baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2483308-A (GB)
Title: Docking device with pickup coil coupled to electromagnetic transducer
Inventor: KEMP JACK
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2010-09-06
Abstract: Wireless multimedia docking device 100 supporting a portable audio handset 200, e.g. with a foam rubber pad (101), enabling the handset to be amplified through external speakers, without physical connection between the docking device and the handset. The device comprises pick-up coil 102 positioned to pick up fluctuations in the magnetic field of the loudspeaker 202 in the handset, amplifiers 208, 210, and contactless battery recharger (802), (803). It can comprise a radio transmitter 214, such as FM, UHF, VHF, or Bluetooth (RTM) generating a signal picked up by a receiver, e.g. car radio, to play amplified music or sound from the handset. The pick-up coil may comprise first and second coils to pick up signal from left and right speakers of the handset. The docking device can comprise a speaker for coupling with a microphone in the handset and a two-way radio transceiver for coupling between a remote transceiver, e.g. a Bluetooth (RTM) headset, and the device, and between the device and the portable handset. Physical wear on electrical connections is avoided. The docking device is compatible with products such as Apple IPod (RTM) and IPhone (RTM), most standard MP3 Players and a large range of mobile phones.
Patent GB-2487758-A (GB)
Title: Health monitoring electrode assembly
Inventor: GALLEGO ANGELA
IPC: A61B5/276
Filed: 2011-02-03
Abstract: An electrode assembly for making electrocardiogram measurements comprises a substrate 2, at least two electrodes 6,10 for making electrical connection to the skin and self-adhesive means for attaching the substrate to the subject. The substrate 2 comprises at least one electronic item 12 sealed therewithin and is laminated or otherwise constructed so as to facilitate removal of the electronic item 12 from the substrate 2 prior to disposal (fig. 3). The electronic item 12 may therefore be re-used in the manufacture of new electrode assemblies. The data processing means 12 is electrically connected to at least one of the electrodes by means of an extendible electrical connection 18. The electrode assembly may comprise a removable identification element (fig. 4) which can be removed and stuck into a set of paper notes. The removable identification element may be provided with an indicator visible only when the removable identification element is removed, in order to enable a user to see easily that the device has been used, preventing inadvertent re-use of a device.
Patent GB-2490155-A (GB)
Title: Plunger activated hand grater
Inventor: WAIBEL PATRICK
IPC: A47J43/25
Filed: 2011-04-20
Abstract: A grater for single-handed operation has a handle 10 and a plunger 14 which is slidingly received in a receiving opening and extends longitudinally 12 through the handle; the plunger further having a thumb-engaging surface 18. Resilient means (44, Fig 3) is provided which urges the plunger into an extended position. A grating cutter 22 and a cooperating holder 50 are provided, to which the plunger is connected to either to provide relative movement between the cutter and the holder. A guide means (58, Fig 3) and a resilient pusher (56, Fig 3) are provided within the holder to urge and guide the food towards the grating cutter. The grating cutter may be recessed within the handle. The handle ahs opposing first and second ends; the grating cutter is disposed proximate the first end of the handle and in the extended position the plunger extends from the second end.
Patent GB-2494859-A (GB)
Title: An electrolyser with U-shaped electrodes
Inventor: SMITH DANIEL LEE
IPC: C25B1/06
Filed: 2011-09-06
Abstract: An electrolyser comprising an anode consisting of two positive blades 13 (figure 2), a cathode consisting of two negative blades 14 (figure 3), both formed from single sheets of metal are bent into a U-shape. The blades are constructed to straddle each other in a specific sequence. The electrodes also comprise integral tangs 15 to connect to 10 the battery lead 12. Neutral plates 18 are provided. The electrodes and the plates are separated by rubber insulation 17. The resulting assembly 6 is joined together by connection 5 and housed in a sealed case of two halves 4 and 8. Three connectors are located in the lid of the case 4: a gas outlet 1, a liquid inlet 2 and an electrical connector 3.
Patent GB-2485880-A (GB)
Title: Valve seat seal with flexible sealing edge
Inventor: PHILLIPS BARNEY
IPC: F16K3/02
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: A gate valve seat 20 has a structure formed on it to provide a sealing edge or lip 40 which flexes when loaded. The lip 40 forms a dual seal against portions of the gate valve body when the seat is placed under load. The dual seal is provided by first and second sealing surfaces 52, 58.
Patent GB-2486792-A (GB)
Title: Shutter for stereoscopic photography
Inventor: SEO HYEONG-CHAN
IPC: G03B35/04
Filed: 2011-12-16
Abstract: A stereoscopic image photographing apparatus has a shutter unit including a first region and a second region that are defined based on a gravity direction as an absolute basis regardless of an arrangement of the stereoscopic image photographing apparatus. A first image signal is generated by converting a first optical signal input through a first region of the shutter unit, and a second image signal is generated by converting a second optical signal input through the second region. In addition, a stereoscopic image is generated using the first image signal and the second image signal. Thus, a stereoscopic image with a difference between right and left views may be generated regardless of an orientation of the stereoscopic image photographing apparatus.
Patent GB-2487467-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric materials
Inventor: JARMAN-SMITH MARCUS
IPC: B29C67/20
Filed: 2012-01-13
Abstract: A method of making a material, for example a porous material for a medical implant which allows tissue or bony ingrowth comprises: (a) providing a mixture of polymeric material and filler material in a mould; (b) heating the mixture in order to melt the polymeric material; The material in the mould is subjected to a pressure of less than 2MPa during step (b).Â  The filler material may be removed so that a porous material, defined by the polymeric material remains. Alternatively, the filler may be a bio-active compound which degrades in-vivo.Â  In step (b) the mixture may be subjected to a temperature below the melting point of the polymeric material to preheat it and then subjected to a temperature above the melting point. The polymeric material may be polyetheretherketone and the filler material may be glass or ceramic material such as combeite.
Patent GB-2499611-A (GB)
Title: Pressure Operated Valve having Permanent Seal and Flexible Seal
Inventor: ANDERSON IAN
IPC: A61M15/08
Filed: 2012-02-22
Abstract: A container 12 extends in an axial direction and has a valve 14 with a permanent seal 16 fluidly sealing the valve to the container about its entire perimeter, a channel 18 bypassing the seal 16 and having a first opening outside the container and a second opening selectively sealed from a volume defined between the valve and a plunger (32, Figure 1) by a resilient seal 22 located behind the permanent seal, movement of the plunger increasing pressure in the volume and the seal being moveable to allow fluid communication between the channel and volume on the pressure exceeding a threshold. The container may be a nasal dispenser for delivered a metered amount of medicament. The permanent seal may be formed by RF or heat welding, adhesive or due to an elastomeric material. Ribs (13, Figure 3) may prevent the valve coming out of the container. The resilient seal may comprise a pair 22a, 22b of flexible elements extending part of all of the way around the valve. The channel may be L-shaped or T-shaped (Figure 3). The opening of the channel may be provided with a spray head, nozzle or other dispensing device.
Patent GB-2488644-A (GB)
Title: A cupcake shaped vibrator
Inventor: ZINN SHIRI
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2012-02-22
Abstract: A stimulator for applying vibrations to human female genitalia comprises an electrically powered vibration device (12) and a first external massage surface (10) for engaging the genitalia which is vibrated by the vibration device, wherein the first massage surface comprises a first surface portion (30, 500) surrounding a protrusion (32, 501) which extends above the first surface portion, whereby the two adjacent surfaces areas have different vibrational characteristics. The material of the surfaces may be a flexible plastic and the device may have the shape of a cupcake.
Patent GB-2497608-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic loft ladder
Inventor: WESTON RICHARD
IPC: E04F11/06
Filed: 2012-05-14
Abstract: A telescopic loft ladder includes telescopically collapsible rung sections 16b, 16c having retractable pin catches 30 to secure the sections when in an extended state. Levers 34 are provided on the underside of each rung to disengage the pins of consecutive sections so as to collapse the ladder in one movement. An uppermost section 16a of each stile of the ladder is rotatable relative to the uppermost collapsible rung section and has alternate pin receiving holes 16d-f offset circumferentially and axially to provide adjustment in the overall vertical length of the ladder. A resilient element, such as a spring 50, biases the two uppermost collapsible rung sections away from each other so that the uppermost pin is not unintentionally retracted on extension of the ladder. The uppermost section of the stile may be secured via bolt 18 to a bracket 20 for mounting to a loft.
Patent GB-2502616-A (GB)
Title: A downhole tool coupling and method of its use
Inventor: PIKE JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2012-06-01
Abstract: A downhole tool coupling 10, such as for a logging tool, comprises first 11 and second 12 downhole tool elements that are securable one to the other in a releasably locking manner, such as by latching arms 21,22 cooperating with a latch having a fishing neck 14,16,17, by moving the tool elements from a longitudinally relatively less proximate position which may be overlapping into longitudinally relatively more overlap with one another. Inductive, capacitative, magnetic and/or optionally optical energy couplers 23,24 are supported on the first and second downhole tool elements 11,12 respectively and are moveable from an energetically uncoupled position when the tool elements 11, 12 are in the longitudinally relatively less overlapping position to an energetically coupled position when the first and second downhole tool elements 11, 12 overlap relatively more.
Patent GB-2505928-A (GB)
Title: Deformable receptacle for collecting and retaining fluid from fluid ducts
Inventor: SINGH ISHAR
IPC: B65D25/00
Filed: 2012-09-14
Abstract: A deformable receptacle 10 for collecting and retaining liquid from a duct 100 such as a leaking pipe comprises a base 11 and a side wall 12 which extends from the base and terminates at an open edge 13 of the receptacle. The receptacle further comprises at least one but preferably two resealable openings 15 formed in the side wall. Each opening preferably extends downwards from the open edge of the receptacle and may be opened and resealed by a fastener 16 such as a zip. A drain 17 may also be provided at the base of the receptacle. The openings allow the side wall of the receptacle to be closed around the leaking portion 101 of the pipe to collect the liquid that leaks from it, and the flexible nature of the bucket permits it to be shaped to accommodate any surrounding features.
Patent GB-2506199-A (GB)
Title: Drive member selection mechanism having torque transmitting projections on each face
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: F16D11/14
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: A drive member selection mechanism comprises at least one drive member 2 and at least two selector members 3a & 3b. The drive member 2 comprises a first and second face, each face having at least one projection, 7c, 7d, and the selector members 3a & 3b comprise, on at least one face thereof, at least one complementary projection 7a, 7b arranged to selectively engage with the projection of the drive member. The projection(s) 7a of a selector member 3a and the projection(s) 7d of the first face of a drive member 2 may be drivingly engaged in a first torque connection and the projection(s) 7b of a selector member 3b and the projection(s) 7c of the second face of a drive member 2 may be drivingly engaged in a second torque connection, wherein the second torque connection is opposed to the first torque connection. The selector member 3a, 3b may have projections 7a, 7f, 7b, 7e on both faces, wherein the projections are ramped and the slope of the ramps on either face of the selector member are opposed.
Patent GB-2500758-A (GB)
Title: Generating three dimensional images from two dimensional images using auto-focus, auto-exposure or auto-white balance statistics
Inventor: LEVY NOAM
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2013-02-04
Abstract: A method that enabled digital cameras to digitally process captured two dimensional image sequences at a real time video rate and to convert the two dimensional image sequences into stereoscopic three dimensional image sequences. Using a pipelining architecture, auto-exposure, auto-focus or auto-white balance statistics (also known as AAA statistics) are obtained for a captured two dimensional sequence, 4062. These statistics are used to estimate depth, 4064, within each frame image within the sequence and the depth data used to generate a disparity map, 4065. From the disparity map a second perspective of the two dimensional image is generated, 4067. The two images for the frame provide a three dimensional perspective for the frame within the sequence. The second perspective may be generated from the disparity map by use of a warping component in the camera 302(b).
Patent GB-2512385-A (GB)
Title: Tank connector, filter and manifold assembly and method
Inventor: BROWN MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: A01G25/00
Filed: 2013-03-28
Abstract: A filter and manifold assembly 3, for a fluid supply system comprises: a manifold body defining a manifold volume having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet to enable fluid flow through the manifold volume. A filter 10, is configured to be receivable within the manifold volume and when so received the filter separates and defines an inlet volume in direct fluid communication with the inlet and an outlet volume in direct fluid communication with the outlet so that fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet must pass through the filter. A removable closure 9, is removably attachable over an access aperture in the manifold body and configured so as to close the access aperture when so attached and allow access to the manifold volume when so removed. The removable closure includes an elongate projecting portion projecting externally of the assembly when the closure is attached, and shaped to be insertable within the manifold volume when the closure is removed. Advantageously the filter and manifold assembly may form part of a gravity-fed header tank irrigation system and the removable closure may provide for in-situ cleaning of the filter.
Patent GB-2502876-A (GB)
Title: Support structure installation, eg for offshore wind turbines
Inventor: KENNEDY GRAHAM HOWIE
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 2013-04-11
Abstract: A pre-installation base is placed on the sea bed, the base having pile guide holes 2 and structure installation points 3, 3a. Piles 4 are then driven through the holes 2 where they may be grouted in place. A support structure, eg jacket 5, is then lowered on to the base 1 with the engagement points 7, 7a of the legs 6,6a of the structure 5 engaging the installation points 3, 3a of the base. To aid in installation, one leg or one installation point may be longer than the others, and each installation point 3, 3a may have a flared end 9 to receive a conical stab cone 10 on the end of each leg 6, 6a of the jacket. The legs may then be grouted in place in the installation points 3, 3a. Alternatively, the installation points 3, 3a and/or engagement points 7,7a may have parts of a quick-locking mechanism. The jacket 5 may have three legs 6,6a which extend at an angle to the vertical and may be connected at the top by a transition piece (8, fig.3) eg of concrete.
Patent GB-2513160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to automatic table deployment
Inventor: ROOK DAVID ALAN
IPC: B60N3/00
Filed: 2013-04-17
Abstract: A stowable and deployable table 4, located for example on a seat in a car, train or aircraft, is mounted on a support structure 2, 6, 8 and comprises an electric drive, comprising a rack 14, 16 and a pinion gear 12, enabling movement, preferably pivotable, of table 4 between a stowed position and a deployed position. Pinion 12 may be meshed with two parallel racks, for example toothed belts or cables 14, 16, that may run in opposite directions. The support structure may comprise rails 6, 8 comprising end stops 22, 24, 26, 28 and connected to cables 14, 16 through cable trucks 18, 20 in rails 6, 8 that run between the end stops. Table 4 may comprise a rocker switch (60, Figure 4A) actuable to deploy or stow the table, and a memory of the most recently deployed position.
Patent GB-2498312-A (GB)
Title: Tyre processing apparatus and method
Inventor: CORRIGAN PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: B26D3/00
Filed: 2011-11-02
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus (10, 120) for processing a vehicle tyre (98) by cutting the tyre (98) into portions. The apparatus (10, 120) including a rotatable tyre support (18) which is operable to releasably retain a tyre (98), a drive arrangement (16) operable to rotate the tyre support ( 1 8), a first cutting arrangement (20) operable, in use, to separate the sidewall portions ( 102) of a tyre (98) from the tread portion (100), and a second cutting arrangement (22) operable to cut the tread portion ( 100) of the tyre (98) into a strip. The apparatus (10, 120) is further provided with a lubricant dispenser which is operable, in use, to deposit lubricant onto a tyre (98) in the vicinity of the first cutting arrangement (20).
Patent GB-2514129-A (GB)
Title: Golf training aid
Inventor: COE LESLIE EDWARD
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2013-05-14
Abstract: A golf training aid comprising a base plate 10 for placement on the ground, supporting a first linear stick A extending parallel to the ground, an arm 20 pivoted to the base plate adapted to support a second linear stick B, the arm 20 pivoting in a plane normal to the first stick A, angle measurement means 12 to set the arm at a predetermined angle, and means 13, 23, 24 to releasably lock the arm at the predetermined angle to the base. The base may comprise spikes 16 to locate it in the ground and a tongue 15 to place the base under a mat.
Patent GB-2514420-A (GB)
Title: Railway point crank system
Inventor: CHADDA IQBAL
IPC: B61L19/08
Filed: 2013-05-24
Abstract: A linked crank 230 for use with a switch rail 300 is mounted on a device 100 which is rigidly attached relative to standard rails 330 of railway points. The mounting device comprises an input terminal (190, Fig.1) for receiving input power; an output connector 160 which is mechanically linked to a switch rail or an output connector of another such mounting device; and an actuator (130-150, Fig.1) which applies the input power to the output connector. The power is preferably electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic. A series of such linked cranks may rotate such that the switch rail is properly positioned. Powering the linked cranks may reduce load on an associated points machine; e.g. the power may apply a torque to the linked cranks to reduce the torque required from the points machine to actuate the linked cranks.
Patent GB-2521451-A (GB)
Title: Mounting system
Inventor: THOMSON ANDREW
IPC: E04D3/06
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A system for mounting a ceiling component in a pitched conservatory roof having an apical ridge beam comprises an elongate inverted channel and an elongate cover. The channel is adapted for attachment, for example by means of at least one bracket, below at least a portion of the apex ridge beam of the pitched conservatory roof to a glazing bar forming the roof. The elongate cover, to which a ceiling component, for example a lighting pendant, is mountable, is configured for attachment to, and below, the elongate insert. The channel and cover together form a closed channel. The brackets may be deformable between a first configuration in which they are fixable to the glazing bar, and a second configuration in which the channel is fixable to them.
Patent GB-2524748-A (GB)
Title: Frequency compensation
Inventor: MATTOS PHILIP
IPC: H03L1/02
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: A first oscillator is configured to generate a first frequency. A second oscillator is configured to generate a second frequency. A processing means is configured to determine a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, and to determine a deviation (described as a non-ideal component) of the first frequency from an ideal frequency in dependence on a temperature response of the first and second oscillators. The invention may thus correct the frequency of an oscillator without having to include additional temperature measurement circuitry. The compensated oscillator may form part of a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver. It is also disclosed that a Kalman filter may provide a model used in the frequency compensation process.
Patent GB-2528319-A (GB)
Title: Device display perspective adjustment
Inventor: LINCOLN NICHOLAS KARL
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2014-07-18
Abstract: Displaying a perspective transformed picture, such as video frame, on a device display by identifying a person from a new face in a device camera image using a face recognition engine. A reference eye separation distance of the identified viewer is determined 306 and may be a standard eye separation. The distance and angle of the new face from the device is calculated 310 based on the reference eye separation and an image eye separation; face orientation may also be determined. Perspective transformation is applied 314 to a picture based on the distance and angle of the new face and the resulting transformed picture is displayed 316 on the device display. The system can be initiated by detection of a new face or movement of the face in the camera image.
Patent GB-2519641-A (GB)
Title: Heterogenous memory access
Inventor: SARASWAT RUCHIR
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2014-08-22
Abstract: A memory controller 110 operable for selective memory access to areas 150 of memory 120 exhibiting different attributes leverages different memory capabilities that vary access speed, retention time and power consumption, among others. Different areas of memory have different attributes while remaining available to applications as a single contiguous range of addressable memory. The memory controller employs an operating mode that identifies operational priorities for a computing device, such as speed, power conservation, or efficiency. The memory controller identifies an area of memory based on an expected usage of the data stored in the area, for example an access frequency indicating future retrieval. The memory controller therefore selects areas of memory based on the operating mode and the expected usage of data to be stored in the area according to a heuristic that favours areas of memory based on those exhibiting attributes having a high correspondence to the expected usage of the data.