baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2566942-A (GB)
Title: Multimodal imaging system and method
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER LEONARD VAUGHAN
IPC: A61B8/00
Filed: 2017-09-22
Abstract: An imaging assembly, system and method for automated multimodal imaging of biological tissue is provided. It finds particular application in the medical imaging of breast tissue. An optical 3D scanner is included to determine the shape of the surface of tissue and output a plurality of 3D coordinates thereof. An X-ray generator is included for sequentially radiating X-rays at a plurality of angles, through the tissue, toward an X-ray detector positioned below the patient. An articulated arm holding an ultrasound transducer at an end thereof automatically moves the ultrasound transducer along a path defined by the obtained 3D coordinates for ultrasound imaging of the breasts while maintaining the transducer in contact with the surface at an orientation required for ultrasound imaging.
Patent GB-2557433-A (GB)
Title: Mesh islands
Inventor: MUHARREM SARPER GOKTURK
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2015-01-23
Abstract: A network device operable with a hybrid mesh network having a plurality of network devices with network interfaces and client devices, comprising: a processor, amemory, a first independently addressable network interface and a second independently addressable network interface, the first network interface and the second network interface being adapted to enable multiple communication pathways within the hybrid mesh network, wherein the network device is adapted to detect a change at a network interface of at least one of the plurality network device in the hybrid mesh network and in response to detecting the change at the network interface, the network device is adapted to switch communication between a first communication path and a second communication path of the multiple communication pathways enabled by the first network interface and the second network interface, thereby to maximize the total traffic that is delivered within the hybrid mesh network.
Patent GB-2554824-A (GB)
Title: Connector system
Inventor: STEVEN ALLAN CANNY
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: A subsea connector system (10) for providing a connection with a subsea well component comprises a latch assembly (14) defining a through bore and a latch member (18) mounted on the latch assembly. A mandrel (20) extends through said bore of the latch assembly, wherein the mandrel and the latch assembly are axially and rotatably moveable relative to each other in a predefined relative movement sequence to operate the latch member and configure the connector system between connected and disconnected configurations. The connector system also comprises a conveyance connector (22) for providing a connection between a conveyance member (24) and the mandrel such that a conveyance member may permit an axial movement component of the predefined movement sequence. A rotation interface (26) is mounted on one of the mandrel and the latch assembly such that a subsea manipulator may permit a rotational movement component of the predefined relative movement sequence.
Patent GB-2557047-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical device
Inventor: MARNO NAGTEGAAL
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2017-01-09
Abstract: A surgical instrument having a handle, elongate shaft 316, end effector and a trigger mechanism has a pair of chambers 608, 610 with a force absorbing member such as a spring 312 between them. This acts to limit the force applied by the jaws of the end effector, such that the trigger mechanism may be latched into a locked position without undue force being applied to tissue between the jaw members. The spring 312 should be larger than the minimum cavity between first and second chambers 608, 610 such that it is never compressed to its solid state (which would prevent it from absorbing force applied by the trigger).
Patent GB-2562362-A (GB)
Title: Side airbag with necking chamber
Inventor: ZHIBING DENG
IPC: B60R21/233
Filed: 2018-03-14
Abstract: A side airbag 18 for a vehicle (12 fig.1) comprising a main chamber 36 and a second, necking chamber 40. The main chamber has an opening 43 for connecting to an inflator 20 and a first thickness (T1 fig.5A) in an inflated condition. The necking chamber is peripherally surrounded by the main chamber and is connected to the main chamber by at least one restrictive vent 46. The necking chamber has a second thickness (T2) in the inflated condition less than the first thickness and is aligned with a targeted body area. The body area may be a pelvic region or rib-cage of a vehicle occupant (38 fig.3). A wall (44, fig.5B) may separate the main chamber from the necking chamber such that the vent may be disposed in the wall. The opening for the inflator may be located at a rear of the airbag in the inflated condition such that no vent(s) is on a rear side of the second chamber. Also claimed is a side airbag module (14 fig.1) comprising a housing (16 fig.2) which may be located in a seat back (28 fig.1) or B-pillar (26) of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2557820-A (GB)
Title: GOA circuit, driving method therefor, and liquid crystal display
Inventor: SHANGCAO CAO
IPC: G11C19/28
Filed: 2015-11-06
Abstract: A GOA circuit, a driving method therefor, and a liquid crystal display. The GOA circuit comprises multiple cascaded GOA units, where, with N being set as a positive integer, the level N GOA unit comprises a level N cascade-transmission circuit (301), a level N Q-point control circuit (302), a level N P-point control circuit (303), a level N output circuit (304), and a first switch circuit (102). The first switch circuit (102) is connected to a level N scan line (G(N)) and is used for introducing an On signal (Gas 1) into the level N scan line (G(N)) before the liquid display displays, thus allowing thin-film transistors in pixels connected to the level N scan line (G(N)) to be turned on. By such means, gate terminals of the pixels can be turned on when a display wakes up from standby to introduce a low potential signal to each level of pixels, thus preventing electrical leakage when the display wakes up from standby, and at the same time increasing the stability of the circuit.
Patent GB-2572593-A (GB)
Title: Exercise and gaming apparatus
Inventor: EWAN CLARK
IPC: A63B69/16
Filed: 2018-04-04
Abstract: The exercise device has a stand, a handle 16 and a mount 18. The stand has a ground engaging portion and the handle extends from the stand and is rotatably mounted on the mount 18. The mount 18 is resilient and has a torsional resistance. The exercise device may be used by a user in a prone or plank position, e.g. doing press-ups. The torsional resistance may be provided by the twisting of a torsion spring or flat bar when the handle 16 is rotated. The mount 18 may be at an angle from the horizontal which may be adjustable. The stand may have two legs, each having a ground engaging member, e.g. a spar. One of the legs may be connected to a hinge. The device may be used as a computer game controller and may simulate a bicycle’s handlebar, including a brake measuring system. Also disclosed is the device using a hydraulic rotational resistance in place of the torsional resistance, as well as apparatus for bicycle brake simulation.
Patent GB-2565397-A (GB)
Title: Appliance customisation
Inventor: PHILIP A DESAUTELS
IPC: G06F8/65
Filed: 2018-05-09
Abstract: A method for customising an appliance 1, e.g. a kitchen appliance such as a washing machine, capable of implementing a programme to perform an operational function. State definitions are stored at a local gateway device 7, each defining one or more states of the appliance and each being dependent upon environmental data sensed by the gateway, e.g. the ambient temperature. Stored programme definitions, each corresponding to one or more of the state definitions, define software capable of being implemented by the appliance. Data, e.g. from a sensor 14, indicative of the operational state of the appliance is analysed at the gateway to identify whether the received data matches one of the state definitions. If so, a programme definition corresponding to that state definition is transmitted to the appliance. The program may be a customised firmware update to provide personalised options for a user, or to resolve or pre-empt a fault.
Patent GB-2573764-A (GB)
Title: Method of evaluating a composite sample
Inventor: PETAR ZIVKOVIC
IPC: G01N21/88
Filed: 2018-05-15
Abstract: Edges 57 of a plurality of plies 54 lie in scanning plane 56 of composite sample 50. The sample is arranged on flatbed scanner 51 such that the scanning plane is parallel to, and the ply edges perpendicular to, a direction of travel 53 of scanning head 42. The scanning head is moved in the scanning direction to obtain an image of the scanning plane. The image is evaluated to identify defects (e.g. voids, fibre wrinkles or waviness) in the sample. In an aspect, the sample is obtained from a testing composite component manufactured at manufacturing conditions. If defects are above an acceptable threshold, a further testing component is manufactured at changed conditions and defects are re-evaluated. The sample may be tested after scanning, or a component (e.g. aeroengine fan blade, casing or driveshaft) tested before obtaining the sample from it, and defects correlated with possible failures in testing.
Patent GB-2563499-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for server-based scheduling of network traffic to a mobile device
Inventor: KRZYSZTOF MINIOR
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2015-12-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for synchronizing network traffic to a mobile device from each of multiple servers, wherein each such server can independently determine when to send traffic to the mobile device. More particularly, each of the multiple servers receives, from the mobile device, a value that uniquely identifies the mobile device from among multiple mobile devices. The server determines a time slot value based on the received value and assigns a time slot to the mobile device based on the determined time slot value. The server then transmits data to the mobile device in the assigned time slot. By each of the multiple servers determining the time slot value, and the assigned time slot, based on a same value received from the mobile device, the multiple servers are able to synchronize their transmissions to the mobile device without need of a common, intermediary, push notification service.
Patent GB-2574674-A (GB)
Title: Flame module
Inventor: EIKE BRAUNS
IPC: G01N21/72
Filed: 2018-06-15
Abstract: A flame module for a spectrometer includes an oxidant gas safety controller comprising a switch and an energy storage circuit, wherein the controller is configured to charge the energy storage circuit when the switch is normally powered, and in the event of loss of power the controller is configured to discharge the energy storage circuit to increase the flow rate of oxidant gas. A valve in an oxidant gas supply line is opened to increase the flow rate. A fuel gas supply line with valve is also controlled by a fuel gas safety controller which acts to close the fuel gas valve. A method includes reducing a flow rate of fuel gas to a flame module in the event of interruption of supply of power to the module and increasing a flow rate of oxidant gas such that the flame 19 is extinguished.
Patent GB-2575025-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft seat unit
Inventor: JAMES WOODINGTON
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2018-06-21
Abstract: An aircraft seat unit (100, figure 1) comprising a main seat (105, figure 1), and a companion seat 106, the main seat and the companion seat facing each other (figure 1), wherein the companion seat comprises a seat pan 112, providing a seat pan surface 115, and a moveable seat element 120, the moveable seat element being moveable in relation to the seat pan between a stowed position, in which the companion seat provides an additional support surface 121 for a main passenger in the main seat, and a deployed position, in which the moveable seat element provides a backrest surface 124 for a companion passenger in the companion seat. Also provided are methods of deploying and of stowing the companion seat. The main seat may be convertible between a seat configuration and a bed configuration wherein when the movable seat element is in the stowed position, the additional support surface provides an additional bed support surface for the main passenger.
Patent GB-2565226-A (GB)
Title: Lumbar massager
Inventor: EBONY SHAW
IPC: A61H15/02
Filed: 2018-06-28
Abstract: A lumbar massager 100 comprising channelling defining an endless circulatory channel 106, a plurality of balls 120 located within the channel and an impelling device which moves the balls 120 along channel 106. The moving balls 120 apply a massage to the user sitting on or against the massager. The massager may comprise a heater 14 which may extend along the spinal zone. The heating device may be provided in a T shape.
Patent GB-2562921-A (GB)
Title: Electronically pure single chirality semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotube for large scale electronic devices
Inventor: HUAPING LI
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2017-01-04
Abstract: An electronically pure carbon nanotube ink, includes a population of semiconducting carbon nanotubes suspended in a liquid, the ink being essentially free of metallic impurities and organic material, and characterized in that when incorporated as a carbon nanotube network in a metal/carbon nanotube network/metal double diode, a nonlinear current-bias curve is obtained on application of a potential from 0.01 V to 100 V. The ink can be used to prepare air-stable n-type thin film transistors having performances similar to current thin film transistors used in flat panel displays amorphous silicon devices and high performance p-type thin film transistors with high-κ dielectrics.
Patent GB-2579778-A (GB)
Title: A cover or harness for an aircraft passenger
Inventor: Joanna Hutchinson
IPC: B64D25/06
Filed: 2018-12-12
Abstract: The invention provides a cover 200 for an aircraft passenger (500 fig 3) using a bed surface 111 of an aircraft passenger seat 110, comprising an attachment mechanism 211, 212 for attaching the cover to the seat, an inflatable bladder or airbag 221, and a trigger mechanism (209 fig 2b) for triggering inflation of the bladder, the bladder being configured to cover a knee region 114 of the bed surface. The invention also provides a harness 300, 400, 600 for the aircraft passenger, comprising an attachment mechanism 308, 408, 608 for attaching the harness to the seat, a number of straps 301, 302, 303, 401, 402, 403, 410, 601, 602, 603 for extending around the passenger, and a fastening mechanism 309, 409, 609 for fastening one or more of the straps in place around the passenger, wherein the number of straps includes at least one of a crotch strap 410 or at least one torso strap 301, 401, 601. The invention also provides an aircraft passenger seat unit 100 comprising a seat 110 convertible to a bed, the bed being provided with a cover 200 or harness 300, 400, 600.
Patent GB-2580702-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for deploying a stowed object
Inventor: JAMIE WILLIAMS
IPC: B60R7/12
Filed: 2019-01-28
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for triggering the deployment of an object 204 from a storage location within a door 101 of a vehicle, preferably a car, wherein the deployment trigger is controlled by a combination of first and second signals, wherein the first signal is dependent on the condition of an environmental sensor and the second signal is dependent on the position of the vehicle door relative to the door opening. In preferred embodiments the object that is deployed is an umbrella and the environmental sensor is a rain sensor. The second signal may be generated by a sensor that detects whether the vehicle door is open, such as a sensor for an interior light, and the second signal may be dependent on a time delay to ensure that the door is sufficiently open. The object may be in contact with or comprises a biasing means, such as a spring, and the object may be held in position in opposition to the biasing means by a retaining member such as a solenoid.
Patent GB-2580975-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle cabin heater
Inventor: PAUL NIGEL TURNER
IPC: B60H1/02
Filed: 2019-02-04
Abstract: A motor vehicle cabin heater 10 has first 20 and second 30 liquid to air heat exchangers mounted such that air flows sequentially through the first and second liquid to air heat exchangers and before flowing to a cabin 6 of a motor vehicle 5. The first liquid to air heat exchanger receives a supply of heat exchange liquid from a charge air cooler 81 of an engine charge air cooling system 8 and the second liquid to air heat exchanger receives a supply of heat exchange liquid from a main engine cooling system 9. The first liquid to air heat exchanger provides cabin heating before the second liquid to air heat exchanger and aids warms up of the heat exchange liquid in the main engine cooling system. The first and second heat exchangers may be spaced apart to have a gap between them or may be arranged so that they abut each other.
Patent GB-2581967-A (GB)
Title: Shape memory alloy controlled device for a resectoscope
Inventor: RICHARD BRYAN
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2019-03-04
Abstract: A surgical device 100 comprising: a housing 102 made from a flexible material; a plurality of flexible arms 104 attached to the housing 102 and which move the housing 102 between a closed and an open state; and a shape memory alloy (SMA) member attached to each flexible arm 104. Where contraction of the SMA member causes the arm 104 to which it’s attached to flex and move the housing 102 from closed to open state. Preferably, each arm 104 comprises a hinge. At least one arm 104 may comprise first & second portions, the second portion being more flexible than the first, where device 100 may comprise first & second SMA members respectively attached to the first and second portions, where contraction of first SMA member causes first portion to flex, and contraction of second SMA member causes second portion to flex. Each arm 104 may comprises a first part comprising a channel for locating the SMA member and a second part comprising a retention member for holding the SMA member in the channel, the first and second part being attachable to one another. Also a resectoscope comprising a surgical-device 100. Also a method of manufacturing a surgical-device 100.
Patent GB-2572905-A (GB)
Title: A portable safety apparatus
Inventor: HARESH MOHAN MIRPURI
IPC: G08B23/00
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: A portable safety apparatus (200) for securing movable object (108) and its associated items includes a housing (202) and an embedded system board (206) affixed in the housing (202). The board (206) includes one or more communication modules and an embedded controller module (206-4). The communication modules include a first communication module (206-1) and a second communication module (206-2). The communication modules communicate information related to each item contained in the movable object (108). Further, the controller module (206-4) and its set of associated embedded firmware components are communicatively connected to the communication modules. A locking/unlocking unit (204) operates a locking mechanism based on one of a first command, a second command, and a third command. A power supply module (210) is connected to the embedded system board (206).
Patent GB-2575186-A (GB)
Title: Strategic treatment of pressure ulcer sub-epidermal moisture values
Inventor: MARTIN F BURNS
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 2018-11-16
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of identifying a patient in need of pressure ulcer treatment and treating the patient with clinical intervention selected based on sub-epidermal moisture values. The present disclosure also provides methods of stratifying groups of patients based on pressure ulcer risks and methods of reducing incidence of pressure ulcers in a care facility.
Patent GB-2577977-A (GB)
Title: Terahertz surface plasmon resonance sensing device and using method
Inventor: SHUNCONG ZHONG
IPC: G01N21/552
Filed: 2018-01-08
Abstract: A terahertz surface plasmon resonance sensing device and a using method. Said sensing device comprises a base, the base being provided with a rotary platform (3) which is driven by means of an electric motor to rotate, the rotary platform (3) being provided with a refractive index sensing coupling structure which comprises a triple prism (2), a MgF2 base layer (9), a buffer layer (8), a doped graphene layer (7), and a sample cell (5) which are sequentially provided; graphene is used as a medium for exciting a surface plasmon polarization wave, the sample cell (5) is provided with a port for the inflow and outflow of a sample (6), the sample (6) flowing into the sample cell (5) directly contacting the doped graphene layer (7); the base is provided with a terahertz emitter (1) and a terahertz receiver (4), one side face of the triple prism (2) is connected to the MgF2 base layer (9), the terahertz emitter (1) and the terahertz receiver (4) are respectively located besides the two side faces, which are not connected to the MgF2 base layer (9), of the triple prism (2), and the terahertz receiver (4) is connected to a signal processing device (10). Said device has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and has a high reliability, improving the practicability of system detection.
Patent GB-2586805-A (GB)
Title: Expansion Anchor and method of making an expansion anchor
Inventor: PHILLIPP MAHRENHOLTZ
IPC: F16B13/06
Filed: 2019-09-03
Abstract: An expansion anchor 10 comprises a threaded rod part 20, an expansion section 30 and an expansion sleeve 40. The expansion section 30 is welded to the threaded rod 20. In use, the expansion sleeve 40 interacts with the expansion section 30 for increasing the diameter of the expansion sleeve 40. Also disclosed is a method of making an expansion anchor 10 comprising the steps of: providing a metal rod having a thread along at least part of its outer surface; adapting the metal rod to obtain a required length of metal rod; welding an expansion section to an end of the obtained length of metal rod: and providing an expansion sleeve which in use interacts with the expansion section for increasing the expansion sleeve diameter.
Patent GB-2579702-A (GB)
Title: Accelerated access to computations results generated from data stored in memory devices
Inventor: GIL GOLOV
IPC: G11C7/10
Filed: 2019-10-04
Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) memory device encapsulated within an IC package comprising: multiple memory regions 111, 113, 115 configured to store one or more lists of operands; an arithmetic compute element matrix 105 coupled to access the memory regions in parallel; and a communication interface 107 to receive a request from an external processing device 109, wherein in response to the request, the arithmetic compute element matrix computes an output from the plurality of lists of operands stored in the plurality of memory regions; and the communication interface provides the output as a response to the request. The memory regions may provide DRAM, and the DRAM may be formed on a different integrated circuit die from the arithmetic compute matrix. The two circuit dies may be connected using through-silicon vias (TSV). The arithmetic compute matrix may comprise an array of arithmetic logic units controlled by a state machine. Preferably, the arithmetic compute element matrix comprises a cache memory. The request may be a memory read command.