baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2536361-A (GB)
Title: Printing system and method
Inventor: BENZION LANDA
IPC: B41M5/382
Filed: 2016-03-08
Abstract: A method of printing onto the surface of a substrate 20 includes coating a donor surface 12 with a monolayer of particles 1402; treating the substrate surface to render selected regions tacky, and pressing the substrate surface against the donor surface to cause particles to transfer from the donor surface only to the tacky regions of the substrate surface. The donor surface is subsequently returned to a coating station at which only regions of the donor surface exposed by the transfer of the particles from the donor surface to the substrate are recoated with particles in order to permit printing of a subsequent image. Also disclosed is a printing system implementing such method. The printing system includes a rotatable drum 10 or belt having a donor surface; a coating station 14; a treatment station 16; and an impression station 18.
Patent GB-2541486-A (GB)
Title: Light bar for emergency vehicles
Inventor: RAFEL SARDA VALLDUVI
IPC: F21S10/06
Filed: 2016-04-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a light bar for an emergency vehicle wherein the light bar comprises at least one central module (1, see fig 2) and two side modules (3) which are joined to the central module through a pair of bedplates 4 combined with an outer central plate 5 and an inner central plate 7. The bedplates comprise several first parts that are fitted in first openings 9 opposite the central module and second parts which are fitted in second openings 10 of the side modules, where the first and second openings are adjacent to and facing each other. The central module may have a lower base comprising a bottom wall 1a and side walls 1b, while the side modules may comprise a lower base with bottom 3a and side walls 3b; wherein the walls of the central module and the inner walls of the side modules are in contact with each other are and are also adjacent. Finally the light bar may be an angular shaped structure wherein the opposing flat walls of the lower base of the central module make up an angle.
Patent GB-2551469-A (GB)
Title: A feeding assistance device
Inventor: EMMA GARDINER
IPC: A61J9/06
Filed: 2016-04-20
Abstract: A feeding assistance device comprises a covering portion 2, an attachment mechanism 3 and a support portion 1. The support portion may comprise a projecting base 14 and a support part 4 with a plurality of flexible fingers 18. The cover section 2 protects the user and may have an area of enhanced flexibility. This allows part of the bib to be rolled up to provide additional support for the bottle if required. The attachment mechanism 3 comprises at least one arm 6, 7 for circling a users neck, which may have a plurality of perforations 10 on one arm and a projecting stud 12 on the other.
Patent GB-2536388-A (GB)
Title: Polymer and articles
Inventor: JOHN DEVINE
IPC: C08G65/48
Filed: 2016-06-29
Abstract: A phosphate stabilised polyetheretherketone (PEEK) includes the addition of a blend in a ratio of 2.5-3.5 parts monosodium dihydrogen orthophosphate and 2 parts disodium hydrogen phosphate as additives to the PEEK. The phosphate stabilised PEEK, comprises a content of 0.10-0.35% by weight monosodium dihydrogen orthophosphate and 0.08-0.25% by weight disodium hydrogen phosphate. The phosphate stabilised PEEK has a melt viscosity from 0.10 to 0.50 kNsm-2. The phosphate stabilised PEEK has high resistance to thermal degradation when maintained at temperatures above its melting point and exhibits mechanical properties and flow behaviour making it suitable for use in forming medical implants. Also disclosed are particles, granules, rod, tube, film, tape or other intermediate products including the phosphate stabilised PEEK, with or without a filler.
Patent GB-2543128-A (GB)
Title: Image capture apparatus and method for controlling the same
Inventor: HIDEYUKI HAMANO
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2016-07-28
Abstract: An image capture apparatus and a method for controlling the image capture apparatus. The apparatus has a generation means for generating pairs of image signals obtained from an image sensor. The images sensor may have first & second focus detection pixels (201 & 202, fig 2) which share a microlens (305, fig 3). A problem with prior art autofocusing devices is identified in that a defocus amount can be difficult to calculate when there are multiple near and far objects in a field of view of the apparatus. Accordingly, different signal pairs may have different detectable defocus amount ranges and accuracies. The apparatus determines a phase difference for one or more pairs of images signals based in a correlation amount calculated whilst relatively shifting positions of the one or more pairs of image signals. Other independent claims are for an image capture apparatus and a method for controlling the image capture apparatus in which there are multiple pairs of image signals generated by compressing a data volume of one pair of images signals obtained from the image sensor, at different compression rates.
Patent GB-2557576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to messaging applications
Inventor: Dawid Planeta
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2016-10-13
Abstract: From a group of messages received by the messaging application, a first and second set of message items are generated. Each message item of the second set is generated from a corresponding message of the group that comprises an attachment. A message history pane 40 displays a browsable arrangement of the first set of message items, and an attachment pane 70 displays a browsable arrangement of the second set of message items, including images thereof. The second set of message items are moveable during browsing relative to the first set of message items. Thus, the navigational control of one pane affects the other. A user browsing action, such as an up or down drag gesture applied within the region of either the message history pane 40, or the attachment pane 70 allows the user to designate that pane for scrolling. In addition to this, the positions of the message items within the non-designated pane are continuously updated in response to the positions of the message items in the designated pane. Aspects include displaying a link indicator 91 that visually indicates an association between items in each pane that derive from a common message.
Patent GB-2559186-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector and combustion chamber design for cylinder-on-demand (COD) technology
Inventor: ISMAIL HARUN
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2017-01-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel injection equipment 24 of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine 12 wherein a first set of cylinders A, D is deactivated when low load is required from the engine, and the first set and a second set B, C is active at high load. The fuel injection equipment has a first set of fuel injectors optimised for the first set of cylinders and a second set of fuel injectors optimised for the second set of cylinders, the fuel injectors of the first set being different to those of the second set. The injection holes of the first set may be about 1mm long, and the holes of the second set may be around 0.5mm, and the injectors of the first set may have fewer holes than the second. The spray targeting angle of the first set may be larger than that of the second. Also claimed is a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine comprising such a fuel injection equipment, where the pistons of the first set of cylinders may be different to the pistons of the second set in terms of bowl diameter. The first set of cylinders may have a smaller compression ratio than the second.
Patent GB-2550021-A (GB)
Title: Sensor systems and methods for monitoring unloading of cargo
Inventor: Nicholaus Adam Jones
IPC: B65G69/00
Filed: 2017-03-07
Abstract: Sensor systems, methods and machine readable medium are provided for a cargo vehicle 300. A plurality of sensors 311-318 are arranged about an opening associated with a door dock opening 306 of loading dock 306 through which packages 320 are unloaded from a vehicle or trailer. Docking wall 308 and floor 310 are also shown. Sensors 311-318 are configured to measure an unpacked depth a-d, w-z of the vehicle or trailer; the distance between sensors311-318 respectively and packages 320. A processor is provided in communication with each of the sensors, which may themselves be reflective, IR, optical, acoustic for example. The processor is configured to receive measured data generated by the sensors, determine an empty volume over time of the vehicle or trailer based on the measured data as packages are being unpacked from the vehicle or trailer, and generate instructions regarding loading packages in a subsequent vehicle or trailer based on the determined empty volume over time of the vehicle or trailer.
Patent GB-2562299-A (GB)
Title: Remote heat transfer device
Inventor: DAVID CLAYTON
IPC: F25B29/00
Filed: 2017-05-12
Abstract: A remote heat transfer device 28 has a vapour compression circuit 30 comprising a first heat exchanger 32 which exchanges heat between a refrigerant in the vapour compression circuit 30 and a first heat transfer fluid. A first outlet 44 provides the first heat transfer fluid to an air supply passage 14 of an air handling unit 12, so that the first heat transfer fluid exchanges heat with supply air passing through the air supply passage 14. The vapour compression circuit 30 may comprise a second heat exchanger 36 to exchange heat with a second heat transfer fluid and provide the second heat transfer fluid to a return air passage 16 of the air handling unit 12. The heat transfer device 28 may switch between a refrigeration mode to cool the supply air, or a heat pump mode to heat the supply air, by switching the polarity of a compressor 34. The vapour compression circuit 30 may operate a Carnot cycle. An air handling system 10 and method of air handling are also claimed.
Patent GB-2562720-A (GB)
Title: Test apparatus
Inventor: STANISLAW ZUREK
IPC: G01R27/00
Filed: 2017-05-16
Abstract: A meter 1, such as a resistance meter, samples the output of a sensor 5. The samples are stored and a measure of the statistical variability of the samples is calculated. The statistical variability may be the standard deviation or variance. A measure of the statistical variability of the mean is obtained e.g. by dividing the standard deviation by the square root of the number of samples. This is then compared to a predetermined threshold to indicate a confidence level of the measurement. The meter may indicate the confidence level along with the average value of the samples. If a desired confidence level is not met the meter may continue to take samples and indicate a likely time until measurement is complete. Filtering may be applied to the samples e.g. to discard the maximum and minimum values. The meter may be used to measure electrical parameters other than resistance.
Patent GB-2554133-A (GB)
Title: A contaminant recovery device
Inventor: CHRISTIAN ATTARD
IPC: E03F5/16
Filed: 2017-06-30
Abstract: A contaminant recovery device 1 comprises a container 2 sized to hold a body of contaminated liquid, a skimming arrangement 3 to remove contaminants from the body of contaminated liquid, and an assembly 5 for inducing a flow in at least part of the body of contaminated liquid at or about the skimming arrangement. The flow inducing assembly may comprise one or more paddles, which can be mounted to the skimming arrangement. The skimming arrangement may be a rotatable drum, rotatable skimming wheel or disk. The device can further comprise a wiper blade assembly and contaminant storage container 13. The device may comprise a filter 15, such as a strainer basket, operatively connected to a contaminated liquid inlet 9 to remove solids from the liquid entering the device. The device may comprise a heating element 25 to heat at least part of the body of contaminated liquid disposed within the container. The device may be positioned underneath a sink such that the device can receive contaminated liquid from the sink drain and recover contaminants such as fats, oils and grease therefrom. A method of recovering contaminants from a body of contaminated liquid is also claimed.
Patent GB-2566305-A (GB)
Title: Computer device and method for controlling process components
Inventor: JAMES WILLIAM MAUDE
IPC: G06F21/51
Filed: 2017-09-08
Abstract: This application is for a way of controlling process components on a computer device 100. The computer device has a privilege access management service 103 that cooperates with an agent 200, which is configured to intercept a request to instantiate a new process component 120B that originated from an instance of a particular process component 120A amongst a set of process components 120. A user account 110 also has assigned default user privileges by the privilege access management service. The agent then determines whether or permit the intercepted request by validating a relationship between the new process component and the particular process component, and establishes a set of identified owners 701 by recursively identifying owners of the new process component, the particular process component and any parents of both. Finally, the agent permits the intercepted request if the relationship is validated and a trusted owner is found from among the set of trusted owners.
Patent GB-2558043-A (GB)
Title: Combined gas chromatography vacuum ultra-violet detector with mass spectrometer or ION mobility spectrometer
Inventor: MARTIN RAYMOND GREEN
IPC: G01N30/78
Filed: 2017-10-16
Abstract: Gaseous analyte material is separated according to retention time using a chromatographic or other separation device (e.g. gas chromatograph 2). Ultra-violet (UV) spectra of a portion of the separated material are obtained using a UV spectrometer or detector (e.g. flow-cell vacuum UV absorption detector 4-7). Mass or ion mobility spectra of an ionized portion of the separated material are obtained using mass or ion mobility spectrometer 10, perhaps downstream of the UV spectrometer or detector. Multi-dimensional UV and mass / ion mobility data sets arranged according to retention time may be obtained. Mass or ion mobility spectra may be extracted at retention times corresponding to UV signals at wavelengths of interest. UV spectra may be extracted at retention times corresponding to mass, mass/charge ratio, or ion mobility values of interest. Mass / ion mobility data may help deconvolute UV data. Compounds having characteristic UV signatures may be added to the analyte prior to UV measurements.
Patent GB-2558720-A (GB)
Title: User state prediction for presenting information
Inventor: James kunz
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2017-10-30
Abstract: This application relates to determining when to output an indication of information to a computing device user based on present and predicted future user states. Based on an initial user state, an initial user interaction metric for information to be presented to the user is determined 405. A machine learning model predicts a plurality of future user states 410. Each future user state is associated with a respective user interaction metric which has been adjusted by the machine learning model using a weighting factor for the associated future user state. The initial user interaction metric is compared to each of the future user interaction metrics. Where the initial user interaction metric is greater than or equal to each of the future user interaction metrics, an indication of the information is output to the user using the computing device 414, 416. However, if the initial user interaction metric is less than each of the future user interaction metrics then the computing device refrains from outputting the indication of the information 418. This method may be used to delay output of a mobile phone notification until the user is in a state where the notification will receive the most positive attention.
Patent GB-2568912-A (GB)
Title: Remote control vehicle
Inventor: NICHOLAS MOSS
IPC: A63H17/00
Filed: 2017-11-30
Abstract: A remote controlled vehicle comprises a first wheel 103 and a second wheel 105 offset along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The vehicle further comprises a device adapted to apply a torque to the first wheel 103, a sensor configured to monitor the pitch angle Ɵ of the vehicle, and a control module 111. The control module is configured to control the torque applied by the device to the first wheel in accordance with the monitored vehicle pitch angle so as to accelerate the vehicle while maintaining the vehicle pitch angle within a range of acute angles. In this way the vehicle is able to maintain a wheelie while the vehicle is moving. Also disclosed is a second remote-control vehicle, comprising a steering system adapted to steer a first wheel, a sensor configured to monitor the roll angle of the vehicle and a control module configured to control the steering of the first wheel in accordance with the monitored vehicle roll angle while the vehicle is travelling so as to maintain the vehicle roll angle within a range of acute angles. In this way the vehicle is able to perform a skiing stunt. A third remote-control vehicle is also disclosed and comprises a control module configured to control the torque applied to a first wheel in accordance with a monitored vehicle pitch angle when the vehicle is in free fall so as to maintain the vehicle pitch angle within a specified range of angles. In this way the vehicle is able to maintain substantially level flight when the vehicle is mid-air after going over, for example, a jump.
Patent GB-2557742-A (GB)
Title: Animal weight management
Inventor: MARK CAMERON SOLLY
IPC: G16H20/60
Filed: 2016-05-20
Abstract: A system for animal weight management comprising a database having animal food information, a food plan section to allow creation of a food plan for an animal, an exercise plan section to allow creation of an exercise plan for the animal, a monitoring section including storage to store information about the weight history of the animal and the animal's activity, and a monitor adapted to be attached to the animal and provide information about the animal's activity to the monitoring section.
Patent GB-2573794-A (GB)
Title: Scanning apparatus and scanning method
Inventor: Aleksandra Tomaszek
IPC: G01N29/265
Filed: 2018-05-17
Abstract: A scanning apparatus for a pipeline 2 comprises a scanner array 3, a guide 7 (figure 2C) between end assemblies 4, 5, for defining a direction of travel of the scanner array, drive means 10 comprising a motor 11 for moving the scanner array along the guide, wherein the array comprises a plurality of sensors arranged in a common plane that extends orthogonally to the guide direction of travel. A mounting plate 15 allows the apparatus to be used with an ROV, and abutment members 6 position the apparatus on the pipeline. The array comprises a plurality of phased array or adaptive sensors, which may be ultrasound sensors. The scanner array and guide are interchangeable with one or more alternative configuration scanner arrays and guides.
Patent GB-2564308-A (GB)
Title: A treatment system
Inventor: JAMIE PETER MCINTYRE
IPC: F17D5/02
Filed: 2017-03-14
Abstract: A treatment system for a pipeline comprising a first additive assembly comprising a first pump connected to a first additive and a first additive controller being configured to control flow of the first additive being delivered from the first pump to the pipeline, and a pipeline flow sensor connected to the pipeline and in communication with the first additive controller wherein, in response to the pipeline flow sensor detecting a fluid flow in the pipeline, the first additive controller delivers a quantity of the first additive to the fluid flow in order to substantially achieve a predetermined concentration.
Patent GB-2580304-A (GB)
Title: GNSS receiver
Inventor: ADRIAN ANDERSON
IPC: G01S19/37
Filed: 2018-11-20
Abstract: A GNSS receiver 100 comprises a memory interface 230 and a vector processor 240. The vector processor is configured to: receive, via the memory interface 230, an array comprising a plurality of correlation results stored in a memory, each correlation result associated with a respective combination of possible receiver parameters for the GNSS receiver; process the array to identify a subset of the correlation results in the array; and retain, in the memory, the identified subset and discard, from the memory, those correlation results of the plurality of correlation results not in the identified subset. The vector processor preferably retains the identified subset by storing it in the memory using the memory interface. The vector processor may further be arranged to receive a second array and process the second array in the same manner with the identified subsets together to identify a second subset of correlation results.
Patent GB-2581203-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum pump
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MILES
IPC: F16C25/08
Filed: 2019-02-11
Abstract: A vacuum pump comprising rotor assembly which is rotatable supported by a first bearing 28 and a second bearing 30, wherein at least one bearing is a ball bearing, the vacuum pump comprises a preload force compensator unit 38, which generates a force to adjust the preload force on the at least one ball bearing, a control unit 36 is connected to at least one sensor detect a pumping parameter, then further connected to the preload force compensator unit to generate a force dependent on the detected pump parameter. The preload force generator may be mechanical, electromagnetic or smart material. The controller may consider more than one parameter of the pump when determining the appropriate preload force. The controller may operate a machine learning module to determine the appropriate preload force.
Patent GB-2582565-A (GB)
Title: Fixed dose injector pens
Inventor: STEPHEN KNOWLES
IPC: A61M5/315
Filed: 2019-03-25
Abstract: A fixed dose injector pen comprising a piston rod 16 that moves axially through piston rod guide 20, a piston rod driver 24 that rotates relative the piston rod guide without axial movement, a first ratchet 26 that restricts rotation of the driver to a first direction, a transmission element 30 that rotates in first or second directions without axial motion relative the guide, and a second ratchet 34 that selectively engages the transmission with the driver. Rotation of the transmission in the second rotary direction is not transmitted to the driver, and rotation in the first direction is transmitted only if the transmission element has previously been rotated in the second direction a sufficient predetermined angle to engage the second ratchet. The pen may also comprise a last-dose lock-out mechanism to stop the transmission element from rotating when the piston road reaches a predetermined axial position.
Patent GB-2583107-A (GB)
Title: Method for processing helium
Inventor: MARKUS WEIKL
IPC: F25J3/02
Filed: 2019-04-16
Abstract: A method for recovering 3-Helium (3-He) from Helium (He), comprising; i) introducing a feed stream (160) comprising He, especially liquid helium (LHe), into a distillation column system (110); ii) withdrawing an overhead stream (270) comprising 3-He enriched He from a top section of the distillation column system (110); iii) withdrawing a bottom stream (180) comprising 3-He depleted He from a bottom section of the distillation column system (110), and, iv) condensing at least a first portion of a vapour stream comprising 3-He enriched He in the distillation column system (110) by heat exchange with at least part of the bottom stream (180) in order to provide a 3-He enriched condensed stream and refluxing the condensed stream onto the distillation column system (110). The condensing step may comprise a first condensing at a first intermediate section of the distillation column system (110) and a second condensing at/or in the vicinity of the top section of the distillation column system (110). A second aspect is directed towards an apparatus suitable for recovering 3-Helium from Helium.