baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2575351-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing homoepitaxial diamond layers
Inventor: VERENA ZÜRBIG
IPC: C30B25/02
Filed: 2019-05-20
Abstract: A method for producing homoepitaxial diamond layers comprises providing a diamond-containing substrate 10 having a surface having a [100] orientation 101, masking and etching the substrate to produce a plurality of protruding structures 2 on said surface and then depositing diamond from an activated process gas to produce pyramids 3 around the protruding structures, the side faces 35 of which are at least partially [111] orientated. The process gas preferably comprises at least hydrogen and 2 and 5% of methane. The process gas may be activated by microwave or radio frequency radiation or by heating a refractory metal filament. The [111] oriented diamond surfaces may have an increased solubility for dopants resulting in a higher doping concentration. The process gas may comprise first and second dopants in first and second method steps, wherein the dopants are selected from boron, silicon, phosphorus, germanium and nitrogen. The alpha-parameter or volume ratio of growing [100] oriented to [111] oriented diamond is preferably greater than 2.8. The method may be used to form pn-junctions, pin-junctions, diodes or bipolar transistors.
Patent GB-2578680-A (GB)
Title: Aquarium / pond filter
Inventor: Daryl Dickson
IPC: A01K63/04
Filed: 2016-07-06
Abstract: A compact aquarium filter (10, fig 1) of the type including a roll of filtration material (40, fig 1) which automatically advances as it becomes dirty. The filter includes a bypass outlet (50, fig 2) which can be opened to allow water through the filter body without being passed through the filtration material. The filtration material passes around a removable web guide (28, fig 1) the in-use part of the filtration material changing direction around the web guide to fold back on itself. The filter inlet (20, fig 1) is in the base of the filter housing (12, fig 1). A motorised take-up spool 42 is also disclosed for advancing the web of filtration material, in which a spool assembly 212 substantially surrounds a motor assembly 210, to provide a highly compact unit.
Patent GB-2589580-A (GB)
Title: Fluid handling using receptacle marking for needle positioning
Inventor: HANS-PETER ZIMMERMANN
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2019-12-02
Abstract: ­A fluid handling unit comprises a needle 215 for aspirating/dispensing fluid from/into receptacle 260 wherein receptacle 260 has a marking 430. Marking 430 is detected for at least one feature determined by a control unit which in turn determines a target position 530 based on the detected at least one feature. Needle 215 is then driven to position tip 330 relative to target position 530. Deviation from the needle’s actual position to target position 530 may be via optical, inductive or capacitive measurement. The marking 430 may be a barcode, EAN code, fiducial mark, Aztec code or QR Code (RTM) and the marking 430 may comprise an RFID antenna. The marking 430 may be printed on top of receptacle 260 and the determined target position 530 may be a centre of the receptacle’s opening. The receptacle may be a vessel, vial, tube or microtiter plate. Also provided is a method of using the fluid handling unit to position needle 215 relative to determined target position 530.
Patent GB-2578846-A (GB)
Title: Asynchronous local and remote generation of consistent point-in-time snap copies in consistency groups
Inventor: JOSHUA CRAWFORD
IPC: G06F16/27
Filed: 2018-07-24
Abstract: A primary storage controller for use with a host and a primary storage system at a first location, the primary storage system having a primary storage controller and at least one storage unit controlled by the primary storage controller and configured to store a plurality of data units, and a secondary storage system at a second location remote from the first location, the secondary storage system having a secondary storage controller and at least one storage unit controlled by the secondary storage controller and configured to store a plurality of data units, the primary storage controller comprising data replication logic which includes data mirroring logic, consistency group logic, snap copy generation logic, state determination logic and delay logic.
Patent GB-2594698-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle of a turbomachine provided with chevrons with a non-axisymmetric inner face
Inventor: JONATHAN LANGRIDGE
IPC: F02K1/46
Filed: 2014-07-15
Abstract: A cover 2 for a nozzle of longitudinal axis L-L, the internal wall 3 of the cover having a section with a predetermined abscissa XO on the L-L axis defining, on the wall, a neck line 71, said cover having, downstream from abscissa, indentations 9 in the trailing edge 5 of the cover 2 delimiting chevrons 10 distributed in the circumferential direction, in which, on the cover, from the abscissa: - the internal wall (3, figure 1) moves away radially towards the outside of the upstream tangent (70, figure 3), to the top 11 of an indentation , - the outer wall (4, figure 1) of the cover moves towards the upstream tangent to the top of an indentation, and - the internal wall moves away radially towards the inside of the upstream tangent (79, figure 3), to the tip 13 of a chevron, wherein the lines defining the internal wall of the cowl in any axial half-plane do not have a turning point downstream of the abscissa.
Patent GB-2584200-A (GB)
Title: Roll winding apparatus
Inventor: DAVID BEYNON
IPC: B65H19/28
Filed: 2020-03-27
Abstract: A roll winding apparatus (10 fig.1) for handling flexible web material 60 has a rotatable winding spindle 16a on which a winding core 62 is releasably mounted. A translation mechanism 18, such as a turret, moves the winding spindle about a closed loop path between an adhesive station 1 and a winding station 2. At the adhesive station a strip or line of adhesive (70 fig.10) is positioned on the winding core in a first core orientation. At the winding station the winding core is stationarily positioned in a second core orientation where a pressing mechanism 100 presses the already aligned flexible web material to the adhesive. A drive mechanism (28 fig.3) is arranged to rotate the winding spindle at the second station. The turret may be rotated to a third station to allow a wound roll to be unloaded whilst another is being wound. A sensor, such as a laser, may be used to determine if the winding core is in the predetermined second orientation.
Patent GB-2593710-A (GB)
Title: Marking apparatus
Inventor: SAJAD AHMED
IPC: B05B15/68
Filed: 2020-03-30
Abstract: Apparatus for applying indicia to a tunnel wall comprises a vehicle (4) movable along a tunnel and at least one marking device (10) mounted on the vehicle. A control system controls the or each marking device to apply indicia to a tunnel wall (2) at a location determined by the extent of travel of the vehicle (4) along the tunnel. The apparatus may be mounted to a tunnel boring machine (TBM) or be a part of the TBM. It may also be a TBM gantry and have wheels suitable for running along a track. The marking device may have one of the following nozzles, printers, pens or a robotic arm and spray or jet ink or paint. The application device may run on an arcuate track and be arranged to co-ordinate with the navigation system system of a TBM.
Patent GB-2584043-A (GB)
Title: Measurement system
Inventor: PETER RICKETT
IPC: G06T7/62
Filed: 2019-01-09
Abstract: A method for determining a size of a foot from a drawing of a line around at least a portion of the foot, the method comprising: receiving image data of the drawing, wherein the line of the drawing includes a constant offset from a boundary of the foot; and determining the size of the foot based on the image data and the constant offset. A device for determining a size of a foot, the device comprising: a base; an opening for receiving a drawing instrument, the opening defining a central axis; and an outer surface at a constant distance from the central axis of the opening; wherein the central axis of the opening is perpendicular to the base.
Patent GB-2601288-A (GB)
Title: Air cleaning system and method
Inventor: ARMANDO SAID RAISH
IPC: F24F8/95
Filed: 2020-09-08
Abstract: An air cleaning system 1 comprises one or more planter units 5 each defining therein at least a plant chamber 6 containing a growth substrate 40 and plant(s) 45. An air flow generator 3 (fan) is in fluid communication with an air intake apparatus 2 which is in fluid communication with the interior volumes of the or each plant chamber and draws air into the system and expels air through an outlet 4. A respective air washing chamber 10 is located upstream of each plant chamber, with each including at least one ingress aperture 11 for air ingress from an environment and comprises therein one or more panels of wicking material 13 in contact with a water reservoir 12. The panel(s)s is/are configured such that air flow passes across and/or therethrough. Air is drawn into the air cleaning system by the air flow generator and passes first through the air washing chamber and second through the plant chamber such that air expelled through the outlet is cleaned as a result of both interaction with the water 30 carried by the panel(s) and by the moistened air passing through the growth substrate material located in the plant chamber.
Patent GB-2605754-A (GB)
Title: A method for estimating the height of a person inside of a motor vehicle by a height estimation device
Inventor: SHUBHAM DOKANIA
IPC: G06V40/10
Filed: 2021-02-19
Abstract: A method and device for estimating a height (Fig. 1, 26) of a person (Fig. 1, 12) inside of a motor vehicle (Fig. 1, 14) by detecting an arm (Fig. 1, 20, 22) of the person, determining a length of the arm, and estimating the height of the person depending on the length of the arm by using a mathematical model (Fig. 1, 28) by an electronic computing device (Fig. 1, 18), perhaps using a trained or neural network, perhaps a Gaussian process model. The lengths and angles of the arm, wrist (44), forearm (50), elbow (46), upper arm (52) and shoulder (48) may be detected and used in determining the length of the arm. The height estimate may determine adjustment of ergonomic devices, such as a seat (Fig. 2, 54), or a steering wheel, within the vehicle. The model, which may run as a computer program, may also determine an uncertainty value (Fig. 1, 42) for the height estimate.
Patent GB-2595039-A (GB)
Title: Anchor
Inventor: SAMUEL WHITE
IPC: H02G3/30
Filed: 2021-03-26
Abstract: An anchor comprises a conduit 12 for receiving a flexible elongate member (e.g. cable) 20 therethrough. The conduit has an internal region 17 and first and second openings 14, 16. The flexible elongate member can extend through the first and second openings and through the internal region of the conduit. The conduit is a curved, substantially U-shaped elongate tubular member. There is also provided a method of suspending an article (e.g. pipe or cable tray), said method comprising: arranging an anchor described above on a support article; disposing a curable material (e.g. concrete) on the support article to cover the anchor; inserting an elongate flexible member through the conduit and attaching the article to the elongate member. The flexible elongate member (e.g. cable 20) is threaded through the conduit 12 thereby forming two passes extending from the conduit 12. A loop can be formed in the flexible elongate member 20, and the two passes can be connected to each other, allowing an article, for example a pipe or a cable tray, to be attached to the flexible elongate member 20 by suitable means. The anchor 10 can be embedded in a roof or ceiling.
Patent GB-2593303-A (GB)
Title: Beverage distribution line with cooled pump
Inventor: GARY PUCKERING
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2019-10-02
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a beverage pump (1) assembly and a beverage dispensing system and a method for pressurized distribution of beverage, such as carbonated beverage, between a beverage storage area and a beverage tapping area using the beverage pump (1) assembly. A first embodiment relates to a beverage dispensing system comprising a beverage distribution line (6) for pressurized distribution of beverage from at least one beverage storage area to at least one beverage tapping area, said beverage distribution line (6) configured for cooling the beverage such that the beverage can be distributed to said beverage tapping area with a predefined maximum temperature of the beverage, at least one remote pump (1) assembly located along the beverage distribution line (6) and comprising at least one support pump (1) configured for maintaining an elevated pressure of the beverage distribution line (6), and a cooling arrangement configured for cooling the beverage pump (1) such that the beverage inside the beverage pump (1) is maintained at said maximum temperature.
Patent GB-2597147-A (GB)
Title: Device for measuring amount of perspiration with regard to each part of human body by using change in brightness and method for measuring amount of perspira
Inventor: Yong Hak Choi
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2019-08-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for measuring the amount of perspiration with regard to each part of a human body by using a change in brightness and a method for measuring the amount of perspiration with regard to each part of a human body by using a change in brightness. The device according to the present invention comprises: a temperature adjustment means for inducing perspiration by increasing the body temperature of the subject; a coated member having a perspiration reagent applied thereto, the perspiration reagent contacting the subject's skin, absorbing sweat resulting from perspiration, and undergoing discoloration; a light-emitting means for emitting light to the coated member to identify discoloration after absorption of sweat resulting perspiration of the subject; a reflected light collecting means for collecting reflected light that is reflected from the coated member; a brightness change measurement means for measuring a change in the brightness of the reflected light collected by the reflected light collecting means before/after perspiration with regard to each part of the human body; and a perspiration amount conversion means for converting the change in brightness into an amount of perspiration with regard to each part of the human body. The method according to the present invention comprises the steps of: attaching a coated member to the subject's skin so as to contact same, the coated member having a perspiration reagent applied thereto, the perspiration reagent absorbing sweat resulting from perspiration and undergoing discoloration; emitting light to the coated member before perspiration; collecting reflected light that has been reflected from the coated member before perspiration; measuring the brightness of the reflected light collected before perspiration; inducing perspiration by increasing the body temperature of the subject; emitting light to the coated member that has absorbed sweat after perspiration and thus undergone discoloration; collecting reflected light that has been reflected from the coated member discolored after perspiration; measuring the brightness of the reflected light collected after perspiration; and converting a change in the brightness of the reflected light, before and after perspiration, into an amount of perspiration with regard to each part of the human body. The present invention is advantageous in that it is possible to specifically determine the state of each part of a human body and the degree of an autonomic nervous system anomaly through a quantitative determination of the specific amount of perspiration, beyond a determining whether or not perspiration occurs, without a complicated and detailed nervous system inspection that requires a much time and cost.
Patent GB-2596949-A (GB)
Title: Building panel
Inventor: HAMISH OLIVER COUBRAY
IPC: E04B5/23
Filed: 2020-04-09
Abstract: A new and improved building panel for modular construction. The building panel utilises less framework for reduced complexity, materials and weight. The panel utilises features of the formwork to allow the panel to be moved easily. The panel further utilises new formwork moulds that are easier to use and create effective patterns for keying with like panels.
Patent GB-2612993-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic positioning system
Inventor: ANDREW WILLIAM STEER
IPC: B25J19/02
Filed: 2021-11-18
Abstract: A magnetic positioning system and method configured for use with a robotic surgical system comprising a multi-axis magnetic field source 906 to generate a magnetic field by simultaneously exciting a plurality of orthogonal axes of the source with respective orthogonal signals over a period T, and a multi-axis magnetic field sensor 908 configured to detect the generated magnetic field. The system is configured to analyse the detected magnetic field over an analysis interval which is at least as long as the period, T, to resolve the detected magnetic field into components due to the plurality of source signals; and determine one or both of the position and the orientation of the sensor relative to the source. A robot surgical system comprising the positioning system where the transmitter and sensor are attached to different parts such as a robot arm or cart 902 supporting a surgical robot.
Patent GB-2614081-A (GB)
Title: Cladding or wall cap system
Inventor: MIKE CARRICK
IPC: E04B2/96
Filed: 2021-12-21
Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, a mullion cladding system for cladding a mullion of a curtain wall system forming part of a building structure, a wall cap system for spanning a gap between wall portions of a building structure, a curtain wall system comprising a mullion cladding system or wall cap system, a building structure comprising said curtain wall system, and a method of installation of a mullion cladding system or wall cap system. The mullion cladding system or wall cap system comprises first and second cover plate elements, each of the first and second cover plate elements comprising an attachment portion for attachment to part of a building structure, and a connection portion. Respective connection portions of the first and second cover plate elements cooperatively engage to thereby form a width-adjustable cover plate structure configured to span a gap.
Patent GB-2600873-A (GB)
Title: Liquid metal high-temperature pulsating heat pipe and testing method
Inventor: YULONG JI
IPC: G01N25/00
Filed: 2020-06-29
Abstract: Provided in the present invention are a liquid metal high-temperature pulsating heat pipe and a testing method, comprising a high-temperature pulsating heat pipe, a high-temperature heating furnace, a cooling liquid block, a high-pressure pump, a constant temperature liquid tank, a flow meter, a filter, a cooling liquid valve, and a test control system connected to the high-temperature pulsating heat pipe, the test control system having a signal connection to the aforementioned devices; the constant temperature liquid tank, the high-pressure pump, the filter, the cooling liquid valve, a liquid inlet tee joint, the cooling liquid block, a liquid outlet tee joint, and the flow meter are connected in sequence and the flow meter is connected to the constant temperature liquid tank, so that all of the aforementioned devices form a circular connection loop; the front side of the cooling liquid block is provided with a channel, the channel being connected to a condensation section of the high-temperature pulsating heat pipe, and an adiabatic section of the high-temperature pulsating heat pipe being connected to the high-temperature heating furnace. The present invention can meet the testing requirements for high-temperature pulsating heat pipes in a high-temperature environment, and the designed high-temperature pulsating heat pipe can maintain long-term stable operation in a high-temperature environment.
Patent GB-2617818-A (GB)
Title: Speaker system
Inventor: Vishal Rampersad
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 2022-03-11
Abstract: Apparatus 100 for playing audio comprises a data storage and light modification device 200, a speaker 104 an input module, an illumination system (108, fig. 3) and a controller (102, fig. 1). The input module reads data from the data storage and light modification device when disposed in the input module and the illumination system emits light 116 via the input module. The controller controls the speaker to output sound in dependence on data read from the data storage and light modification device. The data storage and light modification device is removably placeable in the input module and comprises a body 202, a data storage module, and an optical module 206. The optical module receives light from the illumination system and outputs light, changing a characteristic of the light, such as changing colour, shape or intensity distribution. A recess 152 in a body 150 of the apparatus can receive the data storage and light modification device which may be in the form of a smart card. Data may be read contactlessly by near field communication.
Patent GB-2609086-A (GB)
Title: Container for unsupervised deliveries
Inventor: ROBERT B JORDAN
IPC: A47G29/14
Filed: 2022-06-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a delivery and receival unit which includes a frame 12 to which are attached individual inserts 14,20,22,24,30,34, each insert including two electronic delivery doors, each on separate sides of the insert, such that the insert defines a hollow body between the doors for storing an item being delivered. The insert may include a lock, an illumination means, a monitoring means or a sanitation means. The two doors may have separate electronic communication means. The insert module may include a contactless locking door. The doors may be on opposing faces. The frame may be made of rails and include roller wheels, the rails may be adapted to self-seat the insert modules, the rails may include a guideway which locks an edge of the insert in a fixed position.
Patent GB-2619933-A (GB)
Title: A hair styling appliance
Inventor: ERIC SERRA
IPC: A45D1/06
Filed: 2022-06-21
Abstract: A hair styling appliance comprises electrodes 40, a control system (not shown) operable to energise the electrodes to heat hair dielectrically and a sensor assembly 50 to sense a property of the hair. The control system is operable to suspend energisation of the electrodes during sensing of the property of the hair. The sensors are thus unaffected by interference from the electromagnetic field generated when the electrodes are energised. The control system preferably alternates energising of the electrodes and sensing of the property of the hair. The alternating voltage applied to the electrodes is varied depending on the sensed quality. The sensors may detect temperature, humidity or speed of movement. The hair is preferably heated in a hair treatment zone 25. The sensors 5 are preferably located on a substrate between the two electrodes 40. The sensors may sense the property of the hair with or without contacting the hair. The appliance preferably comprises a pair of arms.
Patent GB-2616512-A (GB)
Title: Cloud service platform system for speakers
Inventor: XUEJUN ZHANG
IPC: G10L19/008
Filed: 2023-01-17
Abstract: A cloud service platform system for smart speakers comprising a speech input module, network connection and player receives positioning data from working speakers, marks two speakers within a threshold distance of each other as “suspected same group” and sends a “suspected same group acknowledgment message” to the corresponding speakers. If the feedback result is “yes”, data for the same group of speakers is unified and transmitted to any speaker within the group, and any speaker transmits data within the group. If a “NO” result is fed back, play data is transmitted successively according to a weight priority and volume is controlled. This allows a single application to manage conflicts between nearby speakers.