baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2563796-A (GB)
Title: Flow stator for turbomachine with integrated and attached platforms
Inventor: THIERRY GEORGES PAUL PAPIN
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 2017-03-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a stator ring (20) of a flow path, preferably secondary, of a turbomachine (1), said ring (20) comprising: - an inner platform (52, 56) and an outer platform (54), - a plurality of stators (40) extending radially between the two platforms (52, 56, 54), in which at least one of the two platforms comprises: - a plurality of integrated platforms (52, 54), each one of the integrated platforms being integral with one of the stators (40), and the integrated platforms (52, 54) are all of the same shape as one another, and - a plurality of attached platforms (56), each one of the attached platforms being in the form of a part that is assembled and arranged between two integrated platforms (52, 54), and the attached platforms are also all of the same shape as one another.
Patent GB-2569038-A (GB)
Title: Display device and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: MINJOO KIM
IPC: H01L51/56
Filed: 2018-10-31
Abstract: A touch screen display device may be an OLED display device and comprises a substrate 111 including a display area DA on which pixels are arranged, and a non-display NDA area including a pad area PA comprising a pad electrode and a routing area, with a bending area BA between them. A dam D1, D2 surrounding the display area prevents spreading of an organic film layer 320 which is part of an encapsulation film 300 covering the display area. The encapsulation film 300 includes first and second inorganic films 310, 330, which extend to the pad area to overlap the pad electrode. A touch sensing layer 410, 420 is formed directly on the encapsulation layer, and includes first and second crossed touch electrodes TE1, TE2 and bridge electrodes BE for electrically connecting the first touch electrodes or second touch electrodes. Insulating layer 410 extends to the pad area PA. Masking of the pad area is not needed, preventing arcing between a mask and the pad electrode. A connection line 215, 216, 17 in the non-display area is electrically connected to the pad electrode and to a routing line in the routing area. A touch line TL1 of the touch sensing layer may be arranged on an upright side surface of the encapsulation film and electrically connected with a connection line 216 through a touch contact hole. A flexible organic pattern 242 is located on a portion of the connection line 217 in the bending area BA, and may be formed from the same layer as a planarization film 241 over a thin film transistor 210 on the display area.
Patent GB-2566202-A (GB)
Title: Ball game
Inventor: ADISALEM MEKONEN
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2017-05-16
Abstract: A ball game including a vertically disposed rod, a holder for holding a handheld device, the holder being rotatably mounted on the rod such that the holder can be rotated about an axis of said rod; and a ball coupled to the holder by a string and configured such that rotation of the ball about the rod urges the rotation of the holder about the axis of the rod.
Patent GB-2576392-A (GB)
Title: Widener
Inventor: CHUN-HSIEN WU
IPC: F16D65/00
Filed: 2019-04-16
Abstract: A widener is provided for forcing spaced objects away from each other, the widener including: a main body 10 with a chamber 11, a pushing assembly (20 fig. 7) for pushing the objects and a hydraulic mechanism (30 fig. 1) for driving the pushing assembly (20 fig. 7). The pushing assembly (20 fig. 7) includes a retractable mechanism 21 inserted within the chamber 11 and a first pushing board 22. The hydraulic mechanism (30 fig. 1) includes a tube body (31 fig. 6) connected to the main body 10 and communicating with the chamber 11, a driving rod 32 movable within the tube body (31 fig. 6) to drive a piston 33 which moves fluid in or out of the chamber 11. A restricting member 23 may prevent the retractable mechanism 21 from moving out of the chamber. The main body may include a channel (12 fig. 7) communicating with a recession (112 fig. 7) formed in a wall of the chamber 11. A connecting portion (13 fig. 7) of the main body 10 may include a second pushing board 14 and at least part of the recession (112 fig. 7) may be recessed within the connecting portion (13 fig. 7). An elastic member 34 may lie between the piston 33 and the main body 10. The hydraulic mechanism (30 fig. 1) may include two coaxial sleeve members 211, 211a movable relative to one another.
Patent GB-2571844-A (GB)
Title: Heater having easily changed bulbs
Inventor: LIU LIFANG
IPC: F24H9/02
Filed: 2016-07-22
Abstract: A halogen heater comprises a housing 1. The housing comprises a support 2 to which one or more heating tubes are installed. The support has two sides and at least one hole 3 is provided in each side, through which a heating tube 5 can be inserted. The halogen heater further comprises internal wires to connect the heating tubes. A first side of the housing comprises a slot 6 with a cover 7, which is arranged such that removal of the cover from the slot permits access to at least one of the holes for allowing an inserted heating tube to be removed from the halogen heater through the hole.
Patent GB-2584400-A (GB)
Title: Processing captured images
Inventor: Razwan Ghafoor
IPC: G06T7/73
Filed: 2019-05-08
Abstract: Classifying a person’s behaviour with an object comprising: imaging a person 212; estimating person’s pose 202, (404, Fig. 4); determining, using pose estimate, a location of the person 204, (506, Fig. 5); calculating, using pose estimation, a gaze direction 206, (D, Fig. 6); determining, from gaze direction and mapped location, whether the gaze intersects an object 206, (D, Fig. 6); and classifying the behaviour. The mapping module may use the pose estimate of the person’s feet (502, Fig. 5) to: determine person’s location; and determine distance between person and object. The gaze determination module may: calculate gaze direction from pose estimate joints; transform and project gaze direction; and generate a mapped gaze. A joint analysis module 208 may: extract joint angles (of an elbow and/or shoulder) of the pose estimate; and classify an interactivity with the environment. The classifying module may classify behaviour to: a low-level (passing) interaction if the gaze does not intersect the object; an intermediate-level (browsing) interaction if gaze intersects the object and pose estimation is non-interactive; and a high-level (engaging) interaction if gaze intersects the object, pose estimation is interactive and the distance between the person and object is less than a threshold.
Patent GB-2572096-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic injection molded and flushable material
Inventor: ALPHONSE DEMARCO
IPC: C08K5/053
Filed: 2017-11-17
Abstract: A water-dispersible injection-moldable composition includes partially-hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), polyethylene glycol (PEG), plasticizer, and a hydrophobic polymeric component, wherein the composition has a melt flow index of 5-180. The hydrophobic polymeric component can be a colorant within an ethylene matrix or polyethylene. The composition is flushable according to Guidance Document for Assessing the Flushability of Nonwoven Consumer Products (INDA and EDANA, 2006); Test FG 522.2 Tier 2 - Slosh Box Disintegration Test. The PVOH has a hydrolysis of 87% to 89%.
Patent GB-2587802-A (GB)
Title: A method for obtaining pluripotent stem cell-derived airway basal-like cells and an airway epithelium model
Inventor: LYLE ARMSTRONG
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 2019-09-26
Abstract: Methods for obtaining a substantially pure population of pluripotent stem cell-derived airway basal-like cells. The method comprises differentiating a population of pluripotent stem cells (which may be iPSCs) to obtain a heterologous population of lung progenitor cells; culturing the lung progenitor cells in a serum free medium in the presence of feeder cells and a rho-kinase inhibitor (e.g. Y-27632, Y-30141, RKI-1447, Y-39983, AT877, fasudil) to obtain a population of airway basal-like cells. Also a method of obtaining an in vitro pluripotent stem cell-derived airway epithelium model, utilising the pluripotent stem cell-derived airway basal-like cells.
Patent GB-2590056-A (GB)
Title: Hinge
Inventor: DAVE JOHNSON
IPC: E05D5/02
Filed: 2019-10-11
Abstract: An insert 300 for reinforcing an attachment between a leaf 104, such as a door or window, and hardware mounted thereon, such as a hinge 106. The insert comprises an anchoring portion 302 to be inserted into an aperture (115 Fig 1) of a channel 108 of the leaf, and an anchoring point 306 to engage a fastener 322a in a direction perpendicular to a direction of insertion of the anchoring portion 302. Preferably the anchoring point(s) are configured to engage the fastener so a portion of the leaf frame is between the head of the fastener and the insert. At least one fastener 326a for the hinge may extend perpendicular to the fastener securing the insert to the frame and pass through an aperture in the side wall of the channel to engage the insert. A locating feature 312 may engage with the channel 108 through which the aperture is located. A profiled feature 316 may engage with a similarly profiled feature on the leaf frame adjacent to the channel. The insert may be made of a material with a greater hardness than the leaf frame, e.g. aluminium. The insert may be T shaped (Fig 3) or U shaped (Fig 5)
Patent GB-2576853-A (GB)
Title: Operation method in which autonomous underwater vehicle is used
Inventor: Minehiko Mukaida
IPC: B63C11/48
Filed: 2019-04-26
Abstract: This operation method in which an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is used has: a step for operating an object to be operated using an operation device provided to an AUV while the AUV is driven along the object to be operated; a step for dropping a transponder and submerging the same to the sea floor; a step for driving the AUV toward a return destination; and a step for driving the AUV, on the basis of information obtained by acoustic positioning in which the transponder submerged to the sea floor is used, from the return destination to a location near an operation suspension position at which operation of the object to be operated is suspended, and restarting the operation of the object to be operated.
Patent GB-2585270-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating media data
Inventor: FRANCK DENOUAL
IPC: H04N21/2343
Filed: 2017-05-24
Abstract: Generating media files from video comprises dividing the video (900) and generating video tracks (901, 902, 903, 904) to store the divided video, each track associated with metadata (905). The metadata comprises spatial information indicating that the video is divided (e.g. into spatial regions), and a flag indicating that the generation of the multiple video tracks cannot be performed based only on the information contained in one track. The files are generated including the generated tracks along with the metadata. Also disclosed is the metadata comprising composition information for organizing generated video tracks to get a full picture when displayed. Media files including the generated tracks are generated / parsed (e.g. according to ISO BMFF, Base Media File Format). Also disclosed is encoding media data in a first track and a second track being generated which references the first and comprises transform descriptions to be applied to the first track samples, e.g. in the metadata header or sample table box. Alternative media versions can be provided using the transforms described in the second track(s) on the first track samples. Also described is the second track describing samples representing the result of applying the transformation operator(s) to first track samples.
Patent GB-2592999-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for performing multiple downhole operations in a production tubing
Inventor: BÅRD MARTIN TINNEN
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 2018-11-15
Abstract: It is described a downhole apparatus (1), the downhole apparatus (1) comprising: - a sleeve (2) - a tool string (3) - a plug (4) - a means (41) for setting the plug (4) wherein an upper portion (210) of the sleeve (2) is connectable to a lower portion (310) of the tool string (3), and a lower portion (211) of the sleeve (2) is arranged to receive the plug (4) and the means (41) for setting the plug (4). A method for using the downhole apparatus (1) is described as well.
Patent GB-2584369-A (GB)
Title: Imaging endoscope system and associated methods
Inventor: Patrick Ward-Booth
IPC: A61B1/12
Filed: 2018-10-05
Abstract: An imaging endoscopy kit 10, and a method of assembling the said kit, comprises the provision of a re-usable base unit 12, a hand controller 14, an umbilical section 16 releasably connecting the base unit and the hand controller together and an insertion section 18 connected to the hand controller. A distal end of the insertion section 22 has a steering section 24 and a distal tip 26 having a light source (82, Fig 14) and an imaging chip (84, Fig 14). Two rotational drive wheels 28 on the hand controller are connected by four steering wires on the insertion section to control bending of the steering section along two axes. The insertion section also has two electrical conductors for providing power sources to the light and from the imaging chip to a proximal end thereof. Lumens (54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Fig 2) through the insertion section provide insufflation gas, irrigation liquid, suction and a surgical tool pathway. The hand controller, umbilical section and insertion section are single use and are provided in sterile condition in sealed units before being connected together and to the base section to provide an imaging endoscopy system.
Patent GB-2598577-A (GB)
Title: User input method and apparatus
Inventor: MICHAEL EDER
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2020-09-02
Abstract: A user input method comprises the steps of inputting real events arising from a user acting as a spectator of content, analysing the real events to estimate user sentiment, or emotional state, and modifying an aspect the behaviour of a computer-controlled character or avatar (240 figure 2) in response to estimated user sentiment. These real events may comprise user vocalisations, gestures, facial expressions, biometric feedback, words spoken by the user, body language or facial expressions. The user inputs of the user may be received by a controller, a headset, a phone, a video camera or a biometric sensor. The method may also be used to modify crowd noise or animations of a simulated crowd (230 figure 2). A plurality of users may spectate the same content and the detected sentiment of the other users may be used to modify the behaviour of the user’s avatar. Also disclosed is a user input apparatus.
Patent GB-2591001-A (GB)
Title: Underground charging pile for new energy vehicle
Inventor: GONG ZHU
IPC: B60L53/31
Filed: 2020-09-23
Abstract: An underground charging pile for an electric vehicle comprises a green plant area, a buried pit 2, and a charging pile 3. The buried pit is provided with a water storage device which comprises two water storage tanks 8, and a group of propulsion springs 9 which are fixed in the water storage tanks and apply force on pushing plates 10. An upper end of the charging pile has a cover plate 7, and a bottom of the charging pile has a supporting plate 5. A lifting rod 4 is fixed between a lower of the supporting plate and a lower of the buried pit, and a water spraying device is located at the side walls of the buried pit. Pipework 12, 13, 14, 15 is provided to allow the passage of water from the storage tanks to the surface to irrigate the green plant areas when the charging pile is raised from and lowered into the ground, the mechanical movement of the pile providing the pressure on the water to force it through the pipes.
Patent GB-2599721-A (GB)
Title: Drive unit for wheeled article
Inventor: ATLE STUBBERUD
IPC: F16H25/14
Filed: 2020-10-09
Abstract: A drive unit 10A, for a wheeled article such as a wheelchair, comprises at least a first shaft 12a connectable with one or more wheels Ra, Rb of the wheeled article, at least a first electric motor 14a providing torque to the first shaft 12a, at least a first brake 18a and at least a first clutch 16a arranged in a torque transmission path between the first electric motor 14a and the shaft 12a. In another embodiment two motors 14a, 14b having shafts 12a, 12b which are connectable to the wheels Ra, Rb via clutches 16, 16b. The motors 14a, 14b are coaxially arranged and are simultaneously slidable, via actuator unit 32, along an axis so as to engage clutches 16a, 16b. Actuator unit 32 may comprises a crank mechanism which converts rotational movement of a servo motor into sliding movement of the motors 14a, 14b. A control unit (computer unit) 22 controls operation of the motors, brakes and clutches. The motors are independently controlled so that the clutches do not require switching for independent driving of the wheels.
Patent GB-2599951-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for testing a tunnel fire suppression system
Inventor: HUGH MACKENZIE
IPC: A62C37/50
Filed: 2020-10-16
Abstract: The apparatus for testing a water deluge system having a wet and dry side includes: a blower or compressor 30 at an inlet of the system to supply pressurised air through the system to outlets 22; and nozzles 26 and sensors associated with an outlet 22 and communicating output from the sensor to determine the flow rate of the supplied air at the outlet 22. The nozzle 26 may be a metering nozzle and may receive the sensor. There may be a flow tube greater in length than a nozzle portion. Also provided is a method of using the apparatus that may determine a condition of the system. Pre-existing nozzles may be replaced with the nozzles 26 of the present application. The flow rate of air at the inlet may be measured. A dry test or wet test may be carried out and repeat tests may be compared.
Patent GB-2591613-A (GB)
Title: An enclosure for conducting hot works
Inventor: CHANDANAM PARAMBATHU RAJESH PANTHAVOOR
IPC: F16P1/06
Filed: 2019-08-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact hot work enclosure (10) that allows quick installation and is intended to carry out minor hot works safely in a potentially flammable gas environment. In particular, it allows the hot works to be carried out by technicians outside the enclosure by inserting their hand(s) through a glove section (22). Visibility is ensured by large view panel(s) (16) which consists of large transparent window(s) made up of high impact resistant fire retardant materials. Other panels of the enclosure are made from high temperature resistant materials. Positive pressure will be maintained in the enclosure using air supply from a blower or an inert gas supply from a cylinder. The enclosure components can be transported in handbags and can be assembled and de-assembled quickly.
Patent GB-2591354-A (GB)
Title: Video frame processing method and apparatus
Inventor: XINGLONG WU
IPC: H04N21/44
Filed: 2018-11-20
Abstract: Disclosed in the embodiments of the present application are a video frame processing method and apparatus. An embodiment of the method comprises: acquiring a video frame containing a hand, and detecting key points of the hand contained in the video frame; generating a special effect of the hand on the basis of the key points; and displaying the generated special effect in an image of the video frame. The embodiment of the present application can, in a video playing process, generate a special effect of a hand and display the same in an image of a video frame, enriching the effect of the hand in the video frame and enhancing the expression of the hand in the video frame.
Patent GB-2593654-A (GB)
Title: Façade system
Inventor: JONATHAN EVANS
IPC: E04F13/24
Filed: 2017-07-26
Abstract: A plank 10 for an extruded plank façade system comprises a facia 12, a joining lip 20, and a hook 30. The joining lip 20 is recessed behind and extends alongside the facia 12 to overlap with an adjacent plank. The hook 30 extends behind the facia to engage a wall-mounted retainer (38, Figure 3D). The plank 10 comprises a rail 26 to at least partially conceal the hook 30 the joining lip 20 comprises alignment features 22 for positioning another retainer 40, the alignment features are arranged at different distances from the facia so as to define different interstitial distances of the joint grooves between adjacent facia. The alignment features may be a plurality of lip recesses or protrusions said features may be unequally spaced with respect to there distances from the facia. Also disclosed is a plank arrangement and walling structure comprising the described plank.
Patent GB-2604943-A (GB)
Title: Offshore wind turbine
Inventor: KARL DAVIS
IPC: F03D13/25
Filed: 2021-07-09
Abstract: A tower 2 for an offshore wind turbine assembly comprises a tubular support member 5 for mounting on a monopile foundation 3, and a flange 6 at an end of said tubular support member. The flange comprises a first, radially inwardly directed portion 7 for attachment of the tower to the foundation, and a second portion 8 which extends radially outwards beyond the foundation and preferably over an external working platform 4 received on the foundation to restrict upward movement thereof. Before mounting the tower on the foundation, a component (15, figure 4) may be used to restrict upward movement of the platform. The component comprises a ring (16, figure 4) including a radially outwardly extending flange (17, figure 4) which facilitates attachment to the foundation, and which extends beyond the foundation to restrict upward movement of the platform.
Patent GB-2612359-A (GB)
Title: Satellite operation and processing of satellite state data
Inventor: ALASTAIR BARBER
IPC: G01S19/27
Filed: 2021-10-29
Abstract: Satellite state data in the form of multiple separate files is received via one or more ground stations 101 and compiled into a single dataset accessible via an application programming interface (API) 105 and searchable by time range. Further methods of processing satellite state data comprise receiving raw satellite state data, receiving manoeuvre data relating to one or more scheduled manoeuvres of the satellite, and filtering the received raw satellite state data in an orbit determination process 103 to provide filtered satellite state data. The manoeuvre data is used in the filtering of the received raw satellite state data. Further methods of scheduling a satellite manoeuvre comprise receiving parameters for one or more planned manoeuvres to move the satellite from a current orbit to a new orbit, where the parameters include a time and duration of each of the one or more planned manoeuvres. Times of eclipses of the Sun by the Earth during future orbits of the satellite are received and scheduling the manoeuvre to take place according to the determined parameters and the times of eclipses.
Patent GB-2605274-A (GB)
Title: Manage quickview content for a multi-display device
Inventor: Lúcia Nomiso
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2022-03-08
Abstract: A multi-display device 102 comprises a primary display screen 110 displaying digital image content 112 and a second display screen 114 displaying quickview content 116. A content control module 118 implemented at least partially in hardware determines a context 120 indicating a characteristic of the content 112 displayed on screen 110 and determines and initiates the display of the content 116 to the display 114 based on the context 120. The device 102 may further comprise one or more sensors 126 to detect at least one individual in a region from which the screen 114 is viewable and activate the screen 114 based on this detection. A method of using the device using the context 120 and individual determination is further provided. A method of using the device using the context 120 of the digital image content 112 and detecting an environmental context 130 of the device 102 based on sensor data to determine and display quickview content 116 on the secondary screen 114 is further provided. The sensors 126 may include one or more of a proximity sensor, an audio sensor, an imager of a camera device, or a thermal sensor.