baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2578715-A (GB)
Title: Controlling audio focus for spatial audio processing
Inventor: LASSE JUHANI LAAKSONEN
IPC: G10L19/20
Filed: 2018-07-20
Abstract: An audio focus object 214 comprises a downmixed audio difference signal 210 and direction information relating to the object. An audio signal type attribute is added to the object that identifies that an encoded audio signal is an audio focus object. Embodiments are provided where the difference signal 210 is a difference between a baseline stream 205 relating to an audio scene, which has no audio focusing, and a focused stream 207, which focusses on a particular audio event in the scene. The focussed stream may be obtained using beamforming. An audio focus priority attribute 213 may also be added to the audio focus object to indicate an encoding or decoding priority relative to other objects. The priority attributes may be determined in part by user input or available transmission bandwidth. The type attribute, direction information and priority attribute may be part of a metadata structure.
Patent GB-2565434-A (GB)
Title: Antenna mounting apparatus
Inventor: RAY BEAGAN
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 2018-08-02
Abstract: A mounting means apparatus for mounting a satellite antenna assembly to a support such as a wall comprises at least first 12 and second 14 portions, preferably elongate members, which can be selectively joined together. The first portion is provided with, or connectable to, attachment means 18, and the antenna assembly 10 is connected to the second portion. The apparatus is preferably modular, and may be selectively provided with intermediate portions 16 to extend the length and allow further configurations of the apparatus. The first portion may have an offset form, and the attachment means may comprise a bracket or plate. The portions preferably have male and female engagement formations at opposing ends, and may further comprise apertures to receive locking means. The portions can be selectively joined together to adapt the configuration of the apparatus at the installation site to suit the particular requirements of the site.
Patent GB-2562435-A (GB)
Title: Tracers
Inventor: HELGE STRAY
IPC: G01M3/22
Filed: 2017-11-20
Abstract: The invention provides for the use of at least one salt as a water tracer compound, wherein said salt comprises at least one organic or inorganic cation and at least one inorganic anionic metal complex. Typically the tracer is used in industrial water or in a subterranean reservoir, such as in monitoring fluid flow in a petroleum or geothermal reservoir. The anionic metal complex or the metal cation is detected to monitor fluid flow. The invention further provides a method for tracking the flow of at least one fluid, said method comprising applying at least one salt comprising at least one organic or inorganic cation and at least one inorganic anionic metal complex to at least one known position along the flow of said fluid and monitoring for the absence/presence and/or concentration of said inorganic anionic metal complex in samples of said at least one fluid. Other aspects of the invention include compositions comprising the described salts in a slurry with proppant particles and methods for monitoring the integrity of an isolation plug. Aggregates comprising consolidated crystals of the described salts are also provided.
Patent GB-2578176-A (GB)
Title: Shaped drinking straw
Inventor: MARK CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL
IPC: A47G21/18
Filed: 2018-10-15
Abstract: A shaped drinking straw comprising a straw body 154 formed from pulp-based material, and a machine-cut end profile 152 which at least in part extends in an axial direction of the straw body 154. The machine-cut end profile may be formed from a single cut. The end profile may form a spoon-straw scoop portion. The straw body may be formed from wound strips. The end profile may have an uncrushed shape. The diameter of the machine-cut end profile may match that of the straw body. The straw body may be formed from a continuous tube of straw material simultaneously when forming the machine-cut end profile. The machine-cut end profile may be formed using a rotary cutter. The pulp-based material may be paper.
Patent GB-2569259-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus to perform actions in public safety incidents based on actions performed in prior incidents
Inventor: DANIEL S GRIESMANN
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2017-09-25
Abstract: A method and apparatus to perform actions in public safety incidents based on actions performed in prior incidents are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a first set of incident information associated with the public safety incident, receiving a second set of responder information associated with at least one public safety personnel, correlating, by using a public safety recommendation engine, the first set of incident information and the second set of responder information with one or more other sets of public safety incident information and responder information associated with prior incidents, identifying, by the public safety recommendation engine, at least one correlated mobile device action from mobile device actions associated with a subset of prior public safety incidents, and causing the correlated mobile device action to be at least one of presented as a recommendation on the corresponding mobile device and performed by the corresponding mobile device.
Patent GB-2584610-A (GB)
Title: Beverage capsule
Inventor: ALEX GORT-BARTEN
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2019-05-07
Abstract: A capsule for use in a coffee machine, having frustoconical form with an upper surface 10 and a lower surface, an annular flange 7 provided on a lower surface, with a seal provided on the annular flange 7. The seal comprises a cellulose material, the seal comprises first and second layers, the first layer comprising long, well-bound fibres. The second layer may comprise an elastically compressible material, there may be a layer of adhesive for attaching to the capsule rim, such as a liquid heat adhesive, or a biodegradable adhesive, or the seal may be applied with pressure and heat without an adhesive. Ink may be applied to a non-coated side of the seal.
Patent GB-2584617-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric droplet deposition apparatus optimised for high viscosity fluids, and methods and control system therefor
Inventor: Nicholas Marc Jackson
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 2019-05-21
Abstract: A droplet deposition apparatus 1 comprising a droplet deposition head 30, a fluid supply 40 and a controller 54. The droplet deposition head comprises one or more fluid chambers 10 each having a nozzle, a fluid inlet path having a fluid inlet into the head, and ending in the nozzle(s), and a fluid return path starting at the nozzle(s) and ending in a fluid return of the head. Each fluid chamber comprises two opposing chamber walls comprising piezoelectric material and deformable upon application of an electric drive signal 60 so as to eject a fluid droplet from the nozzle. The fluid supply is configured to supply a fluid to the fluid inlet at a differential pressure as measured between the fluid inlet and the fluid return. The controller is configured to apply a drive signal to the piezoelectric chamber walls such that the nozzle or nozzles deposit droplets of a fluid having a viscosity in the range from 45mPa∙s to 120mPa∙s at a jetting temperature between 20°C and 90°C. The differential pressure applied by the fluid supply causes a fluid return flow into the fluid return at a rate of between 50 to 200ml/min.
Patent GB-2577161-A (GB)
Title: Connecting device
Inventor: SIMON DAVIS
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 2019-07-16
Abstract: A connecting device 10 comprises a first securing arrangement 16 for securing a first elongate article 12 to the connecting device. The first elongate article is secured in a first orientation. The connecting device comprises a second securing arrangement 18 for securing a second elongate article 14 to the connecting device. The second elongate article is secured in a second orientation. The second orientation is transverse to the first orientation. The device may comprise a body 20 having a front region 20A and a back region 20B wherein the device includes a nose formation extending from the front of the body. The first securing member may comprise a first clamping arrangement which includes a clamping (22 figure 6) and an urging member (24, figure 6). The second securing arrangement may comprise a movable member 38 which has a clamping portion. A method of using the device is also claimed.
Patent GB-2586508-A (GB)
Title: Mop head and a method of making the same
Inventor: RONALD ALEXANDER SCOT YOUNG
IPC: A47L13/255
Filed: 2019-08-23
Abstract: A head for a mop comprises a plurality of elongate members 20 of absorbent material, wherein the elongate members of absorbent material are bound by a header member 30, wherein a first portion (40, fig 3) and a second portion (50, fig 3) of the header member are fixed to one another and further wherein a third portion (60, fig 3) of the header member intermediate the first portion and the second portion loops around the elongate members of absorbent material. The first portion is preferably fixed to the second portion via ultrasonic welding. A method of manufacturing a mop head and a method of attaching a mop head to a mop are also claimed.
Patent GB-2588931-A (GB)
Title: Safety door mount
Inventor: BRENDAN POCOCK
IPC: E05D7/12
Filed: 2019-11-14
Abstract: A mount 100 for securing a safety door to a door frame comprises a hinge plate 110 attachable to a frame comprising a magnetic element arranged to be concealed when the plate is attached to the frame. The mount may be used in institutions housing people at risk of self-harm or suicide. The magnetic element may be embedded within the hinge plate in recesses 132. The plate may be formed of a plastic material and have a smooth front face profile. An end of the plate may by angled to avoid ligature points. The magnetic attachment force between the frame and plate may be less than 250 Newtons. The magnetic element(s) may be a permanent magnet. Also disclosed is a safety door system comprising a safety door with one or more metallic attachment points and a mount as described previously. Further disclosed is a method of installing said safety door system.
Patent GB-2576452-A (GB)
Title: Formwork system and method
Inventor: ADRIAN JOSEPH SQUILLACIOTI
IPC: E04G17/14
Filed: 2018-04-20
Abstract: A formwork system (100) includes a rebate board (105) having a generally L shaped profile in end view, the rebate board (105) having a first arm (110) and a second arm (120), the first and second arms (120) being angled at about 90 degrees relative to each other, the second arm (120) being securable to an upper portion of a formwork bottom board (200). The system (100) includes a brace (400) having a first engagement formation (410) configured to engage with the first arm (110), and a second engagement formation (435) configured to engage with a peg (220) or other fixed member.
Patent GB-2590907-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring a multiphase fluid
Inventor: LU MA
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2019-12-23
Abstract: A magnetic induction tomographic (MIT) apparatus for monitoring multiphase fluid within a volume, comprises; a magnetic field generator to generate a magnetic field within the fluid which varies temporally according to at least one frequency; a voltage detector to measure an induced complex voltage from at least one phase of the fluid; a processor for determining amplitude and phase angle of the complex voltage to provide amplitude data and phase angle data; a data processor for calculating first output data from the amplitude data and second output data from the phase angle data, the first output data is a function of permittivity and conductivity of the at least one phase of the fluid and the second output data is a function of conductivity of the at least one phase of the fluid; and an analyser for processing the output data to generate data representing at least one property of at least one electrically non-conductive phase in the fluid and at least one property of at least one electrically conductive phase in the fluid.
Patent GB-2598150-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for light sheet imaging
Inventor: ADRIAN GH PODOLEANU
IPC: G02B21/36
Filed: 2020-08-21
Abstract: Optical source 1 drives an optical splitter 15’ with two outputs. light at the 1st output is sent towards an excitation launcher 2, that sends an excitation beam along axis X towards a sample to be imaged irradiating scattering centres in the sample. Each scattering centre in the sample scatters a scattered wave along a Z axis detection path that makes a detection angle larger than 45 degrees with the direction of the excitation beam. Interface detection optics 5 placed along the detection path, conveying the scattered waves onto a 1D array of photodetectors 6. Light at the second output of the optical splitter makes a reference wave that is conveyed towards the array of photodetectors via a reference interface optics 7. Signal processing block 8 provides a depth resolved map of the sample. The method is called Light Sheet Optical Coherence Microscopy (LSOCM).
Patent GB-2599374-A (GB)
Title: Converting biomass to LPG
Inventor: MARTIN ATKINS
IPC: C10L1/00
Filed: 2020-09-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and system for forming a hydrocarbon feedstock from a biomass material, and the hydrocarbon feedstock formed therefrom. The biomass may be cellulose, hemicellulose or lignin, or non-food crop biomass feedstock, and the process comprises ensuring the moisture content of the biomass feedstock is 10 % or less by weight, followed by pyrolyzing the biomass feedstock at a temperature of at least 950 degrees C to make a mixture, followed by separating a hydrocarbon feedstock from the mixture. The present invention also relates to a process and system for forming a bio‐derived LPG fuel from a hydrocarbon feedstock, and the bio‐derived LPG fuel formed therefrom, as well as intermediate treated hydrocarbon feedstocks formed during the process. That process involves providing a biomass derived hydrocarbon feedstock comprising specified percentages of C8 to C18 compounds, processing the feedstock to produce a refined bio-oil by at least partially removing sulphur containing components, hydro-treating and hydro-isomerising the hydrocarbon feedstock, and fractionating the bio-oil to obtain a bio-derived LPG fuel.
Patent GB-2589969-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus with integrated touch screen and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: HYANGMYOUNG GWON
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2018-06-29
Abstract: A display apparatus with integrated touch screen to prevent short circuit between touch electrodes. The display apparatus includes a light emitting layer 210 disposed over a substrate 100, wherein the substrate includes a display area and a non-display area provided outside the display area; a first passivation layer 230 disposed over the light emitting layer; an encapsulation layer 240 disposed over the first passivation layer; a second passivation layer 250 disposed on the over the encapsulation layer; a plurality of touch electrodes 340 including a first touch electrode and a second touch electrode disposed over the encapsulation layer and spaced apart from one another; a first photoactive compound (PAC) layer 350 disposed on the first touch electrode and the second touch electrode and covering the first touch electrode and the second touch electrode; an insulation layer 310 disposed on the second passivation layer and between the encapsulation layer and the plurality of touch electrodes; and a dam 160 disposed in the non-display area of the substrate. The insulation layer extends to an upper portion of the dam in the non-display area of the substrate.
Patent GB-2587164-A (GB)
Title: An automatic filling apparatus of foam in carton packaging
Inventor: JINGMIN ZHANG
IPC: B65B55/20
Filed: 2020-12-09
Abstract: This invention discloses an automatic filling apparatus of foam in carton packaging, including a mounting rack (1), a carton conveyor (2), a foam conveyor (3), two of width adjusting mechanisms (4), two of carton side stopper mechanisms (5), a foam front stopper mechanism (6), a filling horizontal movement mechanism (7) and a filing actuator (8). The invention aligns the foam with the cartons and fills the cartons automatically.
Patent GB-2603106-A (GB)
Title: Void former for reinforcing steel coupling devices
Inventor: MILLS NICHOLAS
IPC: E04G15/04
Filed: 2020-12-11
Abstract: The tapered void former is for threaded steel coupling devices for forming a void within cast concrete to access a threaded reinforcing steel coupling. The taper may allow easy removal of the void former by shape or chemical composition for a smooth surface. The former may include a threaded male portion at its narrower end for matching a female threaded opening of the steel coupling device. The void former may be extracted with a tool which has two prongs inserted into two voids formed in the void former.
Patent GB-2605842-A (GB)
Title: Food product
Inventor: Hans Van Houtum
IPC: A23G3/54
Filed: 2021-04-16
Abstract: A plant-based nougat comprising potato protein isolate, a sugar syrup, and a flavouring component. The density of the nougat may be between 600-1100 kg/m3. The amount of sugar syrup may be between 65-95 wt%. The amount of potato protein isolate may be between 0.5-20 wt%. The flavouring component may be cocoa, honey, or a nut-derived component, which may further be 1-20 wt% nut butter. The nougat may also comprise 1-20 wt% nut inclusions. Also claimed is a method of producing the plant-based nougat comprising aerating a whip solution comprising the potato protein isolate and adding the sugar syrup to form a frappe, then adding the flavouring component to the mixture to form the nougat. Also claimed is a plant-based food product comprising plant-based nougat, plant-based caramel, and plant-based chocolate, and a method of producing said food product. The food product may be a layer of nougat and a layer of caramel encased in chocolate. The invention provides a plant-based nougat and composite chocolate bar alternative without any animal derived products whilst maintaining the same taste, texture and feel as traditional nougat and chocolate bars. The food product is suitable for vegans.
Patent GB-2598064-A (GB)
Title: Robotic put wall
Inventor: MATTHEW R WICKS
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2017-08-29
Abstract: A material handling system 300 automatically each picking orders using a put wall 102. A controller determines whether any of more than one removable intermediate holders 116 in a put wall 102 that are within the reach of a first robotic arm 104 contain one or more articles 118 that are ready for transporting away from the put wall 102. The controller directs the first robotic arm 104 to move the articles to an empty order container.
Patent GB-2613020-A (GB)
Title: A method of, and apparatus and system for, determining regions for an additive manufacturing system
Inventor: ALEX GROFFMAN
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2021-11-22
Abstract: A method of determining regions for an additive manufacturing system comprising a plurality of printer agents, wherein each of the printer agents is associated with a workspace, and wherein the printer agents are arranged so that at least one pair of adjacent printer agents has intersecting workspaces, the method comprising: identifying a layer of a part; determining a plurality of separate regions associated with the layer, wherein each region is assigned to one of the printer agents; and outputting the plurality of regions. A dimension of each region is equal to or greater than a minimum possible separation between the printer agents adjacent said region to prevent collisions between adjacent printer agents. The regions may be determined to minimise the total printing time. An apparatus for determining regions and a system are also provided.
Patent GB-2602218-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent server-level testing of datacenter cooling systems
Inventor: ALI HEYDARI
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2021-07-30
Abstract: A thermal load system for testing a datacenter liquid cooling system is disclosed. The system includes a server box having at least one thermal feature associated with at least one cooling feature and at least one flow controller, where the at least one thermal feature and the at least one flow controller are adjustable to cause cooling stress on the datacenter liquid cooling system.
Patent GB-2611373-A (GB)
Title: Memory management for multicore 3-D graphics rendering
Inventor: Michael John Livesley
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2022-03-30
Abstract: A multicore graphics rendering system, comprising a plurality of cores implementing tile-based rendering of a stream of primitives. First cores are configured to process groups of primitives, to produce transformed geometry data. The transformed geometry data describes, for each of a plurality of tiles, the primitives processed by each first core that are present in that tile, each group being associated with a group index. The group indices define the ordering of the groups in the stream of primitives. An allocation list (ALIST) 400 stores, for each portion of memory 412,413 written to by the first cores, an indication of a part of the frame with which that portion is associated 414, and the latest group index 415 of the transformed geometry data written to the portion. The allocation list is used to identify, and free, portions of memory that have been fully consumed in a partial render.
Patent GB-2605045-A (GB)
Title: Mutilateral junction with twisted mainbore and lateral bore legs
Inventor: DAVID JOE STEELE
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2020-12-10
Abstract: Provided is a multilateral junction (MLT), a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The MLT, in one aspect, includes a y-block having a housing with a single first bore and second and third bores extending therein, the second and third bores defining second and third centerlines. The MLT, in this aspect, further includes a mainbore leg having a first mainbore leg end coupled to the second bore and a second opposing mainbore leg end, and a lateral bore leg having a first lateral bore leg end coupled to the third bore and a second opposing lateral bore leg end. In this aspect, the mainbore leg and the lateral bore leg are twisted with respect to the second and third bore such that a first plane taken through centerlines of the second opposing mainbore leg end and the second opposing lateral bore leg end is angled.
Patent GB-2607543-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for monitoring core body movements
Inventor: MATTHEW HART
IPC: G16H20/30
Filed: 2018-06-18
Abstract: A system for monitoring core body movement comprises a sensor device for collecting a data set representing a plurality of core body movements over time from a monitoring device; a processor for determining a plurality of risk scores from the data set; and an output device for indicating the risk scores.
Patent GB-2609108-A (GB)
Title: Tape dispenser having two sided cutter blade and method of manufacture
Inventor: SHERNEE CHANDARIA
IPC: B65H35/07
Filed: 2021-03-26
Abstract: A tape dispenser has a cutter or cutting blade that has at least two rows of teeth opposite each other relative to the cutter or cutting blade. The blade is to be installed on the tape dispenser in any of at least two orientations. By installing the blade in any of at least two orientations, at least one row of teeth will always project from the dispensing end to cut adhesive tape as it is unwound from a roll after being dispensed. This type of blade permits an easier manufacturing ability by reducing or eliminating the need to ensure proper alignment of the teeth to project outwardly from the tape dispenser housing.