baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2511405-A (GB)
Title: Image pickup element, image pickup apparatus, and method and program for controlling the same
Inventor: OGUSHI NAOTO
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: An image pickup element and an image pick-up apparatus including the same in which the image pickup element generates control information (such as an auto-focus, photometry, colour ratio, exposure, white balance, light emission control or standard deviation value) to be used for image-pickup in accordance with an image signal corresponding to a voltage signal obtained from a first pixel group among a plurality of pixels. The image pickup element further outputs an image signal corresponding to a voltage signal obtained from a second pixel group among the plurality of pixels as a live-view display signal for image display. In accordance with the control information a control unit further controls functions on the camera (such as auto-focus, light emission control and/or image signal correction) and performs live-view display on an image display unit in accordance with the live-view display signal.
Patent GB-2525210-A (GB)
Title: Cruciform buckle system
Inventor: BATEMAN PAUL
IPC: F41H1/02
Filed: 2014-04-15
Abstract: A connection member 10 for releasably engaging with a Molle-type fixing, the Molle-type fixing comprising at least two substantially parallel webbing strips 2 each forming at least one loop 5, comprises an engagement section 12 and a connection section 9 joined along an axis. The engagement section 12 is substantially cruciform and has a first free end 13 projecting along the axis away from the connection section 9. Second and third free ends 15a, 15b each project substantially orthogonally to the axis in opposite directions. The connection section 9 comprises means for attachment to an article. The engagement section 12 can be releasably engaged with the Molle-type fixing in both a first configuration in which the axis lies substantially parallel to the webbing strips 2, and in a second configuration in which the axis lies substantially orthogonal to the webbing strips 2.
Patent GB-2510530-A (GB)
Title: Method and composition for inhibiting wax in a hydrocarbon mixture
Inventor: HUO ZHONGXIN
IPC: C09K8/035
Filed: 2012-12-17
Abstract: A method of inhibiting the formation or deposition of wax in a mixture comprising hydrocarbons, the method comprising contacting the mixture with a composition which comprises at least one ionic liquid. The ionic liquid is preferably a polyamine salt derivative or a polypropylene glycol derivative.
Patent GB-2528505-A (GB)
Title: Energy resource system
Inventor: WINAND HENRI
IPC: G06Q50/06
Filed: 2014-07-24
Abstract: An energy resource system 1 includes an energy resource management server 2, a first remote energy resource 3, such as a mobile communication device, and a second remote energy resource 4, such as another mobile telecommunication device. The server further comprises means for receiving energy availability and energy request messages including geographic location indicators from the remote energy resources. The server further determines counterparties in an energy resource transfer based on received energy availability messages, and received energy request messages, and transmits, to one or both of the counterparties, location information of the other counterparty to facilitate the exchange of energy. Counterparties may be determined on energy resource type, energy resource level, energy availability quantum, required energy transfer quantum, transfer time, energy availability time window, and geographical proximity. Remote energy resources include portable fuel cell power sources having associated fuel reservoirs and batteries.
Patent GB-2514495-A (GB)
Title: Image processing device and image processing method
Inventor: TSUBOTA KAZUHIRO
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: An image processing device (101) provides a distortion correction image that contains a mask area having a shape with a good appearance. The image processing device (101) is provided with: a mask area holding unit (112) that holds the mask area, which has been set for an image having distortion; a mask execution unit (113) that, using the mask area of the mask area holding unit (112), performs a mask process on the image having distortion; a distortion correction unit (115) that, using a correction parameter that corrects the distortion of the image having distortion, corrects the masked image having distortion; and a mask area shaping unit (212) that shapes the mask area of the corrected image into a specified shape.
Patent GB-2529819-A (GB)
Title: Cleaner head
Inventor: VENTRESS SEAN
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2014-09-02
Abstract: A cleaner head 2 for a cleaning appliance, comprising a brushbar or agitator (6, fig 2), a housing 8 defining a chamber 10 which at least partially surrounds the brushbar (6, fig 2), the chamber 10 having a dirty air inlet (14, fig 1) and a dirty air outlet 100, and a scraper 90 having a working edge 92 which extends in the longitudinal direction of the brushbar (6, fig 2). The scraper 90 is arranged such that, in use, the working edge 92 scrapes debris entrained by the brushbar 6 from the brushbar 6. The working edge 92 having a profile which is shaped such that debris which accumulates at the working edge 92 is drawn, in use, by the airflow through the cleaner head along the working edge 92 towards the dirty air outlet 100. The working edge 92 may either follow a straight line or be curved
Patent GB-2527391-A (GB)
Title: A device, peg, system and tape measure
Inventor: REDDINGTON DAVID
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2015-03-06
Abstract: The system comprises two elements for holding a tape measure such that two points may be measured whilst levelling and marking one of the points so that a hole may be drilled at that point. One element comprises a holding device 102 and the other element comprises a marking device 104. The holding device 102 (and see fig 2A) for a tape measure 106, comprises a main body 114 with a peg 116 for insertion into a hole in a surface 108 (of a wall, for example); a holding element 110 is included for holding a portion of a tape measure such that the tape measure extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to a radial line 118 of a circle centred at the centre of the hole on the surface. The marking device 104 (and see fig 2B) comprises a main body 120, an attachment element 122 configured to attach the marking device 104 to the tape measure 106, and a marking element 126 aligned with the position indicator 124 to allow the surface to be marked. In an embodiment, the holding device 102 may have a recess (406, figure 4A) in a connection housing for receiving peg 116. The peg 116 is tapered so as to allow it to be held by holes of different sizes in the surface of a wall or material (400).
Patent GB-2527667-A (GB)
Title: Balanced rotor disc, and balancing method
Inventor: CASALIGGI PASCAL
IPC: G01M1/34
Filed: 2015-05-19
Abstract: A rotor disc for a turbomachine comprises a radial flange 2 having a plurality of fastening holes 3, and a plurality of scallops 4 forming notches in the flange 2, and being separated by interscallop flange portions 7, such that that the flange 2 has alternatively, in the circumferential direction (i) a fastening hole 3 and an interscallop flange portion 7 arranged radially of the fastening hole 3, and (ii) a scallop 4. In order to balance the disc, one or more of the scallops 47, 48 and 49 has a volume greater than the volume of each of the other scallops 4146, 410414, and/or one or more of the interscallop flange portions 73 has a volume less than the volume of each of the other interscallop flange portions 71, 72, 74,. The invention also relates to a turbomachine comprising that rotor disc and a method for balancing a turbomachine rotor disc.
Patent GB-2541872-A (GB)
Title: Wave-shaping circuit
Inventor: JOHN WILLIAMSON
IPC: H04B15/04
Filed: 2015-08-25
Abstract: A wave-shaping circuit for insertion on a wired signal path between a transmitter and a receiver. The circuit comprises: an input; an output; a first impedance network of at least second order; a second impedance network of at least second order; and a gain circuit. The first impedance network is connected in parallel with the gain circuit, between the input and ground. The second impedance network is connected in series with the gain circuit, either between the gain circuit and the output or between the input and the gain circuit. In use, the wave-shaping circuit can be used to shape a signal between the transmitter and the receiver as desired. For example, at least one harmonic in a signal waveform may be reduced to reduce the electromagneticinterference of a trapezoidal signal.
Patent GB-2545648-A (GB)
Title: A packaging for a foodstuff
Inventor: Emma Thomas
IPC: B65D65/40
Filed: 2015-12-17
Abstract: A packet 20 comprising a first layer 21, a second layer 26 and at least one further layer 23 sandwiched between, wherein the further layer 23 comprises an aperture 24 and a print or ink layer 25 is sandwiched between the second layer 26 and the further layer 23 across at least a portion of the further layer 23 and a portion of the window 24. The first and second layers 21,26 may comprise wax, plastic or combinations thereof, preferably the first layer 21 comprises plastic and the second layer 26 wax. The further layer 23 may comprise paper. An adhesive layer 22 may be sandwiched between the first layer 21 and the further layer 23. A method for manufacturing a package comprising providing a first layer 21, fixing an at least one further layer 23, comprising an aperture 24, to the first layer 21 printing/applying ink across at least a portion of the further layer 21 and the aperture 24 and providing a second layer 26 wherein the first and second layers 21,26 form a sandwich.
Patent GB-2549261-A (GB)
Title: Alarm and environment monitoring system
Inventor: JOHN GRIFFITHS
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2016-04-05
Abstract: An alarm monitoring system (100, see figure 1) comprises a central unit (1, figure 1) and an alarm unit (2, figure 1) where alarm unit (2, figure 1) is a smoke alarm or fire alarm. Central unit (1, figure 1) is a detector for detecting an audible alarm emitted by the alarm unit. The central unit 1 includes a microphone 101, an analogue signal processing and digitising module 102, a digital signal processing module 103, a microprocessor 104 and communication modules 105 and 107. Upon detecting an alarm signal from alarm unit (2, figure 1), central unit 1 will transmit a notification to a recipient or remote location using the communication module 107. Communication module 107 may operate using a telephone network or internet protocol such as Wi-Fi (RTM). The central unit additionally comprises a network of environmental sensors 112, in particular, ambient temperature sensors which may also trigger transmitting a notification. Figure 3 shows the system may comprise multiple units, where satellite unit (3, figure 3) may communicate with the central unit via wireless communication such as Bluetooth (RTM) or Wi-Fi (RTM).
Patent GB-2549119-A (GB)
Title: A tripod foot
Inventor: ANDREW DEREK MURROW
IPC: F16M11/20
Filed: 2016-04-06
Abstract: A foot has a base portion 8 and a handle 14, the handle is pivotally attached to the base portion at a first end 12 and includes a gripping portion 16 at a second end 18, said handle further comprises a centrally deployed securing member, lever 20, pivotally extending away from the gripping portion, the handle being movable between a first position in which the foot is removable from a tripod leg 4 (See fig.2) and a second position in which the securing member is secured within a securing recess in the leg whereby the foot is secured to the leg (See fig.4). Securing member engages with recess 30 when in use and may be located in a securing member receiving aperture of the handle. Also claimed is a tripod support stand for photography. Allows easier attachment and release of the handle from securing the foot to the leg.
Patent GB-2549500-A (GB)
Title: Node for an optical network
Inventor: KAYVON BARAD
IPC: H04J14/02
Filed: 2016-04-19
Abstract: The invention is preferably utilised in a ring network with nodes generating specific wavelength signals that circumnavigate the ring back to their origin. A multi-wavelength signal is received at port 104 of node 100. A wavelength is reflected using filter 106 (e.g. a fibre Bragg grating (FBG)) and redirected using circulator 122 to a monitoring detector 132 (which can check successful circumnavigation). The remaining wavelengths are passed by the filter to continue forwards on the signal line. A signal generator 128 (e.g. LED) creates a signal, connected to the signal line in a reverse direction via circulator 116 towards the filter. The filter wavelength is again reflected into the forward direction to join the remaining wavelength signal. This combined signal traverses circulator 116 to reach beam splitter 120 which directs some signal energy onwards via network output port 102 and some to receiving detector 130 (e.g. photodiode) which can check that the local signal has been combined successfully. Separate claims are made to the wavelength dropping and wavelength adding operations.
Patent GB-2552177-A (GB)
Title: Tracking device
Inventor: MARK LEONARD COOPER
IPC: H04B1/3883
Filed: 2016-07-12
Abstract: A tracking device comprises a housing 1, 5, an integrated battery 6 and a printed circuit board (PCB) 8. The PCB comprises a battery connector 12 that receives power from the battery, a GPS antenna 15 and a GPS location processor 14 for determining GPS location data from signals received by the GPS antenna. The PCB also comprises a subscriber identity module (SIM) 11 and a cellular transmitter 16, 17 for transmitting the location data from the GPS location processor over a cellular network using the SIM. The PCB is mounted on a face of the battery within the housing. The PCB may be double sided, with each side comprising at least one electrical component. The cellular transmitter may comprise a cellular communications processor. The battery may further comprise a battery lead 7 for delivering power form the battery to the connector. The housing may further comprise a back comprising an attachment formation 2, such as a press stud, for attachment to an article of clothing and may be configured to look like a button. A GPS location device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2554344-A (GB)
Title: Infant development system
Inventor: EGOR KRAEV
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2016-07-22
Abstract: An infant development system comprises a first device 1 for detecting a trigger from an infant 3; a second device 4 for hanging a mobile 5 remote from the infant; the first device sends a signal to the second device when it detects the trigger and the second device activates the mobile when it receives the signal. The first device may comprise a motion-detecting sensor, a video camera, a pressure sensor, sound recording means or voice recognition means. There may additionally be a remote monitoring unit configured to be in wireless communication and control the first or second device. The system allows the mobile to be located further from the infant than previous systems, thus overcoming safety concerns, yet still function reliably.
Patent GB-2536601-A (GB)
Title: Ophthalmic lens manufacturing method and apparatus that include flash removal from lens mold members
Inventor: ALVIN N IRIZARRY MARTELL
IPC: B29L11/00
Filed: 2015-01-05
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for removing flash (13) from contact lens mold members (10) by cutting the flash from the mold member. The flash is removed by rotating a deflashing element (121, 221) or rotating a mold member, or both. After the flash is removed, the unfinished contact lens (16) attached to the mold member can be further processed, which may include cutting an optical surface onto the contact lens.
Patent GB-2555380-A (GB)
Title: Geolocation system
Inventor: P B KENINGTON
IPC: H01Q3/00
Filed: 2016-10-19
Abstract: A spatial location device for locating a user device comprising a wireless distance estimation device operable to determine a first distance between the user device and a known datum, a wireless geo-location device operable to obtain a first spatial location estimate, a controller is coupled to the estimation device and geo-location device and operates to determine a second distance to the user device based on the first estimate of the location, the controller arranged to report an error to a downstream process of system based on a comparison of the first and second distance estimates. The location system preferably includes a beam-forming system arranged to steer antenna lobes such that they overlap or intersect at the user device and the user devices location is determined based on received signals from the user device.
Patent GB-2544888-A (GB)
Title: Delivering a file from a content provider to a client
Inventor: PETER VASSILEV SEDEFFOW
IPC: H04N21/458
Filed: 2010-09-08
Abstract: A content provider receives a request form a client for a file and in response identifies a common version of the file at a first storage location, and personalized data related to the file at a second storage location. Portions of the common version 403 and personalized data 304 are delivered to the client where the requested file is displayed. The first location may be a content distribution network comprising a set of server pools in a plurality of geographic locations, and the second location may comprise a server pool. A personalized version of the file may be based on properties of the device or user. The first location may have a higher available bandwidth than the second. The portions from each location may be delivered sequentially during streaming, or simultaneously during a download. Portions of personalised and common data to transmit may be based upon a differential analysis of the master file and unique file associated with the user, with the portions being stitched together at the client. If the user is requesting a film, the personalisation may censor profanities from the common file.
Patent GB-2542291-A (GB)
Title: System and method using single entry passkey for pairing multiple peripheral devices
Inventor: DUSTIN CAIRNS
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2015-05-19
Abstract: A system for pairing a plurality of peripheral devices is disclosed, and includes a portable electronic device and a plurality of peripheral devices in wireless communication with the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device includes a processor and memory. The processor is configured to execute an instruction for prompting a user to enter a passkey only once. The processor is also configured to execute an instruction which references the memory of the portable electronic device to determine if there is at least one peripheral device that is in wireless communication with the portable electronic device that is original. The processor is configured to execute an instruction for pairing the at least one peripheral device that is original together with the portable electronic device.
Patent GB-2550453-A (GB)
Title: Improved fluid line connector device
Inventor: PETER JEFFREY
IPC: F16L55/115
Filed: 2017-01-05
Abstract: A one-piece fluid line connector 10 for connecting a fluid feed line to a fluid container, comprising a main body 110 having a male luer lock fitting 112, and a cap 120 coupled to the main body 110 by a living hinge 130. The living hinge 130 is moveable to an aligned position in which the cap 120 is aligned with a central axis of the male luer lock fitting 112 of the main body 110. The cap includes a through-hole 124 configured that in the aligned position, the shape of the through-hole permits a correspondingly-shaped female luer lock fitting to pass there through and engage the male luer lock fitting. A fluid line connector system is also claimed having a female luer lock fitting having a connector and one or more lugs (figures 6A-9A) wherein the lugs are positioned to correspond to the shape of the through-hole 124 and be able to pass through when the cap 120 is in the aligned position.
Patent GB-2542999-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus with sideways pivoting handle
Inventor: JASON BOYD THORNE
IPC: A47L9/32
Filed: 2015-07-17
Abstract: An upright surface cleaning apparatus, such as an upright vacuum cleaner, is provided wherein the upright section is moveable sideways about a pivot axis wherein the pivot axis is angled forwardly and downwardly. In other embodiments, a surface cleaning head is provided which is moveable sideways and is biased to the centered position. In other embodiments, a surface cleaning head is moveable sideways and is provided with a detent mechanism to inhibit sideways movement when in the storage position. In other embodiments, a surface cleaning apparatus is also provided which alternately uses a cleaning head adapted to receive a cloth or a traditional surface cleaning head.
Patent GB-2550240-A (GB)
Title: Group of keyboard buttons containing symbols representing emotions
Inventor: ALEKSANDR DMITRIEVICH GARMACH
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2014-07-09
Abstract: The invention relates to keyboards. The claimed device contains buttons for punctuation marks which represent emotions, specifically: a button located in the upper half of the group, to the left of a vertical axis of the group, intended for inputting an exclamation mark representing only strong positive emotions; a button located to the right of, and on the same level as, the button for strong positive emotions, and used for inputting a symbol for moderately positive emotions, in the form of an exclamation mark which is rotated clockwise by 30 degrees; a button located in the lower half of the group, to the left of the vertical axis, used for inputting a symbol for strong negative emotions, in the form of an exclamation mark which is inverted and which is shorter by one-fourth; a button located to the right of, and on the same level as, the button for strong negative emotions, and used for inputting a symbol for moderately negative emotions, in the form of an exclamation mark which is rotated counter-clockwise by 30 degrees. Protruding boundaries are provided between the buttons, said boundaries having a width of 2 mm and a height which is 1 mm higher than the regular height of the buttons; a rounded thicker portion, which is 2 mm higher than the height of a boundary, is provided at the intersection of the boundaries.
Patent GB-2559564-A (GB)
Title: A board
Inventor: DUNCAN JOHN BABINGTON
IPC: A47J47/00
Filed: 2017-02-08
Abstract: A chopping board apparatus comprises a first board 102 and a second board 105. A first side 103 of the first board comprises a planar surface, whilst a first side 106 of the second board comprises a planar surface and a recessed region 201. The first board is receivable within the recessed region of the first side of the second board such that the first board is releasably engaged with the second board and such that planar surfaces of the first and second boards together form a continuous planar board face 108. The first board may releasably engage the second board by friction fit or by snap fit. Both the first and second boards may be rectangular, may comprise a plastics material and may have a handle aperture. The apparatus may further comprise a third board which comprises a recessed region, such that the second board may be received in the recessed region of the third board in a similar manner as the first board is received in the second board.
Patent GB-2560950-A (GB)
Title: Rotation Indicator device
Inventor: MICHAEL MARCZYNSKI
IPC: F16B31/02
Filed: 2017-03-29
Abstract: A rotation indicator device 10 for mounting onto a polygonal fastener, such as a wheel nut comprises a body 12 having a bore 16 and a pointer 14. A pair of taperedregions 18a, 18b, which are formed of a resilient material, extend around a periphery the bore 16, each of the regions 18a, 18b being resiliently deformable to, in use, securely and releasably mount the body 12 onto the polygonal fastener such that a rotation of the device 10 relative to the polygonal fastener is inhibited. The device 10 may be used as a safety device to indicate the rotation, i.e. loosening, of the polygonal fastener.