baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2541785-A (GB)
Title: Synchronisation of audio and video playback
Inventor: ROSS BURRIDGE
IPC: H04N21/43
Filed: 2014-05-08
Abstract: Playback of audio content is synchronised with displayed video content based on at least one ultrasonic synchronisation signal received during display of the video content. The ultrasonic synchronisation signal comprises a timecode carrying part 410 that encodes a respective time code through modulation of one or more ultrasonic carrier signals 410-1 to 410-8, and an ultrasonic marker signal 420 at a different carrier frequency than the one or more ultrasonic carrier signals. The ultrasonic marker signal being conterminous with the timecode carrying part. The timecode carrying part of a digitised ultrasonic synchronisation signal in the digitised ultrasonic signal is identified based on a received ultrasonic marker signal, and decoded to determine the corresponding timecode. A playback point in a stored audio content is determined based on the determined timecode, and the stored audio content is played from the determined playback point such that the audio content is played in synchronisation with the video content.
Patent GB-2539155-A (GB)
Title: A waterproof protective cover for an orthopaedic cast
Inventor: JOANNA DONOVAN WINSLADE
IPC: A61F15/00
Filed: 2015-04-27
Abstract: A waterproof protective cover for protecting limbs (20) with orthopaedic casts (21), bandages, stitches, and wounds etc. comprises envelope (10) of resiliently flexible sheet material which is folded along one edge 13 to form a pair of walls (11, 12) which are interconnected around their periphery by a seal (14) to define a compartment (15) for receiving the limb 20 to be protected. A cut-out (16) is formed in the folded edge (13) to define an opening into the compartment (15) through which the limb (20) can be inserted. The cut-out 16 is dimensioned to stretch and fit tightly around the projecting part of the limb (20) and thereby provides an extremely effective seal against the ingress of water. The cover is a one-piece unitary member and is simple and inexpensive in construction.
Patent GB-2558555-A (GB)
Title: Saw blade positioning mechanism for annular sawing machine
Inventor: PAN-CHUNG HSIEH
IPC: B28D1/12
Filed: 2017-01-03
Abstract: A saw blade positioning mechanism for an annular sawing machine 10 includes an active wheel 16 and a protective case 30, two first driven wheels 40, two second driven wheels 50, and an adjustment component. The two first driven wheels are insertedly engaged with the positioning annular grooves 183 of the first lateral side of the annular saw blade.The protective case conceals a portion of an annular saw blade 18. The first and second driven wheels are rotatably disposed at two opposing ends of the protective case and abut against two opposing lateral sides of the annular saw blade, respectively. The adjustment component is disposed at the protective case to drive the protective case to move in the radial direction of the annular saw blade relative to the annular saw blade. The position of the protective case is adjusted with the adjustment component such that the first and second driven wheels get positioned in place synchronously with displacement of the protective case. The protective case can be demounted so that the first and second driven wheels are simultaneously removed and changed. To repair the saw blade positioning mechanism, a user demounts the two guide shafts 37 from the outer circumferential surface of the driving source 14 and then removes the protective case and the first and second driven wheels.
Patent GB-2546423-A (GB)
Title: Energy generation systems
Inventor: Graham Stuart Lucking
IPC: F01K25/00
Filed: 2015-12-23
Abstract: An energy generation system 200 including a means for transferring heat 202 from an external fluid to a working fluid, which vaporises the working fluid and reduces the temperature of the external fluid, a fluid engine 1 which receives the vaporised working fluid from said means, wherein the fluid engine is driven by expansion of the working fluid within the engine, such that the working fluid is depressurised, and a generator 118 for generating electrical power, the generator being driven by the fluid engine. Also claimed is a corresponding method for generating electrical power. The system preferably includes means for recycling 208 the depressurised working fluid from the fluid engine to the means for transferring heat. Preferably, the external fluid is provided into an external fluid distribution system 204b after heat transfer to the working fluid, where the external fluid can be further used. Said further use may be dependent upon the external fluid having a reduced temperature greater than a minimum threshold temperature.
Patent GB-2559143-A (GB)
Title: Belt jump protection system
Inventor: ANDREW DUNCOMBE
IPC: F16H55/49
Filed: 2017-01-26
Abstract: A belt drive system (1, fig 1), for an engine (101) such as an automotive engine in a hybrid vehicle, comprises a pulley 12 having a grooved track 13, a ribbed belt (14) mounted to the pulley and configured to run on the grooved track, and a belt retention device 17. The retention device 17 may be a circular disc which is formed separately to the pulley 12 and is detachably mounted to the pulley 12 via bolts 18. In order to prevent the belt (14) from jumping the pulley 12 the retention device 17 extends radially beyond the grooved track 13. A locating feature such as lip 17a assists with location of the retention device 17 with respect to the pulley 12. Also claimed is a belt integrated starter generator system comprising a belt integrated starter generator 11, a pulley 12 and a belt retention device 17. Reference is also made to a kit of parts for forming a belt drive system and a method of assembling a belt drive system.
Patent GB-2542546-A (GB)
Title: Blade assembly with preloaded bearing assembly
Inventor: MICHAEL FEDOR TOWKAN
IPC: B64C11/06
Filed: 2014-07-07
Abstract: A bearing assembly (30) is supported in a blade assembly such as a propeller (10), turbine or fan assembly and a blade assembly for a structure or craft having a hub having at least one blade opening (16), a blade (14) having an outer sleeve (18) received within the blade opening (16), and at least one preloaded bearing assembly (30) provided between the outer sleeve (18) and the hub (12) and where the at least one preloaded bearing assembly (30) is preloaded by means of a wedge assembly, allows the blade (14) to rotate within the hub (12) and is subject to the effects of rotational centrifugal force acting on the blade (14).
Patent GB-2560155-A (GB)
Title: Additive layer support structure
Inventor: DAVID STAPLETON
IPC: B29C64/40
Filed: 2017-02-16
Abstract: The applicant discloses a method for forming a component 1 by additive layer manufacturing comprising the steps of forming a longitudinally-extending support structure 2 having a component-facing surface 5. The support structure is not in contact with the component at least in part along its longitudinal dimension such that the component-facing surface is adjacent but spaced apart from the component. Ideally, the component-facing surface is adjacent to a major face of the component and is parallel thereto. Ideally, the entire support structure is spaced away from the component. The support structure may be formed into a rib like structure such that it was a square or rectangular cross-section. Preferably, there are a plurality of support structures. The support structure may also be formed by additive layer manufacturing. The application also discloses that that both the support structure and component may be formed by depositing a layer of fusible powder material, fusing (or melting) to form said parts wherein the power between the parts is not fused.
Patent GB-2561581-A (GB)
Title: Damper
Inventor: James Turley
IPC: F24F13/02
Filed: 2017-04-19
Abstract: The invention provides a damper having a pivotable damper blade (5, figure 1) within a cylindrical outer housing (1, figure 1), and a mounting unit (3, figure 1) around the outer housing. There are at least two rotatable mounting brackets 10 comprising a central area and a surrounding area of a sheet material, which are rotatable between a first position in which the central area is coplanar with the surrounding area and a second position in which the central area projects perpendicularly to the surrounding area. This enables the damper to be configured to different mounting solutions. The mounting brackets may be rotatable by a plastically deforming hinge 14. An edge return portion (30, figure 3) of the mounting bracket may be provided to limit how far the central area can be bent. The damper blade may be movable between open and closed positions and may further be biased towards the closed position.
Patent GB-2546057-A (GB)
Title: Titanium welding wire, ultrasonically inspectable welds and parts therefrom, and associated methods
Inventor: Jeffrey J Bernath
IPC: B23K35/32
Filed: 2015-11-02
Abstract: A welding wire formed of a trace boron titanium base alloy is provided, along with welds formed from the wire and articles comprising one or more of such welds. A method may include forming such a weld or welds from such a welding wire, and may also include non-destructively inspecting titanium alloy articles comprising one or more of such welds using ultrasonic waves to detect internal flaws.
Patent GB-2549237-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for a multiple value scheme for homomorphic encryption
Inventor: SARVAR PATEL
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2015-11-10
Abstract: Systems and methods for a multiple value packing scheme for homomorphic encryption are described, including at a server, generating a plurality of encrypted payloads, each having a plurality of data values; and at a client, receiving each of the encrypted payloads having the plurality of data values; and multiplying one or more of the data values of one of the encrypted payloads by one or more other data values in one or more of the other encrypted payloads, to generate a product that represents the summation of data values corresponding to the multiplied one or more data values of the encrypted payloads and the one or more of the other data values in the one or more other encrypted payloads.
Patent GB-2555947-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable headphones
Inventor: JASON PI
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 2017-09-29
Abstract: A head-wearable assembly 100 includes a band 200 that has a first end, a second end, an inner surface, an outer surface, and a generally U-shaped curve between the first end and the second end. On the outer surface of the band is a threaded housing 300,302 proximal to the end of the band. The threaded housing has an outer end that faces away from the band, and an inner end. The head-wearable assembly also includes an earphone structure 400,402, which includes an earphone connected to a threaded arm configured to be coupled with the threaded housing such that the earphone is held at a distance from the first end of the band. When the earphone structure is twisted, the distance between the earphone and the first end of the band is adjusted. Fine adjustments may be made and once adjustments are made the headphones will retain the adjusted length and shape.
Patent GB-2556561-A (GB)
Title: Determination of near wellbore properties using natural gamma rays
Inventor: QINGZHEN GUO
IPC: G01V5/06
Filed: 2016-08-24
Abstract: Various apparatus or methods are arranged to operate a tool downhole in a well, where the tool has a detection package operable to detect gamma rays. Deviation of energy spectra of detected gamma rays in each selected energy window of a set of selected energy windows with respect to reference energy spectra of the respective selected energy window can be detected. One or more properties of one or more regions around the tool can be determined from the deviations, the regions being between the tool and a source of the detected gamma rays in a formation around the well. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods having a gamma ray detection package can operate in a variety of applications.
Patent GB-2571561-A (GB)
Title: Display sealing technique
Inventor: PAUL CAIN
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 2018-03-01
Abstract: A display device comprising a first plate 355, a second plate 320 spaced apart from the first plate to form a cell gap (360, figure 3c) between the first and second plates, a display medium material and a radiation curable material is located within the cell gap. Upon exposure to radiation (380) within a vicinity of a continuous target perimeter, the radiation curable material is configured to bond 395 the first and second plates together within the vicinity of the continuous target perimeter. The curable material adhesive is preferably cured by ultraviolet (UV) irradiation to produce polymer bonding spacer wall 395 which allows the display device to be cut 398 into shapes, or holes and perforations to be cut, without the display medium leaking from the cell gap. Preferably the display is a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Preferably the holes and/or edges of the continuous target perimeter are cut using a laser profiling technique.
Patent GB-2572982-A (GB)
Title: System and method for creating group networks between network devices
Inventor: Tuomas Kärkkäinen
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2018-04-18
Abstract: A system creates one or more group networks (e.g. VPNs) between network devices belonging to one or more local networks. Each local network has a group network device (GND) 102a-102c employed to discover network devices connected to their corresponding local networks. A server 104 receives information indicative of the discovered devices or devices selected by a user from amongst the discovered devices for creation of a group network. The devices are assigned to the group network, and defined as members of the group network. The GNDs are then employed to automatically perform network configurations for the plurality of devices, regardless of whether the members of the group network are connected to the same or geographically-separated physical local networks. The group network so created enables its members to communicate and interoperate with each other in their native protocols. The server may provide a user interface to enable selection of devices for a group network. The user may select a device for addition to, or removal from, a group, and the GNDs automatically perform the required reconfiguration for the group network. The user may be provided with an option to remove a possibly compromised or malfunctioning device from a group network.
Patent GB-2559067-A (GB)
Title: Setting ion detector gain using ion area
Inventor: MARTIN RAYMOND GREEN
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2015-01-29
Abstract: A method of operating an ion detector system comprising an ion detector, electron multiplier or photomultiplier comprises: determining a gain such that a desired signal to noise ratio (S/N) is achieved; determining an average ion area when the ion detector, electron multiplier or photomultiplier is set at the determined gain; storing the average ion area as a reference value; periodically adjusting the ion detector gain in order to maintain said average ion area, in order to ensure optimum performance throughout the ion detector lifetime. The average ion area may be calculated using the area beneath mass spectral peaks. The step of determining the gain, determining the average ion area and storing it as a reference value may be repeated occasionally through the lifetime of the detector. Methods of setting gain for optimal signal to noise ratio are also provided.
Patent GB-2575450-A (GB)
Title: A variable inlet conductance vacuum pump, vacuum pump arrangement and method
Inventor: IAN DAVID STONES
IPC: H01L21/67
Filed: 2018-07-09
Abstract: A vacuum pump, vacuum pump arrangement and method of control are disclosed. The vacuum pump comprises: a rotor 22, a stator 25, a gas inlet, a gas exhaust, a shaft extending through the pump and comprising a plate 24 mounted on the inlet end, and control circuitry configured to change the axial position of the plate such that the inlet conductance of gas to the pump is altered. The disk 24 is mounted so that it extends beyond the inlet in at some axial positions such that the plate is not on the same side of the inlet as the stator. The vacuum pump may be backed by a further stage such a drag or regenerative stage. In the vacuum pump arrangement, the pump is connected to the outlet of a vacuum chamber. The baffle 24 provides fast effective control of the conductance and pressure supplied by the pump, enabling effective control of chamber pressure whilst reducing the space required and the number of components.
Patent GB-2576337-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable support
Inventor: ANTHONY WESTWOOD
IPC: G01R33/48
Filed: 2018-08-15
Abstract: Adjustable support for a gantry comprising a mounting member preferably a static ring 1 which can rotatably support a dynamic gantry 3 and can be tilted. The support comprises a base 5, which can have feet 9, and engages with the lower part of the mounting member optionally via a linear slide. An attachment element 7 (e.g. an actuator) engages with an upper part of the static ring. The position of the upper part of the static ring relative to the base maybe adjustable by an actuator. Preferably, the base is mounted in a room and the position of the lower part of the static ring relative to the floor of the room is adjustable. Optionally, there is a track attached to the room floor in a longitudinal direction whereby the base engages with the track and is moveable along the track. The gantry may comprise a radiation source or a medical imaging apparatus for example: MRI, CT or PET.
Patent GB-2563355-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: BRANDON J SHUMAN
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2017-02-22
Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument includes a needle configured as a first electrode and a coil extending through the needle and configured as a second electrode. The coil movable relative to the needle, and as the needle and the coil are inserted into tissue and energized with an electrical energy source, the needle and the coil apply current to the tissue to coagulate the tissue.
Patent GB-2569033-A (GB)
Title: Grooming tool
Inventor: AUSTEN MILLER
IPC: A46B11/02
Filed: 2018-10-30
Abstract: An animal grooming tool 10 comprising a body 12 including a base portion (18, Fig 2) from which a grooming implement 22 such as a brush extends, or a base portion 18 provided with attachment means (102, Fig 6) configured to allow a grooming implement 22 to be attached. The grooming tool 10 also comprises a handgrip 14 sized and shaped to be held in the palm and fingers of a user. A reservoir (42, Fig 6) is located within the body, and one or more conduits (44, 46, Fig 6) extend from the reservoir 42 to first (34, Fig 3) and second 32 outlets. The first outlet is provided in the base portion (18, Fig 2) of the body 12 such that fluid may be delivered directly to the grooming implement 22. The second outlet 32 is positioned away from the base portion (18, Fig 2) of the body 12 such that fluid may be delivered away from the grooming implement. A switch (302, Fig 5) allows selection of the first or second outlet for dispensing the fluid. Fluid can be expelled by a pump mechanism, whereby the pump control 202 is on the handle 14.
Patent GB-2579225-A (GB)
Title: A bearing arrangement
Inventor: STEVE ESSAM
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 2018-11-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a ball joint 1 with a split housing 2 and a split bearing sleeve 22. The split of these elements are misaligned to one another and preferably perpendicular. The housing portions 2a, 2b may be securable to one another via a bolt 14. These portions may have inner surfaces 4a, 4b that substantially corresponds to the outer surfaces 23a,23b of the bearing sleeve portions 22a,22b. These inner and outer surfaces may be non-spherical, for instance a cuboid. The outer surface may be at least partly adhered to the inner surface. The plane of the housing split may be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of a mounting arm 10. The plane of the sleeve split may be perpendicular to the ball joint shaft’s 43 longitudinal axis. This may correspond to the housing split plane being vertical and the sleeve split plane being horizontal in use in a vehicle suspension arrangement.
Patent GB-2579835-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent preflow-plasma gas control
Inventor: NAKHLEH A HUSSARY
IPC: H05H1/26
Filed: 2018-12-17
Abstract: Method for plasma cutting a workpiece using a plasma cutting torch comprising an electrode and a nozzle coaxially surrounding the electrode thereby defining a passage for passing of a gas flow between the electrode and the nozzle for generating a plasma arc, comprising the steps of; i) wherein upon a starting phase of plasma cutting a workpiece a voltage between the nozzle and the electrode (nozzle-to-electrode voltage, VNE) is acquired, wherein said voltage is monitored in order to detect a plasma arc instability corresponding to at least one or multiple peaks in said voltage during said starting phase ,and, ii) In case a plasma arc instability is detected, at least one process parameter is adjusted to reduce said instability in a succeeding starting phase. The process parameter may be; a) a switching time at which a gas flow composition is switched from a pre-flow gas to a cutting gas; b) a total ramp-up time during which an electrical plasma arc current is increased from a start value to a final value; c) an initial pressure of a pre-flow gas, or, d) a shape of a ramp-up profile of an electrical plasma arc current.
Patent GB-2571410-A (GB)
Title: Oxidative hair dyeing agent having reduced hair damage and improved dyeing properties
Inventor: GABRIELE WESER
IPC: A61Q5/10
Filed: 2018-12-18
Abstract: Oxidation dyeing agent for the oxidative colour change of keratinic fibres, such as human hair, comprising: at least one alkalizing agent/base, at least one oxidation dye precursor of the developer type and at least one oxidation dye precursor of the coupler type, at least one ether compound of xylitol, and zero to less than 0.1 wt% of peroxide compounds wherein the agent for oxidative dyeing has a pH value in the range of 8 to 11. Most preferably, the xylitol ether is a xylitylmonoglucoside, xylityloligoglucoside or anhydroxylitol or mixture of such, e.g. Aquaxyl(RTM). Preferably, the cosmetic agent for oxidation dyeing is substantially free of ammonia and ammonium hydroxide. Preferably, the agent comprises at least one surfactant. Also disclosed is a method for oxidative hair dyeing, using the composition disclosed herein. Also claimed is a kit-of-parts (packaging unit) comprising two containers wherein one container comprises an agent for oxidative hair dyeing as disclosed herein.
Patent GB-2581791-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for alkane oxidation
Inventor: DAVID ROONEY
IPC: F01N3/10
Filed: 2019-02-25
Abstract: A method for catalytic oxidation of a C1-C5 alkane using an oxidation catalyst comprising a photoactive material, said method comprising the steps of (a) activating the photoactive material by irradiation with UV light, and (b) contacting the activated catalyst with a gaseous feedstream comprising an amount of C1-C5 alkane at a temperature of from 150 °C – 600 °C. The photoactive catalyst may be irradiated in the absence of the feedstream, or in the presence of the alkane feedstream. Most preferably, the feedstream is 0.5 to 5.0 % by volume of C1-C5 alkane. Most preferably, the feedstream comprises 5.0 – 10.0 % by volume water vapour. The catalyst may be powdered and is, preferably, based on a promoted titanium dioxide. The UV light is preferably of 375 to 395 nm. Preferably, the catalyst is supported with a support material (e.g. alumina, zeolite, ZSM-5). Also claimed is an apparatus for performing the method described herein. The feedstream may be an exhaust gas stream, e.g. from an engine.