baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2515609-A (GB)
Title: Padlock with fully integrated dual unlocking system
Inventor: LAI KARL
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 2014-03-28
Abstract: A padlock with a dual unlocking. A combination mechanism comprises a plurality of rotary dials 50 within which are clutches 110 axially movable about spindle 90; with an incorrect combination clutches are prevented from movement and clutches abut a pole 130 coupled with shackle heel 42. A correct combination allows movement of pole 130 along with shackle to release the padlock. A key mechanism has a bolt or latch 150 passing through a slot in the pole 130 secured around a shackle heel, the bolt engaging the shackle in the locked position and the bolt retractable by the key to disengage the shackle allowing movement of the shackle relative to the bolt 150 and pole 130. Preferably clutches 110 are spring 100 biased into engagement with the pole and include a reset mechanism, the pole 130 includes two sloping surfaces for engaging an end clutch, the second surface 132 is longer completely disengage the clutches from dials 50 allowing changing of combination.
Patent GB-2516785-A (GB)
Title: Earphone
Inventor: WEIL RICHARD
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2011-04-14
Abstract: An earphone comprising a casing, containing a speaker, adapted to fit within the concha of a user at the ear canal entrance, that allows sound to pass through a sound-permeable portion of a front surface of the casing, the casing having a guide protruding from the front surface for locating in the ear canal of the user, wherein a cushion extends around the case periphery and the cushion has at least one sound leakage channel leading across the front surface of the casing from the sound-permeable portion to a periphery of the casing. A plurality of ridges on the front surface may define one or more sound leakage channels. The ridges may be at an angle to each other such that the channels widen across the casing. The earphone may be used in a noise cancelling earphone (ANC) system, with signal processing circuitry connected to a microphone and speaker, wherein the ambient noise signal from the microphone is received and applied to a filter with controllable gain for generating a noise cancellation signal for transmission to the speaker. The cushion cover may be removable and made of a soft flexible material such as plastic or rubber.
Patent GB-2518098-A (GB)
Title: Coordinate measuring machines with dual layer arm
Inventor: BRIGGS CLARK H
IPC: G01B5/008
Filed: 2013-05-13
Abstract: A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine (AACMM) is provided including a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends. The arm includes multiple connected arm segments. Each arm segment has a longitudinal axis. Each arm segment includes a generally tubular core, an outer sleeve surrounding at least a portion of a length of the core, and at least one position transducer for producing a position signal. The outer sleeve is a cylindrical tube having a first portion at a first end and a second portion that extends from the first portion to an opposite end. The first portion is coupled to an end of the core. The first portion is shorter than the second portion and the second portion is configured to move relative to the core.
Patent GB-2535982-A (GB)
Title: System and apparatus
Inventor: Tom Sudlow
IPC: B65D47/32
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: An e-cigarette refill device has a coupling valve 204 connectable to a dispenser and a reservoir and two fluid pathways 209 between them which can open and close simultaneously. One pathway 209 could allow venting. Both pathways can close due to a biasing force 240 as the coupling valve disengages one of the vessels. The pressures of each vessel could be equalized by venting as much volume as liquid that is communicated. The coupling can include a guide for engaging the dispenser outlet and can be formed from male and female parts. Various standard types of coupling can be used to attach the coupling to the containers.
Patent GB-2537812-A (GB)
Title: DRM Addition Authentication
Inventor: STEFANO VALSECCHI
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: A client device 2, such as a video player, comprises a content protection decoder according to a first standard, such as Widevine. The client device receives an asset associated with content protection, and creates a content protection for the asset in accordance with the first standard, and includes a parameter identifying information additional to the information associated with said standard. A request for a licence is transmitted to a licence server 4 based on said standard, the request including that parameter. A licence is received in response, and content associated with the asset is accessed using the license. There is also provided a license server to provide a license to the client device. The additional information may be for a verification check to be performed at the license server and may include a user identification, device identification, time of day or a location. The asset received at the client device may be associated with content protection of a second standard, such as PlayReady.
Patent GB-2538266-A (GB)
Title: A bag for use with a mobile phone
Inventor: ENRICO CAROLI
IPC: A45C15/06
Filed: 2015-05-13
Abstract: A bag (10) for storing a mobile phone (100) comprising an outer shell (15) having an exterior surface (14) and an interior surface (16). The bag (10) comprises a plate (40) mounted on the exterior surface, a lamp, and a controller, wherein the plate comprises a lens or aperture (42) for viewing the lamp, and wherein the lamp is electrically connected to the controller, the controller comprising a wireless transceiver for wirelessly communicating with the mobile phone (100). The bag (10) may also include a battery pack (30) and a handle (12) containing a vibrator (39). The lamp may light up in different colours and the handle may vibrate to show that the phone is ringing or indicate a low battery. The plate (40) may form a touch detector allowing a user to control the lamp. There is further provided an item of jewellery that can communicate with a mobile.
Patent GB-2535813-A (GB)
Title: Rim for a container
Inventor: HENRY WILLIAM SLACK
IPC: B65D45/16
Filed: 2015-05-13
Abstract: A rim assembly (302, fig. 18) for a container 301 comprises a frame member (346, fig. 21) received within the opening and extending around an interior surface of a side wall of the container; a plurality of securing tabs 394, each tab including an engagement member (396); a seal (344); and a retaining means 399. Each tab is movable between a first position in which the engagement member is disengaged from an aperture (317) in the container side wall and a second position in which it is engaged with an aperture. The retaining means is configured to retain the securing tabs in the second position such that the rim assembly is secured to the container around a top edge of the side wall. Also claimed is a container main body (308, fig. 20) comprising a base; a side wall defining an opening; and a plurality of apertures (317) spaced apart around the wall. Further claims are provided towards a container having a main body and a rim assembly as described above, and a method of constructing a container.
Patent GB-2539672-A (GB)
Title: Linear winch assembly and method of use
Inventor: NISHANT NADAGOUDA
IPC: B66D3/00
Filed: 2015-06-23
Abstract: A linear winch assembly 10, comprising a gripper assembly 14 which itself comprises a gripper block 28b, wherein there is a mechanism, preferably comprising hydraulic cylinders 32, 33, (fig 2A) and rails 30 which move the gripper block to a position out of the pathway of a cable connector 19 passing through the winch. There is a second gripper assembly 16, which also has a gripper block 28b, and a second mechanism which moves the block out of the way of a cable connector 19. The first and second gripper assemblies 14, 16 may be arranged to sequentially grip and release the cable 17, and move within the winch assembly 10 to haul the cable 17. Also disclosed is a gripper assembly 14, 16 having a gripper block 28b and a hinged lid 28a.
Patent GB-2541951-A (GB)
Title: Jumper assembly
Inventor: VIBOR PARAVIC
IPC: E21B43/013
Filed: 2015-09-07
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention aim to improve upon existing jumper assemblies for providing a fluid connection between pieces of hydrocarbon production or processing equipment (S1, S2 figure 1). In particular, embodiments of the invention provide a jumper assembly in which the angle of approach of the ends of the assembly can be easily adjusted to compensate for imperfections in the installation of the hub connectors of the pieces of hydrocarbon equipment. Connectors 1-5 are provided in the assembly which allow for the adjustment of the overall length of the assembly, as well as the required offset angle. The connectors may be rotatable and may have rotational indexing means for identifying relative rotational orientation of connected conduit sections A-F. Later embodiments relate to a kit of parts and a method of manufacturing the jumper assembly
Patent GB-2544116-A (GB)
Title: Television user interface
Inventor: ROB COENEN
IPC: H04N21/422
Filed: 2015-11-09
Abstract: Operating a television receiver having a user interface responsive to a user-operated remote control having a touch-sensitive surface, wherein the remote control wirelessly sends periodic samples of a touch position on the touch pad to the receiver before the receiver time stamps the received periodic samples. The time stamps are quantized to the interval of the periodic samples, such that the user interface is responsive to the quantized time stamps. Also disclosed is; an interactive user interface, where the interface is responsive to gestures performed by the user on a touch-sensitive surface, and wherein the response of the user interface is determined by a set of cascaded style sheets defining the parameters for the interaction of the gestures; Skipping the position of playback backwards or forwards of a recorded television programme via the use of a touch sensitive surface; Displaying a plurality of programme items in a two-dimensional grid where programme items are arranged horizontally by broadcast time and vertically by channel, with a position indicator; An interactive user interface, wherein scrolling of the user interface is responsive to a directional gesture on a touch-sensitive surface.
Patent GB-2528623-A (GB)
Title: Method of continuously casting thin strip
Inventor: SCHLICHTING MARK
IPC: B22D11/16
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: A method of improving control of thin strip produced by continuous casting including the steps of introducing molten metal to form a casting pool supported on cooling rolls above a nip between the cooling rolls and counter-rotating the cooling rolls forming cast strip downwardly from the nip, guiding the strip through the at least one enclosure downstream from the nip, the at least one enclosure having gas inlets for directing oxygen-containing gas into the enclosure, and directing oxygen-containing gas having a desired amount of oxygen through gas inlets into the enclosure to provide an atmosphere 0.5% and 15% oxygen with between 3 and 10% humidity to oxidize at least one surface of the strip a desired thickness of scale on the surface of the strip to provide less mill force and downstream control of the strip.
Patent GB-2529125-A (GB)
Title: Lighting apparatus and method of use thereof
Inventor: JOHNSTON DAVID
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2014-05-16
Abstract: An outdoor lighting apparatus (2) suitable for use as a street lantern including a housing (4), at least one lighting means (6) and at least one power supply means (12) connected to the same, wherein said housing (4) includes at least one Wireless Access Point (10) and the power supply means (12) provides power to both the lighting means (6) and the Wireless Access Point (10).
Patent GB-2547011-A (GB)
Title: Cistern flushing apparatus and control circuit therefor
Inventor: SIMON BOYES
IPC: E03D5/02
Filed: 2016-02-04
Abstract: A cistern flushing apparatus 1 including a flushing device 2 connected with an outlet of a cistern and a hydraulically driven control circuit 3 for operating the flushing device. The regulating mechanism 3 includes a water inlet P for linking the control circuit 3 to a source of pressurised water and an accumulator 6 connected to the water inlet P and configured to supplement, in use, the flow of pressurised fluid supplied by the source through the regulating mechanism 3 to activate the flushing device 2. The control circuit may include a hydraulically-driven actuator 8 connected to the flushing device 2 and an operating valve 7 between the actuator 8 and the entryway P. The flushing device 2 can include a syphon 22 having an inverted U-shaped duct 22 comprising a piston (Fig. 4, 23) contained in the channel section (Fig. 4, 22b).
Patent GB-2537016-A (GB)
Title: Gyrating nozzle spray gun
Inventor: DEN-NAN FU
IPC: B05B3/16
Filed: 2016-02-05
Abstract: A gyrating nozzle spray gun includes a grip 1 including an air inlet 11, a trigger mechanism 13 and a valve seat 12, the trigger operable to open the valve. A first tube 14 is connected to the valve seat and terminating in a mating connection portion 141. A second tube 2 is connected to the mating connection portion of the first tube. A gyration generator 3 including a third tube 31 also connects to the mating connection portion. The third tube has a connection portion 312 for receiving the gyrating nozzle. The nozzle arrangement comprising a bearing 32 mounted on the connection portion 312, a coupling socket 33 is mounted around the bearing and connected to its outer race 322 and the gyrating nozzle 34 is connected to the coupling socket. The nozzle 34 defining an accumulation chamber (340, fig 5) and has an outlet 342 from the chamber arranged at an angle to the axis of the first, second and third tubes in order to generate rotation of the nozzle from the action of the fluid leaving the accumulation chamber.
Patent GB-2547905-A (GB)
Title: Fingerprint authorisable device
Inventor: KIM KRISTIAN HUMBORSTAD
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2016-03-02
Abstract: A fingerprint-authorisable device 102 comprises: a fingerprint sensor 130 for obtaining fingerprint data from a user's finger or thumb, and a control system 114, 128 for controlling the device. The control system is arranged to provide access to one or more functions of the device in response to identification of an authorised fingerprint and further includes a fingerprint failure feature in which a non-fingerprint authorisation can act to at least partially replace the fingerprint authorisation. In such a case the control system provides access to at least some of the functions of the device when a user is identified via the non-fingerprint authorisation. The non-fingerprint authorisation requires a user interaction with the device, the interaction including one or more action(s) detected via the fingerprint sensor. The actions could include contacts, movements, gestures and taps. The device could also comprise an accelerometer for sensing movements of the device. The device could be a smartcard of RFID card.
Patent GB-2549724-A (GB)
Title: Security devices and methods of manufacturing image patterns for security devices
Inventor: ADAM LISTER
IPC: B42D25/445
Filed: 2016-04-26
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an image pattern for a security device comprises providing a substrate 10 including a metal layer 11 that is soluble in a first etchant; applying a photosensitive resist layer 2 to the first metal layer 11, exposing the first photosensitive resist layer 2 to radiation through a mask 1; wherein the exposed elements 2a of the photosensitive resist layer 2 react, increasing solubility in a second etchant; exposing the photosensitive layer 2 to a first reactant substance to activate a cross-linking agent in the resist layer and decrease the solubility of the exposed elements 2a of the photosensitive resist layer 2 in the second etchant; applying first and second etchant substances to the substrate 10 whereupon the un-exposed elements 2b of both the resist layer 2 and metal layer 11 are dissolved, the remaining exposed elements 2a of the first metal layer 11 forming an image pattern.
Patent GB-2540257-A (GB)
Title: Folding mechanism for car-seat adaptor and stroller having the same
Inventor: ZE-HUA YI
IPC: B62B7/14
Filed: 2016-05-20
Abstract: A folding mechanism (30, figure 1) for a car-seat adaptor 20 includes an engaging member 303, an operating member 301, and a driving member 302. The engaging member removably engages the adaptor so as to maintain the adaptor in an unfolded position (figure 1). The operating member is operable to drive the engaging member to disengage from the adaptor so as to permit the adaptor to pivot relative to a frame 101, such as a handle frame of a stroller. The driving member drives the adaptor to pivot toward a folded position (figure 3) when the engaging member disengages from the adaptor. The operating member may comprise a rope 3012 attached to the engaging member, where said rope may be pulled upwards so as to disengage the engaging member from a groove formed in the adaptor. The driving member may comprise a torsion spring 302 which abuts against a side wall of the adaptor and which causes the adaptor to fold when the latter is disengaged.
Patent GB-2541971-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining position with improved calibration
Inventor: DAVID CLOSE
IPC: G01H11/06
Filed: 2016-06-09
Abstract: A method and system for determining position with improved calibration allows a device to initiate activity at the proper location, such as navigating a drill bit 10 through a rock formation. A position sensor 30 having an oscillation element with a range of displacement in a set direction according to gravity generates a position data signal based on an amount of displacement in the set direction. A temperature sensor 40 detects temperature and duration of the temperature. A plastic bias value may be determined by a processor module based on the temperature data signal, the duration of the temperature, and the position data signal so as to account for bias and hysteresis errors. A position value is set according to the plastic bias value so that the position value is more accurate. The activity of the terminal device 10, such as a drill bit, is initiated or maintained according to the position value calibrated by the plastic bias value.
Patent GB-2541099-A (GB)
Title: System and method for remote access
Inventor: CHARLES D BERRY
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 2016-06-21
Abstract: Techniques for depositing a customers cash via a computing device that is remote from the customers bank location. The method 200 comprises: data indicative of a card number associated with a bank-issued debit card is received at a computing device 202. The computing device also receives data related to an amount of cash to be deposited into a bank account 204 and routes encrypted data indicative of the card number, and the cash data to a gateway vendor server 208 from where it is further routed to a payment network server 216 for deposit of the cash amount into the bank account 218. Data may also be sent to a third-party to carry out a fraud check. The computing device can be a point-of-sale terminal and may be operated by a cashier at a retail store. The customer may be charged a processing or transaction fee.
Patent GB-2552186-A (GB)
Title: Signal Processing Apparatus for Generating a Range-Doppler Map
Inventor: TIMOTHY STYLES
IPC: G01S13/58
Filed: 2016-07-13
Abstract: A signal processing apparatus comprising: a two-dimensional fast Fourier transform (FFT) compute unit for computing a range-Doppler map; a first memory for storing a first range-Doppler map output by the two-dimensional FFT unit, wherein the apparatus further comprises: a warping unit for shifting the stored range-Doppler map; and an integrator for adding a current range-Doppler map, output by the two-dimensional FFT compute unit, and a shifted version of a previous range-Doppler map output by the warping unit. The signal processing apparatus may also comprise a second memory for storing a second range-Doppler map. A second warping unit may shift the second range-Doppler map and the first integrator may add the current range-Doppler map with both the first shifted range-Doppler map and the second shifted range-Doppler map. The warping of the range-Doppler maps accounts for the predicted movement of a target based on its recorded speed to enable integration of a reflector over time, thereby increasing the SNR of target.
Patent GB-2552684-A (GB)
Title: Shopping bag and shopping bag attachment
Inventor: OLIVER MAWERE
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 2016-08-03
Abstract: A reusable shopping bag able to be rolled into a compact form, having a pair of handles 2 and fastening means for securing the bag in the rolled configuration. The bag has a first part of a hook and loop fastener 4 mounted onto one of the handles, and the mating element of the fastener 5 on one outer side 6 of the body of the bag. The bag may also have a hanging strap attached to the body of the bag. An independent claim is for a reusable shopping bag having a flap extending from the top of the bag body, where the flap can act as a closure and as a means for holding the bag in the rolled up position, having a fastening means on the front and back surface of the flap. Another independent claim has the flap extending from the side of the bag. A final independent claim is for an attachment for a bag, able to be secured around a rolled up reusable bag. The attachment is separate from the bag but has means to be secured onto the body of a bag with corresponding fastening means.
Patent GB-2551225-A (GB)
Title: Agent and method for temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers
Inventor: PAMELA KAFTAN
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2016-12-13
Abstract: A cosmetic agent for temporarily shaping keratinous fibres comprises a cosmetic preparation containing: at least one copolymer (a1) made up of at least the monomer units comprising (meth) acrylic acid, (meth) acrylic acid alkyl ester, and (meth) acrylic acid hydroxyalkyl ester; and at least one copolymer (a2) made up of at least the monomer units comprising N-tert-butylacrylamide, acrylic acid, and ethyl acrylate; with a weight proportion of the copolymers (a1) and (a2) based on the weight of the cosmetic preparation of 1.0-10 wt %.  Preferably copolymer (a1) has the INCI name acrylates/hydroxyesters acrylates copolymer and copolymer (a2) has the INCI name acrylates/tert-butylacrylamide.  Preferred compositions have good moisture resistance and the weight ratio of copolymer a1) to copolymer a2) is 1:3 to 3:1. The copolymer a2) is preferably used in neutralised or partially neutralised form with at least one alkanolamine (e.g 2- amino-2-methylpropanol) preferably being used to achieve this. Ethanol and water preferably make up the A hairspray composition with 30 -70%  by weight of the cosmetic preparation and 30-70%  by weight propellant is also outlined.
Patent GB-2558626-A (GB)
Title: A multiple stage vacuum pump and pump configuring method
Inventor: PHILLIP NORTH
IPC: F04C28/26
Filed: 2017-01-11
Abstract: Multiple stage vacuum pump comprising multiple vacuum pumping stages arranged in series between a gas inlet and an exhaust and comprising gas flow paths between the stages; a bypass gas flow path for conducting a flow of gas diverted from an output of an intermediate one of the stages to the exhaust; wherein at least one of the multiple vacuum stages has a capacity that is smaller than an adjacent upstream stage; and the pump further comprises means for inserting a gas flow diverter into the gas flow path between the adjacent stages, the gas flow diverter being configured to divert the gas flow output from the upstream stage of the adjacent stages to the bypass gas flow path, such that flow is impeded from entry to any subsequent stage or stages. A method of configuring a multiple stage low power vacuum pump to operate at a higher temperature is also claimed.