baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2600726-A (GB)
Title: Transport system having a carriage with self-adjusting bearings
Inventor: GERVASE LESLIE FORSTER
IPC: B61J1/06
Filed: 2020-11-06
Abstract: A carriage 11 has a carriage body 12 to extend across the top face 8 of a track 1 having first and second sides 9, 10. A fixed bearing arrangement 14 includes a bearing 15a, 15b to engage a first side of the track and having a rotational axis located in a fixed position on the carriage body. A self-adjusting bearing arrangement 19 includes a movable bearing 20 to engage a second side of the track and mounted on a pivot arm 21 having a pivotal connection 24,25 with the carriage body. A bias spring is arranged to act on the pivot arm such as to maintain contact between the movable bearing and the second side of the track. The movable bearing 20 is not driven. The movable bearing 20 and the pivotal connection 24,25 of the pivot arm 21 are both located at a first end of the pivot arm. The bias spring is spaced from the pivotal connection 24,25 in a first direction. The movable bearing 20 rotates about an axis which is offset from the pivot axis of the pivot arm in a second direction which is transverse to the first direction. Such spacing in the first direction is between five and twenty times the spacing in the second direction.
Patent GB-2589248-A (GB)
Title: Directional near wellbore imaging visualization
Inventor: TOM BRADLEY
IPC: G01V1/50
Filed: 2019-06-05
Abstract: A system and a computer-implemented method of evaluating a formation. The system includes a plurality of acoustic transmitters and acoustic receivers and a processor. Acoustic data is obtained from the formation using the plurality of acoustic transmitters and acoustic receivers. The acoustic data is projected into a plurality of image planes and a feature in one of the image planes is selected. The plurality image planes are scrolled through in order to determine the three-dimensional structure of the feature. The formation is drilled based on the three-dimensional structure of the feature.
Patent GB-2602788-A (GB)
Title: An electronic device
Inventor: GARRY BROWN
IPC: H02J7/34
Filed: 2020-12-17
Abstract: An electronic device 10 for discharging a pulse of current comprises an energy storage medium, e.g. a capacitor 16, for receiving and storing electric energy supplied from a power source, e.g. USB port. It further comprises a solenoid 14 and a control switch connectable in series with the energy storage medium and the power source. The energy storage medium discharges a pulse of current for energising the solenoid when the control switch is activated, whereby the solenoid moves from a first not energised position, into a second energised position. The energised solenoid generates and supplies a current back to the energy storage medium. The device further comprises a circuitry unit 12 comprising a processor 18 which processes the time taken to energise the solenoid and monitors the current drawn by the solenoid from the energy storage medium. The processor is further configured to control at least one parameter of a discharged pulse, e.g. duration, voltage or current. The device lastly comprises an output module, e.g. trigger 20, associated with the processor, which is operable by an operator to control the discharge of the current from the energy storage medium to the solenoid.
Patent GB-2590308-A (GB)
Title: Methods of controlling fines migration in a well
Inventor: Darryl Ventura
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2019-06-21
Abstract: A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore comprises introducing into the subterranean formation a treatment fluid comprising encapsulated particles having a core of a crosslinking agent and a shell of a chitosan encapsulant disposed on the core; releasing the crosslinking agent from the encapsulated particles with an acid; reacting the released crosslinking agent with the chitosan encapsulant or a derivative thereof forming a polymerized chitosan; and consolidating a plurality of particles in the subterranean formation with the polymerized chitosan.
Patent GB-2606345-A (GB)
Title: Manifold for a thermal circuit of an electric vehicle as well as thermal circuit
Inventor: UMANG PATEL
IPC: H01M10/6568
Filed: 2021-04-28
Abstract: A manifold 12 for a thermal circuit 10 of an electric vehicle (EV), the manifold including: a delivery pipe 14, through which a fluid for cooling and/or heating at least one battery of the vehicle may flow; a supply pipe 36 through which fluid may flow; and a bypass 50, fluidically connected with the delivery and supply pipes. A fluid chiller 16, a fluid heating device 22 and a radiator are connected to the delivery pipe via a respective first, second and third inlets 18, 26. A pump 34 is connected to the delivery pipe via a first outlet 32. The first, second and third inlets and the first outlet are arranged in series along the delivery pipe. The chiller, a surge tank and the heating device 22 are connected to the supply pipe via a respective second, third and fourth outlet 40, 42, and a valve 46 is connected to the supply pipe via a fourth inlet 48. The second, third and fourth outlets and the fourth inlet are arranged in series along the supply pipe. Fluid may be introduced from the supply pipe into the delivery pipe via the bypass, thereby bypassing the chiller, the heating device and the surge tank. The delivery pipe may include a fifth inlet 64 which fluidically connects the surge tank with the delivery pipe. The fifth inlet may be arranged in series along the delivery pipe with the first, second and third inlets and the first outlet.
Patent GB-2606036-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical-switch-type instant water heater
Inventor: QUANDUO HOU
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 2021-06-02
Abstract: An instantaneous water heater comprises a heater can 200, water regulator 300 and power regulator 400. The water regulator has an opening-closing assembly 310 to start/stop flow of water and a flow regulator 320 to control water flow. The power regulator communicates with the opening-closing assembly and comprises a power regulating plate (430, figure 7) having trigger portions (431,432, figure 7). The plate is rotatable by a first knob to locate the trigger portions beneath a contact (461, figure 6) of one or more microswitches. When water flows through the power regulator the plate is urged upwardly by a first diaphragm (440, figure 7) so that the trigger portions actuate the contact(s). Ideally the opening-closing assembly comprises a first cavity 317 for connection to a water source and a second cavity 318 connected to the flow regulator. Actuation of a first switch (‘M’, figure 1) may act upon first and second hinge rods 311,312 to draw a sealing needle 315 connected to a second diaphragm 313 outwardly of the water regulator, enabling water flow between the first and second cavities.
Patent GB-2610562-A (GB)
Title: Anomalous activity mitigation
Inventor: Tazar Hussain
IPC: G06F21/55
Filed: 2021-09-08
Abstract: A method of obtaining activity data indicative of an anomalous activity within a computer system 102, processing the activity data to generate confidence data that represent a confidence that the anomalous activity is a respective type of activity 104, and determining mitigating action based on the confidence data 106. There is also a second invention of calibrating a system with a machine learning model trained to generate output uncalibrated confidence data by processing calibration activity data representative of an anomalous activity, computing an uncertainty metric associated with the set of uncalibrated confidence values, and adjusting parameters associated with the ML model based on the uncertainty metric. The confidence data may be calibrated confidence data, the confidence values may be calibrated confidence values. Processing the activity data may be performed using a machine learning model to generate initial confidence data that represents a set of initial confidence values.
Patent GB-2601059-A (GB)
Title: Animal footbath
Inventor: CONAL GLYNN
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2021-11-02
Abstract: A freestanding, portable footbath for animals comprises a containment area 62 for foot disinfectant or treatment material and an enticement means to encourage animals to step into and stand within the containment area. The containment area comprises a base 62 and an upright lip or lips 63 about the edges of the base. The disinfectant or treatment material is contained within the confines of the upright lip or lips. The enticement means may comprise a holder 61 for a mineral container, a water trough or a scratching means 64. It may be located within the middle or the edge of the containment area or in close proximity to it. The footbath may be formed in a variety of different shapes and a plurality of footbaths may be provided. Attachment brackets 65a, 65b, 65c for a teleporter or tractor may be included. It is intended that the provision of an enticement means obviates the need for gates to herd or direct animals through the footbath.
Patent GB-2612824-A (GB)
Title: A roof tent
Inventor: OLIVER SHURVILLE
IPC: E04H15/06
Filed: 2021-11-12
Abstract: A roof tent comprising: a base for mounting on the roof of a vehicle; a canopy arrangement comprising a fabric portion and a shell portion; wherein said canopy arrangement is arranged to be moved between a closed position, where the shell portion and the base form a case for housing the fabric portion, to an open position, where the fabric portion extends between the base and the shell portion such that the base, the fabric portion and the shell portion define and bound the interior of the roof tent; and further wherein the roof tent comprises an elastic
Patent GB-2601642-A (GB)
Title: Reverse single-working-media steam combined cycle
Inventor: HUAYU LI
IPC: F25B30/00
Filed: 2020-06-10
Abstract: A reverse single-working-medium steam combined cycle, which refers to a closed process consisting of the following nine processes that are carried out separately or together by M1 kg and M2 kg working media: an endothermic vaporization process 12 by a M1 kg working medium, an endothermic process 23 by (M1+M2) kg working media, a boost process 34 by (M1+M2) kg working media, a heat release process 45 by (M1+M2) kg working media, a depressurization process 52 by a M2 kg working medium, a heat release process 56 by a M1 kg working medium, a boost process 67 by a M1 kg working medium, an exothermic condensation process 78 by a M1 kg working medium and a depressurization process 81 by a M1 kg working media. Similarly, the working media may also be used to carry out ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, and sixteen processes separately or together so as to form a single-working-media steam combined cycle.
Patent GB-2600056-A (GB)
Title: Improved adaptor
Inventor: PAUL HIGGINSON
IPC: E21B23/06
Filed: 2020-07-10
Abstract: There is provided a system for mounting an operative element (17) to a downhole tubular (12), the downhole tubular (12) having a longitudinal axis, the system comprising a releasable mandrelless tubing mount (14) wherein the tubing mount (14) is configured to be located at an axial location on the tubular (12) and is adapted in use to be substantially immobile and to interact with an operative element (17) configured to perform a function downhole.
Patent GB-2600618-A (GB)
Title: Quantization of residuals in video coding
Inventor: GUIDO MEARDI
IPC: H04N19/33
Filed: 2020-07-06
Abstract: A method of encoding an input signal is provided, the method comprising: quantizing a set of data based on temporal information associated with said set of data.
Patent GB-2604252-A (GB)
Title: An affective touch device
Inventor: YAN ZHENG
IPC: G16H40/67
Filed: 2020-09-14
Abstract: A device for simulating affective touch, comprising a body contacting surface and a plurality of cells, each cell being independently expandable to displace the body contacting surface to apply pressure to a user's body in contact with said body contacting surface.
Patent GB-2617598-A (GB)
Title: Device cooling system and method
Inventor: Osama Elogab
IPC: B60T5/00
Filed: 2022-04-13
Abstract: A device cooling system, comprising: a device to be cooled; a first compressor configured to produce a first stream of gas; and an air multiplier 11 arranged to receive the first stream of gas and eject the first stream of gas (e.g. from outlet 15) over a Coandă surface 13. The air multiplier is configured to entrain ambient air from an inlet (i.e. airflow through the centre of the loop 11, right to left in figure 3) with the ejected first stream of gas (from outlet 15) to produce a second stream of gas. Th device to be cooled may be a brake. The cooling system of claim 1 may include a controller configured to control supply of the first stream of air, e.g. in relation to brake temperature monitored by a sensor, or a braking sensor configured to monitor vehicle braking. The cooling system may include a second compressor and air multiplier acting in the same way.
Patent GB-2608264-A (GB)
Title: Toolstring and method for inner casing perforating, shattering annulus cement, and washing the first annulus in a second casing
Inventor: Jarle Varhaug
IPC: E21B43/11
Filed: 2022-05-11
Abstract: Cleaning a cemented annulus between casings C1, C2 using a perforating gun 1 containing shallow perforating charges 11 to make shallow perforations 12 through a first inner casing C10 and into a cement filled annulus portion C10A whilst leaving a second outer casing C2 intact or with only minor scratches. The cement in the annulus may alternatively be compacted debris, clay or other particles that seal the annulus. A cement shattering device 2, 20 disintegrates the cement 102 within the perforated annulus portion C10A and a washing tool 3 washes out the shattered cement 102 from the perforated annulus C10A. The perforating gun 1 is run into the well with the cement shattering device 2 and preferably the washing tool 3 is also part of the same drill pipe string (0, Figure 5). Preferably a delay timer trigger device 22 is used to trigger a delay between use of the perforation gun 1, a pulling upwards of the casing string 0 and an activation of the shattering device 2. The perforating gun 1 achieves perforation of the inner casing without damaging the outer casing preferably by using short-focus charges that punch through the first casing and not the second.
Patent GB-2620724-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stage vacuum pump with improved low vacuum pressure performance
Inventor: NEIL TURNER
IPC: F04C18/12
Filed: 2022-05-18
Abstract: A multi-stage vacuum pump 200 comprises a stator assembly defining at least two chambers 100a-f and a rotor assembly 110 having at least two rotors 112a-f housed in respective chambers to define at least two pump stages, including at least an inlet stage 106 and an outlet stage 108. The rotor assembly also includes a shaft 114 supported on a first, axially moveable, bearing 120, and a second, fixed, bearing 130. The inlet stage 106 is positioned closer to the fixed bearing than at least one of the other pump stages. Alternatively, a set axial clearance Ca for the rotor assembly is defined between the set side wall 105a and the rotor 112a of the inlet stage. These embodiments permit tighter control of clearances in the inlet stage to improve lower or “rough” vacuum pressure performance.
Patent GB-2614937-A (GB)
Title: DEFC membrane electrode with efficient hydrothermal management capability, and preparation method therefor
Inventor: DONG TANG
IPC: H01M8/1006
Filed: 2021-08-25
Abstract: A DEFC membrane electrode with an efficient hydrothermal management capability, and a preparation method therefor. A cathode catalytic layer (7) is designed to be of an outward protruding ordered type, and an anode catalytic layer (4) is designed to be of an inward recessed ordered type; and during the preparation of the DEFC membrane electrode, the membrane electrode can be prepared on a proton exchange membrane (8) towards an inner side and an outer side step by step, or the membrane electrode can be prepared by means of a coating method of performing impregnation on an anode support body tube (9) step by step. By means of the DEFC membrane electrode, the timely discharge of generated heat is facilitated, thereby improving the mass transfer efficiency; and the operating capability of a battery can be effectively improved.
Patent GB-2607472-A (GB)
Title: Brake system
Inventor: HEINZ LEIBER
IPC: B60T8/40
Filed: 2018-06-20
Abstract: A two-box brake system for use in autonomous driving and/or electric/hybrid vehicles having two axles, at least one axle being driven by an electric drive motor. The brake system includes a first box comprising a first piston-cylinder unit with an electromotive drive, transmission and pressure supply piston; and a second box having an electronic stability programme (ESP) unit including inlet valves EV, a storage chamber SpK and a motor-pump-unit M to supply pressure to the wheel brakes. The piston supplies pressure to the ESP unit via first and second hydraulic lines. The system is adapted such that, when braking, the drive motor is switched into a generator mode (for regenerative braking). Hydraulic braking pressure is determined based on the generator braking effect and the required braking effect. Two-wheel blending or a single-wheel blending is controlled by actuating the pressure supply piston and at least one of valve of the ESP unit, for example using pulse width modulation. There may also be a second piston-cylinder unit actuable by a brake pedal.
Patent GB-2616712-A (GB)
Title: Roof flashing
Inventor: JEFFREY ZHANG
IPC: E04D13/147
Filed: 2023-01-18
Abstract: A roof flashing which has a base 12 with a plate 16 and a connecting mechanism 18 extending from the plate at an angle. The connecting mechanism defines a central aperture 30 or hole through the base, and the base includes a water diverter 20 or guide extending from the plate and which surrounds a portion of the mechanism at least and prevents water infiltration around an exhaust pipe extending through a roof. There is also a flexible collar 14 which is connected to the connecting mechanism, which has an opening for sealing against a pipe. The connecting mechanism may have a flange or lip which may have apertures, and the flexible collar may be overmolded or completely surround the connecting mechanism. The central aperture may be teardrop shaped and the collar may include a fixed-diameter opening or a user-selectable multi-diameter opening.
Patent GB-2613276-A (GB)
Title: Novel palatable pet food composition
Inventor: HUBERT KUERZINGER
IPC: A23K50/80
Filed: 2017-12-29
Abstract: A pet food composition comprises at least one natural antioxidant, at least one synthetic antioxidant, and at least one acidity regulator to regulate the pH, wherein the pet food composition does not contain 1,2-dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline (ethoxyquin). The natural antioxidant may be one or more of tocopherol, ascorbic acid and a plant extract. The plant extract may be oregano extract, salvia extract and/or rosemary extract. Preferably the natural antioxidant is a combination of rosemary extract and tocopherol. The synthetic antioxidant is preferably a combination of butylhydroxytoluol and propyl-3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate. The acidity regulator is preferably one or more of citric, formic, propanoic, lactic and sorbic acid. A use of the pet food composition for improving palatability of a pet food composition and/or for enhancing weight in a healthy pet is also claimed. A method of producing the pet food composition is also claimed, including the steps of mixing the natural and synthetic antioxidant(s) into a lipophilic matrix, mixing the pH regulator(s) into a premix, applying the lipophilic matrix and the premix to a solid matrix before obtaining the pet food composition, and obtaining the pet food composition. The pet food composition may be for a fish, reptile, bird or mammal, preferably a fish.
Patent GB-2613319-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical conversion of a carbon material to graphene
Inventor: Norariza AHMAD
IPC: C25B11/042
Filed: 2021-07-29
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of converting a carbon material to graphene, the method comprising the step of subjecting an amorphous carbon material pellet submerged in a molten inorganic material that comprises an alkaline earth halide to an electrochemical reaction in an inert atmosphere for a period of time, wherein the amorphous carbon material pellet is converted to a graphene pellet comprising graphene flakes by said reaction.
Patent GB-2614677-A (GB)
Title: Software access through heterogeneous encryption
Inventor: MARCO SIMIONI
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2021-07-16
Abstract: A first copy of a heterogeneous program payload is provided to a first computing device. The heterogeneous program payload contains an unencrypted component and a set of one or more encrypted components. The set of encrypted components corresponding to a set of one or more programs. The unencrypted component of the heterogeneous program payload includes loader program code configured to receive a first license key. The loader program code is configured to, in response to receiving the first license key, perform a decryption action against the set of encrypted components of the heterogeneous program payload.
Patent GB-2619893-A (GB)
Title: Cell capture and expansion
Inventor: MARK E JONES
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2022-03-23
Abstract: Implementations are described that relate to methods and systems for growing cells in a hollow fiber bioreactor. In implementations, the cells may be exposed to a number of growth factors including a combination of recombinant growth factors. In other implementations, the cells may be grown in co-culture with other cells, e.g., hMSC's. In implementations, the cells may include CD34+ cells. A coated membrane includes a membrane having a first coating configured to promote cellular adhesion to the membrane and a second coating that includes a soluble protein moiety.
Patent GR-880100289-A (GR)
Title: New benzo(b)pyranes and pyranopyridines process for their production and their use
Inventor: BLARER STEFAN DR
IPC: C07D311/22
Filed: 1988-05-03
Abstract: New benzo (beta) pyranes and benzopyridines - formula 1: IMAGE> The significance of components V, T, W, R3, to R5, R9, R10, m, X, Y and Z, are specified in formula 1, the N-oxides, salts and production methods of compounds of formula 1, their N-oxides and salts being useful in management of increased blood pressure, vascular and other irregularities where a reduction of intensity in soft muscle tissue is therapeutically valuable, as well as in treatment of hair loss and baldness. Furthermore, these compounds are useful in treatment of asthma and other obstructive irregularities of the respiratory system.
Patent GT-197744584-A (GT)
Title: Nuevos derivados de substitucion de 2,2-dioxido de 2,1,3-benzotiadiazin-ona-(4).
IPC: A01P13/00
Filed: 1977-01-07
Abstract: SE REFIERE A NUEVOS 2,2DIOXIDOS DE 2,1,3BENZOTIADIAZIN(4) ONA SUBTITUIDOS, QUE TIENEN LA ESTRUCTURA QUIMICA I, CONTENIDA EN LA FICHA TECNICA RESPECTIVA. TAMBIEN SE REFIERE A SU EMPLEO EN COMPUESTOS HERBICIDAS PARA COMBATIR EL CRECIMIENTODE LA PLANTAS INDESEADAS Y A PROCEDIMIENTOS PARA SU OBTEN CION. ESTOS COMPUESTOS TIENEN UN MEJOR EFECTO HERBICIDA Y LAMISMA COMPATIBILIDAD CON LAS PLANTAS DE CULTIVO QUE LOS COMPUESTOS YA CONOCIDOS.
Patent GT-200800046-A (GT)
Title: Composicion pesticida
Inventor: MCGEE THOMAS
IPC: A01N47/46
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: LA PRESENTE INVENCIÓN SE REFIERE A UNA PREPARACIÓN PESTICIDA QUE COMPRENDE UNA COMPOSICIÓN PESTICIDA QUE CONSISTE ESENCIALMENTE DE UNA MEZCLA DE ACEITE DE AJO E ISOTIOCIANATOS DE ALILO (AITC) EN LA PROPORCIÓN EN PESO DESDE 95:5 HASTA 60:40. LA MISMA ES ESPECIALMENTE EFECTIVA COMO UN PESTICIDA, ESPECIALMENTE CONTRA LOS NEMÁTODOS ENCONTRADOS COMÚNMENTE EN EL SUELO. T2008