baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2551727-A (GB)
Title: Revenue collection system for use in a road-based passenger transport vehicle
Inventor: MALCOLM EDWARDS
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2016-06-28
Abstract: A revenue collection system 100 used in a road-based passenger transport vehicle 200, such as an electronic ticketing machine installed in a bus, comprises a ticket processing system; a location device providing the current location of the vehicle; at least one vibration sensor for sensing vibrations of the vehicle; and a facility for recording the sensed vibrations of the vehicle in conjunction with the current location of the vehicle, providing a record of the sensed vibrations together with the location of the vehicle. The vibration sensors can be accelerometers or gyroscopes and can detect linear movement and rotation. A computer may be provided to detect abnormalities in the operation of the vehicle from the vibration data by comparing the received vibration data to a known vibration profile for the vehicle. The known profile can be based on the sensed vibrations of vehicles that have travelled the route. A warning to the vehicle driver can be provided when the abnormality is detected. Further disclosed is a remote computer system 220 arranged to receive and process vibration data collected by road-based passenger transport vehicles in order to update vehicle profiles, route profiles or detect abnormalities in the data.
Patent GB-2551593-A (GB)
Title: Snowboard attachment to a standard snowboard for riding under powder snow conditions
Inventor: William Tickner
IPC: A63C11/00
Filed: 2016-09-08
Abstract: The snowboard attachment 102 comprises a nose part 104, a body part 106, a first arm 108, a second arm 110, and a strap 112. The snowboard attachment 102 modifies a standard snowboard (214, figure 2) for riding under powder snow conditions by providing a wider nose part 104 to provide lift and float. The body part 106 comprises first and second connecting parts 114, 116 connecting to the first and second arms 108, 110, respectively, and the body part 106 is placed in operation beneath the standard snowboard (214, figure 2). The first arm 108 and the second arm 110 are bent in operation around the standard snowboard (214, figure 2) to grip the top of the standard snowboard (214, figure 2). The strap 112 is attached to the body part 106 and holds the snowboard attachment 102 in place relative to the standard snowboard (214, figure 2). Figures 3-19 disclose further snowboard attachments.
Patent GB-2541822-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus to facilitate cleaning marine survey equipment
Inventor: EINAR NIELSEN
IPC: G01V13/00
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: A marine vehicle 200 is configured to manoeuvre a streamer cleaning unit 205 through a body of water proximate a seismic streamer 104 submerged in the body of water. The marine vehicle then attaches the streamer cleaning unit to the submerged seismic streamer and detaches the streamer cleaning unit from the seismic streamer after one or more passes by the streamer cleaning unit over at least a portion of the seismic streamer. The marine vehicle then manoeuvres the streamer cleaning unit away from the seismic streamer. In an alternative embodiment, the marine vehicle features an interface unit configured to receive commands. Optionally, the manoeuvring of the marine vehicle is performed in response to commands from a remote vessel 105. Optionally, these commands are received via a tether 110. Optionally, the cleaning unit can be self-propelled. Optionally, the marine vehicle remains attached to the streamer cleaning unit during the one or more passes.
Patent GB-2557293-A (GB)
Title: A telematics device for a vehicle
Inventor: Timothy Adam Cowley
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 2016-12-05
Abstract: A telematics device comprises a flexible circuit board 20 mounted within a housing 10, the flexible circuit board comprising a first 24, a second 28 and an intermediate portion 26. The flexible circuit board is folded within the housing such that at least a part of the first portion overlies at least a part of the second portion, the first and second portions being linked by the intermediate portion, wherein one of the portions further comprises an extension part extending beyond at least one of the first, intermediate and second portions and having an antenna 50 mounted at a far end of said extension part. Preferably there are electrical components mounted on both sides of the portions of the flexible circuit board. The antenna is preferably mounted on the extension in a position removed from the electrical components, where the extension extends from one of the portions by a length of at least 10mm. Preferably the antenna is mounted substantially perpendicular to at least one of the portions and comprises a conductive pattern on a non-conductive board. Electrical components may include a: GPS antenna, processor, modem, accelerometer, Bluetooth (RTM) module, battery, capacitor, data store, gyro sensor, or capacitor.
Patent GB-2561247-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle weighing apparatus
Inventor: MARTIN LISTER
IPC: G01G19/12
Filed: 2017-04-07
Abstract: A vehicle weighing apparatus comprises an arm having a tube 1 and a plunger, which moves longitudinally within the tube. An inductive proximity sensor 3 is located on the arm via a mounting bracket 7. The plunger includes an indicator arranged to pass across the sensor 3 as the plunger is moved within the tube 4. The plunger may also be tubular and comprise an aperture, the indicator formed from part of the plunger at the tip adjacent to the aperture. The plunger may be mounted in the tube such that the aperture faces the sensor, and may be square or circular in cross section. A further aspect of the disclosure is for a method of weighing the loading of a vehicle, comprising moving a plunger longitudinally within a tube, wherein an indicator of the plunger passes a sensor, and generating and displaying an output indicative of the weight of the load. The apparatus may be mounted between the vehicle chassis and an axle, where the load applied causes compression of the vehicle suspension, and the apparatus can be used to infer the applied load by measuring the amount of compression.
Patent GB-2549021-A (GB)
Title: Downhole pressure maintenance system using reference pressure
Inventor: SYED HAMID
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2015-01-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus that includes an elongated base pipe having an external surface at least partially defining an external region and an internal surface at least partially defining an internal region; and a pressure maintenance device disposed in the base pipe and includes a first flow path that extends between an opening in the external surface and an opening in the internal surface; a first valve that controls the flow of a first fluid through the first flow path; a first pressure differential sensor that controls the actuation of the first valve and is in fluid communication with the external region; and a pressurized fluid source in fluid communication with the first pressure differential sensor; wherein a first pressure differential threshold associated with the first pressure differential sensor is the difference between a pressure within the external region and the pressurized fluid source.
Patent GB-2559488-A (GB)
Title: Communicatively coupling mobile devices to wireless local area networks of vehicles
Inventor: TUAN ANH BE
IPC: H04W4/40
Filed: 2018-01-23
Abstract: A vehicle 100 includes a communication module for a wireless local area network including an internal antenna 108 and an external antenna 112. The vehicle also includes an antenna adjuster to communicatively couple, in response to determining a mobile device 104 is inside a vehicle cabin, the internal antenna to the mobile device and to communicatively couple, in response to determining the mobile device is outside of the vehicle cabin, the external antenna to the mobile device. A beacon may be transmitted to the mobile device to prompt the mobile device to send a return signal. GPS may be used to determine the location of the vehicle and this may be compared with a location of the mobile device in order to ascertain whether the mobile device is within the vehicle cabin. Beamforming may be used to form a directional signal from a plurality of external antennas of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2557066-A (GB)
Title: Regulating pressure of a fluid in a wellbore
Inventor: Randall Turner Hall
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 2015-09-02
Abstract: A high pressure fluid pump system of a fluid injection system includes a large volume displacement system, having a large volume pump, and low volume displacement system, having a low volume pump, a programmable logic control (PLC) computer coupled with each displacement system. The large volume displacement system is configured to incrementally or continuously increase a pressure of a fluid in a downhole to a predetermined pressure setting below a maximum pressure setting, and the low volume displacement system is configured to increase the pressure of the fluid from the predetermined pressure setting to a pressure setting above the predetermined pressure setting and at or below the maximum pressure setting. The functioning of the high pressure fluid pump system can be monitored, controlled and tested by the PLC computer. One or more graphical user interfaces can be coupled to the PLC computer for user input.
Patent GB-2566773-A (GB)
Title: Device, system and method
Inventor: Tom Sudlow
IPC: A24F40/485
Filed: 2018-02-26
Abstract: The consumable 303 includes an airflow passage 308 between an upstream inlet 306 and a downstream outlet 307, a porous member 315 for passive aerosol generation, wherein the airflow passage is constricted by the porous member to form a narrowed portion of the airflow passage. A wall of the narrowed portion may be formed from a porous surface of the porous member such that in use, an airflow along the narrowed portion passes across the porous surface. The porous member may be located within the airflow passage. The consumable may be a flavour pod. The consumable may include an active aerosol generator having a heater 312. The aerosol from the porous member may comprise an active component for activating taste receptors or olfactory receptors, and be sized to inhibit penetration to the trachea, larynx, laryngopharynx, or oropharynx. The first aerosol may comprise a pulmonary deliverable active component. The porous member may be a nib which is located at the outlet of the consumable and is visible from outside the consumable. Also claimed is a substitute smoking system.
Patent GB-2556833-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible luggage
Inventor: CHRISITIAN COOK
IPC: A45C13/28
Filed: 2016-08-22
Abstract: A case is disclosed, having a collapsible body and a handle configured for hanging the case in its collapsed state. The collapsible body comprises a frame configured to expand and collapse to move the case between its expanded and collapsed configurations. The handle includes a carabiner-style form to allow the case to be hung on a bar of a domestic hanging space.
Patent GB-2574829-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and a method for a vehicle
Inventor: RICHARD DEVENPORT
IPC: B60W40/10
Filed: 2018-06-19
Abstract: An apparatus and a method comprising means for receiving an indication of a first brake pressure 401, means for receiving an indication of a first motor torque provided by an electric motor 402, and means for receiving a third signal providing an indication of vehicle motion 403, and a processing means to determine a brake friction value in dependence on the first brake pressure, the first motor torque and the indication of motion 404, and provide an output signal indicative of the brake friction value 405. The brake friction value could be defined as the total wheel torque divided by the first brake pressure. Preferably, the processing means determines a first wheel torque based on the motor torque and a first gear ratio. A second wheel torque may be determined based on surface gradient and vehicle weight, with the brake friction value being based on this second wheel torque. The weight may be indicated by a quantity of occupants, or a mass of fuel. The brake friction value may only be determined when the vehicle is on an incline 502. The brake friction value may be based on a current value as well as stored values.
Patent GB-2564961-A (GB)
Title: Image sensor module
Inventor: CHRISTOPH DECKER
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 2018-06-21
Abstract: An image sensor module comprises an image sensor 100 and a protective layer 102 which covers a sub-region of an image sensor area of the image sensor 100. At least two border regions 103, 104 of the image sensor area, which are in particular located at opposite borders of the image sensor 100, are not covered by the protective layer 102. The covering, protective layer 102 may be formed as a glass lid (202, Figure 2), forming an infrared filter (e.g. IR cut-off filter) and attached to the image sensor by transparent glue. Protective layer 102 itself may be formed by a transparent jointing compound e.g. glue. All sensor border, peripheral regions may be uncovered (Figure 1a). Also disclosed is a camera module and associated module production method wherein at least a sub-region of an image sensor area such as border regions not covered by a protective layer - is in direct contact with an objective holder (203, Figure 2).
Patent GB-2577886-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular towbar locking system
Inventor: MICHAEL GEORGE NORTHWEST
IPC: B60D1/40
Filed: 2018-10-08
Abstract: A vehicular (A-frame) tow bar locking system 100 comprising a tow bar 14 having a first frame portion which is engageable with a towed vehicle 10, and a second frame portion which (5) is engageable with a towing vehicle, in addition to a locking element (wedge) 50. The first and second frame portions are at least in part planar, and are pivotably engaged with one another at at least one pivot 28 between a co-planar or substantially co-planar condition and a non-co-planar condition. The locking element 50 is insertably engageable with the at least one pivot 28 to lock the first and second frame portions in the co-planar or 10 substantially co-planar condition to improve ease of use of the tow bar 14.
Patent GB-2567338-A (GB)
Title: Heating cooker and kitchen furniture provided with same
Inventor: AKIHIKO KOBAYASHI
IPC: H05B6/12
Filed: 2016-11-17
Abstract: A heating cooker is provided with: a top plate on which an item to be heated is placed; heating means for heating an item to be heated placed on the top plate; a housing that is provided below the top plate and that accommodates the heating means; a storage compartment delimited and formed by a partition wall within the housing; a door for covering an opening that is formed in the housing and that communicates with the storage compartment; and an opening/closing mechanism that supports the door with respect to the partition delimiting and forming the storage compartment and that causes the door to move. The opening/closing mechanism is provided with: a first rail that is provided to the partition wall and that extends in the depth direction of the storage compartment; and a second rail that is connected to the door and that moves along the first rail.
Patent GB-2579847-A (GB)
Title: A filter circuit arrangement, an electric vehicle and a method of operating an electric vehicle
Inventor: STEPHEN LUND
IPC: H03H7/06
Filed: 2018-12-18
Abstract: A filter circuit arrangement connects a vehicle-sided rectifier of an inductive power transfer system to a traction network of the vehicle. The filter circuit arrangement includes: rectifier-sided high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) terminals RTH, RTL; network-sided HV and LV terminals NTH, NTL; a vehicle ground connecting terminal VG; and a first virtual ground circuit section VGS1. An electrical connection of each of: the network-sided HV terminal to the rectifier-sided HV terminal; and the network-sided LV terminal to the rectifier-side LV terminal, includes at least one filter element (e.g. inductors L1H-L3H, L1L-L3L) of at least one filter circuit. An electrical connection of: the network-sided HV terminal to the first virtual ground section; and the network-sided LV terminal to the first virtual ground section, each includes a respective resistive element R1, R2. A further virtual ground section VGS2 may be electrical connected to the first virtual ground section, the connection including at least one resistive element BR. An electrical connection of each of: the first virtual ground section to the vehicle ground connecting terminal; and the further virtual ground section to the vehicle ground connecting terminal may include a respective capacitive element C1, C2.
Patent GB-2580324-A (GB)
Title: Paint including a taggant
Inventor: HENRY GUY STEVENS
IPC: G01N33/32
Filed: 2018-12-28
Abstract: A paint comprises pigment, carrier liquid, binder, one or more additives, and ≤0.1 wt.% taggant corresponding to the one or more additive(s), wherein the taggant is excitable by infrared or ultraviolet light at one wavelength to emit light at another. The taggant may include inorganic or ceramic taggants, such as a plurality of lanthanide elements, e.g. CeMgAl11O19:Tb3+, BaMgAl10O17:Eu, and La0.30Ce0.27Tb0.13PO4. Typically, the taggant is not excitable by visible light. The additive(s) may include a fire-resistant/fire-responsive or antibacterial material that is transparent or translucent at wavelengths absorbed and emitted by the taggant. A method of authenticating a paint on a substrate is also disclosed, which comprises directing light onto the paint to excite a taggant (if present), detecting any light emitted by the paint, and comparing detected light to an expected emission wavelength or spectrum. The intensity of detected light may be compared to an expected value to determine paint thickness.
Patent GB-2566409-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for terahertz modulation for telemetry
Inventor: Ramachandhran Balasubramanian
IPC: H03C7/00
Filed: 2016-09-16
Abstract: Systems and methods for terahertz modulation in a terahertz frequency band from about 0.1 terahertz to about 10 terahertz propagating in a wellbore intersecting a subterranean earth formation. A transmitter generates the EM radiation in the terahertz frequency band. A modulator located in the wellbore receives the EM radiation and generates an amplitude modulated signal with the EM radiation.
Patent GB-2583056-A (GB)
Title: Inter planetary propulsion engine
Inventor: ALEXANDER SCOTT ROSS
IPC: B64G1/40
Filed: 2019-01-09
Abstract: An inter-planetary propulsion system comprises magnetic wheels located either inside or outside of a spacecraft. Rotation of the magnets is intended to provide linear motion or thrust to the spacecraft. The magnetic wheels may be driven by electric motors. The magnetic wheels may be provided on either side of a rocket fuselage 5 or may be provided as rings within a flying saucer shaped craft. The rocket may have a ring of magnets around its perimeter which interact with the magnetic wheels. The flying saucer may have an engine at its centre or one engine per wheel, each located near to the wheel it powers.
Patent GB-2582132-A (GB)
Title: Plumbing connector, assembly and method
Inventor: JAMES EDWARD MCALPINE
IPC: E03C1/122
Filed: 2019-03-10
Abstract: A plumbing connector 10 for use in a plumbing assembly (100 figure 4) including a flexible pipe section (102 figure 4). The connector 10 comprises a connector body 12 having an axial through bore (16 figure 2). The connector body 12 comprises a first end portion (18 figure 2) configured for insertion into and for engaging the inside of a flexible pipe section (102 figure 4) and a second end portion (20 figure 2) for coupling to a second pipe section (104 figure 4) so as to connect the flexible pipe section (102 figure 4) to the second pipe section (104 figure 4). A collar 14 is disposed for location on the first end portion (18 figure 2) of the connector body 12. The first end portion (18 figure 2) of the connector body 12 comprises a retainer arrangement (30 figure 2) configured to engage the inside of the flexible pipe section (102 figure 4) to secure the connector body 12 to the flexible pipe section and retain the collar 14 to the connector body 12. Later embodiments relate to a plumbing assembly, kit of parts and a method of making up said plumbing assembly.
Patent GB-2573397-A (GB)
Title: Direct current power transmission system and DC-DC converter used in same
Inventor: MIWAKO TANAKA
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 2017-09-07
Abstract: A direct current power transmission system (100#) transmits, using direct current power, alternating current power to an alternating current power distribution system (30) and a direct current power distribution system (20), said alternating current power having been generated by a power generator (12). The direct current power transmission system is provided with an AC-DC converter (110), a DC-DC converter (120), and a DC-AC converter (140). The AC-DC converter converts, into direct current power, the alternating current power transmitted from the power generator. The DC-DC converter boosts, to a second voltage, a first voltage of the direct current power converted by the AC-DC converter. The DC-AC converter converts, into alternating current power, the direct current power converted by the DC-DC converter, and outputs the power to the alternating current power distribution system. In the cases where the second voltage fluctuated, the DC-DC converter controls the first voltage in response to the fluctuation of the second voltage.
Patent GB-2583466-A (GB)
Title: Skyline corridors: Drones passage, scanning and charging system
Inventor: Haider Al-lami
IPC: B65G47/00
Filed: 2019-04-22
Abstract: An enclosed corridor 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (suitable for drones) comprising multiple electro-mechanical modules. Each module may comprise a physical housing and conveying floor 1.2. Each module may have at least two openings 1.1, where openings are gated. The enclosure of each module may be a solid shell, which may be completely or partially solid. There may be mechanical assemblies allowing assembly and disassembly of the modules into a single corridor. The modules may comprise solar panels 1.3 for energy generation, or may comprise electrical power supply. The modules may comprise noise reduction and sound insulation means, as well as fire retardant means. The modules may comprise a method for constant drone monitoring, digital navigation, as well as digital communication. The modules may comprise parcel scanning means, pest control means, and battery charging means.
Patent GB-2584391-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle rack system
Inventor: MICHAEL ROY HUDSWELL
IPC: B60R9/042
Filed: 2019-04-26
Abstract: There is disclosed a vehicle rack system 2 for mounting atop a roof of a vehicle, the rack system has a support member 4 affixed to the vehicle in use and a carriage 8 for supporting a load. The carriage 8 is attached to the support member such that the carriage 8 is both translatable and rotatable relative to the support member 4 between a storage position and a deployed position. The support member has a rotatable engagement member (fig 4, item10) to engage and support the carriage 8 during translation and rotation between the storage position and the deployed position, where one of the carriage (8) and the engagement member(10) comprises a plurality of spaced protrusions and the other of the carriage and the engagement member comprises a series of recesses at corresponding spacing arranged to receive the protrusions. A rack and pinion system may be used. An axle is used for driving rotation of the engagement member (10) to cause the carriage to move over the engagement member in unison therewith.