baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2567932-A (GB)
Title: Privacy-preserving identity verification
Inventor: Stefano Schiavoni
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2018-08-28
Abstract: An authenticating protocol that enables a Trusted Provider to vouch for a requesting entity that seeks verification from an authenticating entity. The requesting entity's personal information is not directly shared with the authenticating entity. The Trusted Provider receives plain text messages which comprise contact information and generates a hash value of the message. The hash is sent to an authenticating entity, which stores the hash, generates a secure token associated with the hash value and stores these in a memory. The secure token to is also sent to the Trusted Provider. The trusted provider uses the secure token to create a verification message (e.g. URL), which is shared with the requesting entity. The verification message i.e. URL, when clicked by the requesting entity, links back to the authenticating entity. The verification message is processed by the authenticating entity using a hash function and a hash value is generated. The token and hash value are compared to those in memory to verify the identity of the individual.
Patent GB-2573353-A (GB)
Title: Portable sun shades
Inventor: MARK OSBORNE
IPC: E04H15/40
Filed: 2018-10-29
Abstract: A portable sun shade 10 having an arched pole 12 and a canopy 14; the canopy comprising a first sheet 16 and a support 18; the support and the arched pole forming a frame which is connected to the first sheet at substantially one edge of the sheet; the sun shade further comprising at least one anchor 20; and at least one edge of the canopy being raised from the ground on which the portable sun shade is placed, canopy comprising at least one further sheet 28, arranged substantially in parallel to the first sheet, and at least two ribs 30 connected between the first sheet and further sheet, wherein the ribs are arranged to be substantially perpendicular to the sheets in use to form a parafoil. The canopy may comprise apertures and/or compartments that may equalise pressure and improve stability. The anchors may be fillable bags. The canopy may be able to slide along the pole. Also disclosed is a kit of parts for a portable sunshade.
Patent GB-2587178-A (GB)
Title: Method
Inventor: NISHA JAIN
IPC: C12Q1/6853
Filed: 2019-01-09
Abstract: A method for detecting a target sequence by amplification comprising providing a composition comprising one or more forward primers having a 5’ region which is a tag sequence and a 3’ region specific for a target sequence, a reverse primer, one or more probes having a reporter label and a quencher label, each probe comprising a sequence having at least 50% identity to the tag sequence and one or more enhancer primers comprising a sequence having at least 50% identity to the sequence of a probe; incubating the primers and probes with a sample and a polymerase and performing PCR to generate tagged nucleic acids, whereby the probe or enhancer primer can bind the tagged nucleic acid. The polymerase may be modified to remove exo-nuclease activity.
Patent GB-2577591-A (GB)
Title: Porous Plastic Profiles
Inventor: MARK ANDREW NATTRASS
IPC: B29C48/07
Filed: 2019-07-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus of forming porous thermoplastic profiles 12, comprising: extruding strands 5 of thermoplastic material to a length many times their diameter; contact-welding them together to form a porous accumulated mass; shaping this mass to form the profile. The mass may be formed by letting the strands drop at least 15cm onto a forming base 6. A haul-off 9 may consist of upper and lower parallel belt drives, controllable in both line speed and degree of nip force exerted on the profile, causing a pulling force which pulls the randomised strand mass through the tool 6, 7. Inserts (16, fig 3) may be added to the inside surfaces of the tool to create either uniform recesses, protuberances or both to the finished profile. Vertically orientated plate-like inserts (15, fig 3) may also be added to the tool, to split the mass longitudinally, causing a plurality of profiles to be produced simultaneously. The method may include cooling and cutting of the profiles by a circular saw 11 into required lengths. Additives may also be applied to the mass. An elongate porous profile of compacted strands of plastics material is also provided.
Patent GB-2595432-A (GB)
Title: A switching assembly and use thereof in a handheld wireless device for remotely activating a remote controlled system
Inventor: MARK CHURCHWARD
IPC: H01M50/216
Filed: 2019-10-16
Abstract: A handheld wireless device 1 for remotely activating a remote-controlled system, comprises a casing 2 and a switching assembly. The casing houses an electrical energy store (battery) 4 and circuitry 3 including a transponder 3A arranged to transmit a wireless signal in response to a request received from the remote-controlled signal. The switching assembly includes an electrical switch 40 connected between the electrical energy store and the circuitry, the electrical switch being operable by an applied magnetic field controlled by a mechanical actuator 30 on the casing. The electrical switch may be a reed switch. Further, a switch assembly comprises a film of electrical insulator having first and second electrical conductors, disposed on opposing sides of the electrical insulator, and a mechanical switch assembly. The film, in use, may be positioned between an electrical energy store (battery) and a terminal or connector, with the switch operable to control the electrical connection between the battery and the terminal via the first conductor, the switch and the second conductor. Also presented are methods of retrofitting an electronic device or a handheld wireless device with the switching assembly. The inventions relate to disabling a vehicle keyless entry fob, preventing a relay attack.
Patent GB-2590358-A (GB)
Title: A control system for controlling a landing gear drive system
Inventor: LOUIS EMMANUEL ROMANA
IPC: B64D43/02
Filed: 2019-12-02
Abstract: A control system 200 for controlling a landing gear drive system 72 which drives rotation of an aircraft wheel comprises a control panel 40 with a controller 20 having a forward motion setting 23, 28, 24 30 and a zero-speed setting 27, a control unit 60 for receiving a control input 41 from the controller, and for providing a torque command 71, 81 to be applied to the wheel and a speed sensor 50 for sensing an aircraft taxi speed and for providing an indication of the aircraft taxi speed 51 to the control unit. When the controller is moved from the forward motion setting to the zero-speed setting, the control unit provides a torque command 71 to the drive system to provide zero forwards driving torque to the wheel, and a braking command 81 to apply a braking torque to the wheel.
Patent GB-2594917-A (GB)
Title: Artificial eye assembly
Inventor: Sahar Awwad
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2020-03-20
Abstract: An artificial eye assembly 100 comprising an anterior layer 50 comprising an anterior cavity 52; a flow constricting layer 40 comprising an aperture 42; a flow resistive layer 20 comprising a plurality of pores 29; a posterior layer 10 comprising a posterior cavity 12. A fluid inlet 13 and injection inlet 14 are located in the anterior and/or posterior cavity and a fluid outlet 54 located in the anterior cavity; and wherein the anterior cavity and the posterior cavity are in fluid communication with one another via a fluid path formed through the layers. In use, a fluid introduced under pressure into the assembly via the fluid inlet will flow along the fluid path and exit the assembly via the fluid outlet with a first flow rate. The assembly provides pressurised multi-modular chambers which broadly mimic the various regions of the eye. The assembly also allows for study of ocular pharmacokinetics.
Patent GB-2594297-A (GB)
Title: An exercise device
Inventor: IAN REGINALD JENNINGS
IPC: A63B23/035
Filed: 2020-04-22
Abstract: An exercise device 99, comprises a seat 2, 3 and a base 5, wherein the seat 2, 3 is located on top of the base 5 and comprises a back 1 and a pad 2, wherein the back 1 is arranged to move vertically with reference to the base 5, the pad 2 is adapted to tilt horizontally with reference to the back 1, and the base 5 moves vertically relative the ground; the base 5 is able to expand horizontally with respect to the pad 2. The base may move vertically via a scissor lifting mechanism operated be wheels 8 and the base may include knee or shin pads 4 that provide the horizontal expansion and provide a hip stretch for a user. The exercise device may include an electric motor and linear actuators and a frame 100 for free weights.
Patent GB-2594465-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for predicting a V02max measurement
Inventor: DAVID EDWARD WRIGHT
IPC: A61B5/22
Filed: 2020-04-27
Abstract: A VO2max measurement for a subject is predicted by measuring a heart rate recovery value (HRR) over a first time period starting at the end of a fitness test exercise completed by the subject, and calculating a predicted VO2max measurement using the heart rate recovery value. The fitness test exercise comprises a plurality of phases, with each phase having a predetermined time duration and being associated with a respective heart rate band. During each phase the subject adjusts their effort to maintain their heart rate in the respective heart rate band. The VO2max calculation may take into account other factors such as mass factor and ethnicity. Two heart rate recovery values may be taken using two different time periods and used in the V02max prediction. Heart rate may be measured by an ECG chest belt sensor 1 or PPG, and displayed on a smartphone 2. Fitness age may be determined.
Patent GB-2583658-A (GB)
Title: System and method for monitoring manufacturing precision in the additive manufacturing of three-dimensional components
Inventor: Beatrice Bendjus
IPC: G01N21/88
Filed: 2019-01-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for monitoring manufacturing precision in the additive manufacturing of three-dimensional components, in which a combined illumination and detection element (12) is provided, which is equipped with a two-dimensional detector array (1) and at least one laser radiation source (4), with which electromagnetic radiation is directed onto a region of a material in powder or paste form, with which at least one region of a three-dimensional component is produced as a result of a locally defined energy input. The detector array (1) is arranged and designed such that speckle arising in/on the surface irradiated by the laser radiation source (4) can be detected in a spatially resolved manner. The speckle signals sensed in a spatially resolved manner using the detector array can be fed to an electronic evaluation and control circuit (3). The electronic evaluation and control circuit (3) is connected to an electronic open- and closed-loop control device which is designed to influence the production process. Thermal speckle excitation can be achieved using a separate energy beam or an energy beam (10) with which the energy input takes place locally in a defined manner on the material in powder or paste form for three-dimensional additive manufacturing.
Patent GB-2587917-A (GB)
Title: Wash and shower system
Inventor: SHAY POPPER
IPC: E03C1/05
Filed: 2019-03-17
Abstract: A shower system for a shower having a water supply mechanism including a hot water supply and a cold water supply. The system includes: a shower stall; an air heating and delivery mechanism for heating and delivering hot air to the shower stall and including: an air inlet, air piping, an air supply blower to produce an air flow, an air heater, and a hot air outlet. The system further includes: a shower-water piping system including: a hot and cold water mixing valve; and a water fogger nozzle disposed within the hot air outlet to thereby produce a spray of hot air and water suspension; and an air and water temperature and flow controller.
Patent GB-2591850-A (GB)
Title: Interlinked financial settlement system and method
Inventor: Julian Pilling
IPC: G06Q20/06
Filed: 2020-11-23
Abstract: A system of allowing a series of stages to be performed within a unitary system to perform one or more predefined tasks; the system including a reference database containing data relating to a number of interested parties, one or more external sources of data, and a series of links which define how the parties coexist. The system further includes data defining the manner of access to financial information by respective parties and, if permitted, transfer finances within the system and/or to and from one or more of said parties. The level of access and/or ability to interact with the system may be controlled with regard to each party. Finances may be input, allocated as payment for services, and accessed by authorised parties via the system. The system may enable one or more parties who finance the system to receive a return on their investment from fees paid by parties who use the system. The system may provide full traceability of the finances in the system, including the source of the finance, how they are being processed, and how and why they are paid to parties.
Patent GB-2599457-A (GB)
Title: A transport apparatus and storage system
Inventor: RICHARD DARREN WOOD
IPC: F25D3/14
Filed: 2021-01-14
Abstract: An assembly comprising a carton 40 provided with a base, sidewalls 41 and a cover 42, internal insulation comprising planar elements 44 arranged to line the base and inside walls of the carton and cover, a first sleeve 47 arranged to line an inside face of the insulation elements, a second sleeve (figure 4cii, 49) having means for spacing from the insulation elements, and a container (figure 5a, 51) suitable for dry ice comprising a base and oppositely presented aperture, the base being operably placed adjacent the second sleeve and having a flexible base. Also, an assembly comprising a carton, internal insulation, load volume and dry ice container, the container being provided with a data logger unit and thermocouple for measuring temperature, wherein the carton is formed from a corrugated or apertured material.
Patent GB-2590880-A (GB)
Title: RNA and DNA base editing via engineered ADAR recruitment
Inventor: PRASHANT MALI
IPC: C12N15/113
Filed: 2019-09-06
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system to recruit ADARs to catalyze therapeutic editing of point mutations via the use of engineered RNA scaffolds, engineered DNA scaffolds or DNA-RNA hybrid scaffolds. The system comprises an engineered ADAR2 guide RNA (adRNA) that bears a 20-l00bp complementarity with the target RNA and ADAR2 recruiting domain from the GluR2 mRNA at either or both the 5' end or the 3' end.
Patent GB-2608165-A (GB)
Title: Rotor for an electric machine
Inventor: Liam Bowman
IPC: H02K11/215
Filed: 2021-06-24
Abstract: A rotor 2 for an electric machine, where the rotor rotates about a rotation axis, the rotor comprising a drum 50 for supporting permanent magnets 60 thereon. The drum has a longitudinal axis coaxial with the rotation axis and a hub 20 nested within the drum for supporting the drum, the hub being coaxial with the drum; and at least one spoke 30 forming a frustoconical disc coupling the drum to the hub. The rotor may comprise a second spoke coupling the drum to the hub at a second distance along the longitudinal axis, the second spoke forming a frustoconical disc. The rotor may comprise a cavity 22 bounded by the at least one spoke, the hub and the drum configured to receive a coolant (40, fig 8). The cavity may be partially filled with porous low-density material. The rotor may have apertures (35, fig 3) extending through the disc to reduce the mass of the spoke. The first and second spokes may be mirror images of each other, where at least one spoke is at an acute angle relative to the axis. The magnets may be a Halbach array. A wrapping or winding layer 65 may be provided around the array partially countering the centrifugal forces acting on the magnets. The rotor may also comprise an inner and outer flux ring.
Patent GB-2608631-A (GB)
Title: Calibration
Inventor: KEVIN MARK WILKINSON
IPC: F16L47/03
Filed: 2021-07-08
Abstract: Calibration errors can be determined by assessing the difference between measurements of a variable associated with output welding voltage, in electrofusion welding apparatus. A first sensor 111 can take a first measurement of a first variable associated with output welding voltage (to be applied during electro-fusion welding) and a second sensor 112 can take a second, independent, measurement of the first variable. A calibration monitor, on receiving outputs from the first and second sensors regarding the first variable, determines the difference between the measurements; and outputs a calibration error signal if the difference exceeds a threshold. A voltage sensor, current sensor, or impedance sensor to detect electrical resistance, may be used. A visual alert, of detected sensor drift or calibration errors, may be displayed, e.g. warning of a faulty sensor. A battery may supply current to a resistance heating coil at pipe joint 107, to melt and fuse together pipes.
Patent GB-2603992-A (GB)
Title: Systems for generating indications of traversable paths
Inventor: Philip Charles Dasler
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2021-09-30
Abstract: A navigation system receives map data describing a map of a physical environment 106 that includes a destination 118, locations of display devices 110, 112, 114 and their relative orientations. A navigation graph is then formed by representing the destination and the locations of the display devices as nodes and connecting the nodes with edges that indicate traversable path segments. In response to a request for navigation, the navigation system determines a particular display device based on the source of the request 108. For example, the source of the request may be a remote computing device and the location of the particular display device may be adjacent to an entrance of the physical environment. Indications of a traversable path 116 to the destination from the particular display device are based on the navigation graph and the relative orientations of the display devices. The indications are displayed on the display devices.
Patent GB-2605681-A (GB)
Title: Power generation system for wide speed range applications
Inventor: CRISTIAN E ANGHEL
IPC: H02P9/48
Filed: 2022-01-18
Abstract: A power generation system 100 has a plurality of diode rectifier circuits 110, 112, 114, 116 to achieve a constant narrow range DC voltage. The system comprises at least one variable speed, multi-phased generator 102, 104 configured to generate an alternating current (AC) voltage. A plurality of diode rectifier circuits coupled to the at least one generator are configured to convert the AC voltage to a direct current (DC) voltage. A plurality of high-power DC contractors 1-11 is connected to the plurality of diode rectifier circuits to configure outputs of the plurality of diode rectifier circuits in one of a parallel, series, and/or mixed parallel and series configuration. A controller coupled to the plurality of diode rectifier circuits and is configured to reconfigure the plurality of high-power DC contractors based on a control parameter of the at least one multi-phased generator. The power generation system may be implemented in a vehicle.
Patent GB-2609521-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for detecting a change in a lock state
Inventor: GURJASPAL SINGH
IPC: G07C3/00
Filed: 2022-02-22
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting a change in lock state, the apparatus having a casing with a key aperture 550 able to connect on or close to a lock with the key aperture around or adjacent to the key hole so that a key 200 can be inserted; at least one sensor 700 within the casing which is triggered as a key is turned in the lock; a control means 401 within the casing which receives trigger signals from the sensors and assesses if the lock has changed state; and a transceiver 402 which communicates the lock state to an external network; where the control means is only active when trigger signals are received. Also, an apparatus for detecting a change in window state, the apparatus having a casing and magnet for connecting to a static portion and moving portion of a window. The casing contains a sensor, which detects relative movement between the casing and the magnet; a control means which receives trigger signals and assesses a window state; and a transceiver to communicate the window state to an external network; where the control means is only active when trigger signals are received.
Patent GB-2606837-A (GB)
Title: Aggregate processing systems, methods and apparatus
Inventor: DOUG LAMBERT
IPC: B07B9/00
Filed: 2022-03-09
Abstract: An aggregate processing plant 100 having a vibratory screen 120 supported by a frame 400 which may be (re)configured between configurations which may support a wet flume or dry hopper 300 under screen 120. Vibratory screen 120 may have multiple decks and frame supports may allow for a vibratory screen to be removably supported beneath screen 120.
Patent GB-2617592-A (GB)
Title: Food portioning machine and methods of operation thereof
Inventor: James Paul Wakefield
IPC: B26D7/06
Filed: 2022-04-13
Abstract: A food portioning machine 2 comprises a machine base 4, a feeder for feeding a food product in a feed direction, a cutter 18 for cutting portions from a leading end of a product fed towards the cutter by the feeder, and a portion thickness control assembly 22. The assembly 22 comprises a carriage carried by the base and moveable relative to the base to adjust the thickness of the portion cut from the product, and a carriage drive assembly coupled to the carriage to move the carriage relative to the base. A product stop is carried by the carriage and moves relative to the carriage between advanced and retracted positions, and a product stop drive assembly is coupled to the product stop to move the stop between advanced and retracted positions. Before the cutter starts cutting the next portion of the product, the assembly moves the carriage to a position relative to the base with reference to the thickness of the next cut portion and the assembly moves the product stop from the retracted to advance position to engage the product.
Patent GB-2618814-A (GB)
Title: Player selection system and method
Inventor: PHILIP COCKRAM
IPC: A63F13/795
Filed: 2022-05-18
Abstract: A game player selection system comprises an emotion processor configured to obtain a current emotional state of a user (310); a descriptor processor configured to obtain one or more emotion descriptors associated with one or more other candidate players (320); an evaluation processor configured to predict an emotion outcome for the user for a match with the or each other candidate player, based upon the user’s and other players’ current emotional state (330); and a selection processor configured to select one or more players in response to whether their respective emotion outcomes meet at least a first predetermined criterion (340). Also disclosed is a system which predicts an emotional outcome for a user of a game based on the user’s emotional state and an emotion descriptor of candidate games to play, and selecting a suitable game for the user to play based on the predicted outcome (Fig.2). Application to video games.