baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2513886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to footwear
Inventor: EDWARDS-BROOKS KYLE
IPC: A43C11/14
Filed: 2013-05-09
Abstract: An article of footwear 10, the article of footwear comprising a sole portion, an upper portion 14a,b,c, a tongue portion 16 and a fastening device 18, wherein the tongue portion is attached to the sole portion or the upper portion, and wherein at least a portion of the tongue portion is formed into two separable parts, and the fastening device is attachable to the tongue portion and holds the two separable parts of the tongue portion in a fixed arrangement with respect to one another. The tongue portion may be split along the longitudinal axis 22 of the shoe to give two tongue portions. The fastening device preferably uses hook and loop material.
Patent GB-2498679-A (GB)
Title: Laser maintenance tool
Inventor: XU RAYMOND RUIWEN
IPC: B23P17/00
Filed: 2011-11-17
Abstract: In one form a maintenance device includes a flexible member with an inspection end sized to be inserted through an inspection port of a workpiece such as a gas turbine engine or a blade of a gas turbine engine. The maintenance device includes a directed energy member that in one form is configured to produce a double pulse laser with an interval time between a first one of the pulses and a second one of the pulses greater than the time of either the first one of the pulses or the second one of the pulses. The first one of the pulses is sufficiently powerful to produce a quantity of debris upon irradiation of the workpiece. The debris produced from the first one of the pulses can be evaporated by the second one of the pulses to eliminate and/or reduce a recast layer on the workpiece.
Patent GB-2514381-A (GB)
Title: Paint brush cleaner bag and brush flask
Inventor: CAUSTON THOMAS PETER
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2013-05-22
Abstract: A bag 11 for holding a brush 19 is made from plastic film; the bag 11 may be partially filled with water 21 to clean the brush 19 and may include a clip 17 to hold the brush 19; the bag is preferably tapered and includes welded sides 12; the bag may fit within a brush flask (18, fig 3).
Patent GB-2515797-A (GB)
Title: A method, apparatus and system for image processing
Inventor: DAVID MORGAN WILLIAM AMOS
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2013-07-04
Abstract: First and second images (905) of a scene are captured using an image sensor in a first and second, different, position respectively. Shift correction transformation is performed on the first and second images using first and second shift correction parameters (910) respectively. A third image may be captured as the image sensor moves from the first to the second position and shift correction transformation can be performed on this third image using a third shift correction parameter based on an interpolation of the first and second shift correction parameters. The shift correction parameters may be angles indicating the amount of the transformation to be applied to the images. Horizontal or vertical shift correction transformation may be performed. The transformation may be performed on a scaled down version of the image to reduce processing requirement to produce a preview.
Patent GB-2506263-A (GB)
Title: Ecosystem for controlling applications in a mobile communications system
Inventor: MCERLANE GIL
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2013-07-31
Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling a restricted ecosystem of software applications in a mobile communications system. The method may include an ecosystem controller (305) for receiving, managing and loading a collection or suite of software applications (301) from a vendor (303) and facilitating transfer of data between the collection of applications. In further embodiments the collection of applications maybe associated with a user and controlling the distribution of and access to the collection of software applications to the user based on user credentials. The method may additionally include executing a first software application from the collection of software applications, executing a second software application, In a further embodiment transferring data from the first software application to the second software application may use encryption of a message digest. The method may additionally include transferring data from the first software application to a web service. The method and system can avoid the restrictions placed on a third party vendor associated with the use of a central server.
Patent GB-2508705-A (GB)
Title: Providing on-demand remote monitoring of a security system
Inventor: ADDY KENNETH L
IPC: G06Q20/28
Filed: 2013-10-07
Abstract: A residential or commercial security system can be operated in an unmonitored state, a locally monitored state, or a remotely monitored state. The invention provides a security system whereby monitoring by a remote monitoring service can be provided on-demand, in the absence of a pre-established account, for intermittent time intervals as required. The request for activation of the remote monitoring service, and financial credit thereof, can be provided via a wireless communications device such as a smart phone or smart card. Scheduling information and the required duration of the requested monitoring can also be provided via a wireless communication device. The security system may incorporate a NFC reader to identify a request for remote monitoring and to facilitate payment for the service. The remote monitoring may subsequently be conducted for a fixed period, or may be terminated by the smart phone or smart card.
Patent GB-2519515-A (GB)
Title: Method of estimating the boost capability of a turbocharged internal combustion engine
Inventor: MIERTSCHINK MARTIN
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2013-10-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of estimating a boost pressure of a turbocharged internal combustion engine, 110. The method estimates a throttle body temperature as a function of engine operating parameters and then estimates an intake air mass flow and an exhaust mass flow as a function of the estimated throttle body temperature. A turbine inlet pressure and a turbine outlet pressure are then estimated as a function of engine operating parameters and a turbine speed is estimated as a function of the intake air mass flow, exhaust mass flow and turbine inlet and outlet pressure. Finally a boost pressure is estimated as a function of the turbine speed. The method may take the form of a computer program running on an electronic control unit and cyclically perform the steps of estimating a throttle temperature, estimating an air mass flow and an exhaust mass flow, estimating a turbine inlet pressure and a turbine outlet pressure, estimating a turbine speed, estimating the maximum boost pressure. The method may be used provide an accurate estimate of boost pressure which can be used during torque control of the engine and to optimise engine behaviour during down shift of gears.
Patent GB-2505587-A (GB)
Title: Railroad vehicle with collision energy absorption structure
Inventor: KIMURA SOTA
IPC: B61D17/06
Filed: 2012-05-18
Abstract: Provided are: a railroad vehicle comprising a collision energy absorption structure requiring a reduced space and capable of reliably absorbing a large amount of energy; a passageway opening frame; and a collision energy absorption structure. A collision energy absorption structure is configured in such a manner that a passageway opening frame (50), which is provided with energy absorption members provided in a form in which the energy absorption members are separated from each other in the longitudinal direction and are fitted to the inside of the passageway opening frame (50), is disposed along the peripheral edge of the passageway opening at each of both ends of a railroad vehicle and is joined to a vestibule diaphragm frame (70) by fastening parts (120) through the energy absorption members. As a result of the configuration, the passageway opening frame (50) has both a function of forming the passageway opening and a function of absorbing collision energy, and this can reduce the space which the collision energy absorption structure occupies. In addition, the energy absorption members are arranged in a planar shape along the passageway opening frame (50), and as a result, the energy absorption members can reliably absorb collision energy without totally buckling.
Patent GB-2509651-A (GB)
Title: Object designation method, device and computer program
Inventor: AZUMA YUKIO
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2012-08-01
Abstract: In order to provide an object designation method, device and computer program, as a first mode, disclosed is an object designation method wherein an object that is displayed on a touch panel is designated by an information processing device that is connected so as to be capable of data communication with a touch panel having a display function. The object designation method comprises: a step of designating as a point (P) a position on the plane of this touch panel at the fingertip of a user and finding the coordinates of the point (P); a step of finding the perpendicular distance (R) of the touch panel plane and this fingertip; a step of, in respect of a segment (OQ) having a length proportional to this perpendicular distance (R) and which is in the same direction as a segment (OP), joining the origin (O) of the touch panel plane and the aforementioned point (P) and calculating the coordinates of the point (Q); and a step of determining when an object in question has been designated in response to the object being displayed at the coordinates of the point (Q).
Patent GB-2527354-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for vector encoding in video coding and decoding
Inventor: LAROCHE GUILLAUME
IPC: H04N19/517
Filed: 2014-06-19
Abstract: Pixel blocks forming an image (1201) are encoded (and/or subsequently decoded), each block being encoded according to one of a plurality of modes. Vectors (e.g. motion vectors, displacement vectors or block vectors) are encoded using at least two modes. One of a plurality of displacement vector coding methods (1203) (e.g. Exponential Golomb code) is selected. A pixel block is then encoded according to a first mode (1207) (e.g. Intra, Intra block copy or String Matching mode) using the selected method, while another pixel block is encoded according to a second mode (1206) (e.g. Inter mode) also using the selected method. Encoding resources are therefore shared by different prediction modes with no encoding performance reduction. Also disclosed is pixel block encoding (and/or subsequent decoding) wherein each block is encoded according to one of a plurality of modes, at least one mode comprising the encoding of a two dimensional displacement vector. The vector is encoded based on the encoding of a syntax element corresponding to a displacement vector residual, wherein the encoding of the vector is realized according to a specific displacement vector encoding method for a given size of pixel block different to that used for other pixels block sizes.
Patent GB-2532514-A (GB)
Title: Self-balancing powered unicycle device
Inventor: TIMUR ARTEMEV
IPC: B62K1/00
Filed: 2014-11-24
Abstract: A self-balancing powered unicycle comprises: a single wheel: a motor adapted to drive the wheel; a balance control system adapted to maintain fore-aft balance of the unicycle device; a foot platform 165 for supporting a user of the unicycle device, wherein the foot platform 165 is movable between a stowed position and an active position; and an actuator is coupled to the foot platform 165 and adapted to move the foot platform 165 between the stowed position and active position. The actuator comprises: a guide member 800 and a connecting element 810 connected to the foot platform and slidably coupled to the guide member 800 at a coupling position such that the coupling position moves relative to the guide member as the foot platform 165 is moved between the stowed position and active position.
Patent GB-2521767-A (GB)
Title: Scanning method
Inventor: FEATONBY PAUL DAVID
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: Scanning apparatus comprises a source of gamma radiation and an array of radiation detectors fixed in relationship to the source and rotating around an object. Normalized count data are collated in a matrix with rows corresponding to individual detectors and columns corresponding to scan position or angle. Patterns of counts higher or lower than a mean value, represented in colour, are detected and a change of density in the object is inferred. A pattern recognition algorithm may be used. A tomographic image may be formed of the object. Thsi may be used to find defects in undersea pipelines.
Patent GB-2539443-A (GB)
Title: A transmitter, a receiver, a data transfer system and a method of data transfer
Inventor: DAVID WALTER FLYNN
IPC: G06F13/42
Filed: 2015-06-16
Abstract: A data transfer system, comprises a transmitter 12, receiving 14, data bus 20, request bus 22 and acknowledge bus 26. Transmitter 12 may comprise a state machine 18 and receiver 14 may comprise decode state circuitry 32. A communication protocol between the transmitter and receiver is defined using a set of valid transmission states for communication from the transmitter to the receiver and a set of valid acknowledgement states for transmission from the receiver to the transmitter. A Hamming distance between patterns of zeroes, and between patterns of ones, in valid states of each of these sets is at least one, e.g. one-hot state encoding may be used. The transmitter is arranged to transition between a number of transmission states in response to the reception of an acknowledgement state from the receiver which matches a transmission state it has sent to the receiver on the request bus. A communication protocol which is robust across a multi-voltage and/or clock domain interface is thus provided. Transmitter 12 and receiver 14 may comprise respective synchronisation circuitry 25, 34.
Patent GB-2540957-A (GB)
Title: Managing interaction constraints
Inventor: GERAINT LUFF
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2015-07-31
Abstract: A method for operating an electronic device 14 to configure a subject device 12, the method comprising steps of: receiving an intent 20 from a subject device, wherein the received intent comprises an action identifier identifying an action the subject device wishes to perform; receiving action data 28 babout the received intent from an intent store, wherein the action data comprises an action associated with each action identifier, and at least one constraint associated with the action; and generating invocation data to perform the action, wherein the invocation data comprises the action identifier, and zero or more parameters. The subject device may be an Internet of Things IOT type device with limited functionality which may be configured by an electronic device such as a tablet having a user interface.
Patent GB-2542369-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for connection-based anomaly detection
Inventor: BO HU
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2015-09-16
Abstract: An anomaly detection method, for detecting anomalous behavior associated with a particular element of a domain of interest with which domain human beings interact, comprises: constructing in respect of a set of entities, comprising human beings and/or human institutions which are associated or potentially associated with the domain, a network representing inter-entity and intra-entity connections; performing statistical analysis of a population, including the human beings or human institutions in the set of entities, on the basis of known behavioral characteristic data, to determine a typical behaviour pattern for the population in respect of the particular element on which the anomaly detection method is focused; extracting from the constructed connection network an ego-centric sub-network (social network) of entities associated with the focal element; correlating an actual behavior pattern of the entities in the sub-network with the determined typical behaviour pattern to find behavioral abnormalities in the actual behaviour pattern. The method further comprises providing an output identifying one or more abnormalities in the actual behavior pattern of the entities in the sub-network found from such correlation. In particular the method is applied to detecting anomalous behavior in stocks and trading networks.
Patent GB-2530451-A (GB)
Title: Integrated online and offline inventory management
Inventor: VARMA AJIT KALIDINDI
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2014-06-24
Abstract: Method, systems, and apparatus for integrated online and offline sales management. A system manages both offline and online transactions and inventory in an integrated environment. An offline transaction is a sale at a point of sale (POS) system, e.g., at a typical "brick and mortar shop" physical store. An online transaction is a sale using an online store, e.g., an online shopping cart and checkout system accessed by a web browser or other application. An online store can be converted to offline store, and vice versa. An inventory management system can receive an input from a merchant device of merchant designating an item carried by the merchant as an item to be sold at the physical store, at the online store, or both. The inventory management system can modify a record of the item to respond to the input.
Patent GB-2540643-A (GB)
Title: NO containing compositions
Inventor: Morven Duncan
IPC: C07D307/52
Filed: 2016-01-28
Abstract: A biguanide containing compound comprising one or more nitric oxide (NO) molecules bound thereto, wherein the biguanide is obtainable by reacting a precursor compound of Formula (I): With NO gas or a nitrosylating agent, wherein R1-12 are as defined herein. A preferred biguanide containing compound is Chlorhexidine. The NO-complexed compound may be incorporated into a porous framework material, such as a metal organic framework material (MOF), within the internal pores and/or channels of the MOF. A porous framework material or MOF comprising an extra-framework NO complexed compound is also discloses, wherein the NO complexed compound comprises one or more functional groups selected from the Formulae X, A, B C or D as described herein. Methods of preparing porous framework materials or MOFS comprising an extra-framework NO complexed compound are also provided. The NO complexed compounds and porous framweorks comprising the same are disclosed to have use as antibacterials in the treatment of infections.
Patent GB-2550118-A (GB)
Title: Sensing device for detecting alarm bell of siren
Inventor: CHI-KAN LIN
IPC: H04M11/04
Filed: 2016-05-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a device 10 for detecting an alarm bell of a siren (e.g. burglar, smoke, gas alarm/detector) which may then notify a user via a server or a mobile device (e.g. smart phone, laptop, watch, tablet, pager). A sound sensor 11 (e.g. a pickup) detects the alarm bell and generates a first sound signal. A filter 12 is connected to the sensor 11 to filter noise from the signal. An amplifier 13 is connected to the filter 12 to amplify the signal. A microprocessor 14 is connected to the amplifier 13, and the microprocessor 14 receives and compares the first sound signal with a predetermined second sound signal stored in the memory 141 to output a decision signal, depending on the comparison result. A signal transmitter 15 is connected to the microprocessor 14 and receives the decision signal to output an alarm bell signal. The alarm bell signal and data of the siren may be stored in application software of the mobile device. The sensing device 10 may be disposed at one side of the siren, and close to the alarm bell. The alarm bell signal may be output via the internet.
Patent GB-2537266-A (GB)
Title: Cutting structure design with secondary cutter methodology
Inventor: Seth Garrett Anderle
IPC: E21B10/43
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: A drill bit for subterranean drilling operations is disclosed. The drill bit comprises a drill bit body with one or more blades. The drill bit further comprises a plurality of primary cutters, each primary cutter located on at least one blade, and a plurality of secondary cutters, each secondary cutter located on at least one blade other than the blade on which the primary cutters are located.
Patent GB-2550331-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: STEVEN RANCE
IPC: B29C41/00
Filed: 2016-05-11
Abstract: A process for manufacturing an anti-slip article such as a shower tray comprises the steps of: applying an anti-slip mixture to the surface of a male master mould; allowing the mixture to set; making a female mould from the anti-slip coated master mould; and, producing the anti-slip article from the female mould. The mixture comprises at least two particulate materials, including a first particulate material having a first mean particle size, and a second particulate material having a second mean particle size, wherein the second particle size is greater than the first. The mixture further includes at least one resin and a catalyst or curing agent. The particulate materials may be selected from sand or crushed stone, gravel or tree-nut by-products. The resin may be a polyester resin. The anti-slip mixture may be applied to the master mould by rolling, painting or spraying. The female mould may have a multi-layered structure comprising at least one gel coat layer.
Patent GB-2552543-A (GB)
Title: Wet-fit fastener
Inventor: JAN NIKLEWICZ
IPC: F16B13/06
Filed: 2016-07-29
Abstract: A dowelling fastener 200 has a head end and an insertion end and a cylindrical dowelling portion 201. The fastener is provided with a plunger 201 at the insertion end for clearing material from a hole as the fastener 200 is inserted into the hole. The plunger 204 may be rigid and has a circular cross section with a diameter substantially the same as the dowelling portion 201 of the fastener, the plunger thereby being a close fit with the hole.
Patent GB-2539616-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic jar and a flow control device usable in the hydraulic jar
Inventor: HAROLD ROBINSON WESSON
IPC: E21B31/113
Filed: 2015-03-24
Abstract: A hydraulic jar comprising a housing and a mandrel slidably disposed in the housing forming an annular space therebetween. In an embodiment, the hydraulic jar comprises a flow control device fixedly connected to the mandrel and disposed in the annular space to divide the annular space into a first portion and a second portion. The flow control device comprises an annular member slidably positioned about the mandrel, wherein the annular member comprises a face, an inside surface, and an outside surface, wherein the outside surface of the annular member is disposed against an inside surface of the tubular housing, wherein the outer surface of the annular member and the inside surface of the tubular housing allow fluid flow therebetween at a first flow rate, wherein the inside surface of the annular member and the retaining surface of the retaining assembly allow fluid flow therebetween at a second flow rate.
Patent GB-2548512-A (GB)
Title: Safety valve leak analysis system
Inventor: ANDREW PHILIP VARGA
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2015-06-19
Abstract: A safety valve analysis system comprises a plurality of sensors, including a displacement sensor 12 arranged to measure displacement of a valve member, an acoustic sensor 13 arranged to measure noise from within a valve body and a pressure sensor 11 arranged to measure fluid pressure at a valve inlet 4; data acquisition means 15 arranged to receive signals from the sensors and generate corresponding valve data; and processing means arranged to generate an output indicative of the condition of the safety valve based on the valve data. A set pressure is determined by the processing means based on the highest pressure recorded or the pressure at which a rise in noise level is detected. The system reduces the likelihood of human errors being introduced and makes the tests consistent and repeatable.