baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2574094-A (GB)
Title: Ammonia generation and storage systems and methods
Inventor: JAMES JOSHUA DRISCOLL
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2019-03-20
Abstract: An ammonia generation and storage system comprising a first exhaust conduit 110 connected to and receiving a first exhaust stream 106 from a first engine 102; a second exhaust conduit 118 connected to and receiving a second exhaust stream 108 from a second engine 104; an exhaust treatment device 114 fluidly coupled to the second exhaust conduit downstream of the second engine and configured to convert at least a portion of nitrogen oxides in the second exhaust stream into ammonia; and an ammonia storage device 120 fluidly coupled to the second exhaust conduit, where the ammonia storage device is configured to receive and store in a storage material 122 at least a portion of the converted ammonia as stored ammonia. Preferably the storage material is salt that is activated to release at least a portion of the Ammonia into the first and/or second exhaust stream at a predefined temperature, which is controlled by a controller. A method of reducing nitrogen oxides in an exhaust is also claimed.
Patent GB-2582631-A (GB)
Title: A joint for an aircraft assembly
Inventor: ANDREW MCMAHON
IPC: F16B39/02
Filed: 2019-03-28
Abstract: The joint 20 has a first joint part 30 including a spigot 33 and a second joint part 40 including a housing 42 and a floating socket 50 in an interior of the housing, wherein the second joint part is arranged to receive the spigot in the floating socket; and to receive a curable medium in the interior to contact between the housing and the floating socket. The housing may include an inlet or injection port 60 through which the curable medium is arranged to be received. The first joint part may be mounted to a first component 31 and the second joint part may be mounted to a second component 41. The first and second components may be sub-assemblies of an aircraft assembly. The floating socket may include a sleeve (100, fig 11) with protrusions (101, fig 11), the protrusions may be received in corresponding recesses (110, fig 12) in the housing.
Patent GB-2574506-A (GB)
Title: Security devices
Inventor: ROBERT WHITEMAN
IPC: B42D25/373
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: A security device is provided comprising a first pattern of elements P1 and a reflective surface 159 spaced by a transparent layer 1, the first patterns of elements obstructing the passage of light reflected to a viewer by the device to a varying degree depending on the viewing position, wherein the first pattern of elements is configured to define at least two regions of the device 154, 155, of which a first region exhibits a maximum rate of change in the degree of obstruction with tilt angle when the device is tilted relative to the viewer about a first tilt axis, and a second region exhibits a maximum rate of change in the degree of obstruction with tilt angle when the device is tilted relative to the viewer about a second tilt axis which is not parallel to the first tilt axis.
Patent GB-2586227-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling shadow flicker from a wind turbine
Inventor: ALEX CLERC
IPC: F03D80/20
Filed: 2019-08-07
Abstract: A system for preventing shadow flicker from a wind turbine 2, comprising at least one camera 4 arranged to send images of the turbine’s local environment to a computer 5, wherein the computer analyses the images (preferably through machine learning techniques) to determine if shadow flicker or is present, or is expected to occur. On detection of shadow flicker, the turbine can be shut down by a controller 3, and restart when flicker is no longer detected. The computer can be trained to recognise erroneous readings, and alert a user to this error. A timer can be included so the system only operates at suitable times, to save power.
Patent GB-2578206-A (GB)
Title: Droplet dispensing systems
Inventor: FRANK F CRAIG
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2017-06-22
Abstract: A microfluidic droplet dispensing system 100 comprises a droplet feed line 105 to carry droplets for dispensing and a dispensing line 110 to carry dispensing fluid for dispensing the droplets, the lines meeting at a junction to output to a droplet outlet line 120 coupled to a droplet outlet 125, the system further comprising a waste line 130 coupled to the droplet output, a pressure source to provide pressurised dispensing fluid to eject droplets from the droplet outlet, a droplet dispensing valve 115 to control the ejection of the droplets and an injection line 245 coupled to the waste line. A method of using the system comprises injecting fluid through the injection line into the waste line when pressurised dispensing fluid is provided into the droplet outlet line. A further method of dispensing a droplet of fluid includes protecting droplets upstream of a droplet outlet line by providing pressurised dispensing fluid upstream of a droplet outlet line. Pressure fluctuations within the microfluidic system can be minimised. The methods may relate to emulsions, typically microdroplets of water in oil. Biological entities may be incorporated into each droplet.
Patent GB-2587212-A (GB)
Title: Equipment enclosure
Inventor: CARL MARTIN MATTHEWS
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 2019-09-18
Abstract: An equipment enclosure 1 for electromagnetically isolating an electronic device, the equipment enclosure comprising a conductive housing 3 and a plurality of conductive sheets or partitions 5. Each sheet 5 includes an aperture 7. The sheets are stacked in a spaced-apart relationship within the housing 3 thereby defining a plurality of electromagnetically-isolated cavities (9, fig. 6) each within a respective Faraday cage formed by the conductive housing and the conductive sheets. The apertures form a channel (11) that extends through the enclosure providing a route for connections between the cavities. The sheets may further have apertures forming a cooling channel which contains a cooling device such as a filled pressure vessel.
Patent GB-2594910-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus
Inventor: AMIR REZAI
IPC: D01D11/06
Filed: 2019-11-28
Abstract: A method of fabricating an article by fused filament fabrication FFF comprises providing a filament 3 comprising a first set of reinforcement fibres 300, including a first reinforcement fibre 300A, surrounded, at least in part, with a first polymeric composition 30; forming a first discontinuity 310A of a first set of discontinuities 310 in the first reinforcement fibre; and depositing the filament comprising softening, at least in part, and solidifying the first polymeric composition; wherein depositing comprises depositing the filament 3 in a first arc 320 of a set of arcs. Preferably, the first discontinuity is formed in a first predetermined position corresponding to the first arc. Preferably, the filament is provided on a spool and the first discontinuity may be formed while feeding the filament from the spool. Forming the discontinuity may comprise laser ablating, cutting, punching and/or water jetting the reinforcement fibre to reduce the diameter, sever or part the fibre. A filament for FFF and article are further provided. The formation of discontinuities attenuates a mechanical property – such as tensile strength and/or stiffness – of the first set of reinforcement fibres such that complex shapes may be fabricated.
Patent GB-2589600-A (GB)
Title: A DBM scaffold product and a method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: PETER MYINT
IPC: A61L27/36
Filed: 2019-12-04
Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix (DBM) scaffold product 1 comprising a plurality of elongate demineralised bone fibres 2 mechanically interconnected with one another in a regular and repeating pattern. The DBM fibres may be woven or knitted in a respective repeated pattern. The DBM fibres may be connected by adhesive which may comprise a haemostatic component. the DBM scaffold product mat comprise a gel or viscous liquid applied to the DBM fibres. A method of manufacture for the demineralized bone matrix scaffold product is also provided
Patent GB-2594693-A (GB)
Title: A device
Inventor: SULAIMON AGBOLUAJE
IPC: E06C7/00
Filed: 2020-03-10
Abstract: A ladder covering device suitable for use in a bedroom, the device comprising a rigid rung blocking board 4 and ladder attachment means 1 comprising a plurality of attachment anchors. The device preferably comprises a cover 2 that covers the attachment means. The device may also have rung clips 3 comprising a strap 5 and buckle and clip arrangement 6. The ladder attachment means may also comprise a buckle and strip 7, 8. The board may have a resiliently deformable surface facing away from the ladder in use, which may comprise a quilted material or waterproof surface. The device is intended to be used to prevent children climbing bunk bed ladders unattended.
Patent GB-2581617-A (GB)
Title: Actuator for multilateral wellbore system
Inventor: DAVID JOE STEELE
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2017-11-17
Abstract: A lateral wellbore access system is used for moving an isolation sleeve relative to a window of a completion sleeve to adjust access through the window. The system includes an actuator having an isolation sleeve coupling mechanism and a driving mechanism. The isolation sleeve coupling mechanism is configured to engage with an isolation sleeve. The driving mechanism is configured to longitudinally reciprocate the isolation sleeve coupling mechanism within a bore of a completion sleeve to longitudinally move an isolation sleeve coupled to the isolation sleeve coupling mechanism within the bore relative to a window of the completion sleeve. Movement of the isolation sleeve adjusts a position of the isolation sleeve relative to the completion sleeve window for permitting or blocking access through the window into the bore.
Patent GB-2594271-A (GB)
Title: A pre-shave mask
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER BATH
IPC: A45D44/00
Filed: 2020-04-21
Abstract: A pre-shave mask 100 suitable for preparing the skin of a face of a user for shaving comprising a moisture retentive layer (230, Figure 3) a thermally reflective layer (220, Figure 3) and a retaining means, which may be straps 140,150, for retaining the mask 100 adjacent to the face. In use the mask 100 is arranged adjacent to the face, for conditioning the skin prior to shaving. The mask 100 may have an elastic layer (210, Figure 3) for moulding the shape of the mask 100 to the face. The thermally reflective layer (220, Figure 3) may be arranged between the moisture retentive layer (230, Figure 3) and the elastic layer (210, Figure 3). The mask 100 may further be provided with a shape adjustment means in the form of a drawstring 180 and cord lock 190. A breathing aperture 160 may be provided in the mask 100 arrangeable proximal to the mouth when the mask is in use. In use the aperture 160 would facilitate breathing with the mask 100 fitted over the face. A method of preparing the skin of a face of a user for shaving comprising providing a pre-shave mask 100 is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2596057-A (GB)
Title: Water wheel
Inventor: KENNETH MORROW
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2020-05-27
Abstract: An inflatable water wheel has a body 2 closed at its respective ends by end panels 3, 4. The body 2 and end panels 3, 4 are formed from a fluid-impermeable material and are sealingly connected at their respective edges to form a resiliently rigid cylindrical buoyant body when inflated. The water wheel comprises a plurality of water-engaging troughs 5 arranged circumferentially around, and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body. The troughs may be collapsible. The fluid impermeable material may be a plastic such as PVC or may comprise polyurethane coated fabric.
Patent GB-2581461-A (GB)
Title: Semantic normalization in document digitization
Inventor: Kevin Northrup
IPC: G06F40/30
Filed: 2018-11-30
Abstract: A method for normalizing a key in a document image includes identifying a candidate key corresponding to an object in a document image with a key in key ontology data, based on that the candidate key is semantically interchangeable with the key. A context, position, and style of each objects of the document image is represented in the document metadata. The candidate key is normalized into a normal form. A key class corresponding to the normal form is determined and a confidence score indicating a likelihood of the key class being representative of the candidate key is assessed. A semantic database is updated with the key class upon verification for enhanced processing of future documents.
Patent GB-2598310-A (GB)
Title: Data processing
Inventor: JAMIESON CHRISTMAS
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2020-08-24
Abstract: A method is disclosed for performing a complex Fourier transform of a complex data set in a 2D array corresponding to an image. The method comprises receiving a complex data set and performing a first 1D complex Fourier transform on rows in the complex data set in Cartesian form; converting the Fourier transformed complex data set into polar form and converting/compressing the complex data set into polar form; performing a row-column transformation of the complex data set; re-converting/decompressing the complex data set and converting the complex data set back into Cartesian form; and performing a second 1D Fourier transform on columns in the complex data set in Cartesian form, wherein the second 1D complex Fourier transform is orthogonal to the first 1D complex Fourier transform. Corresponding systems are also disclosed, as are application to the iterative computation of computer-generated holograms (CGH).
Patent GB-2585536-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of integrated circuit including passive electrical component
Inventor: SCOTT WARRICK
IPC: H01L23/522
Filed: 2019-02-12
Abstract: A method for fabricating an integrated circuit upon a substrate may include forming a passive electrical component in a non-final layer of the integrated circuit and forming one or more electrical contacts in a final layer of the integrated circuit such that the one or more electrical contacts and the passive electrical component are positioned in a manner such that an imaginary line perpendicular to and from a surface of the substrate intersects the passive electrical component and the one or more electrical contacts.
Patent GB-2586543-A (GB)
Title: Biosensor
Inventor: KAR SENG TENG
IPC: G01N27/327
Filed: 2019-03-26
Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the manufacture of a biosensor; a biosensor manufactured according to said process; and method for taking a biological measurement comprising the use of said biosensor.
Patent GB-2590806-A (GB)
Title: Optical assembly for a downlight
Inventor: GRAEME WATT
IPC: F21V13/04
Filed: 2020-12-17
Abstract: An optical assembly for a downlight comprises a housing 2 containing an illuminant 3, a focusing lens 4 disposed in a light emitting path of the illuminant 3, and a reflector 6 positioned in at least a portion of the light emitting path of the illuminant 3. The illuminant 3 is arranged to emit light in a direction away from a light exit aperture 7, and the reflector 6 is arranged to reflect the emitted light toward the light exit aperture 7. The illuminant 3 and the reflector 6 are symmetrically arranged relative to an axis 8 which runs through the exit aperture 7.
Patent GB-2604634-A (GB)
Title: Road vehicle alloy wheel trim component
Inventor: Raff Russo
IPC: B60B7/08
Filed: 2021-03-11
Abstract: A road vehicle wheel trim system has a trim component or insert 5, 28 (Fig. 5) for fitment to a wheel 1, 21; and a retainer 31 for the insert. The insert has a multi-toothed male 9 or female fitting, and the retainer has a mating female or male fitting. The fittings may be fir tree fittings. The two fittings are connected in a through-hole 7is, 7os, 7i, 7o, 27is, 27os in a road vehicle wheel to fasten the trim component to the wheel. The retainer may define a female fitting and may be moulded as two components connected by live hinges which pivot together in use. The retainer may have a head 35 to prevent it passing through the through-hole. The head may be arranged to be partly removable to enable the insert to be removed from the wheel.
Patent GB-2608394-A (GB)
Title: Spark containment cap
Inventor: RICHARD DOBBIN
IPC: F16B37/14
Filed: 2021-06-29
Abstract: A spark containment cap 30 for enclosing an end of a fastener 50 protruding from a structure 31 includes an enclosed body 32 having a base 33 and a cover portion 34. The cover portion 34 extends from the base 33. The base 33 provides an adhering surface for adhering the spark containment cap 30 to a structure. The base 33 and the cover portion 34 together form a cavity 35 within the enclosed body 32 inside which the end of a fastener 50 can be enclosed.
Patent GB-2609417-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic transducer
Inventor: NICOLA GIUSEPPE FENU
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 2021-07-29
Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer comprising a back mass 44, a front mass 46, an ultrasonic actuator 52, 58 arrangement held between the masses, and an ultrasonic horn 48 arrangement along a longitudinal axis of the transducer. Vibrations generated by the actuator are conducted into the front mass and horn along a vibrational energy transfer path and are amplified by the horn. One or more of the back mass, front mass and horn includes a plurality of openings 70 intersecting the energy transfer path to provide an increased mechanical compliance in a direction along the vibrational energy transfer path. The ultrasonic transducer may be a bolted Langevin transducer. The plurality of openings may pass through a portion comprising an annular wall. The transducer may have a maximum diameter of 15mm, a maximum length 40mm, and may form part of a surgical tool and be operated at a power of 10-1000 W cm-2.
Patent GB-2598474-A (GB)
Title: Dissolvable setting tool for hydraulic fracturing operations
Inventor: ALBERT WINKLER
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 2020-05-08
Abstract: A system for deploying an untethered dissolvable frac package for use in a hydraulic fracturing operation includes a dissolvable or degradable frac package with a dissolvable or degradable setting tool. The setting tool of the dissolvable frac package is configured to deploy a dissolvable frac plug at a predetermined position along the wellbore string and dissolve over time in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2612783-A (GB)
Title: A board for use in skateboarding or other extreme sports and a method of manufacturing such a board
Inventor: PANAYIOTIS PHILIMIS
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2021-11-10
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a board for use in skateboarding or other extreme sports. Customizable performance parameters for the board comprising board flexibility, board pop-up, shock absorption and/or strength are determined. In order to achieve the customizable performance parameters to tune the properties of the board, the method includes selecting (i) a core 301, (ii) a plurality of layers 101 of plastic and/or plastic-composite material for forming an upper structure, a lower structure and a peripheral structure and (iii) an interface (401, figure 2a) between the core and the upper and/or lower structures. The structures of the board are heated to near the melting point and then allowed to cool, such that the layers fuse and resolidify to form a monolithic structure with the core encapsulated therein.
Patent GB-2603857-A (GB)
Title: Communication device having configurable housing assembly with multiple antennas
Inventor: KASRA GHAEMI
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2022-01-14
Abstract: A communication device, method and computer program product enable multiple independent communication connections via multiple antennas supported by a configurable housing assembly having first and second housing portions connected for movement between open and closed positions. In response to housing assembly being in an open position, a radio frequency (RF) front end of the communication device is configured to independently communicate in at least a low band via first and second antennas supported by a first housing portion and second and fourth antennas supported by a second housing portion. In response to the housing assembly being in the closed position that brings the first and second antennas into proximity and the third and fourth antennas into proximity, the RF front end is configured to communicate via a first antenna array of the first and the second antennas and via a second antenna array of the third and the fourth antennas. An impedance sensor of the first, second, third and fourth antenna may be monitored to detect a change in impedance that indicates the blocking of the respective antenna, wherein the antenna that is blocked is detuned and tuning the at least one antenna that is not blocked.
Patent GB-2615100-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining a point of interest and/or a road type in a map, and related cloud server and vehicle
Inventor: CHRISTIAN NUNN
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 2022-01-27
Abstract: A point of interest and/or a road type is determined in a map by acquiring processed sensor data collected from one or more vehicles. A set of classification parameters is extracted from the processed sensor data and the one or more points of interest and its geographic location and/or one or more road types are determined based upon the set of classification parameters. A trained convolutional neural network classifier may be used. A plurality of individual trails for a plurality of object classes may be determined and potentially aggregated in a grid cell representation of a map. Class specific histograms may be determined for each cell in the map, where the histograms may include an average speed, angle deviation, creation time or directions of the trails. The sensor data may be LIDAR based or RADAR based with GPS.
Patent GB-2617840-A (GB)
Title: A portable refuelling device
Inventor: ROBERT WOMERSLEY
IPC: F17C5/00
Filed: 2022-04-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a portable refueller for storing a quantity of gaseous fuel, optionally hydrogen, for refuelling an end-user vehicle, such as an off-highway work vehicle, comprising: a plurality of storage tanks 16, each storage tank comprising at least one cylinder 16a, 16b etc which is horizontally arranged within an enclosure 18, wherein the enclosure is configured to be carried by a vehicle 12 and, a refuelling nozzle (46, figure 5) for discharging a quantity of the gaseous fuel to the end-user vehicle (14, figure 5) during refuelling.
Patent GB-2605087-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst for Co2 methanation reaction having high activity and long term stability and process thereof
Inventor: GANAPATI DADASAHEB YADAV
IPC: C10L3/08
Filed: 2021-01-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel heterogeneous catalyst for selective carbon dioxide methanation reaction having high activity and long-term stability, wherein the catalyst comprising of at least one alkali promoter metal, active metals selected from Nickel and Iron and a stable support for active metals having combination of CeO2-γAl2O3.Further, the present invention provides a process for synthesis of said catalyst. Secondly, the present invention also provides a sustainable process for synthesis of methane using said novel heterogenous catalyst. The benefits of present invention are that it provides a sustainable CO2 methanation process as the novel outstanding catalyst having high performance and long-term stability and totally eliminates catalyst regeneration or reloading step due to its very long-term stability for >1000h.