baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2499793-A (GB)
Title: Head up display combiner deployment device
Inventor: LAYCOCK LESLIE CHARLES
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2012-02-28
Abstract: A lens deployment device for use in a head up display (HUD) 1, particularly for a HUD where the lens is a partial reflective combiner 2 for use in a vehicle. The device comprises a housing 6 where the lens is located in a mount 13. The lens can adopt a first stowed position within the housing and a second active position. The mount comprising pivotal fixing points 11 pivotally attached to a carrier (38 fig. 3). The carrier is located within a running groove 10 in the housing, such that the lens is pivotable about its centre line 9. The deployment device can comprise a servomotor and cord 7 assembly to move the carrier, wherein the carrier is biased, such that the first action is to deploy the lens, and then cause subsequent movement of the lens through an arc.
Patent GB-2485731-A (GB)
Title: Offshore casing drilling method
Inventor: BOYLE JOHN ERNEST
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 2010-09-10
Abstract: A method of casing drilling a portion of an offshore well includes running a casing string with a drill bit assembly attached to it into a previously drilled portion of the well. Before the drill bit assembly reaches bottom, the operator attaches drill pipe to the casing string and lowers the casing string on the drill pipe. When the drill bit is at bottom, an upper end of the casing string should be below the blowout preventer. The operator then performs casing drilling by rotating the drill pipe. When at a desired depth for the casing string, the operator pulls the drill pipe from the well and lifts the casing string up until its upper end is at the rig floor. The operator then runs the casing string back into the well but using casing in this instance. The operator then cements the casing string.
Patent GB-2487157-A (GB)
Title: Array of packaged absorbent articles
Inventor: HUNDORF HARALD HERMANN
IPC: A61F13/551
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: The array 324 comprises a plurality of absorbent article packages 320. Each of the absorbent article packages comprises a packaging material and a plurality of disposable absorbent articles in the form of diapers or pants disposed in the packaging material in a substantially superposed stacked configuration. The disposable absorbent articles each comprise a chassis including a topsheet and a backsheet and a substantially cellulose free absorbent core located between the topsheet and the backsheet and comprise absorbent particulate polymer material. At least a first of the plurality of absorbent article packages comprises disposable absorbent articles having a first size 326 and at least a second of the plurality of absorbent article packages comprises disposable absorbent articles having a second size 328, 332 different than the first size.
Patent GB-2502147-A (GB)
Title: Cup holder with collar and handle
Inventor: BATEMAN ALISON
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 2012-05-16
Abstract: A cup holder comprises a collar 2 and a handle 4. The collar comprises a loop of flexible sheet material 2 which, in use, extends around and engages the outer surface of a cup. The handle comprises an elongate strip of flexible sheet material 4 whose ends are connected to the collar 2 at positions which are, in use, diametrically opposed. Each end portion of the handle has first and second preformed fold lines 6, 8 formed in it. The first fold line 6 extends perpendicular to the length of the handle 4 along the line where the handle 4 meets the collar 2. The second fold line 8 extends transversely across the handle 4 at an angle of substantially 45Â° to its length from a first point where one side edge of the handle meets the collar 2 to a second point spaced from the collar 2 on the other side edge of the handle 4.
Patent GB-2502639-A (GB)
Title: Rigid energy transfer device for footwear
Inventor: CUMMINGS MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: A43B13/18
Filed: 2012-06-02
Abstract: A foot lever energy transfer device includes a rigid foot lever P which has at least one spring Q attached to the underside of the lever in the heel area. The rigid foot lever is preferably shaped to fit an individuals foot, so that it extends from the heel to the forefoot pivot point. The springs may be screwed into position. The lever may form part of an insole unit, which can be fitted into a shoe when the original shoe insole is removed.
Patent GB-2492649-A (GB)
Title: Method and vehicle which switch off an engine if reverse gear is engaged
Inventor: HME AIKO BA
IPC: B60W10/06
Filed: 2012-07-03
Abstract: A method of operating a vehicle 1 comprising a first motor, such as a combustion engine 2 and a second motor configured as an electric motor 3. The method comprises determining via a sensor 14 connected to first determining means 6 at least one parameter, e.g. engagement of reverse gear, which characterizes a possible reversing of the vehicle and then based on the at least one determined parameter using a second determining means 7 to determine whether a reversing of the vehicle 1 is imminent. If it is determined that reversing is imminent a control unit 20 automatically switches of the engine 2 so that exhaust gases do not enter a passenger compartment. Reference is also made to a method and vehicle wherein the engine is switched off if it is determined that a position of the vehicle 1 lies with an area predetermine by a user. Also included are claims to computer program products which instruct a processor unit to execute the methods.
Patent GB-2489176-A (GB)
Title: Leak detection device
Inventor: SINCLAIR BRIAN ROBERT
IPC: G01M3/04
Filed: 2010-12-01
Abstract: A leak detection device (10) comprising a first membrane (12), the first membrane (12) containing at least one indicator chemical (16) responsive to anaerobic conditions, wherein the first membrane (12) is at least in part semi-permeable such that it allows passage of oxygen therethrough substantially in only one direction.
Patent GB-2493113-A (GB)
Title: Marine seismic streamers which are longer than required to meet a geophysical requirement
Inventor: WELKER KENNETH E
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2009-05-27
Abstract: A marine seismic streamer system comprising one or more seismic sources and two or more streamers. At least one streamer has a length B that is longer than a minimum length A required to perform a seismic survey based on a number of the streamers and a survey design. Minimum length A is long enough to meet the design geophysical requirement. The length beyond the minimum length is used for acoustic positioning and a ratio of the length to the minimum length is based on a radius of turn during a survey. The longer length enables data to be obtained during a turn. As the turning circle decreases, the ratio of B/A may decrease. The streamers may have acoustic devices for acoustic positioning along the section of the streamer which is beyond the minimum length.
Patent GB-2506643-A (GB)
Title: Panel for children's play equipment for parks or playgrounds
Inventor: BALDOCK ROBERT
IPC: A63B9/00
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: An activity panel system to provide interest to children comprises a supplementary panel 20 and a frame 21 mountable to a play panel for a childrens playground. The play panel may comprise a main panel (10, figure 1) supported between two posts (11, figure 1). The frame 21 may be mounted to the play panel by means of a groove, a recess, an adhesive or a snap-fit arrangement. The supplementary panel 20 may be formed of a resilient transparent sheet material and include a visual element (e.g. print, picture or image) applied to its rear face by reverse printing or a reverse-printed adhesive sheet. Alternatively, a magnetic or magnetisable panel (e.g. steel panel) may be located adjacent the rear face to provide a magnetic surface for games such as chess, draughts or battleships. The panels may be made from high density polyethylene (HDPE).
Patent GB-2508238-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus arranged to control a space heating/cooling system
Inventor: RUFF AIDAN PAUL
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2012-11-27
Abstract: The apparatus 2 comprises at least one sensor and a controller 10 adapted to record data provided by the sensor(s). The controller controls a space heating/cooling means 12 to change the temperature of a space 4 in response to at least one data set provided by the sensor(s). The at least one sensor comprises at least one of a temperature sensor 6 or a motion sensor 8. Preferably, the controller comprises a microprocessor 16 and a data recorder 18 and adaptively controls the space heating/cooling means based upon anticipated temperature rise and decay rates obtained from historical temperature measurements and predicted occupancy based upon stored readings from the motion sensor. The controller may activate heating/cooling when a person is detected by the motion sensor or ignore the motion sensor during predetermined times, such as overnight. The apparatus may include a user input 14 whereby if a user selects the maximum or minimum temperature possible, the controller reduces/raises the selected temperature to a predetermined lower/higher temperature. If a user operates the input to raise/lower the temperature more than a predefined number of times during a given time period, the controller may alter the default temperature setting for the space.
Patent GB-2496800-A (GB)
Title: Combination pharmaceutical composition and methods of treating diseases or conditions associated with respiratory disease or condition
Inventor: EPSHTEIN OLEG LLIICH
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2011-07-15
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a combination pharmaceutical composition comprising a) an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to bradykinin, b) an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to histamine and c) an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to morphine and method for treating and preventing upper respiratory tract conditions or disorders and the symptoms associated therewith by administration of the combination composition.
Patent GB-2506535-A (GB)
Title: Six degree-of-freedom laser tracker that cooperates with a remote structured-light scanner
Inventor: BRIDGES ROBERT E
IPC: G16Z99/00
Filed: 2012-04-11
Abstract: A method of measuring three or more surface sets on an object surface with a coordinate measurement device and a target scanner, each of the surface sets being 3D coordinates of a point on the object surface in a device frame of reference, each surface set including three values. The method includes: providing the target scanner having a body, a first retroreflector, a projector, a camera, and a scanner processor, providing the coordinate measurement device configured to send a first beam of light to the first retroreflector and to receive a second beam of light from the first retroreflector, the second beam of light being a portion of the first beam of light, the scanner processor and the device processor are jointly configured to determine the surface sets; selecting the source pattern of light; projecting the source pattern of light onto the object to produce the object pattern of light; imaging the object pattern of light onto the photosensitive array to obtain the image pattern of light; obtaining the pixel digital values for the image pattern of light; measuring the translational and orientational sets with the coordinate measurement device; determining the surface sets corresponding to each of the at least three non-collinear pattern elements; and saving the surface sets.
Patent GB-2521357-A (GB)
Title: Electrical plug for UK adapter
Inventor: HUNTER SIU
IPC: H01R13/40
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: An electrical plug comprises a plug body 101, a limit stop component 102, a removable ground pin 103, a cover 104 and a fixture 105 such as a screw. The plug body includes first and second conductive blades 101a, 101b. The removable ground pin includes a sliding blade 103a and a ground pin blade 103b (which may be non-conductive), wherein the sliding blade is configured on the limit stop component. The cover includes a channel positioned to receive the sliding blade for enabling the removable ground pin to be positioned in a first position or a second position. The removable ground pin is selectively manually movable back and forth in the channel between the first position and the second position.
Patent GB-2521849-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated advertising boards and components thereof
Inventor: JOHNSON SIMON PAUL
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2014-01-06
Abstract: An edge illuminated advertising board comprises a bracket (12, Fig. 1), an elongate light unit (14, Fig. 1), a light directing unit 16 and a translucent advertising sheet (18, Fig. 1). The light directing unit comprises a translucent light guide layer 32, a reflective layer 34 adjacent the translucent layer and an optional protective film layer 30. A waterproof seal 42 is provided for preventing ingress of moisture between the translucent layer and the reflective layer. The waterproof seal may take the form of waterproof double-sided adhesive tape. A further waterproof seal in the form of a strip of translucent waterproof adhesive tape 46 may be provided around the perimeter edge of the light directing unit. The elongate light unit comprises an elongate housing and an elongate printed circuit board (PCB) bearing a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) spaced along the length of the PCB. The bracket has first and second adjacent slots. The first slot (20, Fig. 1) receives the elongate light unit and an edge 70 of the light directing unit 16. The second slot (22, Fig. 1) receives the translucent advertising sheet (18, Fig. 1). The arrangement may be used for advertising on the side of a bus.
Patent GB-2523787-A (GB)
Title: Thermal energy recovery apparatus and method
Inventor: THOMASON JOHN ANDREW
IPC: F28D21/00
Filed: 2014-03-03
Abstract: Thermal energy storage apparatus 1 comprises heat input means, heat output means and thermal store comprising a thermal energy storage medium 9. The heat input means is connected to an engine (2 fig 1) so that a heated fluid (exhaust gases) from the engine is delivered to the thermal store and thermal energy is transferred from the heated fluid to the thermal energy storage medium. The heat output means comprises an enclosure 13 surrounding the thermal store and a heat transfer fluid (water / glycol or gas) selectively passes through the heat output means to absorb thermal energy from the thermal energy storage medium. The heat output means comprises an inlet 14 and an outlet 15 connected to an entity (19, fig 4) that is to be heated. The thermal store may contain a phase change material. The apparatus may be mounted to a vehicle. The entity to be heated may be an element of the vehicle or separate from the vehicle such as water of a central heating system or domestic hot water. The heat transfer fluid may be pumped (20) and when water it may be drained from the apparatus by gravity or driving out by compressed air.
Patent GB-2514445-A (GB)
Title: Roller bearing assembly and elements thereof, and method of making a roller element
Inventor: FLYNN GERALD FRANCIS
IPC: F16C33/62
Filed: 2014-03-10
Abstract: A roller bearing assembly and a method of making a roller element are provided. The roller bearing comprises a roller element 10 comprising a roller bearing surface 22 defined by a super-hard structure, and a race element 30 comprising a race bearing surface 32, which may optionally also be defined by a super-hard structure. The race element 30 and the roller element 10 are configured such that the roller element 10 can roll through at least one complete revolution about an axis of rolling rotation, throughout which rolling movement the roller bearing surface 22 abuts the race bearing surface 32. The super-hard structure is configured such that the roller element 10 is capable of supporting a load of at least 4,500 Newtons applied onto the roller bearing surface 22. A roller element 10 is also described, and a method of making the roller element 10.
Patent GB-2513246-A (GB)
Title: Nonwoven substrates
Inventor: CHENG CALVIN HOI WUNG
IPC: D04H3/16
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: A nonwoven substrate comprises one or more layers of fibres and has a specific surface area in the range of 0.5m2/g to about 5m2/g, and preferably a surface tension fluid strikethrough time to basis weight ratio or 0.37 to 5.0 s/gsm. The fibres may comprise polyolefin and 11% to 35% lipid ester by weight with a melting point greater than 35 degrees centigrade The fibres may comprise metlblown and/or spunbond fibres. The fibres may comprise fine fibres having a diameter of less than 1 micrometer. In a time greater than 24 hours the substrate may increase in specific surface area by at least 10% and preferably between 50% and 200%. Some of the fibres may have a mass-average fibre diameter is preferably above 8-12 micrometers and a specific area of 1.6-0.8 m2/g. The substrate may be used to form an absorbent article such as a diaper, nappy, training pant, adult incontinence product and feminine hygiene products. The absorbent article may also comprise liquid impervious and liquid pervious material and barrier leg cuff.
Patent GB-2524086-A (GB)
Title: A deterrent device
Inventor: WILLIS CLIVE
IPC: A01M29/06
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: The present device relates to a deterrent device to deter birds from landing or nesting within a region. The device comprises a base 14, an upstanding vertical post 1 and at least one horizontally extending arm 3. The at least one arm supports a hanging decoy and are arranged to rotate with respect to the base. The device may have more than one arm, the arms may be of differing lengths. The movement of the arms may be automatic, follow a routine or be powered. The arms may be pivotable or articulated axially with respect to the vertical post or may be constructed of a resiliently deformable material. The decoy may have the appearance of a bird of prey; the wings of the decoy may be hinged to allow movement of said wings. The power to move the arms may be provided by a sustainable source. The base of the device may be provided with a tiltable mechanism to allow fitting of the device to sloped surfaces.
Patent GB-2515385-A (GB)
Title: Sun visor for a vehicle
Inventor: PANDA RAJAT KUMAR
IPC: B60R7/05
Filed: 2014-04-23
Abstract: A sun visor 10 for a vehicle 50 has a supporting element 20 which is pivotably connected to a headlining 40 of the vehicle 50 and can be extended by an auxiliary sun visor element (30, fig 2), which slides telescopically from the sun visor. The auxiliary visor (30) includes a vanity mirror 32, which is covered in a non use position and exposed in a use position. Movement of the sliding element (30) is guided by a sliding key 12 which is controlled by the user with a sliding handle 16. A protruding element 34 limits the movement of the sliding element (30).
Patent GB-2510741-A (GB)
Title: Image processing apparatus, image processing method and program
Inventor: ISHIKAWA RYO
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2012-09-26
Abstract: There is provided an image processing apparatus which calculates a feature value of an image. The apparatus comprises first obtaining means for obtaining an image; calculation means for calculating a set of numerical values formed from degrees of contributions of each of a plurality of order, wherein the degree of contributions of each order indicate contributions of monomials of the order for intensity values which are calculated using an approximation polynomial, and wherein the approximation polynomial provides a relationship between a pixel position of the image and an intensity value at the pixel position and is formed from a plurality of the monomials each having an order out of the plurality of orders; and first output means for outputting the set of the calculated numerical values as the feature value of the image.
Patent GB-2517287-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for detecting NIR fluorescence at sentinel lymph node
Inventor: KANG UK
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2014-07-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for observing a sentinel lymph node (SLN) in a human body. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device for observing an SLN by detecting near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence caused by a fluorescent material such as indocyanine green (ICG) at the SLN and a method for detecting NIR fluorescence at an SLN. Particularly, in the implementation of a composite image obtained by reproducing a fluorescent material such as ICG and NIR fluorescence emitted by excitation light together with a visible light image, it is possible to detect an SLN with high accuracy through a colour contrast method and/or a temporal modulation method using an NIR fluorescence image signal and a visible reflection light image signal. In an embodiment there is a white light source , an NIR source, a multispectral image processing unit splits the detected white light reflection into red (r), green( g) and blue (b) constituent signals, the image is then processed to display the red and green portions of the signal along with the NIR fluorescence image signal in blue.
Patent GB-2528926-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle aerodynamic apparatus
Inventor: GAYLARD ADRIAN
IPC: B62D37/02
Filed: 2014-08-05
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle (401) having a transverse panel (461) and a transverse aerodynamic member (471). The transverse aerodynamic member (471) is disposed in or is movable to an operating position in which it is spaced apart from the transverse panel (461). In said operating position, the transverse aerodynamic member (471) is operable to direct airflow downwardly at the rear of the vehicle (401) to control the vertical propagation of the wake formed behind the vehicle (401).
Patent GB-2534138-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust processing unit
Inventor: SCOTT BAIRD
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2015-01-12
Abstract: A fuel cell exhaust processing unit 1 for consuming fuel in the exhaust flow of a main fuel cell module 2, having a fuel cell assembly 8 which receives exhaust flow from the anode flow path 6/9 of the main fuel cell module. The fuel cell assembly is electrically connected and configured to consume fuel remaining in the exhaust flow from the main fuel cell module to a predetermined level before the exhaust flow exits the unit. The fuel cell assembly may include multiple cells, and may include a controller to control the flow of current between the anode and cathode of a fuel cell in the assembly. The controller, which may be a passive component, may act on a first cell in response to a measure of the electrical output of a second cell upstream from the first cell. A purge valve 10 may be arranged downstream of the assembly, the valve being configured to actuate based on a signal such as cell electrical output, pressure, or flow of gas. The fuel may be hydrogen, and the exhaust processing unit may be for a vehicle.
Patent GB-2520225-A (GB)
Title: Metal-ceramic nanocomposites with iron aluminide metal matrix and use thereof as protective coatings for tribological applications
Inventor: SCHULZ ROBERT
IPC: C23C24/04
Filed: 2013-09-06
Abstract: The invention relates to an improved composite material comprising a metal matrix component containing Fe and Al and a ceramic component containing refractory hard metals and metalloids or non-metal elements. The ceramic component consists of ceramic nanoparticles whose dimension are below 100 nm. It also relates to a method of preparing this composite material in the form of a coating, which consists of using a thermal spray technique and a powder which is synthesized by high energy mechanochemical reactions between the components of the composite. The ceramic component of the composite is formed in situ. The above composite material is particularly useful as protective coatings for tribological applications.