baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2560451-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for deployment of tubing strings for riser-less applications
Inventor: ALAN CHARLES JOHN TURNER
IPC: F16L1/15
Filed: 2015-12-21
Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a tubing deployment system. In one embodiment, the tubing deployment system includes a first tubing string having a first weightable collar. The tubing deployment system also includes a second tubing string having a second weightable collar. The first weightable collar and the second weightable collar each includes an interlocking locking member and a plurality of receivers spaced radially about an external surface of the respective weightable collar, where each of the plurality of receivers is configured to receive a weight.
Patent GB-2567922-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for shelf edge detection
Inventor: RICHARD JEFFREY RZESZUTEK
IPC: G06T7/136
Filed: 2018-08-21
Abstract: Obtaining, by an imaging controller 120, an image of a shelf 110; increasing an intensity of a foreground subset of image pixels exceeding an upper intensity threshold, and decreasing an intensity of a background subset of pixels below a lower intensity threshold; determining gradients for each of the pixels, and selecting a candidate set of pixels based on the gradients; deriving shelf candidate lines from the candidate set of pixels and overlaying the them on the image; identifying a pair of shelf candidate lines which satisfy a predetermined sequence of intensity transitions; generating a shelf edge bounding box corresponding to the pair of shelf candidate lines. The image may be downsampled prior to the increasing and decreasing. The intensity of pixels in subset between the upper and lower thresholds may be adjusted. Intensity adjustment parameters may be determined by comparing foreground and background pixel populations to target populations. The shelf candidate lines which satisfy a predetermined sequence may satisfy a space criterion, for example a minimum and maximum distance between a pair of shelf candidate lines. The shelf edge bounding box maybe stored in a memory 122.
Patent GB-2565462-A (GB)
Title: Instrumented multilateral wellbores and method of forming same
Inventor: CARL S MARTIN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2017-03-08
Abstract: A method of completing a wellbore system that includes a main wellbore and a lateral wellbore intersecting the main wellbore at a junction is disclosed, wherein in one embodiment the method includes placing a first outer assembly below the junction in the main wellbore and placing a second outer assembly below the junction in the lateral wellbore; placing a first inner assembly in the second outer assembly with a top end thereof below the junction, the top end of the first inner assembly including a first wet connect associated with at least one link in the first inner assembly; and connecting a second wet connect of a string with the first wet connect with a top end of the string having a third wet connect corresponding to the at least one link above the junction in the main wellbore.
Patent GB-2580135-A (GB)
Title: Handling exceptions in a multi-tile processing arrangement
Inventor: Alan Graham Alexander
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: A processing system having an arrangement of tiles 4 and an interconnect for exchange following a bulk synchronous parallel (BSP) scheme where each tile performs an on-tile compute phase followed by an inter-tile exchange phase. Execution of a synchronization instruction depends on the state of a configurable flag. The flag (break_on_sync_flag 1100, fig 4) may be set on each tile by a debug interface. When the exception flag is set (exception event status), the SYNC instruction does not send a sync request permitting thus (a debug tool, 1120) to interrogate the tile. The debugged tile may then be in suspended or stalled state while other tiles on the chip can continue to process their workloads until they have reach their SYNC points. The chip may be barrel-threaded with each tile having registers for multiple threads and a scheduler. A supervisor thread (subprogram) may coordinate the execution of worker threads operating in interleaved execution time slots. The supervisor thread may ensure that some threads do not begin until other threads make certain data available. The chip may run a machine intelligence algorithm wherein tiles selected by the synchronisation instruction may represent nodes in a graph converging towards a solution.
Patent GB-2571608-A (GB)
Title: System for inspecting vehicle bodies
Inventor: SCOTT ADAMS
IPC: G01B11/10
Filed: 2018-12-27
Abstract: An inspection station comprises a conveyor, a first scanner, a second scanner, a controller, and an interface. The conveyor is configured to continuously transport a vehicle body 10 through the station. The first scanner is preferably a laser 48 configured to detect features of the vehicle body relative to a global coordinate system. The second scanner is preferably a terahertz scanner 50 and is configured to detect paint thicknesses on surfaces of the vehicle body relative to the global coordinate system 60. The controller 56 is programmed to map corresponding pairs of the feature coordinates and paint thickness coordinates into a single set of local coordinates having a datum defined by the vehicle body such that each of the local coordinates defines a location of one of the features relative to the datum and one of the paint thicknesses at the location. The interface 54 is configured to display the features and corresponding paint thicknesses.
Patent GB-2567377-A (GB)
Title: Compositions comprising myoblasts for tumor growth inhibition and prevention of cancer cell metastasis by implantation
Inventor: PETER LAW
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2016-10-27
Abstract: The invention is directed to a composition comprising a quantum of genetically normal myoblasts and host serum, wherein the composition is adapted to induce myoblast proliferation. The invention is moreover directed to a use of said composition for inhibiting growth of a cancer tumor in a host and/or preventing cancer cells from metastasis in a host and to a method for determining said composition. The invention is also directed to a composition for use as a medicament and the invention is directed to a composition for use in inhibiting growth of a cancer tumor in a host and/or preventing cancer cells from metastasis in a host.
Patent GB-2583333-A (GB)
Title: Verification of hardware design for an integrated circuit that implements a function that is polynomial in one or more input variables
Inventor: SAM ELLIOTT
IPC: G06F30/3323
Filed: 2019-04-15
Abstract: A first method verifies a hardware design that implements a polynomial function of degree k in an input variable x over a set of values of x. The method comprises formally verifying that a first instantiation of the hardware design implements a function that is polynomial of degree k in x by formally verifying that for all values of x in the set of values of x the first instantiation of the hardware design has a constant kth difference, and verifying that a second instantiation of the hardware design generates an expected output in response to each of at least k different values of x in the set of values of x. A second method verifies a hardware design that implements an exponential function in an input variable x over a set of values of x. The method comprises formally verifying that a first instantiation of the hardware design has a constant multiplication relationship between consecutive values of x in the set of values of x; and verifying that a second instantiation of the hardware design generates an expected output for at least one non-zero value of x in the set of values of x.
Patent GB-2571223-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical instrument for ablation and resection
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2018-06-01
Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument capable of simultaneously ablating an area of tissue with microwave energy and performing resection with radiofrequency (RF) energy. The instrument comprises a radiating tip disposed at the distal end of a coaxial transmission line, the transmission line comprising an inner conductive layer 104, an outer conductive layer 106 and a dielectric 108 separating the two. In one arrangement the instrument provides a ball-shaped tip 200 comprising two conductive hemispheres 202, 204, one connected to the inner conductive layer and the other to the outer conductive layer. A planar dielectric layer 206 is disposed between the hemispheres. The hemispheres are configured to both radiate microwave energy as a spherical field and provide respective active and return electrodes for delivering the RF energy. In another arrangement the inner conductive layer is formed around a hollow longitudinal passage 102 along, and preferably through, which an RF transmission line 110 extends. In this arrangement both the inner and outer conductors extend into the tip, with the inner conductor extending beyond the end of the outer conductor to form a microwave radiator. Active 126 and return 124 electrodes are also mounted on the tip and connected to the RF transmission line.
Patent GB-2572099-A (GB)
Title: Elastic wave device
Inventor: MICHIO KADOTA
IPC: H03H9/25
Filed: 2017-11-15
Abstract: [Problem] To provide an elastic wave device that has a superior TCF and that is capable of enhancing the Q and the impedance ratio of a resonator. [Solution] The present invention has: a substrate 11 containing silicon dioxide (SiO2) in an amount of 70 mass% or more; a piezoelectric thin film 12 formed of LiTaO3 crystal or LiNbO3 crystal provided on the substrate 11; and an interdigital transducer 13 provided so as to be in contact with the piezoelectric thin film 12.
Patent GB-2585653-A (GB)
Title: Force signal processing
Inventor: RICCARDO MICCI
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2019-07-09
Abstract: A method of processing multiple force values from a touch panel where each force value corresponds to a sensor location spaced a long a direction. The force values are received (S11) and determining the presence of candidate peaks (S12) which correspond to a local maximum, if the peaks exceed a threshold (S13), interpolating the force values and estimating a number of peak coordinates and corresponding peak force values based on the interpolated force values and candidate peaks (S14). The method can then perform the method for sensor locations along a second direction and use an average of the two sets of force values. The sensor locations correspond locations along an electrode (fig.1, 5) which has a piezoelectric layer (fig.1, 9) disposed between this electrode and another (fig.1, 4). Also disclosed is a method of processing signals (fig.7) from the piezoelectric layer to correct force values by removing a DC offset (fig.7, S2) and using a linear regression (fig.7, S6) to produce an updated DC offset (fig.7, S8) to produce corrected force values which are outputted and can then be used for processing.
Patent GB-2576274-A (GB)
Title: Qubit network secure identification
Inventor: SAMI ROSENBLATT
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2017-11-28
Abstract: A technique relates to a superconducting chip. Resonant units each include a Josephson junction. The resonant units have resonant frequencies whose differences are based on a variation in the Josephson junction. A transmission medium is coupled to the resonant units, and the transmission medium is configured to output a sequence of the resonant frequencies as an identification of the chip.
Patent GB-2579001-A (GB)
Title: Folding blade wind turbine
Inventor: JOHN PITRE
IPC: F03D7/04
Filed: 2014-12-03
Abstract: Disclosed is a wind turbine where there are a plurality of blades 110 mounted for rotation about an axis, where the blades can be moved from a retracted position parallel to the axis to a fully deployed position perpendicular to the axis, the turbine is configured execute two different methods, a first retraction method of slowing the blades and a second retraction method of reversing the direction of rotation induced by the ambient wind. The turbine may be configured to execute both methods. The turbine includes a controller, and that controller may be configured to select one of the retraction methods and implement it. The methods may include braking, increasing current draw on a generator 112 attached to the rotor or applying reverse current to the generator.
Patent GB-2593906-A (GB)
Title: Safety apparatus for an excavation
Inventor: JACK DAVID KUDER
IPC: E02D17/08
Filed: 2020-04-07
Abstract: A safety apparatus 100 for trench shielding during excavation comprises at least one safety barrier each respectively comprising a frame substructure 103 and at least one wall section including a fluid inflated enclosure 102 to form a bay. A chassis portion of the frame comprises a plurality of structural members arranged to form a perimeter of at least one opening for receiving each wall section and to engage with that wall section to secure that wall section in the chassis portion. The chassis may be enclosed by a casing of channel sections and the chassis members may be formed to end user lengths. The frames may be separated by struts 105 to form the apparatus. The openings may be covers with sheet steel or mesh as a retaining screen. The inflatable elements may be cuboidal bags of a coated drop stitch material and inflated with suitable fluid e.g. air. The safety apparatus may be used in a variety of configurations e.g. number of bays, and in combination with other safety apparatuses e.g. trench bags for different trench shielding needs. Lighter and easier to handle than solid plate trench shields.
Patent GB-2589944-A (GB)
Title: User Interface For A Robot
Inventor: KEITH MARSHALL
IPC: A61B34/37
Filed: 2016-03-21
Abstract: The system comprises three robot arms 601, 603, 613, one arm carrying an endoscope 617, and two input devices 621, 623. One of the input devices has an additional endoscope controller which can control the motion of the arm with the endoscope and thus the endoscope. The input device may be a joystick with a thumb joystick attached.
Patent GB-2598148-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling a process
Inventor: JUAN HERRERA
IPC: B60W50/00
Filed: 2020-08-21
Abstract: A control system comprising one or more controllers, the control system comprising input means (625) to receive state data (444, 554) indicative of a current state of a vehicle (110, 440, 550, 900) and velocity data (446, 556, 558) indicative of a determined respective velocity of each of first and second lateral sides (310, 320) of the vehicle, memory means (617) storing data indicative of a model associated with the vehicle, processing means (615) configured to determine (730) a control input for the vehicle in dependence on the state data and the velocity data utilising a model indicative of movement of the vehicle in dependence on a respective velocity of each of the first and second lateral sides of the vehicle, and output means (645) arranged to output one or more signals indicative of the control input for controlling the vehicle. The velocity of first and second lateral sides of the vehicle may correspond to the wheel speeds (VL, VR) of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2599422-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic disinfectant gun
Inventor: PAUL STEPHEN HANSON
IPC: A61L9/14
Filed: 2020-10-01
Abstract: An electrostatic disinfectant gun 200 comprising a spray arrangement 102 operable to disinfect a surface and a microbe detection module 104 operatively coupled to the spray arrangement. The spray arrangement 102 is configured to operate with different operating parameters each offering a distinct disinfection attribute. The microbe detection module 104 is operable to detect a microbe and provide information regarding the detected microbe to the spray arrangement 102, wherein the spray arrangement 102 is operable to select the operating parameters based on the information received regarding the detected microbe. Preferably the spray arrangement 102 comprises an electrostatic filter arrangement 116 comprising an electrostatic filter (116A, fig. 1), an ionisation chamber (116B, fig. 2) and an electro coil 116C which are configured to generate a high voltage charging field to positively charge the disinfecting fluid. The disinfectant gun 200 may further comprise a piezoelectric atomiser 118 and an ultraviolet (UV) radiation generator. The different operating parameters may relate to the operation of an air flow generator (i.e. fan) 110, a mechanical pump 112, the electrostatic filter arrangement 116, the UV generator 202 and a rechargeable battery 204.
Patent GB-2600769-A (GB)
Title: Merkle proof entity
Inventor: WEI ZHANG
IPC: G06F16/2455
Filed: 2020-11-10
Abstract: A method of providing proof that a blockchain transaction exists on a blockchain, where the method is performed by a Merkle proof entity that can store a set of transaction identifiers of the respective blockchain transactions but not publish new blockchain blocks to the blockchain network. The method includes, obtaining a target transaction identifier of a target blockchain transaction, obtaining a target Merkle proof for the target blockchain transaction, and outputting the target Merkle proof for use by the requesting party as proof that the target blockchain transaction exists on the blockchain. In another embodiment the method involves sending a target blockchain transaction to the Merkle proof entity, and obtaining a target Merkle proof for the target blockchain transaction. The target transaction identifier may include obtaining the target blockchain transaction and constructing the target transaction identifier based on the target blockchain transaction.
Patent GB-2601192-A (GB)
Title: Animal bed
Inventor: JAMES TUTHILL
IPC: A01K1/035
Filed: 2020-11-24
Abstract: An animal bed 5 comprises a core (21, figure 7), a cover 7 for covering the core, and a kit for raising the bed from the ground or support surface. The kit comprises a frame (11, figure 9) which can be received within the cover and a plurality of legs 9 which can be attached to the frame through the cover when the frame is received therewithin. Fixings (e.g. bolts) can be used to couple the legs to corresponding retainers (e.g. nuts) on the frame. The cover may have a plurality of through-holes, and the cover may be reinforced in the vicinity of the through-holes, e.g. by using eyelets. The core may be annular, and the cover may be tubular and arranged to envelop the core. The frame may comprise a ring with a central aperture, in which case the cover may extend through the aperture and envelop the frame and the core within the cover.
Patent GB-2590195-A (GB)
Title: Content Recommendation System
Inventor: PETER DOCHERTY
IPC: H04N21/84
Filed: 2018-05-25
Abstract: A method for providing one or more content item recommendations by retrieving at least some user data for a selected user from a first storage resource, obtaining content information from one or more content sources, and generating a recommendation for a content item based on the user data and content information. The user data for the selected user is stored at contiguous physical locations at the first storage resource. Other inventions include a method for collating content information which includes receiving a record action for a content item, determining whether a collated information source has information related to the content item; and if not, obtaining the related content information from a further content information source and storing the related content information in the collated information source. Other inventions include a method for providing content item recommendations to a user in a content distribution system using at least one content item or user action or preference stored on at least one storage device of a user.
Patent GB-2592306-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for dyeing material
Inventor: JONATHAN MARK BROOK
IPC: D06P3/60
Filed: 2019-08-20
Abstract: Material is dyed in a first dye liquor within a vat. The used first dye liquor is removed from the vat. The removed used first dye liquor is passed through an aerator. The aerated used first dye liquor is mixed with water. This is preferably used to form a second dye liquor. The dyed material is preferably fibrous. The preferred process involves extracting heat from some of the first dye liquor using heat exchangers and using this preheat the water and vat. Boilers are preferably used to further heat water. The preferred system uses venturi aerators.
Patent GB-2604331-A (GB)
Title: Integrated process
Inventor: MARTIN ATKINS
IPC: C08J11/24
Filed: 2021-02-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing polymers, in particular to a method for preparing recycled polymers from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The method comprises producing a high quality BHET (bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate) product which is used as a monomer feedstock in an integrated polymerisation process. The PET is depolymerised, in a series of reactors, using ethylene glycol and a catalyst at a temperature of 150-230°C for a period of 20 minutes to 3 hours. Preferably, the PET is a copolymer comprising units chosen from isopthalic acid (IPA), diethylene glycol, butanediol, propanediol, cyclohexanedimethanol. The ethylene glycol is removed during the polymerisation by distillation and recycled to the depolymerisation reactors. The BHET is purified and crystallised and then passed to a polymerisation reactor in the form of a slurry or melt. In some embodiments, the BHET may be mixed with an additional BHET source. The recycled polymer may be extruded, or melt spun into a yarn.
Patent GB-2604359-A (GB)
Title: Pole and valve attachment assembly
Inventor: BEN SEARLE HAWKINS
IPC: E04G23/00
Filed: 2021-03-02
Abstract: A pole and valve attachment assembly 6 comprises a pole guide bushing 3, a pole clamp bushing 8, connecting struts 2, 6, valve attachment units 4, 9 and a valve 5, providing a means for the assembled unit to freely move along a pole and also be clamped in any position along a pole. The free movement of the assembled unit maybe enhanced by means of a slot in the pole bushing. The pole valve attachment preferably incorporates a support (11, fig 2) for the outlet of the process media. The pole valve attachment may also comprise an outlet for the process media being transported away from the valve.
Patent GB-2604622-A (GB)
Title: A guard for a rotatable wheel of a power tool
Inventor: MICHAEL CHING
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2021-03-10
Abstract: A guard 10 for a rotatable wheel (W fig. 2) of a power tool (T fig. 2) comprises a shroud 120 which is configured to partially enclose the wheel (W fig. 2) and a port 140 disposed at a circumferential position on the shroud via which debris generated by the wheel during use can exit the shroud, the shroud 120 comprises a radii of curvature which increases between a first angular position (P1 fig. 3B) and a second angular position (P2 fig. 3B), relative to a rotational axis of the wheel (W fig. 2), in a direction comprising a rotational direction of the wheel (W fig. 2). The radii of curvature may progressively increase between the first and second angular positions (P1, P2 fig. 3B). The radii of curvature may comprise a discontinuous change at the port 140. The wheel (W fig. 2) may extend through a window (130 fig. 2) opposite the port 140. Air may pass into the shroud though apertures 126a, 126b, 126c.