baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2489530-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable telescopic furniture leg with a rotatable lower leg section and pivoting foot
Inventor: MANIFOLD CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: A01K97/22
Filed: 2011-04-02
Abstract: An adjustable leg for furniture, such an anglerâ  s chair used on uneven ground, has an outer leg section 301, an inner leg section 302 which is received within the outer leg section and has restrictive elements, e.g. frusto-conical formations 303, configured to restrict axial displacement of the inner section 302 within the outer section 301, and an adjustable mechanism 308 configured to maintain the inner section 302 in a first position and on release to allow the inner section to slide within the outer section, and wherein the outer section is able to rotate about a first axis [401, Figure 4] with respect to the inner section, and wherein the leg has a foot 305 pivotally mounted to rotate about a second non-parallel axis [402, Figure 4]. The adjustable mechanism preferably includes a spring biased plate 309 with an aperture 312 that engages selective restrictive elements. The plate and restrictive elements of the adjustable leg act as a ratchet mechanism. Also disclosed is an adjustable leg in which an adjustable mechanism 308 for locking the position of an inner leg relative to an outer leg has a movable plate 309 which engages restrictive elements formed on the inner leg. A method of manufacturing an adjustable leg is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2492114-A (GB)
Title: An aerated shower head having a pressurised air inlet
Inventor: HONEYANDS PETER JAMES
IPC: B05B1/34
Filed: 2011-06-22
Abstract: A shower head 10C has at least one mixing chamber 24a-c with an air inlet 22a suitable for connection to a supply of pressurised air, a water inlet 18a suitable for connection to a supply of pressurised water, and at least one outlet 32a-c for the water and air, the mixture leaving the shower head to form a shower of water droplets having a mean trajectory (middle arrow), wherein a substantial portion of the droplets have individual trajectories offset from but which converge (upper and lower arrows) towards the mean trajectory of the shower head. Multiple mixing chambers with separate outlets may be provided, each with its own air and water supply. Alternatively the outlet may be annular. In some embodiment, the trajectory is adjustable, while the amount of aeration and vortex mixing is controllable. Webs, baffles or deflector cones may be provided to guide the flow. An absence of the rose, i.e. a perforated plate, is observed on this invention.
Patent GB-2481906-A (GB)
Title: A template structure for erecting underwater columns
Inventor: FRAENKEL PETER LEONARD
IPC: E02D13/04
Filed: 2011-07-05
Abstract: A temporary template structure for placing columns or piles underwater. The structure includes an elongate leg member 1 which extends perpendicularly from a base 3 to a platform 5 which it supports. The structure may be carried to a suitable location by catamaran and may be launched from in between the two hulls of a catamaran. The structure may include a drill unit 7, a grouting system, a crane 8, ballast 4 and strakes 9.
Patent GB-2492984-A (GB)
Title: Coordinating use of licence-exempt channels such as TV White Space
Inventor: KOSKELA TIMO K
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2011-07-18
Abstract: An apparatus (21) receives from a first device (20) a first broadcast message/beacon which comprises an identifier for an enabling station (24) , then uses the identifier to associate with the enabling station (24) to obtain from it a list of at least one licence-exempt channel (e.g., TV whitespace). The apparatus (21) can then join an ad hoc network (IBSS) with the first device (20) and transmit a second beacon which comprises the identifier for the enabling station (24). If the apparatus (21) hears multiple beacons advertising different IBSSs, it can select to join the ad hoc network of the first device (20) over the other(s) based on a service offered or the first device's network being trusted. In one example the apparatus (21) and first device (20) are Mode I devices and the enabling station (24) is a Mode II device under (draft) IEEE802_11af.
Patent GB-2482080-A (GB)
Title: Apparatuses, methods, systems and user interface for a portable transmitter
Inventor: LI RICHARD TZAR KAI
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: Disclosed are a user interface for a portable, image-processing transmitter, and apparatuses, methods and systems for a portable, image-processing transmitter and for a portable automated contractual image dealer and transmitter. The transmitter (user interface) provides a platform or compact and efficient forum for managing, manipulating, storing and transmitting digital media files across a wide array of transmission means and protocols. The capability to provide media for sale or distribution from remote locations, including the ability to choose from a number of possible buyers based on selected criteria and to remotely establish binding purchasing and/or image transferral relationships, is potentially beneficial for media applications. It may be employed by photographers, photojournalists, and/or the like to rapidly process, edit and send high-quality photographs or video to multiple news agencies, newspapers, magazines, television studios, websites and/or the like while maintaining control over their photographs by allowing them to send reduced quality and watermarked proofs. The Transmitter may be configured (via the user interface) to allow users seeking to transmit large, high-resolution images to first generate and transmit low- resolution preview images, thereby saving on transmission time and resources. Full resolution versions of the images may then be transmitted as approvals of the preview versions are received. The transmitter's broad communication capabilities ensure that it is maximally effective in locating and exploiting available communication networks, even from remote locations.
Patent GB-2498329-A (GB)
Title: Burning fire optical effect by illuminating incense smoke
Inventor: O'NEILL NOEL
IPC: F21S10/04
Filed: 2011-11-14
Abstract: Apparatus producing an optical effect simulating a burning fire by directing light into smoke from smouldering incense. The incense can be burnt in a smoke chamber 141, and emerge through a simulated fuel bed 131 illuminated by light 154. The effect can be part of an electric heater (e.g. figs 30-32) or used outdoors (e.g. fig 38), and be freestanding or in a fireplace (e.g. figs 22,26B). The incense can be direct-burning, or indirect-burning, heated by a heater (figs 39-41). Supports for the incense are described (e.g. figs 6A-9), and may be mounted to an ash pan door (e.g. 134, fig 12A). The light can be powered by mains electricity, battery or a hand-wound generator (e.g. figs 20A-21), and distributed by fibre optic (figs 27-28).
Patent GB-2485091-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover for a case
Inventor: DUNCAN KAREN
IPC: A45C13/00
Filed: 2012-01-26
Abstract: An apparatus for protecting and securing a case comprises a cover 301 for partially enclosing the case and a lockable toggle (601, fig.6). The lockable toggle (601, fig.6) is used to secure the case within the cover 301. The toggle (601, fig.6) preferably comprises an inner component (602, fog.6) and a hollow outer component (603, fig.6). The lockable toggle (601, fig.6) is capable of switching between a locked position and an unlocked position, and may be held in the locked position by inserting a lock such as a padlock through holes (605, 607, fig.6) which are aligned when the the toggle (601, fig.6) is in the locked position. The cover provides an alternative to wrapping a suitcase in sheets of plastic.
Patent GB-2487847-A (GB)
Title: Catalysed wall-flow filter substrate monolith
Inventor: CHANDLER GUY RICHARD
IPC: A44B13/00
Filed: 2011-01-04
Abstract: A catalysed wall-flow filter substrate monolith to which the manufacturer of the wall-flow filter substrate monolith has pre-coated to inlet channels thereof a surface membrane layer comprising finely divided refractory solids. The outlet channels comprise an axially substantially uniform coating profile of catalyst washcoat, wherein the washcoat loading in the axially upstream half of the catalysed wall-flow filter is within 10% of the washcoat loading in the axially downstream half thereof. The catalyst washcoat is a NOx trap, a catalysed soot filter washcoat comprising a platinum group metal or a NH3-SCR catalyst comprising a transition metal exchanged zeolite.
Patent GB-2486135-A (GB)
Title: Repositionable infant entertainment device
Inventor: SNYDER CAROL
IPC: A47D13/00
Filed: 2010-09-21
Abstract: An infant gym includes a first support member having opposite ends engageable with a support surface, a hub located between the ends of the first support member, and a second support member having a first end pivotally coupled to a rear portion of the hub and a second end engageable with the support surface. The second end of the second support member is movable toward and away from the ends of the first support member, thereby changing the orientation of the hub relative to the support surface.
Patent GB-2494736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in 3D object delineation
Inventor: PURVES STEVEN
IPC: G01V1/32
Filed: 2011-12-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of 3D object delineation from 3D seismic data comprising the steps of, providing 3D seismic data (144,200,300; processing the data (210,310) based on at least one characteristic (320) whereby said characteristic is extracted from the data and compared with at least one reference characteristic and delineated (330) based on the comparison, and defining a geological element (340) based on the delineation. The characteristics (320) may be adjusted. Data can be processed (210,310) based on one characteristic (222,232) then processed based on a second characteristic (224,234) or data is processed based on two characteristics substantially simultaneously (252). Data may be processed n times (246) producing n delineations from which the geological element is defined (260). An algorithm is provided for processing the data which may shift an evolving shape description of an object between explicit (222,234) and implicit (224,232) representations, where each shift applies a transformation to the object. Multiple sources of data (200,200', 200") may be utilised simultaneously to drive the delineation process.
Patent GB-2504653-A (GB)
Title: Vector contour coding methods
Inventor: WILIS PHILIP
IPC: G06T9/20
Filed: 2012-06-11
Abstract: A method of vector (contour) encoding an image includes: computing image pixel error values; determining pixel subdivision levels, and finding intersections of the levels with pixels; identifying extrema candidates outside the levels; and compiling intersections into chain(s) defining a contour for each level, pixel error values being chain-fitting tolerances. Further, for each intersection, a polygonal contour path is created, whose vertices are the intersection of the contour level line with interpolation of adjacent pixel values together with their interpolated errors. Fixed chord length resampling is carried out, at a polygon border length fraction to suppress pixel-pitch noise; forward differences up to a fourth difference are formed on the resampled contour path. Longest cubic curve processing is performed, overlapping end points are reconciled to form a complete contour Bezier chain; chain cubic curve interior control points are calculated. Also claimed are methods wherein: tiled footprint contour processing is performed, with tile subdivision and tile filling based on quasi-Euclidean distance from a contour boundary; contour similarity hierarchy and matching is used; and vector encoded image series decoding is based on contours and plural contour transformations.
Patent GB-2488488-A (GB)
Title: Interface for deploying wireline tools with non-electric string
Inventor: GRAY KEVIN LEON
IPC: E21B23/06
Filed: 2009-06-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus for setting a plug in a cased or lined wellbore is described comprising deploying a tool string in the wellbore using a non-electric string. The tool string comprises a battery, a controller, a setting tool coupled to the run-in string, an adapter sleeve, and a packer or plug comprising a packing element. The setting tool is actuated by the controller, wherein the setting tool exerts a force on the adapter sleeve which transfers the force to the packer or plug, thereby expanding the packing element into engagement with an inner surface of the casing or liner. The method further includes separating the setting tool from the packer or plug, wherein the adapter sleeve remains with the packer or plug.
Patent GB-2490278-A (GB)
Title: Multicomponent seismic inversion of VSP data
Inventor: MORTEL JAN VAN DE
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2012-07-31
Abstract: A method for seismic inversion of vertical seismic profile (VSP) data in an oilfield. The method includes obtaining an initial velocity model of a subterranean formation including acoustic velocities of wave propagation in proximity to the wellbore, determining an acquisition geometry for obtaining the VSP data including receiver locations within the wellbore and a source location, performing a seismic survey to obtain the VSP data based on the acquisition geometry, analyzing arrival signals of the VSP data to generate transit time data for wave propagation from the source location to the receiver locations, modifying the initial velocity model to generate an updated velocity model by performing a tomographic inversion of the transit time data, generating an elastic model of the subterranean formation by performing the seismic inversion of the VSP data using the updated velocity model, and adjusting the operations of the oilfield based on the elastic model.
Patent GB-2497624-A (GB)
Title: Tile based media content selection
Inventor: CHUNG DO H
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2011-03-21
Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for allowing a user to dynamically manage rich media content in an efficient and effective manner. Tiles including media content, personalized video selections, content pack upgrades, and promotions for featured content are presented to a user. Each tile may include calls to view, purchase, discuss, rate, review, or read about associated content. Tiles may be presented as still images, logos, text, or live video. Multiple tiles may be manipulated using keyboard, mouse, touchpad, and/or touchscreen movements, motions, and gestures. In particular examples, an overlay provided on top of a tile mechanism provides a user with additional navigation and management options.
Patent GB-2509713-A (GB)
Title: Fluid container having a fluid conduit within its wall
Inventor: SPOONER SCOTT
IPC: F17C1/08
Filed: 2013-01-09
Abstract: A container 10 having a wall 12 with a thickness defined by inner 16 and outer 18 surfaces, said inner surface 16 defining an internal cavity 19 for receiving fluid, such as helium. The container having an opening 22 through which fluid can enter/exit the container, said opening 22 being connected to a fluid conduit 30 at least a length of which extends through the wall 12 in between the inner and outer surfaces thereof which exits 38 through the inner surface to communicate with the internal cavity 19. When in the wall the conduit 37, may be nested (figs 3 & 5), it may be helical and may have a cross-section with a receiving portion and an extension portion (figs 3 & 5). A support member 45 may also be provided. A pulse tube refrigerator/cryocooler system may include such a container as a reservoir to reduce vibration of an integral inertance tube.
Patent GB-2510412-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft landing gear pitch trimmer actuator with variable damping
Inventor: HODGKINSON BEN
IPC: B64C25/34
Filed: 2013-02-04
Abstract: An aircraft landing gear includes a sliding tube 2 having upper and lower portions 3,4. The lower portion 4 is pivotally connected to a bogie beam 6. A pair of articulation links 8,10 are connected between the upper portion of the sliding tube 3 and the bogie beam 6. A pitch trimmer assembly 12 is pivotally connected between the upper portion of the sliding tube and the articulation links. The pitch trimmer is arranged to exert a first damping force when in a first state and a second damping force in a second state. The damping element is switchable between the first and second states in dependence on the relative positions of the sliding tube and bogie beam by means of a valve 30 engaging with a valve seat 32. The apparatus is intended to prevent over rotation of the landing gear bogie immediately after take-off.
Patent GB-2500468-A (GB)
Title: Method for stopping iteration in an iterative turbo decoder and an iterative turbo decoder
Inventor: GRUBECK HANS
IPC: H03M13/29
Filed: 2011-01-05
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for stopping iteration in an iterative Turbo decoder and an iterative Turbo decoder. Hard decisions from the two convolutional decoders of the iterative Turbo decoder are used simultaneously to determining when to stop the iteration in the iterative Turbo decoder.
Patent GB-2512612-A (GB)
Title: Loading dock
Inventor: AITKEN JOHN
IPC: B65G67/20
Filed: 2013-04-03
Abstract: A loading dock (6a,fig.1) has a door (8a,fig.1), a dock leveller 12, a hydraulic drive unit, control unit, and battery providing power to the hydraulic drive unit. In this manner a mains power supply need not be provided. The battery may use renewable energy sources. The arrangement may further feature a loading dock (6a,fig.1) with a dock leveller 12 with a free floating mode, in which a hydraulic valve is intermittently opened to allow intermittent free flow of hydraulic fluid to and from the dock leveller 12. This may provide a passive mode of operation of the dock leveller 12, in which it rises and falls, without resistance as, for example, the back of a vehicle into which the leveller 12 is placed, rises and falls.
Patent GB-2513146-A (GB)
Title: Trailer
Inventor: TURNER DR MATTHEW
IPC: B62D23/00
Filed: 2013-04-17
Abstract: There is described a trailer 102 having a semi-monocoque structure or a trailer having a shell 106 which forms a primary structural element of the trailer. The structure may be formed from a material such as glass reinforced plastic (GRP). There may be spars 122 and stringers 132 to add strength to the structure. Bulkheads 126 may be included along the length of the trailer. The invention is particularly suitable for the construction of semi-trailers for lorries or trucks. Also claimed is a method of manufacture of such a trailer.
Patent GB-2516072-A (GB)
Title: Panel
Inventor: HANCOCKS GRANVILLE
IPC: A47F5/10
Filed: 2013-07-10
Abstract: A panel 106 for a merchandise display unit 100 is formed via a plurality of folds; the panel comprises first 106a and second 106e flanges and a middle sheet region 106c formed by folding the panel 106; the flanges include engagement elements (110, fig 4a) that attach the panel to supports 102a, 102b. The panel preferably includes transverse regions 106b, 106d, between the flanges 106a, 106e and the middle sheet region 106c. The engagement elements (110) may attach to portions of support members 102 that face in the same direction or to portions that face different directions (fig 8). A blank having preformed fold lines that can be made into a panel as detailed above is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2516693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in hydraulic servovalves
Inventor: BAKER MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: F15B13/043
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: A hydraulic servovalve and a servovalve pilot stage assembly is provided. The servovalve pilot stage comprises: a first fluid conduit 152 having a first orifice 156; a second fluid conduit 154 having a second orifice 158; and a flapper 44 having a deformable first region 176 disposed between the first orifice and the second orifice. An actuator 24 is arranged to drive the flapper 44 from a first condition in which the first region 176 of the flapper 44 has a first width N between the first orifice 156 and the second orifice 158 to a second condition in which the first region 176 of the flapper 44 has a second width D between the first orifice 156 and the second orifice 158, the second width D being less than the first width N.
Patent GB-2507845-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door latch
Inventor: ENCK BRIAN
IPC: E05B77/04
Filed: 2013-08-13
Abstract: A vehicle door assembly comprising a door support pin 12 attached to an edge of a vehicle door and a plate 14 mounted to the door frame, the plate having an aperture 20 therein through which the pin passes when the door is closed. A latch plate 18 is manually engaged with pin 12 as it protrudes through the frame. Preferably the latch includes a slot with a chamfered surface, the latch pivoted to engage the pin and pull the door tightly closed. The pin 12 may include a base with a tapered neck and enlarged head; the tapered shank may matches with a corresponding taper in the aperture through plate 14. The latch may be used on an armoured vehicle and maintains operability of the latch after an explosive blast.
Patent GB-2517174-A (GB)
Title: Assessment of structural health
Inventor: MEADOWS DAVID
IPC: G06F17/10
Filed: 2013-08-14
Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for assessing the structural health of a system under test (2), such as an aircraft. The method comprises providing, in a database (16), a plurality of different functions, and adding, deleting or modifying a stored function. A processor(s) receives one or more signals, each signal being a measurement over time of a respective parameter of the system under test (2). The processor(s) acquires from the database (16), one or more of the functions currently stored by the database (16) and calculates using the one or more signals, values for the one or more acquired functions, thereby providing an assessment of the structural health of the system (2). In the present method, existing parameters may be modified, thereby changing the algorithms and the coefficients used in the algorithms, implemented in the structural health management process. Thus it may be possible to modify algorithms without re-qualifying or re-compiling the software that specifies those algorithms.
Patent GB-2517444-A (GB)
Title: Pixel for global shutter operation
Inventor: MEYNANTS GUY
IPC: H04N5/378
Filed: 2013-08-20
Abstract: A pixel for use in an image sensor comprises a photo-sensitive element 11, an input node 12 and a transfer gate TG connected between the photo-sensitive element and the input node that controls the transfer of charge to the input node. A first amplifier 20 has an input connected to the input node 12. A reset switch RS is connected between the input node and an output of the first amplifier for resetting the input node to a predetermined voltage. A feedback capacitance Cfb (that can be either a parasitic capacitance or a capacitive element) is positioned between the input node and the output of the first amplifier. A first sample stage connected to an output node of the first amplifier is selectively operable to sample and store a value of the input node. A second sample stage is connected in cascade with the first sample stage and is selectively operable to sample and store a value of the input node. An output stage comprising a second amplifier outputs a signal from the first sample stage and the second sample stage.
Patent GB-2517916-A (GB)
Title: Heat detector
Inventor: BRIGHAM PETER
IPC: G08B29/14
Filed: 2013-09-04
Abstract: A heat alarm apparatus is provided which has a housing defining a body 16. A heat sensor 12 extends from the body 16; and a cage (24,fig.2) which defines an enclosure in which the sensor 12 is located. The cage (24,fig.2) has openings therein to allow for gas to flow freely therethrough. The cage (24,fig.2) is movable relative to the housing 16 whereby movement of the cage (24,fig.2) activates a test/reset switch 46 of the apparatus.