baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2563973-A (GB)
Title: Detector inlet and sampling method
Inventor: BRUCE GRANT
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2015-03-24
Abstract: A detector comprising an analytical apparatus for detecting a substance of interest, and a detector inlet. The detector inlet comprises a flow passage for carrying a flow of fluid wherein the flow passage comprises a sampling volume 16, a sampling inlet 14 adapted to collect samples of the fluid from the sampling volume and to provide the samples to the analytical apparatus wherein the flow of fluid carries particulates, and a flow director 21 arranged to vary spatial distribution of the particulates carried by the fluid to increase a relative proportion of the particulates carried past the sampling inlet along the flow passage without entering the sampling volume. The flow director maybe a structure which protrudes into the flow passage (fig 3a, 4a), a recess (fig 5a) in the flow passage wall with the sampling inlet arranged in an upstream wall of the recess or may comprise a series of foils (fig 6a). The flow director structure may be a ramp or may taper such that it is narrower towards an upstream end.
Patent GB-2573294-A (GB)
Title: System and Method of robot control
Inventor: MICHAEL EDER
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 2018-04-30
Abstract: A system for controlling a robotic device 100 in an indoor environment comprises a receiving unit of a robotic device configured to wirelessly receive, from at least a portion of a mains power line 720, a modulated electromagnetic signal leaked by the mains power line. The mains power line carries a modulated alternating current signal and a demodulator (Fig 6a 620) of the robotic device is configured to demodulate the modulated electromagnetic signal and extract one or more data signals from the demodulated electromagnetic signal. A processor (Fig 6a 630) is configured to generate control data based on the one or more data signals, and a control unit (Fig 6a 640) is configured to control one or more actuators of a robotic device based on the control data. In another aspect a processor is configured to generate control data for controlling one or more actuators of a robotic device, and a modulator is configured to modulate an alternating current signal of a mains power line using the generated control data to create a modulated alternating current signal, thereby causing the mains power line to leak a modulated electromagnetic signal comprising the control data that is wirelessly detectable by a controlled robotic device.
Patent GB-2574065-A (GB)
Title: Rotary regenerator
Inventor: Tristram Bracey
IPC: F01K23/10
Filed: 2018-05-25
Abstract: A regenerative heat exchanger module (42, Fig. 1) comprises a chamber with a first inlet 110 and first outlet 116 for a first fluid stream, and a second inlet 112 and second outlet 114 for a second fluid stream. A rotatable body 160 within the chamber, comprises fluid flow passages (44, Fig. 6) extending transversely of the axis of rotation and separated by a fluid permeable heat transfer medium 122. In a first rotational position the fluid flow passages are aligned with the first inlet 110 and outlet 116, such that the first fluid stream flows from the first inlet, through the heat transfer medium 122 into the first outlet, and in a second rotational position of the body the fluid flow passages are aligned with the second inlet 112 and outlet 114, such that the second fluid stream flows from the second inlet, through the heat transfer medium 122 into the second outlet. The heat transfer medium may have a honeycomb matrix structure. An assembly of two modules, a turbine system, an automobile engine and a static generator are also claimed.
Patent GB-2589532-A (GB)
Title: A recyclable moulded pulp container
Inventor: FUAD KHAN
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 2018-10-08
Abstract: A moulded pulp container (1, fig. 1) for food comprises a main body (2) with base 3, upstanding walls (4) and an outer edge (12.) A barrier membrane 24 bonded to the container’s inner surface 20 has a tab portion 34 extending past the outer edge, defining a pull tab that may be gripped to peel the membrane from the main body. A pulp tab portion 26 may be connected to the tab portion of the membrane. The pulp tab portion may be a removable tab portion frangibly connected to the main body, with the membrane be bonded to the main body and the tab portion such that when the tab portion is detached from the main body it remains bonded to the membrane to enable the membrane to be peeled by pulling the tab portion. Preferably the removable tab portion is integrally moulded with the main body and a tear seam 32 is defined between the pulp tab portion and the main body. The membrane is preferably waterproof and may be a polymer such as Polyethylene Terephthalate. A method of forming the container is also claimed.
Patent GB-2580146-A (GB)
Title: Composite material
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER EDWARD LEE
IPC: H01M10/0525
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: A composite material for use as an electrode of an electrochemical cell comprises a matrix of electrode active particulate material, and a conductive fraction that is both electronically-conductive and ionically-conductive, the conductive fraction being provided by conductive particles that are distributed among the matrix particles. The conductive particles comprise either a material that is both ionically ­and electronically-conductive, or a mixture of ionically-conductive particles and electronically-conductive particles, the electronically-conductive particles having a sphericity of at least 0.6. The conductive particles have a D90 value that is at least 10% of the D50 value of the matrix particles, which enables establishment of effective transport routes for ions and/or electrons through the composite material by preventing them from becoming trapped within the electroactive matrix. Preferably, the conductive particles are present in an amount between 10-35 vol%. The D90 value of the conductive particles is preferably at least 50 nm, and at least 15% of the D50 value of the matrix particles. In a further aspect, the composite material comprises an ionically-conductive fraction provided by ionically-conductive particles distributed among the matrix particles, and an electronically-conductive fraction also distributed among the matrix particles. In this aspect, the conductive fraction may comprise high-aspect ratio components, such as filaments or needles.
Patent GB-2569045-A (GB)
Title: Reference point generation and using said point to enable harmonic energy based action of user
Inventor: AKSHAY PANDIT
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2017-05-08
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of deriving a reference point and using said reference point to enable harmonic energy based action by a user, said method comprising the steps of: receiving, at a computing device, data pertaining to any or a combination of an orientation or an action performed by the user by means of at least one sensor configured on the user; and deriving, at the computing device, the reference point based on the received data and a metronome in a manner such that achievement of the reference point by the user during the orientation/action enables creation of shortest path for energy delivery with positive polarity.
Patent GB-2567083-A (GB)
Title: Assembly forming a labyrinth seal for a turbomachine comprising an abradable material and inclined fins
Inventor: CHRISTOPHE SCHOLTES
IPC: F01D11/12
Filed: 2017-08-23
Abstract: Assembly forming a labyrinth seal (1) for a turbomachine, comprising: at least one abradable material (2) of which the inner surface (2i) defines a stair shape with a sequence of treads (4a) and risers (4b); a plurality of fins (3) extending radially toward said inner surface (2i), the fins (3) each comprising, at least in part, an upstream side wall (3m) forming a riser (4b) facing the corresponding fin (3) such that, when seen in axial cross-section, the tangent (T) at the top (S) of the upstream side wall (3m) of at least one fin (3) and the straight line (D) passing through the downstream side wall (4v) of said at least one abradable material (2) intersect, the angle (α, β) between said tangent (T) and said straight line (D) being strictly between 5 and 15°.
Patent GB-2569056-A (GB)
Title: Methods for development and use of minimally polarized function cell micro-aggregate units in tissue applications using LGR4, LGR5 and LGR6
Inventor: DENVER M LOUGH
IPC: A61L27/54
Filed: 2015-12-01
Abstract: Constructs of micro-aggregate multicellular, minimally polarized grafts containing Leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein coupled Receptor (LGR) expressing cells for wound therapy applications, tissue engineering, cell therapy applications, regenerative medicine applications, medical/therapeutic applications, tissue healing applications, immune therapy applications, and tissue transplant therapy applications which are associated with a delivery vector, substrate, support, or scaffold for direct application.
Patent GB-2582350-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle fixing device and vehicle inspection equipment
Inventor: WEI-WEN CHANG
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2019-03-20
Abstract: A vehicle fixing device includes a coupling member 10, a rotating member 20, and a locking member 30. The coupling member has a body 11, a coupling part 13, and a first pivot portion 15. The coupling part is adapted to be connected to a connecting part (63, figure 8) of a protective shell (6), such as for a tablet computer used when inspecting the vehicle. The rotating member has a handle 21 and a supporting part 23, the supporting part being pivotally connected to the first pivot portion. The rotating member is adapted to pivotally rotate around the first pivot portion. The locking member is disposed on the supporting part and adapted lock the rotating member with the coupling member. The coupling part and the supporting part are respectively located on a front side and a rear side of a steering wheel (figure 2) while the vehicle fixing device is clamped on the steering wheel.
Patent GB-2582949-A (GB)
Title: A beverage dispense system
Inventor: SEAN MARTIN MORAN
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2019-04-10
Abstract: A countertop beverage dispense system 10 comprises mains water inlet 12 and a beverage concentrate inlet 14. Both inlets are locatable under the countertop 11. The latter inlet 14 may connect to a bag-in-box (BIB) with liquid coffee concentrate 15. A beverage dispense font 16, locatable on the countertop 11, has separate conduits 18,20 and outlets 19 for water and concentrate. A control unit 24 controls the separate delivery of water and/or concentrate to a cup 28. If both are delivered, they mix in the cup 28. The delivery may be initiated by pressing a selection button 22. The water can be supplied at different temperatures using a boiler (38, Fig. 2). Additionally, nitrogen coffee can be dispensed (83, Fig. 3).
Patent GB-2583938-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum rotor blade
Inventor: PAUL MILNER
IPC: F04D29/26
Filed: 2019-05-14
Abstract: A rotor or stator stage for a vacuum pump, method of assembly and process for manufacturing are disclosed. The rotor 1, or stator, stage comprises an array of radially extending blades 2 and is made from two or more preformed laminate layers 3. Two or more of the strata 3 comprise a portion of each vane 2, preferably all of the sheets 3 comprise a portion of each blade. The rotor is assembled by stacking the plurality of layers and affixing the adjacent layers, alternate layers may be rotated about their longitudinal axis before been fixed. The rotor may be produced by taking its design and dividing this into several layers substantially tangential to a longitudinal axis. The disclosed rotor allows blades with complex geometries to be produces quickly and with reduced costs, such as material loss. The disclosure also extends to a multiblade array for a vacuum pump, a rotor or stator stack and a rotor stack hub.
Patent GB-2584285-A (GB)
Title: Method for seismic data acquisition and processing
Inventor: FREDRIK ANDERSSON
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2019-05-26
Abstract: Methods are described for separating the unknown contributions of three or more seismic sources from a commonly acquired set of wavefield signals based on varying parameters at the firing time, location and/or depth of the individual sources in a lateral 2D plane. Estimates of at least two blends of contributions from at least two sources may be determined. These blends may be interpolated or reconstructed to a fine spatial sampling interval along the activation line, and contributions from the three or more sources then separated from the interpolated or reconstructed estimated blends. Signal apparition or random dithering may be used to encode the sources. The encoding may result in a number o diamond or lozenge shaped regions in the frequency wavenumber domain which is less than the number of sources.
Patent GB-2585072-A (GB)
Title: Radiation Delivery apparatus for microscope systems
Inventor: DAVID COOPER
IPC: G02B27/48
Filed: 2019-06-27
Abstract: An apparatus, which may be particularly useful for uniformly illuminating a subject in fluorescence microscopy, comprises first 50 and second 60 homogenisation means, each of which moves in a periodic manner, the period of the first differing from that of the second, with means for directing a beam of light between the two. The homogenising means may each comprise diffusers. The homogenising means may be rotatable with respect to the optical path. The periodic movement may be configured such that the cross-sectional spatial pattern of the radiation beam after any one period of the higher frequency homogeniser has passed is substantially uncorrelated with the cross-sectional spatial pattern beforehand. Alternatively, the second means may comprise moving an output optical fibre. A radiation delivery apparatus is also claimed, further including a radiation beam input 30 and output 34, as is a microscopy system comprising said radiation delivery apparatus. A method of homogenising light using the delivery apparatus is also claimed.
Patent GB-2586037-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for drying and styling hair
Inventor: ROBERT WEATHERLY
IPC: A45D20/10
Filed: 2019-07-30
Abstract: Apparatus for drying and styling hair comprises first and second mutually-opposing arms 14, 16 which can move between an open configuration for receiving a length of wet hair and a closed configuration. When the arms are in the closed configuration they form an inter-arm chamber (13, figure 10). An airflow conduit is (15, 17, fig.7) is provided within and along at least one of the first and second arms, and a means, such as fan 38, is provided for delivering a flow of air along the conduit and subsequently into the inter-arm chamber. This airflow may be heated. An airflow guide structure 24 guides the airflow from a first direction to a second direction and into the chamber. The airflow guide structure may comprise a cellular structure such as a honeycomb structure. Mutually opposing plates (20a, 20b, 22a, 22b) may be provided on each arm. The plates may also be heated. There are preferably two plates arranged on each arm. Also provided is a method of drying and styling hair using such apparatus.
Patent GB-2578202-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer piezolelectric substrate
Inventor: KEIICHI MAKI
IPC: H03H9/25
Filed: 2019-08-22
Abstract: An acoustic wave device, e.g. a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device, includes a layered substrate having a piezoelectric material layer 12 bonded to a second material layer 12”. The second material layer has a higher thermal conductivity than the piezoelectric layer and may include spinel or silicon. Interdigital transducer (IDT) electrodes (Fig.2, 14) and contact pads (Fig.2, 32) are in contact with each other and disposed on the piezoelectric layer. Conductive vias (Fig.2, 30) pass through the layered substrate and provide electrical contact between the contact pads and external bonding pads (Fig.2, 34) disposed on the second material layer. Additionally, a radio frequency (RF) filter includes the acoustic wave device, and an electronics module includes the RF filter. Alternatively, the acoustic wave device includes a cavity (Fig.2, 26) defined by a dielectric material cap and walls (Fig.3, 28); the external bonding pads are on an opposite side of the cap from the cavity and are connected to the contact pads by conductive vias passing through the cap layer. The acoustic wave devices may be used in communications equipment, such as mobile phones, and may be less susceptible to changes in operating parameters due to temperature variation.
Patent GB-2580456-A (GB)
Title: Air treatment apparatus
Inventor: PAUL DAWSON
IPC: F24F6/04
Filed: 2019-09-12
Abstract: An air treatment apparatus comprises a body (1100, Fig.1), an air flow generator (1110, Fig.4) housed within the body to generate an air flow, an evaporator assembly 1200 removably disposed within the body to introduce water vapour into the air flow, and a water supply system 1300, (1400, Fig.11) to provide water to the evaporator assembly. The water supply system comprises a water tank assembly that has a detachable connection (1301, Fig.11) to the body. The water tank assembly comprises a water tank 1300 having a tank opening 1312. The tank opening allows the evaporator assembly to pass through and the evaporator assembly fits within an interior volume of the water tank. The water tank assembly may comprise a removable tank cap or cover (1400, Fig.11) that fits over the tank opening. A column (1404, Fig.11) may project from a lower surface of the cap and fit within a central bore of the evaporator assembly. A water pump (1403, Fig.17) and a water supply pipe (1407, Fig.17) may be disposed within the column. The air treatment apparatus may be an evaporative humidifier. The humidifier can undertake an automated cleaning cycle with the evaporator assembly contained within the water tank.
Patent GB-2574542-A (GB)
Title: Automated document analysis for varying natural languages
Inventor: WILLIAM MICHAEL EDMUND
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2018-03-01
Abstract: Manual human processing of documents often generates results that are subjective and include human- error. The cost and relatively slow speed of manual, human analysis makes it effectively impossible or impracticable to perform document analysis at the scale, speed, and cost desired in many industries. Accordingly, it may be advantageous to employ objective, accurate rule-based techniques to evaluate and process documents. This application discloses data processing equipment and methods specially adapted for a specific application: analysis of the breadth of documents. The processing may include context-dependent pre-processing of documents and sub-portions of the documents. The sub-portions may be analyzed based on word count and commonality of words in the respective sub-portions. The equipment and methods disclosed herein improve upon other automated techniques to provide document processing by achieving a result that quantitatively improves upon manual, human processing.
Patent GB-2574779-A (GB)
Title: Fraud detection system, method, and non-temporary computer readable storage medium
Inventor: Kousuke Okazaki
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2018-10-30
Abstract: A fraud detection system that converts personal identification information into an irreversible code, acquires transaction information that includes transaction terminal identification information, stores the acquired transaction information in a transaction information storage unit, and calculates a respective transaction estimation value for a future transaction for each transaction terminal and each irreversible code, on the basis of the transaction information stored in the transaction information storage unit. When new transaction information is acquired the fraud detection system calculates a degree of deviation for the new transaction information on the basis of the transaction estimation value for the irreversible code and the transaction estimation value for the transaction terminal which are in accordance with the transaction terminal identification information included in the new transaction information, and outputs alert information when the degree of deviation is large.
Patent GB-2589365-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic connector
Inventor: Mark John Limbert
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2019-11-28
Abstract: A fibre optic connector for insertion to a fibre optic adaptor, the fibre optic connector comprising a body portion and a latch mechanism provided on the body. The latch mechanism 150 comprises at least one resiliently deformable latch member 221, 222 and the resiliently deformable latch member comprises at least one engagement element 161, 162. The at least one engagement element comprises a leading surface 230 and a trailing Surface 240, wherein the angle X between said trailing surface and said at least one resiliently deformable latch member is obtuse. The resiliently deformable latch members may be configured to deform towards each other in use.
Patent GB-2586724-A (GB)
Title: Innervated intestine on chip
Inventor: CATHERINE KARALIS
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 2019-03-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of cell culture systems and microfluidic fluidic systems for use in providing a human innervated Intestine On-Chip. More specifically, in some embodiments, a microfluidic chip containing intestinal epithelial cells co-cultured with intestinal endothelial cells or intestinal muscle cells, or both, in the presence of induced neural crest cells may find use in providing an innervated Intestine-On-Chip. In some embodiments, an innervated Intestine On-Chip may be used for identifying (testing) therapeutic compounds for use in treating gastrointestinal disorders or diseases.
Patent GB-2599697-A (GB)
Title: Energy storage system monitoring and protection system
Inventor: JOSEPHINE GATSONIDES
IPC: H01M50/383
Filed: 2020-10-09
Abstract: A system 1 for the monitoring and protection of an energy storage system comprising a plurality of energy cells, such as a battery or fuel cell 2, comprises at least one temperature sensor (3, fig 2), a suppression agent discharge system 4 for discharging a suppression agent, and a control system for constantly monitoring the rate of change of temperature measured by each of the one or more temperature sensors, and for controlling the discharge of the suppression agent from the suppression agent discharge system. The control system is arranged to trigger a discharge of the suppression agent upon detection of a rate of increase of temperature above a predetermined maximum permitted rate of increase indicative of overheating or a thermal runaway event. The suppression agent is preferably an inert gas such as CO2, N2 or Ar. A gas detection sensor (6, fig 2) and/or O2 sensor may also be used. A ventilation system 9 with smoke control dampers 10a, 10b, e.g. fans, may also be provided, together with a liquid based extinguishing system 11.
Patent GB-2594537-A (GB)
Title: Micro-nano wire manufacturing device and micro-nano structure
Inventor: YUXIAO FANG
IPC: B82Y40/00
Filed: 2020-02-12
Abstract: A micro-nano wire manufacturing device and a micro-nano structure. The micro-nano wire manufacturing device comprises a liquid phase nanomaterial storage device (500) and a micro-nano wire arranging mechanism; the liquid phase nanomaterial storage device is provided with a liquid outlet hole (501), and the micro-nano wire arranging mechanism is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the liquid outlet hole; the micro-nano wire arranging mechanism comprises at least two flexible wires, and root parts of the flexible wires are fixed on the liquid phase nanomaterial storage device, one end of the two flexible wires is drooped on a substrate (800) and abuts against each other, and a range of an included angle, projected on the substrate, of the two flexible wires abutting against each other at one end is 1°-5°.