baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2563632-A (GB)
Title: Powering a bipolar electrocautery surgical instrument
Inventor: SIMON RODERICK GROVER
IPC: B25J17/02
Filed: 2017-06-21
Abstract: A robotic surgical instrument comprising a shaft 704 connected by articulation 705 to an electrocautery effector 701 powered by first and second electrocautery elements E1-2, which may be wires, that may power effector elements 702, 703, which may be driven jaws. The articulation comprises a pulley arrangement with a first joint 706 having an axis 405 transverse to the longitudinal axis of the shaft around which the effector is rotated driven by driving elements A1-2, which may follow symmetrically opposing paths around the pulley. The first and second wires follow symmetrically opposing paths around the pulley arrangement. The first joint may have two pulleys rotating about the same axis that may be adjacent, abut and be constrained to rotate together about the axis. The two pulleys may have a wire moving around a first side and a driving element terminating on a second side, where the sides are opposed for each pulley.
Patent GB-2554182-A (GB)
Title: Ejection device
Inventor: HONGBO MA
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 2016-10-18
Abstract: An ejection device comprises: a housing (1); an ejection member (2); a rotation member (3); a driving member (4); and a guide member (5). The housing (1) is a hollow structure having an opening. The ejection member (2) is disposed inside the housing (1). The driving member (4) drives the rotation member (3) to rotate. The rotation of the rotation member (3) drives the ejection member (2) to rotate along a circumference of the housing so as to eject the ejection member (2) toward the opening. A guide groove (11) is arranged at an inner wall of the housing (1). The guide groove (11) is arranged along an ejection direction of the ejection member (2). The guide member (5) is disposed at an outer wall of the ejection member (2), and is slidably arranged in the guide groove (11). The ejection device can be operated easily, and has a simple structure and a small size. Moreover, no large magnet is required in the ejection device, thereby reducing the weight of a product.
Patent GB-2555742-A (GB)
Title: Brush head apparatus of multifunctional oral care tool
Inventor: YONG MENG
IPC: A61C17/26
Filed: 2015-10-26
Abstract: A brush head apparatus of a multifunctional oral care tool comprises a pair of transmission rods (5) respectively connected with a pair of brush heads (1). The pair of brush heads (1) are integrally formed by using a food-grade silica gel type of soft material respectively. The pair of brush heads (1) respectively performs a 360-degree rotation in opposite directions. A back of the pair of brush heads (1) is provided with a back-flushing plate (4). An end portion of the transmission rods (5) is lower than an end portion of the brush heads (1). A top portion of the back-flushing plate (4) is lower than a top portion of the brush heads (1).
Patent GB-2560421-A (GB)
Title: Windshield stone impact response
Inventor: AED M DUDAR
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2018-01-17
Abstract: Method of identifying and responding to a stone impact (14,Fig.1) on a vehicle 10 windshield 15. The vehicle windshield includes an integral pressure sensor (17,fig.2), used to identify a stone impact against the windshield 62. Responsive to identifying the stone impact, the method identifies any large truck located within a predetermined radius of the vehicle 72,74. Further, responsive to identifying a large truck, the vehicle is directed to make an evasive manoeuver to avoid further stone impacts 76. The manoeuver may consist of increasing a distance between the vehicle and detected truck, or passing/overtaking the detected truck. Washer fluid may be sprayed onto the windscreen while overtaking the truck 71. A stone impact report may be issued to occupants, or to other vehicles, alerting them to the risk 58. The alert may only be issued following multiple detected stone impacts, identifying the risk location. This information may be used to re-direct vehicles 60. When used with autonomous self-drive vehicles, vehicle may park out of direct sunlight following identification of stone impact, with vehicle parking in a secure location if window is no longer intact 66. Emergency services may be informed of possible injuries following sensed impact. Also claimed is vehicle for carrying out method.
Patent GB-2571782-A (GB)
Title: Die cutting insert and method for cutting sheet metals
Inventor: STEPHEN JOHN PAUL
IPC: B26F1/38
Filed: 2018-03-09
Abstract: A die cutting insert comprising a punch shoe 222 with an angled guide surface 230, a trim punch 220 arranged along the guide surface, the trim punch moves along the guide surface between a first, extended position and a second, retracted position. The Trim punch may comprise a flat bottom surface for engaging a workpiece, the guide surface extending at an oblique angle with respect to the bottom surface. The trim punch may have an angled side surface at the same angle as the guide surface. The trim punch may have a protrusion below the bottom surface, and the punch may be connected to the shoe by a resilient member. The resilient member may bias the punch to the first position. Also claimed are a die-cutting assembly comprising the insert, and a method of cutting a sheet of metal where a trim punch moves into contact with the metal and past a die block whilst at the same time in a direction whereby the clearance between the trim punch and the die block increases as the trim punch moves past the die block.
Patent GB-2572217-A (GB)
Title: X-ray imaging systems and methods, and methods of manufacture of Collimators for use therein
Inventor: DANIEL CLARK
IPC: G21K1/02
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: An x-ray imaging system 10 for use in methods of x-radiography comprises: an x-ray source 101; a detector 13 comprising an array of sensors 15; and a collimator 105 comprising an array of channels 109, the collimator being disposed proximal to the x-ray source such that an object imaging space 4 is defined between the collimator and the detector array. Each sensor in the array is arranged to receive x-rays 111 passing through a predetermined one of the collimator channels and, preferably, there are equal numbers of sensors and channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing a multichannel collimator in which: a plurality of foil layers (717, Fig. 6), each having an array of holes, are stacked and bonded to form a laminated collimator body (707); or where the collimator body (307, Fig. 4) is formed around a plurality of space-holding members (308) that define the array of channels (309) through the collimator.
Patent GB-2563994-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle underride impact detection systems and methods
Inventor: MAHMOUD YOUSEF GHANNAM
IPC: B60R21/0134
Filed: 2018-05-09
Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for predicting an under-ride impact. A vehicle includes a camera for capturing an image of a target vehicle, sensors for detecting a speed and heading of the vehicle, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine a target vehicle classification (e.g. small or large vehicle), determine an open space of the target vehicle, determine a closing speed between the vehicle and target vehicle, predict an under-ride impact based on the classification, open space, and closing speed, and responsively execute an impact action. The target vehicle classification may comprise a semi-trailer. The open space may comprise an area extending from a base of the target vehicle to the ground, and from a first wheel to a second. It may comprise an area protected by a rear under-ride guard of the target vehicle. The impact action may comprise alerting the vehicle driver or the target vehicle of an imminent under-ride collision. The impact action may involve changing which airbags are activated upon detection of a crash. An under-ride impact energy may be estimated and the impact action may be responsively executed based upon this.
Patent GB-2576161-A (GB)
Title: Wearable strap
Inventor: PATRICK BROWN
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2018-08-06
Abstract: A wearable strap 10 comprising releasable connection means 14 for securing the strap 10 around part of a person's body, a detector for wirelessly detecting an electronic device, a controller 16 programmed with at least one predetermined threshold for a distance between the strap 10 and electronic device, and at least one of: a) alert means 26a, 26b including at least a speaker or vibrator in the strap 10, and b) signalling means in the strap for sending a signal to a remote location, such as initiating an alert from the electronic device; the controller 16 being configured to use the detector to monitor the distance between the strap 10 and electronic device, and the controller 16 being configured to initiate the alert means 26a, 26b and/or signalling means to provide an audible or vibrating alert when the distance between the strap 10 and electronic device exceeds the predetermined threshold. The strap is preferably a belt, and the signalling means may be a wireless communication system. The controller may be configurable to suppress alerts when the strap is unfastened. The strap may also include a location sensor, and the controller can be configured to distinguish between movement of the strap away from the electronic device, or movement of the device away from the strap. Also claimed is a personal monitoring system comprising at least one wearable strap that can transmit information to a monitoring station to enable remote evaluation of an event.
Patent GB-2565944-A (GB)
Title: Fluid imaging in a borehole
Inventor: SATYAN GOPAL BHONGALE
IPC: G01V8/12
Filed: 2016-09-29
Abstract: A borehole fluid imaging system includes a plurality of radiation sources located circumferentially around the borehole. A plurality of radiation detectors are located circumferentially around the borehole. The plurality of radiation detectors detect the radiation transmitted by each of the respective ones of the plurality of radiation sources. A controller is coupled to the plurality of radiation detectors to determine an attenuation of the radiation at the plurality of detectors and generate an image of the fluid in response to the attenuation of the radiation.
Patent GB-2581368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to scheduling latency in a telecommunication system
Inventor: MILOS TESANOVIC
IPC: H04W88/04
Filed: 2019-02-14
Abstract: Disclosed is method of requesting resources from a node in a multi-node telecommunication system. A first node, Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) Node A, transmits data to a second node, IAB Node B and the second node transmits the data to a third node, IAB Node C. The first node indicates to the second node that it has data intended for the second node. This indication may comprise the first node transmitting a scheduling request (SR) message S10 or a Buffer Status Report (BSR) message S30. The second node, in response to the indication from the first node, determines whether to request resources S100 from the third node. The second node may request resources from the third node before the second node receives the data transmitted from the first node. The third node provides resources S130 to the second node based, in part, on the request from the second node. The second node transmits data received from the first node S50 to the third node S140.
Patent GB-2581785-A (GB)
Title: Transfer function dataset generation system and method
Inventor: MARINA VILLANUEVA-BARREIRO
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2019-02-22
Abstract: A system for generating a head-related transfer function (HRTF) dataset. The system comprises an HRTF dataset selection unit operable to select two or more HRTF datasets. Further, there is a characteristic identification unit operable to identify characteristics of the selected HRTF datasets, an HRTF dataset modification unit operable to modify the HRTF datasets in dependence upon deviations in the characteristics, and an HRTF dataset generation unit operable to generate a combined HRTF dataset comprising at least the modified HRTF elements. Preferably, the HRTFs are generated by interpolating HRTFs either in the selected dataset or the combined dataset. Preferably the interaural level difference and/or interaural time delay for at least one of the HRTFs is modified. The frequency response may also be modified. Optionally the HRTF may be modified in dependence upon the HRTF recording equipment or the recording environment.
Patent GB-2582352-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for implementing a convolution transpose layer of a neural network
Inventor: CAGATAY DIKICI
IPC: G06F17/15
Filed: 2019-03-20
Abstract: Performing a convolution transpose operation between an input tensor comprising a plurality of input elements and a filter comprising a plurality of filter weights, by: dividing the filter into a plurality of sub-filters (1302); performing a convolution operation between the input tensor and each of the plurality of sub-filters to generate a plurality of sub-output tensors, each sub-output tensor comprising a plurality of output elements (1304); and interleaving the output elements of the plurality of sub-output tensors to form a final output tensor for the convolution transpose (1306). The input tensor may be multi-dimensional, the convolution transpose may be performed in the first and second dimension of the input tensor at a first and second stride respectively; and the plurality of sub-filters may comprise a number of sub-filters equal to the product of the first stride and the second stride.
Patent GB-2573868-A (GB)
Title: Rotational tissue cutting control device
Inventor: DAVID A HERRIN
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2019-03-21
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a counter-rotatable cutting apparatus includes a first radial actuator 812 configured to engage a first drive shaft. A second radial actuator 852 engages a second drive shaft, coaxially disposed with the first drive shaft. A housing 160 supports the first and second radial actuators and permits the first and second drive shafts 140 to extend therethrough. The first and second drive shafts are relatively counter-rotatable responsive to rotation of at least one of the first radial actuator and the second radial actuator. A bevelled gear couples the first and second radial actuators, and a differential bevelled gear allows the two actuators to counter-rotate at different rotational speeds.
Patent GB-2576071-A (GB)
Title: Drive for a door or window sash
Inventor: BENJAMIN WOERNER
IPC: E05F3/10
Filed: 2019-05-29
Abstract: The drive 10 comprises a piston 16 slidably guided in a housing 12, a spring 14, an output shaft 20 and a rack-and-pinion gear 18 with an out-of-round pinion 22 with teeth 24 and counter-teeth 26 on the piston side, wherein the effective lever arm length of the pinion teeth decreases upon opening of the sash up to a first opening angle, then after a second opening angle the length increases abruptly with an increasing opening angle. The line of action of a pair of teeth is produced by a profile shift varying when rolling over the curve. At least one tooth pair may be provided with pressure-side tooth flanks that are extended in comparison with the flanks of the remaining teeth pairs for generating the abruptly increasing lever arm length. The pinion and piston may be driven in both directions and the piston may be hollow with internal toothing.
Patent GB-2587784-A (GB)
Title: Multi-plug adapter
Inventor: MIN-KYU CHOI
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2019-07-15
Abstract: A multi-plug adapter 10 comprising: a type-C pin assembly comprising pins 43 (Figure 2) and a pin support body 44 (Figure 2); at least one additional pin assembly 50, 51, 60 (Figure 2) comprising a different pin arrangement; a housing 11 for housing the pin assemblies, the housing comprises a plurality of holes 15 in a first face allowing deployment of the selected pins; an actuation mechanism cooperable with each pin assembly, wherein the actuation mechanism is adapted to selectively move each pin assembly between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration; an electrical output 70 (Figure 1), wherein the electrical output is electrically connected to each pin assembly. The actuation mechanism may comprise a cam. The actuator mechanism may be slidable. A pin deployment means may comprise a helical shaft 21 or a worm gear 42 (Figure 2). Locking mechanism may be included. Visual or haptic indicators may be included. The device may be used with US, GB, European, Australian or other sockets.
Patent GB-2573690-A (GB)
Title: Tension mounted fire barrier assembly
Inventor: ALAN SHAW
IPC: E04B1/94
Filed: 2017-01-24
Abstract: A fire barrier assembly includes a fire barrier, mounting elements and securement elements. The mounting elements are positioned along the length of the fire barrier on an inner surface of the fire barrier. The mounting elements engage one or more of the securement elements to the fire barrier. When installed within an expansion space, the securement elements are used to tension mount the fire barrier assembly securely and generally immovably within the expansion space, without the need for any mechanical, adhesive, or other fixed connection to anchor the fire barrier assembly in place. As such, no modification to the building structures defining the expansion space (e.g. no drilling holes, applying adhesive, etc.) is need to mount the fire barrier assembly. If desired, the fire barrier assembly may easily be detached and removed from the expansion space.
Patent GB-2586056-A (GB)
Title: Cover
Inventor: JOHN ALEXANDER BLACK
IPC: E06B9/06
Filed: 2019-07-31
Abstract: A cover 10 for an opening, such as a vehicle inspection pit, where the opening has a first (110 figure 2) and second edge and where the cover is adjustable from a first cover width to a second cover width which it maintains in use. The cover may have a retaining mechanism (50 figure 2) to prevent adjustment to the first cover width after its activation. The cover may have a number of parallel members 20 a-i which are extensibly connected, so the length of the cover is adjustable. The parallel members may have one 22 a-i or two telescopic arms 24 a-i which may have an extension stop (70 figure 3) to prevent extension of at least one of the other arms. The telescopic arms may be slidable. A method of using the cover and a kit of parts is also claimed.
Patent GB-2588150-A (GB)
Title: Breast pad and method of manufacture
Inventor: BEN DIAMANT
IPC: A61F13/14
Filed: 2019-10-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a breast pad for nursing mothers, and a method of manufacture. The breast pad comprises an absorbent material 31 having an asymmetric footprint, a liquid permeable front surface (27, Fig 3a) and a liquid impermeable back surface (29, Fig 3b), the absorbent material 31 arranged to absorb liquid that permeates the front surface 27. The absorbent material 31 also comprises a body, a perimeter 36, and at least one cut-out portion 33 extending inwardly from the perimeter 36 into the body, wherein, the cut-out portion 33 comprises two opposing edges 54, 55 each with shaping portions (56, 57, Fig 4b). The absorbent material 31 is adapted such that the perimeter 36 around the absorbent material 31 is a first length in a first configuration and, in a second configuration, the two shaping portions 56, 57 are positioned closer together such that the perimeter length is reduced. Deforming the absorbent material provides an asymmetric dome. The arrangement enables the pad to be adaptable to conform to different shaped breasts while maintaining absorbency and providing less irritation.
Patent GB-2575747-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for bias switching of power amplifiers
Inventor: NETSANET GEBEYEHU
IPC: H03F3/24
Filed: 2018-04-02
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for bias switching of power amplifiers are provided herein. In certain configurations, a power amplifier system includes a power amplifier that provides amplification to a radio frequency (RF) signal, a power management circuit that controls a voltage level of a supply voltage of the power amplifier, and a bias control circuit that biases the power amplifier. The power management circuit is operable in multiple supply control modes, such as an average power tracking (APT) mode and an envelope tracking (ET) mode. The bias control circuit is configured to switch a bias of the power amplifier based on the supply control mode of the power management circuit.
Patent GB-2588676-A (GB)
Title: Needle protection device comprising syringe centring
Inventor: TERRY MCELROY
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2019-11-01
Abstract: A safety device 2 for a syringe, the device 2 comprising: a housing 120 having a main body 122 to receive a syringe 1, a flange support 130 to support a syringe flange 16 and to prevent or limit a distal and proximal syringe movement relative to the housing 120; a needle shield 22 telescopically arranged to slide over the housing 120 between an extended and retracted position where a needle tip is respectively covered or exposed. Housing 120 further comprises a plurality of resiliently deformable arms 200 biased towards a first position where an inner surface of the arms 200 is positioned radially inwards of an inner surface of the body 122 lo form a constriction within the housing 120, where the arms 200 are radially deflectable outwardly from the first position by the syringe being inserted into the housing 120. Preferably, the arms 200 centre a syringe barrel in the housing 120 by biasing the syringe barrel into a position where the syringe barrel’s longitudinal axis is coincident with a longitudinal axis of the housing 120. Also, an injection apparatus comprising a safety device 2 and a syringe. Also, a method for manufacturing a safety device.
Patent GB-2589867-A (GB)
Title: An Aeronautical electronically steered antenna system
Inventor: GEOFFREY JAMES AKWEI BADDOO
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2019-12-09
Abstract: This application relates to an electronically steered antenna for an aircraft, e.g. for communication with a satellite. The antenna system comprises an array of antenna elements; an antenna controller configured to steer the antenna; and a transceiver connected to the antenna for receiving signals from or providing transmission signals to the antenna. When the antenna changes beam direction from a first beam direction to a second beam direction there is an associated phase jump. The invention lies in communicating this phase jump from the controller to the transceiver so that the transceiver can maintain a phase lock with a received (or transmitted) signal during a change in beam direction. The antenna controller may instruct the transceiver with the extent of the phase jump and the time of the beam switch, to allow the transceiver to apply the phase jump at the specified time. If multiple antennas are distributed across an aircraft, phase jump information may be provided for each antenna to allow switching between the antennas.
Patent GB-2581567-A (GB)
Title: Composition and method for temporarily reshaping keratinous fibres
Inventor: Julia Bibiane Lange
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2019-12-17
Abstract: A cosmetic composition is disclosed for temporarily reshaping keratin fibres, which comprises a) a cationically modified guar derivative with a weight-average molecular weight in the range of from about 5,000 to about 200,000 and a degree of cationic substitution in the range of from about 0.1 to about 2 and b) at least one cationic copolymer, which is obtained by reacting vinylpyrrolidone with dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate. The use thereof in reshaping keratinous fibres and method of utilising such a composition in reshaping keratinous fibres is also disclosed.