baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2563270-A (GB)
Title: Deformation of thin walled bodies by registered shaping
Inventor: BEGONA BUSTINZA
IPC: B21D51/26
Filed: 2017-06-08
Abstract: A machine for shaping an initially tubular cylindrical preform 1 to form a non-round shape corresponding to applied (such as printed) surface decoration, comprises a conveyor 3 for carrying a series of the preforms and a tool table 6 having a plurality of tool stations 7, 9 between which the preforms are conveyed by indexing the conveyor. The tool table is reciprocable along an axis towards and away from the conveyor, to bring registered shaping tools 11 at the tool stations into and out of operative engagement with the preforms to deform the preforms to an out-of-round shape. A sensor 128, 126, 130, 132 determines the angular orientation of each preform in a plane normal to the reciprocation axis. A reorientation actuator Al, A2, Bl, B2 causes relative rotation between each preform based on the sensor measurement during plural reciprocations of the tool table and/or indexing movements of the conveyor. Two reorientation actuators may be provided, one rotating the preforrm during one reciprocation or indexing movement and the other during anther reciprocation of indexing. Improved embossing/debossing tools are also disclosed (Figs. 8a — 23)
Patent GB-2566005-A (GB)
Title: Method for stabilizing soil
Inventor: WILLIAM ROGER HINGE
IPC: E02D3/12
Filed: 2017-07-24
Abstract: A method of soil stabilization comprising mixing soil with hydraulic binder and compacting to form a sub base layer, mixing a top portion of the sub base layer with further hydraulic binder and stone and compacting to form an interlocking mixed layer, and then whacker plate compaction with water. Also disclosed is a stabilized soil comprising a sub base layer and an interlocking mixed layer. The hydraulic binder may be cement, and may be combined with gypsum and a silicate bearing material. Top soil may be removed prior to the stabilization of the sub-soil. The stabilized soil may be panned to provide a smoother surface. A moisture adjustment may be made to allow for the moisture content of the soil. A top layer of compacted stones may be provided. The method may be used for temporary or permanent soil stabilization, and may be suitable for agricultural use after decommissioning.
Patent GB-2553055-A (GB)
Title: Vector computation unit in a neural network processor
Inventor: GREGORY MICHAEL THORSON
IPC: G06N3/08
Filed: 2016-04-29
Abstract: A circuit for performing neural network computations for a neural network comprising a plurality of layers, the circuit comprising: activation circuitry configured to receive a vector of accumulated values and configured to apply a function to each accumulated value to generate a vector of activation values; and normalization circuitry coupled to the activation circuitry and configured to generate a respective normalized value from each activation value.
Patent GB-2552125-A (GB)
Title: Non-uniform constellations
Inventor: BELKACEM MOUHOUCHE
IPC: H04L27/34
Filed: 2014-06-09
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for transmitting and receiving data are disclosed wherein non-uniform constellations are used that are maximized for performance e.g. capacity and Signal to Noise (SNR) gain compared to uniform constellations. A non-uniform constellation is one where the constellation points are not regularly spaced. A method for transmitting data comprises the steps of: mapping data to one or more constellation points of a non-uniform constellation; and transmitting a signal according to the constellation points to which the data are mapped, wherein the non-uniform constellation comprises a 64-QAM constellation optimized for a coding rate of 11/15 according to the following Table, wherein the Table gives the constellation points for a first quadrant and the constellation points for the other three quadrants are given by symmetry:
Patent GB-2557432-A (GB)
Title: Attachment member for an architectural covering
Inventor: RONALD HOLT
IPC: E06B9/262
Filed: 2017-10-13
Abstract: An attachment member 100 for coupling a shade material 102 to a rail member 106. The attachment member comprises a first portion 108 extending at least partially within the rail member and a second portion 110 extending at least partially externally away from said rail member to affect said shade material located externally to the rail member. The shade material may include a plurality of cells 160 with the attachment member at least partially extending within a lowermost cell 166 of said plurality of cells with the attachment member being configured to maintain a configuration of a front portion of the lowermost cell such that the appearance of the front portion is consistent with other cells of said shade material. The rail member may include a slot in which the shade material is coupled within and extends through the slot. The first and second portions may be formed together as a single element. Also disclosed is a method of assembling an architectural covering.
Patent GB-2567022-A (GB)
Title: Gas sensor
Inventor: DANIEL TOBJÖRK
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2017-11-21
Abstract: A method of detecting at least one alkene in a gaseous environment comprising measuring a response of a vertical chemiresistor (VCR) to the gaseous environment and determining from the response if the alkene is present. The VCR comprises a bottom electrode 103 supported on a substrate 101, a top electrode 107 and a semiconducting layer 105 between the electrodes. The alkene can be ethylene (C2H4, produced by the ripening of fruit or the opening of flowers) or 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP, used to inhibit such processes). The semiconductor 105 may be organic. A blocking layer, e.g. an atomic monolayer comprising thiol groups, may be present between one electrode and the semiconductor. The VCR may be integrated in a thin film resistor, wherein the semiconducting layer and an electrode are common to both devices. The effective work function of both electrodes may be the same.
Patent GB-2554621-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber cable
Inventor: MAHMOUD FARHARDIROUSHAN
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2014-10-15
Abstract: A method of making an optical fiber cable comprises providing an elongate cable core having multiple sections 272, 274, 276, winding an optical fiber around the core, removing a middle section 274 from the core and moving the remaining sections 272, 276 together and longitudinally relative to each other such that the angle of the optical fiber windings is altered. The fiber winding may be wound helically with a pitch angle such that it is wound contiguously around the core. The fiber may be a fiber in metal tube (FIMT) type. The cable may further comprise applying a heat shrink protective sheath by extrusion. Further aspects of the disclosure include providing a distributed sensing system where the sensing resolution is determined by the fiber winding angle, and where the wind angle (pitch) may vary along the cable. Also disclosed is the use of optical fiber cables for acoustic sensing where acoustically sensitive masses are incorporated into the cable core. Clamps for attaching an optical fiber cable to a pipe to be monitored are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2567025-A (GB)
Title: Tool head with groove for removal from lug
Inventor: DANIEL M EGGERT
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2018-02-02
Abstract: The tool head 100, such as a socket, includes an annular groove 135 having a groove depth and a groove width that is disposed between a first rim 130 and a second rim 132. A working end 105 is adapted to engage a work piece. An opposing drive end 110 has a drive end outer diameter 120 and an aperture 115 adapted to detainably engage a lug of a tool. The first rim is disposed proximate the working end and the second rim is disposed proximate the drive end. The tool head may also include an indent 125 disposed on an inner surface of the aperture. The indent is adapted to engage an outwardly biased ball disposed on the lug to detain the tool head on the lug. The groove depth may be 5.0%-15.0% of the drive end outer diameter, with the groove width 0.25-0.47 inches. The groove allows gripping of the tool head to remove it from a tool having a lug, such as ratchet, torque or impact wrenches. The groove may be dimensioned and spaced from the drive end of the socket for improved gripping performance. For example, the groove depth may be 0.020-0.050 inches or 0.020-0.030 inches.
Patent GB-2571718-A (GB)
Title: A fan assembly
Inventor: DAVID JOHN SHORTER
IPC: F24F11/32
Filed: 2018-03-05
Abstract: A fan assembly 100 comprising a motor driven impeller 110 which generates air flow, a filter 170 that purifies the airflow, and an air outlet 120 which emits the flow from the assembly after purification. A plurality of sensors 130 are arranged to measure a value for each of a plurality of air quality characteristics. A processor 150 receives said measured values, and for each characteristic, identifies one of a corresponding set of intervals within which the measured value falls, selects an air quality index value associated with the interval, and generates a corresponding speed value using the selected air quality index value. The speed of the impeller is set according to the highest of the speed values. Also claimed is a computer-implemented method of controlling the fan assembly using the sensors and processor. The air quality characteristics may comprise a concentration of PM2.5 or PM10 particles or concentrations of volatile organic compounds, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and ozone.
Patent GB-2572226-A (GB)
Title: Gout treatment
Inventor: Nigel Daavis
IPC: A61K47/10
Filed: 2018-03-24
Abstract: A method of treating gout comprising preparing a solution of colchicine and spraying the skin around the affected area. The solution may be 0.1-10 % colchicine in water, alcohol, or a mixture thereof. Also provided is a U- or hoop-shaped cartridge 10 for use in the treatment of gout where there is an internal container 16 containing a skin-penetrating drug effective against gout. The internal container 16 is connected to one or a plurality of nozzles 29 which project through the wall of the cartridge 10 inwards from the cartridge 10 towards the centre of the U or hoop. When pressure is applied to the internal container 16, the drug is expelled through the one or plurality of nozzles 29 into the centre of the U or hoop. The drug may be colchicine or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen, etoricoxib or diclofenac sodium.
Patent GB-2556846-A (GB)
Title: Smart phone case with make-up compartment
Inventor: NAFISSA CHODIEVA
IPC: A45D40/18
Filed: 2016-09-28
Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a smart phone case (1) having formations to hold a smart phone in the case, a back (9) from which the formations extend forwards, an open or openable front for the display of the smart phone and an openable make-up compartment (8) connected to the case. The openable make- compartment (8) is arranged to be behind the smart phone when closed, the compartment having at least one forwards facing make-up receptacle (11), the compartment when open facing in the same direction as the display and presenting make-up for the user's use in the or each receptacle. When the compartment (8) is open the user can use the screen side camera of the smart phone to display her photograph as she applies make-up.
Patent GB-2558477-A (GB)
Title: Lid for a beverage container
Inventor: CRAIG SLOAN
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 2016-09-20
Abstract: A lid for a beverage container is provided. The lid comprises a top side (3), an underside (5) and a flange portion (7) for connecting the lid to the container. The lid further comprises at least one drinking aperture (17) which permits liquid to pass through the lid, and at least one baffle (19) which is attached to a perimeter of the at least one drinking aperture and extends downwards from the underside of the lid so as to prevent liquid flow through the aperture from one or more flow directions.
Patent GB-2571377-A (GB)
Title: Binaural audio capture using untethered wireless headset
Inventor: Sriram hariharan
IPC: H04W56/00
Filed: 2018-07-12
Abstract: An untethered headset comprises two wireless earphones each with a microphone. The first earphone 110 transmits its audio packets to the second earphone 120, which in turn transmits the audio packets from both earphones to an external device 130. In addition to microphone samples, the audio packets also include clock values from both low and high-resolution clocks. The low-resolution clocks in each earphone may be those responsible for controlling packet transmissions, whilst the high-resolution clocks may be those associated with audio encoders. The second earphone may use the high-resolution clock values in the packets generated by the two earphones to adjust the audio data to maintain synchronisation before the packets are transmitted to the external device. The low-resolution clock of the first earphone may be periodically synchronised with that of the second, which in turn may be periodically synchronised with that of the external device. The system may be used for binaural recording.
Patent GB-2576008-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector
Inventor: GUY HOFFMANN
IPC: F02M51/06
Filed: 2018-08-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel injector 1 comprising a housing 2 extending axially along an injector axis A from an proximal end 2.1 to a distal end 2.2 and having a nozzle 4 at the distal end 2.2; a pintle 10 having an axially extending pintle shaft 10.1, and a radially projecting annular collar 10.2 with a collar surface 10.3, the pintle 10 being axially movable between an open position and a closed position; and an armature 12 that is axially guided in the housing 2 between a proximal position and a distal position, the armature 12 having an axial through-hole 12.1, in which the pintle shaft 10.1 is guided, and an armature surface 12.2 adapted to engage the collar surface 10.3 to transfer an axial force to move the pintle 10 into the open position when the armature 12 moves to the proximal position; In order to provide a fuel injector in which alignment of the individual parts is less critical, the invention provides that the armature surface 12.2 and the collar surface 10.3 are slanted with respect to the injector axis A and one of the armature surface 12.2 and the collar surface 10.3 is convex curved.
Patent GB-2568146-A (GB)
Title: Rotor braking device for spinning reel
Inventor: SATOSHI IKEBUKURO
IPC: A01K89/027
Filed: 2018-09-14
Abstract: A rotor braking device 6 for a spinning wheel comprising a moving member 15, disposed on the rotor, and a brake 21 having at least one protrusion 22. The moving member 15 is capable of assuming a first line winding position, and a second line-releasing position, in cooperation with the bail arm. The brake includes a friction portion 21a, which is rotatable relative to the reel body and configured to frictionally engage the reel body, and a plurality of engagement portions 21b that engage the moving member 15 when the moving member moves to the second position, to brake the rotation of the rotor. The protrusion may be on either the reel body or the friction portion, and in contact with the other of the friction portion or the reel body. The friction portion of the brake or the reel body nay engage the protrusion, and a part other than the protrusion. The brake may have an annular shape, and the reel body may have a cylindrical portion onto which the brake is mounted. Also disclosed is a spinner reel comprising the rotor braking device.
Patent GB-2577275-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for supporting a rotor during a balancing process
Inventor: STEVE FOWLER
IPC: G01M1/04
Filed: 2018-09-19
Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a rotor 20 during a balance process is described, the apparatus including: a mounting device 12 for connecting to a first end 14 of a rotor to be balanced, the mounting device being rotatably drivable by a driving device 16 for effecting rotation of the rotor about a rotational axis; a support device 18 for supporting a second, opposite, end 22 of the rotor, said support device supporting the second end 22 of the rotor for rotation about the rotational axis, wherein the support device is configured to permit the second end of the rotor to move towards and/or away from the mounting device in the direction of the rotational axis, whilst the rotor is rotating. The support device 18 is provided with pressurized jets of air to allow rotation and movement of the test rotor 20 along the rotational axis note figures 2 and 3.
Patent GB-2570752-A (GB)
Title: Time-bound secure access
Inventor: AHMET MUSABEYOGLU
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2018-09-21
Abstract: The method of time restricted access control involves: a computing device 122 receiving a request at a first time, the request containing a digital signature 120 from a user device 112; the computing device authenticating the digital signature by comparison with a token stored at the computing device; and granting access to a location 104 when the first time of the request is within a time range when access to the location is allowed and when there is successful authentication of the digital signature. The method of time restricted access control further involves at a time before the first time: the computing device receiving a message containing the digital signature from the user device; the computing device generating and storing a token 126 associated with the received digital signature; and the computing device transmitting the token to the user device, where user device generates the digital signature using the token. The system comprises a computing device, such as a server, a user device, such as a mobile phone, and an access control unit in communication with a physical access barrier 104. The digital signature may be a user identifier, a code, and/or a time range.
Patent GB-2568812-A (GB)
Title: Deodorants with extended fragrance adhesion
Inventor: THOMAS DÖRING
IPC: A61Q15/00
Filed: 2018-10-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic agent comprising; a) from about 20 to about 98 per cent by weight (wt.%) of at least one C1-C4 alcohol; b) from about 0.1 to about 10 wt.% of at least one fragrance component, and; c) at least one fixing agent for the fragrance component comprising, i) at least one aromatic alcohol (most preferably, ethanol), ii) at least one citric acid ester (e.g. triethyl citrate), and iii) at least one polyglycerol fatty acid ester (e.g. polyglyceryl-2-caprylates or polyglycerol-3-caprylates). Preferably, the agent comprises at least one compound from the group of limonene, lilial and alpha-damascone. The cosmetic agent may further comprise at least one antiperspirant compound. Also claimed is the cosmetic use of the agent for the treatment of body odour. Further claimed is the cosmetic use of a mixture of; at least one aromatic alcohol, at least one citric acid ester and at least one polyglycerol fatty acid ester for the fixation of fragrance components in an alcoholic or aqueous-alcoholic carrier.
Patent GB-2569069-A (GB)
Title: Updating probabilities of conditions based on annotations on medical images
Inventor: MURRAY REICHER
IPC: G16H15/00
Filed: 2017-07-28
Abstract: Methods and systems for reviewing medical images. One system includes an electronic processor configured to display an electronic medical image, compile clinical information associated with the electronic medical image, determine a probability of a condition associated with a patient associated with the electronic medical image based on the clinical information, and display the probability of the condition with the medical image. The electronic processor is also configured to receive an annotation for the electronic medical image, determine an updated probability of the condition based on the clinical information and the annotation, and display the updated probability of the condition.
Patent GB-2571860-A (GB)
Title: Reversing mechanism for a power tool
Inventor: PAUL W GRIFFIN
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2015-12-15
Abstract: A method of operating a pneumatically or hydraulically powered tool comprising a motor having a rotor (405, fig.4b) that rotates in either of first and second rotational directions; first 110 and second 115 buttons; and a valve 125 rotatably coupled to the base, wherein linear movement of either of the first and second buttons causes the valve 125 to rotate, which causes the rotor (405, fig.4b) to respectively rotate in the first and second rotational directions. Also disclosed is an assembly for a tool powered by air or fluid having a housing with inlet and outlet pocket portions, a cylinder adapted to exhaust air or fluid and a rotatable valve having a barrier to direct air or fluid in a selected direction, the valve also having a passage sperate from the barrier and extending in a radial direction entirely through the valve wherein the valve is adapted to direct air or fluid towards the inlet pocket portions and allow the air or fluid to exhaust through the passage after passing the outlet pocket portion.
Patent GB-2586786-A (GB)
Title: Device for performing field asymmetric waveform ion mobility spectrometry
Inventor: ROGER GILES
IPC: G01N27/624
Filed: 2019-08-30
Abstract: A device for performing FAIMS comprising: first and second segmented planar electrodes including plural segments, each electrode arranged in first and second planes extending parallel to an analytical axis of the device, the first and second electrodes are separated to provide an analytical gap therebetween; means for propelling ions through the analytical gap in a direction parallel to the axis: the device is configured to operate in FAIMS mode in which a power supply applies a set of voltage waveforms to the electrode segments to produce an asymmetric time dependent electric field in the gap for FAIMS analysis of ions; the set of voltage waveforms configured such that the electric field has curved contours 718-722 of equal field strength when viewed in a plane perpendicular to the axis to focus ions having different differential mobilities towards different spatial domains each extending along a respective curved contour. A focus controller is configured to allow a user to change the contour curvatures to change the strength of focussing provided by the electric field.
Patent GB-2593132-A (GB)
Title: Methods for closed loop operation of capacitive accelerometers
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL FELL
IPC: G01P15/13
Filed: 2019-11-01
Abstract: A method of operating a capacitive accelerometer in which first and second drive signals V1, V2 are applied to a pair of capacitive electrodes 1, 2 arranged symmetrically either side of a proof mass, with a periodic waveform varying in amplitude between zero and a maximum value Vref. A displacement of the proof mass is sensed, and pulse width modulation is applied to the first and second drive signals V1, V2 with a constant frequency fmod and a variable mark/space ratio to provide a net electrostatic restoring force on the proof mass to maintain the proof mass at a null position. A voltage offset Vref/2 is also applied to the proof mass, and the first and second drive signals V1, V2 have a waveform that varies so that when either one of the first and second drive signals is at Vref or zero the other drive voltage is at Vref/2.
Patent GB-2576286-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for deferred post-processes in video encoding
Inventor: MICHAEL KOPIETZ
IPC: H04N19/00
Filed: 2018-04-20
Abstract: Systems and methods for deferring post-process effects in video encoding are disclosed. The systems and methods are capable of calculating the capability of client hardware to defer load, and summing a known load of one or more deferral candidates to evaluate how many post-process deferral candidates are capable of being deferred to client hardware. The systems and methods are also capable of sending an updated deferral list of post-processes to a remote server that can apply the list of deferred post-process candidates during the post-processing phase of a first video frame.