baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2484870-A (GB)
Title: Actuating device for valve
Inventor: LENZ NORBERT
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 2009-07-20
Abstract: An actuating device or displacing a control device, such as a valve, gate valve or other control mechanism, in particular for use in oil or gas production systems, comprises a motor-gear unit (21) and a thread drive (22) which is operable by said motor-gear unit (21) and which comprises at least a threaded spindle (23) and a screw nut (24). The threaded spindle (23) is displaceable in an essentially axial direction so as to displace the control device (2) between a use position (7) and a non-use position (8, 9, 19, 20). To ensure a safe displacement into the non-use position in a simple way and independently of the pressure conditions prevailing between conveying medium and inner medium, the threaded spindle (23) is substantially axially displaceable beyond the use position (7) into a second non-use position (9). The invention also refers to a corresponding method for displacing the actuating device.
Patent GB-2500925-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a lean NOx trap
Inventor: DUTTO ANDREA
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of operating a lean NOx trap in an exhaust line of an internal combustion engine, the exhaust line being equipped with a diesel particulate filter. The method comprises the steps of starting a DeSOx regeneration event comprising a plurality of rich and lean combustion phases and varying the duration of the DeSOx regeneration event by a time interval that is a function of a parameter indicative of the amount of of SOx storage of the lean NOx trap, K_critical, and of a parameter indicative of a potential desulphation efficiency of the lean NOx trap for a particular engine state or mission profile. An engine system, computer program for calculating the regeneration event duration and engine control unit using the program are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2501293-A (GB)
Title: Free standing or radiator-mounted clothes horse
Inventor: THOMAS HERBERT
IPC: D06F57/12
Filed: 2012-04-19
Abstract: A dual purpose clothes dryer that can stand on the floor or when turned upside down can be mounted on radiator. Lock rail 4 holds the dryer in the open position. Strut 5 is placed between the radiator and the wall, and brace 6 is placed in front of the radiator, with one end touching the radiator. Side rails 7,8 can be used to support coat hangers.
Patent GB-2502094-A (GB)
Title: Duvet or quilt cover threading device
Inventor: ROSS ANDREW
IPC: A47C21/02
Filed: 2012-05-15
Abstract: A hand held device for threading a duvet cover into a quilt comprises a tube 1 with a front feeder head 2, 3 at one end for gripping textiles and a handle 5 and trigger 6 at the other end. The front feeder head 2, 3 may be movable against a stationary fixed tooth (8 fig. 5) at the end of a rod for gripping textiles by pulling the trigger 6 against spring pressure. The front feeder head 2, 3 may be rounded and bevelled. The device can also be used for other house chores such as dusting and cleaning in high and low places. Also it can reach the removal of moisture and condensation in kitchens, bathrooms and windows.
Patent GB-2503425-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for replacing a pole or post, e.g. signpost or lamppost.
Inventor: THOMAS IAN DENIS PAUL
IPC: E01F9/011
Filed: 2012-05-26
Abstract: A method of replacing a hollow upright member such as a post or pole 10 , e.g. a signpost or lamppost, comprises cutting the original post substantially at ground level and fitting a replacement post 18 to the remaining in ground part of the post 10. The post 18 has a lower part 20 which is a sliding fit in the remainder of the post 10, and a main part of the same diameter as the post 10. The replacement post 18 is mounted to the original post 10 by filling the latter with a rapid setting mortar prior to introduction of the replacement post 18. A slot (42, Fig. 4) may be provided in the lower part of the replacement post which intended to be aligned with any electrical fittings extending into the remaining in ground part of the original post. The narrower lower part of the replacement post 18 may be formed by welding a tube to the bottom of a post.
Patent GB-2505900-A (GB)
Title: Assigning a station to a group associated with a sector based on location information and link sufficiency
Inventor: PANTELIDOU ANNA
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2012-09-13
Abstract: A geographic region in which an access point (AP) lies is divided into sectors, each sector associated with a group. A station is assigned to a group based on location information of the station relative to the sectors. The station's location information is utilized to test whether a first link between the station and a first node of a first group is sufficient 202. If the test indicates that the first link is sufficient, the AP can assign the station to the first group, else it will utilize the location information to test whether a second link between the station and a second node of a second group is sufficient 204. The respective test may account for transmit power, path loss or transmission rate on the respective first and second link, or antenna gain at the station and/or the respective first and second node.
Patent GB-2511288-A (GB)
Title: Method, device, and computer program for motion vector prediction in scalable video encoder and decoder
Inventor: LAROCHE GUILLAUME
IPC: H04N19/30
Filed: 2013-01-09
Abstract: An image of an enhancement layer of a scalable video sequence comprising a base layer and at least one enhancement layer is encoded and subsequently decoded by deriving motion information predictors (motion vector predictors, MVPs). An enhancement layer image portion is encoded / decoded by motion compensation with respect to reference image portions. For the enhancement layer image portion to be encoded or decoded a first list of motion vector predictors (MVPs) is generated, the generation comprising testing the availability of (1) at least one temporal MVP (1516) provided by a previously encoded image, (2) at least one spatial MVP (1500-1508) provided by image portion neighbouring the image portion to be encoded or decoded and (3) at least one base layer MVP (1524) provided by the base layer image corresponding to the enhancement layer image. Each available predictor is inserted in the list, the list is then complemented with offset predictors (1530). The offset predictors are obtained by adding at least one offset to at least one component of the first MVP in the generated list.
Patent GB-2510129-A (GB)
Title: Passing hidden information between electronic devices using attack detectors
Inventor: PORAT URI
IPC: H04K1/00
Filed: 2013-01-24
Abstract: An electronic device includes a communication interface, a processor which is configured to store and process secret information and to communicate with a host device via the communication interface, and an environmental detector. The environmental detector is configured to detect a change, relative to a baseline, in an operating environment of the device, and to initiate a secure communication between the processor and the host device when the detected change 52 is in a predefined first range, or invoke a countermeasure against tampering with the device when the detected change 50 is in a predefined second, suspicious range, disjoint from the first range. The device may be a smart card and the environmental change may relate to radiation, temperature, glitch in voltage or variation in clock frequency. The detected change may comprise a sequence of changes within the first range which together encode a session key to be used by the processor in the secure communication.
Patent GB-2503778-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation assembly
Inventor: BIGGS COLIN
IPC: F24F7/08
Filed: 2013-05-02
Abstract: A ventilation assembly comprises a supply fan and a supply conduit connected to the supply fan for channelling an air supply within a building, and an extract fan and an extract conduit connected to the extract fan for extracting vitiated air from within the building. A plurality of supply outlets supply air to a corresponding plurality of habitable rooms of the building. A plurality of extract inlets corresponding to the plurality of supply outlets (inlet and outlet are common) extract air from the same plurality of habitable rooms. A plurality of independently actuatable closure means (dampers) are associated with the plurality of inlets and outlets. In a first condition one of the closure means closes one of the extract inlets and opens the corresponding supply outlet to permit air to be supplied to the habitable room by the supply fan and prevent air from being extracted via the extract fan. In a second condition the supply outlet is closed and the corresponding extract inlet is opened to permit air to be drawn from the room by the extract fan and prevent air from being supplied by the supply fan.
Patent GB-2519932-A (GB)
Title: Implantable flow adjuster
Inventor: FUREY AIDAN
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2013-08-13
Abstract: An implantable flow adjuster 20 includes proximal and distal supports which support a flow adjuster panel 26. The flow adjuster panel divides the lumen through the device into two sections 40,42, one of reducing cross-sectional area and the other of increasing cross-sectional area. The two sections cause, respectively, an increase in blood pressure and a decrease in blood pressure resulting in a pressure differential beyond the distal end of the device. This pressure differential can divert blood flow away from the neck (14, figure 1) of an aneurysm (12). The panel may have a transverse curvature which varies along its length, and it may contain longitudinal slots (figure 14) to accommodate deformation. The panel may be supported by rings 22,24 or by a mesh stent (310, figure 15). The flow adjuster may be made from a shape memory alloy.
Patent GB-2522017-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for gamma ray detection
Inventor: RAMSDEN DAVID
IPC: G01T1/36
Filed: 2014-01-08
Abstract: A gamma detector comprises a plastic scintillation body (PVT and fluor loaded PVK given as examples) in the form of a truncated cone or pyramid defined by a base surface and an end surface separated along an axis with a tapering lateral surface in between. A specular reflector is provided adjacent, but separated from, the lateral surface of the scintillation body. The detector may be used in a spectrometer.
Patent GB-2522253-A (GB)
Title: An improved seat
Inventor: CHARLESTON ERIC
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2014-01-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a seat (110) comprising a seating portion (112) and a backrest (114) connected to the seating portion (112). Restraining wings (116) extend from opposing sides of the backrest (114) in a forward direction, and a protrusion (128) extends outwardly from an outer surface of each restraining wing (116). The restraining wings (116) are configured to flex in a direction towards one another. The restraining wings may be integral with the backrest or may be movable in height with rest to the seating portion. The protrusions may be arranged to rest in front of the arms of the occupant such that the occupant can hook his arms around the protrusions. The seat may be used in a speedboat or off-road vehicle.
Patent GB-2513945-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning apparatus
Inventor: TANAKA KENYU
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 2014-01-30
Abstract: Air conditioning apparatus comprising a controller that controls air conditioning equipment on the basis of a set temperature and a sensible temperature computed from a first sensible temperature computed from indoor temperature and indoor humidity, a second sensible temperature computed from indoor temperature and radiation temperature, and heat dissipation ratio data based on heat dissipation rates for human beings. The heat dissipation ratio data may include a heat dissipation rate related to radiation and a heat dissipation rate related to humidity. The controller may use the heat dissipation rate data to weight the calculation of the difference between the first and second sensible temperatures in order to compute the sensible temperature. The difference between the computed sensible temperature and the set temperature may be used to control the frequency of a compressor. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of indoor and outdoor units where each outdoor unit acquires indoor temperature, humidity and radiation temperature related to an air-conditioned space which has a set discomfort threshold. The controller may select the indoor unit with the smallest load, raising the compressor frequency of the outdoor unit corresponding to the selected indoor unit.
Patent GB-2509642-A (GB)
Title: Control systems and methods for subsea activities
Inventor: NIEMEYER MATT W
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2012-10-01
Abstract: A control system is for completion installation, intervention and testing activities at a subsea location. The control system has a first control circuit at a surface location; a subsea test tree located in a blowout preventer at the subsea location, the second control circuit located within a riser extending from the blowout preventer towards the surface location; and a plurality of sensors monitoring characteristics of the subsea location. The second control circuit communicates with the first control circuit and receives the characteristics of the subsea location. The second control circuit also controls electrically powered subsea valves based upon commands from the first control circuit and based upon the characteristics of the subsea location to complete a completion installation, intervention, and/or testing activity.
Patent GB-2528232-A (GB)
Title: System for hanging a ladder
Inventor: SIMS-HILDITCH JOHN EDWIN
IPC: E06C7/50
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: The system comprises a first element 1 for fixing to a ladder, the first element having a fitting 3 for engaging a wall mounted screw, the system further comprising a second element 2 with a hook 4 for hanging on a rail and a fitting 6 for engaging the fitting on the first element. The fitting on the second element may include a stud having a head 10 and neck 8 portions. The fitting on the first element may be an orifice 5 with an elongated notch 7 extending away from it. The hook may be on the opposite side of the second element to the fitting. The system may have a supplementary fastening system for securing the first and second elements. Also claimed is a ladder comprising the system, wherein the first element is screwed to the ladder.
Patent GB-2525917-A (GB)
Title: Energy-based scheduling of operations to be executed by a data processing apparatus
Inventor: CROSBY JAMES
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2014-05-09
Abstract: A method for scheduling operations to be executed by a data processing apparatus comprises: determining energy cost functions for candidate schedules 150 comprising a different selection or ordering of at least one operation, based on at least one resource of the data processing apparatus required for execution of the at least one operation; and selecting one of the candidate schedules based on the energy cost functions. The lowest energy cost may be selected. This facilitates improved energy efficiency, or optimised power consumption. The energy cost function may be determined based on a current use state of resources following execution of previous operations, and may be dependent on a degree of similarity between the current use state of the resources and the resources required for execution for the candidate schedule. The current use state of the resources may be represented by a prefix tree (200 in Figure 4).
Patent GB-2515640-A (GB)
Title: Air guiding device for a vehicle front and method for operating an air guiding device for a vehicle
Inventor: HUNAGUND NEELAKANTH
IPC: B60K11/08
Filed: 2014-05-19
Abstract: An air guiding device 20 for a vehicle front 10, having a shutter arrangement 28, comprising first and second shutters 30 & 40 having respective first and second connecting elements 32 & 42, wherein both the shutters 30 & 40 are moveable between a closed position 80, in which air flow is disabled, and an opened position 90 in which the air flow is enabled, and an actuator 50, comprising first and second guiding elements 60 & 70 which are connected to the first and second connecting elements 32 & 42; wherein by means of the actuator 50 the first and second shutters 30 & 40 are both moveable from the closed position 80 to the opened position 90. The first and second guiding elements 60 & 70 are guide slots, which are separated from each other, preferably by being on opposite sides of the actuator 50. The rotation planes of the shutter(s) and actuator are preferably perpendicular to each other.
Patent GB-2526875-A (GB)
Title: Gamut mapping
Inventor: FAZZINI PAOLO
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 2014-06-06
Abstract: A colour processor for mapping an image from source to destination colour gamuts comprises: a colour characterizer 504 determining a first scaling parameter indicating a relationship between the position of a source colour point and position of intersection of the boundary of the destination colour gamut with a curve defined according to a predetermined set of constraints to pass through the source colour point; and a gamut mapper 505 configured to: if the source colour point lies inside the destination gamut, apply a first factor to translate the source colour point to a destination colour point within a first range of values; or if the source colour point lies outside the destination gamut, apply a second, different factor translating the source to a destination colour point within a second value range. Also claimed is a gamut mapping method comprising: for at least source colour points lying outside the source image, identifying a mapping for translating a source to a destination colour point within a destination colour gamut along a curve of constant hue and varying luminance; the mapping shifts luminance towards the centre value of the destination colour gamut, the luminance shift being greatest for source colour points furthest from the centre.
Patent GB-2517553-A (GB)
Title: Code symbol reading system having adaptive autofocus
Inventor: TODESCHINI ERIK
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2014-06-17
Abstract: In order to reduce the time taken for the auto-focus function of a coded symbol reader (e.g. a barcode reader) system to obtain the correct focal distance for capturing a coded symbol image (e.g. a barcode), the image processor 120 predicts an initial focal distance. When an image is successfully captured and decoded, the associated focal distance is stored in the memory. The imaging subsystem 110 uses the focal distances stored in the memory to calculate the predicted focal distance for different types of images or symbols. Although the initial focal distance is used to capture an image, if this image is unable to be decoded by the processor, then the systems auto-focal routine is initiated. If there is an insufficient number of stored focal distance, with which to calculate the predicted focal distance, then the auto-focus function may also be initiated. Other additional features include an object detection subsystem 130, and a hand held casing. The system may be used as a coded symbol reader within a smart phone.
Patent GB-2528279-A (GB)
Title: Pushrod-type tent frame
Inventor: ZHOU NANQING
IPC: E04H15/48
Filed: 2014-07-16
Abstract: A foldable tent frame comprises a base 1, a frame 2 and a controlling mechanism. The frame includes a pair of support sets each having upper 22, lower 23 and a supporting pole 21 connected in sequence. The controlling mechanism comprises a pair of piston mechanisms 3 having telescopic rods 32 actuated by a driving device 33. One end of each piston mechanism is attached to the base, whilst the other is pivotally connected to either the upper or the lower support poles, allowing the frame to be expanded or retracted automatically. The rod may be attached to a pivot module 35 between the upper and lower poles. The frame may further include an auxiliary U-shaped supporting pole 25 attached to the pivot module.
Patent GB-2530324-A (GB)
Title: 'Barrel propeller' and the associated concept of a 'barrel jet' engine
Inventor: CAMPBELL-RODDIS MARK EDWARD
IPC: F02K5/00
Filed: 2014-09-19
Abstract: A propeller comprises a rotating hollow cylinder aligned axially to the intended direction of travel. The leading end of the cylinder is solid and the trailing end is open. The walls of the cylinder are formed by aerofoil blades or vanes such that, when the barrel is rotated along its axis by a motor, fluid is drawn through the walls into the centre of the cylinder propeller and ejected out the open end causing a propulsive force. The propeller may have a nozzle to focus the fluid expelled from the propeller. The blades may be adjustable in pitch and there may be more than one arrangement of blades, the extra blades being mounted radially inward of, or longitudinally rearward of, the first arrangement of blades. The propeller may have a cylindrical cowl to prevent the ingress of fluid through the blades when the propeller is not being used, thus reducing turbulent drag (see figure 14). The propeller may be used for propelling watercraft or aircraft (see figures 10, 11 & 13). The propeller may also be used as the inlet compressor for a jet engine (see figure 12).
Patent GB-2522738-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for transmitting and receiving data
Inventor: LEUNG WAN CHUN
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2013-10-28
Abstract: A method carried out by a network device comprising a plurality of network adapters for transmitting and/or receiving data through a first group of network adapters. Each network adapter of the first group of network adapters is capable of using a plurality of communication technologies for transmitting and/or receiving data. The each network adapter is configured to use a corresponding communication technology for transmitting and/or receiving data. The each network adapter is configured by a configuration corresponding to each network adapter.
Patent GB-2531705-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method
Inventor: SIMON JOHN LANGDALE
IPC: F16L55/26
Filed: 2014-10-19
Abstract: Apparatus for providing a fluid connection to a pipeline 101 comprises propulsion means for propelling the apparatus along the pipeline 101 within the pipeline 101; means for forming an aperture 101AP in a wall of the pipeline 101 from within the pipeline 101; and means for coupling to the pipeline 101 from within the pipeline 101 a fitting 140F comprising at least a portion of a connector for making a service connection to the pipeline 101 via the aperture 101AP. The fitting may be substantially frusto-conical and may be friction-welded in place. The fitting may be pressure tested after coupling.
Patent GB-2521761-A (GB)
Title: Energy distribution assembly for a vehicle, in particular a passenger vehicle
Inventor: CHINNASWAMY GOPAL KRISHNAN
IPC: B62D21/15
Filed: 2014-12-02
Abstract: An energy distribution assembly 24 for a vehicle 10 comprises a side member 26 of a body 14 of vehicle 10 abutting a wheel house 16 in a longitudinal direction and configured to at least partially receive a wheel 18, and a support member 28 movably supported on side member 26. Support member 28 has a cutting edge 30 and is movable, preferably by sliding longitudinally forwards, from an initial position, preferably telescopically within side member 26, to a support position to cut a tyre 22 and engage a rim 20 of wheel 18. Support 28 is preferably pyrotechnically actuable by reference to a sensor 36 detecting a collision of vehicle 10 so as to ensure rapid absorption of crash energy.