baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2577671-A (GB)
Title: Outdoor feature
Inventor: PAUL DAWSON
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 2018-08-01
Abstract: A feature is disclosed for promoting biodiversity in outdoor environments. The feature comprises a framework defining a plurality of compartments each providing separate habitats suited to different species of flora, fauna and/or fungi. The compartments include at least a first internal dry compartment with an access for creatures requiring a dry habitat, and at least one separate second ventilated internal wet compartment containing a water retaining tray and an access for amphibians. The two internal compartments are surrounded at least in part by external compartments filled with a growing medium, such as soil, that serve for growing plants and that offer insulation to the internal compartments. Also disclosed is an outdoor feature having a plurality of compartments and wherein the framework has sufficient structural rigidity to be transported.
Patent GB-2567944-A (GB)
Title: Robotic virtual boundaries
Inventor: Sarath Kumar Suvarna
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2018-08-31
Abstract: A cleaning robot 102 and method of operating the robot comprising, detecting a physical boundary marker using sensors on the robot, indicating a virtual boundary (812, fig 8) corresponding to the location of the physical boundary marker on an area map (800, fig 8) for the robot, maintaining the virtual boundary after the physical boundary is removed and the robot avoiding the area beyond the virtual boundary when operating. The method further detecting a gap between a boundary and an adjacent wall and extending the virtual boundary to the wall. The method may include the virtual boundary being indicated on the area map by a user. The method may involve identifying the boundary during a training run of the robot where the map is presented to a user.
Patent GB-2580349-A (GB)
Title: Respirator
Inventor: PAUL OLIVER
IPC: B63C11/16
Filed: 2019-01-03
Abstract: A respirator device 10 comprising a snorkel 36 having distal and proximal ends, where the snorkel 36 is fluidly coupled to a filter 38 for removing harmful agents from a gas which passes through both the filter 38 and the snorkel 36 as the gas is breathed by a user of the respirator 10. The snorkel’s proximal end is for locating near the user’s mouth. Preferably the respirator 10 further comprises a fluid tight housing 30 for the filter 38. Filter 38 may be a filter of airborne biological, chemical or radiological agents. Snorkel 36 may comprise a valve to prevent water from passing through the snorkel when it is submerged. Snorkel 36 may include a powered air supply device to reduce the breathing effort of the user. The respirator is also described in terms of it preventing water contacting the filter and so clogging the filter. In use it is described that a swimmer who has their face under water can breathe by way of the snorkel’s distal end being above the surface of the water.
Patent GB-2576091-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical assembly and mechanical device
Inventor: ALEXANDRE AURY
IPC: F16C33/76
Filed: 2019-06-18
Abstract: This mechanical assembly (2) comprises: a shaft (6); a mechanical device (4) comprising: a bearing mounted on the shaft (6) and including at least one ring (12) that is able to move in rotation about the shaft; a lubrication system comprising; a channel (26) lo allow lubricant fluid to flow, formed al the interface (28) between the shall and the bearing; distribution ducts for lubricant fluid, formed in the bearing and fluidically connected to the channel; in which the channel (26) comprises at least one constriction to create a loss of head or the lubricant fluid flowing in the channel.
Patent GB-2590594-A (GB)
Title: Crusher
Inventor: JEFFREY STEVEN HAINES
IPC: B02C1/06
Filed: 2019-10-28
Abstract: A crusher comprises a pair of crushing plates / jaws 53, with one fixed plate / jaw assembly 13 and an opposed moveable crushing plate/ jaw assembly 42 that is inclined at an acute angle to the fixed assembly to form a tapering crushing space, also associated with side portions 6, that diverges in an upward direction. A drive shaft 45 is coupled to an upper region of moveable crushing plate to cause elliptical movement of the moveable crushing plate. A lower linkage 10 is pivotably coupled to a lower portion of the moveable crushing plate and pivotably connected to an anchor point. The angle of the lower linkage is ideally 35-40°. The arrangement may be driven by electric motor coupled to an hydraulic oil pump arrangement which may be coupled via a pulley 51 or toothed wheel 52. An anti-stall mechanism for a crusher is also disclosed having a second plate moved by an eccentric drive shaft 45 rotationally driven by a drive train. A rotation sensor is provided to monitor the speed at which the drive shaft is rotating and/or the rotational position of the drive shaft and control operation accordingly.
Patent GB-2590399-A (GB)
Title: Electrode current collector Architectures
Inventor: Robert Ian Joseph Gruar
IPC: H01M10/0525
Filed: 2019-12-16
Abstract: A current collector 14 and multilayer electrode architecture 10 for use in an electrode 12 in an alkali metal ion cell. The current collector 14 comprises: a first current collector 16 layer comprising a first current collector 16 material with a first grain structure which defines a first set of grain boundaries, and a second current collector layer 18 comprising a second current collector material with a second grain structure which defines a second set of grain boundaries. The current collector 14 also has an interface region which separates the first 16 and second current collector 18 layers, so that the first and second sets of grain boundaries do not cross the interface region 20. The first and second current collectors may be different metallic material such as copper and platinum respectively. The interface layer 20 can comprise an intermetallic which is a mixture of the first and second current collector materials. The electrode 10 can be an anode which comprises lithium or LiPON.
Patent GB-2583573-A (GB)
Title: Charm bracelet connector
Inventor: Hannah Rosly Vasicek
IPC: A44C25/00
Filed: 2020-02-28
Abstract: An elastic bracelet charm connector 1 having a resilient wire loop 2 is formed from a length of wire of predetermined diameter 3. The wire loop has a predetermined wire loop diameter 4 and circumference and including a helical 5 turn such that the ends of the length of wire 6 overlap by an amount from between 15% to 40% of the wire loop circumference. A wire loop gap 7 is located intermediate the wire overlap and has a magnitude corresponding to a charm bracelet elastic diameter. The wire loop gap may have a dimension that is 50% or less than the diameter of the resilient wire forming the loop. The wire loop diameter may be between 3-10 times the diameter of the resilient wire forming the loop 2.
Patent GB-2582231-A (GB)
Title: Virtual reductant level sensor
Inventor: ABHIJEET SINGH CHAUHAN
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2016-08-04
Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system of a vehicle comprises a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system including a reductant storage tank 110 and a controller configured to interpret at least one of: a vehicle speed sensor output value; an ambient temperature sensor output value; an output value from a tank heater 130, and an output value from a printed circuit board (PCB) temperature sensor 122. At least one of the vehicle speed, ambient temperature,tank heater output value, and PCB temperature are used to determine whether the reductant contained within the reductant storage tank is frozen. Determination that the reductant is frozen may also be based on tank temperature and on whether a virtual (previous) tank level is greater by a predetermined range than a sensed physical level.
Patent GB-2597675-A (GB)
Title: Mobile app login and device registration
Inventor: PAUL SCHMIDT
IPC: G06F21/36
Filed: 2020-07-29
Abstract: Providing user authentication for a user accessing a website on a further device by receiving an authentication request from a user S101, then generating a machine-readable label generation code in response to the authentication request S102. It then displays the generated machine-readable label generation code on the device’s display screen S103 and captures, via the camera, an image of a machine-readable label, which may be a QR code S109, then verifies that the machine-readable label in the captured image was generated using the machine-readable label generation code S110, S111. The user may input the machine-readable label generation code into the further device using a user interface S104, and a server may use the code to generate the machine-readable label S105, S106. The further device may also have a display, which displays the machine-readable label on its display screen S108, so that it can be captured by the user’s mobile device.
Patent GB-2589419-A (GB)
Title: Fabric maintenance sensor system
Inventor: Ben Bamford
IPC: B25J19/02
Filed: 2020-08-10
Abstract: A sensor system 150 for a robotic apparatus (11 fig. 1B) for industrial fabric maintenance of a work object in a work location comprises a first optical system 152 for collecting a first data set relating to a work location and/or work object, a second optical system 154 for collecting a second data set relating to a work location and/or work object and at least one processing module for processing the first and second data sets. The first optical system 152 comprises an optical camera, and the first data set comprises camera imaging data. The second optical system 154 comprises a laser positioning system, and the second data set comprises laser positioning data. The sensor system is operable to process the first data set to locate the robotic apparatus in relation to the work location and/or work object to a first resolution or accuracy. The sensor system is operable to process the second data set to locate a robotic apparatus in relation to the work location and/or work object to a second resolution or accuracy. The second resolution or accuracy is higher than the first resolution or accuracy. The system may be used for inspection, surface preparation or coating.
Patent GB-2598956-A (GB)
Title: Reusable delivery container and delivery system
Inventor: THOMAS BRADBURY WILLIAMS
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2020-09-22
Abstract: A delivery container 210 comprising a receptacle 212, lid 214, electronic lock 18, digital display 216, a wireless receiver 220, power circuitry 222 and a controller 224. The display comprises an electronic ink. The controller is able to set the lock to being locked or unlocked. The receiver may receive delivery information which can be displayed on the display. Preferably, the container has a location sensor which is able to change the lock condition once the container has reached its destination. Ideally, the container has a camera which can be used to verify the contents. Preferably, the power circuitry comprises a rechargeable power source. Ideally, the delivery information comprises a barcode. There is also a method claim to deliver the container using a wireless communication network (342, figure 3) which may require a user device (344, figure 3).
Patent GB-2599114-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for material testing
Inventor: ANDREW KIRBY
IPC: G01N3/22
Filed: 2020-09-24
Abstract: An apparatus 100 for testing a sample 130, e.g. by stretching, compression or torsion. The apparatus has a crosshead 150, movable about a guide 110. The crosshead 150 supports a force means 140 and/or the sample holder 120. The force means is for applying a force to the sample 130. Automated clamps 160 releasably secure the crosshead 150 at a location along the guide 110. A controller 170 controls the automated clamps. The clamp may contact the guide 110 using a resiliently deformable material. A linear actuator may apply the clamping force. Its linear force may be translated into a torque. The clamp may act as a lever around a pivot point (A, Fig. 4). The clamping force may be maintained in the absence of electrical power, i.e. failsafe.
Patent GB-2599124-A (GB)
Title: Memory allocation for recursive processing in a ray tracing system
Inventor: DANIEL BARNARD
IPC: G06T15/06
Filed: 2020-09-24
Abstract: Ray tracing systems and methods are described for processing rays. A parent shader which includes a shader recursion instruction is executed for a ray and the execution of the parent shader for the ray is suspended. Intermediate data for the parent shader is stored in a heap of memory, wherein the intermediate data comprises state data and payload data. Storing intermediate data comprises allocating a first set of registers in the heap of memory for storing payload data and allocating a second set of registers in the heap of memory for storing state data. When the parent shader is ready to resume, intermediate data for the parent shader is read from the heap of memory, and the execution of the parent shader for the ray is resumed. The child shader is executed while the parent is suspended with its payload data being included in the recursion instruction which may be updated as part of its execution. Register control may be passed from the parent to the child with a subset of the registers storing the required payload data. The payload data may be an incoming payload object received from a grandparent shader for the ray with the child shader updates the payload object unless it is local to the parent shader.
Patent GB-2600174-A (GB)
Title: Integrated hammerless wear member replacement system for ground engaging apparatus
Inventor: JIM HELDAL
IPC: E02F9/28
Filed: 2020-10-28
Abstract: A ground-engaging apparatus is mountable at a distal end of an articulated arm of an excavator and includes a plurality of teeth 1 arranged in a row for engaging onto ground to be excavated. The teeth are retained onto a carrier of apparatus via corresponding locking pins 31 which are ejected automatically after the teeth have undergone a threshold amount of wear, enabling the teeth when worn to be removed and replaced. The locking pins may be spring 32 loaded so that they can ejected when the amount of wear on the underside of the teeth exceeds the limit. The teeth may be mounted via corresponding adaptors 2 which may slide into slots of the carrier. Side members may be mountable at elongate ends of the carrier to provide lateral wear protection to the end of the arm of the excavator.
Patent GB-2602487-A (GB)
Title: A rapid cooling apparatus
Inventor: JOHN SMEE
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2020-12-31
Abstract: A cooling apparatus 1 for rapid cooling of beverages in beverage containers (20, fig 4 - bottles / cans) comprises a water bath 2 cooled by an evaporator / cooling coil 5, a semi-submersible pump 6 producing jets of the cooled water, and rotating the beverage containers within a series of cooling tubes 10 assists in the rapid cooling of the beverage within each container. The cooling tubes are open at both ends and mounted vertically in the bath to a frame 8, and comprise a tangential injection port (15) so the jets impart the rotation to the containers which may float in the tubes due to buoyancy. The cooled water may be pumped from the water bath to a distribution manifold 16 and to each injection port via pipelines 18 and valves 17 located therebetween. The container(s) may rotate up to 650 rpm and a forced vortex rotating the container(s) agitates liquid inside the containers to enhance cooling thereof. Each cooling tube comprise brackets (14) so that a lifting bar 11 slides therein. A dome head nut (12, fig 2) at a distal end of the lifting bar serves as a pivot if the container does not float sufficiently.
Patent GB-2604345-A (GB)
Title: Modular electronic apparatus for distribution of satellite signals
Inventor: ESEN BAYAR
IPC: G06F13/42
Filed: 2021-03-01
Abstract: Modular electronic apparatus (1) for distribution of radio frequency (RF) communication signals comprising a chassis (2) arranged to removably receive plural modules (3), at least some of which are arranged to receive and process RF communication signals. A communication path (17) for modules to communicate with each other and/or with the chassis. When a module is received in the chassis, it is arranged to broadcast a message over the communication path indicating its presence in the chassis and its type. At least one other module is arranged to adapt its behaviour in response to the message. The chassis may have a processing unit and user interface arranged to provide an interface to the modules within the chassis. The modules may be for power supply, cooling, reference frequency generation, amplification, attenuation, RF filtering, signal generation, switching matrices, frequency conversion, fibre modules, coupling, splitting, combining, equalising, or slope compensation.
Patent GB-2607613-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly for a fuel pump
Inventor: EROL KAHRAMAN
IPC: F02M59/46
Filed: 2021-06-09
Abstract: A valve assembly 30 for a fuel pump 10 comprising a pump chamber and the valve assembly comprising a solenoid winding 40; and an armature 42 controlled by the solenoid. The armature is coupled to a valve member 34 which is co-operable with a valve seat 36 to control fuel flow into and out of the pump chamber 12. The armature is movable and exposed to fuel within an armature bore, the valve assembly includes a clearance between the armature and the armature bore which defines a variable restriction to the fuel flow. The variable restriction may be due to a taper or steps on the armature or in the armature bore. During armature movement the fuel is displaced from the armature chamber through the variable restriction providing a dampening effect and that the speed of movement of the armature is reduced as the armature moves further into the armature bore chamber.
Patent GB-2609041-A (GB)
Title: Water absorbing and antimicrobial fabric composition
Inventor: Eric Arron Whale
IPC: D21H21/36
Filed: 2021-07-20
Abstract: An antimicrobial fabric comprising: a first fabric layer; an adhesive layer comprising adhesive material and functionalised cellulose active material particles; and a second fabric layer. The adhesive layer is adhered to the first fabric layer and to the second fabric layer. The antimicrobial fabric is manufactured by heating the three layers under pressure to adhere the layers together. The first and second fabric layers may comprise a non-woven or woven layer, and is preferably water repellent but at least in part gas transmissive. The cellulose is preferably functionalised with antimicrobially active nanoparticles such as silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). In another embodiment, the cellulose is functionalised with antimicrobial peptides and/or proteins. Preferably the antimicrobial fabric is used in personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly face masks, although it may be used in clothing or other garments.
Patent GB-2611065-A (GB)
Title: Trolley Apparatus
Inventor: Tom Hayward
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 2021-09-24
Abstract: A trolley 100 comprising: a frame 115 comprising a base, the base comprising front and rear faces and two connecting faces arranged to form a supportive base with four corners. The trolley further comprises a pivotable member 110 pivotably connected to the frame, the pivotable member configured to pivot between a first position and a second position and at least one wheel located at each corner portion of the base. A brake mechanism (125, see fig.3) comprising a wheel unit and a wheel brake for engaging the wheel unit are included with at least one handle member 140 located on the frame and an elongate member 145. The elongate member connecting each of the at least one handle members to the brake mechanism, and arranged in operative communication with the wheel brake apparatus and arranged to actuate the wheel brake apparatus such that actuation of any one of the at least one handle members decouples the brake mechanism. The handle member is arranged to rotate the elongate member about its axis; wherein the elongate member is biased to the braked configuration. They trolley may be used to transport plasterboards.
Patent GB-2612340-A (GB)
Title: Sharded Merkle tree
Inventor: Alexandru Paunoiu
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2021-10-28
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of representing a first set of data items, e.g. blockchain transactions, is performed by a first tree generator. The first set of data items is allocated into a plurality of subsets. For each subset, a hash tree is generated based on the data items in the subset. A first hash set or “Merkle tree shard” representing the first set of data items is generated, comprising the root nodes of the hash trees. The hash trees for different subsets may be combined to form a single Merkle tree with a single Merkle root for all the data items, such as all the transactions in a blockchain block. This method allows for the generation of Merkle trees to be parallelised.
Patent GB-2612656-A (GB)
Title: A valve for an ostomy appliance
Inventor: LEE HOWARD
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 2022-02-22
Abstract: A valve 100 for an ostomy appliance 10 including: a body 110 for connection to the ostomy appliance 10; an inlet and an outlet 104, connected by a flow path; a closure arrangement (120, Fig.13a) which is moveable between a closed position, in which the closure arrangement blocks the outlet 104, such that liquid cannot flow through the outlet 104, and an open position in which the outlet 104 is open, such that liquid is permitted to flow out of the outlet 104; and a flow control formation 300 which is configured to default to an open condition, and has a closed condition in which the flow of liquid from the outlet 104 is prevented or at least inhibited; and an ostomy appliance including; first and second walls (12, 14, Fig.1) connected about a periphery to provide an internal collecting volume; the appliance comprising the valve 100. The flow control formation may be movable to it’s closed condition via manual manipulation by a user and may have a deflectable part 302 that is movable to close the flow path.
Patent GB-2610896-A (GB)
Title: Antibody producing microfluidic devices
Inventor: ALICIA STARK
IPC: C07K16/40
Filed: 2020-11-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to fluidic systems for producing IgG antibodies from co-cultures of white blood cells. In some embodiments, a microfluidic device containing co-cultures of an autologous whole peripheral white blood cell population including B cells, are used for providing antigen specific IgG antibody production from differentiating B cells (plasma cells). More specifically, high levels of IgM and IgG classes of antibodies are harvested from fluids flowing through the device. In some embodiments, IgG is produced during activation in the presence of antigen, including but not limited to therapeutic immunogenic compounds, e.g. engineered antibodies, vaccines, etc. In some embodiments, such co-cultures are further exposed to drug compounds e.g. for preclinical safety testing and individualized personal drug responses. In some embodiments, such antibody producing microfluidic devices are contemplated for use in companion diagnostic and complementary assays.
Patent GB-2610275-A (GB)
Title: Radio-frequency switch having redistribution layer inductance
Inventor: PEIHUA YE
IPC: H01L23/66
Filed: 2022-06-27
Abstract: An RF circuit arranged between the antenna and transceiver of a wireless communication device comprises a signal path having an inductance value arranged to compensate for the parasitic capacitance of the switching circuit. The integrated inductance is formed in the redistribution layer of the device package between a die pad connection of the RF switching circuit 122 and a package substrate bump connection 120. The Q value of the inductor is >25 in the 2-3GHz range to reduce insertion losses associated with the parasitic capacitance of the RF switching circuit.