baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2557551-A (GB)
Title: Transflective blue-phase liquid crystal display and liquid crystal display module thereof
Inventor: YUEJUN TANG
IPC: G02F1/1343
Filed: 2015-10-21
Abstract: A transflective blue-phase liquid crystal display and a liquid crystal display module (888) thereof. The transflective blue-phase liquid crystal display module (888) comprises an upper substrate (100), a lower substrate (200), and blue-phase liquid crystals (300). Pixel electrodes (500) and common electrodes (400) are arranged on the upper surfaces of solid protruding structures (700) at intervals. Electric fields parallel to the surfaces of the solid protruding structures (700) are generated between the pixel electrodes (500) and the common electrodes (400) so as to drive the blue-phase liquid crystals (300). Meanwhile, by arranging protruding gradient angles (a, b) formed on the upper part and the lower part of each solid protruding structure (700), the reflection region and the transmission region have a consistent optical delay property.
Patent GB-2563502-A (GB)
Title: Air vent for a motor vehicle
Inventor: ANDREAS SCHNEIDER
IPC: B60H3/06
Filed: 2018-06-04
Abstract: An air vent 1 for a motor vehicle, such as a car, having a first air-flow channel 2a with inlet 3a and outlet 4a. The air inlet can be closed off by an air-permeable nonwoven fabric 5a that may homogenise the airflow through the vent. The nonwoven fabric may be fixed in place over the inlet by a retaining frame 6a. The frame may have a releasable fastening means 60a such as a latch so that the nonwoven fabric can be removed and changed. The air vent may also feature a second airflow channel (2b, fig 1) with a respective second air inlet 3b and outlet 4b, with the inlet to also be closed off by an air-permeable nonwoven fabric which may be held by latching action fastening means 60b. The vent assembly may also comprise air deflecting means 7a.
Patent GB-2561745-A (GB)
Title: Shopping cart display
Inventor: GREGG A BRYAN
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2016-12-19
Abstract: A shopping cart communication system comprises a shopping cart including a head up display, the head up display operable by a mobile electronic device and a retailer application executed on the mobile electronic device that communicates with the head up display, and generates display data for output to and display at the head up display.
Patent GB-2575493-A (GB)
Title: System and methods for measuring values of perception variables
Inventor: DANIEL PROTZ
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2018-07-12
Abstract: Method and system for generating a quantified perception profile of a predetermined stimulus. Descriptors are selected 22, 21 from a database 7 for a particular stimulus and presented 27 pairwise in all possible pair combinations to users via user-devices 2. For each descriptor pair, users select one of the descriptors which more closely represents the user’s perception of the stimulus. The results of the selections are captured 28, 24 at a host device 1 and normalizing means 26 are used to calculate a descriptor value for each selection. The values are normalised against other descriptor values in order to generate a normalised perception profile of the predetermined stimulus. The stimulus may relate to a colour or flavour.  Filtering means 25 may detect anomalous or inconsistent selection responses and issue adaptive control instructions 32 to modify or repeat descriptor pairs in the sequence presented to the user.
Patent GB-2567289-A (GB)
Title: A contactor
Inventor: Mark Stephen Del Giudice
IPC: H01H51/29
Filed: 2018-08-02
Abstract: A contactor 1 comprises a fixed contact 3 connected to a first conductor 5, a moving contact 7 connected to a second conductor 9 by a connector 11, and an actuator assembly 15 coupled to the moving contact. The contacts, connector, and actuator assembly are contained within a hermetically sealable enclosure 2. An electromagnetic coil 17 outside of the enclosure generates a magnetic field that interacts with a part of the actuator assembly to cause movement thereof. The actuator may comprise a movable piston 16 having a magnetic element 21 in electromagnetic communication with the coil. The connector may be a flexible bundle, braid, or spring, or may be a deformable conductor arranged to deform upon movement of the second contact within the enclosure. The enclosure may define a single chamber 23 completely confining the contacts, the connector, and actuator. The contactor may comprise an auxiliary contact mechanism 25 having an auxiliary electrode 29 and an auxiliary contact 27, wherein movement of the actuator causes the auxiliary contact to engage and disengage with the auxiliary electrode and cause a signal to be generated in a signal circuit. The fixed contact may comprise a conductive extension 31 which acts as a heat sink.
Patent GB-2570572-A (GB)
Title: Tissue fastening tool
Inventor: JEAN-MARTIN BAILLARGEON
IPC: A61B17/11
Filed: 2018-12-13
Abstract: The tool 100 comprises a first implant 104 comprising ferromagnetic material and a second implant 102 comprising at least one magnet. At least one of the implants also comprises shape memory material. The system comprises the tool 100 and an applicator including a needle (140, fig 8) for piercing tissue and expelling the tissue fastening tool. The implants may have an elongate shape when within the needle and in in a circle after being expelled from the needle. The system may be used for fastening a first biological tissue CBD to a second biological tissue DD.
Patent GB-2572102-A (GB)
Title: A method, a kit and application thereof
Inventor: SUDESHNA ADAK
IPC: C07H21/00
Filed: 2017-11-24
Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for detecting nucleic acids in a sample, said method comprises combination of primary amplification and secondary amplification. The disclosure further describes a kit comprising microplate and buffer or water or both. The said method and the kit of the present disclosure detects nucleic acids in a sample without any non-specific amplification, thereby not leading to any false positives. The said method and the kit of the present disclosure is very sensitive and accurate in detecting nucleic acids in a sample.
Patent GB-2592589-A (GB)
Title: A bollard
Inventor: JOSEPH WILLIAM MURRAY
IPC: E01F15/00
Filed: 2020-03-02
Abstract: The bollard comprises a fixable base with a retaining portion 18 and an opening, a first bollard member 144 comprising base 30 and barrier 34 portions angled relative to each other, and one or more locking bollard members 16. The first bollard member base portion is dimensioned to pass through the base opening to underlie the base retaining portion so that the barrier portion is upstanding. Bollard member fixing elements 54 are operable to selectively fix the first bollard member relative to the or each locking member so that the base portion is prevented from passing through the base opening in order to lock the bollard in place. The one or more locking members preferably comprises a second bollard member which also has angled base 32 and barrier 36 portions. The bollard member fixing elements may comprise a lock, a spacer positioned between first and second bollard members or a sleeve which fits over the bollard members. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing a bollard.
Patent GB-2593887-A (GB)
Title: A computerised claim management system
Inventor: KARIM DERRICK
IPC: G06Q50/18
Filed: 2020-04-03
Abstract: A computerised claim management system for facilitating processing of a legal claim. The system comprises a claim entry interface 42 for entering a new legal claim, a task interface 43 configured to display tasks of a workflow relevant to a selected legal claim, a task manager 44 configured to facilitate the completion of each task, and a user profile interface 49 configured to register new users of the system and store attributes of each registered user in a user profile database 46. Each task is associated with an authorisation requirement, wherein the authorisation requirements of the tasks in the workflow differ from one another, and wherein the task manager is configured to restrict access of the tasks to registered users that have attributes meeting the authorisation requirements of the tasks. The system may further comprise a document creation module 53 configured to automatically create and send documents to parties associated with the legal claim.
Patent GB-2594944-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus, textile, garment and method
Inventor: CHENG ZHANG
IPC: D03D1/00
Filed: 2020-05-12
Abstract: The display apparatus for incorporating in a textile comprises: a display element having a first portion 16 layered on a front surface of a second portion 18, and a deformer. The first portion 16 is deformable by the deformer to allow radiation from the second portion 18 to propagate from a front surface of the first portion 16; or cause radiation from the second portion 18 propagating from the front surface 16 of the first portion to disperse. The second portion 18 may reflect radiation received through the first portion 16. The deformer may cause stress, vibration or an electric field to deform the first portion 16, which may control the dispersion or brightness of the radiation, which may be light. The first portion may include a piezoelectric material. The display apparatus may be incorporated in a textile or garment. Also provided is a textile or garment incorporating the display apparatus and a method of deforming the display element.
Patent GB-2593790-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for controlling autofocus operations
Inventor: Luke Gane
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2020-10-05
Abstract: A method of performing auto-focus in a camera 535. A signal from a tracking system for tracking a position of a medical instrument 802, and determining from the signal that the medical instrument is removed from the field of view of the camera. In response to determining that a continuous auto-focus mode for the camera is enabled, a first focus distance value which represents a recently set focus distance, and automatically updating a focus distance of the camera to the first focus distance value. A number of recent focus distance values may be stored along with timestamps associated with the focus distance values. An associated speed value for each stored focus distance value may be obtained, the speed value being an approximate speed of a tracked point of the medical instrument at the focus distance, and retrieving a most recently stored focus distance value having an associated speed that is below a predefined threshold speed.
Patent GB-2596369-A (GB)
Title: An impact target
Inventor: JIGNESH KARSAN DEVSHI PATEL
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2020-12-04
Abstract: An impact target 208 for a sports simulator, the impact target comprising: a plate 212 with a front surface 214 and rear surface 216 opposite the front surface, the rear surface comprising an opening 218; and a vibration sensor 220 fixedly positioned within the opening, the vibration sensor configured to detect an impact of a sports projectile with the impact target. The opening may extend partially or the entire way through the thickness of the plate, which may be covered by a cover plate 228, which may have perforations. Furthermore, the impact target may have a cover sheet 222 covering the front surface with an air gap 232, encased in a compressible seal 234. Furthermore, there may be a mount plate 238 coupled to the rear surface of the plate.
Patent GB-2590211-A (GB)
Title: Improved modular multilevel converter
Inventor: YUHEI OKAZAKI
IPC: H02P27/14
Filed: 2019-04-24
Abstract: A voltage source converter comprises a number of converter modules, one for each phase of an AC waveshape to be generated, connected between two DC terminals and each comprising a first and a second DC connection point (DCCP1, DCCP2), a string of director switches (S1, S2), the midpoint of which provides a third connection point (CP3), and waveshaper branches (WSB1, WSB2) connected in parallel with each other as well as to the string, each waveshaper branch (WSB1, WSB2) comprising submodules (SMA1, SMA2, SMA3, SMA4, SMB1, SMB2, SMB3, SMB4) and being connected to an AC connection point (ACCP1, ACCP2) provided for the branch, wherein at least one of the AC connection point and the third connection point is provided for connection to a corresponding phase of an AC link, the first and second waveshaper branches produce two similar waveshapes for the AC link and the switches change the way the waveshapes are applied to connection points.
Patent GB-2588555-A (GB)
Title: Battery connector device for a battery jump starting device
Inventor: JONATHAN LEWIS NOOK
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2017-02-10
Abstract: An enhanced conductivity battery connector device 500 for use in a battery jump starting device. The battery connector providing enhanced conductivity from the battery to a battery being recharged by the battery jump starting device. The battery device comprising a lithium ion rechargeable battery having a positive terminal tab and a negative terminal tab extending outwardly from opposite ends of the battery, the battery comprising multiple battery cells 512c connected together in series, wherein the positive terminal tab of the battery is a positive tab of one of the cells extended in length, and the positive terminal tab 512e of the battery is at least partially wrapped or wound around an exposed end of the positive battery cable 518.
Patent GB-2603796-A (GB)
Title: Composition for a court surface
Inventor: MATTHEW WILLIAM WADDINGTON
IPC: E01C13/06
Filed: 2021-02-15
Abstract: A water permeable sports surface such as a tennis court comprises a porous substrate 5 on which there is a porous rubber shock layer 3 on which is at least one layer of an acrylic composition 1, 2. The acrylic composition comprises a two pack water based polyurethane which may include a first component comprising an organic solvent-free aqueous dispersion of copolymer based on an aliphatic polycarbonate polyurethane and a polyacrylate. A second component may be a water miscible polyisocyanate and the first and second components are blended with a water based acrylic. The porous substrate may be a bituminous or tar derived material and the shock layer may be formed from bonded rubber granules. An adhesive 4 may bind the substrate to the shock layer. The acrylic composition may be spray applied in two applications. A method of producing a porous court surface comprises the step of providing a shock layer on top of a porous substrate, and the shock layer may be treated with a detergent.
Patent GB-2606403-A (GB)
Title: Pipe laying apparatus
Inventor: PEARSE GATELY
IPC: E03F3/06
Filed: 2021-05-07
Abstract: A compactor mechanism for compacting aggregate about a pipe in a trench comprising a single powered compacting element 3 configured to be movable in a reciprocating motion along the length of a pipe. The mechanism is preferably rotatable from a central position about an angle of at least 90 degrees in two directions to compact aggregate on both sides of a pipe. The mechanism may be integrated into a quick hitch coupler and attachable to a two hose hydraulic circuit of an excavator arm 13. The element may be submerged beneath the aggregate at all times when in use to lay a gravity sewer. Further disclosed is a method for compacting aggregate about a pipe comprising a step of inserting a compacting element beneath an aggregate surface to compact the aggregate.
Patent GB-2602171-A (GB)
Title: Telematics device
Inventor: JONATHON WAYNE VALENTINE
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2021-05-20
Abstract: A telematics device arranged to record the properties of a vehicle during a trip; enable a communication interface of the telematics device after the vehicle has started the trip; transmit the recorded properties to a server; and afterwards disable the communication interface. Preferably the telematics device detects that the vehicle has started moving and records trip or journey data. When it is determined that the vehicle has stopped, the trip data is transmitted to the server. This allows of the accumulated trip data to be transmitted in a single transmission when the trip has finished and may allow power savings compared to a telematics device which uses a constantly enabled communications interface. Alternatively, recorded properties may be transmitted periodically. The communications interface may be disabled based upon one of: the vehicle being stationary for a predetermined period of time, the vehicle being at a certain location, or based upon vibrations indicating that the engine has been turned off. Recorded properties include at least one of: location, speed, velocity and acceleration; all of which are timestamped. The telematics device may transmit the trip data to a mobile device of a user for forwarding to a server.
Patent GB-2596413-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for polymer based shelf life extension
Inventor: ADAM M BEHRENS
IPC: A61K127/00
Filed: 2019-12-09
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions, solutions, and methods for extending the shelf life of food compositions. For example, the disclosure is directed to food compositions or solutions comprising silk fibroin. In some instances, the compositions may be coated with a silk fibroin layer. The disclosure is also directed to methods of preparing food compositions. The methods include spray-coating, dipcoating, or mixing the food compositions with fragments of silk fibroin.
Patent GB-2613830-A (GB)
Title: Electrical vehicle circuitry
Inventor: CHINMAYA JOSHI
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 2021-12-16
Abstract: There is provided a transformer circuit 300 for an electric vehicle. The transformer circuit 300 comprises an input 311 for receiving electrical energy; an output 321 for providing electrical energy to an electrical bus of the vehicle at an output voltage; and a transformer 310 disposed between the input and the output. The transformer 310 comprises a primary winding 312 connected to the input and a secondary winding 314 connected to the output. The input comprises an AC charging input 330, an ACDC converter 340 configured to receive electrical energy from the AC charging input and provide electrical energy to the primary winding; and a DC charging input 360 arranged between the ACDC converter and the primary winding. The DC charging input (560, Fig. 5) is configured to receive electrical energy from a DC source and provide electrical energy to the primary winding. The converter may have a totem pole topology. The output may be connected to vehicle systems including traction batteries or low voltage systems. The transformer may have additional secondaries at different voltages, and may operate in an omnidirectional manner.
Patent GB-2615580-A (GB)
Title: Decongestant vapour delivery device
Inventor: ANDREW CLARKE
IPC: A47G9/00
Filed: 2022-02-14
Abstract: A decongestant vapour delivery device incorporated into a soft toy or pillow 10 is disclosed. The plush item 10 comprises an outer cover having openings 12,16 on respective opposite sides and a chamber 20, for holding a quantity of decongestant liquid, formed of liquid-resistant material located within the body of the plush item 10. The void 20 has opposing openings immediately adjacent to the cover openings 12,16. One of the chamber openings has a substantially liquid-tight, vapour permeable, cover 14 that is integrated with the outer cover of the cushion/toy. The other chamber opening comprises a closure means 18 for releasably closing the second open end of the chamber. The device is primarily intended for use by a child, for enabling decongestant vapour to be safely delivered in a sustained manner over a period of time and in close proximity to the user.
Patent GB-2616870-A (GB)
Title: Suspension system
Inventor: RICHARD PETER LEWIN
IPC: B60G7/02
Filed: 2022-03-23
Abstract: A suspension system 400 for supporting a chassis 200 of a vehicle 100 is provided. The suspension system 400 comprises a suspension unit 442. The suspension unit 442 comprises a wheel arm assembly 444 comprising a first wheel arm 402 having a chassis mount end 410 and a wheel mount end 412. The chassis mount end 410 of the first wheel arm 402 are provided with a chassis mounting member 414, the chassis mount end 410 of the first wheel arm 402 and chassis mounting member 414 being pivotable relative to one another around a chassis mount pivoting axis 230. The chassis mounting member 414 is configured to support the chassis mount end 410 of the first wheel arm 402 so that the first wheel arm 402 and chassis mounting member 414 are operable to pivot 180 degrees relative to one another about the chassis mount pivoting axis 230.
Patent GB-2604048-A (GB)
Title: Method and assay kit to detect an analyte
Inventor: ABDULLAH SABYAH
IPC: G01N33/558
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus which can be used to receive and process a biological fluid sample, such as blood. The apparatus comprises a housing, the first surface of which comprises a well, a hinged lid where the inner surface forms a protrusion, a sharp within the well, a tubular member comprising a proximal and distal end, connected to a resilient member which is fixed to the first surface of the housing in the well, an aperture in the first surface of the housing in the well, a membrane which can be accessed through the aperture. Whereby urging of the inner surface of the lid towards the first surface of the housing causes the protrusion to enter the well and contact the tubular member, compressing the resilient member and forcing the tubular member towards the membrane, the distal end of the tubular member contacting the membrane when the lid is closed. The apparatus may additionally comprise a diagnostic test strip and a buffer chamber. The membrane is optionally a plasma separation membrane.
Patent GB-2604461-A (GB)
Title: Mosquito attractants
Inventor: JETSKE GUDRUN DE BOER
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2018-03-28
Abstract: Method of detecting Plasmodium infection in a subject comprising: (a) collecting a sample of odour emanated from the subject, (b) detecting and measuring amounts of one or more volatile compound(s) selected from heptanal, octanal, nonanal, (E)-2-octenal and (E)-2-decenal, 2-octanone, hexanal or 1-octen-3-one, (c) comparing the measured amounts of the indicative volatile compound with i) the amounts of the same compounds in a reference sample of body odour from an uninfected subject or subjects; and/or ii) predetermined reference amounts, wherein an increase in the indicative volatile compound(s) indicates the subject has a Plasmodium infection. The amount of increase in heptanal, octanal and nonanal compared to reference sample or reference amounts may be proportional to the Plasmodium infection density in the subject. An increase of 2-octanone, hexanal and 1-octen-3-one in the sample, relative to reference, may be indicative of the presence of microscopic gametocytes in the subject.
Patent GB-2607437-A (GB)
Title: Mobility for wireless networks with multipath support
Inventor: ALESSANDRO ERTA
IPC: H04W84/00
Filed: 2022-04-19
Abstract: A device identifies a plurality of access points of a wireless network. The device also identifies a plurality of mobile nodes of a mobile system. The device establishes a first label-switched path comprising a wireless link between a first mobile node MN1 and a first access point 308a. The device establishes a second label-switched path comprising a wireless link between a second mobile node MN2 and a second access point 308b. A duplicate of a packet sent via the first label-switched path may be sent via the second label-switched path. The packet and duplicate packet include shim headers that indicate flow identifier and sequence number used to deduplicate the duplicate and packet when both are received at a destination. The mobile system may comprise a vehicle or robot and the label-switched paths may be multiprotocol label-switching (MPLS) paths.