baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2589101-A (GB)
Title: A hair tool
Inventor: MARIANA ZHELEVA GEORGIEVA
IPC: A45D26/00
Filed: 2019-11-19
Abstract: A hair tool 99 comprising an elongate body 37 defining a first end A and a second end B, second end B tapering to first end A. The first end A provides an epilator head 4 which includes an epilator (29, Figure 4) and a skin contact portion 444, which in use is arranged to contact a user’s skin and space the epilator (29, Figure 4) therefrom. A grading element (68, Figure 4) provided at first end A that directs hair of a greater length than that defined by the grading element (68, Figure 4) to the epilator (29, Figure 4) is also disclosed. Provided at second end B is a connector 1 which receives an electrical current from a supply of electricity. First end A may comprise a light source in the form of a ring around the head 4. Head 4 may be displaceable. The first end A may have an adjustable, displaceable comb grading element (49, Figure 5). Also disclosed is a hair tool 99 where epilator head 4 is replaced by a trimmer head (40, Figure 5). Trimmer head (40, Figure 5) may comprise at least one transversely reciprocating blade (45, Figure 5).
Patent GB-2592669-A (GB)
Title: Processing data anonymously
Inventor: TREVOR ANDREW CLARK
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2020-03-06
Abstract: A data processing system comprises a client system 32, comprising at least one client dataset 18 having transactional data 22 and customer data 20 and a provider system 12, separate from the client system, and comprising an analysis engine 14 and an action engine 16. The client system sends a dataset 24 containing transaction data linked to anonymised customer identification codes 30, not including customer contact information, in response to a request from the analysis engine. On receipt of the dataset the analysis engine performs an analysis of the transaction data to generate recommendations 28 for customer engagement in relation to the customer identification code. The provider system then requests from the client system customer contact information 34 corresponding to the at least one customer identification code and, on receipt, passes this to the action engine but not the analysis engine. The action engine is adapted to then perform a customer engagement action 36 using the recommendations and the customer contact information and then delete the customer contact information.
Patent GB-2595884-A (GB)
Title: Method, device and computer program for robust data transmission in daisy-chain networks
Inventor: PIERRE VISA
IPC: H04L12/433
Filed: 2020-06-09
Abstract: A method of transmitting media data (e.g. video) in a communication network 100 comprising synchronised processing devices (e.g. sensors 105) connected in cascade (e.g. a daisy-chain topology), the processing devices acquiring media data at different acquisition rates, the method comprising, at a first processing device: receiving, from a second, upstream processing device, an item of information characterizing an end of transmission of media data from the second processing device; determining whether the first processing device has locally-acquired media data to transmit and, if so, updating the received item of information and forwarding the updated item of information to a third, downstream processing device; otherwise forwarding the received item of information to the third processing device without updating the received item of information. Each device is allowed to transmit media data during a transmitting period. The first device may receive a group identifier along with the item of information, compare the identifier with its associated identifier and update the received information depending on the result. The network may comprise servers 110 with the media data of devices associated with different group identifiers being directed to different servers.
Patent GB-2598579-A (GB)
Title: Tubular reactors
Inventor: JIANQI SHEN
IPC: B01J19/24
Filed: 2020-09-02
Abstract: Disclosed is an internal component 10 for a fixed bed reactor. The component is axially receivable within the reactor tube 50 and comprises a tubular insert 12. The insert is dimensioned to fit into the reaction cavity of the reactor tube and has a varied internal diameter with the purpose of improving temperature distribution in a catalyst bed. Preferably the internal component has an external diameter which is constant along its length. The varied internal diameter of the internal component may include a section of decreasing diameter. Preferably the internal component has a first end 12.4 and a second end 12.5 with a neck 16 between them where the internal diameter of the insert is smallest. More preferably the neck portion separates the insert into a funnel portion 18 and a functional tube portion 20.
Patent GB-2590783-A (GB)
Title: Cavity tray system with jointing structures
Inventor: STEFANO PULCINI
IPC: E04C3/02
Filed: 2020-10-30
Abstract: A two part wall cavity tray system for positioning within the cavity of a cavity wall in order to direct water out of the cavity of the cavity wall, comprises separate first 10 and second 20 trays. Each tray comprises a first surface, the first surfaces, in use, are located at an angle to one another within the cavity wherein the first tray 10 further comprises a second surface 11 which is adapted to allow the first tray 10 to be attached to a first leaf of the cavity wall. The first and second 11 surfaces of the first tray 10 are angled with respect to each other such that, in use, the second surface 11 is affixed to the first leaf of the cavity wall and the first surface is angled across the cavity in a direction from the first leaf of the cavity wall towards a second leaf of the cavity wall. The second tray 20 comprises an upturned lip extending at an angle from an edge of its first surface, the first surface of the second tray 20 being adapted to extend into the second leaf of the cavity wall so that, in use, the upturned lip is positioned behind a lower edge of the first surface of the first tray 10 and the lower edge of the first tray 10 rests on or is positioned above the first surface of the second tray 20. Internal and external corner trays may be provided, adjacent trays may be connected edge to edge and the second tray may comprise part of a support member of masonry in the wall, such as a lintel.
Patent GB-2602958-A (GB)
Title: Oil feed nut and oil reservoir for a vacuum pump
Inventor: ANDREW COBBETT
IPC: F16N7/36
Filed: 2020-11-02
Abstract: Oil feed nut 34 for providing a lubricant to a bearing 28 of a vacuum pump 10 comprising a first and second ends (fig.2, 38-39), a conical oil feeding element (fig.2, 36) extending between the first end and the second end, and a bearing journal element 46 having a cylindrical surface. An oil reservoir 40 comprising a cartridge 42, a feed tip 44 to be in contact with an oil feed nut and a back-up bearing 48. A kit comprising an oil feed nut and an oil reservoir to be retrofitted to a vacuum pump. A vacuum pump (e.g. a turbomolecular pump) comprising a housing 12 a rotor shaft 18, an oil reservoir and an oil feed nut. The outer diameter of bearing journal may be smaller than the inner diameter of the back-up bearing. The bearing journal may be received by the back-up bearing when the pump fails.
Patent GB-2598424-A (GB)
Title: Massively parallel rapid single cell reader and sorter
Inventor: Daniel ZIMAREV
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2021-01-26
Abstract: A massively parallel rapid cell reading and sorting device comprises a pumping, a microfluidic emulsification E, incubation I and reading-sorting modules R. The emulsification module may encapsulate single cells (e.g. plug or droplet flow, water in oil emulsion) into droplets and perform fluorescent marking. The incubation module may comprise serpentine channels and Peltier device for heating A1. The reading sorting module may comprise a continuous wave laser and single cell fluorescent genetic sequence sensor B. The cells may be sorted using either dielectrophoretics C1 or microfluidic-optoelectronics C2. The cells may be sorted into a microwell plate for further analysis outside the device. A massively parallel rapid single cell reading and sorting device is used for therapeutic application e.g. antibody selection, cancer cells, stem cells, progenitor and rare cell isolation, sorting according to genotype and phenotype.
Patent GB-2606684-A (GB)
Title: Allocating computational tasks to computer hardware
Inventor: BROCK GILLES DOIRON
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2021-02-03
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of allocating computational tasks to computer hardware, the method comprising: constructing a graph comprising a plurality of nodes and edges, each node representing a respective computational task and each edge representing a data flow between computational tasks; determining one or more instances of available computer hardware capable of performing each computational task; and allocating each computational task to one or more of the one or more instances of computer hardware determined for that computational task such that a data bandwidth between the one or more instances of computer hardware to which each computational task is allocated satisfies a data flow requirement between each computational task.
Patent GB-2604652-A (GB)
Title: Abatement apparatus
Inventor: ANDREW JAMES SEELEY
IPC: F28C3/06
Filed: 2021-03-12
Abstract: Cooling an abatement apparatus for abatement of an effluent stream from a semiconductor processing tool by using at least one modular cooling assembly 130A, 130B having a cooling capacity. The method involves the steps of determining a cooling requirement of an abatement apparatus and incorporating into the abatement apparatus a plurality of modular cooling assemblies whose total cooling capacity is equal to or greater than the cooling requirement of the abatement apparatus. In this way, multiple modular cooling assemblies may be incorporated into the abatement apparatus, each of which provides cooling capacity. The cooling assemblies may include a pump 140, a separator such as a hydrocyclone 150, and a heat exchanger 180. This provides an architecture which is readily scalable to suit the varying cooling needs of different abatement apparatus whilst retaining a common cooling assembly which has been validated and which helps to reduce the inventory count of different parts required.
Patent GB-2606540-A (GB)
Title: Device locations using machine learning
Inventor: Erik Vincent Røgenes Robstad
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2021-05-12
Abstract: Determining locations of devices 2 comprises: receiving candidate locations A-G in an environment 4; generating training data comprising synthetic distance measurements between respective pairs of candidate locations, the synthetic‑distance‑measurements being determined by applying random variations to determined geometric distances between candidate locations; using the training and location data to train a machine learning model; receiving measured distance measurements between respective pairs of devices in the environment; inputting the measured distance measurement to the trained machine-learning model; determining from the trained machine‑learning model respective locations of the devices. The devices comprise radio transceivers and device-specific identifiers. The machine‑learning model is a regression model. Used for Internet of Things (IoT) involving smart devices (vehicles, household appliances, lighting, light bulbs, heating, thermostats, speakers, e.g. for home automation, medical devices). The invention allows time savings at smart-device network installation by determining the location of each device (e.g. light bulbs) from distance measurement between devices for a known set of candidate locations (e.g. light fittings), mapping devices to known intended locations. Using training data similar to model inputs at inference stage increases accuracy of locations output by the model. Synthesizing training distances using random variations allows the model to cope with noise in measurements.
Patent GB-2607098-A (GB)
Title: Sterilisation apparatus and method for an air handling system
Inventor: DAVID PAUL CAMPBELL
IPC: F24F8/22
Filed: 2021-05-28
Abstract: An air sterilisation apparatus 10 for an air handling system comprising: a housing 20 having and inlet 22 and outlet 24, wherein the inlet 22 is connected to the air outlet 30 of the air handling system; a sterilization light source 26 for disinfecting the air; wherein the housing inlet 22 comprises a cross-sectional area equal or greater than the cross-sectional area of the air handling system outlet. The inlet 22 may not form a flow restriction on the air flow and/or reduce air flow velocity. There may also be a seal 21 to seal the housing inlet 22 and the air handling system outlet 30 to prevent air leakage. The housing 20 may comprise an internal reflective coating and a weatherproof coating. The decontamination light source 26 may be visible light, ultraviolet (UV) light, or infra-red (IR) light. The housing 20 may also comprise a baffle arrangement (Fig. 2, 128), on which the light sources 26 may be located. Also claimed is a method of sterilising a flow of outlet air from an air handling system using the apparatus. Further claimed is also a building drainage waste ventilation (DWV) system comprising the sterilisation apparatus.
Patent GB-2608844-A (GB)
Title: Blockchain blocks & proof-of-existence
Inventor: JACK OWEN DAVIES
IPC: G06F16/21
Filed: 2021-07-14
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of constructing a candidate block of a blockchain comprises obtaining an ordered sequence of blockchain transactions, obtaining a transaction representation by hashing a data object comprising the ordered sequence of transactions (e.g. a concatenation of transactions), and including the transaction representation in the candidate block. This may avoid the need to calculate a Merkle root for the block. A method of determining whether such a block contains a particular target transaction comprises obtaining the transactions in the block, including the target transaction, and placing them in order using an index associated with each of the transactions. This ordered sequence is hashed to produce a candidate transaction representation which is then compared to the transaction representation from the block. If the hash values are identical, it can be concluded that the block contains the target transaction.
Patent GB-2610553-A (GB)
Title: Sports training device
Inventor: GUY PARKIN
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2021-08-11
Abstract: A sports training device includes a base 101 and a tether 130. The base 101 includes a peripheral edge extending around the base 101. The tether includes a first end 131 and a second end 133. The first end of the tether 130 includes a ball holder 132 to retain a ball 300. The second end 133 forms an anchor point attached to the base 101. The anchor point of the tether is movable along at least a portion of the peripheral edge when in use. The peripheral edge may include a resilient elongate member to which the elastic tether is slidable attached via a connector. The sports training device is useful for coaching football or soccer skills.
Patent GB-2614518-A (GB)
Title: Ultra thin polymer coated strengthened glass panel for accepting a thermal dye diffusion image
Inventor: ANDREW DAVID CURTIS
IPC: C03C21/00
Filed: 2021-09-22
Abstract: A method of making an item of ultra-thin flat glass comprises the step of strengthening the glass by ion exchange. The glass can subsequently be coated with a polymer to allow a sublimation image to be applied by heat and pressure in a flatbed heat press. An applied image can be translucent and visible from one or both sides. The glass panel, which can have ground and polished edges and corners, can be 0.1-2mm thick and composed of 70-75 wt% silicon dioxide, 12-16 wt% sodium oxide, 10-19 wt% calcium oxide; and can be strengthened by submersion in a bath of molten potassium nitrate salts at between 420-480ºC for 8-24 hours. The image can then be applied by a sublimation heat transfer process in less than 2 minutes.
Patent GB-2604015-A (GB)
Title: Gripping device
Inventor: MAREK HAVEL
IPC: B65G61/00
Filed: 2021-12-13
Abstract: A gripping device (100, Fig 7) for being suspended from a load handling device (31, Fig 4) for lifting and moving containers (9) stacked in stacks (11, Fig 1) in a grid storage structure (1) comprising a plurality of track (7) arranged in a grid pattern above stacked containers (11). Gripping device (100) comprises a frame (101) and a a gripping mechanism (150) mounted on frame (101) and configured to releasably grip a container from below the frame. Fixing device 123 is mounted on frame (101) and configured to fix a free end of a reeled cable (190, Fig 8). Cable tensioner (130) configured to put cable (190) under tension in use. The cable tensioner comprises a track 133 is mounted on frame (101) and a carriage 134 is slidably mounted on an associated track and configured to engage the cable in use. Biasing device 137 is configured to bias carriage 134 towards one end of the track in a direction away from the fixing device so as to put the cable under tension when carriage 134 is engaged with the cable in use; with idler roller 135 engaging cable (190) in to a bridge member (120).
Patent GB-2618062-A (GB)
Title: Lighting system
Inventor: FARIZ KHELLAF
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2022-04-08
Abstract: A lighting system 100 for use with a virtual reality (VR) kit 200, with a light detector 120 comprising a prism to receive incident natural sunlight and direct it toward a light collector and a controller, and a light therapy unit 140 comprising a light source and a second controller. The lighting system communicatively couples to the VR kit, the light detector providing an amount of natural light detected over a predetermined period of time and the light source controlled to emit light compensating for any historic lack of natural light. The predetermined time may be a time prior to the lighting system connecting to the VR system, or the amount of time the VR kit is in operation. The VR system may be used to guide the user in locating the light therapy unit and control the lighting system. The light detector may be a wearable bracelet.
Patent GB-2608492-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting display device and driving method of the same
Inventor: HYUCK JUN KIM
IPC: G09G3/3275
Filed: 2022-04-27
Abstract: A light emitting display (LED) device can include a display panel 140 configured to display an image; and a data driver 140 including a panel driving circuit configured to drive the display panel and a panel sensing circuit configured to sense a condition of the display panel, in which the panel driving circuit includes a first data voltage output circuit to output a voltage to both of a first data line and a first reference line of the display panel to display black on a first sub-pixel SP included in the display panel. In further embodiments, voltages are applied to second, third and fourth data lines to display an image on a second, third and fourth sub-pixel included in the display panel. The arrangement is said to be suitable to improve gradation or uniformity of the image, Figs. 26A and 26B.
Patent GB-2604769-A (GB)
Title: Ontology-based query routing for distributed knowledge bases
Inventor: ABDUL QUAMAR
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2020-09-30
Abstract: Techniques for query routing are provided. An ontological query is received by a query orchestrator. One or more query blocks, each indicating one or more operations and one or more quantifiers representing data flow between query blocks, are generated based on the ontological query. At least one data node is identified for each of the one or more query blocks, based on the one or more quantifiers and the one or more operations. One or more of the identified data nodes are selected based on predefined cost criteria, and one or more subqueries are transmitted to the selected one or more data nodes.
Patent GB-2618532-A (GB)
Title: Unmanned aerial vehicle
Inventor: MARK PURNELL
IPC: B64U10/10
Filed: 2022-05-06
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle 10 operable by a remote pilot, comprises a housing 14, an explosive charge 12 retained on/or within the housing 14 and an electromagnet for securing the unmanned aerial vehicle 10 to a metal target. The UAV may have four propellers 22. The UAV may have a length and width less than 25cm, and a speed greater than 100mph (161kph). The electromagnet may be activated and/or deactivated by the pilot. The explosive charge may activate after a predetermined time after the electromagnet is activated. The UAV may be equipped with a 360o camera 24. The UAV may be provided with an automatic return setting. The UAV may be remotely piloted using a VR headset, the headset being used to activate the explosive charge and the electromagnet.
Patent GB-2618798-A (GB)
Title: Separator
Inventor: GARY PETER KNIGHT
IPC: B01D45/16
Filed: 2022-05-17
Abstract: A separator, 2, to remove contaminants from an effluent stream comprising: an inlet, 3 and 6, to receive effluent flowing in a first direction, a spray nozzle, 5, to spray a liquid within this region (in the direction of flow) to capture contaminants in the waste, a first flow redirection structure, 7, located downstream of the inlet, and a first separation conduit, 31, located downstream of this structure. The flow redirection structure changes the flow of liquid (and trapped particles) to a second direction, opposing the first, within the separation conduit. There may also be a second flow direction structure, 33, and a second separation conduit, 32. Both separation conduits may coaxially surround the inlet conduit and, along with the flow redirection structure(s), and inlet, may contain radial elements to encourage rotational flow in the liquid stream. The inlet may also enlarge in the first direction as it approaches the flow redirection region.
Patent GB-2620919-A (GB)
Title: System, devices and/or processes for temporal upsampling image frames
Inventor: CARLOS BARRAGÁN DEL REY
IPC: G06T3/40
Filed: 2022-07-21
Abstract: Apparatuses, and/or articles of manufacture are disclosed that implement techniques to process image signal intensity values sampled from a multi colour channel imaging device, in particular synthesizing a temporally upsampled image frame to be in a temporal sequence of images frames. The application describes generating an image frame by applying a neural network to at least one of one or more pre-processed image frames of a temporal sequence of image frames to generate a residual and a mask then applying the mask to features of the one or more pre-processed image frames to provide approximated features of a temporally upsampled image frame to be in the temporal sequence of image frames. The approximated features of the temporally upsampled image frame are then combined with the residual to generate an output temporally upsampled image frame. The one or more image frames of the temporal sequence of image frames may be warped to provide the one or more pre-processed image frames with the warping being achieved by applying motion vectors from a rendering pipeline to the one or more image frames of the temporal sequence of image frames to provide one or more approximations of the temporally upsampled image frame.