baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2569452-A (GB)
Title: System and method for rail vehicle detection and alert
Inventor: HO WING CHAN
IPC: B61L25/04
Filed: 2018-11-15
Abstract: The system comprises a first radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader 15 for detecting the presence of a RFID tag mounted to a rail vehicle 7 travelling along a rail track. The first RFID reader 15 is arrangeable in advance of an intersection (for example, level crossing) 1 along the rail track to detect the RFID tag 31 of the rail vehicle approaching the intersection. The system further comprises a second RFID reader 17 for detecting the presence of the RFID tag of the rail vehicle, the second RFID reader 17 being arrangeable after the intersection for detecting the RFID tag of the rail vehicle after the intersection. The system is configured to trigger an event upon detection of the RFID tag by the first RFID reader. The event may be to provide a visual and audible alert to vehicle drivers 11 and pedestrians 13 at the level crossing 1. The system further comprises a first proximity sensor 39 arrangeable in advance of the intersection at a position for detecting the presence of a wheel of the rail vehicle, and a second proximity sensor 39 arrangeable after the intersection at a position for detecting the presence of a wheel of the rail vehicle. The proximity sensor counts wheels entering and leaving an intersection, and enables the number of cars and length of the rail vehicle 7 to be determined (number of wheels per car will be known).
Patent GB-2579197-A (GB)
Title: Abatement
Inventor: ANDREW JAMES SEELEY
IPC: F23G7/06
Filed: 2018-11-22
Abstract: An abatement method comprises supplying a combustion chamber 40 of an abatement apparatus 10 with an effluent stream containing a perfluoro compound (PFC), together with combustion reagents and a diluent. The combustion reagents are reacted to heat a combustion zone of the chamber and abate the perfluoro compound to stable by-products. The diluent is selected to remain inert during the abatement. A gas stream containing the effluent stream, combustion reagents, and the diluent as a purge gas may be supplied to the combustion chamber via a nozzle 30 and a pump. The combustion chamber may be defined by a foraminous sleeve. The combustion reagents may comprise a fuel such as a hydrocarbon, and an oxidant such as oxygen or ozone. The diluent may be a mixture of a noble gas such as argon, and carbon dioxide. Some of the diluent may be recovered from an exhaust stream and recirculated into the chamber. The method is particularly suited to removing PFCs from effluent gases generated during semiconductor or flat panel display manufacturing with reduced generation of NOX.
Patent GB-2582011-A (GB)
Title: Sensors for detecting presence of fluids
Inventor: Stefan Balatchev
IPC: G01M3/04
Filed: 2019-03-08
Abstract: An elongated sensor for detecting the presence of a particular fluid includes a first conductor 120 extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the sensor and a second conductor extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the sensor. The second conductor includes a swellable conductor 140, at least a portion of the swellable conductor swollen and its conductance at least 10 times less when the portion is in contact with the fluid than when absent contact with the fluid. The second conductor further includes a subsidiary conductor 150 in direct contact with the swellable conductor 140 in the inner portion of the sensor, that is a portion intermediate the proximal and distal ends. In one embodiment the first conductor is isolated from the second conductor in the inner part of the sensor, and the two conductors are electrically connected at the distal end of the sensor. In another embodiment, the first conductor is in direct contact with the subsidiary conductor within the inner part of the sensor.
Patent GB-2582554-A (GB)
Title: Subsea surveying system
Inventor: IAIN WALLACE
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2019-03-21
Abstract: A system which includes a mobile device 10 and a server 80. The mobile device 10 captures images of the survey site. A pose sensor 24 detects the pose of the mobile device. The captured images are transferred to a data processor 18 running a 3D reconstruction algorithm. The 3D reconstruction algorithm generates 3D survey data based on the images which is used to develop a local 3D model. The data processor also uses the images to create processed data. A transceiver 26 transmits the processed data and/or pose data to the server 80. The server 80 receives the 3D survey data and runs a refinement algorithm to develop a server site 3D model.
Patent GB-2570258-A (GB)
Title: Process to prepare a solid cement composition
Inventor: GUY LODE MAGDA MARIA VERBIST
IPC: C09K8/493
Filed: 2017-11-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a process to prepare solid cement composition, comprising the steps of: (a) addition of a meltable compound to an aqueous slurry of cement; (b) mixing of the meltable compound in the form of solid particles and the aqueous slurry of cement of step (a) until a homogeneous dispersion of cement comprising dispersed meltable compound is obtained; (c) placing a dispersion of (b) in a mould, wherein the dispersion is set by hydration; (d) melting part of the meltable compound by exposing the meltable compound to a temperature range of which the maximum is above the melting point of the meltable compound and a minimum below the melting point of the meltable compound; (e) exposing a material, either still as a dispersion or an already setting cement of step (c), to heat development or temperature gradient such that the temperature is at least above the congealing point of the meltable compound to obtain a solid cement composition.
Patent GB-2583970-A (GB)
Title: A puncture resistant air filled tyre
Inventor: DANIEL MCCONVILLE
IPC: B60C19/12
Filed: 2019-05-16
Abstract: A puncture resistant air-filled tyre comprises separate outer 2 and inner 3 thin bands made from strong flexible material such as metal or carbon fibre situated around the inside of the tyre, close to the tyre contact areas and protected by a seal 8. Small air holes or linear slots 1 draw air into the cavity if a plate is displaced by a puncture, and bellows 5 allow the bands to adjust within the tyre. The bands significantly reduce the probability of sharp objects such as nails and screw nails that will ordinarily penetrate the air cavity of normal air tyres causing punctures.
Patent GB-2578502-A (GB)
Title: Apparatuses and methods for printing security documents
Inventor: Nikhil Parab
IPC: B41J2/21
Filed: 2019-07-08
Abstract: A digital printing press 1 for printing security documents comprises a first digital print head 12a having a first array of print nozzles having a first nozzle diameter; a second digital print head 12b having a second array of print nozzles having a second nozzle diameter different from the first nozzle diameter; a transport system adapted to transport a substrate along a transport path through the press; and a controller adapted to control both the first and second digital print heads to execute a set of printing instructions. The first digital print head is configured to print at the first resolution and the second digital print head is configured to print at the second resolution. The first and second digital print heads are configured or controlled by the controller to remain static relative to the transport path or offset printing unit while the first and second digital print heads execute the respective printing instructions. The press may optionally include an offset printing unit 40 comprising one or more offset printing surfaces 41a-c, 42a-c. There is also provided a method of digitally printing a security document.
Patent GB-2577428-A (GB)
Title: Disposable absorbent article
Inventor: CHARLES W COLMAN
IPC: A61F13/537
Filed: 2017-05-31
Abstract: A disposable absorbent article includes a bodyside liner, an outer cover, an absorbent body disposed between the bodyside liner and the outer cover, and a surge layer disposed between the bodyside liner and the absorbent body, the surge layer having an X-Y plane, a Z-direction, and a longitudinal direction, and a barrier extending substantially through the surge material in the Z-direction, wherein the barrier is configured to block at least one linear longitudinal fluid flow path. The surge layer can alternatively have a plurality of barriers extending substantially through the surge material in the Z-direction, wherein the plurality of barriers is configured to block a plurality of linear longitudinal fluid flow paths or all linear longitudinal fluid flow paths while allowing non-linear fluid flow paths in the longitudinal direction.
Patent GB-2596346-A (GB)
Title: Hospital-bay barrier screen
Inventor: STEVEN WILLIAM MINNEY
IPC: A61G10/00
Filed: 2020-06-26
Abstract: A hospital-bay barrier screen 10 comprises a barrier curtain 12 formed from an opaque fluid-resistant or impermeable material, a viewing portion 14 formed from a light-transmissible fluid-resistant or impermeable material, and rail engagement means at an upper edge 16 of the barrier screen 10 for engaging with a hospital bay curtain rail 18. Opaque fluid resistant covers 28 or blinds may be provided to cover each side of the viewing window if a patient desires privacy. The covers 28 may be furled for storage, unrolled during use and held in place by retaining means such as straps 30. Ideally, the barrier curtain and viewing portion are constructed from fabric plastic materials which may be connected by a machine welded seam (heat welded). The curtain may incorporate an anti-pathogenic agent / coating.
Patent GB-2593786-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for electron irradiation scrubbing
Inventor: William Jamieson Ramsey
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 2020-07-07
Abstract: There is provided a dielectric barrier electrical discharge apparatus for scrubbing methane in waste gas g. The apparatus comprises at least two electrodes 110, 120 arranged in use to provide at least one anode 110 and at least one cathode 120. An electric field being established therebetween when in use and the at least two electrodes 110, 120 being separated to allow a fluid g to be pass therebetween. At least one of the electrodes 110 has a dielectric portion 125 connected to at least part of said electrode 110, and a sub-macroscopic structure 130 e.g. microscopic or nano structure, is connected to the anode 110, cathode 120 or dielectric portion 125.
Patent GB-2597739-A (GB)
Title: Method of charging of an electric vehicle
Inventor: PAUL WESTON
IPC: G07F15/00
Filed: 2020-07-31
Abstract: A method of hosting an authenticated electric vehicle 19 charging session and a method of participating in an authenticated electric vehicle charging session are disclosed. The methods include an authentication step, perhaps the single-factor authentication of the user, to open an authenticated electric vehicle charging session for the user. A local charging module 18 is identified and related to the session, preferably by the user scanning an identifier 31 or code on the charging station. An electricity product from a power provider is then selected or accepted. This may be a user selection from a predetermined list. An authorisation signal to initiate charging may be sent from a central control unit to the local charging module. A terminal signal is received from the central control unit when the charging of the vehicle is complete and meter information is gathered. The session is terminated and a termination notification and cost information are sent to the user. The authentication of the user in conjunction with the use of a distributed electric vehicle charging system enables the user to benefit from the advantages of using a domestic electric vehicle charger in an on-street location, including security and electricity pricing choices.
Patent GB-2587145-A (GB)
Title: A test system for throwing mechanisms
Inventor: Ali Akcay
IPC: G01M13/00
Filed: 2019-08-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a test system comprising a chassis (2); a throwing mechanism (4) which is located at an upper part of the chassis (2), onto which at least one weight (3) is attached and which provides throwing the weight (3) attached thereon; a base (5) which is located at a lower part of the chassis (2) and onto which a weight (3) is thrown by the throwing mechanism (4); and a control unit (6) which allows the base (5) to be moved closer to the throwing mechanism (4) so as to re-attach the weight (3) to the throwing mechanism (4), and which, by this way, allows testing the throwing mechanism (4) automatically.
Patent GB-2588860-A (GB)
Title: Injection head for excitation of fluid
Inventor: TAUTVYDAS KARITONAS
IPC: B08B3/12
Filed: 2020-11-23
Abstract: The invention provides a head for a fluid excitation device 100. The device comprises a transducer 105 with a vibration generation portion 110 and a fluid excitation portion 115. The transducer 105 is secured to a flexible substrate 125 using an adhesive layer (130, Fig 2) located between the vibration generation portion 110 and the flexible substrate 125. The vibration generation portion 110 is made from a piezoelectric material, the fluid excitation portion 115 is made from ceramic or metal, and the flexible substrate 125 is made from a printed circuit board. A liquid reservoir can be disposed either above or below the fluid excitation device 100. The head can be used in a fluid excitation 100 device such as an atomiser or ultrasonic bath.
Patent GB-2593958-A (GB)
Title: Event prediction using state-space mapping during drilling operations
Inventor: Mahdi Parak
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2020-11-25
Abstract: System and methods for event prediction during drilling operations comprising. Retrieving by a computer, regression data associated with coefficients of a predictive model for a downhole event during a drilling operation along a planned path of a wellbore 802. Estimating an operating variable as the well is drilled and adjusting the coefficients between successive drilling stages 804. Tracking a percentage change in coefficient values as adjusted between successive stages of the operation 806. Identifying a correlation between the percentage change tracked for at least one coefficient and a corresponding change in the historical coefficient values associated with prior occurrences of the downhole event 810.Estimating an occurrence of the event based on the correlation 812. Adjusting the path of the wellbore based on the estimated occurrence of the event 814.
Patent GB-2601383-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus
Inventor: EMMA MCLEOD
IPC: G05B17/02
Filed: 2020-11-30
Abstract: A method of predicting a temper level and/or a viscosity of a tempered chocolate mass TM obtained by flowing a chocolate mass M successively through a temperer 10 comprising an inlet 110, a crystallization stage 120 to form crystals therein and a reheat stage 130 to melt unstable crystals formed therein, is implemented at least in part by a computer 150 and includes predicting the temper level and/or viscosity of the chocolate using a model which relates the temper level and/or viscosity to one or more temperer process parameters. The parameters may include at least one of an inlet, crystallisation stage, reheat stage or outlet temperature, which may be temperatures of the mass and/or heat exchange fluids 121, 131, 181 used at/in those stages. The temper level may comprise a temper index and/or a crystallisation temperature of the mass. The model may relate the temper level and/or viscosity to one or more physical, chemical and or rheological properties of the tempered mass, such as an absorption spectrum and/or viscosity, and the predictions based on the model may be used to dynamically control the temper level and/or viscosity. Methods of controlling tempering, and a temperer, are also claimed.
Patent GB-2601785-A (GB)
Title: Articulable-arm-mountable pulverisation apparatus and method of use thereof
Inventor: NICK HUMPHREYS
IPC: E21C27/20
Filed: 2020-12-10
Abstract: A mounting element 18 and a housing 12 with: a chamber 22a containing a rotatable pulverising element 56 with a side surface tapering relative to the chamber walls; an outlet 22b; and a compartment 22c containing a removable drive unit 16. Ideally the compartment has an access cover 50 via which the drive unit is removable. The drive unit can then be used in a different device. The mounting element can attach the housing to an articulated arm of an excavating machine. Ideally compartment 22c and drive unit 16 extend into chamber 22a through outlet 22b and beyond and is closed by the rotatable element 56. Chamber 22a, compartment 22c, drive unit 16 and rotating element 56 can all be coaxial. Rotating element 56 can be frusto-conical or a ten sided frustum with external ribs. Chamber 22a can be cylindrical with internal ribs or other projections. Rotating element 56 can be replaced with a smaller rotating element.
Patent GB-2589476-A (GB)
Title: Partially discharging a power supply
Inventor: SANJAY PATIL
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2019-05-10
Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for partially discharging a power supply, the apparatus comprising a power supply adapted to supply power to processing circuitry to perform a processing operation and discharge circuitry adapted to partially discharge the power supply after the processing operation is complete.
Patent GB-2603505-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle notification method and vehicle notification system
Inventor: HOWARD SISWICK
IPC: B60R25/102
Filed: 2021-02-05
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an inter-vehicle notification system 1 for generating a notification signal NS1 to indicate detection of an intruder in a first vehicle 3-1. The inter-vehicle notification system includes a control system 5 having one or more controller (21, figure 3). The one or more controller is configured to receive an intruder detection signal from an on-vehicle sensor and to generate a notification signal in dependence of receipt of the intruder detection signal. A transmitter 7 is in communication with the control system and is configured to broadcast the notification signal to a second vehicle (3-2, figure 2). The transmitter may comprise an ultra-wideband transmitter, such that if an attempt to block cellular transmissions is made the signal may still be sent. A receiver may also be provided for receiving a notification signal from a second vehicle. The signal from the second vehicle may be relayed to a base station over a cellular communication network. The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle incorporating an inter-vehicle notification system; a method of generating an inter-vehicle notification; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium.
Patent GB-2604346-A (GB)
Title: Dual-mode biosensor
Inventor: AHMED TEYEB
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 2021-03-01
Abstract: A method for measuring analyte concentration, e.g. within blood in vivo, comprises using an optical source 120 to illuminate biological material 110 with optical radiation of wavelength between 400 nanometres and 25 micrometres and a radio-frequency (RF) radiation source 130 to irradiate with a wavelength between 1 millimetre and 30 centimetres. Optical detector 125 and RF detector 135 detect signals from the biological material. A concentration of glucose in the biological material is determined based on both signals detected. This may be done sequentially or simultaneously, with the detectors placed on either the same or opposite side of the biological material as the emitters, e.g. at either side of the skin between the finger and thumb, positioned e.g. by a wearable strap holder 140 placed around the web of the hand. Detecting signals at both infrared and RF may increase sensitivity and specificity.
Patent GB-2595046-A (GB)
Title: Desiccant granules and their method of production
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER RAYMOND MEYER
IPC: C08K13/04
Filed: 2021-04-07
Abstract: Desiccant granules comprise: (a) calcium oxide; (b) inert oil; and (c) optionally, other ingredients, wherein the ratio of (a) to (b) is from 3:1 to 6:1, wherein (a) +(b) is greater than 90wt% of the granule, and wherein the calcium oxide has an oil absorbency of greater than 28% to less than 40 wt%. The granules may have a particle size distribution of 1.0-6.0 mm of at least 90wt%. The inert oil may be a hydrocarbon oil or a silicon-based oil. The granules may have a minimum compaction strength of greater than 100g/cm3. A process for the production of the granules comprises: obtaining calcium oxide with an oil absorbency of greater than 28% to less than 40 wt%; contacting the CaO powder with an inert oil under conditions of high agitation; contacting the granules formed in the previous step with obtaining calcium oxide with an oil absorbency of greater than 28% to less than 40 wt%.under conditions of low agitation. The calcium oxide particles may have a d50 particle size of less than 4.0µm.
Patent GB-2606706-A (GB)
Title: Food product
Inventor: Laura Munoz
IPC: A23G1/54
Filed: 2021-04-30
Abstract: A food product comprising: a biscuit component comprising a grain inclusion; a honey caramel component comprising 1-60 wt% soluble fiber; and a chocolate component comprising 1-30 wt% soluble fiber. The biscuit component may comprise 5-50 wt% grain inclusion, which may be oats, rolled oats, wheat, barley, or quinoa. The honey caramel component may comprise 10-60 wt% honey and 1-50 wt% soluble corn fibre or fructooligosaccharide, FOS, oligofructose or oligofructan. The honey caramel component may also comprise less than 50 wt% sugar syrup. The chocolate may comprise a low-sugar milk chocolate comprising less than 30 wt% added sugar; it may also comprise dextrin or inulin. The food product may be in the form of a composite bar comprising a biscuit layer and a honey caramel layer enrobed in chocolate. There may additionally be a barrier cream between the biscuit and honey caramel. Also claimed is a method of producing the food product. The invention provides a low-calorie confectionery alternative to typical confectioneries, which normally contain high levels of refined or added sugar and are therefore unsuitable for those who are overweight or suffer from diabetes.
Patent GB-2591424-A (GB)
Title: Destaging tracks with holes in storage system
Inventor: LOKESH GUPTA
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2019-09-30
Abstract: A machine learning module receives inputs comprising attributes of a storage controller, where the attributes affect performance parameters for performing stages and destages in the storage controller. In response to an event, the machine learning module generates, via forward propagation, an output value that indicates whether to fill holes in a track of a cache by staging data to the cache prior to destage of the track. A margin of error is calculated based on comparing the generated output value to an expected output value, where the expected output value is generated from an indication of whether it is correct to fill holes in a track of the cache by staging data to the cache prior to destage of the track. An adjustment is made of weights of links that interconnect nodes of the plurality of layers via back propagation to reduce the margin of error.