baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2587662-A (GB)
Title: Prevention of unwanted plating on rack coatings for electrodeposition
Inventor: TREVOR PEARSON
IPC: C25D17/08
Filed: 2019-10-04
Abstract: A support 1 for supporting a component to be plated in a chromic acid-free plating process comprises a contact surface comprising iodine and/or bromine-treated plastic, preferably PVC plastisol. A method of treating said support comprises contacting at least a portion of the plastic of a surface of the support with an aqueous solution comprising one or both of iodine and bromine. A plating apparatus 5 comprises a plating vessel 6 having one of more of said supports. A process for plating a component having an outer surface comprising a plastic includes providing said plating apparatus, mounting the component on a support, contacting the outer surface with an electrolyte to etch the plastic, the electrolyte being substantially free of chromic acid, contacting the etched surface with an activator solution, and contacting the activated surface with an electroless nickel or copper solution. Also disclosed is the use of an iodine or bromine pre-treatment on a support having a contact surface comprising plastic to inhibit plating thereon during a chromic acid-free plating process.
Patent GB-2592866-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the adjustment of spacing between growing plants
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS BLAIR
IPC: A01G31/04
Filed: 2019-10-27
Abstract: A plant holder engaging mechanism, which may be an electromagnet, is moved by a position mechanism to a predetermined position relative to a plant holder, where it temporarily engages with the plant holder, moves the plant holder, then disengages before repeating the process with another plant holder. The plant holder may include a magnetic material and may suspend plants between parallel rails or sides of a gutter. The rail or gutter may be inclined and may include an electrical circuit for lights. Plants in plant holders may be moved to gradually increases the separation between adjacent plants as they grow and require more space.
Patent GB-2580220-A (GB)
Title: Detection of epigenetic modifications
Inventor: MICHAEL STEWARD
IPC: C12Q1/6858
Filed: 2018-05-15
Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for detection of an epigenetic modification in a nucleic acid sequence. The systems and methods as described herein may provide a substantially unbiased approach in detecting an epigenetic modification. The systems and method as described herein may provide a substantially unbiased approach in detecting an epigenetic modification in comparison to systems and methods that amplify sequences having a label or a moiety associated with an epigenetic modification.
Patent GB-2582438-A (GB)
Title: Electric nail gun
Inventor: CHIA-YU CHIEN
IPC: B25C1/06
Filed: 2020-01-27
Abstract: An electric nail gun includes a supporting frame 2, a flywheel 3, a swing arm 4, an impact member 5, a driving unit 6 and a safety unit 7. The swing arm has a driven segment 421 used to pivot the swing arm between a standby position (fig. 4) where the swing arm is distal from the flywheel and a shooting position (fig. 6) where the swing arm is proximal the flywheel. The impact member is mounted to the swing arm. In the shooting position, the impact member contacts the flywheel and is driven in a longitudinal shooting direction. The driving unit includes a driving member 61 which contacts the swing arm’s driven segment to move the swing arm towards the shooting position. The safety unit includes a stopping member 71 that is driven by the driving member to move between stopping (fig. 5) and releasing (fig. 7) positions relative to the swing arm’s driven segment. In the stopping position, the stopping member blocks movement of the driven segment, preventing the swing arm moving towards the shooting position. In the releasing position, the driven segment is not blocked and the swing arm is permitted to move towards the shooting position.
Patent GB-2592274-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber grating acceleration sensor
Inventor: HUA ZHANG
IPC: G01P15/093
Filed: 2020-02-24
Abstract: Disclosed is an optical fibre grating acceleration sensor, which includes: a housing (1). a sensing component (2) provided in the housing (1) and a computing unit (3). The sensing component (2) includes: a leaf spring (21) connected to a bottom of the housing (1 ); a mass (22) connected to a top of the leaf spring (21 ); a beam (23), including a first arm (231) and a second arm (232), wherein the first arm (231) and the second arm (232) are connected via a rotating member (233) fixed on a sidewall of the housing (1), and one end of the second arm (232) far from the rotating member (233) is connected to the top of the mass (22); and an optical fibre measuring device (24) suspended above the beam (23), which includes a grating measuring device (241) and an optical fibre (242) connected respectively to the grating measuring device (241) and the computing unit (3). The computing unit (3) computes an acceleration of a structure to be measured according to a drift of the light parameter of the grating measuring device (241).
Patent GB-2593501-A (GB)
Title: Robot drilling clamp
Inventor: ROGER HOLDEN
IPC: B25J13/08
Filed: 2020-03-25
Abstract: A clamp 200 for attachment to a drilling tool 201 of a robotic drill comprises an attachment portion 220 for attachment to the drilling tool 201; a frame 202 linearly moveable relative to the attachment portion 220 along a central axis 203 of the clamp 200 parallel to a drilling direction of the drilling tool 201; an actuation mechanism comprising a servo motor 205 configured to drive linear movement of the frame 202 relative to the drilling tool 201; a workpiece contacting portion 206 at a distal end 207 of the frame 202, comprising a surface 208 for contacting a surface of a workpiece to be drilled and an aperture 209 allowing for passage of a drill bit 204 of the drilling tool 201 through to the workpiece surface; and a force sensor 210 arranged to measure a force acting on the workpiece contacting portion 206 in the drilling direction 221.
Patent GB-2586688-A (GB)
Title: Display device and driving method thereof
Inventor: KI TAE KWON
IPC: G09G3/3208
Filed: 2020-05-15
Abstract: A display device and method therefor. A display panel comprising intersecting data and gate lines and pixels disposed in a matrix form, a gate driving unit on the panel and which supplies a scan signal to the gate lines, and a shift clock line formed on the display panel and which supplies a shift clock to the gate driving unit, a driving device which supplies a data voltage to the data lines and generates the shift clock, and a sensing device. The sensing devices receives a feedback signal for a pulse supplied to the panel and sense a pulse width of the scan signal. The driving device is configured to change one or both of a pulse width of the shift clock and a pulse voltage of the shift clock in response to a pulse width of the feedback signal sensed by the sensing device.
Patent GB-2583215-A (GB)
Title: Walking aids
Inventor: DAVID MARK DALY
IPC: A45B3/04
Filed: 2018-12-03
Abstract: A walking aid in the form of a walking stick (10) with a handle part (12) and a foldable support part (14). A rechargeable battery is provided in the handle part (12) to selectively illuminate a lighting element in the form of a plurality of LED's (28) in a lowermost section (16A) of the support part (14).
Patent GB-2598538-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring distance
Inventor: JONATHAN HUNTLEY
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 2020-06-25
Abstract: An interferometry apparatus comprising: a laser source 201 operable to emit a first light beam; a beam splitter 202 arranged to split the first light beam into an object beam 212 and a reference beam, the object beam passing along an object beam arm and the reference beam passing along a reference beam arm; an adaptive delay line located a distance along the reference beam arm, the adaptive delay line being configured to provide, in use, one or more length-adjusted reference beams; a beam splitter arranged to recombine the object beam from the object beam arm and the length-adjusted reference beam(s) from the reference beam arm; and a photodetector operable to detect interference between the object beam and the length-adjusted reference beam(s). The adaptive delay line preferably comprises a series of switches 215, 216, 217 to allow selection of spaced optical path lengths and a combiner to provide a length adjusted reference beam.
Patent GB-2590100-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear power generation system
Inventor: ADAM D SPINKS
IPC: G21C13/02
Filed: 2020-07-23
Abstract: A device for raising a closure head assembly 2 from a reactor vessel body 4 in a nuclear power generation system comprises at least one lifting element 9 configured to engage an underside surface of the closure head assembly. The at least one lifting element is axially adjustable in height between a retracted position (Fig. 1) where the closure head seals against the body of the reactor vessel and an extended position in which the head assembly is raised above the body of the reactor vessel. Preferably, a plurality of lifting elements are circumferentially spaced around the reactor vessel, each lifting element comprising a lifting jack, a ram or piston, a rack and pinion, a telescoping linear actuator or a rigid chain actuator. The lifting elements may be mounted on a wheeled frame (15, Fig. 4) to allow the elevated closure head to be moved horizontally to a storage location during maintenance and refuelling operations.
Patent GB-2598154-A (GB)
Title: Personal cleansing composition
Inventor: Paul Heffeman
IPC: A61Q19/10
Filed: 2020-08-21
Abstract: A composition is disclosed for use as a personal care or cleansing composition, particularly body washes and hand washes or shampoo, foam bath, or a head-to toe baby cleanser. The composition is mild on the skin or provides a minimal irritation potential to the skin as well as the eyes. Further, the composition has a pleasant product texture or rheology, has a pleasant skin feel during and after washing and has good foaming properties with a rapid lather generation. A large amount of lather is generated which has good richness. The composition is relatively inexpensive to manufacture.
Patent GB-2599417-A (GB)
Title: Evaluation method and system
Inventor: Kartheka Bojan
IPC: A61B5/16
Filed: 2020-09-30
Abstract: A system and method for measuring cognitive behaviour or dexterity of a user comprises: a task module presenting 42 one or more challenges to the user, solvable by a manual input; a capture module to receive 44 a manual input during user performance of the challenge(s); and an evaluation module to establish 46 a correlation between the manual input and the challenge(s). The capture module has a display to present 32 an input area, configured to display one or more input fields capable of receiving a manual input. A calibration module sets 38 an input area size to a predetermined physical size other than the size of the display. The input area size may be altered to maintain the size during the user performance. The display may include a frame surrounding the input area. The challenge(s) may comprise instructions for the user to follow a path, or to move an object to a target area, indicated in the input area. The system may measure a user input profile, the duration of user input, a number of discrete user input events, or a cessation of a user input, on the input area. The system may generate an assessment output based on the correlation.
Patent GB-2604847-A (GB)
Title: A device
Inventor: COLIN WATKINS
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2020-11-25
Abstract: A power dispersal device 99 arranged for use with a hospital bed is disclosed. The device comprises a power connection plug 3, a first power outlet 2, a cable 1 and a second power outlet 4. The plug 3 is located at a proximal end of the cable 1, the second power outlet 4 is located at a distal end of the cable 1, and the first power outlet 2 is located at an intermediate location between the proximal end and the distal end of the cable 1. The cable 1 may comprise a plurality of sections. The first and second outlets may be in series or in parallel. A connector (figure 2, 12) may be disposed between the outlets and the plug. A circuit breaker may be provided in the outlets or the plug. One or more light sources may be provided, such as on the outlets, plug or cable. One or more switches may be disposed on the first and/or second power outlet.
Patent GB-2593028-A (GB)
Title: Kit of parts for roofing and method
Inventor: JASON CAMPBELL
IPC: E04D13/04
Filed: 2020-12-23
Abstract: There is provided a kit of parts 100 for a roof valley, comprising: a valley trough 110 having a first end 111, a second end 112 and a pair of side edges 113 extending between the first end and the second end. The valley trough defines a central channel 120 extending from the first end to the second end and located between the pair of side edges. The valley trough comprises rainwater barriers (130, 131) extending from each side of the central channel, wherein the central channel and an inner face 132 of each rainwater barrier bound a channel 140 for conveying rainwater. Barrier clips 150, 151 are attachable to each rainwater barrier each clip comprising a protrusion 152 which overhangs the outer edge of the barrier. Also claimed is a method of constructing a dry roof valley using the kit. The barriers may be solid and include holes for receiving fasteners. Each clip may also have a cushioned membrane.
Patent GB-2605353-A (GB)
Title: Storage Apparatus
Inventor: NEIL ALEXANDER SHUTE
IPC: G07D11/125
Filed: 2021-01-28
Abstract: An apparatus for securely retaining documents, the apparatus including a cover plate 14 and a receptacle, and the receptacle including a frame 13 and a pouch; the frame having an opening to access the pouch, and at least one channel 131 for receiving an edge of the cover plate to cover the opening of the frame, preventing access to the interior of the pouch when the cover plate is closed. The frame and the cover plate each include engageable lock portions 133 to prevent the cover plate from being removed from the receptacle when closed. The frame has a first formation 132 located remotely from the at least one channel, between the at least one channel and the opening; and the cover plate has a second formation 142 located remotely from the edge of the cover plate. The first formation and second formation are shaped to interlock to resist removal of the cover plate in a direction transverse and/or perpendicular to the major surface of the cover plate. The engageable lock portions of the frame may be located in the channel or on a major surface of the frame.
Patent GB-2603512-A (GB)
Title: An ostomy collection device
Inventor: MARCUS ALLEN
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2021-02-05
Abstract: An ostomy collection device comprises a housing which defines a collecting volume for receiving and storing waste from an ostomy appliance, an inlet 30 for fluidly connecting to an outlet of an ostomy appliance and an outlet 32’ for emptying the contents of the collecting volume. The device further comprises a lid portion 40’ which is slidable between a first position, in which the outlet is open and waste can be emptied from the collecting volume, and a second position, in which the outlet is closed. The inlet may be positioned on the lid portion such that when the lid portion is in the second position, the inlet is substantially aligned with the outlet. The device may include a handle 60 which is movable between an in-use position and a stowed position, in which it is positioned adjacent an edge of the lid and acts as a locking mechanism to hold the lid in the second position. The inlet, outlet and lid portion may be located on a top of the housing, wherein the top includes a channel 42 which receives the lid portion such that the lid portion slides in the channel between its first and second positions.
Patent GB-2603924-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for tensioning a mechanical member
Inventor: THOMAS GEDDAS
IPC: B25B29/02
Filed: 2021-02-18
Abstract: The apparatus 10 includes a fluid-powered tensioner arrangement comprising a housing 14 and a chamber 18 for receiving a pressurised fluid 28. The fluid comprises or takes the form of a curable material. A piston member 16 is axially movable relative to the housing. The piston member forms part of, is configured for coupling to, or is configured to engage the mechanical member 12 to be tensioned. Movement of the piston member relative to the housing transmits a tensile load force L to the mechanical member, to induce strain in the member. A fluid delivery arrangement 30 delivers the curable material to the chamber. When the curable material cures, the strain induced in the mechanical member is locked-in. The tensioner arrangement may be hydraulic. The curable material may be a resin, a resin and a hardener, or a grout material. The apparatus may include more than one piston. A piston rod may be at least partially formed by the mechanical member. A method for tensioning a mechanical member includes applying a tensile load force using a fluid-powered tensioner to induce strain in the mechanical member, delivering a pressurised fluid of curable material, and curing the material to lock-in the strain.
Patent GB-2609013-A (GB)
Title: Video recording and playback systems and methods
Inventor: RAJEEV GUPTA
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2021-07-16
Abstract: A method of video recording comprises the steps of rendering a field of view of a virtual environment for a first user of a head mounted display at a first resolution, rendering a view of the virtual environment outside the field of view of the first user at a second lower resolution than the first resolution, outputting the rendered field of view for display to the first user and recording the combined render as a video for subsequent viewing by a second user. Also claimed(figure 16 not shown) is a corresponding method for video playback comprising a request to download or stream the video from a remote source and outputting at least part of the stream or video for display to a second user wearing a head mounted display, wherein the step of outputting the stream of video comprises detecting the field of view of the second user wearing the head mounted display and providing the corresponding portion of the recorded stream or video for output to the head mounted display of the second user.
Patent GB-2598997-A (GB)
Title: Display control apparatus and control method for controlling the same
Inventor: AKIO YOSHIKAWA
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2021-07-30
Abstract: A control setup 204 for when a content is reproduced on a display 105 such that, when a reproduction position of the content is changed to a first range from an end of the content by an operation of a user 310 on an operation unit 112a, the reproduction is continued from a position where the change is made, and when the reproduction position of the content reaches the end of the content, the reproduction automatically transitions to reproduction of a next content In the case where the reproduction position of the content is changed to a second range from the end of the content different from the first range by an operation of the user on the operation unit, and even when the reproduction position of the content reaches the end of the content, the reproduction does not automatically transition to the reproduction of the next content and the reproduction of the content is paused.
Patent GB-2599797-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for tracking objects
Inventor: PAUL RICHARD ROBERTS
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2021-09-23
Abstract: A method and tracker for determining the location of an object, such as a parcel or luggage.The tracker periodically transmits a wireless access point beacon comprising SSID (network name) and a MAC address, in accordance with an IEEE 802.11 standard, has a power storage device, and an energy harvesting module. A server monitors data from 3rd party mobile devices regarding the locations of wifi beacons, and the user is informed of the relevant location if the beacon of the tracker is uploaded to the server. When the tracker is moved and/or it comes into range of one of the wireless portable devices, the user is informed of its location. This enables indefinite tracking especially in urban areas, worldwide.
Patent GB-2597878-A (GB)
Title: A novel zeolite synthesis with a fluoride source
Inventor: HAI-YING CHEN
IPC: C01B39/48
Filed: 2017-09-28
Abstract: An aluminosilicate zeolite comprises at least about 90% phase pure STW framework and a silica-to-alumina ratio of less than about 100, preferably between 80 to 100. The zeolite may have a mean crystal size of 0.5µm to 5µm, and may have a phase purity of at least 97%. Preferably, the zeolite is free of alkaline metal. A catalyst article may include the zeolite supported or contained in a substrate selected from a wall-flow honeycomb filter and a flow-through honeycomb substrate.
Patent GB-2605238-A (GB)
Title: Image capturing apparatus, control method for image capturing apparatus, and storage medium
Inventor: SATORU MATSUMOTO
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2021-11-30
Abstract: An image capturing device detaches from a lens barrel and has a mounting unit to mount the lens barrel and a processor. The processor executes a program which causes the image capturing device to obtain an adjustment amount of spherical aberration S403 from the lens barrel mounted on the mounting unit. A display device is controlled to display information about the adjustment amount S404 together with an image obtained through the lens barrel S401. The program, on execution, may also cause the image capturing device to receive lens information about the lens barrel indicating the adjustment amount, when the lens barrel is equipped with the spherical aberration mechanism S402. The information about the adjustment amount may be displayed on the display device even if the adjustment amount by the spherical aberration variable mechanism is zero. When the lens information indicates that the lens barrel mounted on the mounting unit is not equipped with a spherical aberration variable mechanism and the adjustment amount is not obtained, the information may not be displayed S407. The image may be associated with the adjustment amount and recorded. The adjustment amount information associated with the image may be superimposed on the image when displayed.
Patent GB-2599281-A (GB)
Title: Multi-function high chair
Inventor: JERRY INGRAHAM
IPC: A47D1/00
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A multi-function highchair 1 includes a first child seat 11, a second child seat 12 and a seatback assembly 13. The first child seat includes a first seat portion 112. A first seating area 51 is formed on the first seat portion. The second child seat includes a second seat portion 121 detachably installed on the first seat portion. A second seating area 52 is formed on the second seat portion and smaller than the first seating area. The seatback assembly is selectively and detachably installed on the first seat portion or the second seat portion. The seatback assembly includes a back portion 131, at least two pairs of engaging sockets 134 formed on the back portion and at different heights and a pair of shoulder harness anchors 133 for engaging with one pair of the at least two pairs of engaging sockets, so as to connect a pair of shoulder harness straps 4 to the back portion.