baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2492127-A (GB)
Title: A curtain airbag assembly with deployment tubes
Inventor: SWINIARSKI MICHAL JAN
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 2011-06-22
Abstract: A curtain airbag assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed in which a curtain airbag 30 and inflator 21, securable along an upper edge of a body structure of a vehicle, includes at least one inflatable chamber 31, 32 and a plurality of deployment tubes 33-35 to assist with deployment of the airbag, said deployment tubes being rapidly inflated so as to pull the airbag quickly into position. The airbag may comprise two inflatable chambers and three deployment tubes, so that each chamber has a tube located to either side. The tubes may be of a small volume compared to the inflatable chamber so that they are more rapidly inflated. The airbag may be connected to the inflator by means of a manifold (22, figure 3) provided with separate outputs (23-27) for the tubes and chambers. The tubes may include one or more vents for supplying inflation gas to a lower end of the chambers. In an alternative embodiment the deployment tubes (130-133, 133, figure 6) may also provide head protection for an occupant of the vehicle, and are at least partially surrounded by inflatable chambers (140, 142, 143, 145, 147) provided with interleaved finger like protrusions.
Patent GB-2486513-A (GB)
Title: Gearbox with two operating configurations
Inventor: STRENGE GERD
IPC: A63H17/26
Filed: 2011-07-15
Abstract: A gearbox 1, for a model car, comprises a housing 2, an input gear 3, an output gear 6 and at least one intermediate gear (4, 5, 7, figs 1 and 2) between the input and output gears 3, 6. The housing 1 provides a shared support 8 for intermediate gears (4, 7) and a support 9 for intermediate gear (5). Gearbox 1 has a first operating configuration where the input gear 3, the output gear 6 and at least one intermediate gear (4, 5) are supported by the supports (8, 9) and a second operating configuration where the input gear 3 and the output gear 6 mesh with a single intermediate gear. Typically, a difference in intermediate gears (4, 5, 7) between first and the second operating configurations will be an odd number, such that the gearbox 1 will be of a different sense in the first operating configuration as compared to the second operating configuration. The gearbox 1 can be installed in a model car in a mid-motor or rear-motor position.
Patent GB-2494382-A (GB)
Title: Handling transfer of operation from a primary to a backup transmitter device without requiring reestablishment of a data link.
Inventor: LOCKWOOD OLIVER
IPC: H04L1/16
Filed: 2011-08-31
Abstract: Operating a data link, including handling transfer of operation from a primary to a backup transmitter device in the link without taking down and re-establishing the link. Upon failover the backup transmitter device uses a sequence number derived from an acknowledgement sequence number received in response to a transmission from the primary transmitter device prior to failover.
Patent GB-2496403-A (GB)
Title: A handle for heating rollers and applying them to the hair
Inventor: DUNN RICHARD
IPC: A45D4/12
Filed: 2011-11-09
Abstract: A handle 10 is used to heat a hair roller 3 and apply it to the hair, thus ensuring that a hot roller 3 does come into contact with the users hands. The handle 10 may have means for rotating the roller, such as an electric motor 8. The roller may be gripped by the handle 10 using sprung rotating latch 5. The heating of the roller 10 may be by induction via copper contacts 4. Heating may begin when the roller 3 is connected to the handle 10 or when a user manually activates the process. The roller may be provided with a clip (13, fig5) which can be pushed down to lock hair between the clip 13 and the roller 3.
Patent GB-2496626-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic actuator for use in a hydraulic jack
Inventor: FOSTER JOHN GERARD
IPC: B66F3/42
Filed: 2011-11-16
Abstract: A hydraulic actuator comprising: a housing 11; a chamber within the housing 12; and a fluid inlet 13 formed within the housing 11 and arranged for communicating high pressure hydraulic fluid to the chamber 12, wherein the chamber 12 comprises a base 121, a tubular sidewall and a sleeve 123 having an open end 1231 proximal to the base 121 and spaced apart therefrom, the sleeve 123 being arranged to divide the chamber 12 into an inner portion P1 and a radially outer portion P2, the outer portion P2 being arranged to communicate high pressure fluid from the fluid inlet 12 to the inner portion P1 through a space S defined between the end of the sleeve 123 and the base 121, the inner portion P1 being adapted to receive a piston 100 such that the piston 100 is slidably actuated in response to the high pressure fluid received from the outer portion P2. The actuator may be used in a hydraulic jack with a reduced closed height.
Patent GB-2496640-A (GB)
Title: Flushing apparatus and method for a water system of a building
Inventor: SAINT WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: E03B7/08
Filed: 2011-11-17
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method of flushing water contained in a water system of a building to reduce the likelihood of bacterial infection. The apparatus and or method may also prevent water pipes and tanks from freezing and bursting during cold weather. The apparatus or method preferably comprises a flush valve 20 and actuator 22, a drain pipe 21, sensors 24, 25, 26, 28 & 29 and a controller 23 which opens and closes the flushing valve 21 according to signals received from the sensors. The sensors monitor the air and water temperature and if the temperature is such that bacteria may form or the system is about to freeze, it will flush the water system. The length of the flush and the volume of the water flushed can be manually or automatically adjusted or programmed as required to suit the threat. The apparatus and method may also monitor the water for the actual level of harmful Bacteria cells and if need be administer set doses of chemical disinfectants. It may also send alerts by text that the system requires maintenance.
Patent GB-2484226-A (GB)
Title: A Quick Lock Wireline Valve/Blow-Out Preventor and Methods ForMaking And Using Same
Inventor: DARNELL DAVID TREVOR
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 2008-12-10
Abstract: A quick connect pressure manifold apparatus including at least one female and male connector members. Referring to Figures 3A-I, a two lug embodiment 300 is shown, where the body 302 also includes two pairs of opposing receiving apertures 314a&b and 314c&d, each receiving aperture 314a-d is adapted to receive an actuator cylinder 330. Each aperture 314a-d includes a female connector 316 having at least two lips 318 and two non-lipped portions 320. The cylinder 330 includes a male lugged or flanged connector 348 having two flanges or lugs 350 and two recessed areas 352. Insertion and rotation of the cylinder into the aperture provides connection.
Patent GB-2488500-A (GB)
Title: Learning motivation improvers
Inventor: TSURUOKA NOBUO
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 2010-02-26
Abstract: The present invention aims to provide antidepressants which are free from the problem of side effects and are excellent in safety. The present invention also aims to provide learning motivation improvers which are useful for improvement of learning motivation and can be ingested continuously. The present invention provides antidepressants and learning motivation improvers, each comprising a cyclic dipeptide with the 2,5-diketopiperazine structure as an active ingredient.
Patent GB-2489375-A (GB)
Title: Improved neck-finish for an aerosol container
Inventor: HALLMAN PAUL E
IPC: B65D41/00
Filed: 2010-01-22
Abstract: A molded, pressure capable container (50) is provided for use with an aerosol valve assembly (12A) to dispense a fluent product stored in the container (50). The aerosol valve assembly (12A) includes an aerosol valve (24) and a mounting cup (23A) that is crimped onto the container (50) to mount the aerosol valve (24) to the container (50). The container (50) includes a molded body (52) having a chamber (54) to contain a fluent product, a dispensing opening (56) extending from the chamber (54) to an exterior of the container (50), and a neck finish area (57) in the form of an annular neck (58) surrounding the opening (56) and an annular neck flange (60) on a distal end of the annular neck (58) to mount the aerosol valve assembly (12A). The neck flange (60) is defined by a radially outermost, annular edge (62); an annular end surface (64) extending from the annular edge (62) to the opening (56); and a frustoconical-shaped surface (66) extending from the annular edge (62) to an outer surface (68) of the annular neck (58).
Patent GB-2498826-A (GB)
Title: Storm resistant wave power generator
Inventor: LEWIS STEPHEN DESMOND
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 2012-08-20
Abstract: At least one flexible balloon or bladder 1 floats on water 2 and is fluidly connected to at least one pipe 8. When waves flow over the balloon or bladder 1 a pressure is exerted causing it to deform and increase the pressure in the pipe 8 which can be used to drive an electrical generator or pump 5, eg by means of a turbine. The balloon or bladder 1 preferably has an inlet 3 and outlet 4 fitted with non-return valves to allow a continuous flow of air to a generator 5. The balloon or bladder 1 preferably self re-inflates after a wave. Preferably the fluid in the balloon or bladder is air 6, and the pump may feed a water reservoir which feeds an electricity generator as in a hydroelectric dam. There may be two or more balloon or bladders and pipes and there may be surplus pipe leading to the balloon or bladder and the pipe may be staked to the sea bed 7.
Patent GB-2507513-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device with epitaxially grown active layer adjacent an optically passive region
Inventor: CZORNOMAZ LUKAS
IPC: G02B6/43
Filed: 2012-10-31
Abstract: A semiconductor device 1 comprising an optically passive aspect 2, and an optically active material 6, wherein the optically passive aspect 2 is patterned to comprise a photonic crystal structure 4 with a predefined structure 5, and the optically active material 6 is grown in the predefined structure 5 with a layer 7 acting as a seed layer. Any material which exceeds predefined area 5 may be removed by etching or polishing. The optically active material 6 may be crystalline or amorphous and performs light generation, amplification, detection or modulation. The optically passive region 2 may form a wire waveguide 3. A VCSEL may be formed by the optically active material 6. The cross section of the optically passive region 2 may be smaller than or the same size as that of the predefined structure 5, there may be a tapered region between the optically passive region and the structure 5. The photonic crystal may be a 2D crystal.
Patent GB-2498266-A (GB)
Title: Tracers and method of marking liquids
Inventor: CROUD VINCENT BRIAN
IPC: C09B57/00
Filed: 2013-01-04
Abstract: The invention concerns a method of marking a hydrocarbon liquid comprising the step of adding to said liquid, as a tracer compound of Formula 1: wherein,each A is independently selected from the group consisting of (i) a phenyl group, (ii) phenyl group substituted with one or more halogen atoms,an aliphatic group or a halogenated aliphatic group, (iii) a partially or fully halogenated alkyl group or (iv) a linear branched or cyclic C1 - C20 alkyl group, and each B is independently selected from the group consisting of a (i) phenyl, (ii) phenylmethyl group, (iii) a cyclohexyl group, (iv) a cyclogexylmethyl group, (v) a substituted phenyl or phenylmethyl group in which the benzene ring is substituted by at least one of the substituents selected from the group consisting of a fluorine atom, a partially or fully halogenated alkyl group and a linear, branched or cyclic C1- C20 alkyl group or (vi) a linear, branched or cyclic C1- C20 alkyl group.Â Â
Patent GB-2510920-A (GB)
Title: Bricklayers profile tool
Inventor: JONES DAVID JOHN
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2013-02-25
Abstract: A bricklayers profile tool is suitable for holding a builders line 3, and includes a main staff section (1, Fig. A) that is capable of supporting, separately or in combination, both a co-operative clamp 18 of a swivelable stay 53 and a cross-clamp (58, 62, 63, Fig. J) for fitting to a framework or separate skin of blockwork. The tool also has a compression clamp (29, 42, 43, Fig. B) at the base of the staff that can extend to fix around multiple courses of bricks. The tool is primarily fabricated from extruded aluminium.
Patent GB-2512940-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2013-04-12
Abstract: Swimming goggles 1 includes left 20 and right 21 frames, a connecting element 22 for interconnecting the left and right frames, protection pads 231, 232, lenses 30, 31 installed in the left and right frames, buckles formed on side portions of the left and right frames, and a head strap being movably connected with the buckles. Each of the buckles 4 has a main body 40 which is disposed on the corresponding side portion of the left or right frame. The buckle comprises a hole 411 in the lens or frame and may have a vertical pillar or bar disposed in the hole such that the head strap be threaded through the buckle either side of the dividing pillar. The pillar may be ridged. The buckles may be integrally formed with the frame or detachable from the frame such that they are smoothly connected to the frame when attached.
Patent GB-2516687-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation Unit
Inventor: REANEY MATTHEW JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: F24F13/24
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: A ventilation unit 14 comprises a housing 30 having a base 30c forming a longitudinal first plane of the housing, an inlet 16 in a first side of the housing and an outlet 18 in a second side of the housing. A fan 44 drives air from the inlet to the outlet and is inclined at an angle with respect to the first plane. The fan can be oriented offset relative to the housing outlet. The housing can be detached to a mounting member 28 such that, on detachment thereof, the housing and fan separate from the mounting member whilst the mounting member remains in position on a building. A sound absorbing member 62 can also be provided between the fan outlet and the housing outlet. The fan may be a backward curved centrifugal fan in a scroll casing. An inclined plate 50 may direct the air from the inlet to the outlet and comprises a bevelled aperture 52. The mounting member comprises grooves, indentations or slots (39a, 39b fig 2) to support duct connectors 40, 42. A plurality of turning vanes (68, fig 7b) comprising ridges (70) and channels (72) direct the air leaving the fan.
Patent GB-2506755-A (GB)
Title: Density Profiler
Inventor: DALES KEVAN BRADLEY
IPC: G01F23/288
Filed: 2013-09-05
Abstract: A nucleonic density profiler includes an array of sources of ionizing radiation and detector probe comprising an array of radiation detectors and a circuit board comprising at least two separate or angled circuit board portions.
Patent GB-2519955-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method
Inventor: PHIN DAVID SUTHERLAND
IPC: G01N23/06
Filed: 2013-11-01
Abstract: A container comprising a first portion and a second portion; the container being moveable between a open and a closed position, wherein in the open position the container is locatable around a pipe and in the closed position the container substantially encloses at least a portion of the pipe; and a source of radiation. The distance between the source of the radiation and the at least a portion of the pipe is equal to or less than 300mm.
Patent GB-2523366-A (GB)
Title: Disposable nappies/diapers
Inventor: BINNS GEOFFREY LAWRENCE
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 2014-02-21
Abstract: A disposable nappy is disclosed comprising a re-usable, waterproof containment 5 adapted to contain an absorbent pad 12 and to be fittable around a baby or very young child. The absorbent pad 12 is formed of highly absorbable cellulose fluff pulp and A highly absorbent, hydrophilic, polymer material. The absorbent pad 12 is removably locatable in the waterproof containment 5 and the whole is fittable around / dressable on to the lower part of the baby's / young child's abdomen so that the containment forms an essentially waterproof enclosure around the legs and waist of the baby / young child so that, when the baby I young child urinates, the urine is absorbed and distributed in the pad by capillary action but the pad essentially retains its is integrity within the containment and when the baby / young child defecates, the excreta is retained in, or adjacent to, an appropriate part of the absorbent pad and further characterised in that, when the nappy is to be changed, the waterproof containment 5 is removable / undressabie from the baby / young child, the absorbent pad 12 is removed from the containment 5 and the whole pad 12 and its waste contents disposed of either by flushing down a toilet where the pad completely disintegrates or by placing in a suitable disposal bag and thereafter in a disposal bin and that the waterproof containment 5 is retained for further use. The waterproof containment is reusable, with a new absorbent pad, whenever the baby's, or young child's, nappy needs changing.
Patent GB-2519616-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for displacement vector component prediction in video coding and decoding
Inventor: LAROCHE GUILLAUME
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A two dimensional vector representing a location in a current image comprising pixel blocks, is encoded. At least one encoding mode used for block encoding is Intra Block Copy prediction mode, whereby a pixel block is predictively encoded based on a predictor block indicated by the vector and corresponding to a reconstructed current image actual block. Prediction information is determined for the vector and the vector is encoded with respect to this information. Determining vector prediction information may comprise using a vector associated to another (e.g. last, left, above) image block encoded in a mode using at least a 2D vector for identifying a predictor block e.g. Intra Block Copy mode. The determined prediction information may comprise a plurality of vectors, one vector minimising a rate distortion criterion being selected among the plurality. The vectors may be selected from a list of three or more. One to three of the list may be associated with the last reconstructed current image block having been coded using the INTRA Block Copy mode. The location of the predictor block may be constrained within a window, and the prediction information of a vector being determined as invalid if it points outside the window.
Patent GB-2524843-A (GB)
Title: Pressurised container with pressure relief valve
Inventor: SONZOGNI SERGIO
IPC: B65D83/70
Filed: 2014-04-04
Abstract: A container 1 has a thermoplastic body 2 and a neck 3 incorporating a pressure relief valve 7, 30-33, wherein the neck is to be fitted with a closure 4 to retain pressurised contents within the container. The container may be a keg suitable for beer, made from stretch blow moulding (SBM), and the pressure relief valve (PRV) may be contained within the wall thickness of the neck to release gases on the occurrence of an over-pressure event. The PRV may comprise a bursting element 21 (fig 3), which renders the container unusable, or a spring-loaded seal 30 which re-seals after the release of excess pressure. The valve may vent gas between the closure and the neck of the container, and it may be permanently changed to an open condition by removal of the cap, preventing re-use of the container.
Patent GB-2525035-A (GB)
Title: Technique for gathering and combining digital images from multiple sources as video
Inventor: AUTIONIEMI ANTTI
IPC: H04N21/8547
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: A computing entity 102 configured to receive images 110 from a plurality of electronic devices 112 and combine the images into a video representation according to the image metadata. Preferably, metadata representing the date, time, location, owner, device or title of the image is used to sort the images to for assimilation into a video. Audio in the form of digital music files or audio samples may also be incorporated into the video. The electronic devices may be mobile phones, smart phones, tablets, phablets, digital cameras, laptops or desktop computers and may pre-process the images. The computing entity is preferably a remote server which may process the received images by applying filters, effects, format conversions, or other operations. Optionally, the computing entity may be one of the electronic devices. The images may be still images, graphics or photographs, or they may be sequences of images in the form of videos. The described embodiment automatically creates video summaries of events by collecting images or videos from a number of different users and devices and collating them according to information such as the time and location at which the media was captured.
Patent GB-2527744-A (GB)
Title: Media display systems and methods
Inventor: KORMI KIAN
IPC: G09F27/00
Filed: 2014-06-12
Abstract: A personal space, such as a toilet cubicle comprising: at least one occupancy sensor 150 arranged to detect whether or not the personal space is occupied; an electronic display 200 arranged to display media content; a controller arranged to activate and control the media content displayed on said display. By detecting the occupancy of the personal space, the system is able to begin display of media content at an appropriate time to get the full attention of the viewer and may also use a low power mode. The system can also detect the viewer leaving the space and thus determine to what extent any displayed media content was viewed. Preferably the media content is interactive content, wherein one or more interaction sensors can detect contactless interaction input(s) from the user, such as gesture, sound and voice, and wherein the controller controls the media content based on said detected interaction input(s). Interactive content is particularly well suited to the personal spaces such as toilet cubicles, changing rooms, etc. as the environment is a relatively confined space and the user's attention can be gained and held for a period of time.
Patent GB-2532291-A (GB)
Title: Modified raglan sleeve design for jacket&trousers suits, costumes and ensembles
Inventor: JEAN-YVES TILLIER
IPC: A41D27/10
Filed: 2014-11-17
Abstract: A modified raglan sleeve 1 has a seam 2 which follows the anatomy of the shoulder. The sleeve has an extension across the shoulder to the neckline cut from one piece of material. The modification avoids the use of shoulder pads in the finished garment, and a bulge in the material when the arms are lifted.
Patent GB-2532462-A (GB)
Title: Mixed reality information and entertainment system and method
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JAMES WHITEFORD
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2014-11-19
Abstract: A mixed reality information and/or entertainment system for use onboard a vehicle, the system comprising headset 10 for placing over a users eyes, the headset including a screen, image capture means for capturing images of the real world environment 42, 50 in the vicinity of a user, and a processor to generate a selected three-dimensional virtual reality environment and blend images of the real environment into the 3D virtual environment to create a mixed reality environment. The mixed environment is displayed on the screen. The system further comprises a control function for enabling selection of portions of the images of the real world environment and the processor is further configured to, in response to control signals from the control function, selectively remove the selected portions from, or blend the selected portions into, the mixed reality environment. The user may be able to select or manipulate elements of the virtual world using hand gestures.