baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2562386-A (GB)
Title: Retaining sealing element of wellbore isolation device with slip elements
Inventor: ZACHARY WILLIAM WALTON
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2016-01-21
Abstract: A downhole wellbore isolation tool includes an elastomeric sealing element for engaging a casing member or another tubular member in a wellbore. The isolation tool includes one or more expandable slips for gripping the tubular member and holding the isolation tool in place. The sealing element has an axial end in direct contact with an abutment surface of the expandable slip such that the slip limits, if not eliminates, unwanted extrusion of the sealing element, e.g., upon setting of the isolation tool. The expandable slips may be constructed of a plurality of slip elements, and the elastomeric sealing element may flow into gaps defined between the slip elements when the isolation tool is set. The slip segments and other components of the isolation tool may be constructed of a dissolvable material to facilitate removal of the isolation tool from the wellbore.
Patent GB-2576538-A (GB)
Title: Detection and documentation of speeding violations
Inventor: JONATHAN DEVOR
IPC: G08G1/054
Filed: 2018-08-23
Abstract: A system captures a timed sequence of image frames of target vehicle 18 using camera 4, identifies images of license plate 42 in respective image frames, recognizes an alphanumeric license plate character and measures its dimensions in the images and computes vehicle speed relative to the camera from a change in the dimensions. Standard license plate font sizes and styles may be stored and the images used to determine which standard the target vehicle’s plate corresponds to. The alphanumeric character may be recognized by correlation to a stored font. A distance between the vehicle and camera may be computed by comparing an image dimension of the character to its real space dimension and a license plate orientation may be computed from dimensions of multiple characters. If the system is onboard an enforcement vehicle 20, host-vehicle motion is detected by optical flow in the image frames or sensor data from CAN bus, GPS, yaw sensor, accelerometer, distance sensor, LIDAR or gyroscope.
Patent GB-2570366-A (GB)
Title: Pod and dispensing method
Inventor: BRIAN GEORGE KENNEDY
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 2018-11-02
Abstract: A pod 120 for storing and dispensing a beverage preparation ingredient during a dispensing operation comprises a body 122 defining a cavity 128 for storing the beverage preparation ingredient and an actuation member 124 contained within said cavity. The actuation member 124 is configured to cause an opening to be formed between said cavity 128 and a region outside the pod when actuated. The opening is formed around a perimeter of a dispensing surface 126 of the pod 120. Also disclosed is a method for dispensing a beverage preparation ingredient comprising providing a pod as described above at a pod support location, applying an actuation force to cause the opening to be formed in the pod, and rotating the pod. Additionally disclosed is a dispensing apparatus for dispensing a beverage preparation ingredient for a pod as described above comprising a pod support region, an actuator configured to engage with a corresponding actuator engagement region of the pod, wherein the actuation member causes an opening to be formed in the pod so as to cause the beverage preparation ingredient to be released from the pod.
Patent GB-2564823-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for T-cell receptors reprogramming using fusion proteins
Inventor: PATRICK BAEUERLE
IPC: C12N5/0783
Filed: 2017-10-06
Abstract: Provided herein are T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion proteins (TFPs), T-cells engineered to express one or more TFPs, and methods of use thereof for the treatment of diseases, including cancer.
Patent GB-2571616-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle underbody
Inventor: EBERHARD PALMER
IPC: B62D35/02
Filed: 2019-01-08
Abstract: A vehicle underbody 1 has an underbody paneling 6 with at least one opening 3 for allowing a rear axle link (5, Figure 1) to extend at least temporarily therethrough. Opening 3 is covered by a shiftable flap 4, which can be shifted against the restoring force of a force accumulator 9, for example a V-shaped leaf spring, to temporarily open up opening 3. Flap 4 may have a flat surface and two side surfaces 16 perpendicular to the flat surface; each side surface 16 may have a channel formed by a protruding collar to support force accumulator 9. Flap 4 may be plastic, for example polycarbonate, polypropylene or polyamide. A vehicle with two openings 3, each closable with a flap 4, is also claimed.
Patent GB-2584712-A (GB)
Title: A forced air convection apparatus and method for cooling a turbomachine
Inventor: MICHAEL LARICCIA
IPC: F01D19/02
Filed: 2019-06-13
Abstract: A forced air convection apparatus for cooling turbomachines such as a gas turbine engine comprises: a duct assembly 41 having one or more outlets 45, 46 which are removably joinable to corresponding air intakes 11, 30 of the turbomachine, and one or more inlets 47, 48 which are removably joinable to exhausts 23, 31 of the turbomachine to enable closed loop recirculatory airflow through the turbomachine and the duct assembly. The apparatus includes an air handling system 42 with a blower 43 to blow air from the one or more inlets of the duct assembly to the one or more outlets of the duct assembly, and a heat exchanger 44 to cool the air flow. The apparatus can supply cold air to cool a gas turbine engine and nacelle chamber e.g. for cold start tests.
Patent GB-2585199-A (GB)
Title: Methods of operating a motor vehicle
Inventor: JONATHAN O'NEILL
IPC: B60W40/12
Filed: 2019-07-01
Abstract: A method of operating a motor vehicle is provided. The method comprises: determining a planned or predicted route of the motor vehicle; identifying an emissions causal event along the planned or predicted route, the emissions causal event corresponding to a period of operation of the motor vehicle during which an emissions value of the vehicle is increased, relative to the baseline emissions value of the motor vehicle; identifying a location of the emissions causal event; and pre-emptively adjusting one or more operating parameters of the motor vehicle in order to reduce the emissions value of the motor vehicle when the motor vehicle travels through the identified location. Also provided is a 2nd invention for storing determined emissions values in a memory.
Patent GB-2574336-A (GB)
Title: Drum with self-aligning snare
Inventor: RUBEN STEINHAUSER
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 2018-01-16
Abstract: A snare drum including a self-alignment component is disclosed. The self-alignment component may be engaged by a tensioning band, which can attach to one end of a snare that contacts or is proximate a bottom drum head. The tensioning band may loop around a part of the self-alignment component, such as an alignment piece thereof. The geometry of the self-alignment component is designed to allow the tensioning band to self-align such that, portions on opposing sides of the alignment piece have approximately equal tension therein and/or have approximately equal length, thus allowing for a properly aligned snare on the bottom drum head. The self-alignment component can include a plate portion attached to a drum sidewall or tensioning device on a dram sidewall, and can further include a cover portion for attachment to the plate portion.
Patent GB-2580756-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer exercise mat
Inventor: David Natorski
IPC: B32B7/06
Filed: 2019-11-19
Abstract: A multi-layer exercise mat 10 comprises a first layer 11 including an outer surface 12 and an opposing inner surface 13 including a first array 15 of three dimensional features integral with the first layer; a second layer 21 including an outer surface 22 amd an opposing inner surface23 including a second array 25 of three-dimensional features integral with the second layer. The first 15 and second 25 arrays of 3D feature are configured to grip each other to removably secure the inner surface 13 of the first layer 11 to the inner surface 23 of the second layer 21. The first 11 and second 21 layers are preferably formed from the same polymer comprising a natural rubber and the first 15 and second 25 arrays of three-dimensional features preferably interlock and are mirror images of each other. A method of forming the first and second layers is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2580790-A (GB)
Title: System for automatic reordering of replenishment stock
Inventor: Anton C Visser
IPC: G07F7/00
Filed: 2018-07-16
Abstract: A system for automatic reordering of replenishment stock is described herein. The system generally comprises a storage bin defining a first compartment and a second compartment in proximity to the first compartment where the storage bin is configured to store a predetermined product. A cover assembly may normally restrict access to the second compartment. When the product is exhausted from the first compartment, opening the cover assembly to access the product in the second compartment may trigger a sensor in proximity to the second compartment. This triggering causes the sensor to wirelessly transmit a signal to a processor to reorder a quantity of the product.
Patent GB-2591742-A (GB)
Title: Fluid sensor assembly
Inventor: STEPHEN GARRETT
IPC: G01F23/26
Filed: 2020-01-27
Abstract: A fluid sensor comprises a flexible printed circuit (FPC) 302 disposed between first and second body portions which are attached together. The FPC 302 includes a contact region 308 configured to contact a connector member 212. Either of the first or second body portions comprises a fixing portion to fix the FPC thereon and hold the FPC in cooperation with the corresponding body portion. Either body portion may comprise an elastic structure to urge the FPC and maintain the FPC under tension between the first and second body portions. The first and second body portions may be attached via fastener mechanisms 104 and 204. The fluid sensor may form a fluid sensing structure when attached to an oil pan. The fluid sensor may monitor the fluid level and/or fluid temperature of lubricating oil being circulated through an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2579931-A (GB)
Title: A threshold detector circuit for lossless switching
Inventor: RAYMOND JOHN PETO
IPC: H03K17/13
Filed: 2018-07-20
Abstract: A threshold detector circuit is described which is suitable for lossless switching of a transistor. The circuit senses a voltage across the transistor and is operative such that when the voltage across the transistor exceeds a user defined HIGH threshold, the threshold detector circuit remains in a quiescent state with a low input impedance to a signal to the detector circuit. When the voltage across the transistor (collector-emitter or drain-source) is less than a user defined LOW threshold, the threshold detector circuit switches to an active state, so that the transistor is switched on thereby creating a low input impedance to a signal to the detector circuit. The continual isolation of the detector circuit from the transistor ensures that there is minimal noise passing to/from the transistor.
Patent GB-2581440-A (GB)
Title: Quick release window shade system
Inventor: Stephen P Hebeisen
IPC: E06B9/68
Filed: 2017-02-03
Abstract: A quick release device includes a shaft 310 and a shade tube 100 engaged with the shaft. A shade is wound around the shade tube, and the shade tube is configured to rotate with the shaft to wind and unwind the shade from the shade tube. A first rotating brake plate 130 engages with the shaft. A spring 120 is configured to apply pressure to the first rotating brake plate, while a magnet 110 is configured for applying magnetism to the spring. In response to the magnet applying magnetism to the spring, the spring contracts and releases pressure on the first rotating brake plate, allowing the shade tube to rotate. A shade bracket may be provided, and at least one of the first rotating brake plate, the spring or the magnet may be located on a side of the bracket facing away from the shade tube. A pulsing system may be provided to pulse the magnet to control descent of the shade. The device may have a control system that may be activated by an activation app on a smartphone.
Patent GB-2581281-A (GB)
Title: UV lasers and UV Raman systems for effective and efficient molecular species identification with Raman spectroscopy
Inventor: ROBERT DOUGLAS WATERBURY
IPC: H01S3/16
Filed: 2018-10-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stand-off distance chemical detector system such as can be used, for example, for standoff detection of explosives. Instead of a conventional lasing medium, a Pr:YAG or Pr:BYF based UV laser is used which can be advantageously implemented in Raman spectroscopy.
Patent GB-2589659-A (GB)
Title: Compositions comprising polymerizable oligoethyleneglycol derivatives and nanocapsules containing a liquid-crystalline medium
Inventor: HASSAN NOROUZI-ARASI
IPC: C09K19/54
Filed: 2020-05-27
Abstract: A method for preparing a composite comprises (i) providing nanocapsules which respectively comprise polymeric shell and a core containing a liquid-crystalline medium; and (ii) mixing the nanocapsules with one or more polymerizable compounds of formula A and/or B, and (iii) curing the polymerizable compounds. Also shown are composites comprising the binder and nanocapsules, and to their use in electro-optical devices.
Patent GB-2582522-A (GB)
Title: Seaweed composition
Inventor: Bernard Port-Louis
IPC: C05F11/10
Filed: 2018-11-16
Abstract: A composition derived or derivable from seaweed is provided. The composition comprises one or more plant hormones; and/or one or more acidic polysaccharides. Also provided is a method for producing a composition, including the step of extracting one or more agents from seaweed. A method of stimulating plant growth by applying a composition derived or derivable from seaweed is also provided.
Patent GB-2588837-A (GB)
Title: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for configuring a test system using source code of a device being tested
Inventor: Christian Paul Sommers
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2020-06-16
Abstract: A method and system to configure a test system 100 using source code of a device under test (DUT) or system under test (SUT) 106. One or more device source files associated with the DUT are received by code engine 104 and are analysed by identifying functionality of the DUT based on source code portions. This is used to determine configuration source code with which to configure the test system. Generated configuration data is sent to a transmit engine 112 so that it can generate and transmit test packets for various message streams to the DUT and also sent to a receive engine 114 so that it can receive responses to test packets by the DUT and analyse performance aspects of them. The source files may include P4 or other programming language source code. The DUT may be a switch, router, interface card, CPU, FPGA or an ASIC. The code generated may subject the DUT to positive tests with valid parameter values or negative tests with invalid values e.g. excessive multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) stack depth. Other examples of DUT stimulation are: sending valid header stack combinations, excessive header stacks or where superfluous headers are present.
Patent GB-2588345-A (GB)
Title: Improved flooring component
Inventor: JOHN FINLAYSON DANSKIN
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2019-08-26
Abstract: A combination of a building or flooring component or saddle member 5 and an elevating member 200, the building or flooring component or saddle member comprising a headcap 30 comprising a plate 20 having flanges 35 extending from a peripheral or marginal portion of a first surface, the elevating member comprising a further plate 205 comprising further flanges 210 extending from a peripheral or marginal portion of a first surface, wherein when the first surface of the building component plate is adjacent the first surface of the elevating member the flanges and further flanges are distal one another. There may be four flanges, one on each side of the plate. There may be four further flanges, each L-shaped at the corners of the further plate. There may be a resilient or acoustic dampening layer between the plates. The plate may comprise four L-shaped brackets 40 extending from a second surface defining a cruciform channel for receiving packers 300, packing pieces or battens. The packers may comprise two convex or protruding portions 305 received in concave or recessed portions 10 of upstanding elements 15 on the headcap. The combination may be used to lay flooring on uneven substrates.
Patent GB-2595356-A (GB)
Title: Baluster arrangement
Inventor: Stephen Boyt
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2020-05-22
Abstract: The baluster arrangement, for a support surface, comprises an anchor insert-moulded into the support surface and a baluster removably connected to the anchor. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing a baluster arrangement comprising moulding a support surface using a hardenable material; placing an anchor into the material before hardening such that the anchor is pre-moulded into the surface; and attaching a baluster to the anchor. A plurality of spaced anchors may be provided and held in position by a template during hardening. The baluster may comprise an aperture to receive a fastener to connect to the anchor; a fixing plate within a cavity in the baluster, the fastener extending into the fixing plate; wherein the aperture in the baluster is wider in two dimensions than the fastener such that the fastener is loosely retained. The support surface may comprise a prefabricated stairway or staircase. The support surface may comprise a cementitious material.
Patent GB-2606528-A (GB)
Title: Multi-party blockchain address scheme
Inventor: Alexandru Paunoiu
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2021-05-10
Abstract: A method of generating a blockchain transaction for transferring an amount of a digital asset from a first party to a second party and a blockchain transaction for unlocking an amount of digital asset locked to a second party, where the second party is associated with a respective public key and each key is associated with a respective index by generating a first blockchain transaction with a first locking script that when executed with a first unlocking script of a second blocking transaction it requires the unlocking script to have a target index, public key and signature, and execute a sub-script associated with the target index, where each sub-script generates a hash of the target public key and requires its value to match an expected has value included in the sub-script, and verify that the target signature is valid, and make the first blockchain transaction available to one or more nodes of a blockchain network, the first second or third parties.
Patent GB-2607053-A (GB)
Title: Audio device with dynamic microphone and speaker
Inventor: BING YANG
IPC: H04R1/08
Filed: 2021-05-27
Abstract: The microphone includes a casing 1, a handle frame 2 downwardly extending from a bottom side of the casing, a speaker assembly (50, fig ), a PCB board 8, and a microphone capsule 4 supported 7 on the casing in a dynamic manner for preventing a vibration of the casing being directly transmitted to the microphone (see figs 4 & 5). The microphone and the speaker assembly are electrically connected to the PCB board, such that the speaker assembly is adapted for instantly play back a sound signal collected by the microphone. The audio device of the present invention has advantages of high impedance, good sound quality, and strong omni-directional ability, such that the electro-acoustic conversion effect and overall performance of the audio device is enhanced.
Patent GB-2598188-A (GB)
Title: Printable face mask
Inventor: TOBY HEXTALL
IPC: A41D13/11
Filed: 2021-06-22
Abstract: A face covering which can be formed from a single sheet of material comprises a main coverage region 3 and two lateral regions, the lateral regions comprising an ear loop 7 and an extending section with slits cut in to enable elastic deformation so that the mask is secured against the face in use. The sheet may be paper or card. Preferably the slits include alternating sets of cuts including slits and notches (108, 109, figure 3) to enable the elastic expansion. Preferably the mask includes a noise portion 4 which is secured in place by flaps (105, figure 3; see figures 5-6 for assembly). Also claimed is a method of manufacture of such a mask from a single sheet, cutting it or perforating it for later removal from a printed blank (figure 4), and a method of use.
Patent GB-2596968-A (GB)
Title: Modified upsampling for video coding technology
Inventor: GUIDO MEARDI
IPC: H04N19/80
Filed: 2020-03-10
Abstract: A first level encoded stream is received and decoded to derive a first set of residuals. A first output video comprising an output of a base decoder applied to a base level encoded stream is received. The first set of residuals is combined with the first output video to generate a second output video. The second output video is up-sampled to generate an up-sampled second output video. The up-sampling comprises adding a value derived from an element in the first set of residuals from which a block in the up-sampled second output video was derived to the block in the up-sampled second output video. A second level encoded stream is received and decoded to derive a second set of residuals. The second set of residuals is combined with the up-sampled second output video to generate a reconstructed output video.
Patent GB-2608209-A (GB)
Title: Radio receiver fitted onto an energy absorbing device adapted for the parachute of aircraft and unmanned
Inventor: GIANNAKOPOULOS PAVLOS
IPC: B64D17/80
Filed: 2021-11-11
Abstract: An aircraft (fig.10,70) has a radio remote controlled energy absorbing device 10 connected to the main riser strap (fig.10,52) of a parachute (fig.12,50). The energy absorbing device has a strap 11 folded in half lengthwise and sewn with lengthwise stitches 14. A first coupling 30 is connected to a 3-ring release system 60, containing a smaller ring (fig.7,63), a mid-size ring (fig.7,62), and a larger ring (fig.7,61), and to a carabiner (fig.10,51) at the end of the parachutes main riser strap, a lower end of the energy absorbing device is connected to a second coupling 40 to carabiner (fig.10,53) at the end of suspension straps (fig.10,54,55,56). A case 101 contains a radio receiver 100, at least one battery (fig.3,110), a telescopic antenna (fig.3,105) and a circuit board (fig.3,115) with a servo (fig.3,120) and a motor (fig.3,130) rotating bobbin (fig.3,132) to pull thread 125, pulling a retaining pin 65 of the 3-ring release system; during approach of the aircraft towards the ground, the first coupling is unlocked and released along with the larger ring, causing tearing of the stitches applying a counterforce to the weight of the aircraft and decelerating the fall, reducing the ground impact speed.