baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2549020-A (GB)
Title: 3-D Graphics rendering with implicit geometry
Inventor: CUNEYT OZDAS
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2014-02-25
Abstract: The application relates to tracing rays in 3-D scenes that comprise objects that are defined by or with implicit geometry. An intersection between a ray and implicitly defined geometry located in a 3D scene is identified and expressed in a reference co-ordinate system for a bounding element that encloses the implicitly defined geometry. An intersection of the ray with explicitly defined geometry is then identified and expressed in a global co-ordinate system. The location of the intersection with the implicitly defined geometry is then transformed into the global co-ordinate system or the location of the intersection with the explicitly defined geometry is transformed into the reference co-ordinate system and a comparison is done as to which of the intersections is closer to an origin of the ray.
Patent GB-2564407-A (GB)
Title: Portable inhalator device
Inventor: KIMMO KORHONEN
IPC: G16H40/60
Filed: 2017-07-06
Abstract: A portable inhalator 110 comprising: a mouthpiece 460 coupled to a gas conduit 405 to guide inhaling and exhaling gas flow within inhaler 110; a pressure sensor 470 to monitor the gas flow in gas conduit 405 and to provide a pressure differential signal indicating the direction of gas flow through gas conduit 405; a detection sensor 471 configured to monitor gas conduit 450 gas flow that provides a characteristics signal indicating the composition of the gas; and a dispenser 485 to dispense a drug to the gas conduit 405. Inhaler 110 further comprises a memory including computer program code configured to cause the inhaler 110 to: determine a dispense control information based upon the pressure differential signal, where the dispense control information comprises at least one of a timing of dispense and an amount of the drug to be dispensed; control the dispenser 485 to dispense the drug based upon the dispense control information; determine an adjusted control information based on the characteristics signal; and adjust the dispenser 485 to dispense the drug based upon the adjusted control information. The computer program may store inhaler history information comprising amount of the drug dispensed and amount of the drug remaining.
Patent GB-2565561-A (GB)
Title: Document security
Inventor: JIM CROWTHER
IPC: B44F7/00
Filed: 2017-08-15
Abstract: A document comprising a first sheet 16 and a second sheet 17 that are in pressing engagement. The combination of the two sheets being provided with relief lines in the form of a pattern. The relief lines are shaped such that a portion of the lines is displaced relative to an adjacent portion of said relief line so as to give the impression that at least part of said surface is not in the same plane as a remainder of said surface. The first sheet may comprise paper and the second sheet may comprise metallic foil. The relief pattern may comprise a plurality of letters. Also disclosed is a stamp for applying the embossed seal to a sheet. Also disclosed is a method of forming a document with an embossed seal using a heated stamp.
Patent GB-2566102-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle mounted electric hose reel equipment with hose tension device
Inventor: JORDAN KING
IPC: B65H75/44
Filed: 2017-09-05
Abstract: An electric hose reel E with hose tension device C mounted inside a vehicle that are operable from outside the vehicle without opening the doors via remote fob. The hose G is diverted though an aperture in the vehicles floor pan via a hose diverter H, and connected to a cleaning pole J and mounted externally via holders I,K. When the pole is hung and the hose retracted, the hose is preferably spooled F onto the reel and the pole is pulled taut against the vehicle, and the hose tensioner is engaged preventing the hose from becoming loose. The tensioning means may be an automatic braking device on the reel; means to apply tension on the hose; or applied by reducing the voltage to the motor so that the reel is continually trying to wind in. The means to activate the tensioning means include an increase in current to the reel motor; detecting limits on the hose indicating it is in the right position; detecting the force of the hose on a pulley; or manually pushing a button to engage and disengage the tensioning means.
Patent GB-2555717-A (GB)
Title: Tension-set tieback packer
Inventor: ANDREW J HANSON
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 2017-09-28
Abstract: An apparatus 50 for supporting tubing in casing, such as a liner hanger, includes a packer 200 and setting tool 100, having inner mandrel 102 and outer mandrel 101. Setting slips 212a-b are movable from a retracted to an extended state engaging the casing. In use, the inner mandrel may be first rotated with respect to the outer mandrel to permit extension of the slips, before then being moved with a first movement relative to the outer mandrel to compress the packing element. The inner mandrel is then rotated a second time with respect to the outer mandrel to disengage or release the setting tool from the deployed packer. There may be an initial movement between the inner and outer mandrels after the first rotation to drive the slips into engagement with the surrounding tubular.
Patent GB-2570338-A (GB)
Title: Component for a storage system
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MARRIOTT
IPC: G07F11/62
Filed: 2018-01-23
Abstract: A cover 103 suitable for a support beam, preferably in a storage system of a stock control system or vending machine, comprises a plate 401, an abutment portion 402 extending upwards from the plate, and a guide projection 404 formed on the upper surface of the plate and extending at an angle to the abutment portion. In an alternative, at least one abutment portion and at least one guide projection can be integral to a support beam. A panel can be slid along the angled guide projection and then rotated such that the panel abuts the adjacent abutment portion, possibly from an adjacent cover. The panel can then be attached to the beam. The cover plate can have positioning projections 412, a socket hole 411, a cabling hole 410 and a line of weakness 407. Engagement protrusions 409 can be provided to engage with the back of the support beam. The invention aids the installation of panels between two adjacent support beams. Further disclosed is a method of fixing a panel between two support beams using at least one cover on a surface of a support beam where the guide projection is not angled with respect to the abutment portion.
Patent GB-2563121-A (GB)
Title: Ambient ionisation source unit
Inventor: EMRYS JONES
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2018-03-26
Abstract: A housing 12 of an ambient ionisation source unit 10 contains a sampling probe 14 for generating analyte material from a surface of a sample, and a sampling inlet 16 for receiving the analyte material for ion analysis (e.g. in a mass or ion mobility spectrometer). The sampling probe may be a desorption electrospray ionisation (DESI) sprayer, a laser ablation probe or a plasma desorption probe. The position of the sampling probe and/or the sampling inlet may be fixed relative to the housing to reduce the need for manual user optimization or adjustment. The sampling probe and the sampling inlet may be integrated into a single sampling head or probe. In another aspect of the invention, a sampling probe comprises a sprayer having a spray capillary (50, fig 7) and a nozzle or shield (52, fig 7), wherein a voltage is applied to the nozzle or shield to charge or direct solvent droplets as the spray of solvent droplets passes through the aperture of the nozzle or shield.
Patent GB-2558857-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced touchscreen operation
Inventor: JEFFREY ALLEN GREENBERG
IPC: H04N21/454
Filed: 2015-11-02
Abstract: A location of a first wearable device is determined based on a first biometric signature. Operation of a touchscreen display is restricted if the location of the first wearable device is in an operator's side of a vehicle cabin and the first wearable device is within a first distance from the display.
Patent GB-2577285-A (GB)
Title: An improved tyre information system
Inventor: BRIAN SUNIL NICHOLAS FERNANDES
IPC: B60W40/12
Filed: 2018-09-20
Abstract: A system for verifying compatibility of a tyre with a vehicle. The system comprises tyre transponders 102, 104, 106, 108 for transmitting actual tyre information to an electronic control unit 118. Upon satisfying a set of parameters based on a comparison of the actual tyre information against reference tyre information, the electronic control unit deter­mines whether a permission is granted to start an engine sys­tem 120. The actual tyre information may be sent from the control unit to an external server. the parameters may be satisfied, and an alert signal sent, if some of the actual tyre information falls outside an acceptable range. Tyre information may include types such as summer, winter, all-season and run-flat tyres, and structures such as tread design, tread depth or size. Tyre codes comprising information such as load index, aspect ratios, wheel height or width may also be incorporated. An alert could be sent to a third party, such as an insurance provider, a manufacture, a workshop, or a fleet operation service provider.
Patent GB-2582138-A (GB)
Title: Switchable transparent display
Inventor: EDGARAS VAITKUNAS
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2019-03-12
Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises a first layer that is switchable between a first state wherein light transits the layer substantially unimpeded and a second state wherein light is substantially blocked from transiting the layer. The apparatus further comprises a second layer which is substantially transparent and comprises light emitting elements, such as organic light emitting diodes (OLED.) A face of the first layer contacts a face of the second layer such that the first layer controls the transit of light through the second layer. The first layer may be a layer of smart or switchable glass and may comprise a layer of electrochromic material. Uses of the apparatus in car compartment dividers, windows and sunroofs is described along with methods of manufacture of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2568853-A (GB)
Title: Water processing system and associated methods
Inventor: JAMES MANIO SILVA
IPC: C02F101/32
Filed: 2017-09-14
Abstract: A water processing system and associated methods are disclosed. The water processing system includes a microfiltration unit, an ultrafiltration unit, and an electrochemical unit. The microfiltration unit includes an oil-tolerant microfiltration membrane and is configured to receive a stream of produced water and to produce a first treated stream of water. The ultrafiltration unit is fluidly connected downstream of the microfiltration unit, includes an oil- rejecting ultrafiltration membrane, and is configured to receive the first treated stream of water and to produce a second treated stream of water. The electrochemical unit is fluidly connected to at least one of the microfiltration unit or the ultrafiltration unit, and is configured to produce an acid and a base, and to deliver the acid, the base, or both the acid and the base to the at least one of the microfiltration unit or the ultrafiltration unit during a cleaning cycle.
Patent GB-2588073-A (GB)
Title: Limiting spool speeds in a gas turbine engine
Inventor: CAROLINE LOUISE TURNER
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2019-06-12
Abstract: A gas turbine engine 101 for an aircraft, comprises a high-pressure (HP) spool comprising an HP compressor and a first electric machine 110 driven by an HP turbine; a low-pressure (LP) spool comprising an LP compressor and a second electric machine driven 110 by an LP turbine; an engine controller 309 configured to identify a condition to the effect that the HP spool has reached or exceeded an HP speed limit whilst the LP spool has not reached an LP speed limit, and to operate the first electric machine in a generator mode of operation to reduce the HP spool speed below the HP speed limit. The engine controller may be further configured to operate the second electric machine in a motor mode of operation and transfer power electrically thereto from the first electric machine. The engine controller may be further configured to transfer power from the first electric machine to an energy storage unit such as a batter 305 or capacitor or to a consumer such as a de-icing system 304.
Patent GB-2585870-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of waste material
Inventor: DAVID RYAN
IPC: F23G5/46
Filed: 2019-07-18
Abstract: A method of treating comminuted waste material comprising providing a heating chamber 28 with an inlet 21 and outlet 22, one or more combustion heating means for heating the contents of the chamber, feeding comminuted waste through the inlet into the chamber, heating the waste material to generate a combustible gas, and supplying at least a portion of a generated combustible gas to the combustion heating means for heating the chamber, recirculating the gas. The generated combustible gas may supply a generator to supply electrical energy. Waste may be heated in a first zone 28a of the chamber to gasify the comminuted waste, the gasified material may be heated in a second zone 28b to generate the combustible gas. The temperature may be measured or determined 29 within the chamber. There may be a step to clean the generated combustible gas. Steam may be introduced into the heating chamber. A corresponding apparatus is disclosed to perform the method.
Patent GB-2586218-A (GB)
Title: Incorporating metal fittings into metal tubing
Inventor: TREVOR WEST
IPC: H01B7/04
Filed: 2019-08-01
Abstract: A method of making a fluid conduit comprising a tubular metal fitting in fluid communication with metal tubing. The conduit may be incorporated into a subsea umbilical. The fitting is made by cold-forming a workpiece in a spinning operation 38. The workpiece material is of a compatible grade to the tubing, 36, but may initially have a lower yield strength than the tubing material and the invention may reduce this mismatch. The tubing is welded to the fitting, 44. The fitting and tubing may be of the same grade. The cold-forming may be around a spinning mandrel with a spinning forming tool and may take place above ambient temperature but below the recrystallisation temperature of the material. The fitting may be annealed. The yield strength of the tubing and fitting materials may be assessed and certified, 24 and 42. There may be an optional processing step 40. The metal may be a steel or steel alloy. A subsea fluid conduit and a subsea umbilical are also claimed. The tubing may have an inner diameter up to 50.8mm and a length of over 100m.
Patent GB-2586886-A (GB)
Title: Fingernail display system
Inventor: RAJESH SHARMA
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2019-09-12
Abstract: A nail display device 10 comprising a display configured to be removably mounted to a nail of a user and at least one control board. The device may be provided as part of a set where the set has different shaped and sized devices to fit different nails. The device might be curved from side to side. The device might be curved from front to back. The device can be programmable to select the media that is displayed. The display might be a static display or a dynamic display. The display might be flexible. The device might be composed of a number of layers built upon one another. The device might have a rechargeable on-board power supply. The device may have a wireless communication module for the transmission of information or instructions for the media to be displayed.
Patent GB-2574565-A (GB)
Title: Digital signal generating apparatus and digital communication system
Inventor: ZHIHONG ZOU
IPC: G01R31/00
Filed: 2018-03-21
Abstract: Disclosed are a digital signal generating apparatus (200) and a digital communication system. The digital signal generating apparatus (200) comprises a power supply port (204), a rectifying circuit (201) connected to the power supply port (204), a surge current generating circuit (202) with input connected to the rectifying circuit (201), and a controller (203) connected between the power supply port (204) and the surge current generating circuit (202). The controller (203) is used for alternately generating a first control signal and a second control signal. The surge current generating circuit (202) is used for being conducted when the first control signal is firstly received, and being cut off when the second control signal is subsequently received, thereby executing one rapid charging/discharging operation to generate a surge current. The surge current is superposed on a waveform transmitted on a power transmission cable to form a carrier carrying a digital signal, outputted externally by the power transmission cable.
Patent GB-2576861-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for protecting computer networks by masking ports
Inventor: FRANCESCO TRAMA
IPC: H04W12/00
Filed: 2017-09-05
Abstract: A network security system and method is disclosed that ensures that only authorized devices can communicate with a protected computer network. The network security system has one or more processors configured to execute computer-executable instructions and memory storing computer-executable instructions that are written to implement a security device having a monitor module and at least one monitoring port configured to receive an access request from a remote device comprising a sequence of network port calls. The monitor module then verifies the sequence and provides the remote device with access to a port to communicate with the protected computer network or denies the access if the provided sequence of port calls is incorrect.
Patent GB-2591451-A (GB)
Title: Angling component for an angling rig
Inventor: MICHAEL JAMES WILSON
IPC: A01K91/10
Filed: 2020-01-17
Abstract: An angling rig device in the form of a combined buoyancy holder and kicker penetrates a buoyant lure to secure it to a hook and line such that, in use, the rig is arranged in a favourable orientation for hooking a fish, e.g. for bottom-baiting using pop-up lures. In a preferred embodiment, the bait holding device comprises a single element which provides a lure securement element 14 and an integral nonlinear sleeve 24, 26, 28 for engaging the connection between a fishing hook 50 and a fishing line 60. The sleeve can be manipulated and deformed in order for an angler to set a desired path for the line to extend away from the hook. The penetrative securement element is preferably a bait screw 14 permanently fixed to the sleeve and rigidly mounted to project perpendicularly outward from the sleeve.
Patent GB-2593549-A (GB)
Title: Video coding and decoding
Inventor: NAËL OUEDRAOGO
IPC: H04N19/70
Filed: 2020-04-03
Abstract: A sequence of images is encoded in a bitstream as a series of picture units PU-01~03; each PU including one or more network abstraction layer (NAL) units NAL-01~23. The NAL units may include video coding layer (VCL) NAL units and adaptation parameter set (APS) NAL units. The APS NAL units may be prefix APS NAL units P-APS or suffix APS NAL units S-APS. An additional constraint is applied to the bitstream prohibiting inclusion, in a picture unit, of a prefix APS NAL unit after the first NAL unit of the picture unit concerned. This can avoid more than one APS applying to slices belonging to the same picture unit, and hence reduce the size of an APS buffer. Alternatively, or additionally, it is permitted to include, in the same picture unit, of a prefix APS NAL unit and a suffix APS NAL unit having the same APS type and the same APS identifier but different contents. This can reduce rewriting operations when performing random access decoding at a specific timing in the coded video sequence. An alternative constraint is prohibiting inclusion, in a picture of a suffix APS NAL unit before the last NAL unit of the picture unit concerned.
Patent GB-2593231-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: Ivan Phillips Greager
IPC: C10K3/00
Filed: 2020-04-08
Abstract: The invention provides a process for the manufacture of a useful product (e.g. synthetic fuels) from carbonaceous feedstock (e.g. waste materials or biomass) of fluctuating compositional characteristics, the process comprising the steps of: continuously providing the carbonaceous feedstock of fluctuating compositional characteristics to a gasification zone; gasifying the carbonaceous feedstock in the gasification zone to obtain raw synthesis gas; recovering at least part of the raw synthesis gas from the gasification zone and supplying at least part of the recovered raw synthesis gas to a partial oxidation zone; equilibrating the H2:CO ratio of the raw synthesis gas in the partial oxidation zone to obtain equilibrated synthesis gas; recovering at least part of the equilibrated synthesis gas from the partial oxidation zone and treating the gas to remove impurities and generate a fine synthesis gas; optionally adjusting the H2:CO ratio of at least part of the fine synthesis gas to obtain adjusted fine synthesis gas; and converting the optionally adjusted fine synthesis gas into the useful product in a further chemical reaction requiring a usage ratio; wherein the fine synthesis gas H2:CO ratio is below the usage ratio and wherein any optional adjustment of at least part of the fine synthesis gas H2:CO ratio is effective to increase the H2:CO ratio in the fine synthesis gas to a level at, nearer to or above the usage ratio; wherein the H2:CO ratio of the raw synthesis gas fluctuates during operation of the process as a result of the fluctuating compositional characteristics of the carbonaceous feedstock by a percentage of ±x; and the H2:CO ratio of the equilibrated synthesis gas does not fluctuate during operation of the process or fluctuates during operation of the process as a result of the fluctuating compositional characteristics of the carbonaceous feedstock by a percentage ±y, y being a lower percentage than x.
Patent GB-2596523-A (GB)
Title: Gang switch assembly
Inventor: ADAM MICHAEL ALLISON
IPC: H01H23/24
Filed: 2020-06-25
Abstract: A gang switch assembly 10 comprising a plurality of rocker switches 30, 40 arranged in parallel on a switch plate 20. Each rocker switch 30, 40 comprises opposed first and second ends (130, 140, Fig. 2), each switch being moveable independently between at least a first switching position where the first end is depressed and a second switching position where the second end is depressed. The switch assembly further comprises an actuating member 50 arranged to engage with the first end of each of the rocker switches 30, 40 such that when the actuating member 50 is actuated it moves all of the rocker switches 30, 40 to the first switching position. Alternatively, the actuating member may engage with both ends of the rocker switches. The pivots of the two switches may be coaxial, and may also be coaxial with the actuator, which may be attached to the switch plate or to the outer edge of the switches, which may have a supporting peg. The rocker switches may have an abutment surface to engage the actuating member. The actuator may be rectangular and arranged around the switches, or comprise two opposed U-shaped sections 60, 70.