baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2539685-A (GB)
Title: Disaggregation of biomass pyrolysis oil
Inventor: Sanjeev Kumar Gajjela
IPC: C10G53/14
Filed: 2015-06-24
Abstract: Described is a process for disaggregating biomass pyrolysis oil (PO) quantitatively into energy dense hydrophobic aromatic fraction (HAF) , fermentable pyrolytic sugars and phenolics based products in a highly economical and energy efficient manner. The process comprises (a) pretreatment wherein a feedstock comprising PO is reacted with an oxidising agent (e.g. hydrogen peroxide), (b) the tre-treated PO is further reacted with a suitable quantity of an alcohol in the presence of acid catalyst to produce a two-phase mixture, (c) separating the phases such that (d) the organic phase comprises alcohol solvent, HAF and the acid ester of the solvent, and (e) the aqueous phase comprises carbohydrate derived from the PO, along with acids, low molecular weight phenolics and water. Phase separation of the esterified pyrolysis oil after an oxidative pre-treatment and the quantitative recovery of the separate fractions is described. Phase separation uses batch as well as continuous reactor systems. The resulting HAF is an energy dense, thermally stable, water free, non-corrosive to carbon steel, and is a free flowing liquid suitable for combustion and for upgrading to transportation fuels. Pyrolytic sugars which are mainly anhydrosugars can be further converted by fermentation to ethanol or other products. Monomeric phenols are useful industrial intermediates and the organic acids in the original pyrolysis oil are mainly recovered as esters of the separation solvents.
Patent GB-2543506-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradable vascular filter
Inventor: KASPER KLAUSEN
IPC: A61L27/58
Filed: 2015-10-19
Abstract: A vascular filter 20 comprises a support having stent struts 22 and a filtration portion having filtration struts 26. The support is arranged concentrically around the filtration portion. The filtration portion and support attach to form a filtration basket. The filtration portion is comprised of a material having a faster biodegradability rate than the support. Filtration portion and support may be biodegradable. The filtration portion may comprise a hub 24 to which the filtration struts connect, where the hubs rate of biodegradability may be the same or faster than that of the filtration struts. The vascular filter may be cut from a tube comprising inner and outer concentric portions, the inner portion may include a material having a faster rate of biodegradability than the outer portion. The inner and outer concentric portions may be at least partially spaced from one another radially, where connecting members possessing a faster biodegradability rate than the outer portion bridge a space between the concentric portions. Also a method of vascular filter manufacture, using a tubular member having first and second portions, the second portion concentrically arranged around the first and cutting the first and second portions to producing respective filtration and supporting stent struts.
Patent GB-2544729-A (GB)
Title: Far infrared hot air type therapeutic apparatus with multiple functions
Inventor: WALTER HSU
IPC: A61L9/00
Filed: 2015-11-18
Abstract: A therapeutic apparatus comprising: a housing 40; a circuit-module 20; an electric heating element 10; a control-unit 50; and an air delivery and regulating unit (a fan) 30. The heating-element, which is disposed between the fan and an air outlet of the housing, also includes a ceramic portion possessing far infrared features. The ceramic portion has a plurality of through holes to form an evenly distributed air field. The circuit-module comprises a temperature detection and regulation circuit, which heats an air flow to a predetermined temperature. The heating element is heated to increase the far infrared effect of the ceramic portion to enhance blood circulation and activate cells of a human body, where the hot air flow is transmitted by the fan to pass through the air outlet to a fixture 60, so that the hot air flow enters an affected part of the human body to achieve a sterilisation effect. The control-unit may comprise an atomised vapour humidification unit. The apparatus is described as being suitable for treating affected body-parts such as nose, mouth and toes. Further described is the ceramic portion being formed by a ceramic nanometer powder and a far infrared coating material.
Patent GB-2547945-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for processing a vehicle tyre
Inventor: STEPHEN MURPHY
IPC: B29B17/04
Filed: 2016-03-04
Abstract: Apparatus for cutting the tyre into portions, apparatus comprising a base 2 with a cutting blade mounted thereon, a cantilevered tyre support mast 6 pivotally mounted on the base to be movable between a lowered position when a tyre can be loaded, and a raised position (figure 1) when tyre is supported against the cutting blade, the support mast having an abutment member 12 which is inside the tyre when in the raised position and has a receiving slot 14 adapted to receive a portion of the cutting blade, a pair of tyre support members 20, 22 mounted on the mast and laterally spaced from the abutment member to support the tyre when in its raised position, the apparatus further comprising a drive wheel 16 mounted adjacent the cutting blade 8, the drive wheel engaging the abutment member of the support mast when the support mast is in its raised position. Preferably, each tyre support member and the abutment member comprises a roller. Preferably the cutting blade is a cutting disc and a pair of drive wheels are mounted either side of the cutting disc.
Patent GB-2538149-A (GB)
Title: Recording apparatus and method of controlling recording apparatus
Inventor: SHIGERU YONEDA
IPC: H04N17/06
Filed: 2016-03-24
Abstract: A recording unit configured to record on a recording medium a file that includes sequentially obtained data; a repair unit configured to repair a predetermined file that needs to be repaired out of files recorded on the recording medium; and a control unit configured to control the recording unit so that recording of data is stopped in response to a drop in a free capacity of the recording medium to a predetermined capacity based on a data amount necessary to repair the predetermined file. Preferably the data is image data. Preferably the repair processing is executed in response to instructions from a user. Preferably the predetermined capacity is based on a data amount of offset information indicating offset values of a plurality of frames in the predetermined file. Preferably the predetermined capacity is based on the number of predetermined files or the recording time of the predetermined file. Preferably the recording time of a file is based on its file size. Preferably the recording apparatus features an image pickup unit.
Patent GB-2535671-A (GB)
Title: Safety intravenous catheter with friction-based retention and disabling feature
Inventor: RAY ISAACSON
IPC: A61M25/06
Filed: 2015-01-02
Abstract: A catheter and introducer needle assembly 200 comprises a flexible catheter and a catheter hub 204 having an uninterrupted outer surface portion 226, a Luer-connecting feature 228, and a disabling feature 232. The assembly also comprises an introducer needle 206 disposed in the catheter, a needle shield 210 having a resilient clip 212 adapted to flex between first and second positions in a plane perpendicular to the introducer needle 206. The resilient clip 212 includes a cantilevered arm 220 with a pawl or finger 222. In the resilient clip's first position, the cantilevered arm 220 is flexed so that the pawl 222 frictionally contacts the catheter hub's uninterrupted outer surface portion 226 and frictionally retains the needle shield 210 with the catheter hub 204, and the pawl 222 is axially aligned with and spaced apart from the disabling feature 232. In the second position, the pawl 222 no longer frictionally contacts the hub's uninterrupted outer surface 226 , thereby permitting needle shield 210 displacement relative to the catheter hub 204.
Patent GB-2553782-A (GB)
Title: Predicting depth from image data using a statistical model
Inventor: CLEMENT GODARD
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2016-09-12
Abstract: A model for predicting depth data from colour image data is provided and is trained on binocular stereo images. The model predicts for each image 15a, 15b disparity values dr, dl that enable reconstruction of the other image. The model is updated based on a cost function that enforces consistency between the predicted disparity values. Optionally, projected disparity values dr(dl), dl(dr) are computed, wherein projected disparity values are produced by sampling the predicted disparity values of the first image and applying the predicted disparity value of the other image. Optionally, the cost function enforces consistency between the predicted disparity values and the projected disparity values for each image. Optionally, the second image is reconstructed 415a, 415b by applying the corresponding predicted disparity values to shift sampled image pixels of the first image. The cost function may include a smoothness component Crds to encourage local smoothness in the predicted disparity values.
Patent GB-2545103-A (GB)
Title: Biofuel
Inventor: ARTHUR KAY
IPC: C10L5/44
Filed: 2016-12-02
Abstract: Biofuel composition comprising waste coffee grounds (WCG). It is preferably solid, formed as briquettes, pucks or pellets, the pellets being suitable for combustion in a biomass boiler. Preferably it comprises at least 50% wt WCG, even more preferably at least 75%. At least half of this quantity is preferably made up of waste coffee grounds from the manufacture of instant coffee (IWCG). The biofuel may additionally contain a fibrous filler (sawdust, coffee bean husks), preferably less than 50% wt, and a binding agent (lignosulphonate, glycerol), preferably up to 10% wt. Other possible ingredients are oxidisers like sodium / potassium nitrate and processing agents like starch (also a binder). The biofuel preferably has a durability of at least 60% and a net calorific value of 16-24 MJ/kg. A method of producing such biofuel is also claimed, by compressing suitable feedstock into pellets etc. The WCG may be dried to a moisture content of 6-20%. Coffee oil is preferably extracted therefrom, then the WCG are mixed with other ingredients and the feedstock may be conditioned through treatment with steam, then pressed / extruded through a die having boreholes into pellets which are further cooled. A relevant apparatus is also claimed.
Patent GB-2551215-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of air gap regions in multicomponent lens systems
Inventor: OMAR NEGRETE
IPC: G03F7/004
Filed: 2016-12-09
Abstract: A multicomponent lens system has a first lens 115 including a pattern of photoresist 140 and a second lens 125 bonded with the first lens 115 by the photoresist 140. The photoresist 140 further defines an air gap region 160 between the lenses 115, 125, which may function as part of a light guide, and a photoresist thickness may define a height of the air gap 160. Preferably, the photoresist 140 is a negative photoresist etched by UV lithography, and may bond the lenses 115, 125 without the need for a separate adhesive. The lens system may be used in a head-worn display optics apparatus wherein the first lens is an eye lens and the second lens is a world lens.
Patent GB-2542070-A (GB)
Title: Coolant distributor and heat pump device comprising coolant distributor
Inventor: Yoshihiko Satake
IPC: F25B41/00
Filed: 2015-03-30
Abstract: A coolant distributor that comprises: an aluminum inflow part into which coolant flows from an inflow pipe; and an aluminum distribution part that distributes to a plurality of outflow pipes the coolant that has flowed into the inflow part. The distribution part is configured from a main body part that is connected to the inflow part and from a plurality of outflow parts that are connected to the outflow pipes. The outflow parts are provided so as to protrude from the main body part and are formed integrally with the main body part.
Patent GB-2543000-A (GB)
Title: Synchronic dual packer
Inventor: JUAN CARLOS FLORES
IPC: E21B33/124
Filed: 2015-06-09
Abstract: A downhole tool having a first packing element and a second packing element configured to synchronically set to selectively hydraulically isolate a portion of the wellbore. The movement of a pin along a j-slot track on a second sleeve sets the second packer in compression and the movement of a pin along a j-slot track on a first sleeve the first packer in tension after the second packer has been set. The j-slot track on the first sleeve has six different pin positions and the j-slot track on the second sleeve has four different pin positions. The pin positions and direction of travel of the j-slot tracks are adapted to permit the synchronized setting of the two packing elements to hydraulically isolate a portion of the wellbore. The wellbore may then be treated by flowing fluid out of a ported sub positioned between the packing elements.
Patent GB-2559348-A (GB)
Title: Fuel tank method and apparatus
Inventor: KYLE TOWERS
IPC: B60K15/03
Filed: 2017-02-01
Abstract: A method of forming a fuel tank assembly (1, fig 2) comprising a vessel (3) and at least one internal reinforcing assembly 9, each internal reinforcing assembly comprising first and second reinforcing members 10, 11 and at least one of said first and second reinforcing members comprising coupling means 13, 21. The method comprises introducing a plastics material into a mould (28, fig 5a), displacing the plastics material against an interior of the mould to form opposing first and second walls (5, 6) of the vessel, mounting the first and second reinforcing members to the first and second walls respectively, and closing the mould to seal the vessel. The coupling means forms a coupling between the first and second reinforcing members as the mould is closed. Also disclosed is such an internal reinforcing assembly, a fuel tank assembly including at least one such internal reinforcing assembly, and a vehicle comprising such a fuel tank assembly.
Patent GB-2548227-A (GB)
Title: Separating components of a pocket sprung mattress sub-assembly
Inventor: NICHOLAS SIMON OETTINGER
IPC: B23P19/04
Filed: 2017-02-03
Abstract: Components of a pocket-sprung-mattress sub-assembly having individual metal springs retained within a matrix of fabric pockets are separated. A rotatable tearing drum 405 is driven by a drive motor 406. Tearing devices 407 are arranged to pull metal springs from a pocket-sprung-mattress sub-assembly during the rotation of the tearing drum 405. A feeding assembly 408 compressors an end portion of the mattress sub-assembly and moves this end portion continually to bring an end of the mattress sub-assembly into contact with the rotating tearing devices 407.
Patent GB-2547798-A (GB)
Title: Improved colliding tool
Inventor: BARRY CHAPMAN
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: A colliding tool 1 for severing a target in a wellbore is provided. The tool has a housing with a first chamber 4 containing an explosive charge 5 where at least one detonator 64 is connected to the explosive charge and where the detonator is insulated 10 from temperature in the wellbore. In use, the at least one detonator is configured to simultaneously initiate a first explosion at a first end of the explosive charge and a second explosion at a second end of said explosive charge. In alternative embodiments, the detonator is not insulated, instead either pressure relief means for the explosive chamber is provided or the colliding tool comprises a shock attenuating mandrel 6 adapted to absorb energy from the explosions. Optionally, the insulating means can be a vacuum flask 10.
Patent GB-2551013-A (GB)
Title: Remotely powered propulsion system
Inventor: M'DIMOIR QUAW
IPC: H05H3/04
Filed: 2017-04-03
Abstract: A remotely powered propulsion system 1 comprises electromagnetic (EM) energy (2q1, 2q2, 2q3, 2q4, figs 9 and 10) transmitting means 2, 2s1, 2s2, for emitting EM energy and a receiver 3 which can receive said energy for propulsion means 3s1, 3s2. The propulsion means is able to convert the transmitted EM energy into kinetic energy for the purpose of materially propellant-free aerospace propulsion applications. The movement of matter external to the craft is not required for said crafts propulsion. The propulsion means has a number of applications such as thermonuclear impact fusion for electrical power, heat generation, radioisotope production, nuclear reaction product generation, astronomical body impacting for earth-crossing threats, rapid missile interception for national defence, terminal ballistic testing of spacecraft fuselage and unprecedented impact physics research.
Patent GB-2545623-A (GB)
Title: Water pressure power-generating system
Inventor: WAI HUNG LAM
IPC: F03B17/04
Filed: 2016-05-17
Abstract: A water pressure power-generating system includes a hydroelectric generator (1), a rotatable feeder (2), and at least two drain units (300) all provided underwater. The drain units (300) are disposed around the hydroelectric generator (1). Each drain unit (300) includes a water catchment (3) and a compression cylinder (4). The distance between the catchment (3) and the water surface is less than the distance between the compression cylinder (4) and the water surface. The system further includes a gas compressor (5) which can be connected with the compression cylinder (4) through a pipeline (411). The rotatable feeder (2) is provided with a first connection port (21) for connection with the water outlet of the hydroelectric generator (1), and a second connection port (22) for connection with a water inlet pipe (34) of the water catchment (3). The first connection port (21) is connected with the second connection port (22). When the system is provided in deep water, water pressure can be utilized to generate electricity.
Patent GB-2547141-A (GB)
Title: Regulator circuit, method and optical measurement system for measuring optical parameter
Inventor: JIAN HE
IPC: G01J1/44
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a regulator circuit for measuring an optical parameter, and the circuit is simple and achieves automatic measurement. The regulator circuit comprises: an optical sensing module (101), for detecting an optical signal and converting the optical signal into a voltage signal; an amplification module (102), for amplifying the voltage signal; an A/D conversion module (104), for converting the voltage signal into a digital signal; a control module (105), for analyzing the digital signal; a signal generation module (106), for outputting a respective frequency square-wave signal according to the analysis result; and an adjustment module (103), for regulating an amplification factor according to the frequency square-wave signal.
Patent GB-2562999-A (GB)
Title: Roofing Product
Inventor: BEN JOSEPH HALES
IPC: F24F7/02
Filed: 2017-04-28
Abstract: The roofing product 24, locatable at the lower part of a tiled roof beneath the tiles, comprises a first planar part 28 mountable beneath a lowermost batten in use, a second part 30 extending downwardly from and pivotally connected to the first part and having upstanding formations 34 permitting ventilation of a roof space, and a third part 40 extending downwardly from the second part and also having upstanding formations 48, 50 which permit air to pass over them in a contorted path, support a lowermost course of tiles, and are profiled to prevent ingress of rain. In use roof felt underlay lies over the first part and the third part is mountable to a fascia board. The product may have interlocking formations 64 on each side which provide a waterproof connection between adjacent products. The second and third parts may be pivotally interconnected. The third part may be concave. The upstanding formations on the third part may be concave. Ribs 38 may continue from the second part to the third part. The product may remove the need for eaves tiles.
Patent GB-2551636-A (GB)
Title: System and method for determining a master device in a neighborhood aware network
Inventor: RANJEET GUPTA
IPC: H04W84/20
Filed: 2017-05-08
Abstract: A first device in a neighborhood aware network (NAN) calculates its master rank value based on the number of peer devices within its communication range. The device receives respective master rank values from its peer devices, and may be identified as a master device if its master rank value is greater than all of the received values. The rank master values of the peer devices may be retrieved from their responses to a service discovery frame (SDF) sent by the first device. The master rank values may further be based on the relative distances of the peer devices and a random factor selected from a probability distribution function. This probability distribution may be based on signal quality measurements of signals received from the peer devices. It may alternatively be based on a mean value or a standard deviation of round trip times (RTT) to the peer devices. The NAN protocol enables the ad-hoc networking of Wi-Fi devices.
Patent GB-2551895-A (GB)
Title: Fishing pole support apparatus
Inventor: SHAUN LITTLE
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 2015-10-02
Abstract: A kit of parts for a fishing pole support apparatus comprising a pole support surface (12 figure 1) with at least one leg attachment 114, a first leg set comprising a first removable leg 116 having a first minimum length and a second leg set comprising a second removable leg 118 having a second minimum length different to the first minimum length, the first and second leg sets being attachable to the at least one leg attachment. The kit of parts may comprise an angular adjustment means (114a, 114b figure 1) for independently adjusting the angle of each leg. The removable legs may comprise and extension means for adjusting the length of the legs.
Patent GB-2570265-A (GB)
Title: Control system for controlling flushing of a flushing valve of a cistern, and a control unit for use with the same
Inventor: AHMET ERSAL MEHMET
IPC: E03D5/02
Filed: 2017-05-12
Abstract: A control system for controlling a flushing operation of a flushing valve of a cistern by which water is discharged from the cistern, the control system comprising: at least one pump unit 3 for actuating the flushing valve; at least one switch for actuating the at least one pump unit; 11 a rechargeable a battery 15 for powering the at least one pump unit; and a microgenerator pipe fitting 19 which is fluidly connected to an infeed 21 of the cistern and electrically connected to the battery to charge the battery. Also disclosed is a control assembly for a control system, the control assembly comprising a housing defining an enclosed chamber and at least one air pump disclosed within the housing. The control system may further comprise first and second pump units, which actuate the flushing valve providing for respective first and second flushing operations.
Patent GB-2555691-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring variations in observable events for threat detection
Inventor: KENNETH D RAY
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2015-12-02
Abstract: Selecting an attribute or metric 602 that characterizes an endpoint property, monitoring the metric on a group of endpoints over time 604, creating 606 and applying 610 a model that evaluates whether a new value for the metric at a point in time is within a range of expected values for the metric at the point in time 612 and reporting an indication of compromise for the endpoint when the current value is not within the range of expected values 614. Threat detection may be improved by monitoring variations in observable events and correlating these variations to malicious activity. The metric may include events such as changes to files, data, software configurations, operating systems etc. Correlations may be based on historical data for an endpoint, or a group of similar endpoints. Inferences of malicious activity may be based on specific or unexpected patterns of variation known to be associated with malware or that deviate from normal behaviour.