baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2544815-A (GB)
Title: Transportation device
Inventor: TIMUR ARTEMEV
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2015-11-30
Abstract: The transportation device, 5A, 5B, 5C has at least two modes of operation, the first being a manual mode in which a driver operates the device and the second being an autonomous mode. The device also comprises a management system which controls the device to operate in autonomous mode and travel to a location without a human person being transported by the device. The transportation device therefore may act like a driverless taxi service, or a means to autonomously deliver a hire-car. The change in operational modes allows users to be more comfortable as they do not have to relinquishing control to an autonomous driving system, and as such are liable for the operation of the vehicle. The transportation system uses the transportation device and also a supervision unit 100 which receives request 110 made by a user for the transportation device. The mode can be selected by the user or automatically set to manual when the device arrives. The autonomous vehicle, (AV, AGV) can be electrically power. The management system can control the device based on a parameter, such as torque during acceleration/deceleration, actuator current, timeframe for manoeuvre, acceleration/deceleration of device etc.
Patent GB-2530940-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for communication using barcode image, and wearable component with embedded sensing core engine
Inventor: XU WEI
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2014-07-03
Abstract: A method and device for communication between a mobile terminal and at least two background servers, the method comprising the following steps: a mobile terminal user is registered as a user of a first background server, and the mobile terminal decodes a photographed barcode image to obtain the encoded information; the first background server analyzes the encoded information to determine whether the barcode image is generated according to preset encoding rules, and if yes, the method proceeds to the next step, and if not, the method ends after the mobile terminal accesses a webpage corresponding to the encoded information; the mobile terminal extracts, according to the encoded information, service information corresponding to the encoded information; a second background server provides service for the mobile terminal. The method and device comprise a plurality of background servers cooperatively working to provide service for mobile terminal users.
Patent GB-2533058-A (GB)
Title: High-temperature lubricants comprising elongated carbon nanoparticles for use in subterranean formation operations
Inventor: PING C SUI
IPC: F16J15/16
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: An embodiment disclosed herein provides a high-temperature lubricant comprising an oil-soluble lubricating base fluid or a water-soluble lubricating base fluid; and elongated carbon nanoparticles that align in flow. In some embodiments, the lubricating composition may be selected from the group consisting of graphene nanoribbons; carbon nanotubes; carbon nanohorns; and any combination thereof.
Patent GB-2546748-A (GB)
Title: Liquid-bearing articles for transferring and applying liquids
Inventor: GARY CARMICHAEL
IPC: B41N7/06
Filed: 2016-01-26
Abstract: The invention relates to the structure of a depression, pore or cell 2, 6 for a printing plate. The depressions are surrounded by substantially continuous wall structure. The depressions are of a cross-sectional shape which is symmetrical about one or both of a lateral and a medial axis, and arranged adjacent one another. The depressions are characterised in that each of at least one of the pairs of lateral 12, 14 or medial sidewalls 8, 10 are contoured. The contour of one of the pair being generally the mirror image of the other so that together, said sidewalls define at least one constriction or portion of reduced width 23 in the depression where each of the sidewalls in that pair is most proximate the other, and at least two adjacent depression portions 24, 26 on either side of said constriction and having a maximum lateral or medial dimension greater than the lateral or medial dimension of the constriction such that fluid flow from one portion to the other is partially restricted by said constriction.
Patent GB-2549143-A (GB)
Title: A method of and apparatus for hairdressing
Inventor: JOSEPHINE PAMELA ST MARTHE
IPC: A45D8/00
Filed: 2016-04-08
Abstract: A method of hairdressing dreadlocks, wherein a length of thread is secured at a first anchor point 18, fed through the dreadlock 16, and then secured at a second anchor point 20, maintaining tension in the thread and causing the dreadlock to be compressed between the two points. The thread may be impregnated with nourishing oils or fragrance. A dreadlock may be secured at three or more points along its length. The thread may be passed through the centre of the dreadlock using a long needle. Also claimed is a kit comprising a needle and thread. In another aspect of the invention the thread is threaded through the dreadlock first and then attached at first and second points with the thread shorter than the length of dreadlock between those two points, or at positions whereby the dreadlock is in compression. The dreadlock will depending on the tension either be supported and compressed or curled. The curling will last a long time including contact with water.
Patent GB-2539555-A (GB)
Title: Ride-sharing range contours
Inventor: YIMIN LIU
IPC: G06Q50/30
Filed: 2016-04-29
Abstract: A ride-sharing server identifies a set of ride-sharing users within a range contour 308 indicative of a threshold of at least one of cost, and time and the number of occupants surrounding a driver route 306. A set of ride-sharing options is sent to a driver device for display on a user interface, the ride-sharing options indicating the ride-sharing users. A selection of one of the ride-sharing options to pick up one of the ride-sharing users is received from the ride device. The server may send notifications to the ride sharing users responsive to the selection.
Patent GB-2550424-A (GB)
Title: A feeding bowl assembly
Inventor: ROBERT PHILIP PEACOCK
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 2016-05-20
Abstract: A feeding bowl assembly 1 for feeding small animals. The feeding bowl assembly comprises a feeding bowl 2 and a, preferably weighted, base 3. The feeding bowl is releasably mounted to the base in a locked orientation and an unlocked orientation. The feeding bowl comprises one or more connectors (6, fog 3) and the base comprises one or more complimentary connectors 12. The locked and unlocked orientations are formed by engagement of the one or more connectors with the one or more complimentary connectors. The connectors may comprise one or more magnets.
Patent GB-2551527-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing a gas turbine engine component with an abrasive coating
Inventor: GLEN PATTINSON
IPC: F01D11/02
Filed: 2016-06-21
Abstract: A method of producing a gas turbine engine component 40 with an abrasive coating includes the steps of providing a preform 28 including a backing plate 30 coated with a composite layer 32 of abrasive particles 34 embedded in a retaining matrix 36, and attaching the backing plate to a gas turbine engine component such that the composite layer forms an abrasive coating on the component. The abrasive coating can reduce or prevent propagation of cracks into the component. The backing pate may be attached by brazing or gluing, and the composite layer may be produced by providing a powder mix of abrasive particles and matrix precursor on the backing plate, and melting the precursor. The composite layer may be produced by electroplating the matrix. The preforms may be cut from an oversized plate, and the preform may be heat treated prior to attaching it to the component. The abrasive coating may be heat treated after attachment. Also claimed is a gas turbine engine component produced by such a method, and a gas turbine engine having that component.
Patent GB-2538439-A (GB)
Title: Submersible pump monitoring
Inventor: ANDREW CLARKE
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 2015-03-02
Abstract: In order to address the above noted problems, embodiments of the present invention use distributed acoustic sensing to monitor the fluid level in an ESP activated well so as to monitor the condition and performance of the ESP. Embodiments of the invention use the ESP as an acoustic source in order to monitor the annulus fluid level within the well, and also to monitor the frequency of the ESP. Additionally, embodiments of the present invention may use distributed acoustic sensing to monitor the flow rates of the production fluid above and below the ESP to determine the pump's efficiency. In particular, some embodiments utilise one or more optical fibers to measure the acoustic waves generated by the ESP, wherein the fiber cabling has already been deployed along the length of the well. As such, the present invention is a non-invasive, in-situ method for monitoring the condition and performance of an ESP.
Patent GB-2538926-A (GB)
Title: Filter element and filter assembly with recirculation
Inventor: BRYANT A MORRIS
IPC: B01D35/34
Filed: 2015-02-18
Abstract: A filter element (56) includes a tubular member (86) including a partition (94) at least partially defining first and second chambers (96, 98). The tubular member includes at least one outlet aperture (106) and at least one inlet aperture (112) configured to provide flow communication exiting from the first chamber and flow communication into the second chamber, respectively. The filter element is configured such that fluid passing through the filter element from an inlet port (102) to an outlet port (104) passes through the first chamber, a filter medium (88), and the second chamber. The filter element also includes an end cap (90) having a return aperture (126) configured to provide flow communication between fluid exiting from the first chamber and fluid entering the inlet port, wherein a portion of fluid exiting from the first chamber is returned to the inlet port for recirculation through the first chamber.
Patent GB-2550439-A (GB)
Title: Method of relieving stress in graphite bricks of a gas-cooled nuclear reactor
Inventor: Mikhail Evgenievich Fedosovsky
IPC: G21C5/12
Filed: 2016-11-03
Abstract: A method of relieving radiation stress in graphite bricks 1, 8, 9 of a gas-cooled nuclear reactor, each brick 1, 8, 9 having a cylindrical shape with a cylindrical bore 3.1, 3.2 forming the internal surface of the brick, and keyways 2 present on the external surface of the brick; graphite columns formed by a number of the graphite bricks stacked vertically: wherein the method comprises making at least one groove 4 on the internal surface of at least one of the graphite bricks of the reactor angularly equidistant from the nearest keyways on the external surface of the brick, so that the number of grooves on the internal surface of the graphite brick does not exceed the number of keyways on the external surface of the graphite brick. A groove may be made opposite a brick sector which is cracked 7, with a cross-section of the groove having rounded corners. The gas cooled reactor may be an AGR, which is cooled with carbon dioxide, with graphite being the moderator.
Patent GB-2556916-A (GB)
Title: Shields e.g. light-shades
Inventor: MASOUD MASSIMO BAGHI
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2016-11-25
Abstract: In combination, a mobile phone, handheld communication device, satnav, laptop, computer monitor or other device comprising a display screen, and a light-shield means adapted for light-shielding the display screen, said light-shield means comprising a light-shield adapted to open with a rotary movement from a pivoting centre and mounted on a gooseneck support, the support having attachment means adapted to mount the part of the support adjacent to the attachment means fixedly to said device and adapted to mount said part fixedly to a base forming part of a car or other vehicle to which said device is fixed. The light-shield may open like a Chinese fan or like an umbrella.
Patent GB-2548219-A (GB)
Title: Road marker placement apparatus
Inventor: Martin Graham Webb
IPC: E01C23/18
Filed: 2017-01-27
Abstract: A road marker placement apparatus comprises a dispenser 20 for dispensing a road marker such as a stud 15, a carriage 16 for collecting a marker from the dispenser and carrying it, and a drive arrangement 18 for driving the carriage 16 from a collecting position. The carriage 16 can place the road marker 15 on the road 105, preferably on a portion of adhesive 106 while being driven by the drive arrangement 18. Preferably the drive arrangement comprises an elongate guide member 48 which has an endless belt (50 Fig 6) driven by a motor, the belt moves the carriage linearly in an opposite direction and speed to the movement of the vehicle thus allowing the marker to be placed in the correct position as the vehicle moves. A speed measuring arrangement in the form of a wheel (98 Fig 10) which runs along the ground may be used to detect the speed of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2551043-A (GB)
Title: A sock with a sole comprising hexagonally shaped embossed surfaces
Inventor: SEYED NASSER MIRBAGHERI
IPC: A41B11/00
Filed: 2017-05-26
Abstract: A sock 100 comprises a sock fabric part 10 covering the top and ankle regions of the foot and a sole 20 having a layered structure combined with the sock fabric part. The sock comprises a plurality of embossed surfaces (231, figure 4) configured on the surface of the sole that contacts the ground. The embossed surfaces are preferably rhombic in shape, a plurality of surfaces together forming hexagonal shaped components. The sole may further comprise a ground contract layer (23, figure 2), a middle layer (22, figure 2), and a reinforcement layer (21, figure 2) formed on the inside of the sock.
Patent GB-2549429-A (GB)
Title: Skin-protective emulsions
Inventor: STACY A MUNDSCHAU
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: Cosmetic oil-in-water emulsions that can provide a hydrophobic film to protect from excessive hydration are disclosed. In some aspects, a cosmetic oil-in-water emulsion can include water at a concentration of at least about 70% by total weight of the cosmetic oil-in-water emulsion, a plurality of water-in-oil emulsifiers, a base oil, an oil-in-water emulsifier, and a film-forming polymer. The base oil can have a wVTR of about 1.0 to 30 g/m2/hr and can be at a concentration of no more than about 15% by weight of the cosmetic oil-in water emulsion.
Patent GB-2553676-A (GB)
Title: Modular thermally insulated transportation container
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER ROBERT KRZAK
IPC: B65D90/02
Filed: 2013-09-26
Abstract: A modular system for constructing thermally insulated transportation containers (1, figure 1a) for transporting temperature sensitive goods, said modular system enabling a variety of different sized thermally insulated containers to be constructed, said modular system including: a set of thermally insulated wall elements (5, 7, 9, figure 2b) that are configurable into a plurality of container sections (3, figure 2a); and a support frame 335 for fixing the container sections together to form at least part of a thermally insulated container structure, said support frame including a plurality of longitudinal support elements 359, a plurality of transverse support elements 361, and a plurality of vertical support elements 363, wherein the lengths of at least some of the support elements are adjustable, the arrangement being such that at least two of the height of the support frame, the width of the support frame and the length of the support frame are adjustable. A method for constructing a modular thermally insulated transportation container is also disclosed, where the support frame applies a compressive load to the container sections. Preferably the wall elements contain phase change materials (PCM).
Patent GB-2556185-A (GB)
Title: Patch antenna construction
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER M ANDERSON
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2017-09-21
Abstract: A patch antenna or a patch antenna system or a method of making a patch antenna, comprise: a conductive radiating element 130 with an aperture positioned symmetrically off-centre within the said element; a dielectric substrate 110 with a planar surface 112 which engages with at least one surface of the radiating element 130, where the said substrate 110 has an aperture which is positioned symmetrically off-centre within the said substrate and where the said apertures are aligned and a conductive feed pin 150 passes through the said apertures. The conductive feed pin 150 may have a head 152 and shank 154 portions. The radiating element 130 may be secured to the substrate 110 by a friction or interference fit or by adhesive bonding. The feed pin 150 may be secured to the radiating element 130 and/or the dielectric substrate 110 by adhesive bonding or mechanical fastening. There may be one or more additional feed pins. The substrate 110 may be made of plastic. The radiating element 130 may be round, square or rectangular, in shape. A patch antenna system, with first and second patch antennas, is disclosed, where the first patch antenna comprises a second feed pin for engaging the second patch antenna. A cheap, simple and consistent antenna element may be provided.
Patent GB-2566759-A (GB)
Title: Identifier
Inventor: DANIEL PATRICK LAFFERTY
IPC: G10H7/00
Filed: 2017-10-20
Abstract: A computer device 100 encodes identifiers to produce audio identifiers that may be used to identify callers over a telephone network. The device provides a set of audio signals as respective bitstreams. Each of the audio signals is defined based, at least in part, on audio signal information including at least one of a type, a fundamental frequency, a time signature and a time. Each audio signal comprises a set of audio segments which are defined based, at least in part, on audio segment information including at least one of a frequency, an amplitude, a transform, a time duration and an envelope. The device receives an identifier and selects a subset of audio signals according to the received identifier based, at least in part, on the audio signal information and/or the audio segment information. The device then processes the selected subset of audio signals by combining (i.e. summing or joining) the selected subset to provide an audio identifier. The audio identifier is then output in an audio signal as an output bitstream, wherein the audio identifier encodes the identifier. Also described is a method of encoding identifiers by providing audio identifiers therefrom, a computer program and an audio signal.
Patent GB-2569659-A (GB)
Title: Airborne urban mobility vehicle with VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) capability
Inventor: ARNAUD DIDEY
IPC: B64C39/08
Filed: 2017-12-22
Abstract: An airborne urban mobility vehicle 1 having vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability, comprises a fuselage 200 pivoted between lateral arms of a yoke 220, extending fore and aft and, at or towards the extremities of the arms; the respective fore portions are linked laterally together by an aerofoil 240; and the respective aft portions are linked laterally by an aerofoil 250; and at least one of the fore and aft aerofoils having a one or more propulsion units 260 mounted thereon. The aerofoils may have between one and four propulsion units mounted thereon and be equal between fore and aft, port and starboard. The aerofoils may comprise fixed wings in relation to the yoke, and the yoke moves with respect to the fuselage at the pivot (270, fig 2). The propulsion means may be controlled by a flight control unit which distributes electrical power to the propulsion units. The aircraft may be maneuvered in pitch, roll and yaw, and transition from vertical to horizontal flight by means of adjusting the relative propulsive force provided by the propulsion units. Rotation of the fuselage may be mediated to limit/enhance movement and may be acted on by a braking arrangement or actuator.
Patent GB-2571303-A (GB)
Title: Security of contactless cards and other tags
Inventor: JASON MEERS
IPC: G06K19/073
Filed: 2018-02-23
Abstract: The invention relates to portable device in the form of a contactless card 50 (e.g. a payment card) or a data tag. The device comprises a memory (30) for storing data sets and a contactless interface (26, 28) for supplying data from the memory to a remote reader (20). An electrically conductive connection 52 is disposed on a surface of the portable device and is severable by a user. The device has two modes of operation: one in which supply of data through the contactless interface is enabled; and the other in which it is disabled. The device is configured to change which mode it operates in depending on whether the conductive connection is severed or unsevered. The conductive connection could take the form of a metallic film which can be removed by scratching, or a peelable sticker. Some embodiments may have plural conductive connections (Fig. 6a,b) where their selective breaking controls the data sent to the reader, or the amount payable by the card (52 a,b,c). The invention is aimed at preventing unwanted reading during transit of the card to the owner.
Patent GB-2574673-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogen storage device and method of producing a hydrogen storage device
Inventor: LUKE SPERRIN
IPC: C01B3/00
Filed: 2018-06-15
Abstract: A hydrogen storage device is described. The hydrogen storage device comprises a heater/cooler module (6) and a pressure containment vessel (1) defining an interior volume and having within it: a thermally conducting network (4) having a face in thermal contact with the heater/cooler module, the shape of the thermally conducting network being a fractal geometry in two or three dimensions; optionally a metal foam in thermal contact with the thermally conducting network (4); and a hydrogen storage material (5) in thermal contact with the thermally conducting network (4). Also disclosed is a method of storing hydrogen using such a storage device.
Patent GB-2575840-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, method and computer program for representing a sound space
Inventor: Anssi Sakari Rämö
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2018-07-25
Abstract: Obtaining one or more values for one or more acoustic parameters for a plurality of locations within a sound space; and generating an image file representing the sound space where an intensity value for a pixel represents the value for an acoustic parameter at a location corresponding to the pixel such that the data in the image file enables the sound space to be rendered. There are further aspects of the invention where the image file is not required to enable the sound space to be rendered. Preferably the image file is compressed. Preferably there are multiple representations of the sound space which are combined in a single image file, where different representations relate to different parameters. The plurality of representations may be provided in a video format. The image file may be a grey scale or colour image. The parameters may comprise any one of reverberation, decay time, arrival time, diffuseness, equalization, direct sound level or latency. Mapping data which allows for the image file to be converted into one or more values for acoustic parameters. An image for file for different heights of the sound space can be obtained. The sound space may be virtual.
Patent GB-2568154-A (GB)
Title: Tubing guide stabilization
Inventor: Marcus Joseph Doran
IPC: E21B19/22
Filed: 2018-09-19
Abstract: Stabilisation of a coiled tubing guide 204 seeks to minimise or mitigate lateral or transverse forces by using a clamping mechanism. Claimed is a coiled tubing unit comprising a tubing injector and a coiled tubing guide coupled to said injector by a pin 202 and wherein a clamping mechanism is used to apply a load on the pinned connection. The clamping mechanism may include a clamping plate and plate spring. Also claimed is a clamping mechanism having a spring 208 to preload the pinned connection. The clamping mechanism may have tensioning handle (fig. 5, 212)