baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2578120-A (GB)
Title: Movement sensing clamp
Inventor: ROBERTO PRICCI
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2018-10-16
Abstract: A clamp comprising first and second clamp portions 2, 4 in which one or both are moveable relative to one another to exert a clamping force on an object. The clamp comprises one or more strain sensors 10 secured to the clamp in a sensing region of the clamp that deforms in response to the clamping force. A signal from strain sensors 10 may be used to detect motion of a clamped object. The strain sensors may have variable resistance depending on the strain applied and can be connected in a Wheatstone bridge circuit. The device may comprise a motion sensor in the form of an accelerometer or gyroscope. The clamp may have a measurement sensor 8 configured to sense light, impedance, pressure or temperature and a clamp sensor comprising one or more of a pulse oximeter or pulse, glucose, impendence, plethysmography, temperature or pressure sensor. A measurement system comprising the clamp is also disclosed with a processor configured to receive a movement signal indicative of deformation of the clamp. The processer may be configured to receive measurement and movement signals and eliminate or reduce motion artefacts.
Patent GB-2580187-A (GB)
Title: Decommissioning of offshore structures
Inventor: CHARLES TOMPKINS
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 2018-12-24
Abstract: A method of decommissioning an offshore structure 502comprising a topside (504a, Fig 3a) mounted on a jacket (504b, Fig 3a) comprising rotating the offshore structure from a substantially vertical orientation to a substantially horizontal orientation as a single piece, for transportation to shore. Also disclosed is a barge 500 for decommissioning offshore structures comprising a support frame (504, Fig 3a) for supporting an offshore structure comprising a topside and a jacket. The support frame is mounted on the barge and configured to rotate between a loading configuration to facilitate loading of the barge with the offshore structure and a transport configuration to support the offshore structure during transport. The support frame comprises a first portion (506, Fig 3a) disposed at a first end of the support frame, the first portion configured to support the topside of an offshore structure; and a second portion (508a-d, Fig 3a) disposed between the first portion and a second end of the support frame, the second portion configured to support the jacket of the offshore structure.
Patent GB-2566897-A (GB)
Title: Connectors for data transfer
Inventor: ROBERT DAVID RAND
IPC: H01R29/00
Filed: 2017-07-25
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for peripheral device discovery, the detection of orientation of a connector having multiple degrees of rotational symmetry, and the provision of appropriate signal paths between a host device and a peripheral device. Some embodiments provide a characteristic impedance within the peripheral device that is coupled between rotationally symmetric contacts of the connector and thus enables detection of the connector orientation. The value of the characteristic impedance may be used in some embodiments to determine the type or model of peripheral device. Some embodiments are concerned with the enablement of appropriate signal paths to a peripheral device having a transducer (e.g. a loudspeaker) coupled only to rotationally symmetric contacts of the connector, such as headphones implemented in a "balanced" configuration.
Patent GB-2568205-A (GB)
Title: Avoiding geological formation boundaries during drilling operations
Inventor: XIAOBIN SONG
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2016-10-19
Abstract: Systems and methods for avoiding geological formation boundaries during drilling operations by identifying and intuitively displaying the uncertainty of geological formation boundaries relative to an entire well-path.
Patent GB-2572499-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for monitoring at least a portion of a wellbore
Inventor: EIRIK ESPE
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2016-04-14
Abstract: An apparatus (810; 810') for monitoring at least a portion of a wellbore (804)​, the apparatus comprising a body (811) having at least an anchoring means (817) for releasably positioning the apparatus with respect to a tubular (807) in the wellbore. The apparatus comprises detecting means (813) for detecting at least one parameter of a substance in said portion, and in that the apparatus comprises transceiver means (820; 820'; 814) configured to at least transmit data related to said parameter. The apparatus may have a mandrel which may have a removable plugging material disposed therein there may also be a blind tube running partway into the plugging. A wellbore with multiple barriers, a wellbore transmission method, an apparatus for detecting leaks and a method for monitoring the a well is also claimed.
Patent GB-2584445-A (GB)
Title: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: ASHLEY ALEXANDRE GONCALVES
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2019-06-03
Abstract: A cleaner head 10 for a vacuum cleaner, the cleaner head comprising a suction cavity 22 through which debris enters the cleaner head and at least one air outlet 80, 82. A conical agitator (36, figure 4) is rotatably mounted in the suction cavity in a cantilevered manner so that it has a free end. Bristles (56, figure 7) may spiral between upstanding helical ridges 46, 48 around the conical agitator so as encourage long hair and threads to migrate to the free end of the agitator, detach therefrom and be sucked through an air intake port 82. A member (96, figure 8) engages the agitator, preferably pressing against the bristles. The member may be a resilient strip that is biased toward the agitator and it may be mounted on the housing opposite an air outlet. The head may comprise a sole plate that has leading and trailing sections (18, 20 figure 5). The bristles may be inclined (figure 7c). The agitator maybe driven by belt drive 66 connected to the agitator by belt 60. One air outlet 82 may be located near the free end of the agitator.
Patent GB-2571678-A (GB)
Title: Sensor for detecting analyte in an aqueous media comprising an organic semiconductor material
Inventor: HENNING SIRRINGHAUS
IPC: H01L51/05
Filed: 2017-12-20
Abstract: A field-effect transistor based sensor device for detecting a target species in an aqueous media and/or measuring the concentration of a target species in an aqueous media, the sensor device comprising: (a) an active semiconductor comprising an organic semiconductor material comprising a mixture of a polymer semiconductor (for example IDTBT) and a small molecule organic compound (F4-TCNQ) that exhibits substantially the same transfer curve for a period of at least 24 hours when first exposed to air; and (b) a structure for directing an aqueous media into contact with the sensor device.
Patent GB-2586781-A (GB)
Title: Heat map display
Inventor: Sam Reid
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2019-08-28
Abstract: A system (101; Fig 1) for generating a sentiment heat map comprising an application server (107; fig 1) and a plurality of user devices (102-104; Fig 1), application server configured to: receive work item feedback data from user devices S801, the feedback data comprising free-form comment data and work item region identifying data, the region identifying data identifying a region of the work item (301; Fig 3) to which the comment data relates; communicate comment data to a sentiment analysis engine S802, configured to: generate a numerical sentiment score for each item of comment data, and communicate sentiment score data to server S803, the server further configured to: generate a numerical aggregate score data for work item regions S804, the aggregate score data being a sum of the sentiment scores for a given region, and generate heat map data S805, the data such that when displayed in conjunction with a representation of the work item, heat map graphic elements (302-304; Fig 3) are overlaid on each region for which score data has been generated, wherein at least one visual attribute of each element corresponds to the score for that region. Also disclosed is an application server and a method to run thereon.
Patent GB-2587206-A (GB)
Title: Method, device, and computer program for setting parameters values of a video source device
Inventor: JOHANN CITERIN
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2019-09-17
Abstract: A method for setting parameters values of a video source device comprises: obtaining a value of an image characteristic (such as contrast, gain, light levels) for a current image generated by the video source device set with initial parameters values 101; determining a satisfaction level for the image characteristic of the current image based on the obtained value 103; obtaining a set of candidates, a candidate being defined as a set of parameter values 105, each candidate being different from the other candidates of the set by a different value of at least one parameter; for each candidate, predicting an evolution of the satisfaction level for the image characteristic relatively to the satisfaction level determined while the video source device is set with the initial parameters values 107; selecting a candidate based on its predicted evolution of the satisfaction level 109; varying or setting the parameters values of the video source device using the set of parameters values of the selected candidate 111. A satisfaction level may be determined for a plurality of image characteristics.
Patent GB-2587410-A (GB)
Title: Footswitch for an electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: RICHARD HOODLESS
IPC: H01H21/26
Filed: 2019-09-27
Abstract: An electrosurgical system comprising: a controller; a generator 1 with two or more electrical connections for connection to an electrosurgical instrument 3; and a footswitch 5 comprising one or more pedals 5a,5b,5c being operable to send the controller first and second signals to respectively supply a direct current to a first connection and an RF electrosurgical signal to a second connection. The one or more pedals 5a,5b,5c allow simultaneous activation of the direct current and the RF electrosurgical signal. Preferably, footswitch 5 comprises a first pedal 5a operable to send the first and second signals to the controller, where first pedal 5a may be moveable from a first to a second position to send the controller the first signal, and moveable from the second to a third positions to send controller the second signal. The first connection may connect the generator to supply the direct current to drive a shaver arrangement. The second connection may connect the generator to an electrode assembly, where the RF electrosurgical signal may comprise an RF cutting or a coagulation waveform. The electrosurgical system may comprise an electrosurgical instrument 3 with having an end effector with a shaver arrangement and an electrode assembly.
Patent GB-2575215-A (GB)
Title: A device for use in the laying of tiles and an associated method
Inventor: JOHN PROCTOR
IPC: E04F21/22
Filed: 2018-03-26
Abstract: The device 1 includes a base 2 defining a flat platform section 4 having an upper surface that abuts the rear surface of a tile. A pair of inclined sections 5 are respectively disposed on either side of the flat platform section 4. A stem 6 is disposed at the mid-point of the inclined sections 5. The proximal end 7 of the stem 6, is frangibly connected to the base 2. The stem 6 extends through a joint between a pair of adjacent tiles, to a distal protruding end 8. Gripping formations are disposed upon the stem 6, including the V-shaped projections 9 that are disposed on the head 11 and the serrations 10 formed upon the stem 6.
Patent GB-2575581-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for reducing inbound request traffic in a wireless network
Inventor: YUNHAI YANG
IPC: H04W4/10
Filed: 2018-04-30
Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing inbound request traffic in a wireless network (110). One method (400) includes receiving, via a network (110) interface of a controller (115), a registration request from a communication device (105). The method (400) further includes determining, with an electronic processor of the controller (115) and in response to receiving the registration request, predicted communication device (105) configuration data. The electronic processor determines the predicted communication device (105) configuration data as a function of a plurality of previously stored communication device (105) configuration data states associated with the communication device (105). The method (400) further includes transmitting, with the electronic processor via the network (110) interface, a message to the communication device (105). The message includes at least a portion of the predicted communication device (105) configuration data.
Patent GB-2588940-A (GB)
Title: Sputter deposition
Inventor: MICHAEL EDWARD RENDALL
IPC: C23C14/56
Filed: 2019-11-15
Abstract: Sputter deposition apparatus which comprises a plasma generation arrangement, a target 304 and a cartridge 300 which is removable from the rest of the apparatus and comprises two reels 308 & 310 and a web of substrate which can be conveyed from reel to reel while a film is deposited on the web. Figures 1 and 3 show a cartridge which further comprises sputter targets and respectively a closable aperture and a transparent region 128 through which a plasma 320 can be introduced. The cartridges 300 can be used as vacuum chambers to store substrate which has had a film deposited thereon. Figure 2 shows a similar cartridge which has a further chamber 206 in which the second reel 210 is located. Figure 5 shows apparatus where targets 540 are provided inside the cartridge but are moved outside the cartridge and located on supports 518 during deposition. The web is moved out of and back into the cartridge with deposition occuring outside the cartridge as it is fed from reel to reel.
Patent GB-2590700-A (GB)
Title: Modular customisable terrain for tabletop gaming
Inventor: THOMAS PERRETT
IPC: A63H33/42
Filed: 2019-12-24
Abstract: A tabletop modular terrain system comprising a plurality of base sections 10 comprising at least one connecting means 15 on each side edge for attaching to another base. The side edges may comprise an aperture 15 which is connected to another base with a dowel plate (20, fig 2). Further the base may comprise a plurality of holes 14 passing through the surface from top to bottom. The corner of the base may be shaped 18 so that when a plurality of base modules are connected together the corners form a hole (18, fig 3). A plurality of wall modules (40, fig 4) might also be used with the base where the wall comprises at least 2 holes (45, fig 4) which are spaced the same as the holes in the base and can be secured together with a dowel pin (21, fig 2).
Patent GB-2590728-A (GB)
Title: Scope parameter for binding indication
Inventor: Horst Thomas Belling
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2020-01-03
Abstract: A method comprising: generating a binding indication or routing binding indication comprising a scope parameter and at least one of: a network function service instance identifier, a network function service set identifier, a network function instance identifier, a network function set identifier, and a service name, wherein the scope parameter is configured to indicate at least one scenario to which an associated binding relates; and sending the indication from a network function service consumer 500 to a network function service producer 502. In one embodiment the NF service consumer is an Access and Mobility Function (AMF) and the NF service producer is a Session Management Function (SMF). The scope parameter relates to indicating that the binding relates to subscription events, notification to/of other events or to other services a NF consumer produces/provides. The method and apparatus may be performed and located in the 5G core network (Figure 1). The binding indication may be sent by one party on behalf of another entity to which a subscription event should be sent (Figure 6).
Patent GB-2597044-A (GB)
Title: Plaster composition
Inventor: CHRIS BARROW
IPC: E04H13/00
Filed: 2020-05-05
Abstract: A plaster comprising hydrated plaster and cremated remains (cremains) having a mean average particle size of less than or equal to 440μm. Methods are given for coating a substrate such as stone, wood or canvas to form a picture, and for moulding an item from this plaster. The plaster may be a clay, gypsum, cement, or lime-based plaster and may comprise a rheology modifier (e.g. a polymer) or a pigment. The ashes may be sieved or filtered before use to determine or separate differing sized grains for use in the mixture e.g. mean average particle sizes of 75-119μm, 120-234μm, and 235-440 μm. Ideally the ash particles have a size greater than 75 microns and make up typically 1.5 to 6.0% (wt-wt) of the mixture.
Patent GB-2590089-A (GB)
Title: Mounting bracket
Inventor: RICHARD BUDGEN
IPC: A47F5/11
Filed: 2020-05-07
Abstract: A mounting bracket 100 for supporting a load (14, Figure 1) in a display stand (12, Figure 1). The bracket comprises a structure comprising a front portion 106 and a rear portion 108. A first region 104 of the front portion is configured to form a protrusion 107 that protrudes outwardly; and a second region 102 of the front portion, adjacent the first region, is arranged to lie substantially flat against a corresponding region of said rear portion, such that said corresponding regions can be secured together. The rear portion is substantially planar. The structure may consist of a uniform piece of planar material in the form of a blank 110 configured to be manipulated to define said structure. Also disclosed is an assembly for supporting the load in the display stand. Said assembly comprises a mounting bracket (100A,100B; Figures 5A & 5B; and a means for supporting the load (200A,200B; Figures 5A & 5B), said support means configured to be releasably coupled with said mounting bracket. The support means has an engaging portion configured to engage with the protrusion of the mounting bracket in an interlocking manner.
Patent GB-2582717-A (GB)
Title: System and method of sensor reconditioning in an exhaust aftertreatment system
Inventor: MATTHEW W HORMANN
IPC: G01N15/06
Filed: 2015-11-03
Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system that includes a particulate matter sensor that includes a heating element configured to selectively provide heat to the particulate matter sensor; and a controller programmed to: receive particulate matter data indicating a state of the particulate matter sensor; determine that the particulate matter sensor is in a full state based on the particulate matter data; and activate the heating element to: (i) a first temperature sufficient to burn off water or ammonia, preferably 200 degrees Celsius, for a first period of time; (ii) a second temperature for a second period of time immediately after the first period of time, the second temperature, sufficient to burn off urea, biuret, or melamine, preferably 300-500 degrees Celsius; and (iii) a third temperature sufficient to burn off carbon, preferably 700 degrees Celsius or greater for a third period of time immediately after the second period of time. Reactive chemicals are thus removed before they can react with and poison the sensor materials.
Patent GB-2584022-A (GB)
Title: A new hybrid vessel propulsion and generating system
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEE
IPC: B63J3/00
Filed: 2020-06-01
Abstract: A hybrid vessel propulsion and generation system comprises diesel jet drive outboard 2 and inboard motors, with an electrical generator attached to a prop shaft of the motors to generate electricity to recharge batteries 9. On large boats or ships with a gear change the generator is mounted on the back of the gearbox and is attached to the prop shaft, with the generator being driven by rotation of the prop shaft and the drive off the gearbox. The system also incorporates electrically powered water thrusters 5 and mechanical pressurized water turbines 4 used for charging the batteries. The system also incorporates electric motors 3 attached to propellers, powered by the batteries. Solar panels 11 may be arranged in the port hole windows incorporating a housing, latch and lever arms to position them towards the sun.
Patent GB-2595858-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for detecting magnetic markers for surgical guidance
Inventor: TIZIANO AGOSTINELLI
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2020-06-08
Abstract: A method and detection system 1 for detecting a magnetic marker 6, wherein the marker has a non-linear magnetic response (figure 5A). A driving magnetic field (figure 2) comprising first and second frequencies is applied to a target region, and a response magnetic field containing at least those frequencies is detected. A primary portion of the response is generated by the magnetic marker, whilst a secondary portion of the response is generated by at least one secondary magnetic source such as a marker liquid 7. A processor determines a driving factor, which is a ratio of the amplitudes at the first and second frequencies in the driving signal, and a correction factor 154 to remove the harmonic frequencies from the secondary portion of the response signal. A detection signal corresponding to the harmonic portion 155 of the primary response is output to indicate the presence of the marker and optionally its proximity. The amplitude of the driving field may vary over time, with a corresponding array of correction factors being generated.
Patent GB-2586914-A (GB)
Title: Tree shelter
Inventor: GARY HURLSTONE
IPC: A01G13/02
Filed: 2020-06-29
Abstract: A tree shelter 10 comprises an elongate tubular body 12 having a wall formed from a biodegradable material comprising a natural fibre substrate and a matrix of a natural binder in which the fibres are held. The natural fibre maybe animal or plant fibre. The animal fibre maybe selected from a group consisting of wool, goat hair, alpaca or angora. The binder maybe derived from a cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) based polyol. The tree shelter maybe made from wool and CNSL. A biodegradable sheet material formed from wool, goat hair, alpaca or angora and a natural plant-based polyol is also disclosed. Further disclosed is a shelter made from a sheet of material formed into a tube with overlapping opposite edge portions to form a double thickness (Figure 2, 14) and a tree shelter of a biodegradable non-plastic material having at least one pair of holes (16) extending through a wall thereof and a metal tie-strap (20) wherein the shelter can be secured to a stake (18)
Patent GB-2585506-A (GB)
Title: DNA-based digital information storage
Inventor: Brian Wayne Bramlett
IPC: G11C11/56
Filed: 2019-01-03
Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, devices, systems and methods for generation and use of biomolecule-based information for storage. Further provided are devices comprising addressable electrodes controlling polynucleotide synthesis (deprotection, extension, or cleavage, etc.) The compositions, devices, systems and methods described herein provide improved storage, density, and retrieval of biomolecule-based information.