baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2523992-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for encoding or decoding blocks of pixel
Inventor: GISQUET CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H04N19/463
Filed: 2014-03-04
Abstract: A device and method for processing a current block of pixels of an image using a palette coding mode that uses a current palette comprising a set of entries associating respective entry indexes with corresponding pixel values, characterised in that the current palette is predicted from entries of two or more palettes which have been previously used to process blocks of pixels. A palette predictor may be used that is built from the two or more palettes, preferably from the last used palette for a coding unit in the current coding entity and from the previously used palette for which a flag bitmap indicates whether or not its elements have been copied into the last used palette. A palette prediction mode according to High Efficiency Video Coding Range Extension (HEVC RExt) is used with reduced signalling costs as less information about the palette is transmitted from the encoder to the decoder.
Patent GB-2523817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to vehicle seating
Inventor: BUTLER MARK
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A seating arrangement for a vehicle comprising a row 13 of seats; the location of each seat in the row of seats is selectable independently of the other seats and is reconfigurable between a folded and an unfolded state where each seat is securable in either state for the purpose of vehicle travel. The row of seats 13 may be relatively located in front of a relatively rearward seat or row 15 of seats. The location and state of each seat in the row 13 of seats may be selectable so as to provide or increase legroom associated with the relatively rearward seat or row 15 of seats. Each seat in the row of seats may; be slidably relocatable between a first and a second location; be movable forwards or rearwards relative to the vehicle along a longitudinal axis; seat a passenger in the unfolded state; comprise of a backrest and base; have a seat base tilted upwards or a seat back tilted forwards in the folded state. The row of seats may comprise three seats. The seat back may comprise cup holders or storage compartments on its back side (45a,b fig. 11).
Patent GB-2527311-A (GB)
Title: Water turbine
Inventor: BRISTOW BARRY
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2014-06-17
Abstract: A water turbine assembly 10 for installation on a sea or river bed 20 comprises two vertical support columns 30, 30' for engaging the sea or river bed, with at least two tension members e.g. cables 320 and at least two compression members e.g. struts 330 configured to be held in tension / compression between the columns and the bed. A turbine 40.1 is supported by the vertical support columns 30, 30' so as to be moveable up and down along the columns. Two or more turbines may be installed in a stack 40. A generator 80 having an input shaft connected with the output shaft of the turbine is configured to be moveable up and down relative to the columns 30,30' and independently of the turbine 40.1. There may be more than two support columns (30, 30', 30", figure 5B) arranged in a line to support turbines 40.1 in each space between successive columns.
Patent GB-2532407-A (GB)
Title: Focusing attachment
Inventor: JOHN JEFFREY BARLOW
IPC: G02B13/12
Filed: 2014-09-19
Abstract: A focusing attachment for an anamorphic projection objective has a first dispersive plano concave lens L1 on the object side, the plane face directed to the object and a second collective plano convex lens L2 on the image side, the plane face directed to the image. The two lenses share a common axis and are spaced apart by air gap D. An anamorphic projection objective A is positioned adjacent to plane face of lens L2 and a rear mounted image forming spherical objective B is positioned on the image side of A. L2, A and B are all located by an inner tubular mount TI. Lens L1 is located in an outer tubular mount T2. TI and T2 engage by a multi start helical screw thread and may move rotationally and axially with respect to one another to alter the air gap D1 and hence change the focus of the assembly. The optical device has the properties of a focusing attachment which may utilise the said combined objectives to provide a floating zone focus feature that enables photographers and cinematographers to fine tune the focusing range to the filming or picture taking environment.
Patent GB-2521898-A (GB)
Title: MS/MS analysis using ECD or ETD fragmentation
Inventor: BROWN JEFFERY MARK
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2014-10-09
Abstract: Methods of mass spectrometry are disclosed comprising: providing supercharged analyte ions 20, preferably generated by a liquid AP-MALDI ion source; and supplying electrons or reagent ions to said analyte ions 20 so as to transfer charge from said reagent ions or electrons to said analyte ions 20, said transfer of charge causing at least some of said analyte ions to dissociate, the charge transfer step being performed at a relatively high pressure, e.g. > 0.1 mbar, and preferably at substantially at atmospheric pressure. At least some of the analyte ions may not dissociate but instead form intermediate ECnoD or ETnoD ions of an altered charge state. In this case, said intermediate ions may be isolated and excited so as to cause them to dissociate into daughter ions.
Patent GB-2535133-A (GB)
Title: Desktop printer-roll input
Inventor: CONOR MACCORMACK
IPC: B33Y40/00
Filed: 2014-11-04
Abstract: There is provided a desktop printing apparatus 100 for 3-D printing an object comprising: a build module 300 for building a 3D object from a plurality of media layers, the apparatus further comprising a print module 200 for printing a medium, the printed medium defining a media layer of the object and transport means 160 configured to continuously transport the medium from an input roll 161 to the print module for printing the media layer and to transport the printed media layer to the build module. The build module may include a build plate 310, adhesive dispensing means 320, cutting means 321 and a heated plate 330. The media input may be single-side or duplex printed in the printing module. The transport means may include a take-up roller 164 to maintain tension of the medium. An optical sensor may be provided to read fiduciary or fiducial marks to correct any skew or location error. The build module may manufacture the 3D object by selective deposition lamination. A print head 230 may be an inkjet print head and first and second print heads may be provided to simultaneously print on the first and second surfaces of the medium. The medium may be paper provided in roll form.
Patent GB-2516791-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming an organic light emitting device
Inventor: YOUNG WILLIAM
IPC: H01L51/54
Filed: 2013-05-17
Abstract: A method of forming an organic light-emitting device comprising an anode, a cathode and at least one light-emitting layer between the anode and the cathode, the method comprising the steps of: providing an anode layer supported on a surface of the substrate, wherein the anode layer comprises indium tin oxide formed by sputtering indium-tin oxide onto the substrate surface at a substrate surface temperature of less than 100Â°C, applying the at least one light- emitting layer and the cathode over the anode layer, and applying a hole injection layer that is located in the organic light-emitting device between the anode layer and the light-emitting layer and in contact with the anode layer. The hole-injection layer comprises a conductive polymer, comprising substituted or unsubstituted thiophene repeat units, and a non- conductive material.
Patent GB-2532282-A (GB)
Title: Slicing apparatus
Inventor: BRUCE MCLINTOCK
IPC: B26D7/06
Filed: 2014-11-17
Abstract: A slicing apparatus 10 for food items 100 which are substantially ovoid and define a longitudinal axis 102. The apparatus comprises a container 20 adapted to receive a plurality of food items; a cutting device 40 adapted to receive a food item from the container and perform multiple cutting actions on the food item and transporting means 30 adapted to transport the food items from the container to the cutting device in a first direction. The apparatus further comprises first positioning means adapted to orientate the food item being transported such that the longitudinal axis of the food item is either parallel with or normal to the first direction; and second positioning means adapted to reorientate the food item being transported such that the longitudinal axis of the food item is substantially vertical.
Patent GB-2530819-A (GB)
Title: Braking unit for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle
Inventor: MOHANTY AURABINDA
IPC: H01L35/00
Filed: 2014-12-23
Abstract: A vehicle braking unit 10 comprises at least one brake disk 12 and at least one brake disk cover 24 fixed at a distance from the brake disk 12 and configured to at least partially cover the brake disk 12. At least one thermoelectric generator 26, configured to generate electric energy from waste heat of the brake disk 12 is arranged on the brake disk cover 24. The thermoelectric generator 26 may be arranged between the cover 24 and disk 12, with the sink side of the generator 26 being oriented towards the cover 24 and the heat side of the generator 26 being oriented towards the disk 12. The generator 26 preferably extends over more than 180 degrees. The generator 26 may have ceramic first and second plates (34, 36, fig 7); a stamped metallic grid (38, fig 7); thermoelectric elements (42, 44, fig 5) and metallic plates (40, fig 4).
Patent GB-2518326-A (GB)
Title: Spark testing apparatus
Inventor: SHEKHAR RAJIV CHANDRA
IPC: G01R31/12
Filed: 2012-07-19
Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for electronically testing the safety of sources of energy such as electrical circuits, in explosive atmospheres such as high risk mining situations, using an electronic spark tester (EST) in place of the known mechanical spark test apparatus (STA). The EST typically uses an analogue subsystem (5) and a digital subsystem (6) connected by a digital to analogue converter (7) and an analogue to digital connector (8) to apply a simulated spark load to the energy source and measure the time varying current response to that load.
Patent GB-2519484-A (GB)
Title: Feeding nipple container
Inventor: GUTIERREZ HENRY ALFONSO
IPC: A61J11/00
Filed: 2013-07-24
Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing a substance comprising a deformable nipple having an open end, a feeding tip and a storage cavity; a lid adapted to releasably engage said open end of said nipple; and a (optionally) a tether having resilient properties, said tether connecting said nipple to said lid; wherein, in a storage position said substance, when placed within said storage cavity of said nipple, is contained; wherein in a mixing position, said substance is released from said storage cavity of said nipple; and wherein said container transitions from said storage position to said mixing position upon application of an external force to said nipple, causing said nipple to deform and said lid to disengage said open end of said nipple.
Patent GB-2535751-A (GB)
Title: Angled butterfly valve
Inventor: PETER BANISTER
IPC: F16K1/226
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A butterfly valve includes a valve housing 12 defining a conduit 14 through which fluid can flow. A valve plate 16 is located in the conduit 14 and is rotatable between a closed position in which the valve plate prevents the flow of fluid through the conduit and an open position in which the valve plate permits the flow of fluid through the conduit. In the closed position, the valve plate 16 is tilted with respect to the conduit 14. This provides improved valve initial opening/closing response.
Patent GB-2537634-A (GB)
Title: Rotary desiccant wheel
Inventor: BEN HUGHES
IPC: F24F7/08
Filed: 2015-04-21
Abstract: A rotary desiccant wheel 20 for a passive ventilation system 100. The wheel has a surface coated with a desiccant for adsorbing moisture from air flowing through the system. The wheel has a porosity greater than or equal to approximately 65%. The wheel may comprise of a plurality of aligned parallel plates (28, fig 3) or a plurality of concentric rings (30, fig 2) both being coated with the desiccant. The plates and rings may be arranged around a central axle (22). The aforementioned porosity value gives rise to low pressure drops across the wheel enabling little reduction in flow rates through the ventilation system. Solar power may enable rotation of the wheel. The wheel may comprise of four joined sections (42, fig 4) having slots (48, 50) receiving the plates. The desiccant may be powdered silica gel that absorbs up to 40% its own weight in moisture. Existing passive ventilation systems may be retrofitted with the wheel. The ventilation system may be a wind tower located on a roof of a building 110. When saturated the desiccant may be removed and replaced or regenerated by heated air exiting the system.
Patent GB-2540764-A (GB)
Title: Topical composition
Inventor: SAMER TASLAQ
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2015-07-24
Abstract: An aqueous topical composition is provided comprising (i) phenoxyethanol; (ii) 3-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-1,2-propandiol; (iii) an emulsifier comprising a blend of macrogol and a fatty alcohol; (iv) at least one pH modifier; and (v) at least one hydrocarbon based emollient; the composition being free of parabens and p-chlorocresol. Preferably components (i) and (ii) combined form 0.5 to 2wt% of the composition. The macrogol is preferably an ether formed from the reaction product of a PEG and a fatty alcohol. The aqueous topical composition preferably comprises (i) phenoxyethanol; (ii) ethylhexyl glycerin; (iii) cetostearyl macrogol (cetomacrogol 1000) and cetostearyl alcohol; (iv) at least one pH modifier; and (v) white soft paraffin and mineral oil; the composition being free of parabens and p-chlorocresol. The composition is useful in the treatment of a skin conditions, such as dry skin or eczema.
Patent GB-2533988-A (GB)
Title: Network routing
Inventor: FIONA CORDEN
IPC: H04L45/586
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: Measures for transferring routing protocol information between a software defined network (100) and one or more external networks (120, 130) are provided. A control node (110) in a SDN is configured to maintain a protocol information database comprising routing protocol information for one or more switching nodes (102-108) in the SDN. In response to detecting occurrence of a predetermined trigger event, the control node modifies the information in the database, and determines whether the one or more switching nodes include an edge node (102, 104). In response to the determination, a routing protocol message is transmitted from the control node to an edge node for forwarding via an external network interface, but transmission is inhibited to an edge node if a message from that node caused the trigger event. The routing protocol message includes data generated on the basis of the modified routing protocol information.
Patent GB-2536324-A (GB)
Title: Humanized anti-OX40 antibodies and uses thereof
Inventor: SCOTT HAMMOND
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2015-10-08
Abstract: The invention provides humanized anti-0X40 (CD134, TNFRSF4) antibodies. Also provided are methods of making such antibodies, and methods of use, e.g., in T cell activation and the treatment of diseases, such as cancer.
Patent GB-2543533-A (GB)
Title: Medical support structure
Inventor: Timothy John Hulley
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2015-10-20
Abstract: A medical support structure has: a plurality of legs 120; a top surface 140 adapted to support a refuse container such as a bag 800; and an intermediate surface 150 adapted to support a sharps container 520 or other waste receptacle on an inclined portion 152. The support structure may be a table or a trolley and preferably also has a base member 300. The top surface may have one or more downwardly sloping wings 136 with magnets 810 for securing a bag in position. The base member may have a complementary upward sloping wing 336 to support the base of the bag. The top surface may have a recess (142, figure 1) above the inclined portion of the intermediate surface to facilitate access to the sharps container; a drip catcher 210 may be positioned adjacent the mouth 540 of that container. The support structure may be provided as a kit of parts and is either easily sterilised or disposable.
Patent GB-2537231-A (GB)
Title: System and method for determining a sequence for performing a plurality of tasks
Inventor: Nicholaus Adam Jones
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2016-03-17
Abstract: A system and method for determining a sequence for a plurality of tasks, such as tasks assigned to an employee by an employer, is provided. The system can associate a location identifier 140 to each task, and generates a proposed sequence for the plurality of tasks 126. The system receives task performance data that provides information on the actual sequence that was used to perform the plurality of tasks. The task performance data is used to determine a performed sequence 128. The system can compare the performed sequence 128 to the proposed sequence 126. The system may score the proposed sequence and the performed sequence using a plurality of weighted factors. The system uses the proposed sequence 126 and the performed sequence 128 to generate proposed sequences for a second plurality of tasks such as a future task list.
Patent GB-2558518-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous container transportation
Inventor: DENIS SVERDLOV
IPC: B66F9/06
Filed: 2016-05-31
Abstract: An autonomous container transportation vehicle 100 is disclosed, comprising a chassis 101 configured to receive a container to be transported, a plurality of wheels 102 coupled to the chassis 101, at least one electric motor 103 configured to drive at least one of said plurality of wheels 102, and a vehicle controller 104 configured to receive vehicle control commands from an external apparatus and to drive the container transportation vehicle 100 in accordance with the received vehicle control commands. To ensure the vehicle maintains an upright position whilst being driven, a balance control unit may be incorporated. Two or more of the autonomous container transportation vehicles 100 can be combined with a container to form a transportation apparatus 110, the wheelbase of which can be determined by appropriate spacing of the separate vehicles. A levering member connected to the chassis by a pivot provides a potential means of attachment (505, Fig.5). Possible apparatus and methods for managing a plurality of the autonomous container transportation vehicles 100 are also detailed, including a computer-readable storage medium arranged to store program instructions.
Patent GB-2553081-A (GB)
Title: Window unit
Inventor: RICHARD HARRISON
IPC: E06B9/24
Filed: 2016-06-06
Abstract: A window unit 401 comprises first and second parallel panels (403, 404; fig. 4), a centre panel 405 with a cable 412 attached and a control mechanism 501 to tension and release the cable to move the centre panel relative to the first panel. The first panel and the centre panel include transparent (406, 408, fig. 4) and non-transparent regions (407, 409; fig. 4) and the second panel is transparent. Tensioning of the cable moves the centre panel in a first direction 807 and releasing the cable moves the centre panel in a second direction (901, fig. 9). The control mechanism may be positioned remotely from the panels and may comprise a spool 504 onto and off of which the cable is wound. The spool may be driven by a handle (105, fig. 1) connected to a drive shaft 503 and there may be a stop (507,510; fig. 5) so that it can only rotate between two fixed angles. The cable may run over a plurality of bearings 802, 803, 804. A method of manufacture of the window unit and a door including the window unit are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2558183-A (GB)
Title: Image registration in a can decorator
Inventor: MARK IAN DAVIES
IPC: B41F17/22
Filed: 2016-07-29
Abstract: A can decorator having a blanket wheel (7 figure 1) and a plurality inking stations (8 figure 1). Each of one or more of the inking stations comprises a rotatable shaft 19 geared to the blanket wheel, a print cylinder 21 mounted on the shaft for rotation with the shaft during printing operations, and an adjustment mechanism (30 figure 7) for adjusting the angular position of the print cylinder on the rotatable shaft during set-up and for fixing the angular position for printing operations. There is further provided a rotary encoder 22, 23, 25 for determining the angular position of the print cylinder relative to the rotatable shaft during set-up and for providing an electrical signal indicative of the angular position to an operator interface device (32 figure 7). The rotary encoder may comprise an induction encoder. Also disclosed a method of performing print registration in a can decorator.
Patent GB-2540062-A (GB)
Title: Systems, apparatuses and methods for communication flow modification
Inventor: JOSHUA GRAY
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2015-02-06
Abstract: An apparatus includes a user interface module configured to receive user information associated with a user. The apparatus also includes a classification module configured to apply a classifier defined within a classification tree to the user information, and to calculate a classification score representing an estimated likelihood that the user is associated with at least one user type. The classification module is also configured to classify the user to an identified user type based on the classification score. The apparatus also includes a database configured to store at least one of user account information associated with the user, historical information associated with the user, or historical information associated with a group of users including the user. The apparatus also includes an interface generation module configured to generate a signal based on the information in the database, the signal specifying a user interface to be presented to the user.
Patent GB-2554353-A (GB)
Title: Sealing device for sealing a mineral-insulated cable, mineral-insulated cable and method for sealing the cable
Inventor: Tomás Gajdarus
IPC: H02G15/04
Filed: 2016-09-21
Abstract: A sealing device 16 for sealing the space 14 between the outer sheath 11 or a support tube (31, Fig 7) of a mineral-insulated electric cable 10 and at least one wire 12 of the cable comprises a sealing plate 17 made of or containing an electrically isolating material and having at least one through-hole 18, each for passing through one wire of the cable. At the edge 20 of each through-hole is a ring element 19 made of a metal or an alloy and providing an inner contact surface 21 for generating a positive substance jointing (eg soldering, brazing or welding) between the ring element and the wire. The plate may have a fixing ring 23 to attach to the sheath, which may be a tube of greater length than the thickness of the plate (see Fig 3). The ring elements may be conical, or may be tubes of different lengths (see Fig 5). The cable may be a thermocouple element.
Patent GB-2544411-A (GB)
Title: Wired pocket
Inventor: Stephen P Hebeisen
IPC: E06B9/42
Filed: 2016-10-27
Abstract: A window shade pocket system comprises a pocket 100 having an inside surface, a removable bracket, such as clip-in bracket 105, fixed to the inside surface of the pocket and a roller shade 115 within the pocket. The bracket 105 retains cabling and/or electrical components 110 and may include a planar metal plate 150, a bent metal retaining clip (135, Fig. 2) or a spring clip (140, Fig. 3). The roller shade 115 may be removed after the bracket is removed or while the bracket is still in place. There may be a plurality of brackets along the inside surface of the pocket, with cabling retained within them. The pocket 100 may have three walls 120, 125 and 130 and be include first and second components (160, 170; Fig. 4) with first and second engagement devices (165, 175; Fig. 4) which engage each other to form the pocket. There may also be a cable clip (180, Fig. 6) on the inside surface of the pocket.