baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2575584-A (GB)
Title: Bone marrow microfluidic devices and methods for preparing and using the same
Inventor: DAVID BENSON CHOU
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 2018-03-26
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a microfluidic devices and methods for culturing bone marrow cells. Aspects include methods of preparing microfluidic devices and culturing bone marrow cells with the microfluidic devices. In some aspects, a method includes providing a microfluidic device having an upper chamber, a lower chamber, and a porous membrane separating the upper chamber from the lower chamber. The method further includes seeding walls of the lower chamber and a bottom surface of the membrane with endothelial cells. The method further includes providing a matrix within the upper chamber. The matrix includes fibrin gel and bone marrow cells. The method further includes filling or perfusing the upper chamber with a media.
Patent GB-2578849-A (GB)
Title: Electric socket with switch
Inventor: PIETRO MALANCA
IPC: H01R103/00
Filed: 2018-07-18
Abstract: An electrical socket (10) comprises a housing (11) with a front face (12) provided with holes (13) which are intended to receive, axially inserted therein, pins of an electric plug. At least some holes (13) have, arranged behind them, first electrical contact elements (24, 26) intended for electrical contact with the pins of an electric plug inserted in the holes (13) and the socket also comprises electric terminals (21, 23) intended for connection of a power supply for the electrical contact elements (24, 26). The electrical contact elements (24, 26) are supported by a frame (17) which is present inside the housing (11) and which is movable, between a first position and a second position, in a plane transverse to the direction of axial insertion of the pins inside the holes (13). In one position the first electrical contact elements (24, 26) are electrically connected to the respective electric terminals (21, 23) and in the other position at least one of the electrical contact elements (24, 26) is electrically isolated from the respective electric terminal (21, 23). In this way the movement of a plug in the socket causes activation or deactivation of the plug power supply.
Patent GB-2593525-A (GB)
Title: Stereoscopic graphics processing
Inventor: JOHN HOWSON
IPC: G06T15/10
Filed: 2020-03-27
Abstract: A method of rendering a stereoscopic image by processing geometry in a scene to generate left and right data for displaying the left and right image respectively 1310. A disparity between the left and right data is determined based on a comparison of the left and right data 1320. If the data is non-disparate, e.g. overlaps, the corresponding portion of the left and right image are commonly processed. If the data is disparate, e.g. does not overlap, the corresponding portion of the left and right image are separately processed. This method reduces rendering workload by commonly processing common portions of stereoscopic images. Ideally, the separately processed portions are stored separately on corresponding left and right image buffers. There may be a common buffer for storing commonly processed portions. A disparity status may be maintained indicating the disparity between the left and right data. The rendering may be tile-based rendering.
Patent GB-2593744-A (GB)
Title: Manipulation device
Inventor: PAUL WIGHTMAN
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2020-03-31
Abstract: A hand held manipulating device 1 for preventing contact between a user’s hand and an object, preferably a door handle, comprises first and second opposing walls 2, 3 connected by a connecting portion 4, wherein the connecting portion and opposing surfaces of the first and second opposing walls define a channel, and wherein the edges of the first and second opposing walls opposite to the connecting portion 4 form outwardly extending lips 6. The device preferably flexes around the longitudinal axis, e.g. via a portion of reduced thickness or a score line. The tip of the device may have an electrically conductive region to operate a touch screen. The surface of the device may include an antimicrobial additive or coating. A manipulating system may include the device and also a holder 21 which can sanitise the inner surfaces of the channel when not in use, e.g. via an ultraviolet light emitter or applying antimicrobial chemical or desiccant. The holder may include a lanyard 24.
Patent GB-2585441-A (GB)
Title: Stable anhydrous dish soap and method of making same
Inventor: Syed Humza NAQVI
IPC: C11D17/06
Filed: 2020-04-09
Abstract: A stable, anhydrous, solid e.g. tablet, powder, dish washing formulation comprising a surfactant and a filler with at least 40% wt. solids and being substantially fatty acid free. The formulation may be suitable for hand dishwashing. The filler may be sodium bicarbonate and/or sodium carbonate. The composition may further comprise one or more of a flow aid, water softener, fragrance, enzyme and probiotic. Also shown is a method of cleaning dishes using the formulation.
Patent GB-2595468-A (GB)
Title: A device
Inventor: ANGELO CLEMENTE
IPC: A61L2/10
Filed: 2020-05-26
Abstract: A device 1 defining an irradiation zone 20 for ingress of an individual, the individual being a human comprising key animate surfaces (e.g. head, neck, hands etc). The irradiation zone 20 is irradiatable by ultraviolet (UV) radiation 23a at a UV dose of 5-50 mJ/cm2, the UV radiation 23a having a wavelength of 200-230nm for inactivating a microorganism, such as a bacteria or virus. The device 1 preferably comprises one or more UV radiation sources 23 which may be excimer lamps and which most preferably emit a wavelength of 222nm. In one embodiment the device 1 comprises a means for measuring the body temperature of the person 30 and a visual display 31 which may show the temperature as well as a time for the irradiation zone to be irradiated. Also provided is a method of inactivating a microorganism comprising using the device 1.
Patent GB-2587117-A (GB)
Title: Rotary steerable drilling tool and method
Inventor: JIM DARIN TILLEY
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2015-10-12
Abstract: A directional drilling system with extendable members 202 coupled to a tool body 128, each member being independently movable between extended and retracted positions. A processor (602, fig. 6) receives measurements of the position of the drilling system from a sensor 213 and, based on the measurements controls actuation of the extendable members. The extendable members may also be activated as a group. The members may be actuated by means of solenoid valves which control the flow of hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic pump (510, fig. 5A). The processor may use a geostationary reference to determine the position of the drilling system without the need for a physically geostationary component and the system may utilise logging while drilling and may track the position and angular position of the system in real-time. The extendable members, the sensor and processor may rotate with the drilling system. A method of operation is also claimed.
Patent GB-2590545-A (GB)
Title: Video photographing method and apparatus, electronic device and computer readable storage medium
Inventor: HAIDONG CHEN
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2018-12-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a video photographing method and apparatus, an electronic device and a computer readable storage medium. The method comprises: receiving a video photographing trigger operation of a user by means of a video playback interface of an original video; in response to the video photographing trigger operation, superimposing and displaying a video photographing window on a video playback interface; receiving a video photographing operation of the user by means of the video playback interface; in response to the video photographing operation, photographing a user video, and displaying the user video by means of the video photographing window. According to the present invention, a user is able to obtain a synthetic video function by only performing relevant operations of photographing a user video on a video playback interface, and the operation process is simple and quick.
Patent GB-2601327-A (GB)
Title: Gas monitoring device
Inventor: FRANCISCO NORRIS
IPC: G01N33/497
Filed: 2020-11-25
Abstract: An animal emission monitoring device for positioning on cattle snouts, the animal comprising a snout member comprising a sensor unit 280 285 for detecting the quantity of methane emissions and a positioning means for positioning the device on the head of an animal such that the snout member locates the sensor unit over the nostril of the animal. The device may include a carbon dioxide sensor, a temperature sensor, inertia sensor to detect movement of the animal or a location tracker. The device may be battery powered and may have a solar cell. There may be a differential pressure sensor 300 and/or a flow rate sensor for monitoring the amount of methane being released by the animal. The sensor may monitoring continuously or discretely and may be able to transmit any data wirelessly, possibly in real time. The snout member may be Y shaped and there may be a methane sensor over each nostril. The device monitors the amount of methane, a greenhouse gas released by cattle or other bovine animals or goat or sheep.
Patent GB-2601508-A (GB)
Title: Device identification
Inventor: GIULIO GIACONI
IPC: G06Q50/06
Filed: 2020-12-02
Abstract: A device identification method, a device identification system and a device prediction component. The method comprises determining, based on first power consumption data indicative of a first power consumption associated with a premises within a first time period, a predicted identity of an active device at the premises within a second time period subsequent to the first time period. A detected identity of the active device at the premises within the second time period is determined, based on second power consumption data indicative of a second power consumption associated with the premises within the second time period A determined identity of the active device at the premises within the second time period is determined, based on at least one of the predicted identity and the detected identity
Patent GB-2593285-A (GB)
Title: A method of printing
Inventor: JEREMY WARD
IPC: C09D11/38
Filed: 2021-01-28
Abstract: A method of inkjet printing comprises (i) providing an inkjet ink comprising a radiation-curable material and 0.3-10 wt.% aerobic stabiliser, (ii) inkjet printing the ink onto a substrate, and (iii) curing the ink by exposure to low energy electron beam radiation in the presence of an oxygen-deficient atmosphere. Typically, the ink comprises 0.5-5 wt.% phenolic aerobic stabiliser selected from 4-methoxyphenol (MEHQ), 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, benzene-1,4-diol, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-N,N-dimethylamino-p-cresol, and 4-tertbutylbenzene-1,2-diol. In a preferred embodiment, the ink comprises lauryl acrylate and 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol diacrylate (3-MPDDA) as radiation-curable material and MEHQ as the aerobic stabiliser. A colouring agent may also be included in the ink. The ink may be cured using a dose of electron beam radiation of less than 30 kGy. The substrate may be a food packaging.
Patent GB-2591882-A (GB)
Title: Geopolymer concretes for energy storage applications
Inventor: WEILIANG GONG
IPC: C09K5/14
Filed: 2019-07-23
Abstract: A geopolymer thermal energy storage (TES) concrete product comprising at least one binder; at least one alkali activator; at least one fine aggregate with high thermal conductivity and heat capacity; and at least one coarse aggregate with high thermal conductivity and heat capacity.
Patent GB-2604373-A (GB)
Title: Supporting elongate objects
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN CALVERT
IPC: F16L3/123
Filed: 2021-03-03
Abstract: A composite base assembly 200 for a cable cleat, comprising a polymer support member 204 for supporting a plurality of cables, and a metal mounting member 202 for mounting the support member to a support surface, wherein the support member 204 is fixed to the mounting member by at least one moulding operation. Aspects include a cable cleat 100 including the base assembly and a method of manufacturing the base assembly. The support member may be formed by a first moulding operation and fixed to the mounting member by a second moulding operation. Securely anchoring the polymer support member 204 to the metal mounting member 202 by the two-stage moulding process creates a composite base assembly 200 comprising a one-piece polymer support member 204 and a metal mounting member 202 without the need for mechanical fasteners or clips or adhesive (all of which may fail during a high-voltage short circuit event).
Patent GB-2607569-A (GB)
Title: A user interface system and method
Inventor: JOE ALLEN
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2021-05-21
Abstract: A user interface system 702 comprising: one or more output devices 706 extending or spaced along, within or upon an interaction region; a sensor 704 configured to provide a signal from which a position of a user within the interaction region can be determined; and a processor 708 configured to receive the signal from the sensor, identify a target location within the interaction region based on the determined position of the user, and provide an output from the one or more output devices at the target location. The output devices may comprise a display screen extending along, within or upon the interaction region or may be a plurality of display units spaced along, within or upon the interaction region. The target location may be a location on the display screen at which a visual user interface is displayed. The output devices may also comprise loudspeakers spaced along, within or upon at least part of the interaction region. The invention may be used, for example, in drive through restaurant lanes, on escalators or other moving walkways.
Patent GB-2608651-A (GB)
Title: Methods, apparatuses and computer program products for locating sources of potential interference in a cellular radio communication system
Inventor: Mohamed Mahmoud Zaki
IPC: H04W24/08
Filed: 2021-07-09
Abstract: A method of locating a source of interference 153 in a cellular communication network is disclosed. The method first requires each base station 151a-151j in the network to determine, from received signals, a power spectral density (PSD) across a frequency range (see Fig. 5), at a plurality of different times. The cells are clustered based on features of their base stations’ PSD data that distinguish between a normal received signal and an abnormal received signal which is subject to potential interference. The features are listed in Fig. 6. For each cell assigned to an abnormal cluster (151a, 151c-151f and 151j), its PSD matrix is correlated with the PSD matrix of every other cell of the abnormal cluster, to produce correlation coefficients. Each PSD matrix is a two-dimensional matrix representing signal strength as a function of time and frequency (see paragraph 70). Cells having correlation coefficients above a threshold value are assigned to be members of an interference group 155a. The cell of the interference group which has the highest received power is identified as the cell nearest to (or responsible for) the source of interference.
Patent GB-2609025-A (GB)
Title: Post-print vacuum degassing
Inventor: WILLIAM THOMAS LUKE WALKER
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 2021-07-19
Abstract: A degassing chamber 20 for degassing a material located on a workpiece W, comprises a vacuum source 2 and a vacuum reservoir 21 in fluid communication with the vacuum source, a secondary chamber 23,24, a port valve 25,27 which is movable between an open position to allow passage of a workpiece therethrough between the exterior of the degassing chamber and the secondary chamber and a closed position in which the port valve is fluidly sealed, and a reservoir valve 26,28 which is movable between an open position to provide fluid communication between the secondary chamber and the vacuum reservoir and a closed position in which the reservoir valve is fluidly sealed. The apparatus may comprise a primary processing chamber 22 associated with the vacuum reservoir in which degassing takes place, with secondary chambers 23,24 positioned at each end thereof, each including respective valves for isolating chambers. Alternatively, a single secondary chamber may be provided in which the processing region is located (figures 1 & 3). The degassing chamber may be provided after a printing machine in a production line and has particular application for degassing silicone gasket material when producing fuel cells.
Patent GB-2613376-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing a laminate
Inventor: SAMUEL JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: H01M10/0585
Filed: 2021-12-02
Abstract: A method of providing laminates comprises providing an electrode 402 comprising electrode material; providing an electrolyte 404 comprising electrolyte material on a surface of the electrode; and at least one of: reducing the roughness of the surface of the electrode before providing the electrolyte on the surface of the electrode; and heating the electrolyte material to a temperature of from 100 °C to 300 °C. Preferably, heating the electrolyte material takes place at the same time as it is deposited on the electrode, and may be effected by transferring heat from the heated electrode. The roughness of the electrode surface may be reduced by heating the electrode material and/or plasma cleaning. Heating the electrolyte material serves to reduce mechanical stress in electrolytes. A method of providing electrochemical cells is also disclosed, wherein the electrode in the laminate is a cathode, and the method comprises providing an anode on the opposing surface of the electrolyte along with anode and cathode current collectors. Electrochemical cells and electrically-powered devices are also described.
Patent GB-2614715-A (GB)
Title: A Sensor
Inventor: STEPHEN BARKER
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2022-01-12
Abstract: A sensor unit 30 for detecting pressure applied by a medical dressing, comprising a sensor 33 detecting force applied to a pressure plate 36, lever elements 37 positioned over the pressure plate with abutment regions 38 moveable towards it, the levers coupled to an exterior plate 34 such that displacement of it causes the transfer of force to the pressure plate. A pressure sensor for a dressing comprising a pressure plate that deflects under applied force and a proximity sensor to measure the deflection toward an opposed rigid base plate. A method of correcting for temperature variations in a proximity sensor phototransistor, comprising determining a temperature-correction based on a voltage values across an emitting LED and the phototransistor receiving light reflected from a pressure plate. A kit comprising an elongate, segmented sensor strip with pressure-sensitive sensors and a conformal pad to be positioned between the sensor strip and patient.
Patent GB-2617821-A (GB)
Title: Monomer and light-emitting polymer
Inventor: KIRAN KAMTEKAR
IPC: C07D333/26
Filed: 2022-03-30
Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein Ar1 is a C6-20 aromatic group which is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituents and X is selected from halogen, boronic acid, ester of boronic acid, trifluoroborate salt, sulfonic acid, ester of a sulfonic acid, Sn(R9)3 wherein R9 C1-12 hydrocarbyl group, or SnCl3. Also disclosed is a method for forming a polymer comprising polymerising formula (I) with a monomer of formula M1, where M1 is a monomer of Ar1 as seen in formula (I), disubstituted with Y, where Y is selected from the same list as X, but X and Y are not the same. Also disclosed is a conjugated light-emitting polymer of the formula where the thiophene ring and Ar1 repeat in an [A-B-A-B]n formula. The light-emitting polymer can form a composite particle comprising the light-emitting polymer and a matric material. Also disclosed is a light-emitting marker comprising the light-emitting polymer or composite particle and a binding group configured to bind to a target material. The light-emitting marker is used in a method of detecting a target analyte by contacting the light-emitting marker with a sample.
Patent GB-2609323-A (GB)
Title: Anchoring device with extended tabs
Inventor: HEIDI FARMER
IPC: A61B90/00
Filed: 2019-04-17
Abstract: An implant system comprising an anchor 100 which includes a head 102 including a proximal end with an opening, a shank with a threaded portion to engage a bone and a first and second extension. The extensions each comprise breakaway portions coupling them to the head, each extension is formed of a semi cylindrical wall. The first extension includes a recess on an outer surface. The extensions are separated by first and second extension slots configured to receive a connecting member. The system comprises a sleeve 202 adapted to reinforce the anchor comprising first and second sleeve arms 204, 206 and an actuator 214. The sleeve arms are separated by first and second sleeve slots alignable with the first and second extension slots to receive the connecting member. The actuator is engageable with the first extension to restrict movement of the anchor relative to the sleeve, the actuator is operable to release the sleeve form the anchor. The head may be U shaped.
Patent GB-2614120-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore stability compositions comprising nanoparticles
Inventor: JAY DEVILLE
IPC: C09K8/92
Filed: 2022-09-29
Abstract: A method comprising providing a treatment fluid including an aqueous base fluid, a nanoparticle additive, and a viscosifier; introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation to contact at least a portion of the subterranean formation; and allowing the treatment fluid to reduce fluid loss into the subterranean formation. The nanoparticle may comprise a nanocomposite comprising a core and shell. Another method comprises providing a treatment fluid including an aqueous base fluid, a nanoparticle additive, a shale inhibitor and a salt and optionally a bridging agent and introducing the fluid into a subterranean formation to reduce a pore pressure transmission.
Patent GB-2617424-A (GB)
Title: Identifying a distributed threat in a security zone
Inventor: VENKATESH KRISHNAN
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2021-09-02
Abstract: A method for identification of a distributed prohibited item across various dimensions as well as spatial and/or temporal spaces is provided. The method includes one or more processors assigning an identifier to each container of a plurality of containers entering a defined area. The method further includes determining one or more subcomponents of the plurality of containers entering the defined area that correspond to one or more prohibited items. The method further includes generating a set of subcomponents corresponding to a first prohibited item of the one or more prohibited items based at least in part on the plurality of containers. The method further includes determining whether the set of subcomponents corresponding to the first prohibited item exceeds a prohibited item threshold of the defined area based on a weighted sum of the set of subcomponents, which is a score related to the set of subcomponents.
Patent GB-2614149-A (GB)
Title: Genetic-algorithm-based equalization using IIR filters
Inventor: Matthew S Barnhill
IPC: H04R3/04
Filed: 2021-10-12
Abstract: Systems and methods utilize a modified genetic algorithm for adapting an off-the-shelf audio system, such as in a high-end television, to a given, particular room or other physical location presenting a specific or unique auditory environment with a set of acoustic properties. An audio system is adapted to a given room by determining an HR based EQ solution via iterative techniques, including an iterative technique based upon a genetic algorithm adapted for an audio frequency response equalization application. In a variant, an audio system is adapted to a particular room, adjust the EQ across a microphone's bandwidth while preserving the factory-calibrated EQ response across the remaining bandwidth.