baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2541580-A (GB)
Title: Using a mobile device to restrict focus and perform operations at another mobile device
Inventor: RICHARD ZACHARY HALMSTAD
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2015-04-10
Abstract: A particular method includes receiving, at a manager mobile device, a selection of a managed mobile device of a plurality of managed mobile devices. The method also includes displaying, at the manager mobile device, a list of applications executable by the managed mobile device, a list of websites accessible by the managed mobile device, or both. The method further includes receiving, at the manager mobile device, a selection of an application from the list of applications or a selection of a website from the list of websites. The method includes initiating, at the manager mobile device, transmission of data to the managed mobile device instructing the managed mobile device to restrict focus to the selected application or the selected website.
Patent GB-2541582-A (GB)
Title: Hint based spot healing techniques
Inventor: KOMAL KUMAR DESAI
IPC: H04N1/409
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: A method for automatic spot healing comprises: obtaining data indicative of spot patterns corresponding to different types of unwanted features (e.g. defects, spots, dirt, streaks, artifacts, or facial blemishes such as pimples, acne, hair, cuts, freckles, birthmarks, or background, obscuring or distracting objects) detectable by an image processing module including at least some spot patterns learned from prior user interaction; recognizing unwanted features in an image matching the spot patterns; and performing an automatic spot (defect) healing (correction) operation, removing recognized unwanted features without reliance upon explicit user selection of image defects. A spot pattern library, containing both learned and pre-defined spot patterns, may be used. Hint based spot (defect) healing may be used, comprising: detecting user selection of a feature in a particular image, the selection used as a hint to detect additional features matching the user selected feature and generate a feature set of potential features for spot healing including the user selected feature and additional detected features; designating features for spot healing by de-selection and selection of the candidate features in the set, individually; and applying the spot healing operation accordingly.
Patent GB-2557935-A (GB)
Title: A control system for a switchable lens
Inventor: JOHN CLIFFORD JONES
IPC: G02C7/08
Filed: 2016-12-19
Abstract: A dynamically switchable contact lens, 2000, operable to switch between first and second focal states, each focal state having a different optical property (e.g. focusing power), the lens having: a power source, 2006, (e.g. a super capacitor or a sugar-based rechargeable battery); a controller, 2005, for controlling the operation of the lens; a transceiver, 2004, for communicating with a second lens and/or an external controller; wherein the lens is paired with the second lens by means of the external controller. The lens may comprise a liquid crystal material disposed in a cavity and the may be altered according to an electrical field applied to the liquid crystal material. The first and second lenses may be paired by the external controller such that they are later operable in a standalone mode independent of the external controller. The lenses may determine that a change in focal state is required based on a ciliary muscle sensor, 2007, or the user may trigger the change with wink or blink of a certain length.
Patent GB-2560343-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust valve apparatus
Inventor: DEAN CHRISTOPHER ROBERT PETLEY
IPC: F01N13/08
Filed: 2017-03-08
Abstract: An exhaust valve assembly 2 for controlling exhaust gas flow from an internal combustion engine 3 includes a pivotally mounted valve body 7 which is movable between an open position and a closed position. A valve control mechanism 12 controls the valve body and has a biasing means 13 for biasing the valve body towards the closed position. The valve control mechanism has a protective housing 20 for protecting the biasing means. The protective housing may partially or completely enclose the biasing means, and may comprise a substantially sealed chamber. The housing may have first and second parts, which may translate or rotate relative to each other. The housing may comprise a resiliently deformable cover attached to couplings at first and second ends of the biasing means. The biasing means may be a torsion spring or a tension spring. A vehicle (4, fig 1) comprises an exhaust system (1) having the exhaust valve assembly.
Patent GB-2548985-A (GB)
Title: Along tool string deployed sensors
Inventor: JIA TAO
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2017-03-13
Abstract: A device 10, comprising; a clamp or attachment mechanism 25 to attach to an outside surface of a tubular 12, a housing 44 carried by the clamp and a sensor 40 disposed within the housing. The clamp may be integral to the housing. A sensor system (Fig.7) is claimed including interconnected sensor devices with local electronics (Fig.7; 40) which are axially spaced apart and deployed along an outer surface of a downhole tool string and connected with master electronics (Fig.7; 36). The system being disposed in a protective tubing is also claimed. A method (Fig.1) of deploying axially spaced sensors (Fig.1; 28) along a perforating assembly (Fig.1; 12) which communicate with master electronics (Fig.1; 36) in the wellbore and remote from the perforating assembly and communicating commands between the master electronics and surface located electronics (Fig.1; 38).
Patent GB-2547581-A (GB)
Title: Displacer in magnetic resonance imaging system
Inventor: JIANFENG LIU
IPC: H01F6/04
Filed: 2015-09-30
Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a displacer for reducing the consumption of a cryogen used in a superconductive magnet device. The displacer may occupy some space within the cryogen storage cavity or limit the cryogen into a relatively small space surrounding a superconductive coil in the cryogen storage cavity. The displacer may also include a displacer cavity that may be vacuum or contain a cryogen or another substance.
Patent GB-2547589-A (GB)
Title: Quantum dot backlight module and display device
Inventor: Yan Shi Cheng
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 2014-12-05
Abstract: A quantum dot backlight module and a display device comprising the quantum dot backlight module. The quantum dot backlight module comprises: a reflector plate (200), a light guide plate (300) arranged above the reflector plate (200), a plurality of halftone dots (400) arranged on the upper surface of the light guide plate (300) at intervals, quantum dots (500) arranged in the halftone dots (400), and a light-emitting diode (100) arranged at the side edge of the light guide plate (300). By means of the backlight module, the utilization rate of a quantum dot material is improved, costs are reduced, and the purposes that the light-emitting diode (100) effectively dissipates heat and a wide color gamut is realized are achieved.
Patent GB-2564472-A (GB)
Title: Automatic shut off valve
Inventor: CARL LOVE
IPC: F16K31/50
Filed: 2017-07-13
Abstract: A system for remotely controlling the supply of a fluid, such as a mains water supply, includes a control unit 100 for a remote shut-off valve. The control unit has an electric motor 102 having a motor shaft 108, the motor shaft comprising a threaded rod. A valve 110 comprises a valve member (112, Fig. 2b) having a threaded recess 114 for receiving the threaded rod, and an inlet 120 and outlet 130 for fluid, the valve having an open position in which fluid can flow from the inlet to the outlet and a closed position in which the flow of fluid from the inlet to the outlet is blocked. The valve member 112 is movable between the open and closed positions by a threading and unthreading interaction of the valve member with the threaded rod when the motor 102 is operated. Also provided is a control module comprising the control unit and a method of use thereof, and a system comprising the control unit and a diaphragm valve.
Patent GB-2565274-A (GB)
Title: A switch control circuit for a gate drive
Inventor: RAYMOND JOHN PETO
IPC: H03K17/0412
Filed: 2017-07-25
Abstract: A switch control circuit for a gate drive includes a charge and discharge resonant power supply device comprising first and second switching devices Q1, Q2 driving a common gate of a power switch Q3 and a switch S1 that operate as a 3-pole switch and an inductor L2. The resonant power supply employs input capacitance, Ciss and Crss, and inductance in order to switch on and switch off the control circuit using resonant switching. The switch control circuit recycles what is otherwise wasted energy during switch off and stores this energy for a subsequent cycle, so that when the switch turns on a proportion of its energy requirement is supplied from the stored energy. When power switch Q3 is off Q2 is on then, when a gate control command is received, Q2 turns off and switch S1 closes, so that inductor current from a mid-point circuit can increase and resonate with the input capacitance. When the gate voltage approaches supply voltage VA Q1 is turned on and switch SA1 is opened. The turn off can be achieved in a similar manner.
Patent GB-2567409-A (GB)
Title: A display device and system
Inventor: JAMIESON CHRISTMAS
IPC: G03H1/22
Filed: 2017-08-02
Abstract: A head-up display for a vehicle has a picture generating unit 410 arranged to generate a picture on a light receiving surface. The picture generating unit has a light source that emits light having a first wavelength; a spatial light modulator arranged to receive the light from the light source and output spatially-modulated light in accordance with a computer-generated hologram represented on the spatial light modulator to form a corresponding picture on the light receiving surface; and a hologram processor arranged to output the computer-generated hologram to the spatial light modulator. An optical system is arranged to image the picture consists of an input arranged to receive light of the picture; an output arranged to output light forming an image of the picture; a first mirror 421 and second mirror 422 arranged to guide light from the input to the output along an optical path; and at least one light-selective filter 601 on the optical path.
Patent GB-2566763-A (GB)
Title: Perforating tool
Inventor: PRITPAL WARNER
IPC: B44C7/02
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a tool 10 used to perforate wallpaper to enable a solvent, which may be water or steam, to reach an adhesive layer on the paper's rear face and so soften or dissolve it, facilitating removal of the paper from a wall. The tool has a housing 12 with an opening 18 and a registration surface 16 for contacting the wallpaper. A rotor 14 is mounted within the housing for rotation about an axis which is fixed with respect to the housing. The axis of the rotor is substantially parallel to the wallpaper when the registration surface is in contact with it. An electric motor 28 for driving the rotor is disposed coaxially with the rotor. There are projections formed upon the rotor which extend outwardly through the opening in the housing to engage the wallpaper. The motor may be disposed wholly or partly inside the rotor. The housing may be provided with a port (32, fig. 1) for connection to an air extraction device such as a domestic vacuum cleaner.
Patent GB-2572013-A (GB)
Title: Fault-accommodating flow scheduling valve
Inventor: RALPH W HILL
IPC: F02C9/26
Filed: 2018-03-16
Abstract: A fault-accommodating flow scheduling valve comprising an inlet 40, an outlet 42a and an orifice 46 between the inlet and the outlet. The valve has a shuttle valve member on the inlet-side of the orifice which seals the outlet from the inlet when the shuttle valve engages with an inlet sealing face 49a or the orifice. The valve has a primary valve member 47 on the outlet-side of the orifice which seals the outlet from the first inlet when the primary valve member engages with an outlet-side sealing face of the orifice. The valve has a compression-loaded primary spring 44a which acts on the primary valve member to urge the primary valve member into engagement with the outlet-side sealing face. The valve has a first 48a and second 48b compression-loaded balance springs which act on the shuttle valve member, the first balance spring acting between a first side of the shuttle valve member and the primary valve member, and the second balance spring acting on an opposite, second side of shuttle valve member. On failure of the primary spring the primary valve member moves away from the outlet-side sealing face and the shuttle valve member engages the inlet-side sealing face.
Patent GB-2561739-A (GB)
Title: High temperature, Bi-directional shear seal and related methods
Inventor: KYLE GOSTKOWSKI
IPC: F16K11/044
Filed: 2016-10-19
Abstract: A valve includes an outer piston, an inner piston telescopically disposed in the outer piston. A cavity separates at least a portion of the inner piston and the outer piston. The valve also includes a seal disposed in the cavity and that forms an upper pressure chamber and a lower pressure chamber. A first flow space connects the lower pressure chamber with a first flow path and a second flow space connects the upper pressure chamber with a second flow path. A biasing member engages the inner and outer piston.
Patent GB-2577672-A (GB)
Title: Biomass conversion by treatment with acids and steam
Inventor: HEINRICH LEOPOLD
IPC: D21C5/00
Filed: 2018-08-06
Abstract: A method for converting a biomass raw material into fibre or chemical products comprising treating the biomass with gaseous acid as a reactant and then heating it with steam to a reaction temperature. The process only requires a low chemical charge and can employ hydrochloric acid, sulphur dioxide, sulphur trioxide, formic acid or acetic acid. There may be a lower temperature when the gaseous acid is being used compared to when the raw material is being steam heated. The raw material may be lignocelluloses or agricultural residues including forest residuals or waste wood. The material may be washed to separate the fibre from chemical products for further refining. The approach is designed to concentrate reactants within the biomass leading to quicker disintegration based on the escape of chemical ions from hot steam into cooler aqueous environments. It can be used for producing paper and packaging and chemicals such as ethanol, xylitol, acetic acids and lignin.
Patent GB-2562953-A (GB)
Title: Charge dissipation plate
Inventor: MARTIN PHELPS
IPC: H05F3/02
Filed: 2018-08-15
Abstract: A charge dissipation plate for aircraft electronic systems comprises a machined metal plate (1) having at least one opening (2a, 2b, 2c) machined therein and an integrally formed collar (3a, 3b, 3c) extending around each opening. Each collar upstands from the plane of the plate and has a threaded outer surface 4a, 4b, 4c. Each collar forms a housing for receiving an electronic connector, with the threaded outer surface, in use, being engaged by a mating threaded connector which connects to the electronic connector mounted in the collar. The collars may have splines 6 to orient the connectors.
Patent GB-2567955-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of production water from oil fields using chemically assisted recovery
Inventor: PASCAL REMY
IPC: E21B43/34
Filed: 2018-09-10
Abstract: Treatment equipment for treating production water of a polymer-assisted oil recovery operation comprises at least two nutshell filters in series, where the first filter 3 recovers the majority of the oil and the second filter 5 serves as a finisher, and wherein the size of the two nutshell filters is different. The first filter may be 3 to 8 times larger than the second filter. The first nutshell filter can comprise two nutshell filters in parallel. A self-cleaning coalescer 4 may be added between the two nutshell filters or upstream of the first nutshell filter. A method for production water treatment during an enhanced recovery operation by polymer flooding is also claimed, wherein the production water is treated with the equipment at the outlet of a primary separation. Preferably, the treated production water is used for preparing an injection fluid for an enhanced oil recovery by polymer flooding.
Patent GB-2569042-A (GB)
Title: Beverage capsule
Inventor: ALEX GORT-BARTEN
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2018-11-08
Abstract: A capsule 1 for use in a coffee machine having a generally frusto-conical form with an upper surface 3 and a lower surface (4, figure 1), an annular flange 7 being provided at the lower surface. The annular flange is provided with annular sealing means 10 which deforms plastically in use when engaged by a capsule cage of a coffee machine to provide a seal. Preferably, the seal comprises one or more of the following layers, a cellulose (or paper) layer, one of more adhesive layers, a bioplastic layer and a foil layer. The weight of the cellulose material is ideally is in the range of 100-400g/m2. Preferably, the seal has a thickness of between 0.1-0.3mm, ideally 0.25mm.
Patent GB-2571003-A (GB)
Title: A method or apparatus for collecting marine life
Inventor: MICHAEL BOWER
IPC: A01K79/00
Filed: 2018-12-28
Abstract: A submersible device 1 for collecting fish 28 or other water creatures comprising a suction system 12 and a porous collection means to contain the fish and permit water and undesirable materials to pass through There is a method of using the device to collect dead or dying salmon, such as those affected by sea-lice, in aquaculture enclosures 20 or fish farms. The device may have propulsion means such that it can be manoeuvred in three dimensions. The device may be attached or retrofitted to an underwater vehicle 27, which may be autonomous or user 22 controlled via an umbilical 25 or wirelessly. There may be a camera to identify fish or other structures within an aquaculture enclosure. The suction system may comprise an educator powered water jets fed by a subsea or surface pump.
Patent GB-2566219-A (GB)
Title: Steam driven dish warmer
Inventor: GEOFF HALL
IPC: F26B21/00
Filed: 2017-07-02
Abstract: A dish dryer/warmer which is powered by steam that is exhausted from a steam kettle. A hollow inserts fits into a spout on the kettle and a hose connects the spout to the dish dryer. The steam is then funneled into the dish dryer. A set of holders inside the dish dryer are mechanically activated based on what, so that if a dish is placed into a holder then steam will be discharged directly into that holder, thereby warming the respective dish. A plurality of such holders can be present inside the dish dryer and each one is selectively activated to discharge steam when an object is placed inside a respective holder. All of the holders in the dish dryer share the same steam source (the kettle or other source).
Patent GB-2566230-A (GB)
Title: Method for impregnating a fibrous preform using a seal, and method for manufacturing a matrix reinforced by a fibrous preform
Inventor: MAXIME DOMINIQUE THIERRY PROVOST
IPC: B29C70/54
Filed: 2017-07-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for impregnating a fibrous preform (10) by means of injection or infusion, comprising the steps of: - providing a mould (12) that has at least two parts (12A, 12B), said mould (12) having an inlet opening (14) and a vent opening (16) each arranged on opposite sides (13A, 13B) of the mould (12), - placing a fibrous preform (10) in one part (12A) of the mould, - placing a thermoexpandable seal (24, 26) in a passage (20, 22) arranged between an inner wall of the mould (12) and said fibrous preform (10), wherein said passage (20, 22) extends substantially in the direction (X) extending between the opposite sides (13A, 13B) of the mould (12), - closing the mould (12), - heating the mould (12) such that the thermoexpandable seal (24, 26) dilates and blocks the passage (20, 22), and - impregnating the fibrous preform (10) with an impregnation material (28).
Patent GB-2572059-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for charging a personal mobile device
Inventor: IAN REES
IPC: H02J7/35
Filed: 2019-02-07
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for charging a personal mobile device, comprising an enclosure 2, one or more photovoltaics or solar panels 6 on at least one outer side of the enclosure, one or more heat exchangers which may be a vent, gap or opening on at least one outer side of the enclosure, an opening 3 in at least one side of the enclosure, leading to a recess within the enclosure for stowing a personal mobile device and one or more electrical power outputs 4, 5 within the enclosure to provide electrical power charge to the personal mobile device. The photovoltaics provide the electrical power to the electrical power outputs, and the enclosure is arranged to protect the personal mobile device from direct exposure to the weather elements during the time it is stowed or is being charged. The apparatus may comprise an internal rechargeable battery.
Patent GB-2584722-A (GB)
Title: Heat source control in a zoned heating system
Inventor: COLIN THOMAS FERGUSON
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2019-06-13
Abstract: A method of controlling the output of a heat source 160 to multiple zones 110, 120, 130, in which a signal of heating demand 114, 124, 134 for each zone with a heating apparatus 112, 122, 132 is received and an overall heating demand is calculated using an averaging function of the multiple signals. A duty cycle is then set based on this demand such that the output of the heat source reflects net heating demand across all zones. The averaging function may involve taking a mean average value of all demand signals and may further involve applying a scaling factor which increases the calculated overall demand. Alternatively, multiple different scaling factors may be applied to each individual demand and the scaling factors may be pre-determined. Pre-determination of the scaling factors may involve determining the heating demand for each zone and setting a scaling factor based on the magnitude of heating requirement. The heating demand signal may be a value representing the degree to which a valve connected to the heat source is open. The heat source may be a boiler. Apparatus and software to conduct the method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2577378-A (GB)
Title: Multi-level learning scheme for calibrating wellbore trajectory models for directional drilling
Inventor: Umut Zalluhoglu
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2019-07-31
Abstract: Positioning one more sensors downhole in a wellbore; using the sensors to determine first directional measurements associated with the wellbore and/or second directional measurements associated with the wellbore, wherein the first directional measurements are performed less frequently than the second directional measurements over a given measured depth along the wellbore; at a depth where the directional measures are determined, projecting a wellbore trajectory model of the wellbore to predict the directional measurements at that depth; comparison of the measured and predicted directional measurements in order to determine errors; and using the error determination to calibrate the wellbore trajectory model. The first directional measurement may be stationary survey measurement providing sensor readings over longer periods of time feeding into a slow learn loop (SLL). The second directional measurement may be continual measurement while sensors are moving such as MWD providing immediate readings over short periods as a fast learn loop (FLL). The directional measurements input to a self-learning controller 102 which provides inputs to the trajectory model 104 to facilitate calibration of the trajectory model 104.