baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2580598-A (GB)
Title: A speech valve
Inventor: IAN DAVID WORTHINGTON
IPC: A61M16/20
Filed: 2019-01-14
Abstract: A speaking valve 7 to allow inspiration and controllable expiration through a tracheostoma comprising a valve element movable by finger pressure of a user. The valve element 8 is movable between a first position in which the valve allows air to pass through it and a second position in which the passage of air is substantially resisted or prevented. The valve also comprises a biasing element to bias the valve towards the first position. The valve element is arranged such that expiration through the valve at a rate in excess of predetermined rate causes it to move into a third position in which air resistance through the valve is less than when the valve element is in its first position. This allows for air release if e.g. a user should cough. The biasing element may be formed from foam 28 or a spring. The foam may comprise a resilient open cell foam.
Patent GB-2572046-A (GB)
Title: Device for monitoring cavity integrity during a medical procedure
Inventor: Eric Stenzel
IPC: A61B18/04
Filed: 2019-01-24
Abstract: The device comprises a distal flexible bladder 1 and a proximal section having a connecting member 2 joining the distal bladder in a liquid-tight system. A treatment liquid inside the system flows between the distal bladder and proximal section allowing the bladder to deflate when the treatment liquid is moved out. A pressurizing mechanism applies variable pressure to the proximal section to initiate liquid flow. A heater element is controlled to heat the treatment liquid in the proximal section. A pressure sensor 8 detects a pressure level for the treatment liquid within the liquid-tight system. A controller is operably connected to the pressurizing mechanism, the heater and the pressure sensor to control treatment. Changes in pressure values detect an anomalous condition. The proximal section comprises a syringe 3 with a syringe chamber having a heater which collapses as the syringe plunger is operated.
Patent GB-2570061-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for de-capping tubes and multiwell plates
Inventor: PETER COLLINS
IPC: G01N37/00
Filed: 2014-12-20
Abstract: An adhesive film (20) for de-capping tubes in an array and multiwall plates incorporates robotic handling means enabling a robot machine to engage with the adhesive film once sealed to the tube caps in order to peel away the tube caps from the array. The robotic handling means may comprise apertures or one or more tabs.
Patent GB-2578959-A (GB)
Title: Resin molded body
Inventor: YASUSHI NISHIMURA
IPC: B32B15/08
Filed: 2019-09-17
Abstract: A resin moulded body 1 comprising, a body formed from a fibre reinforced resin, a decorative sheet 2 adhered to a surface of the body, the sheet comprising a metallic lustre layer 23, a transparent protective layer 20 positioned on an outside of the lustre layer, and a welding layer 25 positioned on the inside of the lustre layer. An anchoring structure 30 is configured between the welding layer and the body, having an uneven shape such that the reinforcing fibres 10 bite in to the welding layer. The anchoring structure may have a height difference greater than the diameter of a reinforcing fibre which may be 20 µm or more. The body may be the structural member of a bicycle or fishing gear.
Patent GB-2579442-A (GB)
Title: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for data rights tracking
Inventor: DANIEL L BINKLEY
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2019-10-04
Abstract: A method for controlling and tracking access to secured data comprises the steps: receiving from a remote computing device a dataset identifier; organizing a dataset represented by the dataset identifier into volumes associated with a unique volume identifier; attaching one or more assets to the volumes by associating asset identifiers with the volume identifiers, wherein each asset is configured to store at least one volume; receiving from a data steward device 306 dataset permissions of use information associated with the dataset identifier; registering in a repository 102 the permission information with the dataset by associating a dataset permissions identifier associated with the dataset permissions with the dataset identifier; registering in the repository volume permissions with the volumes by associating a volume permissions identifier associated with the volume permissions with the volume identifiers; receiving from the remote computing device a set of restrictions associated with the dataset identifier; retrieving from the repository dataset permissions associated with the dataset identifier; determining by comparing the set of restrictions with the dataset permissions, that the set of restrictions does not conflict with the dataset permissions; and generating and storing an indication that the set of restrictions is validated.
Patent GB-2588911-A (GB)
Title: Modular carrying system
Inventor: Neil Merry
IPC: B60R9/08
Filed: 2019-11-13
Abstract: Provided is an assembly, suitable for carrying equipment such as bikes, skis, snowboards, and storage boxes, that can be mounted to the rear of a vehicle. The assembly comprises a mast 12 with a channel 16, that may be lipped, that can receive a member to which equipment can be mounted, wherein one end of the mast 12 has a member 14 that can be mounted to a vehicle’s tow ball. The mast 12 may be pivotally rotatable about the tow ball mounting member 14 by the action of a pneumatic member 20. Suitable mounting members include cross-arms 72 (Fig. 19), frame (86, Figure 26)/board (120, Figure 54)/tyre (104, Figure 69) clamps, and luggage boxes (176, Figure 87). The assembly may also have a mounting tray 136 with hooks 142 that can attach to spindles 144 provided on the bottom of the mast 12, thus allowing the tray 136 to be removably attached to the mast 12.
Patent GB-2594437-A (GB)
Title: Shimming apparatus and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: DAVID JAMES
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 2019-11-25
Abstract: A shimming apparatus includes a body portion having at least two leg portions 5, connected at a proximal end by a shoulder portion 9, and free distal ends 7. The leg portions have upper and opposing lower faces, including inclined portions 15 with respect to the length of the legs at their and at the distal ends. This tapering makes it easier to insert the shim into a gap. The tapering may be symmetrical so that the shim is not “handed”. An alternative shimming apparatus also includes a body portion having at least two leg portions 5, connected at a proximal end by a shoulder portion 9, and free distal ends 7. In this arrangement the shim comprises at least two sections frangibly connected at a break line 17 and separable from one another, each section including at least one cross-link 19 connecting the leg portions together. This allows the shim to be inserted into a gap, and then a protruding part of the shim to be snapped off. In either case projections 21, 23 may be provided on or along interior surfaces of the leg portions, these projections may be in the form of teeth or comb members to enhance grip of the shim in the gap.
Patent GB-2589594-A (GB)
Title: Detecting anomalous latent communications in an integrated circuit chip
Inventor: GAJINDER PANESAR
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2019-12-03
Abstract: In an integrated circuit, components communicate with a command/response protocol. The commands sent by a component in a time interval are monitored. The time taken for the response to each command to be received by the component is measured. The number of commands sent is also measured. The maximum tolerable latency is calculated from the time the component can be idle in the time window and a latency penalty factor. The latency penalty factor may depend on the workload of the component and on the concurrency available to the component. The penalty factor may be the average minimum number of bytes the component can tolerate in the time window. The maximum latency in the time period is anomalous if it exceeds the maximum tolerable latency. This is performed for a series of time periods.
Patent GB-2579968-A (GB)
Title: Non-fluorinated water-based compositions with plant-based materials for generating superhydrophobic surfaces
Inventor: CONSTANTINE M MEGARIDIS
IPC: C09K3/18
Filed: 2017-08-31
Abstract: A non-fluorinated composition configured to create a superhydrophobic surface includes a hydrophobic matrix component free of fluorine; filler particles, wherein the filler particles are plant-based elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 µm; and water, wherein the hydrophobic matrix component is in an aqueous dispersion. Also, a non-fluorinated composition configured to create a superhydrophobic surface includes a hydrophobic matrix component free of fluorine, wherein the hydrophobic matrix component includes a polyolefin, a natural wax, or a synthetic wax; filler particles, wherein the filler particles are plant-based elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 µm; an emulsifier; and water, wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion.
Patent GB-2582486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to building materials
Inventor: TIMOTHY JOHN WOODBRIDGE
IPC: E04D13/00
Filed: 2018-10-12
Abstract: A multi-layer building material comprising a fibrous layer and a macroporous shielding layer affixed to the fibrous layer for mitigating abrasion of the fibrous layer. The invention envisages use of the building material to provide a breathable membrane in the vicinity of a bat roost.
Patent GB-2585574-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for rush order fulfilment optimization
Inventor: Pratosh Rajkhowa
IPC: G06Q50/10
Filed: 2019-02-26
Abstract: A system for rush order fulfilment optimization is discussed. The system includes mobile devices that are each associated with a worker and a rush fulfillment engine executed by a computing system which dynamically updates a task queue of each worker upon receipt of a new rush order according to a task completion rate difference between an estimated task completion rate and the current task completion rate of the worker.
Patent GB-2585616-A (GB)
Title: Using gradients to detect backdoors in neural networks
Inventor: TAESUNG LEE
IPC: G06N20/00
Filed: 2019-04-10
Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for evaluating a trained machine learning model to determine whether the machine learning model has a backdoor trigger. The mechanisms process a test dataset to generate output classifications for the test dataset, and generate, for the test dataset, gradient data indicating a degree of change of elements within the test dataset based on the output generated by processing the test dataset. The mechanisms analyze the gradient data to identify a pattern of elements within the test dataset indicative of a backdoor trigger. The mechanisms generate, in response to the analysis identifying the pattern of elements indicative of a backdoor trigger, an output indicating the existence of the backdoor trigger in the trained machine learning model.
Patent GB-2601184-A (GB)
Title: Image data encoding and decoding
Inventor: KARL JAMES SHARMAN
IPC: H04N19/176
Filed: 2020-11-23
Abstract: A method of encoding image data comprises: generating a respective base encoding parameter applicable to each independently decodable image region; generating a block of coefficients from image data representing a block of a given independently decodable image region; quantising the block of coefficients depending upon a quantisation parameter applicable to that block; and generating and encoding a respective set of quantised data items. The encoding step comprises: encoding a given quantised data item by a first encoding technique, comprising encoding a series of zero or more data sets, each representing a respective range of data item values; generating a region encoding parameter in response to the base encoding parameter and quantisation parameter applicable to the given block of coefficients; and encoding any remaining value of the given data item, being an amount by which the data item exceeds a maximum value which can be encoded by the first technique, by a second, different encoding technique. The second technique comprises encoding an escape code (first portion, non-unary coded second portion) having a second portion length, in bits, in which aspect(s) of the second encoding technique including at least the second portion length depend upon the region encoding parameter.
Patent GB-2605748-A (GB)
Title: A collision detection system for a mobile robot
Inventor: JAMES MURRAY ORCHARD
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2021-01-22
Abstract: A mobile robot comprises a chassis 4, a drive system and a collision detection system. The collision detection system comprises first and second parts of the mobile robot, the first and second body parts being disconnected and moveable relative to the chassis in response to a collision with an object, and first and second sensing means configured to sense relative movement between the chassis and the first and second body parts respectively and, in a collision event, to send a control signal causing the drive system to take corrective action, wherein the mass of the second body part is substantially lower than the mass of the first body part. The first part may be the outer shell 8 and the second part is preferably a hinged bumper assembly (10, fig 2). The bumper assembly is able to recognise lighter obstacles such as glasses.
Patent GB-2595954-A (GB)
Title: Detection program, detection method, and detection device
Inventor: TSUYOSHI TANIGUCHI
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2021-03-16
Abstract: A computer implemented method of detecting suspect cryptocurrency addresses and subsequent determination of attacker IP addresses in a blockchain includes identifying source and partner addresses for blockchain transactions which satisfy a predetermined condition in a first period; generating, using the addresses as nodes n0, n1, n2, n3, a first transaction graph 34; identifying second blockchain source and partner addresses for a later time period which satisfy the same criteria; generating a graph for the second period 35; and detecting new addresses n3, n4 appearing in the second period by comparing the first and second graphs. The new addresses are suspect addresses and the associated transaction data in the blockchain is analysed to determine internet protocol addresses which are verified as being registered as threat addresses of potential malicious attackers, such as command and control (C&C) server sites. The predetermined condition is for example transaction volume (currency value) being equal to or less than a certain value.
Patent GB-2607590-A (GB)
Title: Method and ion trap for detecting ions
Inventor: NICHOLAI SALOVICH
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2021-06-04
Abstract: Method for detecting ions wherein ions are provided in an ion trap 20. An RF storage field is created by applying a first RF signal to a first electrode 18 of the ion trap. An excitation signal 24 is applied to the ions in the ion trap 20 and an image current signal induced in a second electrode 14, a third electrode 16 or differentially between the second 14 and third 16 electrodes by oscillation of the ions excited by the excitation signal are detected. The excitation signal is a parametric excitation.
Patent GB-2605658-A (GB)
Title: A fully automatic tester and test method for testing the contact pressure of metal wires/spring pieces in electronic devices
Inventor: YONGGANG KANG
IPC: G01R31/66
Filed: 2021-07-08
Abstract: The invention provides a fully automatic tester and test method for testing the contact pressure of metal wires/spring pieces (14,19 in figure 2), or similar resilient metal contacts in electronic devices, by identifying the positions of multiple metal wires/spring pieces or contacts to be tested within the field of view of an illumination means and a high-definition camera system 10, 11. Position information determined from the camera system is transmitted to a computer controller which varies the position of an adjustable sliding table 6 holding a test piece having an electronic device to be tested. A metal wires/spring piece or contacts to be tested is move to a position so that it is accurately aligned with a hook of a programmable digital force gauge 9. The apparatus is controlled so as to hook the metal wires/spring pieces or contacts, take a measurement, and then move on the next one to be tested. Measured data from the force gauge is transmitted to the computer where a pressure calculation algorithm determines a contact point pressure or force value. The relative angle of the illumination means and camera are chosen to cause the illumination light to reflect from the hook contact point (14, 19 in figure 2) on the metal wires/spring pieces or contacts and into the camera.
Patent GB-2609996-A (GB)
Title: Image stitching
Inventor: MICHAEL PAUL ALEXANDER GEISSLER
IPC: H04N23/698
Filed: 2021-10-13
Abstract: A method of compositing video streams comprises: obtaining first 30 and second 40 video streams, where the backgrounds of the streams overlap; identifying a common feature 32 in the background of the streams; and stitching the streams together along the identified feature within the background of the streams. The streams may be captured by a camera and the background may be displayed on a display screen within the field of view of the camera. The backgrounds may be part of a common 3D model. A second invention defines a render engine which receives a first captured stream and a second CGI stream, identifies areas of difference between the streams to define possible subjects for extraction in the first stream, extracts the identified areas, and stitches the areas into the second (CGI) stream. A third invention comprises obtaining a first captured stream where the background is displayed on an LED screen and where the background is based on a 3D model. A second stream is obtained based on the 3D model, and at least a portion of the first stream is rendered then stitched into the second stream along one or more seams.
Patent GB-2613380-A (GB)
Title: Strain wave gearing and drive arrangements
Inventor: MARTYN INGLETON
IPC: F16H49/00
Filed: 2021-12-02
Abstract: A strain wave-type gearbox comprises a flex spline component 701, an outer circular spline component; and a wave generator component 703, wherein a wave generator (e.g. 631, 633 Fig. 6) component is configured for adjustment of at least one dimension of the wave generator component, to cause engagement and disengagement of the flex spline component and the outer circular spline component. Furthermore, a drive arrangement for manipulating a vehicle control surface comprises: a first drive; a second drive; an output member for connecting to the vehicle control surface; first engaging means for selectively engaging and disengaging the first drive and the output member; and second engaging means for selectively engaging and disengaging the second drive and the output member, wherein the first engaging means comprises a strain wave-type gearbox. The gearbox may be used to manipulate a vehicle control surface, where the vehicle may be an aircraft.
Patent GB-2603643-A (GB)
Title: Weighted exercise apparatus and method of manufacture or use thereof
Inventor: NEAL SPENCER
IPC: A63B21/075
Filed: 2022-01-12
Abstract: Weighted exercise apparatus comprises a rigid or substantially rigid body portion 4 that is formed from and/or includes a pre-determined amount of weighted material. Handle means 28 are provided in, on or associated with the body portion to allow a user to grip the apparatus in use. The cross sectional shape of at least part of the body portion includes two opposing surfaces that are a spaced distance apart from each other and are both planar or substantially planar and that are parallel to substantially parallel to each other. The cross sectional shape of the body may be square, quadrilateral, hexagon, octagon or polygonal. The body may include a cavity which may be filled with weighted material (38, figure 4). The body may include an outer covering (34, figure 3).
Patent GB-2614735-A (GB)
Title: Improved communication within an intelligent transport system
Inventor: ISABELLE MORVAN
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2022-01-14
Abstract: An Intelligent transport system ITS includes an originating station ITS-S monitoring an area. In response to detecting an object within the monitored area, the station ITS-S generates a Collective Perception Message, CPM 400. The CPM 400 includes a reference 460 to the object and an indication 470 showing the object is involved in a situation. The CPM may include a perceived object container which may additionally include an object safety level representing a risk level of the object. The risk level may be used to filter or select the objects to be included in the CPM. Similarly, a situation safety level may be determined, and used to alter the time elapsing between consecutive CPM generation events. Decentralized Environmental Notification Messages DENM may be received.
Patent GB-2616043-A (GB)
Title: Chocolate flaking
Inventor: SIMON WOOD
IPC: A23G1/56
Filed: 2022-02-25
Abstract: A method of making chocolate flakes for hot chocolate beverages comprises tempering chocolate; cooling the chocolate to a solid; cutting the chocolate at a cutting station (Fig 1, 2) to form a first stage flakes; and conveying the first stage flakes, which further flakes the chocolates, to a weighing and packing station. Preferably, the flakes are further flaked using a vibratory conveyor 50. The tempered liquid chocolate is preferably put on a travelling belt (Fig 2 and 3, 21) to form a strip which is cooled to form solid chocolate. The cutting station may comprise a drum with exits, each having blade(s) to cut the chocolate. The cutting station may comprise rotatable impellers adjacent to its circumference. The first flaking step may comprise breaking the chocolate by passing through rollers. The chocolate is preferably cooled to 8-10ºC before being fractured and/or flaked. The flakes may be further refined in a pin refiner 51. Preferably, the chocolate flakes are 10-15mm long and 1.2-1.5mm thick. The method minimises the production of chocolate dust. A preparation for making a hot chocolate beverage comprising the flakes is also claimed.
Patent GB-2602766-A (GB)
Title: Wind-powered computing buoy
Inventor: BRIAN LEE MOFFAT
IPC: F03D13/25
Filed: 2019-01-25
Abstract: A buoyant proof-of work computing apparatus which is integrated within a buoyant member 1 that obtains the energy required to power its computing operations from a wind-to-electrical energy converter 4 and 5 mounted on the buoyant member. Additionally, the self-powered buoyant computation apparatus utilises its close proximity to a body of water in order to significantly lower the cost and complexity of cooling the computing circuits. The apparatus includes a plurality of integrated circuits that are configured to perform cryptocurrency mining. A marine cryptocurrency mining system incorporating the apparatus and a remote task administrator computer is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2603726-A (GB)
Title: Durable membranes, their preparation and use
Inventor: Dylan Townshend Gifford
IPC: B01D71/82
Filed: 2020-12-02
Abstract: Filtration membranes comprising a microporous sheet of polyolefin grafted with a poloxamer are described. In an embodiment, the poloxamer is that supplied under the trade name PLURONIC™ P-123 and the polyolefin is poly(ethylene). The membranes provide the advantage of being tolerant to the cleaning agents used in clean-in-place protocols and can be used to remove particulates from these aqueous feed streams.