baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2566877-A (GB)
Title: Fuel heating
Inventor: LUCA STRONATI
IPC: F02M53/06
Filed: 2017-06-26
Abstract: A vehicle comprising: an internal combustion engine configured to generate an engine torque using high-gasoline content fuel; at least one fuel injector configured to deliver the high-gasoline content fuel to a cylinder of the engine; at least one heating element configured to heat the high-gasoline content fuel prior to it being delivered to the cylinder by the fuel injector; a fuel pump connected to the heating element to supply high-gasoline to the heating element, the fuel pump being configured to pressurise the high-gasoline content fuel; and an engine controller configured to control the engine torque generated by the engine and control the fuel pressure generated by the fuel pump, the engine controller using a heated-fuel behaviour model of the engine, when the fuel is being heated by the heating element(s), to: (i) control an amount of fuel delivered by the fuel injector, the heated-fuel behaviour model causing a reduced fuel injection amount for a given engine torque relative to unheated high-gasoline content fuel; and (ii) cause a higher fuel pressure to be generated by the fuel pump relative to unheated high-gasoline content fuel.
Patent GB-2580964-A (GB)
Title: Storage device
Inventor: MATTHEW SPRINGER
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2019-02-01
Abstract: A device 10 for preserving the integrity of one or more reagents held on a reagent bead 4, the device for use with a substantially planar cartridge and comprising a chimney 12, 14 extending substantially perpendicular to the cartridge, a bead holder 13 encapsulated within the chimney and a piercing mechanism 21 located within the chimney and configured to release the bead from the bead holder. The bead holder comprises a breakable membrane 37 and body 30 with upper surface 41 such that the reagent bead is sealed within the bead holder. The bead holder can move with the chimney through actuation of the upper surface which causes the bead holder to be displaced along the longitudinal x axis. The membrane is ruptured by the piercing mechanism and the reagent bead is released. Ideally, the device comprises an opening 15 which is positioned above a well of a cartridge. The bead holder may comprise a desiccant 45.
Patent GB-2585001-A (GB)
Title: Topsip button pump 2
Inventor: EDWARD JOHN O'CONNOR
IPC: B60C29/04
Filed: 2019-06-19
Abstract: A pump for housing within a tyre comprises a fluid chamber 14 with an inlet 4 connected to the environment and an outlet 6 connected to a tyre cavity. The chamber is compressible and expels air into the cavity during compression and draws air in from the environment during expansion. The pump further comprises an actuation member (20, fig. 9) which extends through the tread of the tyre to contact the road surface. The actuation member comprises a plate 18 which compresses the chamber and moves from a first to a second position in which the fluid chamber is expanded and compressed respectively. Fluid pressure from the tyre cavity urges the actuation member towards the second position. The pump further comprises a return 12 which urges the actuation member towards the first position. A tyre is configured such that the actuation member cycles between the first and second positions as the tyre rolls, to inflate the tyre when the tyre is under a predetermined pressure. Pressure is managed within the tyre by the cycling of the actuation member and maintaining the actuation member in the second position when the tyre is at the predetermined pressure.
Patent GB-2576817-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating compressor valve body made by additive manufacturing
Inventor: ALBERTO BABBINI
IPC: F16K15/18
Filed: 2019-06-21
Abstract: A valve 1 for a reciprocating compressor, comprising a valve body 2 which comprises a seat 3 and a guard 4, the seat 3 and the guard 4 developing substantially parallel to a valve plane A. The valve 1 also comprises a hydraulic apparatus 7 with pistons 9 and a hydraulic circuit 8 provided with a first portion 8a which is made by additive manufacturing technology according to digital 3D design data. The first portion 8a of the hydraulic circuit 8 comprises at least an inlet 13, a distributing duct 14 and a plurality of radial ducts 15, the distributing duct 15 has a shape of at least a portion of a ring, and the plurality of radial ducts 15 are radially arranged with respect to shape of the distributing duct 14.
Patent GB-2585217-A (GB)
Title: A maintenance device for a superstructure of an electrolytic cell, and maintenance method using said maintenance device
Inventor: Leyson Ecuacion
IPC: C25C7/06
Filed: 2019-07-03
Abstract: A maintenance device (1) for a superstructure (100) of an electrolytic cell suitable for the Hall-Heroult electrolysis (aluminium refining) process, said superstructure comprising a fixed frame (102) provided with a top (104). The device comprises a body (10), a working platform (40), displacement means adapted to move the working platform with respect to said body, as well as a protection system (60), provided with peripheral walls so as to avoid falling of an operator. The dimensions of the protection system are adjustable along one direction, the protection system being adapted to allow a user to directly stand on said top of the fixed frame. The device (1) may also comprise an intermediate platform (30): the working platform (40) can be adapted so that it may rotate with respect to the platform (30) around a vertical axis (note figure 4). Slewing means (90) may also be provided so that the working platform (40) may move relative to the body (10)
Patent GB-2586880-A (GB)
Title: Common rail mounting arrangement
Inventor: LEVENT AKIN
IPC: F02M55/02
Filed: 2019-09-09
Abstract: A common rail assembly 1 comprising a common rail 10 mounted to an engine component 3 of an engine 2, the common rail comprising at least one injector interface portion (14, fig.2) that retains a fuel injector 20. The common rail is mounted to the engine component by at least one mounting arrangement 4 comprising an engine-side mounting part 30 connected to the engine, and a retention element 40 coupled to the engine-side mounting part. The retention element comprises a mounting portion (41, fig.3) that is secured to the engine-side mounting part by a fastener 50, and a retaining portion (42, fig.3) connected to the mounting portion and bearing against the common rail to attach the common rail to the engine component. Preferably the engine interface portion of the rail is aligned with the injector interface. A method of assembly is also claimed.
Patent GB-2578960-A (GB)
Title: Sensor apparatus
Inventor: Ashley Napier
IPC: G01S7/481
Filed: 2019-09-23
Abstract: A portable sensor apparatus (10, Fig.1) for surveying a building comprises a sensor unit 12. It comprises a rangefinder sensor 16 and multiple outwardly directed thermal imaging sensors 20 arranged to capture sensor data associated with its environment as the sensor unit is moved through a scanning motion (e.g. rotation). The field of view of each of the thermal imaging sensors overlaps both the FoV of the rangefinder sensor and the FoV of one of the other thermal imaging sensors. The unit may also comprise cameras 24. The principal axis (64, 66, Fig.5) of each thermal imaging sensor and camera may intersect the axis of rotation (62, Fig.5)). Also disclosed is apparatus comprising a sensor unit which is moveable in a scanning motion (or configured to rotate) and comprises a rangefinder, a thermal imaging sensor and a camera. Also disclosed is apparatus comprising a rotatable sensor unit wherein a field of view of a sensor encompasses first and second portions of the axis of rotation in respective opposite directions.
Patent GB-2588637-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining cells in a multiple resolution grid
Inventor: SURESH GOVINDACHAR
IPC: G06T7/187
Filed: 2019-10-30
Abstract: The application relates to applications which process data that is associated with some or all of the cells that tile a multi-dimensional region e.g. sensor fusion applications that receive data from radar, laser and other sensors as may be used in autonomous vehicles or robots. The present disclosure relates to of determining cells in a multiple resolution and comprises receiving data with a multiple resolution grid, wherein the multiple resolution grid is a combination of a plurality of cells of different sizes wherein each cell among the plurality of cells is tiled by one or more a unit cells Further, identifying for each cell, a defining cell, and a defining point wherein the defining cell is a unit cell among the one or more unit cells that tile the cell and the defining point is in relation to a predefined point in the defining cell. Furthermore, determining, by the processing unit, a cell identification number for the plurality of cells based on at least one of the defining cell, the defining point and a relative offset between the defining point of the defining cell and the a defining point of the cell in the multiple resolution grid. It is then possible given a location to determine the cell identification number that contains that location and conversely, given a cell identification number, determining the location of the determining point of that cell.
Patent GB-2577832-A (GB)
Title: System and method for use in measuring a property of an environment in, or adjacent to, an elongated space
Inventor: ANDRÉ MARTIN VAN DER ENDE
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2018-05-18
Abstract: A system comprises a tool arrangement (4) which is configured for measuring a property of an environment in, or adjacent to, an elongated space; a line (6) coupled to the tool arrangement, the line including an optical fibre for distributed optical sensing measurements, an electrically insulating material, and an electrically conductive member covered by, or embedded in, the electrically insulating material, the line having the outer profile of a slickline; and a termination-coupler (3) which mechanically connects the line to the tool arrangement, which electrically connects the electrically conductive member of the line to the tool arrangement, and which optically terminates the optical fibre of the line. A method comprises using the optical fibre to perform distributed optical sensing measurements; identifying one or more regions of interest of the elongated space based at least in part on results of the distributed optical sensing measurements; hauling in and/or paying out the line so as to cause the tool arrangement to move along the elongated space to each region of interest; and electrically transmitting information along the electrically conductive member of the line so as to cause the tool arrangement to measure one or more values of a property of the environment in, or adjacent to, the elongated space in each region of interest.
Patent GB-2592060-A (GB)
Title: Fluid delivery unit
Inventor: DALE DUNBAR
IPC: E03C1/322
Filed: 2020-02-14
Abstract: A plumbing fixture, e.g. a handwash basin or sink, providing a fluid delivery unit 201 having a panel 202 having a fluid outlet, e.g. tap 205, a mount 207 for mounting the panel to a wall surface in use such that the panel and outlet are together moveable between first and second positions relative to the mount, and a fluid conduit connecting the fluid outlet of the panel to a fluid supply which is fixed relative to the mount, the conduit being moveable to allow the panel to move between the first and second positions whilst maintaining a fluid connection to the supply. The mount may include arms or tracks 211 with sliders 212, and the supply pipes 213 may articulate via hinges 223, 224, 226 to allow the entire fixture to slide for maintenance access whilst maintaining fluid connection. The fixture my comprise a single integrally moulded panel and basin with a smooth flat surface without seems or joints, such that areas for bacteria growth are minimised and cleaning is easy e.g. for use in hospitals. Method of installing and using the fixture are also claimed.
Patent GB-2596145-A (GB)
Title: A optical imaging method
Inventor: BO JING
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2020-06-19
Abstract: An optically-sectioned image of a sample is obtained by providing an illumination beam through an imaging lens such that the illumination beam is focused at a focal plane of the imaging lens 210 and obtaining images of the sample 220. The illumination beam is provided at a plurality of lateral positions on the focal plane and each image is obtained at each lateral position of the illumination beam, such that an intensity of the illumination beam on a portion of the sample at the focal plane varies for each of the plurality of lateral positions. Signals collected via the imaging lens are detected and the optically-sectioned image is constructed 240 based on the plurality of images. Signal values are obtained from the portion of the sample from the plurality of images, a threshold for the portion is evaluated and a pixel value is evaluated by integrating a fraction of the signal values based on the threshold. A sectioning factor may also be obtained and utilised for the threshold evaluation.
Patent GB-2598941-A (GB)
Title: Detection system
Inventor: BEN ALLEN
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2020-09-21
Abstract: A detection system for monitoring perimeters and railway tracks, the system comprising a first surface waveguide structure having first 5a and second 5b transceivers with elongate surface waveguide 4, such as a wire, therebetween. Signal generator 31a, 31b injects a signal into a transceiver to produce a surface wave along the surface wave guide. Signal processor 32a, 32b obtain a signal received at the transceiver. Signal analyser 33 produces a detected signature corresponding to objects in proximity to the surface waveguide based on the received signal and the detected signature is compared to one or more reference signatures. The reference signature may include information corresponding to amplitude, time of flight, or phase. The received signal may result from transmission or reflection of the produced signal from objects in proximity to the surface waveguide. The detected signature may be compared to a plurality of reference signatures stored in a library to provide information on environmental conditions.
Patent GB-2601505-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for generating a user profile
Inventor: KAVEH MEMARI
IPC: A61B5/16
Filed: 2020-12-01
Abstract: A user is presented with a display 110 containing several bubbles 112-118. Each bubble represents a different sentiment metric, e.g. anxiety 112, happiness 114, pain 116, hunger 118. The user adjusts the bubbles to reflect to what degree they feel these things. Visible characteristics of the bubbles can be adjusted, e.g. size, brightness, saturation, hue and/or audible characteristics of the bubbles can be adjusted, e.g. tone or volume. For example, making the hunger bubble 118 bigger means the user feels hungrier. A user profile is generated based on the adjusted characteristics. A bubble may contain sub-bubbles (Fig. 4) and bubbles may be interlinked. User profiles may be used to generate a community profile. User profiles may be augmented with environmental, sensor and demographic data. Bubble display locations may be randomised. Bubbles may be added or removed based on user input.
Patent GB-2603510-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy collection device
Inventor: MARCUS ALLEN
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2021-02-05
Abstract: An ostomy collection device 10 comprises a housing 12 formed of first and second parts which enclose a collecting for receiving and storing waste from an ostomy appliance. The first and second parts of the housing are disconnectable from each other. The first part of the housing may be connectable to a third housing part to form an alternative collecting volume. The housing comprises a top, base 14 and wall 16, wherein the first part comprises the top and has an inlet for fluidly connecting to an outlet of an ostomy appliance. The first and second housing parts may comprise first 42 and second 44 engaging formations. The first and second engaging formations may be helical threaded portions. The first part of the housing may include at least a portion of the wall, and the first engaging formation may be formed as/on part of the wall. The second part of the housing may comprise the base. The third housing part may comprise a base and a wall, wherein, when the third housing part is connected to the first housing part, it provides the base of the housing. The third housing part may include a third engaging formation.
Patent GB-2600290-A (GB)
Title: Vector computation unit in a neural network processor
Inventor: DAN LUU
IPC: G06N3/10
Filed: 2016-04-29
Abstract: A method of pooling values for performing neural network computations. A set of values is received and a pooling function is performed on the set of values to pool the values, thereby generating a pooled value. For example, a vector of accumulated values output by a neural network layer may be pooled by determining the maximum (maxpooling), minimum (minpooling) or average (avgpooling) of the values. A control signal 510 may specify the particular pooling or aggregation function to use as well as a stride value. Pooling may occur in parallel, with each pooling circuit 508 receiving an element from the set of values over a given clock cycle. The set of values may be stored in a registers and memories connected in series, each register storing one value from the set and each memory storing multiple values from the set. After each clock cycle, values may be shifted to the subsequent register or memory in order to generate the pooled value.
Patent GB-2604034-A (GB)
Title: Electric machine, rotor and stator
Inventor: LLOYD CONWAY ASH
IPC: H02K3/52
Filed: 2022-02-03
Abstract: An insulator bobbin 320 for mounting a coil on the pole tooth of a stator core, the bobbin comprising a sleeve 300 defining an outer surface 332 for mounting a coil and an inner bore 334 for receiving the tooth. A flange 340 is located at a first end of the sleeve defining a skirt for abutting to the core, and a retractable flange 350 at the second end of the sleeve, where the retractable flange is resiliently biased to a position whereby the flange does not protrude beyond the outer surface of the sleeve and positioning the bobbin on the tooth deflects the flange to a position in which it projects from the sleeve outer surface. The retractable flange may comprise a pair of opposed flange members where these members may be biased inwardly towards one another and are forced outwardly by engagement with the tooth. Each flange member may be carried by a resilient arm 353, 354, where the, or each, arm extends longitudinally along the length of the inner bore. The arm may have a cantilever connection to the body of the bobbin at the end distal to the member and in its undeflected position the arm(s) slant inwardly from the sleeve and in the deflected position the arms are aligned with the sleeve.
Patent GB-2616420-A (GB)
Title: Baby feeding bottle
Inventor: NADINE SOPHIA FRANCIS
IPC: A61J9/00
Filed: 2022-03-06
Abstract: A baby feeding bottle 9 which entertains the user with musical and visual effects, comprising a music system 2 with data storage, a playback system, means for pairing with a Bluetooth device, a rechargeable battery, and sensory lights 5. The music system may comprise speakers, and may play pre-recorded material, music, songs, or other educational material. The sensory lights may provide a plurality of colours and have adjustable brightness. The music system may also be waterproof, preferably being encased all round in a cover made of plastic-coated rubber material. The music system may be attached to the cap and may be removable. A further baby feeding bottle is disclosed, which is made of food grade and non-toxic material, and may comprise sensory lights, USB and TF card slots, a charging point, on/off switch, and a speaker system. The bottle may also be breast-shaped, have means of regulating flow rate, have a handle and calibration markings, and the speaker system in this bottle may be able to record and playback audio.
Patent GB-2613916-A (GB)
Title: Refillable body care or cosmetic stick
Inventor: SAMARDZIC ASMIR
IPC: A45D40/20
Filed: 2022-07-08
Abstract: A body care or cosmetic stick 10 comprising a body care or cosmetic mass 30, such as deodorant or lipstick, arranged in an inner sleeve 12 that has a wall thickness in the range 10-1200 μm, which is arranged in an outer sleeve (14, fig.1). The inner sleeve may be made of cellulose, paper and/or cardboard, and may be replaceable such that the stick is refillable. The inner sleeve outer top edge 16 may have a larger diameter than the outer sleeve inner top edge 18. The outer sleeve may comprise a cap 20, a central part 22 and a lower part 24. The inner sleeve may be cylindrical with a bottom (28, fig.4) clamped in the cylinder wall 26, which may have a wall thickness in the range 400-700 μm. The outer sleeve may be made of a different material than the inner sleeve.
Patent GB-2620750-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus
Inventor: SHAMIT SHRIVASTAVA
IPC: G01N21/21
Filed: 2022-07-19
Abstract: Spectroscopic ellipsometry apparatus 1 for characterising an interaction between a stimulus and a liquid thin film 3, comprises; a stimulator 9 configured to provide a stimulus to the liquid thin film disposed on a volume of liquid 21 to generate a wave 5 in the film, the film and volume of liquid having an interface therebetween; light beam optics 11 for illuminating an area of the thin film with a light beam having a first polarisation; means 13 to collect light onto a detector 15 for receiving the light beam 7 after reflection by the thin film, the light beam 7 having a second polarisation after reflection by the thin film; and wave measurement module 17 configured to provide surface wave data to characterise a Lucassen wave 5 in the liquid thin film based on the second polarisation. A Langmuir trough 23 may be used to hold the liquid 21.
Patent GB-2610941-A (GB)
Title: Swab with receptacle providing integrated drying
Inventor: BRANDON T JOHNSON
IPC: B01L1/00
Filed: 2021-03-18
Abstract: Described herein is a device for collecting and drying and protecting oral or nasal swab samples that can then be submitted for antibody and/or molecular testing.
Patent GB-2609869-A (GB)
Title: Shift register circuit and driving method therefor, a gate driving circuit, and display device
Inventor: GUANGLIANG SHANG
IPC: G11C19/28
Filed: 2021-03-23
Abstract: A shift register circuit (RS), comprising a first control sub-circuit (11) and a first output sub-circuit (12). The first control sub-circuit (11) is coupled to a first clock signal terminal (CK1), a second clock signal terminal (CB1), and a first node (N1); the first control sub-circuit (11) is configured to adjust the voltage of the first node (N1) to be a turn-on voltage under the influence of a first direct current voltage signal from the first clock signal terminal (CK1) and a second direct current voltage signal from the second clock signal terminal (CB1), and maintain the voltage of the first node (N1) at the turn-on voltage under the influence of a first clock signal from the first clock signal terminal (CK1) and a second clock signal from the second clock signal terminal (CB1); the first output sub-circuit (12) is coupled to the first node (N1), a first voltage terminal (VSS), and a signal output terminal (Oput); and the first output sub-circuit (12) is configured to be turned on under the control of the turn-on voltage of the first node (N1) to transmit a first voltage signal from the first voltage terminal (VSS) to the signal output terminal (Oput).