baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2580038-A (GB)
Title: Coupling
Inventor: STEVEN HIGGINS
IPC: F16L55/10
Filed: 2018-12-19
Abstract: A coupling 20 for releasably coupling two objects such as pipelines, comprises first and second coupling sections 22 24, with two different fastening arrangements (32, 34, 30). The first fastening arrangement has a predetermined maximum load, after which the fastening arrangement will disengage, and may comprise a breakstud (28, figure 3) and a nut 30. The second fastening arrangement has an actuation means (such as a hydraulic actuator) which may selectively engage and disengage the second fastening means. When the second fastening means is disengaged, the first fastening means will separate at the predetermined maximum load, and the coupling will separate. When the second fastening means is engaged, the coupling will not separate at the predetermined maximum load. The second fastening means may comprise a hydraulic nut 34. In some embodiments the coupling is a breakaway coupling for fluid transfer, and has shut-off valves 26 in both coupling sections.
Patent GB-2581815-A (GB)
Title: Air-assisted removal of fiber offcuts and counting method
Inventor: KAZIMIERZ KRZYSZTOF WOJEWODA
IPC: G02B6/25
Filed: 2019-02-28
Abstract: A device and method suitable for collecting optical fiber offcuts generated by a cleaving device 1 which cleaves an optical fibre 6, the method includes a fan 11 (which may be mains or battery powered) and ducting to direct air flow (the fan may be a discrete component or incorporated in to an assembly), a filter 12 to block entry of fiber offcuts in to the fan, a pressure reduction chamber 13 (which may be permanently or dismountably attached to a cleaving device) in which the air flow created by the fan is directed so that there is a suction force close to the location of the offcut fibers and the suction force transports the fiber offcuts into the fiber collection means. A counting device which counts the number of times the cleaving device has been used may be included. In one embodiment the fan only operates when the cleaving device is in use. The fan may be an axial or centrifugal fan.
Patent GB-2573621-A (GB)
Title: Palletiser
Inventor: ALAN QUINN
IPC: B65G21/10
Filed: 2019-03-08
Abstract: A mobile robot palletiser 10 comprises a safety cell frame 5 which defines a pallet bay 57, a product inlet 22, and a robot 35 for picking a product such as box 15 and placing it onto a pallet 40. Frame 5 is provided with wheels 60 or other rolling support means so as to be portable, and stabilising feet 65 when in position. Incoming box 15 enters frame 5 via conveyor 20, passing through light guard 25 via inlet 22 and onto pick conveyor 30. Robot 35 comprising an arm (37, Fig 4) is mounted on plinth 44 to a vertical slide 45 and comprises controller 47. Pallet front entry 57 is guarded by light guard 55 for safety during robot operation. Another arrangement comprising a hopper / cassette (170, Fig 5) to provide layering material (175) such as cardboard and polythene which can be picked up by robot (135) and placed on to a layer of boxes.
Patent GB-2584597-A (GB)
Title: Security device and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: JOHN GODFREY
IPC: B42D25/36
Filed: 2019-03-28
Abstract: A security device 100 comprises a decorative layer 1 having a luminescent material arranged in a first region (R, Fig.1(b)); an array 21 of viewing elements 20; and a masking layer 15 comprising masking material positioned between the decorative layer and the array of viewing elements. The luminescent material luminesces in response to irradiation at least one excitation wavelength such that the first region exhibits a luminescent visible colour when illuminated by said at least one excitation wavelength. The masking layer is arranged as an array of pattern elements at least partially overlapping with said first region, and comprising first pattern elements I1 defined by the presence of the masking material, and second pattern elements I2 defined by the absence of the masking material such that the decorative layer is visible through the second pattern elements. The masking material is non-luminescing in response to the at least one excitation wavelength and the device exhibits an optically variable effect. There is also provided a method of manufacturing a security device.
Patent GB-2582930-A (GB)
Title: Induction heating method and apparatus
Inventor: LAURENT MARC PHILIPPE
IPC: H05B6/44
Filed: 2019-04-08
Abstract: An induction heating system 1 for heating a component 3, such as a pipe or conduit, includes at least one power module 21-n for outputting an alternating current to at least one induction element 22-n, the power module being operable to output the alternating current at a variable supply frequency. A controller 20 is provided to identify at least one resonant frequency of the alternating current supplied to the at least one induction element. The controller is configured to determine an operating temperature of the component in dependence on the at least one identified resonant frequency. An induction heating system comprising a plurality of induction elements which may be connected in parallel and each be associated with a capacitor having a different capacitance, and including a controller configured to identify a plurality of resonant frequencies and thereby to determine how many induction elements are connected in parallel is also disclosed. The induction element or elements may be integrated with the component to be heated or may be arranged to be releasably fastened thereto. The induction element may have a longitudinal alternating or serpentine configuration (figure 2; not shown).
Patent GB-2571648-A (GB)
Title: Floating liquefied natural gas pretreatment system
Inventor: ANKUR D JARIWALA
IPC: F25J3/06
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: A pre-treatment system for a floating liquid natural gas ("FLNG") facility comprising a mercury removal system 20 that removes mercury from an inlet natural gas stream 19 to produce a substantially mercury- free natural gas stream 21, a membrane system 30 that removes carbon dioxide from the substantially mercury-free natural gas stream 21 to produce a cooled CO2-depleted non-permeate stream 71, a gas sweetening system 50 that receives the cooled CO2-depleted non-permeate stream 71 and processes it to form a sweetened natural gas stream 51,and a gas dehydration system 60 that removes water from the sweetened natural gas stream 51 to form a substantially water-free natural gas outlet stream 61 which is fed to a LNG train 70. The mercury removal system 20 can be a mercury/H2S removal bed. The gas sweetening system may comprise a membrane system for removing carbon dioxide and an amine unit for removing hydrogen sulfide. The application also relates to a pretreatment method for cooling and purifying a natural gas stream for processing into liquified natural gas (LNG).
Patent GB-2571649-A (GB)
Title: Composition and method for treating nematodes
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY BRISTOW
IPC: A01P5/00
Filed: 2014-12-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a nematicidal fertilizer composition comprising one or more amino acids and one or more micronutrient compounds. Also claimed is a method of controlling nematodes comprising applying to the locus one or more amino acids and one or more micronutrient compounds, and the use of a combination of one or more amino acids and one or more micronutrients in the control of nematodes. Preferably the nematode is one of Pratylenchus zeae, Meloidogyne javanica, Pratylenchus brachyurus, Meloidogyne exigua, Meloidogyne incognita, Heterodera glycines or Rotylenchulus reniformis and the plants are selected from sugarcane, soybean, coffee, cotton and corn.
Patent GB-2580455-A (GB)
Title: Air treatment apparatus
Inventor: MARK JOSEPH STANIFORTH
IPC: F24F6/04
Filed: 2019-09-12
Abstract: An ultraviolet disinfection apparatus for disinfecting a water supply comprises a water supply pipe 1407, a water pump 1403 which pumps water from a water tank (1300, fig.11) through the water supply pipe, and an ultraviolet light source 1409 which irradiates water in the water supply pipe. A flow regulator ensures that the flow rate of water through the water supply pipe does not exceed a pre-defined maximum. The flow regulator comprises a receptacle 1421 that receives water from the water pump and is fluidically connected to the water supply pipe. The receptacle comprises a crest 1422 that allows water to flow out of the receptacle. The flow regulator may allow water that exceeds a height of the crest to flow back into the water tank. The receptacle may comprise a restriction 1427 through which the water received by the receptacle must flow before passing over the crest. An air treatment apparatus comprises an air flow generator (1110, Fig.4), a moisture source (1200, Fig.4) that introduces water vapour into the air flow, and a water supply system (1300, 1400, Fig.4) that provides water to the moisture source. The water supply system comprises the water tank and the UV disinfection apparatus.
Patent GB-2589589-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2019-12-03
Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument 200 comprising a coaxial transmission line 202 passing radiofrequency (RF) and microwave energy and an energy delivery tip 212 at the end of the coaxial transmission line having first 220 and second 214 electrodes separated by a dielectric body 216 configured to act as a bipolar structure for RF energy and an antenna for microwave energy. The first electrode is coupled to an inner conductor 204 of the coaxial line and has a nib protruding beyond the end of the dielectric body and the outer conductor 208 of the coaxial line. The second electrode 230 is exposed with the dielectric body 232 at the end of the energy delivery tip. The tip may be conical or rounded with the dielectric and second electrode concentric about the nib. An insulating jacket 210 may surround the distal part of the coaxial line and proximal end of the tip.
Patent GB-2578033-A (GB)
Title: A DC-DC converter
Inventor: ULLAS PAZHAYAVEETIL
IPC: H03F3/181
Filed: 2018-05-21
Abstract: A DC-DC converter and corresponding method for transitioning between a discontinuous conduction mode, DCM, and a continuous conduction mode, CCM, wherein the DC-DC converter is configured to power a signal processing system within an integrated circuit, is provided. The method comprises receiving input data, wherein the input data is for inputting into the signal processing system; determining an amplitude of the input data; and transitioning between DCM and CCM based on the amplitude of the input data. A DC-DC converter and respective method for transitioning from CCM to DCM comprising determining an estimated current representative of an inductor current through an inductor of the DC-DC converter; and transitioning from CCM to DCM based on the estimated current, is provided. A DC-DC converter and respective method for transitioning from DCM to CCM comprising determining either an output voltage of the DC-DC converter or a duty cycle of the DC-DC converter; and transitioning from DCM to CCM based on the determined output voltage or duty cycle of the DC-DC converter, is provided.
Patent GB-2599952-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: Caroline liang
IPC: H04W74/08
Filed: 2020-10-16
Abstract: A method is disclosed in which a user equipment (UE) that communicates with a radio access network (RAN) maintains information for configuring timing of fixed frame period (FFPs) for a listen-before-talk (LBT) procedure. When the UE has data to be transmitted, it performs a clear channel assessment, CCA, to determine if a communication channel is clear. When the CCA indicates that the communication channel is clear a channel occupancy time, COT, is initiated for the UE within a subsequent FFP and transmission of the data commences. However, transmission of the data ceases following receipt of an indication, from a node of the RAN, that the transmission should be stopped. The RAN node, which may be a gNB transmits the indication when it receives a transmission from a second UE with higher priority. Also disclosed are variable CCA energy detection (ED) thresholds for data of different priorities and configuring the timing of each UE FFP is based on a corresponding FFP of the gNB.
Patent GB-2587552-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding systems and a scaffolding joint therefor
Inventor: DAVID JOHN ORCHARD
IPC: F16B45/00
Filed: 2019-04-25
Abstract: A scaffolding assembly is disclosed. The system includes scaffolding poles joints (or fittings) for releasably securing the poles at cross-over points. Each scaffolding joints has an inner body member and two movable outer clamping members to clamp the poles to the body member at the cross-over points. The body member also has as a mounting for a safety connection member which projects laterally the scaffolding poles towards an operative. The safety connection member can be connected to a safety tension member from the operative such that a safety connection point is available at each of the scaffolding joints.
Patent GB-2591846-A (GB)
Title: Light source
Inventor: PAUL STEWART MORANT
IPC: G03B21/20
Filed: 2020-11-19
Abstract: A dynamic light source 200 for a display, for example a head-up or head-mounted display, includes a first light source 220 located inside a first device 210; and a second light source 230. The first device allows light from the first light source to exit the first device in a first cone of angles 240 and to reflect light incident outside the cone of angles back towards the first light source. Light from the second light source is reflected by the first light source in a second cone of angles 250 coincident with the first cone of angles. Light output by the first device from the second light source is attenuated more than light output by the first light source where an amount of attenuation is based on an intended dynamic power range of the dynamic light source. The attenuation may be greater than a factor of 10,100,1000 or equal to a square root of the intended dynamic power range of the dynamic light source. The first device may include a homogenising light pipe or a tapered light pipe. An aperture may output light in the cone of angles. The second light source may be located adjacent to the aperture.
Patent GB-2588005-A (GB)
Title: Pants-type disposable diaper
Inventor: YUMA NAKAO
IPC: A61F13/551
Filed: 2019-04-05
Abstract: This diaper (1) is provided with a disposal tape (10) on the outer surface. The disposal tape (10) has a fixed part (12), an extending part (15), and a fastening part (18) arranged in the stated order in the longitudinal direction (X1) of the disposal tape (10) and is folded into three layers in which the three parts are laminated in that order. In an unfolded state in which the three-layer fold has been unfolded, the extending part (15) is stretchable in the longitudinal direction (X1) of the disposal tape (10). In the unfolded state, the disposal tape (10) has a first joint region (31) where the extending part (15) and the fastening part overlap and a second joint region (32) where the extending part (15) and the fixed part (12) overlap. One or both of these joint regions have a bonding area (33) and a non-bonding area (36) which is located closer to the center in the longitudinal direction (X1) than the bonding area (33) and in which the extending part (15) is not bonded to the fastening part (18) or the fixed part (12).
Patent GB-2589235-A (GB)
Title: Dust-proof and rainproof charging pile with a heat dissipation function
Inventor: SHENGTAO SHEN
IPC: B60L53/30
Filed: 2020-12-09
Abstract: Dust-proof and rainproof charging piles (charging station) with a heat dissipation function, which includes a housing 1, charging gun carriers on side surfaces of the housing 1, charging guns 3 inserted into the charging gun carriers, charging wires 4, heat dissipation devices on an upper ends of side surfaces of the housing 1, wherein each of the heat dissipation devices comprises supporting frames, five cylindrical fixing shafts , five windscreen baffles 7, dust-proof nets, triangular support arms, one driving shaft , one compressed springs. The windscreen baffles are rotatably connected on the fixing shaft and rainwater discharging devices (e.g. grooves) are on the windscreen baffles.
Patent GB-2594129-A (GB)
Title: Model-based semantic text searching
Inventor: TRUNG HUU BUI
IPC: G06F16/33
Filed: 2021-01-29
Abstract: Semantic text-searching uses a machine learning system (such as a deep learning system) to determine associations between the semantic meanings of words. The associations can be based on the context in which characters, words, and/or phrases are used in relation to one another. In response to detecting a request to locate text within an electronic document associated with a keyword, a set of tokens are generated corresponding to one or more strings in the document. The keyword and set of tokens are sent to a machine learning system which generates a representation of the keyword and of each token within the set of tokens. The representations are generated based on contextual usage of the string in relation to other strings in training data. A string within the document that is associated with the keyword is received from the machine learning system, the association based on the representation of the keyword having at least a threshold similarity to a representation of a token corresponding to the at least one string and then the string that is associated with the keyword is outputted.
Patent GB-2590306-A (GB)
Title: Formation fluid analysis apparatus and related methods
Inventor: STEPHANE VANNUFFELEN
IPC: E21B49/10
Filed: 2018-07-30
Abstract: Formation fluid analysis apparatus and related methods are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a sample platform coupled to production tubing disposed in a wellbore and a first chamber defined by the sample platform. The first chamber is to capture a fluid flowing through the production tubing. The example apparatus includes a second chamber coupled to the sample platform. The example apparatus includes a first sensor coupled to the sample platform and a controller. The sample platform, the second chamber, and the first sensor are to be communicatively coupled to the controller. The controller is to selectively instruct the second chamber to one of depressurize or pressurize the fluid, the first sensor to generate fluid data for the fluid during the depressurization or the pressurization of the fluid and conduct a pressure-volume analysis for the fluid based on the fluid data.
Patent GB-2593811-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a dental prosthesis
Inventor: WAN TSIN GOH
IPC: A61C5/77
Filed: 2021-03-03
Abstract: A method of manufacture of a dental prosthesis is described, comprising using a rotary milling or drilling tool 16 to mill or drill a block 12 of a sintered ceramic material. The use of a tool 16 to mill or drill material from a block 12 of a sintered ceramic material such as lithium silicate or lithium disilicate allows manufacture of a glass ceramic dental prosthesis in a relatively efficient manner. The milling tool 16 may be ball-nosed, bull nosed or flat end form. The tool 16 may be provided with a hard coating e.g. diamond.
Patent GB-2588745-A (GB)
Title: Deferred malware scanning
Inventor: TIMOTHY BRUCE KENYON
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2019-11-13
Abstract: A code segment executing on a compute instance may be identified as suspicious based on runtime behavior or similar behavioral analysis or the like. In order to ensure the identification and use of the most up-to-date identification and remediation tools, the compute instance may defer various remediation steps for an interval, during which the compute instance may wait for data updates from a threat management system. After the interval has passed, the compute instance may use any updated data or tools in order to address the code segment that triggered the initial malware detection.
Patent GB-2605596-A (GB)
Title: Energy source access in a lock
Inventor: MICHAEL EDWIN AYRE
IPC: E05B49/00
Filed: 2021-04-06
Abstract: A lock comprising a mounting chassis 11 and control module 30, which may include keypad 31, and controls power to lock, which may retract a blocking element allowing manual rotation of a handle 20 to rotate a locking catch 21 mounted on a shaft 18. The control module forms a movable cover to expose a battery compartment 25 on the chassis to allow replacement of batteries 24. The control module and cover preferably slides and includes electrical contacts such as sliding wiper contacts to contact terminals 27 on the chassis. the control module/cover may be removable from the chassis. The lock may be surface mounted.
Patent GB-2608596-A (GB)
Title: Number format selection for bidirectional RNNs
Inventor: BISWARUP CHOUDHURY
IPC: G06N3/063
Filed: 2021-06-30
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of selecting a number format for use in configuring a hardware implementation of a bidirectional recurrent neural network (BRNN) for operation on a sequence of inputs, the method comprising: receiving a representation of the BRNN; implementing the BRNN as a test neural network equivalent to the BRNN over a sequence of input tensors, each step of the test neural network being for operation on (a) an input tensor of the sequence, (b) a corresponding backward state tensor generated in respect of a subsequent input tensor of the sequence, and (c) a corresponding forward state tensor generated in respect of a preceding input tensor of the sequence, the test neural network comprising: a forward recurrent neural network (RNN) for operation on the forward state tensors over the input tensors of the sequence; and a backward recurrent neural network (RNN) for operation on the backward state tensors over the input tensors of the sequence; operating the test neural network on the sequence of input tensors and collecting statistics for provision to a number format selection algorithm; and applying a number format selection algorithm to the statistics so as to derive a common number format for a plurality of instances of one or more selected tensors of the test neural network.
Patent GB-2608808-A (GB)
Title: Systems and Methods for Preparing a Neuroimaging System for Neuroimaging and Analysis of a Subject's Brain Tissue
Inventor: WILLIAM PARKER
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2021-07-12
Abstract: At least one light source 100 and light detector 200 pair(s), for emitting and detecting scattered light from a subject’s brain tissue, is arranged on selected locations on the subject’s scalp 10 using an iterative adjustment. This is done by obtaining a measurement signal indicative of goodness of fit for an optical element, based for example on a signal-to-noise ratio for a reference light signal, and re-arranging the element at or proximal to the selected location. Re-arrangement may include adjusting the pitch of or moving an optical element, and is repeated until a threshold criterion is satisfied. Relevant neuroimaging systems include Event Related Optical Signal (EORS) or e.g. Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) systems. Properties of neural activity within the brain may be inferred. An actuator configured to prepare a neuroimaging system by re-arranging optical elements is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2609952-A (GB)
Title: An underwater vehicle for transporting fluid
Inventor: KJELL EINAR ELLINGSEN
IPC: B63G8/00
Filed: 2021-08-18
Abstract: An underwater vehicle 10 for transporting fluid where the underwater vehicle comprises a prime mover configured to power propulsion of the underwater vehicle through the water and a plurality of storage pipes 13 for storing the fluid therein. The underwater vehicle may have an outer hull 3 housing one or more cargo holds or modules 13a, having the storage pipes situated therein. The outer hull may be free flooding so that when the vehicle is submerged in water the space in the cargo holds surrounding the storage pipes is flooded. A method of transporting a fluid using the underwater vehicle is also disclosed.