baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2511261-A (GB)
Title: Skew correction device and image formation device
Inventor: DENO KOUHEI
IPC: B65H5/06
Filed: 2011-11-29
Abstract: This skew correction device (116) has a second roller pair (114), a first roller pair (115), and a registration roller pair (120), in the stated order in the sheet conveyance direction. When the roller pairs (114, 115) convey a sheet, the leading end of the sheet runs into the nip of the registration roller pair (120). The sheet forms a loop between the roller pairs (114, 115) and the registration roller pair (120), and the leading end of the sheet follows the nip. The first roller pair (115) has an upper roller (115a) and a lower roller (115b). Either the spacing or the pressing force between the two rollers (115a, 115b) can be switched. If the sheet is wide or has a large basis weight, the first roller pair (115) is opened before the leading end of the sheet runs into the nip; otherwise, the first roller pair (115) is kept closed. A proper loop can accordingly be formed irrespective of the size or stiffness of the sheet.
Patent GB-2528056-A (GB)
Title: A data processing apparatus and method for performing lock-protected processing operations for multiple threads
Inventor: MANSELL DAVID HENNAH
IPC: G06F9/52
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: Processing circuitry 10 performs processing operations required by a plurality of threads 17, 18, 19, the processing operations including a lock-protected processing operation with which a lock 55 is associated, where the lock needs to be acquired before the processing circuitry performs the lock-protected processing operation. Baton maintenance circuitry 35 is used to maintain a baton in association with the plurality of threads, the baton forming a proxy for the lock, and the baton maintenance circuitry being configured to allocate the baton between the threads. Via communication between the processing circuitry and the baton maintenance circuitry, once the lock has been acquired for one of the threads, the processing circuitry performs the lock protected processing operation for multiple threads before the lock is released, with the baton maintenance circuitry identifying a current thread amongst the multiple threads for which the lock-protected processing operation is to be performed by allocating the baton to that current thread. The baton can hence be passed from one thread to the next, without needing to release and re-acquire the lock. This provides a significant performance improvement when performing lock-protected processing operations across multiple threads. (See Figure 9 for illustration of associated method.)
Patent GB-2519396-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism to facilitate cleaning of a closure
Inventor: WYNDER LUKE
IPC: A47B88/493
Filed: 2013-09-17
Abstract: A frame (1, fig 1) includes frame members 2 defining an opening for receiving a closure 4. At least one of the frame members has a longitudinally extending recess (6, fig 1). A slide mechanism 7 is received in the recess, and includes a first track 12 fixed within the recess and a second track 14 moveable within and along the recess and coupled to the first track via a rotary coupling member 16. The rotary coupling member and tracks may be rack and pinions. The second track is arranged to be pivotally coupled 8 to the closure so that it can both slide and pivot relative to the frame. The frame may be a window frame and the slide mechanism may operate as a replacement for a sash counterweight. The frame and closure element may relate to a drawer.
Patent GB-2514958-A (GB)
Title: Drug delivery system for finasteride to prostate
Inventor: GUHA SUJOY KUMAR
IPC: A61Q7/00
Filed: 2013-02-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to drug delivery system for delivery of finasteride to prostate for achieving.prevention and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) comprising styrene maleic anhydride (SMA), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), finasteride complex, and to its process for preparation. In one embodiment, the present invention also relates to drug delivery system for delivery of styrene maleic anhydride to vas deferens for achieving contraception comprising styrene maleic anhydride (SMA), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), finasteride complex, and to its process for preparation.
Patent GB-2531055-A (GB)
Title: Hopping and brewing method, apparatus and related compositions
Inventor: MARTIN DICKIE
IPC: C12C7/26
Filed: 2014-10-09
Abstract: There is described a method of making an alcoholic beverage, the method comprising the steps of (i) providing wort to a first vessel 280; (ii) providing a first portion of hops to the first vessel 280 to form a wort and hops mixture; (iii) heating the wort and hops mixture to boiling point or approximately boiling point to provide first hopped wort; (iv) cooling 300 the first hopped wort; (v) providing a second portion of hops to the so-cooled first hopped wort to provide second hopped wort; (vi) separating 320 and optionally removing solids from the second hopped wort; and (vii) fermenting 120 the second hopped wort to produce an alcoholic beverage, in particular beer, or a maltbased beverage. An apparatus for adding hops to wort is also provided.
Patent GB-2534359-A (GB)
Title: System and method for patient implant alignment
Inventor: MAGNUS FLETT
IPC: A61B90/00
Filed: 2015-01-15
Abstract: A system and method for aligning a patient implant are disclosed. The system comprises: a patient reference imaging apparatus, such as a camera, for imaging a surgical site; a patient implant to be implanted; and an display apparatus, such as a computer, for displaying a virtual model of the implant and overlaying it over the surgical site. This allows the surgeon to align the actual implant with the model implant. The system may further comprise at least one indicative marker that is detectable by the imaging apparatus, and which is inserted into the operative area to act as a reference point. The desired alignment of the patient implant can be based on predetermined alignment data S1300 and the surgical site can be imaged to create patient-specific implant reference data S1400. A virtual overlay of the digital implant model can then be created based on this data S1500.
Patent GB-2523654-A (GB)
Title: Turbine Engine having a Pair of Propellers for an Aircraft
Inventor: DUFFET JEAN-CHRISTOPHE
IPC: B64C11/48
Filed: 2015-02-02
Abstract: A turbine engine includes respective systems for changing the pitch of upstream and downstream contra-rotating propeller blades. The system 22 for the upstream propeller includes a linear actuator 23 and a transmission mechanism 24 connecting the actuator to the blades in order to transform the sliding of the actuator into a rotation of the blades. The upstream propeller 2 includes a rotatable housing 19 rigidly connected to a rotatable shaft 17 supported in a static housing 27 of the turbine engine by a bearing 29 upstream of the system and by a bearing 30 downstream of the system. The rotatable housing 19 of the upstream propeller includes a support 36 rigidly connected to said rotatable housing and surrounding the static housing 27. The actuator 23 is annular and fixed to the support 36 of the rotatable housing, outside the support, and the transfer mechanism comprises connecting rods 33 and rotatable radial arms 34 traversing the gaseous flow path in order to control the pitch of the blades. The downstream bearing 30 is provided between the static housing 27 and the support 36, inside said support 36.
Patent GB-2536003-A (GB)
Title: Ticketing system & Method
Inventor: AMAR CHAUHAN
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2015-03-02
Abstract: A ticketing system (1) includes: an online user interface (3) enabling each user to set up a user account, and purchase electronic tickets for events. Each user is provided with a reusable code in machine readable form, wherein the reusable code is retained by the user for use at events, such as concerts, theatre and sporting events, for the purposes of access control and electronic payments. A database (113A,113B) stores some user account data, including electronic ticket data for the event. An access control system (9) controls user access to a venue, and includes a reading device (35,37,39) for reading codes and identifying the user account associated with the code read by the reading device (35,37,39) to determine from the database (113A,113B) if the user account includes a valid electronic ticket for the event. An electronic payment system (29) is also provided for making electronic payments at the event, said electronic payment system including a reading device (43) for reading codes and determining if the user has a sufficient balance of monetary credit to complete a transaction. The code may be included in a reusable pass with first and second RFID devices.
Patent GB-2536056-A (GB)
Title: Lower Limb Prosthesis
Inventor: GRAHAM HARRIS
IPC: A61F2/80
Filed: 2015-03-06
Abstract: A lower limb prosthesis 10 comprises a foot component 12 and an ankle unit 16 pivotally mounted to the foot component 12. The ankle unit 16 comprises an ankle joint mechanism 18 comprising a hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly for providing hydraulic damping whenever the ankle joint flexes at pivot 26, and a vacuum mechanism 20 comprising a pneumatic piston (94, see figure 2) and cylinder assembly 106 for generating a vacuum. The pneumatic piston and cylinder assembly generates a vacuum in chamber 106D during plantar-flexion of the ankle unit 16 (see figure 11), which is transferred via fluid line 40a, 40c to socket 36 through one-way valves 42a. Valve 42b allows fluid to exit the system during dorsi-flexion. The system ensures that suction at the socket connection of the stump to the prosthesis is increased during swing phase of the gait cycle.
Patent GB-2528763-A (GB)
Title: An auxiliary cover for apparatus for receiving a child
Inventor: JONES AMY MURRAY
IPC: B62B9/14
Filed: 2015-06-03
Abstract: The present invention discloses an auxiliary cover 20 suitable for protecting a child seated within a buggy 2 wherein the fabric cover 24 comprises a retainer portion 26 which in use extends over a hood 16 part of the buggy, a further depending portion 28 hangs from said retainer portion. Both retaining and depending portions are stitched together 30 causing a concave curvature to form that fits over buggies of different widths. A first strip member 22 extends transversely across the depending portion so that it divides the depending portion into an upper part 36 to keep the fabric away from the face of a child. Additionally the retainer portion may have a free end which is straight when compared with the curved line of the stitching. The first strip member may be inserted and removed into the cover by means of a first sleeve portion, wherein the sleeve may be formed by a pocket portion of the cover. The fabric cover may also additionally contain a window made of mesh and covered by a rollable blind. The retaining means may also be a strip or a plurality of magnets.
Patent GB-2528766-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device and power supply apparatus
Inventor: TSUKAMOTO NOBUYUKI
IPC: H02J50/10
Filed: 2015-06-08
Abstract: An electronic device and a power supply apparatus, for wirelessly providing power to the device, where the device and power supply communicate wirelessly through communication units in each item, and a control unit in the device determines whether the electronic device is capable of receiving power from the power supply, and if not transmits this to the power supply apparatus which then limits the power supply to the device. The electronic device may also have electronic payment, memory card or SIM card functionality. The power transmitted wirelessly to the device may be higher than the power used for wireless communication between the device and power supply apparatus. Also disclosed is a method of operation for an electronic device and power supply, and a computer program for executing the method of operation for the electronic device and power supply.
Patent GB-2539480-A (GB)
Title: Parallax correction device and method in blended optical system for use over a range of temperatures
Inventor: NICHOLAS KARL BUSTIN
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2015-06-18
Abstract: A blended optical device 200 for use over a range of temperatures includes a first objective 210 with a first axis and a first image position adjustment means. An electronic control circuitry 290 is configured to control the first adjustment means to adjust a position of the first image. A second objective 220 includes a second axis and a variable focus mechanism 230, and a blender 250 configured to form a blended image from the first image and a second image. The electronic control circuitry 290 is configured to receive data from the second objective 220 regarding a range to a target of the second objective as a function of the focus setting, and to adjust the position of the first image so that the blended image is corrected for parallax errors. The first and second objectives are passively athermalised. Alternatively, a thermal sensor (340, Fig. 3) may be placed in communication with the electronic control circuitry (390, Fig 3) to detect thermal conditions that may contribute to thermal defocus of the first (310, Fig. 3) and/or second (320, Fig. 3) objective. The system may be employed to combine image intensification with thermal sensing.
Patent GB-2529543-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle wheel axle
Inventor: THOMPSON TOM ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: B62K25/02
Filed: 2015-07-06
Abstract: An apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical and hollow main body 940 having an open end and a closed end and a bayonet component 942 extending therein. The bayonet component 942 has a shaft at least partially enclosed within the main body 940 and a pair of opposing protrusions 944,946 extending radially outside of the main body 940 proximate to a first end of the shaft. The apparatus further includes a lever 950 rotatably coupled to the main body 940 proximate to the open end thereof, and the lever 950 includes a locking recess 958 selectively aligned with the open end of the main body 940. The apparatus also includes a resilient member 948 enclosed within the main body 940 between the closed end thereof and the first end of the shaft of the bayonet component 942, and the resilient member or spring 948 biases the bayonet 942 component toward the lever 950. The bayonet component 942 engages the locking recess 958 to inhibit rotation of the lever relative to the main body. In use the apparatus engages a coupling 920 having helical slots (922, 924, figure 25) in which the opposing protrusions 944, 946 engage. Rotation of the apparatus urges the protrusions 922,946 axially against the force of spring 948 and draws the bayonet member 942 out of engagement with the recess 958. The lever 950may then be rotated. Thus the lever 950 may only be rotated when the apparatus is fully engaged with the coupling 920.
Patent GB-2528579-A (GB)
Title: Tool for installing a mounting sleeve
Inventor: BOULTON ERIC
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: The tool 10 is for installing a mounting sleeve 12 for an audio head unit of a vehicle into a recess in an instrument panel of the vehicle. The tool includes a first frame member 28 fixed to a first arm 22 of a pair of pliers and a second frame member 30 fixed to a second arm 24 of the pair of pliers. At least one of the frame members comprises at least one protrusion 32, 36 configured to bend a tab 20 of the mounting sleeve outwards by moving the pair of pliers in an open position. A spring element 34 may be used to move the pliers to the open position.
Patent GB-2528790-A (GB)
Title: Composite lubricating material, engine oil, grease, and lubricant, and method of producing a composite lubricating material
Inventor: HASEGAWA SHOJI
IPC: C10M125/02
Filed: 2015-03-23
Abstract: Provided are a composite lubricating material, engine oil, grease and lubricant, excellent in lubricity. The composite lubricating material comprises at least a graphite-based carbon material and/or graphene-like graphite exfoliated from the graphite-based carbon material dispersed in a base material. The graphite-based carbon material is characterized by having a rhombohedral graphite layer (3R) and a hexagonal graphite layer (2H), wherein a Rate (3R) of the rhombohedral graphite layer (3R) and the hexagonal graphite layer (2H), based on an X-ray diffraction method, which is defined by following Equation 1 is 31A or more: Rate (3R) = P3/ (P3+P4) x100 â¢ â¢ â¢ â¢ Equation 1 wherein P3 is a peak intensity of a (101) plane of the rhombohedral graphite layer (3R) based on the X-ray diffraction method, and P4 is a peak intensity of a (101) plane of the hexagonal graphite layer (2H) based on the X-ray diffraction method.
Patent GB-2529762-A (GB)
Title: Valve rod assembly for solenoid valve
Inventor: WENG HSIANG-CHIEH
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: A valve rod assembly for a solenoid valve has a plug-type seal member 13 whose inner wall is formed with two annular grooves 131. Two corresponding annular protrusions 1141 are formed on a rod core 11 of the rod assembly for engagement with the two annular grooves 131. This construction aids manual assembly of the plug-type seal member 13 with the rod core 11, without involving any mould injection processes. Moreover, the plug-type seal member 13 may be manually removed from the rod core 11 so that users may replace a worn plug-type seal member 13 with a new one.
Patent GB-2531898-A (GB)
Title: Support structure component for connecting a spring strut to a vehicle body, method for mounting a spring strut on a vehicle body and vehicle body
Inventor: UDO MILDNER
IPC: B60G13/00
Filed: 2015-09-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a support structure component (1) for connecting a spring strut (100) to a vehicle body (200) with at least one connection section (2) for connection to a vehicle body (200) and with at least one flange section (3), which is designed for attaching a spring strut mounting (50), on which a spring strut (100) is mounted. The invention furthermore relates to a spring strut mounting (50) for attaching to the support structure component (1) with a basic body (51), on which a spring strut (100) for a motor vehicle can be mounted. In addition, the invention comprises a construction unit (300) with a spring strut mounting (50) and a spring strut (100). The invention also comprises a vehicle body (200) and a method for mounting a spring strut (100) to a vehicle body (200) provided with a support structure component (1).
Patent GB-2539736-A (GB)
Title: Wireless network configuration using path loss determination between nodes
Inventor: MARTIN LYSEJKO
IPC: H04W24/02
Filed: 2015-10-30
Abstract: A method and corresponding apparatus are provided for network configuration selection in a wireless network comprising a plurality of nodes. A subset of nodes of the plurality of nodes are configured to simultaneously participate in a sounding process, in which a node of the subset omni-directionally transmits a predeterminedsignal and in which other nodes of the subset of nodes sample the predetermined signal as received by an omni-directional antenna array of that node. Measurement reports are received from the subset of nodes, each measurement report comprising a signal source angle and a received signal strength. A path loss is determined in dependence on each measurement report to generate a set of path losses covering a plurality of transmitter node receiver node pairs. Then a directional configuration is selected for a directional antenna of each node of the subset of nodes to use in data transmission in dependence on the set of path losses.
Patent GB-2528218-A (GB)
Title: Method for reducing the rheology of high internal-phase-ratio emulsion wellbore fluids
Inventor: TEHRANI MOSTAFA A
IPC: C09K8/36
Filed: 2014-04-29
Abstract: An invert emulsion fluid may include a oleaginous external phase, a nonoleaginous internal phase, wherein a ratio of the oleaginous external phase to nonoleaginous internal phase is less than 55:45, a emulsifier, a particulate weighting agent dispersed in the non-oleaginous internal phase, and a viscosifier stabilizing the dispersion of the particulate weighting agent in the non-oleaginous internal phase.
Patent GB-2529346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements for electrical circuits
Inventor: PLANT PHILIP
IPC: H05K1/11
Filed: 2011-03-31
Abstract: An electrically conductive pathway including a plurality of pathway sections which are connected end to end, and wherein each pathway section includes: a first generally rectilinear elongate part 11'; a second generally rectilinear elongate part 12'; a first resiliently flexible part 13' connected at one end to a second end of the first elongate part 11' and connected at its opposite end to a first end of the second elongate part 12'; and a second resiliently flexible part 14' connected at one end to a second end of the second elongate part 12' and connected at its opposite end to a first end of the first elongate part of an adjacent pathway section; wherein the first and second elongate parts of the pathway section are each inclined at an angle to an elongate axis of the pathway, and each resiliently flexible part is U-shaped in plan view. The plurality of pathway sections may be substantially identical to each other. The elongate parts may be oblique to the axis of the pathway or make an angle of 45 degrees. An electrically conductive member or electrically conductive circuit including a plurality of electrically conductive pathways may be provided.
Patent GB-2544796-A (GB)
Title: Video content synchronisation
Inventor: ANDREW GOWER
IPC: H04N21/43
Filed: 2015-11-27
Abstract: A process for synchronising a first 11 and second 21 content stream on first 10 and second 20 respective receiving devices which respectively output to a first display screen 1, and a second display screen 2, which is typically a handheld tablet or smartphone. The synchronisation process is initiated by the activation of a seek command 408, i.e.; playback, fast-forward, or re-wind function, on the first device. The process further involves identifying a start point in the first media from which to resume display of content 401, and reporting the point to a synchronisation controller 3. Each stream comprises a sequence of segments. The controller identifies the segment in the first video stream associated with the start point, and the time from the start point to the beginning of the next segment. The controller transmits a command to the second device, identifying the corresponding segment and time for the second stream to resume play; causing resynchronisation of the first and second stream. The first stream may be a multicast transmission; and the second stream may be a unicast transmission of content related to the first stream such as alternative camera angles, different audio soundtracks or languages, or play-along games.
Patent GB-2528624-A (GB)
Title: Suspended scaffolding structure and connector therefor
Inventor: SHAW NICHOLAS MARK
IPC: E04G3/30
Filed: 2014-05-14
Abstract: A suspended scaffolding connector includes a central spine comprising an anchor connector at a top end thereof, a bottom lug at a bottom end thereof, and a top lug situated between the anchor connector and bottom lug. The connector further includes at least one top truss connector attached to the top lug and at least one bottom truss connector attached to the bottom lug, where the top and bottom truss connectors are configured and spaced for structural connection to top and bottom connectors of a scaffolding truss. The connector also includes top and bottom truss ledger connectors attached to the spine and situated between the top and bottom lugs and adapted for connection to a scaffolding ledger, and the anchor connector is adapted for connection to a suspension anchor and to support the scaffolding truss through the top and bottom truss connectors.