baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2542225-A (GB)
Title: A coupler and its method of use
Inventor: NORMAN REAY
IPC: E04G7/26
Filed: 2016-05-27
Abstract: A coupler 10 for connecting a conventional scaffold tube 40 to a scaffolding component of a proprietary scaffolding system 12 comprises a body portion having a proximal end adapted to engage with the scaffolding component, and a distal end adapted to engage with the scaffold tube. A mechanism, for example threaded fasteners 38, 39, is provided to releasably secure the scaffold tube to the distal end of the coupler. The proprietary systems may include Ringlock, Allround , Kwikstage or Cuplock. The proximal end of the body portion may be V- or U-shaped, defining an opening that may be closed off by a captive gravity pin 18. A spigot or spindle may be provided on the distal end, allowing the tube to be connected to the scaffolding component at an angle. Also claimed is a scaffolding structure comprising vertical proprietary scaffold standards, ledgers of conventional 48.3mm tube and couplers.
Patent GB-2551390-A (GB)
Title: Improved TFAN-based encoding of 3D mesh models composed of triangles
Inventor: GUILLAUME LAROCHE
IPC: G06T17/00
Filed: 2016-06-17
Abstract: Method for encoding a 3D mesh model into a bitstream, comprising: traversing successively each vertex constituting the 3D model; for each vertex traversed: performing a triangle-based fan analysis centred on the current vertex to discover any new triangle(s) not yet discovered when traversing the previous vertices; determining connectivity data, comprising connectivity variables, between vertices based on the newly discovered triangle(s); classifying the values taken by the same connectivity variable into connectivity classes; wherein two independent entropy encoders code the values classified respectively in two separate connectivity classes. Identification data for vertices may include a bitmap. Bitmap and vertex indices may be represented using case predictors of the Scalable Complexity 3D Mesh Compression Triangle Fan standard. Coding cost criteria may be used to select vertex index predictors restricted to positive vertex indices. Predictor flags may be encoded. Sign bits representing sign of residue between current vertex index and numerical value two may be encoded. Degree of vertex may indicate number of times that vertex was identified as a vertex of previously found triangles. Lists of vertices connected to the current vertex may be generated. Number of triangle fan portions may be predicted by half the number of vertices in a list.
Patent GB-2557882-A (GB)
Title: Inertial Navigation System
Inventor: NICHOLAS MARK FAULKNER
IPC: G05D1/10
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: An inertial measurement system comprises: first (roll), second and third gyros with axes arranged to define a three-dimensional coordinate system; at least a first linear accelerometer; a controller, arranged to: compute a current projectile attitude comprising a roll angle, a pitch angle and a yaw angle; compute a current velocity vector from the accelerometer; combine a magnitude of said velocity vector with an expected direction for said vector to form a pseudo-velocity vector; provide the velocity vector and the pseudo-velocity vector to a Kalman filter that outputs a roll gyro scale factor error calculated as a function of the difference between the velocity vector and the pseudo-velocity vector; and apply this scale factor error from the Kalman filter as a correction to the output of the roll gyro. This system does not rely on an Euler rate filter, instead using an error observation process that is more direct and hence more sensitive. By avoiding the Euler rate filter, this approach avoids the tuning requirements associated with that filter and allows the problem to be handled wholly within a Kalman filter architecture. This process exploits the fact that rolling projectiles generally follow a predictable trajectory when not subject to controlled guidance.
Patent GB-2544843-A (GB)
Title: Poloxamer-based intralesional injections for the delivery of chemotherapeutic agents
Inventor: CHRIS V SIMMONS
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: A composition for treating cancer comprising an intralesional injection solution including at least one poloxamer(RTM) dissolved in a solvent and at least one anti-cancer active pharmaceutical ingredient dissolved in the injection solution. The anti-cancer active pharmaceutical ingredient may comprise a chemotherapeutic agent such as an alkylating agent or antimetabolite agent or an infectious disease virus programmed to infect the cancer. The concentration of the agent may be dependent upon the body surface area of the patient. The poloxamer(RTM) may be poloxamer 407 or poloxamer 188 or both. The poloxamer(RTM) concentration may be from 1% to 50%. The poloxamer(RTM) may be selected to inhibit the normal MDR proteins on the surface of cancer cells which make up the cancer. The poloxamer(RTM) may be a liquid upon injection and a gel following injection. The patient may be a companion animal such as a cat or dog.
Patent GB-2542002-A (GB)
Title: Tracheostomy tube assemblies
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER STRATTON TURNBULL
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2016-08-26
Abstract: A tracheostomy tube 10 with a patent end in the trachea T and a machine end portion 13 extending outside of the neck surface 17 has an expandable sealing member 30 around the tube extending along the portion of the tube that extends through neck tissue 31 of the stoma S. The cuff expands and fills space between the outside of the tube 10 and the stoma S without obstructing passage along the trachea T. The expandable sealing member 30 may be an inflatable cuff and may be made of an elastic material such as silicone. Preferably, the cuff lies close to the surface of the tube when deflated. Cuff may be inflated with a syringe connected by connector device 38 via inflation tube 37. Flange 14 lies on the skin surface 17. Female connector 19 can receive speaking valve, HME, or filter.
Patent GB-2558187-A (GB)
Title: Grooves of golf club heads and methods to manufacture grooves of golf club heads
Inventor: ANTHONY SERANO
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2015-03-04
Abstract: Embodiments of grooves of golf club heads and methods to manufacture grooves of golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
Patent GB-2558533-A (GB)
Title: Filtration system
Inventor: NATHAN TAYLOR
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2016-11-07
Abstract: A filtration system, suitable for use in a beverage dispensing machine comprising first 22 and second 24 boilers, comprises an input fluid line 12 for connecting the system to a water source and a first filter module 14 connected to the input fluid line. An output fluid conduit 16 is connected to the first filter and has a first fluid output line 18 for directing fluid to the first boiler and a second fluid output line 20 for directing fluid to the second boiler. A second filter module 26 is located in the in the second fluid output line. The second filter module removes ions not removable by the first filter module. The second filter module may remove calcium and magnesium ions and may comprise a sodium cation exchange filter. The first filter module may remove carbonate ions and module may comprise an activated carbon filter, a mild acid anion exchange filter and/or an activated carbon plus hydrogen anion exchange filter. The first filter module may be a variable bypass filter. The filters may be removably mounted in the system.
Patent GB-2561805-A (GB)
Title: Dual-purpose loudspeaker enclosure
Inventor: SPENCER JAMES ROBERT ARTHEY
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2017-01-03
Abstract: A combination loudspeaker and pepper mill consisting of an enclosure 1 comprising a seasoning receptacle 16, a grinding mechanism 17, an outlet 19, and a loudspeaker 2. The enclosure 1 may be a two part construction with a base 5 and an upper portion 4, where the receptacle is located in the base and is refilled by detaching the base from the upper portion. The grinding mechanism is rotated by either an electric motor 21 or manually. There may be a power source, which may power both the speaker and the motor and there is preferably a docking station which is used to charge the power source which may be rechargeable batteries 7. A power source in the base is connected by an electrical connector 25 to the speaker in the upper portion so that electrical connection is maintained during relative rotation between the two parts. Alternatively the batteries may be located in the upper portion and the upper portion can be recharged in the docking station. The upper portion may have an inner and outer portion, the batteries disposed in the outer portion, such that the outer portion can be removed and the inner portion can be rotated.
Patent GB-2543013-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for price position sensitivity analysis
Inventor: MAGGIE ANDERSON ARGUELLES
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2015-07-23
Abstract: A system for price position sensitivity analysis in a retail environment is provided. The system includes at least one processor coupled to a memory storing sales history information associated with a plurality of products, an interface configured to receive price information including a desired price position, the desired price position indicative of a sales price of the at least one product relative to at least one competitor sales price for the at least one product, and a price position sensitivity analysis component. The price position sensitivity analysis component is configured to determine a base sales quantity based on the sales history information, determine a relationship between the price position and a forecasted sales quantity, and determine the forecasted sales quantity based on the base sales quantity, the desired price position of the at least one product, and the relationship between the price position and the forecasted sales quantity.
Patent GB-2550463-A (GB)
Title: Structural assembly
Inventor: LAURENT BAUDART
IPC: B62D25/14
Filed: 2017-03-16
Abstract: A structural assembly 1 for a vehicle, typically for reinforcement of a dashboard, comprises a cross-member 10 and a support structure 12 arranged between cross-member 10 and a floor of the vehicle and connected to cross-member 10. Support structure 12 has a strut 16 extending in a strut direction Zj, and a console frame 19 having a frame end connected to an attachment interface 14 and to a first end 17 of strut 16, where console frame 19 is also assembled to the vehicle floor. Console frame 19 comprises a first portion 20 extending longitudinally in a direction X having a non-zero angle with strut direction Zj and also a second portion 24 having a first end 25 assembled to attachment interface 14 and a second end 26 assembled to first portion 20, where second portion 24 extends longitudinally along a reinforcing direction R forming a non-zero angle with direction X and with strut direction Zj.
Patent GB-2561019-A (GB)
Title: Spacer element for a double glazed article
Inventor: PAUL ANTHONY SHEARMAN
IPC: E06B3/663
Filed: 2017-04-20
Abstract: The spacer element is made up of a frame section 20 for mounting in-between and spacing two sheet of glass, having opposed side surfaces 4 either side of a cavity for accommodating a lock or roller mechanism in between the glass sheets such that the glass can extend to the edge of the double glazed element. The glass may be secured via adhesive 6 and foam or rubber adhesive strips 14. The frame section may be attached at corners via L shaped connection pieces 16 located in connection cavities 48. Frames section may be formed of first and second aluminum portions (70, 72, Fig. 4) attached by plastic connection members (38, 58 Fig. 4), having a lower thermal conductivity than the frame portions. The frame section may include a flanges 62 for receiving hinges or weather seals. Also claimed is a kit of parts and a double glazed unit including the spacer.
Patent GB-2561892-A (GB)
Title: A Method, an apparatus and a computer program product for object detection
Inventor: TINGHUAI WANG
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2017-04-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a method, apparatus and a computer program product. The method comprises receiving a video comprising video frames as an input; generating a set of object proposals from the video, the set of object proposals comprising positive object proposals 420 and negative object proposals 430; generating object tracklets 400 comprising regions appearing in consecutive frames of the video, said regions corresponding to object proposals with a high confidence; constructing a graph (Fig. 4) for the object proposals to re-score the object proposals in the generated object tracklets; and aggregating the re-scored object proposals to produce an object detection. The positive, negative and high-confidence proposals could be identified by comparison of scores with two thresholds. The graph could be optimized by minimizing an energy function.
Patent GB-2552425-A (GB)
Title: Robotic vehicle with integrated mobility enhancement and mast deployment
Inventor: PAUL M BOSSCHER
IPC: F41H7/00
Filed: 2017-07-14
Abstract: An unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) 100 includes a mast 112 attached to a UGV body 101 at a base end. The mast 112 extends a predetermined distance to a mast head which can include a mast-head device. A flipper106 assembly includes at least one flipper arm which is rotatably mounted to the UGV body 101 to help facilitate UGV stability and/or mobility. A flipper actuator causes the flipper arm to rotate about a flipper rotation axis. Movement of the mast 112 between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration is selectively controlled by operation of the flipper assembly 106.
Patent GB-2556684-A (GB)
Title: Sun visor for a vehicle
Inventor: ASHUTOSH TOMAR
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 2017-10-06
Abstract: Sun visor 1 for a vehicle (100, fig. 1) comprising a light source (6, 7 Fig.4) for providing illumination, and at least one printed electronic component 4 printed on a structural component of the visor 5 for controlling light source operation. Sun visor may include a light dispersion device 10 for dispersing light emitted by the light source comprising a body portion 11 extending over the at least one printed electronic component and a light emission portion 12 arranged to transmit light to the outside of the sun visor. At least one sensor may be provided (50, Fig.2) for detecting: ambient or interior light levels, vehicle occupancy, user head position, face or eye direction, skin tone or face shape. A movement state of the vehicle or change of a traffic light signal may be detected. Emitted light may be altered in response to said sensor outputs. Also claimed is: a method of manufacture of the visor; a sun visor comprising a light source and a layer moulded directly onto the light source and/or at least one electronic component for controlling the light source; and a control module for controlling the lighting provided by a sun visor dependent on the skin tone of a user.
Patent GB-2568270-A (GB)
Title: Communication device, cascaded network and internal synchronization method
Inventor: YACINE EL KOLLI
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2017-11-09
Abstract: The invention proposes a network node 501 with multiple ports 502,503 which utilises PTP (Precision Time Protocol, IEEE 1588) for network synchronisation. Each port or NIC (network interface card) has its own local clock 505, 506. The invention proposes declaring the port which receives PTP packets the master e.g 520, synchronising its clock 506 with the incoming PTP packets 513 and then propagating a PPS (pulse per second) signal to other ports/NICs in the device. The other ports e.g. 503 are declared slaves and calculate the offset of their own clock 517 by creating a PPS timestamp and comparing with the master timestamp. Adjustment of the slave port clocks to remove the offset and achieve synchronisation follows. The node may have one or multiple oscillators. Unadjusted clock offset can be compensated for when calculating PTP residence times.
Patent GB-2554020-A (GB)
Title: System for hydraulically driving construction equipment
Inventor: AKIHIRO KONDO
IPC: F15B21/14
Filed: 2016-04-28
Abstract: A system for hydraulically driving a construction machine comprises: first and second pumps driven by an engine; a boom control valve disposed on a circulation line extending from the first pump and connected with a boom cylinder via a boom-raising supply line and a boom-lowering supply line; a first intake line for guiding hydraulic oil from a tank to the first pump; a second intake line for guiding hydraulic oil from the tank to a second pump; a regeneration line that leads from the boom control valve or the boom-raising supply line to the first intake line and/or the second intake line, and to which hydraulic oil discharged from the boom cylinder flows; a check valve provided upstream from the position where the regeneration line is joined in the first intake line and/or the second intake line; and a relief valve provided to a relief line communicating with the regeneration line.
Patent GB-2556219-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic magnetic steel magnetic levitation dual workpiece stage vector arc stage switching method and device based on rotary balance mass
Inventor: YONGMENG LIU
IPC: H01L21/68
Filed: 2016-08-31
Abstract: A dynamic-magnetic-steel magnetic-levitation dual-workpiece stage vector arc stage switching method and device based on rotary balance mass, belonging to the technical field of semiconductor manufacturing apparatuses. The device comprises a support frame (1), a balance mass block (2), a rotary shaft (10), magnetic levitation workpiece stages (4a, 4b), a workpiece stage measurement device and a workpiece stage drive device. Two workpiece stages work between a measurement station (11) and an exposure station (12). Plane gratings (5a, 5b) are used to measure positions of the workpiece stages. the workpiece stages are driven using a magnetic-levitation planar motor. during the switching process of dual-workpiece stages, the planer motor is used for driving the two workpiece stages, so as to achieve rapid single-beat arc stage switching. The method and device solve the problem that an existing stage switching scheme relates to many beats, a long track, many start-stop links and a long stabilization time, thereby reducing stage switching links, shortening a stage switching time, and improving the yield of a photoetching machine.
Patent GB-2556517-A (GB)
Title: Reduced force device for intravascular access and guidewire placement
Inventor: ROGER B BAGWELL
IPC: A61M25/09
Filed: 2016-07-08
Abstract: A device for penetrating tissue with reduced force and placing a guidewire is provided. The device includes a driving actuator generating reciprocating motion. A penetrating member having a lumen dimensioned to accommodate a guidewire is provided. A coupler mechanically connects the driving actuator and the penetrating member to transfer the reciprocating motion to the penetrating member. The penetrating member may be coaxial or axially offset from the driving actuator. At least one frictional member facilitates the movement of the guidewire through the lumen for placement at the target tissue. The frictional member(s) may be operated manually or by a guidewire actuator. A housing may also be provided including a channel also dimensioned to accommodate the guidewire, and may further include the frictional member(s) for facilitating movement of the guidewire. The channel and lumen are aligned to permit placement of the guidewire at the target site.
Patent GB-2568976-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for determining a dimension of an object attached to a vehicle
Inventor: LIYIU JANARDHAN
IPC: G01B21/02
Filed: 2018-01-15
Abstract: A method for determining a dimension of an object attached to a vehicle 300 and a controller and system for performing the method, the method comprising receiving information indicative of an object 304 attached to the vehicle from a sensor 204 mounted on a closure member 306a for an aperture of the vehicle when said closure is in an open position and determining the dimension from the information received. The sensor may be an imaging device arranged such that the scanning direction may be altered so as to facilitate imaging of the object. The closure may be a tailgate. The method may further comprise comparing the determined dimension (such as height) with a detected road condition (such as an overhead barrier).
Patent GB-2572529-A (GB)
Title: Data over audio
Inventor: TAYLOR BECKETT GIBB
IPC: G06F3/16
Filed: 2018-02-02
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed related to modifying execution of a computing device or generating output of a gaming device by providing data over audio using audio signals. A computing device 300 can receive content that includes an embedded audio signal at a sound detector 340. The computing device can determine one or more control signals or operations to be performed from the embedded audio signal and modify execution of one or more software applications 310 of the computing device based on the one or more control signals. The computing device may be a gaming device (FIG. 7C) that can emit sounds including an embedded audio signal for reception by another nearby gaming device, which upon reception of the signal, performs control actions related to a winning wager on the other gaming device, thereby drawing more attention to the winning wager.
Patent GB-2571330-A (GB)
Title: Control of vehicle traction motor torque before stall launch
Inventor: Olivier Jean Brice Roques
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2018-02-26
Abstract: A controller for 104 for controlling torque generated by at least one traction motor (116a, 116b Fig.1B) of an electric or hybrid vehicle (100 fig.1A) before a vehicle launch, comprising: means to determine that torque demand increases while simultaneously at least one brake (111) of the vehicle is in an applied state; means to, in dependence on the determination, limit torque generation by the traction motor in response to torque demand; and means to remove the limit in dependence on release of the at least one brake. The limit may prevent an entry condition for a de-rate function for either the at least one motor or inverter to be achieved. Torque demand may be dependent on accelerator position (APD). The limit may be applied as part of a stall launch function of the vehicle. The output torque may be distributed unequally to the first and second motors. The limit may be sufficient to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline while also taking up slack in the driveline. Also claimed is a system, vehicle, method and computer program for controlling torque.
Patent GB-2564535-A (GB)
Title: Valve apparatus
Inventor: LEWIS BINGHAM
IPC: F16K17/19
Filed: 2018-05-16
Abstract: A valve apparatus 11 for connection to a tank or pipe comprises a housing 12 and first and second openings 176a, 177a communicating with respective first and second conduits 16, 17 for providing ingress and egress of fluid into and out of the housing 11 through the first and second openings. First and second valves 14, 15 are spaced apart from one another and selectively control fluid flow between the first and second conduits 16, 17. In use, the principal flow axes along the first conduit 16 and second conduit 17 are parallel and opposed. The first valve 14 opens when the pressure in the first conduit 16 is greater than a first pressure and the second valve 17 opens when the pressure in the first conduit 16 is less than the first pressure.
Patent GB-2560282-A (GB)
Title: Illumination content production and use
Inventor: Steven Paolini
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2016-11-17
Abstract: An illumination content editing system (600) and an illumination content translator (400) allow creation or alteration of illumination content and translation of illumination content so that illumination represented by the illumination content can be played in disparate illumination systems (100, 210, 220, 230). Translation may particularly employ characteristics of the disparate illumination systems, and the characterizations (460) may be determined using automated or manual processes (510, 520, 530, 540, 550, and 560).