baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2496043-A (GB)
Title: Polymer fence system comprising panels with integral plant boxes
Inventor: WILLIAMSON PAUL
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: The fence system includes a number of posts 10, 10a supporting at least one panel 8 which comprises a polymer material. Preferably the polymer is made from a uniform piece of polyurethane foam produced using an aromatic isocyanate and a polyol such as a polyester or polyether compound. The isocyanate may include diphenylmethane diiosocyanate (MDI) isomer. The panels and posts may comprise grooves or channels for receiving the other. Accessories may be mounted to the fence such as a flower box, plant box or growth trough bowl baskets, that have apertures for drainage of excess liquid in soil within the plant container. The polymer may comprise one or more reinfocement rigid braces, such as steel or nylon. Also claimed is a method of constructing a fence panel, post or accessory including the steps of introducing a substantially liquid prepolymer into a mould and then curing the same. The panel may eventually look like a conventional wooden imitation panel.
Patent GB-2507337-A (GB)
Title: Balance device for ski and snowboard training and rehabilitation
Inventor: CRESSWELL THOMAS AIDAN
IPC: A63B22/16
Filed: 2012-10-29
Abstract: A balance board 10 for exercise comprising a mounting plate 12, a level plate and a rocker 14 wherein the level plate is in a horizontal position when an equal force is applied to both sides of the rocker 14. The mounting plate 12 may comprise two foot plates 32, 34 which may tilt relative to the mounting plate 12. The foot plates 32, 34 may comprise additional weight mounts and foot retainers e.g. straps or boot bindings. The height of the foot plates 32, 34 or the distance between them may be varied. The mounting plate 12 may be configured to be inclined with respect to the level plate to simulate terrain such as uphill or downhill. The mounting plate may be provided with a spirit level, an electrogoniometer to measure the time deviation from a balanced position or an electromyography to measure the muscular contribution of each leg.
Patent GB-2510097-A (GB)
Title: Door with switchable window having selective transparency
Inventor: BATT DAVID RORY CHARLES
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 2012-11-06
Abstract: A door includes a panel 10 having a window aperture in which a window 11 is fitted. The window comprises a material (13, fig 2) which is normally configured in a first state to partially or fully obscure vision through the window. The door further comprising means, such as a control unit 19, for reconfiguring or switching the window into a second state, in which vision through the window is unobstructed. The said material of the window is preferably liquid crystal, such as PDLC. The operation of the window is preferably configured to prevent or deter actuation by persons other than in the event of a fire or other emergency. Preferably the window is reconfigured by an actuator 21, optionally comprising a key switch, keypad or breakable cover.
Patent GB-2510882-A (GB)
Title: Interface apparatus
Inventor: THOMAS GRAHAM HENRY
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2013-02-14
Abstract: A pair of data transceivers provides a wireless link (eg. Bluetooth) for connecting a Human-Interface-Device with a USB cable (eg. keyboard, mouse, joystick peripheral) to a USB host computer. This avoids having cables trailing between the peripheral and the computer. The local transceiver plugs into the host; the remote transceiver has a socket for connecting a peripheral device. The remote transceiver may be powered by an internal battery that can be charged through a micro USB socket. The computer is programmed to recognise Bluetooth (RTM) data as if it was USB data received directly from a peripheral device via a USB cable.
Patent GB-2520229-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle, Apparatus and Process for Dispensing Dry Ice
Inventor: NIMMONS RICHARD
IPC: C01B32/55
Filed: 2013-07-12
Abstract: A nozzle 12 for use in dispensing dry ice pellets comprises an inlet 28, an outlet 30, a hollow shaft 32 (pipe) between the inlet and outlet wherein the width of at least part of the hollow shaft is smaller than the width of the outlet. The nozzle may have a biconcave shape. A hose 14 may be connected to the nozzle and a source of dry ice pellets 20 is in fluid communication with the hose. The nozzle and hose may be of a size to fit inside a conduit 100 that may be condenser / heat exchange tube requiring cleaning by the dry ice pellets. Compressed air from a compressor (34, fig 2) passing through the nozzle may impart motion to the dry ice. A vacuum pump (36) may impart suction to the conduit. Scale inside the conduit may be detected using electromagnetic or sound waves 24, 26 and a monitoring device (42) may comprise feedback to control the position of the nozzle to direct the dry ice pellets to where scale is required to be removed.
Patent GB-2508494-A (GB)
Title: Verifying correct identification of sync words in a data stream
Inventor: LEBLANC PAUL J
IPC: H04L7/04
Filed: 2013-10-10
Abstract: Syncing a serial data stream including providing a data stream having frames and sub-frames, where each sub-frame is provided with an expected sync word, and there is an expected offset between the sync words in each sub-frame. To avoid mistaken identification of sync words, due to sequences randomly occurring in the data stream corresponding with sync words, sync modules may be provided which use the expected offsets between sync words to verify detected sync words. The data is sent to a plurality of sync modules, where each sync module searches for a different expected sync word. Once a sync module has identified its expected sync word, then it looks for a different one of the sync words at the expected offset from its expected sync word to verify that it has properly identified its sync word. The sync words may mark the start point of the sub-frames in the data stream.
Patent GB-2519120-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus relating to measurement instruments
Inventor: KEECH RAY
IPC: G01H17/00
Filed: 2013-10-10
Abstract: Performed by a mobile device is a method of storing data related to a measurement instrument comprising near field communications (NFC) interrogation of the instrument where reference data received from the instrument in response to interrogation is used to store captured installation, service or performance data relating to the instrument. Capturing data may comprise: text or diagram input; taking a photograph, video or audio recording; obtaining the instruments: physical position, its geolocation, its compass bearing. Reference data may comprise an identifier or hyperlink. The instrument may be a pH, flow or utility meter or a pressure, level or temperature sensor. A measurement-instrument with data-capture means; data-capture may comprise accelerometer, inclinometer, magnetometer or tamper detector; may further comprise receipt of recalibration, reconfiguration or reprogramming data; reconfiguration-data may comprise activation instruction to activate dormant instrument functionality. A mobile device with a sensor measuring vibration levels and programmed to: interrogate a measurement-instrument via NFC; receive instrument reference data; retrieve one or more thresholds defining suitable instrument installation conditions; measuring vibration at the devices location; comparing the measurement with thresholds; and indicating whether the location is suitable for instrument installation. A method assessing the suitability of a site for installation of a measurement instrument.
Patent GB-2520054-A (GB)
Title: A device to control administration of medicine
Inventor: SMITH SARAH LUISA
IPC: B65D50/00
Filed: 2013-11-08
Abstract: A medicine timing device comprises: a housing 10 with a container 12 with a childproof opening mechanism; and a timer with a display 18, countdown timer function, control means to set a time interval, an indicator 24 to show the status of the countdown timer, an alarm 25, and a reset control with a childproof barrier to operation to prevent unauthorised access. The reset control means may comprise one or more buttons, provided on the housing having a childproof press function, or within the container. The display may be switchable between a countdown timer and a clock. The countdown timer may be programmable to set more than one countdown interval or to set countdown intervals in sequence. An on/off control may be provided within the container having a childproof closure mechanism. The housing and the container walls may be at least partially flexible.
Patent GB-2505379-A (GB)
Title: System, method, and computer program product for fast recovery to write state
Inventor: BUI NHAN X
IPC: G11B5/008
Filed: 2012-05-25
Abstract: In one embodiment, a tape drive system includes a magnetic head having at least one servo sensor for track-following at least one defined servo track of a longitudinal tape, a tape motion controller configured to move the longitudinal tape past the magnetic head, a compound actuator configured to translate the magnetic head laterally with respect to the longitudinal tape, and a control configured to track-follow the at least one defined servo track by reducing a position error between the magnetic head and a desired position, transition from a write state to a monitor state when the position error is greater than a threshold, transition from the monitor state to a stop write state when the position error is greater than the threshold for a first period, and transition from the monitor state to the write state when the position error is less than the threshold for a second period.
Patent GB-2505382-A (GB)
Title: A system for payment via electronic wallet
Inventor: CAMPOS TOMAS
IPC: G06Q20/36
Filed: 2012-05-30
Abstract: A method includes receiving a request to process, against an electronic wallet, a portion of a transaction, an electronic wallet optionally comprising a sub-wallet, the transaction processed against the wallet and/or sub-wallet. The method further includes identifying one or more electronic value tokens in the e-wallet and/or sub-wallet that, when used together, will cover the portion of the transaction. The method further includes applying the electronic value tokens to the portion of the transaction.
Patent GB-2521427-A (GB)
Title: An inflatable foot bath
Inventor: O'NEILL VINCE
IPC: A61H35/00
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: The present invention provides an collapsible foot bath 10, comprising: an inflatable base 30 comprising upper and lower surfaces, wherein the upper surface comprises a plurality of substantially circular dimples 40, each dimple 40 having a substantially flat bottom region with a diameter of between 10mm and 60mm; and an inflatable side wall 20 connected to the base 30 to define a substantially cuboidal internal volume with an open top, such that water may be retained therein for washing a person's feet. The invention may also include a valve each for inflating the base 60 and the side walls 70, or a single valve to inflate both sections, and a release valve for deflating the invention 80. The invention may also include an exterior pocket 90 configured to receive a pair of sandals therein. The walls and base may also have a non-slip finish.
Patent GB-2507023-A (GB)
Title: Organic semiconductors
Inventor: WANG CHANG-SHENG
IPC: C07D495/22
Filed: 2012-06-21
Abstract: The invention relates to novel organic semiconducting oligomers or polymers containing dithieno[2,3-d:2',3'-d']-s-indaceno[1,2-b:5,6- b'] dithiophene units, methods for their preparation and educts or intermediates used therein, polymers, blends, mixtures and formulations containing them, the use of the oligomers, polymers, blends, mixtures and formulations as semiconductor in organic electronic (OE) devices, especially in organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, and to OE and OPV devices comprising these oligomers, polymers, blends, mixtures or formulations.
Patent GB-2507443-A (GB)
Title: Virtual link creation in a wireless ad-hoc network
Inventor: CHANDRAMOULI RAJARATHNAM
IPC: H04W40/30
Filed: 2010-09-15
Abstract: Physical links 152, 154 between two node pairs S-C, C-D in a wireless mesh network are combined to create a virtual link, minimising the need for intermediate router functionalities being performed, thereby reducing delays. At intermediate device C a determination is made as to whether a destination device D indicated in a received packet is connected to the intermediate device through a physical link. If so a virtual link is created between the source device S and destination device D through physical links 152, 154. Under the method, the routing layer still maintains a routing table but the task for data frame re-encapsulation can be done by the virtual link MAC layer.
Patent GB-2525889-A (GB)
Title: Bullet adjustment
Inventor: ABDULHUSSEIN MURTAZA
IPC: F42B30/02
Filed: 2014-05-07
Abstract: An improved aerodynamic bullet has a trailing edge having a convex profile. Shaped means are provided within an associated cartridge case, see figure 1; to guide the gases generated by explosion of the propellant to the convex face of the bullet. In an alternative embodiment a bullet may have a tapered profile to the rear face. The invention is a modification to the current bullet design. The aim of the modification is to improve bullet performance by increasing the distance travelled and the velocity of the bullet. The modification can be adapted onto a number of current bullet designs. The aim of the modification is to improve performance and range of the fired bullet. The theory behind both modifications is to channel the explosion on to a narrower surface area in order to increase propulsion.
Patent GB-2514687-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically damped mounting device
Inventor: WEST JOHN
IPC: F16F13/26
Filed: 2013-07-09
Abstract: A hydraulically damped mounting device 10 is provided. The mounting device 10 has a flow limiting element 42, such as a resilient diaphragm, in a switchable auxiliary passageway 36 that is in fluid communication with its working chamber 22. A vacuum chamber 34 is partially bounded by a flexible wall 28 which includes an actuator 38 which is biased towards an end of the switchable auxiliary passageway 36. A vacuum source which is connected to the vacuum chamber 34 enables the pressure within the vacuum chamber 34 to be varied to move the actuator 38 and thus alter the vibration characteristics of the damper.
Patent GB-2526388-A (GB)
Title: Organic light-emitting device and method
Inventor: FERNANDEZ OSCAR
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2014-11-06
Abstract: An organic Light-emitting device having a light-emitting layer comprising a light-emitting polymer, and an electron-transporting layer on the light-emitting layer and comprising an electron-transporting material, wherein the glass transition temperatures, measured in degrees Celsius, of the electron-transporting material (Tg(ETM)) and the light-emitting polymer (Tg(LEP)) satisfy the following inequality: Tg(ETM) + Tg(LEP) > 27O and wherein the glass transition temperature of the electron-transporting material is greater than 140 degrees Celsius. The device may comprise a polymer light-emitting layer and a non-polymeric (small-molecule) electron-transporting layer deposited on the light-emitting layer, the electron-transporting layer comprising a blend of electron-transporting materials containing small-molecule hosts and electron-donating materials containing small-molecule dopants.
Patent GB-2522106-A (GB)
Title: Trailer light arrangement
Inventor: RODWAY JAMES
IPC: B60Q1/30
Filed: 2014-11-12
Abstract: A trailer light arrangement comprises an elongate flexible tubular housing 30 of transparent or translucent form, the housing 30 containing a wiring harness 34, a plurality of LEDs 36 being electrically connected to the wiring harness 34 and located within the housing 30, the harness 34 including or being connected to a cable 38 which extends from the housing 30 to a plug 40 for connection to a socket carried by a towing vehicle, in use.
Patent GB-2521941-A (GB)
Title: Deployable upper leg stiffener for pedestrian protection
Inventor: FAROOQ ISKANDER
IPC: B60R21/38
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: A pedestrian safety system 10 for use with a motor vehicle includes a vehicle hood 12 movable between a closed position and a raised position wherein a leading edge 12A of the hood is raised relative to a front surface 16 of the vehicle to form a gap 32, and a leg stiffener 22 movable between a retracted position wherein it is beneath the hood when the hood is closed and a deployed position wherein the stiffener projects through the gap and is forward of the leading edge of the hood when the hood is raised. At least one actuator 24 mounted beneath the hood moves the stiffener between the retracted and deployed positions. A remote sensing system detects an impending collision with a pedestrian and triggers the raising of the hood and extension of the actuators. The actuator may be mountable to a radiator support structure of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2538042-A (GB)
Title: Sealed bearing
Inventor: STELLARIO BARBERA
IPC: F16C33/80
Filed: 2015-02-25
Abstract: A rolling element bearing including a stepped non-contact seal is provided. The rolling element bearing comprises: an inner ring 110; an outer ring (not illustrated); and a seal 120 for enclosing a radial gap between the inner and outer rings. The seal 120 is mounted to the outer ring. The inner ring 110 comprises a shoulder part 111, adjacent to an inner raceway for rolling elements of the bearing, and further comprises first and second stepped portions 115, 118. The shoulder part 111 has a diameter Ds; the first stepped portion 115 has diameter D1 and the second stepped portion has a diameter D2, whereby D2 < D1 < Ds. According to the invention, the seal 120 comprises a first radial seal portion 123 that extends into the first stepped portion 115 of the inner ring 110, and further comprises a second radial seal portion 124 that extends into the second stepped portion 118. A gap between opposing surfaces of the first and second radial seal portions 123, 124 and the first and second stepped portions 115, 118 respectively creates a labyrinth sealing region.
Patent GB-2535250-A (GB)
Title: Percentile measurement for computer server load testing
Inventor: TIMUR SHEVLYAKOV
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2015-06-12
Abstract: A load test is carried out by client devices sending requests to a server. The client devices measure the response time of the server. The count of the number of response times falling within various ranges are measured. The top of each range may be the top of the preceding range multiplied by a scale factor. The counts from the different clients are aggregated and percentile values are estimated from the aggregated counts. Ranges above the highest range with a non-zero count may be discarded. The client devices may be virtual devices running on the same physical hardware. New ranges may be added if a response time is higher than the highest currently defined range.
Patent GB-2539665-A (GB)
Title: Filter attachment means, holding frame, method of attaching a filter retainer to a filter holding frame and gas filtration system
Inventor: JOHN TERENCE HOPPER
IPC: B01D46/12
Filed: 2015-06-22
Abstract: An attachment means 10 for attaching a filter retainer to a filter holding frame, the attachment means comprises a support body 12 adapted to connect with a planar docking region of said filter holding frame. The support body 12 has a face surface 16 and a base surface 14 defining a plane and is adapted to lie against said planar docking region. The support body also comprises retaining means 18 protruding from the base surface for engagement with a corresponding element provided at the docking region. A mechanical interfacing portion 20 is formed on the face surface 16, and the mechanical interfacing portion is configured to releasably attach to said filter retainer. Also disclosed is a filter holding frame and a method of attaching a filter retainer to a filter holding frame.
Patent GB-2533987-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced remote key management for an enterprise in a cloud-based environment
Inventor: Kia Amiri
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for facilitating remote key management services in a collaborative cloud-based environment. In one embodiment, the remote key management architecture and techniques described herein provide for local key encryption and automatic generation of a reason code associated with encryption of a data item (Fig.7, not shown) or access to the stored encrypted item. The reason code is logged by a hardware security module (420) which is monitored (430) by a remote client device (e.g.an enterprise client) to control a second (remote) layer of key encryption. The remote client device provides client-side control and configurability of the second layer of key encryption.
Patent GB-2527696-A (GB)
Title: An inner detecting device for subsea oil and gas pipeline
Inventor: HUANG SONGLING
IPC: G01N27/82
Filed: 2014-09-16
Abstract: An inner detecting device for subsea oil and gas pipeline includes a support shaft (2) defining a sealed chamber therein; a packer cup coupled to the support shaft; a hinge assembly (3) coupled to the support shaft (2), swinging with respect to the support shaft (2) in a radial direction and sliding with respect to the support shaft (2) in an axial direction; a magnetic detector (5) connected to the hinge assembly (3) to move with respect to the support shaft (2) in the radial and axial directions, and the magnetic detector (5) tending to move away from the support shaft (2) in the radial direction; a battery pack (7); an electric recorder (8) electrically connected to the battery pack (7); and a mileage recorder (10) recording a travel distance of the inner detecting device within the pipeline.
Patent GB-2533692-A (GB)
Title: Auto-contrast viewfinder for an indicia reader
Inventor: ERIK TODESCHINI
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2015-11-18
Abstract: Method for a barcode scanning application on a mobile device with a camera, where an image is captured, a graphical overlay, made up of a message or marker on a transparent background, is rendered, the area of the image covered by the overlay is analysed to derive an image metric, where the pixel values of the message/marker is adjusted based on the image metric and the overlay superimposed on the image is displayed on the devices display. Also claimed is a mobile device comprising camera, display to show images from the camera and a graphical overlay including a message superimposed on the images, memory for an indicia reading application, and a processor to analyze the pixel characteristics in the areas surrounding the message and also adjust a colour of the message. Also claimed is an imaging barcode scanner with a camera and viewfinder to display real time images from the camera overlaid with messages, where the colour characteristics of the messages are changed in response to the colour characteristics of the images.
Patent GB-2532613-A (GB)
Title: Real-time visual feedback for user positioning with respect to a camera and a display
Inventor: ANDREW BUD
IPC: G06V10/141
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: A method for capturing images of a user (e.g. head or face). The method involves capturing an image or photograph with a camera, 304, processing the image in real time to generate abstracted imagery (e.g. blurred, obscured, pixelated or cartoon-like line drawings), 308, of the user. Further displaying the abstracted imagery back to the user on a display, 306, and providing visual feedback, 310, to guide them to the desired position with respect to the camera. An image is then captured once the user is in position and is sent on to an application without showing the image to the user. The apparatus claim further includes the features of a mobile device, 302, with a CPU. A second method claim replaces the feature of positioning the user with respect to the camera with positioning the user with respect to the display. The image of the user may be displaced to appear centred in the display when the user is off centre.