baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2585060-A (GB)
Title: Audio generation system and method
Inventor: RAJEEV GUPTA
IPC: G10L15/24
Filed: 2019-06-27
Abstract: A system for generating audio content for association with captured video content, the system comprising an audio event detection unit operable to detect an audio event within the captured video content, an audio event characterisation unit operable to characterise the detected audio event, and an audio association unit operable to associate, in dependence upon the characterisation of the detected audio event, audio representative of the detected audio event with the captured video content. The system resolves problems associated with simultaneous audio and video capture. Image analysis of captured video content enables events to be detected and characterised so that it may be used to replace captured audio data.
Patent GB-2588582-A (GB)
Title: Crown plug securement system
Inventor: MICHAEL ROBERTSON
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2019-10-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a crown plug 10for a tree of an oil/gas well/wellhead and a securement arrangement 50 for securing the crown plug within the tree. The main body 12 of the crown plug comprises a solid body to create the barrier within the production bore. The crown plug is retained within the outer member 30 through the distortion of the outer member inwardly which thereby grips and clamps the crown plug within the bore The securement arrangement comprises a clamping arrangement 50 by which an inward radial force is generated in order to compress an outer member inwardly in order to grip a component located within the outer member. The outer member is elastically deformed such that the outer member will return to a released position once the clamping force is released/removed. In the preferred embodiment. two concentric oppositely arranged tapered surfaces are arranged to move axially over each other to create the inwardly directed force.
Patent GB-2590898-A (GB)
Title: Method for building an AI training set
Inventor: CHARLES FISHER
IPC: G06N20/00
Filed: 2019-12-06
Abstract: A computer implemented method of building a training set for training an Artificial Intelligence (AI) program for document classification comprising a first training set of documents classified as positive or negative, and therefore of interest to a user or not. Receiving a selection of a search algorithm for obtaining further documents 202 and obtaining documents based upon the selected algorithm 204. Presenting a selected subset of the documents to the user 206 and receiving user input of whether one or more of the presented documents are positive or negative 208. Adding the user classified documents to the training set to create a second training set 210; and repeating 212 until the training set is considered complete, wherein the second training set is then used as the first training set. The step of receiving a selection from a search algorithm my also include automatically selecting a search algorithm from a plurality of preset searching algorithms, this selection may be done based on the composition of the first training set.
Patent GB-2594233-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical generator for delivering microwave energy at multiple frequencies
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2019-12-30
Abstract: The electrosurgical generator 200 comprises an electromagnetic signal supply unit for generating microwave energy to be conveyed on each of a plurality of microwave channels 240, 242, 244, wherein each of the plurality of microwave channels is arranged to convey microwave energy at a different frequency; an output port configured to be connectable to a probe for delivering microwave energy from the plurality of microwave channels; and a signal combiner 246 configured to connect the plurality of microwave channels to the output port. The signal combiner comprises a band stop filter module disposed at a distal end of each of the plurality of microwave channels, wherein the band stop filter module for each microwave channel is configured to block microwave energy at the frequency conveyed on the other microwave channels; and a common signal pathway extending between the output port and a junction at which the plurality of microwave channels are connected. A microwave signal combiner for the electrosurgical generator is also provided.
Patent GB-2592897-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella
Inventor: ANIBAL AUGUSTO FERNANDES LEITE COSTA
IPC: A45B25/22
Filed: 2020-01-14
Abstract: An umbrella comprising a canopy 18 supported centrally by a tube 10 and a plurality of radially extending ribs 16 attached to the edge of the canopy. The ribs are movable from a position adjacent the tube to an extended position by means of stretchers 2 pivotally attached to the ribs 16 and extending from a cylindrical runner 8 which can be slid up the tube. Each of the stretchers has a minimum length when used to extend its rib and is elastically extensible beyond said minimum length to allow to the canopy to turn inside out. At least one stretcher may comprise a cylinder 4 that abuts the rib and defines the limit of minimum length. The cylinder 4 may also houses an outer rod 12, slidable into and out of the cylinder at its radially outer end. The inner rod may be attached to the outer rod 12 by means of an expansion spring or elastic cord.
Patent GB-2578261-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for radio frequency identification (RFID) tag bearing estimation
Inventor: MICHAEL J KOCH
IPC: H04B17/318
Filed: 2018-07-12
Abstract: A method of radio frequency identification (RFID) tag bearing estimation comprises: at an RFID tag reader having a plurality of antenna elements, emitting a primary transmit beam; receiving a response signal from an RFID tag via the antenna elements; generating a first set of signal measurements corresponding to a first set of receive beam characteristics, based on a first partition of the response signal; generating a second set of signal measurements corresponding to a second set of receive beam characteristics, based on a second partition of the response signal; and combining the first and second sets of signal measurements, for selection of an estimated tag bearing for the RFID tag from the first and second receive beam characteristics.
Patent GB-2596103-A (GB)
Title: Dual level management
Inventor: GRAHAM BERNARD CUNNINGHAM
IPC: G06F21/85
Filed: 2020-06-17
Abstract: Access permissions are set for different requesting circuits on a control bus. The access permissions can be set by the level 1 manager and the level 2 manager, allowing two layers of security to be added. The level 1 manager has priority, allowing it to add access permissions that cannot be removed by the level 2 manager.
Patent GB-2597748-A (GB)
Title: Scanning depletion laser microscope
Inventor: SUGUO HUO
IPC: G02B27/58
Filed: 2020-07-31
Abstract: Two types of Scanning Depletion Laser (SDL) Microscope are used to obtain a depletion nanobeam composed by an Airy Disc and a reversed amplitude Doughnut. The first type of SDL (SDL-I) proposed employs an 180o phase shift lens unit composed of an Airy Disc lens 830 and a relative 180o phase shift Doughnut lens unit to form a depletion nanobeam on the sample surface after passing a laser beam. The second type of SDL (SDL-II) employs two 180o phase shift laser crossbeams 1712, 1714 to pass an Airy Disc lens and a Doughnut lens unit in a zero phase shift lens unit, respectively, to form a depletion nanobeam on the sample surface. Solutions and gases can also fill between the lens unit and the sample to further reduce the nanobeam size. A high resolution nanoscale image may be obtained and this is useful for nanoscale optical lithography and nanoscale optical information storage.
Patent GB-2603115-A (GB)
Title: Imaging device
Inventor: TIMOTHY HELWEG-LARSEN
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2021-01-15
Abstract: A method for operating a computational imaging device to display, in near-real-time, a scene video comprising a series of composite images each formed from a series of single exposure images, the device comprising: an image capture device, capturing multiple single exposure images; combiner, combining a series of single exposure images forming the composite image; display, for a series of composite images as a video frame series; and presentation timer, timing composite image presentation. The method comprises: a) capturing series of single exposure images; b) combining N number of substantially most recent single exposure images, making the composite image, wherein single exposure images were captured within a total exposure time duration, DT, (composite images depict the scene over the total exposure time duration, DT), with DT substantially constant between consecutive combining operations; c) calculating plural video frame presentation start times, TV, using presentation timer, wherein TV < TR + DT, TR being the moment, real-time, when light recorded by one of the single exposure images first reaches the imaging device, to present composite images in near-real-time, and individual video frames depict the scene over a duration, DT, greater than a presentation duration, DV, of the individual frame; d) presenting a series of composite images as frames, at each of presentation start times, TV.
Patent GB-2590321-A (GB)
Title: Pump assemblies and pumping systems incorporating pump assemblies
Inventor: ADRIAN MARICA
IPC: F04B23/06
Filed: 2019-08-27
Abstract: A pump assembly (100) includes a power end (109) including an output shaft (118) having an output shaft axis (115). The pump assembly includes a fluid end (60) including a piston (64) configured to reciprocate to pressurize the working fluid. Further, the pump assembly includes a transmission (120) coupled to each of the power end (109) and the fluid end (60). The transmission includes a carriage (150) coupled to the piston and a pivoting arm (144) pivotably coupled to the carriage at a first connection about a first pivot axis (143"). The first pivot axis extends in a perpendicular direction to a direction of the output shaft axis, and rotation of the output shaft about the output shaft axis is configured to cause the pivoting arm to pivot about the first pivot axis at the first connection and to cause the carriage to reciprocate (151).
Patent GB-2605204-A (GB)
Title: Wireless radio system for adjusting path loss calculations
Inventor: ANDREW LOGOTHETIS
IPC: H04W52/42
Filed: 2021-03-26
Abstract: A wireless radio system comprising circuitry to: compensate a transmission power by a scan loss adjustment amount due to beamforming for an outgoing transmission signal; receive an incoming signal having a reception power; adjust a path loss calculated as the difference between the transmission and reception power based on the scan loss adjustment amount; and report to a base station the adjusted path loss. The transmission circuitry may comprise steerable antenna elements wherein scan loss is dependent on the beam angle of the antenna and transmission angle. The scan loss adjustment amount to the transmission power may comprise an upper limit; the scan loss may relate to gain changes based on steered transmission angle. The adjusted signal may be transmitted to a wireless node over a subset of resource blocks allocated to the system. The path loss may be adjusted by compensating or discounting the scan loss adjustment amount. The compensation circuitry may be an amplifier. The signals may be RF. Additional circuitry may adjust an outgoing baseband signal. A method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2605766-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: DYLAN SHAW
IPC: C09J191/06
Filed: 2021-03-30
Abstract: A composition comprises at least one additive contained within one or more waxes. Typically, the additive is an antioxidant, compatibiliser, pigment, fluorescent agent, adhesion promoter, surface tension modifier, wetting agent, filler, viscosity modifier, resin, tackifier, or UV stabiliser. The composition may comprise waxes having different melting points. The wax(es) may be natural or synthetic and may be paraffin wax, microcrystalline wax, Fischer Tropsch wax, polyethylene wax, beeswax, castor wax, carnauba wax, soy-based wax, rapeseed wax, palm wax, stearic acid vegetable wax, coconut wax, candelilla wax, sunflower wax, or rice bran wax. In a preferred embodiment, the composition is a hot melt adhesive comprising ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, hindered phenolic antioxidant powder, and Fischer Tropsch wax. A method of manufacturing the composition is also disclosed. In another aspect, a method of gradually releasing at least one additive into a medium at elevated temperature comprises containing the additive(s) within one or more waxes.
Patent GB-2590587-A (GB)
Title: Use of specific engine cylinders for reductant generation
Inventor: JACOB BACKHAUS
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2016-11-21
Abstract: A system 100 comprising: an engine 110 comprising a first set of cylinders 114 and a second set of cylinders 118, a first intake throttle 104, a second intake throttle 109, an ammonia generating catalyst 122, and a controller 170 communicatively coupled to each of the intake throttles and including: a first intake throttle circuitry (174a, Fig. 2) to instruct the first intake throttle 104 to provide air at a first flow rate into the first set of cylinders 114, the first air flow rate producing the lean air/fuel, a second intake throttle circuitry (174b, Fig. 2) to instruct the second intake throttle to provide an air at a second flow rate into the second set of cylinders 118, the second flow rate producing the rich air/fuel mixture, an ammonia determining circuitry (174c, Fig. 2) to determine the molar flow rate of ammonia produced by the catalyst 122, a NOX determining circuitry (174d, Fig. 2) to determine the NOX molar flow rate produced by the first set of cylinders 114, and a NOX /ammonia ratio controlling circuitry (174e, Fig. 2) configured to control the NOX molar flow rate in the first set of cylinders 114 and an ammonia molar flow rate in the second set of cylinders 118 such that the ratio of NOX to ammonia is 1.
Patent GB-2591704-A (GB)
Title: Print system, print apparatus, control method, and storage medium
Inventor: TAKETOMO NARUSE
IPC: G06F3/16
Filed: 2018-07-10
Abstract: A print system including a print apparatus (1004), an audio control device (1001) and a server system (1006). The audio control device comprises means to receive a first instruction by user’s voice. The server system comprises means to generate print data, in a case where a print instruction is given to the audio control device by user’s voice while content information related to content data to be printed is displayed based on the first instruction being received at the audio control device, based on the content data. The print apparatus comprises means configured to obtain the print data; and print means configured to perform print processing based on the print data. The audio control device may also comprise means to perform the reception function of receiving information on an external access point (1005) from a terminal apparatus (1002) through a wireless communication in accordance with Bluetooth; as well as a connection means to connect to the external access point based on the information on the external access point received in the reception function.
Patent GB-2596206-A (GB)
Title: Electric scooter
Inventor: JUAN JOSÉ GARCÍA HENAREJOS
IPC: B62K21/00
Filed: 2021-04-28
Abstract: Electric scooter 1, with a foot rest area 2 and a loading area 3, comprises a chassis with a handlebar 5 and two driving wheels 6 at a first end of the chassis, and comprising two electric motors connected to the driving wheels 6 with two controllers; steering control systems including an electronic sensor connected to a drive device and an electronic board connected to the electronic sensor and the two controllers, and; a support wheel 7 at a second end of the chassis, opposite the first end, having fastening points to the chassis 2 in the form of a pivot shaft 8 connected to the chassis and to a suspension fork 9.
Patent GB-2607304-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for preparation of a beverage
Inventor: SEBASTIAN MIRBETH
IPC: A47J31/06
Filed: 2021-06-01
Abstract: A beverage preparation machine 100 comprises a brew head 101 for receiving a cartridge 200 containing beverage ingredient(s) and has a code 201 for determining a standard set of brewing parameters. Included is a code reader 104, an activation element 102 and a controller 103. The controller receives a user selection to prepare the beverage using a first or second operating mode. In the first operating mode the beverage is prepared using the standard set of brewing parameters obtained at least in part from reading the code and in the second operating mode the beverage is prepared using a modified set of brewing parameters based on, but modified compared to, the standard set. The activation element has a single manually actuatable pushbutton, switch and/or button; and the controller and the activation element permit user selection of the first operating mode by a first type of actuation of the activation element and the second operating mode by a second type of actuation of the activation element. The activation element comprises an indicator 105a for indicating whether the second operating mode is available for selection and/or is operative during preparation of the beverage. A method of operation is also claimed.
Patent GB-2611281-A (GB)
Title: Window shutter
Inventor: DANIEL GILL
IPC: E06B7/086
Filed: 2021-08-12
Abstract: A window shutter is disclosed which has; a frame, a series of louvres 20 each pivotably mounted on first and second side members, and a control mechanism for simultaneously rotating each louvre. Each louvre is connected to the control mechanism 38, 48 by a pivot pin 28 and peg. The control mechanism comprises: a mounting 38 for each pivot pin that is fixed with respect to the first side member; an elongate, moveable rack 48 located within the first side member having a slot or groove for engagement with each peg, where each slot includes first and second sections angled with respect to each other; and an operating shaft 40, 42 that engages with the rack and causes the rack to move with respect to the first side member so a peg engaged in the slot slides along the slot and pivots the louvre about the pivot pin. The pin and peg may be connected to an end fitting which fits inside each louver. The first section of each slot may be at right angles to the direction of movement and the second section extends at an angle of less than 90 degrees to the first.
Patent GB-2598483-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for facilitating pivotal movement of implements in machines
Inventor: CHAD WILLIAM KERESTES
IPC: E02F3/42
Filed: 2020-02-05
Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating a pivotal movement of an implement relative to an arm of a machine includes a link. The link includes a first end segment, a second end segment, and an intermediate segment extending therebetween. Each of the first end segment and the second end segment includes an eyelet portion, and a stub portion that extends integrally and contiguously from the eyelet portion. The intermediate segment is coupled to the stub portion of the first end segment and to the stub portion of the second end segment.
Patent GB-2599800-A (GB)
Title: Quick-hitch for construction vehicle tools
Inventor: THOMAS FRIEDRICH
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2021-10-01
Abstract: A quick-hitch for coupling a tool (fig.1, 4) to an excavator arm (fig1, 5), comprising two latch-able halves (fig.1, 2, 3) with latching parts (fig.2, 10, 34) and associated bolt (fig.3a, 11) actuatable using an actuating cylinder (fig.3a, 8), wherein actuating cylinder comprises a mechanical lock (fig.5, 15) comprising a lead screw (fig.7, 16) in threaded engagement with a piston 17 or piston rod (fig.5, 9) of the actuating cylinder, such that displacing the piston turns the lead screw, and an anti-rotation device (fig.7, 21) for releasably engaging the lead screw. This arrangement integrates the locking means into the actuating cylinder to provide dual functionality such that protrusions from the quick-hitch contour. Anti-rotation device may be in the form of a locking ring (fig.8, 23).
Patent GB-2611525-A (GB)
Title: Modular aerodrome structure
Inventor: ALAN JONES
IPC: E04H6/44
Filed: 2021-10-04
Abstract: An aerodrome structure comprises a plurality of modules including a plurality of lift structure modules 100. Each lift structure module comprises an upstanding structure 130, a platform 110 located within the upstanding structure, and a lift mechanism 120 which raises and lowers the platform between levels. The platform provides a take-off and landing pad for a vertical take-off and landing aircraft 500 when the platform is at an upper level. The aerodrome structure further comprises a cargo transit apparatus 140 configured to transfer cargo within the aerodrome structure. The cargo transfer may be between the lift structure modules. The plurality of modules can form a tessellated structure when together. One or more lower levels can comprise a first lower level in which the platform cooperates with one or more of a first level of the cargo transit apparatus, an electric charger 150 for an aircraft, a battery exchange facility or a hydrogen refuelling facility. The assembly can further comprise an access port on an exterior of the assembly, which can provide access to a locker within the assembly. There may be more than one locker, each with its own access port.
Patent GB-2611757-A (GB)
Title: Automatic determination of mode of operation of a work vehicle
Inventor: JASON D BELL
IPC: E02F9/22
Filed: 2021-10-12
Abstract: A method of automatically determining a mode of operation of a work vehicle comprising a hydraulic lifting apparatus 510 comprises determining lifting criteria, comprising a load value of a load on the lifting apparatus based on a hydraulic pressure 550 and automatically selecting the mode of operation based on the lifting criteria. In an event that the load value is above a threshold load, the mode of operation is a heavy lift mode comprising a heavy lift mode relief pressure on a relief valve 570 and a heavy lift mode vehicle speed. In an event that the load value is below the threshold load, the mode of operation is a standard mode comprising a standard mode relief pressure and a standard mode vehicle speed. The heavy lift mode relief pressure is higher than the standard mode relief pressure, and the heavy lift mode vehicle speed is lower than the standard mode vehicle speed. The load value may be detected continuously or at regular intervals.
Patent GB-2613361-A (GB)
Title: An inductor and a method of providing an inductor
Inventor: Liam Bowman
IPC: H01F27/34
Filed: 2021-11-30
Abstract: An inductor comprises a helical conductor, a core comprising first 210 and second 220 portions having a core magnetic reluctance, and a gap between the core portions having a gap magnetic reluctance greater than the core magnetic reluctance. A first region 111A,B of the conductor comprises a first pitch, and a second region 121 of the conductor enclosing the gap comprises a second pitch greater than the first pitch. The second pitch is preferably greater than or equal to the gap length. The conductor may have a cross-sectional area in the second region less than that in the first region. A method of forming such an inductor is also provided. A further method of forming an inductor comprises disposing first (151A,B, Figure 5) and second regions (171, Figure 5) of a conductor around a core, the conductor being disposed around a gap in the core in the second region and having a cross-sectional area less than that in the first region. The arrangement reduces a magnitude of interaction between the second region of the conductor and an electromagnetic fringing field generated around the gap which causes eddy currents in the conductor.