baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2476960-A (GB)
Title: A protective device comprising a resilient outer shell and an elastic digit restraining member
Inventor: SEWELL PETER
IPC: A41D13/08
Filed: 2010-01-15
Abstract: A protective device for a user's digit comprising a sheath 1 to receive a user's digit, an outer resilient structure 8-10 that surrounds the sheath 1 with space to allow the sheath to move within the outer resilient structure 8-10 and an elastic retention system 60 and 61 extending between the sheath 1 and an inner surface at the dorsal end of the resilient structure 8. The device may form part of a glove and include a cushioned bolster 7. The resilient structure 8-10 may have apertures 12 in it and may only cover part of a digit. The device may extend along the length of a digit and have an elastic retaining strap to hold it on a user's hand. The shell may be made of a plurality of resilient structures and may be used to protect against impacts in games such as cricket, hockey or lacrosse.
Patent GB-2468052-A (GB)
Title: Storage device
Inventor: REES GARETH
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2010-05-10
Abstract: For tracking the WIP storage location of each of a plurality of articles 11 between successive steps of a plurality of process operations there is provided a tracking system 10 and a storage tray 12 wherein a central processing unit comprises a data store 20, a plurality of individually identified storage sites 12, a plurality of first communication links each for two-way communication between the central processing unit and a storage site, a user interface associated with the central processing unit to display storage location information, and each storage tray comprising a detector 15 to receive information related to the identity of an article temporarily stored at that storage site and transmit said information and identity of that storage site to the central processing unit 34. The first communication links are POE connections, and the storage tray has a visual display 21 for information related to the identity of the article temporarily stored at that tray and a visual indicator 24 which is actuable to indicate that an article is due to be removed.
Patent GB-2474334-A (GB)
Title: Child carrier apparatus and its operating method
Inventor: Chen rui-bin
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 2010-09-24
Abstract: The apparatus has two configurations of use and comprises a support frame, a seat assembly mounted on the support frame and including a front seat frame (124) and a rear seat frame (128) operable to rotate about a pivot axle (130) relative to the front seat frame, and a lock mechanism (170) including a locking element (172) assembled with the rear seat frame (128) and operable to move relative to the rear seat frame between a first and second position. The locking element (170) when in the first position engages, by spring bias, with a portion of the front seat frame for locking the front seat frame (124) with the rear seat frame and when in the second position allows the rear seat frame to pivot downwardly to prevent use such that only the front seat can be used. A backrest frame (132) pivots between forward and rearward use configurations and is held by a spring-biased latch (162) selectively engageable in recesses (160A, B) in a holder plate. The backrest frame (132) carries an interference element which blocks the locking element (170) from engaging the front seat frame (124) when the backrest in the position tilted rearwardly for the front seat to be used.
Patent GB-2479423-A (GB)
Title: LED lamp with heat removal body
Inventor: ENGELBERTS NORBERTUS PLECHELMUS
IPC: F21V29/00
Filed: 2010-10-07
Abstract: An LED lamp 100 has a heat dissipation structure 1 for removing heat from one or more LEDs in the lamp 100. The heat removal structure 1 has a central heat dissipation body (11, fig 2A,B) and cooling ribs 13 formed as a single integrated piece. The central body (11, fig 2A,B) has an outer side for accommodating the LEDs and an opposing inner side. The cooling ribs 13 have first and second ends (13a, fig 2A, 13b, fig 2B), the first ends (13a, fig 2A) connected to the central body (11, fig 2A). The cooling ribs 13 extend from the central heat dissipation body (11, fig 2A) and away from the inner side of the central body (11, fig 2A) to partially enclose an interior space and define open channels for heat convection flow into and out from the interior space over the surfaces of the cooling ribs.
Patent GB-2472166-A (GB)
Title: Stackable wafer or die packaging with enhanced thermal and device performance
Inventor: BASKARAN RAJASHREE
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: A method is disclosed relating to stacked wafer or die packaging with enhanced thermal and device performance, the method comprises providing a heat spreading and stress engineering layer 260 on a substrate surface 210, the substrate surface 210 being opposite a metallisation region 230 which, in turn, rests on a device layer 220 of the substrate; the metal layer 250 is then exposed by providing a via opening through the heat spreading and stress engineering layer 260, the substrate 210 and the device layer 220; a sidewall insulator 290 is provided on the side walls of the via opening and then the via opening is filled with a conductive material 295. Also disclosed is a method where a trench is formed in a substrate surface opposite a metallisation layer, the metallisation layer being formed on a device layer formed in the substrate; forming an insulating layer over the surface and trench; exposing the metallisation layer by forming a via through the insulating layer, the substrate and the device layer; forming a second insulating layer in the first insulating layer and via; exposing the metallisation layer again; selectively filling the trench and via opening with conductive material; such that the conductive material forms a conductive via and a heat spreading and stress engineering region.
Patent GB-2472542-A (GB)
Title: Nanoparticles
Inventor: PICKETT NIGEL
IPC: C30B7/00
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A nanoparticle or a method for producing a nanoparticle with a core comprising a core semiconductor material, a first layer comprising a first semiconductor material on the core and a second layer comprising a second semiconductor material on the first layer wherein the core is formed by conversion of a core precursor composition comprising separate first and second core precursor species and the conversion is effected in the presence of a molecular cluster compound acting as a seed or nucleation point for nanoparticle growth. The core material is different to the first semiconductor material which is different to the second semiconductor material. The second semiconductor material comprises ions of at least two different elements from group 12 and ions from group 16 e.g. ZnS/CdSe/CdxZn1-xS. The molecular cluster and core precursor composition may be dispersed in a dispersing solution and the temperature may be increased to initiate seeding of the core. The first and second layers may be formed from single-source or multi-source precursors. Further layers may be provided on the second layer. The nanoparticle may form a light emitting quantum dot quantum well (QDQW).
Patent GB-2473379-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle diagnostics based on information communicated between vehicles
Inventor: FISCHER JACOB
IPC: G01S17/86
Filed: 2009-05-14
Abstract: A system and method for controlling a convoy of vehicles. The convoy of vehicles including a leader vehicle in conununication with a plurality of autonomous follower vehicles. The leader vehicle is configured to receive a first autonomous follower vehicle data and compare the first autonomous follower vehicle data to at least one of a leader vehicle data, a second autonomous follower vehicle data and/or a threshold value. The first autonomous follower vehicle data, the leader vehicle data, the second autonomous follower vehicle data and the threshold value relate to a vehicle performance characteristic.
Patent GB-2480349-A (GB)
Title: Providing data communication to a moving object such as a vehicle
Inventor: CARROLL CALEB
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 2011-02-19
Abstract: A method of providing connectivity to a device having N communication interfaces and M virtual connections, each interface being connectable to a further device. The method comprises determining, for each of the interfaces, a characteristic of the interface. Respective ones of the M virtual connections are associated with respective ones of the N interfaces based upon the determined characteristics. The invention has its application in data communication/internet access provided to users who are moving via public transport such as trains or buses.
Patent GB-2489266-A (GB)
Title: Suction cleaner
Inventor: MARSDEN JENNIFER KATHRYN
IPC: A47L5/36
Filed: 2011-03-23
Abstract: A suction cleaner comprises a body (50, fig 1), a compartment 42 for accommodating a dust collection bag 44, and a source of suction 32 for causing suction airflow into a bag 44 in the compartment 42, wherein the source of suction 32 is disposed at least partially beneath the compartment 42 and communicates therewith by a passage 46 which extends from an upper region of the compartment 42. The source of suction 32 can be a motor. The passage 46 is preferably a duct which terminates adjacent an upper surface of the compartment 42 generally opposite a hose inlet 52. A cable storage device (24, fig 1) may be disposed to surround a part of the source of suction 32, with the cable storage device (24, fig 1) being in the form of a reel that is manually rotatable by a handle (12, fig 9) and gearing mounted on the side of the cleaner body (50, fig 1)
Patent GB-2490501-A (GB)
Title: Grip system cut or molded into an electronic circuit card
Inventor: COPPARD KEVIN
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2011-05-03
Abstract: An integral grip system for electronic circuit cards 1, such as mobile phone SIM cards, comprises moulded or cut grooves, slots or serrations 2 that improve the ease of removal and insertion of the cards in to other devices. The slots or grooves are suitable to allow a finger nail to slide the card in and out of position. A series of fine serrations (figure 3) may facilitate grip. The slot may be a complete fingernail hole slot.
Patent GB-2482606-A (GB)
Title: Optimal detector position for gamma-ray backscatter density measurements
Inventor: KULIK ALEX
IPC: G01N9/24
Filed: 2011-08-03
Abstract: A method for determining the density of a fluid 102 in a vessel is provided. A gamma-ray source 106 is mounted onto the vessel walls 104 and emits gamma radiation 114 through the vessel wall 104 and into the fluid 102. The gamma radiation 114 is then backscattered from the fluid 102 and detected by a gamma-ray detector 110 mounted on the wall 104 at a position 112 relative to the gamma-ray source 102. The method comprises determining the optimal position of the gamma-ray detector 110 with respect to the gamma-ray source 106. The gamma-ray detector 110 is positioned at the optimal position, and the density of the fluid is measured. Determining the optimal position may comprise determining the wall thickness of the vessel, estimating the density of the fluid 102 and selecting the optimal position of the gamma-ray detector 110 based on the wall thickness and estimate of the density of the fluid 102 to maximize the precision of the density measurement.
Patent GB-2495529-A (GB)
Title: Identifying frames of interest in aerial survey video processing
Inventor: MELLOR MATTHEW PAUL
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2011-10-12
Abstract: An aerial survey video processing apparatus, adapted to analyse aerial survey video, comprises an input section for receiving the video to be analysed as a sequence of frames, a memory for storing a list of features being tracked in the video and a memory for storing a list of objects of interest in the video, a motion tracking section adapted to calculate the relative motion between the field of view of a previous frame and the field of view of a current frame and a location prediction section adapted to predict the location in the current frame of each item in the list of features being tracked, based on the location in the previous frame and the relative motion calculated by the motion tracking section. It further comprises a feature detection section adapted to identify features in the current frame by associating identified features with items in the list of features being tracked, based on the predicted location of the features being tracked, updating the list of features being tracked with the location of the associated identified features in the current frame and removing from the list items that are not associated with a feature identified in the current frame. The feature detection section then adds to the list of features being tracked features identified in a region of the current frame that was not in the field of view of the previous frame and adds to the list of objects of interest information on features being tracked whose predicted location is off the current frame but whose tracked motion is judged to have traversed the field of view. An output section then outputting data on the resulting list of objects of interest either in the form of a playlist or an edited sequence of frames.
Patent GB-2495969-A (GB)
Title: Displaying dual-view three dimensional images using active shutter glasses.
Inventor: BENSON SIMON
IPC: H04N13/04
Filed: 2011-10-27
Abstract: A method of displaying a dual-view three-dimensional image on a display 10 comprising a pixel array 110 that displays two spatially interleaved image, an image control layer (such as an LCD parallax barrier) 120 that selectively allows separate lines of sight to the interleaved images and a control unit 130 that transmits commands to active shutter glasses. The method comprises spatially interleaving two images, each image being a first image of a pair of stereoscopic images and transmitting a control signal to the active shutter glasses so that they admit light only through a first lens. A second image of a pair of stereoscopic images is then spatially interleaved and a control signal transmitted to the active shutter glasses to admit light only through a second lens. The display may further include a stereoscopic camera 140 comprising two imaging units 140L, 140R which, when the display is moved from a vertical to a horizontal position, may pivot to either encompass part of the surface of the display or to face an expected position of a user.
Patent GB-2481563-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus to provide secure application execution
Inventor: MCKEEN FRANCIS X
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: A technique to enable secure application and data integrity within a computer system. In one embodiment, one or more secure enclaves are established in which an application and data may be stored and executed.
Patent GB-2497140-A (GB)
Title: Boiler condensate drain monitoring apparatus
Inventor: ADEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F24H8/00
Filed: 2011-12-02
Abstract: An apparatus 10, for monitoring the flow of boiler condensate through a condensate drain pipe, comprises: a fitting 12 having an inlet 16 and an outlet 18 for connection in a condensate drain pipe, the fitting have a passage 20 extending from between the inlet and the outlet to a float chamber 36; a switch 44; and a float 40 located in the chamber and adapted to actuate the switch. Communication means 50 are provided for relaying a signal from the switch to a remote switch for switching off an electrical supply to the boiler when the float is raised by a rising condensate level in the float chamber. The communication means are also provided for relaying a change in status of the signal from the switch to the remote switch for switching on the electrical supply to the boiler when the float is lowered by a falling condensate level in the float chamber. The switch may be a micro-switch, a reed switch or an optical switch. An alarm may be connected to the switch, where the alarm preferably comprises a transducer creating an audible alert, which may be muted, or a visual display, such as an LED or LCD.
Patent GB-2499807-A (GB)
Title: Elbow brace support for golf swing training
Inventor: RICHARDS ROYSTON JAMES
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2012-02-29
Abstract: A movement control device to assist a player intending to strike a ball with a bat, club, stick or racquet, wherein the device restrains the players arm against bending from a straight position until the arm subjects the device to a bending force greater than a threshold level, whereafter the device flexes to allow unopposed and free bending movement of the elbow. The device may be formed of two elements joined by a hinge or a snap lock connection (fig 3), or may be formed of one element having a flexible portion between two halves (fig 5). The device may be included a pocket of a sleeve 10 for wrapping around a players arm or elbow. The device may help a golf player keep his or her leading arm straight and in a rigid position when swinging the club whilst allowing the player to bend his or her arm during the follow-through.
Patent GB-2499995-A (GB)
Title: Target flow meter
Inventor: NEEDHAM GRANT
IPC: G01F1/28
Filed: 2012-03-05
Abstract: There is disclosed a flow meter 10 comprising a flow target 14 arranged to be disposed in a fluid flow path in a conduit 12; a beam 16 coupled to the flow target 14 and arranged to extend outside of the conduit 12; a sensor 20 having a moveable sensor part coupled to the beam at a position which in use is outside of the conduit 12, and a static sensor part 64. Displacement of the moveable sensor part with respect to the static sensor part 64 generates a signal. In use, fluid flow acting on the flow target 14 causes displacement of the moveable sensor part thereby generating a signal which is representative of the fluid flow rate. The sensor 20 may comprise an inductive sensor, wherein each fixed sensor plate comprises a printed circuit board having at least one primary coil and at least one secondary coil.
Patent GB-2501744-A (GB)
Title: Weight distribution system for handheld sweep apparatus
Inventor: THOMPSON GLENN MICHAEL
IPC: A45F3/14
Filed: 2012-05-03
Abstract: A detector support apparatus 1 comprises a harness 3 configured for engagement with the torso 4 of a user 2. A pivot arm 6 has a proximal end configured to pivotably engage with the harness and extends upwardly and forwardly from the harness such that, in use, a distal end of the pivot arm extends forwardly of the user. An engagement mechanism 9 at the distal end of the pivot arm is used to attach a detector 10. The detector may be an electronic ordinance detector, mine detector, metal detector or any detector designed to be used in a sweeping motion over the ground. The detector is supported in front of the user's body by the pivot arm and can then be swept across the front of the user's body by pivoting of the arm about the harness using minor effort by the user's hand and arm. At least a portion or substantially all of the detector's weight is transmitted to the torso of the user via the pivot arm and harness.
Patent GB-2489377-A (GB)
Title: Actuator for vehicle door latch device
Inventor: NAGAOKA TOMOHARU
IPC: B60R25/01
Filed: 2010-09-30
Abstract: A vehicle door latch device configured so that the pivoting of a gear which is performed by motor drive reliably moves a lock lever to a lock position and an unlock position. When a lock lever (19) is at a lock position, if a worm wheel (18) is rotated in one direction by a motor, a first engagement protrusion section (182) makes contact with a first engagement arm (191) in the direction of the pivoting thereof, the lock lever (19) is pivoted to an unlock position, and after that, a second engagement protrusion section (183) makes contact with a pivoting end section (192a) of a second engagement arm (192) to cause the worm wheel (18) to stop at a first stop position. Also, when the lock lever (19) is at the unlock position, if the worm wheel (18) is rotated in the other direction by the motor, a second engagement protrusion section (184) makes contact with the second engagement arm (192) in the direction of the pivoting thereof, the lock lever (19) is pivoted to a lock position, and after that, a first engagement protrusion section (181) makes contact with a pivoting end section (191a) of the first engagement arm (191) to cause the worm wheel (18) to stop at a second stop position.
Patent GB-2490078-A (GB)
Title: Energy dissipation composite material
Inventor: CHEONG WUN CHET DAVY
IPC: F41H1/02
Filed: 2010-02-11
Abstract: A composite material able to dissipate the kinetic energy of a moving object comprising a layer of ballistic material bonded to a layer of porous matrix material which is impregnated with shear thickening fluid.
Patent GB-2494039-A (GB)
Title: Vibration and sound attenuator for a MRI scanner
Inventor: LIMA WASHINGTON DE
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2012-08-16
Abstract: A vibration and sound attenuator comprising non-metal first layer 22 having a sinusoidal profile and a predetermined level of resistance to deformation to define a frequency response based on a vibrating frequency, and second absorption layer 26 coupled to the first layer adding a body of mass adjacent to the first layer. Damping layer 30 is coupled to at least one of the first and second layers. The first layer may be a stiffness layer and comprise a plurality of adjacent and parallel aligned cylindrical rods 24 formed from an elastomer. The second layer may be metallic and coupled to the top of the first layer and the bottom may be coupled to a structure 28 that vibrates such as a magnetic resonance imaging system. The first layer may be sandwiched between the absorption and damping layers, and the viscoelastic damping layer, may be sandwiched between the first and second layers. The frequency response may be based on a vibrating frequency of a RF coil or gradient coil of a MRI scanner. A plurality of layers may be used. Patients are apprehensive about MRI scans, so reducing the vibration and acoustic noise of a MRI scanner is beneficial.
Patent GB-2494256-A (GB)
Title: A golf club head with a shaft sleeve having a CoG less than 46.2mm vertically above a sole
Inventor: JERTSON MARTY R
IPC: A63B53/02
Filed: 2012-08-17
Abstract: A golf club head comprising a club head body 101 with a hosel and a sole and a shaft sleeve 1100 which can be inserted into the hosel wherein when the club is in an address position the centre of gravity (CoG) of the sleeve 1059 is less than 46.2mm vertically above the sole. Means may be provided to restrict rotation of the sleeve 1100 in use. The sleeve CoG 1059 may be between 7.6mm and 15mm above the assembled club head CoG 1058. The sleeve   s 1100 mass may be less than 3 percent of the assembled club head mass and the hosel may have a diameter of less than 14mm. Also disclosed is an arrangement with a club head having a vertical height 1018 of at least 59.7mm, a sleeve CoG 1059 less than 50mm vertically up and a club head CoG 1058 less then 33mm vertically up.
Patent GB-2490642-A (GB)
Title: Panel support and adjustment mechanism
Inventor: NOBLE ANGUS
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2011-02-04
Abstract: A mechanism for the adjustment of the vertical alignment of a panel member contained within an elongated channel section comprising; one or more means of clamping the panel member with an adjustable force; and one or more support means for supporting the panel member within the channel section; wherein the one or more means of clamping the panel member is arranged to adjustably tilt and secure the panel member so as to be maintained substantially vertically aligned even when the elongated channel section is secured to a surface which is not substantially horizontal.