baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2499421-A (GB)
Title: Extendable ramp and sensor arrangement
Inventor: ALLEN ROBERT JOHN
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 2012-02-15
Abstract: An extendible ramp 1 for entrance to or egress from vehicles, such as buses includes sensors (15, Figure 6) arranged to detect whether the ramp abuts an obstruction. The ramp assembly comprises a chassis 4, a ramp 1 extendible from the chassis 4, a frame 11 which carries the chassis 4 and a sensor (15) arranged to sense movement of the chassis 4 relative to the frame 11. The chassis 4 may be mounted in the frame 11 such that it moves relative to the frame 11 in response to both abutment of the leading edge of the ramp 1 against an obstacle and in response to vertical force applied to the top of the extended or partially extended ramp 1. The chassis 4 optionally also moves relative to the frame 11 in response to a force applied to the side of the extended or partially extended ramp 1. Preferably the chassis 4 is pivotally suspended from the frame 11 by at least two pivoting links which are inclined relative to each other.
Patent GB-2499844-A (GB)
Title: Encoding and decoding methods and devices that select pixel transform coefficients based on image frame and block merits
Inventor: LASSERRE SA BASTIEN
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2012-03-02
Abstract: A method for encoding a video sequence, comprising at least one frame having plural blocks of pixels, comprises: determining a frame merit (e.g. determined based on a fixed relationship between luminance frame and colour frame distortions) and a distortion at the frame level such that a video merit (e.g. using peak-signal-to-noise ratio), computed based on the distortion and frame merit, corresponds to a target video merit; determining, for each block of the plurality, a block merit for the concerned block based on the frame merit; transforming, pixel values for the block into a set of coefficients each having a coefficient type; selecting coefficient types based, for each coefficient, on an initial coefficient type encoding merit and on the block merit for the concerned block (e.g., if the coefficient type merit is greater than the block merit); quantizing the selected coefficients into quantized symbols; and encoding the quantized symbols. A broadly equivalent decoding method is also proposed. Each block may have a block type, with the block merit being determined based on the frame merit and a number of blocks per area unit for the block type. An iterative process may be used.
Patent GB-2489570-A (GB)
Title: Paired programmable fuses
Inventor: BENTLEY STEVEN ROSS
IPC: G11C17/16
Filed: 2010-12-17
Abstract: A plurality of fuses (142, 152, 162, 172) are arranged in pairs and configured such that each pair of fuses represents a data bit when one fuse of the pair is blown (152, 162); represents an un-programmed bit when no fuse of the pair is blown (142); and represents a zero-ized bit when both fuses of the pair are blown (172). A fuse programming system programs the fuses of the pairs such that each pair represents a bit, comprising blowing a first fuse of a pair to represent a "1" bit (152), blowing a second fuse of a pair to represent a "0" bit (162), and blowing both fuses of a pair to represent a zero-ized pair (172), whereby if neither fuse of a pair is blown represents a null, un-programmed bit (142).
Patent GB-2488721-A (GB)
Title: Vaginal, speculum
Inventor: SMITH MICHELLE DAVIS
IPC: A61B1/32
Filed: 2010-12-15
Abstract: A vaginal speculum is provided that has an upper arm with a handle and jaw. A cross-sectional shape of a longitudinally extending portion may be constant along its entire longitudinal length so that the height of the portion is likewise constant along its length. Right and left side flanges may extend downward from the longitudinally extending portion and a tip of the jaw. The distance between the outer surfaces of the right and left side flanges in the lateral direction may be constant along their entire lengths in the longitudinal direction. A lower arm with a jaw and handle may be included and arranged with the upper arm so that their relative position to one another can be modified.
Patent GB-2490612-A (GB)
Title: Method for evaluating mounting stability of articulated arm coordinate measurement machine using inclinometers
Inventor: YORK FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: G01B5/012
Filed: 2011-01-14
Abstract: A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine can include a base, a manually positionable articulated arm portion having opposed first and second ends, the arm portion including a plurality of connected arm segments, an electronic circuit that receives the position signals from the transducers, a first inclinometer coupled to the base, wherein the inclinometer is configured to produce a first electrical signal responsive to an angle of tilt of the base and an electrical system configured to record a first reading of the first inclinometer and a second reading of the first inclinometer, wherein the first reading is in response to at least one of a first force applied to the base and a third force applied to the mounting structure, wherein the second reading is in response to at least one of a second force applied to the base and a fourth force applied to the mounting structure.
Patent GB-2505940-A (GB)
Title: Trailer control system with a wireless remote device, which disables remote control if signal strength is below a certain level
Inventor: FRY MATTHEW
IPC: B60G17/052
Filed: 2012-09-17
Abstract: A trailer vehicle function control system comprising an electronic control unit, which electronic control unit is provided with a standards compliant communications interface adapted to communicate wirelessly with a remote electronic device. The communications interface is adapted to actuate control of functions on the trailer. In use, the electronic control unit is adapted to measure the signal strength of signals received from the electronic device, wherein if the signal strength is below a pre-determined level, the electronic control unit disables the actuation of control functions by the electronic device.
Patent GB-2497424-A (GB)
Title: Contact lens providing images to a wearer.
Inventor: HEUGTEN ANTHONY VAN
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: A contact lens 10 is provided with a light source 25, such as an LED, providing light which is adjusted or scanned into an area of a retina 40 of a wearer, rendering or producing an image on the retina 40. The light may be steered or scanned by an electro-active prism (65, fig 4) controlled by a controller (70, fig 4).
Patent GB-2495035-A (GB)
Title: Auto-production frac tool
Inventor: KORKMAZ LALE
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2011-06-17
Abstract: Fracturing tools for use in oil and gas wells comprise an inner sleeve, an outer sleeve, a run-in position, and two operational positions. The inner sleeve comprises two ports and two positions. The first port is aligned with a first port of the housing when the tool and sleeve are in the first operational position and is closed when the tool and sleeve are in the run-in position. After performing the first operation, the inner sleeve is returned to its initial position and the outer sleeve is moved placing the tool in the second operational position in which the second port in the inner sleeve is in fluid communication with a second port in the housing. Movement of the tool from the first operational position to the second operational position so that a second operation can be performed is done without the need for an additional well intervention step.
Patent GB-2511492-A (GB)
Title: Template for fabricating rafters
Inventor: ATKINSON DAVID
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: The template comprises a substantially L-shaped element 9 adapted to fit over a part of a building. A first arm 11 is pivotably mounted at one end at a first point 12 on the L-shaped element. The first arm is also provided with means for pivotably mounting the first arm at a second point 15 spaced from the first point. A second arm 13 is pivotably mounted at one end at a third point 14 on the L-shaped element , spaced from the first point. The second arm is also provided with means for pivotably mounting the second arm at a fourth point spaced from the third point. The template may also include a second L shaped part and further pivotably mounted arms. The arms may be connected to an extendable elongate bar 7. The first arm may include a mounting point which is adjustable by having a number of through holes or releasably movable along an elongate slot. The template may include a further component comprising two arms which are pivotally interconnected at one end. The template allows formation of a rafter while taking into account a birds mouth cut.
Patent GB-2521100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to hand-held remote control devices
Inventor: LEMEH KENNETH
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2013-03-22
Abstract: A portable hub includes a fastening means by which a plurality of handheld remote control devices 12 are fastened in position in relation to one another. Fastening means 14 may be releasable and comprise a clip, magnet, or micro-hook and loop means for fastening remote controls 12 on to a stand 16 comprising an upright cylinder having plural faces each having a fastening means. Each face may be outlined by luminous means such as a strip light 30 to facilitate placing a remote control on the face. The hub may include a battery compartment and a mains cord 361 for power consuming devices and charging means for the remote controls 12. The hub may be supported on a base 20 and have cushioning material 26 at the edges of its facets. Remote controls may be connected to the hub using a loose chord holding them captive to the stand and a pulley (fig 14, 140) which is sprung to retract the remote control devices.
Patent GB-2502873-A (GB)
Title: Tandem stroller with detachable height-adjustable rear seat
Inventor: CHENG CHIN-MING
IPC: B62B7/00
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: A tandem stroller 1 has a front seat 12 and a rear seat 14 mounted between side supports 1000. Rear seat 14 is detachable and most preferably height-adjustable, preferably by being mountable in two vertically separated locations on rear push bar 1008. Each seat 14, 16 may have a canopy 126, 144 and may be reclinable. Front seat 14 may comprise a back rest tube 124, a seat plate 120 and a leg rest 122 pivotally connected to seat plate 120. A footrest 16 and a detachably or pivotally mounted additional rear seat plate (15, Figure 6) may be provided allowing a child to stand or sit facing rearward when rear seat 14 is removed. A storage basket (22, Figure 11) with rear extendable side walls (224, Figure 11) may be provided under front seat 12. An infant safety seat (8, Figure 16) may be mountable on stroller 1.
Patent GB-2521661-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for measuring flow
Inventor: HELLEVANG JON ODDVAR
IPC: G01P5/24
Filed: 2013-12-27
Abstract: An apparatus (180) and corresponding method for measuring a flow (110) within a region (260) surrounded by a wall of a pipe (100) is provided. The apparatus (180) includes a transducer arrangement (200, 300, 510, 540) disposed substantially around an external surface of the wall of the pipe (100) for emitting a plurality of beams (250A) of acoustic radiation into the region (260) and for receiving acoustic radiation (250A, 250B) transmitted through and/or reflected from the region (260), wherein: (a) the plurality of beams (250A, 250B) are arranged to interrogate sampling points off-axis and on-axis in a cross-section of the region (260) for determining whether the flow is laminar, transitional or turbulent; (b) the plurality of beams (250A, 250B) are employed in a repetitive manner to monitor temporal fluctuations in the flow (110); (c) the sensor arrangement (300, 510, 540) is operable to sense spatially varying attenuation of the received acoustic radiation thereat for determining an occurrence of one or more gas volumes (700) present within the region (260); (d) the transducer arrangement (200, 300) is employed for performing time-of-flight measurements for propagation of the acoustic radiation within the region (260) in upstream and downstream flow directions; and (e) the transducer arrangement (200, 300, 510, 540) is coupled to a corresponding signal processing arrangement for exciting the transducer arrangement (200, 300, 510, 540) and for processing received signals generate by the transducer arrangement (200, 300, 510, 540) to provide measurement output data representative of at least one of: flow velocity within the region (260), an indication of phases present in the region (260) (gas fraction), a flow rate through the region (260). The transducer arrangement may comprise a spatially distributed array of sensors implemented using a plurality of Bragg grating filter sensors distributed along one or more optical fibres.
Patent GB-2524231-A (GB)
Title: Depth reducing faceplate
Inventor: COOPER ALEX
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2014-02-19
Abstract: A faceplate for rack-mountable electronics comprising first 10 and second 20 portions defining a plane. Each portion has a handle 13, 23 extending in said plane. A third portion 30 is positioned between the first and second portions and recessed from said plane by a series of vertical bends or folds or edges 11, 21 in the faceplate, the faceplate also has a plurality of attachment means for attaching the faceplate to a chassis, the handles comprise at least one cut-out 14 and the first and second portions have an aperture 15, 25 for mounting an air filter, the third portion comprises at least one aperture or frangible portion or window 31.The faceplate may comprise a single piece of metal. There may be a cavity between the faceplate and the chassis. Electronic components may be present on the chassis and may extend through an aperture in the faceplate.
Patent GB-2508551-A (GB)
Title: Urine flow measuring apparatus
Inventor: BECKWITH ROBER
IPC: A61B5/20
Filed: 2012-08-09
Abstract: A urine flow measuring apparatus comprises: a container having an opening for receiving urine; measuring means for measuring the weight and/or volume of urine received by the container; memory means for recording the weight and/or volume of urine measured by the measuring means; and a controller. The controller automatically detects a positive change in weight and/or volume of the container and subsequently instructs the memory means to record the weight and/or volume of the container at pre-determined time intervals until no further change in weight and/or volume is detected.
Patent GB-2526126-A (GB)
Title: Inductive power transfer arrangement with object detection
Inventor: POLUNIN ROMAN
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2014-05-14
Abstract: An inductive power transfer arrangement for transferring electric energy to a vehicle on a surface of a route comprises an electric conductor arrangement 6 to produce an alternating electromagnetic field for transferring field energy to a receiver 10. A detector 3 senses forces exerted onto an upward orientated surface of the detector, such as the weight of an object 8 or a vehicle. The force detector can be above the conductors 6 and have movable portions 2, 3 having sensors 4 to detect its movement and stops 2 to limit its movement. The sensors can be strain gauges. An evaluation device can output a signal if a measured downward force exceeds a criterion and stop or modify operation of the electric conductors in response. The evaluation device can measure fluctuations in force over time and using temperature detector 9 can, with the force measurement determine whether ice is present on the detector surface.
Patent GB-2527144-A (GB)
Title: Session Handling in a Communications Network
Inventor: MORVAY GABOR
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2014-07-23
Abstract: A first session handling function 1 receives a message identifying a communications session, retrieves information relating to the identified session from a database 3, and applies at least one session handling rule to the session. The first session handling function sends an update message to the database, the update message including information relating to the effect of the rule applied to the identified session. A further message is sent to a second session handling function 2, the second message identifying the session but not including information relating to the effect of the rule applied to the identified session. The second session handling function then retrieves state information for the session from the database and applies a session handling rule. By storing and maintaining the state information at the database, a network of session handling functions becomes much more scalable and more robust in the event of failure of one of the session handling functions.
Patent GB-2521701-A (GB)
Title: Current controlled transconducting inverting amplifers
Inventor: STORY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: H03G1/00
Filed: 2014-08-06
Abstract: The transconductance of simple CMOS amplifiers 21, 22 with drain-to-drainÂ configurations may be controlled by use of current supply circuits 15. Good matchingÂ of gains between radio receiver amplifier channels may be obtained despite the use of small transistors that provide lower power consumption but suffer increased manufacturing variations. The current-controlled amplifiers may be used also in the loop filters of matched ADCs (figure 3) in a baseband portion of a receiver. Integration of a radio transceiver in a CMOS IC using small dimension devices is made more practical.
Patent GB-2521500-A (GB)
Title: Exchanging configuration information wirelessly
Inventor: KNOWLES IAN
IPC: H04W84/12
Filed: 2014-09-12
Abstract: Methods and systems for wireless stations to wirelessly exchange configuration information using the vendor specific field of management frames (e.g. Wi-Fi probe request frames, Wi Fi beacon frames or Wi-Fi probe response frames). Each wireless station can then use the configuration information to configure itself for a particular application or task. For example, the wireless stations may use the configuration information to determine the appropriate topology of a collection of wireless stations for the application or task. Using the management frames to exchange configuration information allows the wireless stations to exchange configuration information without being fully connected to a wireless network. This then allows the wireless stations to exchange configuration information while they are operating in a low-power mode (e.g. in a mode where the network stack is disabled).
Patent GB-2522781-A (GB)
Title: Mark detecting method
Inventor: FUKUSHI NOBUYUKI
IPC: H01L21/68
Filed: 2015-01-05
Abstract: A wafer alignment and mark detecting method of detecting an alignment notch on the outer circumference of a wafer held on a holding table. The mark detecting method includes the steps of index-rotating the holding table to image at least three points on the outer circumference of the wafer and to thereby detect the coordinates at the three points on the outer circumference of the wafer, calculating the centre of the wafer from the coordinates at the three points, centring the wafer with respect tothe holding table, and continuously rotating the holding table through 360Â° to image the whole of the outer circumference of the wafer by using a minimum imaging area corresponding to the outer circumference of the wafer and to thereby detect the angle where the notch is located.
Patent GB-2524142-A (GB)
Title: A device for housing an electric plug and cable
Inventor: WILLIAMS TRISTAN DAVID
IPC: B65H75/36
Filed: 2015-01-14
Abstract: A device 100 for housing an electric plug 301 and an electric cable 305, the device 100 comprising: a housing 101 having a receiver 103 at one end, the receiver 103 adapted to receive an electric plug 301, the other end of the housing containing an electric cable 305. The device 100 may comprise a first component part 105 (which may hold the cable 305 via mount 205) and a second component part 101(which may hold plug 301) which releseably engage one another e.g. via hinge 211. The device may have inwardly facing flexible fins (619 figure 6a) to hold the plug 301 in place.
Patent GB-2524870-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring system and method
Inventor: SUDAK MENACHEM MENDEL
IPC: G07C5/02
Filed: 2015-02-04
Abstract: A monitoring system (1) for detecting an eccentric event, such as a collision, is provided. The system (1) includes a biometric detection means for detecting biometric data associated with an individual operating or driving the vehicle. A database storing biometric data associated with one or more authorised individuals is provided. A condition detection means detects an eccentric event. The system compares the detected biometric data with a database of biometric data in order to identify an authorised individual corresponding to the detected biometric data, and associates an eccentric event with the authorised user. The data may be used to calculate insurance premiums. If the biometric data does not correspond to an authorised individual an authority may be alerted and requested to authoise the driver.
Patent GB-2519915-A (GB)
Title: Method for mounting an acoustic panel in a housing of a turbomachine and turbomachine comprising an acoustic panel
Inventor: SFARTI FRANCOIS
IPC: F02K1/82
Filed: 2013-09-11
Abstract: A method for mounting an acoustic panel on the inner surface of an annular housing of an axial turbomachine, the cylindrical acoustic panel comprising at least one longitudinal slot so as to define two opposing ends (5A, 5B), the method comprising the following steps:- a step of bringing the two opposing ends (5A, 5B) closer together so as to reduce the cylinder radius of the acoustic panel; - a step of inserting the acoustic panel into the fan casing when said opposing ends are close together; - a step of deploying the opposing ends (5A, 5B) so as to increase the cylinder radius of the acoustic panel; and - a step of securing the acoustic panel to the housing by gluing.
Patent GB-2540121-A (GB)
Title: Photosensitive film
Inventor: MIKE RAMOS-GONZALEZ
IPC: H05K3/06
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: A film or coating for use in PCB production, the coating or film comprising a base layer and a coating layer comprising a co-binder to adhere the layers together. The binder comprises between 2% and 3% by volume of a low alcohol functional acrylic co-polymer in solution and a stabiliser comprising between 0.1% and 0.2% by volume a urea derivative (such as, for example N,N-dimethyl urea). The base layer may be polyester and the coating layer may be a photosensitive layer, which may contain diazonium as a component. The film may be for use in printed circuit board production and may comprise providing a base layer and a second coating layer, binding the first and second layers together using a co-binder, wherein the co-binder comprises between 2.3-2.7% by volume of a low alcohol functional acrylic co-polymer in solution and a stabiliser comprising 0.1-0.13% by volume of a urea derivative.
Patent GB-2523039-A (GB)
Title: Virtualizing a hardware monotonic counter
Inventor: CHHABRA SIDDHARTHA
IPC: G06F21/71
Filed: 2013-06-24
Abstract: Embodiments of an invention for virtualizing a hardware monotonic counter are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a hardware monotonic counter, virtualization logic, a first non-volatile storage location, and a second non-volatile storage location. The virtualization logic is to create a virtual monotonic counter from the hardware monotonic counter. The first non-volatile storage location is to store an indicator that the count of the hardware monotonic counter has changed. The second non-volatile storage location is to store an indicator that the count of the virtual monotonic counter has changed.