baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2577207-A (GB)
Title: Catch
Inventor: NIGEL WILKINSON
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 2019-02-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a releasable catch (10), such as for releasable attachment to a dog collar or the like. In particular, the present invention provides a releasable catch (10) comprising a body having a first elongate portion (14, 16) and a second elongate portion (14, 16), the first and second elongate portions (14) being engaged with one another at a pivot region (18) and pivotable relative to one another about the pivot region (18) between an open configuration in which the second elongate portion (14, 16) contacts the first elongate portion (14, 16) at a first contact location (20, 24) to define a first closed aperture (22, 26) adjacent the pivot region (18) and a second open aperture (26) distal to the pivot region (18), and a closed configuration in which the second elongate portion (14, 16) also engages the first elongate portion (14, 16) at a second contact location (20, 24) along its length and close the second aperture (26) distal to the pivot region (18), and wherein the second elongate member (14, 16) is biased in a direction towards the second contact location (20, 24) so as to bias the catch (10) in the closed configuration. Also provided is a dog lead (48) comprising an elongate flexible portion (66, 68) engaged with such a releasable catch (10).
Patent GB-2578982-A (GB)
Title: Management of mobile objects
Inventor: SATOSHI HOSOKAWA
IPC: G08G1/0968
Filed: 2018-06-15
Abstract: An embodiment of the invention may include a method, computer program product and computer system for managing mobile objects. The embodiment may determine, by a mobile object server, a position of a mobile object in a geographic space managed by the mobile object server. The embodiment may determine a plurality of routes based on the position of the mobile object in the geographic space. The embodiment may calculate, by the mobile object server, a plurality of route parameters for the plurality of routes, wherein the plurality of route parameters includes a passage possibility of the mobile object over each route. The embodiment may calculate a plurality of edge parameters for a plurality of edges, wherein each edge is a segment of a route, and wherein the edge parameter includes the passage possibility of the mobile object over each edge.
Patent GB-2579726-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for less forceful tissue puncture
Inventor: ROGER B BAGWELL
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2014-10-24
Abstract: A device for penetrating tissue comprising: a driving actuator 1 with a motor shaft 5, having a proximal and distal end, and a coil 2 for applying an alternating current (AC) to first 4a and second 4b magnet arrays, the first array more proximal than the second array; a first centring magnet 3 proximal to both of the first and second magnet arrays, and a second centring magnet 3 distal the first and second magnet arrays. The first centring magnet repels the first magnet array, and the second centring magnet repels the second magnet array such that when the alternating current is applied, it causes the first and second magnet arrays to reciprocate, and this motion is translated to the motor shaft which is translated to a penetrating member than penetrates tissue. This arrangement reduces the force required to insert a penetrating member, such as a needle or lancet, to inflict less pain and stress to a patient.
Patent GB-2592439-A (GB)
Title: Sealing cushion
Inventor: RICHARD FRANCIS BOWSHER
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2020-02-28
Abstract: A sealing cushion 5 for a respiratory mask, the cushion comprising a patient interface portion 10 having a resiliently deformable sealing membrane for engagement with a patient’s face, and an aperture 15 formed therein for receiving the nasal and/or mouth region. The sealing membrane comprises a plurality of regions of different thicknesses. The plurality of regions comprise: a compliant nasal region 20 for engagement with the nasal bridge; nasal support regions 25 either side of the compliant nasal region for engagement with the sides of the nose; cheek support regions 30 extending the nasal support regions for engagement at least with the cheeks, and a compliant base region 35 extending between the cheek support regions. The membrane in the nasal support regions has a greater thickness than in the cheek support regions, and the membrane in the compliant nasal region and the compliant base region has a lower thickness than in the cheek support regions and the nasal support regions.
Patent GB-2592683-A (GB)
Title: A device, computer program and method
Inventor: ANTONIO AVITABILE
IPC: H04N19/167
Filed: 2020-03-06
Abstract: The application is directed to improving the accuracy of the classification probability output by a neural network used in safety critical systems such as those used in autonomous and partially autonomous vehicles. An embodiment of the invention includes: a dynamic vision sensor (DVS) 115, an image sensor 120, a device 110 and a machine learning algorithm 105. The DVS 115 and the image sensor 120 are connected to the device and provide one or more images of the same field of view which are processed by the device, including compression and output to the machine learning algorithm which uses the output image to classify elements in the compressed image e.g. identification of pedestrians in the vicinity of an autonomous vehicles. The field of view of the DVS 115 and the image sensor 120 at least partially overlap and the DVS 115 may be used to determine movement of an object in the overlapping area which corresponds to a region of the image captured by the image sensor 120. The processing circuitry of the device then applies a compression algorithm to the areas of non-movement in the image received from the image sensor 120.an image from a dynamic vision sensor the algorithm applying a higher level of compression to these areas than to the areas where movement was detected which may not be compressed at all. This lower level of compression in movement areas means data loss is lower and the signal to noise ratio is higher in these areas which are those most relevant to determining a classification output by the neural network. The movement determined may be compared to a threshold with anything below the threshold being determined non-movement and therefore subject to the higher level of compression.
Patent GB-2594255-A (GB)
Title: Assembly, article and method of making the same
Inventor: ISABEL ROSE HEPWORTH
IPC: A41D27/20
Filed: 2020-04-20
Abstract: Assembly (10) comprises electronics module (200) and wearable article (300). Article (300) comprises a first layer of material (301) comprising a recess (303a) arranged to receive an interface element (201a) of the electronics module (200). The recess (303a) restricts movement of the module (200) along the surface of the material (301, 321). The recess (303a) may enable the interface element (201a) to connect with a sensing element (100a) attached to an underside surface of the material (301, 321). A second layer of material (305) may be attached to the material (301, 321) to define a pocket space for receiving the module (200). An elastomeric material (329) may be provided between the material layers (301, 321, 305) to tension the article (300) when worn. The elastomeric material (329) defines an open region in the pocket space for receiving the module (200). The first layer (301, 321) may be a waterproof layer (321).
Patent GB-2583612-A (GB)
Title: Cap loosening prevention device
Inventor: YUK NAM CHOI
IPC: F16L55/00
Filed: 2018-12-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cap loosening prevention device for preventing a cap from loosening when the cap is fitted to a body, the device including a body ring, which is formed in a circular shape along the circumference of the body and has a cut portion, and having a protruding part formed on the outward surface of the body ring, wherein the protruding part has an incline with respect to the outward direction of the body ring, and the uppermost end of the protruding part is cut in a perpendicular direction with respect to the outward direction of the body ring. According to the present invention, the cap is prevented from completely loosening in the direction opposite to the rotational direction of the cap in a state in which the cap is fitted to the body, such that the cap can be firmly coupled to the body so as not to be separated from the body, and the rotation of the cap is minimized so as to enable a rapid operation when a pipe is replaced.
Patent GB-2585282-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for clinical neuronavigation
Inventor: NOLAN WILLIAMS
IPC: A61N2/00
Filed: 2019-01-11
Abstract: Systems and methods for clinical neuronavigation in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a method for generating a brain stimulation target, including obtaining functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) image data of a patient's brain, were brain imaging data describes neuronal activations within the patient's brain, determining a brain stimulation target by mapping at least one region of interest to the patient's brain, locating functional subregions within the at least one region of interest based on the fMRI image data, determining functional relationships between at least two brain regions of interest, generating parameters for each functional subregion, generating a target quality score for each functional subregion based on the parameters and selecting a brain stimulation target based on its target quality score and the patient's neurological condition.
Patent GB-2585284-A (GB)
Title: Disposable handle for medical instruments
Inventor: ADAM FINLEY
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2019-02-27
Abstract: An apparatus for releasably holding a surgical tool having a body, the body having a longitudinal axis, a monolithic construction, and a shape apportioned to be grasped by a human hand, with body further having a tool engaging portion, a hand receiving portion, and a button pressing portion. A longitudinal bore is disposed along the longitudinal axis of the body, and on one end. A transverse bore is disposed through the body into the longitudinal bore, with the transverse bore disposed such that the longitudinal axis of the transverse bore intersects the longitudinal axis of the longitudinal bore. A button disposed on and pivotably attached at a resilient member to the button pressing portion of the exterior of the body, with the button being proximal to the tool engaging portion. The button has a button bore and a boss extending from the button bore into the transverse bore which is alignable with the longitudinal bore. The button is disposed on the body to be thumb pressable, the button suitable for selectively engaging a corresponding groove on surgical tool.
Patent GB-2590763-A (GB)
Title: Touch display device and touch circuit
Inventor: HYUNGUK JANG
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2020-09-18
Abstract: Provided are a touch display device and a touch circuit that can effectively simultaneously sense a plurality of pens in a predetermined touch frame time (a driving time) by simultaneously performing sensing of pen information and sensing of a pen position using pen data.
Patent GB-2600390-A (GB)
Title: Electric vehicle charging station and method for operation
Inventor: SIMON PATTERSON
IPC: B60L53/60
Filed: 2020-10-14
Abstract: A charging station 10 includes a plurality of bays 90 for receiving electric vehicles (EV) to be recharged. The charging station includes a galvanometric isolation transformer 30 whose primary winding is coupled to an electricity grid 20, and whose secondary winding is coupled via an AC-to-DC converter 40 to an energy storage arrangement 60 and to inputs of a plurality of DC-to-DC converters 70. The energy storage arrangement is configured to buffer an energy flow from the transformer. DC outputs 85 of the DC-to-DC converters are coupled via a switching arrangement 80 to the plurality of bays. The switching arrangement is configured to couple selectively the DC outputs directly together to enable charging capacities of the bays to be individually adjusted when in use. The charging station also includes a data processing arrangement 100 for managing its operation. The switching arrangement could allocate more converters to high priority vehicles, or vehicles which have newly arrived at a bay.
Patent GB-2605350-A (GB)
Title: Pest control powder applicator
Inventor: JAMES KERMAN
IPC: B05B9/08
Filed: 2020-12-16
Abstract: A pest control substance applicator (100, Figure 1) has a pump 108, a manually actuated valve 128 downstream of the pump and a capsule container (146, Figure 6) defining a capsule cavity containing a capsule (200, Figure 8). The capsule has a chamber containing a pest control powder (10, Figure 8) and having an outer surface which, in use, bears against an internally facing surface of the capsule container. The capsule has an inlet sealing means (208, Figure 8) and an outlet sealing means (214, Figure 8), wherein, in use, pressurised air generated by the pump can be stored and selectively released by the manually actuated valve to pass from the inlet sealing means to the outlet sealing means of the capsule to thereby expel the pest control substance. The inlet and outlet sealing means may both be frangible foil/paper membranes which may be penetrated by cutters (596, 700, Figures 17 and 18). Alternatively, the inlet sealing means may be a resilient valve which opens in response to the release of pressurised air. The applicator may also comprise screw-on lance portions (132, 134, Figure 2).
Patent GB-2595546-A (GB)
Title: Current sensing circuitry
Inventor: DIPANKAR NAG
IPC: H03F3/45
Filed: 2021-01-21
Abstract: Current sensing circuitry 300 comprises a differential amplifier 310 with first and second inputs to sense a current across a sense resistance RSENSE, and an output 315 for a current sense signal. The circuitry further comprises a first current source ICOMP1, a second current source ICOMP2 and a switch or chopping network 316 operable in: a first phase in which the first current source is connected to the first input and disconnected from the output, and the second current source is connected to the output and disconnected from the first input; and a second phase in which the first current source is connected to the output and disconnected from the first input, and the second current source is connected to the first input and disconnected from the output. The amplifier may be a differential chopper amplifier. The current sources may alternatively be current sinks. The amplifier may be the first stage of a circuit comprising a second stage current to voltage converter and a third stage ADC.
Patent GB-2593043-A (GB)
Title: Cardboard cups with grooved structure for vending machines
Inventor: HIDIR SOLMAZ
IPC: B65D85/72
Filed: 2021-01-29
Abstract: A paper cup 1 for use in vending machines comprises an inner groove 3 on its inner surface and an outer groove 4 on its outer surface. The minimum diameter of the inner groove is preferably greater than the maximum diameter of the outer groove. The cup may have a plurality of inner grooves and outer grooves. A system may include a first paper cup stacked on a second paper cup wherein the outer grooves of the first paper cup are dimensioned such that they interact with the inner grooves of the second cup so as to retain the cups in position relative to one another. A method of manufacturing the cup is also claimed, in which a piece of cardboard or paper sheet is shaped into a cup and at least one inner and one outer groove are applied.
Patent GB-2603927-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible fuel canister
Inventor: JOSEPH JACOB
IPC: B65D47/06
Filed: 2021-02-19
Abstract: A polypropylene fuel canister 1 comprises a collapsible region 4 formed from an alternating sequence of first 5a, 5b, 5c and second 6a, 6b, 6c wall portion types connected in series via living hinges 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d. The canister has a nozzle portion with an opening and a base portion connected via the collapsible region. Each first wall portion type slopes outwards away from the nozzle portion at a gradient that is negative when the canister is in a non-collapsed state and positive when the canister is in the collapsed state; each second wall portion type has a substantially vertical orientation that is within a 10˚ angle range of the vertical both when the canister is in the non-collapsed state and in the collapsed state; and the living hinge formed between each first and second wall portion types comprises two opposing bends moulded adjacent one another in the polypropylene.
Patent GB-2607060-A (GB)
Title: A coupling means for coupling a vehicle structure to an under-body trim panel
Inventor: TOM STEVENSON
IPC: F16F3/087
Filed: 2021-05-27
Abstract: A coupling means (1, Figure 2) for coupling a vehicle structure 110 to an under-body trim panel 100, for example an under-tray, has first and second coupling elements 10, 20, forming parts of pivot couplings, and an intermediary coupling element 30 to which coupling elements 10, 20 are pivotably coupled about respective axes 50, 55. When first coupling element 10 moves relative to second coupling element 20, stress applied to a trim panel 100 connected to second coupling element is dampened and/or inhibited, so that relative displacement between axes 50, 55 may be at least partially accommodated by the coupling means. Intermediate coupling element 30 may comprise a resilient material, such as rubber, and may restrict an increase and/or a decrease in separation between axes 50, 55. Also provided are a coupling system and a vehicle.
Patent GB-2600794-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for model training based on feature fusion of multiple data types
Inventor: GIRIJA NARLIKAR
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2020-07-14
Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable storage media that may be used to train a model based on merged common features of two or more different data types. One method includes receiving a plurality of first data elements of a first data type and a plurality of second data elements of a second data type, identifying first features of each of the plurality of first data elements, identifying second features of each of the plurality of second data elements, generating merged features by combining a first feature of the first features of each of the plurality of first data elements with a second feature of the second features of one of the plurality of second data elements, wherein the first feature and the second feature each represent a common feature, and training a model based on the merged features and at least a portion of the first features and the second features.
Patent GB-2605468-A (GB)
Title: Connector for gastrostomy device
Inventor: JOSEPH COWAN
IPC: A61M39/10
Filed: 2021-07-02
Abstract: A male connector for coupling an enteral feeding solution supply tube to a female port of a gastrostomy device has an external surface 27 diameter D of its fluid conduit nozzle 2 which is constant between its distal end and its proximal end and has one or more longitudinal indentations 24 defining longitudinal ridges 26 extending partially along its external surface from its distal end to a non-ribbed sealing contact region 25. The provision of indentations 24 along a constant diameter male nozzle 2 reduces surface area and therefore friction and wear on elastomeric mating parts during insertion and removal whilst avoiding the potential of inadvertent misconnection by insertion of conventional male nozzle ends, which alternatively have tapered ends to reduce friction, into female connectors of smaller sizes.
Patent GB-2609241-A (GB)
Title: Radiation detection
Inventor: EDWIN JOHN WILLIAM BOWDEN-PETERS
IPC: G01T1/24
Filed: 2021-07-23
Abstract: A detector, for example semiconductor such as gallium arsenide, gallium nitride, silicon carbide or diamond, is configured to develop a voltage when subject to incident radiation. A switch moves between first and second states when triggered by a threshold voltage. An interrogation circuit determines whether the switch is in the first state or the second state, to determine whether the detector has been subjected to a threshold level of exposure to radiation. The switch may be a passive microelectromechanical (MEMS) latch using an arcuate beam actuated by electrostatic voltage, designed for use in non-volatile memory. Several switched or detecotrs with different thresaholds may be used to identify duration or level of radiation exposure.
Patent GB-2603560-A (GB)
Title: Graphics texture mapping
Inventor: EDVARD FIELDING
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2021-07-30
Abstract: Sampling a texture using anisotropic filtering, comprising: for a sampling position in the texture having coordinates x and y, determining the square root of the coefficient F for an ellipse defined by the equation Ax2 + Bxy + Cy2 = F, the ellipse corresponding to the projection of the sampling position on to the surface to which the texture is applied, and using the square root of F to determine a number of positions to sample the texture along an anisotropy direction; taking the samples and using them to determine an output sampled texture value for the sampling position. Also disclosed: using mipmaps to represent the texture at different levels of detail and using a log2 operation on the square root of F to determine the level of detail at which to sample the texture. Also disclosed: selecting between two different levels of detail. Also disclosed is determining an anisotropy direction by: determining X and Y components of a vector corresponding to the major axis of the elliptical projection of the sampling position and normalising them to provide X and Y components for a corresponding unit vector; using the unit vector components to determine the anisotropy direction.
Patent GB-2611546-A (GB)
Title: An electrical connection kit and assembly for connecting a cooker to a mains power supply and a method of installing the same
Inventor: STEVEN COOK
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 2021-10-07
Abstract: An electrical connection assembly (figure 5, 200) suitable for connecting a cooker to a mains power supply is disclosed. The electrical connection assembly comprises a safety housing 10 attached to a backing wall, and a back socket 20 engaged within the safety housing 10, wherein the back socket 20 is electrically connected to a mains power supply 100. A removable front plug 30 engages with at least one of the back socket 20 and the safety housing 10. The removable front plug 30 is electrically connected to the cooker. The removable front plug 30 is electrically engaged with the back socket 20 such that the cooker is electrically connected to the mains power supply 100. The removable front plug 30 is mechanically fastened to at least one of the back socket 20 and the safety housing 10 such that the electrical connection between the mains power supply 100 and the cooker is secured. An electrical connection kit 5, and a method of connection (see figure 6) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2604758-A (GB)
Title: Method for concurent execution of database operations
Inventor: PETER BENDEL
IPC: G06F16/21
Filed: 2020-08-21
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for executing concurrent database operations in a database system during a time window. The database operations are configured to use storage units of a storage space of the database system. The method comprises determining a first usage speed of free storage units to be used by at least one first database operation and a second usage speed of free storage units to be used by a second database operation. The first and second usage speeds may be used for determining a maximum number of free storage units to be used by the second database operation during the time window. The second database operation may be executed during the time window in accordance with the maximum number. The first database operation may be executed, wherein the execution of the first database operation during the time window being limited to the storage units of the storage space.