baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2544176-A (GB)
Title: Identification of acceptable vehicle charge stations
Inventor: KENNETH JAMES MILLER
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2016-09-23
Abstract: A vehicle 216, such as an autonomous battery electric vehicle (e.g. EV, BEV, HEV, PHEV), has a processor programmed to send data off-board, the data identifying vehicle location, route and a desired rating of a charging station 208, 210, 212. In one embodiment, the desired rating is a safety rating which may be based on crime statistics, e.g. car theft or armed robbery, in order to avoid a charging station 208 in an unsafe area 202. In another embodiment, the desired rating is an activity rating, which may be based on proximity of attractions or activities of interest to the user. Data received from a remote server identifies the charging stations, each having a rating that exceeds the desired rating. Indicators for the identified charge stations accessible from the route are displayed. The indicator may be a number of stars, corresponding to the rating of the charging station, e.g. five stars being the highest rating. The desired rating may be adjusted based on the state of charge (SOC) of the vehicle battery, e.g. the desired rating is decreased as the SOC of the battery decreases. Where the vehicle is an autonomous vehicle, it is directed to one of the charge stations having a rating that exceeds the desired rating.
Patent GB-2554425-A (GB)
Title: Side barrier and hinge
Inventor: RONAN ANTHONY BYRNE
IPC: B60R19/56
Filed: 2016-09-27
Abstract: A side barrier 10 for a truck or trailer, the side barrier 10 comprising at least one barrier member 12, 14 and at least two support arms 18 between which the at least one barrier member 12, 14, hingedly extends, the at least two support arms 18 being provided with hinges (24, 26,Fig 4) one for connection to the at least one barrier member 12, 14 and the other for connecting the side barrier 10 to the vehicle in a position lying parallel to the longitudinal length of the vehicle, wherein all the said hinges (24, 26) are arranged with respectively parallel axes. Usually a second barrier 12 member is present via which the other hinges (24) connect the support arms 18 to the truck or trailer. The side barrier 10 is for lowering the window below pre-existing side barriers for preventing or reducing accidents involving vulnerable people such as pedestrians or cyclists and vehicles.
Patent GB-2542293-A (GB)
Title: Enclosure for a utility meter and/or control valve
Inventor: SIMON BOYES
IPC: G01D11/24
Filed: 2013-06-03
Abstract: An implantable enclosure 1 for a utility meter and/or control valve 2 that includes a tubular housing 3 and a pair of fluid connections 51a&b to which a pair of fluid pipes 5a&b are pivotally connected. The housing 3 includes a base 30, an outer wall 31 extending upwardly from a periphery of the base 30 and an intermediate floor 32 between the base 30 and an upper edge of the outer wall 31, which together define a space within which the meter and/or valve 2 is received. The outer wall 31 is recessed between the base 30 and intermediate floor 32 to define two recesses 31a&b making the base 30 I-shaped. Each fluid pipe 5a&b extends through a hole 32a&b in the intermediate floor 32 and out of the tubular housing 3 through a recess 31a&b. The recesses are shaped and sized to allow the pivoting movement of the fluid pipes 5a&b about the fluid connections 51a&b. The intermediate floor 32 preferably includes a sloped portion that directs liquid contained, in use, in the enclosure toward a drain located downstream of and between the holes 32a&b.
Patent GB-2557929-A (GB)
Title: A ladder support
Inventor: IAN JAMES
IPC: E06C7/46
Filed: 2016-12-16
Abstract: The ladder support 10 for securing the lower end of a ladder on a ground surface has a fixed bearing member having, in use, a vertical axis of rotation about which a ladder leg engagement bracket is rotatably mounted, and a stake arrangement for securing the fixed bearing member to the ground in use. The fixed bearing member may be circular disc 18 fixed to the ground via two stake pins 42, the bracket having a complimentary circular aperture with a lip having friction reducing means, e.g. grease, together proving a rotational bearing. There may be a ladder leg engagement plate which is adjustable to a desired angle for retaining ladder legs. There may be a pair of clamping mechanism 20,22 for securing ladder legs to the support. The base of the support may include a rubber sheet. The support may be made from welded sheet metal.
Patent GB-2546058-A (GB)
Title: Patient reference tool for rapid registration
Inventor: GAL SELA
IPC: A61B90/00
Filed: 2015-07-31
Abstract: An apparatus is provided that is at least partially visible by both a three dimensional (3D) scanner system of a medical navigation system and a tracking system of the medical navigation system. The apparatus includes a rigid member, a plurality of identifiable features attached to the rigid member and visible by the tracking system, a distinct identifiable portion visible by the 3D scanner system, and a connector mechanism attached to the rigid member to connect the apparatus to a location. The apparatus is in a field of view of the 3D scanner system and the tracking system within a timeframe of the 3D scan.
Patent GB-2564677-A (GB)
Title: A rotary diaphragm positive displacement pump
Inventor: WILLIAM ERIC SHEPHERD
IPC: F04C5/00
Filed: 2017-07-19
Abstract: A rotary pump comprises a housing 1 defining an annular chamber (2, fig 3) with inlet 12 and outlet 11 ports spaced apart around the chamber. A flexible annular diaphragm 3 forms one side of the chamber spaced opposite an annular wall of the housing. The diaphragm is sealed at its edges to the housing. A partition 13 extends across the chamber from a location between the inlet and outlet ports to the diaphragm. The diaphragm is pressed against the opposite wall of the housing to force fluid drawn in at the inlet port around the chamber and expel it at the outlet port. The outer face of the annular diaphragm has a trough 40, 41 at the part of the diaphragm which faces at least one of the ports. The trough reduces the possibility of the diaphragm being forced up into the port. A reinforcement ring 4 may surround the rotating means and connect to a central region of the diaphragm.
Patent GB-2566930-A (GB)
Title: A method for preserving perceptual constancy of objects in images
Inventor: ROBERT CHRISTIAN PEPPERELL
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: Method of modifying a 2D image of a 3D scene, comprising: generating an unmodified view of the 3D scene and the objects within it; selecting objects from within the 3D scene; determining a modified image of the selected objects; comparing the modified view of the objects with the unmodified view of the objects; interpolating between the modified and unmodified views of the objects; selecting an interpolation stage; rendering and displaying a new 2D image of the 3D scene from the selected interpolation stage. Objects may be selected manually or using pre-programmed parameters. View of objects may be modified using orthographic projection, look-up table or database, machine learning algorithm, predefined hierarchies of clustered or composite objects, semantic data eg. object name, function, meaning, emotional valence, symbolic significance, relationship to other objects. Interpolation may be applied if differences between views are greater than a threshold. Spatial coordinates may be allocated to mathematical matrices to transform views in stages. Spatial proximity of touching objects may be preserved. May minimise distortions caused by standard geometric projections eg. linear perspective, curvilinear, fish-eye or cylindrical. May enable displayed objects to retain perceptually constant size and shape. A new 3D scene with altered objects may be created.
Patent GB-2567210-A (GB)
Title: A blisk
Inventor: JAE-HOON CHUNG
IPC: F01D5/34
Filed: 2017-10-06
Abstract: An integrally bladed rotor (IBR, bladed disk, Blisk) 30, eg for a gas turbine engine or for boundary layer ingestion propulsion, has at least two sets of divides 40a, 40b providing partial breaks (gaps, discontinuities) between the blades in the disk 32 which extend axially from one end of the disk to the other, and radially partially into the disk. The sets of divides 40a, 40b are different and are arranged in sequence circumferentially around the axis of rotation such that the divides on either side of each blade are different. Each divide 40a, 40b may comprise a slot 46 and an oval through-hole 44; the through-holes 44 of the sets 40a, 40b having the same radial size 66b but different circumferential sizes 66a to provide asymmetric stiffness at the foundation of each blade and hence reduce vibration or flutter. Alternatively, the shapes, other sizes, or radial positions of the holes, or the depth and width of the slots may be varied. The slots 46 may extend through the holes 44. Each slot 40a, 40b may contain filler material 48, eg visco-elastic material. A method of manufacturing the rotor is disclosed.
Patent GB-2557446-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous vehicle ingress and egress
Inventor: JOSE LOPEZ
IPC: G10K11/26
Filed: 2017-10-27
Abstract: A vehicle system includes a plurality of speakers and a processor. Each of the plurality of speakers is associated with one of a plurality of vehicle components. The processor is programmed to select at least one of the plurality of speakers to play a sound associated with one of the plurality of vehicle components and in accordance with a location of a passenger relative to at least one of the plurality of vehicle components. The plurality of speakers may include a door speaker, floor speaker, seat speaker, interior handle speaker; each associated with a vehicle door, floor, seat and interior handle. The processor may be programmed to command a communication interface to transmit the sound to a mobile device for playback on the mobile device.
Patent GB-2568556-A (GB)
Title: Base system and method
Inventor: Peter Ilsley
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2018-01-22
Abstract: A base system for supporting a floor F of a building, comprises base members 200. The floor F, which is typically of a wooden construction, may rest on a number of load bearers or joist B that extend in parallel along the full length of the building. In one embodiment each of the joists is received in a base member, which retains the joist. The elongate base members may each comprise a plastic moulding that is essentially trapezoidal in cross-section, having a wide, ground contacting surface 210 on a lower side and an open channel portion 220 at an opposed upper side. The base member may comprise a gripping portion 240.
Patent GB-2570664-A (GB)
Title: Turbomachinery
Inventor: ROBERT FALLON
IPC: F02K9/34
Filed: 2018-01-31
Abstract: Turbo-machinery 100 such as a turbo-generator comprises a turbine housing 200 with an engagement formation (210 fig 2) and a casing 400 for electrical machinery. The casing 400 includes an engagement recess (410 fig 2) which comprises a cantilever member (420 fig 2) and is adapted to receive the engagement formation (210). The engagement recess (410) and engagement portion (210) are configured such that during operation of the turbo-machine 100, the engagement formation (210) undergoes thermal expansion to expand relative to the engagement recess (410) and exert pressure on the cantilever member (420). In this way, an improved apparatus for centralizing the turbine housing 200 in relation to the casing 400 is provided. Plural formations and recesses may be provided. A stud (450 fig 2) is provided located in a larger casing aperture to ensure the turbine housing 200 is free to move radially.
Patent GB-2572158-A (GB)
Title: Random tag setting instruction
Inventor: GRAEME PETER BARNES
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2018-03-20
Abstract: A processing circuitry 4, and a memory access circuitry 15 to perform a guard tag check for a tag checking target address having an associated address tag, the guard tag check comprising comparing the address tag with a guard tag stored in a memory system in association with a block of one or more memory locations comprising an addressed location identified by the target address; and an instruction decoder 6 responsive to a random tag setting instruction specifying a tag setting target address, to control the processing circuitry to set the address tag associated with the tag setting target address to a random tag value randomly selected from a set of candidate tag values. It is the intention of the invention is to detect memory access related errors within the context of memory-unsafe programming languages.
Patent GB-2574860-A (GB)
Title: Dental treatment appliance
Inventor: MATTHEW WILLIAM FORD
IPC: A61C17/22
Filed: 2018-06-20
Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle 18, a fluid reservoir 94 for storing a working fluid, and a fluid delivery system. A motorised drive unit drives movement of a bristle carrier relative to the handle. At least part of an inlet conduit 78 of the fluid delivery system lies adjacent to the external surface of the motor 70, and at least part of an outlet conduit 82 of the fluid delivery system extends through the motor. Preferably the outlet conduit extends through a driven shaft 72. The motor is preferably mounted in an end section 36 of the handle (proximate the brushing end) which is narrower than the grip section of the handle. The fluid reservoir may be mounted on a seat 74 located between the grip section and the end section of the handle. The inlet conduit may extend from the seat towards a pump in the handle.
Patent GB-2576035-A (GB)
Title: Heating apparatus and methods
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN JORDAN
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2018-08-02
Abstract: A heating apparatus for a domestic hot water supply has a computer 110 that is attached to a hot water tank 102. The computer is contained within an enclosure that includes a thermal interface surface 116 that takes heat generated by computer running tasks to the hot water tank, the computer further including a communications interface to receive tasks and report results, a power supply unit that connects to a mains power supply 104, a processor that has a non-volatile memory, and a temperature sensor to detect the temperature of water in the tank. The thermal interface surface may comprise a phase-change material. The enclosure may also comprise a passive heat sink to dissipate excess heat to the local environment. A system of multiple hot water tanks with respective computers for controlling water temperature is also claimed. A method of mounting a computer to an insulated hot water tank is also claimed.
Patent GB-2568383-A (GB)
Title: Lifting beam for lift of goods with a crane
Inventor: JENS PEDER HØG THOMSEN
IPC: B66C1/28
Filed: 2018-09-25
Abstract: A lifting yoke 1 for lifting goods, for example on a pallet, with a crane comprises an upper traverse 2 with two opposite end pieces 7a, 7b from each of which a beam 3a, 3b extends downwards to a lifting fork 4a, 4b for gripping under the goods, the lifting forks 4a, 4b oppose each other and the traverse 2 and the beams 3a, 3b are lengthwise adjustable. The lifting yoke 1 used for lifting goods from a ship to an offshore installation, for example to a platform of an offshore wind turbine. The traverse 2 and the beams 3a, 3b may each be formed from two intermeshing parts 2, 2b, 3a’, 3a”, 3b’, 3b” with a locking mechanism of locking bolts 10 and through holes 11. The width of them lofting forks 4a, 4b may be adjustable by means of shiftable fork arms 13 carrying fork sections 14 which may also be adjustable longitudinally relative to the fork arms 13..
Patent GB-2579355-A (GB)
Title: Diverting pigs in a pipeline or piping system
Inventor: Øivind Stangeland
IPC: F16L55/46
Filed: 2018-11-26
Abstract: A pig diverter, comprising: a hollow housing 24 having a flowline inlet port 14A, a flowline outlet port 14B, a pig entry opening (pigging path outlet) 34 and pig exit opening (pigging path inlet) 36, all communicating with the interior of the housing; and a pig holder 44 enclosed by and movable (e.g. pivotable) within the housing between a receiving position (Fig 4) and a launching position (Fig 5); wherein, when in the receiving position, the pig holder 44 is aligned with the pig entry opening 34 to receive a pig; and when in the launching position, the pig holder is aligned with the pig exit opening 36 to launch a pig and effects fluid communication between the flowline inlet port 14A and the pig exit opening (pigging path inlet) 36. Aspects relate to a method comprising receiving the pig into the pig holder 44 from the pigging path outlet (34); moving the pig holder 44 and the received pig 22 from the receiving axis (38 Fig 4) onto a launching axis, directing the flow of fluid as above, then launching the pig from the pig holder into the pigging path inlet 36.
Patent GB-2580168-A (GB)
Title: Primitive block generator for graphics processing systems
Inventor: XILE YANG
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: A method 700 of generating primitive blocks in a graphics processing system is disclosed. Transformed position data for a current primitive is received, indicating the location 702 of the current primitive in rendering space. The distance between the positions of the current primitive and those of the current primitive block is calculated 706. The processed primitive is added 712 to the current primitive block based on (i) the distance, and (ii) a fullness of the current primitive block. If it is determined that the current primitive is not to be added to the current primitive block, this is cleared 710 and the processed primitive is added to a new primitive block. The step 708 of determining whether the processed primitive is to be added to the processed primitive block may comprise dynamically selecting one or more distance thresholds based on the fullness of the current primitive block and comparing the determined distance to said thresholds. The distance may be based on bounding box properties (Fig. 8) or the rendering order of a plurality of tiles (Fig. 9). The fullness may be based on the number of primitives, or their associated vertices, in the current primitive block.
Patent GB-2580943-A (GB)
Title: Mobile robots having mechanical and data coupling mechanisms
Inventor: JAMIE FAIRCLOUGH
IPC: B60D1/62
Filed: 2019-01-31
Abstract: Automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) 100 have couplings 121,123 which allow multiple AGVs to be coupled to each other so that the AGV assembly may move in coordination. A convex coupling 121 and concave coupling 123 are typically provided on more than one side of the AGV. The AGVs move next to each other so the concave couplings 123 are aligned with the convex couplings 121 and the AGVs move towards each other. Once a T-bar (145 fig 3) of each concave coupling 123 is inserted through a horizontal slot in the corresponding convex coupling 121, the T-bars (145) are rotated to lock the couplings. A data coupling 139 is typically provided between the mechanical connectors 121,123. The invention is particularly useful for transporting items which are too large for a single AGV.
Patent GB-2581506-A (GB)
Title: Switchgear
Inventor: BERND SPRITZENDORFER
IPC: H01H9/34
Filed: 2019-02-21
Abstract: A switchgear 1 comprises first and second contacts 2,3 and first and second arc running electrodes 4,5 respectively connected to the first and second contacts at least when the contacts are in a separated state. An arc quenching device (6, figure 1) is arranged between the arc runners and comprises an arc entrance 7, a gas outlet 8, and at least one stationary non-conductive barrier 9 positioned to cross an arc travelling path 10 from the arc entrance to the gas outlet. The insulating barrier may extend between and be arranged perpendicular to a first and second side wall (11,12, figure 4) of the arc quenching device. A plurality of non-conductive barriers may be arranged in the arc quenching device such that when viewed from the arc entrance 70% of the opening area of the gas outlet is obscured. At least one conductive element 15 may be embodied as an arc splitting plate 16 in the arc quenching device. The barriers may be made of plastics material that may be partially vaporized by an arc. The barriers act to lengthen travelling arcs while avoiding the problems of short circuiting and heat build-up in metal plates.
Patent GB-2567773-A (GB)
Title: Method of production of molybdenum blue at high purity and in solid state
Inventor: YUCEL SAHIN
IPC: C25D9/04
Filed: 2017-08-02
Abstract: The invention is related to the method of production of molybdenum blue at high purity and in solid state consisting of the elements of the working electrode (1) by which redox reaction takes place, a counter electrode (2) ensuring the transition of currentfrom supporting electrolyte solution (5), a reference electrode (3) ensuring the potential control of the working electrode (1), supporting electrolyte solution (5) available in an electrochemical cell (4) ensuring the necessary medium for formation of the molybdenum blue at high purity and in solid state, and potentiostat-galvanostat system (6) ensuring the application of the cyclicvoltammetry method.
Patent GB-2569062-A (GB)
Title: Secure element installation and provisioning
Inventor: MARC KEKICHEFF
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2017-10-02
Abstract: A device binding system includes generating and storing at the device a unique identifier based on device characteristics and a cryptographic function. The unique identifier is then registered with an authority. The self-generation of the unique identifier allows binding with an authority to occur after the device leaves a secure manufacturing environment or even after the device is in the hands of an end-user consumer. Once the binding occurs, the device can be part of trusted transactions for location tracking, fitness tracking, financial transactions or other interactions where identity and privacy are factors.
Patent GB-2584659-A (GB)
Title: Deployment of unmanned underwater vehicles
Inventor: JAMES ANDREW JAMIESON
IPC: B63G8/00
Filed: 2019-06-07
Abstract: An unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) 16 is docked to a tether management system (TMS) 30 and is lifted outboard into water beside a vessel 10 while deploying an umbilical 52 that effects communication with the UUV via a tether 42 of the TMS. After undocking the UUV to swim away from the TMS while deploying the tether, the TMS is suspended over the water 12 while the UUV performs a subsea mission. A mobile or transportable UUV support unit 18 may be positioned on a deck 20 of a vessel of opportunity to facilitate deployment of the UUV, the TMS and the umbilical and to control the UUV during the mission. A method of adapting a vessel to receive a mobile UUV support unit on a deck of a vessel is also disclosed. The UUV may be a remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
Patent GB-2577364-A (GB)
Title: Dual-bearing reel
Inventor: YOUHEI TOAKE
IPC: A01K97/06
Filed: 2019-07-19
Abstract: A dual-bearing reel (200, fig 1) includes a hook keeper 1 having locking 11 and support 12 parts. The locking part has a hole 111 and a slit 112. The slit extends from a first end surface to a second end surface of the locking part in a central axis direction. The support part supports the locking part, has a joining part 121 including at least a portion of an annular ring, and is mounted on a mounting part 221 at the joining part to be pivotable about a drive shaft. When the support part is positioned in a lateral direction of a handle, the hole and slit are on an outside of the handle in the lateral direction orthogonal to the drive shaft, and when the support part is to positioned in a longitudinal direction of the handle, the hole and slit are on an inside of the handle in the lateral direction orthogonal to the drive shaft.