baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2518145-A (GB)
Title: A mouth favour transport or storage device
Inventor: ALAD SAAJID
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2013-09-05
Abstract: A device for transportation and storage of mouth favours, comprising a plurality of parts capable of defining an interior, wherein at least one part is displaceable to all access to interior, and said interior comprising a displaceable surface. The devices body consists of a bipartite clam-shell arrangement, with lock 6; the body parts describe a substantially flat basal section 2 and arcuate top section 1, forming two bowl like interior faces. The basal section can consist of a deformable material 4, such as silicon allowing for deformation of the basal section which assists in removing the used mouth favours from the interior. Mouth favours will usually consist of Chewing gum, bubble gum, sweets or confectionary.
Patent GB-2506758-A (GB)
Title: Mobile radiation generation apparatus and mobile radiation imaging system
Inventor: YAMANAKA SHINJI
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 2013-09-18
Abstract: A mobile radiation generation apparatus includes a cart 101, a radiation generation unit 9 which is in the form of an X-ray tube, a positioning member 8 fixed to the cart and for movably supporting the radiation generation unit, a receiving unit 1 which comprises a void portion for storing a radiation imaging unit, the receiving unit extending in a direction toward a lower inside portion of the cart from a predetermined position at a side surface of the cart, a control unit (201, figure 3) for controlling the mobile radiation generation apparatus, and a generated voltage supplying unit 3 disposed to face the control unit across the receiving unit and for supplying voltage to the radiation generation unit.
Patent GB-2505789-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for removing surgical smoke using ionising electrodes
Inventor: BROWN STEVEN
IPC: A61B18/00
Filed: 2010-07-21
Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus 100 for the reduction or removal of smoke particles suspended in a local atmosphere A and resulting from a surgical procedure, the apparatus comprising two electrodes 140 and 150 each in electrical communication with opposite poles of a source of high voltage DC electricity. A first of the electrodes 140 may be electrically connectable to a patient P and a second electrode 150 may be positionable within or adjacent a patient, such that the two electrodes ionise and attract said particles toward one of the electrodes. The second electrode may be attached to the electrosurgical tool creating the smoke (figure 2), and/or may be inserted through a laparoscopic access port, or may be extracorporeal (figure 9).
Patent GB-2509391-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Wrench with restoring means
Inventor: CHEN WU
IPC: B25B13/08
Filed: 2013-12-05
Abstract: An electrical wrench 10 includes a housing 11, a power member 13, a reversing mechanism 15, a support transmission assembly 17, an opening gear 18, a main control assembly 19 and a restoring assembly 20. The housing includes two projections 1112 that can be shaped as claws, arranged oppositely to cooperatively define an entrance 1113. The opening gear includes an outer teeth portion, an opening and a driving portion in communication with the opening. The restoring assembly includes an identifying portion, a sensor (22 fig. 2) for sensing the position of the identifying portion, a control circuit board (23 fig. 2), a restoring switch (24 fig. 2) and a restoring switch operator (25 fig. 2). The restoring assembly can be used to detect the position of the opening so that a nut or bolt can be removed from the tool. The electric wrench can further comprise a tubular accessory 30 for engaging with a fastener through the opening gear, with an elastic member 184 placed between the opening gear and the accessory to connect the two. The electrical wrench can further comprise of a ratchet mechanism 154 to rotate the opening gear via the support transmission assembly.
Patent GB-2505812-A (GB)
Title: Optical Waveguide and method of fabrication
Inventor: PITWON RICHARD CHARLES ALEXANDER
IPC: G02B6/122
Filed: 2012-05-29
Abstract: There is provided an optical waveguide (40) comprising an optical core (41) having transverse sides, the optical core extending along a curved path; an optical cladding on the transverse sides (441, 442) of the optical core (41), wherein the distribution of the optical cladding on the transverse sides of the optical core is asymmetric about the centre of the core.
Patent GB-2510961-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant structure
Inventor: MURRAY KEITH
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2013-12-16
Abstract: A fire resistant structure is used for forming a duct and/or for protecting equipment. A first structural frame unit 12 is connected to a second structural frame unit 12 via a frame connection member. A first heat resistant panel 14a is attached to an outwardly-facing side of the first structural frame unit and a second heat resistant panel 14a attached to an outwardly-facing side of the second structural frame unit. A heat resistant inter-panel member 40 is positioned between the first heat resistant panel member and the second heat resistant panel member covering the frame connection member, such that the first and second heat resistant panels and the heat resistant inter-panel member form a continuous covering of the first and second structural frame units. One or more removable fasteners 44 are used to connect the heat resistant inter-panel member to the first and second heat resistant panels. The frame units may also have heat resistant panels 14b on the inwardly-facing sides.
Patent GB-2510982-A (GB)
Title: Active assailant protocol for emergency dispatch
Inventor: CLAWSON JEFFREY JOHNSON
IPC: G06Q50/26
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: A computer implemented method to guide a dispatcher when communicating vocally with a caller via a communication device regarding an incident involving an active assailant and for dispatching an emergency dispatch response to the incident, the method comprising: presenting, on a dispatch center computer device, a pre-scripted interrogation comprising a plurality of preprogrammed inquiries for the dispatcher to ask the caller in order to systematically obtain a description of the incident involving the active assailant, wherein the description of the incident comprises caller responses to the plurality of preprogrammed inquiries, and wherein the preprogrammed inquiries of the pre-scripted interrogation include: asking what happened, asking what type of weapons are involved, asking whether the caller can safely evacuate/leave the building/area; receiving, on the dispatch center computer device, dispatcher-entered input representative of caller responses to the preprogrammed inquiries for the pre-scripted interrogation; determining automatically a determinant value based on dispatcher-entered input representative of caller responses to one or more of the preprogrammed inquires; and generating an emergency dispatch response by emergency responders based on the determinant value. The pre-scripted interrogation of the dispatch protocol facilitates rapid, uniform, and consistent responses to incidents with active assailants.
Patent GB-2522271-A (GB)
Title: Herbal composition and its use for modifying animal behavior
Inventor: REYNOLDS LOUISE
IPC: A61P25/22
Filed: 2014-01-21
Abstract: A composition comprises valerian, impatiens spp., and wild clematis, their oils, extracts, derivatives or synthetic equivalents thereof. Preferably the composition also comprises a C2-C8 alcohol such as ethanol or a phenyl ethyl alcohol and may further include a lipophilic organic diluent such as propylene glycol. The composition preferably comprises valerian in an amount from about 0.0625% to about 0.250% w/v, impatiens spp. in an amount from about 0.15% to about 0.6% w/v, wild clematis in an amount from about 0.15% to about 0.6% w/v, a C2-C8 alcohol or phenyl ethyl alcohol in an amount from about 0.5% to about 97% w/v and a lipophilic organic diluent in an amount from about 2.5% to about 99% based on the total volume of the composition. Preferably the composition is useful in the treatment or prevention of stress, or for inducing a friendly behaviour in a non-human subject, in particular cats and dogs, where the composition may be administered by a spray or diffuser. A composition consisting of valerian, impatiens spp., wild clematis their oils, extracts or derivatives thereof, ethanol and propylene glycol is also provided.
Patent GB-2522624-A (GB)
Title: A roofing module
Inventor: MATTHIAS DAVID PETER
IPC: E04D11/00
Filed: 2014-01-29
Abstract: A roofing module 1 comprises base and at least one side wall, wherein the base 20 comprises a semi-rigid nonwoven textile material which is substantially liquid permeable. The module may be made from a single piece of folded nonwoven textile material. The nonwoven textile material may be made from polymeric fibres or natural fibres which may be fused together. The roofing module may have a lid 4 with apertures 8 therein. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a roofing module comprising the steps of folding a piece of nonwoven textile material, t least partially filling with a growing medium and planting seeds or plants therein.
Patent GB-2511929-A (GB)
Title: Membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell, fuel cell stack, vehicle and method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly
Inventor: MEDINA MICHAEL
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2014-02-07
Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly 10 for a fuel cell is disclosed, comprising a membrane 18 which is arranged between a first frame 20 and a second frame 22 of a frame assembly. The membrane electrode assembly comprises an adhesive for fixing the membrane to the frame assembly, which is present on the first frame as a continuous coating. The second frame is free of an adhesive in a region in which membrane is in contact with the second frame. The first frame may be laminated to the second frame, wherein the outer dimension and thickness of one frame is different from the other frame. A gas diffusion layer 46 may be fixed to the frame by a further adhesive. The second frame may comprise openings (32, 34, 36, 38 (fig 2), 40, 42) for reactants and a coolant. The fuel cell may be assembled into a fuel cell stack and the fuel cell stack may be used in a vehicle. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing the membrane electrode assembly.
Patent GB-2514657-A (GB)
Title: Image capture apparatus and control method thereof
Inventor: MIYAHARA SHIMPEI
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2014-03-18
Abstract: An image capture apparatus includes an image pickup device 109, a first image stabilization unit 105 which optically corrects an image blur by driving part of the optical system, a second image stabilization unit which electronically corrects the image blur by controlling the image readout position of the image pickup device, a shake detection unit 117 which detects a shake of the image capture apparatus, a correction amount calculation unit 204 which calculates an image stabilization amount based on the detected shake signal, and a division unit 205 which divides a first image stabilization amount of a predetermined frequency band into a second image stabilization amount for correcting the image blur by the first optical image stabilization unit and a third image stabilization amount for correcting the image blur by the second electronic image stabilization unit. This arrangement provides image stabilisation when still image capture is required during moving image recording.
Patent GB-2511439-A (GB)
Title: Grooves of golf club heads and methods to manufacture grooves of golf club heads
Inventor: SERRANO ANTHONY D
IPC: A63B53/00
Filed: 2012-09-27
Abstract: Embodiments of grooves of golf club heads and methods to manufacture grooves of golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
Patent GB-2525667-A (GB)
Title: An edible product
Inventor: GUSTAV THORSTEN
IPC: A23G3/54
Filed: 2014-05-02
Abstract: An edible product such as a chocolate product comprises an outer shell 200 and a filling 220. The outer shell 200 is provided with a predefined area of weakness 210 on an interior surface thereof. The area of weakness 210 is preferably a region of the shell 200 which are 30-85% of the thickness of the rest of the shell wall. The area(s) of weakness may have a triangular shape in profile, and may form a line, a circle, or any other shape. Also disclosed is a method of forming an edible product comprising introducing a chilled stamp (100, fig.5) into a mould (180, fig. 5) containing molten edible material. The stamp (100, fig.5) may have a projection thereon to form a line of weakness in the formed shell. The shell is then filled and closed.
Patent GB-2514694-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid radio frequency component
Inventor: HSU HAO-HAN
IPC: H01P1/10
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: Methods and systems may provide for a hybrid RF MEMS component design including an electrostatic actuation and a piezoelectric actuation. In one example, the method may include applying a first voltage to generate a first piezoelectric force to reduce a first gap between a cantilever and an actuation electrode, and applying a second voltage to generate an electrostatic force to create contact between the cantilever and a transmission electrode.
Patent GB-2536004-A (GB)
Title: Bell nipple
Inventor: ASHLEY BERNARD JOHNSON
IPC: E21B21/08
Filed: 2015-03-02
Abstract: A bell nipple for use in an offshore wellbore operation includes an upper tubular member 100 and a lower tubular member 200 connected telescopically via a slip joint 150. One or more pistons 250 are present at the level of the radial plane which is defined by the lowest point of the side outlet 110 and each substantially not axially movable relative to the lower tubular member 200. The total cross sectional area of the one or more pistons 250 is substantially the same as the cross sectional area of the slip joint 150 less the cross sectional area of the drillpipe 20. The one or more pistons 250 in the bell nipple provides passive heave compensation in the system, so that the flow rate of drilling fluid measured along the flowline is free from perturbation due to heave during offshore operations.
Patent GB-2541359-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic composite component and support assembly
Inventor: NICK HENRY
IPC: F04D29/42
Filed: 2015-06-25
Abstract: A ceramic composite material component 12 such as a ceramic heat shield for a turbocharger is provided with a support arrangement 14 comprising a metallic framework 16 intimately fitted to an exterior of the component 12. The metallic framework may have a crinkle embossed surface to improve contact with the ceramic component. The framework may comprise loop parts 18, 20 which may be tensioned to ensure contact with the ceramic component. The metal may comprise stainless steel, Titanium or Inconel.
Patent GB-2530857-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a network
Inventor: WEKSLER ARNOLD S
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2015-07-21
Abstract: For selecting a network/network interface, a method is disclosed that includes associating executable code with one or more network interfaces, selecting one of the network interfaces responsive to detecting network communication originating at the executable code, and directing the network communication to the selected network interface. The executable code may include applications, operating systems, drivers or libraries. The network interfaces available may be prioritised based on suitability of the interface for e.g. the application requesting communication. The selection of interface may also be based on the destination device of the communication or based on an indication/input from the user. The selection may be based on application type/category. For example one embodiment relates to only allowing financial communications from a financial application to be performed over networks/interfaces with particular security requirements or to prioritise networks for entertainment type applications. Reliability of the networks may also be embodied as well as Quality of Service, speed, delay etc.
Patent GB-2541879-A (GB)
Title: Reflecting viewfinder for a mobile phone's back camera
Inventor: KHAN ST GEORGE LISCOMBE
IPC: A45C11/00
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: A reflecting viewfinder CC for use with a back camera B1, B2, B3 of a mobile phone A comprises a thin, flat, lightweight mirror covering all or part of the back of the phone and includes calibrated framing markings D printed on its surface to indicate focussed frames to a user. The viewfinder preferably comprises holes C1, C2, C3 to provide an unobstructed view for the camera lens and other accessories. The viewfinder may be integrated into a cover for the mobile phone.
Patent GB-2537439-A (GB)
Title: Image synthesis
Inventor: LINLING ZHANG
IPC: G06T11/00
Filed: 2015-10-15
Abstract: Method and apparatus for generating synthesised images where an input image is received s402 and a set of sample blocks are defined s404 from the input image. An index table (800, figure 8) is obtained s412 which includes indications of the tiles to be positioned in a synthesis arrangement and the synthesised image is created s414 by positioning the patches in the synthesis arrangement according to the table. The index table may be determined from a match table (700, figure 7) which for each combination of n blocks provides an indication of a matching block. Also claimed is a method for image synthesis using such a match table. The methods may comprise determining cuts within overlapping regions of sample blocks. The method may be used to generate images which are much larger than the input image for example it may be used to generate large textures from small input textures.
Patent GB-2543352-A (GB)
Title: Transit box
Inventor: Timothy Andrew Turner
IPC: B65D81/127
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: A transit box for fragile items comprising flaps folding in from the sides 4a to form the base 5a and top 6a, and a forming a divider to create compartments. There are strengthening panels 3a adjacent each side wall. Preferably, there are two longer side walls and shorter end walls. Preferably, the blank is made from recyclable corrugated cardboard or fluted fibreboard, and the panels are honeycomb cardboard. Preferably, the panels run a rectangular entire periphery and interlock in the corners and with the dividers by transition or resistance fit. Preferably, there are four or six square compartments; and the dividers extend half and the panels the full height of the box. Preferably, each flap comprises outer section to form top or base and a narrow inner 7a, 10a section to form dividers. Preferably, the compartments fit 900g infant milk containers. Preferably, it is a kit of parts.
Patent GB-2535605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to clamping devices
Inventor: NEIL CLARKE
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 2015-12-16
Abstract: A clamping device 10 comprises a body 30, a clamping arrangement in the body for clamping a flexible elongate member. A first cooperating formation 36 on the body cooperates with a second cooperating formation (18, figure 1) of a support arrangement 14 to support the clamping device. The first cooperating formation comprises a pair of opposed side portions 38A and a bridging portion 38B extending between the side portions. The support arrangement may comprise a plurality of second cooperating formations arranged one above the other. A securing assembly having all the above features may further comprise a protecting device for protecting the elongate member from damage. The protecting device is claimed as a separate invention, the protecting device having first and second channels to receive the elongate member, the channel portions being separated by a gap.
Patent GB-2547646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to separation and condensation of anaesthetic agents and description of a process of catalytic breakdown of nitrous oxide and its intermediates
Inventor: SEBASTIAN MATTHEW BROWN
IPC: B01D53/96
Filed: 2016-02-23
Abstract: A method is provided for separating one or more halocarbons from a supercritical solution. The method comprises a polarity-based separation step, preferably a plurality of polarity-based separation steps are used, to separate out contaminants and/or to separate out one or more different types of halocarbon.The method may include providing a plurality of columns arranged in series. Also disclosed are further inventions directed to an anaesthetic agent collection system for fractionally separating one or more anaesthetic agents from agent-product in a supercritical state; a recirculation system for separating individual anaesthetic agents by supercritical fractionation; an atmosphere scrubbing device comprising a halocarbon capture medium; an atmosphere scrubbing device comprising a capture medium for capturing one or more types of environmental pollutant; a method for the safe breakdown of nitrous oxide and its intermediates by dilution in supercritical carbon dioxide at temperatures and pressures to create a mixture of supercritical fluids and a method for separating one or more halocarbons from a plurality of halocarbons dissolved in a supercritical solution, the method comprising supercritical chromatography using a polarity-based column. The method provides for the separation and condensation of anaesthetic agents.
Patent GB-2549698-A (GB)
Title: Tamper indicating device for a zipper
Inventor: CHARLES PHILLIPS
IPC: G08B13/12
Filed: 2016-04-14
Abstract: A tamper indicating device for a zipper assembly comprising a body having a sensor and at least one tether 40 having at least one end fixed to a portion of the body, where the tether is electrically coupled to the sensor such that tampering with the tether actuates a user alert system. Preferably the alert system is an audible or visible alarm, and the device has a receiver and transmitter for remotely informing a user it has been activated. Preferably the device incorporates a carbon monoxide sensor to warn of unsafe conditions in a tent. Preferably the tether is attached to a separable portion of the body 33 (see figure 3) or the device comprises a first 30 and second 60 device and the alert is triggered on separation. Preferably the device is weatherproof, for example waterproof. In use the device can prevent theft from a tent, for example by sounding an alarm if a tents zip is opened.
Patent GB-2549940-A (GB)
Title: Discovering points of interest and identifying reference images in video processing and efficient search and storage therefor
Inventor: JOHN M WILLIAMS
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2016-04-29
Abstract: Discovering points of interest in a video or scene by selecting a first sub-portion 220 of a first frame and performing feature extraction to provide a first set of features 211, 212. Feature extraction is performed on a second sub-portion 230 of a second frame to identify a second set of features 213, while tracking the first set of features in the second frame. The method may comprise tracking the second set of features in a third frame and performing feature extraction on a third sub-portion 240 in the third frame to provide a third set of features 215. The method may comprise dividing the image into N sub-portions. Also claimed is a method of identifying reference images by performing feature extraction, identifying a reference image, sending the reference image identity to a server and receiving a description of the reference image from the server (fig 1, fig 9.)
Patent GB-2551584-A (GB)
Title: Reusable blood pressure cuff
Inventor: JAMES FAWL
IPC: A61B5/022
Filed: 2016-06-24
Abstract: In some examples, a blood pressure cuff system 1 may include a blood pressure cuff 3 and a fastener 9. The cuff has attachments 16 for removably attaching a fastener to the cuff. The fastener is arranged to be removably attached to the attachments on the blood pressure cuff and, when attached, for fastening the cuff around a part of a patient. At least one of the fastener and the attachments is arranged to allow the fastener to be removed from the attachments and the attachments are a plurality of press studs. In embodiments, the fastener may be hook and loop or Velcro (RTM).