baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2538139-A (GB)
Title: Microparticles
Inventor: DONALD A WELLINGS
IPC: B01J13/02
Filed: 2016-03-03
Abstract: A microparticle which comprises an acid with two or more acid groups and an organic base. The microparticle may have a particle size of 0.5-10 microns, and a molar ratio of acid groups to basic groups of 0.6-1.4:1. The acid may comprise bis-aliphatic acid, brassylic acid, sebacic acid, azelaic acid or a bis-carboxylic fatty acid in which the terminal carboxylic acids are linked by a region which is hydrophobic. The acid groups may also be separated by a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic chain; or substituted saturated, or unsaturated aliphatic chain. The organic base may comprise an aliphatic amine or an aromatic amine having a basic character or other nitrogen-containing base, one or more of an alkylated amine and an alkylated polyamine, N-methylmorpholine, N,N-dimethylaminoethanol, 4-dimethylaminopyridine, imidazole, 1-methylamidazole poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDAC), didecylmethylammonium chloride (DDAC), dodecyldipropylenetriamine (DDPT) and poly epsilon lysine. A medical diagnostic, monolith and use of the self-assembled microparticles are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2550409-A (GB)
Title: Wing tip device
Inventor: BOB THOMPSON
IPC: B64C3/56
Filed: 2016-05-20
Abstract: The wing of an aircraft 10 comprises a fixed wing 12 and a wing tip device 14 movable between a flight position and a ground position reducing the wingspan; the wing tip device 14 has an inner section 16 with a dynamic interface 20 connecting it to the fixed wing 12, and an outer section 18 connected to the inner section by a static interface 22. The dynamic interface 20 may allow rotation or folding movement of the wing tip device 14 relative to the fixed wing 12 about a hinge pivot point or slew ring using an actuator, and have a locking mechanism and seals. Elements of the dynamic interface 20 may be located on both the fixed wing 12 and the inner section 16. Preferably the sacrificial outer section 18 has crumple zones to absorb impacts, or have frangible break lines designed to fail if impacted during ground maneuvers, lightning strikes or hail, for example; it may be fastened to the inner section 16 so it can be removed, without affecting the dynamic interface 20 or inner section 16, for repair or replaced with modules to optimize performance. A method of assembling an aircraft is also claimed.
Patent GB-2541101-A (GB)
Title: Method and camera system for determining the distance of objects in relation to a vehicle
Inventor: MARTIN REICHE
IPC: G01C11/06
Filed: 2016-06-22
Abstract: The distance to an object in relation to a vehicle is determined using two cameras 101, 102 that acquire differing but overlapping fields of view (FOV), wherein the image angles 103, 104 of the cameras differ from one another (i.e. the cameras have different focal lengths). The images produced of the object in the overlapping region of the cameras fields of view are used to calculate the distance to the object. The imaging scales or distortions of cameras may differ. The cameras may each be mono cameras. The distance may be determined in consideration of at least one of the image angles or by comparing the images of the object. Alternatively, the distance may be determined in consideration of the orientation or positioning of the cameras which may further involve considering the angle between the optical axes of the cameras. Alternatively, the distance may be determined through back calculation of the image distortion of the cameras. The cameras may have parallel, convergent or divergent optical axes. The cameras may have differently configured optics e.g. one may have a wide angle lens and the other a telephoto lens.
Patent GB-2554095-A (GB)
Title: A door, a vehicle, an apparatus, a window and a method
Inventor: NICHOLAS FREDERICK NOEL NEWMAN
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 2016-09-20
Abstract: Apparatus for providing a window (104) for a vehicle (102) is disclosed, along with a door (101) with a window (104). The apparatus (101) comprises a windowpane (103) and a seal support (303). The windowpane (103) is configured to be mounted within a vehicle (102) on a window regulator (306) for moving the windowpane (103) between a closed position and open positions. The seal support (303) comprising a strip that is fixed to the windowpane (103) and which extends across the width of the windowpane (103), for holding a flexible seal (301) away from the windowpane (103) when the window (104) is in a closed position.
Patent GB-2538920-A (GB)
Title: Permanent magnet motor
Inventor: AARON SALESMAN
IPC: H02K7/04
Filed: 2015-04-03
Abstract: Methods and systems to mount a shaft with a motor rotor are provided. The motor may include a plurality of permanent magnets embedded in a lamination stack of a rotor of the motor, which may run through the length of the lamination stack. The motor can include a shaft that may be coupled to the rotor in a center bore of the rotor. The shaft may be coupled to the rotor with a keyway. The shaft may be coupled to the rotor with a press fit. The shaft may be coupled to the rotor with a cold shrink fit. The motor may include a counter weight disposed on the shaft. The counter weight may help retain the shaft on the rotor. The embodiments as disclosed herein can help couple the shaft and rotor without using heat that may demagnetize the permanent magnets.
Patent GB-2546866-A (GB)
Title: Fuel additives for treating internal deposits of fuel injectors
Inventor: XINGGAO FANG
IPC: C10L10/18
Filed: 2016-12-05
Abstract: Methods for improving the injector performance, unsticking fuel injectors, and reducing an amount of alkali metal carboxylate deposits on internal components of fuel injectors, where the methods include operating the diesel engine on a fuel composition comprising a major amount of diesel fuel and from about 45 to about 550 ppm by weight based on a total weight of fuel composition of a fuel additive consisting essentially of a compound of the formula (I) below, wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group containing from 20 to 170 carbon atoms. The additive has a total acid number (TAN) ranging from about 50 to about 290 mg KOH/g. Fuel injectors of the fuel injected diesel engine have an average injector hole diameter of less than 160 µm and an average smallest clearance between injector needle and injector barrel casing of less than about 10 µm. The compound may be 950 MW or 450 MW polyisobutenyl succinic diacid, or a mixture of C20-C24 alkenyl succinic diacid. HOOC CH (R) CH2 COOH (I)
Patent GB-2561331-A (GB)
Title: Pallet support apparatus
Inventor: DANNY WATSON
IPC: B65D19/38
Filed: 2017-02-03
Abstract: A pallet support comprising: first (2, fig. 1) and second chassis 3 comprising load bearing platforms; plurality of posts 10 extending between the chassis; the second chassis comprising coupling 14 for each post, each coupling being movable up and down the respective post and allowing angular displacement of the pallet. Preferably, each coupling comprises sleeve with pivot connection (15, fig. 6) to the chassis, and pin engaging with a slot 22 in the chassis to adjust the length of the side 5 of the chassis. Preferably, two articulated brace members (36,38 fig. 1) extend between top and bottom of respective post, where the points of articulation are joined by quick release mechanism (46, fig. 1) to allow collapsing of the apparatus. Preferably, side rails have retaining members (56, fig. 1) to stow brace members when not deployed. Preferably, posts comprise slots engaged with pins in the base to allow pivoting of the post.
Patent GB-2543695-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for proton computerised tomography
Inventor: NIGEL ALLINSON
IPC: G06T11/00
Filed: 2015-07-30
Abstract: A method of reconstructing a3-dimensionalimage in a proton transmission computerised tomography (CT) apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises the creation of a reconstruction matrix. The matrix is created by directing a plurality of particles to traverse the object; and for each particle, measuring the trajectory and energy of each particle before and after it has traversed the object; for each particle, calculating the water-equivalent path length within the object; and for each particle, calculating the positions at which it entered and exited the object; and adding the water-equivalent path length, entry and exit positions to the reconstruction matrix. This procedure is repeated from a plurality of angular positions surrounding an object to be imaged. Then, a spatially varying 2- dimensional filter function is applied to the reconstruction matrix. Subsequently, a correction factor is applied to the filtered reconstruction matrix to at least partially correct for the finite extent of the matrix.
Patent GB-2550270-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced service
Inventor: DAVID A HERMAN
IPC: G07B15/00
Filed: 2017-03-21
Abstract: A system for a vehicle, such as an autonomous taxi or private hire vehicle, is operable to actuate 235 closing of a power-operated vehicle door when it is determined that the door is open 220 and the vehicle is unoccupied 215. A fare is determined 240 when the door is in a latched position, preferably after the system has actuated 235 closing of the door, and a message 245 indicating the fare is sent to a user. The system may detect objects located in the vehicle 210 or obstacles preventing the door from closing 225, notify the user via a message 230, and continue accruing the fare until the objects or obstacles are removed. Optionally, the fare is determined when the user is beyond a predetermined distance from the vehicle.
Patent GB-2566059-A (GB)
Title: A system for protecting an electrical circuit
Inventor: PATRICK WARD
IPC: H02H3/33
Filed: 2017-09-01
Abstract: A system 2000 for protecting an electrical circuit comprises an electrical protection switching device 1 comprising: neutral and live input terminals 2, 3 for electrical connection to a supply 30 of the electrical circuit, neutral and live output terminals 4, 5 to a load 40 of the electrical circuit, contacts 6 which can be opened for disconnecting the load 40 from the supply 30, an electrically controlled actuator 70 arranged to open the contacts 6. A fault detector 8 is provided for causing the actuator 70 to open the contacts 6 upon detection of a residual fault current. A DC detector 80 is electrically connected to the neutral and live lines for detecting a residual fault DC. In case of detecting a DC residual fault current, the DC detector 80 is configured to cause a current imbalance path 89 to simulate a residual fault current detectable by the fault detector 8 of the electrical protection switching device 1. The current imbalance path 89 is connected to the neutral and live lines at the same circuit side relative to the movable contacts 6 and at opposite sides of the fault detector 8 of the electrical protection switching device 1. In a further embodiment (figure 5), the DC detector is configured to generate an electrical control signal (1200) to directly control the actuator (70) to open the contacts (6).
Patent GB-2556463-A (GB)
Title: Mud-pulse telemetry system including a pulser for transmitting information along a drill string
Inventor: JASON R BARBELY
IPC: E21B47/24
Filed: 2017-11-02
Abstract: A rotary pulser includes a housing, a stator 38 supported by the housing, a rotor 36 downhole and adjacent to the stator, and a motor coupled to the rotor. The stator 38 has a passageway 76 for the drilling mud to pass through and the rotor 36 has a blade 90 which can block the passageway 76. A controller causes the motor assembly to move the rotor 36 in a cycle in a first rotational direction T1 where it a) rotates the rotor 36 from a first position P1 where the rotors blade 90 does not obstruct the passageway 76, into a second position P2 where the rotor 36 obstructs the passageway 76, and b) rotates the rotor 36 from the second position P2 to a third position (P3, fig 18) continuing in the first rotational direction. Rotation through the cycle generates a pressure pulse in the drilling fluid. The rotor 36 can be held in the second position or other intermediate positions (P3, fig 19) to influence the beat of the pressure pulse. On completion of the cycle in the first direction, the rotor 36 can cycle in the opposite rotational direction.
Patent GB-2569154-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for determining the shape of a radiotherapy beam
Inventor: STEPHEN TOWE
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2017-12-07
Abstract: The shape of a radiation beam at a treatment position 74 is determined using a projected width 78 for each leaf of a multileaf collimator. The projected width is the effective width of the leaf measured at the end of the leaf distal from the radiation source 66, and is greater than the true thickness of the respective leaf. The further a leaf is from the beam axis the wider will be its projected width. Values of the projected width for each leaf may be stored in a lookup table. At least some of the leaves (e.g. 72c) in the collimator are aligned such that the planes of those leaves converge at a point that is displaced laterally from the radiation source (figure 4b). The method may determine the edge (82, figure 6) of a radiation beam with respect to a target (80). The position of the target may be tracked using MRI in an image guided system and the multi-leaf collimator adjusted accordingly in real time.
Patent GB-2562824-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for providing electricity according to power policy
Inventor: MING PUI CHONG
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2016-12-15
Abstract: The methods and systems are provided to adaptively change power threshold at a policy based power supply device (PBPSD). The PBPSD (101) retrieves a first power policy and determines a power threshold substantially based on the first power policy. A power port authority is also determined based on the first power policy. The PBPSD (101) then provides power to each of the plurality of power ports based on the power threshold and the power port priority. The PBPSD (101) comprises a first processor, a plurality of power connectors, and a plurality of AC-DC regulators. Each of the plurality of power connectors is capable of receiving electricity from a power supply.
Patent GB-2563709-A (GB)
Title: Agents for reductive decolorization of dyed keratinous fibers
Inventor: Juergen Schoepgens
IPC: A61Q5/08
Filed: 2018-03-14
Abstract: A multi-component package unit (kit-of-parts) for reductive decolourising of keratin fibers includes, separately packaged, a first container (A) comprising cosmetic agent (a) and a second container (B) comprising a cosmetic agent (b) that comprises (b1) one or multiple oxidizing agents chosen from the group of hydrogen peroxide, potassium persulfate, sodium persulfate and/or ammonium persulfate. The cosmetic agent (a) is thiourea (thiocarbmide). Most preferably, the container (A) further comprises monoethanolamine. Most preferably, (b1) is hydrogen peroxide. Also claimed are a ready to use agent for reductive decolourising of dyed keratinous fibres which comprises both thiourea and at least one of hydrogen peroxide, potassium persulfate, sodium persulfate and/or ammonium persulfate. Also disclosed are methods for reductive decolourising of dyed keratinous fibres which comprises mixing (a1) and (b1) with a further cosmetic agent and applying the mixture to dyed keratinous fibres (e.g. human hair).
Patent GB-2563970-A (GB)
Title: Data processing
Inventor: MARK GERALD LAVINE
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2018-04-03
Abstract: A data processing apparatus comprises at least one memory 810 such as a cache memory, processing circuitry to access data in the memory, and memory built-in self-test (MBIST) circuitry configured to perform a test procedure for testing a target location of the memory. The test procedure comprises writing test data to the target memory location. Diagnostic circuitry, e.g. an embedded logic analyser (ELA), executes a diagnostic procedure to generate diagnostic data in response to processing operations performed by the processor. The MBIST circuitry controls writing of the diagnostic data to memory locations in a temporarily reserved memory region comprising at least a portion of the memory. Other regions of the memory remain available to the processor. The diagnostic data may remain in the temporarily locked memory region until read out by an external debugger. Using regular memory for short-term storage of trace data avoids the need for dedicated diagnostic memory.
Patent GB-2574046-A (GB)
Title: Improved container
Inventor: RUTH MOYSEY
IPC: C12M1/16
Filed: 2018-05-24
Abstract: A container for receiving a sample having cells in a fluid via a closable inlet 110 at a proximal end 104 and an outlet 118 having a breakable seal 120 for controlled dispensing of a lysed portion of the sample at a distal end 106, the container having at least one movable mechanical bead 122 located within the container between the inlet and outlet for mixing the sample when the container is manually moved, a reagent configured to lyse a cell and release nucleic acids from within the cell into the sample and at least one chemical bead 124 located within the container between the inlet and outlet for binding released nucleic acid, wherein said outlet, when exposed, is configured to controllably release at least the chemical bead through the outlet for deposition in a flowcell. The outlet is an end cap with a seal which is manually breakable by applying a torque force to the end cap. The outlet may comprise a funnel 114. The container may comprise a mechanical barrier (130;fig 7) to prevent the mechanical bead locating in the outlet.
Patent GB-2561744-A (GB)
Title: Reclosable multi-zone isolation using a piston assembly having a lock out feature
Inventor: JASON EARL DAVIS
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2016-03-07
Abstract: A reclosable multi-zone isolation tool including a piston assembly with a lock out feature. The tool has an outer and inner tubular having an annular flow path defined there between, and a central flow path defined by the inner tubular. The annular flow path is in fluid communication with the first zone, while the central flow path is in fluid communication with the second zone. A sleeve is positioned in the annular flow path and axially moveable between an open and closed position. A mandrel is positioned within the inner tubular and coupled to the sleeve to actuate the sleeve between the open and closed position. A pressure responsive piston assembly is coupled to the mandrel in order to actuate the sleeve to the open position. Once in the open position, the piston assembly is "locked out," thereby allowing the mandrel and sleeve to move relative to the piston between the open and closed positions.
Patent GB-2562391-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool for vertical and directional control
Inventor: CHAD FEDDEMA
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 2017-01-06
Abstract: A downhole steering tool includes one or more steering blades selectively extendable from a housing. Each steering blade may be extended by fluid pressure within a steering cylinder. Each steering cylinder may be coupled to the interior of a mandrel positioned within the housing through an adjustable orifice. The adjustable orifice may be moved between an open and a partially open position. The adjustable orifice may be solenoid controlled or controlled by a ring valve. The adjustable orifice may generate one or more pressure pulses to transmit data to the surface.
Patent GB-2576776-A (GB)
Title: Climate control and iconic enclosure
Inventor: ESAM ELSARRAG
IPC: F24F1/039
Filed: 2018-09-02
Abstract: An apparatus 1 comprises a cooling section 14 that cools a first air stream by thermal exchange with a refrigerant. The cooling section may be a direct expansion coil. Alternatively, the first air stream is cooled using a chilled water coil (14’, Fig. 3). The first air stream may be further cooled by a first evaporative cooling device 16 and/or a sensible cooling coil 13. A water-cooled condenser 24 cools the refrigerant by transferring heat from the refrigerant to a second air stream. Alternatively a cooling coil (27, Fig. 3) may cool the second air stream using high grade chilled water or water 40 from a tank 400. The water may be circulated in a closed cycle, from the water tank to the sensible cooling coil to a second evaporative cooling device 23 to the first evaporative cooling device and back to the tank. The apparatus may be used for spot cooling and may be mounted in an air distribution enclosure 2, which may be a table (3, Fig.7), cabinet, shading device (4, Fig.9), plant, sports equipment or architectural feature. The apparatus can reverse the refrigeration cycle to heat the first air stream.
Patent GB-2577704-A (GB)
Title: Docking station for reducing desktop occupying space
Inventor: Yu lin lin
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2018-10-03
Abstract: A docking station comprising a first container 10 and an extension 11 extending from the first container, two orifices 13 formed in the first container, a control board 50 engaged in the first container and electrically connected to a number of connectors 15-17, a second container 30 engaged with the extension of the first container, the extension of the first container separating the first and second containers from each other for forming a space between the containers, the second container including a number of connectors 32-36 electrically connected to a control board, and two fasteners 20 engaged with the first container and threaded 21 with screw holes 31 of the second container for adjusting the containers relative to each other. The connectors may comprise USB, USB type-C, LAN, audio, display, link and/or power connector. A cover panel 24 may engage an upper portion of the first container.
Patent GB-2570540-A (GB)
Title: Surgical optical zoom system
Inventor: TAMMY KEE-WAI LEE
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2018-10-08
Abstract: A surgical microscope for capturing an image of a target during a surgical procedure has an optical assembly 505 including at least one moveable optics. An actuator such as zoom actuator 520 or focus actuator 525 is for positioning the moveable optics and includes a pulley system for moving the optics along a set of rails. A sensor detects the position of the moveable optics and a controller 530 controls the actuator in response to received control input. Camera 535 is for capturing the image of the target from the optical assembly. The controller receives control input indicating a target position for the moveable optics, control the actuator to position the moveable optics towards the target position, the actuator being controlled according to a first set of control parameters. Upon receiving signals from the sensor indicating that the moveable optics is within a threshold range of the target position, the controller switches to a second set of control parameters for controlling the actuator; and controls the actuator to maintain the moveable optics at the target position at steady state. Misalignment between the mechanical axis and the optical axis of the surgical microscope is corrected by applying a correction matrix.
Patent GB-2580079-A (GB)
Title: Common docking platform for assembly and transportation of underwater base.
Inventor: Zhen-Xing Zhen
IPC: E04H12/34
Filed: 2018-12-20
Abstract: The platform 10 having a base 11 with a plurality of sleeves 12 on its top surface, the sleeves having holes 13 suitable for receiving the legs of an underwater base 20 for an offshore wind turbine. Each sleeves may have an annular wing (14, Fig. 1) for aiding in locating legs of base 20 and support ribs (15, Fig. 1). The base may have reinforcing ribs (16, Fig. 2) on its underside. The tower like underwater base 20 may be assembled on the platform, transported to a dock, slid on tracks or rails (31,41 Fig. 4) from dock to floating dock (30, 40 Fig. 4) without requiring crane lifting. The floating dock can then be transported to an installation site, submerged and removed from beneath the base, which is then supported by winches (43) via cables (431) and fastening loops (211) on floating device (43) (See Fig. 7), before being lowered by winches under gravity to rest on underwater foundation piles 50 – see Figs. 9 and 10. The floating dock 40, floating device 42 and platform 10 can then be reused.