baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2550881-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for energy storage
Inventor: ROBIN SHAW
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for energy storage A battery module controller configured to cooperate with other similar battery module controllers to provide a self-organising array of battery modules is disclosed herein. Each battery module comprises at least one energy storage cell. The battery module controller comprises a unique identifier and is configured to (i) send a network message comprising its unique identifier; (ii) receive one or more network messages each comprising a unique identifier of a respective other controller of a battery module in the array; and (iii) identify, based on the received one or more messages, one of the controllers of the array as a master controller. Preferably the master controller is used to determine a charging demand for charging the array of battery modules and to send a network message with this charging demand to a charger, or to control a diagnostic process of the array. Other aspects of the invention include a battery module controller configured to determine the electrical arrangement (series and/or parallel) of a plurality of battery modules, a method for determining the arrangement of battery modules in an array, and a method of assembling an array of battery modules.
Patent GB-2551118-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: ZHAOXI ZHANG
IPC: C10G25/05
Filed: 2016-05-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing an upgraded petroleum product which comprises contacting a feedstock with a catalyst composition; wherein the feedstock comprises a petroleum product or at least one component thereof (e.g. FCC gasoline), a pyrolysis oil (e.g. bio-oil) and methanol; and wherein the catalyst composition comprises a solid acid catalyst composition (e.g. H-ZSM-5, or a product obtainable by treating H-ZSM-5 with Na2CO3 and CTAB solution). A catalyst solution comprising the above solid acid catalyst and a sulphur removal catalyst is also claimed.
Patent GB-2557879-A (GB)
Title: Hitch assembly for machine
Inventor: ADRIAN J WEBB
IPC: B62D53/02
Filed: 2016-06-07
Abstract: A hitch 22 is provided for an articulated machine (10, Figure 1), such as a wheel loader, the machine having first and second frame members (12, 14, Figure 1), for example engine and non-engine end frames. Hitch 22 includes a shaft 24 having first and second shaft ends and a body 34 having first and second body ends. Body 34 has a first trunnion 44 extending perpendicularly from a first surface, and a second trunnion 46 extending perpendicularly from a second surface. The hitch includes first and second coupling members 48, 52, typically machined C-shaped caps, respectively disposed around portions of first and second trunnions 44, 46 and a pair of mounts 56 at second frame member 14.
Patent GB-2537765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to animal apparel
Inventor: JULIE ANNE RYAN
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2013-10-29
Abstract: Animal apparel 1, particularly a horse rug, for use with animals within electrified enclosures. The seams or binding of the apparel comprises a conductive material 23 which is designed to in use receive electric charge form an electric fence and discharge it into the animal. The seams or binding may be manufactured from a conductive material. The conductive material may be threaded through the seam or binding. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a horse rug. Further disclosed is a use of the apparel in substantially preventing or at least deterring the escape of an animal from an electrified enclosure.
Patent GB-2552004-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic stimulation coil arrangment including coolant leak detector
Inventor: MATTHEW BIGINTON
IPC: G01M3/16
Filed: 2016-07-06
Abstract: The magnetic stimulation (MS) coil arrangement having a housing 8a, 8b for receiving one or more windings of a conductive element and a coolant flow path defined between the housing and windings, and a leak detection arrangement comprising first 2 and second 4 electrodes, associated with potential coolant leak flow pathways, such as join 24, wherein a change of impedance between the electrodes is indicative of a coolant leak. There may be a control arrangement to monitor the impedance. Electrode pairs may be nested, ring shaped, split rings, or elongate with constant separation. There may be coolant inlets 10a, 10b and outlet 14 may which may also be potential coolant leak flow pathways with associated electrodes 2, 4.
Patent GB-2539128-A (GB)
Title: Combination wire and plastic strapping device
Inventor: MARK A VAUGHN
IPC: B65B13/14
Filed: 2015-02-11
Abstract: A system and method of using a combination strapping machine including a wire tying system and a plastic tying system is provided. Embodiments of the strapping machine include a common frame coupled to a wire strapping system, a single wire track, a plastic strapping system, and a single plastic track. In some embodiments, the combination strapping machine includes a strapping machine frame having a common track perimeter and a top side. Further, the strapping machine includes a plastic tying system configured to apply a plastic strap to a baled material, and a wire tying system configured to apply a wire strap to the baled material, wherein the track for the wire tying medium is adjacent the track for the plastic tying medium. In some embodiments, the combination strapping machine is controlled by a common interface that coordinates both plastic and wire strapping.
Patent GB-2553802-A (GB)
Title: A stroller
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN OAKES
IPC: B62B7/08
Filed: 2016-09-14
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stroller (buggy, pushchair) comprising a folding frame, in particular to a stroller providing improved safety. According to certain aspects of the disclosure there is provided a stroller (1, figure 1) moveable between a fully deployed state and a fully collapsed state, the stroller comprising: a seat (2) comprising a seat back (5) pivotably connected to a seat base (6); and one or more stops 36, 38 arranged to prevent the stroller from moving from its fully deployed state to its fully collapsed state, wherein the one or more stops are arranged to be released to permit the stroller to move from its fully deployed state to its fully collapsed state when at least one of the seat base and seat back is pivoted towards the other. The seat may be movable between forward and rearward facing configurations, and a handle 7 also movable between deployed and collapsed positions may be provided. The handle may only be movable between the two positions when the seat is in a predetermined state. An adjustable harness mount, a releasable seat back rear panel, and an adjustment mechanism for a canopy are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2554894-A (GB)
Title: Electronic biometric devices and methods of construction
Inventor: ANTHONY MILES
IPC: H05K3/40
Filed: 2016-10-12
Abstract: A biometric sensor for attachment to the skin of a user comprises device 10 to receive signals from the user and power cell 20, these being connectable and provided as discrete, thin, flexible parts. An adhesive layer may provide a semi-permanent bond between device and power cell, via outer edge 4, ensuring a waterproof barrier. In embodiments, data connection pads 16 pass received signals through power cell 20 and to device 10 via pads 6. Positive and negative contacts 15 power the device via terminals 5,15. The parts may be arranged with the power cell further from the skin, the pads rearranged accordingly (fig. 27). Alignment arrows 3,13 may be present. The power cell may have actuation button 17, or possibly breakable electrolyte capsules for actuation. Overall this may provide an extremely thin, printed electronic, lightweight and energy-efficient multi-sensor. Methods of construction, connection and operation are also disclosed and claimed.
Patent GB-2556890-A (GB)
Title: Method, apparatus and system for aftertreatment of exhaust gas comprising inline housing
Inventor: Tuomas Tyni
IPC: F01N13/00
Filed: 2016-11-23
Abstract: An exhaust gas aftertreatment apparatus comprises an inline housing having a longitudinal axis, with an exhaust inlet at a first end of the housing. A first substrate is positioned within the housing downstream to the exhaust inlet, so that the exhaust gas flows through the first substrate in the direction of the longitudinal axis. A mixer arrangement 122 is positioned within the housing downstream to the first substrate and comprises a first flow guide arrangement configured to guide the exhaust gas flow to rotating and advancing gas flow in a crosswise direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a reactant inlet 220 for dispensing reactant to the rotating and advancing gas flow. A second flow guide arrangement is configured to guide the rotating and advancing mixed gas flow in the longitudinal direction, and a second substrate is positioned within the housing downstream to the mixer arrangement. The substrates may comprise Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) or a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) substrate.
Patent GB-2549818-A (GB)
Title: Method, systems, and media for presenting links to media content
Inventor: SATYAJEET SALGAR
IPC: H04N21/472
Filed: 2015-11-19
Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for presenting links to media content are provided. In accordance with some implementations, a method for presenting links to media content is provided, the method comprising: receiving, from a user device, a search query for a media content item; identifying candidate providers that provide access to the media content item; receiving, for each candidate provider, provider interaction information relating to previous interactions between a user of the user device and a candidate provider; receiving, for each candidate providers, media link information related to links to the media content item by the candidate provider; ranking the candidate providers based on the provider interaction information and the media link information; identifying a subset of candidate providers to be associated with a presented link to the media content item based at least in part on the ranking; and causing a user interface with links to the media content item to be presented, wherein each link of links is associated with one of the subset of candidate providers.
Patent GB-2547981-A (GB)
Title: Swirlers
Inventor: JASON A RYON
IPC: B01F5/06
Filed: 2017-01-09
Abstract: A swirler 100 comprises a body 122 defining a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of swifter plates 108, 110 assembled in a stack in the body in a direction along the longitudinalaxis wherein each of the swifter plates 108, 110 defines a vane portion 114 and the plates are mounted such that the plates are rotated/offset circumferentially about the longitudinal axis relative to neighboring plates so the vane portions 114 form a swirler vane. The plates may include a plurality of vane portions, a peripheral ring 116 and an alignment tongue 120 for engagement with an alignment groove 124 defined in the body. The offset positioning of the plates imparts swirl on fluids flowing through passages 112. A nozzle configured for air blast atomization of a spray comprising an air circuit, liquid circuit and the swirler, and a method of making the swirler by cutting the vanes in a stack of plates is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2559178-A (GB)
Title: A method of accelerating warming of a vehicle engine following ignition
Inventor: ALAN AGURTO GOYA
IPC: F28D21/00
Filed: 2017-01-30
Abstract: A method of accelerating warming of components of a vehicle (10, Fig. 1) following engine ignition, the vehicle (10, Fig. 1) comprising an engine 12, an energy recovery system 16, and a coolant circuit 31 that delivers coolant fluid to the energy recovery system 16 for transfer of thermal energy to the coolant fluid, and to each component; the method comprising operating the energy recovery system 16 in a low recovery mode, in which the amount of thermal energy that is converted in to work is reduced relative to a normal recovery mode, during a warm-up period each component, corresponding to a time period during which each component warms to a normal operating temperature following ignition, to increase a rate of transfer of thermal energy recovered from the exhaust gas to coolant fluid in the coolant circuit 31. The energy recovery system may comprise a turbine 21 and compressor 22 that are coupled.
Patent GB-2555743-A (GB)
Title: Predicting wellbore operation parameters
Inventor: Robert Lynn WILLIAMS
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: A system for use in a wellbore can include a computing device that includes a processing device and a memory device that stores instructions executable by the processing device. The instructions can cause the processing device to generate a predicted value of a parameter associated with a well environment or with a wellbore operation. The instructions can also cause the processing device to receive sensor data that includes a measured value of the parameter; compare the predicted value to the measured value to determine a difference; and generate an interface for display that includes a data point associated with the difference plotted on a probability-mass distribution graph. The system can also include a sensor in electrical communication with the computing device and positionable proximate to the wellbore for generating the measured value of the parameter and transmitting the measured value of the parameter to the computing device.
Patent GB-2569993-A (GB)
Title: Data processing method
Inventor: SIMON PATRICK ALEXANDER RINGLAND
IPC: H04W84/12
Filed: 2018-01-08
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of processing a data packet received by a packet sniffer 60, the packet containing an associated identifier (such a Media Access Control, MAC, address or a Service Set Identifier, SSID) , the method comprising transmitting the packet to a recipient (such as server 7), determining if the identifier corresponds to a particular network, wherein if the identifier is determined to correspond to the particular network, the identifier is provided to the recipient; and if the identifier is determined to not correspond to the particular network, the identifier is withheld from the recipient. The particular network may be a Local Area Network, LAN, specifically a Wireless LAN, WLAN. A packet received by the packet sniffer 60 from a third party device 5, which is not associated with access point 4, has its associated identifier anonymized (obfuscated) before the packet is forwarded to server 7 so as to protect the privacy of the third party. Some or all of the packet’s payload may be removed before transmitting the packet to server 7. The step of transmitting the packet to server 7 comprises providing the identifier to the server in coded form.
Patent GB-2564749-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer with tandem ion mobility analyzers
Inventor: MELVIN ANDREW PARK
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2018-05-17
Abstract: A mass spectrometer comprises an ion source, two ion mobility analysers, and a mass analyser. At least one ion mobility analyser, maybe the second, is a trapped ion mobility spectrometry (TIMS) analyser. Ions are time-separated by mobility in the first mobility analyser. Either an ion gate or a mass filter is located between the two ion mobility analysers. The ion gate varies the transmission of ions to select ions of interest, or the mass filter varies the transmitted mass range, during operation of the first mobility analyser. The ion gate may be operated to transmit less of a more abundant species, or to keep the space charge in the second mobility analyser below a threshold. Transmitted ions are separated by mobility in the second mobility analyser; ions from repeated transfers may be accumulated before mobility analysis. Mass spectra of ions separated by the second mobility analyser may be acquired.
Patent GB-2560481-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for assembly of recessed panel doors
Inventor: TREVOR COSSINS
IPC: B32B37/10
Filed: 2016-09-08
Abstract: System, kit and method for pressing a door assembly comprising an internal frame, core and 2 door skins, each skin having planar and recessed portions. The system comprising a press 100 with an upper and lower platen 120, 110, at least one being movable towards the other, the lower platen comprising at least one hole or depression. A lower removable die 148 seated on the lower platen including a base 170 supported on the platen, at least one raised section 182 which contacts and supports a recessed panel portion of a door skin, the raised section having a height above the base equal or greater than the depth of the recessed panel portion of the door skin; at least one peg depending downwardly from the base fitting in to the at least one hole or depression of the lower platen to align the die and platen and an upper die 158 removably attached to the upper platen and of similar construction to the lower die minus the peg. The die may have a coefficient of static friction against polished steel of less than 0.15, may be plastic and are preferably PTFE. The lower die may have at least two pegs which seat in at least two holes in the lower platen.
Patent GB-2575476-A (GB)
Title: A centrifugal compressor
Inventor: BENJAMIN THOMAS TARVER
IPC: F04D29/44
Filed: 2018-07-11
Abstract: A centrifugal compressor with an impeller (201, fig. 2b), a diffuser passage 401 and a volute 213, wherein the volute extends radially over the impeller, i.e. there is a radial overlap between the two in the sense that the volute’s inner radius is shorter than the impeller’s outer radius along at least part of the volute’s circumference. The compressor becomes thereby dimensionally more compact and is suitable for application in ventilation systems for vehicles’ passenger cabins, where installation space is limited. A vehicle with a ventilation system comprising such a compressor and suitable air ducts is also claimed. Preferably the volute has a flat radially outer side wall 404 and a curved radially inner side wall 405 and the impeller has an upper shroud 207. A lower wall 406 of the volute may be continuous with a lower wall 403 of the diffuser passage. Preferably the ratio D5/D3 of the diffuser’s outer diameter to the impeller’s outer diameter is at least 105%, more preferably at least 110%, whereas the ratio D6/D3, D6 being the volute’s outer diameter, does not exceed 140%. The diffuser’s maximum height H2 may be up to 110% of the impeller’s height at its outlet.
Patent GB-2575841-A (GB)
Title: Wing assembly with fluid pipe
Inventor: PAUL EDWARDS
IPC: F16L5/00
Filed: 2018-07-25
Abstract: An aircraft wing assembly (3, fig 9) comprising: at least two ribs 114 with each rib defining a rib plane and a peripheral edge; and a fluid pipe 120 wherein the fluid pipe extends through each rib plane and is disposed external to the peripheral edge (115, fig 4a) of each of the at least two ribs, and wherein the fluid pipe is coupled to each of the ribs. Additionally, the wing assembly (3, fig 9) will comprise a skin (11, 13, Fig 3a). Furthermore, a method of assembling a wing box is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a wing box having at least two ribs (see figures 8a-9), with each rib 114 defining a rib plane; attaching a fluid pipe 120 to extend through the rib plane of each of the at least two ribs; and attaching the skin 111 to the wing box.
Patent GB-2576733-A (GB)
Title: Sports glove
Inventor: SADIQ NAUMAN
IPC: A63B71/14
Filed: 2018-08-29
Abstract: A glove 100 for sporting use, such as boxing, comprises a glove body 112, the glove body comprising a padded insert, at least a part of which is curved 114 for receiving the dorsal surface of a hand in a fist position; and a cover substantially encasing the padded insert. The cover comprises a dorsal cover portion 116; a palmar cover portion 118; at least one thumb-side lateral panel 120; and at least one ulnar lateral panel 122. The thumb-side lateral panel 120 is separately provided from, and attached between, the dorsal cover portion 116 and the palmar cover portion 118 to at least partially define a first side of the glove body 112. The ulnar lateral panel 122 is separately provided from, and attached between, the dorsal cover portion 116 and the palmar cover portion 118 to at least partially define a second side of the glove body 112, substantially opposite the first side of the glove body 112. The thumb-side lateral panel 120 and the ulnar lateral panel 122 are each sized and shaped so as to cover a substantial proportion of the respective lateral width of at least the curved part 114 of the padded insert.
Patent GB-2577907-A (GB)
Title: A method and a controller for controlling crankcase pressure of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: CLIVE PARPWORTH
IPC: F01M13/06
Filed: 2018-10-10
Abstract: A method 600 of controlling crankcase pressure in a crankcase 103 of a vehicle 101 internal combustion engine 102 has a controller 409 and may utilize an electronic processor (501 Fig, 5) and a computer program (503 Fig. 5. The arrangement utilizes at least one received input signal and provides an output signal in dependence on the input signal to effect control of a valve 407 which is used to restrict a flow of fluid from the crankcase. The at least one input signal is received from at least one of: a terrain sensing means 410 configured to sense a type of terrain that the vehicle is currently driving over; a height sensing device 411 configured to sense a height relative to the vehicle of water exterior to the vehicle; a user input device 412. The user input device may provide a signal to indicate that wading is required, or may provide a signal to indicate that wading is no longer required. The arrangement may be used to increase crankcase pressure and improve the effectiveness of crankcase sealing when the engine is subject to submerged conditions.
Patent GB-2577350-A (GB)
Title: Image data encoding and decoding
Inventor: KARL JAMES SHARMAN
IPC: H04N19/61
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: An image data encoder configured to encode samples of one or more colour components for respective image regions so as to generate encoded image data. The image data encoder comprises: a region controller configured to select one or both of a region size and a region shape for a current image region, and an intra-image predictor configured to derive predicted blocks of samples of colour components for the current image region. The intra-image predictor being selectively operable in a component model mode in which the intra-image predictor is configured to generate predicted samples for a target set (e.g. chroma component) of colour components in dependence upon decoded samples of a source set (e.g. luma component) of the colour components by applying a component model function to the decoded source samples. This component model function being defined by model data (i.e. model parameters). A model function generator is configured to generate model data at least partially defining the component model function from input samples of the source set of the colour components and input samples of the target set of the colour components.
Patent GB-2582648-A (GB)
Title: A box for containing a foodstuff
Inventor: PAUL GIBSON
IPC: B65D77/24
Filed: 2019-03-29
Abstract: A box comprising a lid 10 and container comprising a horizontal base and side walls for a box (100, fig 5). The lid has a top surface 12 and side surfaces 14 16 18 20 to engage the box side walls, the lid has a secondary top surface 50 parallel and overlapping the top surface 12, where either top or secondary top surface has a slot suitable for cutlery (60, fig. 5). The box may be made from card or paper, free of adhesive and contain a foodstuff. The lid may be made from a single folded material. The utensil slit may be in the top surface 12 only, or the secondary top surface 50 only. Lid side surfaces 14 16 18 20 may have further depending side surfaces 22 24 26 28 where one depending side surface 26 may attach to the secondary top surface 50. A method of forming a box through folding of hinged side and upper surfaces for containing a foodstuff suitable for heating in an aircraft oven is disclosed.