baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2568153-A (GB)
Title: Cup-cover-type fan and water cup
Inventor: WENLONG XU
IPC: F04D29/42
Filed: 2018-01-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a cup-cover-type fan, comprising a fan blade assembly, a control component connected to the fan blade assembly, a power supply (103), and further comprising a base (1), wherein the control component and the power supply (103) are mounted inside the base (1), and the fan blade assembly is disposed on an upper portion of the base (1); the fan blade assembly comprises a fan cover (6) and a blade wheel portion (60) mounted inside the fan cover (6), the fan cover (6) is rotationally connected to the base (1) via a connecting structure, and the fan cover (6) is rotated along the connecting structure for unfolding and folding purposes, in order to realize disengagement and engagement of same with an upper surface of the base (1); and the base (1) is formed with a covering end for covering a cup mouth of a cup body. The fan cover of the above-mentioned cup-cover-type fan is rotated along the connecting structure for unfolding and folding purposes, in order to realize disengagement and engagement of same with the upper surface of the base for adjusting the wind direction.
Patent GB-2569702-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for improving a policy for a stochastic control problem
Inventor: DANIEL CRAWFORD
IPC: G06N99/00
Filed: 2017-05-09
Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for improving a policy for a stochastic control problem, the stochastic control problem being characterized by a set of actions, a set of states, a reward structure as a function of states and actions, and a plurality of decision epochs, the method comprising using a sampling device obtaining data representative of sample configurations of a Boltzmann machine, obtaining initialization data and an initial policy for the stochastic control problem; assigning data representative of an initial weight and a bias of respectively each coupler and each node and the transverse field strength of the Boltzmann machine to the sampling device; until a stopping criterion is met generating a present-epoch state-action pair, amending data representative of none or at least one coupler and at least one bias, performing a sampling corresponding to the present-epoch state- action pair to obtain first sampling empirical means, obtaining an approximation of a value of a Q-function at the present-epoch state-action, obtaining a future-epoch state-action pair, wherein the state is obtained through a stochastic state process, and further wherein the obtaining of the action comprises performing a stochastic optimization test on the plurality of all state-action pairs comprising the future-epoch state and any possible action to thereby provide the action at the future-epoch and update the policy for the future-epoch state; amending data representative of none or at least one coupler and at least one bias, performing a sampling corresponding to the future-epoch state-action pair, obtaining an approximation of a value of the Q- function at the future-epoch state-action, updating each weight and each bias and providing the policy when the stopping criterion is met.
Patent GB-2580604-A (GB)
Title: Flexible motor housing
Inventor: BRYN GEOFFREY RICHARDS
IPC: H02K5/24
Filed: 2019-01-15
Abstract: An electric motor comprising a vibration damping component disposed between: shaft and housing (404, Fig. 4; 504, Fig. 5; 604, Fig. 6); stator and housing (102, Fig. 1; 202, Fig. 2); and/or integrated into the housing (305, Fig. 3). The motor housing may be formed of a metal, metal alloy or ceramic. The vibration damping component may comprise: a silicon; metal; metal alloy; rubber or synthetic rubber; or a resin such as an epoxy, thermoplastic polyethylene or polycarbonate. Alternatively, the oscillation damping component may comprise a plurality of corrugated springs integrally formed with the housing or stator. The vibration damping component may comprise fibres with a higher thermal conductivity than a surrounding rubber material. The resin layer may be thicker than 0.8mm and provide damping and insulation. The housing may comprise at least two housing components with the damping component provided therebetween as an O-ring. The vibration damping component may be disposed between bearings and the shaft or bearings and the outer housing, possibly as part of a bearing cartridge. The vibration damping component may fill a space between the stator and the outer housing. The stator may comprise one or more voids or channels utilised for cooling or damping.
Patent GB-2567094-A (GB)
Title: Meeting planning software application
Inventor: ESTERA SUTTON
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2017-07-11
Abstract: A tool for arranging a meeting comprising a computing device having processing means, memory means and user interface means, the tool being operable to record details of a user and a logged event such as detail of a user's future locations and to compare the logged events of the user with those of another user in order to determine an overlap which is a future time when the compared users will be located close to one another and if an overlap is determined, to provide an overlap notification to warn the user of the overlap via the user interface.
Patent GB-2582366-A (GB)
Title: Cable tray coupler
Inventor: BRUCE MILLER
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 2019-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a cable tray coupler 20 for connecting two cable trays end to end. Each cable tray comprises a base, a side wall, and a lip projecting from an edge of the side wall. The coupler is formed from a sheet material and comprises a leg portion 26 arranged in use to extend over a part of the bases of said cable trays, preferably including a plurality of first apertures 32, a first side wall portion 28 arranged in use to extend over a part of the side walls of the cable trays, the side wall portion projecting from the leg portion and preferably including a plurality of second apertures (36, Fig 3), and a retaining portion 30 arranged in use to receive a part of the lips of the cable trays, the retaining portion extending from the side wall portion and defining a channel such that the lips are insertable into the retaining portion along a single axis.
Patent GB-2583488-A (GB)
Title: Cloud-based distribution system
Inventor: STEPHEN BATES
IPC: G06F8/60
Filed: 2019-04-29
Abstract: Cloud platform 108 comprises storage 109 for a plurality of applications and associated permission data, some of the applications are also preconfigured to provide specific functionality based on the inputted user credentials. The cloud platform also has an authorisation module 114 which, in response to receiving user credentials via a mobile device 102 104 106, authorises the distribution of a subset 112 of applications associated with the received user credentials via a distribution module 116. There is also disclosed a mobile device comprising a processor, input module, memory, and communications means. The input module configured to receive user credentials, which are sent to a cloud-based platform via the communications means. The communications means then receives and stores the data associated with the applications permitted by the cloud to be installed on the device. The processor and memory are configured to install and, when required, run the applications. There is provided also a remote device able to communicate with the cloud and send data of applications to be distributed to an end user.
Patent GB-2577384-A (GB)
Title: Imaging module for supporting printed circuit boards in a predetermined angular relationship inside and imaging reader, and method of assembly
Inventor: DARRAN MICHAEL HANDSHAW
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2017-04-19
Abstract: The invention relates to an imaging module 40 for reading a target (e.g. a barcode). The imaging module comprises: a chassis (70) having a plurality of chassis walls (82) defining a first interior compartment 74 having an opening, at least one of the walls terminating in an outer wall surface at the first opening; a light source 62 supported within the chassis and outside the first interior compartment; an imager (10) for capturing an image through the opening; and, a light-transmissive window (26) mounted to the outer wall surface and covering the opening. Furthermore, the window is positioned relative to the chassis walls to resist entry of light emitted by the light source into the first interior compartment. The light-transmissive window could be held removably against or fixedly mounted to the outer wall surface, and the window could be configured to environmentally seal the interior of the handheld housing. In another embodiment a second interior compartment 76 is provided, and the light source 62 situated therein, with the chassis walls extending sufficiently forward to resist entry of the light from the light source into the first interior compartment.
Patent GB-2588119-A (GB)
Title: Interleaved controllers
Inventor: BRYN GEOFFREY RICHARDS
IPC: H02P25/22
Filed: 2019-10-07
Abstract: A motor, particularly a brushless motor, comprises a stator with a plurality of sub-windings, each having a plurality of phase connections 101-103, 104-106 for receiving phase voltages. Each of the sub windings is electrically insulated from each of the other sub windings. A rotor comprises a plurality of permanent magnets or energisable electromagnets. A controller comprises a plurality of control parts 601a, 601b each control part associated with a respective subwinding. each control. Each control part is configured to monitor phase voltages of the associated subwinding between phase connections, and to determine therefrom a commutation timing for the subwinding. The plurality of control parts may exchange data relating to their respective commutation timings and use this data to perform corrections. A controller for the motor may obtain a plurality of back electromotive force, EMF, readings for each of the respective subwindings and estimate an overall back EMF of the motor. A motor position may be estimated based on the value of overall back EMF, and a commutation event timing estimated based on the estimated motor position.
Patent GB-2580489-A (GB)
Title: Pad assembly for anthropomorphic test device
Inventor: ZHENWEN J WANG
IPC: G09B23/32
Filed: 2019-10-31
Abstract: An anthropomorphic test device 12 includes a spine assembly 18, a pair of clavicle assemblies 24, 26 coupled to the spine assembly, a pair of arms 32,34 with a respective one arm coupled to a respective one clavicle assembly, and at least one pad assembly 40, 42 having a clavicle portion (72, figure 6) mounted to a respective one of the clavicle assemblies and positioned onto a respective one arm. Each pad assembly includes a clavicle portion, which includes an arm region (56, figure 6) and a clavicle base region (52, figure 6), and a neck portion (74, figure 6), which includes a raised neck region (59, figure 6) and a neck base region (57, figure 6). The neck portion and clavicle portion are each formed from thermosetting materials, with the neck portion being stiffer than the clavicle portion, and with the neck and clavicle portions coupled together with mechanical locking features. A method for forming a pad assembly including molding a clavicle portion onto the neck portion is also defined.
Patent GB-2589340-A (GB)
Title: Augmented reality system
Inventor: Jussi Leppãnen
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2019-11-27
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program is described comprising: generating or obtaining an augmented reality image for presentation to a user; attenuating real-world audio of the augmented reality system before controlling the provision of audio to the user in at least one direction relating a selected real-world object – preferably said audio is real-world audio. Preferably virtual audio is also generated and presented to the user, said virtual audio being associated with the virtual object. In a preferred embodiment, an imaging system is used to determine the dimensions of at least one of the selected real-world objects and then controlling the real-world audio in dependence upon said dimensions. The dimensions may also be input by a user. Preferably real-world objects which interact with the virtual objects are identified.
Patent GB-2577232-A (GB)
Title: Methods for manufacturing an adjuvant
Inventor: POL HARVENGT
IPC: A61K39/39
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for manufacturing an adjuvant comprising a saponin using a microfluidic device and to aspects thereof.
Patent GB-2579509-A (GB)
Title: Barrier system
Inventor: SCOTT KENNETH ROSENBAUGH
IPC: E01F15/04
Filed: 2018-08-24
Abstract: A barrier system (100) includes first and second barrier segments (102) connected to one another such that crash energy is absorbed. The connection between the segments includes a pair of wedge-shaped connectors (202) disposed between angled faces (118) formed at the opposing ends of the segments. Elastic pads (700) are sandwiched between the respective segment faces and connectors (202).
Patent GB-2591523-A (GB)
Title: Audio amplifier circuitry
Inventor: DAVID PAUL SINGLETON
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2020-02-24
Abstract: Circuitry comprises an audio amplifier circuit 210 for receiving an audio signal to be amplified, and first and second output nodes 214, 216 for outputting first and second differential output signals. A common mode buffer circuit 230 is configured to receive a common mode voltage VCM and to selectively output the common mode voltage to the first and second output nodes. Optionally, a low pass filter (LPF) 240 is coupled to an input 232 of the common mode buffer and may include a discharge switch 254 in parallel with a capacitance 248. Further arrangements (Figs.5a-b) comprise a common mode voltage output to the differential output paths of a signal processing circuit which may comprise amplifier or digital-to-analogue (DAC) circuitry. Alternatively, amplifier circuitry (Fig.3) comprising first and second differential output nodes includes a dummy output stage (Fig.3, 340, 360) and a real output stage (Fig.3, 380, 400), each having an associated feedback path for selectively coupling a respective output to an input of the amplifier circuitry. The circuitry may be used to drive an audio load, e.g. transducer, where it is desirable to minimise the differential voltage across the load during mute, start up and power down to prevent audible artefacts such as pop.
Patent GB-2586900-A (GB)
Title: Flight control system
Inventor: NICHOLAS PAUL ROBINSON
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2020-03-02
Abstract: A flight control system comprising: human balance operated flight control; a haptic simulacrum embedded in the flight control, which is gimbal mounted on an inertial platform control column with a stabilised inertial and rotating frame; an aircraft primary flight control 1 mounted on a frame column; a means of maintaining the aircraft control and the aircraft attitude such that the pilot has continuous attitude feedback; a means of articulating a PID control; a means of coupling the PID control with the flight control system; the aircraft having its angular and displacement input forces sensed by force sensors in a PID control column; characterized in that there is a means of controlling altitude drift through a display and a further means of displaying flight control and other information; wherein said flight control system comprises a fixed or gimbal articulated force stick column 1.
Patent GB-2596332-A (GB)
Title: A steering wheel actuation device and method for vehicle testing
Inventor: MATTHEW JAMES HUBBARD
IPC: G01M17/06
Filed: 2020-06-25
Abstract: A steering wheel actuation device 1 for steering a vehicle in testing, especially ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) testing, has a steering wheel actuator, such as a belt 3, which is selectively moveable during testing between an engaged configuration for imparting an actuation force to a vehicle steering wheel 2 and a disengaged configuration. There may be an engagement actuator 14 and a control unit to control movement of steering wheel actuator 3 between the two configurations. The device may contact a rim of the steering wheel. An alternative arrangement is disclosed in which resistance to turning is adjustable during testing, for example by moving the device. A vehicle, and corresponding operation methods, are also provided.
Patent GB-2587150-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for labeling of support structures
Inventor: ROBERT E BEACH
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 2019-09-16
Abstract: An apparatus for labeling support structures includes: a chassis having a locomotive assembly; an effector assembly having a first end coupled to the chassis and a second end movable relative to the chassis; a label modification unit at the second end of the effector assembly, the label modification unit including an image sensor; and a controller coupled to the locomotive assembly, the effector assembly and the label modification unit, the controller configured to: obtain label modification data defining a location of a low powered display relative to a reference feature on a support structure for modifying content displayed by the display; control the locomotive assembly to travel to the support structure; detect the reference feature via image data captured at the image sensor; control the effector assembly to place the label modification unit at the location; and control the effector assembly and the label modification unit to modify the content.
Patent GB-2592751-A (GB)
Title: Process for making adenoassociated viral vectors
Inventor: RYAN CAWOOD
IPC: C12N15/864
Filed: 2021-02-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a nucleic acid molecule encoding at least one AAV Rep polypeptide, wherein one or more of the AAV p5, p19 and p40 promoters have been modified to reduce or eliminate expression of one or more of the Rep polypeptides, or the nucleic acid molecule does not encode functional Rep52 or Rep40 polypeptides, or the nucleic acid molecule does not encode a functional adenovirus inhibitor sequence. The polypeptide encoding sequence may have the following features: it is not operably associated with a functional AAV p5 promoter and does not comprise a functional AAV p40 promoter and it does not comprise a functional adenovirus inhibitor sequence. The invention also relates to a process for producing recombinant AAV vectors through the use of a 2-adenovirus system, wherein all of the genes required for AAV replication and packaging (i.e. an AAV rep sequence of the invention, AAV cap and the AAV transfer vector comprising a transgene) may be encoded within two adenoviruses.
Patent GB-2588872-A (GB)
Title: Steering structure for a floodlight
Inventor: ROBERT STUART-WALKER
IPC: F21V21/29
Filed: 2021-02-08
Abstract: A steering structure for a floodlight comprises a steering head 4 and a socket 3 matching the steering head 4. The steering head 4 has a spherical shape and is fixed to a support base 2 of the floodlight. The socket 3 is located on a rear surface of the floodlight and has a hemispherical shape. The steering head 4 is mounted and rotatable within the socket 3. The steering structure of the floodlight further has a fixing device 5 for fixing the steering head 4 in the socket 3.
Patent GB-2604401-A (GB)
Title: A flood mitigation device
Inventor: CLIVE EALES-JOHNSON
IPC: E02B3/04
Filed: 2021-03-05
Abstract: A flood mitigation device comprising: a lower unit comprising: an inner channel extending along a longitudinal axis of the lower unit, configured to accommodate a fluid; and an outer inlet configured to facilitate fluid access from an external environment to the inner channel. The flood mitigation device also comprises an upper unit comprising an expandable cavity configured to accommodate the fluid; wherein the upper unit is contiguously secured to an upper portion of the lower unit, thereby forming a watertight seal; and wherein the inner channel is in fluid communication with the external environment and the expandable cavity. A rising fluid level proximate the inlet can be accommodated within the inner channel and the expandable cavity as air is ventilated from the unit. The expandible cavity may be provided by a collapsible bag. The watertight structure may be submerged, unsubmerged or partially submerged in the body of water in order to prevent a rising fluid level from causing environmental damage. This provides a relatively cheap and unobtrusive solution for preventing floodwaters originating from bodies of water that may be high risk.
Patent GB-2596442-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus
Inventor: WAYNE ERNEST CONRAD
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2020-03-12
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus has a housing defining at least part of a cyclone chamber and a pre-motor filter chamber. In one embodiment, the housing is pivotally mounted to the main body of a hand vacuum cleaner. The housing is moveable between an in use position and an emptying position, in which the cyclone chamber and the pre-motor filter are concurrently openable.
Patent GB-2611775-A (GB)
Title: Fixing mechanism
Inventor: JAMES BARROW
IPC: F16B21/09
Filed: 2021-10-13
Abstract: A fixing mechanism 100 for fixing a first panel to a second panel, the fixing mechanism comprising a first plate 102 having a first longitudinal guide and a second plate 104 having a second guide complementary to the first guide and a retaining portion. The first guide comprises a first aperture at a first end of the first guide connected to a second aperture at an opposing second end of the first guide via a longitudinal slot. The first aperture is greater than the second aperture. An interlocking member 106 is configured to fasten the second plate 104 to the first plate 102 via the first and second guides and is further configured to fasten the first and second plates 102, 104 to the first panel. The first plate 102 and the second plate 104 are fastened to the second panel via a second fastening means.
Patent GB-2616819-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal writing apparatus and method for realizing local erasure by means of light irradiation
Inventor: QINGBO LI
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2021-07-27
Abstract: A liquid crystal writing apparatus and method for realizing local erasure by means of light irradiation. The apparatus comprises: a conductive layer, a bistable liquid crystal layer and a substrate layer which are successively arranged. The substrate layer is integrated with: several erasure units arranged in an array, an erasure electrode and a thin-film transistor (TFT) connected to the erasure electrode being arranged in each of the erasure units; at least one first wire (VG1, VG2, VG3, VG4) for supplying a control voltage to each TFT; and at least one second wire (VS1, VS2, VS3, VS4, VS5) for supplying an input voltage to each TFT, wherein the TFTs are configured to be turned on after receiving light irradiation of a set intensity in a critical cut-off state, such that a set voltage is input for corresponding erasure electrodes, and the erasure electrodes and the conductive layer form an erasure electric field at a spatially overlapping position, thereby realizing local erasure. In the liquid crystal writing apparatus and method, local erasure of a liquid crystal writing board is realized by means of the light sensitivity of TFTs, and without the need to provide a positioning circuit and a voltage selection circuit, thereby simplifying the circuit structure of a product and improving the reliability.
Patent GB-2603036-A (GB)
Title: Tool brownout management
Inventor: JASON S GENZ
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2021-11-22
Abstract: A motorized hand tool, such as a cordless ratchet wrench, that has a motor 104, one or more electronic components and/or integrated circuits 108, and a step-up converter 106 that are housed or disposed in a housing of the tool. The step-up converter is adapted to prevent a voltage of a battery of the tool 102 from dropping below a threshold voltage of a component or integrated circuit when current draw from the battery increases, thus preventing a “brownout” condition.