baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2543747-A (GB)
Title: Fluidic valve with contactless force transmission for pressing together stator and rotor
Inventor: TONY ZIEGLER
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2015-10-19
Abstract: A fluidic valve (95) for switching between different fluid coupling states, comprises a stator (200) having at least one fluidic stator interface (204) and a rotor (202) having at least one fluidic rotor interface (206). The rotor (202) is rotatable relative to the stator (200) to switch the fluidic valve (95) between a plurality of different fluid coupling states between the fluidic stator interface (204) and the fluidic rotor interface (206). A force transmission mechanism (208) is configured for pressing the stator (200) and the rotor (202) together by a contactless force transmission to provide for a fluid tight sealing between the stator (200) and the rotor (202). The force transmission elements are preferably permanent magnets mounted in the rotor and arranged for pressing the stator and rotor together by a repelling magnetic force between the magnets. The fluidic valve may form part of a separation apparatus for separating a sample into a plurality of fractions. Also disclosed is a method of switching a fluidic valve between different fluid coupling states. The fluidic valve may be considered to be a low wear fluidic valve.
Patent GB-2535596-A (GB)
Title: A system for mixing or compositing in real-time, computer generated 3D objects and a video feed, including augmented reality glasses, and method.
Inventor: SAMUEL BOIVIN
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2013-05-09
Abstract: A marker-less method of mixing or compositing in real-time, computer generated 3D objects and a video feed from a film camera included in augmented reality glasses in which the body of the film camera can be moved in 3D and sensors comprising at least a pair stereoscopic witness cameras attached directly or indirectly to the camera provide real-time positioning data defining the 3D position and 3D orientation of the camera, or, enable the 3D position to be calculated. The sensors may include gyroscopes, magnetometers, accelerometers and 3D depth/range sensors and the witness cameras may have 180 degree fish eye lenses. The aim of the application is to provide a real-time framing tool of virtual characters and environments for movie directors allowing display in real time photo-realistic results of the virtual objects merged with the real video, to provide an accurate camera tracking for both on set and post production and to provide an approximation of the 3D geometrical modelling of the real scene including handling occlusion between real and virtual objects. It is based on the implementation of a sensor fusion algorithm for merging natural (not added) markers in the scene computed from the different video flows and the measurements of the physical sensors to allow marker-less tracking.
Patent GB-2549782-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring passage through motorised gates
Inventor: DEREK HUFF
IPC: G07C9/02
Filed: 2016-04-29
Abstract: An access control portal 20 comprising a barrier movable between positions in which it blocks and allows access, and at least one time of flight camera 24, 25 arranged to monitor persons entering or exiting the portal. The portal may comprise a barrier 22 pivotally mounted to a body 21, wherein the barrier sweeps through a zone 23 that extends beyond the body. The camera may monitor a zone swept by the barrier, or a zone 27 beyond the reach of the barrier, in order to ensure that the barrier opens safely. Upon detection of a person approaching, the barrier may be opened to allow free passage. There may be at least two time-of-flight cameras arranged to monitor opposing directions. The camera(s) may be used to sense the direction and/or number of people. The portal may comprise two housings facing one another to define a passage, each comprising a movable barrier and at least one TOF camera. The portal may be a passgate, which is a turnstile having thin supports such that the opened barrier extends 23a, 23b beyond the supports in the passage direction.
Patent GB-2538172-A (GB)
Title: Optical effect structure
Inventor: ANDREW RICHARD PARKER
IPC: G02B5/02
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: An optical coating structure is provided that when applied to a surface of an object to imparts a colour to the object, the optical coating structure comprising: a base layer; a reflector on the base layer; and profile elements on the base layer under the reflector, the profile elements having a width and length which are each in the range of 5 to 500 µm in size, and being arranged in non-periodic manner or a periodic manner. The reflector may be a multilayer structure of alternating dielectric materials. A method of forming the optical coating structure is also provided.
Patent GB-2550898-A (GB)
Title: Tow hitch assembly
Inventor: Timothy James Reynolds
IPC: B60D1/42
Filed: 2016-05-27
Abstract: A tow hitch assembly 30 having a body for mounting the tow hitch assembly 30 relative to an associated vehicle (10,figure 4), a first member 50 rotatably mounted relative to the body anda second member 60 slideably mounted relative to the first member, the second member 60 including a tow hitch, the tow hitch assembly 30 having a stowed position at which the first member 50 is in a first rotational position relative to the body and the second member 60 is in a first longitudinal position relative to the first member 50 and the tow hitch assembly 30 having a deployed position at which the first member 50 is in a second rotational position relative to the body and the second member 60 is in a second longitudinal position relative to the first member 50.
Patent GB-2553321-A (GB)
Title: Pump
Inventor: JAMES ALEXANDER HAYLOCK
IPC: F04D29/58
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: A pump 10, such as a vacuum pump, comprises heat dissipating components, including a pumping mechanism 12, a motor 16 and a bearing arrangement 28, 30, in a pump housing 14 which forms a heat sink for the heat dissipating components. A control housing 36 forms a heat sink for a control 32 for controlling the pump. The control housing is thermally coupled to the pump housing by a thermal coupling arrangement 46, 48, 50, 58 for transferring heat from the pump housing to the control housing so the control housing forms a heat sink for the heat dissipating components. Heating of the control housing by heat generated by the heat dissipating components allows the temperature of the control to be maintained within a thermal rating of the control during operation of the pump. Heat from the control is transferred to the pump housing for raising or maintaining the temperature of the pumping mechanism, motor and bearing arrangement.
Patent GB-2538916-A (GB)
Title: An insulating panel and a construction on a structural element of a building
Inventor: RICHARD LEE
IPC: E04B5/26
Filed: 2015-05-27
Abstract: An insulating panel 200 comprising a first insulating portion 20 formed of a first material for positioning between two adjacent structural beams (11a, 11b, Fig. 2), and a second insulating portion 25 formed of a second material with different properties to the first material. The second insulating portion is connected to the first insulating portion and positioned over one of the beams. The first material may have a lower thermal conductivity than the second material. The second material may have a higher compressive strength than the first material. The first portion may have a recess 20b in its edge opposite the second portion, which receives an edge of an adjacent panel. The panel may be formed of an insulating polymer such as expanded polystyrene. The first 20 insulating portion is fixed to the second insulating portion by means of an indentation 20a in the side of the first portion which receives a corresponding extended portion 25a of the other portion. Also claimed is a method of using the panel by resting on beams.
Patent GB-2540498-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic selection of memory management algorihm
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER NEAL HINDS
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2015-05-13
Abstract: A data processing system (2) includes a memory controller (20) which dynamically selects from a plurality of candidate management algorithms a selected management algorithm to be used for managing memory access conflicts. The memory management algorithms may include various versions of speculative memory access issue and/or memory access issue using memory locks. The dynamic selection is performed on the basis of detected state parameters of the system. These detected state parameters may include conflict level indicators, such as memory access conflict counters tracked on one or more of a global, per-process, per-region or per-thread basis.
Patent GB-2541567-A (GB)
Title: Pressurizing masks, systems and methods
Inventor: KEVIN PETER O'DONNELL
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: A respiratory mask or other sealing interface can be used in combination with a nasal cannula or other unsealing interface in providing respiratory therapies for the treatment of COPD or OSA. The mask can act as a pressure vessel over the top of a nasal cannula, with the intention of increasing expiratory pressure whilst allowing the nasal cannula to provide a 5 user with breathing gases of a high humidity and temperature. The ability to selectively apply increased expiratory pressure may be effective in reducing a user's breathing rate and thus beneficial in the treatment of respiratory distress.
Patent GB-2557343-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: ARIANNA BAÙ
IPC: C11D3/395
Filed: 2016-12-08
Abstract: A liquid laundry detergent composition comprises (a) from 20 percent to 40 percent by weight of the composition of a surfactant system, wherein the surfactant system comprises a first nonionic surfactant (A), a second nonionic surfactant (B), and anionic surfactants; (b) from 0.1 wt% to 20wt% polyhydric C2-CB alcohol; (c) a bleaching agent or enzymatic system; d) a pH regulating agent wherein the composition has a neat pH of from 2 to 7; and wherein the composition has a viscosity of above 200000 cps, measured at 1 s"1 at 20 degrees centigrade. Also shown is a method of manufacture and use of the composition.
Patent GB-2544674-A (GB)
Title: Intersection collision avoidance with adaptable vehicle dimensions
Inventor: ALEX MAURICE MILLER
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A method for estimating a potential collision between a host vehicle 204 and target vehicle 208 comprising calculating the distance LTR between the target vehicle and the collision zone 200; the distance LHR between the host vehicle and collision zone 200; calculating a time required for the target vehicle to reach the zone, determining the length of the target vehicle Tlength; calculating the distance to be traversed by the target vehicle to clear the zone; time for the target to clear the zone; checking if the path of the host vehicle intercepts the path of the target vehicle; predicting the position of the host vehicle when the target vehicle reaches the zone; calculating the deceleration required by the host vehicle to avoid collision; checking if the host vehicle needs to accelerate to hit the target vehicle; checking whether the host vehicle will reach zero velocity before the target vehicle is expected to clear the zone; and calculating a Break Threat Number BTN where BTN is a function of the acceleration/deceleration of the host vehicle to pass without collision. The method may also account for the length Tlength_adjusted of the target vehicle if towing a trailer 212 and use a vision based system, vehicle-to-vehicle communication and smart towing system to provide a warning signal and intervention decision to avoid collision.
Patent GB-2548974-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the structural health of columns and like structures
Inventor: CRAIG THOMAS WILLIAMS
IPC: G01M5/00
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring structural health of a stock of columns, such as lighting columns. The apparatus comprises a microcontroller and a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device located on the columns to be monitored. The MEMS device is programmed to measure and record accelerations, angular velocities and magnetic field strengths in X, Y and Z axes. The apparatus also comprises a power source connection and a data transmitter to transmit the measured data to a central data hub and then to a remote server for analysis using bespoke software. The data transmitter may be wireless such as WiFi, RF, 3G or 4G transmitter. The apparatus may further comprise a global positioning component (GPS), an electrical surge protector, an anemometer and a real time clock. There may be a photo cell to detect daylight in the vicinity of the columns and to switch off on the electrical power to lighting units. The column may be a telecom mast, railway signal, pylon, street light or lamp post. The MEMS device may comprise an accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer each able to measure and record deflections in 3 dimensions. The apparatus may also measure the voltage and current of electrical appliances supported by the columns.
Patent GB-2561924-A (GB)
Title: Multi-user random access in a wireless network
Inventor: PATRICE NEZOU
IPC: H04W74/08
Filed: 2017-06-01
Abstract: An access point in a wireless network sends a random access trigger frame with an indicator to its stations, the indicator specifying which traffic types are allowed to be sent in the associated transmission opportunity (TXOP). The traffic types may relate to the quality of service (QoS) access categories in EDCA, namely for background, best-effort, video or voice data. The trigger frame may further include a second indicator, such as an association identifier (AID), indicating which stations are allowed to contend for the resource units in the associated transmission opportunity. In a different embodiment, the first indicator indicates physical transmission requirements for using the resource units, such as the required modulation or coding scheme. In a further embodiment, contention parameters for the stations are updated according to the number of eligible resource units. The schemes may be used with the 802.11ax WLAN standard to enhance performance in dense environments.
Patent GB-2547600-A (GB)
Title: Devices and methods for detecting norovirus on surfaces
Inventor: AIMIN HE
IPC: G01N33/58
Filed: 2014-11-27
Abstract: Lateral-flow assay and time-resolved fluorescence technologies provide a sensitive tool for detecting norovirus particles in a sample. A flow-through assay device employs norovirus and norovirus G2 antibodies. The lateral-flow assay includes a conjugate pad having conjugated probes. The conjugated probes are particles modified with a binding member that is configured to bind with a norovirus. The particles also have a fluorescent label. A general method of detecting the virus includes (i) preparing a sample with contaminants, (ii) processing the sample and depositing it onto the assay device, and (iii) measuring the fluorescence signal.
Patent GB-2551065-A (GB)
Title: Strapping device
Inventor: RAYFORD ALAN COCKERHAM
IPC: B65B59/00
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A strapping device 155 for coupling to an outlet 150 of a baler 110 via which bales can be ejected, comprising: a first strapper unit 170A that couples to the baler 110 adjacent the outlet 150 of the baler, and a second strapper unit 170B that couples to the baler 110 adjacent the outlet 150 of the baler; the first strapper unit 170A has a first track 185A for distributing a first strap media 175A; the second strapper unit 170B has a second track 185B for distributing a second strap media 175B, the second strap media 175B being different than the first strap media 175A. Preferably, second track is coaxial and spaced apart from first track. Preferably, tracks are couple to support structure. Preferably, switching from first media to second media is facilitated by a controller.
Patent GB-2565097-A (GB)
Title: Processing echoes received at a directional microphone unit
Inventor: Sam Chesney
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2017-08-01
Abstract: A method of determining a direction of a source of noise (e.g. speaker, household appliances) and directing a sensor/indicator (e.g. camera or other non-audio sensor) to target or avoid the source of the noise. Noise emanating from a source 102 is received at a microphone, which is part of an array of microphones. The noise comprises noise received via a direct path E from the source and an echo D of the noise from the source reflected from a reflective surface 105. A signal processing module (107, fig 7) builds up a frequency response (spectrum) from the direct noise and the reflected echo signals (figure 2). Spacing, in terms of frequency or wavelength, between lobes and/or troughs in the spectrum are used to determine the additional distance travelled by the echo relative to the direct path at the microphone. The direction of the source of the noise is then calculated, based on the additional distance travelled by the echo at each of the microphones.
Patent GB-2567827-A (GB)
Title: A detection device and a fluid dispensing duct
Inventor: MERION GRIBBLE
IPC: G08B25/01
Filed: 2017-10-24
Abstract: A detection device 100 and a fluid dispensing duct are provided. The detection device 100 comprises an image capturing means 120 which captures image data and detects motion in the vicinity of the device 100, a transducer 130 for generating audio output, and a network communication module 140. On occurrence of an emergency event, image data from the camera 120 is transmitted to a remote transceiver, and audio received from the remote transceiver via network communication module 140 is output at the speaker 130. The device 100 may further comprise smoke detection means 160, also comprising a carbon monoxide and/or heat detector, and an illuminating means 150. The device 100 may be connected to a fire extinguishing system, and a system including a plurality of devices 100 may be used to guide a person along an evacuation path in an emergency. A system including a plurality of devices 100 may also be used to detect an intruder. The fluid dispensing duct comprises an inlet, and a plurality of apertures communicating pressurised fluid from an interior to an exterior of the duct, wherein a smallest cross-section of an aperture has a diameter between 0.015mm2 to 0.38mm2.
Patent GB-2560101-A (GB)
Title: Method, system and computer program product for facilitating query resolutions at a service desk
Inventor: Bhavin Nicholas Shah
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2018-01-11
Abstract: A method for facilitating query resolution at a service desk 850 associated with an enterprise involves providing a user interface to enable a user 802 to provide a query 806 to a virtual agent 830. The virtual agent interacts with the user to determine whether the query is a service request or an incident. If the query is a service request, then a service request form 840 is updated based on the interaction and routed to a resolver queue 870 relevant to the service request. If the query is an incident, then a reply to the query is identified from a knowledge base 210 and provided to the user through the user interface. Multiple system queries stored in the knowledge base may be presented to the user so they can select a query matching their own. If the user is not satisfied with the virtual agents reply, a ticket 860 may be generated and routed to the relevant resolver queue for handling by a human agent 880. Preferably, the knowledge base is updated in response to satisfactory resolutions provided by human agents.
Patent GB-2571913-A (GB)
Title: Repositioning jig
Inventor: FILIPPOS PAPADIONYSIOU
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2018-02-12
Abstract: A jig 10 for repositioning two or more vertebrae 1,2 has a first clamp, a registration unit 100, a kinematic unit 200, a coupling unit 300, and a second clamp. The first clamp (400a, fig 27) is attached to a generally tubular extension 15a of a first anchor screw 12a and defines the position of the registration unit 100. The second clamp (400b, fig 27) is attached to an extension 15b of a second anchor screw 12b and defines the position of the coupling unit 300. The registration unit 100 is attached to the first screw for defining the position of the kinematic unit 200, and the coupling unit 300 connects the kinematic unit 200 to the second screw. The kinematic unit 200 can reposition two or more bones by performing up to three orientated translations and/or one orientated rotation with reference to the registration unit 100. Multiple hinges have slots to receive a protractor (60, figure 6) and various components have a hole to receive a radiopaque angle indicating arm (50).
Patent GB-2564927-A (GB)
Title: Stiffening structure for an aircraft door or panel
Inventor: Jamie Adam Smith
IPC: B64C1/14
Filed: 2018-05-17
Abstract: A stiffening structure for an aircraft panel or door and method for fabricating the same, the method comprising: providing a thermoplastic continuous fibre-reinforced composite material comprising a plurality of continuous fibres embedded in a thermoplastic polymer matrix; cutting the thermoplastic continuous fibre-reinforced composite material into a plurality of short fibre-reinforced composite pellets; heating the plurality of short fibre reinforced composite pellets so as to cause the plurality of short fibre-reinforced composite pellets to fuse together; cooling the fused together pellets to form a consolidated sheet of thermoplastic short fibre-reinforced composite material; and moulding the consolidated sheet to form the stiffening structure having a top wall, a bottom flange, and side walls disposed between the top wall and the bottom flange. Preferably, the fibres may be carbon fibres and the thermoplastic matric is a polyaryletherketone. The stiffening structure may comprise a plurality of connected stiffening elements oriented in multiple directions.
Patent GB-2561511-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for remanufacturing selective catalytic reduction systems
Inventor: ARVIND V HARINATH
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2017-01-20
Abstract: An aftertreatment system comprises an aftertreatment component. An outlet sensor is positioned downstream of the aftertreatment component. A controller is communicatively coupled to the outlet sensor. The controller is configured to interpret an outlet signal from the outlet sensor. The outlet signal is indicative of a performance of the aftertreatment component. The controller determines if the aftertreatment component has deactivated. In response to determining that the aftertreatment component has deactivated, the controller provides a catalyst active material to at least a portion of the aftertreatment component. The catalyst active material coats at least the portion of the aftertreatment component so as to remanufacture the aftertreatment component.
Patent GB-2577725-A (GB)
Title: Sensor system and method for continuous and wireless monitoring and analysis of respiratory sounds, heart rate and core temperature in organisms
Inventor: KJETIL MEISAL
IPC: G01K13/00
Filed: 2018-10-04
Abstract: A sensor 100 for measuring respiratory sounds, cardiac rate and particularly core temperature of an organism is disclosed. The sensor 100 comprise a first layer 104 in thermal connection with the organism and a second layer 122 of an insulating material, placed on top of the first layer 104. A first temperature sensor 110 is in thermal connection with the first layer 104 via the second layer preferably via heat pipe 105. A second temperature sensor 120 is thermally insulated from the organism. The first and second temperature sensors are located above the second layer 122. The sensor 100 further comprises a sound sensor 129 located on a third layer in the bottom of a cut out in the first and second layer, forming a cavity (108, Fig. 23) for sound to more optimally travel to the sound sensor 129. The cut out may have a conical shape. The sound sensor may be an accelerometer, microphone, piezoelectric element or Electrocardiograph (ECG). The sensor enables continuous and wireless monitoring.