baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2564102-A (GB)
Title: Method for temporarily joining pieces of material so as to allow those pieces to be separated as required
Inventor: TIMOTHY JAMES BELL
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2017-07-02
Abstract: A method of connecting pieces of material 3,5 along perpendicular planes by way of a lug 2 in one of those pieces which bends to permit the pieces to be slotted together. The lug 2 is then pushed into a hole 4 in the other piece, holding the pieces together, but allowing those pieces to be attached and separated as required. A device (fig 11) may be used to strengthen the joint after connection. There is also provided a method where pieces are joined together at angles other than a perpendicular plane, or joining more than two pieces (see fig 9).
Patent GB-2567876-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus
Inventor: VITOR ANDRADE FREITAS
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 2017-10-27
Abstract: Apparatus for harvesting power in near-field devices. The apparatus 10 comprises: an inductive coupler 12 for coupling with a radio frequency (RF) H-field to provide an alternating RF voltage; a near field, RF, communicator 14 connected to the inductive coupler for performing near field RF communication; an auxiliary circuit 18 connected to the inductive coupler by a rectifier for obtaining DC electrical energy from the alternating RF voltage wherein the auxiliary circuit is arranged to communicate data with the near field RF communicator. Furthermore, the rectifier comprises: a first rectifier input 20 and a second rectifier input 22 for receiving the alternating RF voltage, a first output 24 and a second output 26 for providing the DC electrical energy to the auxiliary circuit; a rectifying element 17 connected between the first input and the second input wherein the first output is coupled to an output of the rectifying element and to the first rectifier input by a first inductor. The invention aims to reduce interaction times when a device performs auxiliary functions such as biometric authentication. Matching impedances between a rectifier and other elements improves efficiency during power harvesting.
Patent GB-2568887-A (GB)
Title: Aftertreatment device for use in exhaust and method
Inventor: ALAN AGURTO GOYA
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2017-11-29
Abstract: An aftertreatment device 10 for use in an exhaust system 32 comprises one or more active aftertreatment substrates (i.e. catalysts) 16. Ferrous material 18 is arranged upstream of the active aftertreatment substrates and has one or more passageways for through flow of exhaust gas (20, fig 5B). Inductive means 22 heat the ferrous material to heat exhaust gases flowing through. Heating the exhaust gases upstream of the active aftertreatment substrate helps in cold start conditions. The active aftertreatment substrates and the ferrous material may be shaped to fit within a housing 14. The inductive means may comprise electrically conductive coils 26, which may be located around protrusions (30, fig 5B) of the housing or ferrous material. The ferrous material may be configured as a honeycomb, a grating or a grid. A vehicle comprises an engine and an exhaust system with the aftertreatment device.
Patent GB-2569114-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic resonance visible labels and markers for encoding information
Inventor: KELLY NOEL DYER
IPC: A61B90/90
Filed: 2015-05-08
Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing and using magnetic resonance ("MR") visible labels or markers to encode information unique to the subject or object being imaged by a magnetic resonance imaging ("MRI") system are provided. The use of such MR-visible labels or markers enables unique information associated with the subject or object being imaged to be encoded into the images of the subject or object. This information can be used to anonymize protected health information ("PHI"); to provide detailed information about a surgical simulation device, quality assurance phantom, or the like; to provide spatial orientation and registration information; or so on.
Patent GB-2569797-A (GB)
Title: Light circuit for imaging device
Inventor: DUNCAN NEIL BOURNE
IPC: G01R33/20
Filed: 2017-12-21
Abstract: A medical imaging device having a bore 104 for receiving a patient during a medical imaging process and a ventilation channel 216 having an opening within the upper circumference of the bore for supplying cool air into the bore. At least one lighting circuit 210. Air supplied from the ventilation channel passes over the lighting circuit and may cool the circuit and prevent overheating effects within the lighting circuit such as that are caused by fields which may be generated during the medical imaging process. The lighting circuit may include one or more LEDs and may be positioned within the ventilation channel and is configured to illuminate the entire length of the bore. The lighting circuit may also comprise filters (508, Fig. 5), wherein a resonance frequency of the medical imaging device is within the stopband of the filters.
Patent GB-2571744-A (GB)
Title: Controller and method for controlling a vehicle
Inventor: DAVID JAMES MCGEOCH
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2018-03-07
Abstract: A method 400 of controlling a vehicle (100, Fig 6), comprising: determining 401 that a diagnostic of at least one oxygen sensor (204, 208, Fig. 2) of an exhaust system 202 for an engine 210 of the vehicle is required, predicting 404 when one or more conditions for implementing the diagnostic will be satisfied, and implementing 414 the diagnostic. The method is aimed at predicting when an engine maybe in an overrun condition, or sailing, coasting, or gliding mode for performing the diagnostic, and may be particularly useful in hybrid vehicles.
Patent GB-2572152-A (GB)
Title: Road stud
Inventor: DAVID HILL
IPC: E01F9/553
Filed: 2018-03-19
Abstract: The road stud includes a reflective surface 116 and a patterned upper surface 101 the pattern directing rainwater towards and over the reflective surface of the reflector. The pattern may be in the form of three channels 122 that widen into delta shapes 124 which are inclined downwardly towards the reflector. The stud may be in the form of a central bar raids portion running transversely between the sides of the stud, the bar defining two vertical faces on which the reflectors are located. Directing the water over the reflector helps keep the reflectors clean.
Patent GB-2564061-A (GB)
Title: Speaker panel
Inventor: EGIDIJUS MIKALAUSKAS
IPC: H04R31/00
Filed: 2016-06-27
Abstract: The flat panel loudspeaker includes a resonant panel 2000) having a front surface 202 arranged to face outwardly in the surface when the flat panel loudspeaker is mounted in a surface and a rear surface opposite the front surface (202). The front surface or the rear surface has defined therein at least one depression 214, 216, 218 extending inwardly within the resonant panel 200. The tuning method comprises locating the flat panel loudspeaker within a mounting opening provided in a mounting surface and tuning an audio response of the resonant panel of the flat panel loudspeaker by selectively filling in at least one of the depressions.
Patent GB-2570383-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft and method for controlling an extinguishing agent concentration in a cargo compartment
Inventor: KONSTANTIN KALLERGIS
IPC: A62C35/15
Filed: 2018-11-27
Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft 2 having a cargo hold 4, a first container 6 with a fire-extinguishing agent, a first line section 8 extending from the first fire-extinguishing agent container to the cargo hold. A controllable valve 10 is coupled to the first line section and is operable to control flow therethrough. A concentration sensor 12 is arranged to sense a concentration of the fire-extinguishing agent in the cargo hold, and based on this, a monitoring unit is operable to control the valve, thus maintaining the level of fire-extinguishant in the cargo hold to a predetermined level. In a preferred embodiment, a second line section 32 extends from a second container 30 containing fire-extinguishing agent to the cargo hold for providing an unmonitored flow of fire-extinguishing agent. A method for monitoring a concentration of fire-extinguishing agent in the cargo hold of the aircraft is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2573197-A (GB)
Title: A machine for gluing a workpiece to a support element prior to machining operatins and a method for the same
Inventor: MARCEL ESCURSELL
IPC: B23P15/00
Filed: 2019-02-27
Abstract: The machine 2 for gluing a ring-shaped workpiece 3 prior to machining operations includes a support assembly 21 adapted to receive a removable support element 214 having a top surface for receiving the workpiece. A glue dispenser system 25 is adapted to apply a predefined amount of glue (7, Figure 5) on a face of at least one of the workpiece and the support element. A gripper assembly 22 is for placing the workpiece on the support element. An illuminating system 23 is adapted to illuminate the applied glue with ultraviolet light. The illuminating system includes at least one inner lighting element 232 for radially illuminating an inner radial face of the workpiece with ultraviolet light, and at least one outer lighting element 231 for radially illuminating an outer radial face of the workpiece with ultraviolet light. The work piece may be a bearing ring. An industrial production line includes the gluing machine and a machining tool.
Patent GB-2574085-A (GB)
Title: Environment control system utilizing an electrochemical cell
Inventor: BAMDAD BAHAR
IPC: F24F3/14
Filed: 2019-03-04
Abstract: An environment control system (10) that utilizes oxygen and humidity control devices that are coupled with an enclosure (50) to independently control the oxygen concentration and the humidity level within the enclosure is described. An oxygen depletion device may be an oxygen depletion electrolyser cell (16) that reacts with oxygen within the cell and produces water through electrochemical reactions. The cell comprises an integral membrane electrode assembly (MEA). A desiccating device may be a dehumidification electrolyzer cell (12), a desiccator, a membrane desiccator or a condenser. A controller (81) may control the amount of voltage and/or current provided to the oxygen depletion electrolyzer cell and therefore the rate of oxygen reduction. It may also control the amount of voltage and/or current provided to the dehumidification electrolyzer cell and therefore the rate of humidity reduction. The oxygen level may be determined by the measurement of voltage and a limiting current of the oxygen depletion electrolyzer cell. A sensor (82) may be provided to measure humidity (83). The enclosure may be a food or artifact enclosure. The system may be used in a continuous positive airway pressure machine (CPAP).
Patent GB-2582142-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: MARK CONSTANTINE
IPC: A61Q19/10
Filed: 2019-03-12
Abstract: A solid cosmetic composition comprising a vegetable butter, sodium bicarbonate and cream of tartar. The vegetable butter may be cocoa butter or illipe butter and preferable makes up 40 to 60 %wt of the composition. The sodium bicarbonate is preferably 10 to 20 % wt of the composition. The cream of tartar is preferably 8 to 18 %wt of the composition. The composition may further comprise a surfactant, such as a polyoxyether of lauryl alcohol (e.g. Laureth 4). The composition may further comprise one or more of a colouring, binder, filler, perfume or decorative item. The cosmetic composition may be a bathing product. Also discussed is a process for the production of said solid cosmetic composition where the vegetable butter is melted and is then contacted with the sodium bicarbonate and cream of tartar. The mixture is then allowed to set. Also discussed is a cosmetic method of contacting the skin of a user with bathing water containing the solid composition.
Patent GB-2583894-A (GB)
Title: Method of generating a payment/credit instrument
Inventor: SIMON HICKMAN
IPC: G07D7/0047
Filed: 2019-04-01
Abstract: Generating an infilled payment or credit instrument, e.g. a pre-printed cheque 10, comprises generating two codes. The first code is based on the bank sort code 26, account number 28 or serial number 24 of the payment/credit instrument which is converted from base 10 to a higher base, e.g. base 43. The second code is based on the payee name 32 and/or the payment amount 18. The two codes are combined to produce a third code 34 which is applied to the payment/credit instrument, e.g. by a conventional cheque printer. Elements of the first code may be mixed together and may have a random multiplier applied. The payment amount may also be converted from base 10 to a higher base, and may be padded to form a 10 character string which is then split into a pair of 5 character strings. The second code may be based on characters extracted from the payee name at specific indices based on the name’s length. The payment/credit instrument may be verified by scanning it and verifying the third code printed thereon, e.g. by confirming that the code matches the other information printed on a cheque. This may prevent fraud by detecting cheque tampering.
Patent GB-2583730-A (GB)
Title: A barrier and method for selectively restricting vehicular access
Inventor: JOHN NICHOL GOODFELLOW
IPC: E01F13/00
Filed: 2019-05-07
Abstract: The barrier 10 comprises a central barrier portion located between two side barrier portions, separated from each side barrier portion by a wheel track region. The height of the central barrier portion is designed to allow access to a first class of vehicle 100 (e.g. tractor) having ground clearance higher than the central barrier but not a second class 200 (e.g. car) with lower ground clearance. The central barrier portion may comprise a channel in its upper surface with stepped sides. The barrier may comprise concrete with a reinforcing member. The barrier may have wheel track portions spanning the wheel track regions, which may be integrally formed with the central and side barrier portions. The barrier may comprise an attachment member. Also claimed is an assembly comprising a barrier as above and a gate post and a method for selectively restricting vehicular access through an entrance using said barrier.
Patent GB-2571230-A (GB)
Title: Knit textiles and uppers, and processes for making the same
Inventor: Giovanni adami
IPC: D04B1/16
Filed: 2017-11-09
Abstract: Articles of wear having one or more knit textiles that include a first yarn comprising a low processing temperature polymeric composition and a second yarn comprising a high processing temperature polymeric composition, and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The low processing temperature polymeric composition and the high processing temperature polymeric composition can be selectively incorporated into a textile to provide one or more structural properties and/or other advantageous properties to the article. The textile can be thermoformed to impart such structural and/or other advantageous properties to the article of wear.
Patent GB-2579703-A (GB)
Title: Subsea communication network and communication methodology
Inventor: JAMES EVANS
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2019-10-07
Abstract: A subsea communication network and a method of communicating is disclosed. The subsea communication network is arranged in a topology having an A side and a B side. The network includes a plurality of subsea control modules (SCMs) 170 each comprising a respective first side subsea electronics module (SEM) 200 connected to a further side SEM via an internal communication link, a first side surface modem unit (SMU) 220 and a further side SMU and a first side surface power supply module (PSM) and a further side surface PSM each connected to each SCM. At least two of the SEMs sharing a common side allocation in each of the first and further sides of the network are connected together via a point-to-point communication link, providing a ladder topology using point to point modems.
Patent GB-2589306-A (GB)
Title: Use of cannabidiol preparations in the treatment of fragile X syndrome
Inventor: GEOFFREY GUY
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2019-10-25
Abstract: A cannabidiol (CBD) preparation for use in the treatment of Fragile X syndrome (FXS). The CBD preparation may comprise greater than or equal to 98% (w/w) CBD and less than or equal to 2% (w/w) other cannabinoids, wherein the less than or equal to 2% (w/w) other cannabinoids comprise the cannabinoids tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); cannabidiol-C1 (CBD-C1); cannabidivarin CBDV); and cannabidiol-C4 (CBD-C4), and wherein the THC is present as a mixture of trans-THC and cis-THC. The CBD present may be isolated from cannabis plant material or at least a portion of at least one of the cannabinoids present in the CBD preparation is isolated from cannabis plant material. The CBD preparation may be for use in the treatment of seizures, cognitive symptoms or behaviour associated with Fragile X syndrome. The CBD may be present as a synthetic preparation or at least a portion of at least one of the cannabinoids present in the CBD preparation is prepared synthetically. The dose of CBD in the prepartum may be greater than 5 mg/kg/day. The dose of CBD may be 20 mg/kg/day, 25 mg/kg/day or 50 mg/kg/day. A method of treating FXS comprising administering a CBD preparation to the subject in need is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2588656-A (GB)
Title: Image processing system and method
Inventor: ROSARIO LEONARDI
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2019-10-31
Abstract: A system for generating image content, the system comprising an image region identification unit operable to identify one or more regions of an image to be displayed as low-detail regions, an image processing unit operable to perform processing to reduce colour differences for each of one or more areas within one or more of the identified regions, and an image output unit operable to output one or more processed images. The image regions may be identified on the basis of one or more objects to be displayed in the image and/or their position in relation to a predetermined location which may be the centre of the image or a user’s point of focus. For each area a representative colour may be identified, possibly the average colour value, with the pixels within the area being modified to be closer to the representative colour possibly based on how much they differ from a threshold deviation from the representative colour. The image produced may be encoded, possibly by means of a delta colour compression algorithm.
Patent GB-2587675-A (GB)
Title: Video editing application
Inventor: DAN GABLE
IPC: G11B27/031
Filed: 2020-01-03
Abstract: A method of creating a video comprises: receiving content instructions 1 from a first user, the content instructions include one or more instructions relating to the desired content of a video clip. Transmitting 2 a video clip request to a second user and receiving 4 a video clip from the second user in response to the video clip request. Editing instructions, including one or more changes to be applied to said video clip, are received 5 from the second user. The editing instructions are applied to the video clip to produce an edited video clip and a video is compiled 7 including the edited video clip. The method can enable user video product reviews and can input a review score. User interfaces may be accessible via the internet using a browser. The first user may provide compilation instructions that include static images, audio or music files, and branding to be applied to the video.
Patent GB-2580563-A (GB)
Title: System and method for sensing signal disruption
Inventor: JANICE TURNER
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2014-04-10
Abstract: A system 100 for sensing disruption to a signal propagating along a guiding medium 101 for guiding electromagnetic surface waves. The system comprises a guiding medium for guiding electromagnetic surface waves; a transmitter 105 arranged to transmit electromagnetic surface waves along the guiding medium, and a receiver 108 arranged to receive electromagnetic surface waves transmitted along the guiding medium. The receiver measures changes to a signal transmitted via the guiding medium in order to sense disruption to said signals based on said measured changes, based on time domain reflectometry. The disruption may be caused by a change in a surface to which the guiding medium is attached, or a change in proximity of an object to the guiding medium. The guiding medium may be a dielectric, dielectric coated conductor or a corrugated surface.
Patent GB-2594455-A (GB)
Title: Surveillance camera surround
Inventor: SIMON WHITE
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2020-04-24
Abstract: A surveillance camera surround and method of reducing of removing spider webs from the field of view (FOV) of a surveillance camera are disclosed. The surround 1 comprises a housing 2 that is adapted to be mounted onto or over a surveillance camera 3, and a rotator assembly 4 adapted to be mounted into the housing such that the rotator assembly is free to rotate with respect to the housing. The rotator assembly 4 comprises a first cylindrical member 6 having a first diameter d1 and an inner 7 and an outer 8 surface, and arranged in the interior of the housing so as to frame the lens of the surveillance camera and a wiper arm 9 located proximate the inner surface 7 of the first cylindrical member. The first cylindrical member and the wiper arm are mounted rotatably with respect to one another such that either the wiper arm moves relative to the first cylindrical member or the first cylindrical member moves relative to the wiper arm. Relative movement between the first cylindrical member and the wiper arm causes any obscuring spider webs formed in the field of view of the surveillance camera to be dislodged and swept away.
Patent GB-2597913-A (GB)
Title: Validation of procedures in a decontamination process
Inventor: THOMAS BRAND
IPC: G06V20/40
Filed: 2020-07-20
Abstract: A method for validating a decontamination procedure performed using a decontamination system, the system comprising a first product for use in a first step and a second product for use in a second step. The method comprises: capturing a video stream of a work area 34 in which the decontamination procedure is carried out by a user; analysing the video stream to identify when the first product is present in the work area 34 and when the second product is present in the work area 34; determining, based on said identification, that the first and second products have been presented in the correct order in the decontamination procedure; and causing a corresponding indication to be provided to the user. The method may include alerting the user to potential errors and/or logging data to provide an audit trail. Preferably the analysis of the video stream is with a trained neural network. There is also an apparatus comprising: a camera system 32; an output device for providing audio, textual and/or visual indications 40; an image analysis module 36; and a validator module 38.
Patent GB-2583049-A (GB)
Title: Electronic tag
Inventor: MARCO MAZZA
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2020-01-17
Abstract: A capacitive coupled radio frequency identification, RFID, tag and method for reading the tag, the tag comprising a semiconductor substrate having a first planar surface and a second planar surface distal from the first planar surface. A metallic pad formed on the first planar surface of the semiconductor substrate. A circuit formed on the semiconductor substrate and electrically connected to the metallic pad and the second planar surface of the semiconductor substrate, the circuit configured to respond to a radio frequency, RF, input signal by providing a data signal encoded by varying an impedance between the metallic pad and the second planar surface of the semiconductor substrate.