baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2545504-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring apparatus
Inventor: PIERS LAMBERT
IPC: F17C13/02
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: A monitoring apparatus (1) for an outlet (10a) of a vessel (10) storing gas under pressure comprises a flow control valve (21) movable to a position between a fully open position and a fully closed position to adjust a flow of gas from the outlet (10a) of the vessel (10). A valve position detector (22) is connected to the flow control valve (21) to detect the position of the flow control valve (21), an internal pressure sensor (14) to sense an internal pressure of the gas in the vessel (10) at different times, a processor (16), a memory (11) and an alarm (18). The processor (16) calculates an actual rate of change in pressure dP/dt of the gas in the vessel (10) over time from the pressure of the gas in the vessel (10) sensed by the internal pressure sensor (14) at different times, compares the actual rate of change in pressure dP/dt with an expected rate of change in pressure dP/dt stored in the memory (11) for the same position of the valve (21) as detected by the valve position detector (22) and generates an alarm signal (s) if the actual rate of change in pressure dP/dt is found to be less than a first threshold dP/dt defined in relation to the expected rate of change in pressure dP/dt which is compared with the actual rate of change in pressure dP/dt.
Patent GB-2537221-A (GB)
Title: Method for representing a panoramic image and panoramic image representation apparatus
Inventor: BERNHARD RUF
IPC: H04N5/272
Filed: 2016-02-26
Abstract: Method for displaying a panoramic image, comprising: supplying input images from at least one image source (ie. camera); processing/combining the input images to form a panoramic output image; displaying the panoramic image; characterised in that: a computer graphic frame, whose size, shape and position can be varied, that encloses a region of the panoramic image that will be processed further, is inserted into the panoramic image in order to select the region. The further processing of the delimited area may be a graphical variation such as enlargement. The inserted border may be a rectangular box or window. Multiple frames may be inserted and different frames may be identified by different colours or types of lines (eg. solid, dashed, dotted). The panoramic image may show the environment or surroundings of an armoured vehicle or ship.
Patent GB-2538595-A (GB)
Title: Press apparatus and methods of controlling same
Inventor: DRAGAN VUKOVIC
IPC: B30B15/26
Filed: 2016-03-14
Abstract: A method of controlling a press apparatus suitable for pressurising a capsule to at least one gigapascal, the press apparatus comprises a frame suitable for accommodating the capsule and at least four load devices, each securable in relation to the frame and capable of applying variable load onto the capsule by urging a respective anvil against the capsule in response to control of a first or second operating parameter; measurement mechanisms for measuring the values of first and second operating parameters in respect of each of the load devices; and a control mechanism for controlling each load device; the method including: controlling a first of the load devices according to a set point of the first operating parameter; measuring the second operating parameter in respect of the first load device; and controlling a second of the load devices according to the measured second operating parameter in respect of the first load device. A method of controlling a press in which each load device can urge its respective anvil to move in response to a first and second displacement method; and a press suitable for pressurising a capsule to at least one gigapascal are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2548369-A (GB)
Title: System for providing land vehicle support operations using an unmanned autonomous vehicle
Inventor: FRANCIS RYDER
IPC: G05D1/10
Filed: 2016-03-15
Abstract: The unnamed autonomous vehicle UAV 14 system 10 provides one or more support operation to a land vehicle 12, such as gathering information on terrain, projecting images indicating a path (figure 4) or acting as an emergency beacon (figure 7). It does this by using UAV accessories 16, such as cameras, terrain sensors like LIDAR or SONAR. The UAV is deployable from a docked position on the land vehicle. The UAV also gathers information pertaining to the terrain over a mapping zone using said accessories. This information is processed, either by the UAV or ground vehicle, to determine whether a path along the zone is safe for the land vehicle to traverse. The accessories may be interchangeable and the system may be provided with means, in the form of a module changer for the vehicle, to change the accessories attached to the UAV. The system may also include a docking pad attached to the vehicle. This docking station may store in a stowed position and extend allowing the UAV to be deployed. The UAV may either be charged from a docked position or when not in a docked position by an energy source replenisher.
Patent GB-2551751-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communications network
Inventor: RICHARD THOMAS MACKENZIE
IPC: H04W36/32
Filed: 2016-06-29
Abstract: A mobile terminal being served by a first transceiver is instructed to switch from multicast to unicast according to the quality of signal it receives from a second transceiver, said signal quality being compared to a threshold. The terminal is then instructed to transition from being served by the first transceiver to being served by a third transceiver based on a comparison of the quality of the two respective signals. The various signal qualities are reported from the terminal. The invention is particularly aimed at base stations located at the edge of an MBSFN area where seamless mobility of mobile terminals is not currently supported. It reduces service interruption when a mobile terminal transitions between MBSFN areas 22, 24, 26 or between eMBMS cells. The threshold for the switch to unicast may depend on the loading of radio resources at the first transceiver, such that when an increase in loading is detected, the rate at which terminals are switched to unicast is reduced. The threshold may further depend on reference data, gathered through monitoring a plurality of mobile terminals transitioning either to unicast, or from the first to the third transceiver.
Patent GB-2553103-A (GB)
Title: Method of angle detection
Inventor: VLADISLAV TEREKHOV
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2016-08-19
Abstract: A method for detecting a tilt angle between a camera coordinate system and a world coordinate system comprising: detecting 910 plurality of lines (1005, Fig.10b) within a received image (1000, Fig.10b), wherein each line has an associated angle; determining 915 a first parameter indicating a first representative angle using a first set of lines; and calculating 920 the tilt angle based upon the first parameter. The representative angle may correspond to a vertical or horizontal axis in the global coordinate system. Representative angles may be determined for both a first and second set of lines, relating to the horizontal and vertical axis of the world coordinate system respectively. A preferred one of the first and second sets may be used to determine the tilt angle, this may be based on uncertainties calculated for the first and second groups or a predefined characteristic of the photo. The tilt angle may be calculated in real time, it may correspond to the mounting angle of a camera. The method may be stored on a computer and performed by a processor.
Patent GB-2553005-A (GB)
Title: Method of line detection
Inventor: VLADISLAV TEREKHOV
IPC: G06T7/181
Filed: 2016-08-19
Abstract: A method for detecting a line break in an image comprises identifying a candidate line break region in the image. Identifying the candidate line break region involves identifying (110, 115) a first pixel of the image and a second pixel of the image, between which the candidate line break region appears, a characteristic of the first pixel and the second pixel having a predetermined similarity relationship, which could be a difference relationship based on a gradient magnitude or angle. The method then comprises using the identified candidate line break region to assist in detecting a line in the image. The pixel characteristic could be a gradient defined by a quantised angle (effectively defining an angular range) and an amplitude with a condition that the first and second pixels have equal quantised gradient angles and a predefined amplitude, while the pixels in the line break region do not have the predefined amplitude characteristic.
Patent GB-2542010-A (GB)
Title: Electronic vaporiser system
Inventor: IAN MURISON
IPC: A24F15/015
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: A case for an electronic cigarette vaporiser, the case including an automatic lifting mechanism that lifts the vaporiser up a few mm from the case to enable a user to easily grasp the vaporiser and withdraw it from the case. The lifting mechanism can be spring-based or magnetism-based. The case may be able to both re-fill the vaporiser with liquid and also re-charge a battery in the vaporiser. The lifting mechanism may activate when the case is opened. The case may be refilling using a piezo-electric pump.
Patent GB-2554721-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic actuator and methods of operation thereof
Inventor: Richard Tyrrell
IPC: F02D13/02
Filed: 2016-10-06
Abstract: A rotary electromagnetic actuator 2 includes a biasing assembly 30 for applying a torque to its rotor 4 which defines a cam surface 14, the biasing assembly 30 includes a cam follower 16 in engagement with the cam surface, and the magnitude of the torque exerted on the rotor 4 by the biasing assembly 30 is dependent on the magnitude of displacement of the cam follower 16 by the cam surface which defines at least one detent 50 for receiving the cam follower. The arrangement allows for storage and subsequent use of potential energy, and the detent 50 may resist the rotation of the rotor from its position. This actuator 2 may be used to operate a poppet valve of an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2546601-A (GB)
Title: Sequencing systems and methods
Inventor: ROBERT ROLF STADIE
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 2016-12-06
Abstract: A sequencing system for a robotic storage and picking system. The storage system comprises a plurality of containers disposed in stacks 10 beneath a grid 22, the grid comprising a first set of tracks or rails and second set of tracks, the first and second sets of tracks being disposed substantially perpendicular to each other. The storage system 1 comprises a plurality of load handling devices operable on the grid, the load handling devices 30 lifting and depositing containers from and to the stacks. A portion of the grid 22 extends over a series of conveyor belts 142. The load handling devices being capable of depositing containers on to the conveyor belts into predetermined positions, the positions being fillable in any random order and multiple positions being fillable at any one time. Additional conveyors 144, 146 may extend substantially perpendicularly to the storage system 1 to transfer the containers from the conveyance means to a vehicle loading area. The conveyor belts may be independently movable such that all positions on each belt may be accessed and filled whilst the belt is stationary.
Patent GB-2547079-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for forming a composite pipe
Inventor: CHING-LONG ONG
IPC: B29D23/00
Filed: 2016-12-09
Abstract: A device for forming a composite pipe, comprising: a first 10 and a second mould 20 enclosed by a vacuum bagging film 40, with a first/second mold surface, a smaller diameter first/second connecting end (12,22 fig.2) and a larger diameter opposite first/second restricting end (13,23 fig.2), the first mould surface is connected to the second mold surface forming a moulding surface (30 fig.2). A method for forming a composite pipe, comprising: providing a tube-shaped base material 60 with a hole (61, fig.3A) including a first and a second open end, moving a first 10 and a second mold 20 from the first and second open ends respectively toward the base material into the hole, connecting a first connecting end (12 fig.2) of the first mold to a second connecting end (22 fig.2) of the second mold forming a molding surface, laying a composite 70 (comprising resin 71 and fibres 72) and a metal 80 on the base material, enclosing the first/second moulds with vacuum bagging film 40 and vacuuming pressing the base material, composite and metal together which are bonded by the resin, removing the vacuum film and separating the moulds.
Patent GB-2542976-A (GB)
Title: Material systems and methods of manufacture for auxetic foams
Inventor: ZENG CHANGCHUN
IPC: C08J9/228
Filed: 2015-07-23
Abstract: A novel material for producing auxetic foams is disclosed. The material comprises a multiphase, multicomponent polymer foam with a filler polymer having a carefully selected glass transition temperature. Novel methods for producing auxetic foams from the material are also disclosed that consistently, reliably and quickly produce auxetic polyurethane foam at about room temperature (25ºC). This technology overcomes challenging issues in the large-scale production of auxetic PU foams, such as unfavorable heat-transmission problem and harmful organic solvents.
Patent GB-2558630-A (GB)
Title: Method for dealiasing data
Inventor: FREDRIK ANDERSSON
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2017-01-12
Abstract: Methods are described for separating the unknown contributions of one or more sources from a commonly acquired set of wavefield signals using analytic properties of complex and hypercomplex representations. The method comprises forming the analytic part of recorded wavefield information, extracting a non-aliased representation of a part of the recorded wavefield,forming a phase factor from a conjugate part of an analytic part of the non-aliased representation, combining the analytic part of the recorded wavefield information with the phase factor to derive an essentially non-aliased function, applying a filtering operation to the non-aliased function, and recombining the filtered non-aliased function with the non-conjugated phase factor to reconstruct a representation of essentially dealiased recorded wavefield information. In particular, the methods are designed to treat the case where the wavefield consists of seismic sources and of sets of aliased recorded and/or aliased processed seismic signals.
Patent GB-2548000-A (GB)
Title: System and method for hill ascent speed assistance
Inventor: STEPHEN JAY ORRIS
IPC: B60W30/14
Filed: 2017-01-27
Abstract: A vehicle has components to determine whether a trailer is connected, the slope of the road, and the gross vehicle weight. A throttle adjuster is configured to adjust a throttle based on the gross vehicle weight to maintain a set speed. The slope may be determined by analyzing map data received from an electronic horizon unit, the map data including gradient data for a distance of the road ahead of the vehicle. A vehicle model may be used to determine the gross vehicle weight. The throttle may be adjusted to open to a set point to increase engine torque. The throttle adjuster may instruct the throttle to adjust a mechanical force to throttle ratio to increase engine torque with respect to a mechanical force on an acceleration pedal. Also disclosed is a method where a connection status of a trailer and a slope of a road ahead are determined, an effective vehicle weight is determined based on vehicle dynamics data and the connection status of the trailer, and where a throttle is adjusted to maintain a set speed based on the effective vehicle weight and the grade of the slope. An embodiment is directed towards cruise control.
Patent GB-2561366-A (GB)
Title: Gap measuring device and system
Inventor: Jeff Brindle
IPC: G01B5/14
Filed: 2017-04-11
Abstract: A device 10 for measuring the gap between opposed surfaces of adjacent parts (16, 18 fig 3) has a main body 20 with a first blade 32 fixed relative to the main body and a second blade 44 movable relative to the main body. The blades are biased apart so as to bring reference surfaces (36,46) of the blades into engagement with respective ones of the opposed surfaces. Biasing is provided by tension spring (48). An electronic control derives a measurement representative of a distance between the reference surfaces which is displayed on a screen 22. The bias force may automatically bring the reference surfaces into alignment with the opposed surfaces. Advantageously, the reference surfaces are clamped to the opposing surfaces with sufficient force to support the entire weight of the device.  Also disclosed is a measuring system comprising a first measuring device for measuring the gap between opposed surfaces of a pair adjacent parts and a second measuring device for measuring the flushness of outer surfaces of the pair of adjacent parts in combination with the first device, the second device being realisably mountable to the first device (figs 7, 8).
Patent GB-2562098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to channel state feedback in a telecommunication system
Inventor: Yinan Qi
IPC: H04W24/10
Filed: 2017-05-05
Abstract: Where a user equipment is required to transmit two or more channel state information (CSI) reports, one report is selected as the secondary report and compressed, then transmitted with the other, primary report to the base station as part of a comprehensive CSI report. The system finds particular use with coordinated multipoint (CoMP) transmission, especially with non-coherent joint transmission (NCJT), where the compression may be used to reduce the signaling overhead associated with multiple coordination possibilities. It may be used with Long Term Evolution (LTE) or New Radio (NR) systems. The compression may rely on exploiting correlations in the CSI feedback. Compression may be effected by transmitting the offset between the primary and secondary reports rather than the secondary report itself; the offset being a smaller value requiring fewer bits. It may alternatively use Slepian-Wolf (SWC) or Wyner-Ziv coding. A plurality of primary (uncompressed) or secondary (compressed) reports may be transmitted.
Patent GB-2555180-A (GB)
Title: Filter apparatus and method of use thereof
Inventor: ADAM WILDER
IPC: H01P7/06
Filed: 2017-07-27
Abstract: A filter apparatus is provided including a body portion 4 having one or more resonant cavities (18) defined therein for the location of resonating means therein in use, the one or more resonant cavities have an opening (22) defined in a first (top) surface 16 of the body portion, and a lid or closure means 28 that is located on and/or over said first surface, wherein the lid or closure means is arranged such that it does not wholly or entirely cover said first surface of the body portion and at least one of said one or more resonant cavities when fitted in use. Thus, at least one of the openings of a resonant cavity and preferably a plurality of openings of the resonant cavities 18 is/are partially uncovered by lid 28. A gap 32 may be defined directly over the openings 22 of the resonant cavities where the lid does not completely cover the openings. The gap 32 allows the corresponding opening 22 of the resonant cavity to be directly open to atmosphere (or directly open to the external area around the filter apparatus).
Patent GB-2558728-A (GB)
Title: Cyc light
Inventor: DAVID KINZER
IPC: F21V13/04
Filed: 2017-11-02
Abstract: A cyclorama light assembly comprises a base 12 having a front opening 14, a light source (40, Fig 3) supported by the base 12, a first reflector 50 (e.g., a specular reflector) positioned on a rear side of the light source, and a lens 30 positioned in the front opening 14. The lens 30 includes a plurality of cylindrical lens portions 34 that are substantially parallel to each other and substantially horizontally oriented. A diffuser 32 covers the front opening 14. A central axis of the lighting element intersects the first reflector 50 (e.g., at a midsection). A recycling reflector 24 is positioned in front of the lens 30, and side reflectors 53 are positioned on opposing sides of the light source. The side reflectors 53 are substantially planar and are angled to diverge from each other toward the front direction and toward an upward direction, away from the light source.
Patent GB-2570733-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion protection for metallic substrates
Inventor: WILLIAM WEAVER
IPC: C09D7/61
Filed: 2018-02-06
Abstract: A composition for coating a metallic substrate susceptible to corrosion comprises a carrier and 0.002-0.09 wt.% platelets chosen from graphene, graphene oxide, and reduced graphene oxide nanoplatelets, and/or graphite flakes with nanoscale dimensions and ≤25 layers. The platelets may have a d50 particle size of <30 microns. Preferably, the composition has a packing density such that most platelets are not in physical or electrical contact with each other. The carrier may be a crosslinkable/noncrosslinkable resin, thermosetting acrylic, aminoplast, urethane, carbamate, polyester, epoxy, silicone, polyurea, silicate, or polydimethylsiloxane. A coating system comprises a first coating comprising the composition on a metallic substrate and a second coating on the first coating. The second coating comprises a carrier and ≥0.1 wt.% platelets chosen from graphene nanoplatelets and graphite flakes with nanoscale dimensions and ≤25 layers. A method of treating a metallic substrate, such as aluminium, aluminium alloy, or magnesium alloy, with the composition or coating system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2561672-A (GB)
Title: Release mechanism incorporated linear actuator
Inventor: CHIH-LI HUNG
IPC: F16H25/24
Filed: 2018-02-16
Abstract: A release mechanism incorporated linear actuator includes an actuator body (1) and a release mechanism (2) connected between a retractable tube set (15) and a coupling (16). An adapter socket (21 fig. 4) connected to the retractable tube set (15), a locating socket (22) movably coupled to the adapter socket (21) and connected to the coupling (16), a brake spring (23) mounted around the adapter socket (21), a tightening sleeve (24) sleeved onto the locating socket (22) and the brake spring (23) and connected to the locating socket (22), and a rotary knob (25) attached onto the tightening sleeve (24). The brake spring (23) is disposed in friction engagement with a surface of the tightening sleeve (24), having one end piece positioned in the adapter socket (21) and an opposite end piece positioned in the rotary knob (25). When the rotary knob (25) is rotated to move the opposite end piece, the brake spring (23) is forced to reduce diameter and to wrap about adapter socket (21), thereby manually releasing friction engagement between brake spring (23) and tightening sleeve (24).
Patent GB-2561450-A (GB)
Title: Osteotomy instrument
Inventor: IBRAHIM OBEID
IPC: A61B17/88
Filed: 2018-02-23
Abstract: An osteotomy instrument 10 for compression and/or distraction spinal procedures comprising a first leg 100 and a second leg 130 pivotally attached to the first leg 100. Each leg comprises a proximal portion 110, distal portion 120 with distal end 122 and a pocket 123 disposed within the distal end 122. The distal portion 120 of each leg is configured to rotatably engage a bearing member attached to a spine of a patient. The pocket 123 may be generally hemispherical and may have an inner surface configured to engage the bearing member and form a ball in socket joint. The instrument may comprise a locking mechanism 180 comprising a plurality of teeth 186. A temporary rod is also provided for use with a bone screw assembly. An osteotomy instrument kit is also provided comprising an osteotomy instrument and a first bearing member. A method of compressing at least two vertebrae of a spine together is also provided.