baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2565865-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for sterilising root canal filling material with UV light
Inventor: SHANON PATEL
IPC: A61L2/10
Filed: 2018-03-20
Abstract: Apparatus comprising: a container; means for emitting ultraviolet light (20) located in the container; at least one receptacle (26a) for location in the container and for retaining root canal filling material comprising a plurality of cones (30), such that each cone or gutta percha point is disposed so as not to contact other of the cones. The receptacle 26a may be supported in the container by a UV transparent plate 12 and the UV lamp disposed beneath the plate. The receptacle may also be transparent to UV light. The receptacle can include a plurality of parallel grooves (28, fig. 4) configured to retain an endodontic cone. The apparatus may also be store other articles, such as endodontic materials and instruments, such as mixing pads and spatulas for cement. Cooling means may be provided between a base (11) of the container and the support member (12). Control means, including a thermostat may be included to control the device based on the temperature of the receptacles. Control means may also be included to switch of the UV lamp upon opening of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2561719-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for sensing
Inventor: MAAN VAN DE WERKEN
IPC: A61M21/02
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A ring 200 for sensing one or more physiological and/or behavioural parameters of a user comprises an aperture 202 for receiving a finger of the user. The aperture comprises a sensing portion 204, one or more sensing means 206a-e disposed in the sensing portion and a pad 208 which may be resiliently deformable opposing the sensing portion. The pad is arranged to contact a topside of the finger to urge or push the finger against the one or more sensing means when the finger is received in the aperture. Aspects of the invention relate to a trigger device and/or to an apparatus for inducing sleep. The sensing portion comprises of a substantially V-shaped portion. The ring may be part of a system including a handle wherein the ring extends radially from the handle. Sleep inducement means may be provided in embodiments, wherein a stimulus is provided and adjusted based on information provided in response to a previous stimulus.
Patent GB-2574369-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with symbol rearrangement
Inventor: GRANT MICHAEL SMITH
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2018-04-11
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of symbol rearranged for a symbol-based game executed on behalf of a client machine comprises selecting, by a processor, a symbol set as an outcome event of the game. The symbol set includes multiple symbols, with each symbol being associated with a particular position within a respective multi-symbol-position segment 1202-1210 among a plurality of multi-symbol-position segments which form the complete symbol set. The plurality of multi-symbol-position segments are arranged in first order providing a first arrangement of the symbol set 1302. The processor determines a second order of the plurality of multi-symbol-position segments, without changing the symbols associated each of the plurality of multi-symbol-position segments, and preferably not altering the positions of the symbols within each multi-symbol-position segment, to form a second arrangement of the symbol set 1402. The processor then transmits the second arrangement of the symbol set to the client machine which displays the second arrangement. The second order may be randomly selected. The multi-symbol-position segments may be rows, columns or virtual reels with an initial arrangement of rows, columns or reels being rearranged to give the second arrangement. The invention may increase player’s interest, anticipation and excitement in connection to the game.
Patent GB-2575669-A (GB)
Title: Leak detection apparatus and method
Inventor: FEDERICO POLLI
IPC: G01M3/24
Filed: 2018-07-19
Abstract: A method for detecting a leak in a pipeline is provided to improve the ease with which remote maintenance of utilities networks are managed. The method comprises the steps of: obtaining acoustic data from a location using an audio probe – step 12; computing an autocorrelation of the acoustic data; carrying out a frequency analysis on the autocorrelation and identifying persistent frequencies; and using the persistent frequencies to detect a leak. The aim of the method of the present invention is to provide easy remote detection and management of leaks in a utilities management system (for example, water networks) using acoustic signals.
Patent GB-2575807-A (GB)
Title: Improved laryngoscope
Inventor: Kuttikkate Francis Bejoy
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 2018-07-23
Abstract: A laryngoscope 10 comprises a blade 12 and a handle 14; the blade having a heel 16 which is releasably engageable with a corresponding heel holding portion 18 of the handle 14. This connection could involve the use of protrusions 32 and corresponding L-shaped slots 36 on either of the heel 16 and heel holding portion 18 (bayonet type connection). The protrusions could be arranged on opposing sides of the heel, while the heel holding portion comprises two corresponding L-shaped slots. The blade 12 and handle 14 could be made of a biodegradable plastic, such as polylactic acid (LPA). The blade could comprise a light 30 powered by a power source (38) (fig 2) stored within the handle 14. A plug (42) and socket (40) connection (fig 2) could be used for connecting the light and power source to one another. Another aspect of the invention is a curved laryngoscope blade 12 consisting of a tip 20 and a heel 16 connected by a web 22. Arranged perpendicular to the web 22 is a spatula 26 and a flange (24) (fig 13). The blade could consist of a biodegradable plastic.
Patent GB-2567555-A (GB)
Title: Lock mechanism for infant/child carrier
Inventor: DERRICK JOHN MARTIN BARKER
IPC: B62B7/14
Filed: 2018-09-12
Abstract: A lock mechanism for an infant/child carrier comprising a first, moveable lock feature 6 for cooperation with a corresponding second lock feature 5. The first lock feature is arranged for movement between a locked position in which it is engaged with the second corresponding lock feature and an unlocked position in which it is disengaged from the second lock feature. Biasing means 12 biases the first lock feature towards the locked position; and the lock mechanism includes a damper 26, so as to delay movement from the unlocked position to the locked position. The invention may be used to secure the child carrier to the frame of stroller. The biasing means may include a spring, and the damper may be a rotary damper or have gear teeth. Additionally, the mechanism may comprise a lever 11 for unlocking the mechanism. Finally invention may relates to a kit of parts.
Patent GB-2578864-A (GB)
Title: Trusted ring
Inventor: KLAUS DIETER MCDONALD-MAIER
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2018-09-24
Abstract: A method for generating an authentication key at a device, possibly for providing a digital signature, permits authentication of an output from a ring of peers (e.g. IoT devices). It comprises generating a respective security credential for each peer, at least one credential being generated based on at least one feature of the peer device. ICMetrics (Integrated Circuit Metrics) techniques may be used to generate the credentials, wherein feature values related to network configuration, device connectivity or contacts are inputted to a key generation algorithm to produce public/private keys Pr, Pb. A ring key is generated, possibly depending on peer security credentials, and the authentication key is generated in dependence on the ring key, a security credential of a first peer and respective security credentials of at least one other peer. A tolerance value may indicate the number of peers required to process the ring key, and the ring key may be a function of a polynomial of an order one less than the tolerance value. The authentication key may be generated by generating a verification function and XORing it with the ring key. This method may be used for committing a transaction on a permissioned blockchain.
Patent GB-2571185-A (GB)
Title: Thickened oxidation composition
Inventor: Juergen Schoepgens
IPC: A61Q5/10
Filed: 2018-12-18
Abstract: An oxidising agent composition (M2) is disclosed comprising hydrogen peroxide and at least one sodium polyacrylate which is pre-gelled in a water-in-oil emulsion. The emulsion comprises 40-60% by weight sodium polyacrylate, a total of 20-5-45% by weight of at least one oil, 0.5-4.9% by weight of at least one surfactant and 0.5-4.9% by weight water in relation to the total weight of the water-in-oil emulsion. Also disclosed is a packaging unit (kit of parts) comprising (a) at least one container (C1) comprising an agent for oxidative hair dyeing (M1) that comprises a dye component and (b) at least one container (C2) comprising said oxidising agent composition (M2). A method for oxidative hair dyeing using compositions (M1)/(M2), use of the oxidising agent composition (M2) for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, use for oxidative bleaching or lightening or keratin fibers, and use as fixing agent in a method for permanent shaping of keratin fibers are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2572047-A (GB)
Title: Digital certification
Inventor: ANDREAS SCHLAICH
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2019-01-24
Abstract: A certification test is selected from a plurality of certification tests; so that a parametric description of the drivetrain can be analyzed appropriately for the selected certification test and the parametric description. A certification test model of the drivetrain can be based on the selected certification test, the parametric description, and the one or more analysis types in order to simulate the performance of the drivetrain and an indication of compliance of the drivetrain with the certification test. Certification against European of Federal aviation safety standards for endurance, flight maneuverer, lubrication, rotor integrity, torque, speed, exhaust gas, temperature, vibration or bird ingestion and failure may therefore be established. Gyroscopic and centrifugal effects for modelled components, thrust lever positions, unbalance may be modelled using quasi-static or dynamic analysis allowing for non-linear bearing stiffness with load or rotation speed, shaft deflection, gear or bearing misalignment, contact stress or thermal changes.
Patent GB-2569750-A (GB)
Title: Comfort-based self-driving planning method
Inventor: YUCHUAN DU
IPC: B60W40/00
Filed: 2017-12-30
Abstract: A comfort-based self-driving planning method, including the steps of: a) establishing a relationship model of vibration road surface quality and driving comfort on the basis of a vehicle type; b) obtaining road ahead condition parameters, including abnormal condition information, road flatness and road surface anti-slide performance; c) obtaining the road ahead condition parameters, and adjusting a vehicle expected driving trajectory; d) respectively designing vehicle acceleration, deceleration and constant speed processes, and generating a speed change curve; e) optimising the speed change curve. By means of changeable road surface quality and vehicle vibration action mechanism analysis and image-based road surface anti-slide coefficient evaluation technology, a GIS and vehicle-road communication technology are used to acquire road condition parameters, and vehicle acceleration, deceleration and constant speed processes are respectively designed on the basis of changes in the parameters.
Patent GB-2584121-A (GB)
Title: Inward flow radial turbine
Inventor: JAMES MCBRIDE
IPC: F01D5/04
Filed: 2019-05-22
Abstract: An inward flow radial turbine 1, rotating as per arrow 2 within a housing 5, associated with an annular vessel formed by co-axial cylinders 6 and 7, and an annular piston 11 operating on a two stroke cycle. On the outward stroke of the piston, energised fluid is admitted via a valve 15 and nozzle 16 to the vessel to form a swirl. On the inward stroke of the piston, valve 15 is closed, and the fluid swirl is displaced through an annular array of vanes 9 to the inducer 3 of the rotating turbine rotor and forced inwards between the turbine blades to exit at the exducer 4, whereby fluid kinetic energy is transferred to the turbine.
Patent GB-2571219-A (GB)
Title: Electric vacuum cleaner device
Inventor: TSUYOSHI SATO
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2017-06-02
Abstract: [Problem] To present an electric vacuum cleaner device that can produce a driving power to open and close an air passage connecting a primary dust container and a secondary dust container, without impairing the convenience of an electric vacuum cleaner. [Solution] This electric vacuum cleaner comprises a primary dust container that has a container body, said container body delineating a dust collection chamber that accumulates dust drawn into the electric vacuum cleaner and having a disposal port that discharges the dust accumulated in the dust collection chamber, said primary dust container also having a disposal lid that opens and closes the disposal port. A station (2) comprises a secondary dust container (48) that accumulates the dust discharged from the primary dust container, and a driving source (149) that produces an opening driving power and a closing driving power for the disposal lid.
Patent GB-2575910-A (GB)
Title: Communication network with control plane network
Inventor: HUEI MENG CHANG
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2017-10-30
Abstract: A communication network includes nodes. The nodes are capable of communicating over a current generation network, which will include 5G before long. One, some, or all of the nodes are also capable of communicating over a previous generation network, to which 4G will be relegated before long. A third node receives a first signal from a first node over the current generation network, a second signal that is a retransmission of the first signal from a second node over the current generation network, and network dimensional parameters from the first node and/or the second node over the previous generation network. The network dimensional parameters enable the third node to determine precise locations of the first node and the second node. Using a function of the network dimensional parameters, the third node can correlate the first signal and the second signal and generate a simplified signal therefrom.
Patent GB-2576400-A (GB)
Title: Lamp easy to replace and lamp string structure
Inventor: HUI ZHANG
IPC: F21V19/04
Filed: 2019-06-13
Abstract: The lamp comprises a lamp holder 2 whose bottom end covers the top end of a lamp shade 1, and a lamp tube 6, the centre of the bottom end of the lamp holder extending downwardly and having a conductive socket 10, the lamp tube being arranged in the lamp shade, the top end of the lamp tube being detachably connected with the conductive socket. The bottom end of the lamp holder may have a downwardly extending barrel 3 having internal threads which match with external threads on an inner wall of the top end of the lamp shade. An inner wall of the barrel may have sealing gaskets 4 in an annular groove. A hook may be fixed to the top end of the lamp holder. The lamp tube may have a conductive plug 5, and an LED filament 7 in a protective cover 8, the top of the protective cover being fixed at the bottom of the conductive socket, the LED filament being electrically connected to the conductive socket through the conductive plug. Also claimed is a lamp string comprising a plurality of the lamps on a power line, with plugs at each end of the power line.
Patent GB-2585054-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling an artificial hand
Inventor: JOSEPHUS MARIA POIRTERS
IPC: F16K31/122
Filed: 2019-06-26
Abstract: A method of controlling digit mechanisms 120 of an artificial hand 100 by fixing the position of an actuable digit mechanism at a predetermined position using a two-stage valve (260, figure 6a). The digit’s position may be fixed when the pressure in a hydraulic actuator chamber reaches a predetermined threshold. The two stage valve comprises: a main fluid flow path between a first opening (450) and a second opening (460); a pilot valve (430) moveable between a first pilot position in which the main fluid flow path is closed, and a second pilot position in which the main fluid flow path is open; and a fluid bypass (434) arranged to bypass the pilot valve. The valve is arranged to open by first opening the fluid bypass, and subsequently opening the main fluid flow path by moving the pilot valve to the second pilot position. The two-stage valve may be contained in a palm unit.
Patent GB-2585096-A (GB)
Title: Blackout fabric
Inventor: RUBIN LOU
IPC: B32B27/40
Filed: 2019-07-25
Abstract: Blackout fabric body comprising a first base cloth 23, a black Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) film 22 and a second base cloth 21. The TPU film is preferably no greater than 0.02 mm thick. Preferably the first cloth is cotton, polyester or a blend thereof and the second fabric is any of the above or a non-woven fabric; most preferably the first layer is cotton and the second cloth layer is either polyester or a non-woven cloth formed of recycled polyethylene terephthalate. Ideally the layers are bonded together with a polyurethane adhesive. The layers may be punched with a polypropylene cloth where in the first and second fabric layers are bonded with the TPU film through heating the polypropylene cloth. The fabric is ideally applies as curtain cloth or curtain lining.
Patent GB-2587032-A (GB)
Title: Method for designing accelerator hardware
Inventor: Chun Pong Chau
IPC: G06N3/06
Filed: 2019-09-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of designing accelerator hardware for implementing a parametrizable algorithm, the method comprising: selecting a first paired accelerator hardware and parametrizable algorithm; obtaining a reward value using evaluated accuracy and efficiency metrics for implementing the parametrizable algorithm on the accelerator hardware; using the reward value to select a second paired accelerator hardware and parametrizable algorithm, and repeating the preceding steps until a final paired accelerator hardware and parametrizable algorithm are found. The efficiency metrics may include latency, area, or power. The accelerator hardware is preferably a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) and the parametrizable algorithm is preferably a convolutional neural network (CNN). Also claimed is a system designing a parametrizable algorithm, the system comprising a controller configured to select a parametrizable algorithm, a cut-off module configured to determine whether the selected parametrizable algorithm meets hardware criteria, and an evaluator configured to obtain a reward value for the selected parametrizable algorithm when hardware criteria are met. The selection of accelerator hardware and parametrizable algorithms may use neural architecture search (NAS).
Patent GB-2588591-A (GB)
Title: Battery module and battery pack
Inventor: OLIVER RAYLEIGH STRUTT
IPC: H01M50/503
Filed: 2019-10-18
Abstract: A battery module (110a-h, figure 1) having at least one cell group 220a and a current collector 510a is described. The cell group has an array of cells (420, figure 4) having a plurality of sub-groups (410a-d, figure 5A) of cells, each one of the plurality of sub-groups having a plurality of parallel-connected cells arranged spanning a major dimension (x) of the array. The current collector, for carrying current to or from the cell group, has an electrical conductor spanning the major dimension of the cell group and converges to at least one electrical contact 520a for electrically coupling the battery module. The electrical contact 520 preferably comprises a tab, which can be connected to a corresponding tab on a cell group of an adjacent battery module. Preferably, the battery module comprises cell groups 220a, 200c on each side of a support 320, and may comprise two pairs of separated cell groups (figure 7). Bus bars 500a-c may join the sub-groups of cells, so that aggregate current flows across the cell group in a direction parallel to the minor dimension (y) of the module. A battery pack and electric vehicle including the battery pack or module are also described.
Patent GB-2575413-A (GB)
Title: Agglomeration of ultra-fine coal particles
Inventor: JAMES S SWENSEN
IPC: C10L5/22
Filed: 2018-03-09
Abstract: A method of preparing agglomerates of ultra-fine coal particles includes mixing a film forming agglomeration aid (FFAA) with a quantity of ultra-fine coal particles to form ultra-fine coal particles coated with the FFAA. The FFAA has a lower surface energy relative to a surface of the ultra-fine coal particles. The FFAA is mixed with the ultra-fine coal particles in an amount less than 3% by weight of the ultra-fine coal particles on a dry basis. Agglomerates of the ultra-fine coal particles coated with the film forming agglomeration aid are formed using vibration, pelleting, and/or briquetting. The agglomerates have a size of at least 2 mm. The ultra-fine coal particles have a particle size less than 100 µm. The agglomerate has a tumbler test friability less than 3%. The drop shatter friability is also less than 3%.
Patent GB-2585444-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic systems and methods for nested pressure regulating valves
Inventor: JASON GREENWOOD
IPC: F15B11/08
Filed: 2020-04-14
Abstract: A hydraulic system 100 including nested pressure regulating valves 106, 108 is provided. The hydraulic system100 may include: a fluid pressure source 102 in fluid communication with a supply line 114; a return line 116 in fluid communication with a tank 104; a hydraulic function 110 having a work-port 130; a first control valve 106 having a first proportional solenoid 140; a second control valve 108 having a second proportional solenoid 148; and a controller 150. The controller 150 is configured to selectively energize the first proportional solenoid 140, the second proportional solenoid 148, or the first proportional solenoid and the second proportional solenoid 140, 148 to control a system pressure differential. The system pressure differential is defined between the return line116 and the work-port 130; and lies within a range that is defined by a sum of a first predefined range defined by the first control valve 106 and a second predefined range defined by the second control valve 108.
Patent GB-2594294-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus
Inventor: Hugh Glass
IPC: G01R33/07
Filed: 2020-04-21
Abstract: A method of field mapping a battery cell 10 under load uses at least one Hall effect sensor 20 comprising a graphene conductor positioned adjacent a face of the cell to measure magnetic field when a load is applied to the cell. The Hall effect sensor may be moved to a plurality of locations in an array across the face of the cell. There may also be an array of Hall sensors. A change in magnetic field may indicate cell failure. The Hall sensor may measure input or output current of the cell. Also disclosed is an apparatus comprising a Hall sensor on an actuation system to move the sensor around a cell (figure 2). Further disclosed is an apparatus with a pick-up coil in which a current is generated by the magnetic field of the cell, a measurement coil generating current in response to the pick-up coil, and a magnetic field sensor detecting magnetic field from the measurement coil (figures 3 to 6).