baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2530444-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid approach to assisted history matching in large reservoirs
Inventor: SINGH AJAY PRATAP
IPC: G01V99/00
Filed: 2013-08-16
Abstract: A method for hybrid assisted history matching, including: a) performing history matching by calculating a mismatch for multiple realizations of a geomodel representing a reservoir; b) selecting a production well from a group of production wells m the reservoir; c) generating one or more sample realizations for the geomodel by sampling one or more grid-cell physical properties along one or more streamline trajectories from one or more of the multiple realizations of the geomodel that meet a predetermined rank criteria, the one or more streamline trajectories connecting the selected production well with at least one of an injection well, an aquifer and a gas cap; d) updating one or more of the multiple realizations for the selected production well using the one or more sample realizations and a computer system; and e) repeating steps a)-d) for each production well in the group of production wells.
Patent GB-2529364-A (GB)
Title: Probabilistic methodology for real time drilling
Inventor: SRIVASTAVA RAE MOHAN
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2013-08-13
Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a method, apparatus, and computer program product configured to provide a probabilistic approach for real time drilling. In particular, the disclosed embodiments are configured to obtain real-time data gathered during the drilling operation to update a probability model of a formation that is used in determining whether to alter a direction of a drill path. The disclosed embodiments may be configured to provide a notification to a user indicating or suggesting that certain adjustments be made to the drill path based on the updated probability model. Additionally, the disclosed embodiments may be configured to automatically make the adjustments to the drill path based on the updated probability model.
Patent GB-2535630-A (GB)
Title: Baby carriage and backrest angle adjusting device thereof
Inventor: ZHENG-WEN GUO
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 2016-01-14
Abstract: A backrest angle adjusting device 30 adapted to a baby carriage includes a fixing base 31 and a driving base 32, wherein the fixing base is fixed on a frame 10, and the driving base is connected to a backrest 20 and capable of rotating with respect to the fixing base. The fixing base has at least two engaging grooves (fig 2, 310), wherein the engaging grooves are arranged in an arc shape to form a multi-stage structure. The driving base has a lock member (fig 2, 320) engaged with one of the engaging grooves (fig 2, 310). The engaging groove and the lock member are capable of engaging with each other at a predetermined angle, so as to lock the driving base 32 with respect to the fixing base 31. Accordingly, when the lock member disposed on the driving base is engaged with different engaging grooves of different stages, the angle of recline of the backrest with respect to the frame is different.
Patent GB-2535649-A (GB)
Title: Human sensing toilet occupancy detection alarm
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN DINES
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 2016-02-17
Abstract: Alarm apparatus for monitoring the use of an enclosed facility, such as a washroom/toilet, in which vulnerable persons may be at risk from falls/becoming incapacitated, comprises a primary sensor arrangement such as a magnetic proximity sensor, passive infrared (PIR), ultrasonic or photocell detector means mounted to detect a user entering/leaving the facility, a secondary sensor unit which may comprise an ultrasonic emitter 9 and receiver 10, or passive infrared (PIR) or photocell detector means mounted to detect the user specifically when the user is using the facility for its intended purpose, such as sitting/standing to use the toilet, and a remote alarm indicator for example in the form of a visual light (LED), audible buzzer, speaker or electronic sound device, or a pager in the possession of a carer. The primary sensor arrangement activates the secondary sensor unit on entry detection. When the user is no longer detected using the facility by the secondary sensor unit, and a pre-set time has expired for e.g. hygiene, but the primary sensor arrangement has not registered the users departure from the facility, an alarm signal is sent to the remote alarm indicator.
Patent GB-2536795-A (GB)
Title: Fluid
Inventor: CHEK SING TEO
IPC: F01D5/00
Filed: 2016-02-19
Abstract: An ink jet ink that may be used to provide a stop-off layer or diffusion barrier layer on a metallic substrate, the ink comprising between 10% weight to 35.1% weight yttria nanopowder; between 2.6% weight to 19.3% weight of a stabiliser; between 0.3% weight to 1.9% weight of a binder; between 0.01% weight to 5% weight of a surfactant and between 0% weight to 30% weight of a humectant and the balance water.
Patent GB-2550105-A (GB)
Title: Plant container irrigation apparatus
Inventor: ALEXANDER GRADY
IPC: A01G31/02
Filed: 2016-03-22
Abstract: Plant container irrigation apparatus 10 includes a master controller 12 for controlling irrigation of a plant container 14. The apparatus includes an irrigation liquid transport arrangement 16 for transporting irrigation liquid 18 from an irrigation liquid supply 20 to the plant container. The transport arrangement includes a flow controller 22 for controlling the flow of the irrigation liquid to the plant container, the flow controller being movable between a flow condition, in which the flow controller permits the irrigation liquid to flow to the plant container, and a non-flow condition, in which the flow controller does not permit flow of the irrigation liquid to the plant container. The apparatus includes a run-off detector 24 which, in use, detects irrigation liquid run-off 26 from the plant container and provides a run-off detection signal to the master controller. The master controller is arranged so that receipt of the run-off detection signal causes the flow controller to move from the flow condition to the non-flow condition. Also disclosed is a method of irrigating a plant container.
Patent GB-2548852-A (GB)
Title: Graphics processing systems
Inventor: LARS OSKAR FLORDAL
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2016-03-30
Abstract: Method of operating a tile-based graphics processing pipeline, comprising: rendering graphics fragments for a tile, each fragment having a set of sampling positions associated with it; writing the rendered fragment data to a tile buffer local to the pipeline; identifying a block of sampling positions in the tile that all have the same data value; writing a compressed representation of the block of same value sampling positions to a memory. Input primitives may be rasterised and a block may be identified for which no fragments have been generated. A bitmap may be created with bits corresponding to the array of sampling positions. Storing of values (eg. colour values, transparency values, alpha values) in the buffer may be tracked and used to identify clusters with equal values. Reference values may be used. A header data block of an encoding compression scheme may be used to compress the group of identical value sampling points.
Patent GB-2548867-A (GB)
Title: A system for connecting two ventilation duct sections to each other
Inventor: KENNETH ARMSTRONG
IPC: F16L37/12
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: A system connects two ventilation duct sections to each other in end-to-end abutting relation to form a continuous conduit for the passage of air between said sections. The system comprises a resiliently deformable spigot 6 having a lip 8, the spigot 6 being mountable to one ventilation duct section 12 extending from an open end, and a hub 5 comprising a ramp 7 mountable within an open end of the other ventilation duct section 12. The arrangement being such that when the spigot 6 and the hub 5 are mounted to respective ventilation duct sections 12, the spigot 6 is insertable into the hub 5 so that lip 8 and the ramp 7 cooperate to resiliently compress the spigot 6. Further insertion of the spigot 6 into the hub 5 causes the lip 8 to pass beyond the ramp 7 so that the spigot 6 expands to locate the lip 8 behind the ramp 7 and connect the ventilation duct sections 12 together. The hub can comprise a sealing member located in a recess in the hub, to form a seal against the surface of the spigot 6 when it is inserted.
Patent GB-2541262-A (GB)
Title: System and method for adjusting air flow in spiral conveyers
Inventor: LARS AXEL HERMAN OHRLANDER
IPC: B65G21/18
Filed: 2016-05-05
Abstract: An adjustable flow path modification assembly, for use with a gas treatment system having a spiral stack 22 and a gas treatment supply unit disposed within a chamber, has a first internal partition 768 in the inner channel 38 of the spiral stack 22. An adjustable opening 772, 774 in first internal partition 768 can be regulated to selectively allow the flow of treatment gas through the inner channel 38 of the stack. The adjustable opening 772, 774 may have a fan to change the gas flow, or may be a through-hole selectively coverable by a piece of the partition, valve, event, door 776/778, or a combination. There may be a plurality of adjustable openings 772, 774 and a second internal partition 60. Reducing the gas flow through the openings 772, 774 can direct the gas flow across a portion of the stack 22, whereas increasing the gas flow through the openings 772, 774 forces the gas flow through the inner channel 38 of the stack 22. When used in cooking, drying, cooling or freezing food, the gas treatment flow can be regulated to ensure more densely arranged products toward the centre of the helical stack 22 are as equally affected by the gas flow as the less densely packed radially outer edges.
Patent GB-2551207-A (GB)
Title: Rotating mass energy store
Inventor: ABIGAIL ROSE CARSON
IPC: H02K21/12
Filed: 2016-06-11
Abstract: Apparatus for transferring electrical energy into kinetic energy whereby the kinetic energy can be transferred back to electrical energy. The apparatus has a hollow rotor 10 arranged around a stator 12 in a housing 1 with a fitting 2 for connection to a vacuum pump to allow the rotor can rotate in a vacuum or low pressure environment. Axial magnetic bearings using a Halbach array 9, 20 and radial magnetic bearings 5, 16 suspend the rotor to reduce friction and embedded magnets on the rotor interact with coils of copper wire equally spaced on the stator to increase and reduce rotational velocity. The tails of the copper wire coils extend beyond the housing through a wire connection seal to enable the electrical energy to be transferred to and from the apparatus.
Patent GB-2556048-A (GB)
Title: Single use femoral head measurement device
Inventor: Garth Peter Grobler
IPC: G01B5/06
Filed: 2016-11-14
Abstract: A single use measurement device 1 for measuring a resected femoral head 4 is provided. The device has a base 2 and a post 3 extending from the base. A generally flat, inclined femoral head support surface 7 is provided by the base. A movable height indicating arm 17 extends transversely to the post and is movable along the length of the post. The post has a rack (16, see figure 5) extending along its length and the height indicating arm has a co-operating resiliently biased pawl 21. Movement of the height indicating arm is only permitted in a direction towards the femoral head support surface. The post may have a scale or graduations 18. The inclined surface 7 may be at an angle of about 45 degrees to the post axis.
Patent GB-2559399-A (GB)
Title: Freezeband
Inventor: JAMES PATRICK RITCHIE
IPC: A41D20/00
Filed: 2017-02-05
Abstract: A wristband 2 may be cooled to below the freezing point of liquid contained in multiple compartments Fig 2, 2. The wristband may be secured to a users arm via a pin buckle 1, similar to that of a watch strap. Multiple holes for adjustment are provided Fig 2. In use the band is worn whilst exercising to cool the wearer. The substance in the compartment thaws during use and becomes liquid at room temperature. The cooling media may be the same as used in refrigerator ice packs.
Patent GB-2560714-A (GB)
Title: Diesel fuel filter
Inventor: JAMES T D MCHATTIE
IPC: F02M37/22
Filed: 2017-03-20
Abstract: A diesel fuel filter (20) adapted to be arranged upstream a high pressure pump (10) of a fuel injection equipment of an internal combustion engine. The filter (20) has a filter inlet (44) and a filter outlet (46) between which extends a cold path (54) and a warm path (52). At a cold temperature fuel is filtered in the cold path (54), the cold fuel bypassing the warm path (52) and, at a warm temperature the fuel is filtered in the warm path (52), the warm fuel bypassing the cold path (54).The diesel fuel filter may be fixed on an outer face of the high pressure fuel pump, defining a compression chamber (18). The high pressure fuel pump (10) can be arranged in a diesel fuel injection equipment to receive low pressure fuel and to deliver pressurised fuel to a high pressure manifold distributing the fuel to injectors. The filter is operational in a cold and warm temperature environment and overcomes the problem of wax in diesel fuel solidifying at low ambient temperatures.
Patent GB-2561339-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker enclosure
Inventor: THOMAS O'BRIEN
IPC: H04R1/34
Filed: 2017-03-27
Abstract: A loudspeaker enclosure 1 has a front baffle 7 or side having an aperture for accommodating a driver. The baffle or side comprises a sound diffuser 2 in the form of an arrangement of multiple sound-reflective portions 13 and sound-multiple absorptive portions 12. The sound-absorbing portions may take the form of recesses. A variety of locations on the baffle and patterns for the diffuser are discussed. A starburst-shaped diffuser may find use in a car, automobile or other vehicle (figs 5a, 5b).
Patent GB-2566039-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for processing data
Inventor: ADRIAN WALLER
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2017-08-30
Abstract: A method of classifying image data comprises: identifying features of interest and describing them in one or more feature vectors 44; applying to the feature vectors a Somewhat Homomorphic Encryption (SHE) algorithm 46, to produce a cryptodata element, the SHE algorithm supporting a multiplicative depth sufficient to evaluate a polynomial kernel of degree d; and producing an output bearing the cryptodata element; a classifying phase (S1-12), wherein a support vector machine (SVM) with polynomial kernel of degree no greater than d is applied to the cryptodata element to produce a classification output. The method allows a data provider to share sensitive image data with an algorithm provider, and for the algorithm provider to provide an image classification result to the data provider, in such a way that neither party is cognisant of the processes and/or information held by the other party. The method could find application in categorising land use from aerial or satellite images (20).
Patent GB-2566276-A (GB)
Title: A method of modifying an image on a computational device
Inventor: ROBERT CHRISTIAN PEPPERELL
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: Modifying an image 400, comprising: providing image data representing a portion of a three-dimensional scene visible to a human observer when fixating on a visual fixation point within the scene; displaying an image by rendering the image data on a display device; capturing user input by user input capturing means; modifying the image by: computationally isolating a fixation region 401 within the image, the fixation region representing an image object associated with the visual fixation point; spatially reconstructing the subset of image data to computationally expand 402 the fixation region; spatially reconstructing remaining image data relative to the subset of image data to computationally compress 403 a peripheral region of the image relative to the fixation region progressively as a function of a distance from the fixation region. Modification of the image is modulated by the user input to synthetically emulate realistic perception of the observer. Preferably user input is a touchscreen device or comprises tracking user eye movements. The fixation region is expanded by an amount positively correlated with the angle of view and the peripheral or edge region is shrunk by an amount inversely correlated with the angle of the field of view.
Patent GB-2554240-A (GB)
Title: Incubating enclosure
Inventor: JACOB FREAKE
IPC: E06B7/02
Filed: 2016-03-17
Abstract: An incubator assembly includes an incubator enclosure having an internal chamber in which a controlled environment is maintained and which is defined by one or more walls. The incubator assembly further includes a jacket assembly mounted adjacent to at least one of the walls and having an internal airspace in which an internal fluid is enclosed for maintaining a homogenous temperature within the internal chamber. The jacket assembly further has a vent movable between a plurality of positions including an open position in which the internal fluid is allowed to exit the internal airspace into an ambient environment.
Patent GB-2568274-A (GB)
Title: Audio stream dependency information
Inventor: LASSE JUHANI LAAKSONEN
IPC: G10L19/008
Filed: 2017-11-10
Abstract: A plurality of received individual audio signal streams have associated metadata 301, the metadata comprises a dependency field associated with each of the plurality of individual audio signal streams. If it is determined 302 that a dependency field associated with a first audio signal, indicates that the first audio signal stream is related to a second audio signal stream, the first and second audio signal streams are encoded 303 as a combined multichannel audio signal by an audio encoder. This may reduce the computational complexity required to encode an individual stream with a codec.
Patent GB-2561641-A (GB)
Title: Multifunctional beverage article
Inventor: SHELDON HOCHMAN COHN
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2017-11-21
Abstract: A beverage article 10 comprises a side wall 20 projecting from a base 12. The sidewall defines a chamber portion 22, wherein the side wall circumscribes the perimeter of the base, a rim portion 30, where the side wall terminates in a rim opposite the base, and a neck portion 24 that joins the chamber and rim portions. The chamber portion includes a hollow interior that receives a beverage and the side wall adjacent the base in the chamber portion is substantially circular. The rim portion defines an opening 34 aligned with the hollow interior of the chamber portion and the side wall in the rim portion is substantially elliptical. The neck portion has a smaller cross-sectional area than the rim portion at the rim. The cup further comprises two opposing and substantially symmetrical user lip interfaces 36 that are integrated into the rim portion and part of the side wall. Each user lip interface includes a terminus 32 of the rim and slopes away from longitudinal axis LA. The surface of the side wall from the terminus to the base is substantially sinusoidal. In use, the article allows a user to consume a beverage whilst in a reclined position.
Patent GB-2570105-A (GB)
Title: Retrofit flight control surface
Inventor: NEIL JOHN LYONS
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2017-12-28
Abstract: A method of retrofitting a wing of a fixed wing aircraft. An existing aircraft wing with a main fixed wing portion 20; with a tip end and an existing movable flight control surface 30 connected adjacent the tip end is provided. The existing movable flight control surface is removed from the main fixed wing portion, and a wing tip device 40a and movable flight control surface 30a are selected as a pair to replace the existing movable flight control surface. The selected movable flight control surface has an aerodynamic surface of different shape to the one removed from the wing. The selected wing tip device and movable flight control surface are then fitted to the main fixed wing portion. Also disclosed is a wing where a ratio of the local cord length of the moveable flight control surface to the local cord length of the wind varies in the spanwise direction. Also disclosed is a wing where a camber of an aerofoil section of the wing including the inboard edge of the moveable flight control surface in the neutral position is different than a camber of an aerofoil of the wing just inboard of the inboard edge of the moveable flight control surface.
Patent GB-2556289-A (GB)
Title: Dark current correction in scintillator detectors for downhole nuclear applications
Inventor: IMRAN SHARIF VEHRA
IPC: G01V5/08
Filed: 2015-09-14
Abstract: A radiation logging tool is provided that includes a scintillator detector for use on a wellbore tool string to characterize earth formations. The scintillator detector has a shutter to allow for the collection of data differentiating between incident radiation, such as backscatter signal, and system noise, such as dark current, vibration noise, electronics thermal noise, and electrostatic noise. The radiation logging tool provides for a method of calibrating and measuring incident radiation by the removal of system noise. The shutter is positioned between the photosensor and scintillation member of the scintillator detector, and is able to switch between open and closed states while the scintillation detector is deployed. Measurements of signal noise can be used to calibrate the sampling signal of incident radiation on the scintillator detector.
Patent GB-2570361-A (GB)
Title: Device for supporting a saxophone
Inventor: MMAG MATEO GRANIC
IPC: G10G5/00
Filed: 2018-09-03
Abstract: A device (13) for supporting a saxophone (30) on the body of a player, comprises a rod whose first end-piece features a detachable mechanical adapter for connection to the saxophone. The second end of the rod is connected to a plate via a ball joint or a universal joint. The mechanical adapter has an adjustment screw adaptor and a bumper pad, preferably made of felt for impact protection for mechanical parts of the saxophone. The mechanical adaptor arrangement may connect to the socket of the E flat key guard of a saxophone. The plate preferably has a support pad for contact with the body of a player which may consist of felt, rubber, silicone or a mixture thereof. The rod may be telescopically adjustable by means of inserting the rod into a tube.
Patent GB-2577124-A (GB)
Title: A tyre tread and sacrificial tyre wear indicator
Inventor: DAVID MCMILLAN
IPC: B60C11/24
Filed: 2018-09-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a tyre tread (10) having an outer tread block material (18) or a first colour and an underlying layer (20) comprising a tread block material or a second colour. The second colour is visually distinguishable from the first colour such that when an outer tread block layer (18) is partially worn away, the second colour becomes visible and is indicative of tyre wear. In an alternative embodiment, the tyre tread wear indicator (100, 200) comprises an insert for insertion into a tyre (120). The insert comprises an outer sacrificial layer (106, 206) comprising a material of a first colour; and underlying indicator sacrificial layers (108, 110, 208, 210) comprising a material of a second and a third colour. The second and third colours are visually distinguishable from the first colour and hence indicative of tyre wear. The embodiments of the invention therefore provide an automatic, visually discernible warning to drivers and others of tyre wear, and the extent thereof. The invention therefore greatly enhances vehicle safety.
Patent GB-2568372-A (GB)
Title: Vessel with moving stern swim platform
Inventor: SAVERIO SCOZZOLI
IPC: B63B29/02
Filed: 2018-09-18
Abstract: A vessel or boat comprises a hull 2 having a stern 2A at which there is a stern swim platform 20 having at least one moving part 21, where a set of steps is formed of fixed and moveable steps 35, 17. The moveable steps move with the swim platform 20 over the fixed steps within the stern. In some embodiments, the motion of the swim platform and steps is guided by sensors (43, figure 4) (44, figure 6), (45, figure 7). In some embodiments, the steps may be formed around a stern space 4, with a stern door 3 such as a space for a small inflatable or tender stored on the yacht.