baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2547121-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid topographical and chemical pre-patterns for directed self-assembly of block copolymers
Inventor: JOY CHENG
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 2016-02-08
Abstract: Hybrid pre-patterns were prepared for directed self-assembly of a given block copolymer capable of forming a lamellar domain pattern. The hybrid pre-patterns have top surfaces comprising independent elevated surfaces interspersed with adjacent recessed surfaces. The elevated surfaces are neutral wetting to the domains formed by self-assembly. Material below the elevated surfaces has greater etch-resistance than material below the recessed surfaces in a given etch process. Following other dimensional constraints of the hybrid pre-pattern described herein, a layer of the given block copolymer was formed on the hybrid pre-pattern. Self- assembly of the layer produced a lamellar domain pattern comprising self-aligned, unidirectional, perpendicularly oriented lamellae over the elevated surfaces, and parallel and/or perpendicularly oriented lamellae over recessed surfaces. The domain patterns displayed long range order along the major axis of the pre-pattern. The lamellar domain patterns are useful in forming transfer patterns comprising two-dimensional customized features.
Patent GB-2544446-A (GB)
Title: Sponsorship management method and system
Inventor: DANIEL MILLIN
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2015-08-19
Abstract: A system for managing sponsorships. The system generates a compatibility score based on target information provided by a potential sponsor and information obtained from potential sponsorship candidate. The target information includes information on personal characteristics and project/event characteristics deemed desirable by a sponsor in a sponsorship candidate and/or event. The information obtained from the sponsorship candidates includes personal information relating to the candidate and information on projects/events associated with the candidate. The system then presents to the potential sponsorship candidate potential sponsors which have a compatibility score above a predetermined threshold i.e. presents a listing of potential sponsors which best match the user. The user may then elect to accept or reject sponsorship from the listed sponsors.
Patent GB-2549888-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic transducers for fiber-optic based acoustic sensing
Inventor: Andre R Vincelette
IPC: G10K5/00
Filed: 2016-01-14
Abstract: Mechanical acoustic actuators and methods for using these actuators to generate controlled acoustic signals to measure silent or quiet parameters are provided. One example method includes using fluid flows (whistle) and/or mechanical shocks between solids (bells) to stimulate the actuators, either proportionally from the parameter targeted for measurement or artificially modulated to create emitters. Some aspects provide for usage of the actuators within an oil and gas well or a fluid conduit, including in combination with arrays of acoustic sensors, to perform sonar array processing monitoring of acoustic wave propagation to derive properties of the media traversed.
Patent GB-2564909-A (GB)
Title: Message monitoring and transmission device and method
Inventor: CHRISTIAN STYLIANIDES
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2017-07-27
Abstract: A message monitoring and transmission device 200 for connection to a vehicle bus 110 comprises a first connector (210, fig. 2), a second connector (220) and a controller (230). The first and second connectors are arranged such that the device can be inserted in line with components of the vehicle bus, e.g. form a plug and socket arrangement. The controller is arranged to receive a first message, to identify the contents of the message, and to transmit a second message which is different to the first message in response to the contents of the first message. In one embodiment if the first message concerns an actionable event on a list, e.g. a key creation message to create a new key for accessing and starting the vehicle, the second message is transmitted to prevent this from happening. The second message may comprise a reset message, false data or corrupt data. The device may have a control interface for receiving software updates and commands. The controller may log information from received messages. In an alternative embodiment the invention is provided by a component already connected to the bus, e.g. an Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
Patent GB-2554559-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle accident detection and notification
Inventor: KYLE HARRIS
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2017-09-25
Abstract: A vehicle accident detection and notification device 10 has an accident module operable to determine from an accelerometer output that the vehicle 1 has been involved in an accident, and to generate an accident notification. The device 10 captures and stores images related to operation of the vehicle 1 with a camera and transmits the accident notification and the images captured during an incident period preceding the generation of the accident notification to an external server 20. Preferably, the server 20 stores the notification and images for future access by authorised users, such as emergency services, vehicle manufacturers, and repair or insurance companies. The server 20 may output the notifications and captured images to an operator interface 22 for review. An accident classification engine at the device 10 or server 20 may determine a type or severity of accident. The incident period may be varied in dependence on the accident classification or in response to the vehicle speed or acceleration at or immediately preceding generation of the accident notification.
Patent GB-2573484-A (GB)
Title: Compensating for interruptions in a wireless connection
Inventor: IAN CHRISTOPHER DOIDGE
IPC: H04N19/127
Filed: 2017-10-09
Abstract: A method of compensating for potential interruptions in a wireless connection 110 over which data is transmitted from host device 11 to client device 12 involves determining an expectation of an interruption (e.g. due to maintenance) to the connection 110, setting a second compression level for compressing the data when an interruption is due, the second compression level being set at a higher level than a first compression level normally used, compressing the data at the second (higher) compression level, and forwarding the data so compressed to a transmitting component 16 for transmittal to the client device 12. The expectation of an interruption may include expected duration of the interruption, data being compressed at the second level at least until the expected interruption end. The expectation of a potential interruption may be determined by: analysing a historical record of previous interruptions to determine a periodicity of the previous interruptions and calculating accordingly when a next interruption may be expected; determining that a buffer used for storing the data prior to transmittal is full, indicating interruption commencement; or by receipt of information from the transmitting component that a potential interruption is expected to occur or has commenced.
Patent GB-2559009-A (GB)
Title: A frequency scanned array antenna
Inventor: DAVID HAYES
IPC: H01Q15/00
Filed: 2017-11-17
Abstract: An array antenna has a parallel plate structure with upper and lower disks 14, a central electromagnetic feed 13 and reflector elements located between the disks. The upper disk has radial radiating elements which may be radially arranged slots such as a radial line slot array. The parallel plate structure may have a dielectric filling 15. Radio frequency (RF) source 12 provides feed signal 17 which is launched into the parallel plate structure with a small signal 18 being reflected back. When reflector element 16 is active, wave 20 reflects off the reflector element to generate a high intensity wave. A combination of many active reflector elements form a 2D reconfigurable reflector which feeds the radial line slot array. The reflecting elements are plasma devices incorporating PiN diodes placed between the parallel plates which when excited form a plasma. The array may incorporate a lens or a mirror.
Patent GB-2569194-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasound applicator device
Inventor: IAN COBLEY
IPC: A61N7/02
Filed: 2017-12-11
Abstract: An ultrasound applicator device 5, comprises a housing 47 forming a chamber 33, in which is mounted an ultrasound transducer 12. Housing 47 has a fluid inlet port 24 and a fluid outlet port 25. Housing 47 includes a window 48 that comprises a material 35 that is permeable to ultrasound waves. Ultrasound transducer 12 is mounted in chamber 33 so there is a gap 34 between ultrasound transducer 12 and window 48. The chamber 33 is configured to receive an ultrasound conducting fluid that enters the chamber 33 via the fluid inlet port 24 and leaves the chamber 33 via the fluid outlet port 25, with the gap 34 between ultrasound transducer 12 and window 48 being filled with the fluid. Window 48 may comprise a flexible material that may be between the housing 47 and a cap 36 that’s attached to housing 47. Housing 47 and cap 36 may have respective apertures 32,37 that are aligned when housing 47 and cap 36 are attached, where the flexible material forms a barrier between the apertures 32,37. Uses include lipolysis, skin tightening and collagen creation by achieving thermal coagulation in the super muscular aponeurotic system layer or the panniculus carnosus.
Patent GB-2561300-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for diagnosing disease and generating treatment recommendations
Inventor: SAUMYA JAMUAR
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods, algorithms, kits and systems for assessing health, diagnosing disease and generating recommendations using SNV markers specific to a cohort. A genetic sample of an individual is assayed using a genotyping assay to identify at least one SNV. The genotyping assay may be a computer analysis using a database, a nucleic acid microarray assay or a PCR assay. The identified SNV can be compared with a database of SNV markers to identify a plurality of risk SNVs, which are associated with a disease state or pathological condition, including pharmacological sensitivity or resistance. A genetic risk factor (GRF) may be calculated using a weighted score. The GRF is used to determine the risk level associated with the disease. A matrix may be generated using the genetic profile and recommendations specific to cohort and physiologic data. The user is allowed to input physiologic and genomic data, which is compared to the matrix to generate recommendations. In another aspect, the present invention relates to an analytical tool to analyze and relate genomic data with an individual's phenotype across multiple dimensions such as his or her health, age, family, ethnicity, environment and current scientific understanding. The analytical tool enables the individual to specify the genomic sequence as well as to feed in his or her phenotype data along with his or her family's phenotype data. The genomic sequence entered is then compared with a population database to generate a list of associated genetic disorders. This list is then overlaid against the individual's phenotype and his or her family phenotype data to confirm the genetic disorders identified. A real time report is generated and data is updated in real time on the population database to provide relevant and updated genetic information to users.
Patent GB-2570741-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for freezing a liquid
Inventor: ROLF HENINGER
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2018-05-15
Abstract: A method for freezing a substance in a container (freezer storage bag 20) comprises feeding a coolant to at least one cooling duct 22 present in the container. The cooling duct may be positioned when the freezer storage bag is full by at least one spacer or strap (42, Fig. 4B). The coolant may be a gaseous coolant, wherein the method comprises feeding a liquid coolant to a heat exchanger to form the gaseous coolant, feeding the gaseous coolant to a manifold (80. Fig.6), feeding the gaseous coolant from the manifold to the cooling duct(s), circulating the gaseous coolant through the cooling duct(s), and recovering the gaseous coolant from the cooling duct(s). Alternatively the coolant may be a cold gas, the method comprising sucking in a cold gaseous atmosphere inside a freezing cabinet (80, Fig.7) by means of a blower (B, Fig.7) and feeding the cold gas to the manifold. The method may be suitable for rapid or shock freezing. The freezer storage bag may be for pharmaceutical use. A flexible storage unit comprises a container (freezer storage bag 20) with at least one cooling duct 22 embedded within the container. The cooling duct(s) may be welded into the container.
Patent GB-2577752-A (GB)
Title: Brewing apparatus
Inventor: DANIEL GASCOYNE
IPC: C12C13/00
Filed: 2018-10-05
Abstract: A brewing apparatus 2 comprising a primary vessel 4, a sparge tank 6 and a cooling jacket 8, characterised in that the primary comprises a vessel base 10, one or primary vessel side walls and at least one primary vessel liquid inlet/outlet means 14; the edges of the primary vessel side walls remote from the primary vessel base define a vessel mouth; the cooling jacket comprises a heat exchange means; the cooling jacket surrounds a portion of the primary vessel side walls 24 or walls adjacent the vessel base; the sparge tank comprises at least one inlet/outlet means 34; and the sparge tank surrounds a portion of the primary vessel side wall or walls adjacent the primary vessel mouth. The apparatus may further comprise a basket and/or a basket support means 36, wherein the basket configured to be reversibly inserted into the primary vessel mouth and the basket support means is adapted to support a basket in a plurality of positions with the primary vessel. The basket may be perforated or formed of a mesh. A method of brewing beer using the apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2578118-A (GB)
Title: Droplet ejection apparatus and method of printing
Inventor: TONY CRUZ-URIBE
IPC: B41J2/215
Filed: 2018-10-16
Abstract: A droplet ejection apparatus 1 comprising: one or more droplet ejection heads 10, fixedly mounted in the apparatus, each comprising at least one row of nozzles, each row extending along a row direction and configured to eject droplets; and a deposition media transport system which is configured to transport deposition media 30 in a transport direction x past the fixedly mounted one or more droplet ejection heads such that there is a gap G between the deposition media and the one or more droplet ejection heads. The apparatus further includes one or more gas transfer systems 20, 50 which are configured to carry out at least one of extraction of gas upstream, with respect to the transport direction, and injection of gas downstream, with respect to the transport direction, of each row of nozzles of at least a subset of the one or more droplet ejection heads. The at least one of extraction and injection of gas reduces droplet misplacement caused by gas flows in said gap. A method of printing, using such a droplet ejection apparatus, is also provided.
Patent GB-2581828-A (GB)
Title: Longitudinally non-uniform preform and method of making the same
Inventor: BURAK TEMELKURAN
IPC: D01D5/00
Filed: 2019-02-28
Abstract: A preform 300 for drawing fibres therefrom formed of at least a first material and having anon-uniform structure in the longitudinal direction and a method of forming the same. The preform may comprise at least one of multiple different materials 306, 307, one or more hollow portions 308, varying width or cross section. The hollow portions may be enclosed by the preform or extend to at least one surface; they my further comprise a helical channel. The fibre drawn from the preform may comprise at least one steerable portion by virtue of its materials providing flexibility. One of the materials may comprise a magnetic material. At leas tone of the materials may comprise a stiffness tuneable material, ferromagnetic polymer, polycarbonate, poly (methyl methacrylate) PMMA, polyetherimide, cyclic olefin copolymer (COC), poly(styrene-block-butadiene-block-styrene)(SEBS), cyclic olefin copolymer elastomer (COC-E) and polysulfone. The materials may comprise one of a conducting a material and a polymer loaded with conducting material. The preform may be a 3D printed form. A fibre drawn from the preform is further claimed.
Patent GB-2574704-A (GB)
Title: Apparatuses and methods for gesture-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles
Inventor: ROBERT C TAYLOR
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2018-03-06
Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control. A system for UAV 1 control comprises a flight control system (222, fig 2) of a UAV, an image sensor (227, fig 2) on the UAV, a database, (230, fig2), and a control circuit (221, fig 2) coupled to the flight control system, the image sensor, and database. The control circuit being configured to: detect, with the image sensor, a gesture 310, from a person, compare the gesture to the data base to determine it is an emergency gesture or a marshalling signal and determine the relevant flight command associated with the gesture. The control circuit then causes the UAV to verify that the person is a verified user of the UAV if the gesture is determined to be a marshalling signal or omit verification if the gesture is an emergency gesture, and then perform the flight command.
Patent GB-2584822-A (GB)
Title: DALI power supply unit
Inventor: TOM BAYNHAM
IPC: H05B47/18
Filed: 2019-05-17
Abstract: A power supply unit (PSU) for a Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) system, which may be incorporated in a DALI compatible device such as an LED driver, includes a microcontroller, a DALI bus input and a switchable power source that is connected to the DALI bus input. The power source can be switched on and off by the microcontroller. The microcontroller is configured to determine whether or not a DALI bus connected to the DALI bus input is energised by detecting a voltage on the DALI bus. If the DALI bus is energised, the microcontroller disables the switchable power source. If, on the other hand the DALI bus is not energised, the microcontroller enables the switchable power source to energise the DALI bus.
Patent GB-2584728-A (GB)
Title: A towel rail
Inventor: JEFFREY SLEE
IPC: A47K10/12
Filed: 2019-06-14
Abstract: A towel rail 10 , wherein the rail comprises at least a portion of hook fastener material of the type which forms hook-and-loop material 20, so that in use, a margin of a towel 40 is releasably attachable to the rail via the hook fastener material, allowing the towel 5 to hang from the rail. Preferably, the towel rail includes at least two portions of hook fastener material, wherein the at least two portions are arranged spaced apart from one another, so that a face of the towel is outspread when hanging from the rail. The location of the hook fastener material may be slidably adjustable along the length of the rail. The towel rail may comprise brackets for attaching the towel rail to a surface, and the hook fastener material may be attached to the brackets. A method of attaching a towel to a towel rail using the claimed towel rail is also included.
Patent GB-2586441-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser
Inventor: PHRIXOS PRODROMOU
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 2019-06-24
Abstract: A measurable dispenser has a second vessel 4 mounted on a first vessel 1, and a one-way valve 3 by which fluid can be moved from the first vessel to the second and retained within the second. The second vessel has indicia indicating measured amounts. The first vessel may be squeezable to dispense liquid. A child-proof locking mechanism for a vessel is also disclosed. It has a bayonet ring (52, fig. 8) with a channel (62) extending from an open, proximal, top surface to a closed distal end (66), and has a cavity portion towards the distal end. A resiliently deflectable tongue (64) extends into the cavity with an angled surface at its end. A top cover (70) has at least one bayonet follower projection (74). With the ring secured in place relative to a vessel, by holding the bayonet ring and vessel stationary relative to one another, the top can be rotated such that a bayonet follower moves within the bayonet channel to deflect the end of the tongue and then be retained within the cavity, to retain the cover relative to the ring vessel.
Patent GB-2585828-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a biosensing textile
Inventor: ISABEL ROSE HEPWORTH
IPC: A61B5/0531
Filed: 2019-07-12
Abstract: A method of providing a textile patch 103 comprising a biosensing unit 101a,b comprising the steps of attaching a controller 105 for controlling the biosensor to a surface of the textile patch 103; and attaching the textile patch to a textile panel 107 to form the biosensing textile, such that the controller is sandwiched between the textile patch and the textile panel. The biosensor might be an electrode; this may therefore be located on the inner side of the panel to contact the skin, and preferably connected to the controller via some conductive means, for example conductive studs 111. Also claimed is a garment including such a textile disposed within an otherwise loose garment (figure 6), preferably where a first region is attached (along the collar and top of shoulder in embodiment shown) such that the first region is unable to move relative to the garment and a second region (including electrodes 301) is able to move relative to the garment, such that the textile sits against the skin while the garment 200 does not restrict the user’s movement.
Patent GB-2586050-A (GB)
Title: Power supply output device
Inventor: FRANK WARNES
IPC: H03K17/082
Filed: 2019-07-31
Abstract: A power supply output device 500 converts an input from a DC-DC convertor into a bipolar voltage output, particularly for a gate driver circuit driving a power switch. The power output supply device contains an adjusting circuit which measures the output of the gate driver circuit at the gate of the power switch, and adjusts the bipolar voltage to maintain the output of the gate driver circuit at a predetermined voltage. The power supply output device regulates the peak positive voltage input into the gate of the power switch at a required voltage regardless of fluctuations or losses. The power output supply device includes a voltage dividing element 502 converting the supply voltage into a bipolar voltage output, a voltage clamping circuit 504, e.g. Zener diode, setting one of the first or second output voltage values of the bipolar voltage output at a first predetermined voltage, and an adjustment circuit 506 to adjust one of the first or second output voltage values in order to maintain the output of the gate driver circuit at a second predetermined voltage.
Patent GB-2580252-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for dispensing laundry chemistry based upon ozone concentration
Inventor: RALPH G DANIELS
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 2018-08-30
Abstract: Method and system for system for controlling dispensing of laundry chemistry from a laundry chemistry dispenser to a washing machine to minimize use of the laundry chemistry. The method and the system comprise an ozone monitor for determining a current ozone concentration level in the washing machine at a time that the washing machine requires dispensing of the laundry chemistry from the laundry chemistry dispenser; a control panel being coupled to the ozone monitor for receiving a signal indicative of the currently determined ozone concentration level in the washing machine; and the control panel is coupled to the laundry chemistry dispenser for controlling a dispensing operation of the laundry chemistry from the laundry chemistry dispenser based upon the currently determined ozone concentration level in the washing machine. When the ozone concentration level is low, less laundry chemistry is dispensed while when the level is high, more laundry chemistry is dispensed.