baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2516528-A (GB)
Title: Automatic measurement of dimensional data with a laser tracker
Inventor: STEFFEY KENNETH
IPC: G01S17/66
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: Measuring with a system having retroreflector targets and a laser tracker includes storing a list of nominal coordinates for three targets and at least one additional point; capturing on a photosensitive array of the tracker a portion of the light emitted by a light beam and reflected off the three targets; obtaining spot positions on a photosensitive array of a tracker camera from light reflected off the three targets; determining a correspondence between three spot positions on the tracker photosensitive array and the nominal coordinates of the three targets; directing a beam of light from the tracker to the three targets based at least in part on the nominal coordinates of the respective target and spot position in each case; measuring 3-D coordinates of the three targets with the tracker; directing the light beam to a plurality of additional points, the plurality of additional points including the at least one additional point, the plurality of additional points indicative of actions to be taken by an operator; determining 3-D coordinates of the at least one additional point based at least in part on the measured 3-D coordinates of the three targets and the nominal coordinates of the at least one additional point.
Patent GB-2514258-A (GB)
Title: Leaf spring assembly for a vehicle
Inventor: RAM VISHWESHWAR
IPC: F16F15/023
Filed: 2014-04-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a leaf spring assembly 40 for a vehicle comprising at least one leaf spring 12 configured to support an axle on a frame 14 of the vehicle. The leaf spring assembly 40 comprises at least one damper 42 of which both ends 48, 50 are connected to the leaf spring, the damper therefore being configured to damp deformations of the leaf spring and limit the rotational movement of the axle. The damper can be a hydraulic damper and may be positioned beneath the leaf spring. The leaf spring assembly may be configured as a mono-leaf spring, where the leaf spring 12 is the only leaf spring. The leaf spring assembly may also comprise of a second damper (60 fig. 7) located on the opposite side of the leaf spring from the first damper. The damper acts to limit the tendency of the axle to wind-up during breaking or acceleration forces (Tb, Ta fig. 1) sometimes called axle-wrap.
Patent GB-2527082-A (GB)
Title: Flow control device
Inventor: WALKER BRIAN
IPC: F16K3/08
Filed: 2014-06-11
Abstract: An adjustable flow control device has a valve body 1, an orifice plate 2 containing a series of orifices 21 of varying diameter, and an indexable valve cover 3 which includes at least one flow conduit 31 which can be positioned and locked in a sealable manner over a chosen orifice 21 whilst the remaining part of the valve cover 3 closes off the other orifices. Because the device has fixed size orifices 21, each orifice will provide a fixed specific fluid flow rate for any predetermined pressure loss across the orifice. The device is suitable for use on all types of gas and liquid fluids.
Patent GB-2525259-A (GB)
Title: A recorded broadcast of a series of short videos
Inventor: PURSEY RICHARD
IPC: H04N21/234
Filed: 2014-07-11
Abstract: This invention relates to a video system for creating and broadcasting a film. The film has an originating video broadcast and a subsequent transmitted one or more video broadcasts appended to it using an appending broadcast manager 160. A broadcast transmission manager 110 may transmit the video from multiple different devices at different times and in different places. The originator of the first broadcast in a sequence may also preview, edit and re-sequence the video segments to create a different video using an editing broadcasting manager 180. An audience manager 130 may select viewers on the fly or from a list. The system may include a video categoriser that associates attributes relating to the video segments subject matter to the video segments. A distribution manager 140 may then control distribution of the concatenated video segments according to the associated attributes.
Patent GB-2528266-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle and chassis
Inventor: DOWLE JAMES JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: B62D21/11
Filed: 2014-07-15
Abstract: A vehicle chassis includes a framework comprising a pair of spaced-apart elongate longitudinal members 12, 14 connected by a pair of spaced-apart elongate lateral members 20, 22, with bracing. A trailing-arm rear suspension 52 is attached to rearmost lateral member 20, and a leading-arm front suspension 56 is attached to frontmost lateral member 22. The bracing may comprise cross-members 33, 35 extending within the framework, preferably between lateral members 20, 22 and suitably diagonally. The bracing can alternatively or additionally comprise a preferably flat panel 36, suitably of glass-fibre or carbon-fibre reinforced composite, attached to the framework, for example with adhesive bonding. The framework may provide a core box at the centre of the chassis from which additional frame members may extend, providing a lightweight chassis suitable for a goods vehicle having a flat load space.
Patent GB-2520169-A (GB)
Title: Sleep movement detector
Inventor: REYNER LOUISE ANN
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2014-10-06
Abstract: A movement or activity sensor 12, 17, 23 configured to register movement of a subject body during certain activity modes, such as during sleep episodes, and to relay movement data to a receiver collector and recorder 27 for storage and later analysis of movement, such as sleep, patterns or characteristics. Sensors could be incorporated variously in a support mattress, upholstery or cushion 11, mattress cover 15, bed linen 16 or occupant body apparel or garment 21, with an umbilical cable or local radio link to a remote receiver, data collector and interpreter 27. Feedback loading or displacement to impact upon sleep in response to measurement assessment could be contrived, such as through electro-mechanical input transducer, temperature or humidity conditioning, or ventilation. In an embodiment a conductive carbon impregnated layer rubber mat sensor 41 is used, along with micro mechanical electro-magnetic sensors. In embodiments the sensors can be accelerometers or conductive rubber sensors.
Patent GB-2534338-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing nanocellulose
Inventor: MIZI FAN
IPC: C08J11/04
Filed: 2014-10-08
Abstract: A method of producing nanocellulose comprises defibrillating cellulosic raw material by oxidation and sonification. Preferably, the nanocellulose is isolated by centrifugation. Oxidation is typically carried out using an oxidant, such as NaClO or H2O2 in a concentration of 10-20% by weight of dried fibres of raw material. A swelling agent may be used during oxidation and sonification, which may be acidic or alkaline and may be present in a concentration of 2-16 wt.%. The swelling agent may be NaOH, Na2CO3, KOH, or NaCl. Oxidation and sonification are typically performed at 55-80ºC for 2-6 hours. The cellulosic raw material may be non-wood lignocellulosic fibres, such as those from hemp, flax, or jute, with lengths of 0.01-2 cm. Alternatively, the raw material may be sawdust with a particle size of <60 µm. Nanocellulose obtained by the method may be added to a pulp of recyclable cellulosic material, which is then formed into a sheet, e.g. recycled paper.
Patent GB-2535763-A (GB)
Title: An embedded magnetic component device
Inventor: SCOTT ANDREW PARISH
IPC: H05K3/30
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A method of manufacturing embedded magnetic component devices, each device including a magnetic core embedded in a cavity formed in an insulating substrate and one or more electrical windings formed around the core, which may be a toroidal shape. A row of cavities 350 for respective magnetic cores is formed in an insulating substrate 301a to 301e. Neighbouring cavities are connected to each other by channels 303 formed in the substrate. Adhesive 318 is applied to the cavity floor throughout the row of cavities 350, and magnetic cores 304a to 304e inserted into the cavities. The cavities and magnetic core 304 are then covered with an insulating layer. Through holes are formed through the first insulating layer and the insulating substrate 301, and conductive vias are formed in these holes. Metallic traces are added to the exterior surfaces of the first insulating layer 305 and the insulating substrate 301 to form upper and lower windings. The metallic traces and conductive vias form the windings for an embedded magnetic component, such as transformer or inductor.
Patent GB-2539218-A (GB)
Title: A pin assembly
Inventor: BOEDY HARTANTO
IPC: F16D1/06
Filed: 2015-06-09
Abstract: A pin assembly 100 comprises a pin 10 having a screw threaded portion 15 and a nut 20 having a screw threaded portion 25. The pin 10 (or nut 20) has a number of recesses 17 and the nut 20 (or pin 10) has a splined portion 26 having a number of splines. The assembly 100 further comprises a sleeve 30 having a splined portion 33 having a number of splines, and a number of sleeve recesses 35, and a cross-member 40 for insertion through at least one recess 17 in the pin 10 (or nut 20), and at least one sleeve recess 35.
Patent GB-2541157-A (GB)
Title: Novel switch
Inventor: Jason Kieran Ross
IPC: H01H36/00
Filed: 2015-06-24
Abstract: A petrol engine stop switch 1 may comprise a first housing 2 which may be attached to a motorcycle handlebars via clamp 8 and a second housing 10 which may, via a lanyard, be attached, when in use to a rider. Located within said first housing are contacts 5A, 5B, affixed to vehicle wiring 12; and a contactor 6. A first magnet 9 is located in the second housing 10 and in normal use lifts the contactor away from contacts 5A, 5B. The switch is thus normally open, no current flows and the engine runs. When the lanyard is pulled, the magnet ceases to bias the contactor. It then is attracted downwards by magnetic plate 7 (which is weaker than magnet 9) and bridges the contacts. The circuit is completed and is thus closed. The electrical supply to the spark plug is grounded to earth and no spark occurs, stopping the engine.
Patent GB-2539282-A (GB)
Title: Closure assembly with a window and a method of making the same
Inventor: KUEI-YUNG CHEN WANG
IPC: E06B3/72
Filed: 2015-08-04
Abstract: The door comprises front and rear panels 101, 102 having apertures, a frame 109 between the panels extending along the aperture and defining a cavity, and filling material in the cavity for bonding the panels. Each panel may have a pair of positioning ribs 106, 107 between which projections 109A, 109B on the frame are received. The door may have first and second glass holders 110A, 110B. The first holder may be integral with the frame or separate. The second holder may be releasably retained to the first by snap fastening 111A, 111B. The holders may be identical, and comprise conventional glazing cassettes. The door may have two window apertures separated by a removable divider. The panels may be compression molded and the apertures stamped or punched. The filling material may be foam. Also claimed is a method of making the door.
Patent GB-2543551-A (GB)
Title: Measuring device and method
Inventor: CHRIS TOWNS
IPC: A43D1/02
Filed: 2015-10-22
Abstract: A measurement device 10 comprises a base 13 with at least a first portion 11 and a second portion 15 moveable relative to the first portion, an abutment 12 moveable relative to the base according to the object to be measured, and a guide arrangement 40 for guiding movement of the abutment on the base; in a first position of the second portion a first measurement area is defined by the first portion and the second portion combined, and in a second position of the second portion a second measurement area is defined by the second portion only and the continuity of the guide arrangement is broken. The second portion may be pivoted to an angle relative to the first portion in the second position. The second portion may be detachable from the first portion, to be used as a separate measurement area. The abutment can comprise an engagement mechanism for engaging the abutment to the base via at least one guide, the engagement mechanism comprising a user operable restraining element arranged to selectively prevent movement of the abutment relative to the guide.
Patent GB-2532640-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for terminating relay operations in a distributed switch with cascaded configuration
Inventor: HENRY JOSEPH MAY
IPC: H04L12/939
Filed: 2014-06-23
Abstract: Provided are a method, a system, and a computer program product in which a plurality of switches are maintained in a cascaded configuration. A switch relays a switch fabric internal link services (SW-ILS) to generate a pair of exchanges comprising a first exchange and a second exchange at the switch. In response to a termination of the first exchange of the pair of exchanges, the second exchange of the pair of exchanges is terminated.
Patent GB-2532642-A (GB)
Title: A laser line probe having improved high dynamic range
Inventor: PAUL C ATWELL
IPC: H04N5/355
Filed: 2014-07-15
Abstract: A method for measuring three-dimensional coordinates of an object surface with a line scanner, the line scanner including a projector and a camera, the projector projecting onto the object surface a first line of light at a first time and a second line of light at a second time, the integrated energy of the second line of light different than the first line of light, the camera capturing the reflections of the first line of light and the second line of light, a processor processing the collected data after discarding portions of the image that are saturated or dominated by electrical noise, and determining three-dimensional coordinates of the object surface based at least in part on the processed data and on a baseline distance.
Patent GB-2539798-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for the detection of objects in the environment of a vehicle
Inventor: ALBRECHT KLOTZ
IPC: G01S7/527
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A method for the detection of objects (fig.2, 26) in the environment of a vehicle (1). An ultrasonic sensor (16, 18) emits ultrasonic pulses (52) and receives echoes back has a range (20), in which it can recognise objects (26) via the reflected echoes (56); ultrasonic echoes with an amplitude above an adaptive threshold value are classed as an echo of an object. The threshold value (fig.5, 42, 44) is dynamically selected so that a predetermined rate of ground echoes (54) or constant false alarm rate (CFAR) is erroneously classed as an echo of an object and a tracking filter is used to filter out stochastically occurring ground echoes. An optimal filter may be used to filter out Doppler-shifted ground echoes and CHIRP modulation may be applied to the transmitted signal. Trilateration may also be used to determine the position of objects where sensor beams overlap. The method and device may be used in a driver assistance system.
Patent GB-2555654-A (GB)
Title: Attachment structure for securing a robot arm to a support structure
Inventor: THOMAS BATES JACKSON
IPC: B25J9/00
Filed: 2016-11-08
Abstract: An attachment structure 100 for securing a robot arm to a support structure. The attachment structure 100 comprises a mount 104 for mounting to the support structure and a carrier 106 for connecting to a base of the robot arm. The carrier 106 comprises: a rotational alignment feature 300 for engaging a complementary rotational alignment feature on the robot arm base; an axial alignment feature for engaging a complementary robot arm base axial alignment feature; and a locking mechanism to constrain the location of the robot arm base along an axis of the carrier 106 relative to the carrier 106. Also a surgical robot with a robot arm base connected to an attachment for a surgical instrument via articulated links. The robot arm is suitable for securing to a support structure via a carrier 106. The robot arm base comprising a rotational alignment feature for engaging a complimentary carrier rotational alignment feature 300; and an axial alignment feature for engaging a complimentary carrier axial alignment feature. Described in terms of surgical robots that can be quickly relocated from one position to another in an operating room.
Patent GB-2561144-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasound precision alignment device for percutaneous infiltration, byopsy, cryo and thermal ablation procedures
Inventor: Fabio Mastantuono
IPC: A61B90/11
Filed: 2017-01-15
Abstract: A needle shaped therapeutic instrument alignment system for use with ultrasound guided procedures such as percutaneous infiltration, biopsy, cryo and thermal ablation. The system comprises an alignment board 5h that is detachably mounted to an ultrasound probe 5a or shield 5b of an ultrasound probe, and a slider upon which a needle shaped therapeutic instrument such as a syringe is detachable clamped, wherein the slider 5g is movably mounted to the alignment board, and manually moved by a physician. The device assists in stabilising the ultrasound probe and aligning at least the tip of the needle 5f with the ultrasonic beam from the ultrasound probe. The planular surface of the board may be mounted or angulated, parallel, or perpendicular to the sonic plane of the ultrasound probe. The board may have marks or tracks to guide the direction and insertion depth of the needle tip. Alternatively the board has means to track detectable means e.g. magnets, conductors in the slider and therefore needle orientation and/or position as it enters a body. The board or slider may have an adjustable bubble level to maintain the inclination of the board / needle.
Patent GB-2547107-A (GB)
Title: Humidity estimation
Inventor: ALFRED GREEN
IPC: G01S15/02
Filed: 2017-01-25
Abstract: A computing device determines that a first time for a first sound generated by a vehicle 101 to reach a first sound maximum amplitude and a second time for a second sound generated by the vehicle to reach a second sound maximum amplitude are within a range. The sound, detected by a microphone 112, may be that of a tyre 150 striking an uneven part of a road, eg rumble strips or a pothole. An object 160, eg a traffic sign, street lamp or telephone pole, that reflects the second sound is identified based on an interval between receipt of the first and second sounds. A speed of sound is determined based at least in part on the time interval, and a distance to the object eg determined by radar. The humidity is determined based at least in part on the speed of sound. A vehicle subsystem 107, eg climate control system or spark timing, is adjusted based on the humidity. The invention obviates the need for a dedicated humidity sensor.
Patent GB-2558321-A (GB)
Title: Use of berberine as corrosion inhibitor in well operations
Inventor: ANJALI RAMESH SARDA-MANTRI
IPC: C09K8/74
Filed: 2014-12-09
Abstract: A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one embodiment, a method of inhibiting corrosion of a metal surface in a wellbore, comprising: providing a treatment fluid comprising a corrosion inhibitor, wherein the corrosion inhibitor comprises berberine; and introducing the treatment fluid into a wellbore.
Patent GB-2546662-A (GB)
Title: Antenna assembly and related methods
Inventor: ANDREW DATON-LOVETT
IPC: H01Q1/20
Filed: 2013-09-09
Abstract: An antenna assembly 1 comprises an extendible mast 2 configurable between a coiled form 11 and an extended form 12. When extended the mast 2 is resiliently biased in the form of an elongate tube having a slit along its length. When coiled the mast 2 is wound about an axis transverse to the longitudinal extent of the mast 2. An antenna 6 is integrally coupled to the mast 2 such that when extended, the mast 2 supports and positions the antenna 6, and when coiled, the mast 2 and antenna 6 are rolled together. The mast 2 comprises a laminate of fibre reinforced layers serving as structural components of the antenna assembly 1, with at least one of the layers incorporating an area of conductive fibres which serves electrically as an antenna 6 as well as structurally. The conductive fibres may be carbon or glass and the mast 2 may comprise a bistable reeled composite material.
Patent GB-2551028-A (GB)
Title: Route generation using road lane line quality
Inventor: Brett stephens
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2017-04-27
Abstract: A method for routing a vehicle includes identifying one or more driving routes between a current location of a vehicle and a destination 702. The method includes determining a route cost for the one or more driving routes based on lane marking quality of a roadway within a corresponding driving route 704. The method includes selecting a route of the one or more routes with a lowest route cost 706. The method includes providing information about the route to a driver or control system for following the route 708. The route cost may be further based on the current weather or traffic. The method is particularly relevant for automated or assisted driving. Vehicles driving on a roadway may upload lane marking quality as well as data relating to other road features such as road bumpiness, vehicle traffic levels, the presence of pedestrians, road curvature, or accident history to a network location, the data being made available to other vehicles.
Patent GB-2553193-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for transferring SIM card information
Inventor: HO MING CHAN
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 2015-12-31
Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for transferring SIM card information from a first device to a server. A first SIM card is housed in the first device or in a first modem connected to the first device. When the first device boots up, it identifies the first SIM card and retrieves SIM card information from the first SIM card. The first device then sends authentication information to the first server and requests historical SIM card activity information. Historical SIM card activity information received from the first server is stored in a storage medium, and is used for determining whether to use the first SIM card. The first server performs steps of receiving a first request message from the first device, and determining the SIM card identity specified in the first request message if the first request message is authentic. The first server retrieves and sends historical SIM card activity information of the first SIM card to the first device.
Patent GB-2558020-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for traffic control system
Inventor: GAVIN NEATE
IPC: H02M7/12
Filed: 2015-11-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a power supply arrangement (60) for providing electrical power to monitoring apparatus. The power supply arrangement is for use with a traffic control system. The power supply arrangement (60) comprises a rectifier arrangement (68) which is configured to be connected to a source of alternating current (AC) power (62, 64) comprised in the traffic control system, to draw an AC signal from the source and to provide a first direct current (DC) signal in dependence thereon. The power supply arrangement further comprises a regulation circuit (72) configured to receive the first DC signal and to provide in dependence thereon a second DC signal for providing power to circuitry comprised in the monitoring apparatus, the regulation circuit (72) being configured to maintain provision of the second DC signal while accommodating a variation in the first DC signal of at least fifty percent.
Patent GB-2567804-A (GB)
Title: Tattoo machine
Inventor: STEFAN AKA ARNE OBERG
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2017-09-15
Abstract: A connection between a handle of a tattoo machine and a removably attachable needle cartridge 105 comprises a mating bore of the needle cartridge with at least one recess 175 which, in use, is slidable over a mating portion 113 of the handle which has at least one radially outwardly extending protrusion 119 and at least one slot 153a,b. Subsequent relative rotation of the handle and the cartridge engages the handle protrusion 119 in the cartridge recess 175 and locks them together. Flat zones 127a,b adjacent the protrusion 119 help enable abutment against the end sides 125a,b of the protrusion. The handle may be a tattoo pen.