baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2556224-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor structure and process
Inventor: SIVANANDA KANAKASABAPATHY
IPC: H01L29/78
Filed: 2016-05-06
Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided that includes a semiconductor fin portion (14P) having an end wall (15W) and extending upward from a substrate (10). A gate structure (16) straddles a portion of the semiconductor fin portion (14P). A first set of gate spacers (24P/50P) is located on opposing sidewall surfaces of the gate structure (16L/16R); and a second set of gate spacers (32P) is located on sidewalls of the first set of gate spacers (24P/50P). One gate spacer of the second set of spacers (32P) has a lower portion that directly contacts the end wall (15W) of the semiconductor fin portion (14P).
Patent GB-2561939-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for providing cross-network event attribution
Inventor: Raul Oak
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2017-12-15
Abstract: A system and method for cross content network event attribution between a first event and a second event representing online activities by a user via a plurality of client devices 120. A co-ordination server 160 receives an event attribution request for the second event from an attribution server 150. The co-ordination server determines whether the second event is attributable to the first event by searching confirmation messages for a plurality of events comprising the first event. The co-ordination server then sends data descriptive of the first event to the attribution server if the second event correlates to the first event. The attribution server also determines whether the second event is attributable to the first event and sends either an indication of agreement or disagreement to the co-ordination server. The first event may be an activity such as viewing or clicking through a content item impression. The second event may be a conversion such as downloading or installing an application, watching a video or performing a purchase. The attribution server may send requests to multiple co-ordination servers regarding the same conversion event. Comparison of event time-stamps for the closest in time allows attribution to only one of the co-ordination servers.
Patent GB-2570922-A (GB)
Title: Purification of hydrocarbons
Inventor: JOHN A TAYLOR
IPC: C10G27/12
Filed: 2018-02-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for purification of hydrocarbons, suitable for a wide range of contexts such as refining bunker fuels to yield low-sulphur fuels, cleaning of waste engine oil to yield a usable hydrocarbon product, recovery of hydrocarbons from used tyres, recovery of hydrocarbons from thermoplastics etc, as well as the treatment of crude oils, shale oils, and the tailings remaining after fractionation and like processes. The method comprises the steps of heating the hydrocarbon thereby to release a gas phase, contacting the gas with an aqueous persulphate electrolyte within a reaction chamber, and condensing the gas to a liquid or a liquid/gas mixture and removing its aqueous component. It also comprises subjecting the reaction product to an electrical field generated by at least two opposing electrode plates between which the reaction product flows; this electrolytic step regenerates the persulphate electrolyte which can be recirculated within the process. The process is ideally applied in an environment at lower than atmospheric pressure, such as less than 1500 Pa. A wide range of hydrocarbons can be treated in this way. Usedhydrocarbons such as engine oils and sulphur-contaminated fuels are examples, but there are others such as hydrocarbons derived from the pyrolysis of a material having a hydrocarbon content. One such example is a mix of used rubber (such as end-of-life tyres) and used oils (such as engine oils, waste marine oils), which can be pyrolysed together to yield a hydrocarbon liquid which can be treated as above, and a residue that provides a useful solid fuel.
Patent GB-2571313-A (GB)
Title: New sample sets and new down-sampling schemes for linear component sample prediction
Inventor: GUILLAUME LAROCHE
IPC: H04N19/50
Filed: 2018-02-23
Abstract: Deriving a linear model for obtaining a sample for a block of a first image component from an associated sample of a second-component block in the same frame comprises determining 1003 two points A, B based on reconstructed samples of both the first-component and the second-component. Each point is defined by two variables, the first variable corresponding to a second-component sample value, the second variable corresponding to a first-component sample value. Parameters of a linear equation representing a straight line passing by the two points are determined 1005 and the linear model defined by the straight line parameters is derived 1006. The method may be used in calculating the parameters α and β in cross-component linear mode (CCLM) prediction of luma or chroma values during image compression. The points may be determined based on sample values of pairs of first component and second component blocks in the neighborhood of the second component block. The method may allow the linear model’s parameters to be determined with less computational complexity than prior art methods.
Patent GB-2572945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to prosthetic arms
Inventor: JOEL GIBBARD
IPC: A61F2/58
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A prosthetic finger incorporates a machined brass barrel having a hexagonal base, an axial and a radial hole and a spindle for adjusting the tension in a tendon terminating in a fingertip region. The tendon is inserted through a radial hole in the barrel, wrapped around it, re-inserted through the same hole then clamped with a set screw with a flat top through the axial hole. The tendon is tightened to the correct length by rotating the barrel to wrap the tendon around the spindle. Ends of the channels through which the tendons run have rounded mouths to spread the load of the tendons. Actuators and a main control PCB flex the digits by retraction of the tendons, whilst extension springs cause the fingers to extend when the tendons are relaxed. A robotic prosthetic arm comprises a ventilated outer frame and a ventilated inner liner and comprises an inner socket and an outer frame having attachment points for receiving a removable cover.
Patent GB-2572822-A (GB)
Title: Roof structure
Inventor: EDWARD ALEXANDER GIBLIN
IPC: E04B7/18
Filed: 2018-04-13
Abstract: A roof structure 1 comprising an enclosure 2 having at least a front panel 8, a first side panel 10, a second panel 12, and at least one top panel 14, each panel comprising glazing material. Each panel may be a sheet of glass. There may be two or more top panels, each being angled with respect to each other. Each panel may be a multiple glazed panel, preferably double-glazed or triple-glazed. Each panel may be attached directly or indirectly to one or more other panels via brackets, adhesive or bolts. The enclosure may be prefabricated. The roof structure may comprise a frame 16 having one or more fixing points to which the enclosure is attachable. The roof structure may comprise lead flashings. The roof structure may be a dormer.
Patent GB-2564762-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressing
Inventor: MOSES MURANDU
IPC: A61M35/00
Filed: 2018-05-30
Abstract: A wound dressing 10 comprising a first skin contacting layer 16 formed from a flexible and liquid permeable or semi-permeable material, and an opposing second layer 18 formed from a flexible and liquid-absorbent material. In use both layers 16, 18 are at least partially sealed or joined together with a layer of granulated sugar 20 provided therebetween. In one arrangement the dressing 10 is provided as a pouch with only the peripheral edges 14 of the layers 16, 18 sealed together to define a cavity 22 therebetween, with the granulated sugar 20 provided within the cavity 22. In another arrangement both layers (16, 18; Fig 3) are placed in opposition and secured together across their entire extent by means of an adhesive. In this arrangement the sugar may be dispersed through the adhesive, which may be provided as spun sugar. Alternatively the sugar may be impregnated within apertures formed in the first layer (16, Fig 3), which is provided as a mesh in this arrangement.
Patent GB-2574866-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for recruiting candidates
Inventor: ANGELA LYN HOOD
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2018-06-21
Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for mapping job openings provided by recruiting companies to candidate profiles, where the method involves: receiving candidate information; analysing the candidate information by assigning a first set of values and applying a logic function, defining a second set of values based on the logic function which includes the candidate’s passport, traits, and responses to questions, and generating a candidate profile and job opening match score value by applying a cross correlation function to the first and second set of values; ranking the candidate by applying a ranking function; and recommending the job opening to the candidate. Preferably the method may include receiving feedback about a candidate 412 from the recruiter company. The system comprises a server 110 having a job matching system 112A, the server being in communication with computing devices 104, 106 used by candidate 106 and recruiter company 102 respectively.
Patent GB-2568354-A (GB)
Title: Wide-range high mass resolution in reflector time-of-flight mass spectrometers
Inventor: SEBASTIAN BOHM
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2018-09-05
Abstract: The invention relates to the operation of an energy- and solid-angle-focusing ion reflector for time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometers with pulsed ion acceleration, e.g. from an MALDI ion source. The objective is to generate high mass resolution, e.g. above R = 100,000, in wide mass ranges up to masses above eight kilodaltons. This is achieved by varying at least one operating voltage on one of the diaphragms of the reflectron according to a suitable time function while a time of flight mass spectrum is being acquired so that different ions which pass successively through the reflector are optimally focussed by being subjected to the most favourable reflector settings. The at least one voltage is preferably varied on a microsecond time scale over a time period corresponding to greater than a 1000 Da ion mass, the rate of change of said at least one voltage being less than 100 V/ns. The operation of the accelerating voltages may also be adapted and optimised accordingly.
Patent GB-2568576-A (GB)
Title: Oil painting stroke simulation using neural network
Inventor: ZHILI CHEN
IPC: G06T11/00
Filed: 2018-09-14
Abstract: A second height map of existing paint on a canvas, after a new painting brush stroke is applied, is inferred by trained neural network 202 based on a bristle trajectory map representing the new paint brush stroke, and a first height map of existing paint on the canvas prior to the application of the new painting brush stroke; a rendering 310 of the new painting brush stroke is generated, by render module 306, based on the second height map and a colour map. The painting brush stroke may be a new oil painting brush stroke. The neural network may be trained using a plurality of training data sets comprising a height map, bristle trajectory map and a ground truth; the ground truth and bristle trajectory map may be generated by a simulator using the height map as an input. The simulator may use fluid simulation to generate the ground truth. The trained neural network may be one of a plurality of trained neural networks.
Patent GB-2569684-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: SE-HWAN JEON
IPC: G04G17/04
Filed: 2018-10-19
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device, 100, is configured such that a through-hole, 111, extends through a liquid crystal panel, 110, and a light guide plate, 121, illuminated by a backlight unit, 120, located to one side of the liquid crystal panel. A fastener, 140, for coupling the hands of a watch or similar is coupled to the through-hole and the formation of a dark region is prevented due to interference between the fastener and light from a light source around the through-hole. This is achieved by providing at least one flat side surface on the fastener which reduces interference with the light emitted from the light source such that uniform luminance is provided around the through-hole. In an alternative solution the fastener comprises a light incident member, a reflection member and a light exiting member. Light from the light source if thus transmitted through the fastener and exits towards a dark region around the through hole.
Patent GB-2565493-A (GB)
Title: Method for time drift measurement, seismic node and seismic node handling system
Inventor: VIDAR HOVLAND
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 2017-06-01
Abstract: Method for time drift measurement of at least one slave clock in at least one seismic node, wherein the time drift measurement is performed in the at least one seismic node. The seismic node is configured for receiving a master clock signal and obtaining a time drift between the slave clock and the master clock signal.
Patent GB-2582004-A (GB)
Title: A shunt valve
Inventor: YIN ZHOU
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 2019-03-07
Abstract: A shunt valve comprises a valve body 1, a push rod assembly 2 and a sealing cap 3. The valve body 1 is provided with a front cavity 11 and a posterior cavity 12 through the front cavity 11. The push rod assembly 2 is arranged within the posterior cavity 12 and moves in a straight line along the axis of the posterior cavity 12. The sealing cap 3 is arranged in the front cavity 11, and is provided with a sealing cap guide rod 4, and moves in a straight line along the axis of the front cavity 11.
Patent GB-2583956-A (GB)
Title: An internal combustion engine crankshaft and connecting rod assembly, and parts for an internal combustion engine crankshaft and connecting rod assembly
Inventor: MOSTAFA HABIB
IPC: F16C9/04
Filed: 2019-05-16
Abstract: An internal combustion engine crankshaft and connecting rod assembly, and parts for an internal combustion engine crankshaft and connecting rod assembly are provided. The assembly comprises: a crank shaft (not shown); and a connecting rod, the connecting rod having a big end 100, the big end comprising first and second parts 102, 104 which together form an inner mating surface 106; the assembly further comprising a slider bearing arrangement 112 located between the inner mating surface 106 and a crank throw/crank pin of the crankshaft. The big end further comprises a recess 108 in the inner mating surface of the first part 102 and a pad/insert 110 of soft material and thus enables the first part to exert less pressure on the crankshaft. The soft pad may be attached to the first part by glue, or may be manufactured by either powder metallurgy or chemical vapour deposition techniques.
Patent GB-2575175-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating and encoding projection-based frame that includes at least one padding region and at least one projection face packed in
Inventor: Ya-Hsuan Lee
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2018-03-13
Abstract: A video processing method includes: receiving an omnidirectional content corresponding to a sphere, obtaining projection faces from the omnidirectional content, and creating a projection-based frame by generating at least one padding region and packing the projection faces and said at least one padding region in a 360 VR projection layout. The projection faces packed in the 360 VR projection layout include a first projection face and a second projection face, where there is an image content discontinuity edge between the first projection face and the second projection face if the first projection face connects with the second projection face. The at least one padding region packed in the 360 VR projection layout includes a first padding region, where the first padding region connects with the first projection face and the second projection face for isolating the first projection face from the second projection face in the 360 VR projection layout.
Patent GB-2576970-A (GB)
Title: Impact ionisation ion source
Inventor: STEVAN BAJIC
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2019-07-04
Abstract: An ion source is provided comprising: a nebuliser or electrospray probe 1; and an impact surface or target electrode 5 comprising a tarnishable or oxidisable metal, e.g. gallium, tin, lead, bismuth, copper, aluminium, germanium, antimony, zinc, cadmium, magnesium, silver, titanium, tantalum or tungsten, but most preferably indium, or an alloy comprising a tarnishable or oxidizable metal. The ion source is effective at displacing common salt adducts and/or forming multiply adducted ions, enabling biomolecules such as monoclonal antibodies and insulin to be readily analysed. Also disclosed is: a central wire electrospray ionization (CWESI) ion source in which the central wire comprises a tarnishable or oxidisable metal; a method of ionizing a sample comprising adding a post-transition metal salt to said sample prior to nebulisation; and a method of performing electron transfer dissociation (ETD) using gallium, indium, tin, lead, bismuth, copper, aluminium, germanium, antimony, zinc, cadmium, magnesium, silver, titanium, tantalum or tungsten incorporated analyte ions.
Patent GB-2586448-A (GB)
Title: Prismatic cell
Inventor: Limhi Somerville
IPC: H01M50/289
Filed: 2019-08-12
Abstract: A prismatic cell 1 comprises a housing 10 with opposed first and second walls 10a,10b within which is received a plurality of pairs of electrodes 11 and one or more bridging members 12. The bridging member extends from the first wall to the second wall through the electrodes, and is preferably rigidly secured to the first and second walls. The bridging member may be integral with one or both of the first and second walls and may be welded or adhered to the first wall, second wall and/or electrodes. The bridging member is preferably thermally conductive so that it can conduct heat away from the centre of the cell. Either a single bridging member (as shown) or a plurality of bridging members (52, fig 5) may be provided. The electrodes may comprise an aperture 13, or one or more notches or slits (43, fig 4; 63, fig 6) extending inwardly from a peripheral wall for accommodating the bridging member(s). A stack of the prismatic cells is also disclosed. Preferably a resilient member (25, fig 2), e.g. made of foam, may be located between adjacent cells.
Patent GB-2586630-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for Volatile Materials
Inventor: ANDREW STUART CORNELOUES
IPC: B64D11/00
Filed: 2019-08-30
Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing volatile substances into the atmosphere comprising a resilient enclosure (402), which is substantially gas impermeable and at least one part is flexible, a vent (portal, outlet) from the interior to exterior (302), which can be a gas permeable membrane. A holder (mount, reservoir) for the volatile substance is inside the enclosure (302) and air passes through or past the volatile substance when the enclosure is compressed, and the enclosure contains a biasing means to give resilience. The resilient enclosure is made of a pad of foam, batting, wadding or textile and the volatile substance can be a scent, perfume, insect repellent or disinfectant. This apparatus can be used in a headrest, headrest cover, storage bin, bin liner, mat, or used in a vehicle (automobile).
Patent GB-2592561-A (GB)
Title: Determining a proportion of hydrogen in a mixture of hydrogen and natural gas
Inventor: JUNG-SIK KIM
IPC: G01N27/407
Filed: 2019-12-20
Abstract: Methods and apparatus 100 for sensing hydrogen in a mixture of hydrogen and natural gas are described. The apparatus is a cell comprising: a first chamber 10 for receiving air; a second chamber 50 for receiving the mixture of hydrogen and natural gas. A first electrode 20, for adsorbing oxygen molecules from air in the first chamber and for reducing the oxygen molecules to oxide ions and a second electrode 40 are also detailed. An ionic conductor 30 for transporting the oxide ions from the first electrode to the second electrode in order to cause the transported oxide ions to combine with hydrogen molecules at the second electrode 40 is present. The cell may be an electro ceramic cell. Sensing circuitry 60, for sensing an electrical parameter associated with the combination of the transported oxide ions with the hydrogen molecules at the second electrode 40 and processing circuitry 70 configured to determine a proportion of hydrogen in the mixture is also a part of the apparatus. The proportion determined is based, at least in part, on the electrical parameter sensed by the sensing circuitry. One or more temperature sensors may be associated with the apparatus. The ionic conductor 30 may comprise a ceramic electrolyte and/or a semiconductor material, which may have one or more heating
Patent GB-2579454-A (GB)
Title: Interactive entertainment device
Inventor: Terry Monkton
IPC: A63J5/02
Filed: 2018-06-22
Abstract: An entertainment system comprising a primary display, a plurality of seats, and a 4D effects system comprising one or more devices configured to provide a secondary sensory stimulation to users situated at the plurality of seats, wherein each of a plurality of seats has associated therewith a secondary display device and a user input device, wherein the secondary display device is configured to display different content to the primary display and the user input device is configured to accept one or more user inputs in response to the content displayed on the secondary display; wherein the 4D effects system selectively engages one or more of the devices to provide a secondary sensory stimulation to one or more of the plurality of seats based on the inputs received from the user input device associated with the one or more of the plurality of seats.
Patent GB-2583577-A (GB)
Title: Brake mechanism and stroller therewith
Inventor: HAI TAO WU
IPC: B62B9/08
Filed: 2020-03-20
Abstract: A brake mechanism for preventing false braking on a wheel (1, see fig. 3) of a stroller, the wheel is installed on an installation base 2 connected to a frame (201) of the stroller. The brake mechanism includes a brake pedal (3) pivoted to the installation base, a stopping block 21 disposed on the installation base, and a restoring component 4 movably installed between the stopping block and the brake pedal along a moving direction back and forth. The restoring component is biased to a restoring position with a restoring force. The stopping block pushes the restoring component to resist against the restoring force when the brake pedal switches between a first position and a second position, the restoring component drives the brake pedal to the first position or the second position. The resilient force may be provided by a compression spring and may be accommodated in slot 31. The surface of the stopping block may comprise an inclined surface like a cam. Additionally, the brake pedal may comprise an accommodating slot for accommodating the stopping block and restoring component. In another embodiment like the first, a second pivotal axis D2 is provided which is misaligned from the first D1.
Patent GB-2585976-A (GB)
Title: Growing systems and methods
Inventor: MATTHEW ROBERT WHELAN
IPC: A01G31/06
Filed: 2020-05-22
Abstract: An organism growing system comprises a growth chamber or a series of growth chambers having growth medium filled receptacles. Environmental services 40 are controlled to recreate growing conditions from a predetermined dataset such that growing conditions in the chamber for given time periods may be recreated. The environmental services may include temperature, pressure, humidity, radiation intensity or wavelength, nutrient content and/or airflow. The control of environmental services may include looking up historical data. The chamber may comprise containers 10 located in stacks and which are accessed from above by load handling means. The load handling means may be operable on a series of perpendicular tracks above the stacks, the tracks comprising a grid and the footprint of each stack being located within a single grid space. The system may be used for growing grapes for wine making such that the grapes experience substantially the same growing conditions as previously grown grapes.