baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2538070-A (GB)
Title: Antenna system
Inventor: MAXIMILIAN GOTTL
IPC: H04B7/10
Filed: 2015-05-04
Abstract: An antenna array system 10 or a method of operating such a system, comprises: a plurality of dipole radiating elements 30 in a first vertical column 12 with first and second antenna sub-arrays 33-1, 33-2,...33-8 with respective ports 13-1, 13-2 and polarisations P1, P2 and a plurality of dipole radiating elements in a second vertical column 14 with third and fourth antenna sub-arrays 34-1, 34-2,...34-8 with respective ports 13-3, 13-4 and polarisations P3, P4 and at least a first radio 40 including a first channel 51 with a transmission sub-channel 51T and a receiving sub-channel 51R and where each of the sub-channels 51T, 51R are connected to the opposite of a first vertical column antenna sub-array port or a second vertical column antenna sub-array port and likewise for a second channel 52; and each antenna sub-array includes an antenna element feed network 91, 92, 93, 94 for individually adjusting the tilt angle of a beam associated with an antenna sub-array. The system may include duplex filters for respective antenna array columns 12, 14 or ports 13-1, 13-2, 13-3, 13-4 which may be provided within the radio 40. The system may include a second radio which operates at a different frequency range to that of the first radio 40 and may be operated by a different network operator. Phase shifters may be used to provide different tilt angles to the antenna sub-arrays.
Patent GB-2535248-A (GB)
Title: A method of emissions regulation
Inventor: KIM FORD
IPC: F02D41/30
Filed: 2015-05-26
Abstract: A method for regulating emissions of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method comprises: determining an emissions value of the vehicle 1, categorising the current driving condition of the vehicle and determining an engine 2 and/or exhaust after treatment 6 control to be implemented according to the emissions value and current driving condition category. The engine and/or exhaust after-treatment control is determined in order to maximise fuel efficiency whilst maintaining the emissions value at or below a threshold value. The categorization of the vehicle driving condition may be based on vehicle speed, wheel power or categorized as urban, rural or motorway/freeway driving conditions. The emissions value may be a moving average value. The method may specifically include control of the engine and/or exhaust after-treatment system. An associated system, vehicle and software for carrying out the method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2526212-A (GB)
Title: Managing workflow for closing a real property asset transaction
Inventor: LEUER JENNIFER
IPC: G06Q50/16
Filed: 2014-03-15
Abstract: A method for managing closing workflow of a real property asset transaction through use of a computing device is provided. Requests are dispatched to provide information concerning the parties involved in the transaction. Closing-related actions are automatically associated to the identified parties. The actions are automatically scheduled in accordance with a timeline of due dates. The actions and due dates are automatically communicated to the parties, and completion of each action is monitored via networked communication with the parties.
Patent GB-2540963-A (GB)
Title: Pipe sealing apparatus & method
Inventor: ANGUS GEORGE BOWIE
IPC: F16L55/17
Filed: 2015-07-31
Abstract: A pipe sealing apparatus 10, such as a split sleeve clamp, comprises a seal arrangement 24, a lock arrangement 26 and an actuation arrangement 28 comprising an actuation member 30 configured to both actuate the seal arrangement 24 and activate the lock arrangement 26. Axial movement of the actuation member 30 towards the seal arrangement 24 urges the seal arrangement into engagement with the pipe. The lock arrangement 26 is disposed on the actuation member 30 of the actuation arrangement 28. The seal arrangement 24 and the lock arrangement 26 can be activated independently, and the lock arrangement 26 is preferably outside the pressure boundary of the seal arrangement once activated. The lock arrangement 26 can comprise first 48a and second 50a lock portions configured to grip the pipe, each of which can comprise ramp profiles 52a, 54a, which urges the lock portion 50a into gripping contact with the pipe when the lock arrangement 26 is activated.
Patent GB-2541932-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine
Inventor: ANDREW MILNE
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2015-09-04
Abstract: A gas turbine comprising a combustion stage 40, a turbine stage comprising a generator 9 generating electrical energy in response to rotation of a turbine 2 and a compression stage comprising an electrical motor 8 using the energy to rotate a compressor 1. Compressor/turbine may be controlled 51 to rotate at different speeds and arranged about different independent axes, without a mechanical connection via a spool. Electrical energy store 56 may harvest the energy and selectively supply the motor. The motor and/or generator may be mounted onto a solid mechanical shaft (figure 4A), or comprise a rotor (8.1, figure 4B) forming part of a rotatable compressor/turbine element and a stator (8.3.) comprising a ring around the element, or comprise a rotor (8.1, figure 4C) forming part of a compressor/turbine hollow shaft (32) rotatable about a stator forming part of a hub (33) with a hollow hub interior (3), etc. A concentric fan (14) may surround the compressor (figure 6). An axial through-flow path through an interior (3) of the compressor/turbine may comprise an additional combustion stage (e.g. ramjet (16, figure 10) and/or rocket (23) combustion stage). The engine may be used in land based, marine or aerospace applications.
Patent GB-2536320-A (GB)
Title: Housing structure and power steering apparatus
Inventor: YASUHIRO ZAIKE
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 2015-09-28
Abstract: A housing structure, particularly for an assist shaft 4 for a worm wheel 7 of a power steering motor, includes first and second housings 8, 9 each comprising bolt fastening portions 27, 28 with mating bolt facing surfaces 29, 30 and each supporting a shaft 4 by first and second bearings 13, 17. First housing 8 has a fitting inner tubular portion 21 with an inner tubular end surface 23 and the second housing has a fitting outer tubular portion 22 with an outer tubular end surface (24, Figure 3). A first gap C1 is provided between inner tubular end surface 23 and an inner tubular opposite surface (26, Figure 3), and a second gap C2 is provided between the outer tubular end surface and an outer tubular opposite surface (25, Figure 3). A thrust load on shaft 4 causes fitting tubular portions 21, 22 to separate in an axial direction preventing contact between each tubular end surface and its respective tubular opposite surface.
Patent GB-2529360-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling an implement associated with a vehicle
Inventor: NELSON FREDERICK W
IPC: E02F3/84
Filed: 2014-05-12
Abstract: A method or system for controlling a vehicle comprises entering a programming mode or a guidance mode based on user input to a switch (32). The user can enter a guidance program in accordance with a predetermined sequence of inputs of the switch (32) by the user, where readiness for each successive input is indicated by a light source (36). A guidance mode is managed for controlling an implement height in accordance with the entered guidance program. A height sensor (123) can sense an observed height or elevation of an implement of the vehicle (e.g., relative to the absolute target height of the implement above the ground). The observed height is controlled in accordance with the guidance program (e.g., the target height) if the system or the data processor (24) is operating in a guidance mode.
Patent GB-2532374-A (GB)
Title: Radiation detectors
Inventor: TIMOTHY MARTIN COKER
IPC: G01T1/202
Filed: 2014-07-10
Abstract: A radiation detector comprises a scintillator block (10) comprising scintillator material and a coating (12) of reflective material applied to the surface of the scintillator block, wherein the reflective material is a composite material comprising a matrix and particles supported in the matrix, wherein the matrix comprises at least one of: silicone, polyurethane, polyester, acrylic, or glass.
Patent GB-2532896-A (GB)
Title: One trip drill and casing scrape method and apparatus
Inventor: GREGORY L HERN
IPC: E21B37/02
Filed: 2014-06-26
Abstract: A drilling assembly is tripped in a cased hole to make more open hole. The assembly features retracted scrapers and a closed circulation sub so that the drilling can commence with string pressure delivered to bit nozzles due to the circulation sub being in a closed position. When drilling is done and the bit is to be removed, an object lands on a seat on a sleeve that acts as a piston to break scraper retainers for casing scraping deployment and to open the circulation port. A bypass opens around the seated ball when the sleeve shifts to allow flow around the seated ball for circulation while scraping. Drilling and casing scraping are accomplished in a single trip.
Patent GB-2547257-A (GB)
Title: Improved syphon
Inventor: Kim Benniman
IPC: E03D1/08
Filed: 2016-02-12
Abstract: The syphon 100 comprises an outlet tube 20 for sealed engagement with a cistern outlet, and an overflow tube 12 having an end face 14 for telescopic insertion into the outlet tube, wherein an outer surface of the overflow tube meets the end face at the end of the overflow tube, and a distal portion of the overflow tube which is inserted furthest into the outlet tube defines a cutaway when viewed from the side. A proximal portion of the defined cutaway may be higher than the distal portion when the overflow tube is inserted in the outlet to encourage air towards the proximal portion during syphoning. The distance between the proximal and distal portions may be greater than the thickness of the overflow tube. The cutaway may define a flat angled surface. Also claimed is an overflow tube for the syphon.
Patent GB-2532169-A (GB)
Title: Wear rings for electric submersible pump stages
Inventor: ARTHUR I WATSON
IPC: F04D29/02
Filed: 2014-09-10
Abstract: Wear rings for electric submersible pump (ESP) stages are provided. An example ESP has one or more running clearance seals reinforced with high-hardness wear rings. Ceramics and carbides may provide the high hardness for the wear rings, but such substances are more brittle than metals and have different coefficients of thermal expansion than metals. For protection, each high-hardness wear ring may be mounted with an elastic cushioning scheme. The elastic mounting preserves each wear ring from shock, stress, and breakage from thermal expansion and contraction of an adjacent pump part. Each high-hardness wear ring may also have a low-stress driving mechanism that cushions the rotational force imparted to the wear ring when the ESP pump is being powered. In some implementations, the elastic mounting scheme may also serve as the low-stress driving mechanism for the high-hardness wear ring.
Patent GB-2549125-A (GB)
Title: A feeding device
Inventor: IZABEL EWA AKELE
IPC: A47J43/28
Filed: 2016-04-06
Abstract: A feeding device including a handle 1 and a head 2, wherein the handle extends along an axis (A, fig 3) and the head includes at least two feeding positions 3. The positions extend along directions which are offset from the axis. At least one of the positions may extend orthogonal to the axis. The head may include a raised divider (13, fig 7c) between the positions. The head may include at least one tine. The head may include an ovaloid extending orthogonal to the axis, and the feeding positions may be either side of the axis. The feeding positions may include silicone overmoulds, and the positions may extend at an acute or obtuse angle to the axis. An advantage of the invention is that a left or right handed caregiver may hold the handle at a normal angle whilst being used in feeding, for example, a child or vulnerable person.
Patent GB-2551964-A (GB)
Title: Edible fungus
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MACDONALD BEHRENS
IPC: C12N1/08
Filed: 2016-06-27
Abstract: A method of reducing the level of RNA in a biomass comprising filamentous fungus involves the following steps: (i) heating the biomass, downstream of the fermenter to a first temperature preferably in the range 40­- 69°C; (ii) heating the biomass to a second temperature which is preferably 6-20°C greater than the first temperature, such as by the application of steam - to facilitate release of RNA from cells of the filamentous fungus; and (iii) separating filamentous fungus having a reduced level of RNA from other components. The fluid removed in step (iii) may be recirculated to a heat exchanger, which is used to heat the biomass in step (i).
Patent GB-2552510-A (GB)
Title: Mesh partitioning and merging methods
Inventor: PATRICE ONNO
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2016-07-26
Abstract: A mesh data file (300), comprising vertices (V0-V19) and faces (F1-F26) describing an object (e.g. 3D object or scene) for encoding is partitioned (e.g. by line 303) into at least a first (301) and second (302) adjacent partition data files. The first comprises a first sub-set of vertices and faces not affected by the partitioning (302 in fig. 3B) and a second sub-set of vertices (305-1 in fig. 3B) duplicated with the second partition. The second file comprises a third sub-set of vertices and faces not affected by the partitioning (309 in fig. 3C), and a fourth sub-set of vertices redundant with the first partition (305-2 in fig. 3C). Splitting extremely large meshes into such smaller meshes reduces the memory required for mesh compression/decompression. The duplication of vertices affected by the partitioning avoids the need to process for missing connectivities, and allows each partition to be compressed and decompressed individually. Removal of duplicated vertices when merging is optional as the amount of such redundant vertices is negligible with respect to the total number of vertices. Partitioning and encoding may be performed by an encoder (fig. 4), while decompression and merging may be performed by a decoder (fig. 5).
Patent GB-2544609-A (GB)
Title: Granular quality of service for computing resources
Inventor: BRYAN LOYD YOUNG
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2016-09-27
Abstract: For providing granular quality of service (QoS) for computing resources in a computing program product, apparatus, and methods are disclosed. The invention relates to a processor having a plurality of processor cores and a memory that stores code executable by the processor to identify a thread belonging to a computing process, to identify one or more thread-level tags associated with the thread, to determine a computational requirement of the thread based on the one or more thread-level tags, and to assign the thread to one of the processor cores based on the computational requirement. In certain embodiments, this may include code executable by the processor to allocate hardware resources to the thread based on an intra-process priority, the hardware resources being allocated from a set of hardware resources assigned to the computing process.
Patent GB-2546005-A (GB)
Title: Expanding and collapsing apparatus and methods of use
Inventor: GARETH EDWARD GEORGE BROWN
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: The invention provides an expanding and/or collapsing apparatus and a method of use. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements 12 assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of elements by sliding with respect to one another in the plane of the ring structure in a direction tangential to a circle concentric with the ring structure as a result of an axial force being applied e.g. by cones 16. Tangential movement gives a smooth circular ring without gaps and sliding may occur along non-parallel contact surfaces between the elements which may be keyed to one another for support. The apparatus may be multi staged. Applications include oilfield devices, including anti-extrusion rings, plugs, packers, locks, patching tools, connection systems, and variable diameter tools run in a wellbore.
Patent GB-2558950-A (GB)
Title: An illuminating vehicle livery apparatus
Inventor: MICHAEL RYAN O'NEIL
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2017-01-24
Abstract: An illuminating device 1 for illuminating signs 2 provided on the sides of vehicles 4 having elevated sides comprises an elongate waterproof housing having one or more LEDs. The sign may in particular be a vehicle livery applied to the side of a truck. A side light baffle may be provided which acts to baffle the illumination to the front or rear of the vehicle to limit seepage of light in these directions. The light source is preferably elongate and provided with means to change the angle of illumination and this adjustment may be made manually or electrically. A light sensor, movement sensor and/or timer means may be provided to control activation of the illumination.
Patent GB-2549382-A (GB)
Title: Food Package
Inventor: MICHAEL ANTHONY BURKE
IPC: B65D81/20
Filed: 2016-09-20
Abstract: A food package comprising a sealed flexible pouch and a utensil, the pouch containing one or more food items. The inferior of the pouch is depleted of oxygen, and the one or more food items are held in substantially fixed positions within the pouch. The food package is resealable after opening.
Patent GB-2563680-A (GB)
Title: Driver for emergency lighting
Inventor: DEEPAK MAKWANA
IPC: H02M1/42
Filed: 2017-06-19
Abstract: The invention concerns a converter device 1 which is suitable for driving LEDs and providing an emergency lighting function. The converter device 1 includes a power factor correction circuit 6, for example boost converter topology with inductor 7. A converter 3 and SELV 26 supply power to the LEDs in ordinary operation. A secondary winding Lsec is magnetically coupled to the inductor 7 and is connected to a rectifier 8, in turn connected to battery charger 34. Battery 5 provides power to the LEDs in the event of power loss at input 21. The invention allows a simplified emergency converter device 1 and provides isolation between the primary side of the converter device 1 and the secondary side. The rectifier 8 comprises first and second diodes (46, 47, figure 3) in antiparallel, and first, second and third capacitors (48, 49, 50)
Patent GB-2556649-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for intra prediction within display screen
Inventor: JAE CHEOL KWON
IPC: H04N19/176
Filed: 2012-05-14
Abstract: A method of decoding using constrained intra prediction CIP comprising deriving a residual sample from a bit stream, deriving reference samples 1220 based on neighbouring samples adjacent the current block T, wherein the reference samples are used for intra prediction of the current block. A reconstruction sample is derived comprising a prediction sample derived by performing intra prediction based on the reference samples and the residual sample. When an unavailable sample for intra prediction of the current block is present, the sample is substituted using one of the neighbouring samples. If the unavailable sample is located to the left of the current block, the substitute sample is below the unavailable sample. If the unavailable sample is located to the top of the current block, the substitute sample is to the left of the unavailable sample. Preferably the unavailable samples are inter-predicted and substitution is used during constrained intra-prediction. Preferably a planar mode is used.
Patent GB-2555540-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for separating hydrocarbons from a liquid
Inventor: RICHARD EDWARD SACREE
IPC: B01D17/04
Filed: 2015-04-27
Abstract: A filter assembly 600 for a hydrocarbon separator, comprises a hollow support body 602 having a wall portion 604 extending substantially downwardly from an upper portion 606 of the support body. A lower portion of the support body defines a filter outlet region and at least one aperture 608, 610 disposed in at least one of the wall portion and the upper portion defines a filter inlet region. At least one filter element, preferably of a reticulating foam material is located on an outer surface of the support body at the filter inlet region. The filter assembly 600 and preferably a hydrocarbon separator (100, Fig 3) may together form a system for separating hydrocarbons such as oil from water.
Patent GB-2572734-A (GB)
Title: Data modelling method
Inventor: MARTIN BENSON
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2017-12-04
Abstract: A method of modelling data using a neural network comprises training the neural network using data comprising a plurality of input variables and a plurality of output variables and involves constraining the neural network so that a monotonic relationship exists between one or more selected input variables and one or more associated output variables. The neural network has at least one hidden layer comprising a plurality of neurons, each neuron having an ascribed parameter vector. The parameter vectors or one or more neurons are modified to ensure that any desired monotonic relationships are guaranteed. A constraint is placed on a range of values that are allowable when deriving values for parameter vector entries during training of the neural network and re-parameterisation is carried out which defines a subjective mapping that maps any given set of parameter vectors to a set that meet the conditions set for any desired monotonic relationships to be guaranteed.
Patent GB-2569146-A (GB)
Title: Locking solder bush
Inventor: Ian William Pye
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2017-12-07
Abstract: A fastener 10 for securing a circuit board to a housing and/or a second circuit board. The fastener includes a bush 11 and a locking mechanism 12 that ensures the circuit board is reliably mounted within the housing such that the circuit board is not thermally or physically damaged because of vibrational loosening or overheating. The locking mechanism may be a helical coil insert, either tanged or tang-less. The insert may be press-fit into the fastener body.
Patent GB-2570872-A (GB)
Title: Radar image processing
Inventor: DAVID MCCANN
IPC: G01S13/89
Filed: 2018-01-31
Abstract: A method of remote sensing a body of water comprising using a radar apparatus installed on a vessel to obtain a plurality of radar intensity images of the surface of the water. The geographic location of each of the radar images is registered and the registration process also includes a step of applying one or more calibration offsets to increase image sharpness. The offsets include an azimuthal alignment error corresponding to an angular offset between a heading recorded by a navigation unit and the true heading of the vessel, a start range error corresponding to an error in a distance from an antenna to a data processing unit of the apparatus for a first range bin and/or a system time error corresponding to the delay resulting from communication of data between the apparatus and the processing unit or time-stamp delay between the stamp and the true image recording time. Consequently one or more time-integrated images of the surface of the body of water are generated. A related system and computer program are also provided.