baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2539962-A (GB)
Title: Supports of adjustable length
Inventor: PAOLO GULLO
IPC: A47B9/08
Filed: 2015-07-03
Abstract: An elongate support of variable length comprising telescopic outer 14 and inner 16 sleeves, a member 10 (e.g. a handle) connected to the outer sleeve including a switch which when activated imparts movement to a rod 22 which extends through a channel in the members and the sleeves, the distal end interacting with a locking mechanism that holds the inner sleeve in place relative to the outer sleeve, such that pressing the switch releases the locking mechanism 32-45 and allows the length of the support to be changed by sliding the inner sleeve. Preferably the locking mechanism comprises a cone 36 and spring 38 with release of the switch pushing ball bearings 44 into indents in the inner wall of the inner sleeve to hold it in place. The support might be used e.g. as a walking stick or as a table leg.
Patent GB-2523714-A (GB)
Title: Device for optically scanning and measuring an environment
Inventor: HEIDEMANN ROLF
IPC: G01B11/25
Filed: 2013-11-27
Abstract: With a device for optically scanning and measuring an environment which comprises a hand-held scanner (100) for producing 3D scans, having at least one projector (121, 122) for producing at least one pattern (X, X') on an object (O) in the environment and at least one camera (111, 112, 113) for recording images of the object (O) provided with the pattern (X, X'), the hand-held scanner (100) has a first camera (111) and, spaced apart from it, a second camera (112), in order to project the pattern (X, X') into the corresponding image plane (B 111, B 112) and to capture it, wherein the pattern (X, X') is particularly uncoded.
Patent GB-2558165-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for transmitting broadcast data
Inventor: HO MING CHAN
IPC: H04L45/16
Filed: 2014-10-29
Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for transmitting broadcast data at a communication gateway. When the communication gateway receives a broadcast packet from a host or node, the communication gateway determines whether the broadcast packet satisfies at least one condition. If the broadcast packet satisfies the at least one condition, it is determined whether or not to modify a time to live (TTL) value. The TTL value of the broadcast packet is modified if it is determined to modify the TTL value. The broadcast packet is then forwarded to the destination address of the broadcast packet based on the TTL value. The destination address is reachable through an interconnected network.
Patent GB-2546062-A (GB)
Title: A manufacturing process for the production of a substitute for cooked rice
Inventor: NIGEL JOHN BRACE PARKER
IPC: A23L5/20
Filed: 2015-11-15
Abstract: A manufacturing process designed to produce a low carbohydrate, low calorie substitute for cooked rice having the process steps of trimming the head to remove all foliage and the resultant brassica is diced to a cube where each side is nominally 3mm in length. The cubes may then be immersed and heated in a temperature controlled aqueous solution of sodium percarbonate also known as sodium peroxyhydrate,for a predetermined time to soften the vegetable. The cooked vegetables may then be rinsed in ambient water to arrest the cooking process and partially clean the product. A further rinsing stage sprays the cooked ingredients on a mesh conveyor belt. The product may be spin dried using a centrifuge drier and the packed for transport. Sodium percarbonate is used to reduce or eliminate the smell or odor during the cooking process.
Patent GB-2545473-A (GB)
Title: Faucets
Inventor: OLIVER JONES
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2015-12-17
Abstract: A mixer valve 1 comprises a body 5 extending in a first direction between a front end and a rear end. The body 5 defines a volume 5a in which a thermostatic cartridge 15 is received. A diaphragm valve (21, Fig. 4) is received in the volume 5a between the thermostatic cartridge 15 and the rear end of the body 5. The diaphragm valve 21 is operable in response to actuation of a push operated control member (23, Fig. 1) to control flow of water from the mixer valve 1. Control member 17 (Fig. 1) controls the thermostatic cartridge 15 to select a desired outlet mixed water temperature.
Patent GB-2533719-A (GB)
Title: Method for manoeuvring a vessel
Inventor: KIM TAI LAW
IPC: E02F9/20
Filed: 2014-09-12
Abstract: A method for the manoeuvring of a vessel, such as a dredge (10), stacker, barge or wet concentrator plant, the vessel having provided thereon at least four winches (20, 22, 24, 26 and 28) from which winch ropes (40, 42, 44, 46 and 48) extend to anchor points located remotely from the vessel, the winches (20, 22, 24, 26 and 28) being operable to manoeuvre the vessel, wherein at least one winch is kept under a defined torque whilst three winches are utilised to control the movement of the vessel. A manoeuvring control system for implementing the method of manoeuvring described is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2543382-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for post additive manufacturing processing
Inventor: Matthew Donovan
IPC: B33Y99/00
Filed: 2016-08-01
Abstract: A system 100 for removing powder from an additively manufactured article includes a powder removal mechanism 101 including a build plate holder 103 configured to hold a build plate at a distal end thereof; a first actuator 105 that is configured to angle/tilt the build plate holder relative to gravity and a second actuator 107 that is configured to rotate the build plate holder 103 about a central axis A of the build plate holder 103. The system may also include a vibration device 109, such as an ultrasonic transducer, to vibrate the build plate holder. Preferably, the first actuator is a piston actuator hingedly mounted to the build plate holder and the second actuator may be a belt drive motor. An air flow system 125 may be provided to direct pressurised air to the build plate holder. A powder recovery system, including a vacuum 121, for recovering and recycling the powder may be provided. Preferably, a control system 127 is operatively connected to the system and may include a part correlation module to move the build plate in accordance with an input part type. A control system configured to be operatively connected to a powder removal mechanism comprising a part correlation module is further disclosed.
Patent GB-2553318-A (GB)
Title: Control system for a deployable platform
Inventor: DUNCAN LOVEDAY
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: A control module for controlling the powered operation of a platform system for a vehicle (100, fig 1) such as a tailgate 102 to open and close the storage compartment 101 whereby the platform 2 is movable by means of a powered actuation from a first position to a second position and then from the second through the first position to a third position and then controlling the powered actuation move the platform into a third position into contact with a closure for the compartment to thereby bring the platform into the first position and further preferable features may include monitoring the position of the platform during deployment and retraction by means of sensors and may be configured to switch off or otherwise stop monitoring the position of the platform after the platform has been retracted into for example the first position thereby remaining off until the start of the next deployment operation.
Patent GB-2555834-A (GB)
Title: Braking energy dissipation
Inventor: JOSEPH POWER
IPC: B64C25/42
Filed: 2016-11-11
Abstract: An apparatus for dissipating braking energy generated by the operation of a vehicle brake comprises a heating element configured to receive electric current generated by operation of the vehicle brake. The heating element is arranged in a chamber for containing liquid and the liquid contained in the chamber is heated in response to operation of the vehicle brake. The liquid in the chamber may boiled in response to operation of the vehicle brake. The apparatus may comprises an outlet for releasing vapour from the chamber and/or inlet for receiving liquid into the chamber. A temperature sensor may be provided to sense the temperature of liquid in the chamber. The flow of liquid through the inlet may be regulated in dependence on one or more of: a liquid volume in the chamber; a temperature in the chamber; and a level of the electric current supplied to the heating element. The vehicle may be an aircraft and the apparatus used for dissipating braking energy generated by operation of an aircraft brake, during taxi.
Patent GB-2550002-A (GB)
Title: Agents and method for the temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers
Inventor: Anna Puls
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2016-11-23
Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing a) 0.05 to 10% by weight of a hydrophobized metal oxide powder, preferably a hydrophobized silicate, b) 0.01 to 2.0% by weight of at least one white pigment, preferably titanium dioxide, c) 1.0 to 50% by weight of wax, d) 1.0 to 30% by weight of an emulsifier, e) 0.1 to 25% by weight of an organic polyol, and f) 5.0 to 90% by weight of water. As claimed is the use of such compositions for temporary hair shaping, and a method of using these compositions.
Patent GB-2558541-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: NICHOLAS HIME
IPC: F16B21/06
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: The connector 100 has a body with a first end 130 having means for one-directional force fitting into the end of the internal channel, preferably fins 140 and splines 160 acting as barbs, and a second end 200 having a snap engageable means, preferably lugs 220, for friction fitting into an aperture in the side of the receiving bar. The connector is used to secure a duplex bar to a receiving bar such that the end of the duplex bar abuts the side wall of the receiving bar forming a T-shape junction. The lugs may be domed or frusto-conical and may deform in use to fit into the aperture and spring back to secure the connector. The connector may be integrally formed from a single elastomeric material. The connector may have a guide channel 240 for receiving a locking pin 400 having a tip to prevent deformation of the lugs. Also claimed is the locking pin.
Patent GB-2557258-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for an in mouth communicator
Inventor: MAX LEVY
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2016-12-02
Abstract: The in-mouth headset 100 comprises a bone conductor 106 for producing a vibration indicative of the audio signals and a corrugated metal membrane 104 adapted to be in contact with the bone conductor, and being shaped to multiply touch jawbone or sit between the teeth of the user whereby in use the membrane transfers the vibrations produced by the bone conductor so that an audio signal can be heard by the user. A processing circuit 102 converts the audio signal for reception from a Bluetooth-linked communications device. The waterproof housing is made of silicone and may include a MEMS microphone
Patent GB-2559362-A (GB)
Title: Stator winding for an electrical machine
Inventor: PAUL DAVID FLOWER
IPC: H02K15/04
Filed: 2017-02-02
Abstract: To minimize the axial overhang length of the windings at an end of the stator casting methods to cast pre-formed hairpin like conductors (fig 7 not shown) outside of the stator core, and then inserting the cast conductors into slots of the stator core are used. A portion 240 of the bridge extends axially to step portion 231 of one hairpin over the portions 232 of neighboring hair pins thus minimizing the overhang. The legs of each hairpin enter the respective stator slots at differing levels. The conductor cross-section in the overhang bridge (i.e. end turn) region 230 may be greater than when is passes through the core 110, which can improve overall electrical efficiency and thermal management in the stator. The hairpins may be assembled on a flat substrate 800 which is then rolled to form the windings for insertion into the core.
Patent GB-2547795-A (GB)
Title: Decorative toy bead and toy bead set
Inventor: KEI KAMIYAMA
IPC: B44C5/04
Filed: 2017-02-21
Abstract: A decorative toy bead 10 includes a body portion 11 formed into a particulate shape and made of a water insoluble material, and a recess engagement portion 14 provided in the body portion so as to engage a plurality of fusible toy beads 32,34 made of water soluble resin. The recess engagement portion 14 is formed in an annular shape. A bead toy set is also disclosed including decorative beads 10, fusible beads 32,34 and a holding tray having a plurality of recesses on which the decorative to beads and fusible toy beads may be placed.
Patent GB-2568018-A (GB)
Title: Lighting apparatus
Inventor: ROBERT HEARD
IPC: F21L4/04
Filed: 2017-08-04
Abstract: A light unit comprises a tray 110, a printed circuit board (400, Fig. 4) mounted within the tray and bearing one or more strips of light emitting diodes (410a-d, Fig. 4) on an exposed side of the printed circuit board, and a diffuser screen 120 mounted over the printed circuit board 400. The printed circuit board 400 comprises an electrical connector (404, Fig. 4) for receiving and releasably engaging with power supply wires.
Patent GB-2566448-A (GB)
Title: Data processing apparatuses and methods
Inventor: NIGEL STUART MOORE
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2017-09-07
Abstract: A method of operating a data processing apparatus involves determining whether a decision associated with a process executable by the processor circuitry is to be made, e.g. a decision to be made by a user when a question with a plurality of predetermined options 114A-C is displayed in a dialog box 113 on screen 112. In response to determining that the decision is to be made, determining one of a plurality of predetermined actions to be executed based on a previously indicated action executable in response to the decision, e.g. using a record of previous decisions taken by the user in the past. Alternatively, the previously indicated action may be a direct indication by the user choosing a preferred predetermined action (402-405) or by information transmitted to the apparatus by a system administrator. The predetermined actions may involve automatic selection of an option 114A-C or recommending a selectable option to the user, e.g. by visually distinguishing the “yes” button from the “no” button. A recommended option may be selected automatically after a certain time period (shown by countdown message 115) has elapsed. A predetermined action may be based on a security characteristic or a level of competence of the user.
Patent GB-2551460-A (GB)
Title: Rendering in computer graphics systems
Inventor: PIERS BARBER
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for rendering in a graphics system. The graphics system has a rendering space divided into a plurality of rectangular areas 403, each rectangular area being sub-divided into a plurality of smaller rectangular areas 405 each comprising a plurality of pixels 407. The method comprises: receiving data representing a tiled set of polygons to be rendered in a selected one of the rectangular areas; and for each polygon 401 in the tiled set, determining whether that polygon is located at least partially inside a selected one of the smaller rectangular areas 405 in the selected rectangular area 403. If that polygon is located at least partially inside the selected smaller rectangular area, then it is determined which of the plurality of pixels in the selected smaller rectangular area are inside the polygon. The determination of whether a polygon is at least partially within a smaller rectangular area may be based on detection of the edges of said polygon, transforming the edges based on their orientation and then comparing them with sample points 409 associated with said smaller rectangular area
Patent GB-2554215-A (GB)
Title: Real-time adaptative minimum phase wavelet generation for downhole tools
Inventor: BATAKRISHNA MANDAL
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2016-04-28
Abstract: An example method may include selecting a proposed pulse. A minimum phase wavelet may be generated based, at least in part, on the proposed pulse. A pulse signal within a wellbore may be generated based, at least in part, on the minimum phase wavelet. An echo signal corresponding to the pulse signal from at least a portion of the wellbore may be received, wherein the echo signal is indicative of a wellbore property
Patent GB-2558745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to bed and mattress therefore and use thereof
Inventor: THOMAS FRANCIS OWENS
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2017-11-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a mattress and a bed including the mattress. The mattress has at least one zone 22 & 26 including a plurality of cells 52 connected to a gas supply to allow the selective supply of gas to the cells in order to vary and fine tune the support provided to a patient on the mattress. Each cell 52 may include a core of foam material (58, figure 4b) located in a cavity defined by an enclosure (54). Also disclosed is a cell for use in the formation of a mattress for a bed. Further disclosed is a method of using the disclosed mattress by the selective introduction and removal of air to and from the cells to provide a positive movement force to move the patient.
Patent GB-2559852-A (GB)
Title: Low-energy and high pressure, hydraulic, pneumatic engine
Inventor: JIN-TIAN HUANG
IPC: F04B23/06
Filed: 2017-12-15
Abstract: A hydropneumatic engine comprising (i) a central cylinder with a casing (a1, fig. 2) and a piston 27 dividing its interior into two compartments, an upper high pressure air compartment 3 and a lower hydraulic tank 13, (ii) two smaller main cylinders (a2, fig. 2) with pistons 77, connected to the bottom of the hydropneumatic cylinder and in selective fluid communication with the hydraulic tank via a stack of discs with orifices (see fig. 5A), some fixed and some rotatable, the main cylinders being alternately fed with oil from the tank, and (iii) two recycle cylinders a8 with pistons arranged on the casing sides, each one being fed with oil from a main cylinder through a poppet valve a5 and a check valve a7, then selectively recirculating this oil back into the tank via a tubular, perforated accelerator (61, fig. 12) and lateral orifices (2601, fig. 5A) in the casing (closed oil circuit). The main cylinders drive main crankshafts a4 which in turn drive the auxiliary crankshafts a9 of the recycle cylinders via coupling shafts 10 with bevel gears 5. Timing of valves a5 and the accelerator is controlled by cams 9, 29 and swing arms (a6, fig. 1).
Patent GB-2560241-A (GB)
Title: Child bassinet and child care apparatus including a child bassinet installed on a playpen
Inventor: Andrew j horst
IPC: A47D13/06
Filed: 2018-01-11
Abstract: A child bassinet 200 comprising an enclosure for receiving a child and a coupling mechanism for engagement with a playpen wherein the coupling mechanism has first 226 and second 228 catching parts at vertically spaced locations such that the bassinet can be mounted at first and second heights on the playpen. The first 226 and second 228 catches may be attached so they can rotate about a horizontal or vertical axis to move into and out of an engagement position. In one arrangement the catches may be received in a recess in an upright of the bassinet enclosure. Also disclosed in an arrangement wherein a single catch can be adjusted to provide a different height. The catch may be arranged so that it can be locked in different positions.
Patent GB-2573157-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing transparent conductor
Inventor: JEFFREY PAUL KETTLE
IPC: H01L31/0224
Filed: 2018-04-27
Abstract: Method of processing transparent conductor comprises substrate 12 coated with nanowires 16, wherein the method further comprises a plasma treatment step comprising a treatment of substrate 12 using a plasma, preferably nitrogen plasma, and an embossing step comprising applying pressure to substrate 12 to force nanowires 16 into substrate 12. Embossing step preferably comprises treating substrate 12 to decrease substrate's viscosity to less than 109 Pas. Method may comprise sintering step to heat nanowires 16 using radiation pulses, wherein the sintering step is before embossing step which is before plasma treatment step. Substrate 12 may comprise a thermoplastic and the embossing step may comprise heating substrate 12 while applying pressure. Substrate 12 may comprise a PMMA buffer layer 14 between substrate 12 and nanowires 16. Coating step may comprise coating zinc oxide layer onto the substrate 12, wherein the coating step takes place after the plasma treatment and embossing steps.
Patent GB-2560663-A (GB)
Title: Gasoline particulate filter
Inventor: LUCY CLOWES
IPC: F01N3/035
Filed: 2017-12-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a particulate filter for use in an emission treatment system of a gasoline engine, the filter having an inlet side and an outlet side, wherein at least the inlet side is loaded with a synthetic ash.
Patent GB-2560291-A (GB)
Title: Method for stripping flexible substrate
Inventor: HONG FANG
IPC: H01L51/56
Filed: 2016-05-13
Abstract: A method for stripping a flexible substrate (30), comprising: providing a porous metal substrate (10); forming a buffer layer (20) on the porous metal substrate (10); forming a flexible substrate (30) on the buffer layer (20); putting the flexible substrate (30) into an electrolytic bath (51) to enable part of the porous metal substrate (10) to be immersed into an electrolyte; taking the porous metal substrate (10) as a cathode; performing electrolysis on water in the electrolyte by means of energization, so that the porous metal substrate (10) releases hydrogen; and stripping the flexible substrate (30) and the buffer layer (20) from the porous metal substrate (10) under the action force of hydrogen to obtain a flexible substrate (30) with the buffer layer (20) left at the bottom. The method has high efficiency without causing damage, thus improving the production yield of a flexible substrate (30), and has a high speed for stripping the flexible substrate (30), thus ensuring that a device on the flexible substrate (30) is not affected during the stripping process; in addition, a porous metal substrate (10) can be used repeatedly, so that the production cost is reduced.
Patent GB-2562657-A (GB)
Title: Golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads
Inventor: ROBERT R PARSONS
IPC: A63B60/52
Filed: 2017-01-13
Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a hollow body portion having a front portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a bottom portion, a top portion, a plurality of ports on the bottom portion and a plurality of inner support portions in the hollow body portion. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.
Patent GB-2570021-A (GB)
Title: High visibility garments for operatives working in a hazardous environments
Inventor: MICHAEL JON LYNCH
IPC: G08B5/36
Filed: 2018-10-01
Abstract: A high-visibility garment for use by operatives working in a hazardous environment comprising base 900 and a detachable reflective and reflective/light emitting apparatus (fig 7), the base garment having an internal pocket 909 containing a control unit (fig 15) which has a loom socket 1503. The reflective apparatus attaches 906, 907 to the base garment and comprises light emitting devices (402, fig 4) which connect via the loom (401, fig 4), an extended portion of the loom (401B, fig 4) passing through a loom hole 908 which extends through both the outer shell and an attachment material 907, 908 (such as Velcro RTM) to allow connection of the loom via a plug to the aforementioned socket. In use this means that LEDs on the outside of the garment can be connected via the wiring loom to the power/control unit (fig 15) inside the garment, with the hole protected by the light emitting apparatus (compare figs 9, 11) to prevent the ingress of water or dirt.