baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2535785-A (GB)
Title: Proposed method of reducing the ferocity of storms, hurricanes, typhoons etc. ; by using elementary physics
Inventor: JOHN PHILIP COOPER
IPC: E02B1/00
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A method of reducing the ferocity of storms, such as typhoons and hurricanes and the like, by reducing the surface temperature of an ocean. The surface temperature of an ocean is cooled by mixing cool water from the depths of the ocean with the hot surface water. Preferably a plurality of ships are deployed, where each ship has at least one inlet pipe that extends to the cooler water, at least one outlet pipe that is positioned below the water line, and a plurality of pumps that pump the cooler water to the surface to reduce the critical boiling point of the ocean water that is considered to feed the storms. Preferably the cooler water is taken at a depth of 10 metres, and the mixing of the cooler and warmer water is carried out below the ocean surface. Each pump may be fitted with a coarse strainer, and the inlet pipe is telescopic.
Patent GB-2527179-A (GB)
Title: Residual current protection device
Inventor: MARTEL JEAN MARY
IPC: H02H3/347
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: A residual current protection device (RCD) comprising multiple means of rectifying current (D1, D2, D3) and internal circuitry of the RCD that is connected to a phase line L3, neutral line N and protective earth line PE, where a Zener diode Z1 is provided between the rectification means and the internal circuitry so that the protective earth (PE) can only be put into a conducting state when the voltage applied to this line is above a certain threshold. This means that the earth line only conducts when there is a broken neutral line and avoids a situation where the voltage to ground is greater than 0V. The rectification means may be a full bridge or half bridge rectifier, or diodes.
Patent GB-2538487-A (GB)
Title: Mounting arrangement
Inventor: SIMON KEITH DAVIES
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2015-05-05
Abstract: A mounting arrangement 10, for supporting a hollow elongate pole or post of square cross-section, includes a base member 12 having a sleeve 20 for receiving the post, and an engagement member 22 coaxially located within the sleeve. The engagement member has a cruciform shape and is aligned so that the stems of the cruciform are angled 45° to adjacent sides of the sleeve, with the sides of the post being slidably locatable between the stems and the inner walls of the sleeve. The post may have an interference fit between the engagement and sleeve members, and the walls of the sleeve may feature slots 20. The engagement member may comprise two pieces 24,26 interconnected by corresponding slots 48,50 and can be angled 46 or stepped 76 to locate the post. The engagement member may also have tabs 44 or form part of a ground engaging spike.
Patent GB-2538777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the control of voltage source converters
Inventor: Pablo Briff
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2015-05-28
Abstract: A voltage source converter (VSC) 10 comprises at least one converter limb 12A, 12B, 12C corresponding to a respective phase A, B, C of the converter. Each converter limb extends between first and second DC terminals 14, 16 and includes first and second limb portions 12A+, 12A-, 12B+, 12B-, 12C+,12C- separated by an AC terminal 18A, 18B, 18C. Each limb portion includes a chain-link converter 20A+, 20A-, 20B+, 20B-, 20C+, 20C- to provide a stepped variable voltage source. A controller is programmed to: (a) obtain a respective AC current demand phase waveform IA, IB, IC which each converter limb is required to track, and a DC current demand which each converter limb is also required to track; and (b) carry out mathematical optimization to determine an optimal limb portion current IA+, IA-, IB+, IB-, IC+, IC- that each limb portion must contribute to track the corresponding required AC current demand phase waveform, and the required DC current demand, while minimising current conduction losses within each limb portion and additionally managing the energy stored by each chain-link converter. The voltage source converter may be used in the field of high voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission networks.
Patent GB-2539185-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft avionics system interface
Inventor: JAMES RICHARD AMOR
IPC: G06F21/54
Filed: 2015-06-02
Abstract: An aircraft 102 comprises an avionics system 108 configured to perform one or more functions, and an interface module 110 storing test criteria for each function, receiving from a remote entity 104 (e.g. a tablet computer, a PC, a smartphone, or another hand-held portable communications device) a request for the avionics system to perform a function, testing the function against corresponding stored criteria, and outputting the request to the avionics system only if all the test criteria are satisfied. The interface module 110 may establish a communications link 120 with the remote entity upon acquiring connection criteria in a handshake process, send requests from the remote device to the interface module and stream data from the avionics system to be displayed by the remote device for example on a touchscreen 118. The connection criteria of the communications link may comprise a periodic health check, whose failure can result in breaking the link. Use of the interface module helps to connect non certified devices to the aircrafts avionics systems while maintaining their integrity by preventing them from operating outside their qualifications.
Patent GB-2533443-A (GB)
Title: Tessellation method using recursive sub-division of triangles
Inventor: PETER LACEY
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2015-06-05
Abstract: A tessellation method is described which uses tessellation factors defined for each vertex of a patch which may be a quad, a triangle or an isoline. The method is implemented in a computer graphics system and involves comparing the vertex tessellation factors to a threshold. If the vertex tessellation factors for either a left vertex or a right vertex, which define an edge of an initial patch, exceed the threshold the edge is sub-divided by the addition of a new vertex which divides the edge into two parts and two new patches are formed. New vertex tessellation factors are calculated for each vertex in each of the newly formed patches both of which include the newly added vertex. The method is then repeated for each of the newly formed patches until none of the vertex tessellation factors exceed the threshold
Patent GB-2523056-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine turbine nozzle impingement cover
Inventor: REILLY WILLIAM LANDON
IPC: F01D9/04
Filed: 2013-11-26
Abstract: An impingement cover (460) for fusing to a gas turbine engine turbine nozzle (451) with a nozzle rail (455) includes a body and a plurality of tabs for forming a first fuse with the nozzle rail (455). The body has a plate like shape and includes a plurality of impingement holes (464), a first edge, a second edge, and a first airfoil cooling hole (470). The plurality of tabs includes a first tab (461) extending from the first edge, and a second tab (462) extending from the second edge. The second tab (462) is located in a different quadrant of the body than the first tab (461).
Patent GB-2541163-A (GB)
Title: A method for three-dimensional color printing and a three-dimensional color printing device
Inventor: PHILIPP URBAN
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2015-07-16
Abstract: A method and device for three-dimensional colour printing is disclosed in which at least a first printing material with a first printing material colour and at least another printing material with another printing material colour are used to construct a printing object 7. An arrangement of the printing materials in a surface region and a near surface interior region of the printing object 7 is determined based on a desired colour reproduction of the printing object 7 and for each voxel of the surface region and the near surface interior region: a printing material colour vector is assigned to the voxel, a printing material sequence vector is determined depending on the printing material colour vector, one printing material of the printing material sequence vector is selected depending on a distance of the voxel to its respective closest surface voxel and the selected printing material is assigned to the voxel.
Patent GB-2532354-A (GB)
Title: Gamut mapping
Inventor: PAOLO FAZZINI
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 2014-06-06
Abstract: A colour processor for mapping an image from a source 152 to a destination 151 colour gamut in an operating colour space comprises: an input for a source image comprising plural source colour points expressed according to the source colour gamut; and a gamut mapper configured to, for source colour points lying outside the destination colour gamut: identify and apply a mapping operator for translating 154 a source colour point 153 to a destination colour point within the destination gamut along a curve of constant hue and varying luminance, the operator shifting the luminance towards the luminance value at the centre 156 (e.g. U = 0, V = 0, Y = 0.5 in YUV colour space) of the destination colour gamut; the shift is greatest for source colour points furthest (distant) from centre of the destination colour gamut. Source colour luminance may be modified depending on the square of distance from axis U = V = 0, depending on maximum magnitude of U and V coordinates of the source colour point, or using on a gamut vertex-based polynomial function of the source Y coordinate.
Patent GB-2544972-A (GB)
Title: Generator
Inventor: LUKE CHAMBERLAIN
IPC: F03B17/04
Filed: 2015-11-27
Abstract: A hydro-turbine apparatus 1 comprises a turbine 9, a water collection chamber 11, a water inlet, at least one water injector 10 directed towards the turbine so as to provide a driving force to the turbine. The apparatus is immersed in water so that water is supplied to the water inlet, driving the turbine and entering the collection chamber 11. Water may be allowed to flow from the collection chamber 11 to a second tank 23. The tank 23 may be purged of water using compressed air. The apparatus may be vertically movable on rails 5. It is proposed that this may be achieved by adding buoyant material via a hopper 20.
Patent GB-2545240-A (GB)
Title: Drill
Inventor: MARKUS ROMPEL
IPC: B25D16/00
Filed: 2015-12-10
Abstract: The drill includes a housing 2, 4, a motor 100 having a drive spindle 16, and an output spindle 60 driven by the drive spindle via a torque clutch which slips when the torque exceeds a predetermined value. The output spindle has an impact surface 136 and a central axis 102. A tangential impact mechanism superimposes impacts onto the output spindle. The impact mechanism includes a sleeve 74 mounted on the output spindle and driven by the drive spindle, and an anvil 116 rotatably mounted onto the output spindle and connected to the sleeve so that relative rotation of the sleeve and spindle 60 results in the anvil repetitively striking the impact surface. The output spindle and the sleeve are rotationally driven by a planetary gear system comprising a ring gear 304, a sun gear 78 and at least one planetary gear 94 mounted on a carrier 84 and which is drivingly connected between the ring gear and sun gear. The tangential impact mechanism is activated when the torque clutch slips. A torque threshold adjustment mechanism 302, 310, 322, 321, 352, by which the predetermined value of the torque at which the torque clutch starts to slip, can be adjusted.
Patent GB-2545733-A (GB)
Title: A control system for a vehicle
Inventor: TOM LUCAS
IPC: B60W20/10
Filed: 2015-12-23
Abstract: A control system is provided for a hybrid vehicle having a manual transmission 104 having a user selectable gear ratio that includes at least one user selectable forward gear and/or reverse gear, and a clutch actuator 140. Drive can be provided to wheels 101 by an engine 103 and/or at least one electric motor such as a plurality of in-wheel motors 120. The system comprises a controller 102 arranged to have three user selectable modes of operation. The first mode of operation is a hybrid enabled mode in which the clutch actuator 140 is allowed to engage and disengage the engine 103 from the transmission 104 based upon a user selection, wherein the clutch 130 is engaged, drive torque may be provided by both the engine and the motors if any forward or reverse gear is selected. The other modes are an engine drive mode and an electric drive mode. The invention may provide speed limitation and in the first mode, a maintained torque relationship between the prime movers. The invention provides for manual transmission and driver mode control.
Patent GB-2534497-A (GB)
Title: Method for video monitoring
Inventor: Nicolas Cebron
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2014-09-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring a monitored region (10) recorded by a camera, wherein a content analysis is performed for a sub-region (20) of the monitored region (10); wherein the sub-region (20) is determined in dependence on one or more parameters; and wherein the determination of the sub-region (20) is performed anew when at least one of the parameters changes during the monitoring.
Patent GB-2539552-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle safety power management
Inventor: AARON ACUNA
IPC: B60W50/02
Filed: 2016-04-26
Abstract: A vehicle system 400 includes a processing device programmed to determine an ignition state and a vehicle speed 415. The ignition state may be determined based on the key position 405, 420. The processing device powers at least one vehicle subsystem 410 if the ignition state is off and the vehicle speed is above a predetermined threshold. The processing device may disable the vehicle subsystem 425 when the vehicle speed falls below the predetermined threshold. The vehicle subsystems may be interior or exterior lights, entertainment system (Fig.3, 150), transmission control module, powertrain control module, brake system, cluster controller, body control module, restraint control module, occupant classification system, a passenger airbag indicator, power steering system, power door or windows etc. The device may implement a situational override 430, which disables certain subsystems if the vehicle is towing, parked, in assembly mode, or in a remote start mode. A method for achieving the same result is also claimed.
Patent GB-2551955-A (GB)
Title: Fingerprint authorisable device
Inventor: MARIALENA DEMETRIOU
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2016-05-04
Abstract: A fingerprint authorizable device 102 comprises: a fingerprint area sensor 130 for obtaining fingerprint data from a user's digit, and a control system (Fig. 3, 114, 128) arranged to provide access to one or more functions of the device in response to identification of an authorized fingerprint. The device includes one or more finger placement guidance markings (200, Fig. 4) adjacent the fingerprint area sensor, outside of the area of the sensor surface, wherein the finger placement guidance or alignment markings act to ensure that the user's digit is located in the same place on the sensor each time the device is used. The markings could include visible or tactile elements such as lines, arrows or dots, placed on either side of the sensor. The device could be a smartcard having radio-frequency (RFID) functionality. An independent claim is included for manufacturing such as device.
Patent GB-2553495-A (GB)
Title: Fit-checking apparatus
Inventor: TROY BAKER
IPC: G01M3/26
Filed: 2016-07-08
Abstract: A respirator fit-check method and apparatus 10 comprising an air pressure sensor 12 to sense the air pressure within a sealed interior volume 14 of a close-fitting respirator; an indicator 20, 30 to indicate instructions and test results to a wearer 11 of the respirator 19; and a CPU connected to the pressure sensor and indicators. The apparatus indicates the start of a fit check procedure and monitors a drop in pressure in the mask, which may be caused by the user inhaling, until a lower threshold has been reached. After a predetermined period of time the pressure in the mask is compared to an upper threshold. If the pressure is below the threshold a pass result is indicated. The apparatus may also be configured to monitor the breathing depth or rate of the wearer subsequent to a fit-check determination.
Patent GB-2553496-A (GB)
Title: A device for monitoring firearms use
Inventor: STEPHEN DAVID URWIN WRIGHT
IPC: F41A19/01
Filed: 2016-07-12
Abstract: A device for monitoring firearms use, comprising a sensing means 5 configured to sense firing of the weapon. The device is configured to sense one or more of location (e.g. using GPS) and weapon orientation.
Patent GB-2552932-A (GB)
Title: Business cards and digital services
Inventor: Nick Ludlum
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2016-07-21
Abstract: A method of delivering a service over a digital communications network to a user device 5 is described, the method using a business card 1 with a digital memory. A data connection is established between the business card and the user device. The digital memory comprises a data structure to enable the user device to access the service 8. The user device accesses the data structure to perform an application to access the service. In performing the application, user details stored in a memory of the user device are accessed so that accessing the service from the user device is personalised to the user of the user device. The business card may comprise a NFC or RFID tag for storing a mobile application for installation on a users device, wherein once installed, the application enables access to the service without requiring the user to take the additional step of acquiring the application form a third party.
Patent GB-2541995-A (GB)
Title: Non conducting material
Inventor: Romain Hodot
IPC: G01P5/165
Filed: 2016-07-27
Abstract: The invention relates to the heating of a piece of aeronautic equipment intended to be arranged at the skin of the aircraft. The equipment 25 comprises a part 30, 31 intended to be arranged at the skin 27 of the aircraft and means for heating the part. The heating means comprise a thermodynamic loop comprising a closed circuit in which a heat transfer fluid circulates. The closed circuit comprises an evaporator 14 and a zone in which a condensation of the heat transfer fluid can occur in the appendage to heat it. Outside the evaporator 14, the circuit in which the fluid circulates is formed by a tubular channel with an empty section. At least part of the equipment is made from a material with a low heat conductivity.
Patent GB-2554346-A (GB)
Title: Ported brick
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT
IPC: E04C1/39
Filed: 2016-08-13
Abstract: The brick comprises ports on each face 1 which pass through the body of the brick such that when grout is pumped in to any one of the ports it will exit each of the other brick faces via the ports. There may be different sized ports within the body. Each face may have a number of ports. The brick may be cast or kiln fired. The brick may be used in the replacement or repair of bridge or tunnel linings. An existing brick may be removed, then the ported brick placed in the required position, then a grout gun applied to the port on the open face to pump in grout which discharges through the ports and into the mortar space between the existing bricks and the replacement ported brick. This gets sufficient grout in to the joints between the bricks whilst a bricklayer holds the replacement ported brick in place.
Patent GB-2552970-A (GB)
Title: Hidden shelving support structure
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MARK WILKINSON
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 2016-08-16
Abstract: A shelving support comprising a sleeve with an open end and a closed end for insertion into a shelf, a retractable dowel pin mounted in the sleeve and an insert for insertion into a wall or upright wherein the insert has a protrusion which the dowel can extend past and engage to hold it securely in the insert. The dowel pin may have a slanted head or cone shaped head which is spring loaded within the sleeve. The dowel may have a step to limit its movement and the sleeve a screw in bushing. The dowel may have a slot which can engage a step in the insert to hold it in place. The insert may have a threaded outer surface to allow it to engage plaster board and the device may be used in an alcove.
Patent GB-2557212-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatuses for determining positions of multi-directional image capture apparatuses
Inventor: TINGHUAI WANG
IPC: G06T7/80
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: A method that comprises performing image re-projection on each of a plurality of first images 20, wherein each first image is captured by a camera 11 of a respective one of a plurality of multidirectional image capture apparatuses 10, thereby to generate a plurality of re-projected second images 22 which are each associated with a respective virtual camera; processing the plurality of second images to generate respective positions of the virtual cameras (31, figure 3A) associated with the second images; and based on the generated positions of the virtual cameras, determining a position of each of the plurality of multi-directional image capture apparatuses (33, figure 3C). Apparatus to perform the method comprises at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code. An algorithm is used to process the second re-projected images to determine respective positions of the virtual cameras associated with the second images. The processing may be performed by using a structure from motion (SFM) algorithm to determine the position and orientation of each of the virtual cameras.
Patent GB-2549600-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft engine assembly, comprising flexible force transmitting devices radially arranged between the thrust reversal cowls and the engine
Inventor: OLIVIER PAUTIS
IPC: B64D29/06
Filed: 2017-03-15
Abstract: The engine assembly 5 includes a bypass engine (10, Figure 1) and a device (4, Figure 1) for attaching the engine to a structure of the aircraft, the attachment device comprising a primary structure 8. A means (46a-46c, Figure 2a) is for attaching the engine to the primary structure of the attachment pylon. A nacelle 11 includes thrust reversal cowls 20, each equipped with an inner structure 26 and an outer structure 28 delimiting a duct (30, Figure 3) for the circulation of a bypass flow (32) of the engine. The inner structure is arranged around a case portion 38a, 40a of the engine. Flexible devices 50 for transmitting forces are arranged between the case portion and the inner structures of the cowls. Each device includes an elastically deformable means 52 configured so that in the closed position of the cowl, with the engine at a standstill, this means adopts a partial elastic deformation state allowing the device 50 to apply a pre-stress force to the case portion. The elastically deformable means may be a spiral spring, a leaf spring, a circular cables spring, an elastomer block or a metal cushion.
Patent GB-2548988-A (GB)
Title: Ophthalmic delivery device and ophthalmic drug compositions
Inventor: ROBERT STEVEN BLEY
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2017-03-16
Abstract: A cannulation device for administering an active agent containing composition to the suprachoroidal space or supraciliary space. An elongated body with needle 8 has a cannula 38 with atraumatic tip within. A force element 40 is provided to advance the cannula 38 from the needle 8. The cannula 38 connects to either a port or reservoir for the active material. A distal seal element may be slideably provided on the needle 13, to seal the needle 13 until contact with tissue causes the needle 13 to penetrate the seal. Also disclosed are methods of treatment of an ocular disease and compositions for delivery into the suprachoroidal space or supraciliary space.