baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2551717-A (GB)
Title: Pillow support unit
Inventor: CARL ANTONY RUSHTON
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2016-06-27
Abstract: A pillow support unit 100 for reducing the level of noise caused by snoring comprises a passive component for absorption of sound waves and an active component for sensing a sound and emitting a waveform to reduce the level of noise. The passive component may feature an acoustic barrier formed from an open cell foam that can reduce the sound pressure level of high sound frequencies. The active assembly may provide active noise control to reduce sound pressure at low sound frequencies and may have a plurality of microphones for detecting noise and loudspeakers for emitting anti-noise. The pillow support unit may be substantially L-shaped having a first shorter length 106 perpendicular to a second longer length 102. In use the passive component may be upright and may comprise the first length of the L-shape.
Patent GB-2552770-A (GB)
Title: A compressor
Inventor: PIERRE BERNARD FRENCH
IPC: F04D29/44
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A compressor comprising a housing, a compressor wheel mounted with in the housing and a bearing housing is disclosed. The housing comprises a cover member connected to radially outer portion of a diffuser plate 302a and the bearing housing is connected to a radially inner portion of the plate. The diffuser plate is designed to absorb the kinetic energy of high velocity material in the event of the compressor wheel failing. This is achieved by there being a weakened portion 337 and a strengthened portion 328 in between the bearing housing and cover joining portions of the diffuser plate. The toughened section 328 may have an axial thickness greater than the weakened section and may be defined by a protrusion. The diffuser may also be impaired by an annular groove. A turbo charger using such a compressor is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2552166-A (GB)
Title: System and method for monitoring tissue temperature
Inventor: DAVID NICHOLAS WILLIAMS
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2016-07-11
Abstract: A method for monitoring tissue temperature during microwave ablation of such tissue using a microwave probe 20 which delivers microwave energy via an antenna (8, Fig 1) is disclosed. The probe includes a thermocouple 40 on the body 22 thereof, separated from the body by a layer of thermally insulating material 42, the thermocouple generating an output voltage in response to an experienced temperature. The output voltage is detected (60, Fig 4) and a temperature value is determined from the voltage before a predetermined correction value is applied to the temperature to provide a corrected temperature value. A system for performing this method includes the provision of a microwave power generator (4, Fig 1) operatively coupled to the probe, a controller unit (2, Fig 1) for controlling the magnitude and frequency of the delivered energy and a calculation (62, Fig 4) and correction unit (64, Fig 4) for performing the temperature determination and correction respectively.
Patent GB-2541624-A (GB)
Title: Interface for accessing target data and displaying output to a user
Inventor: STEVEN RILEY
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2015-07-31
Abstract: A user interface system and method for accessing big or other data stored in a data store. The interface system includes an interface generator for generating a user interface layout. The interface layout inputs control data from a user to a database management system that may access a data store of big or other data to conveniently extract filtered data from the data store. The user interface layout has: (i) a main header bar divided into a plurality of expandable portions each in the form of a slide-out menu or activatable ribbon will for the user to input the control data; and (ii) a main display pane for displaying the filtered data output from the database management system. The main display pane is always maximised to provide the maximum area available for displaying the filtered data.
Patent GB-2559764-A (GB)
Title: Buoy for converting wave energy into electricity
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN WICKETT
IPC: F03B13/20
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: A buoy comprises a body 1 having a generally vertical revolution axis R. The lower part 5 of the body 1 has a convex shape and is configured to be at least partially immersed in water W which is subject to wave or wind motion. The body 1 further comprises at least one compartment 6 centered on the revolution axis and carrying an energy recovering means, which is arranged within the body such that in use, the metacenter M of the buoy is below the gravity center G of the buoy. The buoy is therefore unstable (metastable) and is easily excited by wave action. A mooring chain 3 may provide a righting moment to restore the buoy to its initial position. The buoy may further comprise auxiliary floating elements 12 to increase the righting moment when the buoy is displaced.
Patent GB-2550048-A (GB)
Title: Read discards in a processor system with write-back caches
Inventor: RANJIT J ROZARIO
IPC: G06F12/0815
Filed: 2017-03-22
Abstract: A multiprocessor system comprises a first CPU with a private L1 cache, a second CPU with a private L1 cache, a level 2 (L2) cache shared between the two CPUs, a memory coherency manager (CM), and an input/output (I/O) device. The second CPU is configured to request ownership of a cache line in the L1 cache of the first CPU that is in a Modified state, and is also configured to request the CM update the cache line from a Modified state to a Shared state upon receiving a read discard command from the I/O device, resulting in writing the cache line back to the L2 cache. Also disclosed is a block read detection logic in the first CPU configured to detect that read shared instructions sent to the first CPU by the CM are performing a read of a block of data stored at sequential addresses of memory. When the block read detection logic determines a block of data is being read, the first CPU is configured to request the CM to send the first CPU one or more read discard commands to read a remaining portion of the block of data that is not in its L1 cache.
Patent GB-2551417-A (GB)
Title: Subsea BOP control system with dual-action check valve
Inventor: Timothy Goggans
IPC: E21B34/04
Filed: 2016-09-30
Abstract: A dual action check valve comprising a body 212 having first and second blind bores 214, 216 extending from opposed ends 201, 202 of the body. The blind bores each having two sections with different internal diameters separated by an inclined shoulder 231. A poppet valve 254, which is spring 250 operated, is located in each blind bore and arranged to seal against the inclined shoulders. First and second cross bores 218, 219 are included which extend from ports 203, 204 in opposing sides of the body, the cross bores interconnecting the first and second blind bores. The first and second blind bores each connects to both cross bores with the openings located on either side of the inclined shoulders 231. The first and second blind bores include plugs 205 which seal the bores and secure the poppet valves.
Patent GB-2546946-A (GB)
Title: LED Tube Lamp
Inventor: HONG XU
IPC: F21K9/275
Filed: 2015-12-05
Abstract: An LED tube lamp comprises a lamp tube, which includes a light transmissive portion, a reinforcing portion and an end cap. The LED tube lamp further comprises an LED light assembly, which includes an LED light source and an LED light strip. The reinforcing portion includes a platform and a bracing structure. The bracing structure includes a horizontal rib and a vertical rib and is fixedly connected to the platform. The LED light assembly is disposed on an upper surface of the platform. The upper surface of the platform is coated with a reflective layer. The end cap is attached to an end of the lamp tube. The light transmissive portion and the reinforcing portion define a dividing line between them on a cross section of the lamp tube.
Patent GB-2556648-A (GB)
Title: Methods
Inventor: RYAN CAWOOD
IPC: C12N15/90
Filed: 2017-06-07
Abstract: A method of integrating a donor DNA into a target DNA sequence comprising the steps (a) contacting a target DNA sequence with a nucleoprotein/integrase complex, wherein the complex comprises (i) a nucleic acid-guided polypeptide, (ii) a guide nucleic acid which interacts with (i) and which has a nucleic acid portion complementary to the target DNA sequence, and (iii) a retroviral integrase and (b) providing a donor DNA. The complex is directed to the target DNA by the guide nucleic acid and produces a double-stranded cut in the target DNA sequence and the integrase inserts the donor DNA into the target DNA sequence. The nucleic acid guided polypeptide may be Cas9 or dCas9 and may comprise an integrase binding domain, e.g. LEDGF/p75.
Patent GB-2557696-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing exosomes from stem cells and use thereof
Inventor: HUA-JUNG LI
IPC: C12N5/077
Filed: 2017-07-11
Abstract: A method of producing induced exosomes, the method comprising: contacting an isolated population of stem cells (which may be mesenchymal stem cells such as mammary epithelial stem cells) with an amount of a prostaglandin E receptor 4 (EP4) antagonist (such as GW627368x) effective for inducing release of exosomes, whereby induced exosomes are released from the stem cells, and isolating the induced exosomes. The induced exosomes (which are also claimed) are enriched for proteins and miRNAs required for maintaining stem cells properties and can be used as a cell-free alternative to stem cell therapy.
Patent GB-2566536-A (GB)
Title: Method, device and system for assessing a subject
Inventor: FORBES HAMILTON
IPC: A61B5/16
Filed: 2017-09-18
Abstract: There is provided a method, device and system for performing an assessment of a subject, in particular a human subject, based on the detection of physical responses to stimuli, in particular for such purposes as detecting deception or an adverse emotional response. The method includes providing a reference signature of the subject, obtaining a measurement signature corresponding to at least one physical response to a stimulus, comparing the measurement signature to the reference signature and generating an output signal in response to the comparison. The physical response may be heart rate, breathing rate, eye gaze, time delay in responding to the stimulus and the like. This may be associated with stress and are used to indicate dishonesty. The stimulus may be in the form of a tactile output, such as vibration.
Patent GB-2566547-A (GB)
Title: Enclosure
Inventor: ANDREW PEGRUM
IPC: H05K7/02
Filed: 2017-09-19
Abstract: A smoke and/or fire alarm enclosure comprises a base 1 for mounting the enclosure, and a housing 2 for supporting smoke and/or fire detection components. The base 1 comprises an upstanding guide wall 15 at, adjacent or towards its periphery and the housing 2 comprises a peripheral wall 21. When the housing 2 is releasably retained by the base 1, the guide wall 15 surrounds the peripheral wall 21. The base 1 may comprise an abutment 16 lying within the peripheral wall 21 when the housing 2 is retained by the base 1, extending parallel to the guide wall 15. The base 1 and housing 2 may be attached to one another by a snap-fit connection, and one of the components may comprise a hook 18 and the other comprises a latch 22, wherein the hook 18 is resiliently biased towards a retention position. The enclosure may also comprise a keying mechanism 19 for ensuring correct orientation of the housing 2 relative to the base 1, and may further comprise a cover configured to attach to the housing 2, thereby covering the enclosure.
Patent GB-2568083-A (GB)
Title: Histogram-based per-layer data format selection for hardware implementation of deep neutral network
Inventor: JAMES IMBER
IPC: G06N3/063
Filed: 2017-11-03
Abstract: A histogram-based method of selecting a fixed point number format for representing a set of values input to, or output from, a layer of a Deep Neural Network (DNN). The method comprises obtaining a histogram that represents an expected distribution of the set of values of the layer, each bin of the histogram is associated with a frequency value and a representative value in a floating point number format; quantising the representative values according to each of a plurality of potential fixed point number formats; estimating, for each of the plurality of potential fixed point number formats, the total quantisation error based on the frequency values of the histogram and a distance value for each bin that is based on the quantisation of the representative value for that bin; and selecting the fixed point number format associated with the smallest estimated total quantisation error as the optimum fixed point number format for representing the set of values of the layer.
Patent GB-2558068-A (GB)
Title: Extendable vehicle grille
Inventor: Stephen Noel Pingston
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2017-11-09
Abstract: A vehicle (20) comprising a base 40, a grille 30 and a bumper 50. The grille 30 is supported by the base 40, and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The bumper is supported by the base below the grille. In the retracted position a front terminal portion of the grille is offset from a front terminal portion of the bumper, and in the extended position the front terminal portion of the grille is generally aligned with the front terminal portion of the bumper. Further features can include a hinge element 80, and a linear actuator 70.
Patent GB-2563306-A (GB)
Title: A ladder apparatus for maintenance of a solar array
Inventor: Michael Couling
IPC: E06C7/08
Filed: 2018-01-17
Abstract: A ladder 300 is provided for maintenance of a solar module or array of solar modules. The ladder has a pair of parallel rails 10 joined by rungs 20. The rails are adapted to receive at least one sliding bracket (40, fig 5C). Each sliding bracket supports a hook 50 that extends from the sliding bracket to permit engagement of the hook with part of a solar module so as to locate the ladder on the solar module. A locking means (41, fig 3) is provided to fix each sliding bracket in position on a rail. The hook may be coated by a non-conductive, typically rubber or plastic coating, to prevent risk of electrocution in case of damaged cables and to protect the solar panel. A sheet of plastic material 70 may be arranged underneath the rungs to catch dropped items. Also provided is a trolley for the ladder.
Patent GB-2556541-A (GB)
Title: Optical device having an optical array
Inventor: ROBERT LEE
IPC: G07D7/06
Filed: 2016-08-18
Abstract: An optical device, preferably for use in security devices and documents, comprising an arrangement of wavelength dependant optical phase, and optionally amplitude, modifying optical elements on a first surface of a substrate, each of the optical elements being in the form of an optical antenna and configured to produce a local phase change to reflected and/or transmitted electromagnetic waves, the arrangement configured such that the combined action of each of the optical elements produces a pre-defined optical effect on reflection and/or transmission observable by a viewer when the arrangement is illuminated by an external electromagnetic source.
Patent GB-2571953-A (GB)
Title: Single view tracking of cylindrical objects
Inventor: JACK ANDREW COHEN
IPC: G06T7/73
Filed: 2018-03-13
Abstract: The orientation of a cylindrical object (402, 404, 406) is determined using image data collected from a single imaging device and/or a single viewpoint wherein the data comprises one or more images. Two or more lines (L0 & L1) in at least one of the images are identified (e.g. by performing an algorithmic transformation, Hough line transform etc.), and cylindrical object candidate(s) are determined from at least one pair of the lines (e.g. by determining an angle between the two bounding lines). The orientation of the object is determined from the candidate(s) – a variety of geometric methods are disclosed. The position and/or location of a stylus, pen or similar cylindrical object can thereby be determined from image data and can be tracked.
Patent GB-2558474-A (GB)
Title: Surveying using an unmanned marine surface vessel
Inventor: NICOLAE MOLDOVEANU
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2016-10-04
Abstract: n some examples, an unmanned marine surface vessel connected to a three-dimensional array of sensors positioned are deployed in proximity with an obstruction area of a survey environment. The three-dimensional array of sensors positioned in proximity with the obstruction area of the survey environment records signals that are affected by a target structure.
Patent GB-2560678-A (GB)
Title: Method, device, and system for creating communication groups
Inventor: Dominik Trzupek
IPC: H04W4/80
Filed: 2015-12-30
Abstract: A method, device, and system for creating a communication group among a plurality of mobile communication devices. The method includes creating, at a first mobile communication device, a first trigger condition that includes detection of a second mobile communication device in an area defined by an area definition. A context data message that includes the first trigger condition and the area definition is sent by the first mobile communication device. When the first trigger condition occurs and when the first mobile communication device is outside the area, a communication group is established with the first mobile communication device and the second mobile communication device.
Patent GB-2577032-A (GB)
Title: A fan housing assembly
Inventor: ALAN ROBERT MACKLIN
IPC: F24F7/06
Filed: 2018-06-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a fan housing assembly 110 suitable to be mounted on a building, which includes; a housing 112 with a fan mounting arrangement, a base portion 116 at a first end which can connect to a building, and a tubular portion 118 extending from the base portion, where a free end 120 of the tubular portion defines a second end of the housing, with the housing defining an airflow path from the first to the second end; a diffuser 138 positioned outside of the housing with a narrow end proximate the housing and a wider end away from the housing; a cowl 128 positioned to cover the second end of the diffuser with a gap between. The cowl may be continuously curved and circular in shape. The outer perimeter of the cowl may be co-planar with the second end of the diffuser. Also included is a method of manufacture of the fan housing assembly.
Patent GB-2561994-A (GB)
Title: Open-top microfluidic devices and methods for simulating a function of a tissue
Inventor: ANTONIO VARONE
IPC: C12M3/04
Filed: 2016-12-02
Abstract: A device for simulating a function of a tissue includes a first structure, a second structure, and a membrane. The first structure defines a first chamber. The first chamber includes a matrix disposed therein and an opened region. The second structure defines a second chamber. The membrane is located at an interface region between the first chamber and the second chamber. The membrane includes a first side facing toward the first chamber and a second side facing toward the second chamber. The membrane separates the first chamber from the second chamber.
Patent GB-2575317-A (GB)
Title: Cable connector for electric parking brake actuator
Inventor: MICHAEL WATZEK
IPC: H01R4/50
Filed: 2018-07-06
Abstract: A cable connector assembly 10 including: a cable connector having a pressing member receiver 22 including an electrically conductive contact 36 and an opposed wall portion 44; a cable 20 having a cable terminal 24 positionable against the contact; and a pressing member 28, insertable into the pressing-member receiver to contact the wall portion and the cable terminal to hold the cable terminal against the contact. There is also a method of connecting a cable to a terminal of an electrical device by: connecting the terminal to the electrically conductive contact; inserting the cable terminal into the pressing member receiver; and inserting the pressing member into the pressing member receiver. The pressing member may be a U or V shaped spring or a wedge. The connector may include a cable guide shaped to define a serpentine, U or S shaped path for the cable. The connector is suitable for use in high vibration applications, such as electric parking brake actuators.
Patent GB-2576040-A (GB)
Title: First aid kit location notification system for a vehicle
Inventor: GANESAN NATARAJAN
IPC: G08B7/06
Filed: 2018-08-03
Abstract: A first aid kit location system is provided that is configured to receive a signal indicative of a vehicle impact event such as that occurring in a collision, and in response thereto, to activate at least one notification device to draw attention to the first aid kit stowage location within the vehicle. The notification devices may include a light source and/or an audio device. The notification devices may be provided on the first aid kit, or alternatively at another position in the vicinity of the first aid kit stowage location. The notification device may alternatively be a display screen or a message played on an audio system of the vehicle indicating the whereabouts of the first aid stowage location. An actuation system may further be provided to uncover the first aid kit and/or open a container of the first aid kit. The impact event may be detected by an impact sensor, an accelerometer, a camera, or a signal indicative of deployment of an airbag of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2576182-A (GB)
Title: Flow battery
Inventor: RICHARD UNDERWOOD
IPC: H01M8/18
Filed: 2018-08-08
Abstract: A method of balancing the state of charge of flow battery electrolytes in a battery having a plurality of flow battery stacks 21-24 in series and supplied with electrolytes from at least two stores 3 is disclosed. The stacks each have a plurality of cells, the method including measuring and comparing the state of charge of the electrolytes of the respective stores and registering if the states of charge differ by more than a threshold. If the state of the charge difference threshold is exceeded, then (i) the number of cells in the series connection of the stacks is controlled whereby the less charged electrolytes discharge through fewer cells than the more charged electrolytes and/or (ii) the number of cells in the series connection of the stacks is controlled whereby the less charged electrolytes are charged through more cells than the more charged electrolytes. The method is particularly useful for balancing the state of charge in Vanadium redox flow batteries.
Patent GB-2578605-A (GB)
Title: Heatable grip
Inventor: JUSTIN STEVENSON
IPC: B62K21/26
Filed: 2018-10-31
Abstract: A heatable grip comprising first and second parts. The first part has a sleeve 12 and the second part has a battery or a battery housing 18. The sleeve 18 is receivable over a handlebar tube and the battery or the battery housing 18 is receivable within the handlebar tube such that the first and second parts are releasably securable to one another to provide an electrical connection therebetween for supplying electrical power from the battery or the battery housing to a heat generating element 34 on the sleeve. The first and second parts may be connected by a bayonet fastening means 22. The heatable grip is particularly suited for use with a bicycle.