baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2559010-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical apparatus
Inventor: TONY ATWELL
IPC: A61B18/04
Filed: 2017-11-20
Abstract: An electrode assembly 2 for coagulating tissue comprises at least one electrode 4 for ionising an ionisable gas, a connecting structure (6 figure 1) for connecting the electrode to a flexible elongated tube (3 figure 1), the electrode 4 including a proximal portion 12, a distal portion 11 and an intermediate portion 13 located between the proximal and distal potions, the intermediate portion 13 having a cross-sectional thickness less than that of the proximal portion 12 and/or the distal portion 11. The distal portion 11 may have at least one abrupt transition 15 adapted to generate high electric field intensity. A probe is also claimed e.g. an argon plasma coagulation (APC) probe.
Patent GB-2555542-A (GB)
Title: System and method for providing and managing third party content with call functionality
Inventor: AMIT AGARWAL
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2016-10-04
Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing an online content item campaign with selective call functionality can include a processor determining a rendering frequency of instances of a third-party content item for rendering with a call icon, based on a resource of the third-party content provider. The processor can provide a first instance of the content item for rendering with the call icon in accordance with the rendering frequency of instances. A call bridge device can receive a call from the client computing device upon actuation of the call icon, direct the call to a phone number of the third-party content provider, and determine a parameter of the call. The processor can adjust the rendering frequency of instances based on the parameter of the call and provide instances of the content item for display by client computing devices with the call icon in accordance with the adjusted rendering frequency of instances.
Patent GB-2571772-A (GB)
Title: Ion confinement device
Inventor: JOHN GARSIDE
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2018-03-09
Abstract: An ion confinement device 2 (e.g. an ion guide for an ion mobility separator) comprises electrodes for confining ions using AC/RF voltages, and at least one inductive ballast (10a, 10b), each ballast connected to some of the electrodes to form a resonator circuit therewith. The inductive ballast may be in the form of an inductor comprising a plurality of coils or windings. The device may comprise a transformer having a primary coil connected to a power supply and a secondary coil connected to the electrodes. Different inductive ballasts may be connected to electrodes arranged in separate regions of the confinement device. In use, the majority of the load current may flow through the ballast as supposed to flowing through the secondary coil of the transformer that is connected to the same electrodes. The ballast may control the impedance of the resonator circuit and the operating frequency of the electrodes used to confine the ions.
Patent GB-2557782-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for providing power and communications for downhole tools
Inventor: JEFF HONEKAMP
IPC: H02M7/12
Filed: 2016-07-15
Abstract: Systems and methods for conveying power and data between surface equipment, an ESP and one or more remote tools while requiring a reduced number of penetrations through a tubing hanger. In one embodiment, a primary cable carries power and data between surface equipment and the ESP. A separate secondary cable is coupled between the ESP and the remote tools. The ESP receives power from the surface equipment via the primary cable, and the remote tools receive power from the ESP via the secondary cable. A step-down transformer in the ESP transforms power to reduced-voltage AC power, or a rectifier produces rectified DC power which is provided to the remote tools via the secondary cable. A transceiver in the ESP communicates data between the surface equipment and the remote tools. Data and power for the ESP and remote tools are conveyed through a single common penetration in a tubing hanger.
Patent GB-2575781-A (GB)
Title: A cleaning appliance
Inventor: MICHELE BENETTI
IPC: A61C17/34
Filed: 2018-07-16
Abstract: A dental treatment appliance 10, such as a toothbrush, comprises a sensor (66, figure 2b) for transmitting a pulsed signal, preferably an acoustic signal, towards the oral cavity of a user. The sensor receives the returned signal and a controller actuates the treatment of the oral cavity of the user depending on the received signal. The device further comprises a handle and moving shaft 74 for moving the detecting means reciprocally relative to the handle along a path which is arranged perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the handle. The detecting means is preferably swept about the longitudinal axis of the handle by an angle in the range from 10 to 30 degrees. The device is further configured to deliver a working fluid, preferably a liquid working fluid, to the oral cavity of the user via a nozzle disposed adjacent the sensor.
Patent GB-2567055-A (GB)
Title: Synchronization of adaptive filter switching and channel equalization in full duplex (FDX) cable modems
Inventor: THUSHARA HEWAVITHANA
IPC: H04N21/61
Filed: 2018-08-15
Abstract: The invention provides methods and architectures for cable modems 200, having a switchable filter block 202, analogue front end (AFE) 205 and digital tuner 230 (which includes a physical layer (PHY) 235 and media access control (MAC) 238 functionality), to synchronise filter switching and equalizer coefficient updates due to changes in resource block allocations (RBAs). The method comprises receiving a command at the cable modem from a cable modem termination system (CMTS) and, based on the command, sending a filter switch control signal from the MAC to the AFE to cause the AFE to switch a filter path in the switchable filter block and insert a filter switching mark in one or more samples received. The PHY changes its equalizer coefficients to reflect current calibration data for the switched filter path in synchronisation with receiving samples including the filter switching mark from the AFE. The received command may comprise a resource block allocation change from the CMTS. The calibration data may include pre-determined coefficients and adjustment for temperature changes. The invention may be used in cable communication systems such as those defined by Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) 3.1 full duplex (FDX).
Patent GB-2568348-A (GB)
Title: Foldable bicycle and storage system for the same
Inventor: Thomas robert george thompson
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2016-01-27
Abstract: A system includes a bicycle and a container including an opening. The bicycle is movable between an unfolded position and a folded position. The system includes a first member supported by the container in the container and positioned to engage the bicycle, and a second member supported by the container in the container and positioned to engage the bicycle spaced from the first member. The first member is movable relative to the second member toward and away from the opening.
Patent GB-2563760-A (GB)
Title: Bag assembly sterilizable by gamma irradiation
Inventor: BRENNA BROSCH
IPC: B32B27/32
Filed: 2017-01-27
Abstract: A bag assembly (100) capable of withstanding sterilization by gamma irradiation. The bag (100) includes two walls, each wall composed of at least one sheet (176, 178) of a fluoropolymer film, and a fitment (200). The first and second walls are attached to the fitment (200) along one edge (148) of the bag assembly (100) and sealed to each other along a perimeter (142, 144, 146, 147, 149) of the bag assembly (100).
Patent GB-2578787-A (GB)
Title: A pipe retention device
Inventor: PAUL HARMER
IPC: F24D3/14
Filed: 2018-11-09
Abstract: The plastic pipe retention device comprises a base 2 and an array of projections 3. Each projection has a first end adjoining the base and a second end distal the base. Each of the projections include a plurality of first protrusions 4 at the second end that protrude radially outward from the projection at an oblique angle to a first direction. In a first aspect the array of projections comprises a plurality of spaced parallel rows extending in the first direction whereby projections in adjacent rows are offset from one another in the first direction. In a second aspect the base has one or more straight edges of which at least one extends in the first direction. Ideally each projection includes a plurality of second protrusions 5 that protrude radially outward from the projection by a lesser distance than the first protrusions but which protrude farther than the first protrusions in the first direction and in a second direction perpendicular to the first. A third aspect provides a device whereby the first protrusions protrude radially farther than the second, and a fourth aspect provides a device whereby the first and second protrusions are arranged at oblique angles to one another.
Patent GB-2566193-A (GB)
Title: Power stage with switched mode amplifier and linear amplifier
Inventor: ERIC J KING
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2015-10-15
Abstract: A power stage to produce an output voltage to a load has a power converter comprising a plurality of switches 51-60 that sequentially operate in a plural configurations and a linear amplifier 70 connected to an output terminal. A controller in a first mode can enable the linear amplifier and disable the switches but in a second mode sequentially enable the linear amplifier according to a probability which is a function of the output voltage and sequentially apply switch configurations to transfer energy from a power source Vsupply to a load Vout. The controller can control the linear amplifier according to the least significant bits of a digital input signal and control the switch configurations according to bits of the digital signal other than the least significant bits. The first or second mode can be used according to whether the amplitude of the input signal is respectively below or above a threshold. In a third mode, when the signal ampilitude is above a second threshold, the linear amplifier may be disabled. The linear amplifier can comprise a quadrant or a hemispherical digital to analogue converter.
Patent GB-2581326-A (GB)
Title: Bristle planting pad structure of hairbrush
Inventor: JAMES CHIEN-FU FONG
IPC: A46B3/20
Filed: 2019-01-17
Abstract: A bristle planting pad structure 21 of a hairbrush with a bristle planting pad body includes a brush pad, a multiple of bristle tufts 22, and a multiple of fasteners 23. The brush pad is a plate-like structure made of a thermoplastic elastomer material and having a multiple of accommodating chambers 211 with separate accommodating space disposed on an inner side of the plate-like structure and spaced from one another, and a collar 212 mounted around the periphery of the plate-like structure. The bristle tuft is formed by a multiple of boar bristles and/or a monofilament nylon with a folded portion 223 at the bottom. The fasteners are engaged and fixed to the folded portions of the brush tuft and anchored to the accommodating space of the accommodating chambers of the brush pad.
Patent GB-2583370-A (GB)
Title: Casting projectile
Inventor: JOHN ANTHONY BROOKS
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2019-04-26
Abstract: The bait casing 1 is formed of a water-soluble material, such as polyvinyl alcohol. The casing has a head end 2, internal pocket 4 for holding fishing bait, and a plurality of fins 5 formed at a tail end 3. The fins 5 extend from the tail end 3 along at least part of the length of the bait casing and may define part of the pocket. There may be an opening 7 which may be sealed with a lip 8 and/or end cap 9. A slot 10 in the cap may allow fishing line to be thread through. After being cast, the casing 1 may dissolve in water to lay ground bait and release a fishing rig. The invention also relates to a system and method for forming a casting projectile using the bait casing using a mould 11 with a cavity 13.
Patent GB-2586490-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous driving mode selection system
Inventor: KEVIN KELLY
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2019-08-21
Abstract: A method of controlling an autonomous vehicle according to a driver preference where the driver selects a route to be driven by the vehicle, and the route data is analysed to determine if the selected driving style exists for the selected route and if the selected driving style is permitted, wherein if the selected driving style is available and permitted 940 for the selected route then the method further comprises the step of configuring parameters 955 for an autonomous driving control system according to the selected driving style preference. If the selected style is not available or prohibited, the method may comprise determining alternative driving style preferences 950, or alternative routes where the selected style is available and permitted may be suggested 925. Also provided are four further inventions regarding methods for: adapting driver style preferences, modifying a vehicle driving style, deriving a driving style model and training a driving style identification model.
Patent GB-2595503-A (GB)
Title: Swivel
Inventor: PETER BARNES MOYES
IPC: F16G15/08
Filed: 2020-05-28
Abstract: A swivel 100 is provided. The swivel 100 comprises: a first swivel member 112 comprising a first load shoulder 116; and a second swivel member 115 comprising a second load shoulder 118. The first and second swivel members are rotatable relative to each other. A deformable bearing component 142 is provided within a cavity 140 defined between the first and second load shoulders 116, 118. The deformable bearing component 142 facilitates load transmission between the first and second load shoulders 116, 118 and is deformable to accommodate variations in alignment between the first and second load shoulders 116, 118. A corresponding method of operating such a swivel is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2596070-A (GB)
Title: Massage device
Inventor: WAYNE ROY MCDONALD
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 2020-06-15
Abstract: A massage device 100, in particular a deep tissue or trigger point massage device, including a body 115 and a curved portion 120 extending from a surface of the body, wherein the curved portion defines at least a protrusion 121. It may also define a socket (122, Fig 1b). In one arrangement, the curved portion defines a protrusion when viewed in first direction and a socket when viewed in a second direction opposite the first direction. The socket is configured for receipt of a rolling device, such as a golf ball, and the protrusion is configured for massage of a person. The massage device may further include a hand-held support assembly, which is configured to be coupled to the body of the massage device. The support assembly may comprise a lid (421, Fig 6) and/or a base (435, Fig 6). The massage device may comprise a vibration device (529, Fig 8), a cooling device and/or a heating device.
Patent GB-2599351-A (GB)
Title: A toning device
Inventor: ANDREA SALVATORE PALERMO
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2020-08-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a toning device to reduce skin problems and in particular cellulite or blemishes. A toning device comprises a garment 30 with one or more electronic modules 10 for providing an electrical stimulus in one or more positions of the garment, targeting areas with cellulite, thread veins, excess skin or other blemishes. The garment may comprise a pair of shorts with electrodes which comprise an array of pairs of opposite polarity conductive elastomeric strips that are stimulated with low frequency, low amp pulsed current. The electrodes each have a length between 5 and 30 cm and spacings between 1.5 and 4 cm. The electronic module 10 includes a transceiver and a battery (Fig. 4: 5). The module is connected to garment conductive filaments 40 by connecting pins (Fig. 4: 52) which connect into a plurality of terminals (Fig. 3: 22) at the centre of a socket (Fig. 4: 26) of the garment and can be removed for safer washing of the shorts. Circular magnets (Fig. 3: 25, Fig. 4: 32) on the module and socket help the user locate the module into position on the socket.
Patent GB-2591341-A (GB)
Title: Method and systems for underwater application of streamer coating on geophysical streamers
Inventor: JOSTEIN LIMA
IPC: G01V13/00
Filed: 2020-12-17
Abstract: An underwater application system 4 comprises a housing adapted for mounting onto a streamer 6, a tank 82 coupled to the housing, and a dispensing device 80 coupled to the housing. The dispensing device is arranged to direct a streamer coating (78, fig.3) from the tank onto the streamer passing through the housing. A fluid connection 104 places the tank in fluid communication with the dispensing device. A method comprises attaching the underwater application system to the streamer and running the application system along a length of the streamer whilst the streamer is being towed. The streamer coating is sprayed onto the streamer as the underwater application system runs along the length of the streamer. The tank may comprise a compressed gas. The streamer coating may be an animal, plant, petroleum, polyethylene, or lanolin wax. The dispensing device may comprise a plurality of nozzles 90 positioned around a circumference of the streamer. The dispensing device may comprise a brush applicator (106, fig.7), a roller, or a sponge. The tank may be hydrodynamically shaped.
Patent GB-2587748-A (GB)
Title: Antenna element for a directional lighting fixture
Inventor: TIMOTHY CHEN
IPC: F21V23/00
Filed: 2015-05-14
Abstract: Method for assembling a first housing 20, second housing 22, and a driver board 26 of a directional lighting fixture to one another comprising sliding the driver board into an opening in the second housing along two opposing angled slots, the slots forming a vertical angle with a central longitudinal axis of the assembled fixture, and installing the first housing to the second housing after retaining the driver board in the second housing. A projection 72 of the second housing may be received by a cutout 74 of the first housing. The driver board may be retained by a potting material or mechanical connection. Wiring on the driver board may be soldered to a socket base before installing the first housing to the second housing. The drive board may be electrically connected to an LED, incandescent lamp, compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), or gas-discharge lamp of the lighting fixture. The second housing may be a non-metallic material like acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) that allows radio frequency (RF) signals through. The first housing may be a heat-conducting metal or thermally conductive plastic. The driver board may be a printed circuit board (PCB) including an antenna element along its upper end.
Patent GB-2590265-A (GB)
Title: Formulation to increase oil recovery
Inventor: LIRIO QUINTERO
IPC: C09K8/584
Filed: 2019-07-03
Abstract: An extended alkoxylated sulfate surfactant or alkyl propoxylated sulfate surfactant is used in combination with a secondary surfactant (co-surfactant) in a formulation to increase the oil recovery from crude oil reservoirs, the formulation being an appropriate combination of the extended alkoxylated sulfate surfactant or alkyl propoxylated sulfate surfactant with the secondary surfactant in a formulation of alkali-surfactant-polymer (ASP).
Patent GB-2605566-A (GB)
Title: Control System
Inventor: JAMIE BUCHANAN
IPC: A63H30/04
Filed: 2021-03-23
Abstract: A Bluetooth Mesh device for a model track set comprises a Bluetooth receiver 10 arranged to receive one or more messages, a processor 12, and an element 15 connectable in use to an external component 16a-16c, functionality of the component determining each possible state of the element while the component is connected to the element, the processor being arranged in use to convert a received message determining a value of a state of the element into a signal outputable to any component connected to the element to control operation of said component based on the state and the value. The system may be used to control a model railway components such as trains, signals, turntables, lighting and points.
Patent GB-2599997-A (GB)
Title: Automated quantitative assay device and a method of performing the quantitative assays
Inventor: WILLIAM HOWARD STIMSON
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 2021-06-28
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of assay devices and methods for performing assays, such as immunoassays wherein an automated system comprises cassette means to receive the target sample collected from a subject, measuring a plurality of target analytes possibly present in said target sample when said cassette is placed in a measuring instrument, and automated processing of measuring the target analytes in 10-15 minutes. The system may include heating means, magnetic mixing means and chemiluminescence detection means. The target analyte includes but is not limited to any biological analyte, microbial entity like those of viral or bacterial sources such as SARS-CoV-2, as well as hormones, therapeutic and illicit drugs. The invention thus primarily relates to measuring analytes of interest to detect and treat related indications, such as COVID-19.
Patent GB-2611514-A (GB)
Title: Device and methods for nucleic acid collection
Inventor: JUDITH BAKKER
IPC: G01N1/10
Filed: 2021-09-27
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a passive sampling device for the collection of nucleic acids such as environmental DNA (eDNA) and RNA (eRNA) from a sample solution. The device comprises a liquid permeable housing and an adsorbent material for adsorbing nucleic acids. The adsorbent material may comprise, for example, silica, silicon dioxide, SiO2, diatomaceous earth, etc, preferably silicon dioxide. The adsorbent material may be in the form of particles, membranes, or spheres. The sample solution may have a salt or sodium chloride content of at least 0.5%. The sample solution may further be a marine, aquatic, wastewater, seawater, or oceanic environment. The invention also relates to a method of collecting environmental nucleic acids, comprising a collection step using the passive sampling device. The method may comprise submerging the device in the sample solution, wherein the nucleic acids are adsorbed onto the adsorbent material. There may be a further preservation step, comprising drying the material, and an elution step to release the nucleic acids. A further invention relates to a method of providing eDNA using the device and extracting eDNA from the device. Another invention relates to a method of providing biodiversity data by analysing the eDNA from the device.
Patent GB-2614242-A (GB)
Title: A device for displaying vehicle status information
Inventor: ANTHONY STEVEN PIACUN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2021-12-21
Abstract: A device 100 for displaying vehicle status information has a controller configured to receive information indicating a status of a vehicle from a transceiver. An output means 102 provides an output based on the received vehicle status information. Preferably, the vehicle status information is a tax expiry date and a vehicle safety certificate (MOT) expiry date, and the output means uses LED indicators 102 to output different colours based on the expiry dates. For example, the colours may be green, orange and red. The device also displays vehicle identification information, such as a vehicle registration number, on its display 101. Preferably, the device requests and receives the vehicle status information from a server via its transceiver. The device may have a visual indication of its unique identification number 103 on its housing.