baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2548372-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for detection of interference in impedance based measurements
Inventor: Panu Antero Takala
IPC: A61N1/37
Filed: 2016-03-16
Abstract: A method for detection of interference in impedance comprises connecting the subject to the monitor using one or more leads; and before current is applied to the subject, measuring voltage on the subject via at least one of the one or more leads and if any voltage is detected then the monitor indicates a warning. An impedance based monitor is also claimed. In embodiments the warning can be a visual or audio indication. In embodiments the monitor and method measure voltage, before any current is applied, in at least one frequency band of operation of the monitor. If an external carrier wave or an existing current is detected the monitor indicates a warning as the device could cause interference with the operation of other equipment such as a pacemaker, echocardiography equipment, apnoea monitor or an external defibrillator. In an embodiment, measuring voltage on a subject can be repeated or different frequency bands until a free frequency band for the current is found. The monitor may require a manual override to continue impedance monitoring.
Patent GB-2548823-A (GB)
Title: Buckle
Inventor: Christopher John Towns
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 2016-03-24
Abstract: A buckle comprising a base element 16 comprising a hook 17; and a detachable element 12 comprising a fastening arrangement 13-14 for adjustable fastening of a strap thereinto and a pivot edge 15; where the hook is arranged to detachably receive the pivot edge such that the detachable element is held against the hook by tension in the strap and the detachable element is rotatable in the hook between open and closed positions (figs. 3-4); and further comprising a holding means 19, preferably a magnet, to hold the detachable element in the closed position. Preferably the buckle comprises first and second base and first and second detachable elements such that the spacing between them can be adjusted. Preferably there are two hooks on the detachable element (fig. 2) and the strap passes between them. In one embodiment the strap is a shoelace and the detachable element comprises eyelets therefor (figs. 8-9). Also claimed is a method of use.
Patent GB-2535348-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner tool
Inventor: SAMUEL STEVEN COLE
IPC: A47L9/06
Filed: 2014-02-10
Abstract: A tool for a vacuum cleaner comprising a duct for attachment to a wand, hose or the like of the vacuum cleaner, a nozzle 2 and one of more dirt-sweeping elements 4 and possible a front chamfered portion11, 12. The dirtsweeping elements 4 are secured to a base 6 of nozzle 2 and are arranged into at least two chevrons oriented in opposite directions towards the sides of the nozzle. Elements 4 may form a continuous curtain. At least two suction openings 15, 16 are then provided in the base of the nozzle, each suction opening 15 being located within a chevron. Openings 15 may be triangular, openings 16 may be elliptical. Nozzle 2 further comprises sides 7, 8 that extend between front 9 and rear 10, with the duct attached to rear 10 and where nozzle height is less than nozzle width and length.
Patent GB-2540240-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst particle
Inventor: DUNCAN ROY COUPLAND
IPC: B01J35/02
Filed: 2016-04-12
Abstract: A catalyst particle comprises a three-dimensional shaped particle 20 in the form of a cylinder or prism having an axis, one or more side surfaces 22 generally parallel to said axis and first 12 and second 14 end surfaces generally transverse to said axis having at least one axial channel 18 extending through the particle from a first end surface opening 16 in the first end surface to a second end surface opening 20 in the second end surface and at least one transverse channel extending from an opening in a side surface to communicate with said axial channel; characterised in that said first end surface opening of an axial channel is not axially aligned with said second end surface opening of the same axial channel. The catalyst particle may be in the general form of a cylinder having a circular, elliptical parabolic or hyperbolic cross section, or a prism having from 3 to 20 side surfaces wherein said prism has a cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon, and irregular polygon, a spindle shape or a star. The centre of said first end surface opening of an actual channel may be radially offset from the centre of said second end surface opening of the same axial channel by up to 90°.
Patent GB-2545059-A (GB)
Title: Lenear bushing and bearing assembly with such a linear bushing
Inventor: MARKUS KNECHT
IPC: F16C29/06
Filed: 2016-10-13
Abstract: Linear bushing for the longitudinally displaceable mounting of shafts (13). The bushing has multiple continuous circulation channels (3) for balls (4) distributed over the circumferential sides of the bushing. Each circulation channel (3) has a load section arranged along the longitudinal axis of the linear bushing, a return section (5) and also two deflection sections continuously connecting the load section with the return section. A circumferential gasket (6) is arranged on the outer periphery of the linear bushing at the two axial ends thereof. The gasket may be a sealing ring 8, such as an O-ring, held in a circumferential groove 9. The sealing ring may be sprayed with a sealing lip onto the bushing. The bushing may have multiple segments to form the circulation channels which are held together by rings arranged at the axial ends of the segments. The gaskets may be arranged on the outer periphery of these rings.
Patent GB-2557205-A (GB)
Title: Solar Ray concentration system for a power generation system
Inventor: JON OTEGUI VAN LEEUW
IPC: F24S25/10
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: A solar thermal power generation system comprising a vertical tower or mast 10.4 with a plurality of arrays of mirrors mounted upon the mast, used to concentrate incoming solar rays downwards 10.6, to a focal point inside a channel. Each array of mirrors comprises a concave mirror 10.3, a convex mirror 10.6, and a pair of flat inclined mirrors, all mounted on horizontal members protruding from the vertical tower. In some embodiments there may be a light ray shielding member 10.1 mounted parallel to the mast structure, to prevent the concentrated sun rays from being projected in unwanted directions. The concentrated solar rays are used to heat water in a water carrying tube, which is converted to steam to drive turbines for energy generation. The convex mirror may be a plano convex mirror, and the concave mirror may be a plano concave mirror.
Patent GB-2548684-A (GB)
Title: Support device for supporting a first article on a second article
Inventor: LEE MARK GIEMZA
IPC: A47G7/02
Filed: 2017-01-26
Abstract: A support device 10 for supporting a first article in a second article, comprising a central support 12, a plurality of outer supports 14, and a plurality of arms 16 which connect the central 12 and outer supports 14. The arms 16 are flexible to allow the outer supports 14 to be moved relative to the central support 12 between an outward and an inward position. The arms 16 may be curved, resilient and comprise crenellations and may be formed integral to the central support 12 or may be separately fastened. Another embodiment disclosed comprises a support device with a central support 12, plurality of outer supports 14, a plurality of arms 16, at least some of the outer supports 14 having a respective securing formation 18 through which a securing arrangement can extend to secure the support device to the second article. Another embodiment discloses a plant pot comprising a base, a wall defining an internal recess and a plurality of supports. The supports have a respective securing formation through which a securing arrangement can extend to secure the support device to a second article. Corresponding methods are provided for each embodiment.
Patent GB-2549187-A (GB)
Title: Biopolymer analysis device and analysis system
Inventor: YUSUKE GOTO
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2015-07-06
Abstract: In the biopolymer analysis device according to the present invention, the passing speed of a biopolymer through a nanopore during electrophoresis is lowered at least to such a speed as to enable monomer sequence analysis. The biopolymer analysis device comprises two tanks 101a and 101b in which a solution containing a biopolymer and an electrolyte can be housed, a pair of electrodes 105a and 105b, a thin film 104 provided with a nanopore and a three-dimensional structure 103 placed on the thin film, wherein: the three-dimensional structure has a void in which the solution can be housed; the void forms a flow channel through which the solution can pass from the nanopore to the upper part of the three-dimensional structure, said flow channel carrying a functional group capable of adsorbing the biopolymer on the surface thereof; and the three-dimensional structure is not re-dispersed in the solution at least within a hemispherical range having the nanopore as the center, the radius of said hemispherical range being the biopolymer capture length r when a voltage is applied.
Patent GB-2563813-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional oscillating quick-assembly tool head
Inventor: HONGMING XU
IPC: B25F3/00
Filed: 2016-10-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-functional oscillating quick-assembly tool head, comprising a tool head body (10) and a tool head mounting base (9) connected thereto. A base surface (901) of the tool head mounting base (9) is centrally provided with a central mounting hole (13). A quick-assembly opening (8) in communication with the central mounting hole (13) is provided on one side of the base surface (901). A plurality of mounting holes (6) and a plurality of limiting holes (7) in communication with the central mounting hole (13) are provided on the base surface (901). A plurality of exterior angles (14) projecting outwardly are formed on the outer periphery of the tool head mounting base (9). A flange ring (11) is provided on the outer periphery of the tool head mounting base (9). The multi-functional oscillating quick-assembly tool head has a firm structure, can be configured to vary between tool heads of different technical parameters, and has a quick assembly function, thereby saving on labour and time when replacing the tool head.
Patent GB-2564865-A (GB)
Title: Biofeedback system and wearable device
Inventor: SIMON HARRISON
IPC: A61B5/375
Filed: 2017-07-24
Abstract: A wearable EEG sensor array is incorporated into headgear 600 (e.g. baseball cap, crash helmet, swimming cap, sport helmet) for monitoring a user participating in an activity. The EEG data e.g. alpha and/or theta bands may be used to determine mental or emotional state relevant to athletic performance, e.g. fear, anxiety, confidence, excitement, anger. This may provide real-time monitoring and/or biofeedback via a display, possibly alongside biometric data such as heart rate, to keep athletes in the zone of optimal functioning (IZOF). A transmitter wirelessly sends the monitored EEG signal to a remote device for analysis. A conductive fabric may interconnect the sensors, which may lie across the frontal lobe when worn. The sensor elements may comprise a star-shaped body with a conductive central portion and have resiliently deformable legs with a rubberized tip (for grip) extending radially, which may push aside hair on the scalp to ensure good contact.
Patent GB-2565789-A (GB)
Title: Energy harvester and method for converting kinetic energy to electrical energy
Inventor: CHRISTOPHE PAGET
IPC: H02N2/18
Filed: 2017-08-22
Abstract: An energy harvester (1) is provided for converting kinetic energy into electrical energy, the energy harvester comprising: one or more walls (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) defining a piezoelectric chamber (2), the chamber (2) being provided with a plurality of spherical or ball-shaped impactors (10) free to move within the chamber so as to impact at least one of the walls when the chamber is subjected to movement, e.g. vibrated or rotated, and a transducer (9, 11) configured to convert the impact of the impactors on the walls into electrical energy. In some embodiments the chamber has vanes which rotate the chamber when exposed to fluid flow. The energy harvester may be located on an aircraft or aeroplane.
Patent GB-2562569-A (GB)
Title: Rotor brake mechanism for spinning reel
Inventor: TAKUJI TAKAMATSU
IPC: A01K89/033
Filed: 2018-03-08
Abstract: A rotor brake mechanism 6, and a spinning reel (100, Fig 1) incorporating the mechanism, includes a braking member 21 disposed in a reel body 1a, a moving member 15, an elastic member 22 (e.g. a rubber cap), and an adjustment member 23 (e.g. a spring). The moving member is disposed in a rotor to move between a first position corresponding to a line-winding posture and a second position corresponding to a line-releasing posture, in conjunction with a bail arm (4, Fig 1), and includes an extended portion 15a that extends toward the braking member when the moving member moves to the second position; the elastic member being disposed upon it such that it comes into contact with an outer peripheral surface of the braking member when the moving member moves to the second position. The adjustment member is disposed between the extended portion of the moving member and the elastic member, and adjusts a position of the elastic member.
Patent GB-2572378-A (GB)
Title: Mast step and heel
Inventor: JOHN NICHOLAS FILDES
IPC: B63B15/00
Filed: 2018-03-28
Abstract: A mast step 3 and heel 10 (figure 6) that fit together perfectly in a concave mortise 9 (figure 4) and convex tenon 11 (figure 6) pivoting joint which can rotate forward and backward within a set range to allow raking of a mast and evenly distributing the pressure around the bottom rim of the mast. The mast heel has an attachment sleeve 1 for receiving a mast of any size diameter. The mast step may include integral friction dampers 12 (figure 7) in the base of the heel. The mast foot may also have an indicating line 4 (figure 2) that could be used with a rake angle indicating scale 5 (figure 2) printed on the mast step. Lateral motion of the mast may be prevented by the tenon sitting in the mortice groove. The mast step may be secured to a boat through holes 7 and knurled on its underside to maximise grip to its affixed surface. A shackle may be fixed to the back of the mast step via shackle holes 8 (figure 4) and a pin 2 by which the kicking strap may be attached. The step may have a hole in the bottom allowing water from the mast to drain.
Patent GB-2572624-A (GB)
Title: Descriptor generation
Inventor: Marc Vivet
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2018-04-05
Abstract: A descriptor pattern is used to extract samples for a location in an image 502; a measure of rotation, describing an angle between the orientation of the image and a characteristic direction of the image at the location, is determined using the extract samples 506; a set of samples characterising the location is determined in dependence on the measure of rotation and extracted samples 508 and this set is processed to generate a feature descriptor for the location in the image 510. The pattern may comprise at least one ring – such as a circle, wavy circle, or polygon - around the location. The pattern may comprise a plurality of concentric rings. The pattern may be one of a BRISK, ORB, or FREAK pattern. Determining the set of samples may comprise sampling the extracted samples or interpolating between samples of the extracted samples. The location may be a point or pixel location in the image.
Patent GB-2572759-A (GB)
Title: Method for managing information content related to a physical or legal person on a data communications network, and software configured to implement such
Inventor: ALFREDO VILLA
IPC: G06F16/95
Filed: 2018-04-06
Abstract: A method 30, software, and system for carrying out said method for identifying and reporting additional relevant information wherein content of interest is searched for, particularly using a search engine 31, one or more links or reference addresses of a data network related to the content of interest is retrieved 32 and one or more databases, servers, service providers or websites are contacted in order to verify the existence of additional content related to the links or addresses and the content of information 33. The additional information could be, for example, a person’s name, a reply report or commenting report drafted by the subject of interest the content of interest relates to. If additional information exists, then this is reported by associating a marker with the links or addresses relevant or generating a dedicated user interface for reporting the additional information 34. Access may be allowed to the additional information 35 and a further dedicated user interface can be enabled to allow for search of the information content on the data network, the interface being functionally associated with the search engine 36.
Patent GB-2565186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to slitting
Inventor: JOHN ELLIS
IPC: B65H35/02
Filed: 2018-05-24
Abstract: An apparatus for slitting a web 2 into a plurality of narrower segments comprising a feed for the web, a slitting system 11 and one or more drivers 6 for driving the web through the slitting system, the drivers contacting the web on one side with its contact surface, its contact surface having a surface roughness Ra in the range of from 20 to 0.2 micrometres, preferably from 20 to 3 micrometres. The web may comprise a prepreg 2 having a first backing material 3, and the apparatus may have means for removing said material (6 and 7 of fig 1) before slitting occurs. Means for applying a second backing material 15 to the slit web may also be provided. The temperature of the roller may be controlled to within the range 10-60°C. The web may be transferred at a speed of greater than 20m/minute or preferably greater than 25m/minute.
Patent GB-2565189-A (GB)
Title: Tin-based langasites activated with europium
Inventor: ALEKSANDER ZYCH
IPC: C09K11/77
Filed: 2018-05-30
Abstract: Europium 3+ activated tin-based langasite compounds of general formula (1): wherein a, b, M, d, A, e and D are as defined in claim 1. Also shown is a process for preparing the compounds by calcination. The compounds may coat or be in a blend another compound. The compounds may be used as (i) luminescent material in fluorescent lamps; (ii) luminescent material in light emitting diodes (LEDs), (iii) scintillation material; or (iv) persistent luminescent material.
Patent GB-2565413-A (GB)
Title: Attachment member and lock having the same
Inventor: CHIA MING WU
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2018-06-12
Abstract: A lock having an attachment member 10 and a fixing device 20 for connecting a cable to an orifice on a portable device, e.g. a laptop. The attachment member 10 includes a base 11, a first and second movable connection parts 12 13 are rotatably connected to the base 11 and are expandable outwardly and retractable inwardly. The first movable connection part 12 has a first extension 121, a first post 122 opposite to the first extension 121, and a first protruding tab 123. The second movable connection part 13 has a second extension 131, a second post 132 opposite to the second extension 131, and a second protruding tab 133. A case 21 fits with a base 44 and has a retaining groove 212 for engaging with the first and second protruding tabs. The locking mechanism 22 is arranged in the case 21 and includes a movable rod 221 which separates the first movable connection part 12 from the second movable connection part 13 causing the extension to engage with the orifice. A flexible chain 23 may be secured to the lock.
Patent GB-2575510-A (GB)
Title: Spatial augmentation
Inventor: KARI JUHANI JARVINEN
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2018-07-13
Abstract: Media content is obtained which comprises object data. Priority content information is obtained that identifies and classifies the object, which is rendered based on the priority content information. The media content may be audio, image or video. The object data may comprise a spatial audio object that can be rendered consistent with a user’s movement. The priority content information may comprise an object identifier, a priority class parameter, parameters relating to the priority zone size or shape, or rendering effects to be applied (and trigger and duration parameters). An object may be rendered within one of multiple defined zones, or moved between zones, based on the priority content information. Priority content levels may be provided, in which case the object may be either locked to the user’s field of view (FOV), moved to the user’s field of view, highlighted when in user’s field of view, or unmodified.
Patent GB-2569420-A (GB)
Title: Wearable authentication devices for learnt user profile
Inventor: DAVID JARDINE
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2018-09-05
Abstract: An authentication system has wearable biometric sensing devices 105, 106 and a wearable computing means 402. The sensing devices are adapted to measure at least one of a user's Electrocardiogram (ECG), Electrodermal Activity (EDA) and an electromyograph (EMG) signal, communicate with the wearable computing means, and be incorporated in or on clothing (see figures 1-3) in a manner in contact with or close to skin. The wearable computing means is adapted to learn how the user acts over time and build up a template or profile of the user, including changes in the user’s ECG, EDA and/or EMG data in different scenarios. It also determines user authentication by comparing the user’s ECG with the template for a given scenario; and/or by determining physiological state (see figure 7) by comparing one or more of the user’s ECG, EDA or EMG with the profile for the given scenario, based on measurements from the sensing devices.
Patent GB-2577496-A (GB)
Title: Reversible L-Bracket
Inventor: DANNY LENIHAN
IPC: G03B17/56
Filed: 2018-09-25
Abstract: A mounting assembly 1 mounts a device to a support. The assembly has a base plate 20 with a connector 21 to the device and engages with the support. A C-shaped arm 10 has an aperture 13 in its side and a plurality of attachment elements 14 to attach to the base plate. The aperture has different positions depending on how it is attached to the base plate. The device may be a camera. The arm may have front and rear faces each with one or more attachment elements which may be bores 15 engaging with securing elements 19 to the base plate. The securing elements may be rails which may also be threaded. The connector may have a connector bore to engage a second securing element 23. The base plate may have one or more bores to engage with a first securing element securing the base plate to the arm attachment element. The base plate may have a locking member 27 to lock the first securing element. The engagement means 16,26 on the arm and base plate may include grooves on opposing sides of the arm and the base plate respectively. A kit of parts includes the mounting assembly.
Patent GB-2569900-A (GB)
Title: Geostatistical analysis of microseismic data in fracture modelling
Inventor: JEFFREY MARC YARUS
IPC: G01V1/50
Filed: 2016-10-04
Abstract: A method may comprise: modeling a complex fracture network within the subterranean formation with a mathematical model based on a natural fracture network map and measured data of the subterranean formation collected in association with a fracturing treatment of the subterranean formation to produce a complex fracture network map; importing microseismic data collected in association with the fracturing treatment of the subterranean formation into the mathematical model; identifying directions of continuity in the microseismic data via a geostatistical analysis that is part of the mathematical model; and correlating the directions of continuity in the microseismic data to the complex fracture network with the mathematical model to produce a microseismic-weighted (MSW) complex fracture network map.