baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2556723-A (GB)
Title: Pipe fitting
Inventor: ANDREW HOBBS
IPC: F16L47/32
Filed: 2016-06-16
Abstract: A pipe fitting (40) for coupling pipes together, the pipe fitting (40) having a body (10) with at least two substantially cylindrical rigid open ends (12, 14), each end for joining to an end of a pipe,a section (30) intermediate two of the substantially rigid open ends that has a spring configuration defined by at least one slot and at least one spring member; and a sleeve (30) surrounding the spring section, wherein the sleeve is formed from an elastomeric material that fluidly seals the slot(s) in the spring section.
Patent GB-2570653-A (GB)
Title: Splinting apparatus and method
Inventor: DERRICK MARK ANDREW BARTON
IPC: A61F5/058
Filed: 2018-01-31
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a pouch 202 having a first portion containing a first precursor, a second portion containing a second precursor, and at least one sacrificial, frangible or breakable seam separating the first portion from the second portion. The apparatus also includes an expansion chamber 204 enclosing the pouch. In use the seam is breakable upon application of a force to the pouch to thereby fluidly connect the first and second portions such that the first and second precursors mix together. Mixing of the precursors forms a curable expanded polymer foam that can be mouldable prior to curing. More than one pouch 202 can be used and the chamber may have guiding portions 208 separated by stitch lines 205. Also disclosed is the use of the apparatus as a stretcher (Figs 5a-d), an equine freight blanket (Figs 8a-c) and as a long limb splint with a further metal splint (714, fig 7a).
Patent GB-2574813-A (GB)
Title: Fuel delivery vehicle manifold
Inventor: TREVOR JOHN POULTER
IPC: B67D7/76
Filed: 2018-06-18
Abstract: A manifold 100 for use with a fuel delivery vehicle comprises inlet conduits 130 and an outlet port 120, connected in fluid communication through a collector conduit 112. Each inlet conduit has an inlet aperture 132 for coupling to a fuel valve. The inlet apertures are arranged in a common plane. The collector conduit has a ceiling extending along its length, i.e. that part of the internal bore of each collector conduit which in cross-section perpendicular to its length is closest to the common plane. This ceiling is inclined relative to the common plane. In other words, the collector conduit is inclined to enable a separation of the liquid and gaseous phases which minimises gases becoming entrained in the dispensed fuel. The manifold may comprise a sight glass 150 for checking whether the fuel is free of gas before dispensing. The manifold may be used on a compartmented fuel tank.
Patent GB-2572230-A (GB)
Title: Credibility score
Inventor: DHRUV GHULATI
IPC: G06F16/48
Filed: 2018-06-19
Abstract: Determining a score indicative of credibility of one or more users, the comprising the steps of: receiving metadata in relation to each of said one or more users; receiving content generated by said one or more users; determining one or more scores in relation to said content generated by said one or more users; and determining the score indicative of credibility for each of the one or more users based on said one or more scores in relation to said content generated by the one or more users and said metadata in relation to each of said one or more users. There may also be a step of determining a score indicative of credibility of each piece of content generated by each of the one or more users. The metadata may comprise any one or more of gender, age, socio-economic status, socio-economic background, accreditations, or expertise, among others.
Patent GB-2577552-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air conditioning
Inventor: DANIEL JAMES WOODFIELD
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2018-09-28
Abstract: A vehicle comprises a passenger cabin 103 and a reversible air conditioning system comprising a Peltier device. First and second optionally independently controllable blowers direct first and second airflows over respective first and second sides of the Peltier device. The first airflow discharges 428 to the cabin and the second airflow discharges outside the cabin, optionally via a door compartment 1011 via an optional non-return valve 501. Respective inlet ducts may draw air from inside the vehicle in the foot well region to take advantage of non-turbulent, filtered air with a lower temperature difference from a target temperature and further ducting returns heated/cooled air to the cabin. Exhaust air may leave the compartment from a vent 1016 at the bottom of the door and above a vehicle sill 1005 to protect the vent from water ingress and turbulent air and encourage drainage. The air conditioning system may be mounted in a space in the door separate from the compartment to protect it from external conditions with the source/sink side of the Peltier device facing outward to minimize thermal exchange with the cabin interior. Provided reduced NVH and improves efficiency.
Patent GB-2579408-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for reading RFID tags
Inventor: SABESAN SITHAMPARANATHAN
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2018-11-30
Abstract: RFID system comprising an array of antennas emitting a plurality of beams in different directions. Beams of adjacent antennas overlap and interfere, creating an interference pattern (standing wave). Controlling the phase and the frequency of the beams creates a moving interference pattern that reads RFID tags therein. Each antenna may be located at a node of the array and comprise a set of antenna elements which radially emit beams between the nodes. The array may comprise groups of antennas, the groups arranged with one central antenna and a set of boundary antennas. Adjacent groups may have shared antenna configured to emit beams of two different frequencies, one for each group. The groups’ RFID readers may: be synchronized in frequency and/or transmit timing; or dither a phase of overlapping beams. The RFID readers may be configured to allow movement tracking between regions. A jamming signal may be directed towards an area to define a boundary of tag-reading coverage. A second aspect defines a method comprising: emitting a reading signal and a jamming signal from different antennas. The reading and jamming signals overlap to cause a sharp boundary between where tags are readable and unreadable. Jamming may comprise transmitting noise or false error check data.
Patent GB-2583070-A (GB)
Title: Viscosification of aqueous solutions
Inventor: JESUS DEL BARRIO
IPC: C09K8/12
Filed: 2019-03-20
Abstract: A viscosified aqueous solution, possibly for use in a subterranean wellbore, is made by reacting in aqueous solution (i) an initial polymer with either carboxylic acid or amino groups on its polymer chain, (ii) a second compound with the other of amino group or carboxylic acid group, and (iii) a coupling agent, so that molecules of the second compound join to the polymer chain through amide groups, thereby forming an aqueous solution of a modified polymer which, without separation from the aqueous solution, participates in cross-linking thereby enhancing viscosity of the solution. The second compound may include reactive groups or hydrophobic groups so that the modified polymer contains hydrophobic groups and is able to cross link with itself, other polymers or a viscoelastic surfactant either with covalent bond formation (e.g. with borate, ester, or disulphide links) or without covalent bond formation (by hydrophobic interaction) in aqueous solution. Such cross-links can reform after the fluid has been subjected to shear. The preferred first polymer is carboxymethylcellulose (CMC).
Patent GB-2582342-A (GB)
Title: Superconductor current leads
Inventor: MICHAEL SIMPKINS
IPC: H01F6/02
Filed: 2019-03-20
Abstract: A high temperature superconducting (HTS) current lead comprises an HTS conductor 11 which is thermally and electrically connected to a shunt 21. When a quench event occurs, current flows through the shunt 21, via voltage taps 30 and 32, and generates heat in a quench heater 34 which is in thermal contact with a superconducting device 26. This results in a controlled quenching of the superconducting device 26 before a burn-out can occur. The shunt 21 may comprise stainless steel. A section of HTS 36 may be isothermal over its length and have a high heat capacity mass. The lead may be fully electrically shunted along its length with the shunt 21 soldered by an indium-based soldered. The first voltage tap 32 may be made of copper and the second voltage tap 30 may be made of brass, where the first tap 32 is at a lower temperature than the second tap 30. The voltage taps 30 and 32 may be made from an HTS material.
Patent GB-2577148-A (GB)
Title: Fence post
Inventor: MARK ANTHONY NAYLOR
IPC: E04H17/20
Filed: 2018-07-20
Abstract: A fence post 10 folded from a single sheet of metal to form opposing longitudinal channels, comprising a central web 12 formed of two layers of the sheet in face to face abutment, first coplanar flanges 14 integrally formed with and extending perpendicularly to the central web, the first flanges being formed of two layers of the sheet in face to face engagement, and second coplanar flanges 18, 20 integrally formed with the central web each formed of a single flat layer of the sheet, and a central exterior minor channel 16 extending between the second flanges. The central exterior channel may be tapered or V-shaped, and have curvate surfaces. At least one of the second flanges may include fastener receiving apertures arranged in longitudinally spaced groups. The lateral extent of the first flanges may be half that of the second flanges. The sheet may have uniform thickness. The sheet may be galvanised steel. The post may be formed by cold-rolling. Also claimed is fence post comprising metal folded into a H-shaped cross section, the central rib of the H comprising a double layer of metal, the post having fixing means for attaching fencing material 24 to the post in use.
Patent GB-2584083-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for analysing metal powder
Inventor: BEN ROBINSON
IPC: G01N21/85
Filed: 2019-05-15
Abstract: Analysing a metal powder for use in additive manufacturing (3d printing). The powder is provided in a close packed state adjacent a window 11. A region of the powder is illuminated through the window 11, e.g. using lamps 6. The illuminating radiation is received back from different parts of the region through the window 11 and is separately detected. An output is produced, e.g. using a camera 5 and lens 4, which depends on the detected radiation. The output is processed, e.g. using a computer 7, to determine powder properties, e.g. oxidation. These may then be displayed 8. The window 11 may be a container or pipe 10 wall. The window 11 may be located in an additive manufacturing container or platform.
Patent GB-2585699-A (GB)
Title: Remote dentist consultation methods and systems
Inventor: KIAN DHINSA
IPC: G16H80/00
Filed: 2019-07-12
Abstract: Remote dental consultation method comprising establishing a video call between a dentist device and a patient device; receiving an image capture command from the dentist device; controlling the patient device to capture an image in response to receiving the image capture command; and receiving the captured image from the patient device. Remote dental consultation method comprising establishing a video call between a dentist device and a patient device; receiving an image capture command from the dentist device; and capturing and image corresponding to a frame or part of a frame of the video call. Method of determining a distance in a dental image captured by a patient device, comprising receiving a dental image from the patient device; determining a reference distance in the image; determining a distance in the image between two reference points in the image; and calculating an actual distance between the reference points using the reference distance and the distance in the image between the reference points. Also disclosed are a method of generating a three dimensional model of teeth of a patient, and a remote dentist consultation system.
Patent GB-2576826-A (GB)
Title: Siphonic device for changing water in estuary underground reservoir and method of operating thereof
Inventor: ZONGZHI WANG
IPC: E02B3/02
Filed: 2019-07-23
Abstract: A siphonic underground reservoir 11 water changing device comprises a water filter pipe 16, a water filter tank 18 and a siphonic drain (25 figure 2). The water filter pipe communicates with an inlet of the water filter tank. The siphonic drain comprises a base 26 in which a plurality of arched siphons 28 is disposed Each siphon comprises a water inlet section 29 which communicates with the water filter tank, a hump or bend section 30, a water curtain section (32 figure 3) and a water outlet section 31. The water curtain section has drainage holes along the circumference of the siphon pipe wall, with a water circulation ring (34 figure 3) around the outside of the siphon pipe. The hump or bend section of the siphon is provided with a vent pipe 27. An electromagnetic valve 41 is disposed on the vent pipe. The top or the base is provided with a water pump 39. A water inlet of the water pump communicates with the water filter tank, and a water outlet 35 of the water pump communicates with the water circulation ring, through a water pipe. The pump and the electromagnetic valve are both electrically connected to a control cabinet The device can monitor the water quality and water level of an estuary underground reservoir in real time , and can automatically control the operation of water changing and water quality monitoring to change water in the underground reservoir which may be drained to the sea.
Patent GB-2586241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus and methods for cutting used motor vehicle tyres
Inventor: BRIAN PETER DUNN
IPC: B29L30/00
Filed: 2019-08-13
Abstract: An electric tyre cutting machine for cutting tyres into two or three parts around their circumference comprising at least one or a plurality of rotatable circular drive wheel(s) or cutting blade(s) 14, 15, covered by a disc assembly cover 16, 17 for cutting a removed tyre 13 or a tyre still in situ on the wheel 12, covered by a guard 21 or cover using either a hub 5 and cone 6 to support various size wheels or a roller assembly 11 to bring a tyre into contact with the blades for perimetric cutting, the roller being able to be moved into place by a pneumatic strut assembly 9 which is operated by a control switch 10. The apparatus may comprise an electric motor 19 which uses a torque converter to control the speed of the cutting blade(s) or disc(s), a control means and a counter to establish how many tyres have been processed.
Patent GB-2589298-A (GB)
Title: Patient-Maintained Sedation
Inventor: NIGEL BEDFORTH
IPC: H01H3/14
Filed: 2019-10-02
Abstract: A hand-operated device enabling a patient to control a level of sedation comprises an elongate arcuate portion 301, suitable to fit around a wrist of the patient, and a switch 302 arranged to activate upon compression across a width of the arcuate portion. The arcuate portion may be hollow and formed of a flexible elastomeric material such as silicone rubber; it may be transparent. The switch may be a pressure-activated switch which closes above a pre-set pressure; alternatively, a pressure sensor 306 and associated switching module 307 may be used. The device may provide visual, haptic or aural feedback upon activation of the switch and may be secured around the wrist by a strap. The device could also be used under the chin or around a knee. Closure of the switch may cause a signal to be sent to an infusion pump to request an increase in sedation.
Patent GB-2591139-A (GB)
Title: Mine neutralisation system
Inventor: Clive Gale
IPC: B63G7/02
Filed: 2020-01-19
Abstract: A tethered naval mine neutralisation system is provided and comprises a neutralising charge, means for engaging the charge on a mine mooring beneath a mine and means for causing the charge to move to or towards a mine. Also disclosed is a floating mine disposal system comprising an unmanned underwater vehicle with means for carrying a neutralising charge, means for engaging a floating mine tether distant from a mine and means for moving a charge up the tether to a mine. Methods of using the tethered naval mine neutralisation system and the unmanned underwater vehicle mine disposal system are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2592393-A (GB)
Title: Concealed Handle on cleaning device
Inventor: TOBIAS IAN HARRY HALE
IPC: A47L11/40
Filed: 2020-02-26
Abstract: A handle assembly 100 for a cleaning device (figure 1, 10), the handle assembly comprising: a handle body having a first end 114 and a second end 116, the handle body providing a user-graspable portion 112A, the handle body being pivotably attached to a body 102 of the cleaning device at a first end of the handle, and a deployment assembly (figure 3B, 120) for moving the handle body from a first stowed position towards a second deployed position, wherein in its first position the handle body lies against the body of the cleaning device or within a recess defined by the body of the cleaning device, and in its second position the user graspable portion of the handle is spaced from the body of the cleaning device. The deployment assembly may comprise a push-push mechanism.
Patent GB-2581441-A (GB)
Title: Hair removal from textiles
Inventor: Thomas James Abbey
IPC: C11D3/395
Filed: 2018-01-18
Abstract: A method of removing hair on a textile material, comprising, in a washing apparatus, wetting a textile material having hair disposed thereon with a predetermined volume of water at a predetermined temperature; and introducing a predetermined amount of a composition to the water to dissolve the hair, wherein the composition comprises a non-chlorine-based bleaching agent and a bleach activator. The concentration ratio of the bleaching agent to the bleach activator is from around 40:1 to around 3.3:1. The bleaching compound may be an inorganic peroxide bleach e.g. sodium perborate; and the bleach activator may be tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED). Also shown is a composition and use of the composition to remove hair from textiles.
Patent GB-2594709-A (GB)
Title: Bandwidth allocation
Inventor: STUART TAYLOR
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2020-04-30
Abstract: A system comprising: a first data collector (102); a second data collector (104); supervising node [SN] (106); shared communications resource [SCR] (Fig. 1, 108). The first and second data collectors transmit (210, 220) sensor data to the SN over the SCR. Object detection is performed on the (video) sensor data of the first and second data collectors, by a computer. In response to identifying an object in the first data collector data, the bandwidth allocation of the SCR (for the transmission of the data) is increased (270). Further data is transmitted (275) from the first data collector (102) utilising the increased band width allocation. A Network Management System [NMS] (128) may be integral with the SN (106). The sensor data may be video data, and the further data may be a higher quality, or larger, image. The shared data collectors (Fig. 1, 102, 104) may be Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones, with video capture means. CRUX: the allocation of bandwidth, in a wireless image capture network, dependent upon whether object identification within captured images.
Patent GB-2583256-A (GB)
Title: Training a machine learning model with digital audio and/or video
Inventor: Daniel A Law
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2018-11-14
Abstract: Receive first context information (FCI) including entered in-field incident timeline information values from an in-field incident timeline application and a time associated with an entry of the FCI values. Access a mapping that maps in-field incident timeline information values to events having a pre-determined threshold confidence of occurring and identify an event associated with the received FCI. Determine a location associated with the entry of the FCI and a time period associated with the entry of the FCI. Access a camera location database and identify cameras that have a field of view including the location during the time period. Retrieve audio and/or video streams captured by the cameras during the time period. And provide the audio and/or video streams to machine learning training modules corresponding to machine learning models for detecting the event in and/or video streams for further training of the machine learning models.
Patent GB-2588710-A (GB)
Title: Vortex turbines for a hybrid-electric aircraft
Inventor: MITCHELL SANDERS
IPC: B64D27/24
Filed: 2020-09-07
Abstract: An aircraft propulsion system 100 has a hybrid-electric power plant comprising a first propeller 108a connected to a heat engine (104a, Figure 2) and a second propeller 106a positioned outboard of the first propeller connected to an electric motor 102a. A method further comprises freewheeling the second propeller during a stage of flight to generate mechanical energy and reduce wing tip vortices. The motor and second propeller may be positioned on a first wing of an aircraft 10 and may be closer to the wing tip than to the heat engine. The electric motor may connect to a battery to which it can provide or draw power from. The motor may be a motor-generator. The second propeller may have variable pitch and be positioned aft of the motor to capture trailing vortices. The same arrangement with third and fourth propellers may be present on a second wing of the aircraft.
Patent GB-2588303-A (GB)
Title: Complex part inspection with eddy current sensors
Inventor: NEIL J GOLDFINE
IPC: G01N29/24
Filed: 2019-04-09
Abstract: Eddy current sensing is governed by the diffusion equation of magnetoquasistatic fields. As such the eddy current sensor's proximity to the object to be inspected (i.e., "liftoff") significantly affects the sensor's response signal. Methods and apparatus are disclosed for improving performance for an eddy current sensor, though they may also be used for other sensor types. These solutions are beneficial for both single channel eddy current sensors and arrays, and are particularly beneficial for measuring parts with complex surfaces. In some aspects improved performance is achieved by varying the stiffness of the mechanical support for the sensor. Some mechanical supports may exhibit anisotropic stiffness. After performing a scan with an eddy current array, a multi-channel shape filtering module is applied to improve defect detection. The module reduces the variability of defect response measured due to the unpredictability of the defect location transverse to the scan direction.
Patent GB-2601356-A (GB)
Title: Traction determination by changing wheel normal force
Inventor: LUKE WILLIAM BIRCH
IPC: B60W10/22
Filed: 2020-11-27
Abstract: A control system (300, Figure 3) for controlling an active suspension system (104, Figure 5) of a vehicle (100, Figure 5) to determine relative traction levels is provided. The control system comprises one or more controllers (301, Figure 3). The control system includes an implementation method 900 in which data concerning the surface 904 and terrain mode 910 determines if a trigger condition 906 has been met, and implements 908 the method 900. The method configures the control system to: control the active suspension system to change normal force through a first subset of one or more wheels; determine a traction-dependent variable at each of the first subset of wheels to which known torque is applied; control the active suspension system to change normal force through a second subset of one or more wheels; and determine a traction-dependent variable at each of the second subset of wheels to which known torque is applied, wherein the traction-dependent variables indicate relative traction levels.