baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2568781-A (GB)
Title: Control device for sanitary impeller apparatus pump
Inventor: ISAAC RAMÓN PÉREZ LÓPEZ
IPC: G01F23/26
Filed: 2018-09-21
Abstract: A control device for a sanitary impeller apparatus pump is disclosed. The sanitary impeller apparatus may be a crusher, evacuation pump, etc, for extraction of wastewater and solid waste from toilets, sinks, bidets, bathtubs, shower trays, etc. The control device comprises: a capacitive sensor 1 adapted to detect a change in the capacity of contents of a tank 2 of the sanitary impeller apparatus, and a central processing unit (CPU) 3 adapted to command actuation of a motor 4 of the sanitary impeller apparatus pump according to the registered capacity of the contents of the tank 2; characterised in that the capacitive sensor 1 is arranged inside the material of a wall 2.1 of the tank 2.
Patent GB-2579245-A (GB)
Title: Vibrating flange assembly
Inventor: IONUT VARLAN
IPC: F16F15/04
Filed: 2018-11-28
Abstract: A vibrating flange assembly (100, Fig. 3) for absorbing noise and damping mechanical vibrations, comprising a flange 10; a support 20; and a flexible element 30, which could be made of cellular rubber, which is injected into a space g between flange 10 and support 20 and holds them in an assembled configuration. The flange 10, support 20, and resilient element 30 may be press-fitted to each other; and the support 20 may have a radial section (21, Fig. 2) that bends into an axial section (22, Fig. 2).
Patent GB-2570785-A (GB)
Title: Photomosaic floor mapping
Inventor: MATTHEW ALLISON HERRON
IPC: G06T17/05
Filed: 2018-12-14
Abstract: Creating a floor plan from images captured by a floor-traversing robot by: capturing images of the floor using a camera angled downward; determining robot location for each image; tagging each image with robot location at image capture time; cropping the images; transforming cropped images from the angled perspective view to a planar view; populating the floor plan with each planar view image wherein there is an offset between robot location and the location on the floor of the image the robot has captured; accepting user input (eg. drawing no-go areas) on the displayed floor plan to modify robot operations (eg. cleaning, vacuuming, brushing). Distortion algorithm may correct for fish eye lens effect. LIDAR measurements may be employed by a Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) algorithm. Transformed cropped images may be stitched to create a bird’s eye view floor map showing locations of objects (eg. rugs, carpets, tiles, walls, appliances, furniture). Pixel positions and plan locations may be correlated using HD camera height, offset and robot coordinates. Tilt may be corrected. Frame capture rate may be timed to synchronise with localisation. Cropped image quality may be weighted based on robot speed, vibration, angle, overlap with other cropped images, camera proximity, illumination.
Patent GB-2567582-A (GB)
Title: Electric disc rotor with a pressure reducer for the motor gap
Inventor: HOLGER SEDLAK
IPC: H02K21/12
Filed: 2017-08-04
Abstract: The invention relates to an electric disc motor comprising a rotor (10) which has an element (105) to be moved; and a stator (20) which is arranged relative to the rotor (10) such that a motor gap (30) is formed between the rotor (10) and the stator (20), wherein the electric disc motor is designed to convey a medium from a source region (90) to a target region (100) by means of the element (105) to be moved, and a target pressure in the target region (100) is higher than a source pressure in the source region (90). The electric disc motor additionally has a pressure reducer (140) for reducing a pressure acting on the rotor on the basis of the different pressures in the source region and in the target region. The pressure reducer is designed such that a pressure in the motor gap (30) is lower than the target pressure and greater than or equal to the source pressure.
Patent GB-2582295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to pump dispensers
Inventor: GAVIN INNES ROSS
IPC: B05B11/02
Filed: 2019-03-13
Abstract: There are a parent and child pump dispensers, which are particularly airless pump dispensers. There is a parent dispenser 100 for dispensing flowable product and refilling a child container 30,32. The parent dispenser 100 comprises a container (2 figure 1) and a pump module 13A, 13B for dispensing flowable product from the container via a nozzle 15. The pump module comprises a nozzle 15, an internal volume (V figure 6B) configured to receive flowable product from the container, an internal channel (40 figure 6B) having a fluid inlet leading from the internal volume and at least two fluid exits 16A, 16B comprising at least one first fluid exit leading to the nozzle and at least one second exit. The pump module is configurable in a first mode of operation to open the first exit and close the second exit to dispense fluid via the nozzle and the pump module further configurable m a second mode of operation to close the first exit and open the second exit.
Patent GB-2578801-A (GB)
Title: Dual control loop for charging of batteries
Inventor: DIMITAR DELEVSKI
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 2019-03-15
Abstract: A system for generator-based charging of a battery module 100 includes a battery module 140, a sensor 150 located adjacent the battery module, a generator controller 110 comprising a processor 112 and a non-transitory memory device storing instructions 160. The battery modules include one or more battery types 142, 144, such as lithium ion batteries. The generator controller analyses signals received from the sensor, the signals associated with battery conditions including temperature, current, voltage. state of charge, and state of health. The generator controller calculates a generator current value for use in charging the battery module and a control signal comprising a command that causes the generator 120 to provide a charging current having the current value. The control signal is generated using a first control loop associated with a battery voltage and a second control loop associated with a battery current. The controller may store a number of charging profiles associated with different battery configurations.
Patent GB-2585343-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous acidic compositions comprising a corrosion inhibitor
Inventor: TREVOR LLOYD HUGHES
IPC: C23F11/04
Filed: 2019-04-16
Abstract: An aqueous acid composition, e.g. for use in a matrix acidizing treatment, comprising an acid; a polymeric acid corrosion inhibitor; and an acid corrosion inhibitor intensifier comprising iodide ions and metal ions. The metal ions may be one or more of copper, silver, bismuth or antimony, and the molar ratio of metal ions to iodide ions is 1:X where X is equal or greater than 2. The polymer preferably includes nitrogen. Also shown is a method of reducing corrosion using the formulation and a method of treating a subterranean formation.
Patent GB-2581552-A (GB)
Title: Method for gentle, chemical hair treatment
Inventor: ERIK SCHULZE ZUR WIESCHE
IPC: A61Q5/00
Filed: 2019-10-29
Abstract: A cosmetic method for the chemical treatment of keratinic fibres, in which (i) a cosmetic composition is applied as a pretreatment agent to keratinic fibers, and (ii) the keratinic fibres are subjected to a chemical treatment with an oxidizing agent and/or a reducing agent within a period of from about 5 seconds to about 24 hours after step (i), wherein the cosmetic composition, based on its total weight, comprises from about 0.01 to about 4.00 % by weight of a polyorganosiloxane of formula (I), as herein defined. The polyorganosiloxane of formula (I) is preferably an Amodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer, and also includes Trideceth-5 or Trideceth-10. Preferably, following chemical treatment, a post-treatment agent is applied to the keratinic fibres, which has a pH value in the range of 3 to 5, and from 0.01 to 10wt% of a polyvalent metal salt, such as lanthanum maleate, lanthanum chloride and/or aluminium lactate.
Patent GB-2577220-A (GB)
Title: Single-ply resilient tissue products
Inventor: KEVIN JOSEPH VOGT
IPC: D21H27/02
Filed: 2018-05-21
Abstract: The present invention provides tissue webs and products having improved z-directional properties. The improved z-directional properties may be achieved by providing the structure with a unique three-dimensional surface topography, which increases the structure's Exponential Compression Modulus (K) and Caliper Under Load (C0). By improving both K and C0, the present inventors have also been able to provide tissue structures with relatively high Compression Energy (E), which enables the structures to be calendered at high loads without significant loss of sheet bulk or degradation of strength.
Patent GB-2576469-A (GB)
Title: Securing operating system configuration using hardware
Inventor: PATRICK JOSEPH CALLAGHAN
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2018-06-12
Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product includes receiving, in a booted state of a computing system, a request to load an operating system configuration. The method further includes storing, automatically in response to receiving the request, a digital key to authenticate the operating system configuration. The method further includes restarting the computing system. In response to restarting the computing system and while the computing system is in a pre-boot state, the method includes: validating that the digital key stored is one for a valid operating system configuration; receiving, from a user interface physically coupled to the computing system, a signal confirming the received request; authenticating, in response to receiving the signal, the operating system configuration using the digital key; and booting, in response to the authenticating, the operating system configuration.
Patent GB-2592605-A (GB)
Title: Programmable logic controller
Inventor: PETER REGINALD CRUNDWELL
IPC: G05B19/05
Filed: 2020-03-03
Abstract: A programmable logic controller, PLC 202 has a programmable logic module 214,a Modbus interface 216 to receive Modbus commands specifying a configuration for Boolean logic operations, and a programming module 218 coupled to the Modbus interface 216 and the programmable logic module 214 to program the programmable logic module 214 in accordance with the configuration for the one or more Boolean logic operations.
Patent GB-2594316-A (GB)
Title: Resource management
Inventor: KEVIN BREEN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2020-04-23
Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for managing a plurality of resources in a digital environment via a framework. The framework comprises an API an intermediary component for proxying communication between the API and the resources; and at least one isolated network segment comprising the plurality of resources associated with the digital environment. The method comprises receiving through the API, an input requesting a state of the digital environment, and characteristics associated with the plurality of resources. The characteristics of at least one of the plurality of resources are provided to the intermediary component, which are used by the intermediary component, to configure at least one of the resources.
Patent GB-2583867-A (GB)
Title: Flow velocity determination method and apparatus
Inventor: MORTEN LIEN
IPC: E21B44/06
Filed: 2014-09-29
Abstract: An apparatus and method of determining a flow velocity of a drilling fluid in a tubular, the method comprising, measuring a property derivable from mass of the drilling fluid at a first location and determining a first time at which a variation in the property is detected, measuring the property derivable from mass of the drilling fluid at a second location, the second location being located downstream of the first location, and determining a second time at which the variation in the property is detected, determining the flow velocity using the determined first and second times, the determined flow velocity can then be used to determine a flow rate. The property may be measured using a gamma meter. Either of the first or second locations may be located on a low-pressure riser. A kick may be detected by detecting a change in flow velocity.
Patent GB-2589176-A (GB)
Title: Ferrule for a walking aid having a suction attachment mechanism
Inventor: TAMARA STELLA MOREEN HERRING RENNIE
IPC: F16B47/00
Filed: 2020-07-24
Abstract: A modified ferrule 99, suitable for use with a walking aid, comprises a body 62 with a first end 61 arranged to receive a walking aid and a second end 63 arranged for deploying a suction cup 3 for contacting the ground; the suction cup has an aperture 4 that is closable by a plug (10, Fig 3). The body houses a mechanism (e.g. a sprung mechanism) that moves the suction cup between a first configuration in which the aperture in the suction cup is open, and a second configuration in which the suction cup is configured to engage with the ground by inserting the plug to close the aperture and thereby form a vacuum; activated by pressing the second end of the body against the ground in combination with a user applying downward pressure to the walking aid.
Patent GB-2586734-A (GB)
Title: Real estate marketplace method and system
Inventor: Regan McGee
IPC: G06Q50/16
Filed: 2019-04-16
Abstract: The present invention is a real estate marketplace incorporating computerized systems and methods. The marketplace may incorporate a platform and/or application (app) operable to provide a user with one or more functions for a real estate process. The marketplace may be integrated with blockchain whereby secured blockchain-based ledger structures are generated to facilitate a secured and traceable real estate process. Users of the marketplace may include buyers, sellers, agents and/or other service providers. Each type of user will experience a different flow of options and steps in accordance with the activities of said user in a real estate process. Agents and other service providers compete to provide services to buyers and seller users in a real estate process. The choice of agent and other service providers, the services to be provided, and the fees for such services relating to the real estate process are all driven by the buyer and seller users.
Patent GB-2591873-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: KYEONG-SEOB KWON
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2020-12-23
Abstract: Substrate of display device (Fig. 1), where substrate has active area (AA) comprising a plurality (PU1) of first sub-pixels (P1) with first storage capacitor (Fig. 3, Cst) having first capacitance value, and non-active area (BA) comprising a plurality (PU2) of second sub-pixels (P2) with second storage capacitor (Fig. 3, Cst) having second capacitance value, where first and second capacitance values are different from each other. The invention seeks to eliminate the visibility of a stepped shape generated in the boundary area between the active area and non-active area. The active area may be non-rectangular in shape. Each of the first and second sub-pixels may have an aperture ratio, which is proportional to the capacitance values of the storage capacitors of that sub-pixel, where the second aperture and second capacitance values may be lower than the first aperture and first capacitance values, respectively. The second aperture ratio may be gradually decreased with decreasing distance from the boundary area. Each of the first and second storage capacitors has a first and second storage electrode, and the first and/or second storage electrode of the second storage capacitor may be smaller than the first and/or second storage electrode of the first storage capacitor, respectively.
Patent GB-2604360-A (GB)
Title: An Aid For Fitness Training
Inventor: Kevin Charles Jarrett
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2021-03-02
Abstract: A fitness training aid 50 for joining together first 42 and second 44 striking devices comprises a connector 52 in the form of a sleeve, the connector 52 extending along a longitudinal axis L from a first end 52a to a second end 52b opposed to the first end 52a, wherein the connector 52 is configured to receive the first striking device 42 at the first end 52a and the second striking device 44 at the second end 52b. The connector 52 may be formed of a flexible material and may include a stiffening element (80, fig 11). The invention also relates to a striking device (10, fig 1), comprising a handle portion 30 and a head portion 20, wherein the head portion 20 comprises a striking surface and a cavity that extends into the head portion 20 and behind the striking surface 26.
Patent GB-2602682-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer and method
Inventor: JOHN BRIAN HOYES
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2021-04-07
Abstract: A charge detection mass spectrometer (CDMS) comprises an electrostatic sector field ion trap 40 and an inductive image charge detector 400, which may comprise two charge detector tubes 410A, 410B. The electrostatic sector field ion trap 40 may comprise mutually opposed cylindrical, toroidal or spherical electrostatic sectors 41A, 41B, and is configured to define, at least in part, an ion path through the inductive charge detector 400. A set of shunts 42A, 42B may be arranged to delimit a field due to the electrostatic sectors. The electrostatic sector field ion trap may be isochronous. The closed looped ion path or ion orbit may be in two or three mutually-orthogonal dimensions and may include a crossover. A lift device (99, figure 9) may be configured to increase the ion energy of ions introduced into the ion path. The invention may provide an ion trap geometry which eliminates the requirement for an upstream energy filter or selector while improving isochronicity of ion oscillation periods, for example by reducing dependency on ion initial conditions.
Patent GB-2599751-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming an imaging calibration device
Inventor: MARTIN PHILIP GOUCH
IPC: G01N33/483
Filed: 2021-04-17
Abstract: A biological material imaging calibration device and method of forming such. A first set of discrete regions are provided upon a retaining member, each region containing a selected tissue stain material, which exhibits a predetermined optical response inside a colour-stable region of a chromaticity diagram, and providing a second set of discrete regions formed of coloured filters having predetermined optical responses outside the colour stable region. The selected tissue stain material may produce stable results over a year or 100 calibrations. Region of the first set may comprise an absorbent material stained with a respective material. The first set of regions may be provided by staining biopolymer films. The first set of regions may be provided by machining or casting recess areas. The first set of regions may be provided by a masking element with cut out regions. The first set of regions may be provided by printing the tissue stain materials onto a surface. Stain materials in different regions may have different concentrations. Providing the first set of regions may comprise spin coating the retainer with tissue stain materials. Providing the first set of regions may comprise depositing a thin film onto the retainer.
Patent GB-2607578-A (GB)
Title: Biomarker
Inventor: PANAGIOTIS NTOSTIS
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2021-06-01
Abstract: The use of at least one gene or gene transcript selected from those listed in Tables A to D, or an expression product or fragment thereof, as a biomarker for blastocyst implantation success. The gene may be DBI, FABP3, HMGCS1, HSD17B1, RGS13, TMPRSS2, IFITM3, ACAT2, STARD10, TPM4, HSPB8, ACSS2, IDI1, IFITM2, DAB2, NENF, CYP11A1, IDI1, KHDRBS3, MSMO1, CALD1, CD24, ANP32E, ABCG2, RAB31, MMAB, and so on. Also claimed is a method of identifying the likelihood of implantation success of a blastocyst for potential embryo transfer, comprising determining the level of expression of a gene, transcript, expression product or fragment and comparing the level with a reference sample. Also claimed is a kit for identifying the likelihood of implantation success, a gene for use as a medicament and a gene for use in enriching a blastocyst.
Patent GB-2608389-A (GB)
Title: Sample handler with stationary optical sensor and movable optical adapter for adapting a sensor view
Inventor: THOMAS BEST
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2021-06-29
Abstract: A sample handler 100 for handling a sample container 102 comprises a stationary optical sensor 104, a movable stage 106 being movable with respect to the stationary optical sensor, and an optical adapter 108 arranged or arrangeable at the movable stage, and configured for being moved by the movable stage to adapt a view of the stationary optical sensor. Preferably, the movable stage comprises a turntable for turning the sample container together with the optical adapter, which may be a mirror. The optical sensor may be a camera, and may be configured for sensing at least one code on the sample container. Preferably, the sample handler is configured as a sample injector for injecting a fluidic sample for separation in a sample separation apparatus, such as a high-performance liquid chromatography column. A control unit (70, fig 1) may be provided for identifying, using and/or storing information included in the at least one code of the sample container for tracking at least one group consisting of the sample container, a fluidic sample in the sample container and a sample separation process.
Patent GB-2608653-A (GB)
Title: Self-closing door assembly of a sliding door, toilet cabin for a railway vehicle, and self-closing door assembly kit
Inventor: Prateek Chowdhary
IPC: E05F1/16
Filed: 2021-07-09
Abstract: A self-closing door assembly has a curved sliding door (Fig.1,140) which moves along a curved path between open (Fig.2B) and closed (Fig.2A) positions. A number of diverters 240 are arranged along the path of the door for guiding a connector 220 such as a cable; the connector has a first end connected to a spring device 210, such as a spiral spring or helical spring (fig.4A,260), and a second end connected to the door; the spring device is tensioned when moving the door towards the open position and acts as a closing mechanism to move the door into the closed position. A damper 230 is engaged with the connector, limiting its movement when pulled by the spring device during door closing. Preferably, the spring device, diverters, and damper are attached the ceiling (Fig.1,110) of a railway vehicle toilet cabin (Fig.1,100), with the connector attached to an upper end of the door. A kit is also claimed which may also contain a timer 250 to keep a sliding door in an open position for a predetermined time, releasing it once the time has elapsed, and a safety element 270 for stopping door movement.
Patent GB-2611510-A (GB)
Title: Giant three dimensional chess based puzzle game
Inventor: 0LUWALEKE AYODELE ILO
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 2021-08-08
Abstract: A set of giant chessmen comprises individual chessmen assembled from geometrically shaped sub-units which interlock to form edges and vertices which outline frames that correspond to chessmen of traditional shapes. The chessmen are constructed such that their outlines are complementary to one another, and they may be stacked in various configurations for storage and movement. The chessmen may be hollow, having edges and vertices but not surfaces. Each of the 32 chessmen is made up of a minimum of 12 individual pieces of material which may be wood, metal, plastic or any other suitable medium. Each chessman has 4 vertical pieces that form the vertical frame of the chessman and horizontal crossbeams which are assembled to represent the various pieces. The constructed shapes also indicate the way in which each piece may move. The chessmen may be stacked for storage.