baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2535407-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for estimating the cost of constructing a hydrocarbon fluid production and/or processing facility
Inventor: JACOBUS JOHANNES MARTINUS VREEBURG
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2014-12-15
Abstract: A Capital Cost Estimating Tool (CCET) and method for estimating the cost of constructing a hydrocarbon fluid production and/or processing facility comprise: - providing an engineering and procurement database that induces a user to identify aggregate quantities of components, other materials and associated transportation, installation and other labor, required to construct the facility and which database further comprises financial data with respect to the components, other materials and labor, including the cost for manufacturing or purchasing, transporting and installing the components and other materials in a specified currency and in money of the day, with provisions for associated financial uncertainty, including inflation, allowances, market factors, taxes and contingencies; and - providing a dashboard that presents to the user a cost estimate for constructing the hydrocarbon fluid processing facility based on the financial data derived from the engineering and procurement database and an associated financial uncertainty as a chance that the actual cost for constructing the facility will deviate from the presented cost estimate.
Patent GB-2537293-A (GB)
Title: Rotor disk having a centripetal air collection device, compressor comprising said disc and turbomachine with such a compressor
Inventor: NADEGE HUGON
IPC: F04D29/64
Filed: 2015-01-20
Abstract: The rotor disk (3B) for a compressor comprises, relative to the rotational axis of the disk: a radial web (4), blades (8) at the outer periphery of the web, a bore (5) at the inner periphery of the web, and a cylindrical side wall (12) extending the web in the vicinity of the outer periphery of same and having an air supply port (18), and - a centripetal air collection device (15). Advantageously, the device (15) comprises a cylindrical support (23) and at least one air supply tube (16), the inlet of which is turned towards the port (18) and the outlet of which is turned towards the bore (5) in the web, the disk comprising an inner radial flange (40) extending from the cylindrical side wall (12), the cylindrical support (23) of the device (15) being attached to said inner radial flange (40), and a ring (30) extending from the web (4), the cylindrical support (23) being centred on the ring (30).
Patent GB-2552948-A (GB)
Title: Calibration for wideband radio frequency power detectors
Inventor: Thomas Offer
IPC: H04B17/21
Filed: 2016-08-10
Abstract: A method for obtaining a set of calibration points from a sample data set for performing calibration on measurement devices comprises the steps of: a) creating an empty list of calibration points; b) adding at least one of the sample points to the list of calibration points; c) creating a calibration table based on the list of calibration points by attributing to each calibration point in the list of calibration points a calibration value; d) applying a correction function, based on the calibration table, to each sample point for generating a corrected measurement for each sample point; e) calculating an error value based on a comparison between each corrected measurement value and the sample value for each sample point; f) identifying a sample point with the largest error; g) if the largest error does not satisfy a predetermined condition, adding the sample point corresponding to the largest error to the list of calibration point and repeating steps (d g). Also claimed is a test arrangement for acquiring the sample data and producing the reduced set of calibration points.
Patent GB-2552837-A (GB)
Title: A medical imaging system and method
Inventor: CHRIS FRANK BORE
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 2016-08-12
Abstract: A medical imaging system comprising: a microwave antenna array comprising a plurality of antennae 16 which are spaced from one another, the plurality of antennae defining a transmitting antenna and receiving antennae. The transmitting antenna is configured to transmit microwave signals so as to illuminate a body part 36 of a patient and the receiving antennae are configured to receive the microwave signals following scattering within the body part. The microwave antenna array has a plurality of configurations defining positions of the plurality of antennae relative to the body part, wherein in each configuration the plurality of antennae are located at positions which are unoccupied in the other configurations. The medical imaging system further comprises an actuator 8 configured to move the microwave antenna array between the plurality of configurations, for example by rotation, and a processor 4 configured to obtain a data set for the microwave signals produced in each of the plurality of configurations of the microwave antenna array and to generate an output indicative of the internal structure of the body part from a concatenation of the data sets.
Patent GB-2542008-A (GB)
Title: Electronic vaporiser system
Inventor: IAN MURISON
IPC: A24F15/015
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: An e-liquid cartridge 20 designed to provide e-liquid for an electronic cigarette, or e-cig, vaporiser system, the cartridge including a chip 32 that stores and outputs (i) a unique identity for the cartridge and/or (ii) data defining the e-liquid stored in the cartridge, and the cartridge being adapted to be inserted into or form an integral part of the electronic vaporiser system. The data stored and output by the chip can define one or more of: flavour, nicotine strength, manufacturing batch number, date of manufacture, date of filing, tax data, or quantity of e-liquid stored in the cartridge. Suitably, the cartridge includes an integrated fluid transfer mechanism. The electronic vaporiser system can include a storage case adapted to both re-fill an electronic vaporiser with e-liquid from the cartridge and also re-charge the battery in the electronic vaporiser. The chip may output a unique ID and/or data defining the e-liquid stored in the cartridge to a microprocessor in the case.
Patent GB-2544591-A (GB)
Title: PEG-free cosmetic cleansing agents comprising Biosurfactants
Inventor: HEIKE SCHELGES
IPC: A61Q19/10
Filed: 2016-09-13
Abstract: A cosmetic cleansing agent containing (i) 1-50% wt, preferably 2-10%, of a biosurfactant, (ii) 0.5-30% wt, preferably 1-20%, of an anionic surfactant and (iii) 0.1-40% wt, preferably 1-10%, of a thickener, and also containing less than 0.1 wt.%, preferably being entirely free of, polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, ethylene oxide-containing compounds and propylene oxide-containing compounds. The biosurfactant may be a glycolipid preferably selected from rhamnolipids, sophorolipids or mannosylerythritol lipids a lipopeptide preferably selected from surfactins, fatty acyl glutamates or fatty acyl glycinates or a combination thereof. A sophorolipid in the form of a mixture of 20-60% acid and 40-80% lactone, or a mono- / dirhamnolipid mixture derived from 3-hydroxydodecanoic acid and 3-hydroxyundecanoic acid are particularly preferred. The anionic surfactant may be selected from linear alkane sulphates, monoalkyl / dialkyl sulfosuccinates, acyl isethionates, acyl sarcosines, acyl glutamates and/or acyl glycinates. The thickener may be xanthan gum, guar gum, gellan gum, sorbitan sesquicaprylate, glyceryl laurate, glyceryl caprylate and/or glyceryl caprate, preferably xanthan gum and/or sorbitan sesquicaprylate. The cosmetic cleanser is preferably formulated as a shampoo or shower gel.
Patent GB-2539581-A (GB)
Title: Modular annular debris barrier with rotationally locked segments
Inventor: Russell K Fleetwood
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2015-03-18
Abstract: An annularly shaped modular debris barrier can be mounted to an internal or an external member that are spaced apart to define an annular gap that could collect debris. The modules rotationally lock. Modules have circumferential segments that can be initially spaced apart to promote flexing that can occur when there is relative axial movement between the structures that define the annular gap. The gaps between segments are circumferentially offset as between adjacent segments to create a labyrinth through which the fluid can move in opposed direction while at the same time causing the debris to be retained. The segments stay in a flexed condition to exert a contract stress on the free ends thereof that touch the adjacent structure.
Patent GB-2555385-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft fuel jet pump
Inventor: JAY WHEELWRIGHT
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 2016-10-21
Abstract: An aircraft fuel jet pump 300, (500, 600) comprising a first body portion 302 comprising a motive fluid inlet 304 and a suction fluid inlet 306 and a second body portion 308 comprising a jet pump outlet 309, and a circumferential motive fluid nozzle 316 provided around the suction fluid inlet between the first and second body portions. The second body portion 308 is movable relative to the first body portion 302 such that the width of motive fluid nozzle 316 is increased. A method of increasing the motive fluid nozzle to a greater width for clearing foreign object debris 318 (FOD) from an aircraft fuel jet pump is disclosed (e.g. unblocking a clogged circumferential aperture 316). The second body portion 308 may be manually moved via a handle (534, figure 5) and/or actuated by rack 522 and pinion 518 arrangement. Rotational movement of the motor-driven pinion may be translated into linear movement of the second body. A pressure sensor may determine pressure in the motive fluid nozzle and control circuitry may operate the pinion motor if the pressure exceeds a threshold. A biasing member (618, 620, figure 6), e.g. spring, hydraulic or pneumatic spring may bias the body portions.
Patent GB-2554493-A (GB)
Title: Triangular food product folding apparatus
Inventor: MOYSEY SHTILERMAN
IPC: A21C9/08
Filed: 2017-06-06
Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a food product folding apparatus for forming a triangular food product, generally including a folding section, and first, second, third and fourth actuator mechanisms. The folding section includes, first, second, third and fourth folding platforms. The first, second, third and fourth actuator mechanisms are configured to actuate rotation of respective first, second, third and fourth folding platforms into first, second, third and fourth fold positions to create first, second, third and fourth folds in the food product.
Patent GB-2553414-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting speeding vehicles
Inventor: DOUG NELSON
IPC: G08G1/054
Filed: 2017-06-23
Abstract: A speed detection and recording system comprises a portable radar device 3 and a separate portable electronic device (e.g. a smartphone 2) having a camera 6. The electronic device sends a control signal to the radar indicating a range of distances within which target vehicles should be detected; captures an image of the vehicle in response to receiving a trigger signal and vehicle speed data from the radar; and stores the image with the speed data. The radar may be a battery-powered frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar and may communicate wirelessly with the electronic device. It may apply a FIR filter and Doppler process to detect a vehicle and output a trigger signal only if it is within the distance range and above a speed threshold. The distance range may support optimum image size and quality or the focal length and zoom of the camera may be set according to the range. The radar itself (Fig.4) is also claimed.
Patent GB-2565317-A (GB)
Title: A Wrist strap
Inventor: Sebastian Hinds
IPC: A44C5/20
Filed: 2017-08-10
Abstract: A wrist strap 10 comprises a first portion 12 having a first end 14 and a second portion 16 having a second end 18. An aperture 28 is provided through which the second end 18 of the strap 16 is passable to define an overlapping region 50 where portions 12, 16 overlap. A first L-shaped peg 32 is located on one portion 12, and a first hole 40 is located on the other portion 16. When the second end 18 of the strap has passed through the aperture 28, the peg 32 and the first hole 40 are in the overlapping region 50. When engaged in the first hole 40 the L-shaped peg 32 extends in a direction away from the end of the other strap 16. A second L-shaped peg 46 and second holes 24 may also be provided. Also disclosed is a wrist strap wherein the spacing between the holes on the first portion is different from the spacing between the holes on the second portion. These spacings allow the holes in overlapping portion of the strap to better align with the associated peg.
Patent GB-2567427-A (GB)
Title: Data compression
Inventor: SIMON FENNEY
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 2017-10-06
Abstract: Data compression (and corresponding decompression) is used to compress blocks of data values involving processes including one or more of colour decorrelation, spatial decorrelation, entropy encoding and packing. The entropy encoding generates encoded data values which have variable sizes (in terms of the number of bits). The entropy encoding uses size indications for respective sets of data values to indicate the number of bits used for the encoded data values of the set. The size indications allow the encoded data values to be parsed quickly (e.g. in parallel).
Patent GB-2567859-A (GB)
Title: Image data encoding and decoding
Inventor: STEPHEN MARK KEATING
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2017-10-27
Abstract: Image encoding and decoding comprising: Selecting, from a set of prediction modes 2800, 2810, a prediction mode for a current region of a current image; Intra-image predicting samples of the current region with respect to one or more of the group of reference samples of the same image according to a prediction direction, defined by selecting prediction mode, between a current sample to be predicted and a reference position amongst the reference samples; the set of prediction modes comprises at least one curved prediction (a.k.a. a non-linear prediction or not straight prediction) mode defining a prediction direction having an angle between the current sample and the reference position which varies with a location, within the current region, of the current sample to be predicted. The encoding may comprise at least one straight prediction mode. There may be a detector to detect the reference position as an array position, pointed to by the prediction direction applicable to the current sample to be predicted, and a filter to generate the predicted sample by interpolation of the array of reference samples.
Patent GB-2569324-A (GB)
Title: Valve cartridge
Inventor: VLAD BARSAN
IPC: F16K15/04
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: A valve within a valve block for an ABS brake system, comprising an elongated valve seat 201 with first and second inlets 206, 209 and an outlet 211, a pressure regulation spring 202, a piston 203 with radial channels 210, a ball 204 placed against a cone 224, and a suction spring 205 supported by a spring pot 206, wherein the piston is limited by a retaining ring 207 on one side, and by chamfers s on the other, and the radial channels are capable of fully aligning with the second inlet. When pressure increases at the second inlet, the piston rises and reduces the volume of fluid transferred from the second inlet to the outlet. The retaining ring may be placed on a groove g on the inner side of the valve seat. Preferably, the radial channels are connected to additional hydraulic lines to ensure a failsafe mechanism.
Patent GB-2559679-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular traffic pattern application
Inventor: GOPICHANDRA SURNILLA
IPC: G08G1/01
Filed: 2017-12-19
Abstract: A vehicle comprising motor(s), sensors and processor(s) is configured to periodically update a table with present coordinates; compare the tabled coordinates to a road intersection 300 boundary 309, 310, 311, 312; select a portion of the tabled coordinates based on the comparison; transmit the selected portion to an external unit. The coordinates may be connected (interpolated) with a continuous line, and a determination made as to whether any of the line crosses an intersection boundary 309, 310, 311, 312. The locations of the intersection 300 boundaries 309, 310, 311, 312 may be periodically downloaded from an external source. The intersections 300 may have multiple input and output lanes 301, 302, 303, 304, and a link table may be used to represent beginning and end lanes and used to generate a route. In a further aspect of the disclosure a host vehicle receives coordinates and timestamps from a first vehicle, selects values corresponding to an intersection, and determines a route and timing through the intersection based upon the selected values.
Patent GB-2556529-A (GB)
Title: Methods of drilling
Inventor: CHEMSSEDDINE BOUGUETTA
IPC: C09K8/32
Filed: 2016-07-29
Abstract: A method of drilling a subterranean well may include drilling the subterranean well while circulating a wellbore fluid in the subterranean well, wherein the wellbore fluid includes a base fluid; and a ground weight material comprising barite and quartz and having a d50 between about 4 and 8 microns and a d90 between about 15-25 microns.
Patent GB-2571276-A (GB)
Title: Downhole apparatus
Inventor: DERRICK DOCHERTY
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2018-02-21
Abstract: A downhole apparatus 10 for location in a fluid-filled bore. The apparatus features a tubular body 12 with a plurality of cylindrical chambers 22 for containing a compressible substance and pistons 24 mounted in the chambers. A lock arrangement 40 is provided, having a locking configuration for retaining the pistons in the chambers and an unlocked configuration in which bore fluid pressure translate the pistons through the chambers. In an alternative embodiment, the locking arrangement 40 need not be present. Optionally, the lock arrangement has a lock member 40 which is translatable to permit movement of the pistons and translation of the lock member is in response to bore fluid pressure. Optionally, the pistons are operatively associated with a common sleeve 20, such that translation of the pistons results in translation of the sleeve.
Patent GB-2561706-A (GB)
Title: Device for the attachment of space heating or domestic hot water heating equipment to a wall
Inventor: GIUSEPPE FUGAZZA
IPC: F24H9/14
Filed: 2018-03-07
Abstract: A device 1 for attaching equipment A for space heating and domestic hot water, e.g. a boiler, to a wall P. The device has a frame 1A having a first portion 2 for attachment to the wall and a second portion 3 perpendicular to the first for receiving the equipment. The second portion also has a plurality of pipes 20 provided with valve means 21 capable of attachment to corresponding connections of the equipment. The device may feature brackets 6 that can slide along a main part of the first portion, the brackets having holes 7 to attach to the wall with screws or bolts 8, and being used to attach to the rear of the equipment using a tongue and seat arrangement 10. The second portion may comprise walls 14, 15 to define a space 11 for receiving the equipment.
Patent GB-2559496-A (GB)
Title: Heat pump hot-water supply device
Inventor: TETSUJI SAIKUSA
IPC: F28D20/02
Filed: 2015-11-18
Abstract: The heat pump hot-water supply device according to the present invention is equipped with: a refrigerant circuit which is configured by a compressor, a hot-water supply heat exchanger, a heat-collecting throttle device, a heat storage heat exchanger, a main throttle device and an air heat exchanger being circularly connected by refrigerant pipes, and is configured by connecting an intake bypass pipe that causes the refrigerant flowing out from the heat storage heat exchanger to bypass the air heat exchanger and flow to the intake side of the compressor; a heat-storage-side secondary circuit which has the heat storage heat exchanger, a heat storage tank that stores heat storage material, and a heat storage pump that circulates the heat storage material between the heat storage heat exchanger and the heat storage tank; and a control device which implements operation control in such a manner that, by heat exchanging with the refrigerant in the hot-water supply heat exchanger, the water associated with hot-water supply is heated, and the storage of heat in the heat storage material or the collection of heat from the heat storage material is performed.
Patent GB-2560471-A (GB)
Title: Inductive differential position sensor with constant current drive
Inventor: MARVIN BECKMAN
IPC: G01D5/22
Filed: 2016-11-28
Abstract: A tool for evaluating the internal surfaces of tubular is provided, wherein one or more arms extend outwardly from the tool into contact with an inner wall of the tubular, and changes in the dimensions or condition of the inner wall result in changes in the position of the ends of the arms relative to the tool. This motion is converted, through an electromagnetic transducer, into an electrical signal, the amplitude of which falls is maintained as the temperature of the tool changes. In one aspect, the transducer includes a coil and a moveable metal or magnetic element. The coil is powered by a constant current source, and variations in the resistance of the electrical components of the transducer resultingly do not cause fall off of the output signal amplitude.
Patent GB-2566611-A (GB)
Title: Display control apparatus and method
Inventor: ELVIR HASEDZIC
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2015-02-23
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a display control apparatus for dynamically controlling the display of information in a vehicle (3 fig. 2). The display control apparatus comprises a controller (12) having at least one electronic processor (13). The at least one electronic processor is configured to control first and second displays 4, 5. In dependence on a determined gaze direction of the vehicle driver and a criticality level defined for a first information data set INF1, the electronic processor controls a switching module (16) to cause the information data set displayed on the first display to be displayed on the second display. The switching module may display the information from the first display on the second display when eye-tracking apparatus 17 detects that the drivers gaze direction is directed at the first display. A method of controlling the display of information in a vehicle is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2570179-A (GB)
Title: Anti-ligature item and bracket system
Inventor: GARTH PARSONS
IPC: A47H1/14
Filed: 2018-10-05
Abstract: An anti-ligature system comprising an item 32 for magnetic attachment to a bracket 10 and arranged to disconnect under excess weight. The item 32 has a first attachment surface on a disc 36 for magnetic attachment to a second attachment surface on a magnet 12 on the bracket 10. An edge 38 of the item that is adjacent to the first attachment surface is substantially non-perpendicular to the first attachment surface. The substantially non-perpendicular edge 38 that is adjacent to the first attachment surface of the item 32 can facilitate the detachment of the item 32 from the bracket 10 when force is exerted on the item 32 in a direction that is substantially non-perpendicular to the magnetically attracted surfaces. The bracket 10 includes a recess (16, fig 1) where a magnet 12 is located and means 20 for attachment to a wall or celling. Lateral movement of the item across the second attachment surface and the non-perpendicular edges of the item allow for easier detaching under lateral load.