baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2577989-A (GB)
Title: Information processing method and electronic device
Inventor: Peng-Yueh Hsueh
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2019-09-05
Abstract: A method for selecting objects comprises acquiring an instruction S11 for processing an image (fig.2) containing a plurality of objects, and in response to the processing of the image one or more of the objects are obtained S12, wherein an object must be an image object, but other objects may be of a different type, such as text. An interactive interface including the obtained objects is generated S13 and is configured for selecting a target object. The objects may be obtained by outline detection or by dividing the image into a foreground and background. A further method comprises receiving an input operation (fig.7, 101), and then displaying one or more objects to be selected wherein the objects are obtained in response to cut or copy operations that been performed prior to the input operation, these objects can be displayed in a list based on the time of cut or copy operations. Both methods may also paste a selected object into a specified area.
Patent GB-2574775-A (GB)
Title: Injector
Inventor: ANDREW ATKINS
IPC: F02D41/20
Filed: 2017-06-30
Abstract: A method or controller for controlling the injection of a coolant by a liquid coolant injector, wherein the coolant has been condensed into a liquid phase via a refrigeration process. The method comprising: receiving a first signal indicative of a first parameter associated with a fluid for injection by the injector; in response to receiving the first signal, determining a temperature associated with the fluid 1120; receiving a second signal indicative of a second parameter associated with the fluid; in response to receiving the second signal, determining a pressure associated with the fluid 1140; determining the cooling capacity of the fluid 1150, which comprises determining the phase of the fluid based on temperature and pressure; determining an operating condition for the injector 1160 based on the cooling capacity of the fluid 1170; and controlling the injector to deliver the fluid to the engine based on the determined operating condition. An injector is also claimed
Patent GB-2587812-A (GB)
Title: Sensor
Inventor: ABUSALEH MUHAMMAD JABIR
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2019-10-02
Abstract: A sensor with a plurality of memristors (memory-resistor) arranged in an array, wherein the array comprises at least on memristor group. A memristor group has four memristors M1-M4, wherein the four memristors are connected as a first pair of memristors M1, M2 in series, and a second pair of memristors M3, M4 in series. The respective memristor pairs are connected in parallel between a first and a second connection point: S1, S2 respectively. The resistance characteristic of the array between the connection points is related to exposure to a chemical/gas/liquid species to be sensed. The sensor may have a plurality of memristor groups, that themselves may be connected in parallel. The sensor may form a recursive architecture, wherein each individual memristor is replaced with a full memristor group. The sensor may be a highly dense array of nanoscale memristors, e.g. thin films fabricated by lithographic techniques such as making memory chips/integrated circuits.
Patent GB-2579887-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic agent for temporary deformation of keratinic fibres using polymer combination II
Inventor: Julia Bibiane Lange
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2019-10-09
Abstract: A cosmetic agent for temporarily shaping keratin fibres, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (a) at least one copolymer A formed from: (a1) at least one monomer A1, selected from acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, and (a2) at least one monomer A2, selected from acrylates and/or methacrylates; (b) at least one cationic polymer B different from copolymer A and selected from cationic guar derivatives; (c) at least one polymer C different from copolymer A and polymer B and selected from cationic cellulose derivatives; and (d) at least one propellant. Preferably, copolymer A is formed from methacrylic acid (MAA) and ethyl acrylate (EA), and cationic polymer B contains guar 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether (guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride). Polymer C may be selected from Polyquaternium-4 or Polyquaternium-10. The composition may also comprise chitosan. The composition may have improved heat humidity curl retention (HHCR) properties.
Patent GB-2581234-A (GB)
Title: Coating compositions
Inventor: LAUREN BOWKER
IPC: C09D5/29
Filed: 2019-11-27
Abstract: A coating product comprising an aqueous chromic composition, comprising a colour-change component, a binder dispersed in an aqueous (water) solution, where the product further comprises i) a colourant dispersed or dissolved in the aqueous composition, or ii) a separate aqueous solution comprising a colourant adapted for use with the aqueous chromic composition to provide an underlaying layer comprising colourant underlying the colour-change component. The colour change component may be a thermochromic liquid crystal, encapsulated liquid crystal, leuco, hydrochromic, vapochromic, solvatochromic, ionochromic, or halochromic component. The colourant may comprise a water-soluble dye, which is dark in colour, e.g. carbon black. The binder may be selected from non-ionic hydrophobically modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR), acrylic polymer, styrene/acrylate, styrene/acrylate/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, epoxy resin, or polyurethane. It may have a separate aqueous top-coat comprising a UV absorbing agents and water. There may also be a glycol based rheology modifier. Also provided is a dried or cured coating comprising a colour-change component dispersed in a continuous phase comprising dried or cured binder from an oligomer or monomer, and an initiator. The composition may be used to coat nails.
Patent GB-2591756-A (GB)
Title: A method for warning a user of a motor vehicle after detecting a motor vehicle with special authorization, as well as detection device
Inventor: THOMAS WINKLER
IPC: G08G1/0965
Filed: 2020-02-05
Abstract: A surrounding 22 of a first motor vehicle 10 is detected by a detection device 12 and analysed by neural network 16 of an electronical computing device 14 of the detection device. A motor vehicle with special authorization 20 (e.g. highway patrol car, fire truck or other emergency vehicle) is detected depending on the analysed surrounding. Thereafter the electronical computing device produces a warning signal 24 which is transferred to a warning device 26 of the first vehicle in order to warn a user (e.g. driver) 18. The detection device may be a camera or microphone whose video or acoustic signals are analysed by the neural network. A moving signal 28 may also be transferred to a functional device to produce a semi-autonomous movement of the first vehicle. A position signal 32 of a position of the emergency vehicle relative to the first vehicle may also be transferred to the warning device to inform the user of the position of the emergency vehicle.
Patent GB-2593540-A (GB)
Title: Removable magnetic riding whip attachment
Inventor: KIRSTY JOANNA HARVEY
IPC: B68B11/00
Filed: 2020-03-27
Abstract: A removable magnetic riding whip attachment that encases the top of a riding whip and allows a whip to be hung from a metal surface or an associated attachment. This allows a whip to be stored without any damage and gives the rider the ability to keep the whip attached to the saddle and not in their hands, resting against a surface or on the floor whilst they are on the ground standing with the horse, getting on the horse or whilst on the horse.
Patent GB-2593726-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a telecommunications network
Inventor: ANDREW CORSTON-PETRIE
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2020-03-31
Abstract: A telecommunication network comprising a network orchestrator 120, a plurality of network nodes 150 and a network ledger 140 for electronically storing data, the method comprising the steps of: the network orchestrator generating an instruction for reconfiguring at least one of the plurality of nodes; in response to generating said instruction, requesting and retrieving first status information from the at least one of the plurality of nodes; recording the instruction and the first status information to the network ledger; communicating the instruction to the at least one of the plurality of nodes thereby to effect the instructed reconfiguration; in response to effecting the instructed reconfiguration, requesting and retrieving second status information from the at least one of the plurality of nodes; and recording said second status information in the network ledger. Network performance may also be monitored from the status data recorded in the ledger and a reconfiguration may be made to reverse the instruction if performance has reduced. If performance has improved from effecting the instruction in a reference or clone portion of the network (i.e. a simulated change), the instruction may be effected in a portion of the network that processes live network traffic.
Patent GB-2585742-A (GB)
Title: Floor cleaning apparatus
Inventor: ALEXANDER ANTHONY DENNY BASSETT
IPC: A47L11/40
Filed: 2020-04-15
Abstract: A floor cleaning appliance comprising a floor-engaging head 10 having a body portion, a first actuator 26 and a displaceable portion 20 on the underside thereof which can be selectively displaced from a raised position into a lowered position by movement of the first actuator from a first position to a second position and vice-versa, the appliance further comprising a second actuator 27 having a first and second positions for respectively selecting first and second operating modes of the cleaner, wherein the degree of displacement of the displaceable portion upon movement of the first actuator from the first position to the second position is dependent upon the operating mode selected by said second actuator. The appliance is preferably arranged to carry out vacuum cleaning and steam cleaning, wherein the displaceable member may comprise a steam applicator and the first and second positions of the second actuator may respectively select a hard floor cleaning mode or a carpet cleaning mode of the floor cleaning appliance.
Patent GB-2594267-A (GB)
Title: Soil cultivator seed drill
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MARTIN LOLE
IPC: A01C7/06
Filed: 2020-04-21
Abstract: A soil cultivating seed drill implement 100 having a clamp 50 for connection of the implement to a toolbar, a soil loosening member 60 having a leg inclined rearwardly and downwardly terminating in a forward-facing toe 62 and a seed sowing member 70 spaced rearwardly of the soil loosening member, the seed sowing member having a leg extending downwardly and terminating in a seed delivery foot (72, figure 1). The soil loosening member and seed sowing member are pivotably mounted with respect to the clamp, the pivot having a longitudinal axis A-B comprising a non-vertical camber angle extending substantially from the pivot to a region of the forward-facing toe. Also disclosed is a soil cultivator seed drill machine for attachment to a tractor, the machine comprising a toolbar assembly having at least two substantially parallel side members with at least one transverse crossbar, the crossbar having at least one soil cultivator seed drill attached thereto.
Patent GB-2597253-A (GB)
Title: A mounting device for an anti-fouling system
Inventor: DARREN ROWLANDS
IPC: B63B59/04
Filed: 2020-07-16
Abstract: A mounting device 10 for an anti-fouling system of a vessel, the mounting device comprising a securing means 14 for securing the mounting device to an inlet 22a or outlet (22b, Fig 3) of a cooling system 20 of the vessel and a transducer plate 12 operatively coupled to the securing means for vibrationally coupling an ultrasonic transducer (52, Fig 5) to the cooling system of the vessel. The securing device may comprise a collar (14’, Fig 5) configured to be mounted about a standpipe of the inlet or outlet of the cooling system. An anti-fouling system for a vessel using the mounting device is disclosed as is a cooling system of a vessel utilising the anti-fouling system. A vessel comprising the mounting device the anti-fouling system and the cooling system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2586713-A (GB)
Title: Charging enclosure
Inventor: MARTIN GOSSLING
IPC: H02J50/70
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: An enclosure 100 for charging an item of smart clothing 510 having a plurality of battery-powered sensors 500 comprises a cavity 120 for receiving the item of smart clothing 510, a charging interface 112 configured to deliver an electromagnetic field into the cavity 120 to charge the plurality of battery-powered sensors 500, a wireless communications interface 116 for transmitting and receiving data to and from the plurality of sensors 500, and a processor 110 configured to control operation of the charging interface 112 and the communications interface 116. The processor 110 may download data from the sensors 500 during charging and communicate with a remote system over a telecommunications network 600 to pair the sensors to an account. The enclosure 10 may comprise a conductive mesh or foil to inhibit leakage of electromagnetic energy, and may be collapsible for ease of storage. It may be configured to hang from a hook or clothes rail.
Patent GB-2588854-A (GB)
Title: Near constant velocity joint
Inventor: SIMON PARKER
IPC: F16D3/42
Filed: 2019-10-09
Abstract: A near constant velocity joint comprising a central axle 40 supported in a first spherical bearing 10, a second spherical bearing 20, and a third spherical bearing 30 allowing change of the alignment of a central axis, the second spherical bearing 20 being between the first 10 and the third spherical bearing 30, the spherical bearings 10, 20, 30 being each mounted in a separate housing 16, 26 and 36. To minimise wear between the bearings and housings, roller bearings 14, 24, and 34 may be provided. The constant velocity joint comprises first and second concentric couplings 1 and 2, the first coupling having an inner first member 211, an intermediate annular member 221 and an outer annular member 231 which is a common annular member and forms an inner for the second coupling 2 that also comprises an intermediate annular member 241 and outer annular member 251. The members 211, 221, 231, 241, 251 have convex and concave inner/outer peripheries so that they nest one within the other and there is a gap between each inner and outer periphery.
Patent GB-2587978-A (GB)
Title: Section-balanced electric safety valve
Inventor: JAMES DAN VICK
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2018-07-24
Abstract: Provided are electric safety valves and methods of use. An electric safety valve comprises an electric actuator positioned in an interior chamber of the electric safety valve; the interior chamber comprising a dielectric fluid and being pressure and temperature compensated with a flow passage extending axially through the electric safety valve. The pressure and temperature compensation is performed via a compensating subassembly in pressure communication with the interior chamber thereby providing a section-balanced electric safety valve. The electric safety valve further comprises a protective sleeve separating the interior chamber from the flow passage. The electric safety valve further comprises at least one compression spring rod coupled to a closure member capable of restricting or preventing fluid flow through the flow passage. A method includes actuating the electric actuator; the electric actuator being magnetically coupled to the closure member such that actuation of the electric actuator pivots the closure member.
Patent GB-2601357-A (GB)
Title: Modular thermal heat sink device
Inventor: ANTHONY ROBINSON
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2020-11-27
Abstract: A modular liquid-cooled thermal heat sink device 200 is mounted to thermally engage with a thermal substrate such as a surface of a cooling target electronic component. The device comprises a housing assembly having a body 21a, 21b defining a volume, the housing assembly comprising a thermal cooling plate 21b configured to be in thermal contact with the thermal substrate, a fluid inlet 23 and a fluid outlet 24, the housing assembly being configured to facilitate fluid circulation within the body. The body comprises a plurality of first engaging features spaced about a perimeter of the body, each configured to form an engagement with an engaging feature 221 at the first end 22a of one of a plurality of removable arms 22. Each arm at its second end 22c is fixed to a supporting surface through application of a force on each of the second ends, the force being perpendicular to the supporting surface. A torque screw 29 may be used to apply the force. An inner chamber 25 within the housing may comprise an orifice plate 25b defining a microjet array though which a pressurised liquid can exit the chamber 25 to the fluid outlet 24 to dissipate heat away from the thermal substrate. The rim of the housing 21 may have an external flange 213 and a middle portion 22b of the removable arms may engage the upper surface of the flange 213.
Patent GB-2601486-A (GB)
Title: Fire suppression system
Inventor: TIMOTHY HILL
IPC: A62C35/02
Filed: 2020-11-30
Abstract: A fire suppression system 130 for suppressing a building fire comprising a housing 132, a sensor 136 configured to sense a fire condition event, a power supply 135 configured to provide electrical power to the fire suppression unit, wherein the fire suppression unit comprises a storage tank 110 configured to store fire suppressant, and an electrical pump 112 configured to pump fire suppressant from the storage tank to a discharge outlet 138 based on a fire condition event being sensed by the sensor. The storage tank may hold a first and second suppressant components which may be mixed to form a fire suppressant gel. The electric pump may be powered by a battery 120 charged by photovoltaic or solar panels 124 disposed on an external surface to the housing. In a preferred embodiment, a communication system may be configured to send notifications to a user relating to battery charge, the level of suppressant stored in the tank, and the detection of a fire event.
Patent GB-2588352-A (GB)
Title: Threaded joint for coupling two concentric tubes to one tube
Inventor: JAMES DAN VICK JR
IPC: F16L15/08
Filed: 2018-12-28
Abstract: A threaded joint (200) provides for metal -to-metal sealing on the ends of concentrically positioned inner and outer tubes when joining the concentric tubes to a single tube (107). A threaded coupling (105) secures the inner and outer tubes and joins both tubes to a single tube. The threaded connection leverages metal-to-metal sealing on the ends of each tube. The inner tube (102) may differ in length from the outer tube (101) and contains a single thread (211) at its for receiving the threaded coupling. Threading the coupling onto the inner tube establishes four flexing metal-to-metal seals (209A-D) between the threaded joint components. The inner and outer tubes maintain contact at the internal shoulder (104) as a result of preloading. If the tubes are of varying thicknesses, a nut (307) is placed between the internal shoulder and the threaded coupling to preserve contact between the tubes at the internal shoulder.
Patent GB-2603140-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus
Inventor: FRANCISCO ANTONIO FERRARI
IPC: B62B5/00
Filed: 2021-01-27
Abstract: A trolley or shopping cart disinfecting dispensing apparatus 100 for sterilising handlebars comprising: a reservoir 101 for storing sanitiser; at least one outlet 106 in fluid communication with the reservoir 101; a dispensing mechanism 107 for dispensing sanitiser from the outlet(s) 106; wherein the dispensing mechanism 107 comprises a cooperating member 110 for cooperating with a profile of a trolley and is arranged to dispense sanitiser from the outlet 106 in response to cooperating with a trolley. The dispensing mechanism 107 may comprise at least one pump 104 from the reservoir 101 to the outlet 106. The dispensing apparatus 100 may comprise at least six outlets 106, which may be located at discrete intervals along the length of the apparatus 100. The cooperating member 110 may comprise a cylindrical roller. The dispensing apparatus 100 may have a frame (Fig. 4, 419) for mounting the apparatus 100 above a trolley (Fig. 4, 422). Also claimed is a method of disinfecting a trolley handlebar and the use of the dispensing apparatus to disinfect a trolley handlebar.
Patent GB-2604872-A (GB)
Title: Methods and uses for determining the efficiency of genetic-editing procedures
Inventor: FELIX NEUMANN
IPC: C12Q1/6876
Filed: 2021-03-15
Abstract: A method for determining the efficiency of a genetic editing procedure comprising: i) providing a sample from a gene editing procedure comprising correctly edited polynucleotide sequences and/or unedited sequences; ii) performing rolling circle amplification/replication (RCA) on the sequences; and iii) determining the efficiency of the genetic editing procedure based on the presence of RCA products. Also claimed is a method and use of RCA for identifying a genetically modified product from a sample and a kit of parts for use thereof. The efficiency of the genetic editing procedure may be determined based on the relative amounts of correctly edited and unedited sequences in the sample. The RCA products may be labelled with a detectable moiety, marker or tag, which may be a fluorophore or chromophore. The method may comprise further steps of quantifying the RCA products and detecting the RCA products by DNA sequencing. The RCA products may be immobilised on a porous membrane, wherein the RCA products are filtered through the membrane, or on a glass surface. The RCA products may be flown through a microfluidic channel and viewed using microscopy. The invention does not rely on PCR, thus avoiding the use of multiple steps and specialist equipment.
Patent GB-2603818-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for dry sorption
Inventor: RAYMOND JOHANSEN
IPC: B01D53/12
Filed: 2021-03-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (100) for dry sorption. The system comprises a gas inlet (130) through which exhaust gas from processing industry is flowing into the system (100), a velocity increasing device which is arranged downstream of the gas inlet (130), and a reaction chamber (140) is arranged downstream of the velocity increasing device. The exhaust gas is brought into contact with the sorbent from a sorbent distributor (150) in the reaction chamber (140). The velocity increasing device is a booster (110) and comprises a plurality of resistances to the flow of gas for creation of a turbulent flow of exhaust gas at the outlet of the booster for enhanced sorption. The plurality of resistances is preferably a plurality of venturis (120). Further, the present invention relates to a method for cleaning exhaust gas from processing industry utilizing the system (100) for dry sorption.
Patent GB-2592820-A (GB)
Title: Driving machine
Inventor: TAKASHI UEDA
IPC: B25C1/04
Filed: 2016-05-13
Abstract: Provided is a pneumatic driving machine and a method for its use. The diving machine comprises a piston 13; a cylinder 12 in which the piston travels; a compression chamber configured to be filled with gas; a damper to absorb the kinetic energy of the piston; a striker coupled to the piston; a motor; a drive shaft 27 coupled to the motor 33 and extending in a direction crossing the direction of travel of the piston; a rotary component coupled to the drive shaft and configured to move the striker in the second direction; and first and second bearing 28a,28b disposed to sandwich the rotary component and support the drive shaft. The driving machine may comprise an integrally formed support including a damper retaining part and a bearing support part. A housing 11 including a first and a second part may also be provided. The rotary component may engage withy the striker via a rack and pinion mechanism. The motor may have a motor shaft further comprising third and fourth bearings supporting both ends of the motor.