baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2566334-A (GB)
Title: A stack of intermediate temperature, metal-supported, solid oxide fuel cell units
Inventor: MARK SELBY
IPC: H01M8/248
Filed: 2017-09-12
Abstract: A fuel cell stack comprises one or more voids for receiving compression bolts, the void(s) being vented. The fuel cell stack comprises intermediate temperature, metal-supported, solid oxide fuel cell units (10, Fig 3), each unit comprising a metal support substrate (12, Fig 3) with electrochemically active layers, a spacer (22, Fig 3) and an interconnect (30, Fig 3), each of which have compression bolt holes 34, at least one fuel inlet port 33, at least one fuel outlet port 32 and an air outlet 17. The bolt voids 34 are formed by aligning the bolt holes and a further void 17 is formed by aligning the air outlets, and the voids are vented, for example, to the environment or further void to prevent the build-up of fuel, moisture or ions. In a further aspect, a gasket 38 comprises at least one fuel inlet port 33 and two bolt holes 34, wherein the fuel port has a full perimeter wall whereas the two bolt holes have slots 39 within their perimeter wall. The slots extend from the perimeter wall to the outer wall of the gasket, the two bolt holes thus being vented.
Patent GB-2557402-A (GB)
Title: Rear obstacle detection and distance estimation
Inventor: YI ZHANG
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2017-09-28
Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for estimating or determining the motion of a vehicle and/or the distance to objects within view of a rear camera. A method for rear obstacle detection using structure from motion includes identifying image features in a first frame corresponding to features in a second frame, wherein the first frame and the second frame comprise adjacent image frames captured by a rear-facing camera of a vehicle. The method includes determining parameters for a non-planar motion model based on the image features. The method includes determining camera motion based on the parameters for the non-planar motion model. The method may include steps of determining the height of one or more objects together with the distance to objects above a certain height threshold and notifying a driver of the presence of such objects.
Patent GB-2568106-A (GB)
Title: Plasma Torch Assembly
Inventor: DAVID DEEGAN
IPC: H05H1/44
Filed: 2017-11-07
Abstract: A plasma torch comprising a nozzle assembly through which extends an electrode. The nozzle assembly comprises an upper nozzle assembly and a lower nozzle assembly 30. Both nozzle assemblies comprise an inner nozzle 36 extending within an outer nozzle 32 and a flow divider 34 therebetween. The outer lower nozzle 32 and outer upper nozzle are connected via a threaded joint 33. The flow dividers and inner nozzles are sealingly connected when the threaded joint is engaged. The plasma torch may be part of an assembly comprising: a coolant supply for circulating coolant through the plasma torch; a sensor for sensing pressure or flow rate; and, a flow reducing means. A plasma torch system is also disclosed, comprising a furnace and two portable frames, each supporting a plasma torch manoeuvrable relative to the portable frame, in which the frames are movable to the furnace by a torch actuator.
Patent GB-2554830-A (GB)
Title: Particulate dispenser
Inventor: KEVIN WAYNE HENRY
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2015-07-07
Abstract: Particulate dispenser can include a housing enclosing a receiving space. The housing having a fluid inlet aperture and a particulate input aperture, and a fluid outlet aperture. A hopper can be disposed above the housing and coupled to feed particulate from the hopper to the particulate input aperture. A wheel disposed within in the receiving space having at least one distribution aperture extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. The apertures being disposed at respective positions so that rotation of the wheel alternately aligns the distribution aperture with the particulate input aperture to feed particulate from the particulate input aperture into the distribution aperture and then aligns the distribution aperture with the fluid input aperture and the fluid output aperture to feed the particulate from the distribution aperture into the fluid flowing through the distribution aperture as the wheel rotates.
Patent GB-2553736-A (GB)
Title: Method for identification of a deficient BRCA1 function
Inventor: T S SRIDHAR
IPC: C12Q1/6886
Filed: 2016-05-18
Abstract: The present invention is related to an in vitro method for identifying deficient BRCA1 function in a test biological sample obtained from a human individual, said method comprising the steps of: - Assaying the test sample to determine an expression profile of at least BRCA1 gene and ID4 gene; and - Establishing the ratio of BRCA1 to ID4 gene expression; Wherein a BRCA1/ID4 ratio lower than a threshold value is used as positive criterion for identification of the deficient BRCA1 function in the tested sample.
Patent GB-2559846-A (GB)
Title: Display device, display panel, fingerprint-sensing method, and circuit for sensing fingerprint
Inventor: SUNGYUB LEE
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a display device 100, a display panel 110, a fingerprint-sensing method, and a circuit for sensing a fingerprint. The display panel comprises a plurality of data lines and gate lines, and a subset of these lines (FPSA, Figure 2) is used to sense a fingerprint. A signal may be transmitted from a data line electrically connected to a pixel electrode (PXL, Figure 3A) through a switching transistor (SWT) and may detect fingerprint information after a driving voltage is applied to the pixel electrode. The device can thus detect a fingerprint without the need for a separate fingerprint sensor outside a display panel, thus simplifying manufacturing. A signal having a turn-on voltage may be used to start a fingerprint-sensing mode, and there may be a charging period preceding a sensing period (Figure 29). Some regions of the display panel could continue showing an image during the fingerprint sensing mode.
Patent GB-2562612-A (GB)
Title: Lane change assistant
Inventor: WALTER JOSEPH TALAMONTI
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A time bound for a lane change manoeuvre, for example in a semi-autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle, is determined based on determining a reaction time, an occupant acceptance time, a vehicle manoeuvre time and a manoeuvre cancellation time (step 1802) and authorisation is requested to perform the manoeuvre (step 1804). The authorisation request is cancelled (step 1808) if it is determined that the expired time bound is expired (step 1806), for example if the manoeuvre is completed or if it is determined that it is not possible to complete the manoeuvre. The system may perform the manoeuvre (step 1812) if an input responding to the authorisation request (step 1810) is received before the time bound expires.
Patent GB-2567713-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: Hans Nedden
IPC: C07F17/02
Filed: 2018-07-04
Abstract: A metallocenyl compound for formula (I) wherein Ra, Rb, Rc and Rd are independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20-alkyl, C3-C15-cycloalkyl, C5-C20-aryl and C4-C20-heteroaryl, wherein the heteroatom of the heteroaryl ring are selected from sulfur, oxygen and nitrogen; Re and Rf are independently selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20-alkyl, C3-C15-cycloalkyl and C5-C20-aryl; M is selected from Fe, Ru, Os and Ni; m is an integer from 0 to 4; j is 0 or 1; and when j = 0, n is an integer from 0 to 5 and k is 1 or 2; when j = 1, n is an integer from 0 to 4 and k is 1; Y is (j+1)Zk- or Z(j+1)k-; Z is a non optically active anion; * denotes a chiral atom. A process for the preparation of a metallocenyl compound of formula (I) comprising mixing a compound of formula (II) with an acid Hk(j+1)Z in a solvent. A process of increasing the optical purity of a compound of formula (II). A process for the asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of a metallocenyl compound of formula (V) to a metallocenyl compound of formula (IV).
Patent GB-2579027-A (GB)
Title: Test apparatus
Inventor: SIDNEY AARONOVITCH
IPC: G01R31/58
Filed: 2018-11-14
Abstract: Test cable 10 for an electrical meter 16 wherein the current sensing coil 11 is at least partially disposed about a flexible core along its length. There are first and second connectors at either end of the test lead: the first connector 15 couples with a test port of an electrical meter; and the second connector 13 connects with an electrical conductor 14 , e.g. crocodile clip or banana plug, providing an electrical path, via the coil, from the electrical conductor to the first connector. The coil may be wound around a return conductor which is disposed along the length of the test lead. The return conductor can be outside the coil and isolated from it. The second connector may have an insulating section which can house part of the coil. The flexible core may be at least partially magnetic and contain a plurality of magnetic sections to provide gaps between each magnetic section (fig. 9-18). Each gap may be configured such that the effective magnetic permeability of the core is maintained during flexing.
Patent GB-2579184-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling a brushless permanent magnet motor
Inventor: NEIL WILLIAM HODGINS
IPC: H02P25/03
Filed: 2018-11-22
Abstract: A brushless permanent magnet motor is controlled by determining a motor operating target and comparing it to set of pre-determined excitation timing parameter relationships. The motor is operated in accordance with an excitation timing parameter relationship determined from the set of pre-determined excitation timing parameter relationships to provide a motor operating response close to the motor operating target. A motor operating response is measured and compared to the motor operating target, and a correction factor is applied to an excitation timing parameter of the motor when the measured motor operating response does not match the motor operating target, such that the measured motor operating response moves toward the motor operating target.
Patent GB-2580667-A (GB)
Title: A method, device and computer program
Inventor: DANIEL LUKE HOOPER
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2019-01-22
Abstract: A method of transitioning between a first virtual reality view and a second virtual reality view within media content of a virtual reality environment is described. The method comprises sending the first virtual reality view containing the media content to a virtual reality device over a first network path, determining a second, different, virtual reality view containing media content and sending at least a section of the second virtual reality view to the virtual reality device over a second network path, the latency of the second network path being less than the latency of the first network path. The section of the second virtual reality view may be a lower resolution of the second virtual reality view and the first network path may have a higher bandwidth than the second path. The second virtual reality view may have an overlapping and a non-overlapping region with the first virtual reality view and the non-overlapping region is sent over the second network path. Alternatively, a low-resolution version of the virtual reality environment may sent over the first network path and in the event that the number of pixels in the overlapping region is above a threshold number, the low resolution version of both overlapping and none overlapping regions may be displayed. A partial background smaller than the entire view and larger than the entire view may be sent over the second network path.
Patent GB-2572074-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, systems and methods for oil and gas operations
Inventor: CRAIG MCDONALD
IPC: E21B43/013
Filed: 2019-03-13
Abstract: The invention provides a jumper termination apparatus for a subsea jumper flowline114, a flow system for a subsea hydrocarbon production or injection installation incorporating such a jumper termination apparatus, and a method of use. The jumper termination apparatus comprises a body, a jumper coupling means 115 configured to couple the body to a jumper flowline, and a connector coupling means 116b configured to couple the body to a subsea manifold connector 16a. An access interface 122 is disposed on the body. The body defines a first flow path from a coupled jumper flowline to a coupled subsea manifold connector, and a second flow path from the access interface to the first flow path or the subsea manifold connector. The access interface is configured to be connected to a second jumper flowline 124.
Patent GB-2574105-A (GB)
Title: A cavity wall panel assembly
Inventor: SEAN COYLE
IPC: E04C2/34
Filed: 2019-03-27
Abstract: A prefabricated cavity wall panel having an eternal leaf and an internal leaf, one of the leaves being load bearing, and insulation provided proximal to, on or within the internal leaf. The loadbearing leaf may be the external leaf and may be a concrete panel or a steel frame panel. The internal leaf may be a timber frame or steel frame panel. Edges of the panel may have features allowing connection to adjacent or stacked like panels. Mechanical couplings may be provided on edges of the external leaf. Sealing means may be provided on edges of the internal leaf. Additional supports may be provided at corners of the panel. The external leaf may be formed to resemble brickwork. The internal and external leaves may be connected vie male and female couplings extending from their facing surfaces.
Patent GB-2575901-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable harness for sailing and sailboarding
Inventor: ANDRUE KERR
IPC: B63C9/11
Filed: 2019-05-13
Abstract: A harness comprising a harness body 10 with side flaps 13 groin piece 15 and a spreader bar assembly 14, which further comprises front piece 11 distal flaps 12 which releasably secure side flaps 13, the assembly further comprising a quick release strap 30 positioned between each distal flap and respective side flap, such that when the quick release strap is moved distally of the spreader bar assembly the distal and side flaps are separated. The quick release strap may be placed on the side flaps at a periphery or separate the side flap from the spreader assembly and may comprise a toggle. The assembly may feature a pocket 70 in which the spreader bar is housed. The harness may also comprise further straps 24 and 22 and feature a groin piece with graduated elasticity, along with a pad 21 in the lower or lumbar region of the harness, and hook and loop fasteners.
Patent GB-2587653-A (GB)
Title: Flow control
Inventor: MILOS TESANOVIC
IPC: H04L47/30
Filed: 2019-10-03
Abstract: The invention provides methods, apparatus and/or systems for multi-hop backhauling DownLink (DL) hop-by-hop flow control within 5th Generation (5G) New Radio (NR) and NR-based relay Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) networks to prevent congestion. The invention provides flow control in networks comprising a base station connected to the core network and a network node connected to the base station, either directly or via another node, wherein a parent node may not know the downlink buffer status of a child node. The method comprises reporting, by a network node, sending flow control feedback information (e.q. buffer load feedback information) to either a parent node or a child node of the network node. The flow control feedback information comprises one or more of the following: total amount of data in the buffers; buffer occupancy (e.q. as a fraction of full occupancy); buffer occupancy (e.g. as a fraction of a pre-defined or configured threshold); desired incoming data rate; available buffer size (e.g. in absolute or relative terms); a change in any of the above parameters compared to a previous report sent. The base station may comprise, be replaced or be supplemented with, an access point, a gateway and/or an another entity.
Patent GB-2581554-A (GB)
Title: Agents for reductive decolourisation of dyed keratinous fibres
Inventor: Juergen Schoepgens
IPC: A61Q5/08
Filed: 2019-11-14
Abstract: A multi-component packaging unit (kit-of-parts) for the reductive decolourisation of dyed keratinous fibres, comprises, provided separately from one another: (I) a first container (A) containing a cosmetic agent (a); and (II) a second container (B) containing a cosmetic agent (b). The agent (a) in the first container (A) contains: (a1) one or more reductant(s) which is/are solid at room temperature; and (a2) one or more oxidant(s) which is/are solid at room temperature. The agent (b) in container (B) contains (b1) one or more alkalising agent(s). A ready-to-use agent for reductive decolourisation of dyed keratinous fibres is also provided. The reductant may be formamidine sulfinic acid and the oxidising agent may be sodium percarbonate. The alkalising agent may be monoethanol amine (2-aminoethan-1-ol).
Patent GB-2593667-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for separating ions
Inventor: PHILIP MARRIOTT
IPC: H01J49/26
Filed: 2020-02-10
Abstract: A method of separating a sample of ions according to their ion mobilities is provided. The method comprises receiving the sample of ions into a drift tube 202 and applying a first electric field component within the drift tube 202 so as to cause the sample of ions to move along a path 220 within the drift tube 202 whereby the sample of ions separates along the path 220. A second electric field component is applied within the drift tube 202, the first and second electric field components having a combined electric field strength to modify the ion mobility of at least a portion of the sample of ions and to increase the separation of at least a portion of the sample of ions along the path 220. The second electric field component substantially does not cause a net change in the velocity of the sample of ions perpendicular to the path 220. An apparatus 200, computer program and computer- readable data carrier are also provided.
Patent GB-2593693-A (GB)
Title: LED precursor
Inventor: ANDREA PINOS
IPC: H01L33/20
Filed: 2020-03-30
Abstract: A LED precursor and a method of manufacturing a LED precursor are provided. The LED precursor is manufactured by forming a monolithic growth stack 10 having a growth surface 11, and forming a monolithic LED stack 20 on the growth surface. The monolithic growth stack comprises a first semiconducting layer 12 comprising a Group III-nitride, a second semiconducting layer 14’ comprising a first Group III-nitride including a donor dopant having a donor density of at least 5x1018 cm-3, and a third semiconducting layer 16 comprising a second Group III-nitride. The second semiconducting layer is subjected to a porosity treatment to increase its areal porosity to at least 15%. The monolithic growth stack comprises a mesa structure such that the growth surface comprises a mesa surface 30 and a sidewall surface 32 of the third semiconducting layer. The third semiconducting layer is heated to a strain relaxing temperature such that an in-plane lattice constant of the mesa surface increases, providing a strain-relaxed growth surface. The monolithic LED stack comprises a fourth semiconducting layer 40, an active layer 22 comprising a plurality of quantum well layers, and a p-type semiconducting layer 24.
Patent GB-2594097-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for sterilising a keypad
Inventor: NICK COCKETT
IPC: A61L2/24
Filed: 2020-04-17
Abstract: A shroud for a keypad terminal, the shroud comprising a radiation emitting unit for sterilising a keypad of the keypad terminal, the shroud being operable between an activated state and a deactivated state, wherein in the activated state, the shroud is configured to sterilise the keypad. The sterilising radiation may comprise UV-C radiation from a UV-C lamp which may comprise a plurality of LEDs. The shroud may be in communication with a controller and the controller may be in communication with a motion detector wherein operation of the shroud between the activated and deactivated state is triggered by motion detection. The shroud may comprise a movable portion being movable between a first position and a second position in the first position the movable portion is configured to expose the keypad and in the second position the movable portion is configured to be disposed substantially parallel to an upper surface of the keypad and/or to cover at least a portion of the keypad terminal. The shroud may comprise a fixed portion configured to obscure the view of a person not using the keypad.
Patent GB-2581899-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust demand control system and methods
Inventor: ERIC DESROCHERS
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 2018-11-01
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an exhaust demand control system for measuring one or more contaminants at one or more exhaust locations within one or a plurality of exhaust ducts or plenums served by an exhaust fan system. Example systems and methods can include sensing the one or more contaminants within the one or more exhaust duct locations using a multipoint air sampling system having one or more sensors and comparing contaminant concentration measurements from the one or more of said exhaust duct or plenum locations against an action level to create a fan setback signal.
Patent GB-2588989-A (GB)
Title: Cellular telecommunications network
Inventor: ARMAN SHOJAEIFARD
IPC: H04W40/00
Filed: 2020-06-09
Abstract: A method of initiating a transfer in a cellular telecommunications network. The network comprising a User Equipment, UE, and a base station, and the UE includes a camera. The method comprises: storing visual data including a visual representation of at least a part of the base station; receiving visual data captured by the camera of the UE; performing a computer vision operation, trained on the stored visual data, on the captured visual data to determine that the visual representation of the base station or part thereof is present in the captured visual data; and, initiating a transfer of the UE to the base station. The method may also switch the imaged base station from a low power state. The method may include processing visual data to determine relative motion of obstacles and predict the probability of objects blocking line of sight between the UE and a serving base station and transferring the UE accordingly. The UE may comprise a virtual reality headset.
Patent GB-2598127-A (GB)
Title: Control of a radiotherapy device
Inventor: Chris knox
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2020-08-19
Abstract: A radiotherapy device, a computer-implemented method and a computer-readable medium are disclosed. The radiotherapy device includes a radiation source to apply radiation to a treatment region, one or more imaging systems to generate image data for the subject and a controller communicatively coupled to the radiation source and imaging systems. The controller is configured to: determine, based on the image data, a relative distance between a target region of the subject and an organ at risk of the subject, wherein the treatment plan comprises a prescribed dose for the target region; determine a buffer region around the target based at least in part on the relative distance; and generate a control signal for adjusting a radiotherapy treatment in response to determining, based on the image data, that the treatment region is located at least partially outside the buffer region.