baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2580954-A (GB)
Title: Landing gear deployment
Inventor: FRASER WILSON
IPC: B64D45/04
Filed: 2019-01-31
Abstract: An aircraft controller ((fig.1,100) is configured to receive the following signals: a landing gear deployment signal; an aircraft position signal, indicating the distance from a landing site (fig.2,40); and one or more flight signals, indicating dynamic conditions or flight parameters. Based on the flight signals a deployment position (fig.2,230) is determined at which the landing gear should be deployed. If the deployment signal is received before reaching the deployment position, landing gear deployment is delayed until the deployment position is reached, otherwise deployment is triggered immediately. The controller may determine a second deployment position (fig.2,210) indicating the closest position to the landing site at which landing gear can be deployed for a safe landing, automatically triggering accelerated deployment, or warning the pilot, if the aircraft reaches this position. Also claimed is an aircraft controller which determines a time periods and/or distance range (fig.2,200) over which landing gear deployment can be initiated i) safely (fig.2,202) and ii) efficiently (fig.204); the controller issues pilot feedback indicating when each period and/or range is entered, and initiates deployment in response to a pilot deployment signal. The pilot may be warned if no deployment signal is received when passing a threshold time or distance (fig.2,220).
Patent GB-2573628-A (GB)
Title: Respiration from a photoplethysmogram (PPG) using fixed and adaptive filtering
Inventor: JAMES E DURNIN
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2019-03-14
Abstract: Methods and systems for determining a respiration rate (RR) of a subject are disclosed. A photoplethysmogram (PPG) signal (101) is sampled at a first frequency. The signal is then filtering using first and second high-pass filters. In one embodiment, a zero-crossing filter is used 305 to interpolate positive-(rising) and negative-(falling) edge pulses of a portion of the PPG signal, thus to determine breath-time intervals caused by an influence of the respiration rate on the PPG signal. The average of the breath-time intervals for the positive-edge zero-crossings and the negative-edge zero-crossings is determined to give an estimate of RR 309. In other embodiments, a central frequency of components of the PPG signal is determined based on bandpass filters and a feedback mechanism to estimate Beta (ratio of RR to pulse rate) (Figure 6).
Patent GB-2575705-A (GB)
Title: Improved survivability of wave energy convertors
Inventor: BRIAN ROSENBERG
IPC: F03B13/20
Filed: 2019-04-30
Abstract: A wave energy conversion (WEC) system includes a float body 102 coupled to a heave plate (water anchor) 104 by a flexible tether 106. A controller controls the tether 106 between survivability modes by adjusting a tension and/or length of the tether. By lifting the heave plate 104 closer to the float 102, the relative water particle velocities reduce, thereby reducing the loading on the system. For extreme conditions, the heave plate may be mated with the surface float with winches to prevent relative movement. The surface float may be submerged for storm avoidance.
Patent GB-2576079-A (GB)
Title: Optical imaging unit and method
Inventor: VLADIMIR DASIUKEVICH
IPC: G02B23/18
Filed: 2019-05-31
Abstract: Optical devices, e.g. binoculars or telescopes, are commonly used for observation of objects or points of interest at long distances. During observation, it is common for a user to require additional information or external data. An optical imaging unit 100 for use with an optical device 102 is arranged to provide a first image 103 to a first eye of a user in a first image plane 104. A display element 106 which emits radiation; and a first optical element 108 are operable to provide a second image 110 to a second eye of a user in a second image plane 111. The optical imaging unit may be part of an optical imaging device that includes a transceiver to communicate with a remote device.
Patent GB-2586022-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for supporting a rotor
Inventor: STEVE FOWLER
IPC: G01M1/24
Filed: 2019-07-29
Abstract: A support device 110 for supporting a rotor (142, Figure 9)during a balance process allows it to rotate about an axis, wherein a carriage member 200 extends around and under a portion (144, Figure 10) of the rotor periphery, said carriage member supporting first and second rotatable members 220, each of which engages and supports the rotor, wherein the rotatable members can move towards and away from each other and towards and away from the rotor axis. Alternatively, the apparatus includes a sensing device supported by the carriage member for determining the unbalance in a rotor in a plane coincident with a plane in which the rotatable members lie. Alternatively, the support device includes a main body (313, Figure 11) and a connecting device 230 which supports the carriage member in a cantilevered configuration including one or more connecting members. The carriage member may be flexible and arcuate and may extend around up to 180 degrees of the rotor periphery. It may support third and fourth rotatable members 220 such that the rotatable members are evenly spaced around the rotor axis, have identical diameters and have parallel axes of rotation (221a-d, Figure 16).
Patent GB-2576988-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaning apparatus
Inventor: YUUKI MARUTANI
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2018-05-22
Abstract: Provided is a vacuum cleaning apparatus that enables downsizing while ensuring convenience. A vacuum cleaner (11) is provided with: a drive wheel; cleaning units (22); a dust collection unit (23); a collected dust amount detection unit; and a travel control unit (26). The collected dust amount detection unit detects the amount of collected dust stored in the dust collection unit (23). The travel control unit (26) causes the vacuum cleaner (11) to autonomously travel by controlling driving of the drive wheel. The travel control unit (26) causes the vacuum cleaner (11) to travel to a dust station (12) when the amount of collected dust detected by the collected dust amount detection unit is equal to or greater than a prescribed amount during cleaning carried out by the cleaning units (22) so as to transfer the dust in the dust collection unit (23) to a collected dust container (53) at the dust station 12, and then causes the vacuum cleaner (11) to separate from the dust station 12 to resume cleaning.
Patent GB-2577191-A (GB)
Title: System for use in improving cognitive function
Inventor: Kartheka Bojan
IPC: A61B5/374
Filed: 2019-04-04
Abstract: A system comprising an EEG headcap, personal computer and cloud server system is configured to deliver a customised programme of activities to a user, based on an analysis of the EEG output from the user. The system is indicated in the treatment of mild cognitive disorder and early-stage dementia.
Patent GB-2579912-A (GB)
Title: Differential pressure loss valve
Inventor: JOHN FAICZAK
IPC: F16K47/12
Filed: 2019-11-18
Abstract: A differential pressure loss valve comprises a valve housing having a sleeve 400 that has a continuous cylindrical helical thread formed in its inner surface, and a cylindrical carrier 402 having a continuous cylindrical helical thread formed in its outer surface. When the channel carrier 402 is positioned within the sleeve 400 a portion of the sleeve’s cylindrical thread integrates with the channel carrier’s cylindrical helical thread, and a composite channel is formed therebetween. Fluid flows within the valve between an inlet port 602 in the sleeve 400 and an outlet port 703 in the valve housing via the composite channel and experiences a differential pressure loss.
Patent GB-2590078-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical resector tool
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2019-11-28
Abstract: An electrosurgical resector tool comprising: an instrument tip 200 mounted at a distal end of a shaft 204 having an electromagnetic energy conveying structure carried in a lumen of shaft 204. Instrument tip 200 comprises: a static portion 202 having a first blade 205 that moves relative to a movable portion 212 having a second blade 207 between a closed position where first and second blades 205,207 lie alongside each other and an open position where second blade 207 is spaced from the first blade 205 by a tissue receiving gap; a travel limiter to limit a maximum extent of relative movement between second and first blades 207,205; a first and second electrode 206,214 spaced apart and electrically isolated from each other by a planar dielectric 208, and where the first and second electrodes 206,214 are connected to the energy conveying structure for delivery of the EM energy from the instrument tip 200; and an actuator 220 for controlling relative movement between movable and static portions 212,202. Preferably, the travel limiting mechanism comprises a raised protrusion 240 on the movable portion 212 and a co-operating stop surface 242 on the static portion 202 which abut in the open position.
Patent GB-2590692-A (GB)
Title: Composition for improved bone fracture healing
Inventor: RAMI KALLALA
IPC: A61P19/00
Filed: 2019-12-24
Abstract: A composition comprising i.) a parathyroid hormone, or derivative, from 0.1 ng/mL to 50 ng/mL, ii.) a bisphosphonate, or derivative, strontium ranelate, denosumab, or romosozumab, or a combination, from 1 ng/mL to 6000 ng/mL, and iii.) a delivery material for the composition in a solid or liquid phase, which may be selected form calcium sulphate (sulfate), (mono, di or tri) calcium phosphates, calcium carbonates, autograft bone material, (synthetic) allograft, ceramic, calcium sodium phosphosilicate, collagen sponge, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), bone cement, or a combination. The bisphosphonate may be selected from zoledronic acid, alendronic acid, etidronate, pamidronate, ibandronic acid, risedronate, clodronate, or a combination. The parathyroid may be parathyroid-related protein (PTHrP), 1-34 or 1-84 recombinant human parathyroid hormone (1-34 rhPTH or 1-84 rhPTH) H05AA03 parathyroid hormone, preotact parathyroid hormone, teriparatide, abaloparatide, or a combination. It may also comprise stem cells e.g. mesenchymal, and additives, such as vitamin D or E, hydroxyapatite, selenium, zinc, magnesium, phosphate or collagen. The composition may be used for the treatment of bone fractures, or in a bone fusion procedure, in a human or animal body, delivered via injection or as solid pellets. Also provided is a method of manufacture, and a kit.
Patent GB-2581262-A (GB)
Title: A trailing shield and method of use thereof
Inventor: ROBERT GRAHAM
IPC: B33Y30/00
Filed: 2019-12-27
Abstract: A trailing shield 10 is disclosed for use in a 3-D printing process and in conjunction with a printing surface on which an article is printed. The trailing shield comprises a cover element including support means 12 for supporting a heat source and a print material. The cover element has a wall 13 defining a printing chamber, said wall also defining a print aperture. The cover element includes one or more inlets fluidly connecting the exterior of the cover with the printing chamber with at least one inlet 16 being fluidly linked to an inert-gas supply. The cover element further includes one or more temperature sensors 20. One or more openable closure members may be included to alter the size of the print aperture, the or each closure member being operably mounted to the cover element.
Patent GB-2592423-A (GB)
Title: The use of a 3D printing technology with fabrics, textiles and leather
Inventor: NATALIJA SIUKSTIENE
IPC: D06C23/04
Filed: 2020-02-27
Abstract: A method of creating a 3D fabric comprises two or more layers of fabric 1, 3 joined together by adhesive 2. A three-dimensional object 4 is placed between the layers of fabric, which is then subjected to compression with or without heat to create a raised volume or relief on the surface of the fabric. The three-dimensional object may be 3D printed. The textiles may be woven or non-woven, knitted natural or synthetic. Leather may be natural, split leather, PU leather or imitation leather.
Patent GB-2584188-A (GB)
Title: A system, valve, and method for liquid resin infusion
Inventor: RICHARD W ROBERTS
IPC: B29C70/44
Filed: 2018-12-06
Abstract: Infusing liquid resin into a sheet of fibrous material 104, the method comprising: evacuating gaseous contaminants from a sheet of fibrous material, covered by a nonpermeable bladder sealed 110 to a tool 102 about the sheet of fibrous material, through a permeable media layer 108 to an outlet 127; flowing liquid resin from an inlet 126 through the permeable media layer, interposed between the sheet of fibrous material and the non-permeable bladder; infusing the liquid resin into the sheet of fibrous material from the permeable media layer; and selectively adjusting permeability of the permeable media layer such that the permeability of the permeable media layer, while evacuating the gaseous contaminants, is higher than while flowing and infusing the liquid resin. The method may include controlling a permeability control valve 115 to deflect the non-permeable bladder into a gap 116 formed in the permeable media layer and controlling the permeability control valve to urge the non-permeable bladder out of the gap. The permeability control valve may include a rigid cap 120 sealed to the non-permeable bladder over the gap.
Patent GB-2579978-A (GB)
Title: Dual Valve Actuator
Inventor: COLLIN GIBSON
IPC: F16K1/22
Filed: 2014-04-08
Abstract: A linkage for coupling a reciprocal actuator (Fig. 21, 21) to separate butterfly valves 14, 15 each having an operating lever 28, 70 connected to a spindle pivotable in a housing 11, comprising first, second and third arms 26, 27, 30a, the first and second arms coupled to a pivot at respective first ends, the second end of the first and third arms being pivotally connected to respective operating levers, the second end of the second arm being pivotally connected to the first end of the third arm, the lever coupled to the third arm comprising a rhomboid frame. The housing preferably has an integral fixed arm (Fig. 21, 20) on which the actuator is mounted. The actuator may be rotary or linear and can be electric, pneumatic or hydraulic. The linkage may include a spring for biasing the third arm about the pivotal connection to the respective operating lever.
Patent GB-2593222-A (GB)
Title: High level syntax for video coding and decoding
Inventor: GUILLAUME LAROCHE
IPC: H04N19/70
Filed: 2020-03-20
Abstract: A method of decoding video data from a bitstream, the bitstream comprising video data corresponding to one or more slices. The bitstream comprises a picture header comprising syntax elements to be used when decoding one or more slices, and a slice header comprising syntax elements to be used when decoding a slice. The decoding comprises: parsing the syntax elements; and omitting parsing one or more syntax elements for a slice relating to use or availability of a decoding tool or parameter for that slice if one or more syntax elements are parsed that indicate that the picture contains only one slice; and decoding the bitstream using the syntax elements. A syntax element relating to the use or availability of the decoding tool or parameter may be signalled in a picture parameter set (PPS). The one or more syntax elements indicating that the current picture contains only one slice may comprise a picture header in slice header syntax element which indicates that a picture header is signalled in the slice header.
Patent GB-2580816-A (GB)
Title: Integrated manifold system
Inventor: BRENNAN HANSEN
IPC: F17C13/04
Filed: 2018-09-21
Abstract: An integrated manifold system is disclosed that combines in a single, compact, unitary assembly a one-piece, machined manifold for connecting air supply cylinders with a first stage regulator and recharge port. The manifold body has at least one bottle port configured to removably receive a bottle of pressurized air, a first stage regulator chamber, a quick disconnect fitting port, an air channel in fluid communication with the at least one bottle port and the first stage regulator chamber, and an outlet channel in fluid communication with the first stage regulator chamber.
Patent GB-2583052-A (GB)
Title: Method of carrying a casualty
Inventor: JACOB ASTON LOCKWOOD
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2020-05-12
Abstract: The method of an individual carrying a casualty using a carrier apparatus in a hands-free manner involves inserting the individual’s arms through shoulder straps 114 of the carrier; supporting the casualty in a flexible panel 104 of the carrier, with the panel 104 extending between legs of the casualty, a first end edge 106 of the panel 104 located between the casualty and the individual and a second end edge 108 of the panel 104 located adjacent a back of the casualty; extending a pair of first securing straps 120, 122 connected to the panel 104 around sides of the individual; passing a pair of second securing straps 130, 132 connected to the second end 108 of the panel 104 over the shoulders of both the casualty and individual; and securing each one of the first securing straps 120, 122 to one of the second securing straps 130, 132.
Patent GB-2602120-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling a radio access point
Inventor: JONATHAN HART
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2020-12-18
Abstract: At a radio access point comprising a plurality of antenna elements 122, a portion of the antenna elements are reserved for a given network slice. Only this reserved set of antenna elements are used for transmissions to user equipment (UE) which has been allocated to that slice. The access point may receive a command to reserve the portion of antenna elements, and the command may specify the required number of elements. The number may be chosen in accordance with a performance requirement of the slice. For example, a URLLC slice may be designated a greater number of antenna elements than a lower performance, eMBB slice. The plurality of antenna elements may form a MIMO array.
Patent GB-2606181-A (GB)
Title: Safe deployment system
Inventor: SIMON CARLING
IPC: B60P3/06
Filed: 2021-04-28
Abstract: A deployment apparatus from a side edge of a platform 5 has a cradle 3a-c suspended from a cross-bar 2c of a lifting frame 2a,3b moved by hydraulic rams 4a,4b attached to a base frame 1a,1b on the platform 5. A spreader beam 6a,6b can be pivotably connected to the cross-bar 2c with four cables 7a-d connecting it to the cradle, the pivotability and gravity maintaining the cradle orientation and the cables giving clearance for the load beneath the cross-bar 2c. The system can deploy a highway cleaning or maintenance auxiliary vehicle from a truck or trailer; or be used in stationary situations in warehouses, car parks or factories for stacking cars or moving heavy machinery.
Patent GB-2607104-A (GB)
Title: Beverage processing method and apparatus
Inventor: DAVID GRAHAM ROBERTSON
IPC: C12H1/22
Filed: 2021-05-28
Abstract: A method of flavouring a beverage in an apparatus comprising an input 144, output 143, sonication chambers 134a, 134b with sonotrodes, and pumps 136, 152, the method comprising providing and pumping a suspension of biological particles through the sonication chambers 134a, 134b, sonicating to release organoleptic compounds, filtering, and outputting a beverage, wherein a wall of the sonication chamber is within 3 cm of any position in the chamber 134a, 134b. Also defines the same apparatus for processing a beverage. The sonication input may be at least 20 J/g with a 20-40 µm amplitude and at least 20 kHz frequency. The solid particles may be 1-20% of the suspension, soaked for at least 30 minutes, recirculated through the chamber 134a, 134b, formed by shredding, heat treated, comprise plant matter, particularly wood, nuts, and spices, and have a volume less than 3cm3. The temperature may be below 35oC and the pressure below 1.5 bar. The beverage and particles may be provided separately and mixed. The pumps 136, 152 may be positive displacement pumps. A controller for the pump or sonotrode may be used which is dependent on the desired flavour. The apparatus may be housed in a shipping container.
Patent GB-2595419-A (GB)
Title: System and method for previewing digital content
Inventor: JONG HER LOKE
IPC: H04N21/83
Filed: 2016-01-22
Abstract: The system has a touchscreen display, a processor and a memory having executable instructions stored that when executed by processor cause processor to receive an original image from a server over a network and second image, which may be a blurred copy of the original image, displayed on the touchscreen . If a user interaction is detected on the touchscreen display the location of the user interaction is determined and the ability to perform a screen capture may be disabled. A mask is then applied on a section of the second image corresponding to the determined location of the user interaction thereby revealing a portion of the first image. If the absence/end of user interaction is determined the mask is removed wherein the mask is only applied while the user interaction is maintained and at other instances only the second image is displayed. The application has the advantage that it allows for example copyright owners to allow potential customers to preview the digital media in smaller thumbnail or watermarked images while the unauthorized usage of digital media is prevented.
Patent GB-2610863-A (GB)
Title: Method for positive crankshaft ventilation diagnosis
Inventor: NOUREDDINE EL HOR
IPC: F02M35/10
Filed: 2021-09-20
Abstract: A method for positive crankcase ventilation diagnosis in an engine system 1 with an internal combustion engine 2, an intake duct 5 connected to the engine, a PCV line 10 connecting a crankcase 4 with the intake duct and a sensor 12 for determining an actual PCV line pressure, comprises the steps of determining at least one input parameter (e.g. engine speed, intake pressure, intake gas flow, atmospheric pressure, coolant temperature, throttle position) and the actual PCV pressure, using a prediction model to determine a predicted PCV pressure based on the determined at least one input parameter. The model may be calculated using historical data or set up measurements which may correspond to the input data. The actual PCV pressure is compared to the predicted PCV pressure to diagnose the PCV line. A low pass filter may be applied to the model. The diagnosis may be based on a model error, which is the difference between the actual and predicted PCV pressure.
Patent GB-2611294-A (GB)
Title: Computer-implemented validation methods and systems
Inventor: CATHERINE WHITE
IPC: H04W12/64
Filed: 2021-09-24
Abstract: A beacon device transmits a challenge message to each of one or more responder devices over a respective direct communication link, to invite the responder devices to each transmit a respective response message indicating knowledge of contents of the challenge message and either engages in or eschews subsequent two-way communication with each of the one or more responder devices over the respective direct communication link, in dependence on the existence and timing of a respective response message. The base station may engage with subsequent communication with a responder device whose response message was earliest or whose response message beat a cut-off time and may provide network access. The challenge message may indicate a problem having a predicted time duration for solving for the responder devices to solve. The system can be used to validate the existence of a direct communication link.