baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2573185-A (GB)
Title: A method for assembling a stator for an electric motor or generator
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER TIMS
IPC: H02K9/22
Filed: 2018-12-18
Abstract: A method for assembling a stator (252, fig 2) for an electric motor or generator, the method comprising providing an annular support, wherein the annular support includes a lead frame (255, fig 2) having circuit board layers (260, fig 2), a first flexible printed circuit board having a first section (261, fig 2) and a second section (262, fig 2), the first section mounted between a first surface of the lead frame and the annular support, the second section extending through an aperture in the lead frame; placing a rigid sleeve 2340 over the second section that extends through the lead frame; attaching the sleeve to the lead frame; providing a heat sink 253, wherein the heat sink includes a mounting section having a circumferential outer wall and a flange section 2300 that extends around the mounting section and includes an aperture 2310; heating the annular support to expand the inner diameter of the annular support; sliding the inner diameter of the support over the outer wall of the mounting section and the sleeve and second section of the printed circuit board through the aperture formed in the flange section; cooling the annular support to reduce the inner diameter such that the inner wall of the annular support presses against the outer wall of the heat sink; removing the rigid sleeve from the lead frame.
Patent GB-2584652-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for treating contaminated particulate material
Inventor: SEAN DOBBS
IPC: B03B5/00
Filed: 2019-06-07
Abstract: A method of treating contaminated material comprises physically breaking 6 the material into particulate, which is rinsed and graded 8 into oversized O and undersized U fractions. The oversized fraction is washed 10 to form a treated aggregate A. The undersized fraction passes through a high-shear wash 14 to further separate contaminants. The undersize fraction is fluidised in a classification soaking tank 24 where clean water is passed upwardly into the tank for cleaning. Waste water from multiple washing stages may be collected in a blend tank 34 for reuse in washing and grading the material, or to undergo further treatment to produce clean water for the fluidising stage. The waste water may be treated, the pH may be adjusted 36 or chemicals added that facilitate separation. The pH of the settlement tank 38 40 or high shear wash may be monitored and adjusted. Oversize material may be defined as greater than approximately 5mm, where undersize material is below approximately 5mm. The particle separation stage may comprise an inclined star screen, the washing device 10 may be a log washer, and the high-shear wash 14 may be an attrition scrubber. A corresponding apparatus is disclosed.
Patent GB-2577374-A (GB)
Title: A Vaporiser
Inventor: Daniel Patrick Marchant
IPC: A24F40/51
Filed: 2019-07-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a handheld vaporiser 1, e.g. a vaping device, the vaporiser 1 comprising a flow sensor 44, e.g. a pressure sensor, for detecting the flow of air through the vaporiser in order to control operation of a heating element (37, fig. 9) for a wick (36) of the vaporiser 1, wherein the flow sensor 44 is connected to a passage 40 in the flow sensor upstream of the wick 36. When used in its upright position the flow sensor and downstream opening, e.g. the mouthpiece, is above the level of the wick. This arrangement prevents saliva or vaping liquid contaminating or clogging the sensor.
Patent GB-2586830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in transparent clothing
Inventor: ANDREW PETER PARKINSON GRAY
IPC: A41D25/00
Filed: 2019-09-05
Abstract: A transparent necktie or similar garment comprises a transparent casing 1 for an internal sheet (figure 2). The casing is manipulated to change the tie from a closed to an open position. In the open position, as shown in figure 1, the internal sheet can be removed and replaced with a different sheet in order to display different patterns or artwork. In the closed position the internal sheet is securely contained within the casing. The tie may be secured to the user via an additional garment being by means of a clip or other securing means. The internal sheet may be cut to shape and size to be held securely by the casing. The casing may be made of a thin polymer which gives the appearance and feel of a tie made of a conventional cloth material. The casing may have a rear face which is hinged in relation to the front face and may be secured at the rear of the product in such a way that it can be easily opened and closed multiple times, e.g. through connecting means such as a secure tab 7 which is pulled through slot 10.
Patent GB-2576846-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for game-generated motion vectors
Inventor: MICHAEL KOPIETZ
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2018-04-20
Abstract: Systems and methods for integrated graphics rendering are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the systems and methods utilize a graphics engine, a video encoding engine, and remote client coding engine to render graphics over a network. The systems and methods involve the generation of per-pixel motion vectors, which are converted to per-block motion vectors at the graphics engine. The graphics engine injects these per-block motion vectors into a video encoding engine, such that the video encoding engine may convert those vectors into encoded video data for transmission to the remote client coding engine.
Patent GB-2577427-A (GB)
Title: A locking mechanism suitable for an agricultural implement
Inventor: ARTHUR PHILIP HARVEY BROCK
IPC: A01B73/00
Filed: 2016-06-14
Abstract: A locking mechanism 17c comprises a first member 6b, a second member 6c pivotally connected to the first member and a linkage between the two, wherein the linkage 43, 45 in a first position permits the first member to freely pivot relative to the second member, at least to a limited extend, moving the linkage to a second position forces the first member to a predetermined rotational position relative to the second member and rotationally locks the first and second members together. The locking mechanism may comprise first and second brackets 41, 42 extending from the first and second members respectively and two bearing points 46, 47, provided on either one of, or one of each of, the two adjacent brackets with a force on a first bearing point causing the first member to pivot in a first direction and a force on a second bearing point causing the first member to pivot in a second opposite direction. An agricultural implement comprising a drawbar and frames to either side of the drawbar wherein each frame has an afore described locking mechanism is also claimed.
Patent GB-2578252-A (GB)
Title: Control valve and air starting system
Inventor: MARC DAVID ZINGER
IPC: F02N9/04
Filed: 2016-11-16
Abstract: A method of slow starting a combustion engine with an air starting system 44 having a pressurised air source 54 fluidly coupled to an air starter 52 via a control valve 56, the method comprising supplying bursts of air from the pressurised air source 54 by reciprocating a piston of the control valve 56 along with selective application of a force to the piston which in combination counters a normally closing biasing force acting on the piston. This method allows for improved response time of the control valve. Also disclosed is a method of operating an air starting system 44.
Patent GB-2598083-A (GB)
Title: Integrated pest monitor
Inventor: Rachel Louise Atkinson
IPC: A01M23/16
Filed: 2020-07-12
Abstract: A pest control device comprising a box with one or more entrances 1 to allow pests inside. The entrance door(s) 4 remains open but can be closed upon inspection to prevent rodents escaping. The invention has an area to apply bait 6 and nesting area(s) 5 for the rodents. Remote monitoring technology may be added 7 to allow for remote identification of rodent activity. The invention has a lid 2 which can have a transparent section 3 to allow for viewing rodents living inside but can have covers to create a dark environment where rodents will feel safer living. If rodents are discovered upon inspection, they can be humanely dispatched and removed. The invention will be added to void areas of buildings or be a stand-alone device placed in any location and can be manufactured bespoke.
Patent GB-2597752-A (GB)
Title: A display unit
Inventor: Michael Anthony Entwistle
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2020-08-03
Abstract: A display unit 14 comprises a front face 24 including at least one display panel 30, and a peripheral frame 15 forming a border around the face 24. The frame 15 comprises an extruded main section 16a-d having a longitudinal channel (29, fig 7). The frame 15 includes at least one extruded auxiliary section 31a-c having a profile in cross-section engaging with the groove 29 such that the supplementary section 31a-c provides an infill between the primary section 16a-d and the front face 24 of the display unit 1, to permit alternative or replacement display panels 30 to be accommodated within the same peripheral frame 15. Also disclosed is an extruded main section 31a-c for forming the frame 15, the section 31a-c having a plurality of slots for receiving several channel engaging members, positioned to anchor a mounting for components of a display against the section 31a-c.
Patent GB-2598586-A (GB)
Title: Controller for ePAS system
Inventor: BRIAN LIDGARD
IPC: B62D6/00
Filed: 2020-09-02
Abstract: A controller for an electric power assisted steering (ePAS) system, which permits articulation of one or more vehicle wheels within a steering angle range, is configured to adjust a maximum available steering lock for the ePAS system in dependence on a plurality of inputs (I1, I2, I3, I4, I5), which may include vehicle parameters such as vehicle speed and non-vehicle parameters such as terrain features and weather conditions. This may allow the amount of steering range to be adjusted according to conditions while avoiding damage to a tyre from contacting a wheel arch cavity. Haptic feedback may be provided if a driver exceeds a maximum available steering lock. A vehicle and control method are also provided.
Patent GB-2600156-A (GB)
Title: Computer-implemented method, computer program and apparatus for generating a thumbnail from a video sequence
Inventor: JIMMI BENDTSON
IPC: G06F16/73
Filed: 2020-10-23
Abstract: A method of generating a thumbnail from a video sequence (e.g. surveillance footage from a security camera) involves identifying a first frame of the video sequence comprising a first object or activity of interest, and a second frame containing a second object or activity of interest. The object or activity may comprise a person, vehicle, license plate, or animal. A thumbnail image is generated by combining at least part of the first frame and at least part of the second frame, such that the thumbnail includes both objects or activities of interest. One of the objects may be extracted from its frame and superimposed onto the frame of the other object, or both objects may be extracted and placed against a common background. The thumbnail may be created in response to a search for the objects or activities which has returned multiple (possibly overlapping) video clips.
Patent GB-2585318-A (GB)
Title: Electric power steering torque compensation
Inventor: HANS ANDERSEN
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2020-01-29
Abstract: Among other things, we describe techniques for electric power steering torque compensation. Techniques are provided for a method implemented by a computer, e.g., a computer onboard an autonomous vehicle (100). A planning circuit (404) onboard the vehicle (100) and connected to an Electric Power Steering (EPS) of the vehicle determines a compensatory torque signal to modify an actual steering angle of a steering wheel (1310) of the vehicle to match an expected steering angle of the steering wheel. The planning circuit transmits the compensatory torque signal to a control circuit (1102) that controls the steering angle of the steering wheel (1310). The EPS modifies the actual steering angle based on the compensatory torque signal resulting in a modified steering angle. The control circuit operates the vehicle based on the modified steering angle.
Patent GB-2600484-A (GB)
Title: A beverage dispensing apparatus
Inventor: TIM WHATELEY
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2020-11-02
Abstract: A beverage dispense font with removable additive containers 13 inside the font. The font has a beverage outlet for dispensing beverage and a separate additive dispensing line for each additive container. A dispensing pump (15, Fig. 4) is provided for each additive container 13 to dispense additive through the additive dispensing lines. A controller controls dispensing of additives from the font. An LCD touch screen 10 may be used to control the font. The font may have a video screen (9, Fig. 1) for video display to customers. A presence sensor in 7 may collect demographic information from a customer’s mobile device or may use an image sensor to detect customer information.
Patent GB-2601328-A (GB)
Title: Blockchain
Inventor: JOHN FLETCHER
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2020-11-25
Abstract: A method performed by a first node of a blockchain that identifies a reference to an output of a variable delay function 151 and determining a parameter relating to the output value of the verifiable delay function. It then generates an output in dependence on this parameter, and transmits the output to a second node of the blockchain 152. The parameter may include determining one or more of: a calculation time relating to the output value, and a number of steps relating to the output value, and generating the output may include determining a reward for a party involved in the determination of the output value of the verifiable delay function. The reward may be one or more of, an amount of cryptocurrency, an eligibility to participate in the building of a consensus on the history of the blockchain, and an eligibility to participate in the addition of a block of the blockchain.
Patent GB-2604895-A (GB)
Title: Controller
Inventor: ADAM MAY
IPC: E03C1/05
Filed: 2021-03-17
Abstract: A controller 1 comprising a manually operable input device 8 connected to a base housing 2, the input device comprising a first manual input member 6; and a second manual input member 4, wherein the second manual input member is movable relative to the first manual input member; and a sealed environment disposed at least partially within the base housing, the sealed environment containing one or more electronic components 14, 16 suitable for controlling at least one function of a fluid delivery device, the one or more electronic components being configured to be actuated in response to user-initiated movement of the manual input members; wherein the manual input members are disposed at least partially outside the sealed environment. Further disclosed is a controller characterised by a non-contact location sensing system 12, 14 disposed on the first manual input member and the base housing to detect movement of the member relative to the housing. The sensing system may comprise Hall effect sensors.
Patent GB-2599760-A (GB)
Title: A beverage dispensing system
Inventor: KIERAN SHAMS-ABBECKAH
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 2020-07-23
Abstract: A beverage dispensing system 1 comprising: at least one bottle attachment portion 5, each bottle attachment portion 5 comprising a first end 12 providing a first attachment feature 14 configured to releasably engage a spout of a bottle; and an opposed second end 16 providing a second attachment feature 18, in which a fluid passageway extends between the first end 12 and the second end 16 of the bottle attachment portion 5. The system 1 further comprises a housing 2 comprising: an upper surface 4 defining at least one recess 6, each recess 6 providing a housing attachment feature 8 configured to releasably engage the second attachment feature 18 of a corresponding bottle attachment portion 5, each recess 6 comprising an opening 10 enabling fluid to pass therethrough; a support surface 11 configured to support a receptacle thereon; and an actuator 20 configured to initiate dispensing of fluid from a bottle via the fluid passageway, through the opening of a recess 6, and into a receptacle supported on the support surface 11. The system further comprises at least one LED configured in use to illuminate a portion of a bottle supported by or within the housing.
Patent GB-2606760-A (GB)
Title: Determining a restriction in a liquid network
Inventor: Timo Witte
IPC: G01N30/02
Filed: 2021-05-20
Abstract: A method for determining a restriction in a liquid network 200 containing a liquid comprises generating a vacuum bubble 290 or vacuum cavity within the liquid network, wherein the vacuum bubble represents a volume wherein the liquid has been substantially removed, determining a period of time between generating the vacuum bubble and the volume being substantially filled with the liquid and concluding on the restriction based on the determined period of time. The vacuum bubble may be generated by abruptly increasing a volume of the liquid network more quickly that the increased volume is refilled by the liquid, preferably by abruptly pulling a piston 275. The period of time may be determined by monitoring the pressure in liquid in fluidic connection with the bubble using a pressure sensor 240. A filter 220 clogged by the accumulation of particles from within the liquid may form the restriction. The method may be used to determine a restriction in a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) unit. A control unit is configured to perform the method.
Patent GB-2607868-A (GB)
Title: A safety device for cyclists
Inventor: Max Pieters
IPC: B62J6/04
Filed: 2021-06-07
Abstract: A bicycle light 1 is removably attached to a bicycle, and comprises a projection portion (4, figure 1) adapted to emit light to project an image 26 onto a road surface. The image 26 is projected onto the ground on only one side of the bicycle and into a region between the forwardmost and rearmost extremities of the bicycle and no more than three metres to the side on level ground. The image 26 may be static or animated, and the light 1 may further comprise a rearward projecting light source (7, figure 1). The light may also detect a speed of travel and alter the projected image depending thereon.
Patent GB-2608626-A (GB)
Title: Roller tappet assembly
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER J MCCRINDLE
IPC: F02M63/00
Filed: 2021-07-06
Abstract: A roller tappet assembly 116 for a reciprocating pump (1, Fig. 1), comprising a tappet body 118, a pin element 120 comprising first and second opposing end portions 170, 172 that engage respective formations 174, 176 in the tappet body 118 to retain the pin element 120, and a bearing portion 178 extending between the first and second end portions 170, 172 for supporting a cam rider arrangement 122, said cam rider arrangement 122 supported on the bearing portion 178 of the pin element 120 so that, in use, the reciprocating pump (1, Fig. 1) is cyclically loaded and unloaded as an outer surface 158 of the cam rider arrangement 122 interfaces with a rotating camshaft (10, Fig. 1); At least one of: the bearing portion 178 of the pin element 120 and/or an inner surface 146 of the cam rider arrangement 122 comprises one or more recessed formations 180a, 180b for supporting hydrodynamic lubrication between the cam rider arrangement 122 and the pin element 120 as the bearing portion 178 bends during the loading cycle.
Patent GB-2601623-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for automatic route assignment
Inventor: CHITTARANJAN TRIPATHY
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2021-10-27
Abstract: A computing device determines delivery locations for each of a plurality of previous routes taken by each of a plurality of drivers over a period of time. The computing device also obtains a plurality of current routes to be assigned to the plurality of drivers. Further, the computing device determines a familiarity value for each of the plurality of drivers for each of the plurality of current routes based on the delivery locations of the previous routes taken by each driver. The computing device assigns each of the plurality of drivers to a current route based on the determined familiarity values, and stores the assignments in a data repository. Preferably, the computing device transmits the assignments to a computing device of each driver. Driver preferences may be taken into account when determining familiarity values.
Patent GB-2602208-A (GB)
Title: Quantum-safe networking
Inventor: DAVID WILLIAMS
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2019-11-08
Abstract: computer-implemented method of quantum-safe "QS" transaction or message signing using a QS network 102, the QS network comprising at least two QS servers 103 and a repository 107 for storing and accessing data items associated with users of one or more end-point devices, wherein each QS server comprises a hardware security module "HSM" 106 with an identical set of quantum distributed "QD" keys stored thereon and the QS servers communicate securely with each other and the repository using quantum encryption based on one or more available QD keys from the set of QD keys, the method comprising: receiving a transaction or message requiring a digital signature associated with the user 105 to be applied thereto wherein: a data item in the repository is associated with a QREF access token, the data item is retrieved from the repository, wherein the data item is decrypted using the QD key corresponding to a QREF locator; and digitally signing the received transaction or message using a digital signature algorithm based on the retrieved data item.
Patent GB-2603378-A (GB)
Title: A security device for luggage
Inventor: JOHN PETER PARKINS
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2020-09-29
Abstract: A security device (2) for luggage (4), which security device (2) comprises: (i) attachment means (6) for attaching the security device (2) to hand grip means (8) on the luggage (4); (ii) memory means (10) containing: (a) first contents data of an X-ray of the contents of the luggage (4) at a time of a first departure; (b) second contents data of an X-ray of the contents of the luggage (4) at a time of a second departure; (c) first weight data of the weight of the luggage (4) at the time of the first departure; (d) second weight data of the weight of the luggage (4) at the time of the second departure; and (iii) global positioning system means (12) for enabling the establishment of the position of the luggage (4) and the security device (2) being such that: (iv) the attachment means (6) is constructed to go around the hand grip means (8) and to remain permanently on the hand grip means (8); (v) the first departure is a departure from a first departure point (14) for a first journey, and the second departure is a departure from a second departure point (16) for a second journey; (vi) the first contents data and the second contents data are for being compared in order to conduct a security check for anomalies between the contents of the luggage (4) at the time of the first departure and the contents of the luggage (4) at the time of the second departure; (vii) the first weight data and the second weight data are for being compared in order to conduct a security check for anomalies between the weight of the luggage (4) at the time of the first departure and the weight of the luggage (4) at the time of the second departure; and (viii) the global positioning system means (12) enables the position of the luggage (4) always to be established.