baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2558366-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for merging modular control systems into a process plan
Inventor: JULIAN KEVIN NAIDOO
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2017-10-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a process control system10, such as in a process plant, containing a modular control system 100, which is able to be operated as either a stand-alone, modular system or as part of a distributed process control system 22. The modular control system 100 comprises a controller 102 and a configuration database 104 storing configuration parameters for the control system. In a first mode of operation, the modular control system 100 operates as a stand-alone module and in a second mode, it operates as one of several nodes of a distributed control system 22. In further aspects, the distributed control system 22 may also comprise a configuration database 60 storing relevant configuration parameters. Further aspects include methods of integrating the modular and the distributed control system, by identifying conflicting configuration parameters.
Patent GB-2567817-A (GB)
Title: Treating thin film with UV radiation
Inventor: EDWARD CHRISTOPHER GUMMER
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2017-10-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating a thin film of fluid with ultra-violet (UV) radiation comprises providing a tube 1 with an axially extending source (3, Fig. 1) of UV radiation, configured to emit UV radiation towards an inner surface 5 of the tube. A fluid is directed towards the inner surface 5 to form a thin film of fluid flowing in an axial direction, the UV radiation passing through the fluid to kill bacteria. The apparatus comprises a nozzle 13 to direct the fluid at the inner surface, and may comprise a plurality of nozzles or a single nozzle which delivers a hollow cone of fluid. The UV source may include a transparent sleeve 2. The inner surface may be profiled with spiral grooves, and may be coated with a hydrophilic material and/or catalyst. The tube may be made of or coated with a material that reflects UV radiation. An inner tube 11 may be located in an upper region of the first tube 1 and spaced between the first tube 1 and source to guide fluid downwards and protect the source fittings from fluid spray.
Patent GB-2557447-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for vehicular application of traffic flow
Inventor: David Joseph Orris
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2017-10-31
Abstract: A host vehicle 200 configured to detect pass events performed by adjacent vehicles 203, i.e. vehicles occupying a lane aligned with the direction of the host (301a-c). Pass events include passed events (when the host vehicle is passed by an adjacent vehicle) and passing events (when the host vehicle passes an adjacent vehicle). The host vehicle counts passing vehicles, compares this to a determined pass history threshold and generates a display alert if the threshold is exceeded. In other embodiments the host vehicle writes a history of both passed and passing vehicle events. This pass history may be over a timespan determined based on a speed value. The passed and passing events may be weighted in importance based on the lane position of the vehicle relative to the host. An unusually high number of passed events versus passing events indicate that the host vehicle is impeding traffic. An unusually high number of passing events versus passed events indicate that the host vehicle is traveling excessively fast, characterised by excessive overtaking.
Patent GB-2572218-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore drilling tool
Inventor: TRULS CARLSEN
IPC: E21B33/126
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: A wellbore tool 2, adapted to be positioned behind a drill bit 4 in a wellbore 20, comprises: a body portion adapted to be placed in said wellbore so as to form an annular space 18 between the body and an inner wall of the wellbore; a plurality of plates 12 positioned around the body, the plates hingedly connected 16 to the body portion and are movable between: a closed position (fig. 1) in which drilling fluid is free to pass through said annular space; and an open position in which said plates extend outwardly from said body portion so as to seal, or substantially seal, the annular space, thereby reducing preventing the passage of drilling fluid through the annular space. A drilling arrangement and a method using the tool described above are also claimed. The plates maybe overlapping either both sides above the near side of the adjacent plates or one side above one side of adjacent plate and under the adjacent side of the other adjacent plate.
Patent GB-2573312-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding anchor assembly and associated method
Inventor: ANDREW WHYTE
IPC: E04G5/04
Filed: 2018-05-02
Abstract: A scaffolding anchor 10 for removable attachment within a hole formed in a façade of a structure, the scaffolding anchor 10 comprises a substantially cylindrical sleeve member 12 having a central longitudinal axis, and defines an internal volume for receiving a scaffolding member. A base member 14 is attached to an end of the sleeve member 12, and a threaded bolt 20 is attached to the base member 14. A locking assembly 22 comprises a radially deployable lock member 26 which extends through a first aperture 21. The threaded bolt 20 is insertable into an expansion element with said façade hole, wherein the locking assembly is deployable to engage a scaffolding member received within the sleeve. The sleeve may be characterised by second and third diametrically opposed apertures 26 formed through the cylindrical sleeve member, the apertures 26 may be circumferentially offset from the locking assembly by 90 degrees. A method of temporarily securing a scaffolding member to a façade of a structure is also included.
Patent GB-2558502-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for recommending an estimated time of arrival
Inventor: ZHENG WANG
IPC: G08G1/01
Filed: 2017-04-18
Abstract: A system and a method for determining an estimated time of arrival (ETA) for a route, based on a model of ETA. The system may perform the method to obtain a first electrical signal associated with at least one route having at least one road section (310); generate and save first structured data of at least one global feature vector and at least one historical duration associated with the at least one route based on the first electrical signal (320); generate second structured data of a model of ETA by training the model based on the at least one global feature vector and the at least one historical duration (330); and save the second structured data of the model of ETA in the at least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (340).
Patent GB-2574832-A (GB)
Title: System and method for processing a material
Inventor: PAUL NEVILLE
IPC: C10B53/07
Filed: 2018-06-19
Abstract: A system (100) for processing a material, the system comprising: a pre‑processing module (104) configured to receive the material, mechanically stress the received material, and output the mechanically stressed material; and apyrolysis module (106) communicatively coupled to the pre-processing module (104) and downstream of the pre-processing module (104), the pyrolysis module (106) configured to receive the mechanically stressed material from the pre-processing module (104) and to perform a pyrolysis process on the received mechanically stressed material, thereby to produce one or more pyrolysis products. The pre-processing module (104) may have a plurality of rotors (402) in a mixing chamber (400) and the temperature of the feedstock may be increased by external heating or by friction. Various feedstocks can be processed including waste tyres.
Patent GB-2578748-A (GB)
Title: Point machine, method of operating point machine, and point machine system
Inventor: GRAHAM BREND
IPC: B61L27/00
Filed: 2018-11-06
Abstract: A wireless point machine 20 may comprise a wireless network interface 21 and internal power source 22. The network interface 21 may be configured to enable communication between the point machine 20 and an external entity N which provides command signals for a set of points P. The point machine 20 may have a second network interface 25 for wireless communication with the set of points P. The point machine may receive first and/or second diagnostic information about the set of points P via the second network interface 25. The diagnostic information may also be transmitted to the external entity N. The internal power source may be a fuel cell, a solar fuel cell or a battery. The diagnostic information may be used to evaluate performance of the points P or determine whether adjustments are required.
Patent GB-2570378-A (GB)
Title: Glass dielectric capacitors manufacturing processes for glass dielectric capacitors
Inventor: JAMES ROSS MACDONALD
IPC: H01G4/30
Filed: 2018-11-21
Abstract: A method for making a glass dielectric capacitor 305 includes providing a plurality of foil sheets 315 which are 4 to 25 micrometers thick, cutting each of the plurality of foil sheets 315 with a laser beam by melting each of the plurality of foil sheets 315, forming a respective smooth foil edge on each of said plurality of foil sheets 315 during the cutting, providing a plurality of glass sheets 310, and stacking the plurality of foil sheets 315 in alternating layers with the plurality of glass sheets 310. Also disclosed is a system for making glass dielectric capacitors comprising mechanical components configured to perform the above method. Further disclosed is an apparatus for making glass dielectric capacitors comprising respective means for performing the above method steps.
Patent GB-2566208-A (GB)
Title: Roller bearing apparatus
Inventor: MASANORI UENO
IPC: F16J15/3204
Filed: 2017-05-24
Abstract: This roller bearing apparatus is provided with: a seal member 54 that seals a bearing internal space Sa; and a seal case 52 that supports the base end side of the seal member 54. The seal member 54 has: a core metal 56 that is arranged oppositely to the seal case 52; and a lip part 57 that covers the tip part of the core metal 56. A pair of lips 57a, 57b is provided to the lip part 57, and a first space S1 isolated from other parts is formed between the lip parts 57a, 57b. An opening is provided to the seal member 54 so as to open to the first space S1, and the opening is connected with space open to the atmosphere via a first ventilation passage R1 that is formed through the seal member 54 and a second ventilation passage R2 that is formed in an area opposed to the core metal 56 and the seal case 52.
Patent GB-2573602-A (GB)
Title: Improved flip top plastic lid
Inventor: Sophie Claude Marie Defois
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 2019-02-22
Abstract: A closure (1, fig. 1) for a container with an open end and a closed end comprises a collar (2) and a lid 3 connected to the collar by a hinge 4. The collar extends over and surrounds the open end of the container such that an inner surface 5 impinges on, or is immediately adjacent to, an outer surface of the open end of the container. Beads 6, 7 extend outwardly from the inner surface of the collar to fixedly hold the collar in engagement with the container. The beads are located uniformly relative to each other and occupy less than 50% of the inner surface of the collar. Preferably, the beads are in two adjacent planes, with beads in one plane offset from beads in the other. The beads in each plane may also be of different shapes. A container is also described with a dock 14 on an inner wall of the collar suitable for releasably suspending a scoop 10.
Patent GB-2581803-A (GB)
Title: Cash-handling machine
Inventor: ANDREAS STEINLIN
IPC: G07D7/20
Filed: 2019-02-26
Abstract: A computer-implemented method to recognise cash includes code which comprises multiple neural networks 210a-c, arranged in a series ordered from first to last, each trained to classify which of a respective set of classes the articles belong to from sensed data 114. The set of classes of each neural network comprises a subset of one or more respective recognized classes, such as different denominations of a certain currency, and an unrecognized class into which all other articles other than the respective recognized types are classified. For each article, the code starts with the first neural network in the series, using the following network in sequence if the article is unrecognized. Each neural network stage within the series can be used to classify a cash type, such as British pounds 210a, Euros 210b or US Dollars 210c. When an article is recognised, it can be tested for authentication 245 or fitness, and accepted or retained. An article that is not recognised by any network stage is rejected. The method can be used in a cash handling machine comprising an image sensor for sensing the articles. If new banknotes are issued, only one of the neural networks need to be re-trained.
Patent GB-2576590-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable pliers
Inventor: David T Doyle
IPC: B25B7/10
Filed: 2019-02-28
Abstract: Disclosed are pliers 100 having a first handle 105 and a second handle 110 with a slot 160 and slot teeth 162. The slot teeth engage with the pawl teeth (196, fig2B) of a pawl mechanism 165. A link 112 is used to couple and allow pivot rotation of the handles; it could include a fastener 180 and a washer 185. The pawl mechanism is coupled to the link and includes a tab (195, fig2B) that rotates about a roller (190, fig2B). At least one of the handles has a pocket (197, fig2B) that receives the tab and allows the disengagement of the pawl teeth from the slot teeth. An elastic member 175 and a pin 170 could be used to bias the pawl teeth against the slot teeth and bias the tab against the pocket. These forces could be overcome by rotation of the roller to disengage the pawl teeth from the slot teeth. The jaw gap could be adjusted by rotating or lifting upwardly on the handles, without the need for a button or lever. The pawl teeth could be removable from the slot teeth by a force perpendicular to a direction in which the slot extends.
Patent GB-2584070-A (GB)
Title: A squeegee for use with a vacuum pole system
Inventor: LUCIAN IVAN
IPC: A47L13/11
Filed: 2019-03-28
Abstract: A squeegee for use with a vacuum pole system (2, fig 1) comprises a squeegee connector 3 to mechanically connect the squeegee to a corresponding pole connector on the end of a pole element of a pole system, a clutch (6, fig 7.1) to clutch a resiliently deformable squeegee blade 7, a housing 8 arranged to connect said clutch to said connector, wherein said housing defines a fluid passage which connects a vacuum nozzle (9, fig 7.1) disposed proximate to the blade to a conduit connecting the fluid passage to a connector port in the connector, the connector port being arranged to allow fluid communication with a bore of a pole element. An articulated joint (fig 6) is preferably provided by the parts (25, 26, fig 6.1) of a toothed rotary clutch which can be loosened to facilitate relative rotary movement of the parts of the joint and tightened to secure the joint in a selected angular orientation, whereby the relative angular orientation of the squeegee can be adjusted.
Patent GB-2588155-A (GB)
Title: Cleaner head for a vacuum cleaning appliance
Inventor: STEFAN KOCH
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2019-10-10
Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaning appliance comprises a main body (12, fig 2) defining an agitator chamber within which is supported a rotatable agitator assembly 42 and a suction opening (28, fig 3) through which a portion of the agitator assembly projects to engage a surface to be cleaned, wherein the main body comprises a front section 18 and a rear section (22, fig 2), the rear section defining an exhaust outlet (32, fig 2) of the cleaner head and wherein the front section includes a deflection plate (47, fig 4a) comprising a deflection surface (50a, 50b, 50c, fig 4b) which, in use, is impacted by dirt particles energised by the rotation of the agitator assembly and wherein the deflection surface is configured to deflect the energised dirt particles in a direction upwards and over the agitator assembly in a direction away from the suction opening and towards the exhaust outlet. The deflection plate may comprise a plurality of deflection surfaces arranged to define a Fresnel reflector in cross-section.
Patent GB-2584516-A (GB)
Title: Information processing system, information processing apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable medium
Inventor: YUICHIRO IKEDA
IPC: G06N5/04
Filed: 2020-01-10
Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing system includes a failure detector, a first failure handling unit and a second failure handling unit. The failure detector detects any of inference processing apparatuses in which a failure has occurred. The first failure handling unit causing another inference processing apparatus other than the inference processing apparatus in which the failure has occurred to execute an inference process of the inference processing apparatus in which the failure has occurred. The second failure handling unit inputs a result of an inference process at a preceding stage of the inference processing apparatus in which the failure has occurred to the another inference processing apparatus and outputs an inference result that the another inference processing apparatus generates based on the input inference result to an inference processing apparatus at a subsequent stage of the inference processing apparatus in which the failure has occurred.
Patent GB-2598087-A (GB)
Title: A method and infrastructure for communication of perturbation information in an autonomous transportation network
Inventor: MARTIN DÜRR
IPC: G08G1/01
Filed: 2020-08-04
Abstract: A first infrastructure element (e.g. beacon 17) detects a perturbation (e.g. obstacle) in autonomous transportation network 10. Related information is generated and transmitted to previous and subsequent infrastructure elements in the network. A perturbation minimisation strategy may be retrieved from memory. The information or strategy may be transmitted to further infrastructure elements. An alternate route may be generated for an autonomous vehicle, it may be slowed or a travel direction in the network may be changed. Also disclosed is a network comprising tracks 15 for running autonomous vehicles 20; multiple infrastructure elements connected by communications links (200, Fig.2); an associated sensor to identify perturbations in vehicle flow on the tracks and generate related information; and a memory storing perturbation minimisation strategies for the vehicles. Also disclosed is an infrastructure element detecting a perturbation on an initial route of an autonomous vehicle; generating related information; retrieving perturbation minimisation strategies for the vehicle; transmitting the information or strategies to a previous infrastructure element and from there to the vehicle so that it can navigate an alternate route.
Patent GB-2588853-A (GB)
Title: Fully reticulated detectors for curved focal plane arrays
Inventor: MAJID ZANDIAN
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2020-10-07
Abstract: A curved focal plane array (FPA) comprises an array of detectors 12, with mesas 24 etched between the detectors such that the detectors are electrically and physically isolated from each other. Metallization 26 deposited at the bottom of the mesas reconnects the detectors electrically and provides a common ground between them. Strain induced by bending the FPA into a curved shape is therefore induced across the metallization and any backfill epoxy 22, rather than across the detectors. The FPA may comprise a common buffer layer 14, on which an anti-reflective coating 28 may be deposited. Indium bumps 18 may be evaporated onto respective detectors for connection to a readout integrated circuit (ROIC) 20. The ROIC coupled to the detectors is preferably thinned, and the backside of the ROIC may also include mesas such that the ROIC is reticulated. The FPA may be a HgCdTe, InGaAs, HyViSi or SLS FPA. The method of fabricating the FPA comprises forming the array of detectors on a substrate, etching mesas between the detectors, depositing metallization to reconnect the detectors, and removing the substrate.
Patent GB-2599931-A (GB)
Title: Establishing sidetracks in a well
Inventor: GAUTE GRINDHAUG
IPC: E21B29/06
Filed: 2020-10-15
Abstract: A wellbore tubular 1 for lining a well, used in the production of hydrocarbons, the wellbore tubular comprising a main body formed by connection of a plurality of tubular sections, and a plurality of whipstocks 2 comprising deflector plates 3 axially spaced along the main body, each deflector plate being attached to the main body by one or more hinges 4 so that deflector plate is moveable between a non-deployed position in which the deflector plate lies substantially flush with the main liner body and a deployed position in which the deflector plate provides an axially extending ramp within the main body. The whipstock provides deflection of a milling tool to allow a window to be milled. Also independently claimed are wellbore tubulars comprising a plurality of whipstock latches and a method of completing a well by running a length of screen into a well on a drill pipe having a moveable whipstock.
Patent GB-2586110-A (GB)
Title: Connector for fluid chromatography
Inventor: NICOLAI BACHE
IPC: G01N30/60
Filed: 2017-02-20
Abstract: A connector for fluid chromatography, comprises a female assembly 512 that has a receiving member that releasably interlocks with a male assembly 510. The male assembly comprises a force-transmitting member for exerting axial pressurization, and a capillary conduit extending slidably through a passage in the force-transmitting member for conveying chromatography fluid; a sealing gasket surrounding a front end of the capillary conduit, the sealing gasket having a rearward facing surface located so as to directly contact a forward-facing surface of the force-transmitting member for subjecting the sealing gasket to axial pressurization, wherein the sealing gasket stands out slightly from the front end of the capillary conduit when the male and female assemblies are not engaged and becomes compressed into a substantially flush alignment with the front end of the capillary conduit when they are engaged; and a jacket surrounding the sealing gasket for providing axial guidance and alignment. A hollow hand holding shell may be provided that receives the force-transmitting member. A coating layer may be provided on the capillary that limits insertion of the capillary into the force-transmitting member. The connector is particularly suited for high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) applications. .
Patent GB-2593826-A (GB)
Title: Foldable stroller
Inventor: ZE-HUA DING
IPC: B62B9/10
Filed: 2017-03-07
Abstract: A foldable stroller 100 has a frame 110; a seat tube 130; front 120 and rear 120’ seats; a sliding sleeve 140; and a crossbar 150. The frame 110 can be folded and unfolded by pivotal movement of front 112 and rear 111, 113, 114 portions relative to each other; and the seat tube 130 extends between the front 112 and rear 111, 113, 114 portions. The front 120 and rear 120’ seats are mounted on respective portions of the tube 130; and the front seat 120 is connected to the tube 130 via a plate 121, which is connected to a sleeve that is slidable between front and rear positions. The sleeve 140 is pivotably connected to a side portion of the plate 121 via a pivot shaft 141 to allow the plate 121 to rotate relative to the tube 130. The crossbar 150 is connected to the front portion 112 and pivotably connected to the plate 121; and the plate 121 and crossbar 150 are arranged such that the position of the crossbar 150 relative to the plate 121 is maintained when the plate 121 is slid to the rear position during folding of the frame 110 (see claim 1 for more details).