baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2552277-A (GB)
Title: Parallel optical measurement system with broadband angle selective filters
Inventor: David l perkins
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 2015-04-15
Abstract: An optical computing device includes a light source that emits electromagnetic radiation into an optical train extending from the light source to a detector. A substance optically interacts with the electromagnetic radiation. A processor array is positioned in the optical train and includes a plurality of integrated computational element (ICE) cores that optically interact with the electromagnetic radiation, wherein the detector receives modified electromagnetic radiation generated through optical interaction of the electromagnetic radiation with the substance and the processor array. A weighting array is positioned in the optical train and includes a plurality of weighting devices that optically apply corresponding weighting factors to the modified electromagnetic radiation. A broadband angle selective filter (BASF) array is positioned in the optical train to selectively pass electromagnetic radiation at a predetermined angle of incidence. The detector generates an output signal indicative of a characteristic of the substance.
Patent GB-2557704-A (GB)
Title: A high-throughput algorithm for multiversion concurrency control with globally synchronized time
Inventor: Wilson Cheng-Yi Hsieh
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2017-09-21
Abstract: A method of maintain concurrency in a distributed computer system by pushing a commit wait period to client commit paths and to future readers. As opposed to servers performing commit waits, the servers may assign timestamps, which are used to ensure that causality is preserved. When a server executes a transaction that writes data to a distributed database, the server acquires a user-level lock, and assigns the transaction a timestamp equal to a current time plus an interval corresponding to bounds of uncertainty of clocks in the distributed system. After assigning the timestamp, the server releases the user-level lock. Any client devices, before performing a read of the written data, must wait until the assigned timestamp is in the past.
Patent GB-2553443-A (GB)
Title: Assist layer with automated extraction
Inventor: Thomas Ramon Karlo
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2016-05-19
Abstract: In general, this disclosure is directed to techniques for outputting, by a computing device and for display at a display component that is operatively coupled to the computing device, a graphical user interface of an application. The computing device determines context data from content included in the graphical user interface. The computing device further determines, based at least in part on the context data, an indication of assistance that is contextually related to the content included in the graphical user interface. The computing device outputs the indication of the assistance.
Patent GB-2569186-A (GB)
Title: Method for the reinforcement of masonry structures
Inventor: WILLIAM GEORGE EDSCER
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 2017-12-11
Abstract: A method for the reinforcement of masonry structures comprises: conducting a structural analysis of the masonry structure to identify stress lines corresponding to actual or potential fracture in the masonry structure, and identifying from that structural analysis the desired tensile strength and precise position of reinforcement tie bars to be incorporated into the masonry structure. A second step in the method is, wherever two such stress lines cross in close proximity, to create by machining or by 3D printing a tie connecting knuckle joint which comprises a base unit (1) formed from a single block or from two or more interconnected blocks of a rigid corrosion-resistant material, the base unit having two or more non-interconnecting bores extending partially or completely therethrough, and received in and extending from each bore a screw-threaded tie bar (2a, 2b, 2c) of a high tensile corrosion resistant material, anchored to the base unit (1) by screw means (3, 4). The bores are aligned in planes and at mutual angles calculated so that the tie bars (2a, 2b, 2c) extending from the base unit (1) can lie along the stress lines identified in the masonry structure. A third step in the method comprises bonding the tie bar connecting joint or joints to the masonry structure to be reinforced, with the tie bars (2a, 2b, 2c) received in grooves or bores created in the masonry structure and aligned to coincide with the identified stress lines in the masonry structure to be reinforced.
Patent GB-2560087-A (GB)
Title: Intake valve of internal combustion engine
Inventor: KATSUMI MARUYAMA
IPC: F01L3/20
Filed: 2017-12-27
Abstract: An intake valve 10 of an internal combustion engine, eg a gas-fuelled engine, has an uneven portion 14 formed on a flared slope portion 12 having a slope which gradually expands from the valve stem (11, fig.1) toward the valve seat portion13, and in which a slope angle of the flared slope portion 12 changes at the uneven portion 14. An oil-repellent coating layer 20, eg with fluorine, is formed on at least part of the flared slope portion 12 including the uneven portion 14 to level unevenness at the uneven portion 14 to reduce deposits where they might otherwise adhere or accumulate. The coating layer 20 may be applied also to part of the valve stem 11. The thickness of the coating layer 20 may change between the uneven portion 14 and the valve stem. The uneven portion (14A, fig.3) may comprise two steps. The flared slope portion (12B, fig.4) may be concave.
Patent GB-2557141-A (GB)
Title: Image generation system and image generation method
Inventor: YOSHIYUKI KATO
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2015-11-09
Abstract: Image generators (10) are provided corresponding to each area (62) into which a subject area (60) is divided, and a plurality of imaging devices (50) for capturing images of the corresponding areas, which are the corresponding areas (62), are connected to the image generators (10). The image generators (10) generate, as partial image data (72), bird's-eye-view image data for the corresponding areas from the imaging data (71) imaged by the plurality of imaging devices (50). An image integrator (20) causes the image generators (10) provided corresponding to the areas (62) included in a display area (61) to generate data as partial image data (72) for the corresponding areas, synthesizes the partial image data (72), and generates integrated image data (73), which is bird's-eye-view image data of the display area (61).
Patent GB-2572620-A (GB)
Title: Accessing Primitive Data
Inventor: PETER LACEY
IPC: G06T1/20
Filed: 2018-04-05
Abstract: Performing tessellation in a computer graphics system, by sub-dividing an initial patch into primitives using a number of sub-divisions steps, and generating identifiers (IDs) 500 for the primitives, the identifiers encoding data about how the primitive was generated by the sub-division steps. The sub-division steps may be recursive and the IDs may include a binary sequence of bits 502 that represents a first or a second sub-division at each sub-division level. The identifiers may include prefix bits 504 identifying an initial patch and tail bits 506 to ensure all identifiers are of equal length. The sub-divisions may be into a left sub-patch and a right sub-patch. The IDs may also be used to define vertices by a process involving truncation of the identifiers. The IDs allow primitive data to be regenerated rather than stored or communicated, saving memory and bandwidth in a processing chip.
Patent GB-2560467-A (GB)
Title: Sequential packer sealing element and slip release mechanism
Inventor: LARRY URBAN
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 2016-10-27
Abstract: A retrievable compression set packer is sequentially released. First the sealing element is allowed to relax. Then the upper slip has wedging action that forces it against a surrounding tubular relaxed. After that the upper slips are pulled up to retract them fully allowing the packer to come out. These sequential actions are done with a mandrel movement in one direction. The sealing element is released with undermining a collet by aligning collet heads with a recess on the mandrel. The slip force release happens with mandrel movement forcing a ring into a wedge such that circumferential force on slip segments is reduced or eliminated when the wedge is pushed out of its conforming slot allowing for circumferential flexibility of the slip seat. The mandrel then picks up a slip ring that retracts the slip segments on the slip seat and the packer is removed.
Patent GB-2563777-A (GB)
Title: Animal feed block and bucket process
Inventor: WILLIAM ANDERSON MCCOLL THOMSON
IPC: A23K50/15
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: This invention relates to ad-lib feeds, for example an animal feed block or bucket feed (lick feeds) and a process for the manufacture of such feeds. Advantageously there is provided animal feed blocks or buckets or components thereof with improved digestibility and increased pH such that acidosis in the animal is minimised and performance is improved.
Patent GB-2565692-A (GB)
Title: Stock level indication apparatus and method
Inventor: NICHOLAUS A JONES
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2017-05-15
Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein useful to provide an indication of a stock level of a product support member. Compressed air is directed through a plurality of bores extending through the product support member. A sensor reading of the compressed air can be utilized to determine whether there are products stocked on the product support member due to the products blocking one or more of the bores.
Patent GB-2565933-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive signal detection for communicating with downhole tools
Inventor: ZACHARY WILLIAM WALTON
IPC: E21B47/14
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: Communication from a well surface location at a well site to a downhole tool positioned within a wellbore may be performed such that fluid flow is not restricted through the downhole tool. For example, a method may include: sending a signal from an uphole location to a downhole tool located in a wellbore, wherein the signal comprises at least one event selected from the group consisting of a magnetic wellbore projectile, an acoustic pulse, and a pressure change; taking measurements with a sensor coupled to the downhole tool, wherein the sensor is at least one selected from the group consisting of a magnetic sensor, an acoustic sensor, and a pressure sensor; identifying the signal based on at least one of the measurements greater than an adaptive threshold value; and actuating the downhole tool from a first configuration to a second configuration upon identification of the signal.
Patent GB-2579548-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle cabin
Inventor: MARK ADRIAN ALLEN
IPC: B60J9/04
Filed: 2018-11-30
Abstract: A system for a vehicle having a vehicle cabin with an upper cabin surface, a lower cabin surface and a side wall (48, fig 4). A seat 60 is adjacent to the side wall. An air flow system has at least one air vent 90 located in at least one of the upper or lower cabin surfaces and an airflow apparatus 28 that directs an airflow through the at least one air vent. The at least one air vent generates an airflow across the side wall that creates a thermal curtain 84 across the side wall. A control system using one or more controllers is configured to receive a seat signal relating to whether or not the vehicle seat is occupied and generate a control signal to control the airflow through the at least one air vent based on the seat signal, generating a thermal curtain if the seat is occupied.
Patent GB-2566212-A (GB)
Title: Optical system for a LED signal and wayside LED signal
Inventor: AXEL BEIER
IPC: G08G1/095
Filed: 2016-06-28
Abstract: An optical system (100) for a light emitting diode (LED) signal includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (12, 14), a plurality of optical lenses (20, 40, 60, 80) for diverging and collimating light generated by the plurality of LEDs (12,14), wherein the plurality of LEDs (12, 14) and the plurality of optical lenses (20, 40, 60, 80) are sequentially arranged in an axial direction, and wherein the plurality of optical lenses (20, 40, 60, 80) are configured such that by altering an axial position of one of the optical lenses (20, 40, 60, 80) from a first defined axial position to a second defined axial position, a final angular light distribution of the optical system (100) is variable.
Patent GB-2583461-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for providing vehicle attributes
Inventor: KRZYSZTOF KOBYLINSKI
IPC: B60W50/00
Filed: 2019-04-08
Abstract: A controller comprising input means for receiving a request 320 for a first prediction of a first attribute associated with the vehicle from a vehicle communication means, processing means for determining the first prediction 370, wherein the first prediction comprises an indication of the first attribute and an indication of a first confidence associated with the attribute, and output means for outputting a first prediction response comprising the first prediction 380. The vehicle attribute could be vehicle temperature or state of charge of a battery. Predictions of second and third attributes may also be requested and output. The output means may further request data associated with the vehicle and use this to determine an attribute prediction. A self-learning agent could be utilised. Requests for predictions, and prediction responses, may comprise messages having predetermined formats. Preferably, the prediction response has unique identifying information. The first attribute may be associated with a vehicle user.
Patent GB-2583126-A (GB)
Title: LCD device production
Inventor: PATRICK TOO
IPC: G02F1/1337
Filed: 2019-04-18
Abstract: A method of producing an organic LCD device comprises forming a first layer of organic polymer liquid crystal alignment material, 104, on an organic polymer layer, 102, of a first component of a liquid crystal display device. The layer of liquid crystal alignment material is then subjected to a unidirectional rubbing treatment that avoids de-adhesion of the first layer of liquid crystal alignment material at least in any region of an active display area of the liquid crystal display device to create a first unidirectionally-rubbed layer of liquid crystal alignment material. A second unidirectionally-rubbed layer of liquid crystal alignment material, 116, is provided on a counter component of the liquid crystal display device. Liquid crystal material is introduced in contact between first and second unidirectional rubbed layers of liquid crystal alignment material. The rubbing treatment may comprise rubbing piles of a piled fabric against the layers of alignment material. The alignment material may comprise polyimide.
Patent GB-2578266-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for plugging a subterranean well
Inventor: GEIR ARNE MELHUS
IPC: E21B37/08
Filed: 2017-09-28
Abstract: A method for plugging a subterranean well (6), comprising the steps: running a perforating tool (1) into the subterranean well and positioning the perforating 5 tool in a well section (L) to be plugged; operating the perforating tool to create a plurality of holes (10) in a part (5) of a casing (4) located in the well section; running a surge tool (2) into the well; operating the surge tool (2) to lower the pressure inside the part (5) of the casing (4) located in the well section (L) and flowing a well fluid from an annulus (11) between the casing (4) and a well 0 formation (7) through the holes (10); and pumping a fluidized plugging material into the well section (L) via a tubing string (9). There is also provided a surge tool (2) for use in a subterranean well, having a fluid chamber (20) and a flow barrier element (23), where the flow barrier element (23) is a valve or the flow barrier element (23) is a breakable fluid restriction, the surge tool (2) 5 being configured to flow fluid from the subterranean well into the fluid chamber (20) upon opening of the fluid barrier element (23).
Patent GB-2569926-A (GB)
Title: Electric vacuum cleaner
Inventor: HIROKAZU IZAWA
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2017-06-07
Abstract: Provided is an electric vacuum cleaner (11) that can achieve efficient cleaning by the improvement in map producing accuracy. The electric vacuum cleaner (11) includes a body case, a driving wheel, a camera (51), a distance calculating unit (63), a self-position estimating unit (65), a mapping unit (66), and a control unit (26). The driving wheel allows the body case to travel. The camera (51) is provided in the body case and takes images on the traveling direction side of the body case. The distance calculating unit (63) calculates the distance to an object located on the traveling direction side on the basis of the images taken by the camera (51). The self-position estimating unit (65) calculates the location of the body case on the basis of the images taken by the camera (51). The mapping unit (66) produces a map of the three dimensional data with respect to the traveling location on the basis of calculation results from the distance calculating unit (63) and the self-position estimating unit (65). The control unit (26) controls the operation of the driving wheel on the basis of the three-dimensional data of the map produced by the mapping unit (66), whereby the body case autonomously travels.
Patent GB-2583773-A (GB)
Title: Quick release for driven vehicle wheel
Inventor: ROBERT GRIFFIN
IPC: B62K25/00
Filed: 2019-05-10
Abstract: A quick release for a driven wheel comprises a drive hub (10) and a drive axle (12), inter-engaging means (14), drive axle (12) being axially receivable within a bore extending through the drive hub (10). A releasable locking means (16) for locking the axle and hub in the driven position, the locking means being moved by a magnet (18) within drive axle (12). A method of using said quick release system by engaging the axle and hub into driven position and locking into place using the magnetic locking system.
Patent GB-2576096-A (GB)
Title: Oil field chemical-carrying material and process for making the same
Inventor: DAVID JENKINS
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2019-06-19
Abstract: An oil field chemical-carrying material comprising a plurality of particles having a chemical incorporated into a polymeric solid matrix phase and a process for making the same via a precursor formation followed by comminution are disclosed. An oil field chemical is integrally incorporated/dispersed into the granulated particle. The oil field chemical is in particular a tracer and the particle is in particular a proppant for use in hydraulic fracturing of a subterranean formation. Methods of delivering oil field chemicals, methods of monitoring subterranean formations, methods of tracing flow of fluid from hydrocarbon reservoirs and methods of hydraulic fracturing subterranean formations are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2576975-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for delivery vehicle monitoring
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: H04W4/35
Filed: 2018-01-12
Abstract: A monitoring system for items in a delivery vehicle is described. Sensors disposed in the delivery vehicle are configured to sense data indicative of a current quality of items stored in the delivery vehicle. A computing device calculates navigation routes for the items in the vehicle and selects among the delivery routes at least partly based on sensor data relating to the monitored quality of the items.
Patent GB-2577358-A (GB)
Title: Particle mixture, kit, ink, methods and article
Inventor: GEERT BENTEM
IPC: C03C8/02
Filed: 2019-07-12
Abstract: A particle mixture for forming an enamel comprising particles of a first glass frit and particles of a second glass frit; wherein the first glass frit comprises greater than 5wt% silicon oxide (SiO2) and less than 5 wt% boron oxide (B2O3); wherein the second glass frit comprises boron oxide (B2O3) and less than 5wt% of silicon oxide (SiO2); and wherein both the particles of the first glass frit and the particles of the second glass frit have a D90 particle size of less than 5 microns. Also described is an ink comprising the particle mixture, methods of preparing the ink, an article formed using the ink, and a kit comprising particles of the first and second glass frit.
Patent GB-2578408-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for linear key agreement with forward secrecy using an insecure shared communication medium
Inventor: JORGE GUAJARDO MERCHAN
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2018-08-29
Abstract: A method for shared secret agreement with forward secrecy includes generating a first plurality of bits of data using a cryptographically secure pseudo-random number generator applied to a node seed value and at least one index value, transmitting the first plurality of bits of data through a shared communication medium simultaneously to transmission of a second plurality of bits of data from a second node, identifying shared secret data with the second node using a portion of the first plurality of bits of data that are logical complements of the second plurality of bits of data, generating a shared seed value using a cryptographically secure one-way function applied to the shared secret data, and generating an updated node seed value using the cryptographically secure one-way function applied to the node seed value to replace the node seed value.
Patent GB-2595869-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: CHARLES MCALL
IPC: A63B21/16
Filed: 2020-06-08
Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a main frame 12 and a plurality of attachment members 16a,z attached to the frame. The attachment members 16a,z are arranged to intersect with each other in a mesh arrangement to provide a plurality of attachment apertures 34 suitable for anchoring resistive exercise equipment (eg. an elastic resistance band 40, figure 2a). The exercise equipment (40) may be attached to the apertures using a self-closing clip (42).
Patent GB-2588266-A (GB)
Title: Culture device
Inventor: ISHANI MALHOTRA
IPC: C12N5/095
Filed: 2020-06-19
Abstract: A device 10 for the culture of cells, preferably cancer stem cells (CSC) maintains the cells within an environment which mimics one or more in vivo environmental condition(s) such as low oxygen. Preferably, the culture region is lined with a Matrigel (RTM) microstructure and further comprises fluid channels 12-16 to convey fluids to or through the culture region and one or more vascular mimetic microfluidic chambers 4, 6 (VMMCs, preferably comprising tumour-associated inflammatory cells or endothelial cells) in fluid communication with the culture region. The device preferably replicates hypoxia in the in vivo tumour microenvironment of a cancer stem cell niche by providing an oxygen absorbing agent coating 8a placed on to a series of concentric channels 8 which are in fluid communication 4, 6 with the culture region(s). A method to use the culture device to test the response of a cell to a test agent is disclosed.
Patent GB-2597468-A (GB)
Title: Air tank for a vehicle
Inventor: CLAYTON CASTLE
IPC: F17C1/00
Filed: 2020-07-22
Abstract: The invention relates to an air tank 10 comprising first and second shell elements 16, 18 each shell being formed in one stamped sheet metal piece, and each shell having at least one flange portion 20, 24 and at least one portion 22, 26 bounding a first space portion P1 and second space portion SP2 which together form a receiving space 15; the shells being connected with each other via the flanges. The tank flanges may contact each other directly and may be welded together. The flanges may include a portion (32, 34, Fig 4) adjoining the flanges, being either perpendicular, obliquely or curved relative to the flange, and extending away from a side that the opposing shell is arranged on. The flanges may also include at least one connecting element 28 configured to connect a fastening element (38, Fig 2). The invention is intended for use on a commercial vehicle.