baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2578351-A (GB)
Title: Device and technique for generating power from moving water
Inventor: ENGR ALBERT JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: F03B7/00
Filed: 2018-01-10
Abstract: A water wheel turbine for generating power from a water current in a body of water, comprising multiple water wheels. The wheels have paddles, which have wings that channel the water current to a successive row of paddles on an adjacent wheel. The wings of the waterwheels work as self-barrier and director of the water current, reducing turbulence flow within the device. The gaps between the wings with the adjacent rear paddle do not create a significant resistance in the water current in front of the device compared with other waterwheel turbines. The device may operate in a body of water where it can be fixed or floating over a flume rigid foundation or over barrage foundation.
Patent GB-2586242-A (GB)
Title: A method of enrolling a new member to a facial image database
Inventor: DAVID BELLS
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2019-08-13
Abstract: A method of entering a facial image of an individual into a database of recognised and authorised individuals, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an image of a scene (6); determining whether the image of the scene (6) contains a facial image of a recognised and authorised first individual (7); determining whether the image of the scene contains a facial image of a second individual (8) and, if so, determine if the second individual is a recognised and authorised individual; if the second individual (8) is not a recognised and authorised individual, determine whether the image of the scene includes a security gesture by the recognised and authorised first individual (7); and if so entering the facial image of the second individual (8) to the database (14) of recognised and authorised individuals. The security gesture may also contain a voice prompt received by a audio capture device.
Patent GB-2583983-A (GB)
Title: A working machine
Inventor: RAVINDER SINGH
IPC: E02F9/22
Filed: 2019-09-03
Abstract: The hydraulic system 46 includes a slewing hydraulic actuator 20, configured to 10 slew the working arm 14 with respect to the body 12, and a further hydraulic actuator 48 for controlling various functions of the working machine 10. A hydraulic pump 52 conveys a flow rate of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic actuators 20, 48 and configured to provide different flow rates of hydraulic fluid along the hydraulic fluid flow path 50 to actuate the slewing hydraulic actuator 20 and the further hydraulic actuator 48. The different volumetric flow rates of hydraulic fluid to different actuators to perform different functions enables the system to tailor the flow rate to the specific requirements; only the required amount of hydraulic fluid is supplied to the actuator, which removes the need for flow restrictors (i.e. to reduce flow to a desired amount), which increases the efficiency of the hydraulic circuit.
Patent GB-2586845-A (GB)
Title: A bridge for a stringed instrument
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN GOODWIN
IPC: G10H3/18
Filed: 2019-09-05
Abstract: A bridge for a stringed musical instrument such as an electric guitar comprises a mounting plate 5 adapted to be mounted to a body of the stringed instrument. A number of body members 2, 3, 4 are mounted on the mounting plate, preferably in a pivoted manner. Each body member has a movable member 8 movably mounted therein for movement relative to the body member between a first position and a second position, preferably by relative rotation between an externally threaded moveable member and an internally threaded body member. Each movable member may be barrel shaped and has a through-bore adapted to have a string inserted through the through-bore, where the moveable members define one end of the string’s scale length in use. The through-bore comprises a portion having a restricted width less than the width of a string-retaining member to prevent the retaining member passing through the through-bore. Movement of the movable member with respect to the body member is in line with the through bore. The body members may be held in place by the tension applied, in use, to the strings of the instrument.
Patent GB-2587349-A (GB)
Title: Retaining fuel
Inventor: WAYNE SHARMAN
IPC: F24B13/02
Filed: 2019-09-23
Abstract: A device 10 featuring a cage 2 with a hollow interior and multiple through-holes 3 retains solid fuel on a fire grate. The cage has two opposing open ends and ideally comprises a tubular cage of circular or oval cross-section having an unobstructed internal volume that tapers inwardly from one end 4 to the other end 5, with the one end being supported on the fire grate in use. A mesh of wire bars 8 may define the through-holes and ideally the bars account for 10% or less of the surface area of the cage.
Patent GB-2590929-A (GB)
Title: Surgical shaving instruments
Inventor: OLE SCHLOTTMAN
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2020-01-07
Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument comprising a hollow elongate shaft extending along a first axis A, a tip portion 18 extends from the distal end of the shaft and comprises an insulating material. A cavity is form in the outer surface 20 of the tip connecting to the shaft, comprising a base surface 23 and a first retention surface 25 extending away from the base surface in a direction towards the distal end region of the shaft at a non-transverse angle to the first axis. A conductor extends along the shaft and into the cavity 29 to couple a source of electrosurgical energy to an electrode received within the cavity. The electrode comprises adjacent and electrically coupled first 32 and second elements 39, the second extending adjacent the first retention surface 42 to restrain the movement of the electrode in outward or proximal directions. The electrode elements may be coupled by welding.
Patent GB-2593442-A (GB)
Title: Increased power pre-cooler for aerospace applications
Inventor: STEPHEN DESMOND LEWIS
IPC: F02C7/04
Filed: 2020-02-21
Abstract: An increased power pre-cooler intake duct 1 for a vortex pre-cooler of an airbreathing engine 2 of an aircraft or a spaceplane is fluidly connected to a vortex chamber 3. A second intake duct 4 is also fluidly connected to the vortex chamber inan opposing direction to the first duct so that when air flows into the intake ducts they meet and interact in the vortex chamber to create a natural vortex like a tornado which creates vortex pre-cooling 5 for the intake of the airbreathing engine. There may be three or more intake ducts and the engine of the aircraft or spaceplane may be a gas turbine or a turbojet or a turbofan or a turborocket or a ramjet or a scramjet.
Patent GB-2583828-A (GB)
Title: Sulfur/Silica/Polyaniline core-shell structure nanocomposite for cathode of lithium-sulfur battery and method for preparing same
Inventor: GUOWEI ZHOU
IPC: H01M10/052
Filed: 2020-02-28
Abstract: A sulfur/silica/polyaniline core-shell structure nanocomposite for a cathode of a lithium-sulfur battery and a method for preparing the same are disclosed. The composite comprises sulfur-loaded nano silica as the core, and polyaniline as the shell. The nano silica has a spherical structure, a plurality of radial mesoporous channels are arranged in the spherical structure, and sulfur is loaded in the radial mesoporous channels of the nano silica. The polyaniline coating serves to improve electrical conductivity of an active electrode material. The nano silica spheres are preferably made using ethanol, water and cyclohexane as cosolvents, CTAB as a surfactant, PVP as a wrapping agent, ammonia water as a catalyst and TEOS as a silicon source. The components may be stirred at room temperature, transferred to a reaction kettle, subjected to a solvothermal reaction and finally subjecting to high temperature calcination to form spherical silica nanomaterial with radial mesoporous channels. The core-shell nanocomposite is then prepared by melting and diffusing sulfur into the mesoporous channels of the nano silica spheres before dispersing the sulfur-loaded silica into water, adding aniline to the suspension and causing polymerisation of the aniline to form the polyaniline shell coating.
Patent GB-2595214-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for securing a transaction between a customer and a merchant
Inventor: Pavel Guzminov
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 2020-05-15
Abstract: A method and system are provided for securing a transaction. The method comprises a merchant 10 detecting a device 30 having a customer ID and, in response, acquiring biometric information for the customer. The merchant sends the customer ID and biometric information to a service provider 20 which compares the received data with stored data, and sends a pre-authorisation to the merchant if there is a match. In response the merchant requests confirmation of the transaction from the customer, and sends a confirmation to the service provider. In response to detecting the device, the merchant may determine whether a data connection to the service provider is above a threshold.
Patent GB-2585517-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus of neural networks with grouping for video coding
Inventor: CHING-YEH CHEN
IPC: H04N19/14
Filed: 2019-01-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus of signal processing using a grouped neural network (NN) process are disclosed. A plurality of input signals for a current layer of NN process are grouped into multiple input groups comprising a first input group and a second input group. The neural network process for the current layer is partitioned into multiple NN processes comprising a first NN process and a second NN process. The first NN process and the second NN process are applied to the first input group and the second input group to generate a first output group and a second output group for the current layer of NN process respectively. In another method, the parameter set associated with a layer of NN process is coded using different code types.
Patent GB-2599365-A (GB)
Title: Device and system for autonomous vehicle control
Inventor: APARAJIT NARAYAN
IPC: G06V20/58
Filed: 2020-09-24
Abstract: A computer-implemented method and software stack for identifying a feature using active vision is provided. The method is for use in a vehicle for identifying a feature of the environment of the vehicle and includes receiving an original image from a sensor or camera, pre-processing the original image to produce an input image or patches of a divided image and presenting this to a neural network. The neural network is trained to classify a feature in an image presented to it and has an input layer, a hidden layer and an output layer. The output layer includes three outputs: a first feedback output for selecting pixels from the input image to input at the input layer at each iteration of the neural network 414,416, a second feedback output for selecting a colour channel of the selected pixels 418 to input at the input layer at each iteration and a third output for outputting an output value indicative of a classification result from the neural network 420,422. The output value from the neural network is then processed to identify a feature of the environment of a vehicle which is used to aid control of an autonomous vehicle. The identification of a feature may comprise segmentation of the image, identification of an object in the image and/or classification of the identified object and the neural network may be a low resolution recurrent active vision neural network.
Patent GB-2585317-A (GB)
Title: An insulating transport and storage container
Inventor: EDWIN FRANCIS TATTAM
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2018-02-28
Abstract: An insulating transport container comprising an outer box with a closure and an inner tubular element. The inner element comprises multiple layers of single sided corrugated sheet coupled together. The outer box is shaped to accommodate the inner tubular element. Preferably the box is further secured by application of adhesive tape, tensioned straps, shrink wrapped plastics along with a frame. Optionally a further partition is provided within the box to allow storage of items outside the inner element. The outer box closure may take the form of a plug that interfaces with the end of the inner element. Preferably the inner element may be formed of a cellulose based material and the layers glued together. Alternatively, the inner element may be formed from a thermoplastic material such as polypropylene, manufactured in an extruded form. The sectional shape of the inner element may vary from one end to the other, this may be done by varying the number of layers of corrugated sheet along its axial length.
Patent GB-2592481-A (GB)
Title: Cell preparation
Inventor: KRZYSZTOF KORDYBACH
IPC: H04W76/15
Filed: 2021-01-20
Abstract: A network node 120, such as a gNB (e.g. a master node, MN 164), configured to perform: transmitting 130 a request 202 to a plurality of secondary nodes, SN, 166a-n to prepare one or more cell candidates; receiving 132 an indication 206 from at least one of the plurality of nodes indicating a capacity to prepare one or more further cell candidates; and transmitting, to one or more of the at least one of the plurality of nodes, a further request 210 to prepare at least one further cell candidate. The further request 134 can be considered a request to prepare at least one cell candidate in addition to the cell candidates prepared based on and/or in response to the request 130. The request may indicate a maximum number of cell candidates whilst the indication may comprise a value representing the number of cell candidates a node has the capacity to prepare above the requested number of cell candidates. Preparing cell candidates comprises allocating resources needed for a terminal node’s signalling and data radio bearers. An access node 120 can configure a terminal node 110 to perform conditional PSCell change (CPC) and/or conditional PSCell addition (CPA).
Patent GB-2602992-A (GB)
Title: A Working Machine
Inventor: ALAN GEOFFREY WILLIAMS
IPC: E02F9/20
Filed: 2021-01-22
Abstract: An electric or hybrid working machine 10 includes a ground engaging structure 32, an electrical source of power 33, an electric motor arrangement 34, one or more hydraulically actuated devices, and a hydraulic pump 30 configured to supply hydraulic fluid to the one or more hydraulically actuated devices. The working machine also includes a transmission 35 operable to transmit drive from the electric motor arrangement to the ground engaging structure and the hydraulic pump. The transmission has a first input member 40 connected to a first electric motor 36, a drive train comprising a first input gear 44 connected to the first input member, and a coupling device 42 connected between the first input member and the first input gear to selectively adjust transmission of drive to the hydraulic pump and the ground engaging structure
Patent GB-2604125-A (GB)
Title: A sealant smoothing tool
Inventor: Hannah Barker
IPC: B64F5/10
Filed: 2021-02-24
Abstract: A sealant smoothing tool 200 for smoothing sealant in a gap between two aircraft parts, the tool comprising a main body 201 comprising a base surface 203 for abutting against and sliding along a top surface of the aircraft parts, a spatula holder for holding a spatula 210, the holder configured to movably mount the spatula relative to the main body. A resilient biasing member 207 provides a biasing force against the spatula or the spatula holder, such that the spatula is urged towards the sealant to supply a smoothing force to the sealant. Advantageously, the quality of the smoothing of sealant may be independent of the sealing tool operation, resulting in the sealant being applied correctly the first time, and reducing the likelihood of the need to re-apply sealant. The resilient member may comprise a spring. The spatula holder, resilient biasing member and main body may be integrally formed.
Patent GB-2604611-A (GB)
Title: System to upward balance the imbalance industry with a PV and lithium-titanate battery
Inventor: HENDRIK HAZELEGER
IPC: H02J3/32
Filed: 2021-03-09
Abstract: A system of storing power produced from solar PV in a lithium-titanate battery system and selectively discharging the stored power, to the grid, in 15-minute intervals at times where wholesale prices of electricity are higher. This provides grid balancing while increasing revenue for resale of stored electricity.
Patent GB-2591944-A (GB)
Title: Torque-thrust chamber for horizontal pump test systems
Inventor: JEFF TILLER
IPC: G01L3/00
Filed: 2019-09-13
Abstract: A test skid for a pumping system is configured to evaluate the performance of a pump. The test skid includes a motor and a torque-thrust chamber connected between the motor and the pump. The torque-thrust chamber has a torque meter and a thrust bearing. The thrust bearing is positioned between the torque meter and the motor such that the torque meter is connected directly to the pump through a pump input shaft. In this configuration, the torque meter measures the torque applied directly to the pump without the need to account for losses through an intermediate thrust bearing.
Patent GB-2602367-A (GB)
Title: Socket drive improvement
Inventor: DANIEL M EGGERT
IPC: B25B13/06
Filed: 2021-06-22
Abstract: The tool 800 is adapted to engage a head of a dodecagonal type fastener 920 having a corner 922 and a flank 924 with a flank length. The tool includes a surface having a sidewall 806 extended between first and second recesses 804. The sidewall includes straight first 808 and second 810 portions respectively having first and second portion lengths. The first and second portions are angularly disposed (α8) by 130 to 140 degrees relative to each other, thereby creating a contact point that is adapted to engage the flank at a distance of 75 to 90 percent of the flank length away from the corner. The first and second portions may be angularly disposed by 133 to 136 degrees relative to each other. The surface may be disposed on a wrench body. The surface may include 12 equidistantly spaced recesses and 12 sidewalls. An alternative socket tool (100, Figure 1) is adapted to engage a head of a hexagonal fastener 120, engaging a flank at a distance of 30 to 60 percent of half the flank length away from a corner. The tool may reduce the risk of the fastener becoming stuck in the socket, being stripped, or slipping.
Patent GB-2609463-A (GB)
Title: Method and operating device for securing functions of the operating device
Inventor: RAMANAGOUDA SHEKHARGOUDA PATIL
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2021-08-03
Abstract: Securing functions of an operating device with a surface and a display, where the surface can form or deform a plurality of buttons in response to user feedback to perform a plurality of operations 300. It receives an input for selecting a profile from a plurality of profiles via a user interface, where each profile is associated with one or more operations from a plurality of operations 301. It then authenticates the user using one or more biometric identification methods 302, and controls the surface to form or deform at least one button from the plurality of buttons and displays content related to the one or more operations based on the selected profile 302. The biometric identification method may include facial recognition, voice recognition and fingerprint recognition. The biometric identification may include comparing identification details of the user with pre-stored identification details of the user associated with the biometric identification methods and validate the user upon the comparison.
Patent GB-2601047-A (GB)
Title: Change device, fine hole electric discharge machine and electrode change method
Inventor: YASUHIKO FUJISAWA
IPC: B23Q3/155
Filed: 2021-09-23
Abstract: An electrode change device 50 comprises: electrode supply devices 14, each with an electrode cartridge (141, figure 3) and a feeder device (142, figure 3) for supplying the electrodes one by one from the cartridge. The electrode supply devices are detachably held on a circular magazine 51, with table 51a, by upper, central, and lower accommodation members 51ba, 51bb and 51bc. The electrode supply devices are transferred from the magazine by a transfer device 52. Preferably, a fine-hole electric discharge machine (EDM) comprises electrode, tool holder and lower guide change devices. The tool holder change device may comprise a magazine detachably accommodating electrode holders for differently sized electrodes and a transfer device. The lower guide change device may comprise a magazine detachably accommodating guides for differently sized electrodes. An electrode change method for automatic continuous machining of holes using electrodes of different diameters may comprise the steps: discharging an electrode from a holder; replacing a lower guide with one corresponding to the diameter of a new electrode; replacing the electrode holder; and detaching the electrode supply device from the machining main spindle and attaching another containing differently-sized electrodes.
Patent GB-2612105-A (GB)
Title: Control system for a vehicle
Inventor: JITESH PANKAJKUMAR PATEL
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2021-10-22
Abstract: A control system (100) and control method for a vehicle. The control system comprises a signal input (106) for receiving a range request signal; a scan output (110) for triggering emission of a scan signal; a scan input (112) for receiving a scan response signal originating from the portable control device in response to the scan signal; and a signal output (108) for transmitting data to the electronic control unit. In dependence on receipt of the range request signal, the scan signal is sent; in dependence on the scan response signal, range data indicative of the range from the vehicle to the portable control device is determined; and the range data is output. The control system may operate with an existing access control system with a key fob acting as the portable control device. An ECU for a vehicle is operable to receive vehicle status data relating to movement, determine the range to a portable control device via a communications channel where the rate of communications depends upon whether the vehicle is moving as indicated by the status, with a higher rate used if the vehicle is in motion. Access control or autonomous manoeuvres can be controlled.
Patent GB-2606894-A (GB)
Title: Completion systems and methods to perform completion operations
Inventor: Mark Douglas Macek
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2020-02-11
Abstract: Completion Systems and Methods to Perform Completion Operations are disclosed. A completion system includes a tubular having a wall that defines a flowbore within the tubular and extending into a zone of an annular region external to the tubular. The completion system also includes a first port disposed in the wall and configured to provide fluid communication between the flowbore and the annular region, and a communication path disposed at least partially within the wall and configured to provide fluid communication with an annulus of a well outside of the zone. The completion system further includes a second port disposed in the wall and configured to provide fluid communication between the flowbore and the communication path, a cover disposed over the second port and configured to prevent fluid communication during a fracturing operation, and a diverter seat disposed in the flowbore of the tubular uphole of the second port.