baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2532112-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring operation of a vehicle braking system
Inventor: TIMOTHY STEER
IPC: B60T17/22
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: A method for monitoring the braking performance of a vehicle, the method including, for at least some of the braking events: determining a braking demand (118); determining vehicle deceleration (118); defining a first data set of braking events, wherein each braking event in the data set includes a determined braking demand and a determined vehicle deceleration; applying a statistical trend analysis method to the data set to generate a vehicle deceleration and braking demand trend (208); providing a vehicle deceleration and braking demand reference; and comparing at least one trend value with at least one reference value. From this comparison it is possible to determine if the braking system is operating within an acceptable limit. The method may include applying a weighted statistical trend analysis method, such as weighted least squares linear regression to the data set, which statistical trend analysis method uses vehicle load, braking demand or change in vehicle speed to weight the braking events. The reference value may have a non-zero (eg approximately 1 bar) braking demand value at zero deceleration. The data set may comprise a fixed number of braking events. Apparatus for implementing the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2545263-A (GB)
Title: Joint acoustic echo control and adaptive array processing
Inventor: HAOHAI SUN
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2015-12-11
Abstract: A teleconference system of M microphones 102 decomposes the sound field into N<M subfields 103, applies linear acoustic echo control (AEC) 104, performs adaptive array processing (eg. beamforming) on L selected sub-fields after the linear AEC and finally applies non-linear echo control 107 before output. The L sub-fields may be selected so as to have less mutual coherence and the decomposition performed via a decomposition matrix of size M´N.
Patent GB-2546257-A (GB)
Title: Temperature controlled packaging and transportation method
Inventor: ANGELA FRANCES MORRIS
IPC: F25D3/14
Filed: 2016-01-08
Abstract: A thermally insulated product delivery container 1 (PDC), including therewithin a rigid shell 3 defining a hollow tube containing wool, first 5 and second 10 tube-end closure boxes containing wool to thereby collectively define an inner void for receiving at least one phase change material container 9 for providing a temperature controlled condition within the void in the presence of a phase change material 6 (PCM), and at least one thermal baffle 8 positioned between the or each phase change material container and a product to be carried within the compartment. Preferably the PDC is insertable into a corrugated cardboard box 2. Also preferably, the end closures comprise an insulated compartment and a PCM compartment. The baffle(s) may have at least one layer of corrugated cardboard. In use, the PCM (gel pack or ice pack) cools down the product. The hygroscopic properties of the wool may act to absorb moisture from the condensation created by the PCM.
Patent GB-2548401-A (GB)
Title: Coupler for an implement assembly
Inventor: HENRICUS JOSEPHUS DINGS
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2016-03-18
Abstract: A coupler 108 for detachably coupling to a work tool (110, fig 1) has a frame 201 containing a first inclined aperture 328 extending along a first axis A1 angled with respect to a transverse axis T of the frame. A first locking member 218 is provided within the first aperture and moves between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the locking member is substantially received within the aperture, and is disengaged from the work tool. In the locked position, the locking member at least partially extends out of the aperture and is engaged with the work tool. There may be a second aperture 330 extending along a second axis A2, a second locking member 220, and an actuator 208 pivotably coupled to the first and second locking members. The locking members may have a planar chamfered section parallel to the transverse axis. An implement assembly includes an arm, a work tool and the coupler.
Patent GB-2535361-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool with retrievable electronics
Inventor: BRUCE EDWARD SCOTT
IPC: E21B47/26
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for a downhole tool apparatus, that may include at least one pocket disposed within the downhole tool, which may include a tool electronic connection point; a latching mechanism; and a retrievable module; wherein the retrievable module may include: a module electrical connection point, wherein the tool electrical connection point and the module electrical connection point are electrically connected; a retrieving and running feature, wherein the module electrical connection point and the retrieving and running feature are on substantially opposite ends of the retrievable module; and wherein the latching mechanism engages the retrievable module to hold the retrievable module in the at least one pocket.
Patent GB-2559101-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt anchor
Inventor: NEIL HARWIN
IPC: B62D25/04
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: A seat belt connection comprises a seat belt connection member 40 and a bracket 46, for a pillar (14, figure 1) of a vehicle, wherein the pillar has a plurality of walls 22, 28 (also 16, figure 2) defining a hollow space there between, a front wall 28 faces generally towards the front of the vehicle, wherein the member comprises a plate (41, figure 3) element and a seat belt guide (43) located at one end thereof, the plate element being fixable to the bracket through the front wall, wherein the bracket comprises a rigid element arranged to translate forces from the member to one or more of the plurality of pillar walls when the connection is installed in a vehicle and under tension from a seat belt attached to the seat belt guide. The rigid element may comprise three orthogonal elements (50-52, figure 7) in the approximate form of a half cube. The first orthogonal element (50) may be attached to the front wall, and the second orthogonal element (51) may be attached to a side wall 22, thus transferring a load applied to the seatbelt connection member.
Patent GB-2540310-A (GB)
Title: Employing a target risk attribute predictor while drilling
Inventor: Serkan Dursun
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2014-08-21
Abstract: A method including obtaining input attribute values and a target risk attribute value associated with a first borehole segment. The method also includes training a prediction model for the target risk attribute using the input attribute values and the target risk attribute value. The method also includes acquiring subsequent input attribute values. The method also includes using the trained prediction model and the subsequent input attribute values to predict a target risk attribute value for a second borehole segment. The method also includes storing or displaying information based on the predicted target risk attribute value.
Patent GB-2556087-A (GB)
Title: Pooper scooper device
Inventor: HUGH O'ROURKE
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 2016-11-18
Abstract: The device comprises a base part 2, two opposing leaves 3 on the base part and at least one intermediate leaf 4 disposed between the opposing leaves wherein the two opposing leaves and at least one intermediate leaf are spaced apart to form channels 5 between the opposing leaves. When pressed down onto the faeces the faeces are forced into and are lodged into the channels. In use a bag may be placed around the leaves to collect/receive the faeces. The base may comprise a housing for storing a plurality of disposable bags and an aid for dispensing bags from the housing. The base may be substantially cylindrical with the leaves displaced circumferentially around the base and the outer leaves may be arc shaped. Also discloses is a dog leach assembly that includes a leash, a handle for the leach and the pooper scooper device.
Patent GB-2547333-A (GB)
Title: Model predictive control using wireless process signals
Inventor: WILHELM K WOJSZNIS
IPC: G05B17/02
Filed: 2015-08-13
Abstract: A multiple-input/multiple-output control routine in the form of a model predictive control (MPC) routine operates with wireless or other sensors that provide non-periodic, intermittent or otherwise delayed process variable measurement signals at an effective rate that is slower than the MPC controller scan or execution rate. The wireless MPC routine operates normally even when the measurement scan period for the controlled process variables is significantly larger than the operational scan period of the MPC controller routine, while providing control signals that enable control of the process in a robust and acceptable manner. During operation, the MPC routine uses an internal process model to simulate one or more measured process parameter values without performing model bias correction during the scan periods at which no new process parameter measurements are transmitted to the controller. When a new measurement for a particular process variable is available at the controller, the model prediction and simulated parameter values are updated with model bias correction based on the new measurement value, according to traditional MPC techniques.
Patent GB-2563286-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle seating system
Inventor: IAN GUY
IPC: B60N2/06
Filed: 2017-06-09
Abstract: A motor vehicle seating system 4 comprises two or more seats 6 and a guide track 8 extending between three or more seating positions 7 within a motor vehicle 2. Each of the seats 6 is movably coupled to the guide track 8, such that the seats 6 are movable between the seating positions 7. The guide track 8 may extend longitudinally and laterally around a space 10 within the interior of the vehicle. A further guide track may be provided and the guide tracks may have curved portions. Actuators may be configured to drive the movement of seats between seating positions based on information from seating position sensors. Also provided is a seat 100 for a seating system of a motor vehicle. The seat 100 comprising a seat body 110 and a boss 130 coupled either end of a pillar 120, and one or more follower elements 132 configured to movably couple the boss 130 to a guide track. The seat may comprise a securing point coupleable to a securing mechanism 600 (figure 6) provided on a guide track. A drive coupler 816 (figure 8) may selectively couple the seat to a drive mechanism 810 (figure 8).
Patent GB-2563630-A (GB)
Title: Controlling vehicle brakes
Inventor: ANDREW BILL
IPC: B64C25/42
Filed: 2017-06-21
Abstract: There is provided an apparatus 1 for controlling braking of a vehicle, in particular an aircraft or aeroplane, having a plurality of brake packs or brake stacks. The apparatus aims to provide optimal brake performance or optimal turnaround time. The apparatus comprises a controller 10 which receives a first plurality of input values 11 having a first scatter or variation value; calculates an adjustment factor for each brake-pack based on the received first plurality of input values; outputs a control signal 12 to cause each brake-pack of the plurality of brake-packs to be applied at a pressure based on the adjustment factor calculated for that brake-pack; and receives a second plurality of input values having a second scatter value. Each input value relates to a different one of the plurality of brake-packs. The input values may relate to brake torque, brake cooling time, ground speed, brake temperature etc. The adjustment factors are calculated such that the second scatter value is less than or equal to the first scatter value.
Patent GB-2556149-A (GB)
Title: Toolboxes, systems, kits and methods relating to supplying precisely timed, synchronized music
Inventor: WENDA BROOKE ZONNEFELD
IPC: G11B27/30
Filed: 2017-08-24
Abstract: A digital audio toolbox comprising a plurality of audio components of a single audio theme and comprise at least two of a beginning section, an audio interlude section and an audio ending section. The audio sections are identified with time codes which are temporally accurate to within 2 milliseconds of their length, allowing them to be precisely fitted together and synchronized with a pre-existing media track such as a video or other visual media track. The toolbox may be used by an editor when creating advertisements, films, virtual reality scenes or animations. The audio components may be musical components and may include at least one silent section and a section to accommodate a voice over. Directions are included in the toolbox for the identification of temporal aspects of the audio sections. The directions may comprise at least one decision tree comprising step by step user instructions. A claim to a digital media track comprising precisely timed audio components is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2559828-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle camera system
Inventor: STEVEN ANDREW RANSOM
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2017-10-12
Abstract: A camera system for a vehicle has a display device 4, a nearside camera 6, an offside camera 8 and a controller 10 within the display device which receives an indicator input from a nearside indicator of the vehicle. The nearside is the side nearest the curb (i.e. the left hand side for countries which drive on the left) and the offside is the side furthest from the curb (i.e. the right hand side for countries which drive on the left). The system is configured such that when no indicator signal is received by the controller, the image from the offside camera is displayed on the displaying device, and when a nearside indicator signal is received by the camera controller the image from the nearside camera is displayed. The controller may be hardwired to the indicator system or an indicator switch. The cameras may be mounted to a frame of the vehicle at the rear and may be mounted on an indicator assembly. The vehicle may be a motorcycle.
Patent GB-2556469-A (GB)
Title: Improved hydroponic system
Inventor: TODD ADAM DENNIS HARRISON
IPC: A01G31/02
Filed: 2017-11-21
Abstract: The hydroponic system 100 comprises a grow tray assembly 110, the grow tray assembly includes a removable upper tray including a first plurality of apertures, a lower tray including a second plurality of apertures, and a porous layer disposed between the removable upper layer and the lower tray; a plurality of support legs 120, 122; a fluid table 130 disposed underneath the lower tray; a fluid reservoir 140 disposed underneath the fluid table; a fluid pump (500, figure 5A) in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir; a fluid riser 150 in fluid communication with the fluid pump and the fluid table. The fluid reservoir may be a flexible and collapsible when not filled with a nutrient fluid. The support legs may be configured to fold substantially flat beneath the grow tray assembly. The apertures of the upper tray may comprise sloping tessellated edges configured to guide seeds onto the porous layer. A method for utilising a hydroponic system is also provided.
Patent GB-2570000-A (GB)
Title: Pram/stroller comprising of sunlight reflecting properties
Inventor: JOHN JOSEPH ELLIS
IPC: B62B9/14
Filed: 2018-01-09
Abstract: A pram/stroller comprising of a hood 1, cover 2 and body 4 that has been treated with a special ink which has the capability to change colour from a dark coloured material to a light coloured material, allowing maximum sunlight reflection when the pram is outside in direct sunlight preventing the pram from overheating thus ensuring the baby/child inside does not get too hot, irritable and uncomfortable. The materials may use temperature (thermochromic) and/or photochromic sensitive inks. The cover may be detachable allowing it to be removed from the pram via a zip (11, see fig. 11). The pram may comprise poppers (10, see fig 2.) to attach the hood to the pram body.
Patent GB-2560442-A (GB)
Title: Ribbed thermal expansion pipe joint
Inventor: DARREN VIRGIL WEBB
IPC: F16L51/02
Filed: 2018-02-28
Abstract: A pipe joint 1 has an inlet 20 and an outlet 22, and comprises an elongate sleeve 2 and a mating portion 5. The elongate sleeve 2 has a flexible portion 3, such as flexible ribs, for accommodating expansion and/or contraction between the inlet 20 and outlet 22, and an axially adjacent rigid portion 4 providing one of the inlet 20 or outlet 22. The collinear mating portion 5 provides the other of the inlet 20 or outlet 22, and has means 6, such as a radially outward shoulder, for attaching to the flexible portion 3 of the sleeve 2 via methods such as electrofusion welding, solvent welding or butt welding. The expansion/contraction can be along an axis extending from the inlet 20 to the outlet 22, and the axis of the sleeve 2 and the mating portion 5 can be substantially parallel. The shoulder 6 can be located at an intermediate axial position on the mating portion 5 such that the mating portion 5 extends partially into the sleeve 2 when the mating portion 5 is attached to the sleeve. The other end of the mating portion 5 can therefore define the inlet 20 or outlet 22.
Patent GB-2561969-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus for cleaning a rail system
Inventor: ADAM BAHOU
IPC: B65G45/26
Filed: 2018-03-02
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus 20 for cleaning a rail system. The cleaning comprises a plurality of cleaning devices 30, 32 each of which include a support member / cleaning trollies 38, 40 configured for engaging with rail 22. Cleaning devices 30, 32 are transportable along rail 22, and are arranged to be movable between first and second positions to switch between first and second modes of cleaning apparatus 20. In a first mode cleaning devices 30, 32 are arranged in their respective first positions to align the respective support members 38, 40 for engaging a common rail 22. In a second mode cleaning devices 30, 32 are arranged in their respective second positions to align the respective support members 38, 40 for respective engagement with separate rails so that cleaning devices 30, 32 are respectively transportable along the separate rails. Other components shown include flexible steel links 34, 36, chassis 24, trolleys 26, 28 and overhead rail 22 A separate arrangement whereby a cleaning device is transportable along a single rail includes a proximity sensor and target arrangement (see Fig 4a, sensor 92) so that as the cleaning apparatus moves along an associated rail the rate of movement of a target in and out of a sensing range corresponds to the speed of movement along a rail.
Patent GB-2572753-A (GB)
Title: A fuel system for an internal combustion engine, an internal combustion engine and a method of operating a fuel system for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: Hua Wei Huang
IPC: F02M31/20
Filed: 2018-04-04
Abstract: The fuel system 50 comprises at least one fuel injector 52, an associated fuel delivery pipe 54 and a fuel manifold 56 arranged to supply fuel to the at least one fuel injector 52 through the associated fuel delivery pipe 54. The fuel system 50 has at least one thermo electric device 60, each thermo-electric device 60 has a first surface (68, figure 5) arranged in heat transfer arrangement with the fuel system 50, 52, 54, 56 and a second surface (80) arranged in heat transfer arrangement with a heat sink (82) and each thermo-electric device 60 is electrically connected to an electric power supply 72. Thermoelectric devices 60 may be arranged in a heat transfer arrangement with one or more of the fuel manifold 56, a fuel injector 52 and a fuel delivery pipe 54. Thermoelectric devices 60 may be arranged circumferentially around the fuel manifold in the same plane and may comprise two half annular thermoelectric devices 60. Two half annular thermoelectric devices may be arranged circumferentially around each fuel delivery pipe 54 in the same plane. Thermoelectric devices 60 may be arranged around an internal conduit of or on the flange of each fuel injector 52.
Patent GB-2563138-A (GB)
Title: Push-fit joint
Inventor: ANDREW WELFARE
IPC: F16L37/088
Filed: 2018-04-13
Abstract: A push-fit joint comprises a first component having a female tubular body part 16 and a second component with a male tubular body part 34. The female part receives the male part in a push fit manner to fluidly couple the first and second components. The first component has an inner seal 31, such as an O-ring, that seals against the second component. The second component comprises a securing feature 32 for permanently securing the first and second components when the latter is push-fitted into the former. The securing feature, such as a snap ring or round wire ring, is housed within the first component. A system for low pressure supply of natural gas comprises one or more of these push fit joints. A kit for forming one or more push-fit joints comprises at least one of the first and second components and their respective seal and securing means. A method of forming a push fit joint comprises providing the first and second components, receiving the male part within the female part in a push fit manner, sealing between the first and second components and permanently securing the components via a securing feature provided on the second component.
Patent GB-2573574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to rotationally moulded cases
Inventor: DAVID BRAY
IPC: B29C41/04
Filed: 2018-05-11
Abstract: A multi-part mould 140 for use in a rotational moulding process to produce a plastics product, the mould comprising a first plurality of mould sections connected together and arranged in a first direction and a second plurality of mould sections connected together and arranged in a second direction, wherein the second direction is orthogonal to the second direction. The mould may include a central portion comprising a base section 142. A lower side wall section 156 may extend upwardly from base section and an upper side wall section 158 may extend upwardly from the lower side wall section. The mould may further include end base sections 144 and 146 that are attached to the ends of base section 142. End section lower side walls 160, 162, 170, 172 may extend upwardly from end base sections 144 and 146, and upper side wall section 164, 166, 174, 176 may extend upwardly from the end section lower side walls 160, 162, 170, 172 as shown. The mould may include a central lid section 180, an end lid section 168 that sits atop the upper side wall sections 164, 166 and the end wall section 150, and an end lid section 178 that sits atop the upper side wall sections 174, 176 and the end wall 30 section 154. When all of the abovementioned mould sections are assembled together they may form an enclosed internal volume into which a plastics powder may be introduced and heated as part of a rotational moulding process. It is an aim of the invention to provide a multi-part mould, in particular a ruggedized container, using rotational-moulding manufacture. Modular moulds provide the opportunity for products of various size to be produced without having to build a complete new mould.
Patent GB-2563503-A (GB)
Title: Scoring board
Inventor: KARL RUSSELL STANLEY SHAW
IPC: B26D7/20
Filed: 2016-12-08
Abstract: A scoring board (2) used to create fold lines or creases in a sheet of card stock. The scoring board (2) comprising a flexible mat (6) with scoring grooves (18) thereon and fixing means (16, 16e, 16d, 16f, 16g) which are adapted to clamp the scoring board (2) in a rigid and planar configuration. The fixing means (16, 16e, 16d, 16f, 16g) can be unfastened to enable the scoring board to be rolled as shown in Fig 1.