baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2562627-A (GB)
Title: Closed loop control of drilling curvature
Inventor: PETER HORNBLOWER
IPC: E21B45/00
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: A downhole closed loop method for controlling a curvature of a subterranean wellbore while drilling includes controlling a direction of drilling such that the drilling attitude is substantially equal to a setpoint attitude. A setpoint rate of penetration is processed in combination with a setpoint dogleg severity to compute a setpoint attitude increment. The setpoint attitude may be adjusted by the setpoint attitude increment. The setpoint attitude may be incremented at some interval to control the curvature of the wellbore while drilling.
Patent GB-2560845-A (GB)
Title: Downhole diagnostic apparatus
Inventor: SEAN CHRISTOPHER CANNING
IPC: E21B47/11
Filed: 2016-03-23
Abstract: A downhole apparatus for use in a wellbore. The apparatus has a housing that defines a central flow passage and a plurality of ports that extend through a wall of the apparatus and intersect the central flow passage. A tracer material is positioned in at least one of the ports and once positioned in at least one of the ports, the tracer material is exposed to the exterior of the housing and to fluid in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2561996-A (GB)
Title: Meteorological hazard identification apparatus, moving craft and methods
Inventor: EYAL TRACHTMAN
IPC: G08G5/00
Filed: 2015-02-23
Abstract: A meteorological hazard identification apparatus performs a method comprising receiving a plurality of measurement sample tracks generated by a moving craft using a measurement device mounted on the craft and each of the measurement sample tracks comprising a plurality of captured samples of one or more meteorological parameters measured with respect to geographical co-ordinates providing a location of the captured sample. The craft may be an airborne craft such as an aircraft. The method includes storing the plurality of sample tracks into a data store, retrieving each of the measurement tracks from the data store, combining the plurality of measurement tracks, to form, with respect to mapping information, a representation at geographical locations within a region, of a variation in the one of more meteorological parameters with respect to displacement within the region, for access by one or more devices for display to users. The samples may represent cloud particle characteristics, atmospheric composition, airframe or aero-engine icing, or hazardous gases, for example.
Patent GB-2578281-A (GB)
Title: Blade hub assembly
Inventor: DAVID ALEXANDER DUNCAN
IPC: B64C11/08
Filed: 2018-08-30
Abstract: A propeller has a hub 1 and a plurality of radially-extending propeller blades 3 each having a mounting plate 4 seated on the hub. The blades are held to the hub by first and second axially-spaced clamping rings 9 and 10 which may co-operate with inclined shoulders 20, 21 on the mounting plates. The second clamping ring at the aft end of the assembly is received on a boss 18 on the hub and is secured to the hub by thrust screws 42 alongside the boss. In another embodiment the first clamping ring at the fore end includes a locating wall 36 having a polygonal aperture and may also have a circular outer profile. In another embodiment the shoulder 21 at the aft end of each mounting plate 4 is shorter than the shoulder 20 at the fore end of each mounting plate. Also disclosed are the use of sacrificial blades and mounting plates, which are formed of softer material than the hub and clamping rings. The assembly may be secured to a shaft 2 by a propeller nut 24 which bears against the boss.
Patent GB-2569030-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizing shoe, manufacturing apparatus, and manufacturing method
Inventor: Daniel David Bloch
IPC: B26D7/01
Filed: 2018-10-26
Abstract: A manufacturing method comprises locking a material to be cut against a cutting bed, stabilizing the material against the cutting bed and cutting the material. The material may be locked against the cutting bed by a pressure foot 100 of a cutting apparatus. The cutting apparatus includes a cutting device, a pressure foot 100 with an engagement portion 110 for pressing against the material and a biasing portion 120 linking the pressure foot 100 and the cutting device. Preferably, the pressure foot 100 displaces towards the cutting device and/or a mounting base 200 upon application of a force to the engagement portion 110 and in response the biasing portion 120 applies an opposing holding force. The biasing portion 120 may comprise a guide portion which is more elastic than the engagement portion 110 and may be in the form of a curved leaf spring. The cutting device may be a cutting head of a multifunction end effector or an ultrasonic knife. Preferably, the material to be cut is a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic lamina ply used for aircraft parts.
Patent GB-2565715-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, system and method for fastening a screen on a gyratory sifter with an integrated screen seal
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MERANDA
IPC: B07B13/04
Filed: 2017-04-26
Abstract: An apparatus, system and method have a rod attached to and extending across a screen to engage with a receptacle. A box is positioned beneath the filtration screen. An air bag is activated to inflate the filtration screen to compress against a plate. A junction extends from the plate, and the air bag rises to move the junction toward the receptacle to compress the rod against the receptacle to hold the rod. The filtration screen may be constructed from mesh material sized to permit materials to flow through the filtration screen. A vibratory element in the box vibrates to assist filtration.
Patent GB-2572473-A (GB)
Title: Sensor cleaning system
Inventor: MAHMOUD YOUSEF GHANNAM
IPC: B60S1/56
Filed: 2019-01-30
Abstract: A method comprises detecting an object 170a exterior to a vehicle 100 and actuating a fluid dispenser device 240 based on an opacity of a window 215 and a location of the detected object (a more specific embodiment is shown in figures 4A and 4B). The detected object may be a pedestrian and the actuation may occur upon determining the opacity exceeds a first threshold and if the location of the object is outside a splash zone of the fluid dispenser. The splash zone may be adjusted based upon wind intensity and direction and the actuation of the fluid dispenser may operate according to the adjusted splash zone. The method may incorporate a delay time based upon the object location, vehicle speed and vehicle movement direction and actuating the dispenser after the delay has ended. Alternatively, the fluid dispenser may actuate without waiting for the determined delay time to end if the opacity exceeds a second threshold greater than the first threshold.
Patent GB-2592336-A (GB)
Title: Opulent. Intelligently-activated hydrogen-algea independent regenerative hybrid internal combustion engine
Inventor: KURT ONIEL SCOTT
IPC: F02D13/02
Filed: 2019-02-06
Abstract: A cam drive for an internal combustion engine comprising an electric motor and a cam shaft connected thereto, the camshaft may also be connected to a second camshaft by a transmission device comprising integrated north and south poled magnetic field drive gears. The camshafts may therefore move independently of the engine crankshaft. Also disclosed are gear driven water and oil pumps, an electrically driven flywheel, individual throttle bodies, an airbox, a turbocharger with variable blade pitch, an external dry sump, a laser spark ignition system, and a solar powered trickle charge and camera system.
Patent GB-2582830-A (GB)
Title: Sensor hierarchy for context inference
Inventor: Christopher John Watts
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2019-04-05
Abstract: A device for constructing and using a sensor hierarchy to undertake context inference. In particular a personal computing device configured to provide a sensor hierarchy for a subscriber comprising: a sensor module, configured to receive/retrieve values from a sensor; a memory module, storing data indicative of a sensor hierarchy, wherein the sensor hierarchy comprises a plurality of nodes wherein each node comprises at least one hierarchical identifier and at least one node comprises data indicative of the sensor module; and a sensor hierarchy module, configured to: obtain the data indicative of the sensor hierarchy from the memory module; receive a subscription request from the subscriber, wherein preferably the subscription request comprises data indicative of the hierarchical identifier to subscribe to; optionally locate the hierarchical identifier of the subscription request within the sensor hierarchy; and subscribe the subscriber based on the subscription request. Nodes are inserted into a sensor hierarchy based upon hierarchical identifiers. In alternative embodiments quality of service (or health) metrics are transmitted within a sensor hierarchy. Co-ordinated polling of sensors may be facilitated allowing two applications to poll e.g. location data from the same GPS sensor at the same time rather that separate polls being performed.
Patent GB-2583728-A (GB)
Title: An imaging system for superimposing at least two images and a related method
Inventor: MICHAEL MILNE
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2019-05-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging system for superimposing at least two images, and a related method for superimposing at least two images, which images are obtained from separate or independent image sources. The system and method provide a single mapping-based view of a user selected geographic area onto which multiple image datasets from separate computer systems are displayed whilst simultaneously isolating separate input data channels. This is achieved by transferring at least one first image data set and/or a position code relating to at least one regions of interest, (ROI), generated by a position code generator, to a position code extractor via at least one secure transmission channel. The secure channel ensures isolation of input data from the separate input data channels of different computer systems. The code extractor derives location specific data corresponding to the at least first ROI then configures image data from at least a second image to identify, using the location specific data, a region in the second image corresponding to the at least first ROI. The first image data and at least first ROI is then combined with image data from the region in the second image to superimpose the at least first ROI and the image data from the region of the second image to produce a combined single image view of the two images of the selected geographic area. The transmission of an image dataset. with associated position code, negates the need to pass datasets between separate computer systems.
Patent GB-2575717-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for detecting pulsed radiation
Inventor: SEAN MICHAEL TSI-ONG TIPPER
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 2019-05-22
Abstract: Pulsed radiation is detected by irradiating a sensor array 71 e.g. a CMOS camera, comprising sensor element lines, and addressing the array of sensor elements by using a rolling shutter operation 72 to address each of the element lines for an integration period, which is a function of an anticipated pulse repetition interval (PRI). A radiation image is obtained 73 and used to detect the pulsed radiation. Modifying the rolling shutter operation in this way may capture events occurring at a much higher frequency than the frame rate of a camera, and possibly detect nanosecond laser pulses, with a repetition interval as low as 37 microseconds. The integration period may be an inter-frame time of the rolling shutter operation above a maximum PRI value, or proportional to the PRI. The pulse detection may involve a spatial Fourier Transform. The method may be used in communications.
Patent GB-2584698-A (GB)
Title: Non-punch-through reverse-conducting power semiconductor device and method for producing same
Inventor: MUNAF RAHIMO
IPC: H01L29/739
Filed: 2019-06-12
Abstract: The device has a multi-layer structure comprising a p channel 1, n source regions 11, a p+ collector 6 comprising n+ shorting regions 8, and n type gain control layer 9 formed in a space charge free zone and between an n- base layer 4 and the collector. The gain control layer 9 has a higher doping concentration than the base region and a lower dopant concentration than either of the collector or collector short regions. The device thickness may be reduced whilst still ensuring that the electric field does not reach the gain control region 9.
Patent GB-2588787-A (GB)
Title: Static brake assembly
Inventor: JIM TURNER
IPC: H02K7/102
Filed: 2019-11-06
Abstract: An integrated brake for a motor has a rotor disc 100 fixedly mounted to a motor shaft 20 at an inner region 150, and an outer region 160 deflectable relative to the inner region by a moveable braking member 300 into contact with a static braking member 200. Actuation may be by a solenoid. The rotor disc 100 may be cast/cut/rolled/stamped metal (e.g. stainless steel or Aluminium), and have apertures (163, fig 2) for flexibility. The rotor disc 100 can be attached at a shoulder of the motor shaft 20 by spot welding, a threaded connection, or an interference fit, and have attachment means 60 with two pieces 61,62. The motor can be used in aircraft landing gear or brake system.
Patent GB-2591130-A (GB)
Title: Space system container
Inventor: ROHAN DENIS DSILVA
IPC: H05K10/00
Filed: 2020-01-17
Abstract: A container for housing electronics 111 in space, the container comprising: radiation shielding; thermal control 138; outgassing control 136; and, computer architecture with redundancy. The shielding may comprise an enclosure 118, 120 and a lid 108, 128, which is preferably part transparent (preferably cerium doped). The shielding may have multiple layers, with at least one low-density layer (preferably comprising aluminium or titanium) and/or one high-density layer (preferably comprising tantalum, lead or tungsten). The thermal control may comprise a heat sink, a heat pipe, and a multi-layer insulation blanket and/or it may comprise active thermal control. The redundancy may be both of software and hardware, preferably comprising hardware or software-based voting logic and/or a publisher-subscriber type messaging system. Vibration dampening may be included between the shielding and the electronics, such as honeycomb, porous or elastically deformable material. The space system preferably uses commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components.
Patent GB-2589389-A (GB)
Title: Automatic synthesis of a content-aware sampling region for a content-aware fill
Inventor: Sohrab Amirghodsi
IPC: G06T7/11
Filed: 2020-03-09
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and computer storage media for automatically synthesizing a content-aware sampling region for a hole-filling algorithm such as content-aware fill. Given a source image and a hole (or other target region to fill), a sampling region can be synthesized by identifying a band of pixels surrounding the hole, clustering these pixels based on one or more characteristics (e.g., colour, x/y coordinates, depth, focus, etc.), passing each of the resulting clusters as foreground pixels to a segmentation algorithm, and unioning the resulting pixels to form the sampling region. The sampling region can be stored in a constraint mask and passed to a hole-filling algorithm such as content-aware fill to synthesize a fill for the hole (or other target region) from patches sampled from the synthesized sampling region.
Patent GB-2592795-A (GB)
Title: Subsea mooring chain connector and tensioner
Inventor: GEIR OLAV HOVDE
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2019-10-07
Abstract: A mooring line length adjusting device and methods is disclosed. The connecting device is arranged for connecting a lower section and an upper section of a mooring line to respective ends of the device and for adjusting a total length of said mooring line from a previous mooring line length to a new mooring line length. The upper end of the mooring line is connected to a floating unit. At least said lower section comprises a chain segment at its top end connected to the device. The device comprises a locking arrangement to lock said chain segment to the connecting device. The methods disclose steps and details how to use the device.
Patent GB-2606707-A (GB)
Title: Supercapacitor and electrical system
Inventor: LUKE JAMIESON
IPC: H01G11/70
Filed: 2021-05-03
Abstract: A supercapacitor 200 comprising an anodic structure 210 and a cathodic structure 220. The anodic structure is provided with a first current collector 212 and a second current collector 213, and the cathodic structure is provided with a third current collector 222 and a fourth current collector 223.A sum of an equivalent series resistance of the anodic structure and an equivalent series resistance of the cathodic structure may be equal to or less than 2x10-3Ω. The anodic and cathodic structures may each comprise a material having a relatively low effective electrical conductivity. The anodic structure may comprise first and second anodes and the cathodic structure may comprise first and second cathodes where the first and second anodes/cathodes are separated by an inter-anode/cathode separator and connected by an inter-anode/cathode conductor which may have a permeable structure, a lattice structure and comprise a material with a relatively high effective electrical conductivity. An electrical system comprising said superconductor wherein, respectively, a fluctuating/unfluctuating electrical load and supply source is connected across the first & third/second & fourth current collectors.
Patent GB-2593632-A (GB)
Title: IGA mediated killing of aberrant cells by CD47-Sirpalpha checkpoint inhibition of neutrophils
Inventor: JEANNETTE HENRICA WILHELMINA LEUSEN
IPC: C07K16/32
Filed: 2019-10-29
Abstract: The invention provides means and methods for stimulating neutrophil- mediated killing of CD47 expressing cells. Methods may include contacting neutrophils with cells that express CD47 and another extracellular membrane- bound antigen in the presence of a first and a second binding moiety, wherein said first binding moiety specifically binds a myeloid Ig A receptor (CD89) and said antigen, and wherein said second binding moiety specifically binds CD47 and/or SIRPα and blocks CD47 mediated signaling of SIRPα in said neutrophil.
Patent GB-2611075-A (GB)
Title: An actuator device, a method of making an actuator device, and a system for providing a morphable surface
Inventor: Michael renaud
IPC: G05G1/02
Filed: 2021-09-27
Abstract: An actuator device, a method of making an actuator device, and a system for providing a morphable surface. The actuator device 306 comprises a bistable structure, such as a buckle beam 308, configurable between first and second stable positions, and first and second conductor elements, such as smart or shape memory alloy (SMA) wires 318, 320, deformable when electrical current passes therethrough. The first and second conductor elements engage the bistable structure such that deformation of the first or second conductor element configures the bistable structure into the first or second stable position. A system 300 for providing a morphable surface comprises a sheet layer 302 having a first and second opposed surfaces and at least one actuator device 306 coupled to one surface and configured to deform the sheet layer at a location corresponding to the bistable structure such that an external protrusion is formed on the first surface of the sheet layer when the bistable structure switches from the first stable position to the second stable position.
Patent GB-2612106-A (GB)
Title: Suspension damping force control system and method
Inventor: David Ruiz Diez
IPC: B60W10/22
Filed: 2021-10-22
Abstract: A suspension damping force control system and corresponding method are provided. The control system is configured to control a damping force of an actuator (502, Figure 4) of an active suspension system (104, Figure 4) of a vehicle (1, Figure 4) in response to an external disturbance of a wheel (FL, FR, RL, RR Figure 4) with which the actuator is associated. The control system comprises one or more controllers (200, Figure 4). The control system is configured to: receive a sensed displacement parameter (Z, V, A) indicative of suspension displacement associated with the wheel; determine whether at least one entry condition is satisfied, in dependence on the sensed displacement parameter exceeding at least one entry condition threshold; and output a signal to control the damping force to be greater, during a suspension restoring phase (t2-t3) associated with the external disturbance, than if the at least one entry condition is not satisfied, until an exit condition is satisfied, in dependence on satisfaction of the at least one entry condition. Satisfaction of the exit condition is dependent on the sensed displacement parameter indicating an end of the suspension restoring phase, comprising the sensed displacement parameter being below at least one exit condition threshold.
Patent GB-2617129-A (GB)
Title: Image processing apparatus, system and method
Inventor: PAUL TERENCE MULLIGAN
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2022-03-30
Abstract: A data processing apparatus 200 comprises at least one image sensor 210 to capture one or more first images including a first physical surface for use in a board game, receiving circuitry 220 to receive, via a network, one or more second images including a second physical surface for use in a same type of board game as the first physical surface, image processing circuitry 230 to generate a composite image for display based on at least a portion of a first image and at least a portion of a second image to include, in the composite image, an image of a surface formed of the first physical surface and the second physical surface, and output circuitry 240 to output the composite image for display. The images may be adjusted in size, transparency, position and orientation. A corner of the boardgame may be identified in an image and the image adjusted to match the corner of the other image. Physical objects (i.e. game pieces) may be included in the composite images. The composite image may display differences between previous first images and second images and current first and second images.
Patent GB-2616685-A (GB)
Title: Articulating Piston Insert
Inventor: David Charles Clegg
IPC: F16D65/18
Filed: 2022-05-09
Abstract: A piston, for the actuation of a brake pad, comprising a body 30 having a base end 32, a pad end 34 and a side wall 33. An axis X-X extends from the base end 32 to the pad end 34. The pad end 34 having a cap contact surface 35 at a non-zero angle or curved relative to axis X-X. A cap 40 is movably secured to the body 30 and is arranged over the cap contact surface 35. The cap 40 having a pad contact face 42 and an opposite body contact face 45. A resilient member 50 retains the cap 40 in an initial position where the cap contact surface 35 is spaced apart from the body contact face 45 of the cap. The cap 40 is moveable transversely relative to the axis X-X into an intermediate position and is from the intermediate position into a final position where the cap contact surface 35 contacts the body contact face such that movement of the cap transversely relative to the axis of the body is restrained.