baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2588420-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic dock for portable computer
Inventor: DAMIAN CEBO
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2019-10-23
Abstract: A docking station 1 for receiving a portable computer 8, the docking station having an internal and external face, the internal face housing a first magnetically attachable connector (12, figure 3) for power and/or data communication, and the external face housing at least one USB port (9, figure 2), where the first magnetically attachable connector and at least one USB port are in power and/or data communication. The device may additionally have a supporting structure for supporting a portable computer in a substantially vertical orientation. There is also disclosed a kit of parts containing the docking station and a magnetic adapter (13, figure 4), the magnetic adapter having a first and second end, the first end having a plug-in connector (15, figure 4) for connecting to a port on a portable computer, and the second end having a second magnetically attachable connector (14, figure 4) for power and data communication and for magnetically attaching to the first magnetically attachable connector to establish power and data communication.
Patent GB-2587674-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for aircraft
Inventor: NORMAN WOOD
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 2019-11-22
Abstract: An energy recovery system 31 for an aircraft 200 comprises a plurality of motors. Each motor comprises at least one driving motor 208 configured to provide drive to a propeller 206 of a propulsion system of the aircraft. The energy recovery system 31 comprises a transducer assembly 212 arranged to selectively interact with rotation of the propeller 206 driven by the driving motor 208 to extract energy from the rotation. The aircraft may have inboard and outboard propellers of differing diameters. The aircraft may also have inboard and outboard motors of differing power outputs which are able to operate at differing speeds.
Patent GB-2589331-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer products
Inventor: MARK PAUL HOGAN
IPC: B65D75/32
Filed: 2019-11-26
Abstract: A seal for use with a container for storing and dispensing consumer products comprises a first layer 2 having pre-formed lines of separation 4 defining releasable portions 6; an adhesive layer 8 on the first layer; and patches 10 on the adhesive layer. Each patch 10 is associated with one of the releasable portions 6 and consists of a hot melt polymer. The seal may further comprise a second layer 12 and a release layer 14 between the second layer and the adhesive layer and the one or more patches. The container may comprise a tray (20, fig. 4) with cavities (24). A method of making the seal comprises the steps of: applying the adhesive layer to a surface of the first layer; applying a hot melt polymer to the surface of the adhesive layer to define one or more patches; and cutting at least the first layer to define lines of separation defining one or more portions. The hot melt polymer may be applied to the adhesive layer using a coating or spraying process.
Patent GB-2590959-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle engine idling control
Inventor: RODOLFO OLIVEIRA JACCOUD
IPC: F02D45/00
Filed: 2020-01-09
Abstract: A control system and method for controlling an engine and an electric traction motor of a vehicle are provided. The control system comprises one or more controllers, wherein the control system is configured to: receive an indication of engine speed during engine idling 402; and control the electric traction motor to reduce a difference between the engine speed and an engine idle speed target 404, 406.
Patent GB-2595711-A (GB)
Title: Power converter
Inventor: PETE JAMES
IPC: H02M3/158
Filed: 2020-06-04
Abstract: A power converter comprises an array of connected DC to DC power converter circuits 302, 303, 304. The array of connected DC to DC power converter circuits receives, at a first interface 305, 306, power at a first voltage level 310 from a battery and outputs power, at a second interface 307, 308, at a second voltage level 311. The DC to DC power converters are arranged in a buck-boost configuration which can operate in a boost mode in which the first voltage level is less than the second voltage level and in a buck mode in which the first voltage level is greater than the second voltage level. The DC-DC power converter circuits may be connected in parallel. The switches of the DC to DC power convertor circuits may be controlled to implement a battery charge function where input charging power is received from the second interface and output charging power is output for charging the battery at the first interface. The converter may be used in a power supply for an electrofusion welding system, where output connections for electrofusion cables are connected to the second interface.
Patent GB-2587872-A (GB)
Title: Mounting apparatus
Inventor: JONATHAN HARRY TOOLEY
IPC: F16M13/00
Filed: 2020-07-01
Abstract: A mounting apparatus 10 comprises an engagement facility 15 configured to engage an item of furniture to be mounted. Further disclosed is a plurality of fixings 16, each fixing being configured to receive a fastener 17 whereby the apparatus may be fixed to a wall (11, Figure 2). The apparatus has connecting means 18 connecting said fixings along a connection axis. The connecting means and fixings are configured such that a fixing can be located with respect to another at substantially any position along said connecting axis. The engagement facility may comprise a substantially continuous surface 15 which extends substantially parallel to said connection axis. The engagement facility may be included in said connecting means. In a functioning position, the engagement facility may define or be included in an upper boundary of the apparatus. The connecting means may include a pair of spaced, facing channels (22, Figure 3) extending in the direction of said connection axis and at least one of the fixings may include lugs (23, Figure 3) engageable with the channels, the channels and lugs being configured so that at least one of the fixings is retained within but is slidable along the channels.
Patent GB-2586387-A (GB)
Title: A highway grade crossing gate system including a gate mechanism to rotate a gate arm with human machine interface and voltage reduction circuit
Inventor: RICHARD C BOHME
IPC: B61L29/16
Filed: 2018-04-12
Abstract: A highway grade crossing gate system comprises a gate arm configured to rotate 90 degrees from a horizontal position to a vertical position and vice versa and a highway grade crossing gate mechanism coupled to the gate arm for controlling rotation of the gate arm without mechanical user adjustments but rather use user angle and time inputs/outputs. The highway grade crossing gate mechanism includes a DC motor to drive the gate arm up and down and a voltage reduction circuit to receive an input voltage from a battery and reduce the input voltage. The highway grade crossing gate mechanism further includes a human machine interface (HMI) to receive a plurality of programmable set points as operational variables for operation of the gate arm without manually adjustable cams on a main shaft that move contacts to open or close at some preset angular rotation. The highway grade crossing gate mechanism further includes a control printed circuit board (PCB) coupled to the HMI, the voltage reduction circuit, the brake, and the DC motor. The control PCB to receive an output based on an angular position of the gate arm as a position indication to have the control PCB provide an output for the operation of the gate arm.
Patent GB-2587714-A (GB)
Title: Power tool structure
Inventor: SAN-YIH SU
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2020-09-30
Abstract: A power tool structure including a main body 100, a socket 200, a positioning ball 300, a pressing ring 400, a locking mechanism 500 and a head 600 with a positioning portion 610 is provided. The socket is connected to the main body and includes an arc space 210 and a through hole 220 passing through an annular wall of the socket to communicate with the arc space 210. The positioning ball 300 is movably received in the through hole to allow locking of the head by pressing against the positioning portion. The pressing ring 400 includes a track 410 coupled to the locking mechanism 500 which sleeves on the pressing ring and is coupled to the pressing ring. The locking mechanism rotates along the track between a first position, where swinging of the head relative to the socket is allowed, and a second position, where the relative position of the head and socket is fixed.
Patent GB-2603773-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft brake control system
Inventor: ALEXANDER HAYES
IPC: B64C25/46
Filed: 2021-02-11
Abstract: An aircraft brake control system 60 for controlling antiskid braking of at least first and second wheels in an aircraft wheel set, comprising a control assembly having wheel speed inputs including an indication input of the wheel speed 13 of the first wheel, and an indication input of the wheel speed 14 of the second wheel, a wheel speed comparator 62 determining which indicated wheel speed is a lowest wheel speed 63, and an output 66 for indicating a wheel speed other than the minimum wheel speed, e.g. maximum wheel speed 64. Preferably the lowest wheel speed is indicated if wheel skid is detected. A wheel tachometer electronic monitor or functional monitor may sense whether a wheel tyre burst, or wheel speed sensor has failed or faulted, in which case the braking command is preferably not reduced. An AI computer may determine a burst tire based on a camera image.
Patent GB-2590573-A (GB)
Title: Determination of base modifications of nucleic acids
Inventor: YUK-MING DENNIS LO
IPC: C12Q1/6869
Filed: 2020-08-17
Abstract: A method of detecting chimeric molecules in a biological sample. The method comprises sequencing a DNA molecule from a plurality of DNA molecules to provide a methylation status of five or more nucleotides wherein the methylation status of the sequence provides a methylation pattern. The methylation pattern is slid (compared) over one or more reference patterns that correspond to chimeric molecules that have portions from two parts of a reference human genome. A match is identified and the location of the junction of a gene fusion in a chimeric molecule is identified. The DNA molecules can comprise cell-free DNA molecules from plasma of a pregnant woman. The two parts of the reference genome can be from different chromosomal arms or chromosomes. The two parts of the reference genome can be separated by over 1kb. The method can be used to determine disorders or diseases (e.g. cancer). The methylation pattern can be the order of methylated sites. Further aspects of the invention are computers and systems comprising readable mediums and processors to perform the method.
Patent GB-2605946-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing shoe polish
Inventor: Charles Kenneth Peter O'Ferrall
IPC: B65D83/76
Filed: 2021-03-19
Abstract: Apparatus 2, for dispensing shoe polish 4, comprises a container 6 for the shoe polish, an applicator 8 and dispenser means 10 for dispensing the shoe polish, wherein, the dispenser means comprises a one way valve 12 which enables the shoe polish to be dispensed from the container without air entering, the dispenser means dispenses the shoe polish through the applicator and onto the article, the dispenser means operates consequent upon a dispensing pressure being applied to the applicator, the dispensing pressure causes the dispenser means to operate with a sliding dispensing stroke which dispenses a fixed amount of the shoe polish, the applicator is mounted on the apparatus for use for polishing the article consequent upon the applicator receiving a polishing pressure, the apparatus is configured for use with the polishing pressure being less than the dispensing pressure, and with the polishing pressure being such that it does not cause operation of the dispenser means, whereby the applicator is able to be used for the polishing without the polishing causing the dispensation of the shoe polish and the applicator is of a material composition which enables the shoe polishing.
Patent GB-2596205-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive gateline motor control
Inventor: TOM VILHELMSEN
IPC: G07C9/10
Filed: 2021-04-27
Abstract: An adapative gateline 100 and method for operating said gateline, the method including detecting a patron approaching the gateline; determining whether the gateline should be operated in a standard or modified mode based on data from one or more sensors 106; and operating the gateline in the standard or modified mode based on the determination; wherein the modified mode provides either extra time or additional space for the patron to pass through a barrier 104 of the gateline. In the modified mode the barrier may open or close slower, with less force, remain open longer, or open wider. The patron may be detected based on data from the sensors, data received wirelessly from a mobile device of the user, or upon presenting validation information. The determination of which mode to use may be based on the validation information, movement speed or optical data and the sensor data may be provided by a mmWave senor, IR sensor, time of light sensors or a camera. The barrier may be closed upon detecting the patron has passed the barrier. The method may detect fare evasion behaviour, capture an image of said behaviour, and send information about said behaviour to a transit authority.
Patent GB-2606531-A (GB)
Title: Surface scanning system
Inventor: BRUCE ANTHONY NAYLOR
IPC: G06T7/571
Filed: 2021-05-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a surface inspection microscopy system comprising an imaging system having an imaging sensor arranged to capture an image of an inspected surface and a lens for focusing the imaging sensor on the surface. The system has a positioning system for adjusting a height dimension of the imaging system relative to the surface. A controller arranged to receive a plurality of digital images of the inspected surface for different height increments, and the controller is arranged to process received digital images by identifying one or more parameter for the pixels within the image and assigning a modified height dimension value to said pixels that differs from the height dimension increment of the image.
Patent GB-2606734-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic testing
Inventor: GORDON JOWETT
IPC: G16H50/80
Filed: 2021-05-18
Abstract: The device comprises a sample processing section comprising a test area containing a test reagent and a fluid conveyor for receiving a liquid sample; an electronic section comprising a measurement section for measuring properties of the test area, an antenna, a modulator demodulator coupled to the antenna, a data-processing unit and an energy harvesting unit; a frame; a chassis coupled to the frame and slidably moveable with respect to the frame; and a wrapper comprising a flexible substrate. The device may comprise lateral flow strips and the measurement section may comprise a light or image sensor. A burstable buffer capsule may be burst by the slidable chassis. The wrapper and sticker may provide a gas-tight enclosure. Also claimed are a device for providing an interface to the test device; a system comprising the two devices; methods for transmitting data; a computer program for performing the methods.
Patent GB-2592171-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for reduction of audio artifacts in an audio system with dynamic range enhancement
Inventor: KU HE
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 2015-09-04
Abstract: An audio system contains a signal path comprising an analog portion (16, fig.2) having a selectable analogue gain, and a digital portion (12, 14, fig.2) having a selectable digital gain. A controller (20, fig.2) switches the analogue gain between a first and a second analogue gain and switches the digital gain between a first and a second digital gain. The product of the first analog gain and the first digital gain is substantially equal to the product of the second analog gain and the second digital gain. The control circuit also controls an analog response of the signal path to reduce the occurrence of audio artefacts arising from the gain switching. The digital signal path portion (12, 14, fig.2) comprises a digital-to-analog converter 15 comprising a modulator. The reduction of audio artefacts is achieved by modifying the analog response of at least one of the modulator and the digital-to-analog converter for a duration of time, by bypassing a filter of the digital-to-analog converter. The response may be modified by activating a switch 17 to bypass a low-pass filter of the DAC.
Patent GB-2596421-A (GB)
Title: Single extruder barrel design to accommodate compounding, chemical reactions, and immiscible polymer blends with solids coated by one of the polymers
Inventor: THOMAS NOSKER
IPC: B29C48/53
Filed: 2020-01-07
Abstract: A multi-port single screw extruder combining a heated plastication barrel having a first entrance port and an exit port on opposing ends of the barrel and a second entrance port intermediately positioned therebetween; a first hopper positioned to deliver ingredients to the first entrance port of said barrel; a second hopper positioned to deliver ingredients to the second entrance port and a helical plastication screw rotatably carried within the barrel and running the length thereof between the first entrance port and exit port that is operable to rotate and transmit the ingredients along the length of the barrel; wherein the plastication screw includes a distributive mixing element located between at least one additional entrance port and the exit port, the minor diameter of the plastication screw is reduced in advance of each additional entrance port sufficient to reduce the barrel pressure at each entrance port to a level that permits the addition of ingredients to the barrel through the entrance port, and the ingredients include a thermoplastic polymer.
Patent GB-2608379-A (GB)
Title: Screw-type vacuum pump
Inventor: ROBERT DESMOND WILD
IPC: F04C29/00
Filed: 2021-06-29
Abstract: A screw rotor for a vacuum pump or compressor, the screw rotor having a first end 2 and a second end 3, and rotatable about a rotational axis thereof, a rotor wall having an external surface 5 defining a helical thread. The screw rotor having at least one internal core 7 with a density different to that of the rotor wall 4; and the or each core being distributed such that a principal axis of inertia and the rotational axis of the screw rotor are substantially coaxial when rotating about the rotational axis. The screw rotor core has an internal chamber 7 configured so that mass is distributed within the screw-rotor 1 to dynamically balance the rotor about the rotational axis, the rotor wall 4 having a greater thickness at a root region 9 than at a crest region 8 in order to substantially dynamically balance the rotor.
Patent GB-2595156-A (GB)
Title: Two-way dual-tone methods and systems for synchronizing remote modules
Inventor: Benjamin Menssen
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2020-01-24
Abstract: Methods and systems of correcting operation of multiple modules are described. The methods include generating a first dual-tone signal in a first module and transmitting the first dual-tone signal to a second module. A second dual-tone signal is generated in the second module and transmitted to the first module. The first module determines a first phase of the received second dual-tone signal and the second module determines a second phase of the received first dual-tone signal. Operation of one or both of the first and second modules is corrected based on the determined first phase and the determined second phase.
Patent GB-2605001-A (GB)
Title: Electronic devices with multiple energy storage device charging circuits and corresponding methods
Inventor: MARK CARLSON
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2022-01-21
Abstract: An electronic device with a first energy storage device 118 coupled to a second energy storage device 119 by a first conductor 805. A charging node 120 is coupled to the first energy storage device. A second conductor 806 couples the charging node to the second energy storage device. A switch 801 is electrically coupled between the first conductor and the second energy storage device. A control circuit 124 is configured to: open the switch when a difference between voltages of the first and second energy storage devices exceeds a predefined voltage difference threshold; and close the switch when the difference is within the predefined voltage difference threshold. Opening the switch allows a first charging current 612 to charge the first energy storage device through the first conductor, and a second charging current 613 to charge the second energy storage device through the second conductor. In one embodiment, the first and second energy storage devices are disposed in a first and second device housing 101, 103 respectively. The housings are coupled by a hinge 101, wherein the first conductor 805 and second conductor 806 span the hinge. The electronic device may be a foldable flip mobile phone.
Patent GB-2606050-A (GB)
Title: Sourdough food and food supplement compositions
Inventor: SERGE HECTOR AMEYE
IPC: A61P19/10
Filed: 2022-01-28
Abstract: A composition comprising a sourdough and a mixture of microorganisms consisting of a Lactobacilli acidophilus strain, a Bifidobacterium infantis strain, an Enterococcus faecium strain and a Bifidum bifidum strain. The composition may further comprise vitamin(s) and/or mineral(s), particularly vitamin D3 and K2, calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, tricalcium phosphate and silicon dioxide. The composition may further comprise an enzyme such as a phytase, particularly a bacterial phytase from Lactobacillus reuteri or Buttiauxella. A food product or supplement is also claimed, which may be a sourdough or a beverage. The composition or food product may be used in human or veterinary medicine. The composition or food product may be used in the prevention and/or treatment of intestinal disease, improvement of intestinal health and promoting healthy gut flora, the prevention and/or treatment of bone disorders and the improvement of bone health, in particular for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis; it is disclosed that this may be due to the addition of a further phytase.
Patent GB-2603320-A (GB)
Title: System including grip assembly and hip sensing assembly for rollator configured to provide feedback to user
Inventor: Timothy Visos-ely
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2020-08-21
Abstract: An example system coupled to a rollator for monitoring usage of the rollator, includes a grip assembly and/or a hip sensing assembly. The grip assembly includes a first sensor configured to detect a force applied to the first sensor. The hip sensing assembly includes a second sensor configured to measure a distance between the second sensor and a hip of the user positioned with respect to the rollator. A microcontroller is electronically coupled in signal communication with the first sensor, the second sensor, and a feedback circuitry. When the force applied to the first sensor exceeds a first threshold, the microcontroller activates the feedback circuitry to generate a first response indicating that the first threshold has been exceeded. When the distance exceeds a second threshold, the microcontroller activates the feedback circuitry to generate a second response indicating that the second threshold has been exceeded.