baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2565410-A (GB)
Title: Corrugated sheet and method of manufacturing same
Inventor: RONALD LESLIE MANN
IPC: B21D13/00
Filed: 2018-06-08
Abstract: Method for corrugating sheet comprising providing metal sheet with first major surface and opposite second major surface, deforming sheet to form parallel corrugations 24, wherein in a cross section of the corrugations some portions of the corrugations comprise a shape approximating a smooth curve, the shape comprising first portions 26a/28a interconnected by second portions 26b/28b, where adjacent first portions are oriented at an angle to one another, and the second portions are plastically deformed during forming. The first portions may not undergo plastic deformation during forming. The second portions may be curved and the first portions may be linear. The curve of best fit of the shape of the smooth curve may have a radius at least 5 times greater than the radius of the second portions. The corrugations may be defined by alternating convex 26 and concave 28 portions, the portions approximating a smooth curve comprising the convex and concave portions. The point of inflection 30 between the concave and convex portions may be at a crest or trough of the corrugations. The radii of the curves of best fit of the convex and concave portions my be equal.
Patent GB-2576132-A (GB)
Title: The friction-less border
Inventor: FRANK CUNNINGHAM
IPC: H04N7/14
Filed: 2018-06-26
Abstract: The application relates to the use of real-time video communication by means of smart devices to check vehicles. A doorway may be added to lorry or vehicle cabins and/or trailers to facilitate access for the smart device. Lighting may be used within the trailer or between the trailer and cabin to allow easier checking of goods. Preferably, payment of fees or taxes may be facilitated in real time whilst at a port, toll or border.
Patent GB-2562397-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle transportation systems, sub-frames therefor and methods of loading vehicles into a shipping container
Inventor: PAUL JOHN DONALDSON
IPC: B65D85/68
Filed: 2018-07-09
Abstract: A vehicle transportation system for loading and unloading a wheeled vehicle or vehicle body without wheels into and out of a walled shipping container. The system has a supporting frame designed to extend transversely across the container and including vehicle wheel or vehicle body receiving members located on the supporting frame. The supporting frame has transportation wheels or rollers on which a vehicle or vehicle body supported on the wheel or body receiving means can be pushed into and pulled out of the container, and guidance means carried on the supporting frame which cooperate with formations associated with the container walls to guide the supporting frame transversely of the container into a required position within the container with the wheeled vehicle or vehicle body clear of the container walls. The guidance means may be cam surfaces associated with the transverse supporting frame which cooperate with the formations associated with the container walls.
Patent GB-2575651-A (GB)
Title: Image projector
Inventor: JAMIESON CHRISTMAS
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2018-07-17
Abstract: A head-up display (HUD) system, which may be used in a vehicle, comprises a picture generating unit (Fig.4, 410), an optical system (Fig.4, 420) and an optical combiner, e.g. a windscreen (Fig.4, 430). The picture generating unit is arranged to display picture content 707 within a sub-area 605 on a screen and the optical system is arranged to relay light to the combiner which reflects the light to an eye-box to form a virtual image of the picture content. The sub-area has a shape preferably comprising at least five sides, and an optical component of the optical system is shaped to match the sub-area. A method of reducing the volume of the head-up display further includes steps to reduce the picture content to the sub-area within a quadrilateral area on the screen, and to map the sub-area, i.e. cropped picture content, onto the optical component to identify the active area of the component. The optical component is shaped to correspond with the active area. The physical size of the screen may also be reduced to correspond to the sub-area. Optionally, the picture generating unit may comprise a holographic projector and the optical system may have optical power, e.g. magnification.
Patent GB-2569671-A (GB)
Title: Overboarding and/or retrieval device
Inventor: ALAN ANDREW MACKIE
IPC: F16L1/225
Filed: 2018-08-03
Abstract: An overboarding and/or retrieval device 110 for controlling a curvature when overboarding or retrieving a flexible elongate element 112, such as a subsea pipe or cable from or onto a vessel 116 whilst accommodating an accessory 114. The device comprises movable support element 120, defining an endless guide path 122 and having at least one accessory-receiving opening 124 thereon. The endless guide path has a first path portion 142 defining a first curvature, and a second path portion 144 defining a second curvature which is different from the first, the second path portion being interposed between the accessory-receiving opening and the first path portion. Also disclosed is an overboarding or retrieval device, wherein a moveable support element 120 is moveable by a drive transmission element (656 figure 13) and defines an endless guide path defining a circulation path (630, figure 13), where a convergent path portion (650, figure 13) converges with the circulation path, and a divergent path portion (644, figure 14) diverges from the circulation path.
Patent GB-2565657-A (GB)
Title: Simulation system and game system
Inventor: Yukiharu Tamiya
IPC: G09B9/00
Filed: 2017-02-14
Abstract: This game system 1 has a configuration in which: a player state indicating the state of a player P in a real space (specifically, the position and the orientation of the player in the real space) is detected; image generation processing is executed in order to generate, in accordance with the detected player state, a simulation image that comprises a virtual movement path associated with a movement path R and that can be seen by the player P in a simulation space corresponding to the real space; the generated simulation image is displayed on a head-mounted display (HMD) 20; it is determined that the player P is in a specific state, i.e., a specific state in the simulation space when the player state satisfies a given condition on the movement path R; and a simulation image is generated for staging a performance based on the specific state when the specific state is determined.
Patent GB-2569451-A (GB)
Title: A tightness gauge for estimating the tightness of a restrictive strap
Inventor: VINCENT CASEY
IPC: B68C1/00
Filed: 2017-05-25
Abstract: An apparatus is revealed which indicates the tightness of a restrictive strap or band which has been fitted to a live animal. The apparatus may be set to convert the measured tightness to a selectable set of human readable data forms such as a simple rule-set based tightness scale which is indicated on an inbuilt display. It may also be configured to wirelessly transmit such data forms to a remote receiving device.
Patent GB-2564629-A (GB)
Title: Device pairing using a secure zone
Inventor: Subhash P Nair
IPC: H04W92/18
Filed: 2017-05-15
Abstract: A method (400) and system (100) of secure zone pairing. Using the method (400), a low-power broadcast message is generated by a pairing device (110) and transmitted within a broadcast zone (140), where the low-power broadcast message includes pairing information. A host device (120) that is within the broadcast zone (140) receives the low-power broadcast message and transmits a first indication that the host device (120) is within the broadcast zone (140). A guest device (130) that is within the broadcast zone (140) receives the low-power broadcast message and transmits a second indication that the guest device (130) is within the broadcast zone (140). The method (400) pairs the host device (120) and the guest device (130) based on the pairing information, the first indication, and the second indication.
Patent GB-2566630-A (GB)
Title: Wound and burn material with herbal agent
Inventor: Asligul Kurt
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 2017-08-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a wound and burn material which is intended to be used in healthcare field, promotes healing of acute and chronic wounds, has two bioabsorbable, gelatin matrix based layers with clotting effect, and contains cinnamon extract, tannic acid and a crosslinking agent, and to a method for production of the mentioned material.
Patent GB-2573454-A (GB)
Title: Downhole assembly including degradable-on-demand material and method to degrade downhole tool
Inventor: ZHIYUE XU
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2017-11-17
Abstract: A downhole assembly arranged within a borehole includes a downhole tool including a degradable-on-demand material, the degradable-on-demand material including: a matrix material; and, an energetic material configured to generate energy upon activation to facilitate the degradation of the downhole tool; and, a triggering system including: an electrical circuit; an igniter in the electrical circuit arranged to ignite the energetic material; a sensor configured to sense a target event or parameter within the borehole; and, a control unit arranged to receive sensed signals from the sensor and to deliver a start signal to the electrical circuit in response to the sensed signals indicating an occurrence of the target event or parameter; wherein, after the start signal is delivered from the control unit, the electrical circuit is closed and the igniter is initiated.
Patent GB-2586209-A (GB)
Title: An environment sensing apparatus
Inventor: DARRON IAN BROUGH
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2019-07-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to environment sensing apparatus configured to be integrated within a mobile device. The environment sensing apparatus includes a substrate and an electronic circuit at least partially provided on the substrate. The electronic circuit can include sensors configured to monitor one or more environmental parameters, and data indicative of the one or more environmental parameters is output to a control system of the mobile device. The environmental parameters may relate to an ambient temperature, a humidity level and/or a parameter indicative of an air quality (i.e. level of pollution, dust content etc). The results may be displayed to a user of a device and/or used to control external devices indirectly via a communication link. For example, the mobile device may be configured to control a heating and/or ventilation system in response to a change in parameters monitored by the sensors.
Patent GB-2578238-A (GB)
Title: Electrical safety device and system
Inventor: ANTHONY D PARFITT
IPC: H02H5/04
Filed: 2019-07-16
Abstract: An electrical appliance with an electrical safety device comprises a thermal sensor arranged to detect the surface temperature of internal electrical components and a processor in communication with the thermal sensor, the processor configured to determine when the sensed surface temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold. The electrical appliance may be, for example, a microwave oven, a gas or electric oven, a boiler, a fridge, a washing machine or a consumer unit. The thermal sensor may be an infrared sensor such as an infrared camera comprising an array of thermopile detector pixels. The invention also includes an electrical safety system comprising the electrical safety device configured to communicate with a remote device. Communication may be wireless and may be made to a smart device. A remote device may restrict flow of water, gas or electricity.
Patent GB-2595658-A (GB)
Title: Fastener
Inventor: ALICIA TREACY
IPC: A44B19/38
Filed: 2020-06-01
Abstract: A slide fastener 2 comprising a first stringer 4a and a second stringer 4b, the first stringer having a first fastener tape 6a and a first plurality of coupling elements 8a disposed along a first longitudinal edge 10a of the first fastener tape, and the second stringer having a second fastener tape 6b and a second plurality of coupling elements 8b disposed along the longitudinal edge. The fastener further comprises a first end piece 12a located adjacent to an end of the coupling elements, comprising a body having a first portion 28a connected to a second portion 30a; the first portion being mounted on the first fastener tape and the second portion being mounted on the second fastener tape. The body further comprising a first side 32a which faces the first end of the fastener and a second side 34a which faces the coupling elements. The first end piece comprises a region of reduced strength between the first portion and second portion of the body. The region of reduced strength may be provided by a recess, which preferably has a V shaped profile.
Patent GB-2602443-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for dispensing meals
Inventor: IFEYINWA RITA KANU
IPC: G07F9/10
Filed: 2020-10-30
Abstract: A system 101 for dispensing meals comprises a meal dispenser 102 having at least one food enclosure 103 which automatically vends a meal from one of the food compartments; where each meal chamber has temperature control and sterilization means, one or both of which comprise solid-state lighting. The temperature control may use infrared emitters and sensors and the sterilization may be performed using ultra-violet LEDs. A computer 104 is connected to the meal dispenser and controls the automatic dispensing of a meal. The computer may communicate with a network, such that another device could be used to order a meal to be dispensed. The system may also include a scanner or visual recognition means to identify a user in communication with the computer, which may read QR or bar codes 106. At least part of the meal could be tracked to the enclosure using a blockchain ledger.
Patent GB-2587275-A (GB)
Title: Redundancy in autonomous vehicles
Inventor: Emilio Frazzoli
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2019-10-30
Abstract: Among other things, we describe techniques for redundancy in autonomous vehicles. For example, an autonomous vehicle can include two or more redundant autonomous vehicle operations subsystems.
Patent GB-2602030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide
Inventor: ALEXANDER J COWAN
IPC: H01M4/90
Filed: 2020-12-15
Abstract: Described is an electrochemical cell comprising a cathode, an anode, an ion-exchange membrane separating the anode and cathode, and a gas supply for providing carbon dioxide (CO2) gas to the cathode; wherein the cathode is provided by a gas diffusion electrode comprising a gas diffusion layer and a molecular catalyst, wherein the molecular catalyst comprises a metal and an organic ligand; wherein the metal is selected from manganese and/or nickel. The organic ligand may be nitrogen-containing, e.g. a 2,2’-bipyridyl ligand. The molecular catalyst can have the formula MLaXb, wherein M is manganese and/or nickel, L is the organic ligand and X is an anion, wherein a is an integer from 1-3 and b from 0-4. The molecular catalyst can comprise nickel and an azamacrocycle, e.g. cyclam. Preferably, the gas diffusion layer is a porous carbon material and the molecular catalyst is adhered to the gas diffusion layer by a composition comprising a fluorocarbon polymer. The gas diffusion electrode may provide a selective electrochemical reduction of CO2 to carbon monoxide (CO), in preference to hydrogen, and may be useful for the production of CO from industrial waste gas streams of CO2. A method of electrochemical reduction of CO2 is also described.
Patent GB-2602657-A (GB)
Title: Resistance device
Inventor: LIN CHEN
IPC: E06B9/322
Filed: 2021-01-11
Abstract: The resistance device 61 comprises a base, with a friction part 611 and a movement part 612 positioned next to the friction part in a channel 6101 which moves within the channel. The cord 51 passes through the resistance device and drives the movement part in the same direction as the cord. When the movement part moves in a first direction D1 the friction part provides a first resistance to the cord; when the movement part moves in a second direction the friction part provides a second resistance to the cord, and the two resistances are different from each other. The friction part may have a main portion 611a supported by the base and a first free end 611b that elastically deforms or bends relative to the main portion. The lift cord may be clamped between the moving part 612 and the friction part 611. The channel may have one end wider than the other. There may be an adjusting part 6132b which is in contact with the friction part and that will adjust the stress exerted upon the lifting cord by the friction part. The adjusting member may be operated by an external force i.e. operated manually.
Patent GB-2593803-A (GB)
Title: Filter identification
Inventor: MICHAEL T MCKINLEY
IPC: F02M37/32
Filed: 2021-02-04
Abstract: A filter identification system includes an identification component (100) disposed in a filter mount (202) configured to hold a set of filters that includes a first filter (204) and a second filter (206). The identification component includes a sensor system (410) including a first sensor (112) configured to provide a first output signal corresponding to a state of the first sensor, and a second sensor (112) configured to provide a second output signal corresponding to a state of the second sensor. The sensor system is configured to provide a single output signal based on the first output signal and the second output signal and indicates a combined state of the first sensor and second sensor. The filter identification system may find use in a dual fuel filter system, such as a low-pressure fuel system. The filter identification system can offer a single logical output which provides improved efficiency and accuracy.
Patent GB-2604590-A (GB)
Title: A shoe sole formed from a polymeric foam compound with enhanced performance characteristics
Inventor: DOUGLAS SHERIDAN
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2021-03-02
Abstract: A sole for a footwear article, said sole is formed from polymeric foam compound comprising: 28% to 32% by weight of an organic polymer; 38% to 40% by weight of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); 21% to 25% by weight of an olefin block copolymer (OBC); 7% to 10% by weight of BIIR butyl rubber, and 0.025% to 0.25% by weight of a graphene-based material having lateral dimension in the region of 1μm to 10μm and a thickness in the region of 5nm to 10nm. The graphene material may be any one or a combination of graphene nanoplatelets, graphene sheets, or functionalised graphene such as graphene oxide or reduced graphene oxide. The organic polymer may be a thermoplastic polyurethane or a polyolefin elastomer, or a combination of both. The olefin block copolymer is preferably an ethylene-octene block copolymer. Also claimed is a method of producing such a polymeric foam compound.
Patent GB-2605459-A (GB)
Title: Method of non-invasive medical tomographic imaging with uncertainty estimation
Inventor: OSCAR ALAN BATES
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2021-04-01
Abstract: Tomographic medical image data representing a body part is generated by providing a tomographic observed data set (100) derived from a tomographic measurement of a body, the data set comprising observed data values, and providing a generative model (102) comprising latent parameter(s) representing statistical behaviour (including uncertainty) of spatial structures of reconstructed medical image(s). The generative model and its latent parameter(s) are used to generate a spatial model (106) having model coefficients, the model coefficient(s) being used to generate a predicted tomographic data set (108) comprising predicted data values representing physical parameter(s). A gradient-based method is then used to modify (112) objective function(s) operable to compare (114) the observed and predicted data values by modifying the latent parameter(s) to generate updated latent parameters (112). The generative model is updated (116) using the updated latent parameters until the comparison results in sufficient convergence, and the updated generative model is used to generate tomographic medical image data representing at least a part of the body. Training a generative model using stochastic variational inference (SVI) to produce a distribution of reconstructions based on tomographic data results in a low-cost estimate of the reconstruction uncertainty which can be presented in the generated image data.
Patent GB-2606719-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible boxing ring corner
Inventor: Ahmed Nassar
IPC: A63C19/00
Filed: 2021-05-17
Abstract: A collapsible boxing ring corner comprises a corner connector 1 comprising a plurality of ground arms 2 arranged in a ground plane and connected together at a common point 3; and, a corner support arm 4 connected to the common point 3 and extending in a direction substantially normal to the ground plane and, a plurality of extension arms 6, each extension arm 6 being connected to an associated ground arm 2 by a pivot 7. Each pivot 7 is configured to enable pivoting of the extension arm 6 between an open position in which the extension arm 6 is arranged in the ground plane and a closed position (figure 2) in which the extension arm 6 is inclined to the ground plane.
Patent GB-2594819-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing 3,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzyl alcohol from bivalve
Inventor: MITSUGU WATANABE
IPC: C07C43/23
Filed: 2019-09-27
Abstract: [Problem] The purpose of the present invention is to enable the production of 3,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzyl alcohol (DHMBA), which is a novel antioxidant, from the shellfish meat of a filter-feeding bivalve other than oyster by extracting the shellfish meat of the filter-feeding bivalve under heating or pressurizing. [Solution] The method according to the present invention is characterized by comprising adding the shellfish meat of a filter-feeding bivalve other than oyster to an extraction liquid and heating the extraction liquid to thereby produce 3,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzyl alcohol from the thus heated shellfish meat liquid of the bivalve.
Patent GB-2609958-A (GB)
Title: Fabric article and method of making the same
Inventor: NAEEM RIAZ
IPC: D04B1/12
Filed: 2021-08-18
Abstract: Method of weft knitting fabric article with two-bed knitting machine by: knitting using first and second beds non-conductive yarn with first group of needles into a first part of a base layer 1402; knitting using the first bed rows of non-conductive yarn using a second group of needle locations to form a pocket layer 1404, the first of the rows connected to the base layer 1402; knitting with the second bed electrically conductive yarn using third group of needles contained within the second group to form first part of first connection region 1406, the first part of the first connection region 1406 being connected to first part of base layer 1402; knitting with second bed electrically conductive yarn using the third group of needles to form a second part 1414 of a first connection region, the second part of the first connection region being connected to the first part of the connection region; knitting with both beds non-conductive yarn using first needle locations to form a further part of the base layer being connected to the first part of the base layer, the second part of the first connection region and the pocket region. Also claimed is a knitted article.