baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2549732-A (GB)
Title: Filter apparatus and filter device for biological samples
Inventor: PAUL REARDON
IPC: B01L3/14
Filed: 2016-04-26
Abstract: A filter assembly comprising a tubular housing and a filter device 70 locateable to extend longitudinally within the housing. The filter device comprises a lattice structure of crossing internal 18 and external 20 elongated elements and comprising an arrangement of pores 22. The external elongated elements are presented outwardly of the filter device with respect to the plane of the pores, providing ribs on the exterior of the lattice which define a shaped channel 24 that will act as a first level filter for larger particles. The external elongated elements are shaped, optionally in a stepped or graded manner, to provide one or more additional filter levels for smaller particles in advance of the pores. The tubular housing may comprise a first receptacle for mixing and a second receptacle for receiving filtrate where the filter device is arranged to be enclosed by the two receptacles and close the open ends of the receptacles. The filter device may have a closed end, with an optional scoop shaped head 10, and an open end 16.
Patent GB-2539571-A (GB)
Title: Cut-to-release packer with load transfer device to expand performance envelope
Inventor: Ryan Zhe Cong Foong
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 2014-03-24
Abstract: A packer can include a mandrel having a longitudinal section, the packer being releasable in response to the section being severed, a slip support and a load transfer device that extends longitudinally across the section, the device being secured to the mandrel on one side of the section, and the device being secured to the member on an opposite side of the section. A method of constructing a releasable packer can include assembling a mandrel, at least one slip, a slip support and a load transfer device, the mandrel having a longitudinal section, and the packer being releasable in response to the section being severed. The assembling can include preventing relative longitudinal displacement between the device and the mandrel on one side of the section while preventing relative longitudinal displacement between the device and the member on an opposite side of the section.
Patent GB-2554446-A (GB)
Title: Spatial audio signal format generation from a microphone array using adaptive capture
Inventor: JUHA VILKAMO
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2016-09-28
Abstract: Apparatus 100 receives at least two microphone audio signals which may originate from a microphone array 141 and determines, for example by signal analysis, spatial metadata associated with the at least two microphone audio signals. The apparatus synthesizes adaptively a plurality of spherical harmonic audio signals based on at least one microphone audio signal and the spatial metadata in order to output a pre-determined order spatial audio signal format. Part of the microphone audio signals and spatial metadata may be used to generate spherical harmonic signals using traditional linear operations. The synthesis may include amplitude-pan and decorrelation steps. The apparatus can enable the output of SPAC capture systems to be compatible with existing Ambisonic decoders and provides a spherical harmonic signal generation method that is applicable to lower cost microphones.
Patent GB-2543718-A (GB)
Title: An implant with improved surface properties and expansion means
Inventor: MADELEINE BESS MARTIN
IPC: A61F2/36
Filed: 2015-08-19
Abstract: This invention relates to and orthopaedic implant having an expansion means adapted to increase the external surface area of the implant, the expansion means positioned to correspond to voids or depressions in the anatomy of a patient. Also described are method for the design and manufacture of such implants.
Patent GB-2548706-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing fluorescent-material-containing member
Inventor: SHOICHI YAMADA
IPC: H01L33/50
Filed: 2017-02-22
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluorescent-material-containing member includes: providing a fluorescent member 10 including a fluorescent material, the fluorescent member having a first main surface side including a plurality of projections; disposing a powder of a light-reflective member 20 between the projections of the fluorescent member; sintering the powder of the light-reflective member, and removing part of the sintered body from at least one of a first main surface side and a second main surface side of the fluorescent member to obtain the fluorescent­-material-containing member. Alternatively, a light reflective member is provided having a series of depression on a surface, disposing a fluorescent material in the depressions on the reflective member, sintering the fluorescent member and removing part of the sintered body form the surface. The fluorescent material may also be disposed in through holes penetrating the light reflective member before being sintered and the fluorescent material is removed from the surfaces of the reflective member.
Patent GB-2562782-A (GB)
Title: Power distribution control with asset assimilation
Inventor: Sorin Bota
IPC: H02J3/00
Filed: 2017-05-25
Abstract: A power control system has a server 25 which maintains asset models representing the behavior of an electrical asset 10, 11, 12 such as a power consumer or generator. Each asset model is in real-time communication with its asset to dynamically inform the model of the status of the asset. A test is performed at the server by issuing a command or request to an asset requesting the asset to perform a function, e.g. to turn it on or off. Sensors at the asset measure physical parameters at the asset and report these to the server. The server determines whether the asset responded to the command and, if the asset responded, how it responded over time. The server establishes or updates a model for the asset in terms of at least an energy capacitance and a time constant based on the measured response. The model is used to optimize provision of services to the grid that can be additional to the primary function of the asset.
Patent GB-2556368-A (GB)
Title: Physics modeling for radar and ultrasonic sensors
Inventor: Alexander Groh
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2017-08-21
Abstract: A machine learning module 72 generates a probability distribution (90) from training data 42 including labeled modeling data correlated with reflection data. The modeling data includes data from a LIDAR system (20a), camera system (24a), or a GPS for a target environment/object. Reflection data may be collected from the same environment/object by a radar (38a) or ultrasonic (40a) system. The probability distribution assigns reflection coefficients for radar or ultrasonic systems conditioned on values for the modeling data. The machine learning module first learns a mapping from 3D modelling information to physical modelling characteristics such as radar or ultra-sonic data. The 3D information relates to data from camera, LIDAR or local-awareness (e.g. GPS) systems. Additionally, a test bench may evaluate an algorithm, for processing reflection data to generate control signals to an autonomous vehicle (34a), with simulated reflection data from a virtual sensor engaging reflection values assigned within the virtual environment.
Patent GB-2568031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to brush filaments
Inventor: MATTHEW PAGE
IPC: A46D1/00
Filed: 2017-10-25
Abstract: A bristle pack 58 of a brush 50 is typically made up of a plurality of brush filaments 10. A brush filament is disclosed comprising an elongate filament body (12, figure 1) and a ridge profile (14) which extends from the filament body (12) transversely to the length (L) of the filament body (12). The ridge element preferably extends helically along at least part of the length of the filament body to define a plurality of ridge element portions extending at least part way around the filament body. A method of manufacture comprising rotating one or both of an extrusion tool and/or a filament material relative to one another is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2568948-A (GB)
Title: Method of printing coloured paper
Inventor: MICHAEL RAMOS-GONZALEZ
IPC: D21H19/82
Filed: 2017-12-01
Abstract: Method comprising selecting coloured paper 2 from available supply which is dyed in a colour in the same colour category as a requested Pantone®; applying a white primer coating 3 to at least one side of the selected paper; applying a printable coating 4 over the primer and printing the Pantone colour requested 5 on at least a part of the printable coating. The colour may be printed using an inkjet printer, a layer of dye or pigment of the pantone may be printed on the printable coating. Also included are claims to printed coloured paper comprising a dyed paper, a white primer coating and a layer of printable coating on the primer where the paper may be compatible with inkjet printing devices and the coating is compatible with dye or pigment inkjet printers.
Patent GB-2569548-A (GB)
Title: Joining metal fittings to a polymer composite pipe
Inventor: MICHAEL FIRMIAN
IPC: F16L47/14
Filed: 2017-12-19
Abstract: A fitting 50 for a composite pipe 52,54 the fitting comprising at least one tubular root portion 56, an outer wedge component 60 and an inner wedge component 58, the outer wedge being movable longitudinally relative to the root portion to force the inner wedge portion radially inward; and at least two tensile elements 70 that extend longitudinally and act in tension on the outer wedge to move it. Preferably the inner wedge extends circumferentially around the root portion and is spaced radially from it; it may be integral with, or attached to, the pipe. The outer wedge portion may be a sleeve that encircles the root portion. The tensile elements may be chosen from any of rods, bolts, studs or straps. They preferably extend along passageways 68 that extend longitudinally through the outer and inner wedges, the passageways may also extend through a flange which extends radially in a plane offset longitudinally from the root portion. The fitting is preferably a joint fitting for coupling two pipes end to end. Also claimed is a composite pipe having such a fitting attached, and a method of attaching such a fitting to a composite pipe.
Patent GB-2570934-A (GB)
Title: Coating materials for food products
Inventor: ADUSHAN PILLAY
IPC: A23P20/10
Filed: 2018-02-12
Abstract: An aqueous coating material suitable for a coated food product comprises an anionic polysaccharide, a plasticiser and an interrupting agent, wherein the pH of the coating material is in the range from 3.4 to 4.0. The plasticiser may be a polyol, which may be glycerol, propylene glycol or sorbitol. The interrupting agent may be selected from tapioca starch and microcrystalline cellulose. The anionic polysaccharide may be an alginate. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the aqueous coating material above comprising (i) combining an anionic polysaccharide, a plasticiser and an interrupting agent in the presence of water; and (ii) adjusting the pH of the coating material so that it is in the range of from 3.4 to 4.0.
Patent GB-2571796-A (GB)
Title: Indicator LED supply to drive external circuit
Inventor: FREDERICK STEVENS
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 2018-03-06
Abstract: A light driver circuit or emergency light driver circuit 4 provides a low voltage supply to an external device 3. The electronic device has a status indicator light driver circuit 4, a control circuit 6, a status indicator light interface P3, P4, for connecting an externally arranged status indicator light 2. The status indicator light driver circuit provides the external device via the status indicator light interface with a supply voltage/current. The external device 3 may be a movement sensor, ambient light sensor, wireless communication transceiver, a rechargeable battery or an emergency LED driver. The control circuit may be configured to control the status indicator light driver in a pulse width modulation mode. The status indicator light drive circuit 4 may drive a bi-colour indicator light 2 via the interface P3 P4.
Patent GB-2573107-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerant-based power generation
Inventor: PAWEL GORA
IPC: F25B27/02
Filed: 2018-04-23
Abstract: An apparatus for a refrigerant-based power generation system comprises an evaporator unit 6, a condenser unit 12, a turbine 20, and a generator 22 which is possibly hydro-electric. The turbine, evaporator and condenser unit are in fluid communication and contain refrigerant such that they allow refrigerant to travel cyclically around the system. The turbine is mechanically coupled to the generator. The evaporator unit, turbine and condenser unit are arranged so that, in use, the refrigerant is dropped onto the turbine using the force of gravity to drive the generator for the production of electricity. The system may comprises a control valve 19 and a level transmitter 17, which may measure the refrigerant level in a receiver unit 16. The valve may be controlled based on the volume of refrigerant detected by the transmitter. A plurality of evaporators and turbines may be connected to a single condenser. The heat absorbed by the evaporator may be industrial waste heat, geothermal energy from mines (fig. 4), or heat from atmospheric air (fig. 3). A compressor (15, fig. 4) is not needed with this system but may be used.
Patent GB-2562905-A (GB)
Title: Method for operating energy consumption metering system and energy consumption metering system
Inventor: YUNG FAI HO
IPC: G01R35/00
Filed: 2016-10-27
Abstract: Method for operating an energy consumption metering system and energy consumption metering system. A method for operating an energy consumption metering system is provided. The method includes determining a first value of energy consumption at a central supply point by a first energy consumption metering device (201), and determining a second value of energy consumption of a sub-location of the central supply point by a second energy consumption metering device (202). A deviation of the first value and the second value is determined (204) and based on the determined deviation, calibration data for calibrating at least one of the first and the second energy consumption metering device is determined (205).
Patent GB-2564254-A (GB)
Title: Traction and stability control system
Inventor: DAVID JEFFEORY BERELS
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2018-05-30
Abstract: A vehicle includes wheel speed sensors and a traction control module. The module determines, based on wheel speed sensor data or a transmission control module, whether the vehicle is likely stuck S302. If so, and an indication to disable the traction control system has been received S306, the traction control module disables the traction control system S308. Determining whether the vehicle is stuck may be derived from the wheel sensor data, vehicle speed which may be read from a GPS module, whether the traction control system is active or inactive or the shifting patterns of the transmission i.e. moving from drive to reverse multiple times. When the vehicle reaches a threshold speed S310 this may be indicative that the vehicle is no longer stuck and if the driver dies not reengage the system S316 it may be activated automatically after a set time S320.
Patent GB-2565409-A (GB)
Title: Fence plinth member
Inventor: RONALD LESLIE MANN
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2018-06-08
Abstract: The plinth 22 is for installation between the bottom surface of a fence and the ground, to reduce a gap. The plinth defines a substantially rectangular outline, with side margins and top and bottom margins. A major axis X extends between the side margins and a minor axis Y is extends between the top and bottom margins. The plinth forms a number of stiffening formations, such as undulations or corrugations which deviate from a centre plane P of the panel. The stiffing formations are parallel and are elongate in the direction parallel to the major axis. The strengthening formations are such that the pressure load bearing capacity on one surface is greater than the load bearing capacity of the other surface, for example the crests 24c of the corrugations on one surface of the panel will be flatter or wider than the crests of the corrugations 24d on the other surface. Also claimed area kit for a fence panel including the plinth, a fence panel including the plinth and a method of using said fence panel.
Patent GB-2575115-A (GB)
Title: Test equipment
Inventor: SIMON GALE
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2018-06-29
Abstract: Test apparatus or method, suitable for identifying a location of at least one passive intermodulation (PIM) source 10 within an antenna array assembly 2 with a controllable multi-element phase shifter 8, comprises: applying an excitation waveform to a connection port 13; setting the multi-phase shifter 8 to a first state to apply a respective phase shift for each of the respective signal paths and measuring the phase of the PIM product emitted and repeating for a succession of different phase shifter settings; determining from the PIM measured phases a relationship with the phase shift conditions applied and comparing the determined relationship with a plurality of predetermined relationships for respective paths between the phase shifter 8 and the antenna array 2 and determining the location of the at least one PIM source 10 from the said comparisons. Amplitude and phase measurements of the PIM products may be used in a cross-correlation or linear least squares comparison process. A remote electrical tilt may be used for the said phase shifter 8. The test system may involve continuous and/or modulated signals. Mutual coupling, reflections and delay effects associated with sub-arrays may be taken into consideration.
Patent GB-2576546-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN THWAITES
IPC: H05H1/10
Filed: 2018-08-23
Abstract: A high density plasma generating apparatus 1 comprising a process chamber 2 defined by at least two walls and containing a gaseous medium. A length of antenna 9, which can be helical, extends through the process chamber 2 with a housing 10 enclosing the antenna from the process chamber 2. In use, the antenna 9 excites the gaseous medium within the process chamber 2 to generate a uniform plasma 24 between the two walls along the antenna axis and wherein one or more magnets 6, 11 are configured such that the plasma is propagated as a sheet across the process chamber in a orthogonal direction relative to the length of the antenna 9. The antenna 9 and housing 10 are both connected to the at least two walls of the process chamber 2. The housing has a window which is at least partially RF transparent. The housing has an internal volume which is maintained at a different pressure to the process chamber or is open to an atmosphere external to the chamber.
Patent GB-2582535-A (GB)
Title: Locking device
Inventor: ANDREW LAMONT RENTON
IPC: E05B45/00
Filed: 2018-09-27
Abstract: A device for securing an object 12 comprises: a housing 14 fixedly mountable to or forming part of the object 12; a retractable cable 18 configured to be extended from the housing 14 to be in an extended configuration in which the retractable cable 18 comprises a free portion outside the housing 14; an engagement mechanism 20 for engaging an end part of the free portion such that the free portion of the cable 18 when engaged forms at least part of a closed loop about said part of object and/or further object; at least one locking mechanism for locking the retractable cable 18 and/or the engagement mechanism; one or more sensors associated with the retractable cable system, the engagement mechanism and/or with the housing of the locking device, and tampering detection circuitry configured to monitor output from the one or more sensors. The alarm may activate a sounder, transmit a message, obtain location date and/or lock the device in a fail-safe mode. The tamper detection may be via electric, magnetic or optical circuit.
Patent GB-2569476-A (GB)
Title: Standard and non-standard dispersed storage network data access
Inventor: Andrew Dominic Baptist
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2017-09-04
Abstract: A method includes determining, by a computing device of a dispersed storage network(DSN), whether to utilize a non-standard DSN data accessing protocol or a standard DSN data accessing protocol to access data from the DSN. When the computing device determines to use the non-standard DSN data accessing protocol, the method further includes generating a set of non-standard data access requests. The method further includes sending the set of non-standard data access requests to storage units. The method further includes converting, by a storage unit, the non-standard data access request into one or more DSN slice names. The method further includes determining, by the storage unit, that the one or more DSN slice names are within a slice name range. When the one or more DSN slice names are within the slice name range, the method further includes executing, by the storage unit, the data access function.
Patent GB-2584872-A (GB)
Title: Glazing bar
Inventor: WILL JARVIS
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 2019-06-18
Abstract: A glazing bar (1, fig 1) for a fire-retardant glass door having a bridging portion 10 between two panes of glass 70, 75, two upstanding portions 20, 22 set in from each end of the bridging portion for receiving a sealant 60, 65 to fix the bar to the panes. The upstanding portions form a reservoir 30, 35 for an intumescent material. There may be a third upstanding portion 24 to form two reservoirs and the portions may partially enclose the reservoirs to retain the material at an optimum temperature. The third member may support a draught seal (50, fig 3) and the bar may be included in an assembled fire-proof door. Also provided is a fire-retardant glass door comprising a glazing bar and a glazing bar with the first and second upstanding portions not set in from the ends of the bridging portion.
Patent GB-2572898-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric actuator, abnormality detection circuit, and piezoelectric valve system
Inventor: TAKAFUMI ITO
IPC: H01L41/04
Filed: 2017-12-25
Abstract: Provided is a piezoelectric actuator eliminating the need for replacing a fuse resistor of an abnormality detection circuit, having low component cost, and capable of detecting, during the operation of a device, only a piezoelectric element that does not operate normally. The piezoelectric actuator has: a piezoelectric element; a power supply for applying a voltage to the piezoelectric element; a drive circuit for driving the piezoelectric element such that, using pulse-shaped charging and discharging signals, the voltage is applied from the power supply to the piezoelectric element to charge the piezoelectric element and the charged charge is discharged; an abnormality detection circuit for detecting an abnormality due to insulation failure of the piezoelectric element; and a control unit for determining on the basis of an abnormality detection signal whether the piezoelectric element is normal or not. The abnormality detection circuit outputs the abnormality detection signal that detects, during charging, a time corresponding to a period from when current starts to flow through the piezoelectric element until the current stops flowing, wherein the piezoelectric element is determined to be abnormal when the time is a set time or more.
Patent GB-2573475-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with pocket dividing front and rear regions
Inventor: DAVID J ENZ
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2017-06-23
Abstract: Absorbent articles of the present disclosure may be constructed with a secondary liner sheet placed on top of a body facing liner of the articles configured to form a pocket. The pocket provides a barrier, thereby separating a front region of the absorbent articles from a rear region. In this manner, the absorbent articles of the present disclosure may reduce the spread of bodily exudates throughout the articles. The reduced spreading of exudates may help to keep skin healthy by reducing the amount of skin exposed to the skin irritants within the exudates and/or by preventing additional skin irritants from being created by preventing the mixing of BM and urine, at least in proximity to the skin of the wearer.