baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2525490-A (GB)
Title: Connection of persons and things via mobile messaging privacy/security broker system
Inventor: SKIBA DAVID JOSEPH
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: Contact centers often have a significant pool of troubleshooting information related to devices that a customer may own or have access to. Connecting the device to a resource of the contact center presents challenges as customers and device manufacturers are reluctant to provide direct connectivity from the device to a public network, such as the Internet. A customer communication device, such as a smart phone, with an application allows a user to broker a communication between a resource of a contact center and a device. As a benefit, the customer can see and control the types of communication occurring and approve or deny according to their comfort level. When the resource-device session is concluded, the link is terminated and cannot be resumed without again obtaining approval.
Patent GB-2536673-A (GB)
Title: Evaporator
Inventor: THIERRY BERGER
IPC: F28F17/00
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: A drainage member 150 for mounting onto an evaporator having a base 114, tube members 112 and corrugated or convoluted fins located between the tube members, the drainage member comprising a first set of projections 154 which in use are in contact with convolutions 104 of the fins. Each of the first projections is preferably received in a gap 198 between the lowermost fin convolutions and the evaporator base, and has a first extending portion (156, fig. 7) in contact with the lowermost convolution of a fin and a second extending portion (158, fig. 7) in contact with the evaporator base. The drainage member may be secured to the evaporator by a spring force urging the two portions apart. Tabs (196, fig. 7) provided on the first projections may further improve retention of the drainage member. The drainage member may also have a second set of projections 164 which are in contact with the tube members 112 and/or end faces 190 of the fins. The first and second projections are preferably arranged in an alternating pattern along an elongate comb base 152. The invention is mainly applied to evaporators of vehicle air conditioning systems to facilitate removal of condensate.
Patent GB-2521577-A (GB)
Title: Toroidal seal and method for the sealing of pipes
Inventor: WALMSLEY OWEN
IPC: F16L23/22
Filed: 2013-09-18
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for the sealing of pipes. The apparatus includes a seal (423), the seal being a toroidal seal. The seal may be formed from a pipe (PPPP) to be sealed by cutting a portion of the pipe to form such a seal. The seal may be machined with generally convex edges (423c). The disclosure also relates to a method of sealing a pipe using such a seal and a method of manufacturing a seal from a pipe to be sealed.
Patent GB-2540574-A (GB)
Title: Dual chambered bottle
Inventor: MOHAMMAD AMIR HUSSEIN
IPC: B65D1/04
Filed: 2015-07-21
Abstract: A bottle for dispensing liquids and pastes comprises at least two chambers 4, 5; a separating partition 6 between the chambers; and wherein each chamber has a dispensing apertures 2, 3 and a closing means. The liquids/pastes cannot pass directly from one chamber to the other, and each dispensing aperture exclusively dispenses the contents of one chamber only. The chambers of the bottle may be made from flexible plastics such as polypropylene. The partition may also be flexible, and may be removed by cutting, tearing, ripping or chemical methods. The bottle may be formed by sealing two half-bottles together, each half-bottle comprising a chamber and a dispensing aperture. Alternatively, the bottle may be formed by blow-moulding a single-chamber dispensing means and sealing a partition inside.
Patent GB-2546720-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for graphics processing
Inventor: SEAN TRISTRAM ELLIS
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2015-11-02
Abstract: Rendering graphics for multiview images of the same scene, e.g. stereoscopic or lenticular displays. Rendering two or more images which represent different views of the same scene, comprising; Determining displacement between two of the images; Controlling an aspect of the rendering, based upon displacement. In particular, the method may be used for rendering a pair of images (a first 21 and second 22 image) by; dividing the pair of images into a plurality of regions (21b, 22b); rendering the regions based on their position in the rendering order; determining for regions in the first image, the corresponding region in the second image (21b, 22b and arrows), based on the content of the region; each region of the first image having an associated displacement 21c, indicating the position in the rendering order of the corresponding region of the second image; for the next region of the first image to be rendered, using its displacement value to determine the position in the rendering order for the corresponding region in the second image; comparing the positions in the rendering order of the next region of each image; rendering the next region of the first or second image, based upon comparison.
Patent GB-2544465-A (GB)
Title: Prechamber for internal combustion engine
Inventor: THOMAS MAIER
IPC: F02B19/16
Filed: 2015-11-11
Abstract: A prechamber 200 for an internal combustion engine (100, fig.1) is provided. The prechamber 200 includes a first portion 208 enclosing a first prechamber volume 232. The first portion defines a first diameter (D1). The prechamber also includes a second portion 222 enclosing a second prechamber volume 234. The second portion defines a second diameter (D2). The second diameter is greater than the first diameter. The prechamber further includes a step portion 228 formed by a difference between the first diameter and the second diameter and is configured to promote turbulence in gases flowing through the first and second portions of the pre-chamber, and in particular the step portion 228 promotes turbulence in the pre-chamber's hot ignited gases which in turn improves ignition effectiveness of the prechamber 200. An engine comprising the prechamber, an additive manufacturing process, such as 3d printing, and a computer readable model suitable for use in manufacturing the prechamber, are also disclosed. .
Patent GB-2529336-A (GB)
Title: Lifting arm assembly and method of changing a tool holder in said lifting arm assembly
Inventor: OTTERSLAND GJERULF
IPC: E21B19/15
Filed: 2014-06-03
Abstract: A lifting arm assembly (30) for lifting elongate elements, comprising: a lifting arm (4), a holder (20) for at least one tool (5, 6), the holder (20) having a suspension device for fastening to a complementary fastener on the lifting arm (4), and at least a first receiving device for cooperation with a first complementary fastening device on the at least one tool (5, 6). The invention further describes a method for changing the holder.
Patent GB-2546104-A (GB)
Title: Printhead circuit having phased drive circuits
Inventor: ANDREW L VAN BROCKLIN
IPC: B41J2/045
Filed: 2016-01-11
Abstract: A printhead circuit 11 for providing pulses for driving at least two actuating elements comprises a cold switch drive circuit 20, for driving a respective one of the actuating elements 50 for a cold switch phase of a pulse, and a hot switch drive circuit 10, for driving the same actuating element 50 for a hot switch phase of a pulse; the hot switch drive circuit provides compensation for differences between actuating elements according to an actuating element compensation indication; the cold switch drive circuit has a cold drive switch 30 for selectively coupling a drive waveform to each actuating element 50 during the cold switch phase according to a print signal. The circuit may include a bypass switch 80 to bypass the hot switch drive circuit 10.
Patent GB-2538151-A (GB)
Title: Voice call management in a modular smartphone
Inventor: MICHAEL J LOMBARDI
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2016-03-30
Abstract: Managing call functionality in a modular portable communication device having a primary module (e.g. smartphone) with cellular connectivity and a secondary module, each module including a earpiece speaker, loudspeaker and microphone, the method comprising: servicing a telephone call using the cellular connectivity, microphone and earpiece speaker of the primary module, the call being originated while the secondary module is docked to the primary module; detecting undocking of the secondary module from the primary module; opening a short range wireless connection between the primary module and secondary module; in response to detecting undocking of the secondary module from the primary module, reconfiguring the primary module and the secondary module such that after the undocking of the secondary module from the primary module, the telephone call is continued via the microphone and loudspeaker of the secondary module and the cellular connectivity of the primary module. Thus, the undocking event triggers a transitioning of the call to speakerphone mode on the second device. Further embodiments include detecting the docking of the secondary module to the primary module, determining a mode of the telephone call on each of the modules as one of a speakerphone mode or handheld mode and reconfiguring the modules accordingly.
Patent GB-2539074-A (GB)
Title: An improved pressure control layer for a mattress or seating
Inventor: JOHN TUTON
IPC: A47C27/06
Filed: 2016-04-04
Abstract: A pressure control layer 1 for use in a mattress or seating, comprising a plurality of interconnected fabric pockets 11 each enclosing at least one spring member 13, characterised in that at least one fabric pocket is made from elastic material. The pressure control layer may comprise upper 5 and lower 7 fabric sheath portions and at least one elongate seam 9 formed between the upper and lower sheath portions perpendicular to the height of the pocket, the seam interconnecting and defining the periphery of the fabric pockets. Alternatively, the pockets may be interconnected by at least one elongate seam (209) extending parallel to the height of the pocket. The seams may be heat pressed, glued, or stitched. A plurality of ribs (112) may interconnect the pockets. Each pocket may enclose a plurality of springs in a stacked configuration.
Patent GB-2540457-A (GB)
Title: Surgical instrument driving mechanism
Inventor: LUKE HARES
IPC: B25J17/02
Filed: 2016-05-19
Abstract: A robotic surgical instrument comprises a shaft 102, an articulation 103 (e.g. a wrist) and a driving mechanism. The articulation comprises a plurality of joints for articulating an end effector, the plurality of joints being driven by at least a first and a second pair of driving elements (e.g. cables) E1, E2 and E3, E4 respectively. The driving mechanism comprises a pulley arrangement 304 and a pulley drive 303. The pulley arrangement comprises first and second pulleys 305, 306 attached together with a fixed separation; the first and second pair of driving elements is constrained to move around the first and second pulleys respectively. The pulley drive linearly displaced the pulley arrangement, such that a linear displacement in one direction away from the distal end of the shaft causes the first pair of driving elements to be tensioned and the second pair of driving elements to be de-tensioned. The articulation may be a wrist where the direction of pitch 401, 402 is dependent upon the direction in which the pulley drive displaces the pulley arrangement.
Patent GB-2541265-A (GB)
Title: Sports officiating system
Inventor: PETER HUSEMEYER
IPC: G01S13/87
Filed: 2016-05-23
Abstract: A system to determine orientation on a sports field comprises an electronic device 50, antenna arrangement and analytics controller. The electronic device comprises two or more antennas 51, 52 each connected to a respective transceiver and spaced apart by a predetermined distance. The antenna arrangement comprises three or more antennas 61, 62, 63 arranged around a periphery of the sports field. The analytics controller detects signals transmitted between each of the antennas of the electronic device and the antenna arrangement and, based on the detected signals, determine orientation of the device by evaluating the time taken for signals to travel between each of the antennas of the electronic device and the antenna arrangement. When the electronic device is embedded within sports equipment, the orientation of the equipment can be determined. The electronic device may further comprise an inertial measurement unit and the system may further comprise a force transducer. The analytics controller may determine a change in orientation of the device between a start time and an end time, determine a first orientation and subsequently monitor the orientation to identify a change or identify if a change in orientation of the device exceeds a predetermined envelope.
Patent GB-2553537-A (GB)
Title: Battery box
Inventor: MATAS SIMONAVICIUS
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: A battery box 25 for a battery pack of an electric vehicle includes a base 34, side walls 35 and a lid 27. At least one of the base, side walls and lid includes a composite panel comprising a core with cavities and skins bonded to opposite sides of the core. The core may be a honeycomb structure (29 fig.3) with the skins (31 fig.3) being glass fibre reinforced sheets. A floor panel 36 with inlet vent 39 may be provided under the base with vent holes 38 and an outlet vent 40 in a side wall. An airtight seal may be formed between the base and side panels, which may be integrally formed, and a seal may be used between the walls and the lid. RFI shielding 33 may be included in/on the box in the form of embedded wires or conductive paint with panels being electrically bonded in order to provide electromagnetic compatibility.
Patent GB-2555870-A (GB)
Title: Rheometer and method for the use thereof
Inventor: WILLIAM RICHARD JOHNS
IPC: G01N33/49
Filed: 2016-11-15
Abstract: A rheometer device 31 for determining the rheological properties of blood is disclosed. It comprises: a channel 21, 22, 23 with a sub-section 21 of either constant or uniformly increasing or decreasing cross-section; apparatus for determining a pressure differential along a length of the channel sub-section; two reservoirs 11, 12 with variable internal volumes located at either end of the channel, the reservoirs thereby being in fluid communication with each other; a means for introducing blood into the device; an outlet allowing for the expulsion of gas; and means for varying the volume of one reservoir such that blood may flow along the channel in alternating directions. Each reservoir may comprise a plunger 11a, 12a movable along a hollow cylinder 11b, 12b, and may be either a syringe or an elastic body. There may be a plurality of channel sub-sections 21, 22, 23 of different cross-sections. The device may measure the rate of blood flow between the first and second reservoirs.
Patent GB-2558297-A (GB)
Title: A transposable music notation system
Inventor: PETER VAUGHAN GILL
IPC: G10G1/04
Filed: 2016-12-25
Abstract: An opaque sheet with musical notes and indicia may be overlaid by a transparent sheet depicting a musical staff. The transparent layer may be moved relative to the opaque sheet in order to transpose a musical score into any key. The opaque layer may depict the staff and the opaque layer the notes and indicia. More than one transparent sheets may be used, each depicting a portion of the staff configuration. The sheet or layer depicting the musical notes and indicia may scroll horizontally on a display device, with the second layer being either a transparent layer disposed on the display device, or a virtual layer. The scrolling layer may scroll with synchronised musical accompaniment. The transparent and opaque sheets may have means to duplicate, such as carbon paper or copy paper disposed between them.
Patent GB-2560185-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for a multi-camera unit
Inventor: PAYMAN AFLAKI BENI
IPC: G06V10/12
Filed: 2017-03-03
Abstract: Receiving at least two streams of images of a 360 degree view captured by at least a first multi camera unit 130 and a second multi-camera unit 140, wherein the first multi-camera unit and the second multi-camera unit capture images of the same scene and the second multi-camera unit is at least partially visible in the content captured by the first multi-camera unit. Replacing the presence of the second multi-camera unit in the scene captured by the first multi-camera unit based on captured content of at least the first multi-camera unit and the second multi-camera unit. The replacing comprises utilizing information of mutual location and orientation of cameras of the first multi-camera unit and the second multi-camera unit and information of at least one of the location and orientation of at least two multi-camera units. Preferably there is a third camera 150 which also captures the same scene. The third camera may be a multi-camera or a single camera. Preferably content captured by the second multi-camera unit is copied to the respective location in the content captured by the first multi-camera unit.
Patent GB-2560533-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mounting a tool to a vice
Inventor: Andrew birch
IPC: B25H1/10
Filed: 2017-03-14
Abstract: A tool such as a mitre saw 2 is adapted to be retained on a vice or workbench having jaws 3 with supporting surfaces 3A and gripping surfaces 3B, the tool 2 including a projection 5 arranged so that when the tool 2 is supported on the supporting surfaces 3A at least one of the gripping surfaces 3B may be tightened against the projection 5, the projection 5 being movable relative to the tool 2 to a stowed position (fig. 6). When the tool is mounted upon a vice the projection 5 may be isolated from the weight of the tool 2. The projection 5 may be rotatably or hingedly retractable in response to the weight of the tool 2 being placed upon it. The projection 5 may form part of a support or cross bar 1 having the tool 2 on a first side 1A of the support 1 and the projection 5 extending away from a second, opposite side 1B of the support 1. The support 1 may be releasably attachable to the tool 2. The projection 5 may be in the form of a swing arm with arms 5A shaped to provide a hook.
Patent GB-2561383-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft uplock
Inventor: Trevor Brighton
IPC: B64D45/00
Filed: 2017-04-13
Abstract: A fault can be detected in an uplock 101 for an aircraft component, such as landing gear or a wingtip device, using an uplock with a hook 102, moving between open and closed positions, engaging a pin 126; an indicator system detects whether the pin is held within the closed hook, and alerts a possible fault if the pin is not present. The indicator system may have a biased lever 130 which is moved when the capture pin contacts it, with a proximity sensor detecting a sensor target 136 position. The indicator system may measure the resistance of a sensor wire (fig.14,1090) extending across the hook, the wire having two conductors (fig.14,1092a,1092b) insulated from each other; failure of the hook causes deformation of the wire, causing the two conductors to contact, altering the resistance. A biasing mechanism with two springs may be provided. One spring urges the hook to close, with a lock 108 to hold it closed; when the lock is disengaged the force of the pin moves the hook to open; beyond a predetermined point the second spring urges hook to open. A friction generator may be provided for resisting opening of the hook.
Patent GB-2548498-A (GB)
Title: Piston choke control
Inventor: ALAN WAYNE BUCKHARD
IPC: E21B34/02
Filed: 2015-11-05
Abstract: An apparatus includes a cylinder, a piston, a first mechanism and a second mechanism. The cylinder includes a first end, a second end and a chamber. The piston extends into the chamber from the second end. The piston is movable to reciprocate within the chamber. The first mechanism is adapted to move the piston toward the first end. A second mechanism constantly biases the piston toward the second end. A method of controlling the piston is also provided.
Patent GB-2552581-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seating layout
Inventor: FILIP KRNJA
IPC: B60N2/36
Filed: 2016-07-26
Abstract: A motor vehicle having a seating layout comprising a first seat (101, figure 5a) and a second seat (103, figure 5a), the first seat 101 and the second seat 103 being staggered so that a footwell 105 for the second seat 103 is by the side of the first seat 101. At least a portion of the second seat 103 is movable to form a shelf 109 extending at least partially over the footwell 105 for the second seat 103. The second seat 103 comprises one or more extension portions 165 configured to extend a usable area of the shelf 109. The extension portion 165 may comprise a support member 159 deployable from the extension portion 165. The support member 159 may be a leg. The second seat 103 may comprise a leg rest that is movable to form a shelf. The second seat 103 may comprise a portion configured to deform by an amount more than an amount by which a seat portion of the vehicle seat deforms for a given load.
Patent GB-2563429-A (GB)
Title: System for dynamic user interface generation
Inventor: JAMES MICHAEL EVANS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2017-06-15
Abstract: Generating a user interface form definition for e.g. a rendered HTML document comprises: receiving a form request 502 comprising form identification data; retrieving 504 from a database form definition data 508 for the requested form and at least one override data element or control parameter; and generating form instance data comprising a data description of the form as modified based on the override data element. Form instance data 512 is output to a user interface module to generate a user interface form. Override data elements specify override conditions and form data modifications. Determines whether the override condition for each override is fulfilled and, if so, applies 510 modifications to the form definition data. Form instance data 512 is stored in database 513 in association with form input data, received from a client device and which includes input field values from user interactions with the form. Overrides may specify form element properties e.g. visual appearance, interactive behavior or data value of the element, or whether the element is visible, invisible, editable, read-only, mandatory or optional. May capture securities transactions data as a form ticket 518 tied to a form version, ensuring that transaction data can be viewed even if form definitions change.
Patent GB-2571053-A (GB)
Title: Heat sink for immersion cooling
Inventor: NEIL EDMUNDS
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: A heat sink 1 is mountable on a heat-generating electronic device 12 such as an integrated circuit which is immersed in a liquid coolant, is designed for use in a cooling module (blade) 100. The heat sink comprises a base and a retaining wall extending from the base, providing a volume for retaining liquid coolant against the electronic device, and is configured for mounting on top of a heat-transmitting surface of the electronic device 12. Low temperature components 10 and high temperature components 12 may be mounted on circuit boards 15 of the module.