baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2574581-A (GB)
Title: Content recommendation system
Inventor: PETER DOCHERTY
IPC: H04N21/25
Filed: 2018-05-25
Abstract: A method for providing one or more content item recommendations for a user of a content distribution system having plural users, comprises: opening a content recommendation session for a selected user; retrieving user data for the selected user from a first storage resource (storing user data on plural users), storing the user data in a second storage resource, and maintaining the user data in the second storage resource during the content recommendation session for the selected user; using the user data from the second storage resource and content information concerning content available from one or more content sources to generate content item recommendation(s) for the selected user during the content recommendation session; and providing the at least one content item recommendation, wherein the method further comprises maintaining content recommendation sessions for plural users and in the second storage resource user data for the plural users, substantially simultaneously. User data in at least the second storage is updated based on actions by the selected user(s) during content recommendation. During content recommendation, updated user data in second storage is used in generating subsequent content item recommendation(s). The first storage comprises less rapidly readable storage; second storage comprises more rapidly readable storage.
Patent GB-2561112-A (GB)
Title: Method of imaging defects using an electron microscope
Inventor: ATSUFUMI HIROHATA
IPC: H01J37/28
Filed: 2016-12-12
Abstract: There is provided a method of using an electron microscope (10) to image atomic level defects associated with interfaces between different materials. The impact energy of an electron beam (20) incident on a sample (12) is selected based on the expected potential energy at an interface between at least two materials, a back- scattered electron image simulated and the electron energy iteratively adjusted by a bias voltage (44) applied to the sample until a plane of origin of defects within the sample is reached.
Patent GB-2576130-A (GB)
Title: Coupler control system
Inventor: KEITH MILLER
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2018-06-25
Abstract: A coupler control system for a coupler on an excavator, the coupler comprising a hydraulic actuator 60 and a solenoid valve 20 for controlling operation of the coupler's hydraulic actuator. The coupler control system comprises a controller linked to the solenoid valve for controlling operation of the coupler's hydraulic actuator, a status indicator 22, a coupler control switch 24 for locating in the cab of the excavator and a pressure sensor 28 for connecting to the hydraulic system for at least one of the hydraulic actuators for the boom arm, the stick or the bucket actuator. The pressure sensor is arranged to sense when the hydraulic fluid of the hydraulic system is at a pressure less than a predetermined pressure signifying a grounding of the coupler, the controller is connected to the pressure sensor to detect that sensed state of the pressure and the controller is arranged, in response to that detection, to provide an indication to the operator via the status indicator.
Patent GB-2568350-A (GB)
Title: A fuel flow system
Inventor: MARKO BACIC
IPC: F02C9/34
Filed: 2016-09-05
Abstract: A fuel flow system (28, figure 3) comprising a fluidic valve 62 having an inlet 64 coupled to a mains fuel manifold (38) and a first outlet 66 coupled to a pilot fuel nozzle (44), wherein the inlet 64 is selectively coupled to the first outlet 66 dependent on control signal in a control modulator 100a. The fluidic valve may have a second outlet 70. A plurality of fuel nozzles may be coupled to one or more fluidic valves. The fuel system may comprise a second control modulator 108b. The control modulators may comprise acoustic modulators, e.g. piezoelectric modulator, magnetohydrodynamic generator, or plasma generator, which divert or push flow away from the modulator. Preferably the fluidic valve has no moving parts. A cascade or series of fluidic valves may be provided, wherein the first output 66 is coupled to a flow inlet of the second fluidic valve (98, figure 16).
Patent GB-2578149-A (GB)
Title: Flip-lid mirror cosmetic-product packaging and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: PATRICIA MCGRATH
IPC: A45D40/24
Filed: 2018-10-18
Abstract: A flip-lid mirror cosmetic-product packaging 100 and method of manufacture thereof. The packaging includes a base unit 102, a half lid 108, and a mirror lid 110. The base unit includes a tray (10, fig. 2) having plurality of cosmetic products (12, fig. 2). The base unit has a first elongate side and a second elongate side. The half lid is pivotally attached to the first elongate side 104 with an accommodation gap (109, fig. 3). The mirror lid is pivotally attached to an upper edge of the second elongate side 106. An edge of mirror lid abuts to the second elongate side, to maintain the mirror lid in a tilted pivotal angle when in an open state. The mirror lid in its closed state lies adjacent to the tray, and is accommodated within the accommodation gap, so that the half lid in its closed state overlays an externally-facing surface of mirror lid in its closed state. The lid may be held closed using button-and-loop fasteners (112, 114, 116, 118), or a permanent magnet arrangement.
Patent GB-2580399-A (GB)
Title: Surgical cutters
Inventor: RICHARD PATNELLI
IPC: A61B17/16
Filed: 2019-01-10
Abstract: A rotational surgical cutter body 100 defines an interior cavity 106, has cutting formations (112, figure 2) extending from an exterior face (110), and has unitarily-formed attachment formations 120 extending from an interior face into the interior cavity. The cutter may be formed from sheet metal 0.5 to 1.0 mm thick. At least three attachment formations may be present; they may be tabs 122 which define a slot (510, figure 11). The cutter may be formed by hydroforming. A rotational surgical instrument comprises the rotational surgical cutter and a drive shaft having a distal end connected to the attachment formations, optionally via a bayonet or locking coupling or via welding. A proximal end of the draft shaft includes a coupling for a rotational drive tool. The instrument may be a reamer, planer, or calcar mill. There may be a kit of different sized cutters with a drive shaft.
Patent GB-2573848-A (GB)
Title: Powering downhole components in subsurface formations behind casing
Inventor: LUIS EMILIO SAN MARTIN
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2016-09-19
Abstract: A system and method according to which a downhole component positioned behind a casing is powered, the casing extending within an oil and gas wellbore that traverses a subterranean formation. Powering the downhole component may include inducing an electrical current to flow in the casing; permitting the electrical current to flow out of the casing to create a first potential difference between a first point and a second point spaced therefrom, the first and second points being located behind the casing; utilizing the first potential difference to store electrical power; and supplying the stored electrical power to the downhole component positioned behind the casing to thereby power the downhole component. The system may include a power source in electrical communication with the casing; a power harvester positioned behind the casing and in electrical communication with the downhole component; and a current return unit in electrical communication with the power source.
Patent GB-2572699-A (GB)
Title: Microfluidic arrangements
Inventor: Peter Richard Cook
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2016-08-18
Abstract: A method of rehydrating a microfluidic arrangement wherein when hydrated the microfluidic arrangement comprises a first liquid on a surface of a substrate in a desired shape and a second liquid which is immiscible with the first liquid covering the first liquid, wherein the first liquid is retained in the shape by a liquid interface between the first and second liquids, the method comprising providing a dried out residue in the shape on the substrate, overlaying the residue with the second liquid and rehydrating the residue with the first liquid by passing the first liquid through the second liquid to form the microfluidic arrangement. The shape consists of an array of drops in a regularly spaced arrangement with a contact angle between each drop and the surface of the substrate being less than 50% of the advancing contact angle, or at least one liquid conduit in liquid communication with at least one liquid drop. The arrangement may be used for processing fluids or subjecting a fluid to desired conditions or reagents. Ideally the substrate is hydrophilic, the first liquid is polar, e.g. an aqueous liquid, and the second liquid is non-polar such as an oil or a fluorocarbon.
Patent GB-2584081-A (GB)
Title: Drainage system
Inventor: WILLIAM MARK HUSTON
IPC: A47D3/00
Filed: 2019-05-14
Abstract: The present invention is for a drainage system for a surface such as a highchair tray or table. The drainage system comprises fluid collection channel and a removable collection chamber. The collection chamber is located beneath an aperture in the fluid collection channel. The fluid collection channel is integrally formed with the surface and is sloped towards the aperture. The collection chamber can be attached to the surface via a threaded engagement. Optionally the fluid collection channel extends continuously around the perimeter of the top of the surface. In a preferred embodiment the surface is a highchair tray and the collection chamber is attached to the bottom of the try. In a further embodiment the surface is a table and the removable collection chamber acts as a table leg.
Patent GB-2575174-A (GB)
Title: Power and data routing structures for organic light-emitting diode displays
Inventor: Tiffany Moy
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2019-05-29
Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode display with rounded corners comprises negative power supply path ELVSSto distribute a negative voltage to a cathode layer and a positive power supply path ELVDD to distribute a positive power supply voltage to an anode for each OLED pixel in thedisplay. The positive power supply path has a cutout that is occupied by the negative power supply path to decrease resistance of the negative power supply path in the rounded comer of the display. To mitigate reflections caused by the positive power supply path being formed over tightly spaced data lines, the positive power supply path may be omitted in a rounded corner of the display, a shielding layer may be formed over the positive power supply path in the rounded corner, or non-linear gate lines may be formed over the positive power supply path. A metal layer 58 formed over the data lines or gate driver circuitry 18 in a corner portion of the display may connect the cathode to the ELVSS negative power line (figure 6).
Patent GB-2586629-A (GB)
Title: Ocular prosthesis
Inventor: STEPHEN GEOFFREY BELL
IPC: B33Y80/00
Filed: 2019-08-30
Abstract: An ocular prosthesis 13 comprising a body 15 having a rear surface 19, and a front surface 17 opposing the rear surface, and a thickness defined between the front surface and rear surface. The body includes two or more three dimensional regions 21, 23, 25, 26 (e.g. iris, sclera, pupil, cornea) each region having a thickness forming at least part of the thickness of the body and a cross-sectional area extending perpendicular to the thickness of the body. The two or more regions are formed continuously with each other such that the body is a single continuous structure. A pattern of at least one of the regions varies through the thickness of the body. Preferably the body comprises PMMA, VERO and/or MED 610 and the patterns are formed by adding pigment to the material forming the body. Preferably the body is manufactured using an additive manufacturing process such as a voxel printing process or polyjet printing.
Patent GB-2578520-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre cleaving tool
Inventor: IAN JOHN MURGATROYD
IPC: G02B6/25
Filed: 2019-09-12
Abstract: A cleaving tool 1 for cleaving ribbon fibres 2 that comprises two or more optical fibres, having a cutting assembly 20 and a clamping means 30. The clamping means comprises at least one clamping portion 42 and is configured to clamp the optical fibres against a datum plane 13,14. The clamping means is configured to apply an equal clamping force to each of the optical fibres within the ribbon fibre. The cleaving tool may comprise a blade clamping portion (362, fig11) configured to bias a blade (321, fig11) against a guide surface (366, fig11). A tensioning mechanism could be used and have a tensioning rod (519, fig14), a first and second anvil (543a/543b, fig15) that are configured to contact the optical fibres. A second concept for the cleaving tool comprises a cutting assembly and clamping means having a tensioning mechanism configured to increase the tension in the one or more optical fibres during a cleaving operation. A third concept for the cleaving tool comprises a cutting assembly and clamping means having a compressible surface (45, fig6) wherein use the surface compresses against the at least one optical fibre by less than the diameter of the optical fibre.
Patent GB-2577994-A (GB)
Title: A mechanical hand
Inventor: EDWARD WILLIAM VARLEY
IPC: A61F2/58
Filed: 2019-09-13
Abstract: A mechanical hand 100 comprising a plurality of fingers 102 moveable by respective drive assemblies 106 between open and closed positions along a flexion/extension plane, a thumb assembly 104 rotatable by first and second thumb drive assemblies about a first thumb axis between opposed and non-opposed positions and a second thumb axis along a flexion/extension plane, a controller coupled to the finger and thumb drive assemblies, and a selector for selecting a desired thumb position or grip. The selector may comprise switches or sensors to detect forced motion of the thumb by the user. The thumb may be mounted on a rocker that rotates about a third axis perpendicular to the first and monitored by the switch or sensors. The thumb may be biased about the third axis to return to a neutral position. Force may be applied to the thumb to cycle through a series of pre-set grip options.
Patent GB-2577640-A (GB)
Title: Autonomic incident triage prioritization by performance modifier and temporal decay parameters
Inventor: KENG LENG ALBERT LIM
IPC: G06F21/50
Filed: 2017-06-29
Abstract: A method for autonomic incident triage prioritization of incidents affecting a plurality of computer systems, the method performed by a computing module comprising receiving user defined parameters associated with each of the computer systems and receiving asset parameters associated with each asset contained within each of the computer systems, receiving incidents affecting assets of the computer systems, computing an incident asset score for each incident whereby the incident asset score for each incident is computed using the asset parameters associated with each asset contained within each computer system, assigning incident severity values to each of the received incidents; computing incident severity scores for each of the received incidents based on the incident severity value of the incident and the incident asset score of the incident, generating a prioritized incident list based on the incident severity scores of the received incidents and providing the prioritized incident list to intelligence analysts.
Patent GB-2581416-A (GB)
Title: Transport safety system
Inventor: DAVID KEENE
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2019-12-09
Abstract: A status monitor 300 for an airside dolly 200 used to improve airport safety. The status monitor comprises a sensor 303 configured to sense a safety variable of the airside dolly and an output (301, see fig.7) in communication with the sensor. The output (303) is configured to provide a status signal in dependence on the sensed safety variable of the airside dolly. The status monitor may be configured to trigger a warning and may comprise a clamp sensor to sense whether a container is correctly clamped to the airside dolly or sense the weight or weight distribution of the load. Additionally, the status monitor may comprise a proximity sensor for detecting the presence of a person or object which may be used when the dolly is in an autonomous mode. The invention also relates to a vehicle train comprising the status monitor of the first embodiment. Another embodiment of the invention is a method of monitoring the status of the airside dolly. The invention also relates to a method of retro fitting a dolly to improve its operational safety.
Patent GB-2591485-A (GB)
Title: Fan system for a road sweeping vehicle
Inventor: Gareth James Knopp
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 2020-01-30
Abstract: A fan system suitable for a road cleaning machine comprising an impeller mounted in a fan case comprising a hub, a plurality of blades, an impeller outlet, a hub attachment means 36 for attaching the hub to a drive shaft, the hub attachment means being located within a hub cover 30. The hub cover having the form of a cone comprising a hollow body 37, an upper frustoconical section and a rounded cone tip 38 (e.g. torispherical, dished, hemispherical, semi-ellipsoidal), wherein shape and the height of the hub cover maintains laminar air flow entering the impeller and gradually accelerate the air flow and turn it into the impeller blades through the impeller outlet. A crown radius of the cone tip and the angle of slant of the frustoconical upper section of the cone body is selected to provide a smooth transition where the cone body and cone tip join. The body and cone tip may be formed integrally or separately. The cone tip apex may comprise a recess. The walls of the cone body may be convex or concave. The impeller may comprise backward curved blades. Road cleaning machine comprising the fan system, chassis, hopper and suction conduit.
Patent GB-2583569-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced vehicle operation
Inventor: MICHAEL HAFNER
IPC: B62D15/00
Filed: 2020-02-24
Abstract: A method for using a computer system in a vehicle includes first and second electronic control units (ECUs). The first and second ECUs (105) are programmed to monitor, respectively, a first operating condition and a second operating condition. Each operating condition includes one of path deviation, lane width, user awareness, or steering torque. The second ECU is programmed to monitor the second operating condition according to a protocol with a security measure. The first or second ECU is further programmed to control vehicle operation based on the first or second operating condition. The method may be for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle and may be able to predict a steerable path using lane guidance. The method may be able to use the first ECU to detect awareness of the driver and use the second Ecu to act upon this with an alert signal.
Patent GB-2595649-A (GB)
Title: Cannabis conservation device and method
Inventor: MARRETT ALEXANDER GREEN
IPC: A24F40/65
Filed: 2020-05-29
Abstract: A cannabis conservation device for a bong 13 comprises: a hollow tapered elongate member 2 having a narrow end 4 insertable into a bong inlet hole 18, and a wide end 6; a heating element 8; a removable lid 16; an igniter; a hollow cylindrical combustion chamber 10 having a first end 12 connecting to the wide end 6, and a second end 14; and a remote igniter 20 for emitting an ignition signal or a stop signal in response to a user’s action, wherein the heating element 8 is positioned at the junction of the wide end 6 and the first end 12, and the lid 16 is removably positioned at the second end 14. The device also comprises a control unit on the tapered elongate member 2, the control unit comprising: a wireless communication unit 7 for receiving the ignition or stop signal from the remote igniter 20; a battery 5 for providing and terminating power to the heating element 8 in response to the ignition and stop signal respectively; and an on/off user switch 11 which controls power to the wireless communication unit 7, and powers off the heating element 8 in the off state.
Patent GB-2597320-A (GB)
Title: Use of cannabidiol in the treatment of seizures associated with rare epilepsy syndromes related to genetic abnormalities
Inventor: DANIEL ADAM CHECKETTS
IPC: A61P25/12
Filed: 2020-07-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of epileptic seizures associated with rare epilepsy syndromes that are treated are those which are experienced in patients diagnosed with a mutation in the PURA gene which encodes for the Pur-alpha (PURα) protein. In a further embodiment the types of seizures include tonic, atonic, and focal seizures with secondary generalisation. Preferably the CBD comprises greater than or equal to 98% (w/w) CBD and less than or equal to 2% (w/w) of other cannabinoids. Where the CBD is given concomitantly with one or more other anti-epileptic drugs (AED) including levetiracetam, clobazam or rufinamide. Preferably the dose of CBD is between 5 mg/kg/day to 50 mg/kg/day. Preferably the CBD used is in the form of a botanically derived purified CBD, but a synthetically produced CBD can alternatively be used. A method of treating seizures with CBD is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2585808-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and related method for isolation locking of an asset
Inventor: STEPHEN POWER
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2019-05-13
Abstract: Apparatus and related methods for use in isolation locking of an asset are disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus (205) is disclosed comprising a containment unit (210) configured for storing one or more articles (eg. isolation keys) therein, a communication module (220) configured capable of receiving a signal, and an identifier (222) registered to the apparatus and provided in a form acknowledgeable by a portable device. The apparatus (205) further comprises an operable device (230) associated with the containment unit (210) and configured operable to perform an action in (respect of the containment unit) in response to the signal received by the communication module (220).
Patent GB-2602078-A (GB)
Title: Wearable air purifier
Inventor: STEPHEN BENJAMIN COURTNEY
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2020-12-17
Abstract: A wearable air purifier 110 providing a support assembly comprising first and second earpieces 118 connected by a support member 20. At least the first earpiece comprises an air filter 126. An air delivery mask is connected to the support assembly 116, and is preferably provided as a visor. A motor is arranged to drive an impeller to pump air to an air delivery region bounded by the mask, with the motor and impeller preferably together providing a compressor 2. A plurality of motor / compressor positionings are taught. In one arrangement the motor / compressor is housed in at least the first earpiece, radially offset from a centre of the air filter. The filter is preferably C-shaped, with the motor / compressor disposed in the gap between the ends of the filter. Alternatively, the motor / compressor may be positioned in the air delivery mask / visor (Fig 8), or it may be positioned in an external compressor housing (54, Fig 16) attached to the earpieces.