baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2559384-A (GB)
Title: User authorization for cards and contactless payment devices
Inventor: OSSI KALEVO
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2017-02-03
Abstract: Method and system for authorising a transaction at a payment terminal B1, B2, B3 using a payment device A1, A2, A3. Information about the payment device is received from a backend payment authority arrangement C or the payment terminal. The authorisation is carried out via a mobile communications device E, the access is authorised through the use of a personal identification code and/or a bio-credential of a customer. An authorisation request message is sent using real-time push signalling for activating the mobile communications device or an application on a user device. A response message indicating the authorisation has been verified successfully is sent by the mobile communications device. The backend payment authority arrangement or the payment terminal is notified of the verification thereby allowing the transaction to be completed. The payment device may be a contactless payment card or a smart card. The bio-credential may be a fingerprint.
Patent GB-2560715-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable folder
Inventor: Song Yun Eng
IPC: B42F7/06
Filed: 2017-03-20
Abstract: A folder comprises a first and second parts, leaves or pages 20, 22 and a first fold means 5. The fold means detachably attaches the first and second parts. The folder is foldable about the first fold means and, when opened, provides a first and second retaining spaces or pockets 1, 2 on the first and second parts, respectively. The second part comprises a first portion, a second portion and a second fold means 7. When the first and second parts are detached, the second part is foldable about the second fold means and, when opened, provides the second retaining space on at least the first portion.
Patent GB-2550276-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic fingerprinting for proximity-based systems
Inventor: Arun Vijayakumari Mahasenan
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2017-03-29
Abstract: An access control device comprises a storage medium storing instructions executed by a processor which: receives location information of a mobile device of user in a facility; determines whether the mobile device is within a particular range of an area in the facility; determines magnetic field information associated with the mobile device; and grants or denies access to the area via a relay based on the magnetic field information. The magnetic field information may be determined in response to a communication between the mobile device and a beacon of the facility, preferably a Bluetooth (RTM) beacon. The magnetic field information may include the size and direction of the magnetic field at the position of the mobile device. The determined magnetic field information may be compared with a magnetic field fingerprint of the facility, where the magnetic field fingerprint is a known size and direction of a magnetic field at a particular location in the facility. Whether access is granted depends if the comparison of the magnetic fields exceeds a particular threshold or is within a certain range. The magnetic field information associated with the mobile device can be determined by a magnetic sensor of the mobile device.
Patent GB-2548252-A (GB)
Title: Colloidal dispersions (SOLS) for weighting agents in fluids
Inventor: CATO RUSSELL MCDANIEL
IPC: C09K8/84
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: A sag-resistant fluid, such as a drilling fluid, a completion fluid, or a spacer fluid, including a colloidal suspension that includes a continuous liquid phase and a solid phase suspended in the continuous liquid phase. The solid phase includes a plurality of particles, having an average diameter of the plurality of particles less than about 1000 nm. The the sag-resistant fluid has a density of from about 7 to about 30 Ibm/gal, and exhibits a density variation of less than about 0.5 Ibm/gal over a time period of at least about 16 hours. A method including circulating the sag-resistant fluid through a well.
Patent GB-2562998-A (GB)
Title: Building component
Inventor: BEN STEVENS
IPC: E04B2/82
Filed: 2017-04-27
Abstract: A building component (1) for attachment to an uneven surface (32) such that a gap (34) exists at one or more locations between the building component (1) and the uneven surface (32), the building component (1)including mounting means (10) located at one or more positions along the building component (1), the mounting means (10) having a portion (20) adapted to be located outside the plane of the building component (1) and between the building component (1) and the uneven surface (32), wherein fastening means attaches the mounting means (10) to the uneven surface (32) to enable the building component (1) to remain substantially straight when attached to the uneven surface (32), In an alternative concept, an elongate building component is able to conform to an uneven underlying surface due to slits in side walls.
Patent GB-2561922-A (GB)
Title: Amplifier offset cancellation using amplifier supply voltage
Inventor: GRAEME GORDON MACKAY
IPC: H03F3/45
Filed: 2017-05-30
Abstract: System and method for implementing power supply rejection and offset correction of an amplifier 9A (e.g audio amplifier) comprising generating a correction signal CORR by multiplying a quantity indicative of a power supply voltage VSUPPLY of the amplifier by a transfer function F(z) defining a response from the power supply voltage of the amplifier to an output signal of the amplifier VOUT and subtracting the correction signal (combiner 24) from a signal within a signal path of a circuit comprising the amplifier. The system/amplifier may also comprise a digital-to-analogue converter DAC (14 fig 3). The correction signal may be an analogue (figures 4, 5, 7-9) or a digital correction signal (figs 2-3 and 6) operating in the analogue or digital domain of the signal path respectively. An analogue correction signal may be applied via a multiplying digital-to-analogue converter (multiplying DAC fig 5). The quantity indicative of the power supply may also be a predicted estimate of the supply voltage. Subtraction of the correction signal may occur from an input or an output signal of the amplifier. Embodiments also disclose correction of offsets due to component and feedback resistor mismatching in a fully differential operational amplifier 16.
Patent GB-2553208-A (GB)
Title: Tubular liner for rehabilitating underground and surface pipes and pipelines
Inventor: Sylvain Morissette
IPC: F16L55/163
Filed: 2017-06-30
Abstract: A seamless tubular liner for repairing an underground or surface pipe includes circumferential wefts consisting of slivers comprising a plurality of staple fibers bundled together, the slivers adapted to elongate through disentanglement of the bundled staple fibers when the seamless tubular liner is subjected to an inflation pressure such that the diameter of the tubular liner is able to expand to accommodate variations of diameter of the pipe being repaired. The liner may be resin impregnated. An additional water tight membrane may also be included.
Patent GB-2551299-A (GB)
Title: A method of weighing a load
Inventor: LUKE FRANCIS ELLIS
IPC: G01G19/12
Filed: 2013-07-26
Abstract: A lifting machine having a plurality of ground-engaging means each having an associated sensor, each sensor measuring a force exerted on the associated means as a result of lifting the load. The method comprising: receiving a signal from each sensor 156 and calculating from all signals the load lifted 159. The method may include receiving a chassis signal from a chassis sensor and using this signal to calculate the weight lifted 157. The ground engaging means may comprise first and second front and rear wheels. A first sensor may be associated with the rear wheels, second and third sensors may be mounted proximate the first and second front wheels. The wheels may be mounted on axles bearing the sensors. The rear axle may be pivotally mounted to the chassis and the front axle may be fixedly or selectively non-movably mounted.
Patent GB-2556424-A (GB)
Title: Hue adjustment of vehicle display based on ambient light
Inventor: GOPICHANDRA SURNILLA
IPC: H04N5/58
Filed: 2017-09-22
Abstract: The application refers to a hue adjustment mechanism of a vehicle display based on ambient light. A vehicle 100 includes a display 108, an ambient light sensor to monitor ambient light 130 of the vehicle, and a master lighting controller 138. The example master light controller 138 is to determine a target hue for the display based on the ambient light, compare the target hue to a current hue of the display 108, and, in response to the target hue being different than the current hue, adjust the current hue to the target hue.
Patent GB-2558056-A (GB)
Title: Securely transporting data across a data diode for secured process control communications
Inventor: ERIC ROTVOLD
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2017-10-23
Abstract: Securely transporting data across a unidirectional data diode (215) interconnecting a process plant (204, 205) to a remote system (210) includes provisioning, using join key material, a sending device (212) at the plant end of the diode with a receiving device (218) at the remote end. The join key material is used to securely share network key material that is used to encrypt/decrypt messages or packets that are transported across the diode and whose payload includes plant- updated or re­set generated data. The shared network key material is recurrently updated using the join key material, and the recurrence interval may he based on a tolerance for lost data or other characteristic of an application, service, or consumer of plant data at the remote system.
Patent GB-2556475-A (GB)
Title: Method and article for evaluating mud effect in imaging tool measurement.
Inventor: LUIS EMILIO SAN MARTIN
IPC: G01V3/24
Filed: 2015-08-17
Abstract: Method and articles for evaluating mud effect in imaging tool measurements are described. In an example, the method includes taking a plurality of measurements with a sensor positioned down a borehole, the sensor offset from a wall of the formation by a layer of mud, each measurement having an associated azimuth angle and depth. The plurality of measurements are related into a measurement set with each of the plurality of measurements having the same azimuth angle and depth within a designated depth range. The method includes determining, with a motion sensor, a relative position change of the sensor of each of the measurements within the measurement set and determining the offset of the sensor, one or more formation property, and one or more mud property.
Patent GB-2572383-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid photovoltaic-thermal collector
Inventor: Christos Markides
IPC: F24S10/25
Filed: 2018-03-28
Abstract: A hybrid photovoltaic-thermal collector 2 comprises: a photovoltaic cell 10 for generating electricity using solar radiation in a Region I of the electromagnetic spectrum, where Region I is defined by wavelengths between 300 nm and the band gap of the semiconductor material of the photovoltaic cells 10; a solar-thermal generator 8 for heating a working fluid using solar radiation in at least a Region II of the electromagnetic spectrum, where Region II is defined by wavelengths between the band gap of the semiconductor material and 4 µm; where the photovoltaic cells 10 are thermally decoupled from the solar thermal collector 8; and, where the outlet temperature of the solar thermal generator 8 is higher than the temperature of the photovoltaic cells 10. Also disclosed is a system comprising: the hybrid collector 2; a tank and a plurality of pipes. Further disclosed is a method of harvesting energy using the hybrid collector comprising supplying a cold fluid at a specific temperature and pressure to the collector and receiving hot fluid having a specific temperature from the collector.
Patent GB-2566591-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic currency conversion system and method
Inventor: JAMES MICHAEL LING
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2018-07-18
Abstract: The dynamic currency conversion system 100 comprises a transaction terminal 10 and a dynamic currency conversion host 20, the transaction terminal having an input interface, and the transaction terminal and the host having communication interfaces, where a qualification request message is sent from the transaction terminal to the host, the request message including an identification of a local currency and a conversion currency where the conversion currency is a cryptocurrency, where the host determines a cryptocurrency conversion rate in response to the message and transmits a response message to the transaction terminal. Preferably the local currency is a fiat currency. Preferably the request message includes a transaction amount in the local currency of the transaction terminal and the response message includes a converted transaction amount for the cryptocurrency and the conversion rate between the local currency and the cryptocurrency.
Patent GB-2576524-A (GB)
Title: Profiled Thermode
Inventor: NEIL DAVIES
IPC: H05K13/04
Filed: 2018-08-22
Abstract: A thermode device for connecting at least two components, such as flexible PCBs and ICs, by applying heat and/or pressure, preferably to cure conductive adhesive 190 arranged with the components. The thermode comprises at least one contact tip having a body 112 leading to two spaced contact surface portions 114, these potions connected together but providing between them, a recess 116 configured to receive a part of one of the at least two components. The device further has a supporting surface portion 180 for at least one of the components such that the contact portions and support portion receive the components between them and move relative to and towards one another to exert heat and/or pressure on the at least two components. The support surface may be planar or non-planar, and optionally may comprise a second thermode tip (see figures 3, 4) with at least two spaced contact portions, preferably arranged to act with the first thermode tip to define between them two spaced bonding zones. The adhesive maybe a anisotropic conductive adhesive.
Patent GB-2563354-A (GB)
Title: Foldable bicycle and storage system
Inventor: Thomas robert george thompson
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2016-01-27
Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame having a first segment and a second segment each elongated along a longitudinal axis. A hinge includes a first face on the first segment and a second face on the second segment. The first face and the second face are rotatable relative to each other about a rotational axis. The rotational axis extends at a non-right angle relative to the longitudinal axis.
Patent GB-2567933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to a portable toilet and lifting frame
Inventor: Daniel Greeves
IPC: B66C1/62
Filed: 2018-08-28
Abstract: A lifting frame 10 suitable for use with a portable toilet 50, the frame comprising a base 12 with opposing first and second edges. At least an upwardly extending first bar 14-17 is mounted at a first end to the upper surface of the base, wherein the first bar is mounted at the first or second edge of said base. At least a first circumferentially arrayed support 18 is attached to the upwardly extending bar or bars. The circumferentially arrayed support defining an area suitable for insertion of a portable toilet. A top frame 20 is detachably secured to the free ends of the upwardly extending bar or bars. The top frame incorporating at least a first bracket attachment 22 suitable for attachment to lifting machinery 27. A later embodiment relates to a toilet seat having a sealing ring between a lid portion and the seat portion whereby when the lid is closed, fluid cannot exit through the toilet seat.
Patent GB-2571814-A (GB)
Title: Charging method for stably charging battery and extending power supply period for electric vehicle
Inventor: YUNG-CHI LU
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 2019-01-02
Abstract: An electric vehicle 3 includes a first battery group 1 and a second battery 2. The first battery group includes at least two first batteries that are electrically connected with each other, each first battery having a first internal resistance. The second battery has a second internal resistance and is electrically connectable with the first battery group, wherein a voltage of the second battery is equal to a voltage of the first batteries. Each of the first batteries having a difference between the first internal resistance and the second internal resistance of 1.5Ω, or less, is electrically connected to the second battery. The total voltage of the electrically connected first battery group and second battery is equal to a required voltage for driving a motor of the EV. When the first battery group and second battery are charged, charging termination points are set at: 75-95% of an average voltage of the first battery group; and 75-95% of a voltage of the second battery. During charging, charging to the first battery group is constrained in a voltage range that is 75-95% of an average thereof and charging to the second battery is constrained to a voltage range that is 75-95% of a voltage thereof. During discharging, the second battery replenishes the first battery group.
Patent GB-2580415-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for propagating operation data to one or more devices
Inventor: Marianne Crowder
IPC: H04W4/70
Filed: 2019-01-11
Abstract: A network management module 40 receives requests for operation data from a device 10 and determines a response to be sent to the device indicative of a user's 30 responses to prior operation data requests. The user's responses to operation data requests are shared by the network management module with one or more devices, reducing the number of responses required directly from the user. In addition, the user responses to operation data requests from a first device may be used to derive the user's response to other operation data requests from the same device or from one or more different devices, of the same or different type.
Patent GB-2572485-A (GB)
Title: Aluminum thermal self-propagation gradient reduction and slag washing and refining-based method for preparing titanium alloy
Inventor: ZHIHE DOU
IPC: C22B34/12
Filed: 2018-05-21
Abstract: An aluminum thermal self-propagation gradient reduction and slag washing and refining-based method for preparing a titanium alloy, which relates to the technical field of titanium aluminum alloys. The method comprises: pre-treating raw materials; weighing the raw materials according to the following mass ratio: rutile or high titanium slag or titanium dioxide:aluminum powder:V2O5 powder:CaO:KClO3 ＝ 1.0:(0.60-0.24):(0.042-0.048):(0.12-0.26):(0.22-0.30); using a manner of gradient feeding to perform an aluminum thermal self-propagation reaction so as to obtain a high-temperature melt; performing gradient reduction smelting; after feeding is complete, performing thermal insulation melting; then adding CaF2-CaO-TiO2-V2O5-based refining slag into the high-temperature melt; performing slag washing and refining; and finally removing the slag to obtain a titanium alloy. The method has the advantages of having a short process, consuming little energy, being simple to operate, the contents of Al and V in the alloy being easy to control, and so on.
Patent GB-2572866-A (GB)
Title: Testing apparatus for determining tensile strength of soil and rock
Inventor: YANRONG LI
IPC: G01N3/02
Filed: 2019-04-08
Abstract: A testing apparatus includes a control panel 138; a stationary fracturing rod 118 and an active fracturing rod 122 movable relative to the stationary rod; a sample positioning frame 144 with operating arm to position and center the sample 120 so that the two rods and center axis of the sample are aligned in the same vertical plane; a stepper driver 130 to control a stepper motor 134, the stepper motor further drives an electric cylinder 136; the electric cylinder forcibly urges the active rod towards the stationary rod to fracture the sample. A load cell 142, displacement sensor 140, and data processor are provided to collect pressure and displacement data, the processor calculates the tensile strength and generates a pressure-displacement curve for display on a display screen 112. Calculation of the tensile strength is based on a tensile strength constant, sample size correction coefficient, a maximum pressure, a mathematical constant, sample diameter and height, and a fracturing rod correction coefficient.
Patent GB-2577788-A (GB)
Title: Hot isostatic pressing consolidation of powder derived parts
Inventor: HOWARD JAMES PRICE
IPC: B33Y40/00
Filed: 2019-08-07
Abstract: A method of processing a consolidated component made from metal powder which comprises pores of trapped inert gas, by exposing the component to a multi-step hot isostatic pressing cycle which comprises an initial hot isostatic pressing where the pores are shrunk, a period where the pressure is removed and inert gas diffuses from the pores into the component and a second hot isostatic pressing where the pores are shrunk more. Pressure can be removed a second time with there being a third hot isostatic pressing. Pressure can be reduced after the last hot isostatic pressing to a value where the pores no longer collapse but diffusion bonding occurs. The component can be made by hot isostatic pressing or additive layer manufacturing, with the metal being a nickel, cobalt, iron, aluminium or titanium alloy. The inert gas is incorporated into the component while it is being made and can be helium.
Patent GB-2584168-A (GB)
Title: Biosensor preparation method and system
Inventor: Victor Manuel Serdio Villarreal
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2019-11-01
Abstract: A method of preparing a sensor for the detection of a target biological particle 100 in a biofluid. The sensor comprises a substrate 114, 116 bearing a pair of electrodes 110, 112, wherein the substrate comprises silicon and the electrode comprises a metal 108 (e.g. gold). The method comprises performing a pre-cleaning of a surface of the substrate and a surface of the electrodes using a plasma or ozone to provide a precursor sensor. The precursor sensor is then cleaned (e.g. with ethanol) to remove excess hydroxyl from the surface of the electrodes 110, 112. The surface of the substrate is then functionalised with an agent (e.g. hexamethyldisilazane (HDMS)) to decrease a surface energy (increase hydrophobicity) of the substrate relative to a surface energy of the electrodes. Functionalisation thereby promotes the congregation of particles 100 in a region between the electrodes.
Patent GB-2576651-A (GB)
Title: Acid resistant carbon composites, methods of manufacture, and articles formed thereof
Inventor: ZHIYUE XU
IPC: F16J15/02
Filed: 2018-03-14
Abstract: An article comprising a carbon composite containing carbon microstructures having interstitial spaces among the carbon microstructures; and a binder disposed in at least some of the interstitial spaces; wherein the carbon microstructures comprise unfilled voids within the carbon microstructures; and the binder comprises one or more of the following: polytetrafluoroethylene; polyvinyl fluoride; polyvinylidene fluoride; polychlorotrifluoroethylene; perfluoroalkoxy alkane; fluorinated ethylene propylene; ethylene tetrafiuoroethylene; ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene; a peroxide cured copolymer of tetrafiuoroethylene and propylene; a fluorocarbon rubber; perfluorocarbon rubber; or a perfluoropolyether.