baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2540688-A (GB)
Title: Self-regenerating antimicrobial composition and method of use
Inventor: DAVID W KOENIG
IPC: A01N63/40
Filed: 2015-03-18
Abstract: A composition may be applied to animate and inanimate surfaces to render such surfaces antimicrobial for as long as the composition remains on the surface. The composition contains at least one pathogen-associated virus that is self-regenerating so that a user need not take steps to regenerate the material. The virus is or viruses are contained within a polymer matrix. The polymer matrix has the ability to maintain a desired moisture content to support the regeneration of the virus(es). Various methods of using the composition include the coating of animate and inantimate surfaces to prevent bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
Patent GB-2556062-A (GB)
Title: Taxi vehicle for moving an aircraft
Inventor: COLIN JOHN HALSEY
IPC: B64F1/34
Filed: 2016-11-16
Abstract: A taxi vehicle 10 comprising a chassis 12 having a coupler 64 to connect to a coupling location of a craft 60 and a set of wheels 14 with at least one electric motor 16 coupled to the set of wheels 14. The taxi vehicle 10 includes a fuel cell 22 coupled to the at least one electric motor 16 and a battery 28 coupled to the fuel cell 22. The battery 28 is configured to supply peak power demand to the at least one electric motor 16 to start moving the craft 60. The battery 28 receives charging from the fuel cell 22 when not supplying peak power demand while the fuel cell 22 supplies power to the at least one electric motor 16 to continue moving the craft 60. Also claimed are methods of moving an aircraft using the vehicle 10 while also supplying electricity, compressed air and/or hydraulic power to the aircraft by means of a connector 40. This power connection supports starting of the aircraft prior to take-off. Connection to the aircraft may be automatic during connection of the coupler 64.
Patent GB-2544897-A (GB)
Title: Display device having hole
Inventor: MIOK KIM
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: A display that comprises a liquid crystal panel 110; a backlight unit 141, 142, 143 and a lower cover 150 that is configured to accommodate the panel and the backlight unit wherein at least one hole (110, 143c, 143b, 143a, 142, 150, figure 4) is provided through the liquid crystal panel and the lower cover and a guide member 145 is fastened to the lower cover and passes through the hole. A display device having a non-tetragonal shape is also disclosed, the device comprises a cylindrical protrusion 150b surrounding the hole 150 of the lower cover and extending toward the display panel, the cylindrical protrusion may have a thread and the guide member may have a corresponding thread 145b such that it can engage with the protrusion of the lower cover.
Patent GB-2564421-A (GB)
Title: An underwater flextensional transducer
Inventor: ANDREW BOND
IPC: H04R1/44
Filed: 2017-07-07
Abstract: A flextensional transducer 100 for underwater operation including a driving element 110 and a stave 220a-f. The stave is made from a material with elastic properties and has a porous structure 210 adapted to be modelled such that when in use, said porous structure of the stave is of an arbitrary alignment with respect to the driving element and has a degree of porosity. The degree of porosity is such that the elastic properties and vibrational frequency response of the stave can be customised with respect to its intended use. Preferably the porous structure is a lattice, which may be a uniform/periodic or non-uniform, non-periodic lattice. Alternatively, the porous structure may be a foam. The transducer may be a barrel-stave flextensional transducer (class I/class 1). The driving element is preferably piezo-electric or magnetostrictive. A method of manufacturing a transducer is disclosed, where the desired resonant frequency and size of a stave is determined and used to determine a required porosity for the stave, which is manufactured accordingly. This may involve identifying a lattice unit cell type required for the stave. The degree of porosity of the stave may be set with reference to the resultant Youngs modulus of the stave.
Patent GB-2555895-A (GB)
Title: Containment of data structures with data objects in data modelling tools
Inventor: RON HUIZENGA
IPC: G06F16/25
Filed: 2017-07-19
Abstract: A method of utilizing a data modelling tool to generate data objects containing data entities comprises selecting a first data entity 202 for containment within a data object 604, the data entity including data entity definitions comprising information about the entity represented by the data entity, an identifier, and information representing a relationship with at least one other data entity 206. The first data entity, including the data entity definitions, is captured in the data object. These steps are repeated at least once to add one or more other data entities to the data object and create one or more additional data objects. The relationships between the data entities are preserved and the data objects are translated for storing in a database. The invention allows the representation of a data model to be simplified, making it easier to understand and manipulate.
Patent GB-2551655-A (GB)
Title: Air guiding device for a commercial vehicle, in particular a tractor
Inventor: JOHN KOCH
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2017-07-26
Abstract: An air guiding device 16 comprising a framework 20 mounted on a driver's cab 18 of a commercial vehicle (10, fig. 1) and at least one flexible membrane 24 which is at least indirectly mounted on the framework 20. The framework 20 is movable in relation to the driver's cab 18; and, by moving the framework 20, the membrane 24 is extendable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle between at least one stowed state (figure 7) and at least one deployed state (figure 4) for covering at least a portion of a gap (26, fig 1) between the driver's cab 18 and a trailer (12, fig. 1) coupled to the commercial vehicle. The framework may be pivotably mounted and the device may include an actuator 44 for moving the framework, which may be a linear actuator that is electric or pneumatic. The device may include a pressure sensor to detect the pressure of air flowing around the vehicle and the actuator may move the framework based on a pressure signal from the sensor. There may be spring or bungee elements (52, fig. 8) to help move the membrane.
Patent GB-2554789-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for energy storage
Inventor: ROBIN SHAW
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A method for determining the arrangement of battery modules in an array, relative to one another, is disclosed. Each battery module comprises one or more cells and a controller. The method comprises the steps of selecting a battery module and decoupling the selected battery module from the array, receiving a determination reading, such as a current and/or voltage reading, from each battery module in the array, and determining the arrangement of the battery modules in the array based on the determination readings received. An initial reading before disconnection may be used alongside the determination readings to ascertain which battery modules are connected in series. The battery modules may comprise a controller, one of which may be designated as a master controller, with the other battery modules then being designated as including slave controllers. The master controller may also be used to control a diagnostic process on the array, such as fault detection.
Patent GB-2554030-A (GB)
Title: An arrangement for forming a freeze plug in a tubing
Inventor: JOHN ERIK GOTRICK
IPC: F25D3/10
Filed: 2017-05-10
Abstract: An arrangement (1) for forming a freeze plug (3a) in a tubing (5), is described. The arrangement comprises a first and a second displacement element (10a, 10b) adapted to be displaced within the tubing with a medium between them that is adapted to form the freeze plug. The first and the second displacement elements (10a, 10b) comprise, at least at a respective end portion facing the medium between them, a sensor arrangement (30) for measuring at least one of a pressure and a temperature.
Patent GB-2571331-A (GB)
Title: BEV torque split control
Inventor: MATTHEW HANCOCK
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2018-02-26
Abstract: A controller 2 for a vehicle 1 with propulsion units 5,6 whereby the controller controls a total requested torque of the units. The controller receives traction signals TA1-4, possibly from sensors 50, indicating the available traction at a wheel W1-4 and determines a traction torque range for the propulsion units depending on the traction signals. A proposed distribution of torque between the propulsion units is determined along with the proposed torque to be generated by each of the propulsion units. The traction torque range for each propulsion unit is compared with the proposed torque for that propulsion unit and if the proposed range is within the traction torque range a torque control signal is generated to generate the proposed torque. If the proposed torque is outside of the torque range then the generated torque may be set to the maximum or minimum torque for the propulsion unit. A total power cost may be derived for various torque split combinations, which may be dependent on a 3D map of electric machine losses and temperature de-rating, to determine the most efficient way of delivering the required torque.
Patent GB-2573114-A (GB)
Title: Wheelchair lift safety barrier
Inventor: ADAM BECK
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 2018-04-24
Abstract: The wheelchair lift comprises: a base 34 for securing to a vehicle; a platform 12 for accommodating a wheelchair; a lifting arm 16 connected to the base 34 that lifts and lowers the platform 12; and a safety barrier 56 coupled to the lifting arm 16 such that raising and lowering the lifting arm 16 opens and closes the barrier 56. The coupling may include a lever arm 54 moving in response to the lifting arm 16 and a linkage assembly connecting the barrier 56 with the lever arm 54. The lever arm 54 may exert an upward force on the linkage assembly when the lifting arm 16 raises the platform 12, which closes the barrier 56. The barrier 56 may be automatically closed before the platform 12 is fully lowered. The barrier 56 may prevent falling through a door of the vehicle when the platform 12 is lowered. Also disclosed is the safety barrier 56 in isolation of the wheelchair lift.
Patent GB-2573314-A (GB)
Title: Wear bushing and seal assembly retrieval tool
Inventor: GEORGE TELFER
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2018-05-02
Abstract: A system which can selectively pull a modified wear bushing 12 either alone or with a seal assembly 28 to save multiple trips into the well. The system has a retrieval tool, comprising a modified wear bushing coupled to a running tool 14. The running tool has a first latching mechanism 78 and a second latching mechanism 78’, the first latching mechanism having a first latch selectively operable to contact a shoulder on the modified wear bushing and allow retrieval of the modified wear bushing, and the second latching mechanism having a second latch selectively operable to operate an activation mechanism 56 which couples the seal assembly to the modified wear bushing for retrieval. When landed, the running tool can pass through the wear bushing to allow operations in the well on the same trip as installing and retrieving the wear bushing and seal assembly.
Patent GB-2560140-A (GB)
Title: Deriving the gas volume fraction (GVF) of a multiphase flow from the motor parameters of a pump
Inventor: SIDHARTH ABROL
IPC: F04D31/00
Filed: 2016-12-16
Abstract: A fluid transport system includes at least one flow control device and a multiphase pump configured to transport fluid. At least one pump sensing device is configured to measure at least one operating characteristic of the multiphase pump. A controller is programmed with a pump map including a correlation of the at least one operating characteristic of the multiphase pump with at least one operating characteristic of the fluid. The controller is configured to determine an estimated value of the at least one operating characteristic of the fluid based on the measured value of the at least one operating characteristic of the multiphase pump and the pump map. At least one regulating device coupled to at least one flow control device is modulated based on the estimated value of the at least one operating characteristic of the fluid.
Patent GB-2563157-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communications device with a private zone and a non-private zone and methods of displaying communications in the same
Inventor: Eng Wiang Chan
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2017-01-30
Abstract: A mobile communications device (130) comprising a display with a private zone (310) and a non-private zone (320) and methods of displaying communications in the same. In one embodiment, the mobile communications device (130) includes a display (300) having a private zone (310) in which viewing is relatively more restricted and a non-private zone (320) in which viewing is relatively less restricted. The mobile communications device (130) further includes a transceiver (230) to transmit and receive communications and an electronic processor (210) electrically coupled to the transceiver (230) and to the display (300). The electronic processor (210) is configured to receive a message and determine whether the message is private. The electronic processor (210) displays the message in the private zone (310) when the message is private.
Patent GB-2567732-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for point-of-sale detection with image sensors for identifying new radio frequency identification (RFID) tag events within a vicinity of a
Inventor: RICHARD J LAVERY
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 2018-08-21
Abstract: A Point of Sale (POS) system, and respective method, identifies new radio frequency identification (RFID) tag events within a particular vicinity of an RFID reader. The POS system causes image sensors to capture a first set and a second set of video images, where the first set depicts a first RFID tag environment and the second set depicts a second RFID tag environment. The first RFID tag environment is static without a person moving within the first RFID tag environment and the second RFID tag environment is active with at least one person moving within the second RFID tag environment. The two environments can be the same location at different times. An environment database may be generated and updated with static analytic information and active analytic information based on the first set and second set of video images, respectively. The RFID tag identifiers captured in the first and second RFID tag environments are also stored together with respective image data as static analytic information and active analytic information. An RFID tag event can be determined based upon the static analytic information and the active analytic information, such as identification of a new RFID tag, overcoming RFID read errors and interference.
Patent GB-2578163-A (GB)
Title: Plant produced avian influenza antigens and their uses in diagnostic assays and devices
Inventor: Celia Abolnik
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 2018-10-19
Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of an antibody to an avian influenza hemagglutinin antigen in a sample from a subject, wherein the antibody binds to an epitope of an avian influenza hemagglutinin antigen, comprising the steps of cloning a nucleic acid encoding a truncated avian influenza hemagglutinin antigen (H5, H6, H7 or H9) into a vector, infiltrating a plant cell with the vector, recovering the antigen from the plant, contacting the sample with the antigen, and detecting the formation of an antibody-antigen complex; wherein the complex confirms that the subject has been exposed to an avian influenza hemagglutinin antigen. Also claimed is a device for assaying the presence of an antibody to avian influenza hemagglutinin antigen in a sample from a subject.
Patent GB-2570767-A (GB)
Title: A package receiving and returning device and system
Inventor: KEVIN DUCKERS
IPC: A47G29/14
Filed: 2018-12-03
Abstract: A package receiving and returning device 99 suitable for fitting to part of a sloping roof 300 or building comprises a storage cavity 200 with an opening, a frame 105 bounding the opening and a displaceable cover arranged in the frame. The device has at least one sensor that detects the presence of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). A verification system verifies a designated UAV for a requested delivery or collection. An automated mechanism displaces the cover upon detection of the verified UAV to allow a package to be delivered into, or retrieved from, the storage cavity. The automated mechanism operates a positioning means that positions the cover to define an entrance that corresponds to features of the UAV, package and/or environmental conditions. The cover may comprise a window or photovoltaic cells. The cover may comprise two bi-folding cover panels 6, 10. The positioning means may comprise a worm screw positioning mechanism. The device may further comprise a drip tray, weather sensing means and/or a net structure. The frame may comprise baffles 1. The verification system may send a message to a mobile communication device to alert a user of delivery or collection.
Patent GB-2570988-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for superconducting devices used in superconducting circuits and scalable computing
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER B RICH
IPC: G06N10/00
Filed: 2017-05-03
Abstract: A system, e.g. the last stage of a quantum flux parametron demultiplexer (QFP demux) 700a coupled to a QFP digital-to-analog converters (DACs) 702a, 702b, comprising: QFP 704; one pair of quantum-flux-parametron digital-to-analogue converters (QFP-DACs) 702a, 702b; current bias line 710 for both the QFP-DACs of the pair applying current without any bias resistors; and respective first and second quantum-flux-parametron latches (QFP latches) 706a, 706b selectively operable to couple flux between the QFP and respective first and a second QFP-DACs of the pair of QFP-DACs. QFP-DACs 702 include an asymmetric DC SQUID. QFP 704 comprises Josephson junctions 714a, 714b and inductive interfaces 716, 718a, 718b. QFP-DACs are responsive to latch, tip, reset, offset signals. Also disclosed: DACs each independently addressable by a triplet of signals from QFP shift registers, powerlines, and trigger lines; DACs having a superconducting loop interrupted by an energy storage element providing a first kinetic inductance.
Patent GB-2581361-A (GB)
Title: Digital measuring tape
Inventor: JOHN MILROY
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2019-02-14
Abstract: A wearable stretchable tight-fitting garment 110 for measuring various dimensions of an individual for, the wearable stretchable tight-fitting garment expands to fit the individual precisely and the expansion causes stretchable strain sensors 122 affixed to the garment to strain providing measurements of size for the individual for specific body locations, the body measurements are transmitted to a control device 300 (Figure 3) which are further transmitted from the control device a communication network. Garment suppliers can then provide garments that are optimised for the measured dimensions of the individual and deliver the optimised garments to the individual without the individual having to wear the garments to test for suitability of fit. The sensors may be printed on the garment, alternatively they may be glued or stitched. The sensors may communicate with the control unit via conductors or may use short or long range communication methods. The sensors may be encapsulated in a polymer protective layer.
Patent GB-2584463-A (GB)
Title: Direction finder
Inventor: GEOFFREY HENDERSON
IPC: G01S19/54
Filed: 2019-06-04
Abstract: A method of determining a reference direction (e.g. North or NED) for an angular measurement device (e.g. a gyroscope), the method comprising: providing a rigid structure 10 (e.g. a rod) having an antenna 20 for a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) fixed at a first point thereof; fixing the angular measurement device 18 to a second point on the rigid structure, separated from the first point by at least 0.5 metres; while rotating the rigid structure so as to cause rotational movement of the antenna around the sensitive axis; and using velocity measurement data from the GNSS and the angular velocity measurement data from the angular measurement device to determine a reference direction for the angular measurement device.
Patent GB-2580232-A (GB)
Title: Beamed elastomeric laminate structure, fit, and textute
Inventor: GARY DEAN LAVON
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 2018-08-30
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stranded elastomeric laminates (including bi-laminates and tri-laminates) comprising beamed elastics and may have inventive Dtex-to-Nonwoven-Basis-Weight-Ratios, Dtex-to-Spacing-Ratios, and/or Void-Area-to-Strand-Area-Ratios. The stranded laminates of the present disclosure may be used for disposable absorbent article components (including pant belts) and may comprise inventive bonding arrangements that yield inventive textures and texture arrangements. When the inventive stranded elastomeric laminates are used for pant belts, the pants may have inventive Application-Forces, Sustained-Fit-Load-Forces, and Sustained-Fit-Unload-Forces. Further, when absorbent articles are packaged under compression at inventive In-Bag-Stack-Heights, the stranded elastomeric laminates of the present disclosure maintain their inventive properties and characteristics, including their inventive textures.
Patent GB-2583027-A (GB)
Title: Lighting fixture
Inventor: DAVID KINZER
IPC: F21V7/28
Filed: 2019-10-01
Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a light source 12 including an array 20 of LEDs and a reflector 14 including an input end 34 adjacent the array of LEDs and an output end 36 opposite the input end 34such that the light source 12 emits light through the reflector 14 from the input end through the output end. The reflector 14 further includes sidewalls 40a-40f that extend from the input end 34 to the output end 36. The sidewalls each have an interior surface, and half the interior surfaces of the sidewalls have a reflectivity that is more diffuse than the interior surfaces of the other half. Lenses 16 are adjacent the output end of the reflector and gobo wheels 62, 64 are provided. A tandem lens array (172, Figs. 16, 17) is adjacent the output end 36 of the reflector.
Patent GB-2601172-A (GB)
Title: An optical module, a system, a sending unit, a receiving unit, and a quantum communication system
Inventor: TAOFIQ PARAISO
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2020-11-20
Abstract: An optical module 100 has a quantum photonic integrated circuit (PIC) 101, a temperature control element (TCE) 104; and a housing 102 configured to house the PIC and TCE. The PIC is attached to the TCE, such that the PIC is in thermal communication with it; and the TCE is attached directly to the housing, such that the TCE is in direct thermal communication with the housing. An interposer chip 103b or thermally conductive chip carrier may be provided between the PIC and the TCE. Circuit board 103 configured to route electric signals to and/or from the PIC may be provided. A termperature sensor may be provided on the PIC. The TCE may be a thermoelectric cooler or a resistive heater.