baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2561557-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for processing graphics
Inventor: FRODE HEGGELUND
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2017-04-13
Abstract: Graphics processing in which a primitive set up stage receives 71 information on a primitive and determines 72 edge information representing locations of edges and 73 modified edge information representing shifted positions of edges of the primitive. That changed edge information is then used by a rasterisation stage to determine 74 whether the primitive covers a region by determining if the primitive covers one or more sampling points associated with the region. This may be used in conservative rasterisation. The region may correspond to a pixel and the alteration of the edge locations may compensate for rounding errors in vertex positions. The modified edge positions may be moved outward compared to the original edge positions by an offset which may be based on a size or nature of a sampling point grid. The modified edge information can also be used with modified sampling points to determine 76 if a region is fully covered by the primitive.
Patent GB-2545384-A (GB)
Title: System and methods for packaging foods with disparate water activity values
Inventor: Shaun Malligan
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2015-09-18
Abstract: There is presented a method and systems and methods for packaging foods with disparate water activity values, whereby an environment is presented to preserve substances, such as foodstuffs, by preventing unwanted water transfer between them within a multi-compartment package. Such a container may include a first inner compartment and a second inner compartment defined within an interior volume of the container; an opening mechanism to provide access to the contents of the two or more inner compartments; and wherein the first and second inner compartments are sealed and segregated to prevent migration of water from a first provided foodstuff stored within the first compartment to a second provided foodstuff stored within the second compartment.
Patent GB-2561837-A (GB)
Title: Turbine rotor, turbine, apparatus and method
Inventor: COLIN DOUGLAS COPELAND
IPC: F01D1/12
Filed: 2017-04-24
Abstract: A turbine rotor 60 comprises a set of blades 64 shaped to impart torque on the turbine rotor in a predetermined direction when a first working fluid flows from a first fluid inlet portion along first fluid flow channels 72 between the blades. The rotor further comprises second fluid guiding structures which define second fluid flow channels 76, which also impart torque on the turbine rotor in the predetermined direction when a second working fluid flows through them, and have a different geometry to the first channels. The second fluid guiding structures may define the second channels (96, 98, figs 10-12) within the blades to expel the second working fluid in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction. The second fluid guiding structures may be a second set of turbine blades 62. The first and second sets of blades may both comprise radial flow blades, or one may comprise radial flow blades and the other comprise axial flow blades (112, figs 13-15). Preferably, at least part of the second fluid flow channels are disposed radially inwards or outwards from at least part of the first fluid flow channels.
Patent GB-2548049-A (GB)
Title: Hot rolled light-gauge martensitic steel sheet and method for making the same
Inventor: James W Watson
IPC: C22C38/38
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: A hot rolled light-gauge martensitic steel sheet made by the steps comprising: (a) preparing a molten steel melt comprising: (i) by weight, between 0.20% and 0.35% carbon, less than 1.0% chromium, between 0.7% and 2.0% manganese, between 0.10% and 0.50% silicon, between 0.1% and 1.0% copper, less than 0.05% niobium, less than 0.5% molybdenum, and silicon killed containing less than 0.01% aluminum, and (ii) the remainder iron and impurities resulting from melting; (b) solidifying at a heat flux greater than 10.0 MW/m2 and cooling the molten melt into a steel sheet less than 2.0 mm in thickness in a non-oxidizing atmosphere to below 1080°C and above Ar3 temperature at a cooling rate greater than 15°C/s; and (c) hot rolling the steel sheet to between 15% and 50% reduction and rapidly cooling to form a steel sheet with a microstructure having by volume at least 75% martensite or martensite plus bainite, a yield strength of between 700 and 1300 MPa, a tensile strength of between 1000 and 1800 MPa and an elongation of between 1% and 10%.
Patent GB-2563845-A (GB)
Title: Intermediary processor for payment of systems
Inventor: Matthew Sant
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2017-06-26
Abstract: A method, implemented by an intermediary processor for payment systems, comprising: receiving, from a service/product provider node, a request message which identifies a messaging platform being used and requests a payment action, interpreting the payment action, identifying a pre-determined request based on said action, the request being associated with a particular payment platform and sending payment messages to the messaging platform and the payment platform to finalize payment. The payment message may be sent via a webpage redirect. The intermediary processor may be comprised within a subsection of the service/product provider node where the request message is received from another subsection of the node and where payment messages are sent to the other subsection of the node. The interpreting may further comprise retrieving an identification of the payment action within the request message and interpreting/verifying the payment action with a natural language processing engine. The invention aims to provide customers of retailers with more flexibility by allowing said customer to use any number of messaging and payment platforms which the retailer wants them to use.
Patent GB-2550733-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing liquid crystal display panel
Inventor: YANXI YE
IPC: G02F1/1337
Filed: 2015-04-20
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display panel comprises: manufacturing an array substrate; manufacturing a coloured film substrate; coating a pixel alignment film on a pixel electrode layer; performing first optical alignment processing on the pixel alignment film; coating a common alignment film on a common electrode layer; performing second optical alignment processing on the common alignment film; and performing alignment processing on the array substrate and the coloured film substrate. The method can relatively well solve the technical problem that picture whiting occurs on a liquid crystal display apparatus at certain viewing angles.
Patent GB-2554188-A (GB)
Title: Lockable packaging
Inventor: MARTY JONES
IPC: B65D5/38
Filed: 2016-02-23
Abstract: A package (90) includes an outer sleeve (60) and a drawer (50) that is slidably receivable in the outer sleeve (60). The package further includes a two-part locking mechanism for releasably locking the drawer within the outer sleeve. The first part is provided by the outer sleeve, and the second part by the drawer as a locking flap (52) hingedly connected to a rear end of a top panel (106) of the drawer (50). The locking flap is folded outwardly of the drawer toward a forward end of the top panel to be releasably engaged with the first part of the locking mechanism.
Patent GB-2553926-A (GB)
Title: Automatic detection of panoramic gestures
Inventor: ALEXANDROS ANDRE CHAARAOUI
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2016-05-19
Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to capturing panoramic images using a computing device, such as computing devices (120, 130, and 140). For example, the computing device may record a set of video frames, such as video frame (420, 510, and 520) and tracking features, such as tracking features (460, 470, 480, 540, and 560), each including one or more features that appear in two or more video frames of the set of video frames within the set of video frames may be determined. A set of frame-based features based on the displacement of the tracking features between two or more video frames of the set of video frames may be determined by the computing device. A set of historical feature values based on the set of frame-based features may also be determined by the computing device. The computing device may determine then whether a user is attempting to capture a panoramic image based on the set of historical feature values. In response, the computing device may capture a panoramic image.
Patent GB-2556169-A (GB)
Title: Methods, systems, and media for authentication of user devices to a display device
Inventor: JUSTIN LEWIS
IPC: G06F21/44
Filed: 2017-09-14
Abstract: A first user device, such as a mobile phone or tablet, is authenticated to a display device, such as a television, wherein an authentication token is associated with the authentication. The authentication token is stored on a server in association with an identifier of the first user device, and the first user device is provided with media playback control on the display device in response to the authentication. Using the first user device, a second user device is identified in proximity to the first user device. An invitation message to authenticate the second user device to the display device is transmitted from the first user device to the second user device. In response to receiving a response to the invitation message from the second user device, the authentication token is transmitted from the first user device to the second user device, causing the second user device to request authentication to the display device from the server. The second user device is provided with media playback control on the display device in response to authenticating with the display device.
Patent GB-2557746-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for machining materials by combining electrochemical discharging and laser
Inventor: ZHAOYANG ZHANG
IPC: B23K26/00
Filed: 2015-07-21
Abstract: A device and method for machining materials by combining electrochemical discharging and laser belong to the field of special combined machining. Combined machining through electrochemical discharging and laser is carried out on transparent crisp and hard materials; an electrochemical discharging circuit is formed in an electrolyte solution by means of an auxiliary electrode and a tool electrode; a laser beam generates a focus on a surface of a sample, when energy reaches a certain value, an impact stress and a cavitation stress are produced; and laser energy and spark discharging cooperatively act on a workpiece from an upper direction and a lower direction, so that effective combination of two kinds of energy is guaranteed, the energy density of a machining area is improved, and the corrosion removing speed of a machined sample is increased.
Patent GB-2560411-A (GB)
Title: Processing audio signals
Inventor: ANDREW ASHLEY MARSHALL
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2018-01-06
Abstract: In a real-time broadcast audio mixing system, audio signals from a source (eg. microphone 105) are received at an ADC/Ethernet adapter 106 (fig. 2) which establishes a connection node with packet switched network 104, then another connection node with a Time Division Multiplex (TDM) converting interface 103, and finally a third connection node between a location in the TDM interface and an individually controllable channel of a digital audio mixing console 102. The connections are created under the control of processor 110 via control channels 113-116, which is itself controlled by a graphical user interface (306, fig. 3). Each source 107 may append a unique packet address 121 for synchronised incorporation into the TDM sequence.
Patent GB-2571097-A (GB)
Title: Shear key former apparatus and method(s)
Inventor: JOHN WILLIAM COUPLAND
IPC: E02D29/16
Filed: 2018-02-15
Abstract: The apparatus includes a box 10 having an internal volume V. The box includes sidewalls 14 and rim 16. Two opposing side walls of the rim include apertures 20 in which a rigid member 30A can be accommodated. A closure panel 80 is received in the rim to enclose the volume V. The method includes installing the apparatus in a trench filled with bentonite. The bentonite may enter the container. Concrete is inserted into the trench from the bottom to displace the bentonite. The concrete is prevented from entering the container and allowed to set. The closure panel is removed. Incompressible material 70 is removed from the box and the internal volume is exposed. Concrete is cast adjacent to the box to form a shear key between a first concrete structure and the newly cast concrete.
Patent GB-2562160-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic wall-flow filter with an ammonia slip catalyst
Inventor: Garry Adam Burgess
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2018-03-19
Abstract: A catalytic wall-flow monolith filter for use in an emission treatment system comprises a porous substrate having surfaces that define the channels and having a first zone 35 extending in the longitudinal direction from a first end face towards a second end face for a distance less than the filter length. A second zone 40 extends in the longitudinal direction from the second end face towards the first end face and extending in the longitudinal direction for a distance less than the filter length. A first SCR (selective catalytic reduction) catalyst 36 is distributed throughout the first zone of the porous substrate, an ammonia oxidation catalyst 41 is distributed throughout the second zone of the porous substrate and a second SCR catalyst 42 is located in a layer that covers the surfaces in the second zone of the porous substrate. An emission treatment system and method for the manufacture of a catalytic wall-flow monolith are also described. The filter provides improved NOx conversion and reduced N2O formation.
Patent GB-2572538-A (GB)
Title: System and method for identifying potential targets for pharmaceutical compound
Inventor: GAURAV TRIPATHI
IPC: G16B99/00
Filed: 2018-03-27
Abstract: A database of existing data sources and information related to a pharmaceutical compound and at least one known target associated in at least one data record with the pharmaceutical compound is used to extract plurality of targets. The druggability of each target is analysed to determine a preliminary set of targets and designate targets with a net score above a predefined threshold, as potential targets. The net score may be based on a genetic association including a likelihood of mutation, a gene expression score, a somatic association, a pathway, the number of associated data records and a gene ontology score. The targets may be arranged in a hypergeometic distribution.
Patent GB-2574183-A (GB)
Title: Charging electric vehicles
Inventor: TIMOTHY PETER MARTIN
IPC: B60L53/30
Filed: 2018-03-27
Abstract: An apparatus for charging electric vehicles (EVs) in a car park includes a tower housing 101 having a square-shaped cross-section with corners 102, 103 and a top 104, wherein a support 105-107 extends from each corner and a roof shelter 111 is attached to the top. Each of the supports are configured to rest upon dividing grid-lines 112 of a car park and each support may define curved profiles 113 in two dimensions as they extend to connect with the tower housing. The apparatus may include cells of a battery for storing charge, wherein some, or all, of the cells are contained within the supports to enhance the stability of the apparatus. Charge cables 121, connectable to EVs, may hang down from the roof shelter, each cable of a length to support a vehicle-connector above ground level when not connected to a vehicle. In a separate embodiment, an EV charging apparatus has a housing with a right-angled, isosceles triangle shaped cross-section, wherein a roof section extends over a front, presented at the base of the triangle, with the right angle positioned at the back. A cable extends from, and is supported by, the roof section, to hang vertically. The cable is of sufficient length to engage with a vehicle for charging but is held off the floor when not in use.
Patent GB-2572581-A (GB)
Title: A containing device
Inventor: ADRIAN JAMES EVANS
IPC: B65D21/08
Filed: 2018-04-04
Abstract: A containing device 99 comprises corner walls 5 and main walls 4 between a base 3 and an opening 1. The opening has a sealing closure 18 (such as a screw cap) and the walls 4, 5 comprise multi-planar substantially rigid bellow faces. The walls 4, 5 are arranged to move from a first extended position where two adjacent faces are separated by an oblique angled joint to a second collapsed position where two adjacent faces are separated by an acute angled joint. The walls may comprise upper and lower faces and the upper faces of the main walls 4 may fold against upper faces of the corner walls 5 into the second position.
Patent GB-2557847-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring device, monitoring system, and monitoring method
Inventor: YUICHI MATSUMOTO
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2016-11-11
Abstract: The present invention enables a monitoring image to be displayed with which it is possible to intuitively grasp the state of congestion, etc., in a facility, while also reliably protecting the privacy of an individual. The present invention is provided with: a first processing unit (42) for applying, to a captured image acquired by an imaging unit (21), image processing for reducing the discriminability of an object seen in the captured image; a second processing unit (43) for detecting a moving object from the captured image and generating a mask image that corresponds to the image area of this moving object; and an image output control unit (44) for generating a monitoring image in which the mask image generated by the second processing unit (43) is superimposed on the discriminability-reduced image generated by the first processing unit (42), and outputting the generated image.
Patent GB-2560468-A (GB)
Title: Bleeding structure for gas turbine engine
Inventor: Koji terauchi
IPC: F02C9/18
Filed: 2016-10-18
Abstract: This structure for bleeding a chamber (11) that receives compressed gas from a compressor of a gas turbine engine (GE) and supplies the compressed gas to a combustor is provided with: a turbine casing (25) which covers the outer periphery of a turbine (5); an engine housing (17) which has formed, between the same and the turbine casing (25), a bleed space (51) that is connected to the chamber; a bleed duct (53) which leads the compressed gas inside the bleed space (51) to the outside of the engine housing (17); and an annular partitioning member (55), in the bleed space (51), which is disposed to the upstream side of the bleed duct (53) so as to separate the bleed space (51) from the chamber, and which has a plurality of communication holes (67) that connect between the upstream side and the downstream side of the partitioning member.
Patent GB-2575111-A (GB)
Title: Low pressure gaseous fuel injector shroud
Inventor: JOHN CHARLES ETCHEVERRY
IPC: F02M69/04
Filed: 2018-06-29
Abstract: A shroud 250 for a gas fuel injector (112, fig 3A) comprises a body (252, fig 2A) with an open proximal end (252a, fig 2A) that receives fuel from a fuel injector and a distal end (252b, fig 2A) that delivers fuel to a combustion chamber (114, fig 1A) of an engine. A primary opening 254 of the distal end is sealed by a valve (120, fig 3A) during fuel injection, and fuel passes through at least one secondary opening 256 disposed radially outward of the primary opening. A fuel injector comprises a housing with a first passageway 113 and a sealing element 118, where the valve forms a seal with the sealing element in a first position, and seals the primary opening of the shroud in a second position. A method for injecting fuel into an engine comprises delivering a gaseous fuel to the passageway of the fuel injector and moving the valve to open the passageway and seal the first opening of the shroud. The fuel flows from the passageway through the secondary openings and into a combustion chamber. The valve closes the passageway, and the fuel is ignited. The shroud creates a more homogenous fuel/air mixture.
Patent GB-2578440-A (GB)
Title: Water dispenser
Inventor: KAM HOI WONG
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 2018-10-26
Abstract: A water dispenser is provided. The water dispenser comprises a reservoir 3 having an inlet 6 and an outlet 7. The inlet 6 is connectible in use to a supply of water and the outlet 7 is connectible in use to a water distribution system. An inlet valve 21, 22 comprises a member movable between a closed position in which the inlet 6 is closed and one or more open positions in which the inlet 6 is open to permit water to flow from the water supply into the reservoir 3. The reservoir 3 is closed by a movable member 4 to seal the reservoir 3, the moveable member 4 being movable in response to changes in pressure within the reservoir 3. A linkage 8 is engaged to and movable in response to movement of the moveable member 4, the linkage 8 being connected to the inlet valve 21, 22 by a lever arrangement 11, 14, 16, arranged so that changes in pressure within the reservoir 3 cause the inlet valve 21, 22 member to move between open and closed positions.
Patent GB-2571397-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle braking
Inventor: Utsav Oza
IPC: B60T17/22
Filed: 2018-10-29
Abstract: The number of future use cycles (i.e the number of flights e.g. take offs and landings) of an aircraft wheel brake is determined based on a predicted condition of the brake. The predicted condition of the brake may relate to an oxidation state, a wear state, and/or a predicted brake length value. A warning may be issued if a brake warning criterion is satisfied.
Patent GB-2578623-A (GB)
Title: Frequency hopping in grant-free systems
Inventor: GUANG LIU
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2018-11-01
Abstract: Frequency hopping in grant-free transmissions in OFDM cellular wireless systems. A hopping pattern is defined based on the index (n) of the transmission slot, a repetition index (i) of the resource block within the transmission slot, the number of repetitions (K) transmitted of each transport block, and the maximum number of repetitions (N) of a transport block in the transmission slot. A hopping index may be based on the equation Hop_Index = (n * N + i) mod K + 1. The hopping index may be based on an offset, which may be a correction factor to account for missed mini-slots. The number of repetitions and maximum number of repetitions may be configured by RRC signalling or a DCI message.
Patent GB-2571193-A (GB)
Title: System and apparatus for moving objects
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER SIDNEY COWELL
IPC: B61B12/12
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: A trolley for lifting and/or moving a load on one or more lines is disclosed. The trolley comprises first and second spaced plates 10, 12, at least two fixed sheaves 30 that are disposed for rotation about respective parallel axes between the first and second plates 10, 12, and a removable sheave component 48. The removable sheave component 48 is, while in use, disposed for rotation about an axis parallel to that of the fixed sheaves between or adjacent to the first and second plates 10, 12. The removable sheave component is, while in use, connected to the plates, by means of a quick release pin 46 which connection is capable of being disconnected to permit removal of the removable sheave component from connection with the plates. Also disclosed is an installation for lifting and/or moving a load that includes such a trolley and a method of installing such an installation.
Patent GB-2590047-A (GB)
Title: A natural material pet bed
Inventor: SARAH HICKMAN
IPC: A01K1/035
Filed: 2019-05-01
Abstract: A pet bed having a base layer formed from latex-coated coco fibres; an intermediate layer formed from foamed latex; and a top layer formed from wool, wherein the intermediate layer is secured to the base layer and the top layer by a water-based latex adhesive. The bed is therefore formed from natural and non-toxic materials. It is inherently hypo-allergenic, anti-microbial and dustmite-resistant, making it perfect for animals with allergies. The bed may also include a heat pad and water bladder which results in a heated pet waterbed. The heat pad may have a temperature controller. The bed may have an upstanding wall located around the peripheral edge.