baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2516481-A (GB)
Title: Multi function collapsible trolley for transferring heavy loads across rough terrain which can also be used as a chair or camp bed or reclined lounger
Inventor: JORDAN GRAHAM
IPC: B62B1/12
Filed: 2013-07-24
Abstract: A collapsible trolley in which a main frame, consisting of two parallel side rails A, is spanned by two separate fabric top covers which are held in tension by hinged cross brace spreaders E providing it with structural rigidity. A single, centrally located, large diameter wheel B is provided. An under-slung carry pocket K is located between the fabric covers, said pocket allowing balanced loading of heavy items. Beaded edges of the pocket and fabric top covers are inserted into grooves in the side rails to secure them in place (figure 17). A four- legged, triangulated, support structure secures the wheel to the parallel side rails such that it transfers further tension into the two piece fabric top cover of the trolley making it more rigid the heavier it is loaded. The four support legs D may be hinge mounted to the parallel side rails such that they can be folded away under the device, meaning that the trolley can also be used as a camp bed when the wheel is removed. The trolley may also be usable as a seat, and the frame of said trolley can be dismantled and folded up for transport.
Patent GB-2520499-A (GB)
Title: A fire detection system and associated components thereof
Inventor: CAIN BERNARD
IPC: G08B17/06
Filed: 2013-11-20
Abstract: A fire detection system comprises an expansion member 2 associated with a sensor mechanism 3. The sensor mechanism 3 is coupled to an alert module 4. The expansion member 2 is arranged to expand by a first predetermined amount when exposed to a first temperature, and to expand by a second predetermined amount when exposed to a second temperature. The first temperature is lower than the second temperature and the first expansion (from a normal condition such a room temperature) is less than the second predetermined expansion (from the normal condition). The sensor mechanism 3 is configured to detect the expansion of the expansion member 2 and to issue a first signal on sensing the first predetermined expansion and a second signal on sensing a second predetermined expansion. The first and second signals are received by the alert module 4 which in turn is configured to transmit an alert signal once the alert module 4 has received both the first and second signals. The expansion member may be a linear elongate expansion member configured to increase in length when heated.
Patent GB-2526047-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for improved signal processing for high dynamic range
Inventor: BORER TIM
IPC: H04N5/355
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A method of processing a video signal from a source to produce an output signal comprises converting between a luminance value and signal value using a conversion having a power of the luminance value for the lower range of luminance values and a log of luminance value for an upper luminance range. Thus, the signal is compatible with existing transfer functions using a power law over the bottom part of the range while maintaining some compatibility with existing systems over the upper range. A signal produced may therefore be used both with high dynamic range (HDR) and standard dynamic range displays. The second, logarithmic, function may extend the dynamic range. The upper and lower ranges may be contiguous in luminance and signal values at an intersection, the functions having matching gradients at the intersection. The upper luminance value range may extend to an integer power of 2 multiple of existing ranges. Below the lower luminance range, a signal may be derived using a third function that is a linear relationship of the luminance value. Bit depth clipping (e.g. from 12 to 10 bit depths) may be used, removing the least significant bit (LSB).
Patent GB-2529128-A (GB)
Title: Repair kit
Inventor: BUCHANNAN KEN
IPC: B24B15/03
Filed: 2014-04-07
Abstract: A repair kit for a sealing port detail defined by a pressure vessel and a method of repairing the same. The repair kit 10 comprises a tool 30 having a body 36 and an engagement portion 38. The engagement portion is adapted, in use, to engage a seat 12. The engagement portion defines an engagement profile 42, and the engagement profile is complementary to the seat profile. The body engagement portion has an engagement profile axis of symmetry; an alignment means 28 adapted, in use, to align the seat profile and the engagement profile; and an abrasive 46. In use, in an engaged position, under the application of pressure to the tool in the direction of the seat and the application of a rotational force to the engagement profile, the abrasive polishes the sealing port detail seat. The repair kit is particularly useful with autoclaves or high pressure pipelines.
Patent GB-2527056-A (GB)
Title: Stoma bag securing system
Inventor: MUIRHEAD ROBERT MACLEAN
IPC: A61F5/448
Filed: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A stoma bag securing system that facilitates easier removal and fitment of stoma bags to a stoma bag connector comprising of a bag A and a flange C, wherein the flange has an inflatable/expandable sealing ring E that enables an airtight and secure joint between the flange and bag.
Patent GB-2527852-A (GB)
Title: Drill rod
Inventor: STRECKER WILLIAM JASON
IPC: E21B17/042
Filed: 2014-07-05
Abstract: A single-piece hollow percussive drill rod 101, and method of manufacturing thereof, specifically adapted for percussive drilling. The drill rod 101 has a main body 203, a working end 202 and a collar 206. The working end has a thread 205 for receiving a percussive drill bit. The collar is positioned between the thread 205 and the main body 203, the collar also being upset forged.
Patent GB-2529223-A (GB)
Title: Improved nozzle for sealant cartridge
Inventor: SCOTT ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: B05C17/005
Filed: 2014-08-14
Abstract: There is a nozzle 2 for a sealant cartridge comprising an elongate tube (4 figure 1) of circular cross section having a principle axis (6-6 figure 1) coinciding with its length. The tube has an inlet end (10 figure 1) having attachment means (12 figure 2) configured to mate with a sealant cartridge (100 figure 7). At an outlet end (20 figure 1) remote from the inlet end there is an end face comprising an outlet 52, which when viewed perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the principle axis has two sides equating to two sides (54, 54 figure 4) of an equilateral triangle with a third (56 figure 4) straight side or a third concave side. The end face is perpendicular to or angled at an angle greater than 30Â° to the principle axis. The purpose of the nozzle is to provide an optimised profile for extruded sealant, mastic or adhesive particularly when intended for use in sealing a perpendicular joint formed where sheets of material meet. The nozzle provides sealant in a form which coats the full joint including where sheets of material may join but also gives a concave profile without thin and friable edges and without leaving peripheral tracks of sealant and generally enabling a joint to be sealed with a relatively low surface area of sealant left exposed.
Patent GB-2529487-A (GB)
Title: Protective long outerwear/bib
Inventor: HOWE DAWN-ELIZABETH
IPC: A41B13/10
Filed: 2014-08-23
Abstract: An infants bib formed from a water resistant material comprises long sleeves each having an adjustable cuff (1, 2, 3, 4, figure 2), a front section configured to reach at least to a wearers feet to form an apron, a back section configured to extend to the knee area of a wearer, fastening means (5, 6, 7, 8) for fastening the bib around a wearers legs, securing means (2, 3, figure 3) located at a wearers neck and a protruding pouch (9, figure 2) located on the front section. The bib preferably includes an extra piece of soft absorbent material (10) on its inside surface located at the throat of a wearer.
Patent GB-2530252-A (GB)
Title: Determination of a degree of homogeneity in images
Inventor: FER JEAN-OILVIER
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-09-10
Abstract: A degree of homogeneity or uniformity in inspection images of cargo in containers (see fig. 9) is determined, comprising determining whether a zone of interest in processed inspection image(s), which may be selected by a user, comprises one or more patterns (S1), e.g. periodic/repeating patterns. The processed inspection images are processed from one or more inspection images generated by an inspection system configured to inspect the one or more containers, e.g. to obtain images with a plurality of levels of contrast. In the event that one or more pattern is determined and that a variation in the determined one or more patterns is identified (S2), the one or more inspection images is classified (e.g. using a support vector machine SVM or k-nearest neighbours, k-NN) as having a degree of homogeneity below a predetermined homogeneity threshold (S3). An action may be triggered (S5) based on the classifying, e.g. issuing an alarm or displaying the inspection image(s).
Patent GB-2530530-A (GB)
Title: Detachable strap fitted by the means of a double-headed component
Inventor: MACKIE JOSH
IPC: F16L3/14
Filed: 2014-09-25
Abstract: A fixing means which may be a nail or pin has a pair of locating faces. The fixing means is used in conjunction with an elongate securing plastic strap or band. A shank of the fixing means passes through the strap and secures the strap and the fixing means to a substrate, such as a wall or timber section. The proximate end of the strap is thus clamped between the substrate and the lower face of the fixing means. The strap may be wrapped around an item that it is to support and the distal end is then secured to the fixing means by placing it between the locating faces and securing it using an enlarged tab, item 4 figure 3. Thus one end of the strap may be attached and released from the second face of the fixing means when desired, whilst allowing the other end to remain fixed to the substrate via the first face of the fixing means.
Patent GB-2519230-A (GB)
Title: LED lighting device compatible with night vision devices
Inventor: BIERTUEMPFEL RALF
IPC: H05B33/00
Filed: 2014-10-02
Abstract: A lighting device comprises one or more white LEDs 1 and a near infrared (NIR) filter 2 for illuminating a control panel or display 8 with light which does not interfere with a night vision device 9. The light of the LEDs 1 is in an area of u > 0.18 and v > 0.45 of the u v diagram of the CIE-LUV chromaticity diagram, which may correspond to warm white LEDs. The filter comprises an absorbing filter glass having a descending light transmittance between 500nm and 800nm. The thickness of the filter is chosen so that a sufficient blocking effect is provided in a range of wavelengths between 600nm and 800nm, so that the colour coordinates of the filtered useful light are in an area with a radius of 0.055 around coordinates u = 0.18 and v = 0.50 of the u v diagram.
Patent GB-2531550-A (GB)
Title: Improving visualizations created in declarative visualization languages
Inventor: FRANCISCUS JACOBUS JOHANNES VAN HAM
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2014-10-21
Abstract: A method of improving a declarative specification for a visualization comprises: providing a declarative specification for a visualization; responsive to a user providing or editing 404 the declarative specification, checking 406 its appropriateness by ensuring the declarative specification meets a number of predefined rules defining best practice for visualizations; and responsive to the step of checking, and to identifying 408 a language construct in the declarative specification which violates one of the predefined rules, highlighting 410 the identified violation in context. Recommendations 412 or hints (502 in Figure 5) for alleviating the violation may be provided. The rules may concern the correct use of colour, as to contrast, colour coding, accessibility, and to improve legibility for colour blind persons. The rules may concern appropriate visual mapping for data, such as not using pie charts for more than twenty slices, not applying too many concurrent visual mappings at once, and not using line charts for categorical data (Figure 2, where Figure 3 could instead be recommended). The rules may concern appropriate visual style, such as subtle backgrounds and grid lines, font sizes, and overlapping visual elements.
Patent GB-2516392-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and method of electro-optically reading direct part marking indicia by image capture
Inventor: WANG MICHELLE
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2013-04-02
Abstract: An apparatus and method electro-optically read indicia, such as a direct part marking (DPM) code, that is raised or sunken relative to a target surface on a target. A solid-state, distance imaging sensor captures a target image comprised of a first set of pixels having first distance values that correspond to a first distance of the code from the sensor, and a second set of pixels having second distance values that correspond to a second distance of the target surface from the sensor. A controller reads the indicia by distinguishing between the first set of pixels and the second set of pixels within the image, by determining abrupt changes in the distance values among neighboring pixels.
Patent GB-2516789-A (GB)
Title: Media insertion system
Inventor: EALES JEFFREY RUSSELL
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2010-08-02
Abstract: Media insertion method in which programming is received by a programme receiver and is output immediately by the receiver (live broadcast) and/or recorded at the receiver (e.g. STB or PVR) for subsequent output, the programming having a break (advertising or commercial break) defined therein such that media (adverts) stored at the receiver may be selectively output during the break, with different media selected depending on live playback or recorded playback. An ad break in recorded programming is shorter than a break during live broadcast. Targeted advertising may choose different media content depending on the time of playback, time of day and watershed periods. Adverts may have predetermined expiry times so out-of-date adverts are substituted with more up-to-date commercials. Stored adverts may be inhibited from playback if a predetermined period has elapsed since the programme was received. Recorded programme output may have fewer advertising slots than live breaks, which may be reduced by removing or skipping slots. Recorded playback breaks may comprise one slot. Fast-forwarding (skipping) advertisements may be inhibited in recorded playback. A substitutional schedule identifying media for output in the break may be included with recorded programming. A shorter playback break results in less incentive to skip the break.
Patent GB-2521757-A (GB)
Title: Watersport hiking support system
Inventor: CONOLLY BRIAN JOHN
IPC: B63H9/10
Filed: 2014-11-19
Abstract: A device, suitable for providing support for sailors while hiking from a sailing vessel, comprises a lumbar support structure 22 which in use is positioned in the lower back region, and to which is attached a support structure 23 which is secured to a region of the lower leg or knee. A lower leg support 21may be connected to foot straps 51. The device may be incorporated into a garment that is shaped and/or configured to resist the backwards leaning moment of a sailor whilst hiking thereby reducing muscular strain and effort.
Patent GB-2520441-A (GB)
Title: Waste container
Inventor: LYON JOHN CLEMENT
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: A waste container 1 has a moulded plastic hinged lid 8. The lid can be hollow with depressions 46 in the upper and lower surfaces securing a metal tube 44 which forms part of the hinge. The lid 8 could be made by rotational moulding. The tube retaining depressions 46 preferably extend over most of the tube 44. Alternatively the lid can include recesses 18 to receive stops 20 projecting up from the waste container to prevent excessive rotation about the hinge axis. Each stop 20 can include an angled support leg welded to the hinge.
Patent GB-2523499-A (GB)
Title: All-graphite interferometer bearing assembly
Inventor: IVERSON JOHN R
IPC: G01J3/453
Filed: 2013-11-25
Abstract: An all-graphite interferometer bearing assembly is introduced that allows the movement of a movable mirror in a Michelson interferometer without degradation during use. The assembly includes a stationary hollow graphite tube and a movable assembly which includes a mirror and a monolithic graphite member slidably disposed within the bore of the graphite tube that is composed of the same grade of graphite material as the monolithic graphite member. The result is a robust novel moving mirror arrangement in a Michelson interferometer that enables precise mirror alignment control, a long stroke length, excellent vibration damping and reduced sensitivity to external vibrations.
Patent GB-2539642-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling a vehicle climate system
Inventor: ROGER BAKER
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2015-06-12
Abstract: A vehicle (1, Fig. 3A) climate system has a plurality of zones (1Z, 2Z1, 2Z2, 2Z3, Fig. 3B). A control unit determines 12 whether one or more zones is occupied by a person and data is received 14 indicating a target temperature of one or more of the zones. When it is determined 16 that a zone becomes unoccupied the target temperature of the unoccupied zone is adjusted 18 to an adjusted target temperature. The zones may include a primary zone (1Z, Fig. 3B) for a driver with one or more secondary zones (2Z1, 2Z2, 2Z3, Fig. 3B) for passengers. The adjusted target temperature may be a function of the primary zone target temperature. Determining the occupancy of the zones may be made mechanically, electrically or optically. The target temperature of the unoccupied zones may be adjusted only if an auto-sync function is activated.
Patent GB-2528006-A (GB)
Title: Method of increasing fracture network complexity and conductivity
Inventor: CREWS JAMES B
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2014-03-26
Abstract: A complex fracture network within a hydrocarbon-bearing subterranean formation is created by first pumping a first fluid into the formation to create or enlarge a primary fracture and then pumping a second fluid into the formation wherein the second fluid contains a viscous material and the first fluid. By diverting the flow of the second flow, a secondary fracture is created having a directional orientation distinct from the directional orientation of the primary fracture.
Patent GB-2533687-A (GB)
Title: Slider with spin-torque oscillator (STO) and STO corrosion monitor
Inventor: TAKAYUKI FUKUMOTO
IPC: G11B5/31
Filed: 2015-11-11
Abstract: A disk drive slider supports a microwave-assisted magnetic recording (MAMR) write head (29b, fig.2a) with a spin-torque oscillator (STO) 175 and a separate corrosion monitor (CM) 300. The CM includes a corrosion detection layer formed of the same electrically conductive material as the STO's spacer layer. The CM may be coplanar with the STO but laterally spaced from the STO. The corrosion detection layer has an edge at the air bearing surface (ABS) so as to be exposed to the same atmospheric conditions as the STO's spacer layer. Electrical leads 302, 304 are located at each end of the CM and are connected to pads 306, 308 on the upper surface of the slider possibly by vias 307, 309. Electrical resistance of the CM is measured by detection of current in the plane 310 of the corrosion detection layer. The CM may be made of copper or copper alloy and may include ferromagnetic reference and field generation layers.
Patent GB-2546758-A (GB)
Title: Modular post assembly
Inventor: VINCENT MICHAEL DEMAREST
IPC: E04H17/20
Filed: 2016-01-27
Abstract: A modular fence post having a first part comprising a stackable channel having opposite, outwardly extending flanges at its open end, and a second part, comprising a substantially flat channel-closure sheet. The second part having inwardly extending return lips on opposing edges which are slideably co-operable with the flanges of the first part, such that, in use, the two parts form a hollow, flanged tube. The tube preferably having a frusto-triangular, a triangular, or a part-circular cross-sectional shape.
Patent GB-2547457-A (GB)
Title: Communication apparatus, method and computer program
Inventor: ATUL GAUR
IPC: G10L15/24
Filed: 2016-02-19
Abstract: A sensor which detects modulations in the breathing of patients who are unable to communicate (eg. Locked-in Syndrome sufferers) is linked to a processor which performs a continuous wavelet transform of the breath signal and matches peaks in the wavelet representation with predefined breath signatures in order to construct a language of such patterns. A pre-processor may smooth the signal and subtract a DC offset, and the modulations may be in the pressure, amplitude, frequency or phase of the breath signal.
Patent GB-2533886-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional wellbore visualization
Inventor: ANDREW WHALLEY
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2013-10-23
Abstract: A system and method for displaying a wellbore. A well profile is generated in a computing system. The wellbore is associated with the well profile. Information associated with the wellbore is received including at least components. The wellbore is displayed in three dimensions for review by one or more users.
Patent GB-2544572-A (GB)
Title: Animal tracking system
Inventor: David Empson
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 2016-05-31
Abstract: An animal tracking system comprising an implantable device 10 and an external charging device 20. The implantable device 10 can be embedded under the skin of an animal or pet such as a cat or dog and comprises a location module adapted to detect its location and generate an output signal. A radio transmitter 14 transmits the location signal, and a rechargeable power source 17 provides power to the location module and radio transmitter. The location module may use a GPS and/or a GLONASS receiver 15. The rechargeable power source 17 is coupled to a first inductive charging coil 19, and the external charging device 20 comprises a power source 22 and a second inductive charging coil 24 for electromagnetic coupling with the first coil 19. The radio transmitter 14 may form part of a cellular radio and the device may further comprise a Bluetooth (RTM) or Wi-Fi (RTM) module 16 for communication to a remote device,
Patent GB-2545764-A (GB)
Title: A communication system and a method of communication
Inventor: JONATHAN FREEMAN
IPC: A61B5/18
Filed: 2016-06-21
Abstract: The system comprises a receiver for receiving a signal from a transmitter associated with an item and a processor arranged to infer based on parameters of the received signal a user's psychological state with respect to the associated item. The communication system can also be provided with a display to display a corresponding image in dependence on the inferred psychological state. The received signal may include proximity data to indicate proximity of the user to the item. Alternatively, the received signal may be motion data indicating relative movement between the user and the item. The system may be used to infer psychological state of a machine operator, such as a fatigued state. In another embodiment, the item may be a clothes hanger and the interest of a user in an item of clothing may be inferred based on their proximity to the item.