baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2522952-A (GB)
Title: Shimming procedure that includes determination of the target field by optimization in a parameter space of reduced dimensionality
Inventor: BEEK JACCO DOUWE VAN
IPC: G01R33/3875
Filed: 2014-10-15
Abstract: A static B0 field is actively shimmed by mapping the field distribution, defining a target distribution and setting shim currents. An optimising procedure is used to define the target distribution, such as Tikhonov regularisation, truncated single value decomposition (TSVD) or damped single value decomposition (DSVD). At least two parameters are used to control the optimisation including a regularisation parameter and a weighting parameter for a spatial weighting function, with one parameter described as controlling filter factors in a filter methods used as the optimising procedure. A quality criterion is optimised by the method to select the target distribution. Evaluation of feasible current settings is also part of the method based on lists of values for weighting and regularisation parameters with a numerical quality criterion value determined for each.
Patent GB-2522969-A (GB)
Title: Imaging method and apparatus
Inventor: TEBAY ANDREW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2014-12-04
Abstract: Images are captured using a sensor 20 mounted on an unmanned aircraft 2. A range of motion of the sensor 20 relative to the aircraft 2; a specification of a linear path 40 along the ground 8 and parameter values relating to aircraft manoeuvrability are all acquired. The aircraft 2 moves with respect to the path 40 and the sensor 20 moves with respect to the aircraft 2 such that at some time each point along the path 40 is coincident with a footprint 44 of the sensor 20. Also, each point along the path 40 is present within at least one of the captured images. A portion 54 of the path 40 that has a radius of curvature that is smaller than a minimum turning radius 58 of the aircraft 2 is imaged as the aircraft 2 flies along the loop 56. The unmanned aircraft may release a payload when on the route.
Patent GB-2518546-A (GB)
Title: Prediction and diagnosis of lost circulation in wells
Inventor: ALBERTY MARK WILLIAM
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2012-05-10
Abstract: In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, techniques for predicting, classifying, preventing, and remedying drilling fluid circulation loss events are disclosed. Tools for gathering relevant data are disclosed, and techniques for interpreting the resultant data as giving rise to an actual or potential drilling fluid lost circulation event are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2536610-A (GB)
Title: Fluid transfer apparatus
Inventor: KARL PRING
IPC: E21B37/00
Filed: 2014-12-15
Abstract: A fluid transfer apparatus 10 includes a body portion 12 having a fluid inlet 12a and a fluid outlet 12b, wherein the fluid outlet 12b is connectable to a suction device 16 such that, in use, fluid may be transferred from the fluid inlet 12a to the fluid outlet 12b. Also present is a fluid injector 14, the fluid injector 14 being connectable to a source of pressurised fluid 20 such that, in use, the fluid injector 14 may deliver fluid to the apparatus. The fluid injector 14 can deliver pressurised fluid to the inside of the body portion 12, the outside of the body portion 12 or an area adjacent the fluid inlet 12a.
Patent GB-2533934-A (GB)
Title: Composite decorative material with micro 3D surface and a method for making same
Inventor: CHING-LONG ONG
IPC: B32B37/12
Filed: 2015-01-07
Abstract: A method for making a composite decorative material with a micro 3D surface includes: putting base material 13 and decorative layer 14 into a mould; applying adhesive agent 15 between the base material and the decorative layer; covering the outer surface of the decorative layer and the mould with a vacuum film 11; creating vacuum between the vacuum film and the decorative layer, and solidifying the decorative layer to form micro 3D structures 21 on the surface of the decorative layer; and removing the vacuum film and demoulding. The adhesive agent may be applied by soaking the base material and the decorative layer or by injecting the adhesive agent into the mould. The decorative layer is preferably made of a material consisting of carbon, carat, dyed, mixed and glass fibres. The adhesive agent may be selected from thermosetting or thermoplastic resins. The method is capable of making a composite decorative material with a micro 3D surface comprising a fibre portion protruding out of the base material to form the micro 3D surface and a hollow-out portion which does not protrude.
Patent GB-2519012-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for determining location of a mobile device based on an audio signal
Inventor: MELANSON JOHN L
IPC: G01S5/30
Filed: 2013-07-08
Abstract: A mobile device includes a display, a microphone, and a controller all within an enclosure sized and shaped such that the enclosure is readily transported on a person of a user of the mobile device. The microphone is configured to receive an audio signal from an audio signal source. The controller is coupled to the microphone and the display, and configured to, based at least on information included in the audio signal, determine a delay between a transmission of the audio signal from the audio signal source to receipt of the audio signal by the microphone. The controller is further configured to, based at least on the delay, determine a geographical location of the mobile device. The controller is also configured to, based on the geographical location of the mobile device, display geographical information to the display indicative of the geographical location.
Patent GB-2534222-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensor and device comprising the same
Inventor: THOMAS DWYER
IPC: G01L9/08
Filed: 2015-01-19
Abstract: A pressure sensor has an inlet 14 connecting to a body of gas, first and second brass diaphragms 6, 8, and cylindrical housing 10 defining a chamber. First and second piezoceramic transducers 20, 22 are connected to each diaphragm and amplifier 24 on circuit board 26 within the chamber. Lead 34 carries an electrical signal output from the amplifier. This is used in a movement sensor assembly for detecting movement of a personc, comprising a flexible vessel (204) such as a pad, mattress, pillow or cushion, containing a body of gas and the pressure sensor detecting changes in gas pressure within the vessel.
Patent GB-2536036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to pre-fabricated stone panels, a method of constructing a wall from pre-fabricated stone panels and a construction kit
Inventor: TOM WILSON
IPC: E04C2/288
Filed: 2015-03-05
Abstract: A prefabricated panel comprising a carrier support board 3, a plurality of stone pieces 1, and an adhesive for bonding the stone pieces to the carrier support board. The adhesive may be moisture curing and preferably diphenylmethane-4-4-diisocyante based. When mist sprayed with 100 g of cold water per 1000 g of adhesive, the film thickness of the adhesive will increase from 2 mm to 10 mm and rise around the sides of the stone pieces to anchor them. The support board may comprise magnesium silicate or calcium silicate. The panel may further comprise a layer of insulation 5 adhered to the support board by a solvent free vinyl chloride/ hydroxypropyl acrylate/ vinyl laurate terpolymer, preferably combined with a co-solvent such as monopropylene glycol which slows the drying. Multiple panels may be attached to an existing wall structure by metal fixings wherein the finished appearance resembles a traditional stone wall.
Patent GB-2525308-A (GB)
Title: Device for holding a smartphone inside a vehicle
Inventor: BACKMAN FREDRIK
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: The invention proposes a device for holding a smartphone 6 inside a vehicle, having a housing 7 for receiving the smartphone and a rail 5 for receiving the housing, wherein the rail is connected to a dashboard or a console 2 of the vehicle (see also figure 1) and the housing has a slot 8 on the side facing away from the reception area for the smartphone for sliding the housing onto the rail. The slot may be formed between two tab projections 13,14 on the rear of the housing. Power and/or data transmission may take place between the housing and rail when the housing is in a defined position on the rail. The housing may consist at least partially of carbon, and may have a rubber lining for a dampened reception of the smartphone.
Patent GB-2520459-A (GB)
Title: Concentrator
Inventor: RAGOSTA MICHAEL A
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: A hair treatment device 20 has a body 22 and a blower 26 supported by the body 22 from which air is blown. A concentrator 60 separately connected to the body 22 or integral with the body 22 comprises at least one gas flow conduit 28 in gas flow communication with the blower 26. A nozzle 34 is in gas flow communication with a distal portion of the conduit 28 and is oriented to blow air from a distal portion of the first conduit 28 back toward the body 20.
Patent GB-2539945-A (GB)
Title: Dividing a group
Inventor: PHILIPPA HODGSON
IPC: G07C15/00
Filed: 2015-07-01
Abstract: An apparatus and method of dividing a group into sub-groups comprises a plurality of sticks 501-524 each having three attributes 525 applied to the sticks. The three attributes are unrelated and have a different number of values, i.e. quantity of matching attributes within the plurality of sticks. The attributes may be a colour, an alphabetical character, or a graphical symbol. The method comprises the steps of randomly distributing the plurality of sticks to a group of people and then selecting which attribute will be used to divide the group based on the size of sub groups required. Selecting the attribute used to divide the group after the distribution provides minimal predictability as to the makeup of the subgroups as it is still not possible to anticipate a selection even after distribution of the sticks. Each stick may additionally have a unique ordinal number 526 applied thereto.
Patent GB-2536313-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for firing a product
Inventor: ALAN DAVID PAGE
IPC: F41B11/721
Filed: 2015-07-13
Abstract: An apparatus for firing a product comprises a body portion (1), a discharge chamber (14) in the body portion, an elongate member (5) which is slideable in the body portion, first means which may be a spring and/or magnet (6, 7) for moving the elongate member to a non- firing position, and a second means (36), which is a fluid such as compressed air, for moving the elongate member to a firing position. The apparatus being such that the elongate member moves from the non-firing position to the firing position when pressure from the second means exceeds pressure from the first means; the elongate member moves from the firing position to the non-firing position when pressure from the first means exceeds pressure from the second means. The elongate member comprises a downstream end (37) and an upstream end (38) that is telescopically retained by the downstream end. The downstream end is of either similar or larger diameter than an exhaust port (17) at the upstream end.
Patent GB-2530378-A (GB)
Title: Steering gear pad
Inventor: REEP KENNETH M
IPC: B62D3/12
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: A steering gear pad 44, preferably with a partially hollow plastic body, has a rim portion 56 having a plurality of preferably plastic pad teeth 53 aligning with and corresponding to, preferably adjacent to, gear teeth 35 of a steering gear 34. At least one spacer 46, 47, preferably extending from steering gear pad 44, limits or prevents contact between steering gear 34 and a support plate (36, Figure 2). Steering gear 34 is preferably metal and is preferably a rack or sector gear meshing with a pinion gear. Pad teeth 53 are preferably wider than gear teeth 35. Steering gear pad 44 is preferably attached to steering gear 35, for example with mechanical fasteners, and rim 56 may be inclined downwardly. Preferably, spacers 46, 47 are provided at opposing ends of pad 44 that are deflected away from steering gear 34 and plate 36 when spacers 46, 47 contact plate 36.
Patent GB-2545718-A (GB)
Title: Radio transceivers
Inventor: Joni Jantti
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2015-12-23
Abstract: A radio transceiver 200 has control registers 216 to control the transceiver functionality and a processor 202, which can access the control registers. It also has a sequencer 204 with trigger inputs 208, 212 and a sequencer memory 214. The sequencer memory contains commands to read from or write to the control registers. When a trigger event is detected on a trigger input, the sequencer executes a sequence of commands from the memory. The trigger events may be caused by the processor or by other hardware in the transceiver, such as a periodic timer. Each trigger may have an index to identify the associated sequence of commands. The sequence of commands may be terminated by a stop command or at a predetermined time. The processor configures the sequencer by writing to the configuration registers 210. The processor may write the commands to the memory.
Patent GB-2535930-A (GB)
Title: System and method for making downhole measurements
Inventor: PRAVEEN JAIN
IPC: G01V5/10
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: A system and method for making downhole measurements utilize a neutron source (12) to create a marker (122) in an underground formation (2), a nuclear radiation detector (D, 124)) to detect gamma and/or other nuclear radiation emitted by the marker (122) and a downhole drilling progress monitoring unit (20) which generates real time information about incremental depth and/or associated Rate Of Penetration (ROP) of an automated or other drilling assembly (4) based on detection of the nuclear radiation and an axial distance L between the neutron source (120) and the nuclear radiation detector (D, 124) without requiring transmission of the real time incremental depth and/or ROP data to surface equipment via a complex wired or wireless data transmission system.
Patent GB-2557245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to stunning aquatic animals in water
Inventor: Jeff Lines
IPC: A22B3/08
Filed: 2016-12-01
Abstract: A process for stunning of aquatic animals in water comprising providing a stunning volume having an entrance and an exit and a predetermined length from the entrance to the exit, providing a uniform electric field in the stunning volume when power is applied, transporting aquatic animals in water through the stunning volume, from the entrance to the exit at a predetermined speed, establishing an expected transit time period from the entrance to the exit for aquatic animals moving through the stunning volume and controlling delivery of pulses of power so that at least one single, discrete pulse of a predetermined, preferably ultra-high, electric field is provided at least once per expected transit time period, and an apparatus for carrying out the process. The predetermined electric filed is preferably species specific. Preferably the electric field is between 40V/cm and 400V/cm.
Patent GB-2559761-A (GB)
Title: Composition for improved bone fracture healing
Inventor: RAMI KALLALA
IPC: A61L27/58
Filed: 2017-02-16
Abstract: A formulation comprising (i) an osteoclast inhibitor; and (ii) a parathyroid hormone or derivative thereof wherein the osteoclast inhibitor and parathyroid hormone or derivative thereof are combined with a delivery material for delivery in a solid or liquid paste to a subject; and wherein the delivery material is selected from calcium sulphate, or mono-, di- or tri-calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, an autograft bone material, an allograft, a synthetic allograft, a ceramic, a bioglass, a collagen sponge, carboxymethylcellulose or a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) bone cement, or a combination of any two or more thereof, is provided. Preferably the osteoclast inhibitor is selected from a RANKL antagonist, an osteoprotegerin (OPG) antagonist, a bisphosphonate such as zoledronic acid and/or alendronic acid, osteoprotegerin, calcitonin, minocycline, or combinations of any two or more thereof. Preferably the derivative of parathyroid hormone is selected from parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP), 1-34 recombinant human parathyroid hormone (1-34 rhPTH), 1-84 recombinant human parathyroid hormone (1-84 rhPTH), H05AA03 parathyroid hormone, teriparatide, and abaloparatide, or combinations of any two or more thereof. Preferably the formulation is for use in the treatment of bone fractures and is delivered via injection.
Patent GB-2560352-A (GB)
Title: Aftertreatment canister mounting bracket
Inventor: NASEER A NIAZ
IPC: F01N13/18
Filed: 2017-03-09
Abstract: An aftertreatment canister mounting bracket 10 comprises a frame 12 with a curved body. An internal wall 14 extends transversely from an inner periphery of the frame and an external wall 16 extends substantially transversely from an outer periphery of the frame. Angularly spaced first and second mounting tabs 18, 19 extend radially from the frame and each comprise a tab bolt hole 58. First and second plates disposed respectively on the first and second mounting tabs each have a plate bolt hole 64. Each tab bolt hole is aligned with the respective plate bolt hole. The plates may be washers. The tabs may be triangular. The frame may be an arc or an annulus. An aftertreatment canister (100, fig 5) has at least two mounting brackets welded to the housing of the canister. The brackets may be welded to a non-variable potion of the housing.
Patent GB-2550051-A (GB)
Title: Communication systems for multi-source robot control
Inventor: DAVID JOSEPH SKIBA
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2017-03-30
Abstract: A system for coordinating tasks comprises a server programed to receive a work item comprising a robot execution portion, for execution by a first robot 102, and a coordinated task comprising an interaction between a resource 702 and the first robot. The program determines that the work item requires the execution of the coordinated task at a requested time and selects a resource from a resource pool to route the work item to. The resource is selected based on having an estimated availability time to perform the coordinated task which coincides with the requested time. A communication device associated with the selected resource is signaled to establish a communication channel with the first robot accommodating the interaction between the resource and the first robot. The resource may be a human or automated operator or another robot. The robot may be instructed to pause or delay initiation of a robot portion to allow for a resource to become available at a common time that the interaction portion is to be performed to minimize delay and promote better customer service.
Patent GB-2561576-A (GB)
Title: Lid for a container
Inventor: KHIM MENG TEO
IPC: B65D51/16
Filed: 2017-04-19
Abstract: A container or can which may be for paint or any contents that degrades on exposure to air, for example varnish or solvent, has a body Y having a rim Z and an open face X. A lid 2, which may be flexible has a skirt 5 that depends down and is located around the upper part of the can, Figures 2A and 2B. A band or strap clamp 6 has an over centre latch 7 that locates the lid in place. A valve 4 may be located in a recess 3. A hand operated pump 8 may be located on the valve, operation of the pump withdraws air from inside the can and creates a partial vacuum. In a second embodiment a flexible cover may be provided with a seal Figure 2A, 14. Depressing the seal forces air through the valve, Figure 2B pulling it toward the level of the paint W.
Patent GB-2562044-A (GB)
Title: Flushable low pressure regulator
Inventor: Stephen J Maclane
IPC: F02M69/54
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: A low pressure regulator 10 provided with a regulator member 36 moving under the influence of fuel pressure and controlling the section area of an outlet 26, and a filter 54; in a normal operational mode the flow of fuel is regulated as a fraction of the flow goes through the filter 54, and in a flushing operational mode fuel flowing on an inlet side bypasses the filter 54 and directly flows to an outlet 26. Also defined is a flushing operational mode in which a regulator 10 is arranged on a test station. The invention provides a means for removing debris from a filter on a fuel pressure regulator.
Patent GB-2550788-A (GB)
Title: Determining oil content of solids recovered from a wellbore
Inventor: XIANGNAN YE
IPC: G01N33/24
Filed: 2015-04-02
Abstract: A method for the determination of the oil content for solids recovered from a wellbore is provided. The method comprises providing the solids recovered from the wellbore and measuring the thermal conductivity of the solids recovered from the wellbore using a thermal conductivity probe. The method further comprises using the thermal conductivity measurement to determine the oil content in the solids recovered from the wellbore.
Patent GB-2551290-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for encoding/decoding image
Inventor: BAE KEUN LEE
IPC: H04N19/60
Filed: 2012-10-17
Abstract: Decoding a video signal by obtaining residual coefficients relating to a current block from a bitstream. These residual coefficients are then inverse quantized to obtain an inverse-quantized residual. This followed by determining, based on a transform skip mode (TSM) index, the TSM relating to the current block from a TSM candidate. The TSM candidate includes at least one of a 2-dimensional transform mode 310, a horizontal transform mode 320, a vertical transform mode 330 or a non-transform mode 340. The number of transform skip candidates is dependent on the size and/or shape of the current block. Residual samples relating to the current block from the inverse-quantized residual coefficients are then obtained based on the TSM, wherein when the determined TSM is the non-transform mode, the residual samples are obtained by scaling the inverse-quantized residual coefficients with a shift value. When the determined TSM is the 2d transform mode, the residual sample is obtained by performing discrete cosine transform or discrete sine transform. Then, reconstruction samples are obtained using the residual samples of the current block. Preferably the scaling is performed by using a bit shift operation. Preferably the shift value is determined based on the size of the current block.
Patent GB-2567138-A (GB)
Title: Method of automatic calibration
Inventor: ADRIAN VIOREL STEF
IPC: H04B17/318
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: A method of automatic calibration, performed for remote control 1 of access system, e.g. for a vehicle 3; the remote control being able to communicate on low frequency. The method comprises applying at least one low-frequency field along at least one axis, sending at least one low-frequency telegram with information about at least that axis; performing measurements of the received signal strength indicator along at least one axis, adding the measured values, subtracting the minimum value and the maximum value, building an average, and checking deviation of the measured values against the average; repeating as long as a threshold for a next field strength is reached a number of times; calculating offset and gain for at least one axis and saving the respective values into a dedicate memory; continuing measurements of the received signal strength indicator for at least one axis at the same field strength, but in the next range and repeating the above steps for each calibration point on at least one axis. The fields may be applied along the axes in serial or parallel modes.