baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2586944-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for emitting sounds from a vehicle
Inventor: ASHUTOSH TOMAR
IPC: B60Q5/00
Filed: 2019-03-29
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for generating an audio signal from a vehicle. The method comprises generating a control signal configured to, when output to an array of ultrasonic elements mounted to the vehicle, cause the array of ultrasonic elements to generate a modulated ultrasonic signal that is arranged to demodulate as it propagates through air to produce an audible signal and outputting the control signal to the array of ultrasonic elements.
Patent GB-2583724-A (GB)
Title: Gears
Inventor: Michael Dewhirst
IPC: F16H55/17
Filed: 2019-05-03
Abstract: A gear 10 comprises a metallic material component 12 of annular form, and a composite material component 14, wherein the composite material component 14 includes an outer layer or ply of reinforcing material bound with a resin material, the outer layer or ply being of relatively thick form. The reinforcing element may be reinforcing fibres, or a fibrous material and the outer layer of the composite material component may be relatively thick in relation to the diameter of the reinforcing material. The outer layer may be radially outer in relation to the composite material component. Also described are retainers (26 fig. 2) to reduce flexing of the metallic material component 12, and other gear structures
Patent GB-2571210-A (GB)
Title: Drain hopper
Inventor: PAUL THORNE
IPC: E04D13/08
Filed: 2019-05-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a drain hopper for use in a grey water recycling system. The drain hopper includes an inlet 102 for grey water and may comprise an inlet 104 for rainwater. The hoper has a primary water outlet (106 figure 1b), through which water can flow from the drain hopper into a drainage system. A valve seals the primary water outlet and prevents the flow of water through the outlet (106 figure 1b). The hopper has an auxiliary water outlet 110 through which water collected within the drain hopper when the primary water outlet is sealed can be diverted for use. The drainage system may be connected to a drainpipe 108 that is connected to the outlet 110. The valve may be a spherical plug 114 that is dimensioned to fit the outlet 106. The plug may be operated by a pull cord 118 attached to the plug 114. The opposite end of the cord 118 may be attached to a hook 122.
Patent GB-2570831-A (GB)
Title: Method of extending the useful life of an aged SCR catalyst bed in an exhaust system of a stationary source of NOx
Inventor: PAUL JOSEPH ANDERSEN
IPC: F02C3/30
Filed: 2017-11-29
Abstract: A method of extending the useful life of an aged selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst bed, which catalyses the conversion of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) to dinitrogen (N2) in the presence of a nitrogenous reductant, in the exhaust gas after treatment system of a stationary source of NOxso that the exhaust gas emitted to atmosphere from the system continues to meet proscribed limits for both NOxand ammonia emissions, which method comprising the step of retrofitting an additional honeycomb substrate monolith or a plate-type substrate comprising a catalyst (ASC) for converting ammonia in exhaust gas also containing oxygen to nitrogen and water downstream of the aged SCR catalyst bed, wherein the kNOxof the honeycomb substrate monolith comprising the catalyst for converting ammonia in exhaust gas also containing oxygen to nitrogen and water is greater than or equal to 80 m/hr between 300 and 400°C inclusive, wherein kNOx of a sample of the catalyst, which has been aged at 450°C in 10% H20 (as steam) in air for 48 hours, is determined by a SCR activity test in a laboratory scale reactor using a gas composition of 50 ppm CO, 30 ppm NO, 36 ppm NH3, 15% 02, 8% water, 3% C02, balance N2.
Patent GB-2586261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to routing in an integrated access and backhaul network
Inventor: MILOS TESANOVIC
IPC: H04L45/74
Filed: 2019-08-15
Abstract: A method of routing a data packet in an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) node 10 in a telecommunication network (e.g. a 5G or New Radio network), comprises: receiving a data packet with a header comprising a routing identifier (A1+P1), whereby the routing identifier comprises an address (A1) and a path identifier (P1); deriving, from a routing table, an egress link for the packet with the routing identifier (A1+P1); and routing the data packet via the egress link, wherein the routing identifier corresponds to a unique entry in the routing table, and whereby the path identifier may be used in one or more other routing identifiers (A1+P1, A2+P1) in the routing table. The header may be a Backhaul Adaptation Layer (BAP) header. The path identifier may identify either a full path to the address or a next hop node or link, based on signalling load in expected or historic frequency of Radio Link Failure, degree of flexibility required, or processing capabilities of IAB nodes. The path identifier may have a reserved value indicative of a certain action such as assigning high/low priority, QoS status or redundancy status to the packet, or randomising packet flow.
Patent GB-2588229-A (GB)
Title: Navigation system and method
Inventor: MICHAEL EDER
IPC: G06T15/06
Filed: 2019-10-18
Abstract: The implementation of a raytracing algorithm such that it allows a realistic image to be generated without increasing the latency of the image rendering process. The system comprises a bounding volume hierarchy, BVH, generation unit operable to generate a BVH having a plurality of bounding volumes representing one or more objects in the environment, preferably using a ray tracing process including assigning flags to bounding volumes; a BVH analysis unit operable to identify information about the geometry of the environment from the BVH; and a path planning unit operable to generate a path through the environment in dependence upon the identified geometry. Path planning is the process of identifying, for one or more objects or elements, a route that is to be taken through a real and or virtual environment; for example determining a route for a robot in a real environment or computer character in a game in a virtual world or an mix between the two i.e. augmented reality. Preferably the system generates multiple candidate paths for navigation from which one is selected based on predetermined rules.
Patent GB-2581571-A (GB)
Title: Composition and method for temporarily reshaping keratinous fibres
Inventor: Julia Bibiane Lange
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2019-12-17
Abstract: A cosmetic composition for temporarily reshaping keratinous fibres, comprising: a) at least one cationically modified guar derivative with a weight average molecular weight in the range from about 5,000 to about 200,000 and a degree of cationic substitution in the range from about 0.1 to about 2, and b) at least one copolymer comprising (b1) quaternised vinylimidazole and (b2) vinylpyrrolidone as monomers. Preferably, the cationically modified guar derivative is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride. Preferably, the copolymer is Polyquaternium-16. The composition may further comprise an organic acid, or salt thereof (e.g. lactic acid). The composition may also comprise water as at least 20 wt.% of the composition. Also claimed is the use of a cosmetic composition as described for temporarily reshaping keratinous fibres. Further claimed is a method for temporarily reshaping keratin fibres in which a cosmetic composition as described is applied to keratinous fibres.
Patent GB-2590710-A (GB)
Title: Sync groupings
Inventor: BRIAN MANULA
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2019-12-30
Abstract: A gateway implementing multiple independent sync networks. The independent sync networks can be used to allow for synchronisation between different synchronisation groups of accelerators. The independent sync networks allow synchronisation to be carried out asynchronously and simultaneously. The gateway has sync propagation circuitry that receives a first synchronisation request for an upcoming exchange phase and propagates this sync request through a first sync network. The first synchronisation request is a request for synchronisation between subsystems of a first synchronisation group. The sync propagation circuitry of the gateway also receives a second synchronisation request for a different exchange phase and propagates this sync request through the second sync network. The second synchronisation request is a request for synchronisation between subsystems of a second synchronisation group. The two exchange phases overlap in time. Therefore, the syncs are simultaneous and asynchronous.
Patent GB-2592985-A (GB)
Title: A method for the manufacture of hydraulic binders from water treatment residuals
Inventor: MARK RUSSELL
IPC: C04B7/32
Filed: 2020-03-13
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a high alumina hydraulic binder comprising hydrating a source of aluminium ions with a source of calcium ions in the presence of water to form mineral hydrates and subsequently heating said mineral hydrates to form the high alumina hydraulic binder. Also provided is a method for the manufacture of calcium aluminate cement comprising mixing a source of calcium ions with water treatment residuals or other aluminium rich waste residuals, in the presence of water, such that mineral hydrates are formed. Water treatment residuals are waste material produced from the industrial purification of drinking water by coagulation using a flocculant. The mineral hydrates are then heated to a temperature of at least 350 °C to oxidise organic material present and at least partially dehydrate the hydrated minerals to form the cement product. Further provided is a method for the manufacture of calcium sulphoaluminate cement by following the previous method with the modification of mixing sulphate salts with the calcium ions and residuals. The source of calcium ions may comprise lime or hydrated lime. The mineral hydrates may be comminuted prior to heating. Air or oxygen may be added to the mixture during heating.
Patent GB-2585975-A (GB)
Title: Mobility and mass measurement using time-varying electric fields
Inventor: KEITH GEORGE RICHARDSON
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2018-05-31
Abstract: Methods of ion mobility and/or mass spectrometry are disclosed in which the ion mobility and/or the value of a function of the mass and charge of an ion, preferably its mass to charge ratio, is determined using an algorithm or relationship that relates the transit time or average ion velocity of any given ion through an ion separation device in which one or more time-varying electric fields are used to separate ions, to one or more parameters for the device, the function of mass and charge of the ion, e.g. m/z, and the ion mobility of the ion. Methods of calibrating an ion mobility and/or mass spectrometer using said algorithm or relationship are also disclosed. The ion separation device is preferably a travelling wave ion mobility separator in which voltages are successively applied to electrodes of the device so as to form a wave of potential barriers that move and urge ions in a first direction along the device.
Patent GB-2599080-A (GB)
Title: An in-browser, multi-player 3D robotic simulator
Inventor: ANDREW MURPHY
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2020-09-11
Abstract: This invention relates to a computer implemented method and a computer program product for simulating a 3D object in a browser and sharing that simulation with a plurality of other users on other client devices. There is provided an in-browser simulator comprising: a rendering engine; a physics engine; and an application programming interface (API) mapping the functions of the physics engine to the rendering engine. The API is configured to establish a communication link with the other client devices and to share the simulation data with those devices over the established communication link and may incorporate client-side prediction. In one embodiment, multiple client devices can share their simulations contemporaneously and simulations on one client device can interact with simulations on other devices.
Patent GB-2602113-A (GB)
Title: Stall trigger system
Inventor: Ben Commis
IPC: B64C23/06
Filed: 2020-12-18
Abstract: An aircraft stall trigger system comprises an aircraft wing tip or aircraft wing tip device 20 and a plurality of sets 30a-φ of stall triggers distributed along a span of the aircraft wing tip or aircraft wing tip device. Each set of stall triggers comprises one or more stall triggers 30 which can be activated to trigger local separation of air flow over the aircraft wing tip or aircraft wing tip device. Each set of stall triggers has a different activation threshold. A control system 40 is configured to monitor a parameter and activate each set of stall triggers in response to the parameter reaching its respective activation threshold to achieve a local separation (31, fig 6) of airflow. The stall triggers may comprise piezoelectric devices (figs 4&5) which change shape on activation.
Patent GB-2602339-A (GB)
Title: Molten salt coolant for nuclear reactor
Inventor: IAN RICHARD SCOTT
IPC: G21C15/28
Filed: 2020-12-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a nuclear fission reactor cooled with a molten salt comprising aluminium fluoride (AlF3) and sodium fluoride (NaF), wherein during operation of the reactor the molten salt is in contact with graphite, e.g. graphite control rods 204, and metallic aluminium in a bulk molten or dispersed state. The molten salt may be used to carry heat from immobile nuclear fuel structures 202 to a heat exchanger 203 or, alternatively, may be mixed with chlorides or fluorides of an element having fissile isotopes, e.g. actinide fluorides, so that it also acts as a fuel salt (see Fig. 3). A system 205 for contacting the molten salt with aluminium metal may simply comprise an aluminium component, e.g. a region of the coolant channel where aluminium metal is present. Alternatively, it may comprise a unit for forming the metallic aluminium in situ by an electrolytic process or by the addition of a reducing agent such as sodium metal.
Patent GB-2590837-A (GB)
Title: Indicator data outputting device and indicator data outputting method
Inventor: NOBUYASU ARIMUNE
IPC: G01M17/007
Filed: 2019-07-23
Abstract: Provided is an indicator data outputting device that suppresses increases in the data processing load thereof but that also makes it possible to notify a user of maintenance-related circumstances before notification that it is time for maintenance is given. According to the present invention, on the basis of vehicle usage amount data acquired by a vehicle usage amount data acquisition part, an indicator data updating part acquires difference indicator data for a vehicle specified by vehicle specifying data acquired by the vehicle usage amount data acquisition part. The difference indicator data is the amount that indicator data will increase on the basis of the vehicle usage amount data. On the basis of the difference indicator data, the indicator data updating part updates indicator data that is for the vehicle specified by the vehicle specifying data acquired by the vehicle usage amount data acquisition part and that is stored by an indicator data storage part. The indicator data increases as a result of the vehicle usage amount data increasing.
Patent GB-2593818-A (GB)
Title: Variable load valve actuator
Inventor: ADAM DAVIS WRIGHT
IPC: F16K27/06
Filed: 2018-12-13
Abstract: Embodiments of an equalizing device for use with a safety valve and a safety valve are provided herein. In one embodiment, the equalizing device includes at least a tubular having a central bore extending axially there through, the tubular having a ball seat. The equalizing device may further include a ball positioned proximate the ball seat, the ball configured to move from a first position engaged with the ball seat to a second position disengaged from the ball seat to equalize pressure across the safety valve, and an arced ring positioned radially outside the ball, the arced ring configured to keep the ball engaged with the ball seat when in the first position and maintain the ball radially outside the ball seat when in the second position.
Patent GB-2599206-A (GB)
Title: Optimal multi-codec ABR ladder design
Inventor: YURIY REZNIK
IPC: H04N19/46
Filed: 2020-01-17
Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for the creation of multi-codec encoding profiles (or encoding ladders), which define quality and bitrate for each of the streams made available to clients for streaming a video. In particular, optimization techniques may take into account a quality rate function of each of the codecs when determining the encoding ladder. Additional considerations may include a network bandwidth distribution and/or a distribution of client types.
Patent GB-2595179-A (GB)
Title: Cordless appliance, such as a surface cleaning apparatus, and a charging unit therefor
Inventor: WAYNE ERNEST CONRAD
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2020-02-07
Abstract: An appliance, such as a portable surface cleaning apparatus is powered by one or more ultracapacitors and a charging unit for same is provided.
Patent GB-2597155-A (GB)
Title: Electric pipe expander
Inventor: YOURONG JIANG
IPC: B21D43/00
Filed: 2020-03-23
Abstract: An electric pipe expander and an intelligent control circuit for the electric pipe expander. The electric pipe expander comprises a pipe expander body (1) and a mandrel sliding cavity (2) provided on the pipe expander body (1); a chuck body (4) that can hold a pipe (3) to be processed is provided at an open end of the mandrel sliding cavity (2); a mandrel (5) is slidingly connected in the mandrel sliding cavity (2); an obliquely-disposed expansion cone (6) is provided at external end of the mandrel (5), and an elastic body accommodating cavity (7) is provided at an internal end thereof; a flat key (10) is provided on the mandrel (5); and an elastic body (12) is interposed between the flat key (10) and a bottom surface of the elastic body accommodating cavity (7). The electric pipe expander has a simple structure, high pipe positioning accuracy, and good pipe socket processing quality.
Patent GB-2615058-A (GB)
Title: Devices and methods for obtaining dimensions and features of an object
Inventor: ALAN GEORGE ROCK
IPC: G01C3/06
Filed: 2021-11-17
Abstract: Measuring devices, processing devices, systems and methods for determining a position and/or orientation of one or more walls of a room and/or identifying a feature or opening in a wall of a room. A measuring device comprises a datum for positioning against a first wall of the room such that the measuring device has a known alignment and offset relative to the first wall; a plurality of motion sensors configured to measure rotational and linear movement of the measuring device in a body frame comprising orthogonal x, y and z axes, wherein the body frame x-axis and body frame y-axis are parallel to a datum plane defined by the datum and the body frame z-axis is perpendicular to the datum plane; and optionally a ranging module configured to measure a distance to a second wall in a ranging direction parallel to or transverse to the datum plane. A data processor is configured to process motion sensor and/or ranging data to determine position and/or orientation of one or more walls, and/or to identify a feature or opening in a wall of a room.
Patent GB-2599276-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for multi-angle screen coverage analysis
Inventor: KENNETH GIMPELSON
IPC: G06F16/957
Filed: 2020-10-20
Abstract: Embodiments provide multi-angle screen coverage analysis. In some embodiments, a system obtains a computer graphics generated image having at least one target object for analysis. The system determines screen coverage information and depth information for the at least one target object. The system then determines an asset detail level for the at least one target object based on the screen coverage information and the depth information. The system then stores the asset detail level in a database, and makes the asset detail level available to users.
Patent GB-2600634-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for executing a worksite plan to modify a work surface at a worksite
Inventor: GAUTHAM SUBRAMANIAN
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 2020-07-14
Abstract: A method includes receiving a worksite plan to be executed by at least one machine at a worksite from a computing device of a supervising entity, the controller being located at a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) location with respect to the worksite. The worksite plan may include a boundary of the worksite at which the worksite plan is implemented, at least one task defining the worksite plan, and a selection of at least one machine to perform the task. The method may include receiving a validation signal from a device located at the worksite, the validation indicating that the worksite is ready for implementation of the worksite plan based on at least one parameter of worksite readiness. The method may include selecting a first mode of operation of the machine to perform the task and transmitting first instructions to the machine to perform the task based on the first mode of operation.
Patent GB-2606624-A (GB)
Title: Asset tracking system
Inventor: III ANTHONY J DIVALERIO
IPC: G06Q50/30
Filed: 2022-03-21
Abstract: A baggage tracking system prompts a user to enter flight information including passenger information, airport information, and baggage information. The system creates or receives a baggage identification number associated with the passenger’s baggage and provides a boarding pass to the passenger. The system receives confirmation that the baggage arrived at a departure airport, that the baggage was loaded onto an aircraft, that the aircraft arrived at a destination airport, and that the baggage was unloaded from the aircraft and transported to a baggage claim area. The system may also receive confirmation that the passenger arrived at the departure airport. The system may notify the passenger that their baggage arrived at the departure airport, that their baggage was loaded onto the aircraft, that their baggage was unloaded from the aircraft and transported to a baggage claim area, and that their baggage was transported to a hotel and placed in a hotel room. The system may schedule a driving service such as a taxi to drop off the passenger and their baggage at the departure airport, and to take the passenger and their baggage from the arrival airport to the hotel.
Patent GB-2619014-A (GB)
Title: Landing gear assembly
Inventor: BENJAMIN BISHOP
IPC: B64C25/26
Filed: 2022-05-20
Abstract: A landing gear assembly 1 comprising a trailing arm 10 for carrying a wheel 2, a shock absorber 20 pivotally coupled to the arm for damping movement of the arm, and an articulated lock mechanism 50. The mechanism comprises an upper and lower lock links 30, 40 each with a distal end respectively pivotally coupled to the shock and arm. Proximal ends of the lock links are pivotally coupled about a common axis to enable a distance between the distal ends to vary. The mechanism is lockable to lock the assembly in an extended or retracted configuration. When the assembly is in the extended or retracted configuration, the mechanism is locked respectively in an extended or retracted locking configuration, such that the distance between the distal ends of the lock links is substantially the same in either extended or retracted locking configuration.