baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2541062-A (GB)
Title: Method for preparing a sorbent
Inventor: MATTHEW JAMES EVANS
IPC: C01G3/12
Filed: 2016-05-05
Abstract: A method for preparing a sorbent comprises the steps of: forming agglomerates comprising a particulate support material; coating the agglomerates with a coating mixture powder comprising a particulate copper sulphide and a particulate calcining, rehydratable alumina to form a coated agglomerate; and drying to form a dried sorbent. The calcining rehydratable alumina may comprise a calcined amorphous alumina or a transition alumina selected from one or more of Rho-alumina Chi-alumina or pseudo-gamma-alumina. The particulate calcined rehydratable alumina may be a powder with a D50 particle size in the range 1-100 µm. The composition may also include a binder with the support material, the binder being selected from clay binders, cement binders and organic polymer binders. A process for removing one or more heavy metals from a fluid containing heavy metals by contacting the fluid stream with a sorbent prepared according to the above method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2551784-A (GB)
Title: System and method for digital advertising campaign optimization
Inventor: Mehmet Kartal Goksel
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A method of dynamically optimizing a digital advertisement campaign for an advertiser displaying one of more ad creatives/advertisements on one or more digital properties 702 comprises acquiring performance data 704, regarding the display of the one of more advertisements being displayed during the campaign, and identifying one or more users that have viewed at least two advertisements 706. A digital survey is provided 708 to more than one user and answers to the survey form a plurality of survey results. An algorithm is used to calculate a success value 710 for at least one of the advertisements by analysing the survey results and performance data. The success value being a relative value indicative of a displayed advertisement providing an attribute previously specified by the advertiser. An allocation of a display of ad creatives among the plurality of digital properties based on the calculated results is then adjusted 712. Also provided is a method of deriving user characteristics via content consumption patterns characterised by using a machine learning pattern recognition algorithm to derive user characteristics from content consumption data of an unknown user, and adjusting an advertising campaign based on the derived user characteristics.
Patent GB-2551992-A (GB)
Title: Protecting link for window stay
Inventor: TRACY WILLIAM EDMONDS
IPC: E05D15/44
Filed: 2016-07-04
Abstract: A friction stay hinge assembly 200 for a casement window, the casement window comprises a window leaf and a window frame. The hinge assembly 200 has a main support arm 206 and a bridging support arm 208 pivotally connected to the main support arm 206. The main support arm 206 and bridging support arm 208 are configured for arrangement between the window leaf and the window frame. At least one of the main support arm 206 and bridging support arm 208 is slidably connectable to the window frame for opening and closing of the window leaf with respect to the window frame. The bridging support arm 208 is configured to take part of an axial load applied to the main support arm 206 during opening and closing of the window leaf with respect to the window frame. The invention prevents damage occurring to the main support arm 206.
Patent GB-2548173-A (GB)
Title: High voltage supercapacitor
Inventor: STEPHEN DAVID VOLLER
IPC: H01G11/58
Filed: 2016-07-21
Abstract: A supercapacitor assembly comprising a supercapacitor comprised of carbon-containing anode(s) and/or cathode(s), intermediate porous membrane(s) and an ionic liquid electrolyte; the assembly also comprises a way of controlling the temperature of the ionic liquid at a temperature such that its viscosity is in the range 1 (1mPs) to 50 (50mPs) centipoise. By reducing the viscosity of the ionic liquid electrolyte the resistance of the device may be reduced and charge baring capacity may be increased. The assembly may include a heater and a thermostat used to regulate the temperature of the liquid. The supercapacitor may be used to charge portable devices. The carbon containing electrodes may contain carbon nanotubes or graphene.
Patent GB-2553532-A (GB)
Title: A controller for controlling an engine of a vehicle
Inventor: ROB JERGER
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: A controller 125 for controlling an engine 102 of a vehicle 103 is disclosed, along with a control system 101 comprising a controller 125, a vehicle 103 and a method (200 Fig. 2), (500 Fig. 5). The controller comprises control means configured to cause stopping of power generation of the engine during movement of the vehicle in dependence on at least one criterion being met, e.g. vehicle speed or accelerator pedal below threshold or brake pressure above a threshold, and to cause restarting of power generation by the engine, in dependence of at least one input signal indicating a requirement for the engine to restart to provide a required power output. The control means is configured to receive a target engine speed value dependent on a current driveshaft speed and cause the engine to maintain a speed that is no greater than a target engine speed, dependent on the target engine speed value, during a period after receiving the at least one input signal and until a further signal is received indicating a reconnection of the engine to a driveshaft 104; the engine speed may then exceed the target engine speed.
Patent GB-2553799-A (GB)
Title: DC-DC Converters
Inventor: SAMULI ANTTI HALLIKAINEN
IPC: H02M3/158
Filed: 2016-09-14
Abstract: A voltage reducing circuit 102 comprises a power switch circuit portion 105 comprising a high-side 128 and low-side 130 field-effect-transistors connected at a switch node 138. The power switch circuit portion has an on-state wherein the high-side transistor is enabled and the low-side transistor is disabled and, vice versa, an off-state. An energy storage circuit portion 106 comprising an inductor 132 connected to the switch node is arranged to provide an output voltage 136. A timer 180 determines a falltime duration required for the output voltage to fall to a threshold value. A controller 107 switches the voltage reducing circuit between a first PWM mode of operation in which a periodic pulse width modulated drive signal is applied to the high-side and low-side field-effect-transistors; and a second, burst mode in which a pulse is applied to the high-side and low-side field-effect-transistors only if the output voltage reaches the threshold value. The circuit may be used in a synchronous DC-DC buck converter.
Patent GB-2563617-A (GB)
Title: An electric machine
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER KEITH SULLIVAN
IPC: H02K5/173
Filed: 2017-06-20
Abstract: An electric machine, comprising a stator assembly, a pm rotor assembly 12 and a support body 14, has the rotor assembly comprising a shaft to which is mounted a first bearing and a second bearing either side of a permanent magnet, and the support body comprising first and second bearing seats to which the bearings of the rotor assembly are mounted, wherein the first bearing 40 is mounted to the first bearing seat by adhesive in groove 41, and the second bearing 38 is soft-mounted to the second bearing seat by an o-ring 39. A compressor impeller is mounted to shaft 30 at the o-ring end with a shroud 26 mounted to the outer portion of the respective seat. Diffuser 28 is included. Stator elements 16-22 mount through channels in the support body.
Patent GB-2551073-A (GB)
Title: Cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: DAVID ANDREW ISLEY
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2014-07-24
Abstract: A cleaner head 8 for a vacuum cleaner 2 has an agitator in the form of a brush bar 18.The brush bar 18 has a sealing material 52 extending over substantially the entire circumferential and axial extent of the brush bar 18. The sealing material 52 is a tufted material. The cleaner head 8 further has a housing 22 defining a chamber 24 which at least partially surrounds the brush bar 18, a dirty air inlet 68 in a lower part of the chamber 24 and a front opening that exposes the brush bar 18 at the front of the housing 22. The brush bar 18 is supported for rotation with respect to the housing 22 and arranged in the chamber 24. The brush bar 18 comprises a core 42 in the form of a rigid tube within which a motor and a transmission 44 are disposed. The motor and the transmission 44 are arranged to drive the brush bar 18. The sealing material 52 is secured to an outer surface of the core 42.
Patent GB-2550094-A (GB)
Title: Packaging system
Inventor: DAVID HAYWARD
IPC: B65B59/00
Filed: 2016-03-10
Abstract: A packaging system (1) is disclosed for enveloping articles (10). The system (1) includes a controller (2), a split conveyor (3) for receiving and conveying an article (10) to be enveloped and measuring means (40, 41, 42) for detecting the width and height of the article (10). A pair of film sources (50a, 50b) is also provided, one of which feeds film above the article (10) and the other of which feeds film to the underside of the article (10) through the split in the conveyor (3). An end seamer (6) operates in the split of the conveyor (3) to seam opposed portions of film together to provide a closed end and a pair of side seamers (74) operate to seam opposed portions of film together on either side of the article (10) as it is conveyed along the conveyor (3), thereby to close the open sides of the wrapped film to envelop the article (10).
Patent GB-2555265-A (GB)
Title: Estimating casing wear due to drill string reciprocation
Inventor: Aniket
IPC: E21B12/02
Filed: 2015-06-12
Abstract: Estimating casing wear during a reciprocation portion of a drilling operation may take into account the forces that cause casing wear during the up and down strokes independently. For example, during a drilling operation, a method may include reciprocating the drill string through the wellbore for a plurality of up strokes and a plurality of down strokes according to reciprocation parameters; calculating an up stroke normal force and a down stroke normal force for the casing or a section thereof; calculating up and down stroke casing wears based on the up and down stroke normal forces, respectively, using a reciprocation casing wear model; calculating a reciprocation casing wear based on the up and down stroke casing wears; and calculating a total casing wear for the casing or the section thereof based on the reciprocation casing wear using a total casing wear model.
Patent GB-2558401-A (GB)
Title: Dual mode electrosurgical apparatus and method of manufacture
Inventor: ROBERT E DECOU
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2017-11-10
Abstract: A monopolar-based electrosurgical hand-piece operable with an active lead and a remote return electrode that are both coupled to a generator. The hand piece comprises a body, a distal tip and at least one switch for selectively coupling the active lead to one of a first and a second electrode 62,66 that are located in the distal tip. First electrode 62 comprises an exposed cutting surface area for cutting tissue. Second electrode 66 comprises an exposed coagulating surface area for coagulating tissue. The exposed coagulating surface area is larger than the exposed cutting surface area. An electrically non-conducting or insulating support 64 separates first and second electrodes 62,66. The support 64 also defines the exposed cutting surface area where it does not cover the first electrode 62. First electrode 62 may be thin and planer in shape, whilst second electrode 66 may comprise two thin and planar shaped coagulation members 66a,66b that may sandwich first electrode 62 therebetween. The support 64 may be mechanically secured between first and second electrodes 62,66 by one or more spot welds or fasteners. The support 64 may comprise a plurality of layers 64a,64b Also a method of manufacturing a monopolar based handpiece.
Patent GB-2569191-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for applying compression to a limb
Inventor: JAMES RICHARD COLTHURST
IPC: A61F13/06
Filed: 2017-12-11
Abstract: A compression garment assembly for providing compression to a limb has a wrap-around garment for wrapping around the limb of a patient. The wrap around garment has a releasable fastening for securing the wrap-around garment in position, and one or more inflatable chambers for applying compression to the limb. A surface of the at least one inflatable chamber which faces the limb in use, has an undulating profile when inflated.
Patent GB-2560626-A (GB)
Title: Control interface for autonomous vehicle
Inventor: MICHAEL TALAMONTI
IPC: H04W12/00
Filed: 2018-01-22
Abstract: A system includes a control computer 160 that is programmed to perform an authentication based on an encryption key, upon being connected to a vehicle communication network 190. The computer is programmed to control vehicle operation including at least one of propulsion, braking, and steering, upon authentication by a vehicle computer that is physically attached to the communication network. The authentication may include sending a message between the computers, including authentication signatures based on the encryption key. The authentication signature may be based on a vehicle or computer identifier number or a time. A request for operating the vehicle in a manual mode may be made at a user interface 140. The request may be accepted if a correct access code is provided. Manual or non-autonomous control of an autonomous vehicle may be necessary in cases of repair or maintenance.
Patent GB-2557833-A (GB)
Title: Risk and compliance analytic system
Inventor: NAYEEM SYED
IPC: G06Q50/18
Filed: 2016-10-13
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards systems and methods for generating a recommendation to on-board a candidate document to an on-line research system, which comprises receiving from an electronic device, a set of data items associated with a candidate document, the candidate document being a document that is a candidate to be made available via the on-line research system and storing the set of data items in a memory. The systems and methods of the present disclosure then automatically analyze the set of data items using a computer program stored in the memory and generate a recommendation as to whether to obtain or not obtain the candidate document. A signal is then generated and transmitted to the electronic device, the signal based upon the recommendation.
Patent GB-2574460-A (GB)
Title: Computer Animation Method and Apparatus
Inventor: OLIVER POWELL
IPC: G06T13/20
Filed: 2018-06-07
Abstract: A method of creating a computer animation of a model such as a skeletal model, the method comprises: a) providing a plurality of keyframes that describe a pose of a model at a plurality of times; b) identifying a plurality of intermediate frame times in an interval between the plurality of the keyframes; c) for each intermediate frame time, identifying a weighting value associated with the intermediate frame time; and d) for each intermediate frame time, creating an intermediate frame by a combination of interpolation between adjacent keyframes and inverse kinematics (IK); wherein e) the extent to which each of interpolation and inverse kinematics determines the content of each intermediate frame is dependent upon the weighting value associated with that intermediate frame. Typically the model includes a representation of a foot walking on terrain or head tracking. Preferably float-streams having a series of weighted values describe how much IK blending is used within framed animations.
Patent GB-2575447-A (GB)
Title: Carrying bag capable of prolonging power supply
Inventor: CHIH FENG HO
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2018-07-09
Abstract: A carrying bag includes a housing having a base wall 12, an upper wall 13, a cover panel 15 foldable relative to the upper wall, a base plate 30 engaged in the housing, and a placement rack 4 foldably attached to the base plate with a hinge device 31. The placement rack is foldable relative to the base plate and the housing, and a display 50 is attached to the placement rack and movable relative to the upper wall between an upwardly working position and a downwardly folded storing position. A power supply is engaged in the housing, and a charger is engaged in the housing and electrically connected to the power supply. The housing includes a chamber 11 for receiving a mobile device (20, figure 9). The charger may include a wireless charging unit 75 connected to the power supply.
Patent GB-2565430-A (GB)
Title: Biomarker sensor apparatus and method of measuring biomarker in blood
Inventor: MUKESH KUMAR
IPC: G01N33/49
Filed: 2018-07-10
Abstract: A device for measuring a biomarker, in particular lactate, in a sample consisting of whole blood comprises an entrance 15 for blood, two or more measurement cells on electrode assembly 11, each cell comprising three electrodes, at least one electrode per cell comprises a bio-catalyst specific to the biomarker and at least one electrode comprises an electrochemical mediator, separation means 12 which separates whole blood into components and transports at least one component toward the measurement cells, wherein the separation means includes a predetermined amount of biomarker proximate just one of the measurement cells. The predetermined biomarker is useful in calibrating the device. The device allows rapid determination of lactose in blood.
Patent GB-2566876-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing magnetic disk substrate
Inventor: YOSUKE KIMURA
IPC: G11B5/84
Filed: 2017-06-28
Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a magnetic disk substrate, which is capable of reducing scratches in the substrate surface after polishing, while maintaining a high polishing rate. The present disclosure relates to a method for producing a magnetic disk substrate, which comprises a polishing step for polishing a substrate to be polished with use of a polishing liquid composition containing abrasive grains and water, and wherein the abrasive grains are particles each having a cutting depth of from 5 nm to 25 nm (inclusive), said cutting depth being the depth of a recess that is formed when each abrasive grain cuts the substrate surface.
Patent GB-2567095-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for recovering absorbing agents in acid gas treatment
Inventor: ULISES CRUZ
IPC: B01D53/14
Filed: 2017-05-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuously treating acid gases including recovering absorbent chemicals by introducing streams leaving a regenerator and/or leaving an absorber into a static mixing zone wherein supplemental washing water is added to recover absorbent chemicals. Improvements to the prior art methods are provided where one or more absorbent chemical recovery units are included to increase the amount of recovered absorbent chemicals exiting the regenerator and/or exiting the absorber are increased and/or maximized. Absorbent chemical recovery units can include mixing units where liquid is added to the stream of sour gas and absorbent chemical to mix with and absorb the absorbent chemical from the stream.
Patent GB-2582010-A (GB)
Title: Combining three-dimensional morphable models
Inventor: STYLIANOS PLOUMPIS
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2019-03-08
Abstract: A three-dimensional morphable model, (3DMM) is produced by combining first and second 3DMMs, by generating (2.1) a plurality of first shapes using the first 3DMM, and calculating (2.2) a mapping from second parameters of the second 3DMM to first parameters of the first 3DMM. For each second shape generated using the second 3DMM, a corresponding first shape is generated (2.3). Merged shapes are formed (2.4) by merging each second shape with the corresponding first shape. Principal component analysis is performed (2.5) on the merged shapes to generate the new 3DMM. Also claimed is generating a Gaussian process morphable model (GPMM) by combining first and second 3DMMs (see fig. 4) by registering a mean shape of the first 3DMM to a mean shape of the second 3DMM and a template shape, and projecting points of the template shape onto the mean shapes of the first and/or second 3DMM. A universal covariance matrix for the GPMM is determined based on pairs of points of the template shape projected onto the mean shape of the first and/or second 3DMM, a covariance matrix for each of the first and second 3DMMs. The GPMM is defined based on the universal covariance matrix and a predefined mean deformation.
Patent GB-2584157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to multi-lane motor circuits
Inventor: CONNELL BRETT WILLIAMS
IPC: H02P25/22
Filed: 2019-05-24
Abstract: A multi-lane permanent magnet synchronous motor has at least two sets of phase windings. A control circuit selectively connects a first direct current power source to the motor phase windings of a first set of the motor phasing windings to form a first lane, and further selectively connects a second direct current power source to the motor phase windings of a second set of the motor phasing windings to form a second lane. The control circuit being configured to cause current to flow in the motor that meets a current demand from a current demand circuit. In at least one mode of operation the control circuit is adapted to apply waveforms to one or more of the motor phase windings which cause an actively controlled transfer of energy from the first direct current source of the first lane into a component of the second lane through transformer coupling between at least one phase winding of the first lane and at least one phase winding of the second lane.
Patent GB-2577594-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle size measurement apparatus and vehicle size measuring method
Inventor: TAKETO UENO
IPC: G01M17/08
Filed: 2019-07-26
Abstract: A system and method for accurately measuring an outside size of a moving vehicle comprises using a plurality of first sensors 25, 26 and a second sensor 27, 28 or 29. The plurality of first sensors are used to irradiate a plurality of places 4a of the vehicle, deriving an output signal related to positions and distances of the places by measuring signals reflected from the plurality of the places of the vehicle. The second sensor emits a signal at an outside surface of the vehicle and outputs a measurement signal showing a position and a distance derived from the signal received from the outside surface of the vehicle. Control equipment 30 or processing equipment 41 processes the measurement and/or output signals outputted from the first and second sensors to provide a detection output of the positions and heights of a plurality of the places of the vehicle and the position and a distance to the outside surface of the vehicle. The deviations of the detected outputs from those expected are calculated and corrected so as to account for the swing of the vehicle as it moves. The vehicle is preferably a railway vehicle, coach, wagon, carriage or the like and the apparatus may identify the individual vehicle as it is measured.
Patent GB-2589377-A (GB)
Title: Perpend vent
Inventor: JOHN LOUIS SHILLABEER
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 2019-11-29
Abstract: A weep vent 110 for a perpend joint between adjacent blocks in a wall comprises a crosspiece 112 for supporting the vent relative to adjacent blocks in a wall 102, 104. The vent further includes a leg portion 114 extending perpendicularly from the crosspiece comprising an aperture 116 to enable an air flow through the vent. The crosspiece may be planar and have a front edge angled away from the leg portion, and the vent may be substantially T-shaped. The leg may comprise a baffle placed in the air flow path. Also disclosed is a weep vent for a perpend joint made of a non-combustible material e.g. a metal. Also disclosed in a building comprising either weep vent and, a method of manufacturing a weep vent by providing a sheet (50 fig.4) of non-combustible material, stamping a net shape in the sheet and folding the net to form the device.