baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2563705-A (GB)
Title: Building automation management
Inventor: DAVID MICHAEL LAPSLEY
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2018-02-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus facilitating rapid set-up and control of building automation systems within a building over a network connection by users 1) without detailed engineering knowledge. A computing device 70 accesses a building automation network through one or more network connections and identifies automated devices (31, 41, 51, 61) attached to that building automation network. A user interface structure is determined for the automated devices; and a device 2 user interface is determined for each automated device (31, 41, 51, 61) from device names on the building automation network. A user interface is provided comprising the user interface structure and the device user interfaces on the computing device 70. The automated devices (31, 41, 51, 61) are thereby controlled over one of the network connections using instructions received over the user interface. This approach allows a user 1 to build a suitable controller interface on the fly from discovery of the automated devices available in the environment of interest to the user; and does not require central control or extensive setup.
Patent GB-2565617-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical carbon dioxide compressors using anion exchange membrane
Inventor: BAMDAD BAHAR
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2018-03-22
Abstract: An electrochemical sensor 10 for determining carbon dioxide gas concentration comprises: (a) an anion exchange membrane 60; (b) a film layer 40 applied to the membrane; (c) two electrodes 50, 50’ to output to a current reading device; (d) a cavity for storing hydrating solution 22; and (e) a hydrophilic membrane 80 separating the cavity and the electrodes for water permeation. The film layer may have an A2B2O7 structure where A is Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba or combination of these, and where B is Pt, Ir, Ru, Rh or combination of these. Preferably the hydrating solution is distilled water or a sulphuric acid solution, and the hydrophilic membrane is a perfluorosulphonic acid. The electrodes may comprise titanium, 316L stainless steel, or niobium. Also disclosed is an electrochemical compressor that comprises: (a) an anion exchange membrane; (b) a film layer applied to the membrane; (c) two gas diffusion layers; (d) two plates; (e) two current collecting end plates; and (f) a catalytic transport fluid. The gas diffusion layer may comprise carbon felt or titanium mesh, and the electrodes of the compressor may comprise aluminium, 316 stainless steel, or titanium.
Patent GB-2573544-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus control system and method
Inventor: NIGEL JOHN WILLIAMS
IPC: A63H30/00
Filed: 2018-05-09
Abstract: Controlling interactions between real robots in a real environment and virtual robots in a virtual environment, wherein the interactions depend on positions of the real robots in the real environment and positions of the virtual robots in the virtual environment. Real robots may be represented by avatars eg. humanoid character, group of figures. Robots may be toys for entertainment or part of an interactive video game eg. role-playing game. Real robot behaviour may be modified – eg. changing speed or motion direction – in response to interaction with virtual robot, eg. collisions in racing games, combat in fighting games. Real and virtual robot actions may mirror or compliment each other. Sensor data from either the real or virtual robot may be used to control actions of the other robot. Real robots may comprise a camera to map and navigate, eg. using simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM). Virtual objects and robots may be superimposed on displayed images of the real environment. Real or simulated robots may be user controlled. Real robots may be powered by an inductive charging loop or solar panels. Robots may communicate with each other. LED or LCD display elements may provide visual feedback on robot status.
Patent GB-2562175-A (GB)
Title: Simplified packer penetrator and method of installation
Inventor: TOD D EMERSON
IPC: H01R13/533
Filed: 2016-11-25
Abstract: A packer penetrator assembly comprised of a proximal mandrel, an intermediate mandrel and a distal mandrel that can be quickly and efficiently assembled while preventing the migration of gases or fluids up the ESP cable through a well bore packer. These ESP cables can be spliced to power cables passing through a wellbore packer, a sealed electrical connection at a packer assembly. The packer penetrator also offers an adaptive or male to female crossover assembly that allows use of power cables of differing diameters and styles to be joined.
Patent GB-2566786-A (GB)
Title: An interface probe
Inventor: RICHARD JARROLD
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2017-03-21
Abstract: A gas chromatography interface probe (100, figure 5) is disclosed which may comprises a copper inner tube 104 in a heated transfer line. A GC fitting 150 for the inner tube comprises a cylindrical first section 151 for fluid connection to a GC source, and a second section 152 having a larger radius and at least one flat portion 153. The flat portion may allow the GC fitting to move slidably and linearly with respect to a GC end cap (112, figure 5) of the interface probe which is secured to an outer tube (105, figure 5) of the heated transfer line. An analyser cap 110 may be provided at a second end of the inner tube. The analyser cap comprises a wall (150, figure 14B) having a constant thickness between a central socket (140, figure 14B) and a flange (130, figure 14B). The central socket preferably has an aperture configured to receive the inner tube and the wall is preferably non-planar on both faces.
Patent GB-2562401-A (GB)
Title: Transferring logging data from an offset well location to a target well location
Inventor: XINPU SHEN
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2016-02-12
Abstract: Systems and methods for transferring logging data from an offset well location to a target well location by adjusting the logging data to account for the difference in correlated depths between the target well and the offset well where logging data is acquired.
Patent GB-2576338-A (GB)
Title: Switching device and method for operating a switching device
Inventor: CHRISTOPH BAUSCH
IPC: H01H50/54
Filed: 2018-08-15
Abstract: A switching device 10 comprises a first fixed contact 12 arranged at a first terminal contact 17, and a first movable contact 14 arranged on a contact bridge 16, wherein the first fixed contact is in contact with the first movable contact when the device is in a switched-on state. The terminal contact is bent such that a current flowing through the terminal, the contacts, and the contact bridge takes a U-shaped path. The terminal contact may form a first arm of the U-formed path and the contact bridge may form a second arm, wherein the contacts form a coupling therebetween. The current flowing through the terminal contact may have a path between an eighth and three-quarters of a circular line. The terminal contact may have a U-form having a first length L1 (figure 2H) between a middle of the fixed contact and the bottom of the U-form and a second length L2 between a middle of a terminal connection hole 19 and the bottom of the U-form, wherein the difference between the first and second length may be less than 20mm. The U-shaped path taken by the current produces a magnetic field that helps to displace arcs generated between the contacts using the Lorentz Force.
Patent GB-2580876-A (GB)
Title: Variable ratio gear system
Inventor: PETER WILLIAM FREDERICK SEARLE
IPC: F16H15/22
Filed: 2018-11-17
Abstract: A variable ratio gear system consisting of a conical drive wheel 10 that drives a transmission wheel 11 or a transmission belt which in turn drives a conical load wheel 12. The conical and load wheels may be mounted on a drive shaft 13 and a load shaft 14 with the transmission wheel being free to rotate on and move along the transmission shaft 15. The shafts may lie parallel to each other. If the system is in motion, with the drive shaft rotating the drive wheel in the direction of arrow A, the transmission wheel may rotate in the direction B and thus turn the load wheel and load shaft in the direction of arrow C. Movement of the transmission wheel in the direction D or G is intended to result in the angular velocity of the load wheel and load shaft increasing or decreasing respectively whilst the angular velocity of the drive wheel and shaft remains constant. The system may achieve variable speed changes within a range without a clutch or interruption of power between the drive and load.
Patent GB-2566213-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring system, wayside LED signal, and method for monitoring a wayside LED signal
Inventor: JEFFREY SMITH
IPC: B61L5/18
Filed: 2016-06-27
Abstract: A monitoring system for a light emitting diode (LED) signal (100) includes optical detectors (120) for measuring a light output of LEDs (112, 114), a first processing unit (124) in communication with the plurality of optical detectors (120) and configured to receive and process measurement data of the light output from the plurality of optical detectors (120), and a first switching element (130) operably coupled to the first processing unit (124). The first processing unit (124) is further configured to transmit a control signal based on the measurement data of the light output of the plurality of LEDs (112, 114) to the first switching element (130) to disconnect a reference load (150) by switching from a first state to a second state when the light output is less than a predefined threshold value, wherein the second state of the first switching element (130) is stored in a storage medium (148).
Patent GB-2572252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to mooring systems
Inventor: ANDREW CLAYSON
IPC: B63B21/18
Filed: 2019-02-07
Abstract: There is disclosed a mooring system 100 for a floating structure 105. The mooring system comprises a first tensioning means 110 adapted for connecting the floating structure to a line 115 and a second tensioning means 120 adapted for disposal on or along the line. The second tensioning means is adapted to apply a tension to the line, to coarsely position the floating structure, while the first tensioning means is adapted to adjust the applied tension to or on the line. The second tensioning means may comprise a mid-line tensioner. The application also discloses a device (200, Fig 9) for connecting a line to a floating structure comprising a hydraulic tensioning means (300, Fig 12) and a locking means (320, 325, Fig 13a).
Patent GB-2581365-A (GB)
Title: A method for remediating contaminated water and apparatus for the same
Inventor: WILLIAM ALEXANDER BEVERIDGE
IPC: C02F103/36
Filed: 2019-02-14
Abstract: A method of remediating contaminated water, for example frac flowback water and/or produced water, comprising treating the water with draff. The draff comprises a solid by-product of grain alcohol manufacture, such as whisky manufacture. The method also comprises oxidising the draff treated water with ozone, chlorine dioxide (ClO2) or ultraviolet light or a combination thereof. In another aspect, a method of remediating contaminated water comprises the treatment of the water with fresh hops and/or hops that have been used in brewing. Apparatus for use in the methods are also claimed. The water may be passed through a strainer filter to reduce total suspended solids (TSS) particles greater than 40 µm before treatment with the draff or hops. Suitably, the water is passed through a hydrocyclonic separation unit to reduce TSS particles greater than 25-5 µm in size and then a chemical/electro-coagulation, flocculation, dissolved air flotation (DAF) or separation system to further enhance TSS removal, after passing the water through the strainer filter and before treating the water with the draff or the hops. The water can be contaminated with chlorinated hydrocarbons, dissolved and free product phase hydrocarbons, metals, BTEX, chromium, uranium including its decay products, perchlorate, and/or RDX.
Patent GB-2567591-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for secure onboarding of devices over a wireless network
Inventor: AJAY KUMAR GUPTA
IPC: H04W92/10
Filed: 2017-08-09
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for automatically connecting an IoT device [130] to an access point [120] via a wireless network [140], comprising: receiving a configuration setting request at an onboarding server [110] from the access point [120] pursuant to receiving a broadcasting probe request from the IoT device [130] at the access point [120], transmitting one of a configuration setting and a default setting to the access point [120] based on a status of the IoT device [130] wherein status includes one of an on‐board and an off‐board, establishing one of a permanent connection using the configuration setting and a temporary connection using the default setting between the access point [120] and the IoT device [130] via the wireless network [140]; and switching the status of the IoT device [130] to the on‐board in an event the temporary connection is established.
Patent GB-2569720-A (GB)
Title: Haptic feedback control assembly
Inventor: DOMINIC GEORGE WEBBER
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2017-09-08
Abstract: A control assembly provides haptic feedback to the user of a device such as a smartphone. The button includes a shape memory alloy actuator which moves the button laterally with respect to the finger press. The actuator can be programmed and controlled to provide a variety of haptic waveforms. The control assembly may be used in combination with a capacitive sensor provides a tactile feedback which is not otherwise present with a capacitive control. The control assembly used in combination with a mechanical control provides a range of haptic waveforms not otherwise possible with a mechanical control. The control assembly can be used in smartphones, wearables, keyboards and other portable electronic devices.
Patent GB-2570093-A (GB)
Title: Subsea flange tool
Inventor: DAVID C WRIGHT
IPC: F16L1/26
Filed: 2017-11-15
Abstract: A torqueing tool for rotating bolts connecting a pipe flange in a subsea environment, comprising a first guide for guiding movement of the torqueing along a pipe, a socket for engaging a first bolt, a shaft for transferring torque from a motor to the socket, and a first protruding member for insertion between the pipe and a second bolt of the pipe flange, to prevent the torqueing tool from rotating due to counter torque created while applying torque to the first fastener. The torqueing tool can further comprise a second protruding member adjacent the socket, wherein the second protruding member can be inserted between the pipe and a third bolt of the pipe flange. The torqueing tool can further comprise an angled shaft for transferring torque from the motor to the socket, wherein an axis of rotation of the motor is different from an axis of rotation of the socket.
Patent GB-2571679-A (GB)
Title: Electrical safety device
Inventor: MATTHEW POPE
IPC: H02H3/33
Filed: 2013-05-03
Abstract: An electrical safety device includes a programmable controller 40, a switching stage operable by the controller to connect or disconnect a load circuit 32 from a source of power 20, and a residual current detection stage connected to the controller and operative in a self-test mode to send a fault signal to the controller in the event of detection of residual currents in the load circuit. The controller operates to cause the switching stage to disconnect the load in response to the fault signal. The controller is also operable to apply a test signal 44 to the residual current detection stage to simulate presence of a residual current in the load circuit and to monitor the response of the residual current detection stage, the device further comprises a housing with a window, which shows a mechanical indicator that shows what state a relay circuit 26, 28 connecting the load and power source is in
Patent GB-2585211-A (GB)
Title: Spatial light modulation
Inventor: NEIL COLLINGS
IPC: H04N9/31
Filed: 2019-07-02
Abstract: A projector projects a light pattern and has a spatial light modulator (SLM) with an array of pixels displaying a phase pattern. Each pixel has liquid crystals 600 with a director 602 which rotates from a first 602, figure 6A to a second 602, figure 6B direction. S-polarised 612 light illuminates the pixel array and has an angle of incidence greater than zero. The director’s first direction is parallel to the light’s polarisation direction and the director’s second direction is in the plane of incidence 618. The first direction may be a planar state or first planar state and the second direction a homeotropic state or second planar state. The rotation between the first and second direction may be an in-plane rotation and an out-of-plane rotation. The angle between the first and second directions may be 90 degrees. The phase pattern may be a hologram, a lensing function such as a Fresnel lens or a beam-steering function such as a phase-ramp function. The angle of incidence may be approximately equal to Brewster’s angle for silicon. The light may be structured with light spots illuminating each pixel of the pixel array optionally performed by a spot-generating hologram or microlenslet array.
Patent GB-2584923-A (GB)
Title: Ear tag and method of manufacture
Inventor: IAN MCNIECE
IPC: B33Y80/00
Filed: 2019-10-31
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of livestock identification ear tags comprising the steps of selecting a plurality of tag blanks as substrates for production of said identification tags and applying selected indicia to each ear tag using a 3D printing apparatus. The 3D printing apparatus applies a plastic material onto the tag blanks to form said indicia such that said indicia are raised above the surface of the tag blanks. The material may be deposited in the form of layers. The tags and deposited material may both be polyurethane. Pigments may be added to material to provide a colour contrast. Computer software and apparatus suitable for performing the method are also claimed.
Patent GB-2588961-A (GB)
Title: Method and sieve system for screening material
Inventor: RESHAM SINGH
IPC: B33Y40/10
Filed: 2019-11-15
Abstract: A sieve system 100 comprises a sieve 112 for screening material by selectively passing first particles (30, Fig 1) of the material and not passing second particles (26) of the material based on respective dimensions of the first and second particles relative to dimensions of screening apertures in sieve 112. Included is a holding container 140 for feeding material to be screened to sieve 112 and a fines container 150 for receiving first particles screened by sieve 112. An associated method comprises measuring a first fines container load at a first time, measuring a second fines container load at a second time, determining a fines rate by determining a rate of change of the fines container load based on the measured first and second fines container loads and the first and second times. An operating condition of sieve system 100 is determined based on a determined fines rate (also see Figs 8-10). The operating condition may provide an indication that operation of sieve 112, another component, or sieve system 100 as a whole is acceptable or unacceptable. Further (third and fourth) fines containers may also be included (see Fig 5). Also included are: feed valve 142, sieve screen 122, fines valve 134, fines load sensor 152, controller 160 and oversize discharge outlet 128.
Patent GB-2590492-A (GB)
Title: A method and controller for magnetic resonance imaging
Inventor: HENRIC RYDÉN
IPC: G01R33/561
Filed: 2019-12-20
Abstract: A method of obtaining image data from a sample in a magnetic resonance imagining (MRI) system, comprising: exciting the sample with a radio frequency, RF, pulse 414; acquiring image data by sampling an RF-signal from the excited sample over a sampling time window 426; and applying a readout gradient waveform 422,424 with an amplitude profile within the sampling time window 426 that is asymmetric about a fixed time axis corresponding to a temporal midpoint of the sampling time window. The readout gradient waveform 422,424 may have a spline based amplitude profile, a varying amplitude profile which is skewed relative to a temporal midpoint of the sampling time window, a triangular amplitude profile with an apex temporally offset from a temporal midpoint of the sampling window, or a single polarity. A dephasing readout waveform may be applied before the sampling time window 426 with a dephasing polarity opposite to a readout polarity of the readout gradient waveform during the sampling time window providing a method of gradient and spin echo, GRASE MRI.
Patent GB-2578543-A (GB)
Title: Marine seismic surveying with towed components below water's surface
Inventor: CURT SCHNEIDER
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2015-07-24
Abstract: A marine surveying vessel for towing seismic equipment with one or more cables, the vessel comprising: at least one skeg 100 mounted on the vessel and extending at least below a waterline of the vessel. At least one shuttle 140A-B is movable along the at least one skeg and at least one tow point (Fig.3C, 142) is disposed on the at least one shuttle and movable along the at least one skeg therewith. The at least one tow point supports at least one of the one or more cables. The skeg may mount below a stern to a keel of the vessel. The skeg may comprise a rail 130 extending along it wherein the shuttle is movable along the rail. The skeg may also comprise a pulley 150A-B moving the shuttle along the skeg.
Patent GB-2592596-A (GB)
Title: A working machine
Inventor: DARRYL COTTINGHAM
IPC: E02F9/24
Filed: 2020-03-02
Abstract: A working machine with an operator’s platform 24 pivotably mounted to a frame 12, the platform can be stowed or in a deployed position. When deployed, a sensor (fig5, 36) arrangement detects when an external force is applied to platform and movement of a ground engaging propulsion system 18 which may be wheels or tracks is prevented. The sensor arrangement may only permit movement when a pre-determined level of external force is applied to prevent activation by lesser forces than the operator’s weight. Movement may be enabled when the platform is stowed, such as to enable a walk-behind mode. A biasing element (fig3, 32) in the form of a torsion spring may be present to urge the platform away from the deployed position and a proximity sensor such as a limit switch and cam (fig4, 38) detects when the biasing element has been overcome. The sensor arrangement may comprise conductive elements (fig7, 42) with a magnetic field sensor (fig7, 48) to detect platform position. The working machine can be a dumper type vehicle 10.
Patent GB-2588257-A (GB)
Title: Metal Battery
Inventor: EVAN KEYZER
IPC: H01M50/46
Filed: 2020-03-24
Abstract: A metal battery 100, e.g. a lithium battery, comprises an anode 103, an anode current collector 101 in electrical contact with the anode, a cathode 109, a cathode current collector 110 in electrical contact with the cathode, a separator 107 disposed between the anode and cathode, a liquid electrolyte, and an anode protection structure comprising an anode protection layer 105 disposed between the anode and the separator. The anode protection layer has a matrix 105A and domains 105B within the matrix. One of the matrix and domains contains a barrier material and the other of the matrix and domains contains polyethylene oxide, wherein the barrier material is less permeable by the electrolyte than the polyethylene oxide. Preferably, the matrix comprises the barrier material and the domains comprise the (more permeable) polyethylene oxide. The barrier material is preferably a polymer and may be a semiconducting conjugated polymer. A metal battery precursor in which the anode protection layer is deposited directly on the anode current collector before in situ generation of the anode layer, and a method of forming the battery or battery precursor are also disclosed.