baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2592401-A (GB)
Title: Watchdog circuitry of a surgical robot arm
Inventor: Gordon Thomas Deane
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 2020-02-27
Abstract: A surgical robot comprising a surgical robot arm with a set of joints and a joint controller. There is a robot arm controller with a processor and watchdog monitoring circuitry which receives sequence values from the processor and checks that they match a pre-determined sequence 505 wherein if they do not match then a communication link between the processor and the joint controller is disabled 508 such that the processor is unable to send joint driving signals to the joint controller. The watchdog circuit may count the time elapsed from receipt of a sequence value and disable the communication link upon a timeout 506. The communication link may have a switch, such as an ethernet switch, controllable by the watchdog to control communications. The robot may enter a fault state upon a further timeout wherein the joint controller is configured to hold the joints stationary or bring them to a stop and hold them stationary upon entry into the fault state. Pre-set driving signals may be sent to the joint controller 509 and the processor may be reset 510 or an alarm may be raised 511.
Patent GB-2593475-A (GB)
Title: Centraliser
Inventor: RAY LAWRENCE
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2020-03-23
Abstract: A centraliser 14 for centralising an object 10 in a bore comprises a centraliser body 18 rotatably mounted to a mounting collar 20. The centraliser body has an axially extending track 28 to engage a wall 12 of the bore to reduce friction drag and facilitate deployment. Centraliser 14 can be used with casing 10 in a wellbore annulus 16. Multiple tracks 28 can be circumferentially arranged around the centraliser body 18; distribution may be even or uneven. Tracks 28 may be an endless to loop along the centraliser body. Tracks may be unitary belt structure or a chain of interlinked articulated elements. Suspension system may be included for shock absorption.
Patent GB-2597244-A (GB)
Title: Combined cooling and heating system with power generation
Inventor: NICHOLAS JAMES WYLLIE
IPC: H01L35/32
Filed: 2020-07-14
Abstract: A combined cooling and heating device (CCHD) comprises at least one cooling compartment 2, at least one heating compartment 3, at least one thermal reservoir compartment 4, at least two thermoelectric modules 5, 6, 12 with a first module 5 connecting the at least one cooling compartment to the at least one thermal reservoir, and a second module 6 thermally connecting the at least one reservoir to the at least one heating compartment. The device may comprise a thermal insulated casing 7 and a plurality of internal partitions 8, 9. One of the modules 12 may connect the reservoir to the ambient temperature outside of the device. The modules may be a Peltier device provided with DC current, have at least one heat sink on one or both sides, and may have at least one fan to circulate air in a respective compartment. A control system may selectively switch the modules between a heating and cooling mode and an electricity generating mode to charge a battery. Solar panels may be connected to the power supply to supplement power needs. A plurality of cooled and heated compartments and thermal reservoir compartment may be provided (fig 3).
Patent GB-2585507-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive proximity thresholds for dynamic howling suppression
Inventor: NISSIM GEAN
IPC: H04R29/00
Filed: 2019-02-14
Abstract: Devices and methods for howling suppression. One method (400) includes receiving, via a microphone (235), an acoustic signal from a communication device operating in an acoustic field (135) with the microphone (235). The method (400) includes determining a reflection pattern (502) for the acoustic field (135) based on the acoustic signal, and determining an acoustic characteristic for the acoustic field (135) based on the reflection pattern (502). The method (400) includes determining, based on the acoustic characteristic, a plurality of howling zones (612) for the acoustic field (135) defined by first and second proximity thresholds (312A). The method (400) includes, for each of the howling zones (612), determining an attenuation level for the zone based on the proximity thresholds (312A) and the acoustic characteristic. The method (400) includes determining a distance between the microphone (235) and the communication device, selecting one of the howling zones (612) based on the distance, and adjusting a volume of a loudspeaker (240) based on the attenuation level for the selected howling zone.
Patent GB-2597668-A (GB)
Title: A glove device
Inventor: RAYMOND DYER
IPC: B24D15/04
Filed: 2020-07-29
Abstract: A glove device 99 comprising a plurality of digit sections and a palm section 5, the sections comprising a plurality of substantially rigid upstanding members 3 extending at more than 45 degrees away from the surface. The glove may be formed from a water-resistant material and/or a breathable fabric and the surface may be leather or suede. The members may be stainless steel wire bristles, forming a brush with cleaning or scrubbing capabilities and suitable for removing rust and paint. The members may be bound to support pads 1, 7, which may be removable from the glove. The pads may be supported on a cotton backed rubber sheet. The members may bend at approximately 45 degrees towards the wrist region of the glove wearer in use.
Patent GB-2598355-A (GB)
Title: Device and method to position an end effector in a well
Inventor: Michael Halpenny-Mason
IPC: E21B47/002
Filed: 2018-08-16
Abstract: A downhole device includes an elongate housing deployable in a well, the housing containing at least two actuators 19; and an end effector 13 located at a distal end of the housing and transversely movable thereto, wherein the at least two actuators 19 are coupled to the end effector 13 to move the end effector 13 substantially in a transverse plane 26 with respect to the elongate housing, while maintaining the end effector's orientation during transverse movement.
Patent GB-2585612-A (GB)
Title: System and method for food waste decomposition
Inventor: JASON HOEN
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2018-05-25
Abstract: Machines, processes and methods in relation to processing of waste, in particular food waste or organic waste are provided. Some embodiments of described machines, processes and methods include a drum to receive waste, mixing blades to process waste, a source of air that is rich in reactive oxygen species, an air flow system comprising a heater to circulate air through the drum, and sensors provided in the machine to monitor operating parameters. A control system is configured to control operation of the machine.
Patent GB-2586421-A (GB)
Title: A detector
Inventor: PAUL SHARMAN
IPC: H01M50/20
Filed: 2019-02-13
Abstract: An occupancy detector 10 is mounted to a container (2, Fig.1) defining an internal space (6, Fig.1). The detector includes a housing 12 for positioning within the container, a mounting arrangement 22, 23, a sensor arrangement (30, Fig.4) disposed within the housing 12 configured to determine a concentration of carbon dioxide within an internal space; and a control system (40, Fig.4) configured to provide an output when the concentration of CO2 exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The detector 10 further comprises a power storage unit (44, figure 4) mounted within a main body 14 of the housing 12 via an anti-vibration mounting bracket (45, figure 4). The mounting arrangement 22,23 further comprises a dampening arrangement, such as shock absorbing washers 46,48, for dampening vibrations between the detector 10 and the container, in use. The container may be a bin, refuse container, recycling container, shipping container or vehicle trailer. The housing is sealed preventing the ingress of debris. A lower air inlet 32 and an upper outlet 36 may be provided defining an airflow pathway through the housing. Preferably the intake 32 and outlet 36 are provided with a semi-permeable membrane cover 38, 34 which prevents ingress of water.
Patent GB-2601121-A (GB)
Title: Actuator assembly
Inventor: ANDREW BENJAMIN SIMPSON BROWN
IPC: G03B3/10
Filed: 2020-11-17
Abstract: An actuator assembly comprises a support structure 2, a movable part 10 movable relative to the support structure and a bearing arrangement configured to guide helical movement of the movable part about a helical axis. The bearing arrangement comprises at least two flexures 22 connected between support component 2 and moveable component 10. A central portion of the flexures is stiffer than end portions thereof, to effectively mimic a pin-jointed beam. The central portion may be stiffened e.g. by bending the sheet material to produce side members 28a. The bearing arrangement comprises a support plate 34 connected to the support structure, a movable plate 32 connected to the movable part, with the flexures 22 connected between them. The bearing arrangement may be integrally formed from sheet material, e.g. by selectively removing portions of the sheet of material.
Patent GB-2600187-A (GB)
Title: PWM circuitry
Inventor: TAHIR RASHID
IPC: H03K7/08
Filed: 2021-04-23
Abstract: A driver circuit includes pulse-width modulation (PWM) circuitry 510 configured to generate a PWM output signal PWMOut, and monitoring circuitry 500 to monitor a supply voltage VBat to the PWM circuitry and to control operation of the PWM circuitry based on the supply voltage. Monitoring circuitry 500 includes a waveform generator 530 which outputs an increasing ramp voltage VRamp whose gradient is inversely proportional to the supply voltage VBat. Comparator 540 outputs a signal once the ramp voltage reaches a reference voltage VRef, and in turn logic circuitry 550 modifies input signal Sin to output Sin’. As the supply voltage decreases, the ramp voltage reaches the threshold voltage sooner so that Sin’ causes PWM circuitry 510 to generate wider pulses to give a constant pulse area (Fig.4) and hence a constant average voltage output. The circuit may be used to drive a transducer at, for example, a constant motor speed, constant LED brightness, etc. despite changing supply voltage due to a discharging battery or voltage transients in the supply.
Patent GB-2592811-A (GB)
Title: Method of gravel packing open holes
Inventor: MEHMET PARLAR
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2019-11-06
Abstract: A method of gravel packing an open hole penetrating a subterranean formation includes installing at least one sand control screen disposed about a tubular member into the open hole, circulating a slurry including an expandable gravel and a carrier fluid, depositing the slurry in the wellbore annulus surrounding the at least one sand control screen in an alpha wave beginning at a heel of the wellbore annulus, detecting at least one of: arrival of the alpha wave at a toe of the wellbore annulus and start of a beta wave at the toe of the wellbore annulus, stopping circulation of the slurry, and triggering the expandable gravel to expand to pack the wellbore annulus surrounding the at least one sand control screen above the alpha wave.
Patent GB-2597592-A (GB)
Title: Computer-implemented control system and method
Inventor: BRENDAN LEE
IPC: H04W4/70
Filed: 2021-06-08
Abstract: A blockchain implemented method comprises processing and/or generating a blockchain transaction (MTx) having one or more token-related outputs (T-UTXO), each of which represents a respective token (T) issued by a Token issuer (TI) and specifies a) at least one of the operation, status and data that determines the configuration of a device in a system, and b) a quantity of token-related cryptocurrency (TRC) associated with the respective token (T). The operation, status and data that determines the configuration and/or status of the device may be determined from instructions on the output of a respective token’s blockchain transaction. Devices may be tracked and/or managed using one or more blockchain transactions in which token-related outputs, representing tokens, function to determine the status of an asset.
Patent GB-2608116-A (GB)
Title: Flushing system
Inventor: SEAN PRICE
IPC: F16K11/00
Filed: 2021-06-21
Abstract: A pipe flushing system which may be retrofitted to an existing primary pipe 42 leading to a faucet 40, preferably comprising a T section 44 spliced into the pipe 42, the system having an additional inner pipe 52 for location within the primary pipe 42, having an open port 53 at a second point (e.g. near tap 40) downstream of a first point, a fluid path being provide to allow fluid to flow down the primary or additional pipe, through the open port, and back to the first point via the other pipe, wherein an exit port 50 is provided at the first point leading to drain 58. An automatic valve 56, preferably timed and/or wirelessly operated, may periodically open to flush old and possibly stagnant water from the dead leg region of the pipe 42 when the tap 40 is not in frequent use, to prevent bacteria, e.g. legionella, build up. The inner pipe may be flexible and extend deep into a dead leg region, and may include means for creating turbulent flow at the open port. A method of installation is also claimed.
Patent GB-2608590-A (GB)
Title: Digital asset ownership authentication method and system
Inventor: ALAN JOHN OVENDEN
IPC: H04L9/40
Filed: 2021-06-28
Abstract: A method is provided for verifying the authenticity of ownership of a digital asset by a viewer thereof, which comprises the steps of: a] S11 generating a private encryption key and a public encryption key by the owner of the digital asset; b] S13 saving the public encryption key at an authentication system; c] S14 generating readable random data, wherein each instance of readable random data is associated with a timestamp of generation thereof; d] S15 encrypting the readable random data using the private encryption key to form encrypted data comprising the timestamp; e] S16 saving or indexing the encrypted data at the authentication system; f] using a viewer computing device, S17B displaying the readable random data with the digital asset to be verified; g] S18B using the public encryption key and displayed readable random data, decrypting the encrypted data to recover the timestamp; and h] S19 determining whether the timestamp is sufficiently valid to authenticate the ownership of the said digital asset to the viewer.
Patent GB-2595386-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, method, and system for reducing moisture in LED lighting fixtures
Inventor: GABRIEL P GROMOTKA
IPC: F21Y115/10
Filed: 2020-01-13
Abstract: Sealed LED lighting fixtures operated under certain conditions (e.g., outdoors, in cold ambient environments, at high operating current, and/or in non-hermetic environments) will oftentimes exhibit condensation on an inner surface of the emitting face of the fixture. When occurring, said condensation impairs the ability to produce useful light - namely, light harnessed and directed in a manner so to provide lighting for a task (or otherwise desired) - by diffusing light emitted from the lighting fixture. Envisioned are apparatus, methods, and systems to reduce moisture in sealed LED lighting fixtures so to reduce or eliminate condensation, and in a manner that addresses both fixtures already in the field and those being assembled.
Patent GB-2599026-A (GB)
Title: Portable device and system for rapid detection of a bacterial cell in fluid samples
Inventor: AMIRREZA SOHRABI
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 2020-05-04
Abstract: A system for rapid analysis of a fluid sample for detection of at least one viable microbial organism therein. The system comprises a cartridge that is demountably engageable with a reader component. The cartridge has a first well receiving a fluid sample, with a second well and third well imbedded under portions of the first well. The second well has a sensor configured to send a reference signal to the reader component, while the third well has a sensor configured to send a sample signal to the reader component. When in use, the cartridge is engaged with the reader component and a fluid sample is placed into the first well. The reader component controllably illuminates the third well and comprises a detector that detects differences in photocurrent and/or spectra between the reference signal and the sample signal from the illuminated third well.
Patent GB-2615810-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle power architecture, power control module and associated method
Inventor: Pekka Herzogenrath
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2022-02-21
Abstract: Vehicle power architecture 20 including a plurality of functional blocks 4,5,6,7 for implementing functions, a power supply input 9 for receiving a direct current power supply, and an electric control unit, ECU, 2. The ECU includes a control block 3 for controlling the plurality of functional blocks to perform functions, and a plurality of power control switches 122, each being switchable under the control of the control block between a closed state where at least one respective functional block is connected to the power supply input and an open state where the at least one respective functional block is disconnected from the power supply input. The power control switches may be part of a power control module 12. The plurality of switches may be smart fuses where each comprises a control circuit and a semiconductor switch for switching between the closed and open states. A power control module and a method of controlling the power architecture are also disclosed. The invention is intended to reduce the idle current drain of the ECU prior to wake up.
Patent GB-2616278-A (GB)
Title: An assembly suitable for facilitating mounting, and an apparatus in association thereto
Inventor: KOK HEE ABEL LIM
IPC: F16B37/12
Filed: 2022-03-02
Abstract: Mounting apparatus for being carried by a holder 104. The apparatus comprises a casing 202 with internal threading 204 and at least one securing part 206 for attachment to the holder in a secure manner. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of securing parts in the form of at least one crush rib feature and/or at least one overlap feature. The overlap feature(s) may engage with corresponding undercut feature(s) 210 disposed on the holder. The holder may define a body 208 comprising at least one side wall 212. The apparatus may be press fit into the holder. The apparatus may comprise substantially of plastic. Also claimed is an assembly 100 of the apparatus and holder.
Patent GB-2608232-A (GB)
Title: One-way oil-way driven expansion and retraction movement tool
Inventor: KUN-WANG WANG
IPC: B25B27/20
Filed: 2022-04-14
Abstract: The oil driven tool includes a hydraulic driving structure 10, two long arm rods 20, and two connecting rods 30. The driving structure includes a cylinder barrel 11, a plunger 12, and a shaft rod 13. The two arm rods are respectively opposite two sides of the shaft rod in the lateral direction. One end of each arm rod is pivoted on the cylinder barrel, and the other end is respectively used for arranging a working piece (80, Figure 7), so that each working piece can move toward or away from each other to execute corresponding work. The connecting rods are respectively pivoted 32 with each of the arm rods, and with a connecting part (132, Figure 2). Through the connecting rods the shaft rod can pull the arm rods to move away from each other or toward each other. A working liquid 90 is pumped through a one-way oil-way 115, driving the arm rods to move back and forth in a one-way movement stroke so that the rods move toward or away from each other. The tool may be used for inserting or removing internal/external circlips.
Patent GB-2611148-A (GB)
Title: Display panel
Inventor: SEONG HUN JEONG
IPC: H10K59/173
Filed: 2022-06-24
Abstract: A display panel (PNL, fig.6), that comprises a circuit layer (12, fig.6) disposed on a substrate (10, fig.6); a light-emitting element layer (14, fig.6); and an encapsulation layer (16, fig.6). The light-emitting element layer includes a bank pattern 100 that has an opening (OP, figs. 17b and 17c); the bank pattern covers an edge of an electrode pattern 81; and includes a tapered part having a width w1, w2 from an end of the electrode to the opening; wherein at least one of the width w1, w2 or a slope angle (θ, θ’, figs. 17b and 17c) of the tapered part varies within a subpixel of the display panel. The tapered part of the bank pattern may include an uneven pattern (fig.12) or an engraved pattern (fig.17a), either of which may be an irregular pattern (fig.25A). By varying at least one of a width or slope angle of the tapered part of the bank pattern within the subpixel, interference fringes caused by constructive and destructive interference of light reflected by the tapered part are prevented.
Patent GB-2620967-A (GB)
Title: Akorker
Inventor: RICHARD WM MCLAUGHLIN
IPC: B65D55/06
Filed: 2022-07-26
Abstract: A device comprising a shallow plug or stopper 8 that is secured in the opening of a bottle by means of side strips 1 with adhesive faces. The adhesive faces are covered by a removable element 4 prior to use. A perforated section 6 having a serial number (3, fig 1) may be removed and given to a customer as a receipt, a matching number being retained on a section of the device covering the stopper (14, fig 1).
Patent GB-2610706-A (GB)
Title: Filter kit, assembly, and method for installation within a support surface associated with a heat exchanger unit not limited to such as an air cooled liquid c
Inventor: RANDY SIMMONS
IPC: F28F19/01
Filed: 2021-03-03
Abstract: A filter and kit assembly for securing to one or more intake surfaces associated with a V-shaped heat exchanger unit. A screen includes a reinforced edge, within which is configured a plurality of spaced apart grommets aligning with and receiving therethrough engaging portions of the fasteners. In one variant, a frame is constructed for supporting the fasteners and attached filter and which is subsequently secured by clips against a flange surface surrounding the intake opening. In a further variant, the screen is configured in wrap-around fashion for supporting against first and second consecutively arranged intake openings along with an interconnecting intermediate flange surface.
Patent GB-2609127-A (GB)
Title: Ultra-thin microbattery packaging and handling
Inventor: Bing dang
IPC: H01M10/0585
Filed: 2021-02-01
Abstract: Microbatteries and methods for forming microbatteries are provided. The microbatteries and methods address at least one or both of edge sealing issues for edges of a stack forming part of a microbatteries and overall sealing for individual cells for microbatteries in a batch process. A transferable solder molding apparatus and sealing structure are proposed in an example to provide a metal casing for a solid-state thin-film microbattery. An exemplary proposed process involves deposition or pre-forming low-temperature solder casing separately from the microbatteries. Then a thermal compression may be used to transfer the solder casing to each battery cell, with a handler apparatus in a batch process in an example. These exemplary embodiments can address the temperature tolerance constrain for solid state thin film battery during handling, metal sealing, and packaging.
Patent GB-2610127-A (GB)
Title: Electromechanical actuator for use under water
Inventor: EGIL ERIKSEN
IPC: F16K31/00
Filed: 2021-07-05
Abstract: Electromechanical actuator (1 ) with a through-going centre passage (8) for use under water, wherein the motor (18) and transmission elements (28, 32, 36 and 38) are arranged in parallel with and are via dog elements (40) mechanically coupled to the axially displaceable elements (14, 44) through a sealing partition (16). A hydraulic axially displaceable piston ring (56) facilitates secondary release of locking segments (10) in a coupling device.