baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2542540-A (GB)
Title: Assembly, apparatus, system and method
Inventor: NIGEL ALLINSON
IPC: G01T1/29
Filed: 2015-06-09
Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide apparatus having a particle beamline for passage of charged particles of radiation therealong, comprising: a first beam tracker structure comprising at least one position sensitive detector (PSD) for determining a location with respect to a cross-sectional area of the beam line at which particles pass through the PSD; energy discrimination apparatus for determining an energy of particles that have passed through the first beam tracker structure; and support means for supporting a subject in a path of a particle along the beamline between the first beam tracker structure and the energy discrimination apparatus, the apparatus being configured to be operated in a selected one of a first mode and a second mode, the apparatus being configured, in the first mode of operation, to control an energy of the beam of charged particles passing through the first beam tracker structure such that a Bragg peak of charged particle absorption is located within the subject, and in the second mode of operation, to control an energy of the beam of charged particles passing through the first beam tracker structure such that a Bragg peak of charged particle absorption is located within the energy discrimination apparatus.
Patent GB-2559766-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for defining text content for speech segmentation
Inventor: SHAILA DINKAR APTE
IPC: G10L13/06
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of defining text content for speech segmentation. The method comprises defining a set of speech units (which may comprise vowel and or consonant phonemes) for a given natural language. Further, for each speech unit of the set of speech units, determining one or more words in the given natural language that comprise the speech unit, wherein the one or more words comprise at least one of at least one word in which the speech unit is located substantially at a beginning portion, a middle portion and an end portion of the at least one word, and for each speech unit of the set of speech units, selecting, from amongst the determined one or more words, at least one word comprising the speech unit to form a word-set to be employed in the text content, wherein the at least one word is selected based upon at least one predefined selection criterion. This reduces the number of words which need to be recorded to enable a text to speech system to operate.
Patent GB-2561827-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication devices and methods of operation
Inventor: EVAN STANLEY POTTS
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2017-04-20
Abstract: A method for locating a lost wireless communication device such as a mobile phone, where the lost device sends communication with its present location to a communications address after a predetermined period of time has elapsed between monitored use of the device. If the device is inactive or not operated for longer than the established threshold of time, it transmits location data such as coordinates, a post code, or street name to a specified communication receiver via for example email, SMS, or voice call. The method may include a step of generating a prompt message requiring the user to confirm the wireless communication device is still in their possession, which, if not responded to, leads to the location data being transmitted. In one embodiment the location data is provided by GPS on the mobile phone, tablet, or other misplaced device.
Patent GB-2552057-A (GB)
Title: Line,arrangement and server insert
Inventor: RONNY HESSE
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2017-05-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a line 100 for a server insert for connecting a power supply unit (401, Fig 5) with a circuit board 200 with distributor contacts 201. The line comprises a first current rail 101 and a second current rail 102, arranged parallel to each other and separated by insulation 108. Both current rails can be secured at connections of a power supply unit of a server insert and a circuit board. The current rails have first connection elements 104 which are arranged in such a way that two lines 100 can be connected with each other in order to form a point-symmetrical arrangement of lines.
Patent GB-2564718-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for hip surgery
Inventor: DUNCAN YOUNG
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2017-07-21
Abstract: A liner 430 for an acetabular cup for assessing anteversion of the acetabular cup in a patients pelvis. Liner 430 comprising: a body 432 having a rim 436 defining a mouth to a liner cavity 434 adapted to receive a trial head 416 within the liner 430; and a visual alignment guide 450 configured to define a guide plane tilted with respect to a plane defined by a mouth of the acetabular cup when the liner 430 is received in the acetabular cup and to subtend an acute angle with the plane defined by the mouth of the acetabular cup, where the acute angle corresponds to a target combined anteversion for a hip joint when the acetabular cup is in the pelvis. Liner 430 may include an anti-rotation device engageable with the acetabular cup preventing liner 430 rotation. Visual alignment guide 450 may include a plurality of indicia providing a scale indicating different amounts of combined anteversion of the hip-joint. Liner 430 may include a formation for releasably attaching a handle. Visual alignment guide 450 may be releasably attached to rim 436 of the liner 430. Liner 430 may be a trial liner. Liner 430 may be a prosthetic liner.
Patent GB-2553908-A (GB)
Title: Ferrite core, current mutual inductor and current leakage protection switch
Inventor: FENG MA
IPC: H01F3/08
Filed: 2017-07-25
Abstract: A ferrite core 200 comprises a first portion 210 formed by a first ferrite material 201 with a temperature dependent permeability and a second portion 220 formed by a second ferrite material 202, different from the first, with a temperature dependent permeability and where the overall permeability of the core 200 is dependent on the permeability of the first and second materials 201, 202 and the proportions of the first and second materials used in the core 200. The first ferrite material 201 may have a higher permeability than the second ferrite material 202 over a given temperature range and/or a lower Curie temperature. The upper temperature limit of a predetermined temperature range may be between the Curie temperatures for the said materials 201, 202. The materials may be different grades of manganese zinc (Mn-Zn) ferrite. The core 200 may have an annular shape and the first and second core portions 210, 220 may also be annular, where the proportions of first and second material may be set by the height of the respective annular portions 210, 220. Further ferrite core portions may also be included. The core 200 may be used in a zero-sequence current mutual inductor of a current leakage current protection system.
Patent GB-2566073-A (GB)
Title: An oil sump, an internal combustion engine, a vehicle and a method
Inventor: WILLIAM HUTCHINS
IPC: F04B39/02
Filed: 2017-09-04
Abstract: An oil sump 102 of an internal combustion engine includes baffles 204 to direct a flow of oil within the sump and a cover wall (402 fig.11) with slots 908 for enabling flow of air and oil into the oil sump. The baffles define outer chambers 205 and a pickup chamber (206 fig.2) and the end of the baffle may be curved to direct to flow of oil rotationally in the pick-up chamber. The slots are positioned to enable an airflow into each one of the outer chambers and at least one of the slots has a surface (1102 fig.11), which may be a scoop, to redirect the airflow to the pickup chamber. There may be a gap (211 fig.2) between neighbouring baffles to allow oil to flow between the outer chamber and the pick-up chamber. An air pick-up tube (1202 fig.12) may be incorporated into the pick-up chamber to provide air to a positive crankcase ventilation valve whilst air may flow through the slots from a bay of the engine (907 fig.9) to the outer chambers.
Patent GB-2566481-A (GB)
Title: Helmet insert
Inventor: ROY BUREK
IPC: B32B5/04
Filed: 2017-09-14
Abstract: An insert for a helmet comprises a plurality of layers 24, 26, each layer being of a Miura-Ori fold geometry (see figure 3) comprising a plurality of parallel straight folds and a plurality of transverse folds. Each layer may have an overall curvature. A stack of layers 24, 26 may comprise a plurality of shallow layers 24 and a plurality of deep layers 26. Angle a (fig. 6) may be between 30 and 180 degrees and angle b (fig. 6) may be between 25 and 130 degrees, where angle a is greater than angle b. The layers may be oriented “edge on” to the surface of the helmet, so that n (fig 6) is the radial direction. The insert may be manufactured using a 3D printing process such as laser sintering.
Patent GB-2566722-A (GB)
Title: A drainable ostomy appliance
Inventor: LEE TRETHEWAY
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 2017-09-22
Abstract: A drainable ostomy appliance includes first and second walls connected to each other at or near their peripheries. The first wall has a stoma-receiving opening, a collecting cavity defined between the first and second walls and a connection member connected to the first wall for attaching the appliance to a user or for attaching the appliance to a flange for attaching the appliance to a user. An outlet extends away from the stoma-receiving opening, the outlet terminating at an opening. A first stiffening member 150 is positioned at or near the opening and extending across the outlet, the first stiffening member having an edge portion which is positioned close to the opening of the outlet. A second stiffening member 152 positioned at or near the opening and extending across the outlet, the second stiffening member having an edge portion which is positioned close to the opening of the outlet. The edge portions abut or are positioned next to each other when the opening is closed and wherein the edge portions form a continuous curved profile.
Patent GB-2555945-A (GB)
Title: Hierarchical annotation of dialog acts
Inventor: DAVID ELSON
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2017-09-27
Abstract: A system includes a data store of hierarchical annotation records. The hierarchical annotation records include root records and non-root records. Each root record has a conversation identifier and an annotation identifier. Each non-root record includes an annotation identifier and a parent identifier, the parent identifier being an annotation identifier of another record. At least some of the non-root records further include an annotation tag. The system generates a first new root record and first non-root records for an input dialog act and generates a second new root record and second non-root records for an output dialog act that is responsive to the input dialog act. At least one of the second non-root records includes an annotation tag linking back to a record of the first non-root records. The system and method can be used for annotating conversations between a user and an electronic assistant in a hierarchical manner.
Patent GB-2570719-A (GB)
Title: Surgical tool
Inventor: GUNTER K NOE
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2018-02-06
Abstract: A surgical tool for laparoscopic insertion into a subject, the tool being expandable from a smaller collapsed configuration to a larger deployed configuration, the tool comprising an extendable barrier 5, and an expandable support 3 coupled to the barrier 5 wherein expansion of the support 3 extends said barrier 5. Preferably the support extends around the perimeter of the barrier and is inflatable by injecting a fluid into it through a lumen 7 and valve. The barrier may be a single or double layer of biocompatible material which is preferably cut and/or heat resistant. The tool may be folded or rolled into the compressed position and inserted via an applicator tool, e/g/ via a trocar. The tool may include one or more radio-opaque markers to facilitate imaging of the tool when in use. Also claimed is a method of using it during surgery and methods of manufacture.
Patent GB-2572318-A (GB)
Title: A sleeping drawer for use with a cot
Inventor: LENKA STARA
IPC: A47D7/00
Filed: 2018-03-08
Abstract: A sleeping drawer 2 for use with a cot 4, comprising a rectangular base 6, first and second side end walls 16 and 18, movement-assisting means, and guide formations 22, 24 at both short sides of the rectangular base; wherein the guide formations guide the drawer with respect to the legs of the cot, and the drawer can be moved from under the cot in a non-use position to a use position in which the drawer is extended, allowing a first child to sleep in the cot and a second child to sleep in the drawer. The base may comprise a wall 32 along a long side forming a barrier preventing the base being completely pulled out. The base may comprise a wall 34 along a long side preventing the child from falling out. Preferably, wall 34 is split into two, forming an access gap. The guide formations may be slots, and the movement-assisting means may be wheels.
Patent GB-2574192-A (GB)
Title: Mist coat marker
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER GREER
IPC: B25H7/04
Filed: 2018-05-02
Abstract: A marking tool for marking walls, ceilings and surfaces to highlight blemishes or other faults after a mist coat of paint has been applied to the wall. The tool includes a shaft, e.g. made of plastic or acrylic, with a metallic tip, e.g. brass. The perimeter of the brass end may be rounded. The tip may include a screw thread (see figure 2) to screw into a recess in the acrylic shaft. The tip may instead be clipped or glued to the end of the shaft. There may be a carrying loop at the opposite end to the brass tip.
Patent GB-2564750-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic attenuation structure
Inventor: Geoffrey Allen Butler
IPC: G10K11/162
Filed: 2018-05-17
Abstract: A method for forming a gas permeable composite facesheet for an acoustic attenuation structure comprising heating and flowing air 515 through a composite material 514. A first pressure may be supplied through a permeable tool face 502, 512 or a flow media (710, Fig. 7); and a second pressure supplied from a vacuum bag 504 sealed to the tool face. A pressure differential either side of the composite material may be monitored and changed during heating to modify the porosity of the facesheet. The composite material may: be partially (75-95%) impregnated with a material; have a 20-40% wt. resin content; and comprise carbon fibre (416, Fig. 4). Processing layers such as breathers 522 or a release films 520 may be used. In an aspect, the acoustic attenuation structure comprises: a gas permeable composite facesheet (402, Fig. 4); a first cellular core (404, Fig. 4); a gas permeable composite septum (406, Fig. 4); a second cellular core (408, Fig. 4); and an impermeable backing (410, Fig. 4). The gas permeable composite facesheet may: have an acoustic impedance of 40-90 cgs Rayls; or comprise an epoxy resin; be bonded to the first cellular core using a resin.
Patent GB-2575431-A (GB)
Title: Projectile for piercing building fabric
Inventor: IAIN JAMES SMITH
IPC: F42B12/36
Filed: 2018-06-20
Abstract: A projectile for piercing building fabric comprises a projectile body 10 and means for retaining the projectile (optionally a tail end 12) within a building fabric 16. A conduit runs through the projectile body 10 such that in use a substance can be deployed through the conduit and thereby through the building fabric 16.
Patent GB-2577054-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst Support
Inventor: Mark Stuckey
IPC: C04B35/624
Filed: 2018-09-11
Abstract: A packing member comprising ceramic material, for use in a packed bed. The packing member has a geometric surface area per volume of ≥0.7cm2/cm3 and a side crush strength of ≥250kgf; or ≥1.5cm2/cm3 and ≥150kgf; or ≥3cm2/cm3 and ≥60kgf. Also disclosed is a packing member obtainable by gel casting a composition comprising a ceramic material, an organic binder component, and optionally a pore forming component, polymerisation initiator, and a polymerisation accelerator. The packing member can further comprise catalytic material to form a supported catalyst. Further disclosed is a method for producing a packing member or supported catalyst by: optionally producing a precursor according to a digital model of the packing member or support catalyst using additive manufacturing; optionally forming a cast mould from the precursor; contacting a composition for producing a packing member or supported catalyst with a polymerisation initiator and optionally a polymerisation accelerator; arranging the resulting composition in a mould; demoulding to produce a green body, optionally, drying or baking the green body; calcining the green body and optionally impregnating with a catalytic material.
Patent GB-2577543-A (GB)
Title: A water fitting
Inventor: STEVE LEIGH
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2018-09-28
Abstract: A water fitting housing 7 comprises a main body section having first and second ends 10 and 19 and a first channel connecting the first and second ends. A first attachment arrangement 11 is located towards a first end of the main body and a second attachment arrangement 28 is located towards a second end of the main body. A rotor 101 is located at least partially within the main body section of the housing and including at least one magnetic element configured to be driven by a flow of fluid through the housing. A stator member 102 is located with respect to the rotor member such that rotation of the magnetic element induces an electrical current in the stator member to generate electrical power. The first attachment arrangement is suitable to be attached to a water meter manifold and the second attachment arrangement is suitable for connecting to a water meter. The housing may include an inner valve supporting section which receives a non-return valve 41. The power generated may provide power to a water meter.
Patent GB-2579415-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining a position of a vehicle
Inventor: ANDREW BATCHELOR
IPC: G01S19/49
Filed: 2018-11-30
Abstract: A method of determining a position of a vehicle within a transport network comprises: Predicting a position S3 of the vehicle in the transport network based upon inertial measurement unit data S2 and track geometry data S1 such that the predicted position of the vehicle lies on a track (eg a road or railway track) defined by the track geometry data. Wherein the prediction is generated using a Bayesian estimation filter algorithm including a strapdown inertial navigation algorithm. An updated predicted position S5 of the vehicle is generated using the Bayesian filter based on sensor data S4 received from a sensor other than an inertial measurement unit (eg GNSS, GPS, lidar, radar). An indication of a position of the vehicle within the transport network based upon at least one of the predicted position or the updated predicted position of the vehicle is output S6.
Patent GB-2565507-A (GB)
Title: Isolation device and method
Inventor: LESLIE DAVIS
IPC: H04R1/28
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: An isolation device (10) comprising a pad (10) having one or more layers of metallic foil (20) and one or more layers of polymer (30), the adjacent layers alternating between metallic foil (20) and polymer (30).
Patent GB-2570401-A (GB)
Title: X-Ray detector
Inventor: JaeHo Yoon
IPC: H01L31/115
Filed: 2018-12-17
Abstract: X-ray detector device (fig.2) including connected switching (201,203,204a,b) and photo detecting portions (206, 207, 208a, 210b). The photo-detecting (photo diode) portion includes a bottom electrode 206, a semiconductor area 207 (e.g PIN diode) disposed above the bottom electrode, and a top electrode 208a disposed above the semiconductor area 207. The area of the top electrode 208a is smaller than the area of a top surface of the semiconductor area 207. A sidewall of the sidewall of the semiconductor extends in a direction of the bottom area at an angle selected from right angle, acute angle and obtuse angle with respect to a vertical line. The top electrode is preferably positioned centrally on the semiconductor surface and comprises a transparent electrode such as ITO. The switch may comprise a transistor with gate and source, and whereby the drain is connected to the bottom electrode of the transistor. The gate electrode may be light protected by a light blocking film 210c. The X-ray detector may further include data and bias lines, the bias lines driven by a bias driver, and the gate driven by a gate driver (fig.1).
Patent GB-2568200-A (GB)
Title: Wireless power supply device and wireless power supply method
Inventor: SHUHEI YOSHIDA
IPC: H02J50/12
Filed: 2017-09-11
Abstract: In order to facilitate impedance matching even when using a magnetic field antenna for power transmission in a medium, this underwater wireless power supply device 101 wirelessly transmits energy by resonating at a frequency determined by the impedance of a power transmission antenna 103, the impedance of a power receiving antenna 104, and the impedance of a good conductor medium 102. The power transmission antenna 103 and the power receiving antenna 104 have multiple antenna coils 1061, and multiple resonant antenna units 1051 to 1054 having at least one dielectric 1071 arranged between the multiple antenna coils 1061, and, at least one of the multiple resonant antenna units 1051 to 1054 is provided with a load adjustment mechanism 1081 for adjusting the load.
Patent GB-2584457-A (GB)
Title: Standing aid for children
Inventor: DARREN ANDREWS
IPC: A61G5/14
Filed: 2019-06-04
Abstract: A child’s standing aid comprising an extensive rigid base 2 with at least one aperture, a plate with at least one protrusion situated beneath the base, and a rigid and substantially perpendicular upstand 3 with a plurality of grips 10. The upstand is connected to the base by the protrusion of the plate. The base may be circular in shape and comprised of two interconnected sections creating a recess for the plate to fit in. The base optionally has more than one aperture and the plate has more than one tubular and threaded protrusion which extend through the apertures.
Patent GB-2587208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in fitting attachments to shopping cart handles
Inventor: ANDREW PETER PARKINSON GRAY
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 2019-09-17
Abstract: A receiver and clip arrangement is provided to allow the simple and easy fitting of an accessory, such as a scanner, to a vehicle, such as a shopping trolley 4. The receiver element 5 is included on a part of the cart 4 to receive a clip being part of the accessory. The clip clicks into position once fully inserted into a receiving slot. The clip is made of a flexible material which is deformed as it is pushed into the receiving and retaining section of the receiver. Support ledges and faces abut each other when the clip is fully inserted so that one part is additionally supported against movement by the second part. Two clip legs 9,10 may be provided on a scanner holder 2. Each clip has a wedge shaped portion and a ledge 11. A trolley end cap 3 may also have a supporting face 13 with a supporting ledge 12. The invention retains the accessory and prevents easy removal.