baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2572712-A (GB)
Title: Single-bit volume control
Inventor: BRUCE E DUEWER
IPC: H03M7/50
Filed: 2018-01-04
Abstract: Audio content in a single-bit audio stream can be reproduced at a transducer by mapping the single-bit audio stream to symbols in a multi-bit audio stream. Volume control may be implemented, in part, in the digital domain and, in part, in the analog domain. In the digital domain, when converting the single-bit audio stream to a plurality of symbols, the plurality of symbols is selected based, at least in part, on audio content of the single-bit audio stream and a desired volume level. In the analog domain, when converting an analog current signal output from a current- steering DAC processing the plurality of symbols to an analog voltage signal, an analog gain value may be selected based, at least in part, on the desired volume level.
Patent GB-2584912-A (GB)
Title: A modular pitched roof
Inventor: SEAN COYLE
IPC: E04B7/02
Filed: 2019-06-24
Abstract: A modular pitched roof with two outer sections 103 which extend downwards from a ridge section 102 positioned in between them. The ridge section may be supported by the outer modules and/or the exterior walls, which the roof may overhang. One section at least, may be fabricated in a factory and the roof may be covered with slates or tiles. The modules may have shoulder shaped parts, 157 and 158, which connect them to the other modules. The roof may have a floor/ceiling section 155, or a roof space module 150, which engage with a part of the outer pitched modules and extend between the two outer modules. The roof space module can create a habitable space within the roof since it is free of supporting structures. A method of installing the roof is included, whereby the outer pitched modules are lifted onto the walls of the building via lifting gear and stepped surfaces on the modules are engaged with one another.
Patent GB-2572516-A (GB)
Title: System and method for communicating with a UAV
Inventor: RICHARD JONATHAN WHITTAKER
IPC: B64C39/02
Filed: 2018-01-09
Abstract: A method and system for communicating with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over a cellular network. The UAV need not be the same type or model and may have different communications protocols. A coded message transmitted over the cellular network is received at the UAV, decoded and retransmitted to the UAV using its native communications protocol.
Patent GB-2586801-A (GB)
Title: A seatbelt buckle clip
Inventor: CHUCK CHARLES BOSIO
IPC: B60R22/18
Filed: 2019-09-03
Abstract: A seatbelt buckle clip 1 comprises a body 10 and a tab 2 extending in a first direction X away from the body and being receivable in a seatbelt buckle socket to connect the clip to the socket. The body comprises first and second slots 11, 12 for receipt of a seatbelt. The first and second slots are spaced apart in a direction Y substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The first slot may be angled at 45 degrees to the first direction, with the second slot being angled at 315 degrees such that they mirror each other. In an alternative embodiment the slots may be replaced by seatbelt connection points (figure 3) where a sash portion of the seatbelt (103) is connected at a first point (111), and a lap portion of the seatbelt is connected at a spaced apart second point (112). The spaced apart slots or connection points are intended to result in parts of the belt being offset from each other, and thus minimising excessive loading by the seatbelt on an occupant during a collision.
Patent GB-2579294-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for preventing or treating nephrolithiasis
Inventor: Paul Spagnuolo
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2018-07-10
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound having the structure of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, for treating or preventing nephrolithiasis in patients. The invention further relates to an assay to identify patients likely to benefit from administration of a compound of Formula (I). The invention also relates to an assay to identify putative anti-lithogenic agents.
Patent GB-2581300-A (GB)
Title: Controlling operation of computing devices
Inventor: ALICE GUIDOTTI
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 2018-10-18
Abstract: A method and system for controlling operation of a computing device. An indication of policies provided by providers having corresponding priorities are received. The policies include an indication of corresponding settings of one or more features of the computing device. The providers are validated with at least one authority having certified the priorities and permissions of the providers to set the features of the policies. One or more applicable settings among the settings of the features of the policies are determined according to the priorities of the corresponding providers. The computing device is configured to operate according to the applicable settings of the features.
Patent GB-2595251-A (GB)
Title: Delivery of media content
Inventor: BRAHIM ALLAN
IPC: H04N21/85
Filed: 2020-05-19
Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprises steps of: providing a plurality of media objects (e.g. using object-based broadcasting, OBB), including a default object (e.g. default combination of media objects, or single media object e.g. “base video” or “clean feed”), for selection by, unicast communication 27 to, and rendering by consumer entities (clients) 30a, 30b, 30c; receiving metadata 26 for a plurality of the consumer entities indicating extent of use of at least a subset of the media objects by the consumer entities; applying a rule relating to the consumption of media objects by the consumer entities to the metadata; and, responsive to applying of the rule, generating a composite of the default object and at least one other object for multicast communication 25 to at least a subset of the consumer entities. The rule may identify a metric for each media object of the subset of media objects corresponding to an extent of network resource involved in communicating the media object to consumer entities selecting the media object; the rule may include: selection of media objects by consumer entities; frequency of selection of media objects by consumer entities; and/or extent of selection of media objects.
Patent GB-2595745-A (GB)
Title: Active electrode material
Inventor: Alexander Groombridge
IPC: H01M10/054
Filed: 2020-07-28
Abstract: A phosphorus niobium oxide active electrode material has the composition M1aPx-aM2bNb9-bO25-c-dQd, wherein: M1 is selected from Na, K, Mg, Ca, Sr, Y, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, B, Al, Ga, Si, Ge, Sn, Bi, Sb, and mixtures thereof; M2 is selected from Na, K, Mg, Ca, Sr, Y, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, B, Al, Ga, Si, Ge, Sn, Bi, P, Sb, and mixtures thereof; Q is selected from F, Cl, Br, I, N, S, Se, and mixtures thereof; 0 ≤ a ≤ 0.5; 0 ≤ b ≤ 2; -0.5 ≤ c ≤ 1.25; 0 ≤ d ≤ 5; 1 ≤ x ≤ 2; and one or more of a, b, c, and d does not equal 0; with the proviso that if M1 consists of Nb and if M2 consists of P then c is > 0. The electrochemical properties of a PNb9O25-based material are improved by cationic substitution for P and/or Nb, anionic substitution for O, and/or by providing an oxygen deficiency or excess. Such materials are of interest as active electrode materials, especially anode materials, in lithium-ion or sodium-ion batteries, since they have significantly improved capacity retention at high C-rates compared to PNb9O25.
Patent GB-2591563-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for processing video signal
Inventor: BAE KEUN LEE
IPC: H04N19/70
Filed: 2019-06-27
Abstract: A method for decoding an image according to the present invention comprises the steps of: deriving an intra prediction mode of a current block; and changing the intra prediction mode to a wide angle intra prediction mode when the intra prediction mode is less than or equal to a threshold value and the current block is a non-square having a width greater than a height.
Patent GB-2600995-A (GB)
Title: Contact wire measurement device
Inventor: Ian Reddall
IPC: G01B11/08
Filed: 2020-11-17
Abstract: A measurement device for measuring the thickness of a live contact wire, such as those used in overhead line equipment (OLE) for electric trains. The measuring device 400 includes an elongate arm with a hook 402 located at one for hooking the contact wire, and a laser rangefinder 406 mounted on the arm at a fixed position a known displacement from the hook. The laser rangefinder measures a distance to the contact wire, this value is subtracted from the known displacement of the range finder from the hook end to calculate the diameter of the contact wire from which the thickness is derived. The measured diameter / thickness may be compared to an expected value to calculate total wear of the wire such that a determination of whether the contact wire should be replaced can be made. Preferably, the device is mounted on an electrically insulated non-conductive pole 401 to be held by an operator. Ideally, the device transmits the thickness measurements to a remote device 408 held by the operator.
Patent GB-2602789-A (GB)
Title: Air sterilisation system for room or zone
Inventor: RICHARD COLES
IPC: F24F8/22
Filed: 2020-12-18
Abstract: An air sterilisation system 200 comprising: at least one inlet 204 for allowing ingress of air; at least one outlet 206 for expelling air; a pump 212 configured to induce airflow from the at least one inlet 204 to the at least one outlet 206; and a sterilisation unit 210 configured to sterilise air, wherein the sterilisation unit 210 is downstream of the at least one inlet 204 and upstream of the at least one outlet 206. The at least one inlet 204 is configured to be positioned at a first height level within an occupiable space 202, and the at least one outlet 206 is configured to be positioned at a second height level within the occupiable space 202 below the first height level. The sterilisation unit 210 may include an ultraviolet C (UVC) light source and a helical vane for guiding air within the sterilisation unit 210 around a helical path. There is also a method of installing the air sterilisation system 200.
Patent GB-2603520-A (GB)
Title: A bathing unit
Inventor: JASON SCOTT
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2021-02-08
Abstract: A bathing hut comprising a screen 3 an air movement mechanism, and a plurality of nozzles 2, wherein the plurality of nozzles are dispersed internally across more than one part of the screen and air movement mechanism is arranged to move air from surroundings of the device to the plurality of nozzles. The screen may comprise at least two parts 6, 7 each being moveable with respect to one another while the two parts may be connected by a substantially vertical hinge. The nozzles may be directed downwards while the hut may comprise a base with raised 11 and lowered 10 surface portions. The hut may have an open top. The hut may comprise a two part, substantially cylindrical screen with a flattened oval sectional profile extending from a closed base. Also disclosed is a post bathing device comprising a cylindrical screen wherein at least one end of the screen is open.
Patent GB-2591969-A (GB)
Title: Turbine support structure
Inventor: Koji terauchi
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 2017-03-22
Abstract: A turbine support structure for a gas turbine engine has a shroud 21 with a front end portion that engages with a rear end portion of a flange 19 of an upstream nozzle 13, and a rear end portion that engages with a front end portion of a flange of a downstream nozzle. At only one of the front end portion or the rear end portion of each flange, a superposition engagement portion 49 is formed at which a turbine casing engagement portion 45, a flange engagement portion 41 and a shroud engagement portion 43 are superimposed on each other in a radial direction, and a support pin 51 penetrates the superposition engagement portion in the radial direction. The nozzle includes a plurality of nozzle division portions (13A, fig 4) and the shroud includes shroud division portions (21A, fig 4). Each nozzle division portion has an outer circumferential flange division portion (19A, fig 4) formed with insertion grooves (63, 65, fig 4) for support pins.
Patent GB-2597390-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle micro-actuator applied to automotive fuel tank cover or charging box cover
Inventor: YUNFEI SUN
IPC: E05B83/34
Filed: 2020-12-09
Abstract: A vehicle micro-actuator applied to an automotive fuel tank cover or a charging box cover, the vehicle micro-actuator comprising a shell (1), wherein the shell (1) is divided into a motor cavity (2) and a lock cavity (3), the motor cavity (2) is internally provided with an electric locking assembly, the electric locking assembly sequentially comprises a motor (4), a transmission assembly and a locking member (5) from top to bottom, a manual locking assembly is arranged in the locking cavity (3), the manual locking assembly sequentially comprises a rotating push rod (6), a drive sleeve (7) and a rotating sleeve (8) from top to bottom, the locking member (5) comprises a locking base (9) located in the motor cavity (2), a lock tongue (10) for locking the rotating sleeve (8), and a hook arm (11) for connecting the locking base part (9) and the lock tongue (10), an aisle (12) matching the hook arm (11) is arranged between the motor cavity (2) and the locking cavity (3), the cavity wall of the locking cavity (3) is provided with a lock hole (13), the aisle (12) is in communication with the lock hole (13), and the lock tongue (10) can pass through the lock hole (13) and form an interference fit with the rotating sleeve (8). Due to the fact that the rotating sleeve (8) is a part of the last ring of the manual locking assembly, the mutual acting force between the lock tongue (10) and the rotating sleeve (8) is relatively small, and the risk of wear and breakage of parts can be effectively reduced.
Patent GB-2607130-A (GB)
Title: Automated moving platform
Inventor: LUCAS KUWAE
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2021-11-11
Abstract: A self- propelled autonomous platform 1804 and method, the method comprising: the platform 1804 following a first movement route in accordance with user input, recording positions of the platform 1804 along the route using an onboard sensor, and following a second movement route based on the recorded positions in response to an autonomous vehicle 100 arriving at a predetermined position 1810. These movements may be synchronised with another self-propelled platform1806. This method may be used to test the ability of autonomous vehicles 100 to track objects. The platform 1804 may carry an object representing a pedestrian, cyclist, or vehicle during these tests.
Patent GB-2613368-A (GB)
Title: Communication method requiring approval before communication is permitted
Inventor: MICHAEL KALANTIDIS
IPC: H04L67/30
Filed: 2021-12-01
Abstract: A method and a system to enable communication between first and second users using a predetermined association between the users. A server receives a request from a first user device for a first user to communicate with a second user, e.g. user 304 and user 310. It is then determined whether approval for the communication is required from an intermediate user or users, e.g. users 306 and 308. Upon approval being received the communication may take place. The users may be stored as a group 300 in a tree data structure with each user below a root user 302 having an ancestor. Each user may also have at least one descendent that has been introduced by that user. Thus, a hierarchical approval chain of intermediate users may exist between two users in the tree structure that wish to communicate. A user’s profile may include identification of the group to which the user belongs. Anonymisation of user identifiers may be used when communicating to avoid exposing the identities of users. The method allows a user to contact another user with which they have no prior direct association without their message being disregarded as spam by the other user.
Patent GB-2611126-A (GB)
Title: Calibration courses and targets
Inventor: AARON LOW WENG SOON
IPC: G01S7/497
Filed: 2022-03-03
Abstract: Provided are systems and methods related to a calibration course 500 and calibration targets for calibrating sensors used in vehicles. The system comprising a drivable path 502 comprising plural turns, plural calibration targets 504 proximate to the path and positioned to be detectable by sensors of a vehicle on the path and a processor configured to receive sensor data from a sensor on a vehicle traversing the path, the sensor data being used to calibrate the sensor. The path may include plural obstacles 506 arranged on the path to change the orientation or angle of the vehicle and the sensor relative to the calibration targets. Each calibration target preferably has top (1002, fig 10A) and bottom (1010, fig 1A) surfaces and at least four side surfaces (1004, fig 10A) with adjacent side surfaces arranged at different angles (α, β, fig 10A) to a horizontal plane.
Patent GB-2602435-A (GB)
Title: Correspondence of external operations to containers and mutation events
Inventor: HIROKUNI KITAHARA
IPC: G06F21/50
Filed: 2020-08-14
Abstract: A method is provided for determining command-to-process correspondence. The method includes identifying, by the hardware processor, initial processes resulting from executions of container immutability change events for each of multiple containers in a cluster, based on an execution time, a process identifier and a process group identifier for each of the container immutability change events. The method further includes checking, by the hardware processor, if an initial process from among the identified initial processes matches an entry in a database that stores external container commands and at least one respective process resulting from executing each of the external container commands. The method also includes designating, by the hardware processor, a particular external command, from among the external container commands stored in the database, as having a correspondence to the initial process, responsive to the initial process matching the at least one respective process resulting from executing the particular external command.
Patent GB-2617394-A (GB)
Title: Rise and fall gutter bracket
Inventor: ALEXANDER JAMES KENDRICK
IPC: E04D13/072
Filed: 2022-04-08
Abstract: A rise and fall gutter bracket 100 comprising a lateral member 110 comprising a threaded end 112 for connecting to a wall anchor 4 embedded in a structural wall 1, and a bracket structure 130 for receiving a gutter 5, the bracket structure 130 connected to the lateral member 110. The lateral member may comprise a connection portion in the form of a slot to which the bracket structure is connectable and which enables the bracket structure to be laterally repositioned relative to the wall. The lateral member may comprise a shank section coaxial with the threaded end. The bracket member may comprise a threaded bar securable to the lateral member by one or more clamps in the form of a pair of threaded nuts. The lateral member may comprise a cylinder or hex shaped tool head opposite the threaded end. The bracket structure may comprise a gutter holder connected to the threaded bar. The bracket structure may be moveable vertically relative to the lateral member. The rise and fall gutter bracket is for anchoring directly into the mortar of a masonry wall or concrete wall.
Patent GB-2610024-A (GB)
Title: Carbon fiber metal laminate and method for forming same by hot stamping
Inventor: YIBO LI
IPC: B32B38/06
Filed: 2022-06-09
Abstract: A carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) is preheated to the resin softening temperature. A preform is produced by laying a metal sheet 501 with the CFRP 1. An outer layer of the preform is heated while electrifying the CFRP. Dual heating involving external heating and heat conduction of the CFRP raises the temperature of the metal sheet before stamping. The CFRP is preferably a prepreg 102, 103 adhered 8 to an electrode 7 between insulating resin layers 101. The CFRP is preferably preheated to between vitrification and melting temperatures. Stamping is preferably formed by a hot V-shaped die (6, figure 1). The resin is preferably polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and the metal is preferably aluminium (Al) alloy. An Al-CFRP-Al laminate is claimed and used in aviation and automobiles.
Patent GB-2620910-A (GB)
Title: Modular battery power supply system for use on construction sites
Inventor: THOMAS WILLIAMS
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2022-07-11
Abstract: A modular battery power supply system is disclosed, suitable for use on construction sites. The battery power supply system includes a first housing 10, which advantageously may be mounted on a road vehicle or on a trailer towable by a road vehicle 100. The first housing may be towed to an electric vehicle charging station for recharging. The first housing has receiving positions 14 for a plurality of battery modules 16. Battery modules 16 can be individually removed from the first housing 10 and used with a power adaptor (figure 2, 26) for use on individual jobs around a construction site.
Patent GB-2619570-A (GB)
Title: Evaporative air cooler
Inventor: SCOTT BARLETTANO
IPC: F24F5/00
Filed: 2022-10-04
Abstract: An evaporative air cooler 700 comprises a housing 702, a water tank 714 storing water therein and disposed in the housing. A fan (762, fig 29) is disposed in the housing and blows air through a first front face 708 of the housing. A holder 748 is attached to a second back face (752, fig 28) of the housing and an ice pack 750 is at least partially received and supported by the holder and used to cool air entering the evaporative air cooler. The housing may include a top 710 and bottom 712 portion, and the water tank may be disposed in the top portion and includes an upper 716 and lower (772) portion. A first mister 768 may be attached to a first location on the lower portion of the tank to dispense water therefrom. A second mister 770 may be attached to second location different to the first on the lower portion of the tank to dispense water therefrom. The ice pack may include a body (802, fig 35) and cap (806) to seal or unseal an opening (804) on the body, and at least one aperture extends through the ice pack for the passage of air.
Patent GB-2610536-A (GB)
Title: Multichannel Venturi-tube hydrodynamic cavitation generating device
Inventor: HONGBO SHI
IPC: B03D1/24
Filed: 2021-12-03
Abstract: A multichannel Venturi-tube hydrodynamic cavitation generating device for mineral flotation comprising an inlet tube 1 and venturi tube body 2 with expansion section and a throat section 12, wherein an input end of the throat section is connected to an output end of the inlet tube and an output end of the throat section is connected to the expansion section. A flow-blocking body 6, with a hollow structure, is arranged in the expansion section by means of fixed rods 8. The output section of the inlet tube further connects to arc-shaped throat tubes 5, the arc-shaped throat tubes are connected with a ring tube 3. Flow-dividing tubes 4 are positioned at an output end of the ring tube and are arranged in the expansion section above the flow-blocking body. In operation, flow is divided between the arc-shaped throat tubes and the venturi tube body. Flow is cavitated in the ring tube. Flow passing through the Venturi tube is further divided and cavitated by the flow-blocking body. The device may comprise gas inlets 10 and a spiral impeller 11. Magnets 7 may be placed in the flow-blocking body and ring tube. Porous plates 9 may be present in the arc-shaped throat tubes. The device is ideally used in a tailings separation/extraction flotation process.