baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2569851-A (GB)
Title: Control of diverse types of crew interface for flight control
Inventor: CHARLIE HEWITT
IPC: G08G5/00
Filed: 2018-10-24
Abstract: A method for providing a warning 130 to a user of an aircraft comprises obtaining information about 100, 110 a hazard and then providing a tactile output 140 to a user control device of the aircraft. A visual 150 and/or audible 160 warning is also provided to the user of the vehicle at substantially the same time as the tactile output. The user control device may be a flight stick for controlling nose wheel steering. The method may be implemented whilst the aircraft is on the ground taxiing or braking. The tactile output may comprise a soft stop, a nudge, an oscillation and a simulated rumble strip. The hazard may be a deviation from a planned route, excessive aircraft speed or a planned turn on a planned route. Another method includes controlling aircraft crew interfaces, includes receiving status information from multiple sources, determining a flight phase and generating a coordinated visual audio and tactile outputs.
Patent GB-2579367-A (GB)
Title: An insulation panel
Inventor: DANNY KEARNEY
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 2018-11-29
Abstract: The insulation panel comprises a polymer foam core 3 sandwiched between front and rear facers 5, 7. Both sides of the core 3 are bonded to resiliently deformable mineral wool, glass wool or ceramic fibre 9, 11. The preferred depth of the rock wool 9, 11 (or similar) is deeper than the combined depth of the foam 3 and facers 5, 7, so as to protrude by 5 mm. In the preferred panel the inorganic fibers 9, 11 are sandwiched between the foam core 3 and a cover plate 33 with raised projections 37 extending outwards and arm 39 extending inwards. The foam 3 is preferably polyisocyanurate (PIR), polyurethane (PUR) or phenolic. The facers 5, 7 are preferably a metal foil. The process of producing the panel, by foaming between facers, cutting and bonding, is also claimed. The panel provides thermal insulation adjacent openings and movement joints in buildings where wall ties may be used.
Patent GB-2573364-A (GB)
Title: Liquid junction apparatus for electrospray ionization
Inventor: CHRISTOPH GEBHARDT
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2019-02-08
Abstract: A liquid junction apparatus for electrospray ionization comprises an electrospray emitter 22, a capillary conduit assembly 30, and a union 36 to accommodate the electrospray emitter and the capillary conduit assembly to form a low dead volume butt joint which allows liquid to be transmitted from the capillary conduit assembly to the electrospray emitter. The entrance end of the electrospray emitter is encased or covered in a conductive sheath 28 (e.g. a metal tubing). The union 36 comprises an electrically conductive material and is connected to a voltage source 42. The conductive sheath is in electrical contact with the union so that liquid at the butt joint is maintained at a voltage to facilitate electrospraying. The butt joint may encompass a slight gap between the exit of the capillary conduit assembly and the entrance end of the electrospray emitter to facilitate electrical contact of the liquid with the conductive sheath. The union may comprise a slit extending along its length to facilitate lateral insertion and withdrawal of the electrospray emitter.
Patent GB-2582274-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: RUSSELL NAPTHINE
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 2019-03-07
Abstract: An anti-sweep device for a peg hook 4 from which is suspended a plurality of articles (2, figure 10), the anti-sweep device comprising an arm 24 pivotally connected to said peg hook such that in use the removal of a first article from the peg hook moves the arm from a first position (figure 10) allowing the removal of articles to a second position (figure 11) preventing the removal of further articles. The device may include a main body 22, which preferably comprises a pair of channels (40, figure 7) sized to engage the prongs of the peg hook, and a securing member to retain the body in a fixed position with respect to the peg hook. Preferably the main body comprises a recess (46, figure 3) for receiving the arm, and the recess includes an abutment. The arm may be curved, and preferably curved in two directions. A method of attachment of the device to a peg hook is also claimed.
Patent GB-2569504-A (GB)
Title: A device, system and method for trapping and killing marine organisms
Inventor: VIDAR SAUE
IPC: A01K61/60
Filed: 2017-09-25
Abstract: A device (10) for trapping and killing marine organisms (14) such as animal plankton, salmon lice and other parasites, comprises a body (12; 12') configured for submersion in water (15). The body (12; 12') comprises at least one light source (16) configured and controlled for attracting said marine organisms, and an internal cavity (20) having an opening (20') for fluid communication with at least a portion of the water. The light sources(16) arearranged inside the cavity (20) and arranged and controlled to emit light waves through said opening and into at least a portion of the water. At least one positive electrode (24; 24'; 24"; 32) is arranged in the cavity and electrically connected to a low- voltage power source (26; 27; 30), and at least one negative electrode (15a) is arranged in the water and electrically connected to said power source (26; 27; 30). The invented device generates, by means of electrolysis with the water (15), chlorine gas (21) at or in a region near the at least one positive electrode, and the chlorine gas (21) reacts with water inside the cavity to form hypochloric acid and hydrochloric acid (31). (Figure 8 to be published with the abstract)
Patent GB-2570084-A (GB)
Title: Magnesium picolinate compositions and methods of use
Inventor: JAMES KOMOROWSKI
IPC: A61P1/00
Filed: 2017-10-11
Abstract: The present application relates to magnesium picolinate compositions and methods of use. The methods and compositions disclosed herein are particularly useful for providing bioavailable magnesium to mammals and treating or preventing symptoms of magnesium deficiency.
Patent GB-2583780-A (GB)
Title: A mounting mechanism for use with plasterboard, drywall or similar
Inventor: AVTARJEET DHANJAL
IPC: F21V21/04
Filed: 2019-06-26
Abstract: A mounting bracket 1 for plasterboard, comprising mutually connectable female and male sections, the female section 2 having a part cylindrical body with a C shaped broken ring cross section, a flange 4 extending outwardly from one end, the male section 3 formed from hollow cylindrical tube with a flange 8 extending outwardly from one end, the sections being connectable, in use, through an aperture in drywall to sandwich the plasterboard around the aperture and clamp it between the flanges. The sections may have complementary threaded surfaces 7a/b for engaging and securing them together. The part cylindrical body may have a cut-out section of between 20%-25% the total circumference, allowing the female section to be passed through a pre-drilled aperture from one side without requiring access to the other side (see fig 3). Fins 13 may extend from a flange to embed in and grip the plasterboard, preventing rotation. Blocks 5 on the inner surface of the male cylinder allow attachment of fittings e.g. lights, pull cord switch etc. via an interlocking section 9a/b/c with complementary ridges 11.
Patent GB-2574158-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for exchanging shipping containers
Inventor: CARL MARCHESE
IPC: G06Q10/04
Filed: 2018-01-30
Abstract: A computer-implemented method under control of one or more computing devices configured with specific computer-executable instructions, the method comprising: receiving a request from a first user of a group of users for an empty export container; notifying the group of users of the request; receiving an offer from a second user of the group of users to match the request by exchanging an empty import container owned or leased by a shipping line; notifying the first user of the offer; if the offer is accepted by the first user, determining if the empty import container is approved by the shipping line to be exchanged as the empty export container; if the empty import container is approved, notifying the first and second users to exchange the empty import container as the empty export container.
Patent GB-2574535-A (GB)
Title: Control of a pump driven by shape memory alloy wire
Inventor: JAMES HOWARTH
IPC: A61M5/172
Filed: 2018-02-07
Abstract: A pump includes a pumping arrangement comprising a movable element arranged to pump a fluid and shape memory alloy wires coupled to the movable element for moving the movable element. The resistance of at least one of said one or more shape memory alloy wires is measured. A control system supplies drive signals to the shape memory alloy wires and monitors the measured resistance for verifying the operation of the pumping arrangement. The control system detects abnormal operation of the pumping arrangement on the basis of the measured resistance and detects abnormal resistance to movement of the movable element.
Patent GB-2574544-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent articles with extended leg elastics
Inventor: SARAH A KLEUSKENS
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 2017-02-28
Abstract: An absorbent article is described that includes leg elastics that form the outermost edges of the product. The leg elastics can include an increased number of elastomeric strands and can extend outboard of the chassis. In this manner, the leg elastics can form a proper seal with the legs of the wearer without interference and can be visually inspected by a caregiver. Placing the leg elastics outboard of the chassis also provides for an efficient manner of producing the garment by attaching multiple elastic components to the garment along a vertical bonding seam.
Patent GB-2588778-A (GB)
Title: Vapor canister and evaporative emissions control system for a vehicle
Inventor: DANIEL LANG
IPC: F02M25/08
Filed: 2019-11-05
Abstract: A vapour canister 10, for a vehicular evaporative emissions control system, comprises a housing 20 in which adsorbent volumes 24.1, 24.2, 24.3, eg of activated carbon, are arranged. The canister has a fuel vapour inlet port 26, a vent port 28 for the intake of fresh air, and a purge port 30 for withdrawing vapours from the canister 10. A pump 50 is integrated with the canister housing 20. The pump 50, eg comprising an impeller/pump wheel 52 coupled to an electric motor 54, may be mounted in an aperture 20.2 in an outer wall 20.1 of the canister 20. The pump 50 is controlled to create positive or negative pressure for various operating modes: (i) overpressure for a purge event; (ii) overpressure or underpressure for leak detection using a pressure sensor 62; (iii) underpressure during tank refuelling; and (iv) underpressure for a period of time after engine shut down. Valves 38, 44 and 48 are controlled appropriately in each mode.
Patent GB-2589143-A (GB)
Title: System for requirement based intellegent resource allocation
Inventor: WILLIAM CHARLES MCLEAN
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2019-11-25
Abstract: The invention relates a method and system for connecting customer(s) and supplier(s). The method comprises receiving supplier data into a database from at least one supplier, the supplier data including a supplier type identifier, supplier availability, and supplier location data. A wanted services request (12) from a customer is received, the wanted services request (12) includes a service identifier associated with a wanted service, and service location data. The database is provided with an association between supplier type identifier(s) and service identifier(s). The database is queried to identify potential suppliers for the wanted services request (12) by matching at least one supplier type identifier with the wanted service identifier and the service location data with the supplier location data. Availabilities of the identified potential suppliers within a predetermined time period to carry out the service are provided to the customer. The customer selects an appointment having an associated date and time from the availabilities of the identified potential suppliers within the predetermined time period.
Patent GB-2580771-A (GB)
Title: A method of operating an identity card system
Inventor: CRAIG SWALLOW
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 2017-06-20
Abstract: A method of operating an identity card system comprises: at an identity card holder 100, detecting the presence of an identity card 10 and reading information therefrom which allows an identity of a user associated with the identity card to be known; and, at a server 400, logging information regarding the identity of the user associated with the identity card and information regarding the identity card holder 100. The method further comprises checking whether the user is present in a list of pooled users, and if the user is present, the user is logged into the identity card holder. The method could also check whether the user is on a ‘blacklist’, or add the user to an alarm platform. Independent claims are also included for the card holder and a server. The invention aims to widen the use of sophisticated card holders.
Patent GB-2580546-A (GB)
Title: Bearing elements and apparatus including same
Inventor: VALENTINE KANYANTA
IPC: F16C37/00
Filed: 2019-12-20
Abstract: Bearing element 20 having a PCD body 22 bonded to a ring-shaped substrate 24 along an interface 26, the PCD body 22 has a core extending through the hole of the substrate 24. The substrate 24 may be tungsten carbide (WC). Second aspect is a bearing assembly having multiple bearing elements 20, mounted on respective counter-bore-shaped recesses on a support ring 30, each recess may have a through-hole 34 to expose the bottom of the PCD body 22, such that coolant (fig 7, 39) or a heat sink (fig 9, 72) may cool the PCD body. Third aspect is a drill, a motor, or a turbine with the said bearing assembly.
Patent GB-2593675-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting marker and assay
Inventor: SHEENA ZUBERI
IPC: C09K11/63
Filed: 2020-03-24
Abstract: A method of identifying a target analyte in which a sample containing a light-emitting marker configured to bind to the target analyte is irradiated and emission from the light-emitting marker is detected. The light-emitting marker comprises a light-emitting material comprising a group of formula (I): X is one of N and B and Y is the other of N and B; Ar1 and Ar2 independently are an unsubstituted or substituted an aromatic or heteroaromatic group which is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituents. Ar1 and Ar2 bound to the same X group may be linked by a direct bond or a divalent group. The group of formula (I) may be a repeat unit of a light-emitting polymer. The light-emitting marker may be used in flow cytometry.
Patent GB-2596281-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus
Inventor: JONATHAN BEN-DAVID
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2020-06-09
Abstract: A water dispenser includes a vessel, one or more UVC LED arrays 4 to emit UVC radiation into the vessel; a water inlet 7; a water outlet 8; and means for causing water to take a path which has a length greater than the minimum physical distance between the inlet and outlet, so as to be acted upon by the UVC radiation. Suitably, one or more conduits form an undulating or serpentine path for water to flow between the inlet and outlet. The conduit may comprise one or more straight paths 12 and one or more curved paths 14, 15, or a plurality of curved paths. Alternatively, the conduits comprise two or more nested conduits (70, 71, 72, Fig 18(a)) of different widths. One or more baffles (21, Fig. 4) may be disposed within the vessel, e.g. interdigitated baffles. The dispenser may include a curved inlet, e.g. u-shaped or c-shaped, to one or more conduits adjacent to one or more UVC LEDs to cause UV radiation from the LEDs to diverge. In another embodiment, a screw thread (39, Fig. 6) is mounted in the vessel, comprising a shaft (40, Fig. 5) and one or more helical blades (41, Fig. 5).
Patent GB-2596068-A (GB)
Title: Purity detection of separated sample portion as basis for a positive or negative decision concerning further separation
Inventor: ULRICH EBERHARDINGER
IPC: G01N30/74
Filed: 2020-06-15
Abstract: In sample separation apparatus 100, initial-dimension sample separation device 102 separates a fluidic sample. Purity detector 50 detects the purity of a portion of the sample, depending on which controller 70 controls whether subsequent-dimension sample separation device 104 further separates the portion. The apparatus may be for preparative or analytical separation. The purity detector may detect whether the portion comprises one or multiple components, based on a chromatogram, or by analysing an optical absorption peak. The detector may be a spectral analysis detector or a mass spectrometer. The separation devices may be two-dimensional, and may perform high-pressure liquid chromatography, supercritical fluid chromatography, gas or capillary chromatography, or electrophoresis. They may be microfluidic or nanofluidic, and perform multiple heart-cutting. Sampling valve 114 may control whether the separated portion passes to the subsequent-dimension separation device, and may comprises sample accommodation volumes 142 etc to hold sample portions between initial and subsequent separations.
Patent GB-2589706-A (GB)
Title: High-speed bearing with grooved and cylindrical races
Inventor: DON L ANTHONY
IPC: F16C33/62
Filed: 2020-09-07
Abstract: A high-speed shaft assembly 10 includes a shaft 12 of a first material and an outer member 14 of a second material disposed about the shaft 12, the shaft or outer member being rotatable about an axis Ac. The two materials have substantially different coefficients of thermal expansion such that the shaft 12 and/or the outer member 14 is relatively displaceable along the axis Ac at temperatures over 250° F (121° C) and less than 0° F (-18° C). A bearing inner ring 16 is disposed about the shaft 12 and has an outer race which is a cylindrical surface or an annular groove. A bearing outer ring 18 is disposed about the inner ring 16 and coupled with the outer member 14. The outer ring 18 has an outer race which is the other one of the cylindrical surface and the groove. A plurality of balls 20 disposed between the races are displaceable axially along the cylindrical race surface during relative displacement of the shaft 12 and outer member 14.
Patent GB-2600935-A (GB)
Title: Air treatment unit
Inventor: DAVID THOMAS
IPC: F24F8/99
Filed: 2020-11-11
Abstract: A high surface area component 3 for an air-treatment unit (1, Fig. 1) comprises a solid body 15 having longitudinal channels 22 extending between first, inlet 18 and second, outlet 20 end faces. First 23 and second 24 sets of channels extending from one or more perimeter faces 26 towards an opposite side thereof. The first set orthogonally intersects the longitudinal channels, i.e. axes intersect. The second channel set tangentially intersects the longitudinal channels i.e. circumferences intersect. An optional third channel set (37 Fig. 6b) extends from a perimeter face and orthogonally intersects both the longitudinal and the second set of channels. A recess 6 is provided for a UV source. The component is photocatalyst coated using zirconium and cerium oxides and may be a right circular, triangular, elliptical, square or pentagonal cylinder and the longitudinal channels may be arranged in similar patterns. The system involves an air-treatment unit comprising a housing containing the component, a UV source, power supply and filters and fans or other flow facilitators. The housing may also have photocatalyst. May be mounted on vehicles, at roadside, buildings, wind turbines or in the exhaust of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2601125-A (GB)
Title: Node versioning
Inventor: CHLOE TARTAN
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2020-11-18
Abstract: Executing blockchain transactions where a first blockchain transaction has a first output, which has a first locking script with a version opcode, and there is a second transaction with a first input that references the first output of the first transaction and has a first unlocking script, then executing a first locking script together with the first unlocking script, and upon executing the version opcode, obtaining a node protocol version number of the node, and outputting the version number, where the version number is associated with a particular functionality that the blockchain node is configured to execute. The first locking script may be written in a stack-based scripting language, and the outputting of the node protocol version may include outputting the version number to a stack. There may be a third blockchain transaction that includes a locking script that includes the version opcode.
Patent GB-2595340-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: CHIWAN KIM
IPC: H04R7/02
Filed: 2019-07-15
Abstract: An apparatus (10, Fig.1) comprises: a vibration plate (100, Fig.1) with a vibration module 200 on a rear surface, the vibration module comprises a piezoelectric composite layer to vibrate the vibration plate; the piezoelectric composite layer comprises first portions 211 which have a piezo electric element and second portions 212 having a flexibility and each located between a pair of first portions; wherein the vibration plate is configured to receive a vibration of the vibration module and output sound. Another apparatus (10, Fig.1) comprises: a vibration plate (100, Fig.1) comprising first and second areas (A1, A2, Fig.24) and a plurality of vibration modules 200 on a rear surface, the plurality of vibration modules being configured to vibrate the first and second areas, and each vibration module comprises a piezoelectric composite layer comprising sub-modules 210, 220, 230, 240; each sub-module comprises first portions 211, 221, 231, 241 which have a piezo electric element and second portions 212, 222, 232, 242 having a flexibility and each located between a pair of first portions; wherein the first and second areas are bilaterally symmetric with respect to the central portion of the vibration plate.
Patent GB-2591903-A (GB)
Title: Computer-implemented system and method for assisting input to a virtual keypad or keyboard on an electronic device
Inventor: JUSTIN PIKE
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2020-07-27
Abstract: The invention provides systems, devices and methods for improved guidance or assistance of data input into a touch screen enabled device such as a mobile phone, tablet, payment terminal etc. The invention is particularly beneficial for use in situations where visual observation of the screen is impaired or not possible, either because of a user's disability or environmental factors. One aspect the disclosure provides a data input assistance device comprising: a body for placement adjacent to a touch screen of an electronic device; at least one input zone provided in the body and arranged to facilitate a user to operate an area of the touch screen via contact with a surface of the screen; and at least one location indicator arranged to communicate, to a software component associated with the electronic device, the location of the input assistance device relative to the touch screen. The invention enables the provision of a virtual input arrangement such as a virtual pinpad, keyboard or keypad, at a location specified by a user. It also enables movement of the virtual input arrangement during use.