baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2513779-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for scalable job processing
Inventor: PAINTER MATTHEW JAMES GEORGE
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2014-08-14
Abstract: Methods and system for processing jobs within a cluster of processor nodes connected via a network. Jobs are received 701 at a node from clients or another node and are processed 702 until they are waiting upon external dependencies 706 such as network I/O or information from and external internet service. Waiting jobs are paused 707, which may involve saving state, and another job processed 708 until the external dependency is completed when the first job is continued 709. Job requests can include task parameters and definition type from which the job is de-serialised into an executable object. The processing of jobs can spawn child jobs 704 to perform sub-tasks 703 which are then allocated 705. Another method comprises the transmission of messages relating to the ongoing processing of jobs back to a client via a persistent messaging channel which can be based upon a Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) included in each job. Yet another method comprises determining capacity at a node before allocating a job for processing by the node or adding the job to a cluster queue.
Patent GB-2529703-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telecommunications terminal and method of operation thereof
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM PETER JOHN
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2014-08-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method of enabling a menu to be displayed on a touchscreen of a handheld computing device in such way as the user can use the device one-handed. The moveable menu icon is displayed on the touchscreen, then zones within an area of the touchscreen are defined, such that the zones are regions suitable for opening the menu icon. When the user activates the menu icon, the system determines the location of the menu icon, being its activation location, and when the menu icon is located in a zone, the menu icon is opened at the activation location, otherwise the menu icon is moved to one of the zones and then opened. The activated icon may have a series of selectable options arranged around the activation area. The zones may be in corners of the screen.
Patent GB-2530745-A (GB)
Title: Blow-Out Preventer
Inventor: NASVIK HÃ VARD
IPC: E21B33/08
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: A blow out preventer for an oil well comprising a valve body including a fixed valve plate 20, with a first hole 22 aligned with the wellbore, and a movable valve plate 10 located within the valve body, with a second opening 12, which is normally aligned with the first hole 22. The movable valve plate 10 can be driven to move the second hole 12 out of alignment with the first hole 22 and thus close the BOP. The movable valve plate 10 can be driven by gear teeth to move the holes out of alignment. The movable valve plate may circular and rotated by a gear cog 30. Alternatively, the movable valve plate may be rectangular and driven by a worm gear (240, figure 3). The gear may be driven by an electromechanical actuator.
Patent GB-2532968-A (GB)
Title: Preform for metal matrix castings
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER ANTICH
IPC: C22C49/14
Filed: 2014-12-03
Abstract: A weave structure for use as a preform for a metal matrix casting. The weave structure comprises: a warp in the x direction, also called an x-tow, and a weft in the y direction, also called a y-tow. One of the x-tow or the y-tow comprises an alumina thread, and the alumina thread is 80 to 100 per cent aluminium oxide by weight. The other one of the x-tow or the y-tow comprises a second thread, and the second thread comprises regenerated cellulose fibre. The preform may have binders or weave in the z-direction.
Patent GB-2534205-A (GB)
Title: Contact lens video receiver and display
Inventor: PHILLIP HARRISON BEGUS
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2015-01-18
Abstract: A device that will sit on the user's eye in a similar way to a contact lens. The device has circuitry built into the lens to enable it to receive wireless signals and will project an image, video or text directly into the users eye or display it on the surface of the lens.
Patent GB-2534387-A (GB)
Title: A method and system of cleaning a control valve
Inventor: BRIAN DAVID EVES
IPC: F16K25/00
Filed: 2015-01-21
Abstract: A method and system of cleaning a turbocharger bypass control valve 30, the control valve being operable to vary position of a bypass valve 26 (known as a wastegate valve) and thereby vary the amount of flow bypass across a turbine [Fig 1 22] and/or compressor 24 of a turbocharger for an engine, wherein the control valve is in fluidic communication with a vacuum source associated with the engine. The control valve is configured to selectively output the vacuum source pressure to modulate the output pressure of the control valve. The method further comprises determining when the control valve requires cleaning, whether the vacuum source is below a threshold value and increasing the flow through the control valve to clean the control valve. The method may also determine whether the vacuum source pressure is expected to be below the threshold and predicting a vacuum requirement for the vacuum source and may also monitor the performance of the control valve, bypass valve, turbocharger and engine, and determine length of time since previous clean of the control valve. The method may also sense whether contaminants have built up within the control valve. The vacuum source may comprise a vacuum reservoir.
Patent GB-2536429-A (GB)
Title: Image noise reduction
Inventor: Marc Vivet
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: A reduced noise image can be formed from a set of images. One of the images of the set can be selected to be a reference image and other images of the set are transformed such that they are better aligned with the reference image. A measure of the alignment of each image with the reference image is determined. At least some of the transformed images can then be combined using weights which depend on the alignment of the transformed image with the reference image to thereby form the reduced noise image. By weighting the images according to their alignment with the reference image the effects of misalignment between the images in the combined image are reduced. Furthermore, motion correction may be applied to the reduced noise image.
Patent GB-2536656-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchange system
Inventor: WILLIAM HUTCHINS
IPC: F01P7/16
Filed: 2015-03-24
Abstract: A heat exchange system for an engine 1, comprising a transmission oil cooler 9, a systems valve 5, which is at least a three way valve, comprising at least a first input, a first output and a second output, a transmission valve, which is also at least a three way valve, comprising at least a first input, a second input and a first output. A pump 4 supplies coolant to the first input of the systems valves and to the second input of the transmission valve. The first output of the systems valve supplies coolant to the first input of the transmission valve, and the second output supplies coolant to a further engine component, preferably a cabin heater 7. The first output of the transmission valve supplies coolant to the transmission oil cooler. The amount of coolant provided to the outputs of the systems valve and the ratio of coolant received by the inputs of the transmission valve depends on the condition of these valves. Preferably each valve comprises a temperature responsive component, such as wax, so that the amount of coolant provided and received is determined by the temperature of the responsive component.
Patent GB-2537662-A (GB)
Title: Leg adjuster
Inventor: JAMIE HOPE
IPC: F16B2/24
Filed: 2015-04-22
Abstract: A leg adjuster for a bar with first 11 and second 12 telescopic tubes comprising a sleeve like housing 10 arranged to be mounted over a joint between the tubes, a locking member 14 arranged to selectively restrict movement of one of the tubes, an actuation member 15 arranged to control the condition of the locking member and an externally positioned actuator to control the actuation member 15. The device may include an end stopper 23 and utilise a spring biased locking plate 14 with an aperture 22 shaped to engage a tube at an angle in a locked position using friction which can be straightened to release it through movement of a pin 15. The device is designed to be used on an item of furniture and in particular anglers tables, chairs and beds. The tubes may have square or circular cross sections.
Patent GB-2534960-A (GB)
Title: Rack guide mechanism
Inventor: ATSUSHI IMAMURA
IPC: F16H55/28
Filed: 2015-09-24
Abstract: A rack guide mechanism includes a rack guide disposed in a housing 11 so as to move freely to support a rack shaft 6, a lid 14 attached to housing 11, and an elastic member 20 between the rack guide and the lid, biasing rack guide 13 to rack shaft 6. Elastic member 20 is integrally formed and includes a first elastic portion 23 constantly sandwiched between rack guide 13 and lid 11 and a second elastic portion 24 sandwiched between rack guide 13 and lid 11 when rack guide 13 moves towards lid 11 by a predetermined distance. First elastic portion 23 is preferably tubular with two open ends and is preferably housed in a housing hole 27 of rack guide 13. Second elastic portion 24 preferably comprises a flange 26 extending radially outward from an end of first elastic portion 23, with a gap C between rack guide 13 and flange 26 in normal use.
Patent GB-2545451-A (GB)
Title: Audience seat
Inventor: Sharon Sheila Thorne
IPC: A47C7/70
Filed: 2015-12-16
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved audience seat 10 which is particularly suited for small and/or private cinema rooms. The seat 10 includes a suspension system comprising a suspension lug 30 from which a user may suspend a garment. In particular, the suspension lug 30 is provided to enable a coat to be suspended adjacent to the user. This enables a user to always be situated adjacent to their coat and belongings. The suspension lug 30 is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the suspension lug 30 is concealed and is not usable. The suspension lug 30 comprises a push-push mechanism in order to retract and extend the lug member 32. The present invention further provides pivotally movable armrests 40, 41 in order to facilitate the placement of a coat on the suspension lug 30. In preferred embodiments, the chair may comprise an occupancy sensor (60, figure 13) and display (122, figure 4), USB port 130 and headphone jack 132, illuminated cup holder (120, figure 4) and a tray (140, figure 4) mountable to a cup holder and that comprises a support slot (142, figure 4) for an electronic device.
Patent GB-2535304-A (GB)
Title: Bed warming apparatus, and a method for warming a bed
Inventor: GERAID CHARLES MERRIFIELD
IPC: A47C21/04
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: A bed warming apparatus 1 comprises a bladder 3 for placing on a mattress 5 between the mattress (5, figure 5) and a bed sheet 6. The bladder 3 comprises a top major panel 15 and a bottom major panel 16 which are secured together around a peripheral edge 18. The top major panel 15 is perforated with a plurality of air accommodating openings 24 for accommodating heated air from the bladder 3 for heating the bed and the bedclothes. A heater housing 7 comprising an electrically powered heating element 8 and an air blower 14 delivers air through a connecting conduit 12 to the bladder 3 for heating the bed. The bladder and conduit may be made form a non-conducting plastics material such as a silicone material. A timer 41 may be provided to control operation of the blower 14 and heating element 8. In a preferred embodiment, a securing means 25 may be provided to secure the bladder in place on a mattress 5. A method for warming a bed is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2534480-A (GB)
Title: Seal for a patient interface, interface assemblies and aspects thereof
Inventor: ROHEET PATEL
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2014-08-05
Abstract: A mask assembly or interface with a mask assembly includes a mask seal and a mask shell that supports the mask seal. In some configurations, the mask assembly is configured to be fully positioned lower than a bridge of a nose of a face of a user and to provide an exposed bridge of the nose of the user. The mask seal includes one or more features that decouple movement of the nasal portion and the oral portion to allow relative movement therebetween at least about a longitudinal axis extending in the front to back direction of the mask seal. In some configurations, an interface assembly includes a movement limiting arrangement that limits movement of the upper portion of the mask seal.
Patent GB-2548082-A (GB)
Title: Processing tool
Inventor: SHIVAPRAKASH SHANMUGAM
IPC: A47J43/07
Filed: 2016-02-24
Abstract: A processing tool 100 for a kitchen appliance 150, e.g. a stand mixer, comprises two mixing elements 30, 40 that are driven in a counter-rotating fashion, one being driven clockwise and the other anti-clockwise. The mixing elements may be arranged concentrically and may have a cage-like structure, a loop or half-loop structure or a double helix structure. The processing tool may be suitable for mixing or whisking. The counter-rotating mechanism may be co-axial with the rotating drive of the kitchen appliance. The gear arrangement may comprise bevel differential gears or planetary gears. The rotational speed ratio between the members and/or gearing ratio is approximately 1. One or more of the mixing elements may comprise a cutting edge and may be detachable from the tool. In a second aspect a food processing tool is adapted to be folded back on itself, e.g. at the tools half-way point, for cleaning and storage. The tool may comprise pivots and/or a fastener, e.g. a snap-fit, for holding the tool in a folded position.
Patent GB-2534490-A (GB)
Title: Catheter drainage systems
Inventor: IAN BENJAMIN HOPLEY
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2014-07-25
Abstract: In order to drain the urinary bladder, a drainage system is proposed which has a drainage conduit with a urinary catheter end part for insertion into the bladder of a patient and a flow conduit in fluid communication with the catheter end part to permit urine to flow from the catheter end part to an outlet. The flow conduit has a tubular coupling section which is configured to collapse inwardly when the pressure within the dampening section falls below atmospheric pressure. The drainage conduit is thus configured to absorb kinetic energy and prevent or reduce pressure oscillation, reducing the risk of damage to the bladder, stuttering drainage and the possible reintroduction of expelled urine back into the bladder.
Patent GB-2548880-A (GB)
Title: Sports equipment
Inventor: GARRY PLUMMER
IPC: F41J3/00
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: A dartboard comprises a generally planar rear support member 14 and a plurality of fibres 16 which extend from the rear support member 14 in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the rear support member 14. The fibres 16 are of substantially equal lengths and have free ends 17 which are substantially unconnected to each other. The free ends 17 of the fibres 16 form a front surface of the dartboard. The fibres 16 are synthetic fibres and/or are formed from a polymer.
Patent GB-2534103-A (GB)
Title: Shaft packaging body
Inventor: AKIHISA YOKOYAMA
IPC: B65D85/68
Filed: 2013-12-11
Abstract: Provided is a shaft packaging body whereby movement of a shaft in the axial direction can be suppressed. This shaft packaging body is equipped with: a partitioning frame that forms a space for accommodating a shaft; a first lower support member that is to be fitted to the bottom of the partitioning frame and has a first lower notch that is below the portion of the shaft having the smaller diameter at a level difference area between the middle of the shaft and one end of the shaft, said first lower notch being formed so as to match the diameter of the side with the smaller diameter; a second lower support member that has a second lower notch that is below the portion of the shaft having the smaller diameter at a level difference area between the middle of the shaft and the other end of the shaft, said second lower notch being formed so as to match the diameter of the side with the smaller diameter; a first upper support member that has a first upper notch that is above the portion of the shaft having the smaller diameter at the level difference area between the middle of the shaft and the one end of the shaft, said first upper notch being formed so as to match the diameter of the side with the smaller diameter; and a second upper support member that has a second upper notch above the portion of the shaft having the smaller diameter at the level difference area between the middle of the shaft and the other end of the shaft, said second upper notch being formed so as to match the diameter of the side with the smaller diameter.
Patent GB-2550558-A (GB)
Title: A louse ova and nit loosening composition
Inventor: NIGEL COOPER
IPC: A61Q5/00
Filed: 2016-05-17
Abstract: A louse ova and nit loosening composition comprises an aqueous gel containing at least 5% by weight of a cosmetically-acceptable oil, a thickener and water. The cosmetically-acceptable oil may comprise any of isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, isononyl isononanoate, or mixtures thereof. The thickener may be selected from the group consisting of sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, xanthan gum and polyacrylic acid. Preferably, the aqueous gel comprises at least 20% by weight of the cosmetically-acceptable oil, which is advantageously either isononyl isononanoate or isopropyl palmitate or a mixture thereof, and at least 6o% by weight of water. The thickener preferably comprises a sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer and isononyl isononanoate. The composition preferably has a pH between 6 and 8 and advantageously is pH neutral. The composition facilitates the removal of louse ova and nits from the hair by loosening them so that they can be combed out.
Patent GB-2551540-A (GB)
Title: Wearable apparatus and associated methods
Inventor: STUART FRAME CLARK
IPC: G01J1/50
Filed: 2016-06-21
Abstract: A wearable article 10 for indicating an ultraviolet radiation exposure level and the associated method of manufacture, comprising an elongated element 12 combined with a photosensitive substance which changes appearance on exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The article 10 may be a wristband or bracelet formed of strands of cord or string which may be braided or woven together. There may be a second elongated element 14 combined with the first which is not UV sensitive, eg. has no photochromic coating and can be used as a reference portion for comparison with the first strand. The wristband 10 may include a fastener 16 in the form of a clip. The article can be worn during sporting activities such as climbing, walking or cycling and the change of colour can visually alert the wearer to excessive sun exposure and reduce the likelihood of skin damage such as sunburn.
Patent GB-2553749-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods
Inventor: HUGO MIGUEL MAGALHAES MACEDO
IPC: C04B35/486
Filed: 2016-06-22
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a thickness of a workpiece element, such as a ceramic filter element. The apparatus comprises a lapping machine having a lapping plate 702 and a holder 710 to hold a work piece element. The holder comprises a work piece element mount 714 to mount a work piece element to be lapped, an adjustable actuator 724 to controllably move the work piece element surface and means such as weights 718 for urging the holder towards the lapping plate. A sensor (790, Fig 13a) is provided for sensing a displacement of the workpiece element towards the lapping plate. The work piece element mount permits mounting of a work piece element to be lapped such that a surface of the work piece element lies substantially flush with a lower face of the holder. The adjustable actuator controllably moves the work piece element surface during lapping. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a work product using the apparatus. The apparatus may be used to control the filter channel opening size of a ceramic filter element.
Patent GB-2552537-A (GB)
Title: Inspection system with source of radiation and method
Inventor: GUILLAUME JEGOU
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2016-07-28
Abstract: A load inspection system has a primary source of radiation 1 that irradiates a secondary source of radiation 2. In response, the secondary source scatters or emits radiation 20 that interacts with the load 4 and is detected by one or more detectors 5. The radiation may comprise X-rays, gamma rays, or neutron radiation. The secondary source may comprise one or a plurality of scattering elements 21, 22 that may have varying thicknesses and be constructed of various materials such as aluminium, lead, or steel. The primary source of radiation may also direct radiation at the same or a separate load for inspection. The load may comprise the cargo of a vehicle, for example to detect hidden weapons or dangerous materials.
Patent GB-2546572-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for generating an image file of a 3D garment model on a 3D body model
Inventor: YU CHEN
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2016-08-15
Abstract: Generating an image file of a high resolution 3D garment model on a 3D body model, comprising: (i) acquiring at least three 2D images of a garment on a mannequin, wherein the at least three 2D images of the garment on the mannequin capture a 360° azimuthal angle range of view of the garment on the mannequin, including capturing a texture of the garment at high resolution; (ii) creating a smooth, simplified 3D garment model using the 2D images of the garment; (iii) simulating the 3D garment model on the 3D body model; (iv) deforming and rendering the high-resolution garment texture on the simulated 3D garment model on the 3D body model; and (v) generating an image file. Depth scans or shape from silhouette methods may be used to create the 3D garment or clothing model. Also disclosed are methods of creating a high quality texture map of a garment on a mannequin from multiple HD images obtained by a depth sensor; garment texture morphing; data caching when running simulations of garments; and automatically inferring material attributes of a garment by capturing multiple photos of the garment arranged on different objects (e.g. different sized mannequins).
Patent GB-2538480-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle control device, transport system, vehicle control method, and program
Inventor: KATSUAKI MORITA
IPC: B61L27/00
Filed: 2014-12-15
Abstract: A service mode determination unit (24) determines whether the service mode of each vehicle (10) should be normal service mode or energy-saving mode on the basis of the time required by passengers at each station in getting on or off the vehicle (10). An index value identification unit (25) identifies an index value based on total energy consumption at the time of operating the vehicle in the service mode determined by the service mode determination unit (24), and the difference between the required boarding/alighting time and a boarding/alighting time or the number of switching of the service mode. A service plan determination unit (27) determines, as the service mode for each vehicle (10), a service mode such that the index value is minimized.
Patent GB-2538671-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tools with independently-operated cutters and methods of milling long sections of a casing therewith
Inventor: SASCHA SCHWARTZE
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2015-02-24
Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for use in a wellbore is disclosed that in one non-limiting embodiment includes a plurality of cutters, each cutter having expandable cutting elements, a control unit associated with each cutter to expand the cutting elements of its associated cutter and a controller that controls each of the control units to independently activate and deactivate each cutter in the plurality of cutters to expand the cutting elements of each such cutter.