baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2583946-A (GB)
Title: Unibody haptics actuator
Inventor: Stephen Keith Ansell
IPC: H01H13/85
Filed: 2019-05-15
Abstract: An electronic device 100 has at least one haptic assembly for delivering a tactile response/sensation to a user of the device 100. The device 100 has a body having at least one rigid section 102 and at least one flexible section 104. A haptics assembly 112 is positioned within the body adjacent to the flexible section 104 and provides movement of the flexible section 104 to deliver a haptic sensation. A seal 200 may be provided to seal gaps 108 in the device 100. The device 100 may be gapless or seamless.
Patent GB-2584992-A (GB)
Title: Transformable t-shirt
Inventor: JERMAINE ETUKUDO
IPC: A41D27/10
Filed: 2019-06-26
Abstract: A transformable t-shirt comprises partially detachable sleeves 2 which are attached to the t-shirt 1 using a zip 3, transforming it into a vest. When unzipped 3 the sleeves 2 remain partially attached to the t-shirt 1 under the arms, and are able to be folded and attached to the front of the t-shirt, the back of the t-shirt, or the sides of the t-shirt; the attachment means 4 may be hook and loop (Velcro [RTM]) fabric.
Patent GB-2586029-A (GB)
Title: Emulating broadcast in a network on chip
Inventor: IAIN CRAIG ROBERTSON
IPC: H04L47/80
Filed: 2019-07-29
Abstract: An integrated circuit chip comprises a set of communication units, each unit being configured to operate according to a protocol in which a data packet sent by one unit is receivable by one unit only, each unit being configured to send at least one packet having one of a plurality of tiers to at least one other unit and being configured to specify, for each tier, a subset of destination units to which packets of that tier are to be sent. Each unit is configured to: receive a packet having one of the plurality of tiers; determine the tier of the received packet; and sequentially send packets having a different tier to the tier of the received packet to each of the respective subset of destination units for the different tier.
Patent GB-2572523-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for a specialized computer file system
Inventor: OSCAR BLASS
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2018-01-29
Abstract: A specialized computer file system for self-managing data storage resources provided as a service to remotely executed applications. The system includes a data storage device configured to store a plurality of data files in a non-relational data store. A storage server is configured to upload a data file to the data storage device to be stored with the plurality of data files. The storage server generate a file link associated with the data file. The storage server transmit the file link to the client application, wherein the client application transmits the file link to an end user. A maintenance server is configured to execute an erase operation to autonomously erase the at least one data file from the data storage device after the data file has been stored in the data storage device for a specified duration of time.
Patent GB-2579125-A (GB)
Title: Typhoon-resistant floating breakwater system and control method thereof
Inventor: JIE CUI
IPC: E02B3/06
Filed: 2019-09-20
Abstract: A floating breakwater, with airbags which inflate and deflate to raise and lower the breakwater, to prevent it from being damaged in storms. It has an equipment cabin (1 figure 5) and an airbag cabin (2 figure 5) mounted below. The equipment cabin contains a signal transceiver 1-3, a solar cell module and energy storage 1-2, a controller 1-1, an air distributer 1-7, an air compressor 1-4 and more than one air storage tanks 1-5. The solar cell module, energy storage and transceiver are mounted on an upper surface of the equipment cabin, and signals from the transceiver may control the floating and diving of the airbag cabin. The central air distributer is mounted in the equipment cabin and connected to the air compressor and storage tank through pipelines 1-9. The controller sends control instructions to the air distributer and the air compressor. The airbag cabin comprises multiple airbag units, which may be arranged evenly in layers with electromagnetic valves, independent air chambers and each with an airbag interface and which is connected to the air storage tank. The main structure may be made of steel and solar module and energy device designed integrally. A method of control using solar energy is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2584922-A (GB)
Title: System, device, and method for routing communications in an emergency service network
Inventor: DANIEL MONGRAIN
IPC: H04W28/08
Filed: 2019-10-07
Abstract: Routing communications in an emergency service network. An upstream functional element (emergency service routing proxy 136) operating in the emergency service network 130, receives call queue state notifications from downstream functional elements (public safety answering points, PSAP 150, 160, 170, 180). The call queue state notifications indicate states of call queues respectively associated with the public safety answering points and further includes routing control variables and values. The routing proxy updates a policy routing function 140 accordingly. When the routing proxy receives an incoming emergency call from a call originating device 110, the emergency service routing proxy selects a destination answering point based at least in part on the routing control variables and their corresponding values, and routes the incoming emergency call to the selected answering point. The network may be an Emergency Service IP Network (ESINET) handling emergency NG9-11 calls. The arrangement is based on the NENA i3 standards but includes further information from the answering points to operate a more granular routing decision e.g. capability of an answering point for handling particular media type(s), such as maximum number of voice calls, video calls or text calls, or number of agents with a particular skill or spoken language.
Patent GB-2588208-A (GB)
Title: Surface mount security gate system
Inventor: ROBERT GERRARD
IPC: E01F13/12
Filed: 2019-10-16
Abstract: The system 10 comprises a first 12 and second 14 side support for an openable gate, the supports comprising a respective first 42 and second 68 base plate having first 16 and second 18 gate retention means extending upwardly therefrom. A gate 20 extends between the gate retention means, the gate being pivotally attached to at least the first gate retention means by a first pivot member 22 at a first end 24 thereof so that it is pivotable from a first position in which it extends between said retention means and a second position in which it extends upwardly from at least said first gate retention means. The gate comprises at least a first substantially hollow gate member (52, figure 3), said gate member having at least a first flexible reinforcement member (60, figure 3) therein extending between the pivot member and a second end thereof such that, when the gate is in the first position, the flexible member forms, at least in part, a force transmission path between the gate retention means. The system further comprises a first 36 and second 70 weight located respectively on top of the first and second base plates, said weights positioned adjacent said gate retention means such that, under impact, force is transferred from said gate retention means into said respective weights.
Patent GB-2589106-A (GB)
Title: A nail painting apparatus
Inventor: EDEN YORKE
IPC: A45D31/00
Filed: 2019-11-20
Abstract: A nail painting apparatus 2 comprising a body portion 4 comprising a lower surface 6 configured to be in contact with a support surface. Body portion 4 further comprises an upper surface 8 and side portions 10 extending between upper and lower surfaces 6,8. At least one of the side portions 10 provides at least one recess 12. The apparatus 2 further comprises at least one elongate support member 14 comprising first end 16 and opposed second end 18 defining an elongate axis extending therebetween. First end 16 is configured to be releasably engageable with, and rotatable about said axis of the support member 14 within the recess 12. Second end 18 supports an artificial nail 20. The apparatus 2 may comprise ten spaced apart recesses 14. The apparatus 2 may comprise a drying chamber comprising a heat source such as a UV curing lamp or an air blower, into which the body portion 4 and member 14 are received. Second end 18 may be provided with an attachment member such as a reusable adhesive putty or white tack for securing the nail 20 thereon. A kit of parts and method for painting artificial nails are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2589363-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for attaching bottles to a medical workstation
Inventor: JOHN HYNES
IPC: A61B50/22
Filed: 2019-11-28
Abstract: A bracket (10) for mounting bottles on a medical workstation comprises a main panel (12) with proximal and distal edges. A mounting flange (14) extends from the proximal edge and is configured for attachment to a workstation. An upturned rim (20) extends from the distal edge. At least one recess (18) is formed in the bracket (10) extending through the rim (20) and into the main panel (12) and configured to receive a neck of a bottle (Figure 2) with a projection on the bottle neck resting on the main panel (12). At least one slot (22) is formed in an edge of the bracket (10) for receiving a tube intended to convey fluid into or out of a bottle mounted on the bracket (Figure 4). Slots may also be formed in the side of the bracket (24).
Patent GB-2589624-A (GB)
Title: Hip thrust barbell
Inventor: GAVIN ALEXANDER LAIRD
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2019-12-05
Abstract: A barbell 10 with which a user may perform a hip thrust exercise. The barbell has a pair of plate mounting portions 14a, 14b for engagement with a hole defined in a weight plate, the plate mounting portions extending along a first axis. A main shaft 12 extends between the plate mounting portions along a second axis offset from the first axis. The barbell includes a pair of handles 18 configured to allow a user to modify a height of the main shaft when two or more weight plates are mounted to the plate mounting portions. A similar barbell comprising a pair of mounting portions and a main shaft portion as per the previous embodiment is also disclosed. The barbell further comprises one or more support legs 16, each terminating in a support foot 17 for contacting a ground surface during movement of the barbell. The feet are arranged to prevent rotation of the shaft. The feet may comprise a wheel 17. A method of performing a hip thrust exercise is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2582407-A (GB)
Title: Dynamically estimating lighting parameters for the positions within augmented-reality scenes using a neural network
Inventor: Kalyan Sunkavalli
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2019-12-09
Abstract: The application relates to methods, computer readable media, and systems that use a local-lighting-estimation-neural network to estimate lighting parameters for specific positions within a digital scene for augmented reality. For example, based on a request to render a virtual object in a digital scene, a system uses a local-lighting-estimation-neural network to generate location-specific-lighting parameters for a designated position within the digital scene. In certain implementations, the system also renders a modified digital scene comprising the virtual object at the designated position according to the parameters. In some embodiments, the system generates such location-specific-lighting parameters to spatially vary and adapt lighting conditions for different positions within a digital scene. As requests to render a virtual object come in real (or near real) time, the system can quickly generate different location-specific-lighting parameters that accurately reflect lighting conditions at different positions within a digital scene in response to render requests. A method of training said neural network is also described. The global feature map may be modified by generating a masking feature map from the local position co-ordinates then multiplying the global feature map and the masking feature map to generate a masked-dense-feature map, concatenating the global-feature- map and the masked-dense-feature map and providing this combined map to the neural network to generate the location specific lighting parameters.
Patent GB-2576858-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic picture sizing based on user access criteria
Inventor: JENNY LI
IPC: G06F16/00
Filed: 2018-05-29
Abstract: Aspects of the invention include intercepting a rendering of a picture at a website, the picture uploaded to a server of the website by a content provider. Access criteria associated with a user at a user device is determined. The access criteria includes a relationship between the user and one or both of the content provider and content of the picture. A resolution of a modified rendering of the picture is determined based at least in part on the access criteria. The modified rendering of the picture is generated based at least in part on the resolution. The modified rendering of the picture is displayed at the user device.
Patent GB-2591447-A (GB)
Title: Packaging
Inventor: RICHARD JOHN ANDREWS
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2019-12-24
Abstract: An insert 12 for a flow-wrapped package has a closable tongue 20. The insert 12 may be top-filled with the tongue open and then laid horizontally for flow-wrapping with the tongue closed to prevent the contents spilling out. The insert is particularly suitable for wrapping disc-shape products, such as beverage pads (coffee pads), using horizontal form fill seal (HFFS) processes. Preferably there are two stacks of pads side-by-side. Preferably, the front 20 and rear 30 walls are planar and said side walls 34, 36 are curved around the stacks of pads. The bottom wall may be sloped. There may be a dispensing aperture 38 in the front wall. Preferably, the insert is constructed from a single corrugated cardboard blank with interlocking tabs. A flow wrapped packaging assembly is also claimed along with the process for its production and the used of the insert. The wrapper may have a degassing valve and one of the seals maybe peelable.
Patent GB-2577842-A (GB)
Title: On-chip hardware-controlled window strobing
Inventor: OTTO ANDREAS TORREITER
IPC: G01R31/3187
Filed: 2018-06-14
Abstract: An integrated circuit with a hardware-based controller enables a system for a set of clock cycles and selectively enables an aspect of the system for a subset of the set of clock cycles. The controller includes a clock cycle select circuit to output a test select signal that indicates the subset of the set of clock cycles during which to enable the aspect of the system, and a test start circuit to receive the test select signal and output a test signal to the system to enable the system for the set of clock cycles. The controller also includes an AND gate to output a gated signal to enable the aspect of the system for the subset of the set of clock cycles based on the test select signal.
Patent GB-2583829-A (GB)
Title: Self-calibration of high resolution mass spectrum
Inventor: Boris Kozlov
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2020-03-02
Abstract: A method of self-calibration for mass spectrometry comprises matching observed mass to charge ratios against a reference set of elemental compositions having known precise mass to charge ratios, and adjusting one or more calibration parameters to optimise the match. The reference set of elemental compositions may correspond to all possible elemental compositions consistent with one or more specified rules over a restricted mass range, or may comprise organic molecules with the composition Cn1Hn2Nn3On4 which are possible or likely to be observed. The method may comprise finding all mass to charge differences between the mass spectrum and the reference set, grouping them according to expected mass accuracy, and selecting the correct group. The selection may be based on the maximum number of entities in the group or the comparison of natural (e.g. isotopic) abundances. The method may reduce or negate the reliance on intrinsic or extrinsic calibration methods involving internal calibrants or external lock masses.
Patent GB-2582704-A (GB)
Title: Pipe insert
Inventor: KEITH MILLWARD
IPC: F16L58/18
Filed: 2012-08-28
Abstract: A pipe connector assembly comprising a pipe having a free end, a connector having a socket receiving the free end of the pipe and including a gripper for gripping the pipe, wherein said socket defines a first chamber and a second chamber positioned axially inwardly of the first chamber. The assembly further comprises an insert having a body with first and second ends, and defining a fluid flow path between the first and second ends. The first end of the insert is positioned within the pipe and the second end of the insert is in abutment with an end face of the pipe. The second end of the insert extends from the first chamber to the second chamber of the connector, and the distal end of the second end of the insert locates in an interference fit with the internal surface of the second chamber.
Patent GB-2581726-A (GB)
Title: Actuating force control for downhole tools
Inventor: MARK K ADAM
IPC: E21B23/01
Filed: 2018-10-04
Abstract: An apparatus for temporarily connecting a first tool part to a second tool part of a tool includes a plurality of frangible members connecting the first tool part to the second tool part. The frangible members break only after being subjected to a predetermined applied force. The frangible members cooperate to differentially resist loading applied to the tool.
Patent GB-2585760-A (GB)
Title: Method, device, and computer program for transmitting media content
Inventor: Frédéric Maze
IPC: H04N19/597
Filed: 2018-06-06
Abstract: A method for encapsulating encoded video data corresponding to a wide (e.g. omnidirectional or panoramic) view of a scene comprises obtaining a projected picture from the wide view of the scene, splitting the projected picture into at least one sub-picture (sub-region), encoding the at least one sub-picture into a plurality of tracks and generating descriptive metadata associated with the encoded tracks. The descriptive metadata comprises a first item of information for each track indicative of a spatial relationship between the sub-picture encoded in the track and a reference picture, and a second item of information indicating the reference picture. Also described is a method for encapsulating encoded video data additionally including the step of packing the projected picture (region-wise packing) and wherein the descriptive metadata is indicative of a spatial relationship between the sub-picture and the projected picture. Also described are methods for generating images from received media files comprising a plurality of encoded tracks and associated metadata, and a computer program for performing the described methods. Corresponding computing devices are also claimed. The described methods seek to provide a more efficient manner for streaming of wide view/omnidirectional video for use in 3d virtual reality (VR) environments.
Patent GB-2595312-A (GB)
Title: Time encoding modulator circuitry
Inventor: JOHN PAUL LESSO
IPC: H03M1/50
Filed: 2020-06-12
Abstract: Modulator circuitry, e.g. class-D amplifier circuit 200, comprises a forward signal path which receives a digital input signal Din, outputs a pulse width modulation (PWM) output signal Sout and includes a first PWM modulator 101. A feedback path provides feedback to an input of the first PWM modulator and includes an analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) 203 which receives a first PWM signal Sa derived from the output PWM signal. The ADC includes a second PWM modulator (Fig.4, 401) which generates a second PWM signal (Fig.4, Sb) based on the first PWM signal. A controller 201 controls the second PWM modulator such that a PWM carrier of the second PWM signal is phase and frequency matched to a PWM carrier of the output PWM signal. The controller may include a phase and frequency detector (Fig.4, PFD) and may be configured to adaptively control a frequency of a reference waveform defining a cycle period of the second PWM modulator. The time encoding modulator circuitry may be particularly suitable for use in audio applications, where suppression of distortion, or tones, in the feedback signal is required, and minimal feedback path delay, reduced component size and low cost are advantageous.
Patent GB-2600372-A (GB)
Title: Fluorescent Cytosine analogues and their application in transcription and translation
Inventor: MARCUS WILHELMSSON
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2020-06-25
Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: (I) In another aspect, a novel methodology for labelling RNA via enzymatic incorporation of a minimally perturbing fluorescent tricyclic cytosine analogue. This analogue is shown to be 100% incorporated in example transcripts and is fully compatible with both in vitro and in cell transcription. Spectroscopic characterization shows that the incorporation rate of the cytosine analogue is on par with its natural counterpart. Using live cell imaging and flow cytometry, labelled mRNAs are efficiently and correctly translated upon transfection into living cells and cell-free systems. The spectral properties of the modified transcripts and their correct translation product allow for their straightforward and simultaneous visualization. This technology therefore offers a general route to understanding the biological behaviour of RNA of interest, including RNA based drugs.
Patent GB-2588842-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear refuelling device
Inventor: DANIEL ROBERTSON
IPC: G21C19/32
Filed: 2020-07-23
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a refuelling device for lifting a fuel rod assembly from a reactor core of a nuclear power generation system and transporting it to a storage location. The refuelling device comprises a device body 2 having an open base and defining a chamber 5 for housing a coolant; and a sealing plate 6 movable between open and closed positions. The device further comprises a storage cavity 10 defined by a shielding element 7 formed of radioactive shielding material, e.g. lead, the shielding element being movable between a retracted position (Fig. 1) in which it is fully contained within the chamber and an extended position in which it extends through the open base of the device. A rod lifting system 11 having a rod connector for releasable connection to the fuel rod assembly is configured to raise the fuel rod assembly to within the storage cavity when the sealing plate is in the open position and the shielding element is in its extended position.
Patent GB-2585584-A (GB)
Title: Microfluidic particle sorter
Inventor: ROBYN PRITCHARD
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2020-09-09
Abstract: A microfluidic particle sorter comprising a single-junction sorter 104 comprising a bubble generator 105 and a vortex element 106, and a sheath flow particle focusing means connected to the single-junction sorter. Ideally, the sheath flow particle focusing means comprises a core flow channel 101 for the fluid containing the particles to be sorted and one or more sheath fluid flow channels 102, 103 wherein the flow of sheath fluid constrains the core fluid flow to centralise particles contained within the fluid upstream of the sorter. The single junction sorter further comprises an input channel connected to the sheath flow particle focusing means, an output sort channel 107 for receiving the separated particle flow and an output waste channel 108. The bubble generator maybe a thermal vapour bubble generator such as a heater and is operable to displace the core fluid around the particle to be sorted and thereby create transient flow. The vortex element may be a turn, protrusion or recess and is configured to cause a vortex in the transient flow to direct the particle to be sorted into the output sort channel. A method of operation is also disclosed.