baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2553984-A (GB)
Title: Precise calibration for galvanic tools
Inventor: BURKAY DONDERICI
IPC: G01V13/00
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: Calibration tools and procedures that provide calibration to galvanic tools can include use of measurement tools to measure resistivity of a calibration box. The resistivity of the calibration box can also be measured by a galvanic tool of interest. The two sets of measurements can be used to calibrate the galvanic tool. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
Patent GB-2569270-A (GB)
Title: Parallel computing
Inventor: Simon Christian Knowles
IPC: G06F15/163
Filed: 2017-10-20
Abstract: A processor or a method, the processor comprising a number of computing units (CU, tile, fig 3) and an interconnect, each CU having processing units (PU) and a memory having first and second ports (pA, pB, fig 3) wherein in an exchange phase (communication phase) the first port (port A) is assigned to an output region of the memory and the second port (port B) is assigned to an input region and wherein in the compute phase the first port is assigned to both the input and output regions of the memory. In the compute phase, the PU uses the first port to write the next output to memory by retrieving an initial input value and computing a new output value and writing it to the output region of the memory. Port B may be left spare and be used to compute data local to the tile, e.g. to store or update the weightings of a neural network function. The memory re-allocation (i.e. memory repartition/remapping) may increase the efficiency of the compute phase. An exchange schedule of the PUs may follow a Latin squares pattern. The parallel processor may be implementing a neural network.
Patent GB-2558775-A (GB)
Title: Concept for checking a sensor system for detecting a state of occupancy of a parking space for faults
Inventor: STEFAN NORDBRUCH
IPC: G08G1/14
Filed: 2017-11-29
Abstract: A method for checking a parking space occupancy sensor system (303) incorporated into a motor vehicle (301) comprises providing (101) a reference data set for a parking space determined independently of the sensor system (303). The reference data set comprises a reference state of occupancy of the parking space. The state of occupancy of the parking space is detected by means of the sensor system (303) and the result compared to the reference state of occupancy in order to check the sensor system (303) for faults. The reference data set may comprise a reference position and/or a reference dimension of the parking space. Upon the detection of a fault, the sensor system may be switched off, or an error message emitted. The reference data may be received wirelessly during a journey of the motor vehicle. A device for carrying out the method, a vehicle incorporating the device and a computer programme for implementing the method are also specified.
Patent GB-2557146-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling a massage device and massage system incorporating such a device
Inventor: OLIVIER ZELLER
IPC: A61M21/02
Filed: 2016-09-09
Abstract: This method makes it possible to control a massage device comprising a plurality of localised tactile elements. It comprises: - a step (E10) of obtaining a first audio stream (FA1); - a step (E50) of obtaining tactile signals (ST) from at least one characteristic extracted from the content of said first audio stream (FA1); each of said tactile signals (ST) being sent (E60) to one of said tactile elements (11) depending on the location of same in order to activate said tactile element for a time period and at an intensity according to said tactile signal, the tactile signals (ST) being obtained in such a way that the tactile elements (11) are activated from one to the next so as to create a massage wave propagating in the massage device.
Patent GB-2561099-A (GB)
Title: Power tool system incorporating battery pack for use to supply power at different voltages to different tools
Inventor: GEERT ENSING
IPC: H01M2/30
Filed: 2017-12-15
Abstract: There is provided a battery power pack and power tool system, including at least first and second power tools operational with a first Voltage supply level and a second power Voltage supply level respectively. The battery pack is selectively mechanically and electrically connectable with each of the said power tools to provide power thereto and the first power tool includes electrical connection means in a first configuration to provide the power from the battery pack for the operation of said first power tool at the said first Voltage supply level and the second power tool includes electrical connection means in a second configuration to provide the power from the battery pack for the operation of said second power tool at the said second Voltage supply level such that the same battery pack is used to supply different required Voltage supply levels for the respective power tools.
Patent GB-2567298-A (GB)
Title: Auto swap order of finding key to generate scan codes
Inventor: KE MA
IPC: H03M11/20
Filed: 2018-08-08
Abstract: A keyboard system 20 includes a keyboard matrix 21 in communication with an embedded controller 22 configured to determine whether, in a single scan cycle of the keyboard matrix 21, multiple keys have been pressed or only a single key has been pressed. If only a single key has been pressed, an order of single pressed keys over a plurality of scan cycles is learnt. If multiple keys have been pressed, an order of the pressed multiple keys is determined based on the learned order. Preferably, single key presses modify respective arrays of a two-dimensional array to store the learned order. Subsequently, when multiple keys are pressed simultaneously or in quick succession, the respective arrays of the two-dimensional array are summed and ranked in numerical order to determine a sending order of the scancodes.
Patent GB-2576699-A (GB)
Title: Charging a capacitor from a battery
Inventor: Vincent Anthony Rosso
IPC: H02J7/34
Filed: 2018-08-09
Abstract: An apparatus for charging one or more capacitors from a battery 18 comprising a DC-DC converter 130 coupleable between the battery 18 and the one or more capacitors 122. The apparatus is arranged to draw a supply current from the battery 18 and supply a charging current to the one or more capacitors 122. The DC-DC converter 130 determines a supply power drawn from the battery 18 and alters the supply current drawn from the battery 18 dependent upon the determined supply power. A corresponding method is also disclosed. The battery may be a vehicle battery, and the capacitors may be arranged to supply voltage to a load, for example a starter motor for a vehicle. The system may be used as part of a jump starter system for a vehicle.
Patent GB-2566643-A (GB)
Title: Optical product use determination system
Inventor: BABAK R GHAZI
IPC: G01J1/02
Filed: 2016-08-05
Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for optically determining the amount of product used and/or remaining in a product dispenser.
Patent GB-2580686-A (GB)
Title: Fuel storage systems for unmanned aircraft
Inventor: PETER DAVIDSON
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 2019-01-24
Abstract: A tank suitable for containing liquid hydrogen and suitable for use on a high altitude long endurance aircraft, wherein the tank has a non-spherical external surface 1 and at least one liquid hydrogen storage chamber 2 having at least one opening 3, where the internal hydrogen storage facing surface, which may comprise a hydrogen-impermable layer 5, forms an elongate body with two ends, defining an axis 7. At least one end of the elongate body is arranged so that the ratio of the diameter where the angle of the tank wall to the axis is 45 degrees to the maximum diameter, dmax, d45, is less than equal to 2/3, preferably less than 1/2. In some embodiments the tank is elliptical
Patent GB-2582892-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for propagating radio waves
Inventor: JAMES PAUL WATTS
IPC: H01P3/14
Filed: 2019-02-08
Abstract: An apparatus for propagating radio waves has a tubular structure 10. The tubular structure 10 comprises a cross-section with a first pair of opposite internal sidewalls 11 substantially parallel to each other and a second pair of opposite internal sidewalls 12 extending between ends of the first pair of internal sidewalls 11. The second pair of opposite internal sidewalls 12 are longer than the first pair of opposite internal sidewalls 11 and the distance between the second pair of opposite internal sidewalls 12 in a direction parallel to the first pair of opposite internal sidewalls 11 at a midpoint 14 of the second pair of opposite internal sidewalls 12 is greater than the length of the first pair of internal sidewalls 11. Another aspect of the invention provides an apparatus for propagating radio waves which has a tubular structure and in which at least one curvilinear wall extends between a first pair of opposite internal sidewalls. The apparatus may be a waveguide and a cross-section of the tubular structure may be symmetrical about 180° rotation around the longitudinal access.
Patent GB-2567583-A (GB)
Title: End mills having vibration mitigation elements
Inventor: IAN EDWARD HOLLIDAY
IPC: B23C5/10
Filed: 2018-04-05
Abstract: An end mill 100 comprises a plurality of helical lands 120 orientated in a twist direction around a centreline axis 90 and that extends to an axial end114. A cutting edge 110 is positioned along each helical land 120 and comprising a flute portion 124. A margin (130 Fig 3), with a cylindrical / planar / faceted / eccentric or concave cross section, extends away from the cutting edge 110 in a direction counter to the twist direction 119 and extends along the cutting edge 110 along at least a portion of flute portion 124. A tip portion 112 extends from flute portion 124. In another described arrangement a corner portion 122 has an end cutting portion104 with a radius tangent to flute portion 124 and end cutting portion 104 of the cutting edge 110. Other shown components include cutting neck 116, shank 102 with taper portion 108 and shank 106, cutting neck 116 and rotations 94, 96.
Patent GB-2570431-A (GB)
Title: A gym tower
Inventor: JESSE SANDU
IPC: A63B21/062
Filed: 2017-11-27
Abstract: A gym tower which includes a base and a plurality of internal weights vertically stacked on the base. A frame is connected to the base and extends upward from the base to engage with the plurality of internal weights. A top plate is connected to the frame, so that the base and the plate enclose the plurality of internal weights within the frame. The tower also includes a spine is adapted to selectively engage the plurality of internal weights. A main pulley is connected to the top plate and a main cable is fed through the main pulley. The main cable is connectable to the spine at a first end and includes a connector device at a second end. The tower also includes a rod adapted to engage with the spine and to select an internal weight and is adapted to secure to external weights.
Patent GB-2572300-A (GB)
Title: Liftable truck container for supplying aeroplanes
Inventor: FRANCISCO MELLADO PEDRAJAS
IPC: B64F1/32
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a liftable truck container (1) for supplying aeroplanes, which comprises a rolling chassis (2) with stabilising feet (3) where a structure (4) and covering (5) of the container (1) is mounted, the covering (5) having a quadrangular plan with at least one passable part, the container comprising a transfer platform (10) and means for horizontally lifting the structure (4) from the chassis (2), which means comprise a scissor lift (6) with two lateral parallel sections (60), each section (60) comprising respective arms (6f) and an intermediate articulated joint (6e), as well as an upper articulated first support (6a), an upper movable second support (6b), a lower articulated third support (6c) and a lower movable fourth support (6d), wherein both sections (60) are disposed at a distance of at least five-sixths of the width of the container (1).
Patent GB-2585846-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for securing elongate objects
Inventor: STEPHEN ANDREW WALTON
IPC: H02G3/32
Filed: 2019-07-16
Abstract: The present application describes apparatus (100) for securing a clamp member (200) to a channel strut, comprising a support portion (102 of Fig 1a) having an upper support surface (104 of Fig 1a) for supporting the clamp member and rotatable with respect to the clamp member; a retaining portion (108 of Fig 1a) extending from a lower surface (106 of Fig 1a) of the support portion for retaining a channel nut member (206) in a desired location and rotational orientation with respect to a channel strut (500 of Fig 4a); and a through hole (116 of Fig 1a) extending from the upper support surface to the retaining portion for receiving a bolt (204) engageable in use with the channel nut member (206) locatable in the retaining portion, wherein the through hole defines an axis of rotation of the apparatus with respect to the clamp member supported thereon in use. A method of securing an elongate object with respect to a channel strut is also described.
Patent GB-2588941-A (GB)
Title: Method of depositing a material
Inventor: MICHAEL EDWARD RENDALL
IPC: C23C14/56
Filed: 2019-11-15
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electronic component comprises generating a plasma B remote from a sputter target 104, generating sputtered material from the sputter target using the plasma and depositing the sputtered material on a substrate 128 as a crystalline layer. The method may comprise using different parameters or target materials to deposit multiple layers. At least two of the layers preferably comprise semiconducting material, most preferably comprising aluminium, silicon or gallium nitride. A layer of semiconducting material is preferably doped. A light emitting diode may be manufactured by performing the method followed by deposition of a scintillator layer. One or more sputter targets may comprise one or more of neodymium, iron, boron or dysprosium, and the method may comprise subsequent processing to form a permanent magnet. The method may comprise deposition of an indium tin oxide layer and may be used to manufacture a photovoltaic cell. The method may comprise deposition of yttrium-aluminium garnet.
Patent GB-2589133-A (GB)
Title: Laminating rollers
Inventor: GAVIN WARD
IPC: B32B37/00
Filed: 2019-11-22
Abstract: A laminator roller for a laminator with a cylindrical outer surface comprising a reflective surface region and a non-reflective surface region. The non-reflective region preferable extends completely around the circumference of the roller is preferably at an axial end of the roller. The reflective surface may comprise a coating of metal or metal alloy which may comprise chromium. The reflective and non-reflective regions ideally have substantially the same thermal conductivity. Also included are claims to a laminator comprising the roller and a non-contact temperature sensor space apart from the roller and aligned with the non-reflective region. Included is a claim to a method of controlling the heating of a laminating roller based on measuring the temperature of the non-reflective surface.
Patent GB-2592000-A (GB)
Title: Hopper for feeding bulk material
Inventor: MICHAL CHLEBOVEC
IPC: B65G3/04
Filed: 2020-02-05
Abstract: A hopper 100 for feeding bulk material, the hopper comprising a main body having an upper portion A and a lower portion B, an inlet 110 located on an upper surface of the upper portion for bulk material to enter the hopper, an outlet 130 located on a lower surface of the lower portion for bulk material to exit the hopper, the main body defining a substantially vertical passageway (figure 10, 111) for bulk material to pass from the inlet to the outlet, the upper portion having at least one panel surface (e.g. 120, 192) which are inclined outwards from a centrally positioned vertical axis (figure 7, Y) passing through the centre of the hopper, the lower portion having at least one panel surface (e.g. 152) which are inclined inwards towards the axis Y, and at least one agitator 140, 150 located on the lower portion of the main body that prevents blocking of bulk material.
Patent GB-2592699-A (GB)
Title: Tunnelling shield
Inventor: STEVE JORDAN
IPC: E21D9/10
Filed: 2020-09-21
Abstract: The invention provides a tunnelling shield comprising a moveable protective structure for use during excavation of a tunnel. The tunnelling shield includes at least one guiding probe 204 arranged to project from a leading edge 202 of the protective structure into the geology in which the tunnel is to be excavated. The guiding probe 204 includes a jet grouting tool arranged to inject grout into the geology to improve its quality. The tunnelling shield may be configured to deposit a reinforcing component into material that has been injected during the jet grouting. The at least one guiding probe 204 may comprise a plurality of guiding probes, each may be provided with a jet grouting tool, wherein the jet grouting tools may be configured to be activated either independently or simultaneously. Also provided is a method of using the tunnelling shield.
Patent GB-2601339-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensing unit, vacuum system and method
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN NORRINGTON
IPC: G01L21/00
Filed: 2020-11-26
Abstract: A pressure sensing unit 20 for use in the control or regulation of a vacuum system (fig 5) to prevent damage to that system. Preferably, the pressure sensor is a capacitance monometer (24, fig 1). There comprises an inlet (10, fig 1) for connection to the system to be monitored and a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the inlet. Signals indicative of pressure are sent to determining or analysing circuitry (30, fig 1) wherein pressure and rate of change of pressure over time is determined. Signals indicative of the determined pressure and rate of change of pressure are output. The pressure sensing unit is preferably used in a vacuum system comprising at least one vacuum pump 52 for evacuating a vacuum chamber 50 and at least one valve (54, 54b, 54c). Control circuitry 58 receives the signals output from the determining circuitry of the pressure sensor and in response controls at least one vacuum pump and at least one valve. Preferably, detected pressure and rate of change of pressure is compared with stored pressure characteristic data comprising threshold values. The pressure sensing unit may also be calibrated.
Patent GB-2602500-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory device
Inventor: ALISTAIR THOMAS WRAGG
IPC: A61M16/20
Filed: 2021-01-05
Abstract: A respiratory device 20 for providing a positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) for a user, comprising a conduit 24 connecting an inlet 21, for receiving respiratory gases, and an outlet 22, through which respiratory gases can exit the device. A blocking member 24 is arranged within the conduit, with a biasing means 27 arranged to bias the blocking member into a blocking position, preventing gases flowing through the conduit. Wherein the blocking member is arranged to translate away from the blocking position when an air pressure force acting on the blocking member overcomes the biasing force, thereby permitting respiratory gases to flow through and exit the device. Stabilisation means serve to fix the rotation and/or tilt angle of the blocking member. The stabilisation means may comprise a protrusion 25 on the blocking member, the protrusion extending into a groove 26 in a wall of the conduit. Alternatively, or in addition, the stabilisation means may comprise a spigot 27 protruding from the blocking member, the spigot being received within a spigot tube 28. The respiratory device is particularly suited for use as a PEEP valve or lung trainer.
Patent GB-2596390-A (GB)
Title: Large scale Desalination process
Inventor: BORIS LIBERMAN
IPC: C02F103/08
Filed: 2021-03-26
Abstract: A method of desalting feed water comprises passing the feed water through a high-pressure pump driven by at least one steam turbine capable of producing at least 1 MW of energy, the pressurised feed water passing through at least one reverse osmosis membrane to provide a residual brine stream and a product water. A start-up step increases the feed pressure at a maximum rate of 12 psi per second by rotation of the turbine driven high pressure pump to slowly increase pressure on the membrane to a predetermined operational pressure. The operational pressure is controlled following the start-up step by rotation of the high-pressure pump between 500 RPM and 5000 RPM dependent on the pressure applied by the steam turbine. Suitably, the feed pressure during start-up is ≤10 psi per second to achieve a soft start provided directly by a slow rate increase of rotation of the turbine driven high-pressure pump, preferably at a maximum rate of 30 RPM. The method can produce at least 100,000 m3/day of product water. A flushing step prior to the start-up step may comprise rotating the pump at a rate of 300-800 RPM to provide an air evacuation pressure of less than 5 Bar.
Patent GB-2605656-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive point cloud generation for autonomous vehicles
Inventor: YIMU WANG
IPC: G01S17/931
Filed: 2021-05-12
Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems for adaptive point cloud filtering for an autonomous vehicle. The method comprising, a processor of a vehicle receiving multiple LiDAR points from a LiDAR system, the multiple LiDAR points represent at least one object in an environment travelled by the vehicle 2404. The at least one processor determines a Euclidean distance of each LiDAR point 2408, compares the Euclidean distance of each LiDAR point with a respective sampled Euclidean distance from a standard normal distribution of Euclidean distances 2412. Responsive to the Euclidean distance of a LiDAR point being less than the respective sampled Euclidean distance, the at least one processor removes the LiDAR point from the multiple LiDAR points to generate a point cloud 2416. The at least one processor operates the vehicle based on the point cloud 2420.
Patent GB-2610578-A (GB)
Title: A power tool stand
Inventor: Marco Kugler
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2021-09-08
Abstract: A power tool stand 100 comprises a base 102; a projecting frame 104 connected to the base; and a power tool carriage 106 moveably mounted on the projecting frame. The power tool carriage comprises a battery interface 204 arranged to electrically and mechanically connect with a removeable power tool 300, and a tool interface 202 arranged to electrically and mechanically connect with a removeable battery 130, wherein the removable power tool and the removeable battery are respectively mountable on the battery interface and the power tool interface in the same direction.
Patent GB-2615297-A (GB)
Title: Foreign object debris detection system
Inventor: STEVEN GREENDALE
IPC: G01S13/934
Filed: 2022-01-24
Abstract: A vehicle mounted Foreign Object Debris (FOD) detection system comprising a radar device 1 mounted on a vehicle comprising a transmitter 8 configured to transmit a radar signal, a receiver 16 for receiving a reflected radar signal from an object; a processing system 2 for controlling the transmitter and for receiving at least one of speed and position information for the vehicle. The vehicle moves along a designated route, the radar device transmits the radar signal over a pre-determined azimuthal range to detect objects, and when a reflected radar signal from an object is received by the receiver, the processing system uses at least one of the speed and position of the vehicle together with the instantaneous azimuth of the radar antenna to determine and then correct for a Doppler frequency shift of the received radar signal. The Doppler corrected received Signal, the range and azimuth of the transmitted signal at the time of detection of the FOD are used to determine the coordinates of the FOD. The speed and position of the vehicle is preferably determined by a GNSS system. The designated route preferably may be an airport runway.