baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2511397-A (GB)
Title: Lock device
Inventor: HAGGSTROM KE
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: A lock device 1 comprising a core 9 rotatably mounted within an axial through hole in a housing 3, the core having a radial recess 9b and annular groove 9b. A rotatable knob 5 is axially slidable in the housing. In a first position the knob is coupled to the core, preferably by protrusion 5k engaging in slot 9d and a protruding head 21a of a switching member 21 is located in the peripheral groove of the core permitting rotation of the core with the knob; in a second position the knob is uncoupled form the core and the switching member is located in the radial recess of the core blocking rotation of the core. Preferably a second protruding shoulder 21b of switching member 21 locates in an annular groove 5c in knob allowing the knob to freely rotate when uncoupled from the core. A shaft 11 may locate in a central hole through the core and knob 5j which merges with a transverse aperture 5i such that a padlock inserted through the knob would abut the shaft preventing the knob being pushed downward.
Patent GB-2522657-A (GB)
Title: Bollard testing system
Inventor: MAIN JEFFREY ALEXANDER
IPC: G01N3/10
Filed: 2014-01-31
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for testing a mooring bollard 12 comprises first and second connector ropes 18, 20 for attaching the apparatus to a pair of bollards 12, 14. A pulling device 22, such as a hydraulic ram, applies a pulling force to the bollards via the connector ropes. A pulling force measuring device 24, such as a load cell, is connected between the pulling device and one of the connector ropes for measuring the pulling force being applied between the bollards. A control system controls the pulling device and data is recorded from the apparatus. Rollers 52, 54 may be used to align the apparatus and connectors. Further safety tethers may be attached to the bollards and cameras may be used to image any movement of the bollards during testing.
Patent GB-2524297-A (GB)
Title: A pair of spectacles
Inventor: INGLIS SHOLLY
IPC: G02C11/02
Filed: 2014-03-19
Abstract: Eyeglasses 10 with frame 20, frame portion 70 and arms with revolvable sleeves 60 and rotation means 80. The rotations means may include a rod 80 attached to the frame portion 70 or the outer portion 60 and there is also possibly a cooperating rotation lock 92, 94 between the outer and frame sections and/or out and ear piece sections. The rotation lock can include a male 92 and corresponding female member 94 and the glasses may include a rod biasing means 110 so that the reversible part 60 is pulled away from the frame portion to overcome the rotation lock and allow it to rotate.
Patent GB-2510078-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for encoding/decoding image
Inventor: LEE BAE KEUN
IPC: H04N19/103
Filed: 2012-10-17
Abstract: A method for decoding an image, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: receiving image information that corresponds to a block to be decoded; performing entropy-decoding with respect to the image information that is received; deciding a transform skip mode of the block to be decoded from a plurality of transform skip mode candidates, based on the image information that is entropy-decoded; and reverse-transforming the block to be decoded based on the transform skip mode that is decided.
Patent GB-2528287-A (GB)
Title: Money item handling device and conveyor
Inventor: BLYTHIN ROBERT JAMES
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 2014-07-16
Abstract: A handling device for money items such as coins and tokens has a receiving station at which coins are fed onto a conveyor that feeds them one by one to a processing station. The conveyor comprises conveyor link members 17,18 having a money item receiving surface 21, and first and second lugs 30, 31 upstanding from the surface 21. The lugs each have forward facing capture regions 33, 35 configured to be driven in a longitudinal conveying direction C to receive a coin or token with its major discoidal surface overlying the surface 21 and with its peripheral edge abutting the capture regions 33,35 of the lugs 30,31. One of the capture regions of the lugs being upstanding from the surface 21 at least in part by a height (h2) greater than the other capture region (h3), so as to capture and singulate the coins. Also disclosed is a low profile conveying track for conveying money items including a recessed position locating element used to determine the position of the conveying track with respect to the path of the track. The position locating element may comprise a recessed optical element such as a light guide or light reflector and a recessed driveable element in terms of a recessed gear.
Patent GB-2531814-A (GB)
Title: A sprung tongue and groove joint for artists stretchers
Inventor: DAVID ANTHONY GILL
IPC: B44D3/18
Filed: 2014-11-03
Abstract: A joint for an artists stretcher for stretching canvases comprises first and second frame members A, B and a tongue C, wherein the frame members each include a groove D, E along their length, the ends of the frame members abut to provide the joint, the tongue is positioned in the grooves to hold the frame members together and the joint further comprises spring means F that act to provide tension between the first and second frame members. The spring may be positioned through a hole in the tongue. The joint may be used to produce canvases of many different shapes, including rectangular (figure 3) and hexagonal (figure 4). Also disclosed is a rectangular frame comprising a crossbar (I, figure 6) including a spring (F, figure 7) positioned between two frame members (A, B) to prevent them from bowing.
Patent GB-2535143-A (GB)
Title: System and method for manipulating audio data in view of corresponding visual data
Inventor: JOHN MITCHELL KOCHANCZYK
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2015-02-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a system 100 for the processing of audiovisual data 118,120 aimed at reducing the difficulty in using the systems 100 software or hardware and particularly post production tools 122. It involves user input for the selection of sound effects applied to objects by an audio manipulation module 108. The objects positions are identified from a visual data stream by an object recognition module 102 and the sound effects are based on the objects positions with the output of lists of the sound types and the selected effects. A communication module 110 receives these lists and outputs a set of instructions to an audio post-production system 122 to create the required effects. The user may mark objects and the object recognition module 102 then track the marked objects. The object recognition module 102 and the audio manipulation module 108 may operate automatically. User input may provide the position of an object such as a wall outside the cameras view, the position of which affects the sound of an object within the cameras view by, for example, reverb or echo.
Patent GB-2520202-A (GB)
Title: An animal barrier
Inventor: MURPHY NEILUS
IPC: A01K3/00
Filed: 2013-08-07
Abstract: Reference Fig 8 an animal barrier (5) is mechanically fixed to a pivot hub (9) which rotates in the vertical plane from a horizontal position, (closed position) to a vertical position, (open position) when the unit is activated via pre set timer or remotely by GSM mobile phone. The barrier is electrically connected to the nearby electric fence used to contain farm animals within an enclosed space making the barrier part of the fencing structure. For the purposes of operation, opening and closing and remote communication, the unit is powered by rechargeable battery. The unit is also portable and can be moved from post to post as required using the quick release and clamping ratchet (1).
Patent GB-2523668-A (GB)
Title: A method of analysing a sample including a microorganism of interest
Inventor: UPTON MATTHEW
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A method of analysing a sample including a microorganism of interest. The method includes exposing the sample to an antimicrobial; and after exposing the sample to the antimicrobial, applying an absorption-based and/or scattering-based spectroscopic technique to the sample to obtain spectrum data whose spectral profile has been influenced by exposing the sample to the antimicrobial, wherein applying the absorption-based and/or scattering-based spectroscopy technique to the sample includes irradiating the sample with UV-Vis radiation. The spectroscopic technique is applied to the sample no more than 60 minutes after the initial exposure of the sample to the antimicrobial. The method also includes using multiple data points within the spectrum data to obtain spectral profile data which represents the spectral profile of the spectrum data; and obtaining information regarding the susceptibility/resistance of the microorganism of interest to the antimicrobial from the spectral profile data. The method may be useful to obtain information regarding the susceptibility/resistance of a bacterium, such as a bacterium responsible for causing a UTI, to an antibiotic in a rapid and reliable manner.
Patent GB-2531373-A (GB)
Title: Pulse-width modulation generator
Inventor: CHAPPAZ DAVID
IPC: H03M3/02
Filed: 2015-03-09
Abstract: A sigma-delta PWM generator with reduced harmonic distortion A sigma-delta pulse-width modulation generator for a class D audio amplifier comprises a comb filter 40 in the feedback loop for attenuating signals in bands at the switching frequency and at multiples of the switching frequency, thereby reducing the generation of intermodulation products. The effect of delay within the comb filter may be reduced, and stability improved, by an additional direct feedback path (42-46) from the comb filter 40 to the quantizer 16. The comb filter 40 may have a square, triangular or parabolic impulse
Patent GB-2536976-A (GB)
Title: De-rotators with added sound attenuation
Inventor: PETER JOHN BAYRAM
IPC: F16L55/033
Filed: 2015-04-04
Abstract: A de-rotating volute with acoustic insulation provided by sound absorbing materials positioned on an internal wall of the volute. The insulation may be contained in an acoustically transparent material and arranged against the wall of the volute. It may also extend towards the volutes flow inlet, or beyond, into the connecting conduit. This extended insulation may be capped with an acoustic sound-reflective facing that may be either flat or a flattened dome.
Patent GB-2531101-A (GB)
Title: Amphibian
Inventor: ALAN TIMOTHY GIBBS
IPC: B62D33/02
Filed: 2015-06-08
Abstract: An amphibious vehicle 10 comprises a planing hull 40, at least one retractable wheel 50 to 53, at least one prime mover for providing power to drive the vehicle and at least one steerable wheel 50 and 53 which is, at least when the vehicle is operated on land, connected directly or indirectly to a steering control device 62 operable by a driver to steer the vehicle. In addition the present invention provides that the steering control device is moveable between at least two distinct laterally spaced positions across the width or beam of the vehicle. In other embodiments of the invention the vehicle comprises side-by-side seating 150, a roll over protection system 20, an open cargo area, two seat belt buckle positions, and three seat belts, a footwell area 80 having no transmission tunnel, a footwell and seating area configured so as to ease user access, a positive buoyancy system and/or deployable righting system and an interlock or safety system.
Patent GB-2546974-A (GB)
Title: Packaging material
Inventor: JORDAN ANDREW SMITH
IPC: B65D81/03
Filed: 2016-01-29
Abstract: A material 20 for packing or wrapping an article includes a first, outer layer (22, figure 2c) and second, inner layer (24) releasably bonded together with an adhesive (26). The inner layer may be configured to protect an item packaged by the material, and may comprise pockets of trapped air 42 (i.e. bubble wrap). The outer layer may form an external surface of the packaged item. The outer layer and inner layer may include perforations along a main track 32, 34 which allow a user to selectively remove portions of the material to a desired size according to the size of the item to be packaged. The inner layer may include further perforations along a sub-track (38, figure 3b) which allow portions of the inner layer to be removed to expose a portion of the adhesive layer remaining on the first layer. The portion of the first layer including the exposed portion of adhesive can be attached to another portion of the material to allow an item to be packaged or wrapped accordingly.
Patent GB-2538031-A (GB)
Title: Methods of producing particles having two different properties
Inventor: CATO RUSSELL MCDANIEL
IPC: C09K8/92
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: A method of producing particles comprising: (A) providing a plurality of particle cores, wherein the cores have at least a first property; (B) partially or fully coating the outer surface of the cores with a substance, wherein the substance has a second property, and wherein the second property is different from the first property; and (C) reducing the particle size of the coated particles, wherein the core is exposed after the step of reducing. A method of using particles comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into an area to be treated, wherein the treatment fluid comprises: (i) a base fluid; and (ii) the particles.
Patent GB-2539132-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for preventing rotation of rotor bearings in a stator
Inventor: Randal Perisho
IPC: H02K15/00
Filed: 2015-02-24
Abstract: Systems and methods for preventing rotation of rotor bearings in electric motors which enable retrofitting of conventionally designed bearings to use spring-loaded keys instead of elastomeric T-rings to prevent rotation while allowing axial movement of the bearings within a stator bore. An elongated, curved spring arm is positioned in the nesting groove at the outer periphery of the bearing. One end of the spring may be secured to the bearing by positioning an S-shaped bend in the spring arm through a hole in the floor of the nesting groove. A key at the opposite end of the spring arm is urged radially outward by the spring arm. The key may be positioned in a slot in the outer portion of the bearing, and the spring arm may be retained in the groove by a retaining pin installed in the groove.
Patent GB-2543960-A (GB)
Title: Combined hybrid thermionic and thermoelectric generator
Inventor: John Xiaozhong Wang
IPC: H01L35/28
Filed: 2016-10-21
Abstract: Systems and methods to generate aircraft electrical power comprising a thermionic generator 120 situated close to an aircraft heat source 110 (engine exhaust, bleed-air or solar sourced heat). The power generation system further includes a thermoelectric generator 130 arranged to receive waste heat 122 directly from the anode 126 of the thermionic generator 120 and additionally from the heat source 115, 110. The thermionic generator comprises hot electrode cathode 124 and cold electrode anode 126 separated by a caesium vapour filled gap. The high temperature cathode emits electrons towards the anode across a potential energy gap. The thermoelectric generator 135 may comprise a higher temperature electrode T3, 130 thermally coupled to the thermionic generator anode, and a lower temperature electrode T4 132. A Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET structure may be included between the two thermoelectric generator conductor electrodes (132,134), and may comprise of n-doped and p-doped semiconductor portions. Current flows (i.e Seebeck/Peltier effect) via the semiconductor portions 136 from hot electrode 132 to the cold electrode 134. Both thermionic and thermoelectric generator are electrically coupled with an electrical distribution bus and a control system to supply the aircraft power and may also power the aircraft de-icing protection system. The combined hybrid thermionic and thermoelectric properties of the energy harvester suits unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) as the extraction of heat reduces the heat signature and increasing the flight range/time.
Patent GB-2559541-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for collecting vibration phase signal of nuclear reactor cooling pump
Inventor: Zhenxing Luan
IPC: G21C17/00
Filed: 2015-12-15
Abstract: A method and system for collecting a vibration phase signal of a nuclear reactor cooling pump, falling within the technical field of nuclear power plant security. The system comprises: a vibration probe (11), a vibration signal processor (12), a phase probe (22), a reference pulse signal processor (23) and a phase signal processor (31). The vibration probe (11) is electrically connected to the vibration signal processor (12), the phase probe (22) is electrically connected to the reference pulse signal processor (23), and the vibration signal processor (12) and the reference pulse signal processor (23) are both in a communication connection with the phase signal processor (31). A reference pulse signal is acquired by means of the newly added phase probe (22), and then, the acquired reference pulse signal and an existing vibration signal are calculated by means of the phase signal processor (31) so as to obtain a vibration phase signal of a main shaft of a nuclear reactor cooling pump. In this way, the system for collecting a vibration phase signal of a nuclear reactor cooling pump can monitor the vibration phase signal of the main shaft of the nuclear reactor cooling pump, and can thus analyze a vibration condition of the nuclear reactor cooling pump more comprehensively.
Patent GB-2560924-A (GB)
Title: Marking guide
Inventor: JOHN CHRISTOPHER MAGRATH
IPC: G01C15/02
Filed: 2017-03-28
Abstract: A marking guide 24, comprising a male fitting having an axis, and a light source 32 coupled to the male fitting 26 which is arranged to emit a collimated beam of light along the male fittings axis. The male fitting can be co-axially received in a female fitting 24, which also has an axis and can also receive a pipe. When the marking guide is installed in the female fitting, the light source projects a beam of light along the axis of the female fitting. The guide can be used to show where a pipe in the female fitting would intersect a surface, based on where the light beam hits that surface. The female fitting may be a central heating valve 14 attached to a radiator 10, and the surface may be a floor. The light source may be a laser. The male fitting may have a free end (42, fig 3) and a root end, and may provide first and second cylindrical engagement portions (40a, 40b) of different diameters, where the engagement portions are arranged next to one another in increasing diameter towards the root end.
Patent GB-2562467-A (GB)
Title: Chemical milling
Inventor: Mikkel PEDERSEN
IPC: C23F1/26
Filed: 2017-05-08
Abstract: An additive manufacturing component and method, e.g. using electron beam or laser beam melting, where a component, e.g. of layers 6, is built up with support elements or members incorporated into the build of the component, using either or both chemical milling to disconnect the support portions and/or where at least one support member has a hollow conduit (fig 6) e.g. to communicate and direct a liquid to an outlet proximal to the connection. Preferably the supports are narrower 5, e.g. triangular 3 or pyramidal, e.g. with truncated apex 4, towards the connections for easier disconnection. The support members may be 5 mm or less, and perforations may be included. A base plate may be used. The erosion agent may be suitably selected e.g. a liquid e.g. nitric acid e.g. with hydrofluoric acid; or with sulphuric and hydrochloric acid e.g. for a bath. Acids may be sequentially selected. An additional thickness may be built into the outer surfaces of the component e.g. to be sacrificed, e.g. according to the duration of etching. Titanium powder may be used for the building. The designs aim to optimise separation.
Patent GB-2554149-A (GB)
Title: Wall tie and method of installing the same
Inventor: KEVIN JOHN STROUD
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2017-07-07
Abstract: The wall tie having a longitudinal portion 10 for spanning a cavity with opposing ends for embedding into respective inner and outer walls, a positioning means having a perpendicular portion 15 projecting from the longitudinal portion for locating the tie a pre-determined distance into one of the inner or outer walls, and a drip portion 13. The positing means abuts the outer surface of the inner wall in use. The tie may be formed of stainless steel wire or plastic. The opposing ends may be bent into triangular portions 12 providing enlarged surface areas. The wire may have an L-shaped portion having a first limb 14 extending along the longitudinal portion. Alternatively the wall tie may be a flat strip material having holes for embedment of mortar and a detent forming the positing means.
Patent GB-2551454-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for controlling a conveyor in a mining system
Inventor: BRIAN WORTHINGTON
IPC: E21F13/06
Filed: 2012-07-20
Abstract: A conveyor for a mining system, having a frame with a fixed first end and an extendable second end, and first and second sprockets having first and second positions. Where the first position is separated by a distance from the second position and a chain is associated with the first second sprockets. A first sensor 220 is configured to generate a first signal indicative of a chain tension and a second sensor 220 is configured to sense an electrical characteristic of the conveyor and to generate a second signal indicative of the chain tension based on the electrical characteristic of the conveyor. A hydraulic cylinder 230 is provided, coupled to the extendable second end of the frame, a position of the hydraulic cylinder determining the distance between the first position and second positions. A controller 200 receives the signals from the first and second sensors and compares them, so as to determine the chain tension based on one of the first signal and second signals, and control the position of the hydraulic cylinder based on the determined chain tension.
Patent GB-2566479-A (GB)
Title: DC-DC Converter
Inventor: NILS BACKMAN
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 2017-09-14
Abstract: A DC-DC converter 10 comprises a first DC port 10A connectable to a DC source B, a second DC port 10B with a positive terminal PT, a midpoint terminal MT and a negative terminal NT connectable to a DC bus 4. A first capacitor C1 is connected between the positive terminal and the midpoint terminal and a second capacitor C2 is connected between the midpoint terminal and the negative terminal. The DC-DC converter comprises a first switching circuit 20, a second switching circuit 40 and a resonant circuit 30 connected between the first switching circuit and the second switching circuit. The second switching circuit comprises a first switch Q1 connected between the positive terminal of the second port and the first node 41, a second switch Q2 connected between the first node and the midpoint terminal of the second port, a third switch Q3 connected between the midpoint terminal of the second port and the second node 42, and a fourth switch Q4 connected between the second node and the negative terminal of the second port. The DC-DC converter is suitable for use in an AC-UPS (uninterruptible power supply) converter.
Patent GB-2604314-A (GB)
Title: Device, system and method
Inventor: DAVID JONES
IPC: A24F40/485
Filed: 2017-09-22
Abstract: An aerosol delivery device comprises: a first aerosol generator 132’ to generate a first aerosol from a first aerosol precursor and to introduce said first aerosol into a first fluid flow pathway 136, wherein said first aerosol is sized for pulmonary penetration; a second aerosol generator 134’ to generate a second aerosol from a second aerosol precursor and to introduce the second aerosol into a second fluid flow pathway 135, wherein the second aerosol is sized to inhibit pulmonary penetration; wherein the second aerosol is transmissible within at least one of: a mammalian oral cavity and a mammalian nasal cavity, and the second aerosol comprising a component for activating at least one of: one or more taste receptors in said oral cavity and one or more olfactory receptors in said nasal cavity.