baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2510255-A (GB)
Title: Object classification of CT scanned luggage
Inventor: ZHANG LI
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: The method includes obtaining slice data of inspected luggage in a CT system and generating 3D volume data of objects in the luggage from the slice data. Three depth projection images are calculated based on the data. The symmetry, duty ratio and aspect ratio for each image and the similarity between the images is calculated. A shape feature parameter based on these is generated. The parameter is then classified with a classifier to obtain a quantifier description expressing the shape of the object. For each object, a semantic description is outputted including at least a quantifier description of the object based on the 3D volume data. The above solutions can create a 3D model for objects in the inspected luggage in a relatively accurate manner, and thus provide better basis for subsequent shape feature extraction and security inspection, and reduce omission factor. Another aspect relates to displaying objects in a CT system comprising determining a semantic description of an object based on 3D volume data and, upon user selection of an object, presenting the semantic description.
Patent GB-2505843-A (GB)
Title: Tablet dispenser
Inventor: CRONIN EDWARD
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 2012-07-05
Abstract: A dispensing container is provided. The dispensing container includes an actuation cover; a dispensing cartridge and an outer shell. The dispensing cartridge includes a storage hopper. The storage hopper includes a first outlet. The storage hopper is configured for gravity feeding product adjacent the first outlet. The outer shell includes a central cavity and a second outlet. The dispensing cartridge is positioned within the central cavity. The dispensing cartridge is transitionable between an open orientation in which the first and second outlets are aligned providing a pathway through both the first and second outlets and a closed orientation wherein the first and second outlets are offset decreasing the size of the pathway.
Patent GB-2517005-A (GB)
Title: Automated tuning for MALDI ion imaging
Inventor: BROWN JEFFERY MARK
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: Methods of ion imaging are disclosed comprising testing a first portion of a sample and manually or automatically determining from said first portion one or more optimum or preferred parameters for the ionisation device used. A second portion of the sample is then analysed using these preferred parameters. The ionisation device is preferably a laser, more particularly an MALDI ionisation source, while the sample is preferably a biological tissue section. The testing of the first portion preferably involves acquiring mass spectral data from an array of pixels across a sacrificial area of the sample by varying one or more parameters of the ionisation device, such as the intensity of the laser and/or the number of laser shots used per pixel in said array. Optimum tuning conditions are determined by, for example, identifying the pixel in the generated pseudo-image which has the greatest signal intensity, the parameters used at said pixel then being used to analyse the rest of the tissue section.
Patent GB-2526872-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for de-aerating a liquid
Inventor: DOBBS SEAN
IPC: C02F1/20
Filed: 2014-06-06
Abstract: An apparatus for de-aerating a liquid comprises an elongate channel having at least one liquid inlet at a first end thereof and at least one liquid outlet at a second end, a weir being defined within the channel between the inlet(s) and the outlet(s) wherein liquid is constrained to flow over the weir between the inlet(s) and the outlet(s). Suitably, the channel is defined within an elongate housing 10 having a bottom wall 12, first and second end walls 14, 16 and first and second side walls 18, 20 extending between the end walls. The weir may be defined by an intermediate wall 30 extending from the first end wall to the second end wall such that the channel is divided into first and second sections 32, 34, wherein the first section communicates with a liquid inlet(s) and the second section communicates with the liquid outlet(s). Preferably, the intermediate wall has a convoluted profile in plan view, such as a zig-zag profile. A method of de-aerating a liquid is also claimed.
Patent GB-2531759-A (GB)
Title: Non handed container lifting twistlock
Inventor: JOHN RICHARD NUTTALL
IPC: B66C1/66
Filed: 2014-10-29
Abstract: A hand-operated semi-automatic lifting twist-lock for engaging with ISO corner fittings comprises a twist-lock body 1 having a cylindrical portion protruding therefrom, a face and a circumferential recess (5, figure 2) formed in the face, a collar 3 configured to rotate about the cylindrical portion and containing a symmetrical segment 4 configured to rotate within the circumferential recess and a retaining head 6, wherein movement of the symmetrical segment is restricted by end faces of the circumferential recess, a free-running shaft 7 within the body and rigidly attached to the retaining head and a thrust ring 12, a co-axial handle 8, a second circumferential recess 15, a stop segment 10 fitted to the handle or the body and a pre-loaded spring 16 between the handle and the body configured to hold the retaining head in a fixed position relative to the body. The twist-lock may be left or right-handed and may be used to lift containers fitted with bottom ISO corner fittings.
Patent GB-2518096-A (GB)
Title: Barrel treatment apparatus
Inventor: WHYTE RONALD NORRIS
IPC: B27H5/08
Filed: 2012-08-10
Abstract: A barrel treatment apparatus, and a method of treating barrels comprises a treatment head H mounted on an arm 11, 12, moveable relative to support (S, Fig 2) passing into the barrel for removal of material from the inner surface of the barrel. Treatment head H is mounted in a pivotal connection allowing pivotal movement of head H on the arm. The apparatus has a treatment head feed mechanism configured to move the treatment head H laterally relative to the support and to control the orientation of the treatment head during the lateral movement. A multi-link pivot system controls the orientation for consistent presentation of head H against the barrel regardless of the degree of movement of a cutter (2, Fig 6). The treatment head H has lower and upper cutters 2l, 2u, configured to cut into the surface of the barrel in a cutting pattern which has at least two different depths of cut, i.e. ridges. Typically the ridges are parallel, and are spaced uniformly over the whole of the treated surface of the barrel. Other shown elements include drive shaft 5, bearing blocks 6, front plate 7, bracket 8, bottom plate 15, a pair of rear link arms 12, a pair of pistons 16 and motor 25.
Patent GB-2534380-A (GB)
Title: An attachment for a hand held appliance
Inventor: PHILIP JONATHAN STEPHENS
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 2015-01-21
Abstract: An attachment suitable for a hand held appliance such as a hairdryer comprises a first wall 102 defining a fluid flow path (130, fig.7a) through the attachment extending from an annular first fluid inlet (132, fig.7a) to a first fluid outlet (134, fig. 7a). The fluid flow path (130, fig.7a) has a cross-sectional area that expands from the first fluid inlet (132, fig.7a) towards the first fluid outlet (134, fig.7a). The attachment may comprise a first part (180, fig.3) and a second part (190, fig.4) and the cross-sectional area expands within the first part 180. The shape of the cross-sectional area is due to the shape of the bung 120 which has a conical profile 124 and flattens to line profile 128. This allows the flow from the inlet (132, fig.7a) to reduce in velocity and thus reduces noise.
Patent GB-2534848-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcement cage assembly
Inventor: JASON HUGHES
IPC: E04C5/16
Filed: 2015-01-28
Abstract: The assembly comprises a cage 3 having elongate bars 6 encircled by hoops, and stabilisers 10 on its outer perimeter, each stabiliser having an arm 13, 14, a surface for engaging the surface of a pile bore and an actuator 15 for moving the arm. The actuator may be a screw mounted on first and second blocks 16, 21, with first and second ends of the arm pivotably connected to an elongate bar and the second block respectively. Rotation C of the screw may cause movement A of the second block, and movement B of the engaging surface towards a bore wall 8. The actuator may be a spring-like section with the arm connected to a first end. The stabiliser may have a hook on the actuator for connection to a cage hoop. Also claimed are a method of using the assembly and a method of forming a pile.
Patent GB-2520873-A (GB)
Title: Busbars
Inventor: BARTON RICHARD
IPC: H05B3/56
Filed: 2015-02-25
Abstract: The busbar 31 comprises a length of electrically conductive material 32 having an adhesive material 33 secured along at least part of a major surface 32a along the length thereof. The adhesive material 33 is inboard of one both of the longitudinal edges of the electrically conductive material 32, i.e. there is a strip at the edge of the electrically conductive material 32 that is not covered by the adhesive 33. Preferably the other surface 32b has a plastic cover 34. The exemplified busbar comprises tinned 322 copper 321 as the conductive material 32 combined with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive tape by means of heated rollers (104a, 104b, figure 2), collection (101, figure 2), supply (102, 103, 105, figure 2) and delivery (111, 115, 116, 117, figure 2) rolls, and tensioning apparatus (TA1, TA2, figure 2), wherein alignment roller 115 has friction imparting raised islands of silicone rubber. The preferred adhesive tape contains conductive particles and includes a siliconised kraft paper release liner RL. The busbar, its method of production and apparatus used are all claimed. The busbar 31 is used in heated windscreens.
Patent GB-2535997-A (GB)
Title: Composite coating for a plain bearing of an internal combustion engine and method of deposition
Inventor: IAN KERR
IPC: C25D15/00
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A method of electroplating a tin composite overlay coating is described. The method comprises plating a tin or tin-based matrix with embedded particles for application in bearings of internal combustion engines. A method of forming a particulate composite tin or tin-based alloy overlay on a sliding bearing. The tin composite overlay of a bearing is pulse plated from a bath containing particulates. The bath with particles is can be treated by the combination of ultrasonic and mechanical agitation. A thin layer of tin may also be applied, between the tin composition overlay and the substrate to improve the bonding. The sliding bearing also has a backing layer upon which is bonded a bearing layer, an interlayer layer may be provided on the bearing layer and the particulate composite overlay is formed on the interlayer, where the interlayer comprises tin and has a thickness of 2.5 microns or less. The composite overlay comprises particles dispersed in tin or a tin-based alloy matrix, and where the particles have an average particle size in the matrix of no more than 1.0 micron and the overlay has a thickness of 5-50µm. The content of particles in the overlay matrix is from 1.5 to 5.0 wt%.
Patent GB-2524399-A (GB)
Title: Christmas tree and method
Inventor: LUGTMEIER LUBBERTUS
IPC: E21B34/02
Filed: 2013-09-17
Abstract: The invention provides a Christmas tree (160) for a wellbore, comprising a plurality of modules (162, 164, 166, 170), each module including: at least one module opening (172), the modules being connected to each other to form a housing (174), the respective module openings being connected to form a continuous passage (180) though the housing, said continuous passage being adapted to be connected to the wellbore; a retrievable valve insert (182, 184, 186, 190) arranged in the module opening; and control means (202, 206, 210) coupled to the module to control the valve insert between a closed position and an open position.
Patent GB-2537641-A (GB)
Title: Sparkling flavoured alcoholic drink
Inventor: JOHN WORONTSCHAK
IPC: C12G3/06
Filed: 2015-04-21
Abstract: Gin and sparkling wine combined to create a single alcoholic beverage is provided. The addition of gin to wine, and producing a sparkling wine thereof is preferably achieved in one of four ways: (1) adding gin to the base wine and injecting carbon dioxide; (2) adding gin to the base wine and following the Charmat method, the wine and gin blend undergoes a secondary fermentation in bulk tanks, and is bottled under pressure; (3) following the traditional method of sparkling wine production, the gin is added to the liqueur dexpedition (dosage) and the liqueur dexpedition (dosage) is added to the wine after disgorging but before final corking; or (4) following the transfer method of sparkling wine production, the gin is added to the liqueur dexpedition (dosage) and the liqueur dexpedition (dosage) is added to the wine after disgorging but before final corking.
Patent GB-2525763-A (GB)
Title: Pressure regulated downhole equipment
Inventor: MORRISON JEFFREY
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2015-04-27
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for regulating fluid pressure in a wellbore. Apparatus comprises a tubular 102, a first 112 and second 114 float assemblies disposed in the tubular, both float assemblies comprising a unidirectional valve 118 for allowing fluid flow in a first direction, wherein the first float assembly is equipped with a pressure regulating device 120 configured to actuate when a predetermined pressure differential is reached.
Patent GB-2524910-A (GB)
Title: Storage system and method for allocating resource
Inventor: SATOYAMA AI
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: In conventional unified storage systems, an I/O for block storage and an I/O for file storage are processed in a single OS without being distinguished, so that it was not possible to perform processes for speedy failure detection or for enhancing performances such as tuning of performance by directly monitoring hardware. The present invention solves the problem by having a block storage-side OS and an OS group managing multiple systems including a file system other than the block storage-side OS coexist within a storage system, wherein the OS group managing multiple systems including a file system other than the block storage-side OS is virtualized by a hypervisor, wherein a block storage micro-controller and the hypervisor can cooperate in performing processes.
Patent GB-2540533-A (GB)
Title: Sampling pod system and method
Inventor: SIMON JONATHAN FENNER
IPC: G01N1/16
Filed: 2015-06-13
Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, sampling a solid or liquid sample using a sampling tool (e.g. sampling thief) which has a sampling rod/tube that is configured to house a sampling pod 10, the pod comprising: a main body portion 12 with at least one sample collecting cavity 14; and a removable/opening lid portion 16 that in use fits/closes over at least part of said main body portion and thereby covers and the cavity; the method further comprising the following steps: (a) inserting said sampling pod main body portion within said sampling rod/tube and taking a solid or liquid sample from a vessel/container; (b) removing sampling rod/tube from said vessel or container and covering said collecting cavity to seal said cavity; (c) transporting said sample within said sampling pod to place of a analysis; and (d) at place of analysis removing at least part of said covering from main body portion to expose sample for analysis.
Patent GB-2532827-A (GB)
Title: Content creation, deployment collaboration, activity stream, and task management
Inventor: MICHAEL A MARTH
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2015-07-30
Abstract: Systems and methods for the creation of content for a marketing activity using a collaborative working environment, comprising a user interface 2400 that displays content 1502 to a plurality of users along with an activity stream 1802 that lists annotations or comments 1604, 1904, 2302 made by users during the collaborative creation of content. If a user selects a particular comment e.g. 1604 then the associated mark up is shown overlaying the content (1602, figure 21). The activity stream is updated in real time across the collaborative working environment to facilitate workflow between marketers and content creators.
Patent GB-2551781-A (GB)
Title: Safety installation method and apparatus
Inventor: IAIN YOUNG
IPC: F16L41/04
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A nozzle connector 1 for insertion into a flexible hose or pipe of a deluge system comprises a housing 2 for application externally through an aperture in the side wall of the hose or pipe and a sealing member 19 (see figure 5) mounted internally of the hose or pipe, the housing having a bore 5 for receiving a nozzle. A method of installing a nozzle in a flexible hose or pipe of a deluge system comprises the steps of drilling a hole into the side wall of the flexible hose or pipe, introducing the sealing member through the hole and adhering the sealing member to the internal surface of the flexible hose or pipe surrounding the drilled hole, mounting the housing for a nozzle into the hole in the side wall of the flexible hose or pipe, and adhering the housing to the sealing member.
Patent GB-2552168-A (GB)
Title: Pressure regulator
Inventor: DENNIS REININGER
IPC: G05D16/04
Filed: 2016-07-11
Abstract: A pressure regulator 10 has a housing 12, 14 with an inlet 16, outlet 22 and valve seat 52 regulator sleeve 30 arranged within the housing 12, 14 and defining a flow channel from an upstream end adapted for cooperating with the valve seat 52 towards a downstream end associated with the outlet 22, a spring 48 biasing the regulator sleeve 30 towards the outlet 22, the downstream end of the flow channel tapering outwardly. Excess pressure in the outlet region 22 pushes against flange 36 of the sleeve 30, against the force of the spring 48, to partially close the valve and reduce the pressure. A taper 34 may be at the upstream end of sleeve 30. The invention is used in a water supply system for a recreational vehicle, comprising a water tank (2, fig. 1), a water pump (3), a pressure regulator (10) as defined above, and a water tap (5).
Patent GB-2539569-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for physical exercise
Inventor: STEVE SCOTT
IPC: A63B23/035
Filed: 2014-12-23
Abstract: An apparatus for physical exercise comprising a resistance arrangement having at least one resistance member adapted for providing resistance forces in at least a first and a second direction. The resistance forces acting through at least one component for operably engaging the resistance members, at least a part of which is rotatable relative to the resistance members. The component for operably engaging the resistance members and the resistance members having engagement elements therebetween capable of transforming the resistance forces of the resistance members into a resistance force which acts to resist rotation of the component for operably engaging the resistance members in both directions of rotation.
Patent GB-2553569-A (GB)
Title: Prioritization of video sources
Inventor: CHRISTIAN BERGHOLDT KVORNING
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2016-09-09
Abstract: An image capture system (100 fig 1) (e.g video surveillance system) comprising an image capture means S502 (e.g multiple cameras 101-2 figure 1), a memory storage (primary storage 151) to store the captured image data. A determining means S505 is configured to assess available (primary) storage space by comparing with a predetermined threshold. If low space is determined, an image data control means instructs the image capture means (camera(s)) and/or (primary) storage means to reduce the data volume to be stored in the primary storage means. For example one or more camera is instructed S507-8 to reduce the video frame rate. This may be based on the user designating an order of importance for each image capture (camera) component (figure 4). As some cameras are located in less important areas, each camera is ranked in terms of importance (priority S508). Image data considered less important may be also be sacrificed (not saved) in preference to data from higher priority sources. When primary space is low it is also possible to delete historical (older) data in the primary source, creating space for incoming data. Variations of each of these strategies are disclosed. The system allows for mitigation of available primary storage space when an archive storage (152 fig 1) is unavailable (offline) to offload data from the primary storage S502-504. Crucially the system enables uninterrupted real-time display of all surveyed locations.
Patent GB-2557973-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid Device
Inventor: MARIUS DABULEANU
IPC: H01F7/18
Filed: 2016-12-21
Abstract: A solenoid device for a solenoid valve, with a solenoid coil (S) having a housing (10) and driving unit (12), wherein the driving unit (12) is arranged within the housing (10) of the coil (S). The device may comprise a high side switch driver (20), free wheeling diode (22), low side switch driver (24) and first, second and third transistor (T1, T2, T3) connected in series adapted to apply a first, second and third potential when activated by the high side switch driver (20), free wheeling diode (22) and low side switch driver (24) respectively. The first and/or second and/or third potential may be a pulse-width modulated signal. The coil (S) may be connected in series to a measuring shunt (Rs) and in parallel with the second transistor (T2). The driving unit (12) may comprise an interface (16) for sending / receiving information via a field bus.
Patent GB-2559771-A (GB)
Title: A rib arrangement in a wing tip device
Inventor: RICHARD HEWSON
IPC: B64C23/06
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: A wing tip device 4 on a wing of an aircraft has a rib 16 positioned in a span wise region where transonic flow, preferably a shock wave, occurs during flight. Preferably, the rib 16 at the shock wave position is an outboard rib, and may be linked to an inboard rib 14 by a pair of spaced spars 12, 13. Methods of designing an aircraft and winglet by predicting where the transonic flow occurs and placing the rib accordingly are also claimed. Preferably the method involves iterative steps beginning with predicting where transonic flow occurs without the rib in place, repeating with the rib in the transonic flow, and then adjusting the position based upon further iterations. A method of flying an aircraft to position the rib in a region of transonic flow is also claimed.
Patent GB-2561596-A (GB)
Title: Audio signal generation for spatial audio mixing
Inventor: TAPANI JOHANNES PIHLAJAKUJA
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2017-04-20
Abstract: Generating an intended spatial audio field by receiving at least two audio signals, wherein each audio signal is received from a separate microphone 201. Each separate microphone is located in the same environment and configured to capture a sound source. Each audio signal is analyzed to determine at least in part an ambience audio signal. A sum audio signal is generated 211 from the determined ambience audio signal before being processed to spatially extend the sum audio signal so as to generate the intended spatial audio field 215, wherein the sum audio signal comprises the ambience audio signal for the intended spatial audio field. Preferably reverberation 213 is applied to the sum audio before its spatial extension. The spatial extension could comprise any of vector based amplitude panning (VBAP), direct binaural panning, synthesized ambisonics and wavefield synthesis. Preferably, when performing the spatial extension; a spatial extent parameter, a position associated with the microphones, and a frequency band position based on the position associated with the microphones and the spatial extent parameter are determined.