baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2561963-A (GB)
Title: Sensor and cleaning apparatus
Inventor: DAVID SCHMIDT
IPC: G02B27/00
Filed: 2018-02-26
Abstract: An apparatus includes a sensor (54) supported by a sensor arm (52) and a wiper blade (Figure 3, 74). The sensor includes a cylindrical window (Figure 3, 62) having an obstructed portion (Figure 4, 68) and a viewing portion (Figure 4, 70). The wiper blade is attached to the sensor and movable across the viewing portion from a resting position contacting the obstructed portion. The sensor arm may extend from the A pillar (36) of a vehicle (30), with the obstructed portion of the window facing the vehicle. The wiper blade may be rotatable from the resting position to a second resting position which also contacts the obstructed portion of the window. The wiper may be couple to the bottom surface of the sensor (Figure 3, 58). There may also be a ring-shaped sprayer (86) coupled to the sensor.
Patent GB-2572612-A (GB)
Title: Communication with unmanned underwater vehicles
Inventor: Wayne Sherry
IPC: B63B35/40
Filed: 2018-04-05
Abstract: A subsea operations system, and method of controlling a subsea unit, comprises a unit 50 such as a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) which may operate in a shadow region 48, 58 of wireless communications, where a control signal from a control transmitter 44 is obscured by an obstacle, such as equipment 28, structural members 38 or dust clouds 60. The signals are transmitted to an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) 30, positioned outside the shadow region, which then serves to relay the control signal to the unit, possibly via a tether 62. In some embodiments, a signal quality monitor monitors the signal strength, and a controller (76, figure 7) controls the vehicle to improve the signal quality. Also disclosed is an AUV 30 comprising a signal receiver 44 and a communications interface 62 for communicating signals to a separate unit 50, and a signal monitor, which is used by a controller (76, figure 7) to move the AUV to improve signal quality.
Patent GB-2571367-A (GB)
Title: Tokenisation method and system for implementing exchanges on a blockchain
Inventor: Stephane Savanah
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2017-02-14
Abstract: In accordance with the invention there may be provided a method and corresponding system for controlling the performance of a process conducted via a blockchain. The blockchain may or may not be the Bitcoin blockchain. The process may be a lending process. Advantageously, the invention provides a mechanism which enables the ultimate owner of a property or other asset to borrow funds against that asset, and sets out how this can be achieved in a manner which does not require the return to the investor(s) to be determined through the payment of interest. This makes it compliant with non-interest forms of lending. The invention provides a blockchain-implemented method (and corresponding system) of embedding data in a blockchain transaction (Tx). The method comprises the steps of deriving a public-key-private key cryptographic pair for the data; deriving a signature for the data using the public key-private key cryptographic pair; codifying the data to generate codified metadata for the data. The codified metadata is transmitted to the blockchain in a transaction. A signature is received and a script from at least one user to enable access to the embedded data. The script comprises a public key of a signatory. The metadata comprises a hash of the data and a pointer to the data so that it can be located. The hash is used as a primary key in a lookup table where the data is stored.
Patent GB-2566146-A (GB)
Title: Spiral balance device
Inventor: YOSHIKAZU NAKANISHI
IPC: E05F1/16
Filed: 2018-07-05
Abstract: A coupling 3 rotatably mounted at the bottom of a tube 1 through which a spiral rod 5 projects. A torsion spring 11 fixed to the coupling 3 and fixed within the upper end of the tube in which is fixed a fixing member 14 and an adjustment member 17 rotatably mounted in the tube. The adjustment member 17 having projection 21 engageable by the spiral rod. A ratchet mechanism, e.g. abutting teeth, between fixing member and adjustment member allow rotation in a direction of spring tensioning and prevents rotation of the adjustment member in direction of unwinding torsion spring. Pre-tensioning of spring can be applied by rotating the spiral rod at the free end 7, thus rotating the coupling 3, wherein ratchet mechanism may make a ‘clicking’ sound. Excessive tension can be released by pulling the spiral rod to disengage it from the adjustment member 17.
Patent GB-2581137-A (GB)
Title: Automation system
Inventor: MATTHEW WILLIAM TAYLOR
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 2019-01-30
Abstract: A building monitor for controlling an environment in a region of a building. The monitor comprises a processor and a receiver coupled to the processor. The receiver is configured to wirelessly detect the presence of one or more electronic devices thereby to indicate an occupancy level of a region of a building 1202. The processor is configured to receive an environmental signal 1204 indicative of an environmental condition in a region of a building. The monitor is configured to output a signal for controlling a state of a building system in dependence on the indicated occupancy level and/or the indicated environmental condition 1206. In further aspects, the processor determines a time-varying characteristic of the one or more electronic devices and controls the state of the building therein.
Patent GB-2581178-A (GB)
Title: Gas storage system
Inventor: MALCOLM BOWIE
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 2019-02-06
Abstract: A subsea storage tank suitable for storing gas or oil products comprises an array of pipe members 14, a framework 16 to hold the pipes together and a ballast system 18. Preferably, pipe members and framework that forms part of a floating structure. In some embodiments the pipes are connected to one another by additional pipework to form a continuous pipeline length. Preferably the tank is anchored to the seabed by piles (24 figure 1b), and may be located within a depression in the seabed (46, figure 3b)
Patent GB-2567395-A (GB)
Title: High-dynamic-range inversion for pipe inspection
Inventor: AHMED ELSAYED FOUDA
IPC: G01V3/38
Filed: 2016-10-25
Abstract: Hybrid frequency/time-domain modeling may be used to compute the synthetic transient response to an eddy]current pulse for use in a high]dynamic]range and efficient inversion method for pulsed]eddy]current pipe inspection tools. In accordance with some embodiments, frequency]domain response signals are computed for a plurality of frequencies and converted, by frequency]to]time]domain transformation, to a first synthetic transient response signal. A time boundary associated with an onset of spurious oscillations in the first synthetic transient response signal is then automatically determined, and a second synthetic transient response signal beginning at the determined time boundary is determined directly with a time]domain numerical technique. A portion of the first synthetic transient response signal ending at the time boundary may be combined with the second synthetic transient response signal.
Patent GB-2571843-A (GB)
Title: Global surface paleo-temperature modeling tool
Inventor: ELHAM MOHSENIAN
IPC: G01N33/24
Filed: 2016-12-29
Abstract: A method, a tool, and a system for modeling sediment surface paleo-temperature are provided. The method includes: determining a latitudinal temperature gradient of a location for a time period in the geologic past based on a depositional environment of the location during the time period; determining a surface temperature of the location during the time period using the latitudinal temperature gradient and a latitude of the location during the time period; and modifying the surface temperature at the location during the time period based on an altitude of the location during the time period.
Patent GB-2571040-A (GB)
Title: Packing environment
Inventor: RICHARD ANDREW WHITE
IPC: G06Q20/20
Filed: 2017-11-27
Abstract: One or more open packing containers are entered into a packing environment (that may utilize one or more conveyor belts to move such packing containers). The container includes a wireless communications interface (such as an RFID tag) that transmits a unique identifier. Upon detecting that an item has been placed in the container, a determination is made as to whether the corresponding order is complete. When true, the container corresponding to the order is automatically exited from the packing environment. When other items of the order still remain to be packed, these teachings provide for automatically determining whether any additional such items for this order can be placed in this particular open packing container. When true, this particular open packing container is retained within the packing environment. Otherwise, this particular open packing container is removed from the packing environment notwithstanding that the order is not yet complete.
Patent GB-2570850-A (GB)
Title: Shaped nonwoven
Inventor: ARMAN ASHRAF
IPC: D04H3/007
Filed: 2017-12-14
Abstract: A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property, wherein the intensive property is one or more of thickness, basis weight, or volumetric density, and wherein the first surface has a TS7 value of less than about 15 dB V2 rms.
Patent GB-2576441-A (GB)
Title: Continuous rotation torque wrench
Inventor: ABRAHAM BARZELAY
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: A torque wrench is disclosed for use in rotating a fastener. The torque wrench may include an input end configured to receive a torsional input, a housing, and a gear train disposed inside the housing and operatively driven by the torsional input. The torque wrench may also include a torque multiplier disposed inside the housing and connected to the gear train, and an output end operatively driven by the gear train to produce a torsional output.
Patent GB-2593182-A (GB)
Title: A device, computer program and method
Inventor: EDWARD HAWKE
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2020-03-17
Abstract: A method of distributing sound in a sporting venue, comprising: determining an event based on a position of at least one player and/or sporting projectile within the sporting venue. It involves selecting a sound effect based on the determined event; and sending the sound effect to at least one speaker located in the sporting venue. Preferably the projectile is a ball or a puck. Preferably the sound effect is one or more audio clips played together. Preferably, the sound volume is controlled based upon the event. In an aspect of the invention where the event is indicated rather than determined, the indication may be a scoring action or a video review. The current invention seeks to solve the issue of lack of crowd noise in sports matches due to empty stadiums as a result of Covid-19 or punishment by a sporting regulator.
Patent GB-2593921-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical Device
Inventor: RICHARD JOHN HOODLESS
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2020-04-09
Abstract: An electro surgical instrument with a handle and end effector assembly 26 that may be a cutting blade or electrosurgical actuator. A motor 32 within the housing generates a haptic feedback pattern that can be felt by a user through the handle portion. The same motor may additionally be coupled to the end effector s a dedicated haptic feedback generator is not required, saving space and reducing complexity of the instrument. The haptic feedback pattern generated may have its amplitude, frequency or duration of vibration varied to notify the user about different events. The haptic feedback pattern may be repeated. A user may customise the feedback they receive via a GUI by being assigned a user profile.
Patent GB-2586910-A (GB)
Title: Method, apparatus and system for providing voltage supply for photoionization detector lamp
Inventor: CHUANG HUANG
IPC: H02M7/48
Filed: 2020-05-22
Abstract: Providing an alternating current (AC) voltage supply for a photoionization detector (PID) lamp from a direct current (DC) voltage source 307. The apparatus comprises a DC to DC converter 301, feedback circuitry 305, and a DC to AC (DC/AC) converter 303. The DC/DC converter is electrically coupled to a DC voltage source and converts an input DC voltage to a compensated DC voltage based in at least part on a feedback DC voltage. The feedback circuit is coupled to the DC/DC converter and the DC/AC converter and obtains a reference AC voltage associated with the DC/AC converter and converts it to the feedback DC voltage for the DC/DC converter. The DC/AC converter may comprise an oscillating circuit Q1, C2, C10, C11, R5, R6 and a transformer T1. The transformer may comprise a primary and secondary windings where the secondary winding has a tap. The feedback circuitry may comprise a reference voltage converting circuit D1, C13 coupled to the transformer tap and a reference voltage dividing circuit R13, R18 coupled to the DC/DC converter. The photoionization detector PID may be a gas detector that may measure the concentration level of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in a gaseous substance.
Patent GB-2597329-A (GB)
Title: Construction of wind turbine towers for heavy maintenance lifting operations
Inventor: PÅL HYLLAND
IPC: F03D80/50
Filed: 2020-07-20
Abstract: A wind turbine having a foundation (6, fig.1), a tower 10, a nacelle, a rotor and a number of blades; the tower has a longitudinal central axis C, an outer face 50 and an inner face 48 which defines a longitudinally extending void for at least a portion of the length of the tower; the tower is provided with one or more of at least one load shelf 38, at least one tower wall thickening (52, fig.12), at least one tower internal reinforcement element 62, and at least one specified material selection. Preferably the load shelf is separately made, attached by welding, adhesive, threaded fixings, or rivets, and supported by ribbed triangular stiffening plates or stiffening flanges 44. There may also be a pressure transmitting plastic or settable liquid filler between the load shelf and the tower. Materials used may be composites of two or more metals, fibre composite, carbon composite, aramid fibre composite.
Patent GB-2587280-A (GB)
Title: Production and packaging of entertainment data for virtual reality
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER DEFARIA
IPC: H04N13/361
Filed: 2016-10-10
Abstract: A method comprising, configuring 1410 audio-video data for providing a virtual reality VR output on when processed by an output device, wherein the VR output is organised according to a predefined narrative, and packaging 1420 the audio-video data in a computer-readable medium with additional content coordinated with the predefined narrative and configured for providing an alternative output. The medium may be an optical disc or memory device. The additional content may be augmented reality, stereoscopic, or monoscopic data, and in particular may be AR output which simulates VR output when used in conjunction with a two-dimensional or stereoscopic three-dimensional audio-visual output. Also provided is a method of controlling a pace of scripted events defined by a narrative in an AR or VR output processed by an immersive output device based on sensor output indicating actions performed by a user of the immersive output device.
Patent GB-2591936-A (GB)
Title: A method and device for transferring electronic information
Inventor: Robert John Dale
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2019-09-14
Abstract: A method and device (1) for transferring electronic information between a lesser trusted network (7) and a trusted network (8) is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: receiving original electronic information from a lesser trusted network (7) in a first electrical zone (2); permitting the original electronic information to be transferred between the first electrical zone (2) and the second electrical zone (4) in one direction only; verifying the original electronic information for at least one predetermined characteristic within the second electrical zone (4) so as to provide a verifier output status and verified electronic information; forwarding the verified electronic information to a third electrical zone (3). The original electronic information at the first electrical zone (2) is always received by the third electrical zone (3) via the second electrical zone (4) as verified electronic information in either a transformed state or an untransformed state, further wherein the transformed state or the untransformed state is selected dependent upon the verifier output status. The method further providing a time delay to the original electronic information received by the first electrical zone.
Patent GB-2616588-A (GB)
Title: Safety system
Inventor: JAYNE PICKLES
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2021-04-23
Abstract: A modular safety system for covering a rectilinear gap within a floor of a building, the system comprising at least one pair of elongate primary support units 100, 300, 500 securable at opposing edges of the gap and separated by an expanse, the units comprising a planar support surface. One or more deck panels 400 are placed on the primary support units to partially cover the expanse, and a safety hatch 600 is placed on the support surface to also cover the expanse. The support surface is recessed within the gap, so the deck panels and hatch form a level surface with the floor, in use. Further disclosed is a method for covering such a gap in a floor of a building.
Patent GB-2608373-A (GB)
Title: Modular electric vehicle charging foundation system
Inventor: Benjamin Luke Parsons
IPC: H02G9/10
Filed: 2021-06-28
Abstract: A modular electric vehicle charging foundation system 10 which comprises a base structure 12 defining a cabling void, and a raising frame element 16 connected or connectable to an upper portion of the base structure, the raising frame comprising an adapter coupling 20, an electric-vehicle-charger adapter plate 26 is then provided having a cabling aperture 30 (Figure 1(b)) therethrough, the electric-vehicle-charger adapter plate is releasably engagable with the adapter coupling to provide a foundation for an electric vehicle charger once installed, a blanking cover 164 (Figure 7) releasably engagable with the adapter covering is also provided, the electric-vehicle-charger adapter plate and blanking cover being selectably interchangeable. The base structure may be formed of stackable interchangeable base portions 14. The adapter plate may comprise locators 170 (Figure 11). Different electric vehicle adapter plates may be provided which are releasably engaged to the upper frame to provide a foundation for a different electric vehicle charger.
Patent GB-2609043-A (GB)
Title: Method for internal stress regulation in superalloy disk forgings by pre-spinning
Inventor: BEIJIANG ZHANG
IPC: F01D5/02
Filed: 2021-07-20
Abstract: A method of reducing the internal stress in a superalloy disc forging by pre-spinning includes the following steps: Step S1, simulating pre-spinning at different rates to determine a target pre-spinning revolution rate required to reduce stress in the disc forging below 400 MPa which produces a target magnitude of plastic deformation in the range 0.05-1.95 %. Step S12: pre-spinning of the disc at a predicted revolution rate and monitoring the magnitude of deformation. Either Step S131: if the monitored magnitude of deformation reaches the target magnitude of plastic deformation then the predicted revolution rate is the target revolution rate or Step S132: if the monitored magnitude of deformation is lower than the target magnitude of plastic deformation, then gradually increasing the pre-spinning revolution rate until the monitored magnitude of deformation reaches the target magnitude of plastic deformation and the final revolution rate is the target revolution rate. The disc can be a wrought, powder or cast superalloy.
Patent GB-2599287-A (GB)
Title: Automatic validation and enrichment of semantic relations between medical entities for drug discovery
Inventor: ADAM SPIRO
IPC: G06F16/36
Filed: 2020-05-21
Abstract: Embodiments of the present systems and methods may provide techniques that provide enrichment of semantic graphing with relations that can enable a higher resolution of the semantic relationships and enable a more accurate prediction of new relations in the graph. For example a method for drug discovery and drug repositioning may comprise generating semantic relationships, at the computer system, based on data relating to a plurality of aspects of drugs and pharmaceutical compounds, generated semantic relationships represented in the form of a semantic graph, learning, at the computer system, new relations among the semantic relationships in the semantic graph using Denoising Autoencoders to process the semantic graph, and generating, at the computer system, predictions for drug discovery and drug repositioning based on the semantic relationships, including the newly found relations.
Patent GB-2602394-A (GB)
Title: Beam shaper optic for laser material processing
Inventor: EOIN MURPHY
IPC: G02B27/09
Filed: 2021-12-21
Abstract: An optical beam shaping element 100 comprising a Siemens star beam shaper having a surface 112 defining a plurality of arms 120 radiating from a centre point 122, each arm or spoke defining an edge 118 between neighbouring sector shaped facets 116; each edge is curved providing a first modified surface of a spiral star configuration. The optical beam shaping element may be a refractive optic. The facets may be curved, slope at constant magnitude, and be modified by a function of a radial position. The arms may radiate by a function comprising the radial position. The first modified surface may be nested in a Siemens star beam shaper surface or in a second modified surface comprising a reversed spiral direction. The beam shaping element may comprise a focusing lens (36, fig 3) to form an optical system in which a ring intensity profile may be created by a laser (26, fig 3) directed through a fibre (28, fig 3). Methods for manufacturing the beam shaping element and creating a ring intensity profile with a collimator (32, fig 3) and a second optical beam shaper element are also claimed.
Patent GB-2618366-A (GB)
Title: Interrupt controller, apparatus, interrupt control method and computer-readable medium
Inventor: CHRISTOFFER DALL
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2022-05-05
Abstract: An interrupt controller controls signalling of a given interrupt having a given interrupt identifier to a target interrupt handling context, by controlling one or more memory write requests to be issued in accordance with a coherency protocol supported by a cache coherent interconnect, to maintain a set of memory-based interrupt tracking structures corresponding to the target interrupt handling context, including: a selected interrupt queue structure selected from among a plurality of interrupt queue structures based on the given interrupt identifier, to queue the given interrupt for processing by the target interrupt handling context; and a queue status summary structure to indicate which of the plurality of interrupt queue structures hold pending interrupts awaiting processing by the target interrupt handling context.