baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2556837-A (GB)
Title: Display device, TFT substrate and GOA driving circuit
Inventor: SHANGCAO CAO
IPC: H03K17/687
Filed: 2015-10-21
Abstract: Provided are a display device (40), a TFT substrate (1) and a GOA driving circuit (2). A driving unit (11) of the GOA driving circuit (2) comprises: an input module (110) configured to output a first control signal (K1) according to a received signal (TC); an output module (111) configured to output, according to the first control signal (K1) and a first clock signal (CK), a first output control signal (O1); a pull-down module (112) configured to output, according to the first control signal (K1), a second clock signal (XCK) and a low-level signal (VGL), a pull-down signal (L1); and a pull-down maintenance module (113) configured to output, according to the pull-down signal (L1), a high-level signal (VGH) and the first clock signal (CK), a second output control signal (O2) so as to cooperate with the first output control signal (O1) to obtain an output signal (Gn). The above method can realize a pause and a stage shift of the GOA driving circuit (2).
Patent GB-2557540-A (GB)
Title: Water tap body
Inventor: Gregory Stephen Rowe
IPC: F16K27/04
Filed: 2016-09-09
Abstract: A water tap body (10) has a housing (110) having an exterior wall (112). At least one valve (120) is contained within the housing. The valve has least one inlet (121,122) and at least one outlet (123) and is operable to control the flow of water from the inlet to the outlet. The valve is spaced from the exterior wall of the housing.
Patent GB-2567266-A (GB)
Title: Hydrolysis
Inventor: NICHOLAS MARK THOMPSON
IPC: C12P19/14
Filed: 2018-04-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of increasing sugar yield and decreasing required enzyme quantity for hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass, preferably municipal solid waste (MSW). The biomass is hydrolysed using enzymes to obtain a slurry, where hydrolysis comprises aliquot additions of enzyme and lignocellulosic biomass. Sugars are removed from the slurry, and the residual lignocellulosic biomass is washed. The residual biomass can be recovered and resuspended to repeat the hydrolysis step and recycle unused biomass. The sugars comprise glucose and xylose at a ratio of 5-8:1. The residual lignocellulosic biomass comprises 6% ash and/or lignin comprising at least 20% intact beta-O-4 bonds per 100 C9 units. The biomass can be pretreated via solvent extraction or acid hydrolysis. The enzymes are preferably cellulases and hemicellulases. Surfactants such as polyethylene glycol or glycine can be added. Also described are treatment and enzyme compositions for use in the method.
Patent GB-2574238-A (GB)
Title: Spatial audio parameter merging
Inventor: MIKKO-VILLE ILARI LAITINEN
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2018-05-31
Abstract: Determining for at least one first audio signal 501 of an audio signal format, at least one metadata parameter. Determining for at least one further audio signal of a further audio signal format 502; at least one further metadata parameter. This is followed by controlling combining of the at least one metadata parameter with the at least one further metadata parameter to generate a combined metadata. The combined metadata is configured to be associated with a combined audio signal formed from the at least one first audio signal and the at least one further audio signal in such a way that the combined metadata comprises at least one spatial audio parameter. Preferably the metadata parameter is a metadata block. Preferably the metadata, which is extracted, comprises at least one of a direction, energy ratio or coherence parameter. Preferably the metadata parameters are combined based on a weighted average of the signal ratios associated with the metadata parameters. Preferably the metadata associated with the first/further signal also comprises a common metadata block comprising a non-spatial audio related parameter e.g. a version identifier, a time-frequency resolution identifier, a number of directions identifier.
Patent GB-2561316-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical rotating control device latch assembly
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN GRACE
IPC: E21B33/08
Filed: 2016-02-12
Abstract: A remotely and mechanically actuated RCD control tool adjusts at least one component of an RCD latch assembly between at least two settings. The mechanical RCD control tool comprises a rotational cylinder and a guide cylinder, the rotational cylinder configured to rotate in a rotational direction to adjust the RCD latch assembly from a first setting to a second setting and from the second setting to the first setting based on movement of the drive cylinder in a selected direction. Additional apparatus, methods, and systems are disclosed.
Patent GB-2565909-A (GB)
Title: Ion guide
Inventor: OLIVER JOHN MALPAS
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2018-07-06
Abstract: An ion guide is disclosed that comprises a plurality of electrodes 10 arranged to form a multipole ion guide and one or more rigid support members 20. The plurality of electrodes 10 comprises one or more groups of electrodes, and each group of electrodes comprises plural electrodes that are axially spaced apart from one another. The electrodes of one or more groups of electrodes are attached to one of the one or more rigid support members 20. The attachment uses legs (Fig. 3, 14) and protrusions (13) from the electrodes 10 and holes in the rigid support member. The electrode and support member can also be soldered together. One or more of the electrodes 10 comprises a curved metal sheet, plate or strip. The metal sheet, plate or strip can be a coating on a plastic base. This structure allows for easier assembly, cleaning and maintenance.
Patent GB-2580351-A (GB)
Title: Subsea connection of pipeline sections
Inventor: KARTHIK MOHAN
IPC: F16L1/26
Filed: 2019-01-03
Abstract: A method of assembling a pipeline at a seabed location comprises landing a connection tool 10 on the seabed over a free end portion of a first pipeline section 12 already placed on the seabed. The connection tool is locked to the free end portion of the first pipeline section. A lower end of a second pipeline section is connected to the connection tool via an initiation line 68. While applying tension to the initiation line against reaction force of the connection tool, at least a lower end portion of the second pipeline section 26 is landed on the seabed with the lower end facing a free end of the first pipeline section. The lower end of the second pipeline section is then pulled into mechanical engagement with the free end of the first pipeline section. Aspects include a connection tool for assembling a pipeline at a seabed location, comprising: a frame defining a downwardly-opening longitudinal passageway; a foundation arranged to fix the frame to the seabed; a clamp and a porch supported by the frame, an attachment point for an initiation line of a second pipeline section to be landed on the seabed in use; and a pull-in system.
Patent GB-2574496-A (GB)
Title: Ophthalmologic apparatus and method of controlling the same
Inventor: SHUNSUKE NAKAMURA
IPC: A61B3/12
Filed: 2019-03-07
Abstract: An ophthalmologic apparatus includes a data acquisition unit, a movement mechanism, an image acquisition unit, an analyser, and a controller 200. The data acquisition unit is configured to optically acquire data of a fundus of a subject's eye. The movement mechanism is configured to change relative position between the subject's eye and the data acquisition unit. The image acquisition unit is configured to acquire an image of the fundus. The analyser is configured to specify at least one of a relative movement direction and relative movement amount of the data acquisition unit with respect to the subject's eye based on a flare region in the image and a reference position in the image. The controller is configured to control the movement mechanism based on the at least one of the relative movement direction and the relative movement amount. The device may comprise an optical coherence tomography 100 (OCT) and a fundus camera unit 2.
Patent GB-2581997-A (GB)
Title: A sealed container for beverages
Inventor: Ken Coates
IPC: B65D3/00
Filed: 2019-03-07
Abstract: A kit comprising a sealed container for beverages, comprising a cup 2 with an open top (3, figure 2) & a lip (4, figure 2), a sealing lid 5 heat welded to the lip and cap 13. A welding machine (33, figure 13) is used for sealing the sealing lid to the lip of the cup. A chamber (25, figure 8b) exists between the cap and the lid. Both the cup and the lid comprise a paper-based material, preferably a laminate comprising a polyethylene. The lid preferably comprises a micron-sized pressure release aperture (6, figure 2). The cap may also comprise a raised region 20 and a first 19 and second 22 annular sealing head that abuts the lid. Also disclosed is a claim pertaining to the sealed container and a method claim for sealing the container.
Patent GB-2569498-A (GB)
Title: Mapping vertices from an earth model to a 2D array
Inventor: ZITAO XU
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 2016-12-16
Abstract: A system and method for mapping vertices from an earth model to a 2D array, comprising: (a) aligning the earth model and the 2D array (b) processing each vertex on a respective vertical curve of the earth model and the respective vertical curve (c) processing each next unprocessed vertex on the respective vertical curve (d) forming at least one current curve (e) processing each unprocessed vertex between each respective current curve and reference line in the 2D array (f) optimizing a spacing between the vertices marked in each another respective horizontal line in the 2D array (g) repeating steps (c) through (f) using a computer processor until there are no more unprocessed vertices.
Patent GB-2585661-A (GB)
Title: Radiotherapy device
Inventor: DUNCAN BOURNE
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2019-07-09
Abstract: A radiotherapy apparatus comprising, a radiation source 332 attached to a gantry 330 to emit radiation along a radiation axis 390, a gantry support 310, and positioned between the gantry 330 and gantry-support 310 is a rotation mechanism 320 that both rotates the gantry 330 about a rotation axis 380 and tilts the gantry relative to the gantry rotation axis 380 so that the radiation axis 390 is non-perpendicular to the rotation axis 380. Preferably, rotation-mechanism 320 tilts the gantry 330 relative to the rotation-axis 380 to define a first configuration, where radiation-axis 390 is perpendicular to the rotation-axis 380, and a second configuration, where radiation axis 390 is not perpendicular to the rotation axis 380. Rotation mechanism 320 may comprise first and second wedges 324&325 offset from one another so that in both first and second and configurations, the radiation and rotation axes 390&380 meet at a same point in space defining an isocentre common to both configurations. The rotation-mechanism may comprise a rotatable actuator and a hexapod comprising a first platform coupled to the rotatable-actuator and a gantry coupled second platform, where the rotatable actuator rotates the gantry about the rotation axis. Applicable to coplanar and non-coplanar treatment.
Patent GB-2573456-A (GB)
Title: Pool cleaning device
Inventor: CONNIE LEEANN GERACE
IPC: E04H4/16
Filed: 2018-02-14
Abstract: A device for cleaning a swimming pool comprising a base member. The base member having a first base portion and a second base portion. A socket disposed on the base member, and the first base portion the and second base portion each respectively having a hinge end and a distal end. The second base portion hinge end is attached to the first base portion hinge end forming a hinge of the base member. A microfibre cloth removably mountable to the base member; and wherein the second base portion is configured to move between a first position and a second position, in which the first position is an operating position and the second position is a cloth removal position.
Patent GB-2586138-A (GB)
Title: Belt drive pedal cycle with side mounted wheels
Inventor: RICHARD THORPE
IPC: B60B27/02
Filed: 2019-08-06
Abstract: A pedal driven cycle comprises a cantilevered frame member (96, figure 1) coupled to a power input sprocket 5 and a driven sprocket 6; a belt drive 3 connecting the power input sprocket 5 to the driven sprocket; and a side mounted rear wheel 91 releasably coupled to a multi-speed gear hub 15 that is coaxial with the side mounted rear wheel 91, wherein the multi-speed gear hub 15 is coupled to the driven sprocket 6. Belt tension may be adjusted by means of a two-component sliding arrangement comprising a house housing carrier 23 and second supporting member 22, secured by clamping bolts 25. The cantilever member 96 may comprise lips (figure 9) to prevent a rider’s clothing being caught by the belt 3.
Patent GB-2593427-A (GB)
Title: Kit for replacing a jet filter arranged in an engine fuel pump
Inventor: LUDOVIC BRETON
IPC: F02M65/00
Filed: 2019-12-16
Abstract: A kit for replacing a JET filter 3 in an engine fuel pump 1 comprises either / and an extractor 10 for extracting said the JET filter, or a pushing rod for fitting a JET filter, or a centering guide 32 shaped to cooperate with the extractor or the pushing rod. The extractor may comprise a handle (11, fig 4) and a bar (12, fig 4), wherein a first end (16, fig 5) of the bar comprises a threaded surface to engage the JET filter. The bar may be shaped to cooperate with the centering guide and the extractor provided with a nut (13, fig 4) surrounding the bar. The pushing rod may comprise a handle (21, fig 6) and a bar (22, fig 6) wherein a first end (25, fig 6) of the bar is shaped to push the JET filter to a final position in the engine fuel pump. The centering guide may comprise a main body (33, fig 8) including a cavity (41, fig 8) shaped such that the JET filter can be extracted by the extractor or can be pushed in by the pushing rod. Methods of extracting and fitting a JET filter are also claimed.
Patent GB-2579459-A (GB)
Title: Gripping device for handling equipment with a drill string
Inventor: EGIL ERIKSEN
IPC: E21B31/12
Filed: 2018-07-04
Abstract: A gripping device (1) adapted for handling equipment (10) with a drill string (5), wherein an annular actuator housing (2) includes a hydraulically activated, rotatable cam disc (4) which is arranged to displace a number of locking slides (3) from a first position, in which the locking slides (3) are retracted into the actuator housing (2), and a second position, in which the locking slides (3) are in engagement with the drill string (5) extending through a centre opening (2B) in the gripping device (1), by abutting against a shoulder of a tool joint (5A) in the drill string (5), and wherein the gripping device (1) is connected to a hydraulic supply and return for the actuation of the cam disc (4) via a hydraulic coupler (8A) in a connection port (7C) on the actuator housing (2), and wherein alternately pressurizing and ventilating two adjacent actuation volumes (4A, 4B) in the cam disc (4) brings about rotation of the cam disc (4) within a sector of the cam disc (4).
Patent GB-2592381-A (GB)
Title: Monopolar plasma coagulation radial antenna tip design
Inventor: ANTHONY ATWELL
IPC: A61B18/04
Filed: 2020-02-25
Abstract: A monopolar plasma coagulation applicator 10 comprising an elongate shaft 12 having a hollow inner volume 18 and defining a longitudinal axis of the applicator, and an applicator tip 20 mounted to an end of the elongate shaft, the applicator tip defining an aperture 22 extending parallel to the longitudinal axis. An electrode 32, comprising an open channel 42 with an electrode tip 38 at a distal end, extends through the inner volume of the shaft and into the aperture in the applicator tip. In this way, a gas flow channel is defined both between the electrode and the elongate shaft and the electrode and the applicator tip. The gas flow channel extends parallel to the longitudinal axis within the elongate shaft, and extends radially outward with respect to the longitudinal axis within the applicator tip. The portion of the electrode’s open channel that resides within the applicator tip preferably defines a smooth curve.
Patent GB-2594090-A (GB)
Title: Virtual machines
Inventor: ANDREW MAYO
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2020-04-17
Abstract: Controlling a data transfer operation by a virtual machine operating on a host machine, includes, at the virtual machine, and responsive to a command to transfer a data file, issuing I/O requests 202 to a respective device queue of the host machine to transfer the data file according to a first data transfer rate 204. Also included is the determination of a performance parameter 206 indicative of the performance of the host machine in processing the respective I/O requests. The I/O requests are then modified 208 to increase the first data transfer rate to a second data transfer rate 210, higher than the first data transfer rate, if the performance parameter indicates satisfactory performance by the host machine. The performance parameter may be the time taken to process a respective I/O request, and satisfactory performance is when the time take us less than or equal to a predetermined threshold.
Patent GB-2584787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in air sampling devices
Inventor: GETHIN RHYS JONES
IPC: G01N1/26
Filed: 2020-04-23
Abstract: An air sampling system comprises a plurality of air sampling heads 10a, 10b, 10c, each comprising a chamber 12, a turntable 13 in the chamber for supporting a container (such as a petri dish) containing culture media, a motor 14 for rotating the turntable, a pump 18 for creating an airflow through an inlet 16 into the chamber, the inlet being adapted to direct air onto the culture media, and a network adapter 21, 121. The system further comprises a network having an ethernet hub 26 with which the network adapter of each head is adapted to communicate, and a remote‐control device 28 connected to the hub for sending control data signals to each head over the network.
Patent GB-2586319-A (GB)
Title: Automated image synthesis using a comb neural network architecture
Inventor: JACEK NARUNIEC
IPC: H04N5/265
Filed: 2020-05-19
Abstract: Image synthesis method comprising using a neural encoder and plurality of neural decoders that each correspond to a respective persona to: receive image data that includes a target object and source data that identifies one of the personas; map the image data to a latent space representation of the image data using the neural encoder; identify one of the neural decoders based on the persona identified in the source data and use the identified neural decoder to decode the latent space representation of the image data so that the target object is swapped with the identified persona, thus producing swapped image data; blend the swapped image data with the target object in the image data to produce a synthesised image. Performances may be transferred from one actor to another character. Source facial appearances of the personas may be swapped with the face of a target performer. Physical characteristics of the source character (eg. voice, build, facial features) may be mapped to a target behavioural performance. Facial landmarks of faces detected in the target image may be localised, then rotated and scaled to enable face alignment. The method employs a deep learning model implemented using a comb neural network architecture.
Patent GB-2595679-A (GB)
Title: Video storage system
Inventor: Nadia Kanwal
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 2020-06-02
Abstract: Invention allows users to view security camera footage, whilst allowing personal data (i.e. image of person) to remain concealed from viewer. Video storage, comprising: segmentation of received video data frames into foreground 214 and background 215 data; separate encryption (Fig. 1; 104) of foreground and background data from each other; storing (Fig. 1; 106) encrypted foreground and background data separately. Segmentation may involve obtaining a reference frame (i.e. background of previous video frame), which is then subtracted from each frame of video. The reference frame may be updated periodically to account for changes in illumination (i.e. due to daylight). Encryption keys may be stored in second storage module (Fig. 1; 108). The system may comprise verification module (Fig. 4; 410) for calculating unique verification markers, which may comprise a hash, for each of foreground and background data. The system may comprise access module with three different levels of encryption access: first 612A shows encrypted foreground 613 and encrypted background 614 data; second 612B shows decrypted background data 616 and encrypted foreground data 613; third 612C shows decrypted foreground data 615 and decrypted background data 616. The system may allow for verification of the third clearance level to determine image tampering.
Patent GB-2600135-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable bottle support
Inventor: ADAM ARNOLD
IPC: A61J1/16
Filed: 2020-10-22
Abstract: An adjustable bottle support 10 for a pump used in medical procedures comprises first 12 and second 14 support members pivotally connected together. The first and second support members can be moved between a first position in which they are aligned and level (Figure 1), and a second position in which the second support member is tilted relative to the first support member (Figure 2). Fixed to the first support member is an attachment arm 16, used for attaching the support to a pump (as shown in Figure 4). The pivot mechanism may comprise three pivot pins 42 (Figure 5) in a triangular configuration, and which slide along arcuate slots 46, 48, 50 (Figure 5) in the second support member, which may be a tray. An alternative pivot mechanism is also provided in Figures 7A-8, wherein the second support may be secured in respective first and second positions by a button 66 (Figure 8) attached to a resilient lever arm (Figure 8) that may engage with either of upper and lower holes 62, 64 (Figure 8).
Patent GB-2603535-A (GB)
Title: High Flow Enteral Connector System
Inventor: RONALD D RUSSO
IPC: A61M39/10
Filed: 2021-02-09
Abstract: A two-part enteral connector 80, 81, not compatible with intravenous luers for preventing attachment with a Standard luer syringe or connector, comprises: a first part enteral connector 80 which is ISO 80369-3 compliant, and a mating second part enteral connector 81 which is ISO 80369-3 compatible. The second part connector 81 includes an outer housing 83 having an internal thread 84 and a bottom end 85.5 where an internal fluid passageway 92 is located, and a resilient O-ring 82 press-fit into the bottom end 85.5 where it is retained below the internal thread 84 which has an internal diameter smaller than the O-ring. When threadably connected, the O-ring seals the first part connector and second part connector. This design allows a large bore (e.g. 5.5mm) connection between two nasal or gastrostomy tubes, allowing a high flow passageway for food. The second part 81 can also connect to an enteral delivery pump or syringe, an accurate dose syringe or an accurate dose extension set.
Patent GB-2591634-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling a downhole operation using a clutch tool
Inventor: RICARDO A GUERRERO
IPC: F16D3/2233
Filed: 2018-11-26
Abstract: A clutch tool includes a housing that is non-rotatable with respect to the first section of the work string and comprising inner grooves. The clutch tool also includes an inner mandrel that is non-rotatable with respect to the second section of the work string. The inner mandrel includes outer grooves that extend along only an axial portion of the inner mandrel. Further, the inner mandrel includes a torque transition area opening from the outer grooves and extending completely around the inner mandrel. The clutch tool also includes a torque sleeve comprising inner protrusions engageable with the outer grooves and outer protrusions engageable with the outer grooves, the outer protrusions being angled. Moreover, the clutch tool includes a biasing device to bias the inner protrusions of the torque sleeve into engagement with the outer grooves.