baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2576872-A (GB)
Title: Material fixing method and apparatus
Inventor: JAMES STEWART HALL
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 2018-08-03
Abstract: Method of manufacturing a workpiece fixture for supporting a workpiece, comprising; i) providing a generic material fixture and a sheet material supported thereon; ii) precision processing the sheet material to form support blades for a target workpiece fixture, each support blade having a support locus, the support locus of at least one said support blade having at least one interstice, and, iii) constructing a target workpiece fixture comprising the support blades, wherein the support loci together define a workpiece support and wherein the or each interstice is positioned based on where a target pattern and the loci support coincide. A second aspect is directed towards generating a support blade machining pattern, comprising; a) providing a model of support loci of a target workpiece support; b) determining the coincidence between a target pattern and a model of the support loci of the target workpiece support; c) determining the location of at least one interstice based on the coincidence, and, d) generating a support blade machining pattern comprising the outline of each support blade for the workpiece fixture. Third and fourth aspects are directed towards a method of manufacturing using the method of the first aspect, and, a target material fixture, respectively.
Patent GB-2580326-A (GB)
Title: Video encoding and video decoding
Inventor: SAVERIO GIOVANNI BLASI
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2018-12-28
Abstract: Decoding a block in a bitstream comprises extracting S210 triangular prediction information from the bitstream. Based on this information a prediction comprising two parts corresponding to a triangular partition of the block is generated S212 with at least one of the parts being predicted using information from intra prediction. At least one triangular section may be predicted using a combination of inter prediction and intra prediction. A merge mode may be used to encode one of the triangular units. A set of attributes of the diagonal splitting of the block and of the prediction methods used for the triangular partitions may be encoded in the bitstream or one of a plurality of such sets may be retrieved based in an index encoded in the bitstream. The block may be a coding unit in a compressed video bitstream. Also claimed are a corresponding encoding method and corresponding apparatuses.
Patent GB-2586947-A (GB)
Title: Camera support bracket
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS BLAIR
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2019-04-27
Abstract: A support bracket comprises a pair of cross members 301, 302 with a fixing point 310 at the intersection of the cross members (such that they form an X shape, which may be varied by changing the angle between the pair of cross members). The members are rotatable around a common axis 310 and are placed substantially parallel, and above, a rigid surface (i.e. fence or rail). Protrusions 303, 304, 305, 306 from the cross members are placed on either side of the rail and are held in place by a flexible member (i.e. elasticated string) so as to grip the rail. A threaded rod 309 may be placed through the intersection, with a thumb wheel 308. The threaded rod may support a camera or a smartphone with an adapter.
Patent GB-2576399-A (GB)
Title: Mower deck transport lock
Inventor: FRANK M WELZ
IPC: A01D34/74
Filed: 2019-06-11
Abstract: A mower deck transport lock includes a striker bracket 122, transport lock pin 138 and a transport lock disengagement pedal 146. In one embodiment the striker bracket engages a height of cut stop 128 and engages the transport lock pin. In another embodiment the striker bracket is mounted to a rock shaft 118 to engage a height of cut support and a spring 140 biases the lock pin towards a first position and into engagement with the striker bracket, the pedal moving the pin to slide towards a second position to disengage the pin from the bracket. The transport lock pin is positioned adjacent the height of cut support/stop in the first and second embodiments. In the third embodiment the pedal pushes the pin to a second position. The striker bracket may have a cam surface 142 which contacts the pin
Patent GB-2576102-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic holding apparatus and method for its production
Inventor: SIMON HALM
IPC: H02N13/00
Filed: 2019-07-03
Abstract: An electrostatic holding apparatus 100 for holding a component 1, such as a silicon wafer, comprising a plate-shaped base body 10 with a plurality of projections/burls 11, and a layered electrode device 20 in the spacings between the burls. The electrode device 20 has a plastic insulating layer 21 connected with the base body 10, an electrode layer 22 on top of the insulating layer 21 and an inorganic dielectric layer 23 on top of the electrode layer 22. The dielectric layer 23 is at least partially embedded in the insulator 21. The component 1 rests on the tops of the burls 11. A predetermined gap spacing A is set between the tops of the burls 11 and the top of the dielectric 23. To make the apparatus 100 the dielectric disc 23 with the electrode layer 22 is fabricated separately to the base body 10 with burls 11, then the dielectric disk is bonded to the base body with a flowable, curable plastic so that the burls 11 project in to recesses/holes 25/26 in figure 2/3) in the dielectric disc 23 and the plastic is cured to form the plastic insulating layer 21.
Patent GB-2579435-A (GB)
Title: Socket insert and socket for an aircraft seat
Inventor: Walerij Sloboda
IPC: H01R27/00
Filed: 2019-09-24
Abstract: A socket insert comprises a lower housing section 3 and an upper housing section 2. The lower housing section incorporates a current infeed terminal 4, such as a LAN port. The upper housing section has a snap-fit connecting part 7 on one of the sidewalls. The socket insert further comprises a cover plate 1, which is integrally connected to the upper housing section and incorporates at least one device terminal 5a such as a USB socket which is electrically connected to the current infeed terminal. The cover plate has an overhang 1a which projects beyond the side walls of the upper housing section. The cover plate may also include LEDs 6a. The snap-fit arm may have step-shaped graduations to fit panels of different thicknesses, and two adjacent arms may have different sized steps. Holes 7a may allow the insertion of a release tool (W, Fig 4). The socket insert may be used to quickly change a socket inside an aircraft.
Patent GB-2575938-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining properties of a thinly laminated formation by inversion of multisensor wellbore logging data
Inventor: SUSHIL SHETTY
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2018-04-23
Abstract: A method for determining properties of a laminated formation traversed by a well or wellbore employs measured sonic data, resistivity data, and density data for an interval-of-interest within the well or wellbore. A formation model that describe properties of the laminated formation at the interval-of-interest is derived from the measured sonic data, resistivity data, and density data for the interval-of-interest. The formation model represents the laminated formation at the interval-of-interest as first and second zones of different first and second rock types. The formation model is used to derive simulated sonic data, resistivity data, and density data for the interval-of-interest. The measured sonic data, resistivity data, and density data for the interval-of-interest and the simulated sonic data, resistivity data, and density data for the interval-of-interest are used to refine the formation model and determine properties of the formation at the interval-of-interest. The properties of the formation may be a radial profile for porosity, a radial profile for water saturation, a radial profile for gas saturation, radial profile of oil saturation, and radial profiles for pore shapes for the first and second zones (or rock types).
Patent GB-2580504-A (GB)
Title: Glazing frame
Inventor: BRIAN PAUL BOOTH
IPC: E06B3/96
Filed: 2019-11-12
Abstract: The frame comprises a first 10 and second 20 frame member, each having an end 12, 22 and a side region 14, 24 and a third frame member 30 having an end 32. The members are coupled together such that the end of the first member abuts the end of the second member. The end of the third member abuts a part of the side regions of the first and second members. The frame 2 is divided into a first 16 and second section 26 by the third member. The first and second members are coupled by a first connector 40 adapted to fit into the ends of the members. The third frame member defines an engagement cavity 38 which is open at the end of the third member and is coupled to the first and second members by a second connector assembly 50 comprising a first part 52 which extends through the first connector into a second part 54 which extends into the engagement cavity of the third member wherein the second part of the second connector assembly is spaced apart from the first connector by part of the side region of the first and/or second member.
Patent GB-2581876-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for drug delivery and methods of use thereof
Inventor: WILLIAM BOLOGNA
IPC: A61K47/38
Filed: 2018-06-22
Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions for administering vaginally of an active agent or a salt to a subject comprising the active agent or salt thereof, a bioadhesive, and an emulsion. Also disclosed herein are methods treating a disease of condition by administering vaginally to a subject a pharmaceutical composition, and kits comprising the pharmaceutical composition.
Patent GB-2592396-A (GB)
Title: Landing gear joint lubrication
Inventor: RICHARD HOLT
IPC: F16N7/36
Filed: 2020-02-26
Abstract: A pin assembly for insertion into a pin joint 4 of an aircraft landing gear (2 Fig. 1) includes a lubrication device 12 which has a reservoir 18 for storing a lubricant and a piston 22 mounted for reciprocal movement within the reservoir. The piston divides the reservoir into a first chamber 19a and a second chamber 19b, and a bi-directional flow path (32a, 34a, 32b, 34b Fig. 3) between the first and second chambers 19a, 19b and the surface to be lubricated (33, 37 Fig. 3) delivers lubricant when the piston is reciprocated. The piston can be reciprocated by rotation of a threaded shaft 20 connected to the piston, and the threaded shaft can be rotated via a drive arm 30 which may include a ratchet arrangement. In use, during extension and/or retraction of the landing gear the drive arm and ratchet arrangement may operate to reciprocate the piston and expel lubricant, such as grease from the lubricant reservoir. The reservoir may be refillable, for example via a grease nipple (39 Fig. 3), or may be filled with a replaceable cartridge (12 Fig. 5). The pin assembly can include an indicator system to indicate the number of lubrication cycles, for example a visual indicator. The arrangement provides self-lubrication of the pin joint.
Patent GB-2594967-A (GB)
Title: Engine assembly and method
Inventor: KHIZER TUFAIL
IPC: F01N9/00
Filed: 2020-05-13
Abstract: An engine assembly 100 comprises an exhaust gas aftertreatment device 146, 148, 150, 152 having an inlet for receiving exhaust gases leaving an engine 120, a heater 192 for heating gases at or upstream of the aftertreatment device and an air moving device 174 for driving a flow of gases into the inlet of the aftertreatment device when the engine is in a non-running condition. Prior to the engine being started, a controller 182 operates the heater to heat gases at or upstream of the inlet and operates the air moving device to drive a flow of gases into the inlet to heat the exhaust gas treatment device. The heater may be integrally formed with the aftertreatment device or located in an exhaust duct 142 upstream of the aftertreatment device. The air moving device may comprise a compressor. An engine bypass duct 194 may carry inlet gases from the air moving device to the aftertreatment device.
Patent GB-2581111-A (GB)
Title: Memory based configuration state registers
Inventor: MICHAEL KARL GSCHWIND
IPC: G06F12/1027
Filed: 2018-11-02
Abstract: One or more configuration state registers are provided in-memory rather than in-processor. A request to access a configuration state register is obtained. A determination is made that the configuration state register is in-memory rather than in-processor. Based on determining that the configuration state register is in-memory, the access is converted from an in-processor access operation to an in-memory access operation.
Patent GB-2596278-A (GB)
Title: Sterilisation apparatus for producing plasma and hydroxyl radicals
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER HANCOCK
IPC: H05H1/46
Filed: 2020-06-01
Abstract: A sterilisation apparatus 100 comprising: a microwave source 102 arranged to generate microwave energy; a mist generator 104 arranged to generate a flow of water mist; a gas supply 106; a manifold 116 connected to receive the flow of water mist from the mist generator 104; and a plurality of plasma applicators 126 connected to the manifold 116. Each plasma applicator 126 is connected to receive microwave energy from the microwave source 102 and a flow of gas from the gas supply 106, wherein each plasma applicator 126 is configured to strike a plasma at a distal end thereof, wherein the distal ends of the plurality of plasma applicators 126 are disposed in a plasma generating region 124 defined by the manifold 116, and wherein the manifold 116 is configured to direct the flow of water mist through the plasma generating region 124 to an outlet 120 thereof. The sterilisation apparatus 100 is suitable for producing hydroxyl radicals. The outlet 120 of the manifold 116 may be couplable to an enclosure 110 that defines a space to be sterilised and is suitable for clinical use, e.g. on the human body, medical apparatuses, or hospital bed spaces.
Patent GB-2596283-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic composite pipe
Inventor: GERARD STEPHEN BOYCE
IPC: F16L11/08
Filed: 2020-06-15
Abstract: Method of manufacturing a thermoplastic composite pipe from a plurality of adhesively coated thermoplastic composite tapes comprising the steps of: taking an inner pipe liner around a first spool or extruding an inner pipe liner, aligning a plurality of tape wrapping heads in front of the pipe liner; each wrapping head holding one of a plurality of adhesively coated thermoplastic composite tapes, passing the liner through the wrapping heads; each head wrapping a tape around the liner at a predetermined angle, the adhesive bonding the tape to the liner and then subsequent layers of thermoplastic composite tape layers to each other, without needing the application of additional external heat and spooling the formed pipe around a second spool or cutting the pipe to desired lengths. The outer surface of the pipe liner may include a corona or plasma surface treatment. The adhesive may be pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive, may include epoxides and/or acrylics and may be cured by a chemical substance and/or ultra violet radiation. A thermoplastic composite pipe is also provided comprising an inner polymer liner wrapped with a plurality of adhesively bonded thermoplastic composite tape layers.
Patent GB-2596531-A (GB)
Title: Visor
Inventor: JOHN STORY
IPC: A42B3/22
Filed: 2020-06-29
Abstract: An element 10 for forming into a visor is formed of a single sheet of flexible transparent plastics material. The element comprises a screen 12 for covering a wearer’s face, an inner band 14 for resting against a wearer’s face, and a cover portion 16 provided between the inner band 14 and the screen 12. The cover portion 16 is configured to space the screen 12 apart from the inner band 14 and to provide cover for the space between the inner band 14 and the screen 12. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a visor comprising cutting an element from a single sheet of plastic material, the element comprising a screen, a cover portion and an inner band, folding the cover portion relative to the screen, folding the inner band relative to the cover portion, connecting the inner band to the screen and connecting the cover portion to the screen. In one embodiment the inner band may be suitable to extend around the whole head (figure 4). By forming the PPE face shield from a single flat sheet it can be stored easily and manufactured cheaply.
Patent GB-2598117-A (GB)
Title: Photo-capacitance sensor
Inventor: WILLIAM KEVIN BYRNE
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2020-08-18
Abstract: A sensor using an array of photo-capacitors 36 to detect a reflective pattern of an object close to or in contact with a contact surface 30. The pattern is detected by measuring the capacitance change induced by light 38 incident on the photo-capacitors 38 after being reflected by the object 39. The sensor includes one or more light sources 31 (which may be infrared or RGB emitters, 79, 80 Fig. 19) for illuminating part of the input surface. A light attenuating layer 45 may be included to prevent direct illumination of the photo-capacitors. The pattern may be a fingerprint. The reflective pattern may be determined by measuring capacitance in the presence of an object and subtracting a reference value measured without an object. The sensor may be included in a display screen in which the backlight acts as the light source for the pattern detection, or as part of an access control device in which measured patterns are compared to one or more authorised patterns. The photo-capacitors may be formed in a thin-film transistor layer as phototransistors with short-circuited source- and gate-electrodes, or as a separate layer of a multi-layered construction (see Figs. 6-13).
Patent GB-2599083-A (GB)
Title: Aerosol generation system
Inventor: Scott George Boham
IPC: A24F40/465
Filed: 2020-09-14
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thermal insulator 202 comprises: providing an inner wall 210 configured to at least partially define a heating zone for receiving aerosol-generating or smokable material, wherein the inner wall 210 comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field; providing an outer wall 212 surrounding the inner wall 210 at least partially along its length, an insulating region being formed between the inner wall 210 and outer wall 212; evacuating the insulation region to a pressure lower than atmospheric pressure; and closing the insulation region. In one embodiment, the inner and outer walls 210, 212 are formed from different materials, a first joining material is attached to the inner wall 210 and a second joining material is attached to the outer wall 212, and the first joining material and the second joining material are joined to each other to close the insulation region. In another embodiment, the insulation region is closed by joining the inner and outer walls 210, 212 using an adhesive 254. In a third embodiment, one or more joining members are joined to the inner wall 210, and the insulation region is closed by joining the one or more joining members to the outer wall 212.
Patent GB-2598403-A (GB)
Title: Charging apparatus for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision device
Inventor: TOMI VINTOLA
IPC: H02J7/34
Filed: 2020-09-15
Abstract: A charging apparatus 200 for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision device (for example an electronic cigarette) 100. The charging apparatus comprises a housing 201, a rechargeable battery 210 disposed within the housing, a first electrical connection port 202 for connecting to the non-combustible aerosol provision device, a second electrical connection port 204 for connecting to an external power source and control circuitry 208. In use, when the external power source is connected to the second electrical connection port and the non-combustible aerosol provision device is connected to the first electrical connection port, the control circuitry prioritises directing electrical power from the external power source to the non-combustible aerosol provision device to charge a rechargeable battery of the non-combustible aerosol provision device over directing electrical power from the external power source to charge the rechargeable battery of the charging apparatus. The charging apparatus may be a portable case for storing the non-combustible aerosol provision device.
Patent GB-2599943-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mobilising the ankle joint
Inventor: Matthew James Lewis Anstey
IPC: A63B23/08
Filed: 2020-10-16
Abstract: Apparatus for mobilising a human ankle joint comprising a base 2 having an upper surface shaped to receive a foot with its heel adjacent the rear of the base and toes towards the front of the base, and a strap 4 extending from points adjacent the rear of the base to form a loop of sufficient length to extend over the foot of the user, around the ankle. The sides of the base may comprise protrusions P, which may support the medial arches of the left or right foot in use (with the other then resisting inversion or eversion during dorsiflexion). The base may also comprise a rear lip 6 (Figure 3b), collectively with the other protrusions forming a cup to support the foot. The surface of the base may also comprise a resilient cushioning material.
Patent GB-2601002-A (GB)
Title: A computer-implemented method for optical image stabilisation
Inventor: ANDREW BENJAMIN SIMPSON BROWN
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2020-11-17
Abstract: A method for providing optical image stabilisation (OIS; anti-shake or vibration compensation) comprises: receiving data indicative of a change in tilt (e.g. using a gyroscope) of an optical image stabilisation assembly that comprises an image sensor and a lens element arranged to focus an image on the image sensor; and generating data for moving, relative to the image sensor, the lens element by a distance at least partially dependent on the change in tilt in order to stabilise an image portion of the image to provide a stabilised image; and adjusting a scaling of the distance to the change in tilt. Scaling to the change in tilt may at least be partially dependent on a radial distance of the image portion from a centre of the image, and/or an object distance of the lens element to an object to be imaged. Plural stabilised image portions may be provided, based on plural images, each comprising an image portion located at a different radial distance from a centre of a respective image, by controlling the lens to move relative to the image sensor; plural stabilised image portions may be combined to provide a stabilised resultant image.
Patent GB-2593040-A (GB)
Title: Methods, systems and kits for restricting the maximum power and/or speed deliverable by the motor of an electrically assisted pedal cycle
Inventor: RAMI AKILY
IPC: B62M6/50
Filed: 2021-01-25
Abstract: A method of restricting the maximum power and/or speed deliverable by the motor(s) of an electrically assisted pedal cycle 100, based on the location of the cycle 100. The method comprises: determining, using GPS, the location of the electrically assisted pedal cycle; determining whether the location of the electrically assisted pedal cycle is on public land (Pu) or private land (Pr); and restricting the maximum power and/or speed deliverable by the motor(s) (102) of the electrically assisted pedal cycle (100) if the location is on public land (Pu). The invention also includes an electrically assisted pedal cycle comprising: one or more motor(s) configured to propel the electrically assisted pedal cycle 100; and a power and/or speed restriction module. The power or speed may be restricted based on a predicted move from one zone to the other, the prediction being made by reference to the speed and direction of movement. A kit of parts may be used to convert an existing pedal cycle.