baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2573751-A (GB)
Title: Multiple access techniques in a cellular network
Inventor: BRUNO JECHOUX
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2018-05-10
Abstract: A method of uplink data transmission from a UE to a base station in a wireless cellular communications network utilizing a non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) protocol is disclosed. A user equipment (UE) selects a modulation coding scheme (MCS) for use with an uplink data transmission and includes an indication of the selected MCS in an uplink transmission. The uplink transmission utilizes a grant-free transmission protocol. The MCS may be selected from a subset of MCS, the subset being a set selected from a larger set available to the UE. The indication may be sent in an uplink control information report. The MCS may be selected based on the performance of a previous set of uplink grant-free NOMA transmissions or downlink performance information obtained from a downlink synchronization.
Patent GB-2575093-A (GB)
Title: Seal
Inventor: JEREMY TAMARI
IPC: A61M39/02
Filed: 2018-06-29
Abstract: The tube 2 comprises a wall 4 defining a main lumen. A portion of the wall comprises an access port 10 suitable for an object 14 to be introduced. The access port comprises a biasing structure 12 which is self-closing such that it retains fluid tight when exposed to a driving pressure of 50mmHg and contain pressurized fluid flowing through the tube. The biasing structure may be a self-sealing membrane or valve. The main lumen may comprise a partition 26 extending along the tube to separate the tube into two passages. The partition structure may be collapsible and/or flexible. The inserted object may be a catheter 14 over a guidewire 16 and which, with the access tube, forms part of a blood removal assembly (fig 4) suitable for removing blood from a left ventral cavity.
Patent GB-2563177-A (GB)
Title: Non-stretch bonded strand and film elastics
Inventor: DAVIS DANG H NHAN
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 2016-02-29
Abstract: A laminate includes a core structure having a first surface and a second surface, the core structure including an elastic core layer and a plastic core layer, wherein the elastic core layer is one of a film, a plurality of strands, and a plurality of strips, and wherein the plastic core layer is one of a film layer, a plurality of strands, and a plurality of strips, the plastic core structure reinforcing the core layer in the machine direction, and a nonwoven first facing layer affixed to the first surface.
Patent GB-2578475-A (GB)
Title: Installation of subsea pipelines
Inventor: KARTHIK MOHAN
IPC: F16L1/24
Filed: 2018-10-29
Abstract: Method of installing a subsea pipeline. At a shallow depth, such as below 100m in a coastal area, a pipeline 16 is raised from the seabed by adding buoyancy, such as by means of adding buoyancy modules 24 with variable buoyancy. The pipeline is then towed by a pair of towing vessels 28, to a second location with deeper water, where at least some of the added buoyancy is removed, allowing the pipeline to sink, so that it hangs in a catenary curvature beneath the surface between the two vessels, before towing the pipe stalk between the towing vessels to a final location. In some embodiments it is then deployed, such as by lowering one end 26 of the pipe stalk relative to the other, detaching one of the towing vessels from the lower end of the upended pipe stalk, and suspending the upended pipe stalk from the other towing vessel.
Patent GB-2578782-A (GB)
Title: A split gasket
Inventor: GEOFFREY INGLES MOOD
IPC: F16J15/06
Filed: 2018-11-09
Abstract: Split gasket 101 comprises at least two arcuate sections 103, which are assembled end-to-end to form a uniformly-thick annular ring, and have ends 115, 117 that overlap partway along the lengths of sections 103. Gasket sections 103 may be made of a flexible material such as rubber, nylon, or polytetrafluoroethylene; and have frangibly-attached radially-extending tabs (551, Figure 9). The overlapping/overlapped portions 109, 107 may have deformable or adhesive coatings, and the overlapped/overlapping gasket section ends 115, 117 may have deformable protrusions extending from their surfaces. At least one of ends 115, 117 includes means for restraining relative sliding movement of gasket sections 103. Sections 103 may have axially-stepped shoulders 119, 121 respectively, each shoulder 119, 121 extending across the width of each gasket section 103; and sections 103 may taper from shoulders 119, 121 to ends 115, 117 respectively.
Patent GB-2565937-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for controlling the operation of a movable panel wall system
Inventor: BRADLEY A JONES
IPC: E05F15/643
Filed: 2017-05-04
Abstract: A movable wall panel system is disclosed. The movable wall panel system may include at least one monitoring system to monitor at least one area adjacent the movable wall panel system. The movable wall panel system may include a touch screen as part of an operator interface.
Patent GB-2571419-A (GB)
Title: Damping device
Inventor: PHILIPPE GERARD EDMOND JOLY
IPC: F02K3/06
Filed: 2018-12-20
Abstract: A stepped damping device 4 comprising (i) a plurality of first radial external surfaces 40, 42, 44 configured to be supported with friction against a first rotor module 2 of a turbomachine assembly 1 and (ii) a second radial external surface 41 configured to be supported with friction against a second rotor module 3 of such an assembly, so as to couple the two rotor modules for the purpose of damping their respective vibrational movements during operation. The damping device may have an abutment surface 46 for its axial retention, supported against the connection 22 between the two rotor modules. All the aforementioned contact surfaces may be formed from sacrificial plates 43, 45, 47, 49, preferably having a coating of dissipative or viscoelastic type. The farthest downstream first radial external surface 40 and the second surface 41 may form a U-shaped surface in combination, the corresponding sacrificial plate 43 being of variable thickness. The damping device may have bores 7 (fig. 4a) to make it lighter or metal inserts 8 (fig. 4a) for added weight. A turbomachine assembly comprising the two rotor modules, preferably a fan rotor and a low-pressure compressor rotor, and the stepped damping device is also claimed.
Patent GB-2584435-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for detecting a component exchange in an ignition system of a spark-ignited engine
Inventor: Darshit Shah
IPC: H01T13/58
Filed: 2019-05-31
Abstract: A method and ignition system are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of determining at least on parameter indicative of an operating condition of an ignition system S2 and detecting if a component has been replaced based on a comparison of the parameter with a reference value S6. The component may be a spark plug or an ignition coil. The method may be initiated in response to an engine starting and may be associated with different operating conditions. The disclosed ignition system comprises a control unit configured to perform the described steps. The method and system enable automatic detection of changes to components and store information relating thereto, thus prevent unplanned downtime by improving the lifetime prediction of the replaced component.
Patent GB-2578807-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle imaging station
Inventor: GEORGE GOULD DANIEL
IPC: G01N21/88
Filed: 2019-08-09
Abstract: Tunnel 16 has walls 16a, 16b between entrance 18 and exit 20. Structured light source 22 illuminates vehicle 12, moving along pathway 14, with a structured light image which the vehicle reflects into field of view 26a of first camera 26. Non-reflective, non-illuminating surface 36 is visible by reflection via the vehicle in field of view 30a of second camera 30 on the same side of the tunnel as surface 36. The structured light image is not reflected into the field of view of the second camera. At least one further camera pair of first and second cameras may be mounted on the opposite side of the tunnel. The side wall ends (52, Fig. 3) may be angled inwards to define the entrance and exit; the structured light source may be mounted at the angled ends. The cameras might be triggered by input from a microphone, proximity sensor, or vehicle speed sensor.
Patent GB-2586611-A (GB)
Title: Nonthermal plasma generator and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: AHMED HUSSEIN
IPC: H05H1/24
Filed: 2019-08-28
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a nonthermal plasma generator where the nonthermal plasma generator is built as an integrated mass of material using an additive manufacture process, the nonthermal plasma generator including a plurality of electrodes arranged in at least one pair wherein a separation between the electrodes in the or each pair of electrodes is controlled by the additive manufacture process. A dielectric material is inserted between the electrodes of each pair, and the first electrode of each pair comprises an elongate wire, the elongate wire electrodes parallel with each other. Preferably there is a plurality of pairs of electrodes and the second electrode of each pair comprises a tube portion concentrically surrounding the first electrode, the second electrodes interconnected in an array. Gas is directed between the electrodes in each pair through a mesh inlet. A nest connected to one end of each of the first electrodes provides voltage from an external supply.
Patent GB-2588593-A (GB)
Title: Battery module and battery pack
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JAMES GASKELL
IPC: H01M50/289
Filed: 2019-10-18
Abstract: A battery module 12 for a battery pack (10, figure 1) comprises a cooling (or heating) member 31, preferably a plate with ports 34a,b for inlet and outlet of a cooling fluid, having opposing first 32 and second 33 faces, and a first plurality of cell groups 13a,c mounted on the first face and a second plurality of cell groups 13b,d mounted on the second face of the cooling member, each cell group having a plurality of battery cells (14, figure 4). Each cell group 13a-d is electrically isolated within the battery module from at least one other cell group; preferably all cell groups within a respective module are electrically isolated from each other. A battery pack comprising a plurality of these battery modules is also claimed (figures 1, 2 and 7). Preferably, corresponding cell groups in each module are connected to adjacent cell groups in adjacent battery modules when the battery pack is assembled using connection tabs 41, 42 (figure 8). Channels 16, 17 between cell groups may be provided in the battery modules, which form longitudinal channels in the battery pack for accommodating coolant supply conduits or electrical components (e.g. BMS, distribution system).
Patent GB-2595433-A (GB)
Title: Raman spectrometer
Inventor: BEN PERSTON
IPC: G01J3/44
Filed: 2019-11-27
Abstract: A Raman spectrometer comprises laser 1001, auto-focussing system 1017 and detector 1010. Adjustable focussing element 1013 comprises e.g. objective lens 1003 and controller 1012, focussing the laser at a plurality of trial locations where a signal strength metric representative of the Raman spectrum is determined, to determine a focus location e.g. at a maximum. The metric mitigates against non-sample signals, using relative enhancement or diminution in selected wavelength ranges, for example using a mask comprising weighting values between 0 and 1, forming weighting vectors. The signal strength metric may use the second derivative of the spectrum to highlight areas with strong Raman response. The mask may be determined combining a negative mask representing wavelengths with strong Raman response of a containing material and a positive mask representing strong sample response (figure 16). The spectrometer may acquire Raman spectra through another material, such as packaging, a petri dish or vial.
Patent GB-2579477-A (GB)
Title: Potential energy actuated valve triggered by collapse of a support member
Inventor: Yingquing XU
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2018-07-03
Abstract: A valve device selectively communicates annulus pressure or pressure from a hydraulic circuit to an actuation piston of a borehole tool to directly or indirectly set the borehole tool. A valve member is held against spring bias by a retainer whose physical properties can be remotely changed to release the force of the bias to move the valve member which in turn moves an actuating piston to set the borehole tool. The compressive strength of the material can be impacted by electric current that directly or indirectly such as with the generation of heat results in weakening the retainer. The retainer material may be surrounded with a sleeve to enhance compressive strength until the remote signal is applied such as with wireline or electric line. Other property changes to the retainer are contemplated such as volume change, shape change, change in state or change in tensile or compressive strength.
Patent GB-2579995-A (GB)
Title: Composite rail joint end post
Inventor: ARKA PRABHA ROY
IPC: E01B11/54
Filed: 2018-09-18
Abstract: An end post (30) for a rail joint assembly comprising: a top portion (12) consisting of a first electrically insulating material comprising a fiber reinforced polymer material and having a profile substantially identical to cross-sectional shapes of rail head sections of first and second rails of the rail joint assembly; a base (16) having a profile substantially identical to cross-sectional shapes of rail base sections of first and second rails of the rail joint assembly; and a stem (14) disposed between the top portion (12) and the base (16); wherein the stem (14) and the base (16) consist of a second electrically insulating material comprising a polymer material.
Patent GB-2581699-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting transmissions based on direct sensing of the ionosphere
Inventor: Kevin J Babich
IPC: H04B17/382
Filed: 2018-10-03
Abstract: A communication system uses skywave propagation to transmit data between communication nodes over a data transmission path. An atmospheric sensor is configured to collect atmospheric data at the reflection point of the data transmission path where the transmission path is redirected from the atmosphere toward the surface of the Earth. Data collected by the atmospheric sensor may be used to predict future ionospheric conditions and determine optimum working frequencies for transmission of data between the communication nodes.
Patent GB-2595235-A (GB)
Title: An electrical connector
Inventor: CHANTELLE DUCKWORTH
IPC: H01R13/533
Filed: 2020-05-18
Abstract: An electrical connector is characterised by an insulating layer comprising a polymer material having a repeat unit of formula -O-Ph-Ph-O-Ph-CO-Ph- [i] and a repeat unit of formula -O-Ph-Ph-O-Ph-SO2-Ph-Ph-SO2-Ph- [ii] wherein Ph is a phenyl and the repeat unit [i]:[ii] are 95:5 to 80:20 molar ratio. The connector is useful for delivering high voltage power to electrical equipment, in particular for subsea electrical equipment, or when used as part of an assembly with a cable which is arranged to extend downhole from a tubing hanger to electric equipment. A method of manufacturing the connector and an assembly comprising the connector are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2582107-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for completing interior design orders
Inventor: LISA CLOUGHEN
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2018-10-01
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for processing and fulfilling interior design requests. The method includes inputting, using a graphical user interface coupled to an electronic device, identifiable information concerning a first user and a second user, inputting one or more items into a database of items, creating a request list of one or more items inputted into the database of items, generating, using a processor, a message, wherein the message includes the request list and any pertinent information pertaining to one or more items in the request list; and sending the message.
Patent GB-2587894-A (GB)
Title: Topical sanitisation composition
Inventor: NAVJEET KAUR MATHARU
IPC: A61K8/43
Filed: 2020-07-17
Abstract: A topical sanitisation composition comprising at least 10% by weight of alcohol for sanitising skin of a user on application of the composition and evaporating thereafter. The composition further comprises at least 0.05% by weight of cellulose and 0.05% by weight of guar gum for forming a stable film on the skin of the user and at least 0.01% by weight of a non-alcohol microbicidal component for being held by the stable film to provide long-term sanitisation to the skin. On application of the composition to skin the alcohol sanitises the skin before evaporating to leave a stable film formed by the cellulose and guar gum which holds the non-alcohol microbicidal component to provide long-term sanitisation to the skin. The alcohol may comprise isopropyl alcohol and ethanol, and the cellulose may be hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Preferably the non-alcohol microbicidal component comprises benzalkonium chloride, didecyl ammonium chloride, salicylic acid and/or chlorhexidine gluconate. The composition may further comprise a chelating agent (e.g. disodium EDTA), a moisturiser, a humectant (e.g. glycerine or propylene glycol), citric acid and/or sodium citrate. There is also a method of manufacturing the topical sanitisation composition.
Patent GB-2584803-A (GB)
Title: Key module
Inventor: ROBIN GEOFFREY NIXON
IPC: E05B81/54
Filed: 2014-09-02
Abstract: A method of operating a key module 100 associated with an electronic entry system 104, the method comprising, at the key module: monitoring the proximity of the key module to a mobile telephony device 102 associated with an authorised user of the key module; in response to the monitoring indicating that the distance between the key module and the mobile telephony device has exceeded a predetermined threshold distance, transmitting a lack of proximity alert message to the mobile telephony device; receiving, from the mobile telephony device, an operational status change code associated with the key module; and on the basis of the received operational status change code, initiating an operational status change in relation to the key module, wherein the operational status change comprises a blinding change which causes the key module to not recognise the electronic entry system. The electronic entry system may comprise a domestic door, office door, vehicle door or industrial door entry system. Also provided is a key module, a computer program, and methods of operating a controllable module.
Patent GB-2587522-A (GB)
Title: Bend stiffener
Inventor: AUSTIN HARBISON
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2019-05-02
Abstract: The invention concerns a bend stiffener (10, 32) for locally protecting an elongate flexible member (14) from excessive curvature when the elongate flexible member is deployed in water. The bend stiffener comprises an elongate stiffener body (34) which has a root end, a free end, and a passage (36) extending through the stiffener body from the root end to the free end for receiving and embracing the flexible member. A coupling (16) at or toward the root end of the stiffener body serves to mount the stiffener body. The stiffener body is sufficiently flexible to curve somewhat along with the flexible member when the flexible member suffers a bending load and carries a sensor module which is located proximate the free end of the bend stiffener and is configured to sense inclination and/or orientation and/or movement of the free end of the bend stiffener.
Patent GB-2601336-A (GB)
Title: Endoscopic, electrosurgical instrument, electrosurgical apparatus comprising such electrosurgical instrument, and endoscopic electrosurgical kit
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2020-11-26
Abstract: An endoscopic electrosurgical instrument 12 has: a feed structure to convey electromagnetic energy to a distal end 18; a radiating element 24, which may be ring electrodes 28 and 30, near the distal end connected to the feed structure to radiate the electromagnetic energy into a target area; and an image capturing device 26 at or near the distal end and configured to generate an image of a part of the target area, optionally using a lens 32 and an optical sensor 34. An LED light source 49 may illuminate the target area. The camera may communicate via a wire to a display (14, figure 1). The feed structure may include a coaxial cable, and it and the radiating element may be arranged on or in a flexible instrument sheath (68, figure 8) extending along the instrument. A microstrip impedance transformer (42, figure 1) may be connected to the proximal end of the feed structure where it connects to a generator (16). Also claimed is a kit of parts.
Patent GB-2589765-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for drilling a multilateral wellbackground
Inventor: NEIL HEPBURN
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2018-08-07
Abstract: A deflector assembly for an object in a well. The deflector assembly may include a tubular housing and a core plug. The tubular housing may include a window through a wall of the tubular housing, a deflector below the window. The deflector may include a cavity extending through an axial length of the deflector and a deflector angled surface that is shaped to direct the object toward the window. The core plug may be removably coupleable within the cavity and include a receptacle and a second angled surface that is shaped to direct the object toward the window. The second angled surface is aligned with the deflector angled surface. The core plug may be coupleable with the deflector so as to rotate with the deflector.
Patent GB-2587311-A (GB)
Title: A drain valve of air compressor with cleaning and error-proofing functions
Inventor: XIAOYANG ZHANG
IPC: F04B39/10
Filed: 2020-12-31
Abstract: A drain valve of air compressor with cleaning and error-proofing functions, comprises a connection device and a drainage device. The connection device comprises a connection pipe with a first torsion spring and a corresponding latching slot 201 on a lower end inside wall. A tapered exhaust pipe 205 is arranged on the middle of the inside wall, and a first connecting round slot on the upper end. A second connecting round slot 202 is on an upper surface of the connection pipe, and an air discharging damper 204 is on the upper end of the tapered exhaust pipe. A first connecting turn rod 203 is on the lower end of the damper. The drainage device comprises a drainage pipe 108 with a spherical tank on the interior of the pipe and a ball adjusting valve 101 rotatably connected to the interior of the tank. The drainage device further comprises an adjusting rod 102 connected to the valve, a second and third connecting turn bar 103, 104 on the rod, and a water guiding plate 105 connected to the third bar. The arrangement enables the drainage valve to have an error proofing effect, where energy waste can be avoided.
Patent GB-2591651-A (GB)
Title: A method for sealing a region of open hole gravel pack
Inventor: SCOTT BENZIE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2019-08-19
Abstract: A system for sealing a region of open hole gravel pack comprising a sealing patch and an installation tool is described. The sealing patch includes a tubular assembly including two expandable anchor/seals and two low melting temperature alloy elements positioned on outside surface of the tubular assembly above the anchor/seals. The system is deployed in desirable location in the well and the tool is operated to set anchor/seals in interference contact with sand-screen. Then the alloy elements are melted to seal the patch. The anchor/seals serve two purposes: they provide a hanging capacity to support the patch in the well and create a "bridge" preventing the molten alloy from freely flowing through the annulus between the tubular assembly and sand screen and focusing the molten alloy at the anchor/seals to flow in radial direction penetrating through the sand-screen and the surrounding proppant sand creating a complete seal.