baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2553246-A (GB)
Title: Surface data acquisition, storage, and assessment system
Inventor: BRUCE K WALKER
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2011-11-16
Abstract: The invention is a surface data acquisition, storage, and assessment system and more particularly a surface data acquisition, storage, and assessment system for detecting and quantifying similarities or differences between stored data and data collected from a scan. The system operates utilizing a method or process that decreases the time required for calculating a pose estimate thus increasing its performance thereby making it more practical for many applications that require real-time operations. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the system comprises one or more sensing components for scanning and measuring various surface features of an object for determining the identity of the scanned object, and determines differences between data obtained from two or more scans by comparison with a reference. Preferably the system can operate to scan numerous objects including mechanical objects, biological objects or medical conditions, artifacts, geographical objects, agricultural objects, or used in conjunction with robotic manufacturing systems, robotic surgical systems, aircraft systems, and marine applications. The invention may also include a biometric sensor for identifying a user of the system.
Patent GB-2568933-A (GB)
Title: A visual display system and method
Inventor: ANDY JOHN MURRAY
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2017-12-01
Abstract: An electronic display system for a vehicle comprises a controller 20a for controlling an image displayed on an external display screen 10a based on input received from an order fulfilment device 30a. The order fulfilment device preferably includes a route planner 40 and a navigation system 50 determines the location of the vehicle. The controller displays images based on the vehicle location and the order being fulfilled (i.e. delivered) as determined by the route planner. In particular, for a courier vehicle the displayed image is associated with the company for whom the delivery is being made. The display screen maybe LCD, LED or e-ink or e-paper display. The display may also be controlled by a geo-fence and user input. A method of controlling a visual display is also provided.
Patent GB-2570310-A (GB)
Title: Beverage Capsule
Inventor: ALEX GORT-BARTEN
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2018-01-18
Abstract: A capsule for use in a coffee machine having a generally frusto-conical form with a main body 2 and an upper end 3, an annular flange 7 being provided at the end of the main body remote from the upper end. The capsule is provided with a plurality of flutes 1 extending from the vicinity of the boundary between the upper end and main body to a point beyond the midpoint between the upper end the flange. The provision of the flutes 11 strengthens the capsule. Preferably, the flutes extend the full length of the capsule, are between 0.1-0.3mm recessed from the maximum outer radius of the capsule main body and may have a width of between 0.5-10mm. The flutes may be tightly packed. Additionally, there may also be a ring shaped seal located on the flange being 0.1-0.3mm thick. There is an additional claim for a coffee bag holder 20 comprising flutes that extend the full length of the container wherein the holder comprises a bottom 22 with at least one opening. Holder may also comprise a stepped profile (see figure 2).
Patent GB-2572451-A (GB)
Title: Reuseable tile spacers
Inventor: PHILIP ALAN PERSEVAL
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2018-03-30
Abstract: A reusable tile spacer has four legs at 90 degrees to each other to ensure alignment and spacing of a plurality of tiles. A further (fifth) leg is positioned orthogonal to these legs and to the plane that is being tiled. The fifth leg or projection is used as a means to grip or hold the spacer and to withdraw or remove it from between the tiles after they have set. The gripper leg may be integral with the spacer or may be detachable from the spacer. The spacer may be made in any colour.
Patent GB-2558483-A (GB)
Title: A method of treatment and prognosis
Inventor: TRACEY A EDGELL
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2016-09-28
Abstract: The present disclosure teaches an assay to determine the likelihood of a successful implantation of an embryo into a female subject leading to a pregnancy and a method of treatment to facilitate same. Enabled herein is an improved assisted reproduction technology protocol based on a prognostic evaluation of pregnancy outcomes and the identification of therapeutic targets. Taught herein is a composition comprising reagents required for prognostic evaluation and treatment. The present disclosure teaches an assay to determine the risk that a pregnant woman may undergo a miscarriage. Biomarkers used in the assays include CSF3, CSF3R, IL-17A or P1GF.
Patent GB-2561751-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometry device and ion detection method therefor
Inventor: SHINICHI MURAKAMI
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2016-01-21
Abstract: The objective of the invention is to provide a mass spectrometry device and an ion detection method therefor such that an ion amount can be detected with high accuracy. In order to achieve the above-mentioned objective, the mass spectrometry device (100) performs a channel scan measurement by varying the voltage applied to a mass separation unit (102) and selectively extracting a desired ion. The mass spectrometry device comprises: an ion detection unit (103) for detecting the ion separated by the mass separation unit (102) and outputting an electrical signal; an ion amount measurement unit (104) for measuring an ion amount from the output of the ion detection unit (103); and an ion amount correction unit (105) for correcting the ion detection amount from the output of the ion amount measurement unit (104). The ion amount correction unit (105) is configured in such a manner that the ion detection amount detected in the current channel is corrected on the basis of the ion detection amount from one channel prior in the channel scan process.
Patent GB-2566152-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for processing point-cloud data with a line scanner
Inventor: CHARLES B SWOPE
IPC: G01S17/42
Filed: 2016-12-08
Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for processing point-cloud data with a line scanner. One embodiment takes the form of a method that includes: receiving a 3D point cloud that is representative of an object; using one or more line scanners to identify one or more respective outer bounds of the object; and dimensioning the object based on points in the point cloud, wherein each of the points in the point cloud that are used for dimensioning the object is at or inside every identified outer bound.
Patent GB-2577342-A (GB)
Title: Anonymous acknowledgement of receipt in assisted purchasing
Inventor: KA WA MAK
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2018-09-26
Abstract: A method for routing branded seller tokens to buyer computing devices 122 comprises a seller computing device 112 receiving product purchase information and at least one personalized staff pick 281. The seller device generates a branded message 262 by mixing a seller message with the staff pick. The branded message is encrypted with the seller’s smart tag to generate a branded seller token and transmitted to a staff computing device 132 where it is decrypted, using the seller’s smart tag, to retrieve the branded message. The buyer device receives the branded message from the staff device and generates an acknowledgement of receipt to be sent to the staff device. The seller message may be customised with a selfie photograph of the seller. Advertisements may be assigned to staff picks associated with a purchase according to routing rules. Preferably, the buyer device is a head-mounted device with a holographic display. In an embodiment, such a head-mounted device is operable to capture an image of its external environment to identify a staff smart tag that can be used to validate a staff token 261 and to identify a branded message in the captured image for display.
Patent GB-2567067-A (GB)
Title: Processing voice commands based on device topology
Inventor: JAMES BARNABY JOHN
IPC: G10L15/22
Filed: 2017-09-29
Abstract: A method of processing voice commands or utterances is disclosed. Data indicative of a voice utterance can be received. A device topology representation can be accessed. The device topology representation can define a plurality of smart devices associated with one or more structures. The device topology representation can further define a location of each of the plurality of devices within the associated structures. A transcription of the voice utterance can be determined based at least in part on the device topology representation. One or more selected devices and one or more actions to be performed by the one or more selected devices can be determined based at least in part on the determined transcription and the device topology representation. A control device associated with a voice commend is identified and is used to help identify a device specified in the voice command.
Patent GB-2569484-A (GB)
Title: Microwave combiner and distributer for quantum signals using frequency-division multiplexing
Inventor: BALEEGH ABDO
IPC: H03H7/46
Filed: 2017-09-05
Abstract: A technique relates to a superconducting microwave combiner. A first filter through a last filter connects to a first input through a last input, respectively. The first filter through the last filter each has a first passband through a last passband, respectively, such that the first passband through the last passband are each different. A common output is connected to the first input through the last input via the first filter through the last filter.
Patent GB-2584620-A (GB)
Title: Bolt arrangement
Inventor: GRAHAM HALL
IPC: E05C1/04
Filed: 2019-05-23
Abstract: A sliding bolt arrangement comprises an elongate body 12 and an elongate bolt member 26 slidably movable in the body from a closed position where it extends outwardly from a first end of the body to be engageable with a second object. A closure member 38 is provided at the second end of the body to close the body and has an opening through which the bolt member is movable out of the second end of the body. The bolt may be biased via a spring. The closure member is preferably has a snap fit connection with the body in the form of three fingers which engage with openings in the body. The size of the hole in the closure member may be of different sizes such that a closure member can be selected for different widths of sliding bolt. The closure member may have an outer sleeve (44 Fig 11) and an inner sleeve (40), the inner sleeve having a guide part (50) for the sliding bolt. A handle 34 maybe provided and the closure member may have holes in it to receive a locking mechanism.
Patent GB-2576099-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for controlling variable pitch blades
Inventor: ROMAIN NICOLAS LAGARDE
IPC: F04D29/56
Filed: 2019-06-21
Abstract: An assembly for the control of variable pitch blades of a turbo-engine of an aircraft. The system comprises a control ring 10 which surrounds a casing 8 of the turbo-engine which is arranged around an axis x of the turbo-engine, the ring being connected by rods 12 to the blades. A device 14 is included for driving the control ring rotationally around the axis x and translationally parallel to the axis x. The device comprises an actuator 30, which is a cylinder having a fixed part 30a and a movable part 30b, the movable part being a grooved rod and moving parallel to the axis x and being engagement with pivot connections 33. The pivot connections rotate about a radial axis 35a and act on the radial shaft 37 which passes through a clevis 39 fixed with the control ring to rotate with is about axis x. The movement of the actuator parallel to axis x acts on the pitch of the blades by actuating pivot connections 33, causing rotation of the radial shaft, causing rotation of the connecting rods, causing rotation of the control ring.
Patent GB-2576257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fencing
Inventor: MARK ANTHONY NAYLOR
IPC: E04H17/20
Filed: 2018-10-16
Abstract: A fence post is formed from folded sheet metal, the post has an H-cross-section, forming two channels either side of a central web. A pair of flanges is at each end of the web. The web is formed by a double layer of the sheet metal and at least one of the pairs of flanges has only a single layer of metal. The other pair of flanges may be double layer with the metal folded back on itself at each distal edge. The double layer flanges may be narrower than the single layer flanges. Fixing holes may be formed in the post at spaced intervals.
Patent GB-2575569-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing antibacterial shock-absorbing shoes
Inventor: BING WANG
IPC: C09J11/06
Filed: 2018-12-19
Abstract: A method for producing antibacterial shock-absorbing shoes, comprising the following steps: a designer designs the last and style of a shoe, and selects materials; attaches paper to the outside of the last and draws a desired style, then removes the paper from the last and attaches same to a paper sheet to make a paper pattern; makes a base pad, a middle pad, and a foot pad according to the paper pattern, and forms a circular hole in the middle pad; selects a leather pad, puts the leather pad in a treatment tank, soaks and treats the leather pad with an antibacterial agent, dries the treated leather pad, forms semi-spherical protrusions on the leather pad and a communication slot between two adjacent semi-spherical protrusions by stamping after drying, forms circular small holes in the tops of the semi-spherical protrusions, glues the leather pad to the middle pad and cuts the two to obtain a shock-absorbing massage pad; covers the last with an upper and performs shaping; and puts the shock-absorbing massage pad and the foot pad into the shoe.
Patent GB-2588111-A (GB)
Title: Launching pipeline pigs
Inventor: RASMUS ASP JUHLIN
IPC: F16L55/46
Filed: 2019-10-07
Abstract: A pipeline pig is launched by directing a flow of fluid to, and through, the pig while conveying a launching element (e.g. spherical plug) to the pig, entrained in the flow. Interaction between the launching element and the pig then blocks the flow through the pig to launch the pig. Aspects include a pipeline pig comprising: a longitudinal through-passage that is arranged to permit a flow of fluid through the pig; and a seat for a discrete launching element that, when positioned in the seat (or a blocking mechanism that is configured to), block the flow of fluid through the through-passage, the launching element being conveyable to the pig entrained in the flow of fluid. Further aspects include a launcher for pipeline pigs comprising a tubular body having: a fluid inlet and an open end, a pig storage region in the flow path for holding a series of pigs; and at least one launching mechanism, positioned upstream of the pig storage region with respect to the flow direction; wherein the launching mechanism is operable to release the or each launching element into the flow path to launch a pig.
Patent GB-2581557-A (GB)
Title: Information processing apparatus, information processing system, and computer program product
Inventor: KEI KATO
IPC: G06F9/54
Filed: 2019-11-25
Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus 2 includes a control section 202 and an output control section 203. The control section 202 is configured to monitor progress condition of AI processing being artificial intelligence processing in an AI processing section 100 performing the AI processing. The output control section 203 is configured to: output data generated by one or more data generating devices 50 to the AI processing section 100 when the control section 202 determines that the AI processing section 100 is not congested; and skip output of the data to the AI processing section 100 when the control section 202 determines that the AI processing section 100 is congested.
Patent GB-2590381-A (GB)
Title: An inflatable ball
Inventor: JUERGEN HOERNING
IPC: F16K15/20
Filed: 2019-12-13
Abstract: An inflatable ball 100 comprising a collapsible outer layer 110 with a valve comprising an orifice 120, and an inner membrane 130 positioned behind the orifice 120 on the ball interior. The membrane is flexibly responsive to motion of the ball to move from a first position which occludes the orifice to a second position which does not occlude the orifice. Thus air can enter the ball, allowing it to self-inflate as it travels through the air. The shape of the outer ball is maintained by the volume of air inside the ball which presses the membrane against the orifice to occlude it. In order to collapse or deflate the ball, the membrane can be manually pushed away from the orifice. The orifice preferably has a diameter of at least 10% of the diameter of the ball. The membrane may be hexagonal in shape and may be attached to the outer layer at alternate sides.
Patent GB-2592641-A (GB)
Title: Fire Protection and Retardant Coatings
Inventor: DEREK ALFRED WARD
IPC: C09K21/04
Filed: 2020-03-05
Abstract: An intumescent water-based coating comprises 43.13-52.71 wt.% water, 0.89-1.09 wt.% water soluble polycarboxylate, 0.134-0.164 wt.% biocide, 0.18-0.219 wt.% antifoam, 2.68-3.28 wt.% colloidal silica, 8.95-10.95 wt.% polyester resin, 0.90-1.09 wt.% hydroxy ethyl cellulose, 14.33-17.51 wt.% ammonium polyphosphate, and 18.81-22.99 wt.% polyurethane resin. Preferably, the composition comprises 47.917 wt.% water, 0.99 wt.% water soluble polycarboxylate, 0.149 wt.% biocide, 0.199 wt.% antifoam, 2.98 wt.% colloidal silica, 9.95 wt.%. polyester resin, 0.995 wt.% hydroxy ethyl cellulose, 15.92 wt.% ammonium polyphosphate, and 20.9 wt.% polyurethane resin. Typically, the water soluble polycarboxylate acts as a suspension aid, the colloidal silica functions as a nucleating agent, the polyester resin acts as a char enhancer, the hydroxy ethyl cellulose acts as a thickener, the ammonium polyphosphate acts as an acid donor, and the polyurethane resin acts as a binder. The coating may be used for internal and external timber surfaces.
Patent GB-2596834-A (GB)
Title: Mobile robot system and method for moving a mobile robot to a destination location
Inventor: DIMITRIOS PANAGI GEROMICHALOS
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2020-07-08
Abstract: A mobile robot system 100 for moving a mobile robot 190 to a destination location. The robot has an image provider 112 to capture images, an image noise filter 104 to remove noise from the images and a destination determiner 110 to determine whether the robot has arrived at a location based on the filtered image. The image noise filter has a trained neural network 120 and may be configured to remove environmental noise such as precipitation, haze, and illumination. The noise filter may also remove temporary objects from the image. The destination determiner may compare the filtered image with a destination image to determine whether the robot has arrived at the location. The comparison may use an image feature matcher 108. The mobile robot may be an autonomous vacuum cleaner, a security patrolling robot or a delivery robot. Captured images may be 2D or 3D images provided by at least one image capturing device, such as a camera or LiDAR sensor.
Patent GB-2584221-A (GB)
Title: Wearable diagnostic device
Inventor: SALEEM SAYANI
IPC: A61B5/332
Filed: 2017-12-28
Abstract: A wearable diagnostic device worn on a user's body that can provide various types of health-related information to the user is described. The wearable diagnostic device can provide real-time, non-invasive, accurate, and continuous data regarding a user's heart rate, hemoglobin level, body temperature, oxygen level, glucose level, and blood pressure. In some implementations, the wearable diagnostic device may also provide electrocardiogram (EKG) data or detection of Parkinson's symptoms, such as the involuntary movement of a user's hand. A user may configure the wearable diagnostic device to provide information on one, multiple, or all of the health-related information noted above.
Patent GB-2603100-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic latching valve and method of control
Inventor: RICHARD BAILEY
IPC: F16K31/08
Filed: 2020-08-13
Abstract: A magnetic latching valve includes a valve assembly 102 having a plurality of ports including an inlet port 106, an outlet port 108, and a vent port 116, a solenoid coil 114 having a cavity therein, an armature or spool 300 slidably accommodated in the cavity of the solenoid coil, and a magnet 308 fixedly disposed within the solenoid coil 114. The magnet 308 applies a magnetic force on the armature 300 in a distal direction, and a spring 322 applies a biasing force on the armature 300 in a proximal direction. A controller (122, Fig. 1) sends a signal having a particular polarity to the solenoid coil 114 such that the signal is applied to the solenoid coil 114 for a particular period of time, and resends the signal periodically every particular time interval.
Patent GB-2598323-A (GB)
Title: A medical instrument cover dispensing apparatus and a cover storage arrangement and cover for use therewith
Inventor: ARJANG AGAHI
IPC: A61B50/30
Filed: 2020-08-25
Abstract: A medical instrument cover dispensing apparatus 10 has a cover storage cartridge 11 configured to house one or more medical instrument covers 12 in a first configuration such as a nesting cup shape. A cover engagement and placement assembly 13 moves a cover into a second configuration, such as under tension, wherein the cover can attach to a medical instrument such as a stethoscope. The apparatus may comprise a housing 16 containing a feed mechanism 15 and a spring to bias the covers towards an upper opening of the cartridge. A removable base 59 provides access to the interior of the housing. Also claimed are a cylindrical cover storage cartridge, and a medical instrument cover comprising an outer rib defining a central aperture and a membrane spanning the aperture.
Patent GB-2596609-A (GB)
Title: Intersection testing in a ray tracing system
Inventor: GREGORY ALAN CLARK
IPC: G06T15/06
Filed: 2020-08-26
Abstract: A ray tracing system comprising a tester module configured to receive a bundle of rays to be tested for intersection with a box. The tester module comprises a first testing block configured to perform a first bundle intersection test to determine whether or not all of the rays of the bundle intersect the box and if the first bundle intersection test determines that all of the rays of the bundle intersect the box then an intersection testing result for the bundle is output that all of the rays of the bundle intersect the box. The module further comprises a second testing block configured to perform a second bundle intersection test to determine whether or not all of the rays of the bundle miss the box and if so to output the second bundle intersection test result that all of the rays of the bundle miss the box. If the first bundle intersection test does not determine that all of the rays of the bundle intersect the box and if the second bundle intersection test does not determine that all of tie rays of the bundle miss the box then the tester module is configured to split the bundle of rays up into individual rays: and perform intersection tests for the individual rays with respect to the box to determine which of the individual rays intersect the box.
Patent GB-2599631-A (GB)
Title: A sun shade system for a window of a motor vehicle as well as a corresponding method
Inventor: Daguan Chen
IPC: G06V20/64
Filed: 2020-09-29
Abstract: Provided is an automated sunshade system 10, comprising a sun tracker 26; an eye tracker 18; an electronic computing device 16; and a shading layer 24 comprising a pixel layer pattern. The electronic computing device 16 generates a signal for activating the pixels on the shading layer 24 such that it becomes darker when the sun – or other external light source – is aligned with the user’s line of sight. The shading layer 24 may comprise a liquid crystal display with a honeycomb or rectangular grid; and may be a windshield/front window of a motor vehicle. Also provided is a method of shading a window 12 of a motor vehicle using the system 10.