baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2557427-A (GB)
Title: Personal watercraft for amplifying manual rowing or paddling with propulsion
Inventor: NIKOLAUS PETER SCHIBLI
IPC: B63H21/20
Filed: 2017-10-10
Abstract: A hybrid powered watercraft, 100 such as a surfboard, SUP, canoe or kayak system including a body 10, a propulsion system 60, a sensor configured to measure the users manual force, such as hand position sensors 32, 34 , and a controller 40 which controls the power propulsion system relative to the users manual force, so that the propulsion system assists the users efforts. The sensor may detect the motion of a users limb (P1, P2, figure 2A), or may be a strain gauge (272, figure 7D) mounted on a paddle 580 to measure bending of the paddle. Also disclosed are a watercraft, and a propulsion container, each being equipped with a propulsion system and a device which may receive a value indicative of the manual force used, and a controller to control the power given by the propulsion system relative to the manual force received.
Patent GB-2557745-A (GB)
Title: Evaluating and imaging volumetric void space location for cement evaluation
Inventor: YIKE HU
IPC: G01V5/12
Filed: 2015-08-19
Abstract: Methods including taking a gamma spectrum from a wellbore at a target depth, wherein the wellbore penetrates a subterranean formation and has a completion profile comprising a pipe and an annulus between the pipe and the subterranean formation; determining a cement volumetric void space in the wellbore at the target depth; establishing a cement-void-spatial calibration curve based on obtained gamma spectra representing cement spatial void space locations in the annulus of the completion profile, wherein each cement volumetric void space amount in the wellbore has a characteristic cement-void-spatial calibration curve; comparing the wellbore gamma spectrum and the cement-void-spatial calibration curve; and determining a location of the cement volumetric void space in the wellbore at the target depth.
Patent GB-2571769-A (GB)
Title: Network control
Inventor: MOHAMAD ASSAD
IPC: H04W52/14
Filed: 2018-03-08
Abstract: A method of configuring wireless link resources in which base stations receive indications of service quality from at least one mobile device, and configure transmission resources for further transmissions based on the received service quality indications, and the currently allocated transmission resources. Service quality indications from mobile devices connected to different base stations may be received by a base station and utilised in the configuration of resources. The resources may be transmission power. The indication of service quality may be of a proportional fairness type. The method may set the resources for a further iteration, p̂i,k+1, based on resources for the current iteration, p̂i,k, the sum of indications of service quality, ṽi,k, and a pseudo-random scalar δi,k. An indication of service quality may be transmitted from a first eNB to a second eNB.
Patent GB-2573268-A (GB)
Title: A certification method and apparatus
Inventor: BOYD GOULDEN
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2018-03-13
Abstract: A management system and method for premises/property information comprises using a device with an optical code reader, a data display and a data entry means to read and write information relating to one of a set of pre-determined actions from and to a database holding information about the premises. The pre-determined actions are in accordance with a pre-determined authorisation or access schema. The property may be identified and a user may be identified by requesting user authentication details in order to determine the schema. The property may be identified by scanning a printed optical code such as a QR Code (RTM), by a code entered into a field, or by a postcode search. This system allows property information to be held in a database where the property owner and trade professionals can be assigned different permission levels which allow read and/or modify privileges to particular portions of the data.
Patent GB-2572431-A (GB)
Title: An improved channel selection method for a wireless LAN
Inventor: SIMON RINGLAND
IPC: H04B17/336
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A method of selecting a channel for wireless communication between an access point and a client device in a WLAN, the method comprising: obtaining a first performance measurement from a first channel during a first interval, obtaining a second performance measurement from a second channel during a second interval, the first interval being temporally separated from the second interval by a predetermined period, which is greater than or equal to one second, and selecting a communication channel for use taking the first and second performance measurements into account. The measurements may include noise or contention level on a channel. The first and second intervals may correspond to the same time slot in a repeating cycle, the cycle duration being the predetermined period. The intervals may have a duration of one hour, and the period may have a duration of seven days. Further measurements may be obtained during further intervals, which may correspond to different time slots in a repeating cycle.
Patent GB-2563485-A (GB)
Title: Double glazed marine window unit
Inventor: ALASTAIR ASHLEY CLAYTON
IPC: E06B5/00
Filed: 2015-06-11
Abstract: Double glazed marine window unit 40 comprises a first or outer pane 46 and a second or inner pane 48 each with an inner surface 56, 60 and an outer surface 58, 62. The unit further comprises a frame 44 to which the panes are secured with their inner surfaces confronting each other and a spacer 64 between the inner surfaces. The first pane inner surface 56 is connected to a first confronting face 90 of the frame and the second pane outer surface 62 is connected to a second confronting face 94 of the frame and the first and second confronting faces of the frame face in the same direction, and where the second pane is thicker than the first. Preferably the second pane is 8mm thick and the first pane is 4mm thick.
Patent GB-2570952-A (GB)
Title: A tanning composition
Inventor: REBECCA MONE
IPC: A61Q19/04
Filed: 2018-05-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a tanning composition for oral administration by humans, the composition being a chewable pastille comprising: (i) a chewable base comprising a gelling agent and a sugar and/or sugar alcohol; and (ii) one or more skin colour-promoting agents. Preferably, the sugar is one of glucose and sucrose; most preferably, a mixture of glucose and sucrose. Preferably, the gelling agent is selected from gelatin, pectin, agar, alginate and carrageenan, and mixtures thereof; most preferably, pectin. Preferably, the skin colour-promoting agents are carotenoids (most preferably, carotene, lycopene, zeaxanthin, lutein and astaxanthin), tyrosine, PABA (4-amino benzoic acid) and copper. Preferably, copper, if present, is present as copper citrate. The pastille may further comprise vitamins and/or minerals (e.g. vitamin B6, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E).
Patent GB-2575424-A (GB)
Title: Mooring line holder
Inventor: DANIEL KRISTYAN JURKIEWICZ
IPC: B63B21/54
Filed: 2018-05-14
Abstract: A mooring line holder for holding a mooring line (4, figure 3) at a dock in a raised position for ease of access to the mooring line from the deck of a yacht, cruiser or other watercraft, the mooring line holder comprising a foot 2 by which it is attached to the dock and an upright pole or post 1 rising from the foot and having a pair of support arms 5a, 5b extending laterally from the pole or post 1 at or near the upper end of the pole or post, each support arm 5a, 5b having a respective detent/ cradle 3a, 3b for said mooring line, the detents being spaced apart so that a loop (L1, figure 3) of the mooring line may be held spread open between them, thereby enabling a boat hook or other lengthy tool to be used to reach between the detents and hook the open loop of mooring line.
Patent GB-2576577-A (GB)
Title: Mobile computing device
Inventor: THOMAS SWAIN
IPC: H04N21/472
Filed: 2018-08-24
Abstract: A method of determining whether a user of a mobile computing device, such as a mobile phone or tablet, having a user-interface system has been attentive to a first video content displayed by the user interface system 57. The first video content is displayed to the user, and a prompt 52 is displayed on the user interface system at a first time associated with the first video content. The prompt is for a specific user input, where the specific user input may be via a graphical icon located randomly on the display at a first location, a touch gesture such as a swipe from a first location to a second location, or a continual user input. It is determined whether the specific user input is received within a predetermined time, such as 5 seconds. If the specific user input is received within the predetermined time, it is determined that the user is attentive 54. If the user has been attentive, a second video may be displayed. If the user has not been attentive, the first video may be paused or replayed. The first video may be an advertisement, and if the user is not attentive, the advertisement may be replayed.
Patent GB-2566875-A (GB)
Title: Folding vehicle frame
Inventor: ZHAO ZHANG
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2017-01-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a folding vehicle frame (100), comprising a front vehicle frame (1), a rear vehicle frame (2), a linkage rod (3) and a seat support frame (4), wherein the front vehicle frame (1) and the rear vehicle frame (2) are pivotally connected, a front end of the linkage rod (3) is connected with the front vehicle frame (1), a rear end of the linkage rod (3) is pivotally connected with a sliding block (5), a support rod of the seat support frame (4) is pivotally connected with the sliding block (5), the sliding block (5) is slidably provided on the rear vehicle frame (2), the linkage rod (3) is able to swing as the front vehicle frame (1) collapses and thus drives the sliding block (5) to slide so as to make the sliding block (5) drive the seat support frame (4) so that same collapses. The folding vehicle frame (100) has the advantages of quick and convenient collapsing.
Patent GB-2582149-A (GB)
Title: Slat for an aircraft wing
Inventor: Denys Custance
IPC: B64C9/22
Filed: 2019-03-12
Abstract: A slat (108) for the leading edge of a swept aircraft wing including slat tracks (114) that dictate the path of movement of the slat as it moves from a retracted position (Figure 7) to a fully deployed position (Figure 15). Each slat track (114) has a shape that follows a helical path. The motion of the slat thus includes a component of rotation about a first axis, which may be perpendicular to the line of flight (120) and a component of translational movement parallel to the first axis. When viewed from above the slat may move predominantly in a direction parallel to the line of flight (120). The radius of the helical path of a first slat track may be different to the radius of the helical path of a second slat track. The track may be mounted on rollers attached to ribs of the aircraft wing. There is also claimed a method of deploying or retracting a slat.
Patent GB-2573206-A (GB)
Title: Automated tote routing system and methods
Inventor: DAVID WINKLE
IPC: G01V9/00
Filed: 2017-08-23
Abstract: An automated tote routing systems that includes a conveyer belt, an array of sensors underneath the conveyer belt, and an identifier reader disposed with respect to the conveyer belt is discussed. The conveyer belt can be configured to receive a tote filled with physical objects. The array of sensors can detect a first set of attributes associated with the physical objects within the tote. The identifier reader can read and decode an identifier from a machine-readable element disposed on the tote. The array of sensors and identifier reader can transmit the first set of attributes and the identifier to a computing system. Based on the set of information associated with the physical objects and the set of attributes associated with the physical objects, a routing module executed by the computing system can automatically trigger the conveyer belt to route the tote to a selected distribution end of the conveyor belt.
Patent GB-2586946-A (GB)
Title: Arming device
Inventor: ROLAND ALFORD
IPC: F42C15/192
Filed: 2019-04-20
Abstract: A safe arming unit 10 for an explosive charge (15, fig. 2) comprising a body 30 having first part 20 and a second part 25, the first part 20 can receive an initiator, the second part 25 attachable to an explosive charge (15, fig. 2). The first and second parts are moveable with respect to each other between an unarmed position, in which an initiator cannot initiate the charge, and an armed position in which the initiator can initiate the charge. The parts may be rotatable with respect to each other and may be pivotally connected. The parts may automatically lock in the armed and/or unarmed position. The part connectable to a charge may include a screw thread connection. The part that receives the initiator may include a locking collar 45. An underwater safe arm unit may include the safe arming unit.
Patent GB-2584641-A (GB)
Title: Parking assistance systems
Inventor: James Nicholas Murray
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2019-06-04
Abstract: A parking assistance system (100) for a motor vehicle 2, wherein the system comprises one or more parking sensors (114) configured to determine a distance between the vehicle and an obstacle 250, 260; and a controller 120 configured to determine a threshold parking distance, wherein the threshold parking distance is determined according to an operating mode of the parking assistance system or the motor vehicle; compare the determined distance with the threshold parking distance, and provide an indication to a driver of the vehicle if the vehicle is at or within the threshold parking distance of the obstacle. The operating mode may be determined based on the time of day. The anticipated use of the vehicle may also be determined based on a calendar event in a driver’s calendar or may be based on the occupancy of the vehicle – for example, to determine which doors (including the trunk) are expected to be opened based on the number of passengers or cargo in the vehicle. A method for a parking assistance system is also provided.
Patent GB-2578518-A (GB)
Title: Fastener for connecting a clothespin to a dryer frame, as well as dryer with such fasteners
Inventor: PATRICE LAGUELLE
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2019-09-12
Abstract: A fastener 30 for connecting a clothespin 20 to a dryer frame (10, fig 1). The fastener has a fastener body 31 that includes first and second ends (31A, 31B) opposite one another along a fastener axis (X-X), the first end is for being fastened to the dryer frame and the second end is for being fastened to the clothespin. The fastener body has first and second parts (32, 33), which respectively include the first end and the second end of the fastener body which are secured to one another; the second part provided to be stiffer than the first part. The second part is designed, at the second end of the fastener body, to clip to the inside of the turns (24) of a torsion spring (23). A dryer (1, fig 1) including a dryer frame, clothespins each including a torsion spring as well as two arms (21, 22) connected by the torsion spring so they can pivot relative to one another around a central axis (fig 3, z-z) of the turns of the torsion spring. Fasteners connecting the clothespins to the dryer frame.
Patent GB-2579274-A (GB)
Title: Fishing signal detector
Inventor: SATOSHI IKEBUKURO
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2019-09-27
Abstract: A fish strike notification device 100 includes a detection signal acquisition unit, a vibration generator, and a vibration instructor. The signal acquisition unit acquires a detection signal from a sensor 302 configured to detect vibration of a fishing reel 300 or a fishing rod 400. The vibration instructor instructs the vibration generator to vibrate based on the acquired detection signal. The vibration generator is attachable to a user, preferably via a wearable mounting fixture such as a wrist strap 200, to provide tactile notification of fish strikes. Signals from the sensor 302 may be transmitted to the signal acquisition unit via wired or wireless connection means comprising connecting portions 102a, 302a that are mutually releasable by application of a predetermined external force.
Patent GB-2577999-A (GB)
Title: Lighting Fixture
Inventor: DAVID KINZER
IPC: F21V7/28
Filed: 2019-10-01
Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a light source 12 including an array 20 of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a reflector 14 including an input end 34 adjacent the array of LEDs and an output end 36 opposite the input end 34such that the light source 12 emits light through the reflector 14 from the input end through the output end. The reflector 14 further includes sidewalls 40a-40f that extend from the input end 34 to the output end 36. The sidewalls each have an interior surface, and half the interior surfaces of the sidewalls have a reflectivity that is more diffuse than the interior surfaces of the other half. Lenses 16 are adjacent the output end of the reflector and gobo wheels 62, 64 are provided.
Patent GB-2590069-A (GB)
Title: Automated storage and retrieval system
Inventor: SAM MOFFETT
IPC: B65G1/137
Filed: 2019-11-21
Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system comprising a three-dimensional lattice framework 2 having a plurality of storage bays 3, a rail network 7 extends through the framework 2 allowing robotic load handlers to move through the framework to deliver and retrieve articles from the storage bays 3. A pedestrian tunnel 10 extends at least partially into the framework 2 to define an access walkway alongside the storage bays 3. The tunnel 10 may be formed by a plurality of reinforcing elements, it may comprise at least two spaced apart upright posts 14 with a lintel beam 15 mounted across the top. The lintel beam 15 may project outwardly at posts 14 having a connector 16 for attachment to the framework 2. The lintel 15 may be an I-section beam comprising an upright web 22 extending between top 24 and bottom 23 flanges, with reinforcing plates 27 mounted in a channel 25 perpendicular to the flanges and web. There may be a foot plate 30 mounted at a lower end of the posts 14, there may be three spaced apart posts that support the lintel 15 in the centre and adjacent each end of the beam.
Patent GB-2582215-A (GB)
Title: A valve for a urostomy appliance
Inventor: MARCUS ALLEN
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2020-01-24
Abstract: A valve for connection to a urostomy appliance 1 comprises a body 12' formed from first and second body parts 12a', 12b' which are connected/connectable to each other. An inlet 14' located in the first body part and an outlet (16', Fig 14) are connected by a flow path and a blocking member (18', Fig 14) which is received in an opening 22’ provided by the second body part 12b' and is moveable between a closed position wherein it blocks the inlet such that liquid cannot flow through the flow path and an open position where the inlet is open allowing liquid to flow through the flow path to the outlet. A sealing member 70’ may also be provided which prevents liquid from exiting the valve through the opening and between the body and blocking member.
Patent GB-2594965-A (GB)
Title: A behavioural modification device
Inventor: ELIZABETH LOUISE EDGE
IPC: A63H3/48
Filed: 2020-05-13
Abstract: A user behavioural modification device 99 comprises a body 61 and a face 2 and an electronic module providing a battery 65, a controller 66, an input means 32. The face has a display screen 4 adapted to show more than one expression in response to a command signal from the electronic module. The body preferably comprises at least one sensor 64 arranged to detect the presence of a user. In a preferred embodiment, the electronic module is pre-programmed to enable display of incrementally graded faces, from an unhappy face to a happy face in a predefined time interval, and vice versa.
Patent GB-2597967-A (GB)
Title: A bracket for mounting a balcony on a wall
Inventor: STUART CHARLES JOHN MUCKLOW
IPC: E04B1/00
Filed: 2020-08-12
Abstract: The bracket 10 comprises an elongate facia plate 16, an elongate tenon plate 18 and a number of rebars connected to a first side of the facia plate, and a number of stub plates 20 connected to a second, opposite side of the facia plate. The tenon plate is preferably perpendicular to the facia plate. The facia plate is preferably provided with a number of slots and the tenon plate with a number of abutments, each located in a respective slot 24. The tenon plate preferably comprises a flat body of varying width with a plurality of holes formed therethrough. The facia plate preferably comprises a flat body with a number of pairs of extensions connected to its first side which extend away from the plate, each pair of extensions being connected to a rebar located therein. Also claimed is a system for mounting a balcony.
Patent GB-2593265-A (GB)
Title: System and method for issuing and trading catastrophe bonds
Inventor: DAVID DOUGLAS DULEY
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2019-06-20
Abstract: A method includes receiving confirmation that an insurance policy was issued to a subscriber. The insurance policy is associated with a trigger event that would trigger a subscriber claim based on the policy. The method includes determining a plurality of factors that would affect an occurrence of the trigger event. The plurality of factors includes a political factor and an economic factor. The method also includes evaluating a likelihood of the trigger event occurring based on the plurality of factors and providing reinsurance to an issuer of the first insurance policy. The method also includes sponsoring a catastrophe bond to be offered to investors based on the trigger event.
Patent GB-2595352-A (GB)
Title: Movable suturing apparatus and method
Inventor: ADAM LEE SMITH
IPC: A61B17/11
Filed: 2021-03-31
Abstract: The apparatus includes a roller mechanism configured to counter-rotatably support two generally parallel rollers 156, 158 configured to engage therebetween a shaft of a helically-shaped needle 180. A motor drive is operably coupled with roller mechanism to convey rotational force to rotate the two generally-parallel rollers. A controller is operably coupled with the motor drive and configured to cause the needle to complete at least one revolution to form a single suture 190 in the body. One roller 156 has a flat surface, and the other roller 158 has a grooved surface.
Patent GB-2605809-A (GB)
Title: Fluid detection
Inventor: SYDNEY JOSEPH LITTLEFORD
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 2021-04-14
Abstract: There is disclosed a fluid and/or material detection device 2 comprising an electromagnetic transmitter and/or receiver arrangement 4 comprising a cable 6 or transmission line that acts as an antenna e.g., transmitter and/or receiver. The device 2 comprises a liquid level detection device and/or particulate particulate containing fluid detection device. At least a portion of the cable 6 is rigid/stiff, e.g., at least a portion of the cable 6 having a length of from 0.1 meters to 10 meters. The cable 6 advantageously comprises a coaxial cable or triaxial cable, a radiating cable RC or a leaky feeder LF. The device 2 finds use in an enclosed structure 36, e.g., a cased borehole or well, which can be sealed or unsealed during use of the device 6. The enclosed structure 36 provides a space 34, e.g., an annulus between a production tubing and a wellbore casing or a bore of a production tubing. There is also disclosed a method of detecting and/or determination and/or measuring and/or monitoring a level and/or position of a fluid and/or material or fluid interface within the space 34, the method comprising: providing the device 2; transmitting and/or receiving an electromagnetic signal or signals from and/or at/by the device 2. The method beneficially comprises detecting, locating, establishing and/or measuring a fluid level or liquid level and/or interface of a fluid or liquid using a technique comprising: Frequency Domain Reflectometry FDR.