baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2564200-A (GB)
Title: Implementing logic gate functionality using a blockchain
Inventor: Stephane Savanah
IPC: G06Q20/38
Filed: 2017-04-28
Abstract: The invention presents a solution in which blockchain Transactions are created to implement the functionality of a logic gate. The invention may be implemented on the Bitcoin platform or an alternative blockchain platform. The transaction includes a locking script which comprises instructions selected so as to implement the functionality of an logic gate such as the XOR gate. When the script is executed (because a second transaction is attempting to spend the output associated with the locking script) the inputs will be processed by the conditional instructions to provide an output of TRUE or FALSE. The second transaction is transmitted to the blockchain network for validation and, if determined to be valid, it will be written to the blockchain. Validation of the second transaction can be interpreted as a TRUE output. Thus, the locking script of the first transaction provides the functionality of the desired logic gate. The invention provides numerous advantages and can be used in a wide variety of applications, such as for the implementation of control systems and unit.
Patent GB-2573325-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent energy management systems
Inventor: DAVID DIX
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 2018-05-03
Abstract: An electronic shelf label (ESL) system comprises a remote shelf display module 100 communicating with a central server. The remote display module comprises communication means 104 for sending and receiving data, an energy storage means, e.g. a battery 114 for supplying energy to the device and a processing means 108. The processing means is configured to receive a display update request from the server and to determine an available energy amount of the energy storage means and a required energy amount to update the display. When the available energy is less than a threshold based on the required energy amount a display update response is sent to the server. In such situations there is not enough battery capacity to update the display, e.g. bistable LCD or electrophoretic display, the display is not updated and a message is sent to the server. A rechargeable battery charged by a solar cell 112 may be used and the server may retransmit the update request when it considers that the battery should be sufficiently charged.
Patent GB-2562936-A (GB)
Title: Preventing deformation of frame on a reciprocating compressor
Inventor: Robert Lee Herrera
IPC: F04B53/16
Filed: 2017-01-27
Abstract: A stability mechanism that can reduce deformation of a frame of a compressor. The stability mechanism can have a support member with an x-shaped configuration having a pair of peripheral members and diagonal components disposed therebetween. In use, the support member can work in combination with elongated "tie bars" to prevent deformation of the frame that may result from installation and/or use of the compressor.
Patent GB-2576704-A (GB)
Title: Cyanoacrylate compositions
Inventor: EMER WARD
IPC: C09J133/04
Filed: 2018-08-16
Abstract: A cyanoacrylate composition comprising [a] a cyanoacrylate, such as ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate, [b] an anhydride, such as 3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalic anhydride and [c] a polyvinyl chloride/polyvinyl acetate copolymer toughener. The cyanoacrylate composition further comprising an accelerator selected from calixarene, oxacalixarene, silacrown, cyclodextrin, crown ether, poly(ethyleneglycol)di(meth)acrylate, ethoxylated hydric compound and combinations thereof. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the cyanoacrylate composition. Further disclosed is a method of bonding together two substrates using the cyanoacrylate composition; and a method of bonding a decorative laminate to a surface of an architectural window using the cyanoacrylate composition.
Patent GB-2576367-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle lock cable
Inventor: DUNCAN YELLOWLEES
IPC: E05B71/00
Filed: 2018-08-17
Abstract: A theft-resistant cable, comprises a core defined by a plurality of layers of at least a first material interspersed by layers of at least a second material. The first material is a high compressive strength material preferably metal or metal alloy such as steel titanium or a titanium alloy, or a composite material. The second material is a friction-reducing material preferably PTFE or graphite. Each layer of the first material may have a thickness of 0.1-0.4 mm. Each layer of the second material may have a thickness of 0.02-0.2 mm. The core may be sandwiched by aramid tape layers (4, Figure 2) and a glass braid (5) may hold the cable together and provide some heat protection against blow torch attack. The cable can be used for a bicycle lock and exhibits resistance against shear fracture or brittle facture as the layers slide over each other.
Patent GB-2565259-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for food ordering
Inventor: KENNETH SLATER
IPC: G06Q50/12
Filed: 2017-05-05
Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to receive, facilitate, and manage food ordering, especially remote, electronic food ordering. In some embodiments, a food order processing and management system includes an electronic user interface that receives a food order, a database with a plurality of food preparation facilities and capabilities associated therewith, and a central computer coupled to the database, where the central computer is configured to maintain the capabilities of the various food preparation facilities, such as the available ingredients and preparation selections in the database, receive a retrieval time for a particular food preparation facility and present the available capabilities to the user based on the updated database, and notify the food preparation facility of the details of the food order including the selected ingredients and preparation details, along with the retrieval time.
Patent GB-2580605-A (GB)
Title: A theft deterrent system and method
Inventor: STEVEN ANDREW RANSOM
IPC: B60R25/045
Filed: 2019-01-15
Abstract: A theft deterrent apparatus and method for a vehicle are provided. The apparatus comprises: a vehicle controller, the vehicle controller being configured to receive a wireless signal from a remote device, wherein the controller is configured to modify the performance of an engine of the vehicle upon the detection of a predetermined trigger event from the device. The remote device may be a mobile device of a person using the vehicle where, when it is detected that the signal from the mobile device has reduced or stopped, the vehicle controller may begin to modify the performance of the engine to bring the vehicle to a stop and thus immobilise it. The mobile device, such as a smart phone, may send a Bluetooth ® signal to the controller. If the signal reduces in strength or is no longer detected the controller may modify the performance of the engine at predetermined time intervals for a period of time before finally switching off the engine completely. The controller may act upon the fuel supply or ignition system of the engine. The vehicle may be a motorcycle potentially being stolen or hijacked.
Patent GB-2581780-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for driving beam control
Inventor: MICKAEL GUIBBERT
IPC: B60Q1/14
Filed: 2019-02-21
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for controlling operation of one or more systems of a vehicle. The control system comprises one or more controllers configured to receive distance data indicative of a distance between the host vehicle and a target vehicle; receive width data indicative of a width of the target vehicle; determine a dynamic shadowing width in dependence on the received distance data and the received width data, the dynamic shadowing width corresponding to a portion of an illumination region at the target vehicle, to be illuminated by the vehicle lighting system of the host vehicle, within which illumination is suppressed; and output a control signal to the vehicle lighting system to suppress illumination by the vehicle lighting system in the portion of the illumination region corresponding to the dynamic shadowing width.
Patent GB-2584085-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stage turbocharger unit, internal combustion engine and method for operating a multi-stage turbocharger unit
Inventor: DAVID WILKINSON
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2019-05-17
Abstract: A multi-stage turbocharger unit 40 for an i.c. engine comprises two turbochargers 42, 44 in series, the compressors 46, 52 being interconnected by an interstage duct 62; a bypass passage 66 having a bypass valve 68 allows intake air to bypass the first, eg low-pressure, compressor 46 when the pressure in the interstage duct 62 falls below a threshold value, eg in a transient operation when engine speed and load are substantially increased, in order to reduce oil leakage from the shaft bearings (oil carry-over). The bypass valve 68 may be passive, eg a one-way or check valve, or active. The bypass line 70 may extend between the bypass valve 68 and a point on the intake line 60 downstream of an air filter 58. Alternatively, fig.2, the bypass line 70 has a separate intake line leading from a separate air filter (72).
Patent GB-2586644-A (GB)
Title: A food processor
Inventor: MARTIN HUNT
IPC: A47J43/07
Filed: 2019-08-30
Abstract: A kitchen appliance assembly comprises a bowl 110, a first lid 130 and a second lid 120. When the first lid is engaged with the bowl, the kitchen appliance is suitable for pressure cooking foodstuff in the bowl. When the second lid is engaged with the bowl, the kitchen appliance is suitable for processing foodstuff in the bowl. The appliance further comprises a safety interlock feature which only permits pressure cooking when the first lid is attached to the bowl. Also disclosed is a bearing for a bowl assembly. The bearing comprises a gas tight bearing seal between the bearing and the bowl when fitted to the bowl, wherein the bearing seal is gas tight under pressure with the bowl. Also disclosed is a pressure cooker comprising a bowl, a lid, a safety valve, and a rotary tool. The lid further comprises downwardly depending vanes configured to impede ingredients processed by the rotary tool from obstructing the safety valve.
Patent GB-2575191-A (GB)
Title: System and method for always on offline transaction collection
Inventor: STEVEN LEWIS
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2018-03-12
Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for providing an "always on" offline transaction collection. When networks go down, mobile devices can be used to generate a mesh network, where each device has a list of scheduled, future events which are planned to occur. When the events are performed, the mesh network verifies and/or records the event, so that duplication of the event does not take place. In this manner planned transactions can continue despite a network connection being down.
Patent GB-2588376-A (GB)
Title: Filter pressure consumption regeneration apparatus and method
Inventor: ADAM ROOT
IPC: C02F1/38
Filed: 2019-10-08
Abstract: An apparatus for separating microplastics from effluent comprising a chamber with an inlet 604 and outlet 616, at least one sieve structure 607 between the inlet and outlet and an apparatus for washing the sieve. The sieve may be cylindrical and coaxial with the chamber, defining a cavity 605 between where a channel of the wash apparatus may terminate for spraying the mesh exterior. The wash apparatus may include at least one concentric ring of slots (803/804, fig. 8a) for guiding wash fluid over the sieve, a pressure sensor may control a valve for releasing wash fluid. There may be a vortex finder comprising a shroud 606 extending into the chamber. There may be two sieve structures, where the second sieve 614 has a smaller pore size than the first. The chamber may have an upper turbulent region and lower static region separated by at least one baffle 609/610. There may be sumps 612/617 below the sieve structures, where the chamber has a removable portion for emptying. There may be valves for a bypass duct or for the wash fluid. A processing unit, preferably a washing machine, may include the separator.
Patent GB-2582688-A (GB)
Title: Wall panels
Inventor: Philip Gaffney
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2019-11-22
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a brick-effect or masonry-effect wall panel includes; providing a back mould with a plurality of separated moulding cavities formed in a main surface; providing a reinforcement member extending over at least a part of said surface of the back mould from at least one said moulding cavity to at least one other said moulding cavity; providing a front mould extending over least a part of said surface of the back mould and comprising a plurality of separated moulding through-openings two or more of which are each in register with a respective one of two or more said separated moulding cavities to each reveal a respective part of the reinforcement member thereat; the method including; casting a plastically flowable and curable material in to the back mould and in to the front mould therewith to encapsulate said respective parts of the reinforcement member therebetween; applying a brick-effect or masonry-effect surface texture or pattern to the material while said material is in a self-supporting un-cured state.
Patent GB-2582199-A (GB)
Title: An electro-optical modulator and method of modulating an optical beam to carry an RF signal
Inventor: SHYQYRI HAHXA
IPC: H04B10/50
Filed: 2019-12-24
Abstract: A Mach Zehnder modulator operates by phase modulating split optical beams with a modulating signal to create dissimilarities in the optical characteristics between the split beams. When the beams are recombined, the dissimilarities give rise to intensity modulations that are indicative of the modulating signal. It is often preferred that the optical intensity of the carrier frequency in the combined beam is zero. This is achieved by shifting the split beams to be 180' out of phase. It relies on the optical amplitude of the split beams being equal when recombined, however this is often not the case. To compensate, one or both beams are modulated with an RF trimming signal. The trimming signal is applied asymmetrically across the two beams thereby by reducing the intensity of the optical carrier frequency in one of the beams more than in the other. By selecting the size of the trimming signal the differences in the optical amplitude of the carrier frequency in the two beams can be nulled.
Patent GB-2590512-A (GB)
Title: Marine energy-island device
Inventor: YONG MA
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2019-10-29
Abstract: Provided is a marine energy-island device, comprising: a marine platform; and a tidal current energy power generation device, a wave energy power generation device, a photovoltaic power generation device, a wind energy power generation device, a hydrogen production device and a seawater desalination device that are all arranged on the marine platform. The tidal current energy power generation device, the wave energy power generation device, the photovoltaic power generation device and the wind energy power generation device are all electrically connected to the hydrogen production device and are used for providing electric energy for the hydrogen production device; and the tidal current energy power generation device, the wave energy power generation device, the photovoltaic power generation device and the wind energy power generation device are all electrically connected to the seawater desalination device and are used for providing electric energy for the seawater desalination device.
Patent GB-2582711-A (GB)
Title: Single crystal synthetic diamond material
Inventor: ANDREW MARK EDMONDS
IPC: C30B29/04
Filed: 2020-03-30
Abstract: Single crystal chemical vapour deposition (CVD) diamond material comprising a total nitrogen concentration of at least 5 ppm and a neutral single substitutional nitrogen, Ns0, to total single substitutional nitrogen, Ns, ratio of at least 0.7. Also disclosed is a composite body comprising a first layer of the single crystal diamond material and a second layer of single crystal diamond material have a total nitrogen concentration lower than that of the first layer. A method of making the material is provided, comprising locating a single crystal diamond substrate over a holder within a CVD reactor and feeding gases comprising 60-200 ppm nitrogen, a carbon-containing gas, and hydrogen, wherein the ratio of carbon atoms in the carbon-containing gas to hydrogen atoms in the hydrogen gas is 0.5-1.5%. The diamond is intended to have a low brown colouration but high levels of nitrogen to form NV centres. The diamond may be irradiated and annealed to increase the number of negatively charged nitrogen-vacancy defects, NV-. Also provided is a method of analysing a diamond comprising measuring an optical property, C* or L*, and mapping the measured optical property to a Ns0 to Ns ratio.
Patent GB-2587869-A (GB)
Title: Carrier
Inventor: DAVID ALFONSO WARBURTON
IPC: A47G25/00
Filed: 2020-06-26
Abstract: A carrier 10 comprises a support member 11, and first and second gripping arrangements 14, 16 mounted on the support member for gripping an article (Fig. 5, 100) such as shoes, boots, or other footwear. The first and second gripping arrangements are adjustable relative to each other to engage the article. The carrier further includes a securing arrangement 30 for securing the gripping arrangements in engagement with the article. The securing arrangement may comprise a detent (Fig. 4, 38) received by one or more recesses 32 to secure either the first gripping arrangement or both gripping arrangements to the support member. A release member 40 may operate to release the detent from the recess and may be a button. A tightening means 44 may tighten the gripping arrangements against the article and may be a long flexible member such as a strap or webbing. The griping arrangements may have curved concave holding faces for holding the front and rear of the article. The carrier may have a handle 61 provided on the support member. The carrier may have a stand 70 with a plurality of stand members.
Patent GB-2597773-A (GB)
Title: Upgrade of animal fats
Inventor: ANDRIES WYNAND VAN ZYL
IPC: A23L29/256
Filed: 2020-08-05
Abstract: A process for preparing an upgraded fat material comprising: (a) mixing crosslinking additive(s) and water soluble gelable polysaccharide(s) in water, preferably, in a molar ratio between 1:5 and 2:1; (b) after the gelable polysaccharide(s) have dissolved, adding fat(s)/oil(s) to form a reaction mixture, wherein the fat(s)/oil(s) comprise a triglyceride oil from animals selected from pigs, sheep, cattle, horses, fish, poultry, deer, and/or goat; and (c) allowing a crosslinking reaction to complete. Preferably, the crosslinking additive is calcium sulphate dihydrate and the polysaccharide is sodium alginate. Step a) may include mixing a calcium sequestrant, preferably tetrasodium pyrophosphate, an anticlumping aid, preferably dextrose and a thickener, preferably modified starch. An upgraded fat material is also claimed comprising an oil in water emulsion within the crosslinked polysaccharide matrix. Also claimed is a food product comprising the upgraded fat material, preferably a meat product, a bakery product such as pastry, or a confectionary, where the upgraded food product is used as a fat substitute such as an animal fat substitute, or a vegetable oil substitute.
Patent GB-2598306-A (GB)
Title: A dental device
Inventor: RYAN STAINSBY
IPC: A61C7/20
Filed: 2020-08-24
Abstract: A dental device for location in a user’s mouth comprising one or more elongate elements which are arranged to exert a force on one or more teeth and a reel 3 for retracting or extending the at least one elongate element in order to manipulate the one or more teeth. The reel may be driven by a motor 5 and may comprise a transceiver which is operative to receive a wireless signal to control the motor. The one or more elongate element may be a wire. The device may comprise a sensor to sense a characteristic associated with the at least one wire. A system for controlling the device is also provided comprising a remote-control device which includes a processor operated in accordance with software.
Patent GB-2599672-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for measuring and displaying biosignal data to a wearer of a wearable article
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: A61B5/352
Filed: 2020-10-08
Abstract: An electronics module receives biosignals, such as ECG, electrocardiogram, signals, from sensors on a wearable article and processes these signals to provide data and information to a user electronic device, such as a mobile phone. The user electronic device and/or electronics module is operable to determine whether the quality of the signal is above or below a predetermined level and to display a real-time biosignal trace on the user electronic device when the quality of the signal is high. The high-quality signal is also stored on user electronic device. When the signal quality is low, the user electronic device displays a composite trace instead of a real-time trace. The composite signal being composed of the stored high-quality trace modified by a current biosignal characteristic (such as current R-R value). The quality of the signal may be determined by an activity level of the user or motion level such as determining whether the wearer of the electronics module is relatively stationary or whether the wearer is moving, running etc, as noise of the displayed trace would otherwise increase with wearer activity. This arrangement provides a trace display that appears to be relatively noise-free and therefore can be understood by the wearer.
Patent GB-2600139-A (GB)
Title: A line-cutter
Inventor: JOHN RITCHIE
IPC: B23D29/02
Filed: 2020-10-22
Abstract: A line-cutter for cutting a wire or a cable. A blade 5 is attached to an arm 3 which is pivotally attached 4 to a body 2. The arm 3 is pivotable relative to the body. The body includes an attachment portion 7 for attaching a pyro-mechanical actuator device 6 having a piston arranged to move the blade relative to the body, via movement of the arm, to cut a wire once actuated. The pivot location 4 may be situated between a first end 11 and a second end 12 and may be closer to the second end than the first. The body may comprise a first side 27 and a second side 28 between which the arm may be moveable in a space. The first and second side may be V-shaped to assist in locating a target line into a cutting position. The blade 5 may be formed of a non-conductive material to ensure the ends of the cut wire do not conduct, beneficial for use in bomb deactivation.
Patent GB-2601728-A (GB)
Title: Data processing systems
Inventor: DAVID THOMAS GARBETT
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2020-11-04
Abstract: A data processing system 1 comprises a plurality of processing units 11 and a controller 30 operable to allocate processing units of the plurality of processing units into respective groups of the processing units, wherein each group of processing units comprises a set of one or more of the processing units of the plurality of processing units. The data processing system further comprises an arbiter 31, 32 for each group of processing units for controlling access by virtual machines 33, 34 that require processing operations to the processing units of the group of processing units that the arbiter has been allocated.
Patent GB-2592104-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: THOMAS REYNOLDS
IPC: B65D21/06
Filed: 2020-12-04
Abstract: A container 10 with walls and a support device 36; the support device being suitable to align with a wall 20 within the container or project out from the wall across the container mouth. The movement can be achieved by pivoting about a bearing 42 on the support projecting into an aperture in the container side wall. A socket can be formed in the bearing to receive a tool such as an allen key to initiate pivoting. The walls can contain guide surfaces, recesses 56 and projections 49 to constrain the support as it moves and comes to a stop in either position. The support can be substantially planar with wings 44 projecting between the planar portion and the bearings.