baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2543660-A (GB)
Title: Filtration apparatus
Inventor: SUSHANT DHANVIJAY
IPC: G01N1/40
Filed: 2016-10-11
Abstract: An apparatus and method of use for collecting/isolating cells from a sample including the target cells comprising; a membrane adapted to retain the target cells thereon; a first port in fluid communication with the membrane provided towards a first side of the membrane; a second port in fluid communication with the membrane provided towards a second side of the membrane; a sample container having at least one wall defining an interior space suitable to house the sample, provided on the first side of the membrane; a cell collection container provided towards the first side of the membrane; a filtrate container provided towards the second side of the membrane; a backwash fluid container provided towards the second side of the membrane, wherein the first port is movable between a first position wherein the first port is in fluid communication with the sample container, and a second position wherein the first port is in fluid communication with the cell collection container; and wherein the second port is movable between a first position wherein the second port is in fluid communication with the filtrate container, and a second position wherein the second port is in fluid communication with the backwash fluid container. Also claimed is an apparatus for collecting cells from a sample characterized in that the membrane is disposed non-horizontally and the fluid flow path of the sample through the membrane is non-vertical.
Patent GB-2544884-A (GB)
Title: Utilization of video see-through to make an occupant of a vehicle aware of an imminent event that will cause a sudden decrease in ride smoothness
Inventor: GIL THIEBERGER
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2016-10-26
Abstract: A video system for an autonomous vehicle comprises: generating an indication of whether sudden decrease in ride smoothness (SDRS) event is imminent, based on the trajectory of the car and information about the road; a camera configure to capture images of outside of the automobile, a video see-through (VST) is generated from these images; when there is no indication a SDRS event is imminent video-unrelated-to-the-VST (VUR) is presented to the occupant in the foveal vision region at eye level; if a SDRS event is imminent the VST is presented to the user. The VST may cover at least 50% of the VUR. An SDRS may comprise hitting speed bump, driving over a pothole, climbing the curb, making a sharp turn, hard breaking, unusual acceleration, or movement after a full stop. The video may be presented to the passenger on a screen or by using a HMD, such as a VR headset.
Patent GB-2559392-A (GB)
Title: Fasteners
Inventor: DAVID HOWARD COLES
IPC: F16L33/035
Filed: 2017-02-03
Abstract: A fastener comprising a flat elongate band 2 with teeth 4 on one surface and a buckle 10 for engagement with the band to form a loop, the buckle comprising a body 12 defining an inner chamber 14 with first 16 and second 18 end walls defining first 20 and second 22 passages to receive the band, the body having upper 24 and lower 26 walls to respective sides of the inner chamber, the upper wall defining an access aperture 28 such that the chamber is open to the upper side, a locking component 30 accessed through the aperture into the chamber having at least one tooth for engaging the teeth on the band, the locking component being resiliently biased into the inner chamber of the body to engage the teeth on the strap, the buckle being overmoulded onto the strap. Preferably the locking component is a separate piece to the body of the buckle and the strap has reinforcing fibres along its length. Also claimed is a method of manufacture of the above through an overmoulding process and a method of use. Also claimed is a fastener having an elongate fibre-reinforced fastening band and an overmoulded buckle.
Patent GB-2548991-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for electronic sound enhancement tuning
Inventor: MICHAEL PETER MONGEAU
IPC: G10K15/02
Filed: 2017-03-20
Abstract: The method includes sampling, with a microphone 130, an audio profile 110 of engine noises in a cabin of a vehicle and then comparing the sampled audio profile to a model audio profile. If the sampled audio profile does not satisfy a similarity threshold when compared to a model or desired audio profile, a convergence function is applied to the sampled audio profile 110 to generate a target audio profile 108, and iterating until the target audio profile satisfies a similarity threshold.  In this way the sound experienced within the target vehicle will match that within a desired vehicle such as a sports car 106.
Patent GB-2563233-A (GB)
Title: Pulley arrangement and pulley guard for articulating a surgical instrument
Inventor: Ben Robert Chaplin
IPC: A61B34/30
Filed: 2017-06-06
Abstract: A surgical robotic instrument comprising: an articulation 505 connecting an end effector element to a shaft 504, the articulation comprising: a first joint 506 driveable by a first pair of driving elements A1,A2 allowing the end effector element to rotate about a first axis 510; a second joint 507 driveable by a second pair of driving elements B1,B2; and a pulley arrangement around which the second pair of driving elements B1,B2 is constrained to move. The pulley arrangement comprising: a first set of pulleys rotatable about the first axis 510; and a second set of pulleys proximal to the first set and comprising a first pulley rotatable about a second axis and a second pulley rotatable about a third axis thats parallel to and offset from the second axis. The articulation further comprises a clevis 508 comprising two arms 530,531 supporting the pulley arrangement pulleys and a pulley guard 538,539 extending from one of the arms 530,531 for guarding one of the first and second pulleys. Clevis 508 may comprise first and second drive element guides 533,534 located between its first and second arms 530,531, where driving elements A1&A2 pass through first and second drive element guides 533,534 respectively.
Patent GB-2553405-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for influencing the opening and/or closing movement of a wing of a door or window
Inventor: BENJAMIN WORNER
IPC: E05F3/16
Filed: 2017-06-14
Abstract: A mechanism for influencing the opening and/or closing movement of a wing, e.g door/window comprises a sliding arm (12, fig.5) between the wing and a fixed frame, which is mounted rotatably at one end on the wing or frame and at the other end is guided by a sliding block 14 in a sliding rail 16 on the frame or wing. Energy conversion means 18 converts sliding movement of the block in the channel into electrical energy and may be used to generate a braking torque to slow the door, power an electrical component, or assist closing or opening of the wing. Preferably energy conversion means is a generator operable as both a generator and motor. Preferably the sliding block 14 is mounted to a threaded spindle/lead-screw 24 coupled to the generator 20; the spindle may have multiple interrupted threaded sections for intermittent driving. Alternatively the generator is mounted within the sliding block geared with a toothed belt (fig.4).
Patent GB-2553686-A (GB)
Title: Ethynylxanthines, preparation and use as calcium ion channel modulators
Inventor: PAVELS ARSENJANS
IPC: C07D473/12
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compounds, which exhibit ability to act as calcium ion channel modulators, methods for their synthesis and the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases and disorders including deregulated calcium ion channel activity.
Patent GB-2566721-A (GB)
Title: An ostomy appliance
Inventor: LEE TRETHEWAY
IPC: A61F5/447
Filed: 2017-09-22
Abstract: An ostomy appliance (bag or pouch) has a waste-collecting chamber 20 defined by first and second walls 11,12 to receive waste and/or gas from a stoma-receiving opening 32 while a further chamber 21, acting as a gas passage, is defined in part by third and fourth walls 13, 14 which are connected to each other. Waste gases pass from the waste-collecting chamber 20 through slits or perforations 40 in the third and/or fourth walls 13,14 to the further chamber 21 and then escape to atmosphere via a gas vent, eg covered by a filter 30. A fifth wall 15 may provide a tortuous path inside the further chamber 21. Movement of the first and second walls 11,12 away from each other, as a result of waste or gases entering the waste-collecting chamber 20, tends to move the third and fourth walls apart to at least maintain the volume of the further chamber 21. Any waste liquid in chamber 21 may fall into chamber 20 via drainage outlets (41, fig.1) on respective sides of the stoma-receiving opening 32.
Patent GB-2569272-A (GB)
Title: Direction indicator
Inventor: STEPHEN FELIX
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2017-10-20
Abstract: A multiple tiles processor comprises processing tiles 1310, 1320 each comprising local programs and input/output interfaces to switching fabric 34. A synchronisation module switches between compute and exchange phases. In compute phase, local programs execute over a common clock; in exchange phase, sending tile 1310 transmits a data packet intended for receiving tile 1320. The data packet has no destination identifier but indicates one direction of transmission on the switching fabric. The direction, e.g. east or west, depends on the position of recipient 1320 for which the packet is destined with a predetermined delay relative to a transmit time. The fabric blocks transmission in directions other than the indicated one through temporary stores, latches or flip flops, 1340. Unnecessary transmission is prevented, thus saving power. Uses comprise knowledge models represented as graphs of interconnected nodes running learning and inference algorithms implemented via bulk synchronous parallel (BSP) protocols in multiple-tile processors.
Patent GB-2558091-A (GB)
Title: Determining downhole forces using pressure differentials
Inventor: STEVEN KYLE GRAY
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2015-09-02
Abstract: A system can include an upper completion string including an outer mandrel and an inner mandrel positioned coaxially within the outer mandrel. The upper completion string can include a first pressure sensor in communication with a first chamber via a first channel extending through an outer housing of the outer mandrel for detecting a first pressure within the first chamber and transmitting an associated sensor signal. The first chamber can have a boundary that is defined at least in part by (i) an outer surface of the inner mandrel, (ii) an inner surface of the outer mandrel, and (iii) at least two protrusions positioned between the outer surface of the inner mandrel and the inner surface of the outer mandrel. The system can include a computing device in communication with the first pressure sensor for determining a pressure difference between the first pressure and another pressure.
Patent GB-2557526-A (GB)
Title: Suction head for a vacuum cleaner and method of operation
Inventor: NICHOLAS GERALD GREY
IPC: A47L9/06
Filed: 2017-02-27
Abstract: This invention relates to a suction head (10) for a vacuum cleaner and method of operation. The suction head (10) has a bottom surface (26) and one or more floor-engaging parts (36) adjacent to the bottom surface (26), an opening (24) in the bottom surface (26) and a rotatable brush (30) located at the opening (24). The suction head (10) has a front end (16) and a rear end (18), the front end (16) having a recess (22) in communication with the opening (24). A movable strip (42) is located in the recess (22), the movable strip (42) being movable between a first position and a second position, the bottom edge of the movable strip 4(2) being closer to the plane of the floor-engaging parts (36) in its first position than in its second position. At least one first element (54) is connected to the movable strip (42) and is able to project to the plane of the floor-engaging parts (36). At least one second element (56) is also connected to the movable strip (42), the second element(s) (56) being configured differently to the first element(s) (54), the second element(s) (56) being able to project to the plane of the floor-engaging parts (36) and being configured to move the movable strip (42) to a third position in use. The bottom edge of the movable strip (42) is closer to the plane of the floor-engaging parts (36) in its second position than in its third position. According to the method of operation, the movable strip (42) moves to its first position during backwards movement of the suction head (10) and to its third position during forwards movement of the suction head (10), the movable strip (42) moving to its third position in two stages.
Patent GB-2572405-A (GB)
Title: Attachment device for monitoring power systems
Inventor: LIRAN KATZIR
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A monitoring device 12 for monitoring high voltage power equipment, such as a transformer, is attached to the casing of the equipment using one or more magnets. The device has a housing which detachably mates with the end of an electrically insulating elongate handle member 31, allowing the user to maintain a safe distance from the power equipment during installation. Once the magnetic attraction attaches the monitor to the transformer, the handle can be detached. The detachable coupling may be slots in the housing which mate with protrusions on the elongate handle. Alternatively a threaded rod and hole may be used, or fingers on the elongate member may engage contours of the monitor’s housing. The monitoring device may be energy harvesting and include an environmental sensor and an antenna for wireless data transmission. The elongate member may be a manually operated tool or a robotic arm.
Patent GB-2563969-A (GB)
Title: Corner reinforcement gusset
Inventor: David D Curry
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A gusset 125 suitable for reinforcing an enclosure (100, fig. 1) such as a cabinet or roll cab has a central portion 150 having: opposing external 155 and internal 160 corners; first 140 and second 145 portions extending from the central portion; and a cutout 160 on the internal corner such that when a rotational force is applied to the first portion relative to the second portion, stress is distributed and applied to the cutout. The gusset may be suitable for an enclosure with horizontal (130, fig. 1) and vertical (135) front plates, at least one of which has a return flange extending from it. The gusset may be spaced from the flange with the flange positioned inside the cutout. A method of making the gusset includes: laser cutting a structure to create first, second and central portions; laser cutting a cutout; bead blasting the edges; and coupling the gusset to the enclosure by coupling the first portion to the horizontal front plate and the second portion to the vertical front plate with the cutout at the intersection.
Patent GB-2574028-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft electrical system
Inventor: NEIL DUDLEY
IPC: H02J4/00
Filed: 2018-05-23
Abstract: The aircraft electrical system 100 includes two or more parallel feed lines 120 for electrically coupling an output of an electric generator 110 to a point of regulation (POR) 130 of the aircraft electrical system 100. The system 100 also includes a controller 150 configured to receive a signal indicative of a change in a voltage at the POR 130 and control the number of parallel feed lines 120 electrically coupling the output of the electric generator 110 to the point of regulation 130 based on the received signal in order to reduce the short-term transient voltage spikes or voltage drops caused by switching large loads off or on.
Patent GB-2575966-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle with radial spray jet capability
Inventor: BRIAN E KEIM
IPC: B05B1/30
Filed: 2015-01-30
Abstract: A nozzle 100 that is capable of discharging a radial spray fluid pattern, between one-hundred and seventy and one-hundred and eighty degrees from nozzle fluid flow. A pattern sleeve (202 figure 2A) operably engaged with a discharge tube 102 of the nozzle may be configured to retract and extend selectably to alter the spray pattern between the radial spray fluid pattern and a substantially straight spray pattern of fluid. The nozzle may be devised to provide a straight fluid stream profile that mitigates divergence of the fluid stream, and may increase an overall reach of the fluid.
Patent GB-2577091-A (GB)
Title: Wheel support apparatus
Inventor: Simone Gemkow
IPC: B62D7/18
Filed: 2018-09-13
Abstract: A wheel knuckle 7-1, for supporting a wheel 3-1 of a vehicle. The knuckle includes an upper member 15 for connection to a vehicle suspension; a hub 14 for supporting a bearing assembly; and a displacement control member 25 for promoting displacement of the upper member 15 towards the front of the vehicle when there is a frontal collision (e.g. rotation due to moment M, figures 4; 8). The control member 25 comprises a distal end 26 for positioning proximal to a rim of the wheel, the end disposed at a vertical height lower than a rotational axis R1 of the wheel. The control part 25 may be an extension of the track rod arm 19 that inclines downwardly toward the wheel rim or alternatively may extend from below the axis (see figure 8). The front surface of the control member may be arcuate (see figure 3). When a frontal collision occurs, the wheel rim is deformed and the distal end may engage the deformed wheel rim causing rotation of the knuckle and the arm 15 to swing forward. Also claimed is a hub assembly and vehicle including the knuckle.
Patent GB-2569426-A (GB)
Title: System, method and apparatus for assisting a determination of medical images
Inventor: JEROME DECLERCK
IPC: G06T7/10
Filed: 2018-10-15
Abstract: A quantification system 300 comprises at least input configures to provide at least one input medical image 310 and a location of interest 320 in the image; a mapping circuit 325 is configured to compute and output 330 a direct quantification result from the location of interest of the at least one input medical image to a quantification of interest, generate a saliency map 340 as part of the computation of the direct quantification result, and derive a segmentation 360 from the saliency map which generates a second quantification result that is within a result range of the direct first quantification result. The mapping circuit may be a regression circuit applying a regression algorithm and/or a classifier circuit applying a classification algorithm. The locations of interest may comprise a single point or a region of interest (ROI); these maybe provided by a user of the quantification system or an automated detection algorithm. The regression circuit may use a Convolutional neural network. The classifier circuit may use a Random Forest or Support Vector Machine for classification.
Patent GB-2571439-A (GB)
Title: Child stroller apparatus
Inventor: Andrew j horst
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 2017-04-27
Abstract: A child stroller has a rear-leg, front-leg, and handle frames with respective first, second, and third side segments. The second and third segments are connected pivotally with the first. A grip portion and the third segment are connected to respective joining parts 168, 170 which are pivotally connected to each other. A latch 172 in an inner cavity defined by the joining parts locks the grip portion in an unfolded position. A cable 190 has two opposite ends 190A, 190B respectively anchored with the grip portion and the third side segment. It wraps around a prominent portion 192 provided on one of the joining parts and is tensioned to bias the grip portion to fold. One end of the cable 190B may be connected to an anchor 194 slidably assembled within the grip portion, with a spring 196 biasing the anchor to tension the cable, with the other end 190A connected to the second joining part or third side segment. A second cable may connect a latch release actuator with a cable actuator connected to the first and third coupling parts which unlocks the grip portion when folding the handle frame relative to the rear-leg frame (see fig. 10).
Patent GB-2584430-A (GB)
Title: Installation verification
Inventor: Stephen Woodnutt
IPC: G06Q50/08
Filed: 2019-05-29
Abstract: A method of verifying installation of electrical and electronic devices such as light fixtures in a building. A remote commissioning module connects to a network (e.g. Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) (RTM), Profibus or Interbus (RTM) network) and repeatedly polls the network to determine whether any devices are installed on the network. Identities of any devices installed on the network are compared with a database of devices scheduled to be installed to determine the status of any installed devices. Information based on the comparison and determined status is presented in a client portal, e.g. web application or smartphone app. The remote commissioning module may also determine the status of devices installed on the network but not included in the database of devices scheduled to be installed. Device statuses may include whether the device has been installed on the network or whether the device is operating correctly. The client portal may include installation instructions for an engineer or snagging information. The client portal may be password protected and may have a plurality of access levels with different passwords, e.g. levels for an administrator, a project manager, commissioning engineers, software engineers, electrical engineers and the client (fig. 3).
Patent GB-2586225-A (GB)
Title: Redoubt
Inventor: FRANCIS DENNIS HERBISON
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2019-08-07
Abstract: An energy generation system comprises a plurality of tidal energy generators 9 linked together to create a barrage and generate tidal energy. The energy generators may be linked together with tiled piers therebetween. The generator sections may be supported by flying buttresses 7. A sea area may be enclosed by inner and outer walls comprising a plurality of generators (figure 17). Lifting floats 1 may be provided to maintain parts of the system at a substantially constant depth.
Patent GB-2574344-A (GB)
Title: System, method, and device for monitoring a parameter downhole
Inventor: ANDREW ALBERT HRAMETZ
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2017-04-19
Abstract: A system, method, and device for monitoring a parameter downhole. The system comprises a conveyance string locatable in the wellbore, a sensor and a recorder located on the conveyance string, and a processor in communication with the recorder. The recorder comprises a sampler in communication with the sensor, and the sampler is operable to sample the measured parameter at a sampling rate of 150 kHz to 10 MHz. The recorder also comprises an information storage device in communication with the sampler and operable to store the samples acquired by the sampler. The processor is operable to monitor the parameter based on the samples collected by the sampler.
Patent GB-2586971-A (GB)
Title: Reducing plasma formation in an ion pump
Inventor: Marcus Hans Robert Thierley
IPC: H01J41/12
Filed: 2019-09-06
Abstract: An ion pump controller that alternates between increasing and decreasing the voltage/potential across electrodes of an ion pump, with each increasing phase raising the voltage higher than the last until the potential difference is higher than a threshold and then increasing the potential until a target potential difference is reached. This limits the formation of plasmas during start-up of the ion pump, an effect that makes such devices hard to start at higher pressures. Increasing and decreasing the potential across the electrodes can be achieved by applying voltage pulses/alternately supplying power and not supplying power, done via the opening and closing of a switch, with a pause of less than two seconds between not providing power and providing power.