baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2564073-A (GB)
Title: Connector assembly
Inventor: JONATHAN HILL
IPC: F16L37/252
Filed: 2017-03-15
Abstract: A fluid line connector assembly 1 comprises a central adaptor 10 and a plurality of terminators 40, each having a bore therethrough. The central adaptor comprises first and second end connectors 20 spaced from each other, each being coupled to a terminator. The terminators permit the connector assembly to be connected with separate lines such that the separate lines are in fluid communication when the assembly is assembled. A kit comprising the connector assembly comprises at least three terminators. In a method of operation of the connector assembly, each end is connected to a terminator, and each terminator is connected to a fluid line to bring the lines into fluid communication. Each of the end connectors can comprise a movable sleeve which can slide axially over an outer surface of the central adaptor, the movement being restricted by a retaining device, such as a circlip, which can be integrally formed on the outer surface of the central adaptor.
Patent GB-2561867-A (GB)
Title: Aerosol delivery system
Inventor: Tom Sudlow
IPC: A24F40/44
Filed: 2017-04-25
Abstract: A fluid-transfer article 34 comprises a first region 34a for holding an aerosol precursor and transferring this liquid to an activation surface 38 of a second region 34b of the article 34, the activation surface 38 located at an end of the article configured for thermal interaction with a heater 24 of an aerosol-generation apparatus. The activation surface 38 comprises at least one discontinuity forming a corresponding channel 40 between the activation surface 38 and an opposing surface through which heat from the heater 24 is conveyed, the at least one channel 40 providing a fluid pathway across the activation surface 38, and forming a portion of a fluid pathway between a first end of the article 34 in fluid engagement with an inlet, to a second end of the article 34 in fluid engagement with an outlet. The article 34 may be formed of a thermally conductive, hydrophilic, porous and/or sintered plastic, wherein pore diameter in the first region 34a is greater than pore diameter in the second region 34b, providing greater hydrophilicity in the second region 34b than in the first region 34a. Said material may be a wicking material comprising a graduated wicking action.
Patent GB-2549210-A (GB)
Title: Blow out preventer
Inventor: CHRISTIAN LEUCHTENBERG
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2011-03-23
Abstract: A blow out preventer (BOP) comprising a housing, and a fluid pressure actuated locking part 56 which is provided in an aperture extending from the exterior of the housing 14 to the interior of the housing, and which is movable from a retracted position (Fig 4) in which the locking part does not extend into the interior of the housing to a locking position in which the locking part extends into the interior of the housing (Fig 5). There may be two locking parts 56 separated longitudinally relative to the housing. Fluid flow passages may be present extending from a first part 14a of the housing to a second part 14b of the housing, the fluid flow passages being interspersed between passages for fasteners. The locking part 56 may engage with a tubular component, located in a central passage of the BOP, so as to prevent translational movement of the tubular component. [Fig 4]
Patent GB-2563456-A (GB)
Title: Evolving sprocket
Inventor: MICHAEL JAMES JEFFS
IPC: B62M9/08
Filed: 2017-06-17
Abstract: A variable tooth sprockets uses a plurality of staggered tracking channels to position teeth. The variable tooth sprocket may comprise a first plate 3 having a plurality of tracking channels, a second plate having a plurality of tracking channels offset axially and radially with respect to the tracking channels of the first plate, and a plurality of teeth assemblies each having two offset pivots that locate respectively in tracking channels of the first and second plates. Each of the teeth assemblies may be under spring bias. An actuation cam 19 may cases each of the plurality of teeth to slide along their respective tracks so as to adjust the effective size of the variable tooth sprocket. The actuation cam may be formed in multiple pieces that are pivotally connected such that the cam is able to act upon a tooth assembly rotating that any radius.
Patent GB-2554496-A (GB)
Title: On-demand driver systems and methods
Inventor: DAVE A HERMAN
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2017-06-27
Abstract: A method includes generating, with an on-demand-driver (ODD) or on-demand-chauffeur (ODC) system, a softkey for a vehicle associated with an agreement between a driver-in-need (DIN) and an ODD. The ODD system monitors the location of an ODD device carried by the ODD, such as a mobile telephone or smartphone, and transmitting, with the ODD system, the softkey to the ODD device when the ODD device is detected as being within a proximity of the vehicle. The softkey is used to unlock the vehicle and preferably start the vehicle. The generation of the softkey, which can be a digital key or a keyless entry system command, can also be time-restricted as well as location-restricted. The softkey can be transmitted to the vehicle by the ODD device. The softkey may disable certain vehicle features. A second softkey may be generated and sent to the DIN device and both first and second softkeys may be required by the vehicle for unlocking. The invention allows an owner of a vehicle to give access to their vehicle to a substitute driver if the owner is unable to undertake a journey, such as if they are hospitalised or inebriated, without the owner being present.
Patent GB-2555201-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle communication status indicator
Inventor: RAFIC JERGESS
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2017-08-14
Abstract: A vehicle 100 includes a body control module 102 and a keyless entry unit 104. The body control unit determines whether a mobile device 128 is authorized to act as a key. The keyless entry unit is communicatively coupled to the body control module. The keyless entry unit activates a connection indicator LED 120 when the mobile device is connected to a wireless node 118. The indicator LED emits a first colour when the mobile device is authorized. The keyless entry unit may include a lock indicator LED 121 which emits a second colour when the mobile device is not authorized. The connection indicator LED may be dimmable, such that the brightness is based upon an open path signal strength between the wireless device and the wireless node. The keyless entry unit may further include a keypad 122 and a keypad LED 124, the keypad LED emitting a third colour in response to an incorrect pass code and a fourth colour in response to a correct pass code. The keyless entry unit may be located proximate a B-pillar, a front windshield, or a rear windshield. Also discloses is a corresponding method.
Patent GB-2558344-A (GB)
Title: An antenna for an implantable device
Inventor: Mohammad Reza Bahmanyar
IPC: A61N1/372
Filed: 2017-09-21
Abstract: An implantable device 101 for deployment inside a human or animal body. The device comprising at least one sensing component arranged to respond to an electrical signal having a known frequency band and at least one antenna 158. The antenna 158 comprising at least one antenna pole connected to the at least one sensing component, the antenna pole comprising at least one helical coil and a connecting stem. The antenna pole may be disposed in a sleeve. An implant device comprising at least two sensing components and at least one antenna in electrical communication with the two sensing components such that each sensing component is arranged to respond to a different known frequency within the bandwidth of the at least on antenna is also provided. An implantable device comprising a housing for at least one sensing component, at least one antenna external to the housing having a stem for securing to the housing and an anchor for securing the device to the patient is also provided. In which the anchor includes at least one strut and the antenna and strut are arranged to reduce signal losses.
Patent GB-2557008-A (GB)
Title: A fence post
Inventor: DAVID JOHN QUARTLY
IPC: E04H17/20
Filed: 2017-10-16
Abstract: The fence post is Y shaped and roll formed from flat steel, with a circular rib 2 for strength at the base of the Y. The Y shape may have inwardly or outwardly directed wings for added strength. The flat steel may be galvanised, and there may be slots 5 cut through the circular rib in which a fence wire or wires 4 can be retained by a vertical retaining wire 3 inserted from above into the circular rib. Also claimed is a method of attaching fence wires to the post comprising placing the post in an upright position in the ground or alongside an existing wire fence, inserting a fence wire or wires in the slot or slots, and inserting a vertical retaining wire into the circular rib to retain the fence wire or wires to the post in the slots. The post may be used in farming, in a vineyard, or in a fruit farm.
Patent GB-2558049-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle virtual map
Inventor: BRIAN BENNIE
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2017-10-19
Abstract: A vehicle 200 comprising motor(s), local sensors, processor(s) is configured to generate a virtual map based on local sensors and a report from an external entity 301, and reallocate virtual map processing resources based on the report. Also disclosed is a vehicle 200 with means to generate a virtual map based on local sensors and receive a plurality of reports from external entities 301, conduct a statistical analysis of the report to identify outlying results. The external entity that submitted the outlying report is instructed to mark future reports, this is to warn other devices that this entity may be miscalibrated. The host vehicle will then ignore marked reports and generate a virtual map based on the unmarked reports it receives. The report may comprise coordinates of a zone which has rules enforceable by the host vehicles control means, these rules may be a limit of maximum acceleration or a forbidden steering manoeuvre.
Patent GB-2570326-A (GB)
Title: Multiple guard tag setting instruction
Inventor: GRAEME PETER BARNES
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2018-01-22
Abstract: An apparatus 2 has memory access circuitry 15 to perform a tag-guarded memory access operation in response to a target address. The tag-guarded memory access operation comprises: comparing an address tag 40 associated with the target address with a guard tag 32 stored in a memory system 16-18 in association with a block 30 of one or more memory locations comprising an addressed location 44 identified by the target address, and generating an indication of whether a match is detected between the guard tag and the address tag. An instruction decoder 6 decodes a multiple guard tag setting instruction to control the memory access circuitry 15 to trigger memory accesses to update the guard tags associated with at least two consecutive blocks of one or more memory locations.
Patent GB-2571340-A (GB)
Title: Method of combining audio signals
Inventor: SIAVASH HAROUN MAHDAVI
IPC: G10L13/00
Filed: 2018-02-26
Abstract: A method for automatically generating an audio signal comprises receiving a source audio signal, analysing the source audio signal S41 to identify a musical parameter characteristic, and obtaining a supplemental audio signal based on the identified musical parameter characteristic. The source audio signal and supplemental audio signal are then combined to form an extended audio signal. The combination may involve inserting the supplemental audio signal between a preceding and succeeding audio signal S47, S48. The method may be used to automatically combine two successive audio stream via a smooth transitional audio stream to provide a playlist or streaming station. The supplemental audio signal may be obtained from a database S45 or it may be generated by combining vocal and musical elements, which may be created using a synthesiser. Vocal elements may be created using a text to speech device. The musical parameter characteristics of the source audio signal may include: mood, intensity, genre, key, melody, tempo, metadata and/or sentiment of lyrics. The supplemental audio signal may also be based on context information relating to a user S43, such as: weather, user activity, emotional state, electronic calendar entries, or an action performed by the user on a playback device.
Patent GB-2567930-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing Apparatus
Inventor: SHANE MCGILL
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 2018-08-28
Abstract: A container 100 for dispensing a product, preferably ice cream, sorbet or frozen yogurt, comprises a body 112 defining a compartment 111 for storing the product. The body has an upper region 112B and a lower region 112A with a dispensing outlet 114. A receptacle or closure 140 is releasably coupled with the body and defines an open chamber 141, when decoupled from the body, for receiving the dispensed product. The lower region of the body extends into the chamber and the outlet is covered by the receptacle/closure when the receptacle/closure is coupled with the body. An internal surface 142 of the receptacle/closure is configured to engage an external surface 118 of the body, for releasably coupling the receptacle/closure with the body, and the container further comprises a part configured to move or deform in the direction of the outlet, in order to reduce volume within the compartment, for dispensing the product through the outlet.
Patent GB-2569688-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell systems with in-block reforming
Inventor: MICHELE BOZZOLO
IPC: H01M8/0637
Filed: 2018-10-25
Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack 102 configured for in-block reforming, and a pre-reformer 144. A method for providing fuel to the anodes of the fuel cell stack comprises drawing unreformed fuel from a fuel source 110, combining the unreformed fuel with at least a portion of fuel exhausted from the fuel cell stack, pre-reforming the combined fuels in the pre-reformer 144, and reforming all of the unreformed fuel in the fuel cell stack, preferably a SOFC stack. The fuels may be combined within an anode ejector 112. Further methods disclosed refer to the removal of higher hydrocarbons from the stream of fuel using the pre-reformer 144. The stream of fuel supplied to the fuel supply manifold 120 of the fuel cell stack may be based on a recycle ratio in the range of 4.5 to 15, more preferably 6 to 8, of a mass of the first portion of the fuel exhaust from the fuel exhaust manifold 118 to a mass of the fuel from the source of fuel 110. A weight percent of methane in the stream of fuel supplied by the anode ejector 112 to the pre-reformer 144 may be no greater than 11%.
Patent GB-2584444-A (GB)
Title: A base component for a temporary structure
Inventor: ANDREW SIMMS
IPC: E04H15/34
Filed: 2019-06-03
Abstract: The base component comprises a centre 2, first, second and third support members 3, 4, 5 facing away from the centre, and a plate 6, the second support member being normal to the first in a first plane, the third support member being normal to the first in a second plane normal to the first plane, the plate extending between the second and third support members in a third plane normal to the first and second planes. The plate may be triangular. The support members may each comprise a first annular socket 15 facing away from the centre and having a bottom surface spaced from the centre. The first support member may have an elongate hermaphroditic connector 30. A first wall 18 may extend between the first and second support members. A second wall 19 may extend between the first and third support members. An outer side of the first wall may have a pair of parallel elongate bosses 27 for connection with a pair of parallel slots 29 on the outer side of the second wall. The plate can be located underneath the corner of a mattress, with the support members supporting poles to form a tent or gazebo.
Patent GB-2585933-A (GB)
Title: System and method for processing images
Inventor: MARKUS DEITTERT
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2019-07-25
Abstract: A method for detecting objects in video comprising: determining sample generation parameters S102; applying sample generation parameters to an image to generate sample sub-sections S104, (44, 46, 48, Fig. 1c); analysing sample sub-sections to identify clusters S108; combining overlapping clusters to form a plot (S114); and classifying the plot to identify a represented object S118. Clusters may be identified by: using a back-detection algorithm on sub-sections to obtain grayscale images; and thresholding the grayscale images S106. A likelihood value may be determined for each cluster by a machine learning algorithm. The estimation value may be based on cluster metrics e.g. size; sample sub-section generation parameters; and cluster overlap extent S110. Cluster metrics may be used to determine subsequent sample generation parameters. Clusters may be filtered based on likelihood value before overlapping clusters are combined S112. Plots may be categorised by a feature thereof (e.g. real-world size) S116 before a classifier trained for that category performs identification S118. Plots may be iteratively divided into sub-plots and each sub-plot classified until a classification corresponding to an object of interest is awarded S120, S122. The method may be repeated for subsequent images to track the movement of an object (Fig. 3).
Patent GB-2581864-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent identification of replacement regions for mixing and replacing of persons in group portraits
Inventor: Seyed Morteza Safdarnejad
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2019-08-23
Abstract: A computing device identifies a target instance of a person in a target image from plural images, comprising plural instances of the person and a reference image with a reference instance of the person; aligns the target image and the reference image; determines a replacement region, including the reference and target instance of the person, having boundary passing through consistent pixels in the target and reference images; and generates an enhanced image by replacing a reference region from the reference image that corresponds with the replacement region with a target region from the target image that corresponds with the replacement region. Also disclosed is a system to mix and match faces in group digital portraits, with memory comprising: plural images including plural instances of a person, comprising a reference image with reference instance of the person. The system generates plural aesthetic ratings for the plural instances of the person; identifies a target instance of the person by determining the target instance has highest aesthetic rating; aligns target and reference images; determines a replacement region including the reference and target instances of the person, using a graph cut algorithm constrained to pass through consistent pixels while avoiding structure in the images; and generates an enhanced image. Alleviating imperfections, e.g. people blinking, in (group) pictures is an aim.
Patent GB-2588945-A (GB)
Title: Method of depositing material on a substrate
Inventor: MICHAEL EDWARD RENDALL
IPC: H01M4/04
Filed: 2019-11-15
Abstract: A method of depositing a material on a substrate 328 comprises generating a plasma remote from one or more sputter targets 303, 304 comprising an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, an alkali metal-containing compound, an alkaline earth metal-containing compound or a combination thereof and sputtering material from the one or more targets onto the substrate using the plasma, wherein the working distance between the one or more targets and the substrate is within +/- 50% of the theoretical mean free path of the system. The alkali or alkaline earth metal-containing compound may take the form of a layered oxide material and may be lithium cobalt oxide. The method may be used to manufacture a solid-state battery comprising multiple stacked cathode, electrolyte and anode layers. A method of determining the optimum working distance for a remote plasma deposition system comprises depositing material on test specimens using a range of working distances and performing X-ray diffraction on the specimens. A method of determining the optimum range of working pressures for a remote plasma deposition system comprises depositing a material on test specimens using a range of working pressures and performing a characterisation technique on the specimens.
Patent GB-2577840-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine
Inventor: TAKUYA IKEGUCHI
IPC: F02C7/06
Filed: 2018-06-12
Abstract: A gas turbine engine provided with: an exhaust diffuser (11) which includes an annular exhaust passageway (17) formed between an inner tube (15) and an outer tube (17); a bearing compartment (23) which is formed radially inside the inner tube (15) and contains a bearing (19) supporting a rotor (9) of a turbine (7); a plurality of hollow struts (21) which intersect the exhaust passageway (17); an oil guiding passageway (33) which extends through the inside of the struts (21), and introduces oil supplied to the bearing compartment (23); and an oil discharge passageway (41) which extends through the inside of the struts (21) and discharges oil via an oil discharge entry (41a) opened in a bottom surface of the bearing compartment (23). Some of the oil that has passed through the oil guiding passageway (33) is ejected toward the oil discharge entry (41a) via an ejection oil passageway (51).
Patent GB-2579471-A (GB)
Title: Hair dryer
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN DEGROOD
IPC: A45D20/10
Filed: 2018-07-12
Abstract: A handheld hair dryer includes a body extending about an axis. The body includes an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall and the outer wall define a cavity therebetween. A central passage is defined by the inner wall. The handheld hair dryer also includes an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is defined by the inner wall and is in flow communication with the central passage to allow airflow in the central passage to be drawn into the cavity through the inlet. A fan is configured to draw the airflow through the inlet and direct the airflow through the cavity towards the outlet. The handheld hair dryer further includes a handle connected to the body.
Patent GB-2592670-A (GB)
Title: Drill strings and related ball dropping tools
Inventor: JAMES EDWARD ATKINS
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2020-03-06
Abstract: The ball dropping tool 102 includes an outer body 116, an inner body 126, one or more side bores 132, 133, balls 112, 114, which may be of different sizes, and an actuator 146. The outer body has a first end 118, a second end 120, and an axial bore 122 extending between the first end and the second end and forming a flow path 123. The inner body has a first end 128 and a second end 130 and forms a bypass passage 131 extending between the first end 128 and the second end 130 of the inner body. The side bore is defined by the inner body and is disposed at an angle relative to the axial bore of the outer body. The bypass passage is disposed in a portion of the flow path and is in communication with the side bore. The balls are disposed within the side bore. The actuator is disposed within the outer body and is movable between a retaining position wherein a ball is retained within the side bore and a release position wherein the ball is released from the side bore and into the bypass passage. Allows balls to be dropped to a ball activated tool with shorter delay than a drop from the surface.
Patent GB-2595921-A (GB)
Title: A clamp
Inventor: JACOB THACKERAY SQUIRE
IPC: F16G11/04
Filed: 2020-06-12
Abstract: A clamp 10 for use with a cable or safety line 50 has a jamming member 16 movable relative to the receiving member 18, so that in use, an end of the safety line 50 is looped around the jamming member 16, and an actuator 11 to adjust the clamp between an unlocked state where the safety line 50 can be moved through the clamp 10; and a locked state where the jamming member 16 is urged into the receiving member 18 to clamp the safety line 50. The actuator may be a manually adjustable textured handle 11 with a top hat nut 40 received in an aperture 14a in a chassis or frame 14. An indicator 31, 20, 21, 16b can provide a visual indication of the state of the clamp.