baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2574250-A (GB)
Title: A method for obtaining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) echo-planar image (EPI) data
Inventor: JOSEPH WHITTAKER
IPC: G01R33/56
Filed: 2018-05-31
Abstract: A method for obtaining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) echo-planar image (EPI) data, comprising providing a homogeneous, static background field; a gradient field; radio-frequency (RF) pulses; and measuring a radio frequency signal emitted by a selected slice containing image data characterized in that the RF pulses are repeatedly applied separated by a time period shorter than a recovery time of static material in the selected slice such that the static material remains in a state of magnetic saturation, while dynamic material arriving within the slice since a previous RF pulse is not magnetically saturated. An image frame representing the slice may be collated from partial image data from each of a plurality of consecutive RF pulses, image data resulting from each of the consecutive RF pulses representing partial data of the slice. Data may be obtained representing a cyclic variation in composition of the slice, such that a time interval between acquisition of consecutive frames of an image data of the slice is less than a period of the cyclic variation. Image data may be averaged over a number of cycles and used to image cerebral blood flow.
Patent GB-2566355-A (GB)
Title: Media unit redirector assembly for media processing devices
Inventor: ANGEL B ROSALES
IPC: B65H29/58
Filed: 2018-07-06
Abstract: A media processing device (100, Fig.1) includes a transport assembly to guide a media unit (204, Fig.2) from a source past a processing head (228, Fig.2) in an outbound direction, and past the processing head in a return direction toward an output; and a redirector 244 to receive the media unit in the outbound direction, flip the media unit, and expel the media unit in the return direction. The redirector includes: a motor (308, Fig.3) having an output shaft 400; a carriage 404 rotatably supported by a housing (300, Fig.3); a roller 420 supported by the carriage for engaging with the media unit; and a selector 432 connected between the output shaft and the roller. The selector, for a first output shaft drive direction, rotates relative to the carriage and drives the roller for receiving or expelling the media unit, and for a second output shaft drive direction, engages the carriage and rotates the carriage relative to the housing for flipping the media unit. When the carriage abuts a stop (508, Fig.5A), the selector rotates relative to the carriage to drive the roller for receiving/expelling the media unit. There is also disclosed a registration assembly for a media processing device.
Patent GB-2575653-A (GB)
Title: Phase modulator for optical signal using multimode interference couplers
Inventor: FRANK PETERS
IPC: H04B10/548
Filed: 2018-07-17
Abstract: The invention provides an optical system and method for outputting a phase modulated signal using a multimode interference (MMI) device. The MMI device, MMI2, has at least two inputs and at least one output, with the relative phase between the two inputs being fixed at a given phase difference. The phase difference is fixed such that the output signal can be phase modulated by modulating the input power of at least one of the inputs. The given phase difference between the inputs may be set by a second MMI device, MMI1, or by coupling the MMI device within a resonator. If two MMI devices are present they may be coupled together using waveguides of similar length to generate a binary phase shift keying signal (BPSK). Alternatively the MMI devices may be coupled together using two connecting arms that are biased so that the gain in the arms changes the output of the MMI device with the output of the MMI device being input back into the second MMI device so that a BPSK or Quadrature phase shift keying signal (QPSK) is produced (see Figure 4).
Patent GB-2575686-A (GB)
Title: Energy storage device
Inventor: JOSEPH DANIEL HOWARD
IPC: H01G11/16
Filed: 2018-07-20
Abstract: A thin-film energy storage device 226 comprising a substrate; a first electrode 204 comprising a fuse portion 230a; a second electrode; an electrolyte between the first electrode and the second electrode; and an electrical connector 228, different from the first electrode, connected to the first electrode by the fuse portion. The fuse portion may be narrower than a portion of the first electrode overlapped by the second electrode. The fuse portion may be a protrusion of a first side of the electrode. A method comprises providing a stack for a thin-film energy storage device, the stack comprising an electrode layer 204. First and second portions of the electrode layer are removed using first and second pulses of a laser beam to leave a remaining portion 230a of the electrode layer between the first and second portions as a fuse portion. The method may further comprise arranging an electrical connector 228 in contact with the electrode layer and removing first and second portions of the electrical connector using laser pulses to leave a remaining portion 135 which is in contact with the fuse portion of the electrode layer. The electrical connector may comprise a different material to the electrode layer.
Patent GB-2576015-A (GB)
Title: Attachment for a handheld appliance
Inventor: STEPHEN BENJAMIN COURTNEY
IPC: A45D20/52
Filed: 2018-08-01
Abstract: An attachment 10 for a hair styling apparatus including an air inlet 12 for receiving airflow from the hair styling apparatus, an elongate slot-shaped air outlet, a duct for conveying air from the air inlet to the air outlet 22, a bar (30, figure 6) mounted within the duct and along the length of the air outlet; and a series of comb teeth 20 mounted on the bar. The bar may be flexible and capable of torsional movement, and may enable resilient movement of the comb teeth. The bar may be secured by a pivoted or fixed join, and may be integrally formed with the comb teeth as a single entity. The bar is preferably formed of a nylon material. Also disclosed are comb teeth of triangular form positioned orthogonal to the length of the outlet, a stabilising member 24 positioned within the inner bore of the hair styling apparatus, and an airflow guiding entity comprising vanes (42, figure 7) and comb teeth.
Patent GB-2578867-A (GB)
Title: Animal models and therapeutic molecules
Inventor: ALLAN BRADLEY
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 2018-10-09
Abstract: A rodent or rodent cell rodent cell, expressing or encoding a canine, feline, or equine lambda light chain, or a functional fragment or functional derivative thereof is disclosed. In addition, a pharmaceutical composition comprising a canine, feline or equine antibody having a lambda light chain or a functional fragment or functional derivative thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or carrier, for use or suitable for use in the prevention or treatment of disease in a dog, cat, or horse, respectively. Preferably, the antibody or fragment lambda light chain CDR3 comprises a canine CDR3 region a restricted series of residues at positions 1, 4, 6, 7 and 11 for example: QQSLHFPPT, QQSLHLPPT or GQGTHSPTT or the residues listed at the bottom of p45 and not one of the CDR sequences listed at pages 38-39. Canine lambda Ig sequences are exemplified.
Patent GB-2579840-A (GB)
Title: Lighting apparatus
Inventor: James Shemie
IPC: H05B45/20
Filed: 2018-12-17
Abstract: A lighting apparatus 100 comprises at least one power controller 104 configured to output a constant current at a constant input voltage; a first load 107 comprising at least one lighting component 110 of a first type; a second load 108 comprising at least one lighting component 112 of a second type and at least three electrical terminals 102, 132, 134 capable of being connected in one of at least three configurations, in which, in a first configuration the first load is connected in series with the power controller, in a second configuration the second load is connected in series with the power controller and, in a third configuration, the first and second loads are connected in parallel with each other and in series with the power controller, the arrangement being such that the same power is drawn by the lighting apparatus in each of the configurations. A power source 116 may be arranged to supply power to the lighting apparatus and a switch 114 may be provided to switch between the configurations. The lighting components of the first load may be of a first colour or colour temperature and the lighting components of the second load may be of a second colour or colour temperature.
Patent GB-2580024-A (GB)
Title: Camera device and vehicle comprising the same
Inventor: Kah Soon Ang
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2018-12-19
Abstract: A camera device 700 includes an imager 710, an illuminator 720, a base substrate 730, a housing 740 and an infrared-transmissive covering element 750. The infrared-transmissive covering element includes a beam-shaping feature (such a collimating Fresnel lens) on its surface on the path where lights emitted from the illuminator pass through. A method of manufacturing an infrared-transmissive covering element is also disclosed. The cover may have a beam-shaping portion and a non-beam-shaping portion. The device is for an internal vehicle camera and provides for advantageous positioning, functionality and aesthetics of an IR light source for illuminating the vehicle interior.
Patent GB-2580176-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for leak point detection
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN NORRINGTON
IPC: G01M3/24
Filed: 2018-12-24
Abstract: A method of detecting a leak point 24 on a fluid line 18, the method comprising: while maintaining the fluid line 18 in a state in which the fluid line 18 is substantially filled with air at ambient pressure, emitting ultrasound 25 into the fluid line 18 using an ultrasound emitter 20; and detecting, using an ultrasound detector 22, that the emitted ultrasound 25 is exiting the fluid line 18 at the leak point 24 on the fluid line 18. Other claims state that the fluid the fluid line is configured to convey is not being conveyed, moved or transported through the fluid line.
Patent GB-2580312-A (GB)
Title: Structural assembler
Inventor: IVO TEDBURY
IPC: E04G21/22
Filed: 2018-12-24
Abstract: The automated assembly system comprises at least one robot 1000 configured to assemble a structure larger than itself. The structure comprises a plurality of structural units, such as building bricks or blocks, which are connected together. The structural units may be connected with connecting materials, such as glue or mortar. The robot is configured to manoeuvre around a structure by climbing and/or traversing the structure itself, as well as assemble it. The robot is configured such that it may carry at least one type of building material when manoeuvring around the structure. Later embodiments relate to a container for transporting a collection of structural units. A method for organising at least one robot to assemble a structure out of the structural units. A method of organising a robot in an assembly system. A staircase for use with an assembly system, and a bypass system for use with an assembly system comprising at least one robot.
Patent GB-2572669-A (GB)
Title: System for three-dimensional visualization
Inventor: PIOTR KUCHNIO
IPC: A61B34/00
Filed: 2019-01-31
Abstract: A system for producing 3D video using first 100 and second 101 cameras on first 103 and second 102 convergent axes. The second camera 101 has a field of view which overlaps the first camera’s field of view. A control computer 109 changes the distance between the cameras by effectively moving the second camera laterally, either physically or by moving viewed portion of an image generated by the second camera, and changes the convergence angle ϴ by effectively rotating the second camera, either physically or by moving the viewed portion of an image generated by the second camera. The control computer calculates the inter-camera separation distance and convergence angle based on the distance of a user to the display screen, the working distance of the cameras, zoom settings, and size of the screen, and adjusts the convergence and camera separation according to these factors. A keystone correction is performed on the frames, the frames are rotationally aligned and combined to produce a 3D image frame.
Patent GB-2573370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to encoding/compressing thresholds in PTRS density tables in a telecommunication system
Inventor: Yinan Qi
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2019-02-14
Abstract: A method of reducing a signalling overhead, i.e. RRC signalling or UE reporting signalling overhead, in a telecommunication system comprising the step of compressing information associated with a Phase Tracking Reference Signal, PTRS. Threshold information of a Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) table and/or a bandwidth (BW) table may be compressed by reducing a value range of threshold information. A constant grid value or non-uniform grid, utilising values of 2m, may be used. The compression may alternatively utilise combinatorial indexing.
Patent GB-2582571-A (GB)
Title: Peptides and use thereof
Inventor: HILMAR MEEK WARENIUS
IPC: C07K7/64
Filed: 2019-03-25
Abstract: A cyclic peptide comprising an active region comprising the amino acid sequence X1X2X3X4X5X6 or a salt, derivative, prodrug or mimetic thereof wherein X2 and X5 are arginine; and either: X1 is (7-methoxy-coumarin-4-yl)-Ala-OH (Dac) and X3, X4 and X6 are any amino acid; or X3 is sarcosine (Sar) and X1, X4 and X6 are any amino acid; or X4 is 5,5-dimethylproline (dmPro) or 3-amino-3-(2-naphthyl)propionic acid (Nap) and X1, X3 and X6 are any amino acid; or X6 is Nap and X1, X3 and X4 are any amino acid. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the cyclic peptide and the peptide for use in medicine, and particularly cancer.
Patent GB-2582654-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft seat assembly
Inventor: PHIL HALL
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2019-03-29
Abstract: An aircraft seat assembly 2 comprising a seat cushion 4 and a frame 6, the frame comprising at least two main structural members 8, 10, which extend width-wise across the seat assembly within or adjacent to the seat cushion. There is also a plurality of aircraft floor fixing points 12, the structural members being disposed in a first plane and the aircraft floor fixing points being disposed in a second plane which extends substantially parallel to the first plane. The seat further comprises a rear access luggage compartment 14 being disposed between the first and second planes. The distance between the first and second planes may be between 315mm and 425mm. The distance between the upper edge of the structural member and the second plane may be 405mm, and between the bottom edge and the second plane may be 365mm. The luggage compartment may only be accessible from the rear of the seat.
Patent GB-2586945-A (GB)
Title: Skips and methods of manufacturing skips
Inventor: GURDIP SINGH BAINS
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2019-04-18
Abstract: A skip 1 comprising a first frame member 16 defining a first slot 16a, a first wall 12 including a first tongue member 16b received by the first slot 16a to aid in maintaining the position of the first wall. The frame may include first 161a and second 161b frame parts secured by at least one cross beam 161c. There may be frame members defining further slots to receiving further tongue members to secure second 13, third 14, and fourth 15 walls. The walls may be side walls 14, 15 or end walls 12, 13. Further disclosed is a method of manufacturing a skip.
Patent GB-2585648-A (GB)
Title: Waterborne coatings
Inventor: WILLIAM WEAVER
IPC: C09D7/61
Filed: 2019-07-09
Abstract: A waterborne protective coating comprises binder, water, and a dispersion of 2D material or graphitic nanoplatelets. The graphitic nanoplatelets may be composed of graphene or graphite. The graphene nanoplatelets may comprise graphene, graphene oxide, or reduced graphene oxide. The graphene nanoplatelets may comprise bilayer, trilayer, or few layer graphene nanoplates, bilayer, trilayer, or few-layer reduced graphene oxide nanoplates, few-layer graphene oxide, or graphene nanoplates with 6-10 layers of carbon atoms. Alternatively, the graphitic nanoplatelets may comprise graphite flakes with ≥10 carbon atoms or graphite nanoplates with 10-20, 10-14, 10-35, 10-40, 25-30, 25-35, 20-35, or 20-40 layers of carbon atoms. The 2D material may be platelets comprising hexagonal boron nitride, molybdenum disulphide, tungsten diselenide, silicene, germanene, graphyne, borophene, or phosphorene. Typically, the binder is an epoxy resin and the dispersion contains a wetting agent and grinding media. The coating may be applied as a paint for metal, wood, or concrete.
Patent GB-2582041-A (GB)
Title: Method of de-watering a Tailings lagoon
Inventor: RICHARD STANLEY GOODWIN
IPC: E02F3/88
Filed: 2019-10-08
Abstract: A method including excavating a channel (128, Figs. 8-10) into a tailings lagoon containing solid tailings 80 from the shore 70, and floating a pontoon 10 in the excavated channel, the method involving using water to create a tailings slurry and pumping the slurry away using submersible pump 50/60 mounted on pontoon. The water may seep into the channel from the surrounding tailings or may be pumped in via pipes 120. The submersible pump(s) 50/60 may include water jets 89 to aid tailing slurry production. A method of excavating a hole in a lagoon is also disclosed, wherein once excavated water which enters the hole is pumped out to dewater the lagoon. The same ponton may perform this method once a channel is complete to the centre of the lagoon, by gradually lowing the submersible pumps while pumping slurry. Removing water from the lagoon reduces risk of dam rupture by reducing or removing hydrostatic pressure. The pontoon may be operated remotely form the shore to avoid personnel entering a potentially dangerous lagoon.
Patent GB-2594059-A (GB)
Title: Beam alignment techniques for telecommunication systems
Inventor: SIMON SVENDSEN
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 2020-04-14
Abstract: A user device (UE) 14 receives a split parameter, defining a split between transmission and reception slots for signals sent from a base station 12 to the UE. The UE configures 33 a beam alignment algorithm based on a number of transmission slots, as defined by the split parameter. The UE receives a transmission signal 43 from the base station in each of the transmission slots of a first signal block. Each transmission signal is received by one of a plurality of beams of the user device in accordance with the configured beam alignment algorithm. The beam alignment algorithm is used 35 to determine an optimum beam at the user device for transmissions between the user device and the base station, based on the received transmission signals. First reference signals are transmitted 45 from the UE to the base station in each of the reception slots defined by the split parameter. The base station receives the reference signals and determines 46 a first optimum beam for transmissions between the UE and the base station.
Patent GB-2587063-A (GB)
Title: Biometric skin contact sensing apparatus and method
Inventor: HENRICUS DERCKX
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2020-06-05
Abstract: Biometric skin-contact sensor and methods of operation, the sensor comprising a contact-sensing area with an array of pixels (100, fig. 1a). Each pixel comprises a thin-film transistor and a capacitive sensing electrode. A controller operates the array to use a low-resolution mode 210 to detect contact 220 and identify a sub-region 230 where contact is made (130, fig. 1e), then switches to a high-resolution mode 240 to obtain biometric data by capacitive detection of valleys and ridges of skin (e.g. fingerprints). The apparatus may switch from low- to high-resolution mode when contact is sensed, and from high- to low-resolution mode if contact is not sensed in the high-resolution mode. The sensor may operate at a high-resolution only in the contact sub-region and at lower resolution in other regions (fig. 1f). The low-resolution mode may involve using only a subset of the pixels (111, fig. 1b) or skipping selected rows/columns of the array. Movement of the contact sub-region may be be sensed and used to select the high-resolution region. Multiple contact-regions may be detected, and the difference in area of the regions used to estimate pressure applied to the sensitive area.
Patent GB-2583608-A (GB)
Title: Job management in data processing system
Inventor: JINGWEI YANG
IPC: G06F16/00
Filed: 2018-12-06
Abstract: Modularized data processing systems and methods for its use are provided. Processing a current job can reuse data generated for a previously processed job to the extent the two share parameter configurations. Similarly, outputs of processing modules generated during processing the previously processed job can be used as inputs to processing modules processing a current job, if the two jobs share some parameter configurations.
Patent GB-2598112-A (GB)
Title: Threshold signatures
Inventor: Michaella Pettit
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2020-08-18
Abstract: A digital signature is shared amongst participants sharing a private key by a first participant obtaining a message (eg. part of a blockchain transaction) and hashing a first external data item (via eg. a random salt) in order to generate a first ephemeral private key share (eg. a Joint Verifiable Sectret Share JVSS) from the hashed item and items generated by other participants. An ephemeral public key is generated from this private key, and a digital signature share generated from the original message, the shares of the private key, and the ephemeral public key. This signature share is then made available to a coordinator for generating a full signature when a threshold of available signature shares is reached.