baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2563416-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for object detection
Inventor: JEREMY JOHN GREENWOOD
IPC: G01S7/481
Filed: 2017-06-15
Abstract: A control means sends a transmit signal to an emitter to emit radiation, a first portion of which is guided to a receiver using a guide means between the emitter and receiver, and a second portion of which reaches the receiver via reflection. The control means receives a signal, from the receiver, indicative of both portions of radiation and thus detects the presence of an object. The signal may comprise components corresponding to each portion. Several receivers may be provided, each of which would receive part of the guided radiation. The location of the object may be determined based on a time difference between, or average of, received components or based on the duration of the composite receive signal. The radiation may be optical, such as in a LIDAR system. The entire apparatus may be formed in an elongate, flexible body and may be removeably attachable to a vehicle.
Patent GB-2566086-A (GB)
Title: Connection system
Inventor: LAUREN HEIDI POOLE
IPC: B62D55/084
Filed: 2017-09-04
Abstract: A connection system 8a for a vehicle couples a running gear, particularly a track 4a, of the vehicle to a vehicle body. The system at least partially disconnects running gear 4a from the vehicle body when a load on connection system 8a, typically a torque which may arise from a blast, exceeds a threshold, for example a shear pin may fail when the load exceeds the threshold. Running gear 4a may be allowed to rotate substantially freely with respect to the vehicle body when the load exceeds the threshold. A drive system of the vehicle may remain substantially connected to a drive train of running gear 4a when the load exceeds the threshold. The vehicle may typically be an unmanned military vehicle, and may comprise a V-shaped hull to deflect a blast.
Patent GB-2571700-A (GB)
Title: A fishing line motion sensor
Inventor: CLIFFORD ROYSTON FOX
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 2017-12-18
Abstract: A sensing device comprising: a housing 120 surrounding a first sensor 20; and a moving guide 40 to contact a fishing line 50. First sensor 20 detects motion and is magnetically coupled to, or optically monitors, the moving guide 40. Moving guide 40 may comprise a magnet 10. First sensor 20 may detect the rotation of moving guide 40. The sensing device may comprise a second sensor 30, that’s preferably a vibration sensor, possibly a piezoelectric sensor. Sensing device sensitivity may be adjusted by combining or interpolating signals from first and second sensors 20,30. The sensor device may produce a signal representing fishing line 50 motion. Also a bite detector 110 comprising the sensing device. Bite detector 110 may comprise a quick release spigot for coupling a bank stick. Bite detector 110 may comprise a port to couple a fishing accessory, where bite detector 110 may: change a fishing accessory operating parameter; receive fishing accessory data. Bite detector 110 may respond to a detected event by emitting light, generating noise, or vibrating. Bite detector 110 may issue a communication causing a remote control to alert a user to a detected event. The fishing accessory may comprise a hanger or swinger.
Patent GB-2557509-A (GB)
Title: Modified base detection with nanopore sequencing
Inventor: STEPHEN TURNER
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2013-06-10
Abstract: Described is a nanopore sequencing method using a circular nucleic acid template and a strand displacing polymerase. The polymerase is associated with the nanopore. Components required for nucleic acid synthesis are provided whereby the polymerase produces a nascent strand that passes through the nanopore while the nascent strand is produced. Current through the nanopore over time is measured allowing for the determination of the sequence of the nascent strand as it translates through the pore using the measured current over time. Because the polymerase can proceed around the circular template multiple times, multiple reads corresponding to the same sequence in the circular template can be obtained in one sequencing process. Where modified bases are present in the template, the method can be used to determine the presence and position of the modified bases using the kinetics of the polymerase.
Patent GB-2564359-A (GB)
Title: High density, low TCT monovalent brines and uses thereof
Inventor: ARTHUR G MACK
IPC: C09K8/035
Filed: 2017-03-24
Abstract: A method of using a suppression factor fluid during a well activity is provided. The method comprising the steps of introducing a suppression factor fluid into a wellbore, the suppression factor fluid comprising an untreated monovalent brine; and a suppression sugar alcohol, the suppression sugar alcohol in an amount operable to achieve a suppression factor, wherein a density upper limitation of the suppression factor fluid is greater than the density upper limitation of the monovalent brine; and completing the well activity in the wellbore, such that the suppression sugar alcohol inhibits crystallization during the well activity.
Patent GB-2580117-A (GB)
Title: An antenna arrangement and a method of operating an antenna arrangement
Inventor: ROBERT CZAINSKI
IPC: H02J50/90
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: An antenna arrangement (1) comprises an AC voltage source (3), a first inductive antenna element (L1), a second inductive antenna element (L2) and capacitive element (C). The voltage source (3) is electrically connected in parallel to a series connection of a first circuit section comprising the first inductive antenna element (L1) and a further circuit section. The further circuit section comprises a parallel connection of a first subsection comprising the capacitive element (C) and a further subsection comprising the second inductive antenna element (L2). The first and second inductive antenna elements (L1, L2) are wound on a cross-like magnetically conducting element (2). The antenna arrangement generates two positioning signals with a predetermined phase shift which allows accurate determination of the relative position/orientation between the antenna arrangement (1) generating the positioning signals and a receiving arrangement which receives the positioning signals.
Patent GB-2570580-A (GB)
Title: High-aperture-ratio microdisplay with microcavity structure
Inventor: JIYEON PARK
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 2018-12-27
Abstract: A microdisplay including: unit pixels (UP, figure 2) including driving elements (DT) TR TG TB and organic light-emitting diodes OLE arranged in a matrix on a substrate SUB; the OLEDs including: an anode ANO in which a reflecting electrode REF, a first dielectric layer D1, a second dielectric layer D2, and a transparent electrode ITO are sequentially stacked; a bank BN that covers the edges of the anode; an organic emission layer OL over the anode; and a cathode CAT over the emission layer; wherein the first and second dielectric layers have a contact portion formed therein that exposes at least one corner of the reflecting electrode, and the transparent electrode is connected to the reflecting electrode through the contact portion. There is also a method of manufacture in which trenches (T1 T2, figure 9B) defining sub pixels are formed in first and second planarization films (OC1 OC2) wherein the trenches are wider at the top of the first planarization film (OC1) than at the bottom of the second (OC2). A microcavity is formed by the reflecting electrode.
Patent GB-2580599-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic rotor unit, and apparatus and method of manufacturing a magnetic rotor unit
Inventor: DAVID BROWN
IPC: H02K15/03
Filed: 2019-01-14
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetic rotor unit 10 comprising: providing a composite magnetic rotor body 11 comprising magnetic particles dispersed in a polymer resin and having a hole formed therein; inserting a shaft 12 into the hole, the outer diameter of the shaft corresponding to the inner diameter of the hole; and heating the shaft. First and second holding parts are used to perform the method. The heating may be performed in a cool environment so as to induce a temperature gradient across the rotor body radially outward of the shaft. The shaft may be heated using and alternating current flow 24 through the shaft using electromagnetic induction. The hole may be a through hole with a shaft to hole clearance of less than 200 micrometres, less than 100 micrometres or less than 50 micrometres. The shaft may be made of an electrically conductive or semi-conductive metallic material. The magnetic particles may comprise at least one of, or a combination of, ferrite, a rare earth iron boride, or samarium iron nitride, and the resin comprise a thermoset polymer or epoxy resin. On heating, resin may exude from the body to contact the shaft surface to form a bonding layer.
Patent GB-2580952-A (GB)
Title: Support arrangement for a hinged panel
Inventor: MARTIN REES
IPC: E04F19/08
Filed: 2019-01-31
Abstract: A panel system 10 for a wash room 100 comprising a false wall 20 comprising a wall frame 22 and a panel 30 hingeably mounted to the wall frame and pivotable between a closed position and an open position; a support member 40 having a first end pivotably connected to the frame and a free second end, with a retaining member provided at the panel, the free second end of the support member being receivable in the retaining member when the panel is open to prevent pivoting of the panel towards the closed position. The first end of the support member may be pivotably connected to the frame at a vertical height less then the vertical height of the panel hinge. The retaining member may be a bracket fixed to the panel, or a slot or recess provided at the panel. The free second end of the support member may be L shaped. The support member may be rigid. The panel may pivot upwards about the hinge. The system provides access to hidden features behind the false wall such as water supply piping, waste water drainage piping, and cisterns for maintenance or repair.
Patent GB-2581347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in bags
Inventor: JAMES JOHN THORN
IPC: A45C13/26
Filed: 2019-02-12
Abstract: A wheeled bag, such as a suitcase, comprises a main body having a lower end with at least one wheel and an opposing upper end. An 'in-use' length is defined between the upper and lower ends. The bag has an extendable handle having at least one stem and a distal end grip 9. The handle is changeable between an extended configuration wherein the handle grip is used to pull the bag and a retracted configuration in which the grip is located between the upper and lower ends such that the bag may be compacted, such as by folding the upper end towards the lower end, for storage. The grip may be retracted by 20%-50% of the in-use length. The bag may be secured in the compacted state by a strap 11. In the extended state the grip may be spaced from the upper end of the main body by at least 5cm, preferably at least 15cm. The handle may be retracted though an aperture into the inside compartment of the bag. Alternatively, the handle may be retracted to a position adjacent the bag exterior, and a loop through which the handle stem extends may be provided adjacent the upper end.
Patent GB-2582819-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle vent assembly
Inventor: ADAM PINKSTONE
IPC: B60H1/34
Filed: 2019-04-05
Abstract: A vehicle has a passenger cabin and a vent assembly having a duct 308 for carrying an airflow 501 and an outlet 410 through which the airflow is discharged into the passenger cabin. A convex deflector 406 surface is located within the duct for the airflow to pass over and a valve 409 extending around at least part of the convex surface restricts the direction of the airflow across the convex surface. The airflow is discharged through the outlet in a direction defined by the direction of the airflow across the convex surface. The valve is rotatable to vary the direction of the airflow across the convex surface. An electric motor may be included, the motor being connected to the valve in order to cause the valve to rotate.
Patent GB-2588079-A (GB)
Title: Fence
Inventor: ROGER MCLESTER KEMP
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2019-08-06
Abstract: The modular fence 1 includes a panel formed of a plurality of cassettes 3 and a pair of channel sections 4. Each cassette has first and second ends 3a, 3b received within a respective one of the channel sections. Each cassette also has a hook-shaped key 31 along its upper side 3c and a keyway 32 on its lower side 3d, both of which which extend along its entire length between the ends. The hook-shaped key of a respective cassette is configured to engage a corresponding keyway of an adjacent cassette by orienting the cassettes at an oblique angle relative to one another and pivoting one of the cassettes whilst forcing the key into the keyway in snap-fit so as to lock the cassettes together. Also claimed is the cassette itself, the support with the channel and a kit for a fence.
Patent GB-2580483-A (GB)
Title: Determination device and computer program product
Inventor: KEI KATO
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2019-10-30
Abstract: A determination device comprising an acquirer 29 that acquires first data relating to a physical characteristic of a person and second data representing an accessory of a person, a determiner 30 determines information from each piece of data, optionally by scoring, and then determines the person based on first and second information before outputting the result. Third data and information relating to the motion of the person may be acquired and determined. The third information may also be used to determine the person. One or more pieces of data of each type may be acquired. A computer program product for causing a computer to perform the function of acquiring first and second data, deriving information, and determining a person on the basis of the information is also claimed.
Patent GB-2592625-A (GB)
Title: Animal urging assembly
Inventor: ROBERT ALLEN
IPC: A61D3/00
Filed: 2020-03-04
Abstract: An animal urging assembly, e.g. head restraint for a cattle crush, comprises an engagement member or restraining arm engageable with an animal, e.g. a neck yoke or chin scoop. The assembly is configured to move the arm between a vertically extending out-of-use position and a transversely extending in-use position so that the arm pivots from its vertical orientation to its horizontal orientation as it moves along a vertical path from its out-of-use position toward its in-use position. Preferably, the arm 34 has a pivot 60 slidably engaging a vertical channel 37, and two spaced guide wheels 40, 42 engaging an L-shaped guideway 38, that turn the arm as it slides along the vertical slot 37 and the nonlinear track 38, so that the concurrent translation and rotation is effected by a single actuator, e.g. a vertically acting hydraulic cylinder (26, Fig. 3). A second such assembly may be inverted relative to the first so that, when mounted on a livestock chute head-gate, their opposed restraining arms engage the upper and lower surfaces of an animal’s head or neck.
Patent GB-2582469-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for motion capture
Inventor: Leandro Estebecorena
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2018-10-19
Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for motion capture to generate content (e.g., motion pictures, television programming, videos, etc.). An actor or other performing being can have multiple markers on his or her face that are essentially invisible to the human eye, but that can be clearly captured by camera systems of the present disclosure. Embodiments can capture the performance using two different camera systems, each of which can observe the same performance but capture different images of that performance. For instance, a first camera system can capture the performance within a first light wavelength spectrum (e.g., visible light spectrum), and a second camera system can simultaneously capture the performance in a second light wavelength spectrum different from the first spectrum (e.g., invisible light spectrum such as the IR light spectrum). The images captured by the first and second camera systems can be combined to generate content.
Patent GB-2599127-A (GB)
Title: Sampling probe
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN ISAAC
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 2020-09-24
Abstract: A device or probe suitable for collecting microbial particles from the atmosphere comprising a main body shell and a mesh wing. Preferably the mesh wing is capable of wrapping around the main body shell and extends when deployed to resemble a sycamore seed. Particles collected by the device may be moved inside and outside the device as it falls and rotates or spins by means of centrifugal force, along channels towards scientific instruments such as gas analysers, mass spectrometers or imaging systems. The probe may be dropped from either a conventional aircraft or a space craft.
Patent GB-2594761-A (GB)
Title: Video stream manipulation
Inventor: Simen Andresen
IPC: H04N7/15
Filed: 2020-10-13
Abstract: A method for manipulating an initial video stream captured by a camera in a video conferencing endpoint into multiple views corresponding to regions of interest. The method comprises detecting objects of one or more predefined types (such as person’s head, face or upper body) in a frame of the initial video stream; selecting a plurality of crop regions from the frame of the initial video stream and transmitting the plurality of crop regions. Each crop region includes at least one bounding box and each bounding box includes a detected object of the predefined type. Also disclosed is a data processing device for manipulating a video stream according to the method, and a video conferencing system. The invention allows unnecessary objects in the video frame to be removed and a similar view provided of each person regardless of the number people in each endpoint location and their distance to the camera.
Patent GB-2601806-A (GB)
Title: Bait casting device
Inventor: CARL DAVID TILLER
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2020-12-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a bait casting device comprising a chamber 2 for holding bait wherein upon impact of the device with water, the bait is ejected from the chamber into the air above the location of impact. The device may comprise a cylindrical outer housing 1 and a tail end with an open tail section 3. Located within the device may be a spring-loaded plate 4 which comprises protrusions 4a and an outer section 4b which forms a collar around the outside of the housing. At its front end the device may comprise a button 5 at a nose section 6. Between the housing and the nose section the device may comprise a connecting/collar section 7, and inside the chamber at the collar section may be provided a second plate 8. A first spring 9 may be provided between the spring-loaded plate and the second plate. A second spring 10 may be provided between the second plate and the button. In use, bait is loaded into the chamber, and upon depression of the button on contact with a body of water, is ejected into the air by the spring-loaded plate.
Patent GB-2601827-A (GB)
Title: Steering column assembly
Inventor: RUSSELL WILSON-JONES
IPC: B62D1/183
Filed: 2020-12-14
Abstract: A steering column assembly 10 has an elongate rotatable steering column 12 which is attachable at one end 14 to a steering member 16 (typically a steering wheel) and displaceable along its longitudinal axis between a withdrawn, stowed position where steering is disabled and an extended, deployed position in which steering can be enabled. A displacement motor 40 moves steering column 12 between the stowed and deployed positions. A torque feedback motor 26 is connected to and rotates steering column 12. Engagement means 28, 30 are provided and are engaged when steering column 12 is stowed to limit angular displacement of steering column to a predetermined value. A control unit 50 controls operation of motors 40, 26 and controls inhibition and enablement of steering. The assembly is particularly suitable for autonomous vehicles.
Patent GB-2590586-A (GB)
Title: Method for adjusting PH in decarboxylation by using carbonic anhydrase in situ
Inventor: KEQUAN CHEN
IPC: C12N9/88
Filed: 2021-03-31
Abstract: A method for adjusting the pH in a system catalysing a decarboxylation reaction by using carbonic anhydrase in situ. The carbonic anhydrase is added to capture carbon dioxide released by the decarboxylation reaction. The decarboxylase can be either L-lysine decarboxylase, ornithine acid decarboxylase, arginine acid decarboxylase, glutamic acid decarboxylase or histidine acid decarboxylase. The carbonic anhydrase can be prepared by ligating SEQ ID No 1 into the vector pETdute-1 and introduce the resultant recombinant plasmid into Escherichia coli. The recombinant E. coli can be cultured, lysed and a crude enzyme solution of the carbonic anhydrase obtained. The system can be used to prepare pentanediamine by a decarboxylation reaction of L-lysine using L-lysine decarboxylase. The enzyme activity ratio of the decarboxylase to the carbonic anhydrase is 1:0.5 to 2. The dosage of the decarboxylase can be 150 U/g to 250 U/g of substrate. The L-lysine or salt thereof can be added as a solution. The concentration of the L-lysine or salt in solution can be 150 g/L to 500 g/L. The initial pH can be 5.0 to 6.0. The reaction temperature can be 25 to 65 degrees Celsius. The reaction can have a rotating speed of 50 rpm to 500 rpm.
Patent GB-2602390-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic sensor
Inventor: DAIZO ENDO
IPC: G01R33/06
Filed: 2021-12-03
Abstract: A magnetic sensor 210 comprising a magnetic impedance sensing element 10 and a focusing member 21 facing the element, the member is made of a soft magnetic material to focus magnetic force lines from outside onto the element. The focusing member may be wider at the side force lines enter than the side facing the element. The focusing member may have an extending part 21c/d that extends from an end portion of the wide part towards the element. A bias magnetic field application member (fig 8, 40) may be near or in contact with the focusing member to apply a bias magnetic field to the element via the focusing member. The sensor may also comprise a diverging member 31 facing the sensitive element made of a soft magnetic material, that diverges the magnetic force lines passed through the element to the outside. The diverging member may be wider on the side away from the element and may have an extending part 31c/d extending from the end portion of the wide part towards the element.
Patent GB-2598524-A (GB)
Title: A multilateral junction
Inventor: DAVID JOE STEELE
IPC: E21B17/18
Filed: 2020-08-24
Abstract: A multilateral junction comprising a y-block, lateral legs, and a transition sub for use in downhole well environments. The y-block includes a main bore and lateral bores with main bore and the lateral bores having threaded interfaces. The transition sub also includes lateral bores with threaded interfaces for receiving the lateral legs that also have threaded interfaces. The threaded interfaces of the lateral bore of the y-block has a less number of threads than the threaded interfaces of the lateral bores of the transition sub. The lateral leg includes another threaded interface that couples with the threaded interface of the lateral bore. Another end of each lateral leg includes an interface, e.g. a threaded interface, which couples with an interface of a transition sub. The main bore has an internal diameter that is greater than the internal diameter of the lateral bore.