baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2562832-A (GB)
Title: Optical device able to change the direction of propagation of a light beam
Inventor: RÉGIS GRASSER
IPC: G02B27/64
Filed: 2018-03-16
Abstract: An optical device is able to change the direction of propagation of a light beam, for example one formed by a collimator or beam expander, and may be of particular use in providing a larger range of directional adjustment when laser marking a target. The device comprises, in the direction of propagation z of the light beam 7, an overall divergent group of lenses 1 and an overall convergent group of lenses 2. The divergent group of lenses 1 itself contains, in the direction of propagation, a fixed lens 1.1, and an optical module comprising at least one movable optical element 1.2 able to change the direction of propagation of the light beam emerging from the divergent group of lenses 1. The optical module may further comprise a displacement unit 4 which displaces the moveable element 1.2 as a function of signals representing a set direction for propagation of light. The movable optical element 1.1 may correspond to a fixed diverging lens and the movable optical element 1.2 may comprise at least one first prism C1 which rotates about an axis of rotation passing through the centre of two opposite faces of the prism C1.
Patent GB-2559919-A (GB)
Title: Method of isolating nucleic acid from specimens in liquid-based cytology preservatives containing formaldehyde
Inventor: DEBORAH CHRISTINE JENSEN
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A method of processing a specimen in a liquid-based cytology preservative comprising formaldehyde, the method comprising combining the specimen with a protease enzyme (proteinase K) and a formaldehyde scavenger (2-imidazolidone), incubating the reaction mixture at an elevated temperature of 85-100 oC, isolating RNA and amplifying the resulting nucleic acid. The incubation temperature may be between 85oC and 95oC. Also claimed is a composition and a kit comprising 2-imidazolidone, proteinase K, EDTA and a pH buffer and an automated system for processing a specimen comprising a pipetting device and a heating element, a reagent vial comprising a formaldehyde scavenger, proteinase K, EDTa and a pH buffer.
Patent GB-2564557-A (GB)
Title: Key blank dispensing system
Inventor: David Anthony Horsfall
IPC: B23C3/35
Filed: 2018-06-05
Abstract: The magazine 10 is for receiving cylinder key blanks (20, Figure 2) stacked vertically one above each other in a substantially identical alignment to each other. The magazine has front 22 and rear 24 ends, and first 26 and second 28 sides which define a vertically extending profiled opening 30. The profiled opening in plan view has a rear part 32 to locate the cylinder key blank head 34 and a main part 36 of lesser width than the rear part extending forwards from the rear part 32 to locate the cylinder key blank shank 38. A side part 40 on the first side only locates the ear of the cylinder key blank. A cylinder key blank can only be located in the profiled opening in one orientation with the key blank ear locating in the first side part. The lower end of the magazine is configured such that a lowermost cylinder key blank only can be dispensed therefrom in a forwards direction. The magazine may be used in a key blank dispensing system of an automatic key cutting machine.
Patent GB-2567917-A (GB)
Title: Using nucleosome interacting protein domains to enhance targeted genome modification
Inventor: FUQIANG CHEN
IPC: C12N9/22
Filed: 2018-07-11
Abstract: A fusion protein comprising a CRISPR protein (e.g. Cas9, Cpf1) linked to at least one nucleosome interacting protein domain for increasing the efficiency of targeted genome or epigenetic modification in eukaryotic cells. The nucleosome interacting protein domain may be a high mobility group (HMG) box (HMGB) DNA binding domain, HMG nucleosome-binding protein (HMGN), a central globular domain from a histone H1 variant, a DNA binding domain from a chromatin remodelling complex protein, imitation switch (ISWI) protein DNA binding domain or a chromodomain-helicase-DNA protein 1 (CHD1) DNA binding domain.
Patent GB-2576893-A (GB)
Title: Pipe support
Inventor: ERIC BONTE
IPC: F16L5/02
Filed: 2018-09-05
Abstract: A pipe support for an aircraft fuel system comprises first 40 and second 42 parts which together form a collar to retain the pipe (22, fig. 4). The first and second parts are movable between an open condition (fig. 8), in which the pipe is insertable between the first and second parts, and a closed condition, in which the first and second parts are brought together to retain the pipe. The collar is configured to be disposed in an opening in a structural member (see fig. 4). When the collar is located in the opening, the pipe support is restricted from moving from the closed condition. An aircraft assembly comprises the fluid pipe, pipe support and a structural member, such as a rib. The pipe support can further comprise a flange 60 on the collar, the flange being configured to abut against the structural member to limit movement of the pipe support in a longitudinal axial direction of the pipe when the collar is in the opening. The pipe support can further comprise a bayonet fitting.
Patent GB-2567746-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device
Inventor: MITSUMASA SASAKI
IPC: H01L23/50
Filed: 2017-08-24
Abstract: A semiconductor device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a semiconductor device to be attached to a heat dissipating body. The semiconductor device is provided with: a heat generating electronic component 20; a sealing section 30 that seals the heat generating electronic component 20; a lead member 40 having an inner lead section 41 sealed by means of the sealing section 30, and an outer lead section 42 exposed from the sealing section 30; and a lead member 50, which has an inner lead section 51 sealed by means of the sealing section 30, and an outer lead section 52 exposed from the sealing section 30. The inner lead section 41 has: a heat dissipating end portion 41c that dissipates heat to the heat dissipating body, said heat having been propagated from the outer lead section 42; and an electrically connecting portion 41d, which is positioned between the heat dissipating end portion 41c and the outer lead section 42, and which is electrically connected to a main electrode 21 of the heat generating electronic component 20.
Patent GB-2577558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to substance delivery devices
Inventor: Daniel Garson
IPC: A61M5/28
Filed: 2018-09-28
Abstract: A housing 51 for use with one of a plurality of containers containing a medical substance, where the containers have different outer diameters. Housing 51 comprising: one or more internal projections 52 at a distal side of housing 51 for blocking distal movement of a first container of a first external diameter received within housing 51; one or more inwardly projecting ridges 53 provided proximally from internal projections 52. Ridges 53 block distal movement of a container holder, which holds a second container when the container holder is received within the housing 51, where the second container has an external diameter smaller than the first external diameter. Also a container holder for use with a substance delivery device, the container holder comprising a plurality of flexible arms 2 extending distally from a cylindrical portion, where the arms 2 are disconnected from each other at their distal ends. Also an assembly comprising the housing 51 and a container holder, where the container holder is fitted within the housing 51, where housing internal projections 52 project between the container holder flexible arms 2. The container holder is described in terms of a syringe holder, and the container as a syringe.
Patent GB-2564362-A (GB)
Title: Connector assembly
Inventor: NIGEL AMES
IPC: H01R13/533
Filed: 2017-05-30
Abstract: A penetrator connector assembly is suitable for connecting two parts of an electrical conductor across a pressure barrier in an oil or gas well. The assembly includes a body (30) with a bore (30b) for an electrical conductor (5c), a sealing boot (40) that seals an annular space between the conductor (5c) and the bore (30b), and a port (30p) that transmits a pressure differential between the exterior of the body and the annular space, so that the pressure differential acts on one side of the sealing boot (40) to apply a compressive force and enhance the seal. The assembly also has a spring (70) that can be resiliently energised to apply a compressive force to the sealing boot (40) independently of fluid pressure differentials.
Patent GB-2581126-A (GB)
Title: A roof platform system
Inventor: JOSEPH LOUGHRAN
IPC: E06C7/16
Filed: 2018-12-10
Abstract: A roof platform system 10 comprises a platform 12 and at least one leg 16 supporting the platform 12. The leg 16 is adjustable in length and has a foot 20 for engaging a roof. The system 10 also includes at least one securing member 30 for securing the platform 12 to the roof. The at least one securing member may comprise a pair of ladders, wherein the platform is attached to the pair of ladders. Preferably, the ladder has an end provided with a first attachment member for attaching the ladder to an apex portion of the roof. Alternatively, the securing member may comprise an arm attached to the platform, the arm having a free end provided with a third attachment member for securing the arm to a hip portion of the roof. The length of the arm may be adjustable. Preferably the adjustable at least one leg comprises telescopic sleeves and a locking mechanism.
Patent GB-2580150-A (GB)
Title: Pseudo-random number generator
Inventor: STEPHEN FELIX
IPC: G06F7/58
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: Method, computer program and apparatus for generating a pseudorandom number comprising a first value 1060 stored in a first register and a second value 1070 stored in a second register. First combinatorial logic 510 combines a first pair of bits to form a first intermediate bit. Second combinatorial logic 560 combines a second pair of bits to form a second intermediate bit. Third combinatorial logic 570 combines a third pair of bits to form a third intermediate bit. Fourth combinatorial logic 520, 580 combines the first, second and third intermediate bits to form a first bit of a third value 1080. Also claimed is a PRNG comprising a first XOR or XNOR gate 510 and a configuration 530 comprising at least one AND gate and at least one OR gate wherein the output of the gate and configuration are inputs to an XOR gate 520 or an XNOR gate.
Patent GB-2580366-A (GB)
Title: Roller support
Inventor: BEN CLEMENTS
IPC: B41F13/34
Filed: 2019-01-04
Abstract: An image or printing roller support system 14 for a printing machine 2, comprising a plurality of spindles or shafts 16, 18, each spindle defining a spindle axis and being configured to support a roller 6, 8 for rotation about each spindle axis, and a support member 14 supporting the plurality of spindles, wherein the support member is configured to rotate about a support axis so as to selectively position a first one of the plurality of spindles in a printing position and a second one of the plurality of spindles in a non-printing position. The system allows for the print rollers to be replaced without stopping the printer.
Patent GB-2566243-A (GB)
Title: Techniques to improve reliability in cu interconnects using cu intermetallics
Inventor: CHAO-KUN HU
IPC: H01L23/532
Filed: 2017-05-10
Abstract: Techniques for improving reliability in Cu interconnects using Cu intermetallics are provided. In one aspect, a method of forming a Cu interconnect in a dielectric (114) over a Cu line (112) includes the steps of: forming at least one via (116) in the dielectric (114) over the Cu line (112); depositing a metal layer (118) onto the dielectric (114) and lining the via (116) such that the metal layer (118) is in contact with the Cu line (112) at the bottom of the via (116), wherein the metal layer (118) comprises at least one metal that can react with Cu to form a Cu intermetallic; annealing the metal layer (118) and the Cu line (112) under conditions sufficient to form a Cu intermetallic barrier (120) at the bottom of the via (116); and plating Cu (122) into the via (116) to form the Cu interconnect, wherein the Cu interconnect is separated from the Cu line (112) by the Cu intermetallic barrier (120). A device structure is also provided.
Patent GB-2583355-A (GB)
Title: Gate valve member
Inventor: OWEN ROBB
IPC: F16K3/30
Filed: 2019-04-24
Abstract: A gate valve member 10 for use in a gate valve comprises a lattice structure 16 and an outer shell 12 at least partially surrounding the lattice structure 16. The outer shell surface includes a sealing surface 15 configured to sealingly engage a valve seat in a gate valve, and the lattice structure 16 and the outer shell 12 are integrally formed using additive manufacturing.
Patent GB-2584854-A (GB)
Title: Configuration mode entry for a tyre monitoring device
Inventor: ANDREW BILL
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2019-06-17
Abstract: A method of configuring a tyre monitoring device (e.g. a tyre-mounted sensor of a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for an aircraft). The sensor (10; fig. 1) receives a request to enter a configuration mode 904 using a first wireless communication protocol, e.g. from a configuration device (14; fig. 1) or control device (12; fig.1) using a long-range wireless communication protocol such as Wi-Fi ®. The sensor then initiates communication using a second wireless communication protocol 906, e.g. with the other of the two devices via a short-range radio frequency (RFID) or near field communication (NFC). Once successful communication using the second protocol is established 908, the sensor enters the configuration mode 910, in which it may receive configuration data or instructions for data download, testing or fault reset using the first protocol. The sensor may only enter configuration mode if communication using the first protocol is with a trusted (authenticated) device. In the configuration mode the sensor may control communication using the first protocol. The sensor may remain in the configuration mode for a predetermined time period. Also claimed is a tyre monitoring device including two wireless communication interfaces, e.g. transceivers which communicate using different protocols.
Patent GB-2577596-A (GB)
Title: Turbine
Inventor: ROBERT ELLIS
IPC: F03D7/02
Filed: 2019-07-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a energy generating turbine 1 which comprises a support member which has a substantially vertical axis, a rotor being mounted to the support member and arranged for rotation around the vertical axis and to spin around a substantially horizontal axis, where the rotor has a plurality of blades spaced from the horizontal axis about which they will spin and each having a first surface upon which an airflow acting will cause the rotor to spin, and the rotor being moveable such that it can be in a position in which the energy captured from the fluid flow is at a reduced level. There maybe a shield which partially covers the rotor from the fluid flow. There may be a controller and motor which can influence the position of the rotor. Also claimed are a container and turbine system and a turbine which may be lowered and raised along a support member.
Patent GB-2589291-A (GB)
Title: Liquefied gas storage and delivery system
Inventor: Stefan Parfitt
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2019-09-11
Abstract: A self-pressurising storage vessel 134 comprises a storage tank 108, for storing a cryogen and a cooling jacket 138, wherein the cooling jacket is for holding a substance suitable for cooling the cryogen where vapour evaporated from the substance in the cooling jacket pressurises the storage tank. Also disclosed is a thermo-fluidic pump (342, fig 4) defined by a pressure chamber (448, fig 4) a heating means (452, fig 4) and a cooling means (450, fig 4) which sub-cools a portion of the pressure chamber and draws in fluid, and the heating means heats a portion of the pressure chamber to expel a cryogen. Also disclosed is a thermo-fluidic pump comprising a pressure chamber (586, fig 5) heating means (570, fig 5) vapour accelerating means (580, fig 5) decelerating means (578, fig 5) and a pumping means (576, fig 5) where the heating means vaporises a portion of the cryogen which is forwarded to the vapour accelerating means, where the pumping means receives accelerated vapour and mixes the vapour with a fluid where the fluid condenses the vapour into a cryogen.
Patent GB-2587806-A (GB)
Title: A method for manufacturing a security substrate
Inventor: SHIREEN BOBAT
IPC: B42D25/475
Filed: 2019-09-30
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a security substrate comprises applying an adhesive in at least one first adhesive region 61 to either the first layer 33 or a contact layer 62 The first adhesive region having a substantially similar shape to the at least one aperture (37, Fig.7D). The contact layer is applied to the first layer with the at least one first adhesive region therebetween. At least one first cut (63, Fig.7C) is formed in the first layer defining at least one first cut portion (64, Fig.7D) of the first layer to be removed from the first layer. The contact layer is separated from the first layer to form the at least one aperture. The steps of applying the contact layer to the first layer and forming the at least one first cut in the first layer may be carried out in either order. Also provided is a security substrate comprising first and second layers. The first layer comprises an aperture formed by removal of a first portion cut from the first layer. A second portion cut from the first layer is adhered to the second layer and positioned within the aperture in the first layer.
Patent GB-2588170-A (GB)
Title: A component for use in a locking device
Inventor: JOHN WILKINS
IPC: E05B71/00
Filed: 2019-10-11
Abstract: Locking arrangement comprising first and second rotary plugs 36, 38 within body 30 which may include two cylindrical halves. Each plug having a recess 40, 42 in which a bridge 52 can be located. The coupling bridge 52 is moved between a first position seated in both recess such that rotation of the first plug is transmitted to the second plug, and a second position where the bridge is located outside of each recess wherein the plugs are uncoupled. A handle may be connected to the first plug and a lock release mechanism may be connected to the second plug via a spindle; a second handle may be connected the other side of this spindle such that an inner handle is always operable of the lock. The locking arrangement may be used in padlocks or bike locks. The coupling bridge/block is moved, e.g. radially, by a spring biased actuator, e.g. linear actuator, which may be controlled by keypad or RFID receiver.
Patent GB-2592195-A (GB)
Title: An assembly and method for cooling an apparatus
Inventor: ANDREW MICHAEL PALMER
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2020-02-18
Abstract: The present disclosure comprises an evaporative cooling assembly 200 for cooling an apparatus 220, and a method for cooling an apparatus. The evaporative cooling assembly comprises a refrigerant tank 202 for refrigerant 204. The apparatus also comprises a first evaporator 210 configured to be positioned proximal to the apparatus, and a second evaporator 216 positioned to cool the refrigerant tank. Each of the first evaporator and the second evaporator are in fluid communication with the refrigerant tank, and the second evaporator is positioned downstream of the first evaporator. The method for cooling a heated apparatus comprises passing a refrigerant from a refrigerant tank to a first evaporator, which is located proximal to the apparatus. At least part of the refrigerant is evaporated, and then passed to a second evaporator, which is positioned to cool the refrigerant tank.
Patent GB-2593686-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting separation method using sensor data and numerical analysis
Inventor: Bettina Schuhn
IPC: G01N30/86
Filed: 2020-03-30
Abstract: A process of determining a modified separation method 102 for a sample separation apparatus 10, comprises: carrying out the initial separation method 100 on a sample separation apparatus; detecting sensor data 104 at the sample separation apparatus during carrying out the initial separation method; and carrying out a numerical analysis for determining the modified separation method by modifying at least one operation parameter of the initial separation method and by using the detected sensor data. Preferably the process comprises detecting sensor data indicative of flow rate, composition, temperature or pressure of a mobile phase. The sensor may be located upstream of a sample separation unit, which may be a chromatography column. The process may comprise receiving a target specification 112 from a user, indicative of a target of a sample separation task; searching in a method database 114 for a plurality of candidate separation methods 118 for the initial separation method; and selecting one of the candidate methods as the initial separation method based on a match between a result 108 of carrying out the candidate methods on the sample apparatus and the target specification.
Patent GB-2596510-A (GB)
Title: Model modification and deployment
Inventor: ALESSANDRO MONTANARI
IPC: G06N20/00
Filed: 2020-05-07
Abstract: A method of optimising a machine learning model 34 involves determining an initial performance of a first model deployed at a first device. One or more operations are determined for modifying the first model based on at least the initial performance of the first model and one or more user requirements 36. The first model is modified by performing the one or more operations and it is determined whether a performance of the modified model 37 satisfies the user requirements when deployed at the first device. If the modified model does not satisfy the user requirements, the first model is further modified until the performance of the modified model satisfies the user requirements. Preferably, the user requirements relate to accuracy, latency, memory consumption and/or energy consumption.
Patent GB-2595218-A (GB)
Title: Packaging article
Inventor: RAINER LINK
IPC: B65D75/36
Filed: 2020-05-15
Abstract: A packaging article 2 comprising a blister shell 6 and a blister card 4, the blister card comprises a first layer 12 and a second layer 14 arranged to form a groove 10, wherein the blister shell is configured to be held by the groove and the blister shell is slidable along the groove to remove the blister shell from the blister card. The blister shell may further comprise a notch (figure 5, 26) and the blister card may further comprise a recess (figure 5, 24), the notch configured to be located in the recess when the blister pack is closed and to inhibit movement of the blister shell with respect to the blister card.
Patent GB-2595490-A (GB)
Title: Optical module
Inventor: BOON CHONG CHEAH
IPC: G01N21/84
Filed: 2020-05-28
Abstract: An optical module 100 for reading a test region of an assay comprises: a first light source 101 for illuminating the test region of the assay; an optical detector 103, comprising an optical input for receiving light emitted from the test region and an electrical output; a substrate 104 for mounting the first light source and the optical detector; and a housing 105 comprising: a first opening 106 for providing a first optical path from the first light source to the test region; wherein the housing and the substrate enclose and positionally align the first source and the optical detector relative to the first opening. Baffles 110 to block light inside the housing may be included. A second light source 102 and second opening 107 may be included to illuminate a control region of an assay.