baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2566886-A (GB)
Title: Automated informix engine install
Inventor: JOSHUA LEDBETTER
IPC: G06F9/00
Filed: 2017-07-26
Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for the automated configuration of new database engine servers. In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining a database engine file directory and a backup file comprising database engine parameters from an existing database engine server, bundling the database engine file directory and backup file, placing the bundle on a new database engine server, determining at least one parameter of the new database engine server, updating at least one of the database engine parameters based on the determined at least one parameter, using the determined at least one parameter and the backup file to start the new database engine server, and validating the new database engine server.
Patent GB-2581478-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle counterflow radiator, engine cooling circuit, vehicle and method of cooling an engine
Inventor: WILLIAM RICHARD HUTCHINS
IPC: F28D1/047
Filed: 2019-02-13
Abstract: A motor vehicle counterflow radiator comprises a primary inlet 124IN for receiving coolant, a primary outlet 1240UT for outputting cooled coolant, and at least one conduit defining a coolant flowpath. Each conduit has a first portion 121 and a second portion 122 downstream of the first portion with respect to the coolant flowpath. The first and second portions are adjacent and arranged for mutual counterflow of coolant. In use, cooling air flows over the second portion before the first portion to cause the coolant to flow in an upward direction against gravity through the first portion and in a downward direction with gravity through the second portion. The radiator may comprise an auxiliary coolant inlet 123IN, the coolant flowing through the first and second portions from the auxiliary inlet to the primary outlet. The radiator may comprise a bypass coolant flow path between the primary inlet and primary outlet which is opened and closed by a bypass valve 127. A cooling circuit for an engine comprising the radiator may have a radiator bypass configuration, a first standard radiator cooling configuration using the primary inlet and a second enhanced radiator cooling configuration using the auxiliary inlet.
Patent GB-2578496-A (GB)
Title: Method for detecting easy-cleaning property of ceramic
Inventor: LIJUAN WANG
IPC: G01N33/38
Filed: 2019-04-25
Abstract: A method of detecting a cleaning property of ceramic comprises; washing and drying a ceramic cup; preparing a tea polyphenols solution and measuring an absorbance value A0 thereof using an ultraviolet spectrometer; adding the solution to the ceramic cup and heating the cup to 75-85 ºC for a period of time; taking at least a portion of the solution out of the ceramic cup and measuring the absorbance value A1 thereof; calculating a percentage increase in absorbance; wherein the ceramic is determined to be easy to clean if the increase is ≥ 80%, and not easy to clean if the increase is < 80%.
Patent GB-2584421-A (GB)
Title: Bedrail
Inventor: Susan Bevan
IPC: A61G7/053
Filed: 2019-05-24
Abstract: A self-standing bedrail 10 for assisting with getting in and out of bed. The bedrail comprising a base 12, an upstanding portion 14 and a securing arrangement comprising one or more adjustable bed-engaging elements 18 to secure the bedrail to the bed. The bed-engaging structure is capable of assuming at least an engaged and disengaged condition and comprises a biasing mechanism biasing towards the engaged condition. In one aspect of the invention the bedrail-engaging structure comprises one or more protrusion and/or recesses. In another aspect of the invention the bedrail-engaging structure and at least part of the upstanding portion comprises a plastics material. The upstanding portion may be provided with a strip component 30 which can be made of plastic and have a saw-tooth profile. In another aspect, a lift mechanism 20 is provided to raise the upstanding portion relative to the base.
Patent GB-2572117-A (GB)
Title: Contact lenses with incorporated components
Inventor: Rachel MARULLO
IPC: G02C7/08
Filed: 2017-12-15
Abstract: A contact lens comprises a hydrogel lens body and a non-expandable object embedded within the hydrogel lens body. The surface energy of the non-expandable object and the modulus of the hydrogel lens body are selected so as to reduce distortion during hydration of the hydrogel.
Patent GB-2588893-A (GB)
Title: Aerial vehicle detection
Inventor: WILLIAM TULLOCH
IPC: G06T7/70
Filed: 2019-10-23
Abstract: Method of detecting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) 130 proximate to an aircraft in flight 102 comprising: receiving a first image captured by a first aircraft mounted image sensor 114; determining if an UAV candidate is present; receiving a second image captured by a second aircraft-mounted image sensor 134 having a field of view which overlaps the first cameras field of view; determining if the UAV is present; and generating an alert if the UAV is present in both the first and second captured images. The UAV may be identified by: a trained classifier; or detecting the relative motion of the UAV candidate. Processing of the second image may only be carried out if an UAV candidate is present in the first image. A ground-based image sensor 162 may be used to indicate that an UAV is present. The location of the UAV may be triangulated using the first and second images. The image sensors may be 360° cameras.
Patent GB-2584510-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separator
Inventor: ALEXANDER ANTHONY DENNY BASSETT
IPC: B04C5/185
Filed: 2019-12-12
Abstract: A cyclone separation apparatus for separating matter from a fluid flow, the apparatus comprising a body having a tubular side wall 12 which defines a cylindrical cyclone chamber 13 of a cyclone separator, a fluid inlet 10 at an upper end of the chamber for admitting fluid to be treated into the cyclone chamber, the chamber having a longitudinal axis about which fluid entering the chamber rotates, a hollow member 14 extending axially of the cyclone chamber from said upper end to a lower end of the chamber, an upper end portion of the hollow member comprising a tubular filter 16 at said upper end of the chamber which faces radially outwardly and surrounds a fluid outlet 11 of the chamber, a region 22, 33 disposed at the lower end of the chamber for collecting matter separated from the fluid flow, wherein a lower end portion of the hollow member comprises an auger 17 having a vane 18 which extends both radially outwardly and longitudinally of the chamber towards the lower end thereof in a first helical direction and a motor for rotating the hollow member about the longitudinal axis of the cyclone chamber in a direction opposite to said helical direction. The auger compresses the dust.
Patent GB-2590379-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for providing public announcements
Inventor: HEMANT SALI
IPC: H04W4/42
Filed: 2019-12-12
Abstract: A method for providing public announcements in a vehicle for public passenger transport, for example in a respective railway vehicle 101, includes connecting a mobile device 1, to a server 4 of the vehicle 101, using the connected mobile device 1, to transfer a spoken message as VoIP message (VM) to the server 4, transmitting the VoIP message (VM) from the server 4 to an audio system 5 of the vehicle 101, and using the audio system 5 to convert the VoIP message (VM) into an analogue audio signal (AM).
Patent GB-2592383-A (GB)
Title: Ionic liquid surface coatings
Inventor: MARK GILMORE
IPC: C09D183/06
Filed: 2020-02-25
Abstract: A water-repellent material comprises a substrate and an ionic liquid coating of formula [(R’O)3Si–Y–X+–R3] [Z]-, wherein X is nitrogen, sulphur, or phosphorus; Y is a divalent aromatic or C1-10 aliphatic linker; [Z]- is an anion; R’ is C1-12 alkyl; and R is independently C1-18 alkyl optionally substituted by halogen and/or C1-16 alkyl or where the R groups combine with [X]+ to form a heterocycle in which one R group may be a bond. The ionic liquid is at least partially crosslinked and chemically bonded to the substrate. Preferably, R’ is methyl or ethyl; R is independently selected from methyl or fluorinated C2-14 alkyl; Y is C2-6 alkylene, dialkanylether, or functionalised polystyrene; and [Z]- is halide, phosphate, sulphate, sulphonate, borate, carboxylate, amide, or imide. The substrate may be a construction material or medical device having surface hydroxyl groups. In another aspect, a dispersion for forming a water-repellent coating comprises a liquid medium and the ionic liquid.
Patent GB-2584362-A (GB)
Title: Corner reinforcement gusset
Inventor: David D Curry
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A cabinet 100 has horizontal and vertical front plates 130, 135 intersecting at a corner, and a gusset 125 for reinforcing the corner. The gusset has a central portion (150, fig. 2) with opposing external and internal corners (155, 160), and first and second portions (140, 145) extending from the central portion. The first portion is coupled to the horizontal front plate and the second portion is coupled to the vertical front plate. A cutout portion is disposed on the internal corner and adapted to receive stresses. Each of the first and second portions may include first and second ends, wherein each of the first ends is proximate to the central portion and each of the second ends has a point (170). There may be a notch (165) near the point. At least one of the front plates may include a return flange.
Patent GB-2580824-A (GB)
Title: Virtual access to a limited-access object
Inventor: JAMES AARON CREWS
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2018-09-26
Abstract: In a method of facilitating interaction between a user of an augmented reality (AR) mobile device and a first real- world object, a display device is caused to superimpose digital information on portions of a process control environment within a field of view of a camera of the device. The superimposed information is associated with nodes in a map of the environment, and the nodes correspond to other objects in the environment. The display is caused to indicate a direction to the first object. After detecting a user input that indicates selection of the first object, the display is caused to superimpose, on a portion of the process control environment currently within the field of view, a digital model or image of the first object. A user interface is caused to provide one or more virtual controls and/or one or more displays associated with the first object.
Patent GB-2601720-A (GB)
Title: Low latency communication system and method of operation
Inventor: GUIDO MEARDI
IPC: H04N19/503
Filed: 2020-05-13
Abstract: A system 100 that encodes an input signal provided to an encoder 150 to provide corresponding encoded data (e.g., in a tiled or hierarchical layer manner, conforming to a LCEVC or VC-6 standard), wherein the encoded data is communicated via a data communication network 140 to at least one decoder 160. The system is characterized in that the encoder 150 computes and encodes at least one portion or at least one lower resolution layer of the encoded data and communicates the at least one portion or at least one lower resolution (base) layer (300, 400, Figure 3) to the decoder 160 concurrently as the encoder 150 computes and encodes at least one other portion or at least one higher resolution (enhancement) layer (310, 410) of the encoded data for later communication to the at least one decoder 160, so that the encoder 150 and the at least one decoder 160 function temporally concurrently when processing a given image frame included in the input signal. The encoded data may include metadata dynamically indicative of encoded data level of quality (LoQ), allowing adjustment of quality level dynamically to cope with varying network congestion.
Patent GB-2589677-A (GB)
Title: Methods of metering delivery of caustic soda for treatment of water
Inventor: ROBERT E GLEDHILL III
IPC: F04B43/02
Filed: 2020-08-13
Abstract: A method for treating water with sodium hydroxide comprises: providing a solution of sodium hydroxide with a concentration of between 10% and 70% in water; bringing the solution into contact with a fully-vulcanized ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber; and pumping the sodium hydroxide solution with the EPDM rubber to deliver a volume of the solution into drinking water. The EPDM rubber has a density of 0.96 g/cm3, a Shore Hardness (Shore A, 23°C) of 93, a tensile stress at 100% (across flow, 23°C) of 7.10 MPa, a tensile strength at break (across flow, 23°C) of 17.6 MPa, an elongation at break (across flow, 23°C) of 580%, a tear strength (across flow, 23°C, Die C) of 54 kN per meter, a compression set (70°C, 22 hour, Type 1) of 36%, and a brittleness temperature of -54°C. The EPDM rubber can be Santoprene (RTM) 271-87. In another aspect, the sodium hydroxide solution is brought into contact with a polymeric diaphragm comprising the fully-vulcanized EPDM rubber overmolded onto a rigid insert. The two-part diaphragm can be manufactured using injection molding. The method can improve the durability and pumping accuracy of a NaOH-pumping system, e.g. by mitigating viscosity-based variations in the pump outflow.
Patent GB-2599959-A (GB)
Title: Control system for one or more ablutionary devices
Inventor: BARRY STEVEN HOBBS
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2020-10-19
Abstract: A control system for ablutionary devices such as a tap, faucet, or shower, comprises mixing valve 118 having one or valve members each arranged to receive a respective water supply via supply inlets 134, 136, and an output 138 for supplying water to ablutionary devices downstream of the valve, the one or more valve members being arranged to control the flow of water between the one or more supply inlets and the output; one or more temperature sensors 150, 154a, 154b generate temperature signals indicative of the temperature of the water supply upstream of any one or more of the valve members and/or the output water downstream of the one or more valve members; and controller 120 in communication with the one or more temperature sensors. The controller obtains temperature signals from the temperature sensors when the ablutionary devices are not in use and generates an indicator signal based on a comparison of the one or more temperature signals to one or more thresholds. The thresholds may be low or high temperature thresholds. The indicator signal may indicate that the water temperature is greater than a maximum safe operating ambient temperature of the control system
Patent GB-2603533-A (GB)
Title: Energy storage system with fuel gas
Inventor: Martin Thomas Ian Wright
IPC: H02J15/00
Filed: 2021-02-09
Abstract: An energy storage system having a first, gravity-based energy storage sub-system having at least one weight 13 movable between a first upper position and a second lower position defining a vertical displacement and a second energy storage sub-system comprising a vessel 55 for storage of a pressurized fuel gas has an electrical input/output connection with an external power system and at least one of: a fuel gas inlet 23 for supply of a fuel gas to the energy storage system from an external fuel gas supply or network; and a fuel gas outlet 33 for supply of a fuel gas from the energy storage system to an external fuel gas user or network. The system as defined enable energy storage (charge) and discharge of the system linked to an external power system such as an electricity grid to store energy using a gravity-based storage arrangement to make use of its rapid response time and rapid charge/discharge speed, while providing an enhanced capacity of energy storage.
Patent GB-2604938-A (GB)
Title: Dental nozzle device
Inventor: F S KWONG
IPC: A61C17/02
Filed: 2021-05-18
Abstract: An air-water syringe device comprising with a cylinder 1 with an inlet and outlet end. the syringe comprising a minimum of one water channel traversing from the inlet to the outlet end and a minimum of one air channel 3 traversing from the inlet to outlet end and a minimum of two guide vanes 5 at an end of the air channel located at the outlet end of the cylinder. The minimum of one air channel may be diverted by the minimum of two guide vanes to exit the air water syringe in three outlets.
Patent GB-2607601-A (GB)
Title: The use of predefined (pre-built) graphical representations of roads for autonomous driving of vehicles and display of route planning.
Inventor: NIZAR KHEMIRI
IPC: B60W60/00
Filed: 2021-06-07
Abstract: A method of generating and using a data set for autonomous vehicle driving and route planning display using a predefined graphic representation or definition or illustration of the vehicle surroundings, in combination with the actual view sighted and captured by video cameras from the vehicle such as a dashboard camera. Predefined and simplified graphic illustration of the actual view are prepared in advance and stored in a cloud-based facility, which can be accessed by any vehicle. At least one video camera is mounted in the vehicle; a module for accessing the predefined graphic visualization of the road and its surroundings and a module for defining the exact position and direction of the vehicle on the predefined graphic view of the road, based on the use of GPS in combination with the identification of the surrounding characteristics of the road is included. Data is generated that can be used in the vehicle's autopilot and for displaying route planning.
Patent GB-2601866-A (GB)
Title: Lockable optical connector
Inventor: LEI ZHU
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2021-07-28
Abstract: An optical connector 100A includes an adapter 110 with an internal and external surface and an inner frame 130 that couples to the adapter. The inner frame has protrusions extending longitudinally from one end, each of which inserts into a respective receiver in the adapter. A lock 150 couples to the inner frame, and an outer frame 170 sits around an external surface of the inner frame. A first end of the outer frame couples to a first end of the adapter. The outer frame includes a raised internal surface feature which engages an external surface feature of the inner frame. An annular compression feature 190 sits around the external surface of the inner frame and is positioned between the outer frame and the lock so that when assembled it is near to a second end of the outer frame and the lock. The optical connector may also include a Multi-fiber Push On (MPO) optical connector within the adapter and a biasing element 114 between the first end of the inner frame and the MPO connector. The biasing element biases the MPO connector to a location far from the first end of the inner frame.
Patent GB-2595819-A (GB)
Title: Mattress and air cells
Inventor: JON LEWIS
IPC: A61G7/075
Filed: 2020-02-28
Abstract: A mattress comprises a first, at least partially foam-filled, air cell and a second air cell with an inner chamber and an outer chamber. The second air cell is arranged such that the outer chamber surrounds the inner chamber, and the inner chamber and outer chamber are arranged such that the pressure in the inner chamber can be adjusted independently of the outer chamber. The inner chamber of the second air cell is arranged to be in fluid communication with the first, at least partially foam-filled air cell, and the outer chamber is arranged to be connected to a pump unit. The arrangement provides a mattress which may be used in a passive mode or an active mode, depending on the user requirements.
Patent GB-2602705-A (GB)
Title: Floating underwater pipeline "Process of Tyn"
Inventor: COLIN BUTTERWORTH
IPC: F16L1/14
Filed: 2021-10-21
Abstract: An underwater floating pipeline with the ability to self-maintain desired depth beneath the water giving the ability to connect distant locations. The sections maintain and alter buoyancy for repair and maintenance. Multi chambered pipes 3 allow different rates of flow. Automatic snap-shut doors (fig 11) protect against leaks and loss of pressure. Warning systems alert those in proximity to the pipeline. Freight may use the tunnels to avoid adverse surface weather and high shipping cost and fuel and labour savings.
Patent GB-2601074-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for facilitating the operation of an on-site energy storage system to co-optimize battery dispatch
Inventor: Ja-Chin Audrey Lee
IPC: G06Q50/06
Filed: 2017-11-15
Abstract: A system and method of operating on-site energy, the system and method comprising a central platform 300 and a plurality of on-site gateway devices 400 that perform on-site control of energy assets 500. The system calculates site load curves to indicate predicted loads throughout a day based existing data 200 such as historical meter and billing data, as well as market or weather data before performing portfolio optimisation as a function of the load curves. A set of site-level schedules are generated using the portfolio optimisation and used by a gateway apparatus to facilitate the use of on-site energy assets instead of grid-supplied energy. The gateway apparatuses are configured to provide instructions to allow this control of on-site energy assets in real-time or near real-time.
Patent GB-2611891-A (GB)
Title: A precursor for making off-axis composite material
Inventor: RICHARD MARTIN CURTIS
IPC: B29C70/38
Filed: 2022-11-03
Abstract: A uniaxial, precursor material 1 for making 2-ply off-axis composite material, wherein a linear, angular, transverse line of weakness 2 is periodically introduced into a continuous uniaxial prepreg tape. The precursor may be subsequently converted into 2-ply off-axis strip material 8 by folding at the weakened lines 9, followed by heating and consolidation. The lines of weakness are preferably introduced by laser perforation or a cutting wheel, if the precursor is to be stored on reel. Alternately, the lines of weakness may be introduced by the edge of a heated blade, followed by immediate folding. The folds maybe locked in position consolidation in a hot press. The prepreg tape may include a matrix and reinforcements. A method is also provided. The uniaxial prepreg tape may be used in composite structural parts such as spars and stringers.
Patent GB-2614488-A (GB)
Title: Hydroponics for home environment
Inventor: ARKADIY UKOLOV
IPC: A01G31/06
Filed: 2023-04-02
Abstract: A method to alter home environment with hydroponic systems to achieve self-sufficiency in green food by using a set of basic elements: controller 1, pipes 2-4, water tank 9, plant containers 5, and lights 6. The environment can be either furniture such as a bookshelf 10, wardrobe, table, fireplace, mantlepiece, windows or a ceiling 13.
Patent GB-2618950-A (GB)
Title: Circulation sleeve and method
Inventor: Wilfred Provost
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2022-02-16
Abstract: A circulation sleeve including a housing, a mandrel disposed at least partially within the housing, the mandrel and the housing together configured to respond to pressure applied to the sleeve from radially outward of the housing by moving the housing to a position relative to the mandrel where a treatment port through a radial wall of the mandrel is exposed outside of the housing and to respond to fluid flow rate within the mandrel to move the housing to a position relative to the mandrel where the treatment port is disposed within the housing.