baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2545950-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle processor and method for tracking and reporting vehicle use and associated fuel cost
Inventor: OMAR MAKKE
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2016-10-11
Abstract: A vehicle computing system includes a vehicle human-machine interface (HMI) and a vehicle processor coupled to the HMI. The processor is programmed to store trip information for multiple trips including consumed fuel cost for vehicle operation in response to a trip purpose input from the HMI. The trip purpose may be a business or personal purpose, for example. A fuel queuing model based on at least two fuel prices and corresponding fuel quantities may be used to determine the consumed fuel cost associated with fuel consumed from the vehicle fuel tank. Trip information including the consumed fuel cost may be output to a display, a wirelessly connected smartphone, and/or a remote server in response to a request from the HMI. Further trip information may include trip date, distance traveled, origin and destination. The fuel price for vehicle refueling may be derived from a remote database based on the GPS coordinates of the vehicle when refueling is detected. Fuel cost could also be input via the vehicle computer HMI after prompting when refilling is detected. The fuel cost for multiple trips can be stored and transmitted to the mobile device or the server. Trips can be detected from the ignition state.
Patent GB-2559111-A (GB)
Title: Electrode and electrochemical cell comprising the same
Inventor: PATRICK SIMON BRAY
IPC: C25B1/13
Filed: 2016-11-29
Abstract: An electrode assembly for use in an electrochemical cell for the production of ozone from water, the electrode assembly comprising an elongate electrode body 4a, 6a formed from a polycrystalline diamond preferably doped with boron, the electrode body 4a, 6a comprising first and second opposing contact surfaces, the first contact surface for contacting a semi­permeable membrane 8; wherein the electrode assembly further comprises a conductor having an elongate conductor portion 10a, 10b, 12a, 12b extending along a major portion of the length of the electrode body 4a, 6a, the conductor portion 10a, 10b, 12a, 12b being in electrical contact with the second contact surface of the electrode body 4a, 6a along at least a major portion of the length of the electrode body 4a, 6a. The conductor portions 10a, 10b, 12a, 12b may comprise metal in the form of one or more rods, bars or wires. An electrochemical cell comprising the electrode assembly and its use in the production of ozone by the electrolysis of water is also provided.
Patent GB-2559812-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for orientating tapered vegetables such as parsnips
Inventor: BARRIE MUNNS
IPC: A23N15/04
Filed: 2017-02-21
Abstract: Apparatus for orientating parsnips comprises a conveyor 5 to convey the parsnips P towards and away from an orientator 6, the conveyor comprising tracks 7A, 7B between which the parsnips are held, the apparatus arranged such that a forward side of the held parsnips contact the orientator to rotate misorienatated parsnips towards a preferred configuration. The orientator is arranged to move laterally away from a plane on with the tracks carrying the parsnips lie. Also disclosed is a method of orientating parsnips.
Patent GB-2549189-A (GB)
Title: A modular temporary kitchen
Inventor: EDWARD DEAN
IPC: A47B77/08
Filed: 2017-03-06
Abstract: A modular temporary kitchen unit comprising an internal framework configured to support kitchen apparatus, external panels 103 to partially enclose the framework and a carrying handle connected to the framework. There may be a pair of straight bar handles at each end of the device which may pass through the panels 103 and screw into a threaded lower portion 400 of the framework. The device may be made of lightweight aluminium and plywood with a quartz veneer and may house a sink, taps, a cook top or an oven. Also disclosed are a modular kitchen with a height adjustable worktop, a modular kitchen with a pre plumbed dishwasher and hot water heater and a modular kitchen with a pre plumbed oven. The device is designed as a temporary replacement kitchen with the handles making it portable and easy to transport.
Patent GB-2546426-A (GB)
Title: System and method of marking articles coated with a laser-sensitive material
Inventor: Nagasatish Rao
IPC: F16L11/12
Filed: 2015-09-02
Abstract: A method for uniquely identifying tubes may include programming a motion of a laser relative to a tube pad printed with a mixture of ink and a laser sensitive material and exposing the laser-sensitive material to the laser to colorimetrically transform the material and reveal a unique identifier. A method of coating tubes includes plasma or flame treating the tube and mixing a laser-sensitive material with ink to form a mixture to pad print onto the tube. A system for identifying tubes coated with laser-sensitive material includes a laser mounted in translational relationship to a stage, a camera positioned to capture an image of a tube on a stage, a processor that receives the image and translates the laser relative to the stage in order to position the laser for marking the tube, and a laser controller to move the laser in order to mark the tube.
Patent GB-2550654-A (GB)
Title: An interface probe
Inventor: RICHARD JARROLD
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2017-03-21
Abstract: A gas chromatography interface probe (100, figure 5) is disclosed which may comprises a copper inner tube 104 in a heated transfer line. A GC fitting 150 for the inner tube comprises a cylindrical first section 151 for fluid connection to a GC source, and a second section 152 having a larger radius and at least one flat portion 153. The flat portion may allow the GC fitting to move slidably and linearly with respect to a GC end cap (112, figure 5) of the interface probe which is secured to an outer tube (105, figure 5) of the heated transfer line. An analyser cap 110 may be provided at a second end of the inner tube. The analyser cap comprises a wall (150, figure 14B) having a constant thickness between a central socket (140, figure 14B) and a flange (130, figure 14B). The central socket preferably has an aperture configured to receive the inner tube and the wall is preferably non-planar on both faces.
Patent GB-2547353-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for reduction of audio artifacts in an audio system with dynamic range enhancement
Inventor: KU HE
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 2015-09-04
Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a control circuit may be configured to, responsive to an indication to switch between gain modes of a signal path having an analog path portion and a digital signal path portion, switch a selectable analog gain of the analog path portion between a first analog gain and a second analog gain, switch a selectable digital gain of the digital signal path portion between a first digital gain and a second digital gain, wherein the product of the first analog gain and the first digital gain is approximately equal to the product of the second analog gain and the second digital gain, and control an analog response of the signal path to reduce the occurrence of audio artifacts present in the output signal as a result of the switch between gain modes of the signal path.
Patent GB-2546919-A (GB)
Title: Active waterway stabilizer
Inventor: MICHAEL J BAILEY
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2015-11-18
Abstract: A downhole tool comprises a plurality of blades that extend outward from a tool body. Each blade has an under-gauge surface with a blade diameter that is less than a gauge diameter of a drill bit to be used with the downhole tool. A waterway is defined between a pair of adjacent blades and has a waterway base that is recessed from the blade diameter. One or more waterway inserts are disposed within the waterway and extend from the waterway base. Each of the one or more waterway inserts does not extend to the blade diameter. No component of the downhole tool is positioned outside the blade diameter.
Patent GB-2562740-A (GB)
Title: Battery
Inventor: JACK OTTER
IPC: H01M6/42
Filed: 2017-05-23
Abstract: A seawater battery (14, Fig 2) comprises a plurality of cells. The battery has a first cell A-A that has its cathode 32 connected to a negative output terminal (20, Fig 4) of the battery and a last cell E-E that has its anode 30 connected to a positive output terminal (22, Fig 4) of the battery. The cells of the battery are arranged in series, an anode of one cell is connected to the cathode of an adjacent cell through a switch 36. The battery has a deactivated condition in which the switches are open, and an activated condition in which the switches are closed to make a series electrical connection between the cells. The seawater battery may be used in a marine marker for marine rescue. The cell may be stored in the deactivated condition to reduce degradation of the battery. The battery may then be primed to the activated condition prior to use such that when it is dropped into seawater the seawater enters the battery and acts as an electrolyte causing the battery to generate a potential sufficient to detonate a charge (10, Figure 2) generating a visible output such as smoke or light.
Patent GB-2564134-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric mesogens and a method of manufacture
Inventor: STUART KITNEY
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2017-07-04
Abstract: Asymmetric mesogens for use in an OLED device, wherein the asymmetric mesogen has the structure (I): E1-(B1)n-A-B2-E2 (I) wherein: (B1)n-A-B2 is a chromophore that comprises a conjugated pi-system, A, B1 and B2 each independently comprise an optionally substituted aromatic ring system; E1 and E2 are end groups which terminate the conjugated pi-system of the chromophore; n is 0 or 1; and wherein the asymmetric mesogen does not possess a C2 symmetry axis. Also shown is an OLED device comprising the asymmetric mesogen and a method of manufacturing an OLED.
Patent GB-2553901-A (GB)
Title: Refueling controller
Inventor: AED M DUDAR
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2017-07-13
Abstract: A processor is programmed to receive a signal indicating engine knocking, adjust an octane requirement in response to the signal, and request a fuel for refueling that meets the octane requirement. The processor may also be programmed to avoid a gas/refueling station of most recent refueling in response to the signal and retard ignition timing of a spark plug in response to the signal. The signal indicating engine knocking may be from a microphone or a command from an occupant. If knocking persists while the vehicle is operating with the fuel of maximum available octane requirement, the controller may request servicing, if in an autonomous vehicle that has driven itself to a repair location, or show a message to the driver recommending servicing.
Patent GB-2555688-A (GB)
Title: A temporary traffic control device and method of use thereof
Inventor: MARK GAGE
IPC: G09F7/22
Filed: 2017-08-17
Abstract: The traffic control device comprises a sign 68 with first and second pieces of traffic control information and an attachment part configured to attach the sign to a support 93 such that the sign is rotatable relative to the support to change the control information displayed to traffic between the first and second pieces. The sign may comprise a blanking part 67 arranged to cover aa portion of the traffic control information. The sign is preferably arranged to be rotated by hand. The sign may be moved between first and second configurations which have a first and a second, smaller area, respectively. A storage device, configured to store the sign and attachment part, may be included which is configured to be attachable to a support. Also claimed is a method of controlling traffic and a traffic signalling device.
Patent GB-2566016-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: JOSEPH HILL
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2017-08-29
Abstract: A container comprising a pot 115 and one or more holders 165, 265 where each holder is movable to engage another such pot 215 either when stacked in the same orientation or when stacked with one pot inverted with respect to another. The pot comprises a base 225 and an upstanding sidewall (30, figure 2), preferably with four sides. There may be a removable lid 220 comprising a peripheral collar (40, figure 2) and a central removable panel (90, figure 2). The holder may be a clip that is detachable and may attach to the collar. The container can be used in three modular configurations: as a standalone container; stacked in the same orientation; or stacked in the opposite orientation to another container. Additionally, multi-capacity pots could be formed by removing the lid and base panels and joining the sections (figure 5).
Patent GB-2566444-A (GB)
Title: A monitoring device and system
Inventor: CRAIG CHIDGEY
IPC: G01N33/14
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: A bung for an alcoholic beverage container or an alcoholic beverage container, the bung or container comprising: at least one sensor for measuring ambient conditions; an electronic circuitry comprising at least one processor and at least one memory, the electronic circuitry configured to receive measurements from the at least one sensor and to send data to an external device based on the received measurements; and an electrical connection for coupling to a power source. There is also provided an alcoholic beverage container and a system, each comprising at least one bung as described above, and a server configured to receive data from the at least one bung, and to send information to at least one user device based on the received data. The sensor may be configured to periodically measure the ambient conditions at a predefined frequency, wherein the processor is configured to alter the predefined frequency if it is determined that the measurement meets a predefined criterion. The bung may comprise a printed circuit board (PCB). The bung may send data to the external device via radio frequency (RF) signals or WiFi®. The sensor may measure temperature, humidity, pressure, a liquid leakage and/or alcohol characteristics.
Patent GB-2569361-A (GB)
Title: Method of installing a sports-activity playing-surface access system
Inventor: COLIN HARRISON
IPC: E06B11/02
Filed: 2017-12-15
Abstract: A method of installing a sports-activity playing-surface access system 10 for providing unmanned access to a sports surface. The method comprises providing a modular entry barrier kit to be installed comprising a modular openable and closable entry gate 14, a modular frame 42 and an electrically operable locking assembly 58. An entry barrier hinge direction is then selected and an appropriate left or right-handed lock jamb 46 is installed. A first rail member 16 is inserted into a second rail member 18 to appropriately dimension the entry barrier to the entranceway. The locking assembly 58 is installed to the modular entry barrier for locking and/or unlocking the modular openable and closable entry barrier 14. The locking assembly 58 is then connected to an external server 68 so that an entry demand inputted into the electronic user-interface 60 is verifiable with a server. Also disclosed is a modular-entry-barrier kit.
Patent GB-2556819-A (GB)
Title: Control of corrosion by molten salts
Inventor: IAN RICHARD SCOTT
IPC: G21C17/022
Filed: 2016-12-08
Abstract: A molten halide salt mixture for use in a nuclear fission reactor. The molten halide salt mixture comprises a reactive metal halide salt. The reactive metal halide salt is a halide salt of a reactive metal. The reactive metal has a Pauling electronegativity of at least 1.2, and at least one other halide salt of higher valence than the reactive metal halide salt. The reactive metal salt is at a concentration sufficient to prevent corrosion of metals in contact with the molten halide salt mixture and insufficient to cause deposition of the reactive metal at an operating temperature of the nuclear fission reactor.
Patent GB-2572408-A (GB)
Title: Fluidic device
Inventor: MAIWENN KERSAUDY-KERHOAS
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A fluidic device 10 comprises a first part 110 and a second part 120. The first part 110 comprises a first inlet 111 and a first outlet 112, mutually spaced apart. The second part 120 comprises a first chamber 121 arranged to contain a predetermined first amount of a first fluid Fl therein and a first wall portion 122 arranged to contain, at least in part, the first fluid Fl in the first chamber 121. The fluidic device 10 is arrangeable in a first configuration, wherein the first part 110 is fluidically isolated from the first chamber 121. The fluidic device 10 is arrangeable in a second configuration, wherein the first inlet 111 and the first outlet 112 are fluidically coupled via the first chamber 121, whereby increasing a first pressure P1 in the first chamber 121 via the first inlet 111 urges at least a part of the predetermined first amount of the first fluid Fl through the first outlet 112.
Patent GB-2574634-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar electrosurgical instruments
Inventor: LEWIS MEURIG JONES
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2018-06-13
Abstract: Electrosurgical system comprising: a bipolar surgical instrument including a body, a shaft at whose distal end are located first and second opposed elongate jaws having respective first and second electrodes, the first and second jaws being movable between an open and a closed position; and a controller to control a radio frequency (RF) signal generator. The controller is operable in a sealing stage 3 following a heating stage 2 to: supply an RF signal at a predetermined sealing voltage to first and second electrodes for a sealing period; measure an impedance between first and second electrodes at the end of the sealing period; compare the measured impedance with a reference impedance to produce a comparison signal; and determine a next mode of RF signal generator operation dependent on the comparison signal. Preferably, when the measured impedance is less than the reference impedance, the controller repeats the heating and sealing stages until the measured impedance is greater or equal to the reference impedance. Preferably, when the measured impedance is greater or equal to the reference impedance, the controller applies an RF signal at a voltage that’s lower than the sealing voltage for a predetermined time and then ends RF signal supply.
Patent GB-2568819-A (GB)
Title: Ball joint
Inventor: MICHAEL COLTON
IPC: F16C23/04
Filed: 2018-10-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a ball joint with a ceramic inner race 20 and an outer race with width L. The inner race has a longitudinal axis A1 and two convex lateral portions 25, 26 extending from a central portion 24.The radial distance Y between the lateral portions and the longitudinal axis when free from load is defined by the equation Y = R - K · ln[1-(2X/L)2], where K is a predetermined constant, such as between 0.001 and 0.5, X is the axial distance measured from the connection point of the of the relevant lateral portion to the central portion, and R is the radius of the central portion. The maximum value for Y is achieved when X=L/2, i.e. at the junction between the lateral portions and lateral faces 23. The description highlights that Y increases continuously from the relevant connection point to the corresponding lateral face junction and that the radial distance at the junction may be between 10 microns and 1 millimetre greater than the radius R. The outer race may also be ceramic. A sleeve or bearing may be installed in the bore of the inner race.
Patent GB-2566185-A (GB)
Title: Control of an electronic vaporizer
Inventor: ADAM BOWEN
IPC: A24F40/65
Filed: 2017-05-25
Abstract: Vaporizers and vaporizer systems, which can include a device in communication with a vaporizer, can include one or more features related to control of functions and/or features of the vaporizer, identification of a cartridge and/or a vaporizable material in the cartridge, data exchange (either one-way or two-way) between a cartridge and a vaporizer with which the cartridge is engaged, and the like.
Patent GB-2580365-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle assemblies
Inventor: ROBERT GOSLING
IPC: F28F13/08
Filed: 2019-01-04
Abstract: An assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a heat exchanger 120 for a cooling system of the vehicle, e.g. a high temperature radiator for cooling a vehicle engine, and an obstructing component 150 such as a bumper beam of the vehicle. The heat exchanger comprises a plurality of cooling ducts and is arranged within the assembly such that an air flow passes over the heat exchanger in a prevailing direction ‘Dp’ during use of the vehicle. The obstructing component impedes the flow of air from a region 120a of the heat exchanger. One or more of the obstructed cooling ducts 124 in this region have a cross-sectional area having a longer perimeter than the other cooling ducts, e.g. than the unobstructed cooling ducts 126. A heat exchanger for the assembly and a method of manufacturing a heat exchanger are also claimed. The method comprises determining a perimeter of a cross-sectional shape of cooling ducts in an obstructed region that results in a temperature change substantially equal to the temperature change of unobstructed cooling ducts. The invention ensures a consistent temperature gradient across a heat exchanger despite a partial air flow obstruction.
Patent GB-2584148-A (GB)
Title: A vibration damper
Inventor: LUCA TENTORIO
IPC: F16F15/023
Filed: 2019-05-24
Abstract: A vibration damper 50 for damping vibrations and absorbing shocks between first 51 and second 52 components in a gas turbine engine for an aircraft is provided. The vibration damper 50 comprises: a flexible membrane 501 defining a pocket, and a non-Newtonian fluid 502 filling the pocket. In a first state, the non-Newtonian fluid 502 has a first viscosity selected to cause the vibration damper to damp vibrations between the first and second components having a peak relative velocity less than a predetermined value. In a second state, the non-Newtonian fluid 502 has a second viscosity which is higher than the first viscosity in response to movement between the first and second components having a relative velocity greater than the predetermined value. A vibration system incorporating such a vibration damper, and a gas turbine engine including such a vibration system are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2585861-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and associated methods for step length estimation
Inventor: PAUL DANIEL BAXTER
IPC: G01C22/00
Filed: 2019-07-17
Abstract: A portable device for estimating a step length of a user based on derived power parameters that are indicative of the power (energy expended per unit time) being expended by a user. The derived power parameters are determined based on estimates of oriented inertial data extracted from raw inertial data from inertial sensors S114. The oriented data comprises a plurality of orthogonal motion components, which may be extracted using filters such as high-pass and/or Kalman filters. The derived power parameters may be based on orthogonal velocity components that are extracted from orthogonal acceleration components. The derived power parameters may be derived by applying a Hamming, or generalised cosine window function to the orthogonal velocity components. The step length may be adjusted using a mapping parameter, which may include a user-specific or population-specific parameter S122. The portable device is preferably worn at the waist, chest or hip.
Patent GB-2577974-A (GB)
Title: Control unit
Inventor: JUSTIN WAVELL ROSENFELDER BUCH
IPC: A61B1/12
Filed: 2016-07-21
Abstract: A control unit 4 for an endoscope, particularly one for controlling a flow of gas and/or liquid across an optical surface of a scope via a channel device and a scope accessory. The control unit 4 comprises a single gas inlet for receiving a supply of gas; a gas line gas output for outputting a first output of gas from the supply of gas to cause the flow of gas across the optical surface; and a wash line gas output for outputting a second output of gas from the supply of gas to cause the flow of liquid across the optical surface. The control unit 4 may have binary or variable valves controlling the gas flow to each output. The control unit 4 may be pre-programmed with routines for controlling the gas flow through the outputs.