baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2590484-A (GB)
Title: Tuft, upholstery and method
Inventor: NICHOLAS HARLAND-SMITH
IPC: B68G7/08
Filed: 2019-12-19
Abstract: A tuft 10 for fastening to upholstery, such as a mattress 6, having an attachment device 13 for allowing a tie 15 to be attached to the tuft 10 to allow the tuft 10 to be fastened to upholstery by means of said tie 15. The attachment device 13 is made from an elastomer. The attachment device 13 may comprise a loop 13 through which at least a portion of the tie 15 can be passed. The elastomer may be a rubber such as a: silicone, styrene-butadiene, ethylene-propylene, polyurethane or latex rubber, neoprene or a fluoroelastomer. The elastomer may comprise polyvinylchloride, polyethylene or polypropylene. The tuft 10 may be selected from a rosette, bouffette or daisy tuft. Also disclosed is upholstery having at least one tuft 10 fastened thereto by a tie 15. The tie 15 may be a loop of string and may have a retainer 17 at at least one end. The tie 15 may pass through the upholstery from one side to an opposite side and be attached to a respective tuft 10 at each end. A method of fastening a tuft 10 to upholstery is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2593143-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaning machines
Inventor: MICHAEL K CHING
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2020-01-24
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner 100 comprising: a waste housing 110 and at least two removably attachable accessories; sensors 120 for detecting accessories which send signals to a controller 130 indicating the presence or absence of accessories. The controller can allow the vacuum cleaner to operate if both accessories are present but prevent operation if one is missing. Optionally the vacuum cleaner can also operate in a wet vacuuming state if both are missing compared to the dry state when both are present. The sensors could have no output if both accessories are missing. Ideally one accessory is a filter. The sensor could be an RFID interrogator detecting proximity of a passive identifying tag on the accessory. The vacuum cleaner could have a wireless receiver allowing remote control. A kit includes a filter with a unique identifier and a receptacle with a unique identifier. A housing detachably coupled to a vacuum cleaner with a dirty air inlet and clean air outlet; a filter in the housing between the inlet and outlet; and a heat sensor whose activation can release fluid. There can be a second filter. The heat sensor can power down the vacuum cleaner or activate an alarm. The fluid can be in a gas or liquid reservoir.
Patent GB-2594691-A (GB)
Title: Axle unit
Inventor: HENRIK KARLSTAD
IPC: B62B9/08
Filed: 2020-03-06
Abstract: The axle unit includes two shafts 16 rotatable about a common axis X, each having a respective shaft retainer, sleeve or axle housing 18 rotatably supporting the shafts 16. There are two braking mechanisms 20 to apply a braking force to increase the friction of the rotation of the shafts 16 with respect to the retainers 18. There is a control unit 22 to supply either hydraulic fluid or electricity to the braking mechanisms 20. The axle unit may be used in a wheelchair, pram or buggy. The control unit 22 may wirelessly communicate with brake actuators or a remote controller. The shafts 16 may have a universal joint for an adjustable camber and the shaft retainers 18 may have two parts adjustable linked at the universal joint. Brackets may hold the braking mechanisms 20 and may have an adjustable width and support drive mechanisms.
Patent GB-2580822-A (GB)
Title: Methods of fabricating retroreflector prisms with polygonal apertures and devices thereof
Inventor: STEVEN SCOTT
IPC: G02B5/12
Filed: 2018-09-10
Abstract: A method for forming a retroreflective prism in a substrate includes inserting and retracting a single point diamond tool through a surface of the substrate while moving the single point diamond tool, the substrate, or both the single point diamond tool and the substrate in a direction of travel along at least one axis to generate a facet in the substrate having a facet face parallel to the direction of travel of at least one of the single diamond point tool or the substrate. The facet face has an angle defined by a chiseling edge of the single point diamond tool. The inserting and retracting is repeated at a plurality of locations on the substrate to form an array of retroreflective microstructures on the surface of the substrate. At least one of the array of retroreflective microstructures is a retroreflective prism having a polygonal projected aperture.
Patent GB-2595250-A (GB)
Title: Array of light emitting devices with reduced optical crosstalk
Inventor: SAMIR MEZOUARI
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 2020-05-19
Abstract: A pixel array comprising light emitting pixels 116a-c separated / isolated / partitioned by organic semiconductors dispersed in an infill or medium 106. The organic semiconductors or infill absorb light to reduce crosstalk between the pixels. The pixels may comprise micro LEDs or micro light emitting diodes 104a-c. The pixels may comprise a light conversion layer 108, 110 for converting light to a different peak wavelength and converting input light to output light. The medium may be a resin or polymer medium. The organic semiconductors may be conjugated organic semiconductors comprising conjugated structures further comprising a core and arm, wherein two of the conjugated organic structures have a different functional property. The organic semiconductors may absorb a range of wavelengths comprising a predefined wavelength. The array may be a high resolution LED array with improved colour contrast and gamut, and reduced light interference. A method of manufacturing the same.
Patent GB-2597050-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning stations and methods of cleaning
Inventor: Jack Quarmby
IPC: A24F40/85
Filed: 2020-06-05
Abstract: A cleaning station 100 comprising: a dock 110 which couples with a non-combustible aerosol provision device 1’; an energiser 120 which provides relative movement between a cleaner 130 and an interior 2’ of the non-combustible aerosol provision device 1’ when the device 1’ is coupled with the dock 110, thereby to remove residue from within the device 1’ using the cleaner 130; and a controller 140 which activates the energiser 120. The cleaner 130 may comprise a fluid which is agitated by energiser 120, which may comprise a driving member 122 which rotates or vibrates. The cleaner 130 may comprise vapour and/or a solid member with flexible portions. The dock 110 may comprise an electrical connector 170 which enables charging of a power source 27’ of the device 1’.
Patent GB-2602616-A (GB)
Title: Multipurpose personal training tool
Inventor: CORMAC PATRICK BYRNE
IPC: B65D77/26
Filed: 2020-10-20
Abstract: The present invention is a process and system for facilitating multiple personal training activities using a compact and safely stored system. A training box comprises a two-part plyometric box that includes release mechanisms to separate the box, to provide smaller training boxes that may be used as a weights bench, storage facility, bench extension and training accessories. The boxes additionally comprise internal storage configuration for a selection of disc weights of varying sizes. The box may be used for step-ups, jumping, multiple weight training routines and compact safe storage for associated training items. The latch mechanisms and handling and manoeuvring features for the box lie within a volume such that when the box rests with any of the external sides facing a flat surface none of the said mechanisms or features meet with said external surface in a way that would interfere with the flush mating of the box and said surface.
Patent GB-2601475-A (GB)
Title: Scraping apparatus
Inventor: JAMES LAWRENSON
IPC: E02F3/76
Filed: 2020-11-23
Abstract: A yard scraper 1 comprises a frame 10 and a connector 20 for connecting the frame to a vehicle. The frame comprises a first blade extending downwardly from the frame to, in use, be scraped across the ground and wherein the frame comprises sidewalls 12 between which the first blade is located. The sidewalls are movable relative to the frame by couplings that comprise a sidewall front coupler 100 and a sidewall rear coupler 110. The movable sidewalls allow for inclinations in the scraped surface or changes in angle of the connector that stem from vehicle movement to be accounted for. The sidewalls may be left and right sidewalls that move independently to each other, and the couplers may allow for a degree of forward or rearward movement between the connector and the respective sidewall. The coupler 100 may comprise a boss extending from a frame member which supports and inward face of the sidewall around the front sidewall coupler, wherein the boss extends through a slot in the sidewall. The movement between both sidewalls and associated connector may be limited by a stop for each sidewall, the stops located away from the sidewall couplers.
Patent GB-2608577-A (GB)
Title: Battery management system
Inventor: SEBASTIEN CHAMBON
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2021-02-15
Abstract: Battery management system and method, with a means for measuring a parameter indicative of a performance of a plurality of battery modules 104 with battery cells. Module switches 106 electrically connect/disconnect respective battery modules. A controller 108, in an output voltage supply mode, controls each module switch to connect/disconnect the respective battery module to generate an output voltage V, the controlling based on the parameters measured and a target output voltage signal. A polarity control switch changes a polarity of the output voltage in response to signals from the controller based on the target output voltage signal. The module switches and the polarity control switch form a switching assembly. The polarity control switch has polarity switches S1, S2 that are controlled by signals 112-1, 112-2 from the controller to produce an AC output that is approximately sinusoidal. The parameter may be the state of health. Preferably, second life batteries are used.
Patent GB-2604396-A (GB)
Title: Handheld and Portable Electric Airsoft Speed Loader
Inventor: JAMES GRAINGER
IPC: F41B11/50
Filed: 2021-03-05
Abstract: A handheld, portable electronic speed loader for the rapid loading of BBs into airsoft gun magazines, having an internal motor 11 and gears 13, 21. Preferably the mechanism is operated by means of a button 6 and may be powered by one or more batteries 9 that may be rechargeable by means of an electrical port such as a USB port 5. The gears may comprise a worm gear 13 engaged to a spur gear 21, operably coupled to a sorting wheel 19 interfacing with the BBs. BBs are preferably fed into a loading chamber 29 via a top facing slider 2 and may be funnelled to the sorting wheel. Upon operation of the motor, the sorting wheel rotates to align and channel BBs through a passage to an exposed outlet nozzle 28 to be ejected.
Patent GB-2604929-A (GB)
Title: Temporary cover
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JAMES WHITELEY
IPC: E02D17/10
Filed: 2021-03-19
Abstract: A narrow-trench cover plate 10 for temporarily covering a length of a micro-trench or narrow trench. The cover plate comprises a moulded plastics body 12 providing an elongate floor plate having a top face 14 and an underside face 16. The underside face comprises one or more fixed retainer rib structures 18 protruding from the underside face and extending into a trench over which the cover plate is to be placed. In a first aspect, the cover plate comprises one or more high-visibility elements (50a, 50b, 50c, Fig 3) on the top face, of contrasting colour to the top face. In a second aspect, the cover plate comprises an end-to-end connector arrangement, comprising a connector pin structure (32, Fig 3) protruding beyond the floor plate and a connector ring structure (40, Fig 3) extending underneath and protruding beyond the floor plate. A third aspect relates to a mould for a narrow-trench cover. The mould comprising a cavity corresponding to a generally flat cover plate with one or more fixed retainer structures and one or more seating locations for receiving a high-visibility element to be provided. Preferably, at least a portion of a high-visibility element forms part of the retainer structure.
Patent GB-2592542-A (GB)
Title: A food processing apparatus
Inventor: STEPHEN DONAGHY
IPC: B26D3/26
Filed: 2019-01-23
Abstract: A cutting means 11 for a food processing apparatus, the cutting means having a hollow central portion defined by a plurality of helical cutting formations 21 formed around a central axis. The helical cutting means may be formed radially around the central axis in a swept spiral and extend along the axial length of the cutting means. The cross-sectional may be defined by the helix cutting formations, vary along the axial length and have a maximal external diameter and minimal internal diameter which remain constant along the axial length. A cutting blade 23 may be located at a leading edge 25 of the cutting means. The cutting formations may encourage rotation of a foodstuff and/or the cutting means as the foodstuff is cut. The cutting formations may be wedge shaped, rectangular, square, or rounded in shape. The cutting means may be rotationally fixed while the foodstuff is rotated by a foodstuff driving apparatus. The cutting means may have mounting means for mounting in a food processing apparatus. There is also defined a food processing apparatus comprising a cutter driving arrangement such as a motor. A method for processing foodstuff using the cutting means is also defined.
Patent GB-2594605-A (GB)
Title: One trip lockdown sleeve and running tool
Inventor: RODRIGO ALBANI QUEIROZ
IPC: E21B23/02
Filed: 2020-01-07
Abstract: A lockdown sleeve and a running tool that may be used to mstall the lockdown sleeve within a wellhead in a single trip are provided. The lockdown sleeve, may include two pieces that are rotatably coupled together via threads such that the axial length of the lockdown sleeve can he adjusted by rotation of one portion of the lockdown sleeve relative to the other. The running tool may lower the lockdown sleeve into the wellhead, actuate the lockdown sleeve to lock against an inner wall of the high-pressure wellhead housing and subsequently adjust the length of the lockdown sleeve so that the lockdown sleeve is fully landed on the easing hanger and applying any desired pre-load to the connection.
Patent GB-2608433-A (GB)
Title: Inspection of cargo in open-topped vehicle
Inventor: SERGE MAITREJEAN
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2021-07-01
Abstract: A method for inspecting cargo in an open-topped vehicle comprises obtaining an estimate of a volume of the cargo based on data obtained from a top-observation device 4. The top-observation device observes a top surface 32 of the cargo during a mutual movement of the open-topped vehicle and the top-observation device. Determining an estimate of a mass of the cargo based on the obtained volume estimate and comparing the determined mass estimate with a reference mass to determine whether the cargo is in conformity with the reference mass. An object hidden in high density cargo e.g. metal ore will cause the cargo to have a greater volume. When you use this volume to estimate mass of the cargo you get a greater value than an expected mass. The method may further include estimating height or density of the cargo. The method may obtain inspection data from a side-inspection device 5 using ionizing radiation. Furthermore, the method may trigger an alarm based on when a contraband object such as cigarettes, drugs or weapons are present in the cargo. The top-observation device 4 may comprise of Lidar or millimetre-wave scanner.
Patent GB-2612008-A (GB)
Title: Malware protection
Inventor: Sadiq Sani
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2021-07-06
Abstract: A computer implemented method, computer system and computer program are provided for protecting against malware. The method trains a classifier to classify a domain name as being either legitimate or illegitimate, wherein a classification of illegitimate indicates that the domain name was generated by a Domain Generation Algorithm used to generate domain names for malware. The method retrains the classifier using an active learning technique by: using the classifier to determine a respective classification of each domain name in a set of domain names; performing a respective domain name system, DNS, query for each domain name in the set; labelling one or more domain names in the set based on the classification of those domain names and the outcome of the respective DNS queries for those domain names; and using training data comprising the labelled one or more domain names to retrain the classifier. The method uses the classifier to classify a domain name that is the subject of a DNS query from a computer system in a network. The method takes one or more predetermined actions for mitigating or preventing the activity of the malware in response to the domain name being classified as illegitimate.
Patent GB-2601873-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for preventing and/or inhibiting viral infection and spread
Inventor: PETER G CARROLL
IPC: A61P31/14
Filed: 2021-08-06
Abstract: A method of inhibiting coronavirus infection comprising administering interferon to at least a portion of the upper respiratory tract of a person at risk of being exposed to a coronavirus is provided. The interferon may be selected from the group consisting of a Type I interferon, a Type II interferon, a Type III interferon, or combination thereof. The Type I interferon may be interferon-alpha (IFN-α) or interferon-beta (IFN-β). The Type II interferon may be interferon-gamma (IFN-γ). The Type III interferon may be interferon-lambda (IFN-λ). The interferon may be dosed through inhalation of an aerosol, spray, mist, or powder comprising the interferon. The interferon may be administered by means of an aerosol nebuliser. The coronavirus may be SAR-CoV-2 (COVID-19). The method may involve administration of between 1 and 1000 micrograms of interferon.
Patent GB-2603565-A (GB)
Title: Magnesium-aluminium hydrotalcite-loaded nano zero-valent iron composite material, method for preparing same and use thereof
Inventor: QIUWEN CHEN
IPC: C02F1/70
Filed: 2021-08-25
Abstract: Method for preparing a magnesium aluminium hydrotalcite loaded nano zero valent iron composite material comprising preparing a ferrous sulfate solution, bubbling nitrogen gas through the solution, and stirring. Sodium borohydride solution is added dropwise to the mixed solution while stirring in a nitrogen atmosphere, continuously stirring after the addition until a suspension is obtained. The suspension is centrifuged to obtain a precipitate which is washed and dried to form the magnesium aluminum hydrotalcite loaded nano zero valent iron. The product may be used in the removal of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
Patent GB-2610215-A (GB)
Title: Walker apparatus
Inventor: OLIVER BISHOP
IPC: A61H3/04
Filed: 2021-08-27
Abstract: A walker apparatus comprising a frame 4; a saddle 18, and four wheels arranged in a front pair 8a, 8b and a rear pair 10a, 10b; the frame having a single transverse cross member 16 and four elongate arms mounted at proximal ends to the cross member and having mounted at distal ends a stub axle of a wheel, wherein two front arms 12a, 12b extend at a downward angle and forwardly from the cross member, and two rear arms 14a, 14b extend at a downward angle and rearwardly from the cross member; the saddle being mounted by an adjustable mounting 20, (22, Fig.3b) to the cross member so as in use to position the saddle: above and forwardly of the cross member; above and rearwardly of the stub axles of the front pair of wheels, and transversely between the elongate arms, the mounting being adjustable so as to enable the vertical height of the saddle, above the cross member to be varied, in which there is no frame or other structure extending directly between each pair of wheels, and there is no structure extending directly between the elongate arms side-to-side apart from the cross member.
Patent GB-2615987-A (GB)
Title: A multipurpose pop-up electrical connector socket assembly
Inventor: CHI HANG KAN
IPC: A47B21/06
Filed: 2021-10-07
Abstract: A pop-up electrical connector socket assembly 10 comprising a tubular receptacle 11 with an open top, the tubular receptacle configured for mounting in a work-surface, at least one opening provided in the tubular receptacle to receive an electrical connection cable 13 (Figure 6); a carriage 14 mounted within the tubular receptacle and mounting; a top plate 15 for closing the open top of the receptacle, the top plate associated with a wireless electrical charging system; at least one primary electrical connector socket of a first type 16 (Figure 5); at least one secondary electrical connector socket of a second type 17, 18 (Figure 6) circumferentially offset from the at least one primary electrical connector socket, the carriage configured for movement between a closed position in which the top plate closes the open top of the receptacle and an open position in which access to electrical connector sockets is allowed, a biasing spring member 19 (Figure 8) to bias the carriage into the open position; and a catch mechanism to releasably latch the carriage in the closed position.
Patent GB-2613560-A (GB)
Title: Charging management for electric work vehicles on an autonomous worksite
Inventor: THOMAS LESLIE TWIGGER
IPC: B60L58/12
Filed: 2021-12-03
Abstract: Charging management for a worksite having plural autonomous electric work vehicles 130, 140, 150 involves scheduling charging for each vehicle and includes communication of charger properties from plural charging modules 110, 120 a central controller 200 and communication of vehicle properties from the vehicles to the central controller. Scheduling of charging for the plural vehicles is based on the charger properties (location and availability of the charging module) and the vehicle properties (capacity and current state of charge (SOC) of the battery of the vehicle). Each of the vehicles is assigned a designated charging time and a designated one of the charging modules, wherein each vehicle and its designated charging module is brought together at the designated charging time of the vehicle, e.g. directing each vehicle to its designated charging module, or directing the designated charging module to the vehicle. Scheduling may be based on at least one of: a priority assigned to each vehicle; a SOC of the battery of each vehicle; a duration of charging required for each vehicle; a proximity of each vehicle to the charging module; and an available amount of power of the charging module. The availability of the charging module may include an indication of whether the charging module is in use and/or a reservation status of the charging module.
Patent GB-2599328-A (GB)
Title: Translating a natural language query into a formal data query
Inventor: Peter Willem Jan Staar
IPC: G06F16/332
Filed: 2020-06-16
Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating ground-truth for natural language querying may include providing a knowledge graph as data model, receiving a natural language query from a user and translating the natural language query into a formal data query. The method can also include visualizing the formal data query to the user and receiving a feedback response from the user. The feedback response can include a verified and/or edited formal data query. The method can also include storing the natural language query and the corresponding feedback response as ground-truth pair. Corresponding system and a related computer program product may be provided.