baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2539676-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling speed of a vehicle
Inventor: DEAGLAN O MEACHAIR
IPC: B60W50/14
Filed: 2015-06-23
Abstract: A method is provided for controlling the speed of a vehicle, especially an automobile, responsive to route information. A portion of an anticipated route is identified based on planned route data from a navigation system and/or from a repeat journey logger 12. An optimal braking or accelerating point based on the anticipated route is determined based on the route and, optionally, taking into account obstacles detected by a sensor 3 or real-time information obtained from a unit 9. Preferably, speed profiles of the vehicle are logged in a repeat journey logger 12 with corresponding routes and these speed profiles are used to determine an optimal braking or accelerating point; typically the time of day or day of the week may also be recorded and taken into account. The optimal braking and acceleration point may be output to the driver as a sign, typically visual, audible or haptic, or may be used to adjust the speed profile.
Patent GB-2526221-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for operating an interactive wagering game
Inventor: PYRAH SHAUN KEVIN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2014-01-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of operating an interactive wagering game. The method includes several steps which need not be carried out in any particular order. The step involves selecting, at a host server, a calendar of individual events for wagering, determining at said host server a predetermined and fixed number of wagering tickets based on a combination of outcomes generated from individual events in said calendar of individual events, offering said wagering tickets for purchase by players at one or more remote computer terminals at a predetermined price, the host server eliminating losing wagering tickets after each event in said calendar of events and revaluing each remaining ticket in accordance with a predetermined valuation algorithm, facilitating at the remote computer terminal trading of each of said wagering ticket between players at an agreed price, and/or between players and said host server at the revalued price, at any time during said calendar of events whilst the relevant wagering tickets remain active and the host server paying, at the completion of the final event of said calendar of events a prize to the winning wagering ticket.
Patent GB-2543041-A (GB)
Title: Panel with clips
Inventor: ALAN MARK SEDDON
IPC: E04B5/02
Filed: 2015-10-05
Abstract: A structural panel 1 with interlocking formations comprising a plurality of male 6, 4 and female clips 7, 5 on one or more surfaces of the panel so that when the panel is inverted the panel interlocks with male and female clips on a similar panel. Preferably the male 6 and female 7 clips are on one face of the panel, and the array of male and female clips are such that one panel can be offset laterally from another panel, and allow one panel to be interlocked with two or more panels (see fig 3). Additionally the panel may have male 4 and female 5 clips on one or more side/edge of the panel that is perpendicular to the face of the panel. The overlapping of the panels when interlocked increases the strength of the total assembly. The panels are preferably for use in construction beneath paved areas and as components of walls, floors and roofs. The panels may have orifices 8 which create channels which pass through the panel.
Patent GB-2546807-A (GB)
Title: Security barrier
Inventor: BRUCE MCGARIAN
IPC: F41H13/00
Filed: 2016-02-01
Abstract: A security device 10 comprises a barrier 30 and a plate 20. The barrier and plate are releasably attachable to each other, and when the barrier and plate are attached the device comprises a slot for receiving a rail 61 and the device may hang on a rail with the rail received in the slot. When in position the barrier protrudes from the rail in a horizontal direction, perpendicular from a plane extending downwardly from the rail, to provide an overhang. At least a portion of the plate is made from a bullet-resistant material. A kit comprising a plate, a barrier and a plurality of attachment means 24, where the plate and the barrier are releasably connectable and at least a portion of the plate is made from a bullet-resistant material is also disclosed. A method of providing bullet-resistant protection using the security device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2552295-A (GB)
Title: Signal processing
Inventor: MARCO AMENDOLAGINE
IPC: H03H17/06
Filed: 2016-05-31
Abstract: Digital samples from a MEMS sensor 2 at a first sampling rate are converted to samples at a second sampling rate suitable for a data processor 3. The first sampling rate is subject to significant deviation from a nominal value. Appropriate upsampling and downsampling factors M,N are determined 5 based on the measured first sampling rate, the target value of the second sampling rate, and a relatively small allowable error between the actual and target values of the second sampling rate. The upsampling factor M is a power of a predetermined integer. A set of filter coefficients for use in the FIR interpolation filter (8, figure 2) may then be derived by simple interpolation or decimation (figures 3-5) from a reference set of filter coefficients, in dependence on the ratio of M to a reference upsampling factor, because the reference set of filter coefficients is for a reference upsampling factor that is also a power of the integer. The interpolation filter may be a polyphase filter (figure 7).
Patent GB-2535942-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display apparatus and corresponding manufacturing method
Inventor: YONG ZHAO
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2014-01-08
Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus comprises: a TFT array substrate (1), which is provided with a first electrode layer (15) and a first alignment layer (19) that covers the first electrode layer (15), forms a color film layer (18) between a glass substrate (11) of the TFT array substrate (1) and a passivation layer (180), and is also arranged with a black matrix (22) and a spacer (30); a CF substrate (2), which is provided with a second electrode layer (24) and a second alignment layer (29) that covers the second electrode layer (24); and a liquid crystal layer (3), which is configured between the first alignment layer (19) of the TFT array substrate (1) and the second alignment layer (29) of the CF substrate (2); wherein predefined alignment directions of mapping alignment areas (100, 200) of the first alignment layer (19) and the second alignment layer (29) are perpendicular to each other; and alignment films that are provided with the predefined alignment directions mapping the various alignment areas (100, 200) are formed on the first alignment layer (19) and the second alignment layer (29). Also provided is a manufacturing method of the liquid crystal display apparatus. The liquid crystal display apparatus is good in an alignment effect and can reduce large view angle color cast and increase an aperture ratio.
Patent GB-2543908-A (GB)
Title: Automatic vehicle lighting control
Inventor: KENNETH JAMES MILLER
IPC: B60Q1/14
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: A vehicle (100, see fig 1a) includes headlights (102), a headlight switch assembly 200, and a controller. Said controller is configured to respond to an input from the driver to override an automatic function whereby the headlights remain permanently illuminated until the vehicle is switched off. Prior to any override input, the automatic function illuminates the headlights based on ambient light conditions. The headlight switch assembly may have automatic and override positions, and include a biasing member configured to return the switch to the automatic position from the override position. Additionally, the controller may set an ambient threshold based on a level of ambient light sensed at a time of the input indicative of headlight switch movement from the automatic position to the override position and illuminate the headlights until first occurrence of the ambient light exceeding the threshold or the vehicle being in the key-off state.
Patent GB-2555623-A (GB)
Title: A method of processing images
Inventor: PETER MACMAHON
IPC: H04N5/325
Filed: 2016-11-04
Abstract: A method of processing cross-sectional post contrast images such as tomography CT images. The method comprises obtaining a first cross-sectional post contrast image 20 of at least part of a body such as the brain. The first cross-sectional post contrast image represents a first time point. A second cross-sectional post contrast image 22 of the at least part of the body is also obtained. The second cross-sectional post contrast image represents a second time point which is different from the first time point. A first difference image 24 is generated using the first and second cross-sectional post contrast images 20, 22. The first difference image highlights any differences between the first and second cross-sectional post contrast images. Alternatively a third post contrast image taken at a third time point and subtracted from the 1st post contrast image to produce another difference image and creating an addition image by adding the first and another difference images.
Patent GB-2546869-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle curvature determination
Inventor: ANDREW BROWN
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2016-12-07
Abstract: A current state of a vehicle e.g. internal or environmental condition, is identified. Vehicle path curvature limits or boundaries are determined, which indicates the maximum curvature capability 99, for a left or right turn. A curvature performance profile to follow is determined based at least in part the vehicle path curvature limits. A direction of the vehicle e.g. steering is controlled based at least in part the curvature performance profile. An internal vehicle state may be found from a steering wheel angle, vehicle speed, CAN bus status etc. Environmental conditions may include road grade, road bank, surface friction or temperature. The vehicle state may also include lateral acceleration, wheel angle, yaw rate or path radius. Curvature limits may also be found from steering or other vehicle dynamic models. The curvature limits may also be regenerated by interpolating at least one discrete value of the curvature limits.
Patent GB-2551217-A (GB)
Title: Product and method for temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers
Inventor: THORSTEN KNAPPE
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2016-12-13
Abstract: Cosmetic products for temporarily shaping keratinic fibers, comprising a) a cosmetic preparation containing al) at least one copolymer that is constructed from at least the following monomer units: - N-tert-octylacrylamide, - acrylic acid - tert.-butylaminoethyl methacrylate; a2) at least one copolymer that is constructed from at least the following monomer units: styrene acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, with the proportion by weight of copolymers al) and a2) with respect to the total weight of the cosmetic preparation being 10 to 30 wt%, the use thereof, and methods using these products
Patent GB-2557648-A (GB)
Title: Hose for guiding a fluid
Inventor: SERKAN EREN
IPC: F16L11/127
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: A hose 1 for guiding a fluid comprises a tubular element 3, which is configured to radially limit a fluid duct 13 along a longitudinal axis (L) of the tubular element 3, and a cover layer 11 for protection against environmental influences, which surrounds the tubular element 3. The hose 1 further comprises a signal layer 5 for electrical signal transfer, which surrounds the tubular element 3 and which is arranged radially between the tubular element 3 and the cover layer 11 with respect to the longitudinal axis (L), and a shielding layer 9 for electromagnetic shielding of the signal layer 5, which surrounds the signal layer 5 and which is arranged radially between the signal layer 5 and the cover layer 11 with respect to the longitudinal axis (L), wherein the shielding layer (9) comprises an electrically conductive and flexible material.
Patent GB-2558290-A (GB)
Title: Water conserving toilet
Inventor: RICHARD DIETRICH
IPC: E03D11/00
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: A toilet 1 comprises a toilet bowl 2, a passage 12, 14 which extends from the base of the toilet bowl to a drain outlet 17, a gate 18, an overflow port (36, figure 8), and a flush mechanism comprising a valve operable to regulate a flow of water into the toilet bowl. The gate has an open position which allows water within the toilet bowl to flow out of the drain outlet by way of the passage and a closed position in which the gate retains a continuous body of water within the toilet bowl and a portion of the passage up to a fill level. When the gate is in the closed position, water from the continuous body of water which is above the fill level flows through the overflow port. The flush mechanism is operable to close the valve in response to water overflow through said overflow port. Also disclosed is a gate actuator operable to open and close the gate via the rotation of a crank. The interior breadth of a downstream portion of the passage, closer to the drain outlet being may also be less than the interior breadth of an upstream portion of the passage closer to the toilet bowl.
Patent GB-2550458-A (GB)
Title: A tool attachment
Inventor: Tony Tindal
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2017-03-07
Abstract: A tool attachment (10) comprising a plurality of pick-up pins (32, 34) or excavator bucket pins, each for threading through a pair of spaced apart holes (26) in a mounting part (22) of the tool, a bush (40) for each hole (26), fasteners (44) for fastening each bush to a surround of the respective hole and retainers (46) for each end of each pick-up pin (32, 34), wherein each of the bushes (40) has an eccentric hole (58) there through for receiving a portion of one of the pick-up pins (32, 34) so that the spacing between the pick-up pins (32, 34) can be selected according to the axial orientation of the bushes (40) in relation to the surround (22).
Patent GB-2561914-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and method of fibre placement for the formation of fibre preforms
Inventor: Christopher Beard
IPC: B29C70/38
Filed: 2017-04-28
Abstract: An apparatus for constructing a 3D preform, preferably from carbon fibre tow 10 deposited by an automatic fibre placement (AFP) head (2400, fig 6) onto a membrane (2204, fig 6) which is conveyed to a forming cell (fig 1, 114) for diaphragm forming. A method of, and apparatus for, manufacture of a preform 10 for a composite moulding operation comprises the steps of providing a deformable surface 2200 such as a flexible membrane (2204, fig 6) in a first shape; depositing a fibre onto the membrane to form a preform in a first shape (2100, fig 6); deforming the membrane and thereby the preform into a second shape 1148. Preferably, the fibre is deposited by an AFP head which is linearly movable in at least two axes; and the deformable surface is rotationally movable. A binder material may be applied to the fibres before or after deposition. A further deformable surface 2604 may enclose the deposited fibre after the depositing step to form a fibre cavity within which the pressure may be lowered before the deforming step. A method of maintaining fibre tension by actively varying the length of a fibre buffer between a fibre supply and a fibre placement head; active tension control may be provided with an offwind combined with an accumulator and compensator. A method of maintaining fibre tension after a fibre cutting step by gripping the fibre upstream of a cut; and a method of manufacture of a fibre preform comprising increasing the temperature of a fibre prior to deposition are disclosed.
Patent GB-2555506-A (GB)
Title: Deodorizing active ingredient combination
Inventor: THOMAS DORING
IPC: A61K8/41
Filed: 2017-05-19
Abstract: An aqueous deodorising cosmetic agent which contains at least one quaternary ammonium compound, such as behentrimonium chloride, centrimonium bromide, centrimonium chloride, laurtrimonium bromide, laurtrimonium chloride, steartrimonium bromide, steartrimonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride and mixtures thereof, and at least one menthol ester, such as menthyl acetate; wherein the deodorising cosmetic agent contains no aluminum-containing compounds. Also disclosed is use of the aforementioned deodorising cosmetic agent.
Patent GB-2547602-A (GB)
Title: Immunity generation
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JEREMY LEONARD
IPC: A61K35/63
Filed: 2015-11-19
Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of a medicament, which method includes the use of tissues, larval forms or derivatives of insects that have been fed on a food containing pathogens.
Patent GB-2549056-A (GB)
Title: Downhole communications using selectable frequency bands
Inventor: MARK W ROBERSON
IPC: E21B47/13
Filed: 2015-03-11
Abstract: A system that is positionable in a wellbore in a subterranean formation can include a first transceiver that is positionable external to a casing string in the wellbore. The first transceiver can wirelessly transmit data via a signal within a frequency band that is selected based on a fluid property of a fluid in the wellbore and a property of the subterranean formation. The system can also include a second transceiver that is positionable externally the casing string and operable to receive the signal.
Patent GB-2566033-A (GB)
Title: Coping brackets and methods of manufacturing coping brackets
Inventor: SIMON JOHN MORGAN
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2017-08-30
Abstract: The bracket 1 comprises a first portion 10 having first and second ends 101, 102, a second portion 11 extending from the first end, and a third portion 12 extending from the second end, one or both of the first and second ends comprising a strengthening formation 14, 15. A first strengthening formation may originate in the first portion and terminate in the second portion. A second strengthening formation may originate in the first portion and terminate in the third portion. The second and third portions may be obtuse to the first portion. A channel may extend along the first portion connecting the first and second strengthening formations. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing the bracket comprising bending sheet metal. The sheet metal may be bent using a die and punch to form the strengthening formations. Also claimed is a coping assembly comprising the bracket and at least one coping section. The assembly may comprise an expanded foam sealing strip between the coping bracket and coping section.
Patent GB-2566110-A (GB)
Title: Use of printed labelled information identifying means using plurality lighting mechanism to reduce disturbing light
Inventor: CHI LICK CHIU
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2017-09-05
Abstract: Reducing the impact of disturbing light in printed information label recognition applications using single- and multi-shot external flashlights 120 coupled with intelligent processing. A shelf imager can acquire shelf images for printed information label localization and recognition. An external flashlight 110 can provide at least one flashing condition/pose for shelf image acquisition in addition to lighting associated with the enclosed environment. A disturbing light region (DLR) detectorcan analyze all or a portion of the acquired shelf images for disturbing light to determine whether additional images need to be acquired using different flashing conditions provided by the single- or multi-shot external flashlight or whether full or portion of acquired images need to be analyzed by a printed information label locator and recognizer. If more images are needed then the process is repeated until no further disturbing light is detected.
Patent GB-2568047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ceramic femoral resurfacing head prosthesis
Inventor: SIMON COLLINS
IPC: A61F2/36
Filed: 2017-11-01
Abstract: A ceramic femoral resurfacing head prosthesis 110 comprising a convex outer surface 112, a concave inner surface 114, and a ceramic stem 120 projecting from the inner surface 114. In one arrangement the stem is provided with a base 122 comprising at least a two-part angular transition 138 in a longitudinal direction of the stem 120 (Fig 9). Alternatively, or additionally, the free end of the stem 126 may be at, or spaced inwardly of, a plane defined by the prosthesis’ rim 116 (Fig 8). In another arrangement the rim 160 defines an asymmetrical profile between the prosthetics’ inner 114 and outer 112 surfaces, the rim having two or more different arcs 148, 150 having a radius (R5, R6, Fig 14) of 0.2-1.5mm. The inner surface 114 may alternatively, or additionally, comprise at least one circumferentially elongate recesses (136, Fig 11). A system is also taught which provides two groups of prosthetics (152, 154, Fig 15 & 16), each prosthetic having a stem with a lateral extent that is common to all prosthetics within that group but different to the prosthetics in the other group. Each prosthetic also has a unique outer surface geometry.
Patent GB-2564724-A (GB)
Title: Handheld shower unit with water outlet state switched through a key
Inventor: YOU HUI LAN
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2017-11-07
Abstract: A handheld shower unit where the water outlet flow is switched through a key 42, comprises a water outlet assembly mounted at one end of a housing and provided with water outlet channels, a water inlet pipe 3 communicates with the water outlet channels through a switching valve 4 which comprises a valve body 41, the key, a transmission swing rod 43, a sliding rod 44, a reset spring, a driving disc 46, a driving shaft 47, a ratchet wheel 48, a pawl 49, and a water distribution pan which is provided with water distribution holes corresponding to different water inlets; the key is pressed which rotates the transmission swing rod, which pushes the sliding rod, which rotates the driving disc so that the pawl hinged to the driving disc can drive the ratchet wheel to rotate, which then drives the driving shaft and the water distribution pan to rotate. The unit can be operated using a single hand.
Patent GB-2568952-A (GB)
Title: Human Wings
Inventor: KIRTCHO HRISTOV KIRTCHEV
IPC: B64C33/02
Filed: 2017-12-03
Abstract: Mechanical flapping wings (ornithopter) that can be used by a human to fly like a bird. A frame 1 provides a support structure for the four electric motors 9, battery unit 10 and harness 12 which secures the person in place. The wings are attached to the frame and comprise a rigid support structure 2, preferably made from carbon or glass fibre, and a skin 3. Flexible joints 4 allow wing movement and connect the wings to the frame, and cables 5 also connect the wings to the frame. Cables 6 and quick link connectors 7 are attached to the wings and to winch reels 8 which are driven by the motors. Joystick type handles 11 allow the pilot to control the motors.
Patent GB-2555549-A (GB)
Title: Distributed data storage and recovery
Inventor: ISKENDER SYRGABEKOV
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2010-07-14
Abstract: Method and apparatus for receiving a transmitted data packet with accompanying parity data. Data is split into components of data (subset A, Subset B) with associated parity data P; each component and the associated parity data is split into respective subsets (AA, AB; BA, BB; PA, PB) with associated further parity data (AP, BP, PP) The subsets are received over separate transmission channels C1-C9. The receiver is then able to use the parity data to correct any transmission errors that have occurred, either by using the associated further parity data generated from the missing subset, or by using the relevant subset of the associated parity data generated from the components. The parity function may be XOR, exclusive or. There may be multi-dimensional parity eg. 2 dimensional parity or 3 dimensional parity.