baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2574914-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for preparing animal feed
Inventor: AIDAN MITCHELL
IPC: B65G33/24
Filed: 2019-01-14
Abstract: Preparing animal feed includes splitting an incoming ingredient batch into at least two portions and feeding each portion to respective grinders 6, 8 arranged in parallel. The time taken for the grinders to grind their respective portions is determined, and the relative sizes of portions in subsequent batches is adjusted based on the difference in time each grinder took to grind its portion of a previous batch so as to minimise differences in grinding times for the portions in subsequent batches. A first portion may be fed to a first grinder, and a second portion subsequently fed to a second grinder. Batches may be portioned by a mechanical device 4, e.g. a moveable wall or diverter plate in a flow passage, or a screw conveyor with selectively openable outlets leading to the respective grinders (see figure 2). The portions may be recombined downstream of the grinders prior to a mixing step 10. The method may additionally comprise blending, wetting, conditioning 14, pelleting 16, cooling 18, and oil coating steps. An apparatus is also claimed, comprising parallel grinders 6,8, batch portioning means 4, and control means (not shown) for determining subsequent batch portioning sizes based on prior batch process times.
Patent GB-2569057-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for defending crops from crop-damaging pests via unmanned vehicles
Inventor: Robert L Cantrell
IPC: G01C23/00
Filed: 2017-08-29
Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of defending a crop-containing area against crop-damaging pests include an unmanned aerial vehicle including a sensor that detects one or more pests in the crop-containing area and an output device configured to eliminate the pest from the crop-containing area. One or more docking stations configured to accommodate the UAV are provided. A computing device configured to communicate with the UAV and the docking station over a network is provided. The UAV is configured to send pest detection data captured by a sensor of the UAV while patrolling the crop-containing area. In return, the computing device is configured to send a signal to the UAV to indicate instructions to the UAV as to how to move or activate the output device in order to eliminate the detected pest from the crop-containing area.
Patent GB-2581850-A (GB)
Title: Mount assembly
Inventor: ROBERT GRANT
IPC: F16M11/20
Filed: 2019-03-11
Abstract: A mount assembly for mounting a device (e.g. a dash cam) to a surface, comprises: a socket assembly 12; a mounting element (14, fig 2) with a mounting ball formation (46, fig 7) receivable by the socket assembly 12 to pivotally couple the mounting element to the socket assembly, the socket assembly having resilient members 15 define a socket 16 to receive and engage the mounting ball formation, the resilient members urging the mounting ball formation into the socket against a resilient bias; the mount assembly further comprising a surface interface member 17 (e.g. a silicon pad) to provide a frictional interface between the outer surface of the mounting ball formation and an inner wall of the socket defined by the resilient member. Apertures provides space for an electrical connection (fig 9).
Patent GB-2585845-A (GB)
Title: An electrical generator and method of generating an electrical current
Inventor: IVOR GUINEY
IPC: H02N2/18
Filed: 2019-07-16
Abstract: An electrical generator 201 comprises one or more graphene sheets 204, each sheet having first and second electrical contacts 206 and a surface arranged to be in contact with an ion-containing fluid extending between the contacts. The surface is provided with a polymer coating having a thickness of less than 100nm. A plurality of graphene sheets may be arranged in an array wherein each graphene sheet is in electrical contact with at least a further graphene sheet. The first and second electrical contacts may be located at distal portions of each graphene sheet. Each graphene sheet may comprise 1 to 50 graphene layers 205 and be obtained by the deposition of graphene on a surface of a substrate by MOCVD or CVD. The ion-containing fluid may be sea water, rainwater, drainage from industry and/or agriculture, or run off from chemical plants or power plants. Electrical current may be generated when the fluid passes across the surface of the graphene sheet(s). The polymer coating may have a thickness of 1mm to 7mm, preferably 5mm. The generator may be intermittently regenerated by washing and/or drying the polymer coating.
Patent GB-2574951-A (GB)
Title: Cooling structure for turbine airfoil
Inventor: Tomoko Tsuru
IPC: F02C7/18
Filed: 2018-03-06
Abstract: This cooling structure for a turbine blade (1) is provided with: a cooling passage (17) formed between a first blade wall (3) that is curved in a concave shape with respect to a high-temperature gas flow passage (GP) and a second blade wall (5) that is curved in a convex shape; lattice structures (23) formed by superposing, in a lattice shape, a plurality of main ribs provided on both wall surfaces facing the cooling passage; partitioning bodies (27) provided between the lattice structures that are adjacent to each other; a coolant discharge port (25) for externally discharging a cooling medium (CL) inside the cooling passage; and an exposed wall part (29) which is a part of the second blade wall (5), the part extending to the outside of the coolant discharge port (25). In outlet parts of the lattice structures (23) adjacent to each other via the partitioning bodies, a pair of adjacent first ribs (33A) and a pair of adjacent second ribs (33B) are respectively inclined in the opposite directions with respect to the partitioning bodies.
Patent GB-2588661-A (GB)
Title: Biometrically protected device
Inventor: ANTHONY SIMS
IPC: G06F21/44
Filed: 2019-10-31
Abstract: A biometrically protected device comprises: a secure element 114, 113 for communications with a secure server; a biometric authentication system 120, 128, 129, 130 including a biometric sensor 130, wherein the biometric authentication system 120, 128, 129, 130 is for controlling access to one or more protected feature(s) of the device; and a power interface 108 for receiving power from an external source 104 and for powering both of the secure element 113, 114 and the biometric authentication system 120, 128, 129, 130; wherein the biometrically protected device is arranged such that the biometric authentication system 120, 128, 129, 130 remains inactive until the power interface receives power and the secure element 113, 114 provides a command message to the biometric authentication system 120, 128, 129, 130, and wherein the command message is not provided unless the secure element 113, 114 has made a secure connection with the secure server.
Patent GB-2584169-A (GB)
Title: Method for synchronizing radio frequency carrier correction of dynamic radio frequency carriers
Inventor: PATRICK C MATHES
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2019-11-27
Abstract: A method for synchronizing radio frequency carrier correction of dynamic radio frequency carriers includes receiving a carrier configuration from a carrier controller to modulate a carrier signal based on the carrier configuration and receiving a time reference and timestamped carrier configuration information from the carrier controller. The timestamped carrier configuration information includes a correlation between a plurality of timestamps and a plurality of carrier attributes. The method also includes synchronizing an internal clock of a RF correction preprocessor to the time reference, and receiving a modulated carrier signal from the RF modem. The method further includes generating a radio frequency correction set including a correction solution for each of a plurality of timeslots based on the timestamped carrier configuration information, and generating a corrected carrier signal based on applying the RF correction set to the modulated carrier signal at a coincident timeslot.
Patent GB-2590654-A (GB)
Title: Steam trap
Inventor: KENNETH MCFEETERS
IPC: F16T1/34
Filed: 2019-12-23
Abstract: A steam trap comprises a body having a flow passageway therethrough between an inlet 4 connectable to a steam pipeline and an outlet 6 connected to a condensate drain line. The flow passageway comprises a first flow restriction defined by a first venturi nozzle 14 which passes condensate while restricting the flow of live steam. A second flow restriction defined by a second venturi nozzle 22 downstream of the first venturi nozzle 14 is adapted to allow condensate flow therethrough whilst restricting the flow of flash steam.
Patent GB-2582205-A (GB)
Title: Curtain track assembly
Inventor: CHI-CHA CHEN
IPC: A47H1/08
Filed: 2020-01-09
Abstract: A bidirectional telescopic curtain track assembly comprises a base 1, a plurality of tracks 2 connected with the base and two slides 3 slidably mounted on the tracks. The base has a plurality of slots 11 each including receiving sections 111 defining two mounting areas (114, Fig. 6), two side openings 112 and a lower opening 113 with two fitting ends. Each track includes a receiving section 21, two side openings 22 and a lower opening 23 with two fitting ends 231 mounted in the two mounting areas 113. Each of the two slides is provided with a plurality of mounting portions 31 slidably mounted to the tracks, each portion 31 includes a receiving section 311 defining two sliding areas (314, Fig. 4) mounted on the two fitting ends of each of the tracks, at least one side opening 312 and a lower opening 313 with two sliding ends 3131. Each track is provided with two stop portions 24 and each of the mounting portions of each of the two slides has a resting portion 32 movable to touch one of the stop portions, the receiving section of each mounting portions of the slides is provided with an operation space (3111, Fig. 4).
Patent GB-2591248-A (GB)
Title: Tracking device
Inventor: JOHN DE-VEER
IPC: G08B25/01
Filed: 2020-01-22
Abstract: A tracking device 1 comprises a power supply; a GPS device which provides location specific data of the device; a fingerprint scanner 4 which is operable to detect the identity of a user and to provide an authentication signal indicative of an authorised user; and a transmitter/receiver which receives an authorisation signal from the fingerprint scanner and is operable to communicate with a remote bank account to confirm the identity of a user. The device can include means for communicating with an automatic telling machine (ATM), a lanyard attachment 8, a micro USB charging port and a panic button operable to transmit an alert signal when activated which may be remotely communicated to additional users. The device may also emit a visible or audible signal.
Patent GB-2583564-A (GB)
Title: Method of making 3D printed objects using two distinct light sources
Inventor: PAUL HOLT
IPC: B33Y10/00
Filed: 2020-02-11
Abstract: Method for creating a 3D object comprising: forming a plurality of cured polymer layers by exposing liquid photopolymer (fig.2, 201) to a first and a second spectrum of light which do not overlap to form the 3D object; wherein the photopolymer formulation comprises a first and second photoinitiator activated by first and second spectra respectively, and a first/second set of a monomer or oligomer that can be polymerized when the first/second photoinitiator is activated respectively. A liquid photopolymer formulation for forming objects when exposed to light comprising: a monomer/oligomer polymerised via a light-induced radical photopolymerisation process, but not cationic process; a monomer/oligomer that can be polymerized via a light-induced cationic mechanism but not a radical process; a first/second photoinitiator activated by UV or blue light in the range 300-475nm, or green or red region of the electromagnetic spectrum respectively; a co-initiator; wherein one of the activated photoinitiators induces a cationic and the other a radical polymerisation process. A stereolithographic 3D printer comprising a visual display screen illuminated by first/second light sources emitting a first/second spectrum of light respectively; the spectra do not overlap.
Patent GB-2589401-A (GB)
Title: Improved melt overflow casting device and method
Inventor: LEE MARSTON
IPC: B22D11/12
Filed: 2020-07-03
Abstract: A melt overflow casting device used for making non-woven metal fibre mats comprises a rotatable casting wheel 10 in contact with a source of molten metal 16 and arranged close to an opening in a first end of a chamber 20. The lower portion of the chamber 20 is also open and is located above a conveyor 26. Two nozzles 31 & 32 are mounted to the chamber 20 close to the opening, each being pivotable about two orthogonal axes x-x & y-y whereby they can be set in desired directions. A third nozzle, 34, may be situated on the top wall 25 of the chamber 20. In use metal filaments of diameter 40–120 microns and length 100–300 mm are continuously cast by the wheel 10 and then pass into the chamber 20 via its opening. Air is blown through the nozzles 31, 32 & 34 into the chamber 20 to disperse the metal fibres into a homogeneous matrix and lay them down into a non-woven mat 40 on the conveyor 26 which then transports them out of the chamber 40. The mats can be used for heat insulation and noise attenuation.
Patent GB-2598625-A (GB)
Title: Submersible plough
Inventor: DAVID BARRY WARD
IPC: B01D24/48
Filed: 2020-09-07
Abstract: A submersible plough 100 for controlling back pressure in a sand bed filter for filtering a flowing liquid or a multiphase flow, having a density. The plough comprises a first set of blades 110, including a first blade, for disturbing particulates accumulated on the sand bed filter. The first set of blades110 is arranged circumferentially about a first axis and the first blade of the first set of blades projects, at least in part, radially. The plough is arranged to be moved by the flowing liquid and has a negative buoyancy with respect to the liquid, to maintain the plough at least and/or at most in intermittent contact with the sand bed filter. Also disclosed is a method of controlling back pressure in a rapid (pressure or gravity) sand bed filter for filtering a flowing liquid and the use of a submersible plough to control back pressure in a rapid (pressure or gravity) sand bed filter. The submersible plough may reduce the need for backwashing, increase filtering time and reduce waste water.
Patent GB-2591330-A (GB)
Title: Trajectory prediction from precomputed or dynamically generated bank of trajectories
Inventor: TUNG MINH PHAN
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2020-11-06
Abstract: A computer implemented method for trajectory prediction comprising; receiving location data and past trajectory data for one or more objects detected in the vicinity of a vehicle (1605). Determine using one or processors a set of features for the objects (1610) combine the feature data and motion data of object to form a concatenated data set (1615). Using concatenated data set generate a lattice/probability map of trajectories for object and assign each trajectory a probability score (1620). Determine based on the trajectory lattice one or more trajectories for the object (1625). Based on the one or more trajectories using a planning circuit of the vehicle generate one or more driving commands for the vehicle (1630) and using the control circuit of the vehicle operate the vehicle (1635). The system may use colour coding as a means of identifying objects in the trajectory lattice. A vehicle and a non- transitory computer readable storage medium.
Patent GB-2592100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to containers for communication devices
Inventor: JONATHAN PETER DAVID ANDREW
IPC: H05K5/06
Filed: 2020-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a container for a communication device which is connected to an antenna, e.g. as part of a cellular network. The container includes a central walled section (referred to as a “housing”) which surrounds at least one mounting plate suitable for supporting an electrical device. A top edge of the housing is received within a recess in a top plate and a bottom edge of the housing is received within a recess in a bottom plate. The top and bottom plates are clamped to seal the housing. The container is weatherproof. In preferred embodiments the clamp takes the form of a plurality of rigid shafts which each extend through apertures in the top and bottom plates. Lock nuts are screwed onto threaded ends of the shafts to compress gaskets in the recesses. Deformable bushings may be used. In some embodiments the container is connected to a sea borne infrastructure such as buoy. Heat sinks are claimed, as are communication systems and fault sensors. In a different invention (Fig. 3) a domed housing is clamped onto a base by a clip.
Patent GB-2601731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to hearing
Inventor: OLIVER RAY
IPC: A61F11/30
Filed: 2020-11-25
Abstract: The invention provides an ear-piece 10A suitable for improving hearing of a user wherein the ear-piece comprises a concave body 16A and one or more protrusions 36A wherein the concave body has a proximal surface shaped to engage the user's head 12A; and a headphone suitable for improving hearing of a user which comprises a headphone band 52 (Figure 4) on which is mounted one or two ear-pieces according to the invention on each end, wherein the headphone band supports the or each ear-piece for mounting on an ear of the user. The protrusions may include one or more locator protrusions 32A for engaging the ear of a user, or may be curved and positioned on the upper edge 36A of the ear-piece to improve acoustic reflection. The ear-piece may further comprise a tapered tail 26A which may also comprise flap or finger-like protrusions 38A.
Patent GB-2601320-A (GB)
Title: Rotor assembly for a turbomolecular pump
Inventor: Ales Kubis
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 2020-11-25
Abstract: A rotor assembly 102 for a turbomolecular pump. The rotor assembly 102 comprises a rotor shaft 116, a plurality of rotor blades 126 extending from the rotor shaft 116, and a balancing member 130 fitted within the rotor shaft 116 with an interference fit. The rotor shaft 116 extends along a longitudinal axis 122 about which the rotor assembly 102 is configured to rotate. The interference fit is such that the balancing member 130 is retained in compression by the rotor assembly 102. The present disclosure also relates to a turbomolecular pump 100 including the rotor assembly 102 and a method of assembling a rotor assembly 102 for the same.
Patent GB-2597822-A (GB)
Title: Graphics processing
Inventor: SHARJEEL SAEED
IPC: G06T15/06
Filed: 2021-03-19
Abstract: When a programmable execution unit of a graphics processor is executing a graphics processing program to render a frame that represents a view of a scene using a ray tracing process, and the ray tracing process requires the determination of geometry that will be intersected by a ray, the programmable execution unit sends a message to a ray tracing acceleration data structure traversal circuit of the graphics processor, for the ray tracing acceleration data structure traversal circuit to perform a traversal of a ray tracing acceleration data structure for the scene to determine geometry for the scene that may be intersected by the ray. The ray tracing acceleration data structure traversal circuit then returns to the programmable execution unit an indication of geometry that may be intersected by the ray, and the programmable execution unit uses the indicated geometry to determine any geometry that is intersected by the ray.
Patent GB-2594791-A (GB)
Title: Heating device
Inventor: MIKHAIL LEONIDOVICH STRUPINSKIJ
IPC: H05B3/56
Filed: 2021-03-22
Abstract: A heating device comprises a self-regulating heating tape for use in various industries. The heating tape includes two conductors 2, 3 which are insulated from each other and placed in a conducting polymer matrix 1 enclosed in a polymer insulating sheath 4. A conductive braiding 5 may be included to provide additional mechanical protection or to act as a grounding wire. The heating device further includes external flexible metal armour 7 comprising a wound metal strip, the winding pitch of which may vary depending on the required strength or flexibility of the heating device. The metal strip may define a longitudinal groove and the edge of the strip may be contoured to engage with the groove during winding of the tape around the heating device. An additional waterproof layer or winding may be provided underneath the armour. The heating device has high mechanical strength and flexibility and is resistant to external aggressive media and fire.
Patent GB-2605376-A (GB)
Title: Target and projectile game apparatus
Inventor: HENRY MARKS
IPC: A63F9/02
Filed: 2021-03-29
Abstract: An apparatus for a target and projectile game comprises a first base 1, a first pole 6, and a first target support component 5, which can be assembled in either a deployed configuration or a stowed configuration, wherein: in the deployed configuration, the first base is connected to a proximal end of the first pole and the first target support component is connected to a distal end of the first pole; and in the stowed configuration, the first target support component is connected to the first base (see figure 4). A second base, pole and target support component may be provided. A projectile may be provided such as a flying disc (7, figure 4). The target support components may be stowed in cavities (10a and 11b) within the base. When two bases are provided the flying disc and target support components may be housed between two connected based (1a and 1b) in the stowed configuration (see figure 4).
Patent GB-2594421-A (GB)
Title: Inlet instrumentation for ion analyser coupled to rapid evaporative ionisation mass spectrometry ("REIMS") device
Inventor: ZOLTÁN TAKÁTS
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2016-03-07
Abstract: An apparatus comprises: a user interface [1500, fig. 15A]; a robotic probe 1580 which generates an aerosol, smoke or vapour (e.g. for rapid evaporative ionisation mass spectrometry (REIMS); and a mass or ion mobility spectrometer for analysing the aerosol, smoke or vapour. Also disclosed in a laparoscopic tool comprising: an elongate portion; and a first device at the distal end of the elongate portion to generate an aerosol, smoke or vapour from tissue. Further disclosed is an apparatus comprising: a first device which emits a stream of electrically charged droplets at a target (i.e. a desorption electrospray ionisation (DESI) device); a transfer capillary to transfer generated ions from the target to an analyser; and a heating device which heats the first device, the stream of droplets, the target or the transfer capillary.
Patent GB-2609263-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle carrier
Inventor: ARTHUR PETERS
IPC: B62K27/00
Filed: 2021-07-28
Abstract: A bicycle carrier for towing a second bicycle 46 behind a first bicycle 16 comprises first and second arms 10 pivotally attached to a rear hub of the first bicycle 16. A carrier base 2 has carrier wheels 40 and is adapted to carry a wheel 44 of the second bicycle 46. The carrier base 2 is articulated to the first and second arms 10 at their ends remote from the rear hub. Clamping means 18 secure the wheel 44 of the second bicycle 46 in place on the base 2. A strut 28, pivotable with respect to the base 2, secures the base to a frame of the second bicycle 46. The base 2 is securable to a frame of the first bicycle 16 by bracket 36 such that the base is carried above a rear wheel of the first bicycle 16 when the carrier is not in use (see figure 1).