baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2602329-A (GB)
Title: Modular surround
Inventor: RICHARD ALEXANDER SABIN
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 2020-12-23
Abstract: A modular surround 2 for a plurality of vertically stackable planters (1, figure 1), the modular surround comprising: a base receptacle 3 for holding irrigation fluid: at least one pair our upstanding side panels 4 each positioned on opposite sides of the base receptacle; and fastening means 5 for fastening each side panel to the base receptacle and/or to another side panel in a vertical plane; whereby in use the base receptacle is located beneath the planters and is configured to hold any excess irrigation fluid flowing from the planters, and the side panels are configured to substantially surround and hold together an end of at least two vertically stacked planters. The base receptacle may be a drip tray 7 or tank (8, figure 4) and the side panels may incorporate sliding means for sliding the drip tray in and out of the surround. The modular surround may incorporate fireproofing means (28, figure 15). Further disclosed is a modular surround having a pair of struts for mounting beneath the lowermost planter in the stack, whereby, in use, the pair of struts is configured to support the stack of planters in a raised position within the tank such that a space is created for tank access and equipment storage. Also disclosed is a pair of side panels for a stack of vertically stackable planters, wherein the side panels are configured for mounting to the ends of the planters to secure the stack together in a vertical arrangement, such that, in use, lateral movement of one planter from another planter is prevented.
Patent GB-2603532-A (GB)
Title: Estimating properties of surfactant mixtures
Inventor: Patrick warren
IPC: G16C20/30
Filed: 2021-02-09
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for estimating properties of a mixture of two or more surfactant species are provided. Multiple molecular dynamics simulations of the mixture are performed, each simulation using a particular total concentration of the surfactant species and a particular ratio of the surfactant species, such that the multiple simulations cover a plurality of such total concentrations and a plurality of such ratios, each simulation being carried out above the critical micelle concentration of the simulated mixture. For each simulation, and from the results of each simulation, a distribution of each surfactant species between at least a micellar pseudo-phase and a non-micellar pseudo-phase of the mixture at the particular total concentration and particular ratio for that simulation is determined. A thermodynamic model of the mixture is then fitted to the distributions to determine fitted parameters of the thermodynamic model, and the one or more properties are estimated using the thermodynamic model and the fitted parameters. The properties may comprise the critical micelle concentration of the mixture at one or more ratios of the surfactant species. The thermodynamic model may comprise a pseudo-phase separation model.
Patent GB-2591914-A (GB)
Title: Gear mechanism, pedal-powered vehicle comprising the same, and method for forming the same
Inventor: BHUSHAN KUMAR OBEROI
IPC: B62M11/02
Filed: 2019-08-01
Abstract: A gear mechanism is provided, having a gear arrangement, and a spindle arrangement to support the gear arrangement, the spindle arrangement having first, second, third and fourth spindles. The gear arrangement includes a first gear set mounted on the first and fourth spindles and arranged to be driven via a first pedal, a second gear set mounted on the second and fourth spindles and arranged to be driven via a second pedal, and a third gear set mounted on the third and fourth spindles, wherein, for each of the first and second gear sets, the gear set is configured to be alternately driven, via the corresponding pedal being rotated through less than 180°, in a power stroke to drive the third gear set, and, advanced, via the corresponding pedal being rotated through more than 180°, in a return stroke to commence a subsequent power stroke.
Patent GB-2608097-A (GB)
Title: Protective glove
Inventor: MATTHEW SHARP
IPC: A63B71/14
Filed: 2021-03-30
Abstract: A protective glove, in particular a protective inner glove for use in boxing, comprises a wrist section 1200 for protecting a wrist of a wearer of the glove and a hand section 1300 attached to an end of the wrist section, the hand section for protecting the hand of a wearer of the glove. The hand section comprises a knuckle section 1304 for protecting the knuckles of a wearer of the glove. A knuckle compressor is configured to compress the knuckle section; wherein the knuckle compressor comprises at least one compression strap 1801 extending between a palm side of the hand section and a back side of the hand section. The at least one compression strap is configured to compress the knuckle section. A support splint 1900 is included for providing support to a back of the hand of the wearer; wherein the support splint extends at least partially along the length of the hand section. The compression strap may comprise at least one support splint.
Patent GB-2592827-A (GB)
Title: Training apparatus
Inventor: RICHARD JAMES BEAVER
IPC: B60R9/08
Filed: 2016-01-26
Abstract: Training apparatus 1 comprising exercise equipment 3/4 with a support structure which is attachable to a surface 8a/19. The surface may be a vertically extending outside surface. The support structure is manoeuvrable while remaining attached between a stowed condition and an exercise condition. The support structure may have at least one ground engaging leg 5 which engages the ground in a first orientation when the support structure is in the exercise condition. The support structure may be manoeuvrable by pivoting. The exercise equipment may include a cantilevered component that extends away from the surface when in the exercising condition. The exercise equipment may comprise first and second support structures one of which is attached to a wall 8a and the other to a roof 19. In another embodiment the outside surface may be a roof.
Patent GB-2607946-A (GB)
Title: Particle generating apparatus
Inventor: Tom Wallace-Smith
IPC: H05H3/06
Filed: 2021-06-18
Abstract: A particle producing apparatus of the inertial electrostatic confinement type comprises a vessel 1 containing an anode structure 34 and a cathode structure 17. At least a part of a surface of the anode or the cathode is enriched with fusible isotope species, such as deuterium, tritium or helium-3. The apparatus may operate to form a plasma from an ion and neutral gas mixture contained within the vessel. The apparatus may produce neutrons or protons by fusion reactions. The enriched surface may be formed of a basic or transition metal such as titanium, zirconium, palladium or erbium, or of a semiconductor material such as CVD diamond. The anode structure may comprise a plurality of anode units, and fluid conducting structures proximate to the anode structure. The particle producing apparatus may be part of a positron emission tomography scanner. A single power supply may serve a plurality of such particle producing apparatuses.
Patent GB-2595083-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle system
Inventor: MARK ADRIAN ALLEN
IPC: B60H1/24
Filed: 2019-10-18
Abstract: A vehicle system comprising a vehicle cabin (50) provided with an air flow system and a seat (66, 67, 68, 69) for a user of the vehicle, the seat (66, 67, 68, 69) being moveable into a plurality of positions the air flow system comprises a plurality of air vents, an air flow apparatus configured to selectively direct an air flow through each of the plurality of air vents, and a controller comprising a first input configured to receive an occupancy signal indicative that a user is seated in the seat (66, 67, 68, 69), a second input configured to receive a seat signal indicative of the position of the seat (66, 67, 68, 69), and an output for providing a control signal to the air flow apparatus to selectively control which of the plurality of air vents directs the air flow through in dependence on the occupancy signal and in dependence on the seat signal.
Patent GB-2609412-A (GB)
Title: Fishing apparatus
Inventor: LEWIS GREEN
IPC: A01K95/02
Filed: 2021-07-28
Abstract: A fishing float system 200 comprises a float 110 configured to be buoyant in water and to have a fishing line attached thereto. In a first embodiment a member 118 (e.g. a boom) comprises both a first connector arrangement (208, Fig 5) for slidably mounting the member to the fishing line and one of a complementary pair of parts of a clip arrangement (202, Fig 5) configured to releasably mount the member to the float (the other part of the clip arrangement being on the float) and to separate when a predetermined force acts on the member. In a second embodiment the float has a reservoir for containing a liquid (250, Fig 7), a first section (206, Fig 7) with one or more apertures (252a, b, c, Fig 7) which fluidically connect the reservoir and the exterior of the float and a second portion 110 which comprises at least part of a buoyant body of the float. In use with the float buoyant in the water, the first portion is located above the second portion.
Patent GB-2595382-A (GB)
Title: Micro-optic device with integrated focusing element and image element structure
Inventor: KARLO IVAN JOLIC
IPC: G07D7/20
Filed: 2017-04-13
Abstract: A micro-optic device includes a substrate; a plurality of image elements 164; and a plurality of focusing elements 166. The focussing elements each have a convex surface. Each focusing element focuses light towards, or causes light to be diverged from or constructively interfere at a real or imaginary focal point, the focusing elements causing the image elements to be sampled so as to project imagery which is observable to a user from at least a first viewing angle. A first focusing structure includes at least a first group of the focusing elements and a first imagery structure includes at least a first group of the image elements, which are integrated into a first unitary structure on a first side of the substrate. The topography 162 of the image elements is raised, protruding or extending above adjacent focussing elements. The device may include a second focusing structure including at least a second group of the focusing elements and a second imagery structure including at least a second group of the image elements is located on the second side of the substrate, wherein the first group of focusing elements causes the second group of the image elements to be sampled.
Patent GB-2595149-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for connecting a buoy to a mooring line
Inventor: OVE HENNING HANSEN
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2020-01-21
Abstract: There is presented an apparatus (1) for connecting a buoy to a mooring line (9), the apparatus (1) comprising a clamp (2) for locking the apparatus (1) to the mooring line (9); and a swivel (3) being rotatably attachable around a portion of the clamp (2), the swivel (3) being configured to receive a connection means (4) for connecting the buoy to the mooring line (9), and a method of connecting a buoy to a mooring line (9).
Patent GB-2602711-A (GB)
Title: Sustainable A-frame floor display
Inventor: ANTHONY SANTARELLI
IPC: A47F7/14
Filed: 2021-11-04
Abstract: An a-frame display for displaying greeting cards and other merchandise includes two main frames, each with opposing front and rear surfaces and opposing upper and lower ends. A lock removably attaches the tops of the main supports together. Two side frames are attached between the main frames, and a pegboard panel is inserted into each frame. In various embodiments, a bottom pan or tray is inserted between the lower ends of the main frames, or one or more card tiers are removably attached to the pegboard panels. In another embodiment, each main frame may have two long sides with upper and lower ends, and two short sides attached between the top and bottom ends, such that the main frame is closed and rectangular, and the side frames may be attached to an A-shaped space created at each long side of the main frames to define a substantially closed four-sided structure. Alternatively, the side frames may be triangular. The display is small and is easily assembled, dismantled, and arranged with other merchandising assemblies. It may contain a hidden storage compartment.
Patent GB-2606808-A (GB)
Title: Lock mechanism and method of operation
Inventor: TRACY FLETCHER
IPC: E05C9/10
Filed: 2022-02-08
Abstract: A lock mechanism comprising a linear drive bar moved by rotating drive socket of a handle; a locking unit which comprising a locking element, such as a vee block 60, biased to locking position which prevents movement of drive bar (24) preferably protrusion 56 engages in recess 58 of drive bar. A retainer 80 moves, e.g. pivots, between a retaining position in which it retains the locking element 60 in unlocked position disengaged from drive bar and a releasing position in which it is releases the locking element to automatically lock the drive bar. The retainer is biased toward the retaining position but is released by a releasing element 90, the releasing element may be a sliding rod coupled to a spring biased rack element of drive socket. Unlatching the door may prime the locking unit ready to automatically deadlock the drive bar upon subsequent movement of the drive bar to locked position by the handle at which point the recess 58 and protrusion align. The locking element may be retracted by a cam lug 62 of a cylinder lock.
Patent GB-2616283-A (GB)
Title: Siegbahn drag pumps
Inventor: ALAN ERNEST KINNAIRD HOLBROOK
IPC: F04D17/16
Filed: 2022-03-03
Abstract: A Siegbahn drag pump rotor 14, 16 is formed at least partially, preferably substantially, of a carbon fibre reinforced polymer and has a diameter from about 50mm to 90mm. A Siegbahn pump 10 comprises two or more rotors mounted to a shaft 12, and a stator 18 forming at least one pump stage with each rotor. A rotor-facing surface of the stator at each pump stage includes a spiral groove for conveying a gas. A Siegbahn pump shaft, or the Siegbahn pump, includes two adjacent rotors and two corresponding shoulder elements which support the rotors and are located between the rotors on opposing stator-facing surfaces thereof. A Siegbahn pump stator comprises a pump inlet cover 24, a pump motor headplate 26, and at least one mid-stage stator 28 element which each includes one or more rotor-facing surfaces having spiral grooves for conveying a gas. The pump inlet cover and pump motor headplate are configured to serve as a retainer for the, or each mid-stage stator element.
Patent GB-2608241-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: TOORU KOBAYASHI
IPC: H01R31/08
Filed: 2022-04-21
Abstract: A connector CN1 comprises a first housing 1 that accommodates a terminal fitting (figure 1, 4) and a second housing 2 that is inserted into the first housing to restrict detachment of the terminal fitting. A locked portion 24 is provided on the second housing 2 and a flexible locking portion 14 is provided in the first housing 1. The locking portion 14 passes over the locked portion 24 to configure a fully assembled state in which the detachment of the terminal fitting is restricted. A sacrificial pressing surface 28 is provided in the second housing 2 and is a flat surface formed at an end portion, on a side opposite an insertion direction, of the second housing 2. When an external force acts on the second housing 2 in a temporarily assembled state where the locking portion 14 is not locked to the locked portion 24, the sacrificial pressing surface 28 is configured to cause a pressing force to act in a direction in which a contact area of the locked portion 24, with respect to the locking portion 14, is larger than that in a case where the second housing 2 is pressed in the insertion direction.
Patent GB-2602946-A (GB)
Title: Fabric steamer
Inventor: KIN MAN LAI
IPC: D06F75/20
Filed: 2020-11-06
Abstract: A handheld appliance for emitting steam to treat a fabric has a housing, a water reservoir, a pump, and a steam generator operatively connected to the pump. The housing has an annular steam emitting head having a hole passing through the steam head. The steam head has an outlet with a shape surrounding the hole so that steam inside the steam head is emitted out of the steam head through the outlet around the hole. A handheld appliance for emitting steam to treat a fabric also has a housing having a water reservoir, a pump, a steam generator operatively connected to the pump, and an outlet. The steam generator forms a steam path that has a first layer that extends from an inlet into the steam generator on a first side of a heater to a second layer that is on a second side of the heater opposite to the first layer.
Patent GB-2618560-A (GB)
Title: Microneedle patch
Inventor: IAN BARTENEV
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2022-05-10
Abstract: The method comprises the steps of forming a first base 4a having a plurality of cylinders arranged in an array; applying a droplet comprising a vaccine to each of the plurality of cylinders; forming a second base 4b having a second plurality of cylinders arranged in an array; superimposing the first and second bases so as to adhere the droplets between opposing cylinders forming a microneedle patch precursor 10; cooling the microneedle patch precursor; and increasing the distance between the first and second bases so as to elongate and separate the droplets into microneedles 12 forming two microneedle patches.
Patent GB-2619052-A (GB)
Title: Bindweed pulling tool
Inventor: PETER STANLEY CURRELL
IPC: A01B1/16
Filed: 2022-05-25
Abstract: A device for capturing, binding and pulling weeds such as bindweed. Preferably the device has weed hooking 4, binding 5 and retaining 7, 3 arrangements. The device may have a rounded friction reducing end 1 to allow penetration of vegetation. The device may also have a pole 2 attachment recess 8, the pole preferably being secured through one or more holes 6.
Patent GB-2613064-A (GB)
Title: Filters and filter chains
Inventor: JOHN PAUL LESSO
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2022-09-22
Abstract: Conventionally, filters in audio signal processing systems are implemented as minimum phase filters or linear phase filters. Minimum phase filters offer low latency but tend to suffer from high post-ringing. Linear phase filters offer low post-ringing but tend to suffer from high latency and significant pre-ringing. The present invention combines the benefits of both types. Accordingly, an apparatus is provided, comprising: an audio input for receiving an input audio signal, a tuning input for receiving a tuning signal and a filter chain comprising a plurality of filters for filtering the audio signal to produce a filtered input audio signal. The filter chain comprises: a first filter module operating at a first sampling rate; and a second filter module operating at a second sampling rate greater than the first sampling rate. The phase response of the first filter module is dependent on the tuning input and the magnitude response of the first filter module is substantially independent of the tuning input. The tuning signal may be adjusted to vary the overall response of the filter between minimum phase and linear phase.
Patent GB-2613227-A (GB)
Title: Method and system of using USB user interface in electronic torque wrench
Inventor: JIE LI
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2021-02-15
Abstract: A method (900, Figure 9) of charging a power source 802 coupled to an electrically operated tool, such as a torque wrench 202, includes sending, by a charger 800, a first signal via a first control line of a USB cable 206 to the tool to actuate a switch of the tool to an ON position. A flow of power via the USB cable to the power source is then allowed when the power source is coupled to the tool. The charger measures a voltage of the power source via the USB cable, then sends, by the charger, a second signal via the first control line to the tool to actuate a switch of the tool to an OFF position when the measured voltage meets a voltage threshold. The method may include implementing, with the charger, a second control line in the USB cable and measuring, by the charger a temperature of the power source via the second control line. The flow of power to the power source ceasing when the measured temperature meets or exceeds a temperature threshold. An output of a thermistor embedded in the power source may be used to measure the temperature of the source.
Patent GB-2614126-A (GB)
Title: Display substrate and display apparatus
Inventor: CAN WANG
IPC: H01L33/50
Filed: 2021-03-11
Abstract: A display substrate and a display apparatus. The display substrate comprises a plurality of light-emitting diode chips, wherein each light-emitting diode chip comprises a plurality of light-emitting units which respectively emit light of different colors; each light-emitting unit comprises a first electrode, a light-emitting layer, a base and a second electrode; and the base and the second electrode are respectively located on two sides of the light-emitting layer. In each light-emitting diode chip, a plurality of light-emitting units share a base and a first electrode; light-emitting layers of the plurality of light-emitting units emit light of the same color; and at least one light-emitting unit further comprises a first color conversion layer located on the side of the base that is far away from the light-emitting layer, so as to convert first-color light emitted by the light-emitting layer into second-color light. In the display substrate of the present disclosure, each light-emitting diode chip comprises light-emitting units of at least two different colors, so that a high-pixel density requirement can be met; and a plurality of light-emitting units share one first electrode, so that the light emission area of a light-emitting unit can be increased.
Patent GB-2611434-A (GB)
Title: A power tool system
Inventor: ROBERT LAWRENCE FOWLER
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2022-11-16
Abstract: A power tool system comprising two or more power tools 101, 201 capable of operating in any one of three modes. In the first mode, each power tool independently operates such that it can be directly manually controlled. In the second mode one power tool, which does not itself operate, is capable of remotely operating one or more other power tools. In the third mode, one power tool is capable of remotely operating one or more other power tools, as well as operating itself. The power tool system may include single task power tools. Preferably the power tool system includes one or more switches 140, 240 that allow the desired control mode to be selected. The remote operation means may be by radio, ultrasonic, infrared, or other signals and may have more than one channel for speed control or control of an on-off means.
Patent GB-2615724-A (GB)
Title: System and method for surface feature detection and traversal
Inventor: EMILY A CARRIGG
IPC: G06T7/70
Filed: 2020-02-25
Abstract: Features 2151 from camera images 2155 received by a robot 101 having a pose 2163 are located. Camera images 2155 from the robot 101 include image timestamps 2171, and have image colour 2167 and depth 2169 pixels. The pose 2163 has a pose timestamp 2171. A selected camera image 2173 is determined by identifying one of the camera images 2155 having a closest image timestamp to the pose timestamp 2171. The image colour 2167 and depth 2169 pixels are separated. Image surface classifications for the selected camera image 2173 are determined by providing the image colour 2167 and depth 2169 pixels to machine learning models 2177, 2179. Perimeter points 2181 of the feature in the selected camera image 2173 are determined. The feature has feature pixels 2151, each having the same image surface classifications 2161, each of the perimeter points 2181 having a set of coordinates 2157. The sets of coordinates 2157 are converted to Universal Tranverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates 2159.