN
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2016-05-25
Abstract: An apparatus comprises processing circuitry to generate a result vector including at least one N-bit data element in response to an element size increasing instruction identifying at least a first input vector including M-bit data elements, where N > M. First and second forms of the element size increasing instruction are provided for generating the result vector using first and second subsets of data elements of the first input vector respectively. Positions of the first and second subsets of data elements in the first input vector are interleaved.
Patent GB-2555978-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic imaging device and method for wells
Inventor: GRAHAM T MANDERS
IPC: G01V1/52
Filed: 2016-06-17
Abstract: Methods and devices for imaging wells using ultrasound is described. The devices include a modular imaging device having a telemetry module and a radial imaging module and/or forward imaging module. The radial imaging module includes a ring shaped phased array ultrasonic transducer array for generating images on the length of a wellbore. Various lens and housing configurations for the radial imaging module are described. The forward imaging module includes an ultrasonic transducer comprising one or more elements and having an adjustable viewpoint for generating images of obstructions found in a wellbore. Advanced imaging modes for a radial imaging module include multiple aperture and spiral wave imaging mode.
Patent GB-2555364-A (GB)
Title: Novel pharmaceutical composition comprising particles comprising a complex of a double-stranded polyribonucleotide and polyalkyleneimine
Inventor: Mercedes Pozuelo Rubio
IPC: A61K47/69
Filed: 2016-11-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising particles, each of said particles comprising a complex of at least one double-stranded polyribonucleotide, such as polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid [poly(I:C)], and at least one linear polyalkyleneimine. The particles are also characterized by their monomodal diameter distribution and z-average diameter within specific ranges. The present invention additionally relates to use of said compositions as medicaments, in particular for the treatment of a cell growth disorder characterized by abnormal growth of human or animal cells, as well as to processes for the preparation of said compositions.
Patent GB-2571957-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for connecting a tool string to coiled tubing in downhole operations
Inventor: BRENT NEAL MARSH
IPC: F16L19/065
Filed: 2018-03-14
Abstract: A connection apparatus 100 for connecting a downhole tool string with axially extending coiled tubing (102, fig 5) includes a compression ring 120 having a lower yield strength to that of the connection apparatus first body 104 and the coiled tubing to which the ring 120 will sealingly engage. The coiled tubing and first body 104 are concentrically arranged with the compression ring 120 concentrically positioned therebetween. A second concentric connection body 106 screw-threadedly engages with the first body 104 and axially shortens the apparatus and forces a shallow inclined face (122, fig 6) of the compresses ring 120 against a steeper inclined face (118, fig 6) of the first body 104. The coiled tubing can be stainless steel or carbon steel, and the compression ring 120 is relatively malleable metal such as stainless steel. The metal-to-metal seal can operate in corrosive high pressure high temperature (HPHT) environments. Screw-threaded slip ring 134 grips the coiled tubing sufficiently to provide a seal with the coiled tubing 102.
Patent GB-2572157-A (GB)
Title: Intake air delivery system
Inventor: THOMAS MAIER
IPC: F01L3/06
Filed: 2018-03-20
Abstract: An intake air delivery system for an engine includes an intake valve 304 which contacts a valve seat ring 206 in a closed position of the intake valve and provides a valve gap 306 in an open position of the intake valve 304. At least one bore 208 is provided in the valve seat ring 206 in selective fluid communication with the valve gap 306. A conduit 307 is provided, eg in the cylinder head, in fluid communication with the bore(s) 208 and with a source of reduced pressure to provide a suction pressure SP to a portion of the valve gap 306 adjacent to the valve seat ring 206 to reduce flow separation, turbulence and/or backflow in the gap 306. The source of reduced pressure may be the inlet of the compressor section (402, fig.4) of a supercharger or turbocharger (404) acting as a vacuum pump; alternatively, in a direct injection engine, the conduit 307 may communicate with ambient air.
Patent GB-2573164-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus control system and method
Inventor: FABIO CAPELLO
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2018-04-27
Abstract: A system for controlling a reconfigurable robotic apparatus 100 comprising a plurality of configurable components 30, 40, 50R, 50L, 60R, 60L, the system comprising a configuration identification (1200 figure 12) unit operable to identify a preferred configuration of the apparatus in response to media content to be provided to a user, and a configuration modification unit (1210 figure 12) operable to modify the configuration of the apparatus in dependence upon the identified preferred configuration, wherein different configurations of the apparatus correspond to the shapes of different objects relating to the media content. The system may comprise a plurality of configurable components that are connectable to one to more other components in the form of a number of shape changing self-reconfigurable robots. These components may be able to move relative to one another. Also disclosed is a method of controlling a reconfigurable robotic apparatus.
Patent GB-2564771-A (GB)
Title: System and method for correcting ambient air temperature measurement using a wireless network
Inventor: AED M DUDAR
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2018-06-19
Abstract: A vehicle with a mirror assembly (300, fig 3) attached to a side of the vehicle and having an air temperature sensor 304 to provide a first temperature measurement 502 of the ambient air. A wireless transceiver is used to receive a second temperature measurement from a wireless network 504, and a processor is arranged to move the side mirror to a first position 508, such as an unfolded position, if the first temperature measurement is greater than the second 506. The mirror assembly may also comprise a means to extend the mirror out from the vehicle to move to the first position. The sensor on the wing mirror may take a third temperature measurement 514 and the wireless network may supply a fourth measurement 516 after the mirror has been moved to the first position and if the third measurement is greater than the fourth, the mirror may be moved to a second position 524. A method for correcting air temperature readings in a vehicle using the mirror assembly is also claimed.
Patent GB-2562650-A (GB)
Title: Fluid discharge apparatus and method of use
Inventor: ASHLEY THOMSON
IPC: E21B37/08
Filed: 2017-01-11
Abstract: The invention provides a fluid discharge apparatus (102) and a method of use. The apparatus (102) comprises a body (106) comprising an inlet (122) configured to receive fluid from a fluid source, and one or more fluid discharge ports (140). A valve arrangement (124) in the body (106) is operable to be cycled to provide an interrupted flow of fluid through the body (106). The valve arrangement (124) may be disposed in the body (106), and/ or may be operable to be moved between a first condition in which fluid entering the body (106) from the inlet (122) is prevented from passing through the apparatus (102), and a second condition in which fluid is discharged through the one or more fluid discharge ports (140). The valve arrangement (124) may be operable to cycle between the first condition and the second condition to provide an interrupted flow of fluid through the body (106).
Patent GB-2562418-A (GB)
Title: Vibration monitor
Inventor: Jacqueline Mclaughlin
IPC: G07C3/02
Filed: 2016-09-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a vibration monitor 30 which is configured to be worn by an operator during use of a power tool. The vibration monitor comprises a vibration sensor 36 which is operative to sense vibration sustained by the operator when the vibration monitor 30 is worn by the operator. The vibration monitor 30 further comprises a processor 32 configured to receive sensed vibration data from the vibration sensor 36 and to transform received vibration data whereby the transformed data is more representative than the received vibration data of vibration at a location on a power tool or a workpiece with which the operator is in contact during use of the power tool. The transformation amplifies received vibration data by a factor of at least 1.1 in a frequency range between 6 Hz and 20 Hz.
Patent GB-2576946-A (GB)
Title: Electronic pool game
Inventor: KIERAN OREILLY
IPC: A63B15/00
Filed: 2018-09-10
Abstract: An electronic pool table that is linked to a computer game comprising a set of pool/billiard balls 4 and a cue ball 5 having RFID tags embedded in the balls 4,6; a pool table 1 having an electronic detection system comprising RFID antennae (12, 15, fig 2) a reader (13, fig 2) and internal processor (16, fig 2); and an interface tablet 10 and LED screens 7. The short range RFID antennae (12, fig 2) are positioned under the playing surface at each pocket 2, and shielded to prevent false readings from the playing surface; and detect when one or more balls are potted. The medium range antenna (15, fig 2) detects when a player has taken a shot by sensing a change in the signal strength of the cue ball. The interface tablet 10 has a camera, and allows uses to enter data, and select a game, which provides new versions/rules for existing games, e.g. 8/9 ball pool. Using information from the antennae and reader, instructions for the players are provided on the screens 7 above the table, which are dependent upon the play at the time and the game chosen by the player or players.
Patent GB-2568009-A (GB)
Title: Frequency modulation for magnetic pressure pulse tool
Inventor: CARLOS PRIETO
IPC: H01F38/00
Filed: 2017-08-10
Abstract: An apparatus for applying a magnetic pressure to a work piece includes an inductor configured to be disposed in proximity to the work piece and a controller electrically connected to the inductor and configured to control a supply of electrical power in order to output a first voltage over a selected frequency range to determine a frequency that provides a maximum current or a frequency that provides a current within a selected range of the maximum current to the inductor.
Patent GB-2582301-A (GB)
Title: Training equipment
Inventor: DAVID JOSEPH CONNELLY
IPC: A63B69/20
Filed: 2019-03-18
Abstract: Training equipment, for example for boxing, having an outer ring-shaped punchbag 2 with an inner opening 4, and a punchball 6 in the hole, joined to the punchbag by a flexible connecter 8a, 8b. The inner aperture of the punchbag may be substantially circular, the punchbag resembling a doughnut, for example. The punchball may resemble a double end boxing ball, whereby the punch ball may be connected to the donut punch bag by flexible members, such as elasticated cords or straps, at two diametrically opposed locations 10a, 10b. There may also be a third securing part 10c on the annular punchbag so that it may be suspended in use from a ceiling or frame, such as by a cord, strap or chain 14. The punchbag may be any overall shape, e.g. square, rectangular; the punchball may be round, egg-shaped or dumbbell-shaped; and the punchball and punchbag may have a leather outer-layer.
Patent GB-2572082-A (GB)
Title: Contactless blood pressure monitoring
Inventor: ERIC JENNEY
IPC: A61B5/026
Filed: 2017-05-23
Abstract: Contactless blood pressure monitoring, includes: illuminating a blood vessel of a patient with infrared ('IR') light; receiving, by an IR camera through a polarizing filter, IR light reflected by the patient; capturing at a time based on a heartrate of the patient, a first IR image of the blood vessel of the patient when the blood vessel is distended; determining, from the first image, a maximum diameter of the blood vessel; capturing at a time based on the heartrate of the patient,, a second IR image of the blood vessel of the patient when the blood vessel is contracted; determining, from the second IR image, a minimum diameter of the blood vessel; and calculating blood pressure of the patient in dependence upon the maximum and minimum diameters of the blood vessel.
Patent GB-2572304-A (GB)
Title: Livestock management
Inventor: Ronald B Hicks
IPC: G06Q50/02
Filed: 2017-12-14
Abstract: Livestock may be managed by a variety of systems, processes, and techniques. In particular implementations, the properties of water may be monitored by automated techniques and treated water may be provided to animals. In certain implementations, sick, or potentially sick, livestock may be provided with treated water to improve their health. The automated techniques may include monitoring the movements and/or water consumption of the livestock and predicting which ones may be sick based on their movements and/or water consumption. In some implementations, a water trough may contain multiple segments. The water properties in the segments may be maintained at different states.
Patent GB-2576446-A (GB)
Title: Shape memory alloy based drug delivery device
Inventor: DOMINIC GEORGE WEBBER
IPC: A61M5/24
Filed: 2018-05-16
Abstract: Broadly speaking, embodiments of the present techniques provide apparatus and methods for closed-loop control of a shape memory alloy (SMA) based actuator for dispensing a volume of liquid medicine/drug from a device.
Patent GB-2577429-A (GB)
Title: Front or rear opening closed-sided absorbent articles
Inventor: BETH JOHNSON
IPC: A61F13/496
Filed: 2018-05-23
Abstract: Absorbent articles with front and rear opening features are disclosed. An article may comprise an absorbent insert comprising an outer cover, a liner, and a core between the outer cover and liner, a first waist panel coupled to the insert and having a first waist panel bottom edge, a first waist panel top edge, a first waist panel outer surface, and a first waist panel inner surface, and a second waist panel coupled to the insert. The first waist panel may be coupled to the second waist panel along side edges of the article, and the first waist panel may further comprise a weakened region comprising weakened portions extending at least partially between the first waist panel bottom edge and the first waist panel top edge. The weakened region may have a weakened region percentage of between about 45% and about 90%.
Patent GB-2581562-A (GB)
Title: Directional stream value analysis system and server
Inventor: ROBERT MILL
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2019-10-02
Abstract: A system for improving performance includes a processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium. The system comprises instructions which can include assigning an agent corresponding to discrete decision points and assigning a scope based on a facility topology, and training the agent to learn a decision policy which provides a ranking for each of a possible decision that agents can take for a given scenario at any point in time. The ranking can be determined during a training phase by selecting actions that maximize one or factors of a global reward, the global reward accumulating the value of all facility operations over a duration of a scheduling period.