baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2570317-A (GB)
Title: A tunnel boring apparatus, a tunnel boring machine, and a method of boring tunnels
Inventor: WARREN STRANGE
IPC: E21D9/10
Filed: 2018-01-19
Abstract: A tunnel boring apparatus 10 for a tunnel boring machine (1, Figure 1) having a rotatable drill head 12 with a boring face onto which a plurality of drill elements 14 are mounted, the drill elements 14 including a plurality of water hammers 14a. The drill head 12 preferably rotates about a longitudinal axis A about which the boring face may be divided into a plurality of sections concentrically, the water hammers 14a in each section being driven at different rates. Preferably each of the water hammers 14a has an inlet (146, Figure 5) for receiving a liquid drive fluid coupled to a common drive fluid supply via an interconnecting network (22, Figure 7) of hoses or pipes. The water hammers 14a also may have an outlet (150, Figure 5) that exhausts the drive fluid. The drill elements 14 are preferably arranged in a pattern across the boring face so that they sweep over an area with one complete rotation of the drill head 12. There is also a method of bring tunnels using a tunnel boring machine.
Patent GB-2563329-A (GB)
Title: Rotatably supported airbag
Inventor: Srinvas Reddy Malapati
IPC: B60R21/205
Filed: 2018-04-18
Abstract: A restraint assembly 12 for a vehicle (figure 1) includes a base 14 having a pinion 22, where an airbag 16 (also figures 6 and 7) is supported by the base and a rack 18, 19 is configured to engage the pinion. A pyrotechnic device 20, 23 is configured to move the rack relative to the base and cause the rack to engage the pinion and rotate the base upon actuation of the pyrotechnic device. Two racks may be provided so as to cause rotation in opposite directions R1, R2, or a single rack (figure 3) may be provided where pyrotechnic devices may be provided at each end of the rack so as cause the rack to move in to two opposite directions D1, D2 and thus cause opposite rotations of the pinion. Rotation of the base directs deployment of the airbag towards a side of the vehicle in response to an oblique impact being sensed.
Patent GB-2573766-A (GB)
Title: Estimating a counterfeit probability of a product
Inventor: Werner Dichler
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2018-05-15
Abstract: A method for estimating a counterfeit probability of a product (1; Fig 1) wherein during an manufacturing event of the product static data 2 associated with the product is generated which is applied to a machine readable label (3; Fig 1) attached to the product and uploaded to a server (4; Fig 1), wherein during a read out event the static data of the machine readable label is read out via a mobile device (5; Fig 1) of a user, wherein a probability value 7 of the product being counterfeit is chosen from a set of at least three different values based on dynamic data (6; Fig 1) associated with the static data from the server, wherein the probability value of the product is sent to the mobile device and displayed. The label may be a passive printed label with the static data provided as machine-readable code.
Patent GB-2562417-A (GB)
Title: Deployment of a modular electrically driven pump in a well
Inventor: PHILIP HEAD
IPC: E21B27/04
Filed: 2017-01-02
Abstract: An electric submersible pump system comprises an electric submersible pump body (50) having a first mating profile (53), an electric submersible pump motor (54) having a second mating profile (55), and an electrical wet connect point (61) at the top of the electric submersible pump. The electric submersible pump body (50) has a first mating drive shaft, and the electric submersible pump motor (54) has a second mating drive shaft, such that first and second mating drive shafts engage and can transmit torque from one drive shaft to the other.
Patent GB-2564991-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical filter element, apparatus and method
Inventor: Nicholas John Jackson
IPC: E04H4/16
Filed: 2016-05-16
Abstract: A mechanical filter element 2 for forming a static filter pack (11, Fig 4) to perform mechanical filtration of a liquid such as water. The element 2 may have positive buoyancy in water (i.e. a density <1g/cm3) or negative buoyancy in water (i.e. a density >1g/cm3). The mechanical filter element 2 may be formed of a polymer, such as high density polyethylene used to form positively buoyant mechanical filter elements 2; and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) used to form negatively buoyant mechanical filter elements 2. The mechanical filter element may be included in a method of mechanically filtering a liquid, a conversion kit & method of converting a swimming pool filter apparatus. Also disclosed is a further invention directed to a mechanical filter apparatus characterised by a filter chamber comprising a plurality of mechanical filter elements. A configuration of a plurality of mechanical filter elements 2, including the relationship between the cross-sectional area and the length of the filter cells 19, creates a still-water zone resistant to flow through the body of the static filter pack to prevent loss of retained particulate material.
Patent GB-2580021-A (GB)
Title: A support device
Inventor: AMANDA SMYTH
IPC: A41C3/12
Filed: 2018-11-30
Abstract: A breast support device 10 comprising a cup section 12 having a convex surface (18, figure 2) and a concave surface (20, figure 2); and a bracing section 22 adjacent an edge and extending radially from the cup section; wherein the bracing section is substantially inflexible. The bracing section may be substantially perpendicular to the cup section. The concave section and one side of the bracing section may comprise elastomeric materials. The cup section may have at least one aperture or cut-out region. The cup section and bracing section may be integrally moulded. The cup section may comprise a skeleton and a textile outer coating, and the skeleton preferably comprises plastics material. A pair of the breast support devices may be combined to form a strapless brassiere (40, figure 5), and the brassiere’s bracing section may be a single element or a pair of releasably connected elements.
Patent GB-2579102-A (GB)
Title: Storage bags and methods of use thereof
Inventor: MATTHIAS RIECKER
IPC: B65D30/22
Filed: 2019-01-11
Abstract: A storage unit in the form of storage bag defined by outer films has heat-transfer fluid passages defined by inner films, and all films are made from the same film material. The bag has a top 2a and a bottom 2b film each having interior 10a,11a and exterior 10b,11b surfaces. The interior surface of both the top and bottom films are connected by the interior films 1a,1b. Films 1a,1b form channels through which a heat transfer medium can flow. The storage unit can contain products, such as bio-pharmaceuticals or other medical fluids, that need to have heat transferred to or from them to freeze, thaw, heat, cool or ripen the products. The webs and bag may be joined by heat-sealing, welding (such as by using radio frequency) or gluing. A control system is also disclosed in which, in response to a measured temperature and valves, the rate of flow of the heat transfer medium may be controlled.
Patent GB-2580611-A (GB)
Title: Control of hybrid vehicles
Inventor: TIMOTHY LOUIS GUYOT
IPC: B60W20/40
Filed: 2019-01-16
Abstract: A vehicle controller 10 for a hybrid vehicle comprising a combustion engine 20, a motor/generator 30 and an electrical energy storage means (such as a battery) 40, both of which are selectively connectable to a transmission 50. The controller identifies an opportunity to coast the vehicle based on signals indicative of vehicle driving conditions, disconnects the combustion engine and motor/generator from the transmission to allow coasting, whilst keeping the combustion engine and motor/generator connected to each other, and controls revolutions of the combustion engine to the motor/generator, causing it to charge the battery. Driving conditions may include terrain, vehicle location derived from satellite navigation systems, speed limits, weather, traffic, vehicle loading, or driver behaviour. The combustion engine RPM may be varied to optimise fuel efficiency. Data concerning driving conditions could be used to determine when to reconnect the combustion engine or motor/generator, wherein driving conditions may include an acceleration demand above a predetermined level, a braking demand, and/or a vehicle stability/traction control system identifying an unsafe condition.
Patent GB-2583130-A (GB)
Title: A submersible pen system
Inventor: JOHN FITZGERALD
IPC: A01K61/60
Filed: 2019-04-18
Abstract: A submersible pen system 100 for aquaculture with collar 1 circumferentially arranged around a hub 4. The hub and/or collar has a variable buoyancy. A net panel 6 provides surfaces to define the pen and is coupled to the collar and at least one tensioning element 5. A stabilising diaphragm 50 is coupled to the hub and the collar and is at least partially deformable to provide a stabilising force between the hub and the collar. The diaphragm 50 may have panels 2 and resilient structures 3. A deformation of the diaphragm effects a degree of movement in the collar with respect to the hub when exposed to external dynamic loading. The stabilising diaphragm may be a elastomeric spring or an integral heave spring to allow stable proportional movement in response to ballast changes. Buoyancy may be controlled remotely. The hub may be coupled to an anchor C via a mount 7. The pen may be used offshore.
Patent GB-2577151-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for printing on cylindrical objects
Inventor: BENZION LANDA
IPC: B41J2/005
Filed: 2019-06-03
Abstract: An apparatus for printing images on generally cylindrical objects 106 comprises an impression station that includes a movable imaging surface 130 for bearing an ink image; and a transport mechanism 120 for advancing the objects 106 through the impression station, comprising a drive member supporting a plurality of rotatable mandrels, for mounting a respective object 106, the transport mechanism being configured to cause each object 106 to rotate during passage through the impression station such that, within a nip region 118 of the impression station, the surface of the object 106 makes rolling contact with the imaging surface 130 causing the ink image on the imaging surface 130 to be impressed on the surface of the object 106; an impression platen 124 is provided in the nip region of the impression station opposite the imaging surface 130 and applied a direct or indirect force so as to constrain the object 106 against the imaging surface 130 and thereby ensure rolling contact. The apparatus may include an intermediate transfer member and the mandrels are preferably connected to a flexible endless drive member such as a belt or chain. The impression platen 124 may apply a force to the object 130 or to the transport mechanism 120.
Patent GB-2586251-A (GB)
Title: Connection arrangement
Inventor: ROBERT R MUSTARD
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2019-08-14
Abstract: A connection arrangement comprises a first elongate component (12, fig 1), a second elongate component (14, fig 1) and a connector member 22, wherein the first elongate component is provided with a channel 16 of re-entrant form and the connector member includes a hook 24 receivable within the channel, wherein the channel includes a first lip 18 extending towards a plane 20 in which a face of the first component is located, a free edge of the lip being spaced from the said plane by a first spacing D1 and the hook 24 includes a second lip 26 having a height D2 which less than or equal to the first spacing D1. The connector member can include a first planar section (36a, fig 8), at least part which is attachable to the first elongate component and a second planar section (36b, fig 8), at least part of which is attachable to the second elongate component. A third planar section (36c) may also be present.
Patent GB-2585101-A (GB)
Title: Image data encoding and decoding
Inventor: STEPHEN MARK KEATING
IPC: H04N19/91
Filed: 2019-09-24
Abstract: Image data encoding comprising a first data encoder configured to generate a variable number of output data bits per input symbol (e.g. CABAC encoding), and a second data encoder configured to generate a fixed number of output data bits per input symbol (e.g. bypass encoding). A symbol to be encoded is encoded either by the first data encoder 2150 or the second data encoder 2140 based on a prediction of whether a constraint will be met. The constraint defines an upper limit to the number of symbols that are expressed by an output data unit relative to the size of said output data unit. The object is to reduce zero padding the slice or picture with CABAC zero words to meet a throughput constraint. Preferably, the constraint is: the number of binarized symbols in the output data unit (BinCountsInNALunits) is less than a constant times the number of encoded bytes for the output data unit (NumBytesInVclNALunits) plus a value based on the size of the picture, tile or slice and the minimum size of coding units. In another invention no prediction in necessary, but a constraint is chosen from various options based on an attribute of the data unit.
Patent GB-2583790-A (GB)
Title: Computing circuitry
Inventor: JOHN PAUL LESSO
IPC: G06N3/063
Filed: 2019-09-26
Abstract: A circuit for neuromorphic computing has a set of memory cells (201-1,…), each cell (201) having an input electrode 202 and first and second paths 203 connected to an output which depends on a differential current between the paths. The cell also has in each of the paths at least one programmable resistance memory element (memristor) and can store at least three different values (e.g. -1, 0, 1; ternary encoding). The circuit also has a combiner that receives the output from each of the cells using a different scaling factor for each cell output. The combiner may scale the output from each of the cells by a factor of three. The circuit may include a programming controller 801 (fig 8) that programs the cells using ternary encoding. The combiner may have a resistor ladder arrangement (304, fig 3) and may include an amplifier 401 and an integrator 402 (fig 4). An analogue computing apparatus comprising a computation block, a controlled oscillator and an extract block is also claimed. The circuit may be used in artificial neural networks e.g. “edge computing” applications for smartphones.
Patent GB-2577221-A (GB)
Title: Multi-ply resilient tissue products
Inventor: KEVIN JOSEPH VOGT
IPC: D21H27/40
Filed: 2018-05-21
Abstract: The present invention provides tissue webs and products having improved z-directional properties. The improved z-directional properties may be achieved by providing the structure with a unique three-dimensional surface topography, which increases the structure's Exponential Compression Modulus (K) and Caliper Under Load (C0). By improving both K and C0, the present inventors have also been able to provide tissue structures with relatively high Compression Energy (E), which enables the structures to be calendered at high loads without significant loss of sheet bulk or degradation of strength.
Patent GB-2592362-A (GB)
Title: Electronics module for a wearable article
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2020-02-19
Abstract: The electronics module 100 comprises a rigid housing 101 and an outer layer of flexible material 103 covering at least part of the rigid housing 101. An electronics component 105 such as an infrared temperature sensor or light source may be covered by the outer layer of flexible material 103 and have line of sight therethrough. The outer layer of flexible material 103 may comprise an open weave fabric 103. The outer layer of flexible material 103 may comprise a flexible conductor that electrically contacts sensors incorporated in a wearable article.
Patent GB-2585415-A (GB)
Title: Method of transmitting and receiving user equipment management information in wireless communication system and electronic device for performing the method
Inventor: HUIWON JE
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2020-02-21
Abstract: Described is a method of transmitting and receiving user equipment (UE) management information from an electronic device to a base station. The electronic device includes a communication interface including a plurality of phase array antennas, a storage configured to store UE management information including information about at least one frequency band covered by each of the phase array antennas, and a controller configured to transmit the UE management information in UE capability information periodically transmitted to a base station. The base station performs resource allocation on the basis of the received UE management information.
Patent GB-2592595-A (GB)
Title: Upending elongate structures offshore
Inventor: ARNOLDUS LOURENS BOSCH
IPC: E02D35/00
Filed: 2020-03-02
Abstract: A lifting arrangement for upending an elongate structure, such as a monopile 28, has elongate rigging elements 36, 48/50 connected to the structure at respective connection axes 40, 38 spaced longitudinally along the structure. At least one of those elements 36 which may be of fixed length extends to a first connection axis 40, which may be a trunnion, and at least one other of those elements 48/50, of variable length, extends to a second connection axis 38. A frame 24, suspended from a crane, 16 supports a winch (46 fig.2) that pays out the variable-length element of the rigging to lengthen that element. The centre of gravity 32 of the monopile may lie between the connection axes and be coincident with the slew axis 20. The variable length rigging may extend from the frame at a lateral offset distance 42 at least half the diameter of the structure. The frame may have a lifting point
Patent GB-2593213-A (GB)
Title: Pre-wired electrical assemblies
Inventor: PETER ALAN SMITH
IPC: H01R27/00
Filed: 2020-03-20
Abstract: An electrical fitting assembly 10 comprises a back box suitable for attaching to a mounting surface or securing to a recess. The back box includes a terminal block 20 connectable to conductors suitable for carrying a live feed, where the terminal block 20 has at least one connector pin receiver 24. The assembly 10 comprises a fascia plate 1 adapted to present an electrical fitting 5 on an outer face, and disposed on the inner surface is a connector block (figure 3, 10) having at least one connector pin 14 adapted to align and engage with the at least one receiver 24 of the terminal block20. The assembly 10 further comprises guide elements (figure 3, 12) to align and locate the connector pin 14 in its respective receiver 24. The invention further relates to a method of electrical installation utilising the pre-wired electrical assemblies disclosed. A kit of parts for an electrical installation is also disclosed. A method of changing an electrical fitting is taught, as is a terminal block adapted to be fit into a back box.
Patent GB-2587690-A (GB)
Title: Service experience analytics for network slice instance
Inventor: David Gutierrez Estevez
IPC: H04W28/16
Filed: 2020-04-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining analytics for service experience, such as QoE (Quality of Experience), for a network slice instance. In a network comprising one or more network entitles. The method comprises obtaining first information for determining a mapping between a set of one or more User Equipment (UEs) and a set of one or more network slice instances; obtaining second information for determining the analytics of the set of UEs; and determining the analytics for a Network Slice instance based on the first information and the second information. The network may be a 3GPP 5GS network with a first network comprising an NSSF (Network Slice Selection Function) entity, a second network entity comprising an NWDAF (Network Data Analysis Function) entity and a third network entity comprising an AMF (Access and Mobility Management Function) entity.
Patent GB-2583670-A (GB)
Title: Minimally invasive hip arthroplasty techniques and apparatus
Inventor: PETER WALKER
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: A minimally invasive hip arthroplasty technique involves intramedullary insertion of an elongate femoral broach into a femur. The broach has a superior lateromedial transverse bore. A reaming rod is then located through the transverse bore and the neck of the femur. A cutting head is coupled to a distal end of the reaming rod via an incision. An orthogonal drive arm of an arthroplasty jig may also be inserted behind the cutting head to press the cutting head to ream the acetabulum while the reaming rod rotates the cutting head.
Patent GB-2584573-A (GB)
Title: Acoustically enhanced optical cables
Inventor: Andre R Vincelette
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2016-01-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of fabricating an optical cable. An optical waveguide is disposed in a capillary, which is formed into a helix and disposed into a tube. The helix may be attached to the inner surface of the tube. In embodiments the invention may find use to control the acoustic properties of optical cables used as in-well oil and gas probes for acoustic monitoring, such as distributed acoustic sensing (DAS).
Patent GB-2589958-A (GB)
Title: Applicator and method for forming an adhesive layer
Inventor: SEAN COYLE
IPC: B05C17/10
Filed: 2020-09-10
Abstract: Provided is an applicator 1 suitable for creating a profile in a layer of adhesive such as mortar or cement. The applicator 1 comprises a profile-forming means 2 including a means 3 for forming a pointing region and a means 4 for forming an attachment region, where an item such as a tile or a brick slip can be attached. The profile-forming means can include notches 6 in the pointing region 3 and notches 7 in the attachment region 4. The applicator 1 can be formed of a resilient/flexible material such as plastic; and be controlled mechanically, electrically, hydraulically, pneumatically. Also provided is a method of forming an adhesive layer on a substrate, the method comprising: introducing adhesive to the surface of the substrate; and then forming a profiled layer of the adhesive, wherein the profile includes a pointing region and a region where a covering element, such as a tile or brick slip, can be attached.
Patent GB-2600157-A (GB)
Title: Control of simultaneous use of wireless links in integrated access backhauled networks
Inventor: PIERRE VISA
IPC: H04W40/02
Filed: 2020-10-23
Abstract: In an Integrated Access and Backhaul, IAB, network, an IAB-node is configured as an initiator for performing Backhaul Adaptation Protocol, BAP-sublayer processing to the aim of transmitting BAP packets over multiple RLC channels. BAP-sublayer processing may duplicate a received BAP packet. The same sequence number is appended to all the duplicates to allow another IAB-node terminating the duplication to recognize them. In a variant, BAP-sublayer processing may network encode one received BAP packet. Successive sequence numbers are assigned to the resulting BAP packets to allow another IAB-node terminating the network coding to recognize them. A terminator of the BAP-layer processing thus terminates the duplication by discarding all duplicates except one or network decodes received packets with successive sequence numbers. Duplication process may be nested within another duplication or within a network encoding. This approach advantageously increases robustness of a wireless network, distributes the processing loads over multiple IAB-nodes and reduces bandwidth waste.