baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2548456-A (GB)
Title: Fixation generation for machine learning
Inventor: Madeline J Goh
IPC: G06T7/70
Filed: 2017-01-11
Abstract: Receiving a first image 300 and an indication of one or more sub-regions 302-306 in the first image corresponding to one or more objects of interest; creating an intermediate image (400, Fig 4) comprising one or more random points of a first colour in regions corresponding to the sub-regions, the remainder of the intermediate image having a second colour; and applying a blur (502-506, Fig 5) to the intermediate image to generate an artificial saliency map 600. The artificial saliency map is preferably used with ground truth object classification data related to the first image to train a convolutional neural network to automatically generate new saliency maps from input image data. The saliency maps can then be used for targeted object classification processes on the salient regions of the input images. Preferably the blur is a Gaussian blur and comprising generating an elliptical shaped blur centered on each random point. The artificial saliency map or label image may be a low resolution version 600 of the blurred intermediate image. The intermediate image comprising random points may be a binary image and the number of random points in a sub-region may depend on the size of the sub-region.
Patent GB-2560347-A (GB)
Title: Gas capture system
Inventor: DE CHEN
IPC: B01D53/62
Filed: 2017-03-08
Abstract: A method of regenerating a sorbent of gas in a capture process comprises recirculating the sorbent between a gas capturing system and regenerating reactor system. The method comprises the regenerating reactor system performing the steps of receiving a solid sorbent 2 to be regenerated, wherein the sorbent is a sorbent of gas; generating heat by combusting 9 a fuel with an oxidising agent in the presence of a catalyst; regenerating 12 the sorbent by using the generated heat to indirectly heat the sorbent so that the sorbent releases said gas; outputting the regenerated sorbent; and outputting the released gas. Advantages of the gas capture system include a higher efficiency than known techniques. In addition, the use of pure oxygen from an air separation unit and/or an additional air supply to the combustion process that regenerates the sorbent is not required and this lowers costs.
Patent GB-2562717-A (GB)
Title: Personal safety device
Inventor: VIJAYAKUMAR RUDRAPPA DHULER
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 2015-11-19
Abstract: A personal safety device is provided. The device is a wearable device. The device includes a voice recording mechanism and an information download mechanism. The device may also include a voice comparison mechanism, an alert mechanism, a photodetector, a camera and/or a scanner. Method of enabling and using the device is also provided. The device may be used as a personal safety device and as a personnel monitoring device.
Patent GB-2553878-A (GB)
Title: Shaped welding head
Inventor: Paul Plumb
IPC: B23K37/02
Filed: 2017-06-06
Abstract: A welding apparatus with an evacuatable welding head (20, fig 2) with an outer face attachable to a welding device, and a teardrop shaped inner face (64, fig 2) sealing to a workpiece (22, figs 1 & 2) with the face having first and second annular channels (137, 138, fig 5) with outer sealing ring 68 and a softer inner ring 66 within, preferably Shore hardness of 50 to 70 and 20 to 40 silicone respectively, and preferably also teardrop-shaped to limit heat exposure of the sealing materials from the newly welded region. The welding head seal may be of uniform or variable width to account for the heated zone, and may include a bridging seal 100, 102 between rings. The head seal may have a channel for the beam to pass through, perhaps connected by groove to at least the inner ring. The seal preferably moves with the welding head, e.g. via fixed track (18, fig 1). Opposite the welding head there may be another seal (24, fig 1) maintaining the pressure balance, optionally with a beam shielding blocking bar (48, fig 2) and beam detector (50, fig 2). The invention is designed to provide a mobile sealed vacuum for laser or electron beam welding for large items outside vacuum chambers e.g. steel tubes for wind turbines and oil pipes.
Patent GB-2566106-A (GB)
Title: Cage connector device
Inventor: KAMAL NECKOULA
IPC: E04C5/16
Filed: 2017-09-05
Abstract: The cage connector 12 comprises first and second connector elements 14a, 14b and a fastener, the first connector element comprising a hook 16 for attachment to a structural component of a first reinforcing cage and a first connecting structure 28 for attachment to the second connector element, the second connector element comprising an attachment element for attachment to a structural component 10b of a second reinforcing cage and a second connecting structure complementary to the first and engagable therewith by movement in the connecting direction, the fastener being engagable with the first and second connecting structures to prevent their separation. One connecting structure may comprise a male pin and the other a female aperture 34 for receiving the pin. The fastener may be a cotter pin which engages a bore or groove 30 extending through the pin. Also claimed is a reinforcement structure comprising first and second reinforcing cages connected by the connector. Also claimed is a method of constructing the reinforcement structure. The second connector element may be welded to the second cage before the cages are arranged in a chosen arrangement.
Patent GB-2567242-A (GB)
Title: Cure accelerators for anaerobic curable compositions
Inventor: DAVID BIRKETT
IPC: C09J133/06
Filed: 2017-10-09
Abstract: An anaerobic curable composition, such as adhesives and sealants, comprising [a] a (meth) acrylate, such as PEG200 dimethacrylate; [b] a cure-inducing component, such as a hydroperoxide, preferably t-butyl hydroperoxide, p-methane hydroperoxide, cumene hydroperoxide, diisopropylbenzene hydroperoxide; and [c] a cure accelerator. The cure accelerator is embraced within the structure below Wherein X is CH2, O, S, NR4, CR5R6 or C=O; R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkenyl, or hydroxyalkynyl; R1-R6 is hydrogen, halogen, amino, carboxyl, nitro, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkenyl, hydroxyalkynyl, or alkaryl; R7 is hydrogen or CHR8R9, where R8 and R9 are hydrogen, halogen, amino, carboxyl, nitro, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkenyl, hydroxyalkynyl or alkaryl; and n is 0 or 1. A particularly desirable example is 1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydro benzo(h)quinolin-3-ol.
Patent GB-2567441-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas analyser
Inventor: RICHARD ANDREW SMITH
IPC: G01N21/3504
Filed: 2017-10-11
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (11) for analysing an exhaust gas of a vehicle, comprising a sample chamber (29) for receiving the exhaust gas, a heating device (24) for heating the exhaust gas provided to the sample chamber (29), and an infrared analysis device (23) having an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver. The infrared transmitter is operable to transmit an infrared beam into the exhaust gas in the sample chamber (29), and the infrared receiver is operable to receive scattered infrared light from the exhaust gas in the sample chamber (29). The infrared analysis device (23) is operable to receive a signal from the infrared receiver and to compare it with a threshold level. A pass indication is issued if the exhaust gas is below the threshold level and a fail indication is issued if the exhaust gas is above the threshold level. The threshold level may correspond to a change in signal level equivalent to a predetermined density of particulates in the exhaust gas. The infrared receiver may be configured to generate the signal based on infrared light scattered from particles having a particle size preferably in the range 0.3 gm to 10 gm. Processing circuitry is preferably configured to operate the apparatus in a warm-up mode during a first period, during which the heater device (24) is activated. A fan (22), upstream of the sample chamber (29) and for 20 delivering exhaust gas thereto, may be operated at one of a plurality of selectable fan speeds, the fan (22) being successively switched to higher ones of the selectable fan speeds. A method of analysing an exhaust gas is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2571506-A (GB)
Title: Microorganism
Inventor: Jane Lesley Polglase
IPC: C12P23/00
Filed: 2017-12-07
Abstract: Isolated thraustochytrids are described. The thraustochytrids have an ITS2-28S ribosomal RNA gene sequence which has at least 85% sequence identity to the sequence set forth in SEQ. ID NO: 1. The thraustochytrids when cultured may comprise internal daughter cells, and internal granddaughter cells within the daughter cells. The thraustochytrids can be used in the production of microbial oils, fatty acids, carotenoids, squalene or exopolysaccharides, and methods of producing these compounds are described. Also described are methods of removing hydrocarbons from water, and therapeutic compositions.
Patent GB-2569635-A (GB)
Title: Compound
Inventor: NAZRUL ISLAM
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2017-12-21
Abstract: A compound of formula (I) Wherein R1 and R2 are independently a linear, branched or cyclic C1-20 alkyl group; and Ar1 and Ar2 are each independently an aromatic or heteroaromatic group which may be substituted is provided. A composition comprising an organic semiconductor and said compound is outlined. A formulation comprising said compound and at least one solvent is outlined. A charge-transfer salt and method of forming a charge transfer-salt by doping an organic semiconductor with an n-dopant formed from said compound is provided. An organic electronic device comprising a layer comprising said charge-transfer salt is provided. A composition comprising a compound of formula (II) and an organic semiconductor Wherein R3 and R4 are each independently a substituent and Ar1 and Ar2 are each independently an aromatic or heteroaromatic group which may be substituted is provided.
Patent GB-2571967-A (GB)
Title: A system for securing a shed
Inventor: STUART STOW
IPC: E06B9/04
Filed: 2018-03-14
Abstract: The system comprises an adjustable hinged closure configured to secure an opening. The closure comprises at least one closure width adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism allows the closure to fit within a variety of opening sizes. At least one hinge is included to open and close the closure. The closure also includes a lock. The system may include a bash plate 62. There may be a number of fasteners for attaching the closure inside the shed. A secondary device may be used to secure a shed window. The system may include an intruder alarm. The adjustment mechanism may be in the form of moving bolt portions 120 which are adjusted using a nut 130.
Patent GB-2561083-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst article for use in an emission treatment system
Inventor: Heledd Howells
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2018-03-19
Abstract: A catalyst article 1 for treating a flow of a combustion exhaust gas 15, preferably from a diesel engine, comprising a catalytically active substrate with one or more channels 5 extending along an axial length through which, in use, an exhaust gas flows and contacts a first surface 20 of the channels. The substrate 10 is formed of an extruded vanadium-containing SCR catalyst material, wherein a first layer 30 comprising an ammonia slip catalyst composition of 0.05-0.5wt% of one or more platinum group metals, preferably platinum, supported on titania, silica-titania mixed oxide, a Ce-Zr mixed oxide or a mixture thereof, is provided on at least a portion, preferably up to 50% or alternatively from 50-100% of said first surface. A second layer 35 is provided on at least a portion, but can be up to 100% of the first layer and comprises an SCR catalyst composition, preferably a copper and/or iron-promoted zeolite with an ammonia storage capacity of 0.1g/g of the second layer at 200°C. The substrate can be a honeycomb flow-through monolith and preferably comprises 1-3wt% vanadium oxide.
Patent GB-2567044-A (GB)
Title: Flexible display device and electronic device including the same
Inventor: JUN-HYUNG KIM
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2018-07-27
Abstract: A flexible display device includes a flexible display panel 100, a stainless steel lower plate 200 with a surface facing the bottom surface of the display panel 100, and a magnetic body group 300. The lower plate 200 is divided into at least one non-folding region and at least one lower density folding region (FR). The magnetic body group 300 is also divided in accordance with the folding and non-folding regions and is configured to maintain contact with an opposite surface of the lower plate 200, for example by magnetic attraction. Preferably the magnetic body group comprises a single magnetic body 300a in the folding region (FR) and a plurality of magnetic bodies 300b in the non-folding region (UFR). A segmented housing member 400a,410 may accommodate the magnetic body group 300 and lower plate 200. The flexible display device can be incorporated in an electronic device and may provide improved reliability for frequent folding and unfolding operations.
Patent GB-2577693-A (GB)
Title: Reset connector for an injection device and an injection device trainer
Inventor: HUNG MACH
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2018-10-01
Abstract: An injection device 1 and an injection device trainer for training a user to use an injection device comprises a body portion 3, an actuator 9 positioned towards a proximal end 5 of the body portion and moveable from a proximal position to a distal position, and a shield 11 positioned towards a distal end 7 of the body portion and moveable between an initial position, a retracted position which exposes the needle, and an extended position that is more distal relative to the body portion than the initial position. To reset the device after use, such as for training, a reset connector 91 with hooked ends 93,97 connects the actuator 9 to the shield 11 such that movement of the actuator 9 from the distal position towards the proximal position pulls the shield 11 from the extended position to the initial position.
Patent GB-2564612-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for coordinating services in a private online network
Inventor: SIMON BISHOP
IPC: G06Q50/30
Filed: 2017-03-17
Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating assistance for services from users within a private online network of users, performed by one or more processors of a server. A web interface is provided for creating and maintaining a private online network of users seeking or offering assistance in relation to predetermined services. The users have at least one verifiable detail that is common to at least one other user of the private online network. Access is then provided to the interface, through mobile devices for allowing users to select a predetermined service type, time and location, from menus of the interface. An electronic request is then transmitted from a mobile device of a first user to mobile devices of other users in the network. Other users are able to accept the request. Upon acceptance of the request, the server generates an electronic event for the assistance.
Patent GB-2567788-A (GB)
Title: Automated inversion workflow for defect detection tools
Inventor: ILKER R CAPOGLU
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 2016-11-06
Abstract: Methods and systems for detection of pipe characteristics, such as defect detection, including corrosion inspection, of downhole tubulars and overall thickness estimation of downhole tubulars. A defect detection method may comprise disposing a defect detection tool in a wellbore, wherein the defect detection tool comprises a transmitter and a plurality of receivers; processing measurements from the defect detection tool in the wellbore to obtain a well log, wherein the well log comprises a metal loss measurement; storing the well log in a database; importing the well log from the database into inversion software; loading a well plan into the inversion software; determining collar locations on at least one concentric pipe in the wellbore utilizing a collar locator algorithm in the inversion software using the well log and well plan; calibrating a forward model in the inversion algorithm utilizing a calibration algorithm in the inversion software using well log, well plan and collar locations; generating an output log utilizing the inversion algorithm in the inversion software on the inversion zone, wherein the output log comprises metal thicknesses of at least one concentric pipe of a plurality of concentric pipes, and collar locations; and determining false metal loss in the output log using the output log, well plan and collar locations.
Patent GB-2582918-A (GB)
Title: Level profiler
Inventor: KETIL PETTERSEN
IPC: G01N1/16
Filed: 2019-04-05
Abstract: A level profiler for a vessel comprises one or more pipes for extracting fluid from the vessel at a plurality of different locations within the vessel; and a fluid analyser for analysing fluid extracted from the vessel via the one or more pipes. The level profiler may comprise a plurality of pipes, with each pipe for extracting fluid at a different location. Alternatively, or additionally, one pipe may be for extracting fluid from different locations by moving the inlet of the pipe. Also claimed is a method of taking level profile measurements of fluid in a vessel comprising: extracting fluid from a first location within the vessel; analysing the fluid extracted from the vessel at the first location; extracting fluid from a second location within the vessel; and analysing the fluid extracted from the vessel at the second location. The level profiler may be used to determine the level of interfaces within a water / oil separator or a water / oil / gas separator; and to control a separator.
Patent GB-2586133-A (GB)
Title: Method for use with a radiotherapy device
Inventor: CHRIS FLINT
IPC: H05H7/04
Filed: 2019-08-05
Abstract: A method of determining the nature of a fault in a radiotherapy device comprising: a linear accelerator; a bending magnet assembly arranged to direct a beam of electrons toward a target to produce radiation; and a first sensor configured to provide signals indicative of voltage at a first region of the bending magnet assembly, the method comprising: receiving voltage values form the first sensor; determining whether said values meet at least one threshold criterion and thereby determining whether the nature of the fault is associated with the bending magnet assembly. A threshold criterion may be: a difference between a measured voltage value and a reference value; a measured voltage value exceeding a minimum threshold; or a change in a measured voltage value. Determination of satisfaction of a threshold criterion may be carried out first at a lower resolution then if the criterion is met, carried out again at a higher resolution. Other data that may be utilised in this method includes: gantry movement; gantry rotation angle; wiring temperature; operational state of the device; and a beam energy of an electron beam.
Patent GB-2591267-A (GB)
Title: Surfacing assembly
Inventor: DARREN DORMER
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2020-01-23
Abstract: The surfacing assembly, e.g. exterior decking, has support means 80 having at least a pair of parallel support members extending in a longitudinal direction, supporting longitudinal surface members 85 which extend in the same direction and are secured to the support members. The support means 80 may comprise individual support beams e.g triangular bars 30 or a corrugated sheet having triangular or trapezoidal peaks 81, with sloping sides 82 and flat valleys 83, the surface members e.g. decking boards, having corresponding complementary rebates 86 for interlocking in an interference fit, with a continuous flat upper surface. Additional fastening screws or adhesives may also be used. Various interlocking formations, such at ribs/protrusions 126, 134, slots with rigid pliable insert rod 141, saddle caps 130, mounting member 161 with T-piece 166 are disclosed, some allowing snap fit connection. Wood, composite wood, plastic, tile, stone, or metal may be used. Also claimed is a system wherein decking boards are perpendicular to supports. The system may be used for wall cladding also.
Patent GB-2586180-A (GB)
Title: Watchbands with hook and loop fasteners
Inventor: BENJAMIN A SHAFFER
IPC: A44C5/20
Filed: 2018-07-11
Abstract: A watchband can comfortably secure an electronic device to a wrist of a user. The watchband can include a base having a contact surface opposite an engagement surface, contact loops on the contact surface for contacting a user, and engagement loops on the engagement surface for engaging hooks. The hooks can be provided on the engagement surface, opposite some of the contact loops. The base can include base threads, and the contact loops and engagement loops can be formed by contact threads and engagement threads woven about some of the base threads between the contact surface and the engagement surface. Between adjacent engagement loops, the engagement thread can be more securely attached to the base than is the contact thread between adjacent contact loops.
Patent GB-2592968-A (GB)
Title: Storage unit with charging facility
Inventor: MARK SAMUEL
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2020-03-12
Abstract: The self-contained storage unit 1 comprises a base, a number of walls and a roof 8. A power systems is partially housed in the housing. A lockable door 4 closes a doorway in a wall to provide access into the housing. A number of lockers 5 are contained by the housing and are accessible from outside the storage unit. At least one of the lockers comprises a power outlet which receives power from the power system. The power system may be renewable solar panel 10 and supported by a back up generator. Under load energy may also be supplied from a battery. The power outlet may include a plug socket.
Patent GB-2593914-A (GB)
Title: Milling machine
Inventor: Lucian Mihai Husar
IPC: E01C23/088
Filed: 2020-04-09
Abstract: The milling machine, particularly for working asphalt roads, comprises includes a frame to support first and second pairs of first ground engaging members, an operator station, and a fluid tank 120. The fluid tank comprises a fluid compartment 124 defining a first width and a support structure 130 with a first section 132 adapted to align with the pair of first ground engaging members. The first section includes at least one first surface 136 angularly disposed relative to at least one side of the fluid compartment such that a first portion of at least one of the pair of first ground engaging members lies in a line of sight of an operator. The first section defines a second width that varies along the vertical axis such that the second width is minimum proximate to the second end. The support structure preferably comprises a pair of spaced apart support members, each of which has a first surface. Also claimed is a fluid tank.
Patent GB-2587875-A (GB)
Title: Optical encoder and drive control device
Inventor: CHIHIRO NAGURA
IPC: G01D5/38
Filed: 2020-07-03
Abstract: An optical encoder and a drive control includes: a rotary scale (20 in figure 1) provided with a grating pattern 21 having at least a first and second radially spaced concentric circular patterns which have a grating periodicity which varies circumferentially. A light receiving element (12 in figure 3) is configured to detect a first interference fringe of periodicity Q1 formed by the first radially spaced pattern having a first period P1 in the circumferential direction. It also detects at least a second interference fringe of periodicity Q2 which is diffracted in a direction of the first interference fringe by a second radially spaced pattern of the grating pattern having a second period P2 in the circumferential direction and which is at a different radial position than the first radial pattern. The invention is configured so that P2xQ1/P1 < Q2 < P1xQ1/P2 or P2xQ1/P1 > Q2 > P1xQ1/P2 Also claimed is a light source placed on the inner side of the grating pattern closest to the centre of rotation whilst the receiver is placed farther away. A third grating pattern may be used with the optical path lengths for the receiver being different for each grating pattern.