baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2528262-A (GB)
Title: Supply apparatus for supplying spring seat and valve stem seal
Inventor: TUNKS DAVID
IPC: F01L3/10
Filed: 2014-07-14
Abstract: The supply apparatus (40, Figure 2) is for supplying a spring seat 14 and a valve stem seal 16, which is placed on the spring seat, to a valve guide 12 of an engine cylinder head 10. The apparatus holds the spring seat and the valve stem seal and includes a hollow cylindrical main body (42, Figure 3) with an annular suction surface 50 for attracting the spring seat under suction. The main body 42 also has a storage recess 52 defined therein, radially inwardly of the suction surface, for storing the valve stem seal. The annular suction surface has suction holes 50a defined therein. The suction holes are machined in the main body and are formed integrally with the main body. The storage recess may include an upper storage region (52a, Figure 4) divided from a lower storage 52b region by a step.
Patent GB-2517587-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical compression system
Inventor: NAUGLER STEVEN
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: An electrochemical system includes an electrochemical compressor through which a working fluid that includes a component that primarily acts as an electrochemically-active component flows; a sealed vessel in which the electrochemical compressor is housed; an inlet conduit for passing working fluid into the vessel; and an outlet conduit for passing fluid out of the vessel. The working fluid that leaks from the electrochemical compressor is contained within the vessel.
Patent GB-2528506-A (GB)
Title: Forced air induction unit
Inventor: MURPHY ROSS
IPC: F02C6/12
Filed: 2014-07-24
Abstract: A forced air induction unit 101 for an engine comprises a compressor housing 103 having a compressor chamber 105 in which a first compressor impeller 107 and a second compressor impeller 109 are disposed. The first compressor impeller 107 is coupled to a first drive shaft 111 driven by engine exhaust gases and the second compressor impeller 109 is coupled to a second, eg coaxial, drive shaft 113 which may be driven by an output shaft of the engine via pulley 125, an ancillary device of the engine, eg a starter motor, or a motor, eg an electric motor which is part of a vehicle hybrid drive system. The first compressor impeller 107 may be driven by an exhaust turbine impeller 119 in a turbine chamber 117. One or more additional drive shafts coupled to additional compressor impeller(s) may be provided, eg a further compressor impeller (129, fig.2) may be driven by an additional exhaust turbine (133).
Patent GB-2520615-A (GB)
Title: Method of view synthesis prediction in 3D video coding
Inventor: ZHANG XIANGUO
IPC: H04N19/597
Filed: 2014-10-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for three-dimensional or multi-view video encoding and decoding using VSP (view synthesis prediction) with uniform sub-block partitions are disclosed. A current texture block (to be encoded or decoded) comprises multiple partition blocks 510. A corresponding depth block in a known reference view is located 520 using a derived disparity vector (DV). The method derives 530 a single partition decision using consideration of depth block samples from the reference view and splits 540 each partition block of the texture block into sub-blocks according to the partition decision. The partition blocks may be split into sub-blocks vertically or horizontally depending upon the outcome of the depth sample testing. Once partitioning is complete, VSP processing is applied (550-590) to derive inter-view encoding or decoding parameters for each sub-block in the current texture block.
Patent GB-2515967-A (GB)
Title: Method for guaranteeing communication reliability
Inventor: HA PING
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2012-04-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for guaranteeing communication reliability, comprising: releasing electronic stamps of different grades; and allowing an electronic mail carrying an electronic stamp to achieve a service corresponding to the grade of the electronic stamp. By using the present invention, the reliability of communication can be guaranteed, and the deep-level communication demand of a correspondent is satisfied.
Patent GB-2533133-A (GB)
Title: Trim element for a vehicle
Inventor: Kevin Pickett
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 2014-12-11
Abstract: A trim element (2) for a vehicle comprises a moulded panel (4) having an inner side (6) and an outer side (8); at least one integral support member (18) connected to the panel (4) and configured to pivot around the panel (4), optionally by a live hinge (20, Fig. 3); said support member (18) being pivotable from a first position as moulded (Fig. 4) to a second position where it covers a portion of the panel inner side (6); and at least one trim clip (42) on the support member (18) for attaching the panel to the vehicle structure. The support member may be clipped (24, 26, Fig. 3) or heat staked (174H, Fig. 9) in its second position. At least one trim clip (42) may be provided elsewhere on the inner side (6) of the panel for attaching it to the vehicle.
Patent GB-2533788-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining the position of a portable device
Inventor: KIMMO ROIMELA
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-12-30
Abstract: A method comprising, capturing a sequence of image frames Fj by a portable device camera; obtaining movement data by using an inertial sensor of the portable device; determining a sampling frame rate fA according to the movement data; selecting a tracking image IMGk from the captured image frames according to the sampling frame rate; determining a position of the portable device by comparing the tracking image with a point cloud PCk; and displaying information on a display of the device based on the determined position. The sampling frame rate may be an integer divisor of the rate at which image frames are captured fSEQ. Preferably the sample rate is strictly less than the capture rate when the angular velocity and acceleration of the device is small, and equal to the capture rate when the angular velocity and acceleration is high. Optionally, a blurring value of each point in the point cloud is determined based on movement data, a subset of the 3D point cloud is chosen based on the blurring values, and the position of the camera is determined using the chosen subset. Preferably the sampling rate is increased when the number of matching features in the tracking image is low. Corresponding device claims are included.
Patent GB-2538227-A (GB)
Title: Automated road barriers
Inventor: PHILIP DAVID HAYTON
IPC: E05F13/04
Filed: 2015-04-28
Abstract: The road barrier system 10 has a barrier 15 and one or more pressure sensitive regions 11,12 that are suitable for engaging a vehicle 17, wherein the regions move the barrier from a first position to a second position, the first position preventing passage through the barrier and the second position permitting access. The weight of a vehicle may cause the pressure sensitive regions to displace the barrier in a swing-like motion from the first to second position under its own weight. The pressure sensitive regions may be located before and after the barrier, wherein the region located before causes the barrier to open, while the region after the barrier causes it to close. The pressure sensitive regions can be rods or fluid filled bags, and may be spaced apart so that pressure is only applied to the region either before or after the barrier at any given time.
Patent GB-2528753-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for de-aerating a liquid
Inventor: DOBBS SEAN
IPC: C02F1/20
Filed: 2015-05-26
Abstract: An apparatus 4 for de-aerating a liquid comprises a chamber 6 having at least one liquid inlet 24 and at least one liquid outlet 26, and a divider 30 that divides the chamber into a first region (32, Fig. 5) communicating with the liquid inlet(s) and a second region (34, Fig. 4) communicating with the liquid outlet(s). The divider comprises a plurality of vertically extending passages (36, Fig. 2), whereby liquid is constrained to flow through the passages to pass from said first region of the chamber to said second region of the chamber. The upper ends of the passages are arranged in a common horizontal plane to be level with the normal liquid level, in use, within the chamber such that the upper ends of said passages define a weir over which the liquid must flow to pass between said first and second regions of the chamber. The divider may be arranged such that liquid passes from the first region to the second region by passing downwardly through the plurality of passages. Alternatively, the liquid can pass upwardly through the plurality of passages.
Patent GB-2528370-A (GB)
Title: Controlling oscillatory feedback provided through vehicle steering
Inventor: LICKFOLD DAVID
IPC: B62D119/00
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: Oscillatory, particularly haptic but also audible, feedback provided through a vehicle steering system, for example to warn of a vehicles departure from its lane, can be controlled using a method involving receiving a request for oscillatory feedback and automatically inhibiting feedback when a value, typically sensed at a torque sensor 32, of the steering torque applied to a steering column 6 exceeds a predetermined, typically vehicle-specific, threshold value; inhibiting feedback may avoid distracting a driver during a manoeuvre. When steering torque is below the threshold, feedback may be provided using a controller 34 of an electric power assisted steering (EPAS) system. Typically feedback is provided to a rack bar 12 through a motor 18, and may have a duration of about 1.6 seconds and a frequency of 26 Hertz, which may provide a torque of about 2 Newton metres and a displacement of rack bar 12 by about 0.09 millimetres.
Patent GB-2540978-A (GB)
Title: PoopPot
Inventor: HAMISH FRASER FORBES
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 2015-08-02
Abstract: A collapsible silicon container for use in transporting dog excrement wherein the body of the container can be collapsed when not in use and can be extended when required. The container will preferably comprise of multiple folds that create a concertina effect. The lid will preferably create an airtight seal to prevent bad odour or spillage of the contents. The silicone used to create the container will preferably not absorb moisture and be UV resistant. The container will preferably have a clip used to attach the container to a belt loop, dog lead or similar.
Patent GB-2527969-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for capturing still images and video using diffraction coded imaging techniques
Inventor: PERLMAN STEPHEN G
IPC: H04N5/378
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for capturing images in visible light as well as other radiation wavelengths. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises: a diffraction coded imaging system including a plurality of apertures arranged in a diffraction coded array pattern with opaque material blocking array elements not containing apertures; and a light- or radiation-sensitive sensor coupled to the diffraction coded imaging system array and positioned at a specified distance behind the diffraction coded imaging system array, the radiation-sensitive sensor configured to sense light or radiation transmitted and diffracted through the apertures in the diffraction coded imaging system array.
Patent GB-2545640-A (GB)
Title: Light fitting
Inventor: TIMOTHY STANTON
IPC: H02G3/20
Filed: 2015-12-14
Abstract: A light fitting comprises a first part 16 for connecting to a surface, the first part having a first electrical connector and a first mechanical connector 20, and a second part 18 for connecting to a light 14, the second part having a second electrical connector for supplying power to the light, and a second mechanical connector 26 to releasably engage the first mechanical connector 20. The first and second electrical connectors engage to provide an electrical connection between the first and second parts as the first and second mechanical connectors engage. The electrical connection between the first and second parts is maintained when the second part is at any of a plurality of positions relative to the first part.
Patent GB-2531474-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic telemetry apparatus and methods for use in wellbores
Inventor: JOHNSON MICHAEL H
IPC: G01V3/34
Filed: 2014-06-16
Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for use in a wellbore is disclosed that in one embodiment includes an electrically-conductive member having an outer and/or inner surface coated with an electrically-insulating material, a transmitter placed at a first location on the electrically- conductive member that induces electromagnetic wave signals that travel along the coated surface of the electrically conductive member, and a receiver placed at a second location spaced from the first location on the electrically-conductive member that detects the electromagnetic induced by the transmitter.
Patent GB-2547050-A (GB)
Title: Modular building
Inventor: Richard Hyams
IPC: E04H1/00
Filed: 2016-02-08
Abstract: A modular building comprising at least one storey, each storey comprising a plurality of modules 20, 30, (40, 50, Fig. 6a), each module comprising first and second submodules (24, 26, Fig. 1), each submodule forming part of a separate modular unit 102a,b,c,d, e.g. a residential apartment. Each submodule may be separated by a corridor section (28, Fig. 1) having open sides to form a continuous corridor along the centre of a storey. Two identical hub modules 20 may be placed side-by-side, one rotated though 180 degrees, to create double rooms 232a,b in two separate modular units 102a,b. Modular units 102a,b may have identical rotated end modules 30. There may be various types of module designs having varying numbers of walls, wall openings, cavity walls, pre-installed kitchen sections 238 or bathrooms 234 etc., allowing various building designs to be created from a limited set of modular designs (see Figures 6, 6a and 6b). Module size may allow transportation by public roads and additional features e.g. balconies, may be added after construction. Also claimed are various types of module design as well as a modular unit alone.
Patent GB-2541501-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus to optimize steam turbine ramp rates
Inventor: XU CHENG
IPC: F01D19/02
Filed: 2016-06-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus to optimize turbine ramp rates comprises predicting a setpoint for a turbine rotor over a prediction horizon, and predicting a surface temperature profile of the turbine rotor for the prediction horizon based on the predicted setpoint via an empirical data model, and predicting a first stress profile for the turbine rotor based on the surface temperature profile. The first stress profile is compared with a second (allowable) stress profile, and the setpoint is dynamically adjusted based on the comparison. This allows ramp rate to be optimised while limiting thermal stress on the turbine rotor.
Patent GB-2552165-A (GB)
Title: System and method for monitoring a microwave tissue ablation process
Inventor: TUDOR THOMAS
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2016-07-11
Abstract: A microwave ablation apparatus 1 comprises: a source of microwave power 4; a microwave probe 20 comprising an antenna extending through a body 22; a layer of thermally insulating material 42 separating a thermocouple 40 from the body 22; a controller 2 which takes the thermocouple output voltage to determine a temperature value. A total amount of energy supplied to the antenna between starting an ablation and determining the temperature value forms a correction factor thats applied to the determined temperature value, so producing a corrected temperature value. The controller 2 controls microwave energy supplied by the source 4 to the antenna, so that the corrected temperature value reaches a predetermined target value. The correction value may also relate to: the location of the thermocouple 2 on the body 22; the time of applying the microwave energy; a temperature of a cooling fluid contained within the body 22. The corrected temperature value may be a predetermined multiple of the determined temperature value. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of thermocouples. The controller 2 may terminate the supply of microwave energy when the corrected temperature value reaches the predetermined target. Also disclosures suitability in determining an estimate of an ablation size.
Patent GB-2553572-A (GB)
Title: A network entity, a wireless communication system and a method for deriving a cell candidate list from a neighbour list
Inventor: JAMES EDWARD BRERETON HARROW
IPC: H04W36/04
Filed: 2016-09-12
Abstract: A method for a small cell (e.g. femtocell or picocell) access point to use neighbour cell broadcast information to derive a cell candidate list is described. The method comprises, at the small cell access point: performing a network listen, NWL, scan and identifying a broadcast transmission from a plurality of macro cell base station, BTSs; detecting at least one parameter from each broadcast transmission, wherein the at least one parameter acts as a signature for small cell neighbours to distinguish small cell neighbours from macro cell neighbours; and using the at least one parameter to derive a cell candidate list of candidate operating parameters. By identifying small cell neigbours using the detected parameter acting as a small cell signature a cell candidate list may be derived that avoids small cells frequency/scrambling codes being accidently removed from the neighbor cell list. The parameter may be a signal quality, signal power or Qoffset parameter transmitted in a System Information Block SIB broadcast from the macro cells.
Patent GB-2553575-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dermatological treatment
Inventor: STUART TERRY JONES
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2016-09-12
Abstract: A light emitting apparatus for dermatological treatment designed to emit intense pulsed light, comprises a housing structure 6 for housing a light source 12 arranged to emit light externally, and a fan 26 configured to direct air heated by operation of the light source 12 into a duct 28 of the apparatus. Heated air is directed in a pathway 31 from an outlet port 32 at a distal end 28a of the duct 28 through an aperture (4, fig 2) in the housing 6. In order to minimize heat exchange between the heated air and the housing 6, no part of the housing 6 extends into the pathway 31 exiting from the duct 28. Preferably, the distal end of the duct 28a is insulated from the housing 6 by an annular space 34 therebetween. The aperture (4, fig 2) may be defined by an outwardly tapered wall 38 which further acts to reduce heating of the housing 6 as heated air is expelled.
Patent GB-2556028-A (GB)
Title: Electronic vapour provision system
Inventor: JEREMY WRIGHT
IPC: A24F40/60
Filed: 2016-09-23
Abstract: An electronic vapour provision device is controlled by a button which can be actuated by a lever 510 pivotable about a fulcrum at one of its ends. Ideally the lever is formed integrally with the e cigarettes plastic resilient external housing 375A as a flexible tab. It is preferably flush with the housing and can be deflected inwardly so that a pillar 515 extending from its inner surface contacts a button inside the housing. There can be slots 511A either side of the lever separating it from the housing which can be illuminated by an internal light source via a lens 395. Ideally the lever is 8-15 mm long and formed at one end of the housing. The e cigarette can include a disposable reservoir. The lever can be textured 512.
Patent GB-2556902-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for securely storing data using a secret sharing scheme
Inventor: LU FAN
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2016-11-24
Abstract: The embodiment discloses selecting the base number m0 for an Asmuth-Bloom sequence to be larger than the largest expected secret. From this a set of pairwise coprime numbers (m1<<mN) of size N that meets the Asmuth-Bloom requirements for a recovery threshold t is pre-calculated and stored. At the time of share generation n members of the size N set are selected, preferably randomly, to create congruence pairs in an (n,t) threshold secret sharing scheme. Different sets of divisors can be selected for different users. The dealer which creates the shares may retain the divisor values in a table and only issue the table index relating to the divisor to the shareholder. Application to Mignotte based schemes is also claimed. The secret may be an encryption key used to encrypt a larger body of data or may be a segment of a larger body of data.
Patent GB-2550231-A (GB)
Title: Agents and method for cleaning and/or caring for damaged keratin fibers
Inventor: THOMAS HIPPE
IPC: A61Q5/12
Filed: 2016-11-29
Abstract: A composition for cleaning and/or caring for keratin fibres, particularly human hair, which is free of peroxide compounds and contains at least one saturated dicarboxylic acid having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and at least one selected amino acid of formula (VI): where X represents a hydrogen atom or a mono-or divalent cation; n represents 0, 1, 2, or 3; R1 represents a residue that is selected from an amino group, a guanidine group, a (1H-imidazol-4-yl) group, a carboxylic acid amide group CONH2, a 1H-indol-3-yl group; a thiol group SH; and a methylsulfanyl group SCH3; or at least one salt of the amino acid. The compositions also comprises at least one cleaning substance selected from surfactants, fatty alcohols, and oils. Preferably the dicarboxylic acid is present in the range of from 2 to 20 wt.%, and the amino acid is present in a total amount of 0.4 to 7.0 wt.%. The agent may also comprise a polymer of formula (I) as defined herein, such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone, and a substance of formula (III) as defined herein, such as 2-amino-3-(sulfosulfanyl)propanoic acid. The composition may be a shampoo.
Patent GB-2545569-A (GB)
Title: Coffee capsule
Inventor: LESLIE GORT-BARTEN
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2013-10-16
Abstract: A coffee capsule having a fursto-conical form, with an upper and lower surface, an annular flange 4 on a lower surface provides a sealing means comprising first 5 and second 6 spaced apart walls, where the capsule is provided with an annular zone of weakness 2. Preferably, the upper surface of the capsule is torn by water pressure from the coffee machine. Preferably, the capsule wall is 0.8mm thick and the zone of weakness is 0.5mm thick. Preferably, the zone of weakness has a stepped profile, so that the wall is thicker near the edge. Preferably, the capsule is made from food grade plastic. Preferably, the capsule is flushed with nitrogen prior to being filled.
Patent GB-2548193-A (GB)
Title: Methods for selecting a clear current threshold for a railway track circuit
Inventor: ANDREW PETER MYERS
IPC: B61L23/16
Filed: 2016-03-10
Abstract: A clear current threshold for a track circuit is defined as a current above which a section of track is considered to be unoccupied. During periods of precipitation the current is reduced from a normal baseline even when the track is unoccupied which can lead to false alarms. The method includes receiving weather data for the vicinity of the track at a number of points in time, possibly from a simple rain gauge or online data over several days; and receiving corresponding current data from which a first level of current is identified that is likely to pass through the track circuit in the absence of a train and in the absence of precipitation. A clear current threshold is selected based on this data and the threshold may also be modified to take account of a drying track.