baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2577090-A (GB)
Title: Powertrain control method and apparatus
Inventor: KARL RICHARDS
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2018-09-13
Abstract: A powertrain controller to implement a hill start control strategy. The strategy including reducing a braking torque 115 applied to a vehicle’s wheels, identifying which wheels are in a slip condition and a non-slip condition 155 as a driving torque transmitted to the wheels is increased 130, and controlling the braking torque applied to the wheels identified as being in a non-slip condition 160 in dependence on identification of the wheels in the slip condition. The brake torque control may include increasing or maintain the torque, or implementing a braking profile. The brake torque may be proportional to the detected wheel slip. When the detected wheel slip decreases, the controller may be configured to reduce the braking torque. The braking torque could be applied to a wheel disposed on a side of the vehicle opposite to the side with the wheel in a slip condition. A method for carrying out the strategy is included, and is stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium.
Patent GB-2583693-A (GB)
Title: A temporary storage device
Inventor: FRANK JONES
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2019-02-28
Abstract: A temporary storage device 99 for use on scaffolding or MEWPs comprising a backboard 6, hanging mechanism 1, a plurality of storage locations 8 at least one handle 3, 7 and at least one ground contact foot 5. Preferably the storage locations comprise hanging locations. The hanging locations may comprise castellated slots 8. The device may comprise one or more storage items from a shelf 19, container 12, or a tray 13.
Patent GB-2586568-A (GB)
Title: A technique for detecting counterfeit banknotes, travelers cheques or money orders by a method to be used with smart phone applications (apps)
Inventor: DON GERARD ROHAN JAYAMANNE
IPC: G07D7/20
Filed: 2019-04-18
Abstract: A method for detecting counterfeit banknotes, traveller’s cheques, money orders or other currencies, typically with a smart phone application and by comparing vectors on the note to be checked using an algorithm with those stored on a template classification of a genuine note, which may reside or be stored within the app or software, or may be held online and retrieved. The vector image is initially captured by the smartphone camera and is then cross-referenced for location, position outline and colour in conjunction with a grid reference which then uses edge or descriptor detection techniques to confirm the size and position of features within the vectors on the note against an established dataset, which may be pre-compiled or inputted or uploaded by the user. An alert based on the level of authenticity is then output on the screen of the smartphone, tablet or similar device.
Patent GB-2571217-A (GB)
Title: A tap handle assembly
Inventor: KEVIN MOULT
IPC: F16K35/02
Filed: 2017-11-14
Abstract: A tap handle assembly (100) comprising: a tap body (110) having an inlet (112) and an outlet (114); a tap handle (120) mounted to the tap body (110) and being moveable between a closed position and an open position; a valve mechanism (130) in the tap body (110) and operably associated with the tap handle (120), the valve mechanism (130) being adapted for movement between a closed position, corresponding to the closed position of the tap handle (120), preventing fluid flow between the inlet (112) and the outlet (114) of the tap body, and an open position, corresponding to the open position of the tap handle (120), permitting fluid flow between the inlet (112) and the outlet (114) of the tap body (110); and a latch (160) mounted on the tap handle (120) and coupled to the valve mechanism (130), the latch (160) being moveable between a locked position, engaging the valve mechanism (130) to retain the tap handle (120) in the closed position, and an unlocked position, disengaged from the valve mechanism (130) to allow movement of the tap handle (120) between the closed position and the open position, the latch (160) being biased towards the locked position and always free to move towards the unlocked position, wherein operation of the tap handle assembly (100) to cause fluid to flow from the inlet (112) to the outlet (114) of the tap body (110) is a two-step process in which the first movement of the latch (160) from the locked to the unlocked position then allows the second movement of the tap handle (120) from the closed position to the open position.
Patent GB-2571687-A (GB)
Title: Slurry design process
Inventor: RONNIE GLEN MORGAN
IPC: C09K8/467
Filed: 2017-02-22
Abstract: Methods of wellbore cementing are provided. A method of generating a wellbore treatment fluid may include: classifying a plurality of solid particulates using correlations; calculating a reactive index and/or a water requirement for at least one of the solid particulates; and selecting two or more solid particulates from the plurality of solid particulates to create a wellbore treatment fluid.
Patent GB-2573670-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for stocking stores with mobile modular displays
Inventor: TODD D MATTINGLY
IPC: G06G1/14
Filed: 2017-12-27
Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for stocking a store. A system for stocking a store comprises a plurality of mobile modular displays, a store inventory database, and a control circuit. The control circuit configured to detect a modular display replacement condition at a store location selling products on a plurality of deployed mobile modular displays, select a plurality of products to stock a mobile modular display based on a sales history of the store location and a current inventory of the store location, determine a planogram for the plurality of products selected for the mobile modular display, and output an instruction to a stocking system to stock the mobile modular display with the plurality of products in the plurality of shelf spaces according to the planogram and to transport the mobile modular display to the store location for display.
Patent GB-2592868-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dispensing liquid droplets
Inventor: SIMON KEW
IPC: B41J2/21
Filed: 2019-11-01
Abstract: A liquid dispensing element comprises a dispensing plate 12 comprising a plurality of orifices 18; the dispensing plate at least partially defining a fluid flow path; and a plurality of piezoelectric transducers 17 each comprising a piston 16 configured to move perpendicular to the dispensing plate between a first position wherein the piston is spaced from the dispensing plate and a second position wherein the piston approaches the dispensing plate. Each piston is configured, upon actuation by a piezoelectric component, to move between the first and second positions to create a pressure wave directed at a corresponding orifice of the dispensing plate. The movement between the first and second positions results in the ejection of a droplet 20 of fluid via a surface cavitation droplet ejection process such that the diameter of the droplet is less than a diameter of the orifice. Each piston may be tapered. The liquid dispensing element may include an upper plate 22 through which the piston is configured to pass. The upper plate may be formed from an elastomeric material having a thickness between 50µm to 300µm. There may be provide a seal between each orifice and corresponding piston.
Patent GB-2592878-A (GB)
Title: Switch with actuator
Inventor: SHAILESH KESARKAR
IPC: H01H39/00
Filed: 2019-11-20
Abstract: A switch 100 comprises an actuator 102, a movable member 112, and a conductor 106 having a length 116 extending between two connection contacts 106a,b at either end, a width 118, and a switching region 108a,b extending between the two sides. The conductor further comprises a shearable portion 122 and a hole 124 into which an insert conductor 120 is inserted such that a current conduction path is defined along the length of the conductor via the insert and the shearable portion of the switching region. The movable member is aligned with the switching region. When moved in a first direction 114 towards the switching region upon actuation by the actuator, the movable member displaces the insert conductor from the hole with a first end portion 130 and then severs the conductor at the shearable portion with a second end portion 132 to break the current. The actuator may be a pyrotechnic actuator. The switching region may comprise two switching regions 108a,b separated from each other along the conductor length. The insert conductor allows higher current to flow through the conductor while at the same time is pushed out prior to shearing, which reduces the required breaking force.
Patent GB-2592389-A (GB)
Title: A hanger and a method of manufacture
Inventor: STEVEN EAST
IPC: B65D5/46
Filed: 2020-02-26
Abstract: A hanger for storing or displaying clothing or packages. The hanger comprises a double layered hook head formed from two opposing hook head portions 105 of hanger precursor or blank 100 folded over one another. The hanger is manufactured using a die-cutting machine to die cut one or more hanger precursors from a sheet material such as paperboard, cardboard, thermoplastics material, or shape memory material. The opposing portions may be attached by applying adhesive such as a glue to the sheet or hanger precursor. The hanger may include an RFID tag or tear-off price tag between the two opposing sides. One or more crease lines 115 may be scored or perforated on the hanger blank. One side of the sheet may be printed on prior to cutting. The hanger may include pinhole 120 and hanger shoulders 110.
Patent GB-2584189-A (GB)
Title: Protector
Inventor: WILLIAM SUTCLIFFE
IPC: E04G21/24
Filed: 2020-03-02
Abstract: A protective cover 10 for bricks, blocks and the like building materials is provided. The cover 10 is a cube or cuboid shape, and has an open face whereby it can be placed over a stack of building materials. The face 35 opposite the open face is provided with an external handle 40 to facilitate removal of the cover from the stack. A pallet cover is also included, the cover being cube or cuboid shaped with an open face whereby it can be placed over a stack of building materials whilst they stand on a pallet.
Patent GB-2596279-A (GB)
Title: Contactless operation of an automatic machine
Inventor: TARCISIO VERGANI
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2020-06-03
Abstract: An automatic machine 10 (e.g. vending machine) is provided with a wireless router 14. A scannable code 18 is displayed on the automatic machine. A mobile device 20 scans the scannable code. Data relating to information contained within the scannable code 18 is used to establish a wireless communications link 22 between the wireless router 14 of the machine 10 and the mobile device 20. A web interface of the mobile device 20 is used, via the communications link 22, to display a control image. Commands are inputted using the mobile device 20, and the commands are transmitted to the machine 10 via the wireless communications link 22. The operation of the machine 10 is controlled in response to receipt of the commands. The control image may be displayed via a web interface. Where payment is required to be made by the user this may be made directly with the machine. The scannable code may be a QR code.
Patent GB-2590748-A (GB)
Title: Method and graphics processing system for rendering one or more fragments having shader-dependent properties
Inventor: XILE YANG
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2020-06-30
Abstract: Fragments having shader-dependent properties are processed using a divided shader program in which a first stage which determines or affects the properties is performed but a second which doesn’t determine or affect them is not. Fragments are processed in a graphics processing system which comprises hidden surface removal (HSR) logic and processing logic configured to execute shader programs for fragments. Initial processing of fragments is performed (S204) at the HSR logic. Some fragments have a shader-dependent property. A shader program for a fragment having a shader-dependent property is divided, the initial processing comprising depth testing the fragment. In response to passing the test (S206), a first stage (S208), but not a second stage, of the shader program is executed for the fragment at the processing logic. The shader program first stage comprises determining the property of the fragment. Also claimed is analysing a shader program which is for execution in the system, comprising identifying an instruction in the program which affects the shader-dependent property of a fragment. The program is split into stages by splitting the program at a point after the identified instruction.
Patent GB-2597516-A (GB)
Title: Pattress box
Inventor: RICHARD LONGFELLOW
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2020-07-24
Abstract: A pattress box comprises a base 1, an open face 6 surrounded by an outwardly directed flange 5 extending in a plane parallel to the plane of the base 1, and an opposed pair of side walls 2. Each side wall has an aperture 7 opening through the base 5 for receiving a respective slider 30. Each slider 30 has a main portion 31 for sliding engagement with the aperture 7, a tab 34 projecting from a first face of the main portion 31 through said aperture 7 to extend parallel to the flange 5 in use, and a projection 35 from the opposite face of the main portion 31 providing a screw threaded socket engageable by a screw which in turn bears on the base 1 of the box, whereby rotation of the screw causes movement of the tab 34 towards or away from the flange 5.
Patent GB-2598132-A (GB)
Title: Forklift reach mechanisms
Inventor: MARK WHYTE
IPC: B66F9/14
Filed: 2020-08-20
Abstract: A forklift reach mechanism has a vertical mast 12 with a carriage 14. A main support 16 is pivotally connected to the carriage at one end 18 and to a forklift assembly, such as a set of forks, at the other end 20. A levelling assembly has upper and lower arms 22, 24 pivotally connected at 26 with the upper arm pivotally connected to the carriage at 28 and the lower arm fixed to the mast at 30. A connecting member 32 connects the levelling assembly to the min support at 34. An extensible actuating member 36, such as a hydraulic cylinder, pivotally connects the carriage at 38 and the connecting member at 40. A secondary support 46, such as a pair of tilt cylinders, may be connected between the forklift assembly at 42 and the carriage at 28. A side-shift actuator may also be fitted to the mechanism.
Patent GB-2603177-A (GB)
Title: A haircare appliance
Inventor: THOMAS CHRISTOPHER PURNELL
IPC: A45D20/50
Filed: 2021-01-29
Abstract: A haircare appliance having an air inlet (22 figure 2), an air outlet 110, and an airflow generator (16 figure 2) for generating an airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet. The haircare appliance has a curved surface 104 adjacent to and downstream of the air outlet. Airflow from the outlet attaches to the curved surface via the Coandă effect. The air outlet comprises an open cross-sectional area in the region of 140mm2 to 450mm2. The haircare appliance may also comprise a flat surface (224 figure 8) adjacent to and extending rearwardly from the air outlet. Also disclosed is an attachment for a haircare appliance, the attachment comprising an air inlet and air outlet a curved surface adjacent to and downstream of the air outlet.
Patent GB-2614690-A (GB)
Title: Confectionery product
Inventor: ANTHONY FLETCHER
IPC: A21D13/06
Filed: 2021-06-09
Abstract: A dough for a confectionery product such as a doughnut comprises 50-70 wt.% dry ingredient mix, 25-35 wt.% water, 0-5 wt.% oil and 0- 5 wt.% yeast. The dry ingredient mix comprises wheat flour having a protein content of 11-13%. The dry ingredient mix may comprise up to 1 wt.% vital wheat gluten, and/or up to 5 wt.% of an alternative starch source, e.g. potato flour or flakes, soya flour. The dough may comprise up to 3 wt.% of chemical leavening agent, e.g. baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, SAPP 28; up to 5 wt.% emulsifier, e.g. DATEM, SSL, mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids; up to 1 wt.% enzyme mix, e.g. amylase and lipase; and/or up to 2 wt.% of a film-forming ingredient, e.g. hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The dough may comprise up to 30 wt.% dough from a previous batch. A confectionary product comprising the dough, and a method for making a confectionary product comprising the dough, are also claimed. The method includes steaming the dough to form an intermediate and flash frying the intermediate to form the confectionary product. The resulting confectionery product can be produced with lower levels of sugar, oil and/or calorific content without comprising consumer enjoyment.
Patent GB-2595158-A (GB)
Title: Methods, apparatus and systems for controlling the operation of a smart watch
Inventor: EDY ARNULFO VILLEDA BERGANZA
IPC: H04B1/3827
Filed: 2019-09-10
Abstract: A smart watch is disclosed which may be controlled remotely using any of a variety of communications control links and control modules that are not part of the watch itself. The control links include RF, Bluetooth, Optical, Hardwired and Artificial Intelligence (Al) control links; operating in combination with tactile, audio and/or visual/motion sensing control mechanisms (modules). The disclosed smart watch optionally includes an expandable speaker extending from the wrist band of the watch to allow for the speaker to easily be placed next to the user's ear while in use. The Bluetooth speaker may be removable and may be used with other wireless devices. Methods, apparatus and systems incorporating the disclosed teachings are particularly well suited to support use of a smart watch by the disabled; and allows for both "hands free" and/or remote smart watch operation and control.
Patent GB-2596940-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for vehicle navigation
Inventor: MAXIM SCHWARTZ
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2020-02-14
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for vehicle navigation. In one implementation, a navigation system for a host vehicle includes at least one processor programmed to: receive, from a camera of the host vehicle, one or more images captured from an environment of the host vehicle; analyze the one or more images to detect an indicator of an intersection; determine, based on output received from at least one sensor of the host vehicle, a stopping location of the host vehicle relative to the detected intersection; analyze the one or more images to determine an indicator of whether one or more other vehicles are in front of the host vehicle; and send the stopping location of the host vehicle and the indicator of whether one or more other vehicles are in front of the host vehicle to a server for use in updating a road navigation model.
Patent GB-2615346-A (GB)
Title: Shoulder mounted slingshot
Inventor: BRIAN RICHARD FRANCIS CARLING
IPC: F41B3/02
Filed: 2022-02-06
Abstract: This invented device is a slingshot used for launching balls of the type used in cricket or baseball match play or practice towards a batter with the purpose of allowing a batter to practice his or her stroke play. The slingshot comprises a frame 3 between 950mm and 1500mm in length constructed from plastic, metal or wood; a two-pronged fork 17 attached to the forward end 11 of the frame which are wide enough in distance to allow a ball to pass between them; a gripping means 23 for holding a ball; and one or more sets of elastic bands 22 that attach to the forks at one end and to the gripping means at the other end. The slingshot may have a triggering mechanism similar to the triggering mechanism on a traditional crossbow. This device is preferably shoulder mounted 6. The device may also have “stops” 28 to improve the consistency of the ball release and to aid loading.
Patent GB-2603394-A (GB)
Title: Portable field maintenance tool with a bus for powering and communicating with a field device
Inventor: ROGER BENSON
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2017-07-10
Abstract: A portable field maintenance tool comprising a communication circuit 609, a power supply 602 and a first and second set of terminals electrically connected to the communication circuit. The first set of terminals (635, 636) are isolated from the power supply 602 and are connectable to a field device to transmit a communication signal from the communication circuit 609 without transmitting a power signal from the power supply 602. The second set of terminals (631, 632) are electrically connected to both the communication circuit 609 and the power supply 602 and are electrically connectable to the field device to transmit a composite signal including: (i) the communication signal from the communication circuit 609, and (ii) the power signal from the power supply 602. The power supply 602 is configured to: ramp the power signal over a time period when the signal is initially supplied to the field device to limit current to a maximum threshold of 300 mA; or to deactivate the power supply of the field tool when the composite signal exceeds a maximum electrical threshold. The maximum electrical threshold is a current threshold in the range of 45 mA to 55 mA, or a power threshold in the range of 1 W to 1.5 W.
Patent GB-2611139-A (GB)
Title: Heat dissipation device and electronic apparatus
Inventor: TING TIAN
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2022-04-12
Abstract: A heat dissipation device comprises a vapor chamber 1 including a heat absorption plate body 11, a vacuum cavity 12, and a heat dissipation area arranged in sequence. The heat absorption plate body is configured to be connected to a heat generation device 2. A three-dimensional heat dissipation structure 13 is disposed in the vacuum cavity. A gap exists between an end of the heat dissipation structure and an inner wall of the vacuum cavity. A capillary structure 14 is provided at the inner wall of the vacuum cavity and the three-dimensional heat dissipation structure to accommodate a heat dissipation liquid. The three-dimensional heat dissipation structure may be movably connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber and may be at least one of a fin structure, a column structure, and a spherical structure. A plurality of heat dissipation grooves (15, Fig.6) may be formed on the heat dissipation area. The heat dissipation groove may be movably connected to the vacuum chamber. A liquid cooling plate (3, Fig.7) may be connected to the heat dissipation area and may be embedded in the heat dissipation groove. The heat generation device may be an electronic component, such as a chip.
Patent GB-2609082-A (GB)
Title: Mounting Assembly for Ion Source Enclosure
Inventor: Oliver Malpas
IPC: H01J49/10
Filed: 2022-05-24
Abstract: A mass and/or ion mobility spectrometer comprising a mounting assembly 6 for mounting an ion source enclosure (2, Fig. 2) to a vacuum housing. The mounting assembly and vacuum housing are configured with cooperating elements, e.g. at least one hook 30 on the vacuum housing which is arranged to receive portion(s) of the mounting plate, that interlock when the mounting assembly and vacuum housing are in a first position relative to each other so as to prevent the mounting assembly being moved in a first direction away from the vacuum housing. The cooperating elements are configured such that when at least part of the mounting assembly is slid relative to the vacuum housing in a second, orthogonal direction (24) to a second, different position, the mounting assembly is able to be moved in the first direction away from the vacuum housing. The mounting assembly may comprise a second member 34 which can slide relative to a first member 32 whilst coupled thereto.