baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2565072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to drive systems
Inventor: MAX DANIEL WOODHAMS
IPC: F16H19/02
Filed: 2017-07-31
Abstract: A drive system set comprises diablo type drive rollers 10 which engage with a member 11. When viewed along a reference axis (12, fig 1) extending through contact points (13) between the rollers 10 and the member 11, and through a member axis (14), drive axes (15) of the rollers 20 are arranged at acute angles (α) to the member axis (14). Rollers 10 are rotatably mounted on a shaft 18 held in bearing housings 21 and 22 forming part of, or attached to, base plate 23 and cover plate 24 which forms a cradle. A motor (37) having a pinion (38) is mounted to a support bracket (32) which is rotatably fixed to the base plate 23 via a bearing plate 25. Pinion (38) engages gear surface 39 on the base plate 23 so that the motor (37) drives the cradle relative to the bracket (32). Two sets are mounted back-to-back to the member 11 so that by varying speeds and directions of the motors, combinations of linear and rotational drive can be achieved.
Patent GB-2565134-A (GB)
Title: Cutting blades for bipolar surgical instruments
Inventor: MARNO NAGTEGAAL
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2017-08-04
Abstract: A substantially planar elongate cutting blade 70 for a bipolar surgical instrument (1, figure 1). The cutting blade has first 82 and second 84 opposed edges and defining a longitudinal axis, and comprises a proximal end region 86 which extends between the first and second edges over a first distance in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a distal end region 88 defining a cutting surface 90 which extends between the first and second edges over a second distance in a distance perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The first distance being greater than the second distance. The first and second edges have respective portions that extend at first and second acute angles respectively with respect to the longitudinal axis and the cutting surface extends transversely at a third angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. The third angle being not equal to the first or second angle. The cutting blade may comprise an elongated slot extending between proximal and distal end regions. A bipolar surgical instrument is also claimed.
Patent GB-2555929-A (GB)
Title: Task assembly
Inventor: Andrea Sansottera
IPC: G06T15/10
Filed: 2016-03-07
Abstract: Graphics processing system (300) cache (336) stores graphics data items for use in rendering primitives (317). Task entries are stored for respective tasks to which computation instances (CI) (e.g. shading & data items) can be allocated in a task assembly unit (340) of the system. It is determined whether items relating to primitives to be rendered are present in the cache, the CI may be for generating graphics data items which may not be present in the cache. The task entries indicate which CI have been allocated to the respective tasks, and the task entries are associated with characteristics (e.g. shader type, state) of CI which are allocated to respective tasks. A computation instance to be executed is allocated to a task based on the CI characteristics, i.e. shader type (vertex, hull, domain or geometry shader). SIMD processing logic (346) executes CI of a task outputted from the task assembly unit to thereby determine graphics data items for storage in the cache, which are used in primitive rendering. Tasks are thereby efficiently arranged using CI allowing parallel execution by a SIMD processor because they have compatible characteristics (e.g. common shader type), avoiding inefficient premature flushing of tasks.
Patent GB-2567449-A (GB)
Title: A hair styling appliance
Inventor: STEPHEN BENJAMIN COURTNEY
IPC: A45D2/00
Filed: 2017-10-11
Abstract: A hair straightening apparatus (10, fig.1) comprises two arms (12, 14, fig.1) pivotably coupled together and a heating plate 24 on a facing side of at least one arm. A flexible edge 36, 76 substantially surrounds the periphery of the heating plate 24. The flexible edge has a non-uniform resilience around the periphery of the heating plate. The flexible edge may comprise a flexible skirt 76 and a protective rim 36. The flexible skirt 76 may have reinforcing members such as diagonal struts (90, fig.8a) arranged to increase the resilience at certain areas of the periphery of the heating plate. The plate 24 may be devoid of struts at the middle section and this have a reduced resistance to compressive forces at this point. Cut-outs may be provided instead of struts (see figures 9a-9c). Variations in the cross-section of the protective rim 36 may also allow for variations in the resilience of the flexible edge.
Patent GB-2570282-A (GB)
Title: SwimShu
Inventor: JAMES MARTIN DOYLE
IPC: A63B31/11
Filed: 2017-11-21
Abstract: A swimming aid that is worn on the foot of a swimmer. The swimming aid allows the wearer to increase their forward propulsion when swimming in water. The aid also allows the wearer to walk when the wearer is wearing the swimming aid out of the water. The swimming aid is worn on the foot like a slipper, wherein the slipper is flexible to allow for foot movement both in and out of the water. The slipper has a cup shaped moulding at the toe end of the shoe that helps to direct water flow, away from the toe of the wearer, when undulated. Hook and loop straps may be added to help secure the aid to the wearer. Preferably the slipper is made from a flexible plastic compound.
Patent GB-2570527-A (GB)
Title: System and method for manufacturing plurality of integrated circuits
Inventor: KENNETH DAVID WILLIAMSON
IPC: H01L21/67
Filed: 2018-05-09
Abstract: A multi-stage integrated circuit manufacturing process in which the control system enables one or more selected integrated circuit substrates to be processed independently with respect to other integrated circuit substrates so as to prioritise handling of selected substrates in order to, for example, minimise the transit time of the selected substrate through the manufacturing system. The control system protocol is dynamic and can be altered to allow selected supports to be prioritized at any stage of the manufacturing process. The control system also directs the circuit substrates through the manufacturing process according to at least one processing sequence, which is selected from several changeable pre-programmed protocols, which may provide instructions for different integrated circuit products.
Patent GB-2564003-A (GB)
Title: Locking clip for fixing low voltage power distribution terminal product to supporting device
Inventor: MING CHEN
IPC: H02B1/052
Filed: 2018-05-17
Abstract: A locking clip 3, for fixing a low voltage power distribution terminal product 1, such as a circuit breaker, to a supporting device 4 such as a DIN rail or plugboard, in which the product comprises a body 11 and a protrusion 12, wherein at least a part of the protrusion is surrounded and clamped by the locking clip when the locking clip is mounted to the product, and wherein the locking clip is movable with respect to the protrusion between a locked position in which the product is locked to the supporting device and a released position in which the product is removed from the supporting device. The locking clip may include a window (31, figure 7A) having a bottom surface (311) carrying a marking to indicate whether or not the product is securely locked.
Patent GB-2575971-A (GB)
Title: A navigation system
Inventor: Alastair Skilton
IPC: G01C21/16
Filed: 2018-07-23
Abstract: A navigation system 100 for a vehicle comprises an inertial navigation system (INS) 120 which provides an INS position estimate and an INS attitude estimate; a terrain-based navigation system 130 which provides a terrain based position estimate; a star tracker system 140 which provides a star tracker position and/or attitude estimate; and a navigation filter 110 which receives the INS, terrain-based and star tracker position and attitude estimates, and determines an INS error state based on said estimates. The system 100 then outputs a navigation solution 170 comprising the INS position estimate correction by the INS error state, and the INS attitude estimate corrected by the INS error state. The system 100 may further include a global navigation system 150 for providing a satellite position estimate too. The star tracker system 140 may include algorithms to compensate for refraction, absorption and scattering due to the atmosphere, and sensor smear due to movement of the sensor 142, and may comprise a database 144 containing position information on stars. The navigation filter 110 may be a Kalman filter, and the terrain-based system 130 may use a radar/laser altimeter 132 and stored terrain profile data in a terrain map 134.
Patent GB-2567517-A (GB)
Title: System and method for determining a position of a light fixture
Inventor: TIMOTHY P NOLAN
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2018-07-25
Abstract: A system for determining a position of one or more light fixtures 22a, 22b, 22 that project a beam of light 62 on to a stage 14 to form a first, generally elliptical, beam pattern 58 on the stage, includes an observing device 54, such as a digital still camera or video camera, located at a predetermined position relative to the stage to observe the first beam pattern. The system also includes a controller 26 in communication with the observing device. The controller is configured to capture from the observing device an image of the first beam pattern on the stage, determine parameters such as a major dimension, a minor dimension and an eccentricity of the first beam pattern from the image, and calculate a position of the light fixture based on the major dimension and the minor dimension, such as by triangulation. Following determination of the position of the or each light fixture, the controller may determine a required orientation for the light fixtures to project their respective beams to a desired target location 70.
Patent GB-2580356-A (GB)
Title: Cell processing unit, cell processing system and methods of use thereof
Inventor: FARLAN SINGH VERAITCH
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2019-01-04
Abstract: A cell processing unit for cell and gene therapy manufacture, comprising a housing with enclosure 3 into which a cell processing platform 9 is mounted. A platform mounting bracket (104, fig 6) receives and retains a liquid handling platform. A drive apparatus (107, 109, 111, fig 7) operatively engages and acts upon the cell processing platform 9, moving the platform 9 with respect to the mounting bracket 104. An actuator (e.g. plunger, syringe) (103, fig 6) is configured and arranged to exert a force (e.g. compress) on a container (11, fig 2) that is mounted into the cell processing platform 9 thereby expelling the contents of the container 11. The unit can have a primary actuator (106, fig 6) that can exert a force upon a primary container (13, fig 8) mounted to the cell processing platform 9 thereby expelling the primary containers 13 contents. The unit can have a valve actuator (38, fig 6) that can act upon a pinch valve (27, fig 4a) in the cell processing platform 9. The unit can have a detecting sensor (118, 120, fig 9) that detects the position of the cell processing platform 9. The sensor can be a Hall effect sensor.
Patent GB-2580976-A (GB)
Title: A mower for an agricultural machine
Inventor: RASMUS ELMELUND NIELSEN
IPC: A01D34/74
Filed: 2019-02-04
Abstract: A mower for an agricultural machine 10 includes a primary frame 13, a mowing unit 14 mounting a cutterbar therein, an adjustable element 17 and a tilt sensor 19. The adjustable element is adjustable in response to a signal from the sensor to re-configure a mowing angle between the cutterbar and/or mowing unit and a ground surface. Such reconfiguration results in adjusting an effective stubble height of the mower. The adjustable element may be positioned between the primary frame 13 and the agricultural machine 10 or between the primary frame 13 and the mowing unit 14. The at least one mower may comprise a front mower and a rear mower wherein the system is configured to synchronize the angle of the front and rear mowers. Also disclosed is a control system for stubble height adjustment.
Patent GB-2581378-A (GB)
Title: Laser cutting sheet/material support system
Inventor: Philip Crease
IPC: B23Q1/38
Filed: 2019-02-15
Abstract: A metal sheet support system comprising of two hollow beams 2 where each beam has an opening, jet or nozzle 6 at an upper face to allow air to escape from inside the beam. The air acts as a cushion underneath material 1 that may be cut with a laser. The material may be a metal sheet or foil and may be stored on a roll or coil prior to cutting. Tensioning rollers Fig 1, 3 may be provided before and after the laser cutter to ensure the sheet is pulled taut whilst it is cut. Waste particles may be caught in a chute or hopper Fig 1, 7
Patent GB-2572855-A (GB)
Title: Pressure gauge
Inventor: MARK FREEMAN
IPC: F17C13/04
Filed: 2019-02-27
Abstract: A gas cylinder data unit, the unit comprising a body, a pressure sensor 55, a microprocessor 65 and communications module 60. Preferably the unit comprises an accelerometer 70, and a power source 92 such as a battery. Also disclosed are a hospital medical gas supply monitoring system, and a medical facility gas cylinder monitoring system.
Patent GB-2582269-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing apparatus and method
Inventor: Desislava Bacheva
IPC: G01N29/46
Filed: 2019-03-06
Abstract: Operations for removing granular material from product 101 (e.g. made by additive manufacture, perhaps selective laser melting) are performed by a granular material removal apparatus (e.g. ultrasonic transducer 110). For each operation, a normal mode frequency of the product is detected by a normal mode frequency detection apparatus (perhaps by mechanical excitation using piezoelectric actuator 103 and detecting vibrational response using accelerometer 102). A signal indicative of a characteristic of the normal mode frequency of the product, relative to that of a reference product having a desired structural characteristic (e.g. no defects), both detected at a given number of removal operations, is output by circuitry (e.g. controller 107) configured to do so. A change in the normal mode frequency of the product between removal operations may be determined, and a signal output indicating whether the change is less than a predetermined amount over a predetermined number of consecutive operations.
Patent GB-2568438-A (GB)
Title: Fully validated material handling with shuttle container delivery system
Inventor: Christopher Clinton Arnold
IPC: B65G47/96
Filed: 2017-09-25
Abstract: A material handling system reduces or eliminates human interaction with articles sorted and deposited into an order container to maintain validation and integrity of the order. Validated articles are inducted onto a sortation conveyor that selectively dispenses or deposits each article at a destination into a container. A shuttle vehicle moves along a first side of row of such containers to replace an empty container in place of any container that holds a completed order and moves the latter onto a transport conveyor.
Patent GB-2587785-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming aligned patterns on mat
Inventor: KO-HUNG LE
IPC: A47G27/02
Filed: 2019-07-17
Abstract: A method of forming aligned patterns on a mat comprises providing a main die configured to mould a body 2 on a substrate 10 and forming multiple patterns 3(5) on the body so as to produce a decoration portion 20. The method further comprises forming an alignment mark line A on the body and using the alignment mark line to form a toothed cutting line 4 on the body so as to form multiple modules which each comprise a pattern. The mat can be disassembled into individual modules and coupled to modules of another mat to produce an expandable mat. The decoration portion may be formed by coating, printing or transfer printing. The alignment mark line may be formed around a peripheral side of the decoration portion.
Patent GB-2585902-A (GB)
Title: Surface treatment composition
Inventor: PAUL WARD
IPC: C09D167/04
Filed: 2019-07-22
Abstract: A composition for treating a surface to deter drug use comprises a film-forming polymer, a solvent, and an aversive agent, wherein the polymer is adapted to bind to a powder, such as cocaine. The polymer may be present in an amount of 1-20 wt.% and is preferably a polyester, especially an octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer. The aversive agent may be a bittering agent, such as denatonium benzoate and the solvent may comprise ethanol and water. A method of treating a surface to deter drug use comprises applying the composition to the surface and allowing the solvent to evaporate. The resultant coating is preferably able to bind and coagulate a narcotic powder placed on the surface. A method of rendering a material unpalatable comprises contacting the material with a composition comprising a film-forming polymer and an aversive agent. The use of an octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer for binding and coagulating a powder, such as an illegal drug, on a surface is also claimed.
Patent GB-2573476-A (GB)
Title: Clamping mechanism
Inventor: ANDREW LINTON
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2018-03-06
Abstract: The invention to which this application relates is a clamping apparatus (2, 52, 86) adapted to be used with a base (16) and to clamp (70) a workpiece (36, 38) in position with respect to a surface (38) of said base (16). The apparatus (2) includes an elongate shaft (60), at least one locating portion (10, 88) and engagement portion provided at or towards one end of the said shaft (60), a user operated actuation means selectively located between the said locating portion (10, 88) and the opposing end of the elongate shaft (60), said actuation means provided with, or connected to, a clamping portion and the base (16) includes one or more ports (18) or tracks with which the said locating portion (10, 88) and engagement portion is selectively located so as to selectively position the clamp (70) apparatus (2) with respect to the base (16).
Patent GB-2574529-A (GB)
Title: Imaging element, image pickup apparatus, method of controlling imaging element, program, and storage medium
Inventor: HIROYASU KATAGAWA
IPC: H04N19/174
Filed: 2016-06-02
Abstract: An image sensor comprises: analogue to digital (AD) conversion means 104 converting image signals generated at photoelectric conversion means 103 to digital data; first processing means 106 performing a compression process on first signals included in the digital data for each unit of encoding blocks; second processing means 107 for performing a second process, different to the compression process performed by the first processing means, on second signals included in the digital data different from the first signals; and means for controlling whether the digital data are processed by the first or the second processing means. A non-compression process, lossless compression process, or non-lossless compression process may be performed on second signals; non-lossless compression may use more quantization bits than in the first signal compression process. First and second (two) photoelectric conversion units, with respective different optical pupil regions, may be used, with first signals output from first and second photoelectric (photo-sensing) units and second signals output from the second unit. First signals may be output from an imaging pixel, second signals output from a focus detection or optical black (i.e. dark current) pixel. A refocus signal for moving a focus surface virtually may be generated based on first and second signals.
Patent GB-2574782-A (GB)
Title: Radiation imaging device, radiation imaging system, radiation imaging method, and program
Inventor: TOSHIYA ISHIOKA
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 2018-04-16
Abstract: Provided is a radiation imaging device capable of reducing the effects caused by change in the electromagnetic field due to non-contact power feeding, by stopping non-contact power reception and/or non-contact power feeding of the radiation imaging device in accordance with the state of the radiation imaging device. The radiation imaging device according to the present invention is capable of detecting radiation and is capable of non-contact power reception, wherein the radiation imaging device comprises a control means that stops non-contact power reception and/or non-contact power feeding of the radiation imaging device in accordance with the state of the radiation imaging device.
Patent GB-2575944-A (GB)
Title: Location-based service zone management for a geographic region
Inventor: SERGEY PARSHIN
IPC: H04W4/50
Filed: 2018-05-02
Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for managing location-based service zones. Specifically, a dynamically sized geographic region surrounding a client device location can be created. Location-based service zones within the geographic region can be selected. If the amount of location-based service zones identified within the geographic region exceed a client-supported limit, a subset of location-based service zones are selected and sent to the client device for monitoring.
Patent GB-2581255-A (GB)
Title: Safety apparatus and method
Inventor: Steven William Burrows
IPC: B33Y30/00
Filed: 2019-12-13
Abstract: A safety cabinet 100 for use with a 3D printer comprises an enclosure having at least one air inlet S and outlet, and a fan and a filter unit 180. The filter unit preferably comprises a particulate filter, e.g HEPA filter; and/or may comprise a volatile compounds filter, e.g activated carbon filter. The enclosure may comprise plural sidewalls 110, 120, a floor 140 and a top 130 and at least one releasably mounted hinged door 160. The enclosure may have a viewing panel; the sidewalls and door may comprise transparent viewing panels of fire and impact resistant PETG (polyethylene tetraphthalate) or Polycarbonate whilst the floor, rear wall 150 and top may be of steel. The fan and filter unit are preferably located in a common housing at the top of the enclosure. A fire extinguisher which may be controlled by a thermally sensitive device in the housing is preferably provided. A method of operating the cabinet comprises activating the fan with an additive manufacturing device located within the enclosure to capture particulates and/or VOCs produced during operation. A negative air pressure (lower than outside air pressure) is preferably maintained inside the enclosure.
Patent GB-2580855-A (GB)
Title: Feature extraction using multi-task learning
Inventor: WEISHAN DONG
IPC: G06N3/04
Filed: 2018-08-24
Abstract: Systems and methods training a model are disclosed. In the method, training data is obtained by a deep neural network (DNN) first, the deep neural network comprising at least one hidden layer. Then features of the training data are obtained from a specified hidden layer of the at least one hidden layer, the specified hidden layer being connected respectively to a supervised classification network for classification tasks and an autoencoder based reconstruction network for reconstruction tasks. And at last the DNN, the supervised classification network and the reconstruction network are trained as a whole based on the obtained features, the training being guided by the classification tasks and the reconstruction tasks