baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2579463-A (GB)
Title: Utilizing multiplayer gate spacer to reduce erosion of semiconductor fin during spacer patterning
Inventor: GAURI KARVE
IPC: H01L29/78
Filed: 2018-06-25
Abstract: FinFET devices comprising multilayer gate spacers are provided, as well as methods for fabricating FinFET devices in which multilayer gate spacers are utilized to prevent or otherwise minimize the erosion of vertical semiconductor fins when forming the gate spacers. For example, a method for fabricating a semiconductor device comprises forming a dummy gate structure over a portion of a vertical semiconductor fin of a FinFET device, and forming a multilayer gate spacer on the dummy gate structure. The multilayer gate spacer comprises a first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer, wherein the first dielectric layer has etch selectivity with respect to the vertical semiconductor fin and the second dielectric layer. In one embodiment, the first dielectric layer comprises silicon oxycarbonitride (SiOCN) and the second dielectric layer comprises silicon boron carbon nitride (SiBCN).
Patent GB-2579981-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for tank cleaning
Inventor: Matthew Denver Cole
IPC: B08B9/087
Filed: 2018-08-17
Abstract: A tank cleaning system for cleaning a space. The tank cleaning system can include a trailer having a support base transportable by a vehicle, and an arm movably mounted to the support base for movement relative to the support base. The arm can be operable to extend into the space to perform a cleaning operation inside the space.
Patent GB-2582705-A (GB)
Title: Method of protecting the end of a pipe
Inventor: KEITH MILLWARD
IPC: F16L58/18
Filed: 2012-08-28
Abstract: A method of protecting the end face of a metal composite pipe, comprises the first step of providing a metal composite pipe of the kind comprising inner and outer plastics layers and a central metal layer. Providing a washer of the kind having first and second ends and defining a flow path between the first and second ends for allowing fluid to flow along a longitudinal axis of the washer. The washer includes an abutment surface intended for abutment with an end face of the pipe, wherein the diameter of the abutment surface is sufficient to cover at least part of the outer plastics layer of the pipe. The washer is a ring-type member and defines a bore intended to be generally concentric with the bore of the pipe. The method further comprises the steps of locating the abutment surface of the washer in abutment with an end face of the pipe, and immovably fixing the abutment surface of the washer in contact with the end face of the pipe, in order to seal the central metal layer at the end face of the pipe against fluid contact.
Patent GB-2580266-A (GB)
Title: Trash bag detection device, intelligent trash can, and automatic bag changing control method
Inventor: BEIJING QIU
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2018-09-10
Abstract: A trash bag detection device of an intelligent trash can, an intelligent trash can provided with the trash bag detection device, and an automatic bag changing control method. The trash bag detection device comprises a transmitting end (13) for transmitting a signal and a receiving end (14) for receiving the signal; the transmitting end (13) and the receiving end (14) are both disposed on the inner wall of the trash can; the signal received by the receiving end (14) is a direct signal transmitted by the transmitting end (13), or is a reflected signal subsequent to being transmitted by the transmitting end (13).
Patent GB-2587897-A (GB)
Title: A method of production
Inventor: WAYNE PRICE
IPC: D21J1/06
Filed: 2020-07-23
Abstract: Method of producing recyclable product comprising wood fibre, comprising (a) forming a main pulp comprising a waste material and water, the waste comprising waste wood fibre, the main pulp has water content of ≥80 wt.%; (b) shaping the main pulp; (c) compressing the main pulp; and (d) introducing the main pulp to a drying apparatus and performing a drying process to reduce the water content of the main pulp to a value of ≤9 wt.%; the main pulp is heated prior to the step of introducing the main pulp to the drying apparatus. The main pulp may comprise micro-fibrillated cellulose MCF material, and may comprise an organic polymer. The main pulp may be introduced into the dryer at 45-98, or 50-90, or 75 degrees C. The pulp may be stored in a tank prior to the shaping step, the tank may heat the pulp. The storage tank may output the main pulp in a flow path, the pulp may be heated in the flow path. The compressing step may comprise heating the pulp whilst compressive force is applied. Also claimed is a system for producing a product with the method.
Patent GB-2597521-A (GB)
Title: Detection system and method
Inventor: Jörg Peter Feist
IPC: H04N5/235
Filed: 2020-07-27
Abstract: A detection system for detecting an optical signal from a luminescent material such as a luminescent phosphor applied to or incorporated within an object S comprises: at least one light source 11 which generates light, as excitation light, for illuminating at least a region of the object. It also includes at least one detector 21 which detects light, as collection light, from the object when illuminated by the excitation light and provides an output signal having a signal intensity in response to an intensity of the collection light. A controller 31 is adapted to control the output signal to have a signal intensity within a predetermined range or at substantially a constant value, or to post-process the output signal to extract the output signal at a signal intensity within a predetermined range or at substantially a constant value.
Patent GB-2601552-A (GB)
Title: A flush-mount
Inventor: ANDREW JOHN GRAYSHON MOLYNEUX
IPC: F21V21/04
Filed: 2020-12-04
Abstract: A flush mount for receiving a downlight has a body 3, a device receiving socket 11 located within the body 3 and a device retention element (13, Fig. 4) such as a spring steel circlip. A non-displaceable helical thread gripper 17 extends outwardly from an external surface of the body 3. A flange 7 extends around an opening of the device receiving socket 11. A hole is made in a plasterboard ceiling and the flush mount is screwed into the hole. The downlight is then attached to the flush mount.
Patent GB-2591603-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: JUNGEUN LEE
IPC: H05B33/12
Filed: 2020-12-11
Abstract: An organic light emitting display device (OLED) with enhanced light emitting efficiency comprises a substrate (Fig. 3: SUB1) on which areas of pixels composed of multiple subpixels are arranged; a circuit element layer (Fig. 3: BPL) in which circuit elements constituting the multiple subpixels are provided; a light-emitting element layer LDL in which light-emitting elements constituting the multiple subpixels are provided; and a lens LEN placed corresponding to the light-emitting element. The lens may be formed within a partition wall SW2 on an encapsulation layer PTL or a colour filter layer (Fig. 5: CFL) to cover the whole emission area AE of a light emitting element or pixel, by discharging a lens solution which may comprise a photocurable or thermosetting solution, using an inkjet printing method or a nozzle printing method. The partition wall may align with a pixel defining bank BNK of the emission layer. There may be a step difference in height d between the lens LEN and the partition wall SW2
Patent GB-2602331-A (GB)
Title: Motion planning
Inventor: Øystein Hov Holhjem
IPC: B25J9/16
Filed: 2020-12-23
Abstract: Methods of performing motion planning for a robot arranged to operate between a plurality of states in a workspace 4 which is discretized into workspace elements 24 are characterised by first and second mappings comprising information regarding first and second sets and the respective states and transition(s) between states, the sets comprising one or more workspace elements 2) that are at least partially in collision with first and second models 8a, 8b for each of a plurality of states and the respective transition(s) between those states and the second model 8b extends from the first model 8a. The method may comprise generating or receiving a first model 8a, determining a first set comprising one or more workspace elements 26 that are at least partially in collision with the first model 8a for each of a plurality of states and the respective transition(s) between those states and generating a first mapping comprising information regarding the first set and the respective states and transition(s). The method further comprises generating or receiving a second model 8b that extends from the first model 8a, determining a second set comprising one or more further workspace elements 28, additional to those is the first set, that are at least partially in collision with the second model 8b for each of the plurality of states and transitions between those states and generating a second mapping comprising information regarding said second set and the respective states and transition(s) is generated.
Patent GB-2593801-A (GB)
Title: Light fixture
Inventor: Jay Steines
IPC: F21V21/04
Filed: 2021-02-02
Abstract: A downlight includes a housing 22 having a longitudinal axis 36, the housing 22 configured to be received in an aperture of a ceiling 12. A flange 42 extends from the housing 22. Clamps 100 are movable relative to the housing 22 and the flange 42 in a direction along the longitudinal axis toward the flange 42. Each clamp 100 includes a first clamping surface (110, Fig. 3) and a second clamping surface (112, Fig. 3), the second clamping surface 112 spaced an offset distance from the first clamping surface 110 measured along the longitudinal axis 36. The first clamping surface 110 is configured to clamp the ceiling 12 between the first clamping surface 110 and the flange 42 when the ceiling has a first thickness (120, Fig. 5), and the second clamping surface 112 is configured to clamp the ceiling 12 between the second clamping surface 112 and the flange 42 when the ceiling has a second thickness greater 118 than the first thickness 120. The downlight may be tilted to a desired angle and held in place (Fig. 5).
Patent GB-2590324-A (GB)
Title: Automated activation of a remote parking feature
Inventor: IOSIF TODOR
IPC: B60W50/14
Filed: 2018-02-16
Abstract: A device comprising a transmitter, a receiver, and a processor, wherein the device is configured to transmit a control signal to a parking system for a vehicle 12 in response to receiving a signal indicative of a state of a parked vehicle 12 to which the parking system is connected, thereby to instigate a predetermined action (which may be one of remote control of the vehicle and automatic drive of the vehicle; the signal indicative of the state of the parked vehicle to which the parking system is connected being a signal indicative that a user cannot access the parked vehicle by at least one access point of the vehicle 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D.
Patent GB-2590843-A (GB)
Title: Electric axle assembly
Inventor: Vikram Chopra
IPC: F16H3/00
Filed: 2019-08-16
Abstract: An electric axle assembly includes a drive housing and a drive assembly. The drive assembly is housed in the drive housing and engages with wheels of a vehicle for rotating the wheels to move the vehicle along a ground surface. The drive assembly includes a drive input, one or more gearsets, and axle shafts. The one or more gearsets transfer motive force from the drive input to the axle shafts.
Patent GB-2608595-A (GB)
Title: Cementitious composition
Inventor: Natalie Wadley
IPC: C04B22/02
Filed: 2021-06-30
Abstract: A cementitious composition comprising a mixture of a cement binder and a graphene based ink. The ink may include graphene based nanoplatelets dispersed in carrier liquid. The nanoplatelets may be few-layer graphene or graphene-graphite and may be present in 100-600 grams per litre of dispersion. The carrier liquid may be aqueous and include a stabilising agent, such as a polymer or surfactant. The composition may be concrete and include aggregate and water. A cementitious article, e.g. an architectural or structural article, may comprise the composition. The method of forming the article may comprise using an additive manufacturing machine. The graphene-based ink is intended to act as an accelerator to increase the rate of development of early strength and load-bearing capacity.
Patent GB-2610411-A (GB)
Title: A home identification device
Inventor: KEVIN PATRICK BARLOW
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 2021-09-03
Abstract: A sign 99 is provided including a front plate 2 with opaque parts and transparent / translucent parts, and a rear plate 3 separated from the front plate 2 via spacers 3. The front plate 2 includes alphanumeric lettering 1 for home identification, a delivery requirement indication 5, and an emergency service requirement indication 6. An illumination means is provided via a first slot (16,fig.4) and a second slot (51,fig.4). The first slot 16 (16,fig.4) provides the main illumination for the home identification part 1. The second slot (51,fig.4) is arranged to provide illumination through the delivery and emergency indications 5,6. A remote switching means is arranged to alter the colour of the illumination means such that viewers are able to identify requirements from both colour and lettering displayed. The remote switching means may include a transmitter. Sensors may be provided to sense movement, smoke, light, heat or infra-red. The sign may include a timer, a camera and/or a loudspeaker. The illumination means may be arranged to flash.
Patent GB-2610823-A (GB)
Title: Smoke barrier apparatus
Inventor: ANDREW MACKIE
IPC: E06B9/58
Filed: 2021-09-15
Abstract: A smoke barrier apparatus 1 is provided. The apparatus comprises: a first curtain 100 movable between a retracted position and a deployed position through which the passage of smoke is inhibited. The first curtain is provided with first sealing members 108a,b for forming a seal with a seal-forming surface 109a,b, and a second sealing member 105 for forming a seal with a surface of another curtain. The apparatus includes a second curtain 200 movable between a retracted position and a deployed position and which is similarly provided with first and second sealing members for forming a seal with a seal-forming surface and a curtain. In use, first and second curtains can be attached to each other and to respective seal-forming surfaces. In a further embodiment, a third curtain 300 may be attached between the first and second curtains.
Patent GB-2604695-A (GB)
Title: Network traffic rule identification
Inventor: FRANCK VINH LE
IPC: H04L43/18
Filed: 2021-11-18
Abstract: A computer implemented method 200 for analysing network connections includes identifying a connection of interest and a corresponding set of connection data 210. The method additionally includes generating one or more saliency maps 220 corresponding to the connection of interest. The method additionally includes mapping 230 the generated one or more saliency maps to underlying protocols and fields, and identifying 240 one or more values corresponding to each of the underlying protocols and fields. The method additionally includes extracting 250 general correspondences from the identified one or more values corresponding to each of the underlying protocols and fields. One or more values are identified 260 corresponding to each of the underlying protocols and fields.
Patent GB-2615061-A (GB)
Title: Next generation prenatal screening
Inventor: BENJAMIN MORGAN WATKINSON-POWELL
IPC: G16B20/20
Filed: 2021-12-03
Abstract: A method for determining DNA sequence variation in a foetus from samples of the foetus and parents using a Bayesian framework. Samples are received comprising genomic sequence data for a genomic region of interest in relation to the foetus and the parents. The samples are processed based on a reference genome. The probability of a foetal genotype is computed using the Bayesian framework. The Bayesian framework computes a posterior probability and determines whether the DNA sequence variant is present in the foetus. The prior probability can be calculated based on an expected mutation rate for a de novo DNA sequence variant, or Mendelian inheritance for an inherited DNA sequence variant. The method can comprise an error model that provides a variable error rate. The samples can comprise DNA taken from a pregnant mother of the foetus and foetal cfDNA (cffDNA) samples taken from maternal blood of the pregnant mother. The inherited and de novo variants can comprise single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNVs) and short indels. A further aspect is a system for DNA sequence variant detection comprising an input module and a processing module. The genomic sequence data for at least one parent is inputted into the input model.
Patent GB-2599526-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible watercraft
Inventor: ANTON WILLIS
IPC: B63B34/23
Filed: 2020-05-14
Abstract: A collapsible kayak may include a single-piece hull including a plurality of crease lines along which the hull is foldable. A floorboard lines a midship portion of the hull between a bow portion and a stern portion, and the floorboard includes a base and a pair of outboard walls permanently fixed at distal ends to port and starboard gunwales of the hull. The bow, stern, and midship portions are configured as a tri-fold, such that the bow portion and the stern portion of the kayak are foldable toward each other to overlap the midship portion of the hull when collapsed.
Patent GB-2613786-A (GB)
Title: Battery charging protocols
Inventor: ATHARVA SAPTE
IPC: B60L58/24
Filed: 2021-12-14
Abstract: An electric vehicle battery charging control system which calculates, using the journey start time 102, and in dependence on a target battery charge level 104 and a target battery operating temperature range 106, a charging start time 108 at which to start charging of the traction battery to charge the battery toward the target charge level and heat the battery, due to charging of the battery towards a target temperature, and output a control signal to a charger. The charging may take place in two phases (302, 304, Fig. 3). The charging start time may depend on the battery state of charge 502 and temperature 506, battery capacity, charger power 504, calculated heat caused by charging, and the battery thermal capacity. The controller may make use of auxiliary heating (616, Fig. 6) if the joule heating is not sufficient. The journey start time may be set by the user, or may be predicted, perhaps by machine learning, based on historical usage patterns or the user’s schedule. The predicted start time may be confirmed or adjusted by the user. The target state of charge may be set by the user, or to a default or predicted level.
Patent GB-2603659-A (GB)
Title: Construction of an Arch
Inventor: JOHN STUART
IPC: E04F13/14
Filed: 2021-05-17
Abstract: The frame comprises a supporting structure comprises a back plate 12 and is configured to support two or more masonry slips. Two or more rails are positioned on the back plate of the supporting structure wherein each rail 20 includes a projection 22 extending away from the back plate. A retaining element 24 extends from the projection such that the retaining element is approximately parallel with the back plate. The frame also has a spacer element for maintaining a set gap between two slips. The spacer element 60 is in the form of a clip with a centre portion and arms 62 extending from the centre portion. The frame is designed to hold slips (Figure 6) with slots on the perimeter and the retaining element is for location within the slots. The supporting structure may also have an underneath plate 14. The frame may also include spacers 60 for between slips. Also claimed is a frame where the supporting structure is a lintel. Also claimed is an archway with the frame and a building with the frame. Also claimed is a method of assembling the frame.
Patent GB-2605708-A (GB)
Title: Time dependent line equalizer for data transmission systems
Inventor: TROY BEUKEMA
IPC: H04L27/01
Filed: 2020-09-29
Abstract: A data equalization system includes a data clock input configured to receive a clock signal. There is an input node operative to receive a data signal of transmission symbols that change state synchronously with the clock signal.There is a first tap coupled to the input node. A second tap is configured to receive a variation of the data signal. At least one of a weight of the first tap or a weight of the second tap is modulated by a dynamic control parameter that repeats synchronously with each transmission symbol.
Patent GB-2620978-A (GB)
Title: Audio processing adaptation
Inventor: TONI HENRIK MÄKINEN
IPC: G10L19/008
Filed: 2022-07-28
Abstract: A method of spatial audio processing obtains a microphone audio signal 102 and a spatial sound environment parameter 117 (eg. environment type/scene classification, number of sources, source direction/location/position, source frequency response or source classification) associated with the signal, and monitors a plurality of control settings 116 for an audio application which processes the microphone signal. It then adjusts an audio application tuning parameter 110 (eg. the maximum limit for the period for which it is stored) based on the spatial sound environment parameter or monitored control setting, and controls the audio application based on a learning process applied to the audio application tuning parameter to achieve eg. a suitable zoom gain.
Patent GB-2610716-A (GB)
Title: Process for the direct enzymatic conversion of amino sugars; enzyme and compositions for use in the process
Inventor: JOSEF VOGLMEIR
IPC: C12P19/02
Filed: 2021-03-30
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and enzymes for converting amino sugar to fructose and ammonia, wherein the enzyme is glucosamine-6-phosphate deaminase (GPDA enzyme), and the amino sugar is an amino monosaccharide, preferably a glucosamine. Also provided are compositions for converting amino sugar to fructose and ammonia.
Patent GB-2611949-A (GB)
Title: Video surveillance and object recognition
Inventor: Kieron John Messer
IPC: G06V40/16
Filed: 2018-10-01
Abstract: An object recognition-enabled video surveillance system comprises a camera apparatus 1A which captures video of a scene and is connected via a communication channel to a central server. The camera apparatus generates object recognition data based on the video. A camera 5 captures the video data and a video encoder 7 sends both the video data and object recognition data via the communication channel. Video data is compressed using an adjustable compression factor by compressor 72. Packet constructor 73 receives the compressed video data and object recognition data. The data is queued, packeted, and transmitted over the channel. A channel monitor provides feedback on performance of the channel based on behaviour of the transmitted packets and the compression factor is adjusted in response. Object recognition data may be compared to a watch list and the system may issue an alert to the central server if an object matches the list. The system may issue a prompt to a user to capture additional images or video if an object matches the watch list. Results may be prioritised if a match is found and image quality is above a threshold.