baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2588969-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for determining a cognitive state of a user of a vehicle
Inventor: PHILIP THOMAS
IPC: B60W50/06
Filed: 2019-11-18
Abstract: A system for determining a cognitive state of a user of a vehicle to control one or more functions of the vehicle, comprising: input means for receiving 810 user data from a plurality of associated user monitoring means, each monitoring at least one respective attribute of the user of the vehicle, the user data being indicative of the plurality of respective attributes; a plurality of inference modules each arranged to receive user data from the user monitoring means, each determining a respective inference 820 of a cognitive state of the user in dependence on the received user data, wherein each of the plurality of inference modules is arranged to output user state data indicative of the determined inference of the state of the user; and an inference fusion module arranged to receive the user state data, determine 830 an inference of an aggregated cognitive stale of the user and to output cognitive state data indicative of the aggregated cognitive state for controlling 840 the one or more functions or the vehicle in dependence thereon.
Patent GB-2580788-A (GB)
Title: A fan powered by an alternating current generator associated with a liquid-cooled engine or an engine system
Inventor: JAY ROPLEKAR
IPC: F01P7/08
Filed: 2019-12-27
Abstract: An engine system 202 comprises a liquid-cooled engine 204 coupled to an alternating current (AC) generator 206 and an alternating current (AC) fan 210 connected to the AC generator via a relay 208. The AC fan directs airflow at a liquid coolant that facilitates cooling of the engine. The system also includes: an engine controller 212 connected to the AC fan via the relay that selectively operates the AC fan; and an engine temperature sensor 214 and air temperature sensor 216 connected to the engine controller via a circuit. Ideally the air temperature sensor determines a temperature of ambient air surrounding the engine and the engine controller operates the AC fan based on data from the engine temperature and air temperature sensors. A generator set is also claimed and may comprise a plurality of engine systems to form a power generation system 200.
Patent GB-2593434-A (GB)
Title: Electronics arrangement for a wearable article
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2020-02-10
Abstract: Electronics arrangement 100 for a wearable article, e.g. garment, with a processor 101 to process signals. A sensing component, e.g. hydration sensor, senses signals relating to the hydration level of a user wearing the article, wherein the processor determines whether the hydration level is within a predetermined allowable range. An output unit generates an output indicating whether the hydration level of the user is within the predetermined allowable range. The output unit may be a light source 103, audio source, or haptic feedback unit. The output may change from a first property to a second property when hydration is no longer within the allowable range; the output may have a third property if hydration is more than a predetermined distance from the allowable range. Heart rate and core temperature measurements may be used to estimate the hydration level of the user. An input unit 111 may be a motion sensor/accelerometer to determine to the activity of the user, which is selected from predetermined operational modes. A communicator 107 may communicate with an external device.
Patent GB-2585127-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar electrosurgical tool
Inventor: SEBASTIAN WAGNER
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2020-03-27
Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical tool 20 for a bipolar electrosurgical instrument, the tool including a first jaw part 30 with a fist gripping face 31 and a second jaw part 40 with a second gripping face 41 facing the first gripping face. A joint 50 enables the second jaw part to move pivotally with respect to the first jaw part. First and second electrodes 63, 64 are provided on the first jaw part, the second electrode being insulated from the first electrode. No electrode is provided on the second jaw part. The first and second electrodes are preferably arranged next to and parallel to one another on the gripping face, preferably at, or close to, the edges of the first gripping face. The electrosurgical tool may be provided on a shaft to provide an electrosurgical instrument.
Patent GB-2596298-A (GB)
Title: Mask
Inventor: SOREN STIRLING
IPC: A62B23/02
Filed: 2020-06-22
Abstract: A mask 100 comprising a flexible support frame 102 having a loop portion 119 defining an opening (112, Fig 2), and a strap portion coupled to the loop portion. A filter 302 is detachably mounted on the loop portion for closing the opening. The filter member is configured to have a protruding structure creating a pocket in which the nose and mouth of a user is received in use. The mask further comprises a cover member 104 configured to be detachably mounted on the loop portion for covering the filter member. The cover member comprises vents 310 for ventilation. The filter is preferably either mounted to the loop portion using press-fit buttons, or by sandwiching the filter between the loop portion and the cover member.
Patent GB-2596588-A (GB)
Title: Data processing apparatus and method
Inventor: FABIO CAPPELLO
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2020-07-03
Abstract: A data processing apparatus comprises avatar monitoring circuitry to receive gaze data for a first user associated with a first avatar in a virtual reality environment, the gaze data for the first user indicative of a gaze point for the first user with respect to the virtual reality environment, in which the avatar monitoring circuitry is configured to select one or more objects in the virtual reality environment in dependence upon the gaze data for the first user and to store first avatar information for the first avatar indicative of one or more of the selected objects, input circuitry to receive gaze data for a second user indicative of a gaze point for the second user with respect to the virtual reality environment, and processing circuitry to generate one or more images for the virtual reality environment for display to the second user, in which the processing circuitry is configured to: select the first avatar in dependence upon the gaze point for the second user with respect to the first avatar; and generate the one or more images to include at least one graphical element indicative of the first avatar information in response to the selection of the first avatar.
Patent GB-2597987-A (GB)
Title: Freight barge
Inventor: MATTHEW WHELAN
IPC: B65G67/62
Filed: 2020-08-13
Abstract: An autonomous freight or container barge 40 for conveying freight 6 about a shipping container terminal (10, Fig 2) comprises at least one load handling device (16) with a load handler 44 and laser reflector target element 52. Autonomous guided barge 40 also comprises a loading area 42 for holding freight 6 delivered by load handling device 16, a positioning system (46) for determining relative positions of the loading area 42 and a load handler 44 of load handling device 16. A propulsion system 48, 49 for guiding the autonomous guided barge 40 according to the relative positions such that loading area 42 is positioned to receive freight 6 from the load handler 44, is also included as is a positioning sensor 50. An associated control system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2599100-A (GB)
Title: An ankle prosthesis
Inventor: ROBERT FLAVIN
IPC: A61F2/42
Filed: 2020-09-23
Abstract: A prosthesis for total ankle arthroplasty comprises a bearing component 430 disposed between the tibial and talar implants and configured to slide relative to the talar implant to facilitate articular motion of the prosthesis. The bearing component and the talar implant have corresponding sliding surfaces defining concentric cylindrical surfaces and an axis of rotation. The concentric cylindrical surface 431 of the bearing component has a tongue or ridge 433 configured to slide in a corresponding channel, furrow, groove, or sulcus (223, Fig. 2C) in the concentric cylindrical surface (222, Fig. 2B) of the talar implant. Alignment of the talar and bearing components along their axis of rotation is maintained through the engagement of the ridge and groove. The bearing component is preferably a mobile bearing that slides along a flat bearing surface (623, Fig. 6B) of the tibial implant.
Patent GB-2600681-A (GB)
Title: Event related optical signal neuroimaging and analysis system for monitoring activity of a subjects brain
Inventor: WILLIAM PARKER
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2020-10-23
Abstract: An event related optical signal 100, EROS, neuroimaging and analysis system for monitoring activity of a subject’s brain comprising a first wavelength-swept light source 110 configured to provide wavelength-swept emission of coherent light and a plurality of light detectors. The wavelength-swept light source is arranged to deliver the light towards the subject’s brain tissue to be scattered to the detectors, and to each of the detectors via one or more reference channels 132, 142. The light detectors 130, 140 comprise a first input port arranged to receive scattered light, a second input port coupled to one of the reference channels to receive reference light; a light combiner 134 connected to both ports for combining the scattered to provide a combined light signal comprising a component at a beat frequency for the scattered and reference light and signal processing circuitry 146 configured to provide neuroimaging and analysis based on the combined light signal.
Patent GB-2591323-A (GB)
Title: Field device loop warning parameter change smart notification
Inventor: Jospeh Aballe Bacus
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2020-10-26
Abstract: A system for preventing inadvertent, conflicting or unauthorised critical parameter changes to an active online field device 124, 128, 140 in a distributed control system (DCS) 112 from a secondary system 200 different from a distributed control system, such as an asset management system (ASM) 201. The secondary system issues a parameter change command to a field device or controller 124, 128, 140. The parameter change command is intercepted by a security module 300 before the request is received by a field device or a controller 124, 128, 140. The security module 300 transmits a warning message to the DCS interface 116 indicating the interception of a parameter change request. An alert notification is displayed on a DCS workstation 116 for evaluation by a plant / DCS operator. The DCS operator has authority to approve or deny / override the request to change critical parameters issued by the second system 201 to an active field device or other active plant device.
Patent GB-2591325-A (GB)
Title: Hair brush with retractable bristles
Inventor: YI-TZU CHEN
IPC: A46B7/02
Filed: 2020-10-27
Abstract: A hair brush with retractable bristles includes a housing (10A, 10B), a brush body (20A, 20B), at least one restoring spring (60), and an actuating element (30A, 30B). The housing (10A, 10B) has a containing space (13) and multiple through holes (111). The multiple through holes (111) are disposed through the housing (10A, 10B). The brush body (20A, 20B) moves linearly in the containing space (13) and has a base (23A, 23B) and multiple bristles (21A, 21B) disposed on the base (23A, 23B). The multiple bristles (21A, 21B) are capable of extending out of a corresponding one of the multiple through holes (111). The at least one restoring spring (60) is mounted between the housing (10A, 10B) and the base (23A, 23B). The actuating element (30A, 30B) is rotatably mounted to the housing (10A, 10B) and has a bended portion (321A, 321B). A mist spraying assembly with oscillating or vibrating assembly (41) and liquid reservoir (42) may also be provided on the housing.
Patent GB-2598167-A (GB)
Title: Method for resisting aging and enhancing stem characteristics of human mesenchymal stem cells
Inventor: JIANHUI XIAO
IPC: C12N5/078
Filed: 2020-11-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for resisting aging and enhancing stemness characteristics of human mesenchymal stem cells, comprising co-culturing immune cells of human peripheral blood and aging human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in cell-to-cell contact or non-contact mode. Optionally the immune cells may comprise human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, monocytes or lymphocytes. Preferably the ratio of immune cells to MSCs is 1:1 to 400:1. Furthermore the method can reduce the expression of cell aging markers such as β-galactosidase, P21 and P16 proteins, and can regulate the cell cycle of the aging human mesenchymal stem cells, specifically by reducing the number of cells in G1 phase and increasing the number of cells in S phase. The method can optionally significantly enhance the stemness characteristics of the aging human mesenchymal stem cells, including abilities of self-renewal, proliferation and multidirectional differentiation potential. The cells obtained by the culture method can be used to treat disease models and can be directly applied to long-term in vitro expansion of the human mesenchymal stem cells.
Patent GB-2589492-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for performing biometric authentication
Inventor: MICHAEL PAGE
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2018-10-01
Abstract: There is described a system and method for performing biometric authentication, preferably voice biometric authentication. The system has a host device such as a mobile phone and a coupled headset device. The headset device is arranged to receive audio, and to cryptographically protect the audio before transmission to the host device for verification and biometric authentication.
Patent GB-2590025-A (GB)
Title: Reduced force device for intravascular access and guidewire placement
Inventor: ROGER B BAGWELL
IPC: A61M25/09
Filed: 2019-05-08
Abstract: A device for penetrating tissue with reduced force and placing a guidewire is provided. The device includes a driving actuator generating reciprocating motion at less than 20 kHz. A penetrating member having a lumen dimensioned to accommodate a guidewire is provided, and may be coaxial or axially offset from the driving actuator. A coupler mechanically connects the driving actuator and the penetrating member, transferring the reciprocating motion to the penetrating member. At least one frictional member facilitates the movement of the guidewire through the lumen for placement at the target tissue, The frictional member(s) may be operated manually or by a guidewire actuator. A housing including a channel Iso dimensioned to accommodate the guidewire may also be provided, and may further include the frictional member(s) for facilitating movement of the guidewire. A side port may also be included at the penetrating member or coupler for introduction of the guidewire.
Patent GB-2604366-A (GB)
Title: Electrical power systems
Inventor: Graham P Bruce
IPC: H02J4/00
Filed: 2021-03-03
Abstract: Electrical power systems for distributing electrical power comprising one or more gas turbine engines, comprising one or more rotary electric machines 430, each mechanically coupled to a gas turbine engine spool; a set of converter circuits 401-404 connected to the one or more rotary electric machines for conversion between alternating current (ac) and direct current (dc), wherein the one or more rotary electric machines and the set of converter circuits are arranged to output a number R ≥ 2 of dc power channels 206, 207, each dc power channel having a respective index r = (1, …, R); and a group of N dc load channels 401-404 connected to the R dc power channels by a switching arrangement 411-416, wherein N > R and each dc load channel has a respective index n = (1, …, N) and R < N ≤ 2R. The switching arrangement is operable to connect the rth power channel to the nth load channel according to the relationship:
Patent GB-2605604-A (GB)
Title: Surgical device and locking component therefor
Inventor: MARNO NAGTEGAAL
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2021-04-06
Abstract: A locking component 140 for a surgical device (100, fig 1). The locking component configured to prevent deployment of a blade 130 when a first jaw member (111, fig 2) and a second jaw member (112, fig 2) of the surgical device are disposed in an open position and to permit deployment of the blade when the first and second jaw members are disposed in a closed position. The locking component includes a latch member 143, configured to prevent deployment of the blade by a mechanical interaction therewith when the latch member is in a first position. The locking component also includes a compliant body (141, fig 3) connected to and disposed around the latch member, configured to bias the latch member to its first position. A surgical device incorporating the locking component and a method of operating the same is also disclosed. Preferably the complaint member is a closed loop.
Patent GB-2606697-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for in-field fastener preload measurement
Inventor: PETER ANDREWS
IPC: G01N29/07
Filed: 2021-04-14
Abstract: A method for determining a preload of an in-field loaded fastener, such as a stud or bolt, comprises establishing a length parameter of the loaded fastener using a measurement assembly by measuring the physical length of the loaded fastener. This may be using a datum pin, confocal instruments, high resolution digital photogrammetry, laser triangulation sensors, laser distance sensors or similar. A time parameter of an ultrasonic signal travelling through the loaded fastener using an ultrasonic transducer assembly is established by exposing an end of the fastener to an ultrasonic signal, return of the ultrasonic signal is detected and analysed to determine the time taken for ultrasonic signal to travel through the physical length of the loaded fastener. A processor is used to determine an acoustic velocity of the loaded fastener from the established length parameter and the established time parameter, and the preload of the fastener is calculated from the determined acoustic signal. The preload may be calculated by using a calibration curve or function of acoustic velocity.
Patent GB-2592797-A (GB)
Title: Photonic buried interposer
Inventor: YANGYANG LIU
IPC: G02B6/30
Filed: 2020-03-31
Abstract: A photonic buried interposer for converting light between a first optical mode of a first optical component and a second optical mode of a second optical component, the second optical component being larger than the first optical component; the buried interposer comprising a bi-layer taper, the bi-layer taper comprising: a top device layer comprising an upper tapered waveguide; and a bottom device layer comprising a lower tapered waveguide; wherein the upper tapered waveguide extends from a first end for coupling to the first optical component to a second end for coupling to the second optical component; and the lower tapered waveguide starts from an intermediate location between the first and second ends and extends from the intermediate location to the second end.
Patent GB-2609040-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradable and reusable cellulosic microporous superabsorbent materials
Inventor: Eric Arron Whale
IPC: C08L99/00
Filed: 2021-07-20
Abstract: A process for preparing a cellulose-containing microporous superabsorbent composition includes comminuting dry granulated herbaceous plant material, e.g. sugar beet, orange peel or apple residue, to form microparticles having an average particle diameter from 100μm to 800μm. Preferably the method includes contacting the microparticles with an aqueous alkaline solution, neutralising and/or washing the mixture, removing fluids from the mixture, and drying the obtained material. The starting material may comprise less than 20wt.% lignin. The superabsorbent composition may have a water absorption capacity (WAC) in the range of from 2 to 10. The cellulosic superabsorbent composition may be a material which comprises a fluid-superabsorbent volume area able to absorb 3-6 times of the original weight within 30 seconds, and may exhibit a virucidal activity as expressed by a reduction in viral titre of influenza A and/or human coronavirus of above 90% as determined pursuant to ISO18184:2019. The material may be in the form of a medical, surgical, sanitary or protective article, e.g. a dressing, pad, tampon, gown, glove etc, a packaging material or a particulate absorbent for spills. An antimicrobial or other functional agent may be adhered to the material to form a functionalised superabsorbent composition.
Patent GB-2611825-A (GB)
Title: Ultraviolet curable enamel compositions
Inventor: ALBERT J B LOMAN
IPC: C03C8/16
Filed: 2021-10-18
Abstract: An enamel composition comprising: glass frit; a pigment; and an organic carrier medium, wherein the organic carrier medium comprises a UV-curable composition, wherein the UV-curable composition comprises at least one mono-functional acrylate monomer, and wherein the at least one mono-functional acrylate monomer comprises a compound according to Formula (I) or Formula (II): The acrylate monomer may be tricyclodecane methanol mono-acrylate or hexahydro-4, 7-methano-1H-indenyl acrylate. Also disclosed is an enamel composition comprising a glass frit, a pigment and an organic carrier medium comprising a UV-curable composition wherein the change in the viscosity of the enamel composition after being applied is less than 25%.
Patent GB-2612775-A (GB)
Title: System and method for generating assets
Inventor: CALUM ARMSTRONG
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2021-11-10
Abstract: Virtual objects are one type of asset that are created for a range of purposes within digital content. For example, objects are frequently placed within virtual environments that may be used for a video game. These objects may include furniture, trees, buildings, or non-player characters for example. Virtual environments, including those used in video games, often require a number of objects to be created in a style that is appropriate for a respective objects position or purpose within a virtual environment. This application discloses system of asset generation comprises an input unit operable to receive object data representative of one or more objects, an obtaining unit operable to obtain style data representative of one or more target styles, a machine learning unit trained to perform a style transfer to input object data operable to receive the object data and the style data as inputs, and to generate a style‐transferred representation of the object data and an output unit operable to output the style transferred representation of the object data as modified object data.
Patent GB-2613566-A (GB)
Title: Lithium battery cells
Inventor: DANIEL PETER HORSTMAN
IPC: H01M50/124
Filed: 2021-12-04
Abstract: A lithium cell (1) comprising a casing (2); positive and negative electrodes (3,4) disposed within the casing (2) with a separator (5) between the electrodes; an electrolyte; a positive terminal (6) connected to one of the electrodes (3); and a negative terminal (10) connected to the other of the electrodes (4): wherein: the casing (2) is of aluminium and is provided on its inner surface with a coating (8) of a plastics material to prevent contact between the aluminium casing (2) and the internal active components of the lithium cell; and at least one of the terminals comprises a steel component (10) that is secured to the aluminium casing (2). The steel component may be a rivet that is riveted to the aluminum casing. Also shown is a method of manufacture of a lithium cell and the aluminium casing.